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now delivered 48 of the 62AW159 Wildcat helicopters ordered for the British Army and Royal Navy. The latter service is to receive 28 of them and is working hard to bring the fleet into service following a formal release to service in April 2013 and the declaration of initial operating capability this January.

In March, a naval Wildcat HMA.2 set off on its first deployment with a flight from 815 Naval Air Squadron (NAS) embarked in the Type 23 frigate HMS Lancaster. continued on page 3

Wildcat on the loose

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continued from page 1Now well into its nine-month deployment, which has seen it undertake operations in the Caribbean and South Atlantic, the Wildcat flight is reporting 100 per cent serviceability from its new aircraft.

In the summer, a Wildcat HMA.2 was transported to Bahrain to embark on the Type 45 destroyer HMS Duncan for ship helicopter operating limits trials in a hot environment. Training is underway with 825 NAS at Yeovilton, and later this year the AH.1 Army variant of Wildcat will deploy aboard HMS Oceanwith 847 NAS.

For the Royal Navy, the Wildcat represents a major uplift in capability from the Lynx HMA.8 it is replacing in the small ships flights. The sensor suite is significantly upgraded, with an L-3 Wescam MX-15Di electro-optical turret and Selex ES Seaspray 7400E radar.

The latter is an e-scan unit that can operate in numerous modes, including surface search, ISAR imaging for identifying targets at up to 80 nautical miles, SAR for ground mapping and weather reconnaissance. The radar has moving target indication out to a range of 25 nautical miles against air,

Wildcat loose

sea and land targets, greatly enhancing its ability to track and monitor surface targets, as well as giving it a measure of air surveillance capability.

Seaspray 7400E has greatly reduced maintenance requirements over the Lynx HMA.8’s radar, while greatly expanding operational capability. The rotating e-scan array requires just three rotations to establish initial surface contacts, and in 90 seconds can build a complete maritime picture with headings and velocities. It can track up to 100 targets, and has the capability to spot targets as small as a human head.

four passive IR-guided MBDA Sea Venom missiles, or the Thales Martlet laser beam-riding missile. Each of the four weapon stations can carry five-round launchers for the Martlet, giving a maximum of 20 missiles. This weapon is of particular use in the defence against swarming fast inshore attack craft threats. Sea Venom and Martlet are expected to achieve initial operational capability around 2018-19.

On the export front, the AW159 has been sold to the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN), which has ordered eight. AgustaWestland is on track with the delivery schedule, and expects to hand over the first batch of four by the end of the year, with the remainder to follow in the first half of 2016.

Given that the Wildcat is expected to operate at times in hostile environments, the helicopter is fitted with the Selex ES HIDAS (helicopter integrated defensive aids system) 15. This is a variant of the system installed in British Army Apaches, and comprises a Sky Guardian radar warning receiver, AAR-57 missile warning system and Vicon 78 countermeasures.

A range of weapons is available to the Wildcat HMA.2, carried on four hardpoints. Two Stingray torpedoes can be carried or two depth charges. For surface attack, the Wildcat is intended to carry up to

Wildcat HMA.2 releases a Stingray torpedo

DVD2016, 7-8 September 2016, Millbrook, BedfordshireThe theme for DVD2016 will encompass the development, modernisation and sustainment of Army capability now and in the future. Building on the success of DVD2014, the scope will reflect the Army’s continued focus on a return to a contingent operational footing.

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RICHARD SCOTT

A futuristic concept for a radical surface warship with an advanced low-manned operations room is being showcased on the Startpoint stand (S10-280) in DSEI’s Naval Zone.

Startpoint is a collective brand that has been created to capture the UK’s evolving approach to maritime mission systems (MMS) procurement, encompassing the structures, processes, people and policies that exist to deliver equipment and support to the Royal Navy (RN).

Mission systems are the brains of modern warships, integrating sensors, weapons and decision-making tools, and they represent the largest component of a ship by value. Recognising the increasing complexity of maritime mission

the challenge of tomorrow’s operations. To highlight these themes, and help promote the MMS enterprise as a career choice for young engineering talent, Startpoint has sponsored an ‘imagineering’ exercise that would seek to identify innovations and technologies shaping the surface warship of 2050, and conceptualise a future low-manned operations room as the ‘nerve centre’ of the mission system. The resulting

A glimpse into the future of warships

systems, government and industry in the UK have joined forces to pursue an ‘enterprise’ approach that promotes greater collaboration across the supply chain, and so best exploits decades of operational and practical experience.

Startpoint is symbolic of this new way of working across the Ministry of Defence and industry, but also reflects the RN’s continued need for mission systems that are ready to meet

warship concept − given the name Dreadnought 2050 − and its futuristic operations room are being displayed here at the show.

Concepts were developed by a team of young science and engineering graduates drawn from industry and the MoD. They were asked to visualise what an operations room would look like and how the actual ship itself might appear.

The operations room concept taken forward has been developed around a 3D holographic command table and communications hubs to give the crew greatly improved situational awareness. The command table could be rotated and zoomed, to allow commanders to focus on specific aspects of the battlefield, be it in the air, on the surface, both at sea and on land, or underwater. Additional, smaller holographic pods would allow the crew to manage those specific environments in greater detail. An operation could be commanded from within visual range to thousands of miles away from the ship; all managed by five or six people.

Commenting on Startpoint’s Dreadnought 2050 initiative, Commander Steve Prest, the RN’s Fleet Robotics Officer, said: ‘‘In 2013, the Royal Navy challenged the defence industry to innovate, and to generate new opportunities to give it an operational edge.

‘‘We therefore welcome a project that allows some of Britain’s best and brightest young engineers to come up with ideas on what a warship might look like or be equipped with in 2050. We want to attract the best new talent to sea to operate, maintain and develop systems with this level of ambition.’’

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ROBIN HUGHES

Lockheed Martin and Turkish missile house Roketsan signed a contract to co-operatively develop the SOM-J autonomous, long-range, low-observable, all-weather precision air-to-surface cruise missile for integration into the weapons bay of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II multirole fighter. A development of the SOM missile, SOM-J is intended for internal carriage on the F-35 A and C variants aircraft.

Roketsan’s SOM missile development began in 2006 and it entered service with the Turkish Air Force in 2011, although a full-rate production contract was only later issued in July 2013. SOM-J is a smaller version of the subsonic SOM missile, with a 500 lb warhead and a range of more

Cruise missile advance

Raytheon UK (Stand S9-230) has unveiled MicroGAS, the latest development in its family of anti-jam products designed to protect GPS receivers against the full range of hostile jamming threats, including narrowband, broadband,

Anti-jam in m

than 100 nautical miles. The SOM-J missile uses GPS as its primary guidance and is aided by inertial, terrain-referenced and image-based navigation systems, as well as an imaging infrared seeker.

The contract, signed at DSEI on 16 September, builds on an earlier technical assistance agreement signed in October 2014 and enables both companies to progress with making the SOM-J missile available to international customers. SOM-J integration into the F-35 is scheduled for the Block 4.2 software release in the 2018-19 timeframe.

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control executive vice-president, Rick Edwards, said: ‘‘This contract will enable us to exchange our technical data and bring our integration expertise to the project, along

with helping with subcontractor selection. As the F-35 prime, we can help get SOM-J to market for other customers using the things we learnt from [the] JASSM [Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile].

‘‘We are confident that this is the weapon of choice for the F-35, and we will help market this to the USA.’’

Edwards added that discussions are ongoing with Roketsan with regard to alternative warhead options to address target sets in different threat environments.

The contract also includes some early integration work on the Turkish Air Force F-16, which will be used for early flight testing of the SOM-J airframe. Edwards said test firing of SOM-J from an F-35 platform is expected within a 24-month timeframe.

DAVID DONALD

Lockheed Martin’s Desert Hawk hand-launched UAV has been in British Army service since 2009, flying more than 30,000 hours

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Premier airburstFollowing a successful demonstration at the Aimpoint Live Fire Days at Ravlunda Range in Sweden earlier this month, Nammo is unveiling its new 40mm x 53 high-explosive dual-purpose radio frequency (HEDP-RF) airburst munition. During the Ravlunda trials, the HEDP-RF grenade was demonstrated with a manual programming unit (MPU) developed by Aimpoint. The MPU, used in conjunction with a 40mm automatic grenade launcher, allows the gunner to set the range/distance and velocity of the munition, and the effects option.

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in support of forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. Originally procured under an urgent operational requirement, Desert Hawk is now being brought into the Core Defence Capability, and

miniature

Desert Hawk baby

arrives

The new Desert Hawk can also be launched

from a crouching or even prone position

Lockheed Martin has received a six-year contract for ongoing support. The British Army’s Desert Hawk inventory has recently undergone a digital communications upgrade, and full operating capability with this modification has been declared.

In the meantime, Lockheed Martin (Stand S8-210) launched a new version of the small unmanned air system at DSEI yesterday. Designated Desert Hawk 3.1, the new version brings the benefits of the Desert Hawk 4, which was introduced in May to the Desert Hawk 3 family through modular kit updates involving the replacement of the tail and/or nose sections.

Key benefits of the 3.1 include an increase in endurance from 60-90 minutes up to 150 minutes. The design is also able to fly in all weathers

thanks to new water-proofing, and it is much easier to launch and recover. The in-service ‘DH 3’ requires a small run-up to launch, but the 3.1 has twice the launch power, allowing it to be released from a crouching or even prone position.

Whereas the ‘DH 3’ glides to a landing, in which the vehicle normally breaks up into sections to absorb the impact, the 3.1 has a deep-stall recovery method, dropping to the ground and staying intact. Landing positional accuracy is less than 2m.

Another advance concerns the sensor payload, which comprises an integrated electro-optical, infrared and laser pointer in place of separate units.

The UK is one of a number of nations already evaluating the Desert Hawk 3.1.

continuous wave, pulse, swept and spectrally matched.

Currently being evaluated by customers in UK and USA, MicroGAS is a small but powerful ‘one- box’ solution, containing a multi- element antenna and anti- jam processor

in single unit housed on top of the GPS receiver.

The system easily connects to the radio frequency of the receiver’s external antenna port without any modifications, and it draws no current from its single, self-contained long -life AA battery until jamming or interference is detected.

‘‘Typically, jammers swamp

satellite signals to a standard antenna, resulting in complete loss of GPS navigation or timing. However, MicroGAS can null out the effect of the jammer by adjusting the gain profile of the antenna itself,’’ explained Roy Donelson, director of Programme Delivery and Mission Assurance at Raytheon UK.

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CHRISTOPHER F FOSS

BAE Systems (Stand S3-110) is showing the latest version of the Combat Vehicle 90 (CV90) with a number of technology inserts, including technology adapted from Formula 1 racing cars.

All CV90 vehicles built to date have been fitted with conventional torsion bar suspension, but the latest CV90 technology demonstrator has an active suspension system, which not only provides a much better ride for the crew but also improved cross-country mobility.

BAE Systems is also showing a new product called ‘Battlefield 360’, an advanced technology system that allows soldiers inside an armoured combat vehicle to ‘see through‘ the solid armour of the vehicle for a much enhanced level of situational awareness. Engineers are developing two types of display for use on any vehicle and both can be annotated with symbology to identify friendly forces and targets.

The first head-worn part of the system for crew members

can be slaved to vehicle cameras to provide the wearer with a see-through armour capability in both visual and infrared, if the vehicle sensors allow this. The second head-down touchscreen commander’s display gives wider battlefield information.

The company says the system has been designed to be integrated with existing vehicle systems and radios. It uses head-up Q-Sight display technology that was originally developed for the Eurofighter Typhoon by elements of BAE Systems in Sweden and the UK.

BAE Systems Hägglunds is currently in full-scale production of the latest batch of CV9030 IFVs and variants for the Norwegian Army, which is taking delivery of a total of 144 CV9030s − 41 new vehicles and 103 upgraded vehicles. Norway is also fitting its CV9030 family of vehicles with Soucy International rubber band tracks that offer less noise, vibration and resistance when compared with conventional steel tracks.

Improving ride and mobility

Partners in rocket precisionMBDA (Stand S2-210) has signed an agreement with BAE Systems to market its 70mm (2.75in) Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) laser-guided rocket in Europe, writes Robin Hughes.

The APKWS system is a mid-body guidance section fitted between the motor and the warhead, which can transform a standard unguided 70mm (2.75in) munition into a precision laser-guided rocket. The upgrade requires no modifications to the rocket, launch platform, or fire control/launcher system and allows militaries to leverage existing infrastructure and munitions investment.

‘‘The APKWS rocket offers our customers high precision at a low cost,’’ said Paul Mead, group business development director at MBDA. ‘‘The system is suitable for a wide range of rotary- and fixed-wing platforms and complements our existing portfolio.’’

While the exact details of the agreement have yet to be defined, it is expected that BAE Systems will seek to leverage MBDA’s position as a prime weapon systems integrator in Europe, and the existing shareholder relationship between BAE Systems and MBDA, to exploit low-cost precision air-to-ground attack requirements in Europe.

CV9030 IFV armed with an Orbital ATK 30mm MK44 dual-feed cannon

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RICHARD SCOTT

MBDA has begun delivering hardware for the first Sea Ceptor local anti-air missile system installation after the Royal Navy approved a ‘commit to fitting’ for the Type 23 frigate HMS Argyll.

Meanwhile, the company has begun a campaign of final qualification firings at the Vidsel range in Sweden of the Common Anti-air Module Munition (CAMM) effector associated with the system.

‘‘In May this year I made

the decision, with the Ministry of Defence, to commit to the fitting of Sea Ceptor on HMS Argyll,’’ Rear Admiral Alex Burton, assistant chief of the Naval Staff (Ships), told the DSEI Daily during a briefing on board HMS Iron Duke. ‘‘This is a key acknowledgement of the confidence we have in Sea Ceptor to replace the current [GWS 26 Mod 1] Seawolf system. Sea Ceptor provides a significantly improved capability [over Seawolf] and massively reduced whole-life costs.’’

MBDA confirmed that it

All go for Sea Ceptor

made a first hardware delivery to Devonport − where Argyll is being refitted − in August this year. A second shipment will follow at the end of 2015.

The replacement of GWS 26 Mod 1 with Sea Ceptor forms one strand of a wider Capability Sustainment Programme being rolled out for the Type 23s. Other aspects include the introduction of the Type 997 E/F-band 3D medium-range radar, which will provide target indication support to the Sea Ceptor system.

To minimise ship impact, Sea Ceptor installation on the Type 23s has been engineered to use existing GWS 26 Mod 1 infrastructure and interface points. CAMM missiles will be fitted in the existing VL Seawolf silo (one canister per cell for a maximum of 32 missiles).

The Type 23 Sea Ceptor fit will use two Platform Data Link Terminal (PDLT) equipments, one fore and one aft, to ensure uninterrupted 360° coverage. The PDLT provides for two-way communications between the ship and the CAMM missile; target positional updates can be uplinked from the ship to the missile in-flight, while missile status information and diagnostics can be sent back to the ship.

Minehunting demonstratedNorthrop Grumman (Stand S5-310) successfully demonstrated the ability of its AQS-24B minehunting system to perform synthetic aperture sonar processing at 18 knots in real time in field tests at the US Navy Central Command in Bahrain, in May this year. During the tests the AQS-24B successfully executed 12 out of 12 missions.

In separate Tactics Development trials in Panama City, Florida, it achieved a record long single sortie tow duration of 16.25 hours from a surface ship.

The AQS-24B is designedto detect, classify and localisemodern mine threats throughits enhanced minehuntingsonar and is the world’s onlydeployed and operationallyproven high-speed airborneminehunting system.

Rapidly deployable, theAQS-24B delivers high-resolution, side-scan sonarfor real-time detection,localisation and classificationof bottom and moored minesat high area coverage rates.

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RICHARD SCOTT

Swedish defence and security company Saab has begun construction of the first of two new-generation A 26 submarines for the Royal Swedish Navy.

First steel for the pressure hull was cut at Saab Kockums’ Karlskrona shipyard on 4 September (pictured), formally marking the start of the programme’s production phase.

‘‘We have left the design phase behind and begun construction of the A 26, a pillar of Sweden’s future naval defence,’’ said Gunnar Wieslander, newly installed head of the Saab Kockums

business. ‘‘Now that production has started it is a clear signal to other potential customers around the world that Saab is ready to deliver to them as well.’’

Saab in June this year signed contracts valued at SEK7.6 billion (£595 million) with the Swedish Defence

Materiel Administration for the construction of the two A 26 boats. The first will be delivered in 2022.

The A 26 submarine, displacing about 2,000 tonnes, has been conceived to deliver a modular and affordable design with a heavy emphasis on

Steel cut for first submarine intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance and special operations capabilities. Principal characteristics include very low signature, long submerged endurance (enabled by the incorporation of a Stirling air-independent propulsion system), a high level of manoeuvrability, superior habitability, and an open-architecture sensor and communications suite supporting network-centric warfare requirements.

A key feature is the incorporation of a flexible payload lock in the bow multimission portal (MMP); the 1.6m-diameter MMP, sited between pairs of 533mm torpedo tubes, permits the deployment of divers, swimmer delivery craft, and unmanned vehicles.

Spearfish is more powerfulA prototype of the UK Royal Navy’s next-generation Spearfish heavyweight torpedo has successfully completed a first in-water trial at the BUTEC range on the west coast of Scotland.

The trial is part of a five-year, £270 million Demonstration and Full Manufacture contract awarded in December 2014 that will see

BAE Systems upgrade current Spearfish Mod 0 weapon stocks to the improved Mod 1 standard.

Spearfish Mod 0 is in service on the Trafalgar, Vanguard and Astute class submarines. The Mod 1 upgrade will address the need for incremental improvements in safety, remove obsolescence, enable through-life cost reduction, and extend its life to beyond 2050.

Upgrades being embodied in the Spearfish Mod 1 weapon include the introduction of a fully digital weapon architecture (both hardware and software), replacement of the current copper/cadmium wire-guidance link with a ruggedised fibre-optic system (reducing the data latency between the platform and the weapon), and the replacement of the existing warhead with an Insensitive Munition compliant warhead.

The BUTEC trial included the launch of a prototype weapon from a chute frame that demonstrated control in a range of manoeuvres and explored the performance of newly introduced capabilities. Submarine-launched trials are planned to start next year.

Initial deliveries of Spearfish Mod 1 are scheduled to start in 2020, with the remanufacture programme continuing through to 2024.

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Clearing the way


CHRISTOPHER F FOSS

Pearson Engineering (Stand S8-221) has its largest ever range of combat engineering equipment at DSEI 2015.

Equipment on show includes a Full Width Mine Plough, a Straight Obstacle Blade, a Super Light Weight Roller and the unique Pearson Engineering Route Opening and Clearing Capability (PEROCC) system.

The PEROCC has the capability not only to detect explosive threats but also to defeat obstacles and proof routes at tempo while maintaining a high level of self-protection and self-repairability.

For a high level of protection against mines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs), the floor of the cabin is of the double V-type. If required, a remote weapon station armed with a machine gun can be fitted for self-defence purposes.

For route clearing, the PEROCC is fitted with full-width heavy-effect counter-mine rollers at the front. Installed on the right side of the vehicle is a fully articulated arm to provide the platform with an interrogation and manipulation capability for the inspection of suspicious objects. The arm can be fitted with a variety of attachments, including a ripper claw, a

bucket, a grapple and even a ground-penetrating radar array.

In addition to undertaking production and development of its extensive range of counter IED, combat earth-moving

and route proving equipment, Pearson Engineering’s business has been expanded to include repair and overhaul as well as armoured structure manufacture and testing.

PEROCC fitted with front-mounted rollers and a Kongsberg Protector remote-controlled weapon station

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Singapore Technologies Kinetics (STK) has expanded its Terrex family of 8x8 armoured personnel carriers (APCs) with the introduction of the latest Terrex 2, details of which were released at DSEI. This is being shown in the infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) configuration and fitted with a remote-controlled turret armed with a 30mm dual-feed cannon and 7.62mm coaxial machine gun.

Terrex 2 has a new lower hull called ‘V-Over V’ design that is claimed to provide a high level of protection against mine and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) that exceed STANAG 4569 standard. In addition

to having a higher level of protection, it has greater interior volume as a result of a new hull design of a higher roofline and the relocation of the fuel tanks one either side of the power-operated ramp at the rear.

Typical gross vehicle weight (GVW) is 30 tonnes. It is fully amphibious, being driven by two propellers mounted one either side at the rear of the hull. According to STK, it can operate in Sea State 3 at speeds of up to 7 knots.

The Terrex 2 typically has a crew of two, consisting of a commander and a driver, and can carry up to 12 dismounts on individual blast-attenuating seats.

Terrex 2 is one of the competitors for the US Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle Phase 1 Increment 1 (ACV 1.1) programme, for which it is teamed with Science Applications International

Corporation (SAIC). Winston Toh, senior VP at STK, stressed to the DSEI Daily that the latest-generation Terrex 2 would be marketed alongside the current Terrex 1, which has a GVW of around 24 tonnes.

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CHRISTOPHER F FOSS

Cobham Tactical Communications and Surveillance (Stand S6-150) has launched an addition to its canine digital video link capability, called Cerberus. This is mounted on the dog’s back with a hinge-up camera and, according to Cobham, ‘‘offers a new capability to specialist dog units’’.

The system uses the same state-of-the-art coded orthogonal frequency division multiplexing microwave transmission system as used in the Cobham Collar Cam system launched in 2014. This is claimed to give excellent image quality, even when the dog is moving at speed and out of sight at typical ranges of up to 300m.

The new Cerberus system is mounted on a special harness on the back of the dog and is supplied in conjunction with a robust portable Cobham NanoVue wireless receiver, which can be handheld or chest-mounted by the handler. The receiver includes a high-

resolution screen, video and audio output and internet protocol streaming, which allows video received from the animal to be streamed immediately to control rooms.

It also features an optional built-in recording capability that is useful not only during training exercises but also for post-operational analysis.

Cobham has also developed a new software-defined radio platform, SOLO8, which is designed for point-of-view, body-worn and concealment applications. Two enclosure variants are available: ‘Robust’ provides a passively cooled IP66 rated enclosure ideal for outdoor or body worn applications; ‘Concealment’ is an ultra-miniature package for integration into concealment solutions.

Other new products from Cobham include an aerial refuelling coupling and the Telemax 4x4 Explosive Ordnance Robot, which is being introduced at the show.

Its small size and ultra-low power consumption make the SOLO8 Software Defined Radio ideal for concealments

Cerberus is top dog

MTL Advanced (Stand N5-404) has signed a licensing agreement with Ploughshare Innovations to process super bainite armour steel.

Under the terms of this agreement, MTL Advanced will be responsible for the testing and development of armour solutions using a licensed steel product that is claimed to represent a new genre of steel.

This has a unique nanostructure, which, when combined with round holes or slots, creates ‘‘remarkable physical properties’’, according to a statement released by

MTL Advanced at DSEI. This gives a high ballistic mass efficiency that is claimed to enhance armoured fighting vehicle ballistic protection currently up to STANAG 4569 Level IV.

Perforated add-on armour solutions are not only lighter and highly cost effective but have significantly enhanced multi-hit performance when compared with other armour systems.

MTL Advanced can offer off-the-shelf or bespoke solutions to meet a wide range of customer requirements.

Super steel armourboosts survivability

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CHRISTOPHER F FOSS

Turkish company Otokar (Stand N9-150) has expanded its range of wheeled armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs) with the introduction of the Arma family.

These vehicles have been developed using internal R&D funding to provide potential export customers with a complete family of 6x6 and 8x8 vehicles that share high level of common components to reduce through-lifecycle costs.

Following company trials, Otokar won its first unidentified export contract for the Arma in the 6x6 configuration.

On display at DSEI is the

The Mizrak turret is fitted with stabilised day/night sights incorporating a laser

rangefinder that provide a high first-round-hit

capability against stationary and moving

targets while the platform is moving.

One stabilised sight is provided for the gunner,

while the commander has a roof-mounted panoramic sighting system.

The Arma family of vehicles is fully amphibious with little preparation and is driven in the water by two propellers.

In addition to the manufacture of wheeled AFVs, Otokar is the prime contractor for the Altay MBT being developed to meet the requirements of the Turkish Land Forces Command. This is undergoing trials, with the first production batch expected to consist of 250 units.

Arma in production for export

Arma in the 8x8 configuration, fitted with the Otokar Mizrak remote-controlled turret and

armed with a stabilised Orbital ATK Systems 30mm Mk44 dual-feed cannon and 7.62mm coaxial machine gun.

Mizrak is just one of the many weapons that can be installed on the roof of Arma; other options include protected weapon stations and remote weapon stations armed with 7.62mm or 12.7mm machine guns.

Short-range air surveillanceAero Surveillance (Stand N8-153) has added a short-rangeunmanned airborne surveillance system to its portfolio. Known asASF 15, the system employs an FA 15 UAV that can carry a 2-3kgpayload for up to two hours. With a maximum take-off weight of8.5kg, the FA 15 can be launched by hand or from a catapult rail.

FA 15 carries a dual-sensor stabilised payload with high-definition daylight camera and infrared capability. Imagery can bedownlinked to a compact ASG T150 dual-display ground controlstation (GCS) with short- and medium-range communications,or a field-deployablelight GCS.

Aero Surveillance offers manned and unmanned products and services, with applications in civil and military sectors.

Part of the new ASF 15 system, an FA 15 air vehicle is seen ready for catapult launch

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Imagine a remote village hit by a natural disaster, such as an earthquake, leaving it without electricity and life-giving water supplies. It happened in Nepal recently. Israel-based Water-Gen (Stand S9-152) believes its ‘Spring’ battery-operated portable water purification system, shown at DSEI, is the answer. "Drinking water is crucial during disaster scenarios,

and therefore the Spring unit was specifically designed for quick response and portability, providing full flexibility for national and international rescue operations," says Arye Kohavi, founder, president and joint-chief executive of Water-Gen.

Able to filter 100 litres per hour, the Spring continuously monitors the water quality, and will shut down automatically

IN BRIEFA clean barrel in secondsGI Industries Inc's newest gun cleaning system, the TCM 3000, can be viewed at European distributor Gun Cleaners Anis Biro doo of Slovenia (Stand N4-171). It cleans barrels in seconds without any chemicals and features a high-torque electric motor that spins the brush from 0-850rpm. A soft-start circuit reduces operator fatigue and machine wear. TCM 3000 is suitable for rifled or smoothbore barrels and artillery tubes; .50 cal to 215mm is standard.

Adapting its rangePreviously known as Scalable Effects through Dial-a-Yield Technology, TDW’s breakthrough technology was recently rebranded as RADIUS − Range Adaptable Device Incorporating Unique Scaling. It enables armed forces to optimise the operational efficiency of a strike; users can leave the choice of the desired military effect depending on target type, location and environment until the last moment.

in the event of a filtration or system malfunction.

The multi-barrier reverse osmosis filtration system

US company Trijicon (Stand N6-150) introduces a new compact red dot sight with its Miniature Rifle Optic (MRO), tough enough for combat, law enforcement, competition shooting or hunting in the harshest of environments.

With its large objective lens and shortened optical length, the MRO virtually eliminates the ‘tunnel vision’ or tube-effect, and the 2 MOA dot is bright and crisp, and perfectly sized for fast target acquisition at CQB distance out to extended ranges.

The MRO features eight brightness settings, including two that are night vision compatible, plus one extremely bright setting for use with lights or in very bright outdoor conditions. Half-minute adjustments with 70 MOA total

travel allow for zeroing in. No special tools are

required, as windage and elevation adjustments can be

made even with the rim of a 5.56mm casing.

The MRO is parallax-free, with infinite eye relief for quick and accurate engagement. It has been tested in temperatures from -51°C to +71°C, and is waterproof to 30m.

Bright and crisp

The watchtower, one of the containers protected by the Zero Shock System

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Containing threatsNot only are containers now most useful as accommodation and work spaces, they are also providing innovative protection for the military. Drehtainer GmbH (Stand S6-424) is demonstrating its Zero Shock System at DSEI this week.

Managing partner Reinhard Glombek is keen to show how effective its Zero Shock System is in deflecting the shockwave impact of mines or improvised explosive device (IED) blasts from the interior of vehicles or containers. It will be done in conjunction with Drehtainer’s British partner, Advanced Blast & Ballistic Systems’ VGAM (vehicle global acceleration mitigation) system.

Drehtainer’s combat-proven protection concept for containers is used by international forces in the Middle East and elsewhere, protecting camps against threats posed by vehicle-borne IEDs (VBIEDs) and indirect fire from mortar grenades and rockets.

More than 2,000 of these protected containers were used in Afghanistan. Based on STANAG 2280, they proved their protective capabilities, having been qualified and certified up to threat level C5 (threat by 155mm artillery shells and 122mm rockets).

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The right mix


ensures the suitcase-sized Spring not only filtrates and sterilises the water from microbiological contaminants,

GÜNTER ENDRES

A new test service has been introduced by Bal Seal Engineering Inc (Stand S2-365), offering original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) verified performance results for Bal Seal spring-energised rotary/face seals used in aerospace and defence gimbal applications.

Aerospace gimbals used for targeting, surveillance and threat detection require precise positioning and must overcome internal drag to function efficiently. Seals within the gimbals protect sensitive optoelectronics from environmental contaminants that can compromise performance.

The new gimbal seal test equipment measures friction and leak rate using customer-defined hardware tolerances and operating conditions, including pressure and speed.

Fixtures can accommodate seals up to 22in in outside diameter, and can be modified for larger seal dimensions. The fixtures can produce a wide range of pressures and exert specific frictional forces

but stabilises the pH balance. It is able to filter out chemical contaminants, including pesticides and poisons such as arsenic − an important consideration when terrorist attacks have taken place.

According to Kohavi, Spring can filtrate any water source, including irrigation systems (which are often drain-water), ponds and rivers. It can provide a safe and clean water supply for an entire village, operating during the day and charging the battery overnight.

to accurately simulate a seal’s performance under real-world conditions.

"It’s a balancing act," says David Fogel, director of business development at Bal Seal Engineering. "Sealing gimbals requires the right mix of friction, leak rate and service life. We consider all these factors when recommending a seal material, profile and energiser, but testing can reveal opportunities for improvement or refinement.

"Our new test service gives customers the added confidence of knowing that a seal will meet their requirements upon delivery. They get a better solution and a faster time to market."

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SAM J BASCH

Although the combat-proven C-27J Spartan was developed and has been operating as a successful tactical airlifter, Alenia Aermacchi − part of Finmeccanica (Stand S5-110) − is confident that it offers exceptional multimission capability in the MC-27J configuration.

Not only is the aircraft’s performance being improved, but also its operational capabilities. Besides winglets, a 10 per cent improvement in power is envisaged. The company said the MC-27J development allows for C3ISR operations, and as an armed gunship, firing missiles and precision-guided munitions. A 30mm side-door-mounted

cannon can be fitted by means of a roll-on roll-off pallet.

Equipped with specific mission sensors and equipment, it is highly suited to anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, maritime surveillance and a host of other missions. The US Coast Guard has chosen the C-27J for maritime patrol and SAR, while the US Special Operations Command (US SOCOM) operates

Multimission capability

seven of the aircraft. An electronic warfare

version, designated EC-27J, has been developed for the Italian Air Force, which operated it in Afghanistan under the Jedi programme (jamming and electronic defence instrumentation). While little of this programme was divulged, it is said to be able to disrupt radio communication and remote detonators often

employed for IEDs.Alenia Aermacchi officials

explained that the multimission MC-27J fits well in the UK’s future airlift force structure, sitting comfortably between Airbus A400M on the heavy/medium airlift and Chinook.

For a possible maritimepatrol aircraft application,the company envisagessignificantly more UK contenton top of an already substantial‘Made in Britain’ industrialcontribution.

With 76 orders from 12 air forces around the world, the company argues that this underscores the focus on a flexible, affordable and lethal solution.

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DAVID DONALD

Earlier this year, CybAero unveiled a new family of rotary-wing UAVs. The APID One family employs a common air vehicle that is tailored to meet the needs of different sectors. APID One is the latest in a series of vertical take-off UAVs developed by CybAero, which as a company grew out of collaborative research programmes undertaken from 1992 by Linköping University in conjunction with the Swedish defence research agency (FOI).

UAV family has many talents

APID One Ranger is aimed primarily at the commercial market for tasks such as power/water/oil line inspection, environmental monitoring and mapping. For duties such as missing person searches and disaster control, the company has developed the APID One Rescue variant.

Here at DSEI, CybAero (Stand N2-315) is showing the most advanced member of the family, the APID One Defence. With a take-off weight of 220kg, the Defence is fitted with satellite communications and an electro-optical/infrared turret

as standard. There are numerous

sensor/system options, including SAR radar, LIDAR and AIS (automatic identification system), and also the ability to undertake the anti-submarine warfare mission with sonobuoys.

A maritime operations option is available, with which the APID One Defence can operate autonomously from ship landing platforms in most weather conditions.

Power for the air vehicle

comes from a 55hp Wankel rotary engine, giving it a top speed of 150km/h. Depending on mission, endurance is up to six hours. The engine can use petrol or Jet A1 fuel.

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Delta, British Columbia, Canada-based Analytic Systems (Stand N3-646) has introduced the latest model of its line of Pure Sine Wave Inverters. The SPS3K (Sealed Pure Sine) series inverters (right) feature the same low EMI, low THD sine wave output at a continuous power of 3,000W, as its successful IPS3K series inverters, but in an IP67-rated weatherproof enclosure. This new SPS3000 inverter features the latest high-efficiency MosFet transistors and switching design, bringing the efficiency over 90 per cent at full power. The billet-

machined anodised aluminium chassis features a heat-dissipating design developed in co-operation with a thermal

research team at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, allowing it to dissipate the heat produced at full power.

Operating temperature range is -40°C to +55°C. Models are available for a range of voltages, and military connectors are used for DC inputs, AC inputs and AC outputs and can be customised on request.

The new sealed inverter is based on Analytic Systems’

inverters for Textron for both the Canadian TAPV (Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle) programme and the Afghan National Army. It will be offered to

the new French, Danish and Australian military

vehicle programmes, and both the GDLS-C Saudi vehicle contract and the BAE Systems AMPV (Armoured Multi-Purpose Vehicle).

Also new is the IBC320, 300W Intelligent Battery Charger

(left), designed for the commercial marine and industrial markets, but with customisation and

IP67 waterproof construction, additional filtering on both inputs and outputs to meet MIL-STD-461E and MIL-STD-810G environmental compliance, this design will also be suitable for any military or special operations application. Four programmed charging profiles combined with a USB interface to connect with its Power Wizard control software allows programming of the charger for almost any type of battery, including traditional lead acid, valve-regulated lead-acid, and lithium ion.

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CHRISTOPHER F FOSS

Thales Australia submitted its production bid to the Defence Material Organisation (DMO) in September 2014 for the production phase of the Hawkei (4x4) protected mobility vehicle.

Hawkei has been developed to meet the Australian Army Land 121 Phase 4 requirement and it is expected that at least 1,000 will be ordered to replace currently deployed unprotected vehicles.

During trials with prototype Hawkei vehicles, well over

200,000km were clocked up over a variety of terrain conditions. In addition, there were extensive blast trials to prove the level of ballistic and mine protection for Hawkei.

Two baseline versions of the Hawkei will be produced for the Australian Army, with the same wheelbase and diesel powerpack. The four-door configuration can seat up to six people, while the two-door configuration can seat up to three people.

All of the Australian Army Hawkeis are in right-hand

drive configuration, but the company has a left-hand drive demonstrator being shown at DSEI, which has recently been demonstrated in Poland.

Hawkei has an air-conditioned, well-protected central crew citadel with spall liners and an appliqué passive armour package that is claimed to provide a high level of ballistic, mine and improvised explosive device protection.

Standard equipment includes a central tyre inflation system and a vehicle electronic architecture, with purpose-designed areas able to accommodate radios, computers and other electronic equipment.

The Thales Bushmaster (4x4) protected mobility vehicle remains in production for the Australian Army, which has already taken delivery of more

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than 1,000 vehicles. Export contracts have also been placed by Jamaica, Japan, the Netherlands and the UK, and the vehicle has seen extensive operational service.

The Bushmaster being shown at DSEI is fitted with cameras for all-round situational awareness and a Kongsberg remote weapon station (RWS) armed with a .50 machine gun and a Thales Lightweight Multiple Launcher.

Thales Australia is developing a more basic version of the Bushmaster to meet additional export customers’ requirements.

Ian Gethin, director marketing and sales operations, confirmed to the DSEI Daily that ‘‘we will bid both the Bushmaster and Hawkei to meet the future British Army Multi-Role Vehicle − Protected requirement’’.

Hawkei meets all challenges

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Warrior gets in top gearDavid Brown Gear Systems (Stand S4-360A in the ADS Pavilion) has been awarded a contract by Lockheed Martin UK to supply a new power take-off (PTO) gear system to drive the upgraded main engine generator (MEG) of the Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV), writes Christopher F Foss. The PTO unit forms part of the Warrior Capability Sustainment Programme (WCSP) that aims to extend the life of the currently deployed Warrior.

The company will supply an initial 15 prototype units that will be designed and manufactured along with the associated hydraulic system and mounting arrangement, for Warrior trials to be undertaken in 2016. The PTO drives the 10,000rpm MEG that has been specified to provide the increased electrical power levels demanded by the upgraded Warrior IFV due to the installation of additional onboard electrical and electronic subsystems.

If all goes to plan, it is expected that David Brown Gear Systems will be awarded a production contract covering the supply of around 380 PTO units for delivery from 2017 through to 2023.

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As part of the Virtus programme,a new personal protection andload carriage system for theUK, Revision Military of Canada(Stand S9-430) is supplyingits custom-designed headprotection solution, the BatlskinCobra Plus.

‘‘We are confident it offers the best in comfort, protection, durability and flexibility for the mission at hand, whether on the battlefield or during peacekeeping assignments,’’ said Jonathan Blanshay, chief executive.

The Batlskin Cobra Plus is an ultra-lightweight helmet that exceeds the UK’s stringent ballistic and impact requirements, according to Revision. It can be coupled with the patented modular protective attachment system (MPAS) for full-face protection. When full-face protection is not required, Revision will provide Sawfly Spectacle and WolfSpider Goggle systems.

Fitted with a modular adjustable liner and suspension system, the helmet carries an integrated front mount and mini rail system to attach night-vision goggles and accessories such as flashlights and cameras.

First deliveries of 9,000 Cobra Plus head protection systems are planned for later this year.

Revision has recently supplied 8,000 similar helmets and face protection systems to Denmark.

Ultra Electronics Command & Control Systems (Stand S2-380) is a key part of the team supplying elements of the Thales RAPIDRanger air defence missile systems to be supplied to the Malaysian Armed Forces.

RAPIDRanger includes the Ultra Versatile Missile Launcher (VML) that forms the servo-

controlled mounting point for the Starstreak hypervelocity missile and its associated sensor head.

The VML is already in production for the RAPIDRanger contract awarded to Thales by Indonesia and this has recently completed its environmental and EMC trials.

Ranging east

Heads up

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Radiation detection trainingROBIN HUGHES

CBRN/hazmat training systems house Argon Electronics (UK) (Stand S4-270) is showcasing its latest radiation detector simulator at DSEI. The ADM-300 simulates the analogue and digital display of the radiation detector, the dose rate of the radioactive material and the status of the meter, with varying alarm threshold settings.

The ADM-300 replicates the Canberra ADM-300A series radiation meters, including the new V1B radiation meter, which detects beta and gamma radiation and is currently in service with the UK MoD and the US Air Force. The ADM-300 is also compatible with Argon Electronics’ PlumeSIM chemical and radiological detector simulation instruments, and other Argon simulators. This provides for multidetector and multithreat training within the same operational scenario.

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Detecting and extinguishing a fire in the early stages could minimise or even avoid injury or equipment damage. This is the speciality of Finland-based Mikro-Pulssi (Stand N3-453), whose ExAct Titan fire protection system suppresses fires in vehicles within milliseconds.

ExAct Titan automatically detects fuel explosions, armour penetrations, and even slowly growing fires. Extinguishing a fire immediately prevents temperature rise and pressure build-up inside the vehicle. Not only does this prevent personnel injury or death, but also avoids vehicle downtime.

Kill the fire

ExAct Titan is a modular system, protecting the vehicle through its entire lifecycle. It can be adapted to any modifications of the vehicle, thus offering cost-saving in logistics and training. The system can be installed in all areas of the vehicle, from the engine to the crew compartment. By using eco-friendly fire extinguishing agents, the crew will be unaffected.

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With a view to evaluating the behaviour and effectiveness of projectiles, UK defence technology company SDE (System Design Evaluation) (Stand S4-268) employs hydrocode simulation techniques to model ‘ballistic

soap’. Hydrocode modelling techniques provide analysis of ultra-high-speed events. This enables SDE engineers to simulate complex phenomena, including projectile penetration, blast wave formation and

Ballistic soap

ballistics and munitions sector,’’ said business development manager, Steve Mannings.

According to Mannings, SDE has already supported a manufacturer to rapidly evolve its projectile design from concept to manufacture. ‘‘We assisted with design optimisation and importantly, closed off concepts that were likely to offer very limited performance improvement early on in the process.’’

The proprietary MG-100 protective coating from DSS (Stand N5-276) is claimed to take polymer technology to the next level. Not only does it give unmatched blast mitigation,

but it also mitigates the concussive force of a blast and holds together the materials of the coated substrate. Being chemical and water resistant, it can be sprayed onto other substrates, such as metal and concrete. It contains no volatile

organic compounds or solvents.According to Kevin Billings,

executive vice-president and managing director of DSS’s North American distributor, MG-100 has wide applications for blast enhancements of bridges, tunnels, buildings,

Give it a coat pipelines, vessels and vehicles.‘‘Combined with its chemical

corrosion-resistance properties and weather proofing, MG-100 has the ability to increase survivability and decrease stand-off distances for any structure,’’ he said.

structural interactions and sympathetic reaction of energetic materials. This is done early in the process, before pre-production and live firing trials, thereby offering real savings in time and money.

‘‘Similar work has been undertaken using hydrocode techniques, but we as a small specialist firm are the first people to be able to provide this area of highly specialist technical support to the international

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Light attacker from SerbiaSerbia’s Yugoimport-SDPR (Stand S5-339) produces a wide range of defence equipment. One of the products being showcased at DSEI is a new light attack/trainer aircraft. Known as Sova (owl), it was first unveiled at the Partner 2015 exhibition in Belgrade in June.

Sova is a modernised version of the UTVA 75 four-seat light aircraft with a Garmin G500 ‘glass’ cockpit. Power is provided by a Lycoming IO-390 four-cylinder piston engine. Although mainly aimed at training duties and sport flying, the Sova can also be fitted with light armament on two underwing hardpoints for armed patrol or basic weapons training. The hardpoints can carry a 50kg bomb, 7.62mm machine gun pod or HP3 seven-round launchers for 57mm rockets.

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government and Royal Canadian Navy have shown their support for the industry by docking one of the modernised Halifax-class frigates alongside the ExCeL centre in London.

According to CADSI president Christyn Cianfarani, Canada’s defence and security industry, which employs about 109,000

Maple leaf calli

As part of the envisaged creation of a European Centre of Human Performance Excellence, Survitec Group (Stand S5-180) and the Royal Netherlands Air

From being a rather modest exhibitor at DSEI, the Canadian presence has grown to a record 65 companies, occupying 6,000 sq ft, in 2015. This is according to CADSI, the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (Stand N4-145).

This year, the Canadian

Force this week agreed to set up a dedicated pilot fit facility (PFF) in Holland.

While the facility is intended for pilots flying the F-35 Joint

Human excellence

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ing card

of 2016, will mirror Survitec’s existing PFF at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, USA, where Survitec technicians measure, fit and assemble every F-35 pilot’s flight equipment, essentially offering a bespoke fitting.

With exports from Canada to EU member states having grown by 146 per cent in recent years, CADSI views DSEI as a ‘‘key opportunity to meet buyers from these countries’’ and a reason why Canadian companies are heading for London.

Canadians in high-skilled jobs, is highly export intensive. It generates half of its earnings of CAD12.6 billion from exports.

‘‘These results show how much can be accomplished when industry and government work in partnership to promote the best of Canada’s defence and security industries,’’ she said.

Strike Fighter, the agreement provides for a study into its feasibility for other legacy platforms. It can also be used by other partner nations on the F-35 programme.

The facility, which is expected to be operational by the end

API Technologies (Stand S8-100), a provider of high-performance RF, microwave, millimetre-wave, power and security solutions, is displaying product offerings for active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, space, security, and defence applications.

Highlights include its Subsystem Level Solutions for AESA Radar Applications, including its Active Antenna Array Unit and Quad Transmit Receive Module, which support applications such as naval, air and ground-based radar.

The products are field-upgradable and designed to improve the accuracy and

serviceability of AESA radar platforms. Also being demonstrated

is a new line of media converters, offering a UK-made, low- to high-speed data communications solution specifically developed for harsh environments, including military and commercial avionics, subsea communications and military vehicle platforms.

Other products are the SST Secure Data Hub, a mobile encryption device, which supports up to four devices, including tablets and laptops.

Radar innovations

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MuMNS will be the neutralisation solution for the whole MMCM system and will operate remotely from an unmanned surface vessel, another component of the overall solution. The use of an ROV as the vehicle for MuMNS deployment is seen to afford greater flexibility and efficiency to the overall MMCM system.

“This is the culmination of some great collaborative efforts between Saab and a number of other companies, including Thales and BAE Systems, said Görgen Johansson, head of Saab business area Dynamics. ‘‘It is positive that we are now part of such a challenging collaborative project that will reinforce Saab’s position at the forefront of MCM system development.’’

RICHARD SCOTT

Saab has signed a contract with BAE Systems for the design and development of its new Multi-Shot Mine Neutralisation System (MuMNS) as part of the French/UK Maritime Mine Countermeasures (MMCM) demonstrator programme.

European defence procurement organisation OCCAR earlier this year awarded a Thales-led team − including BAE Systems − a contract for the first phase of the collaborative FR/UK MMCM project. The programme is intended to incrementally design, de-risk and demonstrate a ‘system of systems’ architecture for a remote offboard system to perform unmanned minehunting and mine neutralisation.

Both the French Navy and the Royal Navy have developed requirements for unmanned MCM capabilities to enter service in the post-2020 timeframe. The FR/UK MMCM programme is intended to mature a solution to meet both navies’ needs, providing a flexible unmanned system that performs with greater efficiency at a lower risk to the operator.

Modular threat protectionAvon Protection (Stand N9-260) has drawn on its experience in personal protection equipment to develop a range of products that can be reconfigured through interchangeable components to meet different threats and different levels of threat. These include the FM54 respiratory mask, which protects against CBRN, riot agents and toxic industrial chemicals. It is flame-hardened to give protection against flashovers, and has an amplified voice projection unit. The AvonAir range introduces the first adaptive powered air system and includes the EZAir+ single-filter CBRN airflow system and MPPAPR powered air purifying respirator.

The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) Halifax-class frigate HMCS Winnipeg, alongside at DSEI 2015, is sporting a new radio frequency (RF) ‘soft-kill’ device in the shape of Airborne Systems’ (Stand N5-139) FDS3 passive RF floating decoy.

Originally developed for the UK Royal Navy, where it entered service in 2006 under the designation Outfit DLF(3b), the FDS3 system deploys a fast-erecting inflatable corner reflector decoy that can be used to counter antiship missile RF

seekers in seduction, distraction and confusion modes.

The trial installation on board Winnipeg − a single tube launcher on either bridge wing − was hitherto undisclosed. Confirming the fit, a RCN spokesperson said Airborne Systems was selected in June this year to provide FDS3 for demonstration/trial evaluation purposes while the ship is deployed with NATO maritime forces, adding: ‘‘No decision has been made on whether to include [FDS3] as a permanent ship fit in the Halifax class.’’

Hunt and neutraliseCanada trials decoy

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Toronto, Ontario-based Newcon Optik has introduced the Seeker, a compact, mil-spec laser rangefinder module capable of being boresighted to practically any optical system. In addition to use on crew served, sniper and assault weapons, the unit can be integrated into more complex fire control systems to acquire accurate distance, azimuth and inclination target data out to several kilometres.

Seeker can be used in conjunction with the company’s own Android battle space management application, or

Seek and spot

IN BRIEFDetecting laser lightExcelitas Technologies is showing its automated High Angular Resolution Laser Irradiance Detector for the laser warning systems market, together with the new heated YAG-optimised silicon quadrant detectors for precision guided munitions at the Excelitas/Qioptiq Stand N7-120. Laser warning systems detect direct and indirect scattered laser light from laser rangefinders, laser designators or beam-rider laser-aided targeting systems. They aim to detect light throughout a 360º azimuth in various elevations and angular resolutions. They provide the crew with audio and visual warnings, can initiate countermeasure procedures and can be fitted on aircraft, vehicles, ships or static perimeter facilities.

Survival on and below Typhoon International (Stand S2-182) is now part of Safety and Survival Systems International Group (3Si). Its portfolio includes off-the-shelf military products for survival on and below water, and the manufacture of bespoke equipment to meet individual requirements for amphibious operations. New products include a range of drybags and water spider boots. Typhoon has also been appointed the official First Spear distributor for the UK. It supplies all major military markets worldwide and commercial customers such as the RNLI, British Waterways, Environment Agency and oil companies.

Optik’s first device combining the high-quality optics of its long-range spotting scopes with an eye-safe

3km laser rangefinder, alongside other electro-optical products, including image intensified night vision devices, thermal imaging systems, laser rangefinders and other tactical optics.

SAM J BASCH

Renowned for its advanced subsystems for the global defence and industrial markets, South African electronics firm Parsec (Stand N3-110) is offering an expanded capability of its VPX commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) module.

‘‘At the time when we entered production of the VF360 to operate as both a system controller and a payload module, Parsec had in mind to create a series of this embedded solution,’’ said Tobie van Loggerenberg, Parsec’s business development director. ‘‘We designated it the VF36X series, which comprise several boards with different functionalities.’’

A combat helicopter or vehicle carries rugged onboard computer boxes which could

house a range of modules. Parsec’s VF36X series of open VPX modules typically consist of a system controller module, payload module, I/O module and power supply. It is ideal for rugged defence applications.

According to the company, the system controller is suitable for both host and high-end processing functions by means of a scalable processor and field-programmable gate array options. The module allows for functionalities such as system control, video display processing, symbology generation, ballistic algorithms and EW processing.

‘‘The payload module operates in conjunction with the system controller in large systems with multiple high

bandwidth interfaces as required by multichannel

array processing systems,’’ van Loggerenberg explained. He added that the VF36X is ideal for bandwidth-intensive applications, such as radar, networking, SIGINT, EW, SDR and video. It is available in air-cooled and conduction-cooled versions.

As an original design manufacturer, Parsec offers solutions that are tailor-made to customer requirements, where possible provided from its extensive range of COTS products.

Expanding capabilitiesRugged computer box with VF36X modules

Seeker can acquire accurate target data out to several kilometres

with other Android-based systems or proprietary fire control or mapping software suites, to visualise and act on the geospatial

target data it acquires. Also on display at the

company’s Stand N4-142 is the Spotter LRF, Newcon

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IN BRIEFDetecting electronicsInternational Procurement Services, in co-operation with Research Electronics International (Stand N4-463), is showcasing its Orion 2.4 HX − a non-linear junction detector, which detects the presence of electronics, regardless of whether the electronic device is radiating, hardwired or turned off. Orion 2.4 HX utilises a 2.4GHz digital spread spectrum transmit frequency for improved sensitivity, a transmit power of 6.6W, manual or automatic power control and a digital transmit modulation of 1.25MHz.

CHRISTOPHER F FOSS

Rheinmetall Defence (Stand S7-110) is aiming the latest Oerlikon Searanger 20mm remote-controlled weapon as the main armament for small surface craft or as the secondary armament on larger surface craft.

It is armed with the

company’s 20mm KAE cannon, which can be belt fed from the left or right side, with the example being

effective range of approximately 2,000m.

Searanger can fire a variety of natures of 20 x 128mm ammunition types, including the recently developed Rheinmetall semi-armour piercing pyrotechnically induced effect and tracer

(SAPPIE-T). An unusual feature of this latest round of 20mm ammunition is that it combines armour-piercing characteristics

with a cascading pyrotechnic impact inside the target, but contains no

explosive or fuze.The weapon is fully stabilised;

mounted above and to the rear is the sensor package, which consists of day and thermal channels, laser rangefinder and a video tracker.

Searanger aims at surface craft

shown here being fed from the right side.

The operator, seated away from the actual weapon, can select single-shot, burst or rapid single-shot mode, with an

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ROBIN HUGHES

Rubb Building Systems (Stand S4-172) is showing a new addition to its Expeditionary Forces Aircraft Shelter System

Shelters Fragile equipment such as electromechanical devices, mission planning tools, flight simulators and instruments need to be shipped and stored for maximum shock and vibration isolation. Peli-Hardigg (Stand N6-190) has the solution.

Its new 19in shock-mounted MiniRack Container offers superior compact mobility for rack-mountable equipment. Angled precision-engineered elastomeric shock mounts are designed to match the weight and fragility of the equipment.

The new MiniRack is manufactured in Europe to

Carry-on container

NATO and European military standards. Its high-strength steel rack frame supports equipment from 10 to 50kg, with Comfort Grip Handles for easy lifting. The anti-shear interlocks prevent the lids and bases from separating, even after impact.

Cutting it fine‘Made in the USA’ Kershaw automatic knives are once again being manufactured and are available, according to the Oregon-based company (Stand N7-484).

Kershaw’s Launch 1 (pictured), Launch 2 and Launch 3 automatics feature blades of premium CPM154 stainless steel, which has a more uniform distribution of carbides for an excellent edge. All three have durable anodised aluminium handles to lighten their weight.

They are available with uncoated and coated blades, and there is a Launch with Kershaw’s popular BlackWash finish. A recessed push-button level with the flat of the handle, which is a safety feature, opens the knife.

IN BRIEFMinimised routersRuggedised computer and communication equipment for extreme environments now comes in a mini format. Swedish firm Aqeri (Stand N2-310) is showing two routers, a video matrix switch, a NAS and a VoIP gateway router. The products are designed for tough environments where space and weight, for example in a vehicle, are critical. They can be mounted singly or in pairs, in a 19in rack or as standalone, or on a wall.

Available by designDesign consultancy Morson Projects (Stand S2-112) will make available a large team of 125 specialist engineers in the next few weeks, all UK security cleared. From several offices, the team will provide structural design, analysis including stress and aerodynamics, systems engineering, test engineering, jig and tool design and more. As a special offer at DSEI, Morson will scope and specify the activity for free to any companies attending.

Fire suppressionLifeline (Stand N9-498) is displaying its range of fire suppression systems, including the small and light Zero 360 compression discharge system, the Zero 360 with automatic zero zone protecting specific areas of a vehicle, and the Zero 360 hand-held extinguisher, a fully refillable and serviceable halon replacement available in 1kg, 1.5kg, 2kg and 3kg sizes.

Secure communicationsSecurity and military personnel are as likely to use smartphones and tablets as anyone else; and like anyone else would prefer for their communications to be secure. US-based KoolSpan (Stand N7-185) has just entered into a reseller agreement with Samsung Electronics America to add secure voice and messaging features to Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablets.

As of this week, KoolSpan’s secure voice and messaging solutions will be offered as part of a bundled mobility and IT product and service offering from Samsung Business Services to its mobile enterprise customers. The deal includes KoolSpan’s TrustCall

for encrypted wireless calling, TrustText for encrypted mobile messaging, and TrustBridge for secure calls between mobiles and desk phones.

‘‘Security is only as ‘good’ as it is ‘easy to use’, and this truism is at the heart of what KoolSpan and Samsung are providing

our customers,’’ said Nigel Jones, KoolSpan CEO.

KoolSpan’s software and hardware solutions and support include Android, iPhone and BlackBerry. Given its ability to address the growing threat

of loss or theft of intellectual property, vital information and proprietary assets, the company’s customer base of government organisations and enterprises spans more than 60 countries worldwide.

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Video Fusion makes picture clearRFEL (Stand S4-152) has launched an update to its Video Fusion high-definition, video processing IP core for FPGA and System-on-Chip systems, with enhancement and customisable pseudo-colour mapping features to help product designers add a competitive edge to their systems and aid the user to overcome the challenges of degraded visual environments. To achieve this, RFEL has added important enhancements such as colour noise suppression, which is important for natural-looking results in low-light conditions.

Separately, the company has unveiled qu-IQ, a new high-performance signal processing development platform featuring 750k logic cells and nearly 2,500 DSP48 slices, to provide an expansive resource for the development and proving of modern signal processing applications. Areas of application include algorithm development and evaluation for COMINT, SIGINT, electronic warfare, radar and sonar.


s for everything(EFASS) series of military fabric structures at DSEI. The 23m span x 12m long aluminium framed UAV storage and maintenance pod is the seventh hangar to be introduced to the range.

The UAV pod, designed with a lower internal volume, is easier and more cost-effective to power. It is designed to suit military loadings (100kg/m2

snow loading and 41.6m/s effective wind speed).

The standard EFASS range is available in three span widths with multiple door options to accommodate fixed-wing aircraft, rotary-wing aircraft and land vehicle maintenance. Spans include 11.1m, 20.4m and 25m with Trident, Roller Shutter and Heli-Door options.

All military structures pack into 20ft ISO containers for transport. Clients include the UK, the USA, the UAE and Canada.

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Dive controlSAM J BASCH

Underwater surveillance could be dangerous work, especially in unknown territory or areas too remote to access. Canada-based Deep Trekker and its UK reseller Planet Ocean (Stand N3-275) has just

released a new diveable control system for the Deep Trekker remotely operated vehicle (ROV).

Depth rated to 75m (250ft) and equipped with up to 150m of tether, the controller enables a diver to remain at a safe distance while the Deep Trekker

Nebula shownSmiths Connectors (Stand S5-280), is showing its new Nebula series of Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) connector applications at DSEI.

Designed for rugged data storage applications within the aerospace, defence and industrial markets, the Nebula series is a highly reliable SATA 6.0 Gbps offering for high-speed data rates, which utilises Hypertac hyperboloid contacts to ensure immunity to shock and vibration fretting, for more than 100,000 mating cycles. The series is compatible with the SATA next-generation signal standard.

The company is also showing a new rugged high-speed addition to its D-Sub series high-impedance connectors.

IN BRIEFDigitally assisted supportEdif ERA (Stand S7-203) is showing its Digitally Assisted Support Solutions (DAAS), which it has developed to help in identifying and using innovation essential to operational effectiveness, reduced logistic footprint and most importantly, reduction in ‘risk to life’.

Advanced applicationsUK-based Plextek Consulting (Stand S3-355) is highlighting new MoD initiatives with CDE (Centre for Defence Enterprise) and Dstl (Defence Science and Technology Laboratory), focusing on the company’s latest defence innovations in areas such as land vehicle camouflage, armour protection, small UAS and ground sensors.

Perimeter gateUK-based J&S Franklin and Reid Steel are showing their jointly developed DefenCell expeditionary HVM gate designed for rapid installation as part of perimeter security and access control on Stand N9-484.

Augmented realityThe Centre for Defence Excellence, a UK Ministry of Defence-sponsored enterprise, has contracted the NSC training consultancy to research and demonstrate the feasibility of equipping UK military training instructors with augmented reality display headsets to track the performance and physical fitness of sensor-equipped military trainees conducting field exercises.

ROV investigates unknown territory. An integrated super-bright screen to view what the Deep Trekker ROV camera sees, coupled to the same easy-to-use controls, substantially increases the safety of military and stealth dive missions.

‘‘This has been something that the military has been asking for and DSEI has been a great event to launch this new innovation,’’ said Sam Macdonald, Deep Trekker president.

Deep Trekker products, engineered and manufactured completely in-house at Ayr, Ontario, are now used in 59 countries in industries ranging from salvage, energy and marine survey to the military and first responders.

The defence solution division of Curtiss-Wright (Stand S9-231) has announced an innovative upgradable turret aiming and stabilisation drive system. The Turret Drive Servo System (TDSS), which is designed and manufactured by Curtiss-Wright Drive Technology in Switzerland, enables system integrators to configure only the system they require now. As their mission evolves, they can add increasing levels of stabilisation.

TDSS is available in three pre-defined configurations, from a basic mechanical hand drive, through a basic electromechanical coupled to a hand drive interface, to the gyro-stabilised turret control. A custom configuration can be provided.

Also introduced at DSEI this week are the company’s rugged displays for ground vehicles. The GVDU2630 touchscreen display

was designed for optimal performance over the full -40°C to +60°C range, combining high readability in a sealed construction with space-saving embedded processor options. The defence solutions division is also introducing its newest Parvus DuraWORX mission computer and Cisco IOS network router (pictured). An ‘all-in-one’ LRU, it consolidates advanced processing and network functionality previously housed in separate distributed boxes.

Taking better aim

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Today’s DSEI highlights

Defence Growth Partnership (DGP) Innovation Challenge from 10.00-12.00 in East TheatreRising Stars Reception 2015 from 12.00-14.00 in East Theatre and Land Zone BarLand Environment Science and Technology Watch Red Team Workshop from 12.30-14.30 in North Gallery Suites, Rooms 16-17

Turkey is one of 42 International Pavilions at DSEI 2015, organised by SSM, in conjunction with SSI, showcasing 14 companies in addition to the SSM and SSI stands.

SSM is the procurement authority under the Ministry of National Defence for Turkey. SSM’s major function is putting into effect the decisions taken by the main decision-making body, The Defence Industry Executive Committee, which makes critical decisions relating to the defence industry. SSI is the Defence and Aerospace Industry Exporters' Association of Turkey.

In a radical departure from DSEI 2013, when individual companies in the Turkish Pavilion project managed their own stands, visitors at DSEI 2015 will see the debut appearance of a new and uniquely designed Pavilion.

‘‘This is the first DSEI that has featured a new look Turkish Pavilion incorporating a common design theme for all the exhibitors’ stands. We felt it was important to promote our Turkish identity with a stronger national brand for the benefit of visitors at DSEI 2015. This

design concept, working in partnership with SSI, has been very successful as we were recently awarded the ‘Best Designed Pavilion’ at an exhibition in Poland,’’ said Ferhat Yenibertiz, Head of Department, Quality and Strategic Management at SSM.

Award-winning Turkish Pavilion breaks new design ground

THE DEFENCE GROWTH PARTNERSHIP (DGP) INNOVATION CHALLENGE

On Friday 18 September from 10.00 to 12.00 in East Theatre.

Steve Brittan, CEO, UK Defence Solutions Centre, DGP and Paul Winstanley, Executive Director Innovation, UK Defence Solutions Centre, DGP.

The DGP is a unique collaboration between UK Government and leading companies from the UK defence industry.

In March 2015, the DGP launched its UK Defence Solutions Centre (UKDSC). The UKDSC is an independent body that has the mandate to lead the strategic planning and development for the UK defence industry, promoting growth in defence exports for the UK.

At the UKDSC launch, the MOD announced that it was investing £10m to fund the DGP’s first Innovation Challenge.

This session will:Give an overview of the UKDSC and highlight recent activities and future opportunitiesProvide an overview of the first phase of the Innovation Challenge and winnersAnnounce the opening of the competition for the second phase of the Innovation Challenge

‘‘This is one of the outstanding Pavilions at DSEI 2015. It’s well designed, looks very welcoming and is ideally set up to do business,’’ stated Duncan Reid, DSEI Event Director.

In addition to the design revamp, which included a collaboration involving SSM,

SSI and Turkish industry, space costs for the Pavilion are met by SSM (in addition to SSI subsidies) with exhibiting companies funding build costs. SSM will attend another two exhibitions after DSEI 2015 using the same Pavilion design concept.

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TODAY’S WATERBORNE DEMONSTRATIONS

Time Demonstration Location

09.00-11.00 Free time Marina11.00-11.30 Operation MARICAP Marina and

Grandstand12.30-14.00 Free time Marina14.00-14.30 Operation MARICAP Marina and

Grandstand

This year sees DSEI’s largest display of small boats and equipment for military and security use.

The waterborne demonstrations take place in the Royal Victoria Dock. They are best viewed from the grandstand on the Dock Edge.

The demonstrations consist of individual capability demonstrations from a number of world-leading maritime and UAV companies.

There are 11 small vessels and RIBs that will participate in Friday’s demonstrations at 11.00 and 14.00.

The main demonstration, Operation MARICAP, can be viewed from the grandstand. Access is best through the corridor route from the South East corner of the Naval Zone in the South Hall behind the Naval Theatre.

DSEI hosts second Rising Stars Reception after huge success in 2013On Friday 18 September from 12.00-14.00 in East Theatre and Land Zone Bar.The Reception aims to bring together the leading people in the industry with the young generation who are starting their careers.This year’s Reception will focus on the importance of ‘Developing and Nurturing Talent’. Distinguished thought leaders will focus their presentations on this topic encouraging the next generation to network and learn from senior military and leading industry figureheads.Confirmed speakers include:

Vice Admiral Duncan Potts CB, Director General Joint Force Development & Defence AcademyCaptain Michael Rose, Team Leader, Defence Engineering Champions, MOD UK Professor Ian Wallace, Pro-Vice-Chancellor − Defence and Security, Cranfield University

The audience will include attendees from Universities, existing industry apprentices and graduates.

Programmes correct at time of print and subject to speaker operational commitments

Operation MARICAPA twice-daily dynamic demonstration that will display the maritime capability of 11 specialised boats, UAVs and associated equipment. Companies involved include:

Atlas ElectronikARCIMS − unmanned surface vessel for mine detection

BAE SystemsPacific 24 RIB from HMS Iron Duke

Belgian NavyStern launch of MST interception RIB

Datron World CommunicationsSky Ranger remote unmanned surveillance helo

Delta Power11m Phantom RIB

DrumgrangeAcoustic device and loud hailer

Norsafe8.5m magnum project RIB with unique joystick control

Pontoon and DockPortable pontoon docking and mooring system

Safehaven11m Barracuda high-speed stealth interceptor

SupacatOXE 200hp diesel outboard with 8m RIB

Survitec7.8m semi-rigid boat, deploying vessel stopping gear

VersadockMilitary pontoon system

Zodiac7.5m SeaRib 750

Free timeFree time, when the boats moored at the Marina are available, on request to the relevant companies, to undertake short demonstrations on the water. Please see the companies on their respective stands.

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