RAF airlifters get
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management technology
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Army’s capability
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‘X-factor’ Watchkeeper
gears up for export
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esterday at DSEI, Thales announced
the launch of a new flexible
approach to market the Watchkeeper
unmanned air system (UAS). Known as
Watchkeeper X, the offer is based on
the UAS developed for the British Army,
but adopts an option-based package
approach that allows it to be tailored to
meet individual customer requirements.
Thales has invested in Watchkeeper X
to ‘‘migrate Watchkeeper from a
programme into a product’’, according
to Pierre-Eric Pommellet, executive VP
Defence Mission Systems.
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Sustaining ASRAAM contract
MBDA has received a capability sustainment contract from the
UK MoD worth more than £300 million covering the ASRAAM
air-to-air missile that arms the RAF’s Typhoons and Tornados
writes David Donald. The contract award was announced
yesterday by defence secretary Michael Fallon during his
keynote address to DSEI attendees.
One element of that address focused on increased efficiency
within both the forces and industry, and the ASRAAM contract is
a good example. Faced with the need to conduct refurbishment
work in the near future to maintain the ASRAAM stock in good
condition, the MoD and MBDA have opted instead for a new-build
programme that draws on the use of components from CAMM
(common anti-air modular missile) production. Itself based on
ASRAAM, CAMM is being procured for the British Army’s FLAADS
system, and as the Sea Ceptor for the Royal Navy. By drawing
on this large-scale CAMM production, supplying new-build
ASRAAMs will be more cost-effective than refurbishing them.
Production of the new ASRAAMs will be undertaken at a stateof-the-art facility in Bolton. The programme is forecast to sustain
400 jobs at MBDA sites in the UK and associated suppliers.
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Nexter Systems VBCI-2
The powerpack of the latest Nexter Systems VBCI-2 (8x8)
infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) (DSEI Daily 15 September, page 8)
consists of a Volvo D13 diesel developing 600hp, not a Scania
diesel as stated. Renault Trucks Defense provides the complete
powerpack and running gear for the VBCI-2.
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Watchkeeper X
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Recognising that the tactical
UAV market needs to address
a number of missions − such
as high-intensity conflict,
extended operations, homeland
security and maritime − the
Watchkeeper X (WK X) offers
a variety of options to meet
differing operational demands
and budgets, as well as to
address issues of national
sovereignty and industrial
participation.
Watchkeeper X takes the
high-specification British Army
system and reduces it to a
core set of capabilities. The
air vehicle’s UK civil/military
airworthiness certification is
seen as a core asset, and one
that could be transferable to
other authorities, with minor
adjustments if required.
To add to the baseline offer,
Thales has schemed four options
packages, covering mobility,
sensors, exploitation and
effectors. WK X offers roughstrip capability, and the system
can be moved by vehicle to
off-road locations for operation
in any climate, and is rapidly
deployable to any theatre.
In terms of sensors, WK X
can carry two payloads based
on 15in turrets. Radar options,
including the Thales I-Master,
offer a range of surveillance
capabilities such as maritime
and SAR/GMTI. The vehicle
can also be a platform for
communications electronic
support measures (CESM) and
communications intelligence
(Comint) systems.
In the exploitation package
a number of data/imagery
analysis and communications
functions are catered for,
including NATO-standard or
customer-specific datalinks, as
well as the encryption of data.
A variety of weapons can also
be integrated: the mock-up on
display here has the Thales
FFLMM light precision weapon.
Initially, the WK X is being
targeted at requirements in
France and Poland. A decision
by the French Army is expected
soon, as is the issue of a firm
requirement by Poland. The
campaign in the latter nation
highlights an important element
of the WK X approach, namely
the ability to answer national
sovereignty requirements
through the full or partial
transfer of technology, and the
establishment of in-country
industrial partnerships.
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Typhoon grows
stronger
DAVID DONALD
As part of the ongoing test
campaign for the Eurofighter
Typhoon Phase Two
Enhancements (P2E), trials
aircraft IPA6 recently completed
a new round of firings of the
MBDA Meteor long-range
missile. The campaign involved
fewer than 10 launches, but
A Meteor is fired from Typhoon
IPA6 during a recent fully guided
test over the Hebrides range
Kuwait has taken delivery of an
integrated chemical, biological,
radiological, nuclear (CBRN)
detection system from Saab.
The company has supplied an
automatic warning and reporting
(AWR) system that is based
on fixed and mobile detection
units, plus command and control
software based on the 9LAND
battle management system.
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took the missile integration
trials into a new phase in which
the weapon was fired at a
variety of speeds, both subsonic
and supersonic, and against live
targets flying at various speeds
and altitudes.
Undertaken over the Hebrides
range, the trials were planned to
take into account developmental
test and operational test
requirements, to maximise
their benefit. Meteor is due
to be integrated fully with
the Typhoon by 2017 under
a contract from NETMA, the
Typhoon management agency.
Clearing the P2E software
and configuration is the main
priority for the test fleet for
the remainder of the year. The
second weapon system to be
integrated, the Storm Shadow
standoff missile, is due to begin
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trials shortly at Aberporth to
clear it for service next year.
In the meantime, Phase
Three Enhancements are being
worked on with the aim of
getting the P3E aircraft into
service in 2019, in line with
the goals of the UK’s Joint
Expeditionary Force (JEF) 18
plan. Key elements of P3E are
mission system upgrades and
the ability to carry the dualmode Brimstone 2 missile that
provides an air-to-surface
attack capability against fastmoving targets.
Beyond P3E are a number
of yet-to-be-defined
enhancements, such as a
common weapons launcher,
Spear 3 missile, e-scan radar
that can exploit its electronic
attack capability, maintainability
improvements, cockpit evolution
A Typhoon is shown in a ‘P3E’
fit with Litening targeting pod,
Paveway IV bombs and Brimstone 2
missiles, plus Meteor and ASRAAM
air-to-air weapons
and F-35 interoperability.
Typhoon is expected to be in
service until 2040 and beyond.
E-scan radar is an
important element in the
planned increase in Typhoon’s
combat effectiveness, and a
development go-ahead was
contracted last November.
However, the Eurofighter
consortium also recognises
the importance of continued
development of the current
mechanically scanned radar,
particularly with regard to the
longer-ranged weapons now
being cleared for service, and
that is proceeding on a parallel
track to e-scan development.
Last Friday, Kuwait
announced the selection of the
Typhoon to meet a multirole
fighter requirement. This week
it was confirmed that the
Kuwaiti aircraft are intended
to be equipped from the outset
with the initial production
version of the e-scan radar,
which is designated as ‘Radar
1 Plus’. Under the terms of the
deal, which has not yet been
concluded, Typhoons are due for
delivery from 2019. Deliveries
to Oman, which ordered 12
Typhoons in December 2012, are
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Saab’s CBRN AWR solution is
a flexible, modular system that
networks detection equipment
that can be mounted in fixed
locations, installed in CBRN
vehicles or carried by personnel.
In the Kuwaiti system, stationary
systems provide 24-hour
coverage. If an alert activates
the system, then control is
automatically handed over to
the mobile units, which deploy
for more detailed analysis.
These are specially equipped
light vehicles that maintain
internal overpressure to
prevent potentially harmful
agents entering the cabin. Each
is equipped with ruggedised
displays that present the full
CBRN hazard situation. The
vehicles are also fitted with
Saab Barracuda’s HTR heatreducing system.
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First showing of ADC console
RICHARD SCOTT
Kongsberg Defence Systems
(Stand S6-163) has unveiled
a next-generation air defence
console (ADC) intended as a
‘drop-in’ upgrade for the Fire
Distribution Centre (FDC) forming
part of the NASAMS groundbased air defence (GBAD) system.
Jointly developed and
marketed by Kongsberg and
Raytheon, NASAMS is a mediumrange GBAD system based
on a distributed architecture
of networked sensors, firing
batteries and command centres.
Twin tactical workstations inside
the FDC cabin are employed for
track correlation, identification,
jam strobe triangulation,
threat evaluation and weapon
assignment; multiple FDCs and
radars are netted together via
radio datalinks to create a fused
real-time air picture.
Kongsberg commenced
private venture development
of a prototype ADX air defence
console in early 2013. According
to the company, the aim was to
refresh the operator interface
inside the FDC so as to introduce
a more intuitive user interface
that leverages human machine
interface (HMI) techniques and
formats similar to those widely
used in touchscreen-enabled
tablets and smartphones.
The ADX development
community included NASAMS
operators (current and retired)
and Kongsberg system
engineers. The human factors
design consultancy Halogen and
industrial design house Hareide
Design were also brought on
board to provide advice.
Kongsberg has now
engineered the ‘productionised’
ADC. ‘‘The new console embodies
an HMI that young operators
will immediately be familiar
with,’’ said Hans Christian
Hagen, vice president business
development for Kongsberg’s
air defence business. ‘‘The
amount of information available
to operators is increasing all
the time. So we are improving
the way that they can interpret
the information and derive
situational awareness. We
want to make it easier for the
operators to understand what
they see, and act upon it.’’
Engineered for physical fit
and form compatibility with the
legacy operator stations, the ADC
is based on two common 30in
full-colour touchscreen flat panel
displays. A common status
display/tote is located between
the two operator screens.
Although the ADC retains
a keyboard, trackerball and
select fixed function keys, the
new HMI is primarily based on
touchscreen interaction.
Kongsberg expects to
complete qualification of the
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A new scalable counterunmanned air vehicle (C-UAV)
system has been unveiled by
Finmeccanica’s systems and
sensors house Selex ES (Stand
S5-110) at DSEI 2015.
Known as Falcon Shield, the
system marries a multi-spectral
threat sensing capability
with a radio frequency (RF)
electronic attack (EA) capability
that provides a command link
control intervention capability.
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attack to counter UAVs
rapid proliferation of micro/
mini UAVs represents a growing
potential threat to both national
and commercial security.
To address this challenge,
the company has developed
Falcon Shield as a non-kinetic,
low collateral C-UAV solution
that provides users with a
rapidly deployable, scalable
and modular system to find,
fix, track, identify and defeat
potential threats.
Falcon Shield uses high-
performance electro-optical and
electronic surveillance sensors,
combined with a scenariospecific radar, to provide fully
integrated threat detection,
identification and tracking
capability, and enable effective
operation in all environments
− including high-clutter ‘urban
canyons’.
Also incorporated within the
Falcon Shield system is an EA
capability that provides users
with the ability to disrupt or
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take control of the threat. Selex
ES claims that Falcon Eye ‘‘is
the first of its type to offer an
‘RF management’ EA option
for operators’’. Furthermore,
because Falcon Shield is
inherently flexible, this EA
capability can be complemented
by the integration of optional
kinetic effectors.
The operator interface
is based on the company’s
Vantage control and situation
awareness framework, which
provides an intuitive user
interface and automated
threat detection tracking
functions, including automated
handover between detection
and identification sensors. The
flexibility of the Vantage C2SA
framework also enables the
Falcon Shield system to be
readily tailored and interfaced
with existing customer-specific
security solutions as well
as the customer’s security
infrastructure.
The sensing element of
Falcon Shield has already
been tested in recent ‘Trial
Bristow’ evaluations, with
the defeat mechanism tested
separately. Selex ES says it is
talking to a number of potential
users across government
and industry, and is currently
‘‘responding to an RFI for a
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Ajax simulator
Driver training for the UK’s
Ajax programme is to be
provided on static and full
motion simulators by a
team supported by Marshall
Aerospace and Defence Group
and led by XPI Simulation, part
of the Thales Group, following
the award of a major contract
by prime contractor General
Dynamics UK.
The multimillion pound
contract will provide 28 sets
of equipment, with the first
being delivered in 2017. XPI
Simulation will provide the
software and the motion
base; Marshall will provide
the replica driver modules.
‘‘Securing this contract
on the UK’s largest current
land programme confirms
our capability to provide
real engineered solutions,’’
said Steve Fitz-Gerald,
CEO of Marshall Aerospace
and Defence Group. ‘‘Our
knowledge of training and in
particular part task trainers
gives confidence that we
will be able to deliver a
high-quality solution for
this important simulator
that will enable UK forces to
maximise the benefits of the
Ajax vehicle.’’
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First sale for
Seahawk
MSI-Defence Systems (Stand
S5-285) has supplied four
Seahawk LW20K lightweight
stabilised 20mm gun
systems to Damen Shipyards
to equip four 50m Stan
Patrol 5009 patrol vessels
being built for the Trinidad
and Tobago Coast Guard.
First deliveries have been
completed.
Based on precisionmachined aluminium
castings, to provide a
lightweight but stiff
structure to ensure narrow
dispersion with enhanced
accuracy, the LW20K variant
for Trinidad and Tobago is
fitted with a Rheinmetall
KAE 20mm cannon.
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Unmanned system of systems
RICHARD SCOTT
Autonomous surface vehicles
house ASV (Stand S2-364) is to
deliver the unmanned surface
vehicle (USV) component
of a next-generation mine
countermeasures (MCM)
‘system of systems’ being
developed by a Thales/BAE
Systems consortium under
the French/UK Maritime Mine
Countermeasures (MMCM)
demonstrator programme.
The bilateral MMCM
prototyping effort is planned
to lead to the world’s first
operational unmanned MCM
system. Thales was awarded
a £17 million contract by
OCCAR in March this year to
execute MMCM Stage 1 over a
15-month period.
The goal of the MMCM
programme is to de-risk and
demonstrate a low-risk, robust
and reliable ‘end-to-end’
mine detection, classification,
localisation and neutralisation
capability that meets a common
French and UK requirements
set. As part of the overall
solution, ASV is developing
an improved variant of the
Halcyon multi-role USV design
showcased at DSEI 2013.
According to ASV, Halcyon
has been proven at sea, with
its full autonomous capability
validated in a September
2014 demonstration to the
UK Ministry of Defence.
‘‘Our Halcyon class of multirole autonomous surface
vehicles has been developed
over the course of our longstanding relationship with
Thales to offer the ideal solution
to the MMCM programme,’’
said Dan Hook, ASV’s managing
director. ‘‘Developed from the
[original] Halcyon design, the
more complex and capable
‘Mk 2’ offers greater efficiency,
stability and an increased
payload capacity.’’
A model of the evolved
Halcyon design is being shown
on Thales’ Stand S6-110.
Compared to the original Halcyon
prototype, the new variant is
slightly longer in length, and
slightly narrower in beam. The
mast is redesigned, and the
transom lowered to leave a large
flat working deck aft.
Stage 1 of the MMCM
demonstrator programme is
scheduled to culminate in a
Critical Design Review in mid2016. The contract includes
options for the manufacture
(Stage 2) and demonstration
(Stage 3) of two identical
systems for evaluation by the
respective partner navies.
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First order for
Carl-Gustav M4
Saab Dynamics has received
the first contract for its new
84mm Carl-Gustaf M4 − a
lightweight intelligent launcher
variant of the man-portable
shoulder-launched Carl-Gustaf
series multirole weapon
system.
The company disclosed that
the Slovakian Armed Forces
have ordered a number of
systems.
Development of the new
M4 has now been finalised,
with qualification weapons in
production at Karlskoga.
Saab said the M4 will be
qualified in early 2016, with
deliveries to the Slovak
Republic scheduled to begin
thereafter.
Separately, the company
has received an order from
the US Army for the shoulderlaunched 84mm AT4CS RS
(reduced sensitivity) disposable,
anti-armour weapon system.
Deliveries will take place during
2016.
The AT4CS RS is a preloaded
weapon with a specially
developed, unique shapedcharge warhead that optimises
behind-armour-effects inside
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RAF airlifters get
data protection
Airbus Defence and Space
(DS) (Stand S2-310) has
won a contract from the UK
Ministry of Defence to equip
Royal Air Force A400M Atlas
airlifters with cryptographic key
management technology.
The cryptographic key
management solution will
be supplied to the A400M
programme to provide the
highest protection for encrypted
data and prevent data
compromise that could threaten
the safety and security of the
aircraft mission.
Developed by cyber-security
specialists from Airbus DS
at Newport in the UK, the
technology eliminates the
need for crypto equipment
aboard an airborne platform
to be individually rekeyed
before every mission. As such,
it provides increased flexibility
and permits prolonged out-ofarea operation.
Under the initial 15-month
development contract for the
A400M, worth £3.3 million,
Airbus DS will design, develop,
manufacture, accredit and
deliver the A400M Local Crypto
Key Management System. The
contract includes options to
extend support and provide
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post-design services until 2020.
‘‘Crypto and key management
secures the communications
and other systems of an aircraft
and our technology will play
a major role in providing the
highest protection for encrypted
data across key military
platforms,’’ said Colin Paynter,
head of Airbus DS in the UK.
‘‘The Airbus cyber-security UK
team is now in discussions with
other MoD platform [teams]
about building on our joint
experience in delivering this
sovereign cryptography and
key management capability to
in-service platforms.’’
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Integral hold-up
Ipeco Electronics (Stand
N10-451) specialises in highreliability power solutions
for the aerospace and
defence industries. Its latest
developments include 3U
VPX power supply units with
an integral hold-up capability,
available with P47 or VITA 62
connectors. Integral hold-up
capability is beneficial to
engineers designing systems
that must be able to tolerate
brief losses of power, but in
which there is insufficient
space to incorporate a
separate hold-up card or unit.
Smart integration
Plasan (Stand S8-260) has
unveiled V-Box, a smart
vehicle server that integrates
all onboard electronic
systems with the automotive
subsystems and sensors.
It is designed to meet the
growing power and systems
burden placed on combat
platforms by the integration
of communications,
command and control,
situational awareness, selfprotection, target acquisition
and weapons systems.
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Long-life Warrior
CHRISTOPHER F FOSS
Lockheed Martin UK (Stand
S8-210) is showing the latest
version of its demonstrator
vehicle from the Warrior
Capability Sustainment
Programme (WCSP), which it
is developing under a contract
awarded in November 2011 by
the UK Defence Equipment &
Support Organisation.
Alan Lines, vice-president
and managing director of the
Lockheed Martin UK Ampthill
sites, told the DSEI Daily: ‘‘We
continue to make excellent
progress with this important
programme that will be the key
to the Army’s future armoured
fighting vehicle capability.
Our successful firing trials
earlier this year demonstrated
the accuracy and lethality of
the new-generation Warrior,
designed and manufactured in
the UK.’’
WCSP aims to extend the life
of the BAE Systems Combat
Vehicles UK Warrior infantry
fighting vehicle (IFV) out to
2035-40 and to provide the
British Army with a step change
in capability over the currently
deployed Warrior IFV. WCSP
includes the Warrior Fightability
& Lethality Improvement
Programme, Warrior Enhanced
Electronic Architecture and
Warrior Modular Protection
System (WMPS).
It is expected that 380
Warrior IFVs and variants will
be upgraded through WCSP,
with some 285 fitted with the
new turret. All the specialised
variants are fitted with a oneman 7.62mm machine gun
turret. The current Warrior
turret is armed with an
unstabilised and slow-firing
30mm RARDEN cannon, which
will be replaced by a brand-new
turret designed by Lockheed
Martin UK, armed with a
fully stabilised 40mm Case
Telescoped Cannon and 7.62mm
coaxial machine gun. To reduce
through-life costs, this new
turret uses subsystems from
the turret developed for the
Scout SV under contract to
General Dynamics UK.
WMPS is essentially a new
hull mounting system to which
the user can rapidly attach
various armour solutions
depending on where the vehicle
is to be deployed and the threat
it is expected to meet.
Lockheed Martin is to supply
12 WCSP demonstrator vehicles
under the contract: nine section
vehicles (including two section
command) and single examples
of command, repair and
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marks a step
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UK-based defence electronics
house Britannia2000 has
recently developed an airborne
mission management system
for the Mil Mi-8/17 ‘Hip’ and
Mi-24/35 ‘Hind’ helicopters, and
is displaying it for the first time
at DSEI (Stand S4-465).
Known as BAMS:HH, the
airborne surveillance and
targeting system provides
the user with high image
quality and recording, and
includes such features as
augmented reality and
street address look-up. The
system is integrated with all
the principal high-definition
electro-optical/infrared
stabilised turrets.
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Mission management
for ‘Hips’ and ‘Hinds’
ASU Baltija and Britannia2000
upgraded this Mi-171E for
UN operations in Senegal
Britannia2000’s BAMS system,
which is in use with many other
types around the world.
Earlier this year, the company
was contracted to provide
the airborne displays and
digital video recorders for an
Mi-8 being operated by the
United Nations in Sierra Leone.
The modification work was
undertaken by ASU Baltija in
Lithuania.
In July this year, ASU Baltija
and Britannia2000 were
awarded a contract for the
modification of an Mi-171E
employed on UN duties in
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Ammunition contract
Displays for Scout
Nammo Talley Inc, the US
division of the Nammo
Group (Stand S6-162)
has been awarded an
indefinite delivery/
indefinite quantity contract
to produce ammunition
for the shoulder-launched
multipurpose assault
weapon (SMAW) system.
The maximum value of the
five-year contract is USD97.2
million, with an estimated
completion date of 2020.
SMAW is a direct fire, manportable infantry assault
system, comprising a crewserved Mk 153 reusable
launcher and a family of
83mm rounds. The award
specifies production of the
high-explosive dual-purpose
round, the novel explosive
round and the common
practice round.
USA-based speciality
manufacturer Esterline
(Stand N3-620) has
announced that General
Dynamics UK has
selected its Codis highperformance visualisation
products for the armoured
Scout specialist vehicle
programme.
The total value of the
contract is USD21 million
over seven years. The
Esterline hardware to be
delivered includes turret
crew-station displays, triplehead driver displays and
specialised video processing
hardware.
According to Esterline,
manufacturing of the Codis
hardware will take place in
its Kortrijk facility in Belgium,
with deliveries scheduled to
start in 2016.
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Southampton
meets South Africa
DAVID DONALD
Griffon Hoverwork and South
African defence business
Paramount Group have signed
a co-operative agreement that
helps to open up sub-Saharan
Africa and other regions to the
Southampton-based developer
and builder of hovercraft,
while providing a means
of marketing Paramount’s
innovative naval solutions to
the European market.
As well as reciprocal
marketing arrangements,
the agreement provides a
framework for the development
of in-country manufacturing
and through-life support
facilities, and also for the
further development
of air cushion
technology.
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Venomous firepower
Griffon Hoverwork (Stand
S10-262) is considered a world
leader in hovercraft technology,
and has more than 180
craft operating around the
world in military, defence
and civilian sectors.
Paramount Naval
Systems and
the group’s
maritime
subsidiary,
Nautic
Africa,
represent
a concentration of
maritime and ship-building
expertise, notably in the patrol
craft, support vessel and rigid
inflatable sectors.
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SAM J BASCH
Taking a 50kg anti-armour
missile to a naval helicopter
opens interesting possibilities.
This is exactly what Denel
Dynamics (N3-130) hoped to
achieve for AgustaWestland
when it integrated its Mokopa
missile on a Super Lynx
300-series helicopter.
Denel’s development of
the semi-active laser-guided
Mokopa, the indigenous name
for the highly venomous black
mamba snake, was meant to
give its Rooivalk AH-2 combat
helicopter an anti-armour
capability. With the helicopter
now serving as part of the UN
Force Intervention Brigade in
Central Africa, consideration
is being given to integrate
the missile on the Rooivalk.
However, Denel broadened the
anti-armour designation to
‘surface target’ missiles, in view
of envisaged land vehicle-based
and naval applications.
‘‘Our contract was with
AgustaWestland, not with the
end-user client,’’ said Sihle
Mayisela, executive manager
business development and
marketing. ‘‘And although we
were confronted with notable
technical difficulties, flight trials
undertaken at the OEM proved
highly satisfactory.’’
The DSEI Daily understands
the foreign client, believed to
be Algeria, would soon receive
the first of its new Super Lynx
armed with eight Mokopa
missiles in four-round carriers
on either side of the fuselage.
The South African Navy
operates four Super Lynx 300
Mk 64 helicopters from its Meko
A-200 Valour-class frigates.
With an effective range of
5.4nm (10km), the Mokopa
has a powerful tandem HEAT
warhead capable of penetrating
1,350mm rolled homogeneous
armour, and is effective against
explosive reactive armour.
‘‘For the naval variant, Denel
has developed a different
warhead other than the antiarmour one, which is now
destined for the end user,’’
Mayisela added.
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Keeping an eye out
SAM J BASCH
With surveillance being allimportant, it is small wonder
that navigation and security
surveillance specialist Kelvin
Hughes (Stand S4-110)
announced a host of recent new
contracts this week.
The company’s SharpEye
SxV radar is destined for
deployment to Kenya against
illegal border movements,
trafficking and terrorist
activities. It was acquired by C4
Planning Solutions of Blythe,
Georgia, USA, along with the
Kelvin Hughes CxEye display
and interface software, to be
installed in ground surveillance
radars for the Kenyan armed
forces.
As a lightweight X-band radar
with solid-state transceiver
technology, the SxV is manportable and provides 360°
coverage in all weather
conditions.
This made it ideal for EEZ
protection in the Adriatic
Sea. Kelvin Hughes partnered
with Italy’s ASTIM and Fabio
Fiorucci to provide surveillance
cover of the Goro lagoon near
Bologna, where illegal poaching
threatens the multimillion-euro
clam farming operations. This
is similar to the deployment
of Kelvin Hughes’ SxV since
last year to protect oyster
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sanctuaries in Chesapeake Bay.
A number of SharpEye SxV
radars are now protecting
Belgrade’s Nikola Tesla Airport,
as part of the single-mast
solution (SMS). The system
will be controlled by Kelvin
Hughes’ CxEye software to
enable integration of feeds from
multiple sensors.
The SharpEye and SMS units
were also contracted for an
undisclosed application on
mobile security platforms in
Saudi Arabia.
Type approval of the
company’s latest I-band
(X-band) SharpEye upmast
naval radar system was
recently completed. The TÜV
SÜD BABT-issued approval
applies to the entire radar
system: radar display and
software, transceiver and the
carbon composite antenna
turning unit and the I-band
antenna.
Not only does SharpEye
serve as a navigation/collision
avoidance system, but it also
provides tactical capability,
including threat detection and
helicopter control in adverse
weather. Singapore has recently
equipped its new littoral
Kelvin Hughes single-mast solution
mission vessels with SharpEye,
while New Zealand is employing
it for helicopter recovery on its
ANZAC-class frigates. Australia,
Bangladesh, Ireland, Malaysia,
Nigeria, Algeria and the USA
are among the countries that
have selected SharpEye for a
range of missions in all weather
conditions.
‘‘The fact that 25 of the
world’s navies are now
operating our type-approved
SharpEye radar is proof that
we are meeting the needs
of modern naval equipment
support programmes,’’ said the
company’s sales and marketing
director, Spike Hughes.
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The DSEI Daily is produced by IHS Jane's and prepared by the
Show Daily Team.
Publisher: Lynne Raishbrook; Operations Manager: Simon
Kay; Editor: Günter Endres; Deputy Editor: Christopher F Foss;
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Keeler; Senior Reporters: David Donald, Richard Scott, Robin
Hughes and Sam Basch; Photographer: Patrick Allen; Online
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Four editions of the DSEI Daily are being written and produced
on site, where material for inclusion can be delivered by hand to
office S3 off the main boulevard.
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Reliable observation
A new range of MIL-SPEC nonITAR thermal imagers is being
showcased by UK company
Thermoteknix (Stand S3-230).
Based on the MicroCAM core
technology, the TiCAM thermal
night vision monoculars
TiCAM 90 is a small, lightweight
monocular weighing just 150g
and binoculars are aimed
completely silent and extremely
at reconnaissance, border
reliable with no moving parts.
surveillance and security, VIP
Other features include x2
protection, counterdigital zoom, polarity invert,
drugs operations,
laser pointer, gain control, and
force protection,
availability of video out.
police surveillance,
TiCAM 600, designed
search and
to be hand-held
rescue, and
or tripodhunting.
mounted and
TiCAM 90 is a
weighing 450g,
small, lightweight
has optional
monocular, optimised
GPS/DMC (digital
TiCAM 600
for hand- or helmet-mounted
magnetic compass), in-camera
applications, weighing just
video/still image storage, x2/
150g and running on one AA
x4 zoom, and is operational
battery for more than four
for eight hours on four AA
hours with a 40° field of view.
batteries. Up to 60,000 still
It uses patented shutterless
images or eight hours of video
XTi technology, making it
can be downloaded via USB.
TiCAM 1000 is a high-accuracy target locator de
TiCAM 90 and 600 join the
top of the range TiCAM 750
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tor designed for all types of observation
binocular camera, a hand-held/
tripod-mounted device for
the detection of humans at
more than 2km. Providing up
to eight hours of continuous
field operation from four AA
batteries, optional features
include GPS/DMC, laser target
marker, video recording, and
x2 telephoto (150mm) optics.
Optional software allows
remote operation and review of
images from the camera.
The new TiCAM 1000 is a
hand-held camera with a highresolution uncooled thermal
imager, a direct view visible
channel with colour CCD, GPS/
DMC, a laser rangefinder
and digital storage. The
high-accuracy target locator
is designed for all types of
observation, surveillance, target
location and reporting, with
wired and wireless interfaces to
battle management systems. Q
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Cold breaker
Carinthia, a trademark of Austrian company
Goldeck Textil (Stand S9-151), is displaying
three new multipurpose jackets, all of which
are windproof, water resistant and stay warm
even at very low temperatures − properties
guaranteed through its G-LOFT insulation
material. Combining the benefits of natural
down with the ruggedness of a synthetic
fibre, G-LOFT’s ‘memory effect’ ensures that the fibres return
automatically to their original form, providing warmth, even
after repeated washing and hard use, as well as optimal thermal
insulation and heat regulation, indoors and out.
The new jackets are the ECIG (Extreme Cold Insulation
Garment) 3.0 (pictured), the HIG (High Insulation Garment) 3.0,
and the MIG (Medium Insulation Garment) 3.0. All three have
Cordura reinforcement on shoulders and elbows for robustness,
and the water-repellent outer material and hood, adjustable in
three directions (two in the MIG), make the jackets extremely
resistant regardless of weather conditions. The Velcro closure in
combination with the inner wrist warmers ensure the necessary
extra bit of protection from the cold.
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SeaRAM in live-fire exercise
ROBIN HUGHES
The US Navy in August
conducted the first launch of
a Raytheon RIM-116 Rolling
Airframe Missile (RAM) Block
1A from a SeaRAM Anti-Ship
Missile Defense System
during a live-fire exercise
at the Naval Air Warfare
(Navair)
Center
Weapons Division sea range,
Point Magu, California.
During the exercise, the
SeaRAM weapon system
on Independence-class
Littoral Combat Ship USS
Coronado (LCS 4) detected,
tracked and engaged an
inbound threat target, and
fired a RAM Block 1A that
successfully intercepted the
target. The live-fire exercise
was also designed to provide
information to reduce risk in
future combat and certification
exercises for the LCS.
‘‘This test success marks a
major milestone towards full
operation and
employment
of the SeaRAM
system on US
Navy ships,’’ said Rick
Nelson, vice president of
Naval Area and
Mission Defense
product line at
Raytheon Missile Systems
(Stand S9-230).
Designed to extend the
inner-layer battlespace and
enable a ship to effectively
engage multiple manoeuvring
supersonic and subsonic
threats, SeaRAM is a spiral
development of key elements
of the Phalanx close-in
weapon system and the
RAM guided weapon system.
An 11-round RAM launcher
assembly replaces the
Phalanx’s 20mm gun, but
retains the Phalanx Block 1B’s
high-resolution search-andtrack sensor systems and
quick-response capability.
SeaRAM matches the abovedeck footprint of the Phalanx,
uses the same power, and
requires minimal shipboard
integration modification.
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Mobile mortar from Spain
CHRISTOPHER F FOSS
Spain’s EXPAL Systems
(Explosivos Alaveses) (Stand
S7-360) is showing its EXPAL
Integrated Mortar System
(EIMOS). This consists of a highly
mobile 4x4 platform, on the
rear of which can be mounted a
60mm or 81mm muzzle loaded
mortar plus a quantity of readyuse ammunition.
The mortar is mounted on
a turntable that allows it to
be rapidly traversed through
a full 360°, with elevation
limits depending on the
mortar installed. Elevation and
traverse are all-electric and a
hydropneumatic recoil system
EXPAL EIMOS mobile mortar
system fitted with 81mm barrel
is fitted to reduce recoil forces
on the platform. Maximum
recoil is stated to be 300mm.
A computerised fire control
system developed by EXPAL,
called Techfire, is fitted, allowing
EIMOS to come into action, carry
out a fire mission, then redeploy.
Maximum range depends on
the type of mortar installed.
When fitted with an EXPAL
81mm mortar with a barrel
length of 1.15m, a maximum
range of 6,200m is obtained;
when fitted with a 60mm
mortar with a barrel length of
1m, a range of 4,900m can be
achieved.
The EIMOS being shown is
based on a Spanish Uro Vamtac
ST5 (4x4) high-mobility tactical
vehicle platform, but it can be
easily integrated onto other
tracked and wheeled platforms.
The 81mm version has already
been exported to at least one
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Vega is a bright new star
CHRISTOPHER F FOSS
Czech company SVOS has
completed development of the
Vehicle with Enhanced Ground
performance and Armour
protection (VEGA) in the 6x6
configuration, which is making
its debut in the UK at DSEI
(Stand N2-350).
The latest VEGA (6x6) shares
some 95 per cent of the
automotive components of the
earlier VEGA (4x4), but has more
volume and payload and can
therefore undertake a wider
range of battlefield missions.
It has a GVW of 29 tonnes, of
which up to 5 tonnes is payload.
In addition to the driver and
commander, the latest
6x6 armoured personnel
carrier (APC) can carry
a total of 11 dismounts,
who are seated on
blast-attenuating
seats in the rear troop
compartment, facing
inwards. In addition to being
used as an APC it can be
configured for more specialised
roles such as ambulance and
command post vehicle.
The VEGA family is based on
the well known Tatra crosscountry chassis, which has
demonstrated a high level of
cross-country mobility, but
SVOS is also considering other
chassis to meet specific export
customers’ requirements. Fitted
to the chassis is an all-welded
steel monocoque hull with
an appliqué passive armour
package, which provides a high
level of protection against not
only small arms fire and shell
splinters but also mines and
improvised explosive devices.
The VEGA 6x6 being shown
here is unarmed but a variety
of protected weapon stations or
remote weapon stations can be
fitted on the roof according to
the end user’s requirements. Q
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At home on land or at sea
Development of the Gibbs
Technologies Humdinga 4x4
amphibious vehicle is now
complete, with a total of
three pre-production units
assembled. It has been
developed to meet potential
civil and military requirements
for a vehicle that is equally at
home on land or at sea.
Humdinga has a
hydrodynamic carbon fibre
hull and is fitted with a
Gibbs Technologies compact
water-jet propulsion system.
According to the company
(Stand N4-468), this hull
design enables the Humdinga
to plane in conditions of up
to Sea State 3 and maintain
headway in Sea State 4.
The vehicle uses a common
source to provide power on land
and at sea and a power takeoff allows the engine to drive
the water-jet and the wheels.
The maximum water speed is
being quoted at around 30mph,
with a water range of up to
100 miles and around 150 miles
on land.
The revolutionary retractable
suspension is said to provide a
seamless transition from land
vehicle to sea mode in less than
five seconds − at the push of a
button.
The present maximum
payload is up to 1,000kg or six
people, but with the cabin roof
removed this can be increased
to 2,000kg.
The main thrust of the
company’s marketing is the
transfer of technology to
overseas customers to allow
them to undertake production
and marketing in their own
facilities.
Under an agreement
announced at the Singapore
Air Show in February 2014,
Singapore Technologies
Kinetics (STK) could build the
Humdinga for sale in the
Asia-Pacific region.
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For a soft landing
SAM J BASCH
No paratrooper relishes the
thought of a hard landing.
Durban, South Africa-based
designer and maker of military
and sport parachutes, Aerodyne
Research Manufacturing (Stand
N3-110), reduces that risk with
its MC1-1X static line troop
parachute, shown at DSEI this
week.
"Our engineers have created
a troop parachute with
enhanced stability, 0 to 2°
from the vertical, which results
in a reduced rate of descent,"
says Ned Luker, Aerodyne vice
president of marketing. "This
reduced rate is in excess of 30
per cent compared to traditional
parachutes for this military
application." He attributes this
largely to a new MIL-SPEC fabric
(MIL-C-2005), coupled with a
patented parachute design
innovation. Precise airflow
porosity, specifically designed
slots and shaped contour panels
maximise the parachute’s
stability, thus enhancing the
slow rate of descent.
"What this means, is that
we see a significant reduction
A breakthrough for memory
Arrival Electronics (Stand S4-150) is unveiling the M.2 PT42
module from Apacer Technology, said to offer a breakthrough in
non-volatile memory storage. About 40 per cent smaller than a
mSATA SSD, the module can fit in various embedded platforms,
such as workstations, thin computing devices, high-end heavy
duty servers and embedded systems where space is an issue.
The M.2 PT42 is designed with the PCI-Express 2.0 pinout, and
is compatible with 5.0 Gbps maximum transfer rate. It is not
only fully compliant with PCI Express Specification Rev.2.0 and
Electromechanical Rev.2.0, but also supports NCQ commands
and AHCI operational modes, and is available in capacities from
8GB to 64GB MLC NAND Flash.
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in lower limb injuries, while at
the same time it permits an
increase of the soldiers’ combat
equipment load," Luker explains.
"This in essence means the
troops have access to extra
support equipment upon
landing."
A further advantage of
this new troop parachute is
the capability to increase the
drop zone landing altitude to
15,000ft ASL (above sea level),
which makes it ideal for hot, dry
and high climatic conditions.
Aerodyne holds ISO 9001
certification and NATO
Oakley Standard Issue (SI)
(Stand S8-120), a division
of Oakley Inc, has expanded
its line of ballistic eyewear,
including the new low-profile
SI Ballistic Det Cord built for
aggressive environments
and meeting the impact
fragmentation requirements of
Specialised design of the MC1-1X static line tro
codification with NSN. The
company has manufacturing
Eyes are c
MIL-PRF-32432 and ANSI
Z87.1-2010.
Engineered to meet the needs
of military, law enforcement and
shooting sports, the Det Cord
adds another model to the 29
currently listed on the
Special Operations
Eyewear Program
(SOEP) and numerous other
eyewear platforms.
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ne troop parachute
facilities in South Africa and in
Florida, USA.
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Raytheon Company (Stand
S9-230), in collaboration with
the US Navy, has announced
the recent completion of
Effective Isotropic Radiated
Power (EIRP) testing for its Next
Generation Jammer (NGJ) array
prototypes at the Benefield
Anechoic Facility at Edwards Air
Force Base, California.
The prototype testing,
conducted over a six-week
period, indicated that the
NGJ will fulfil the US Navy’s
stringent requirements for
EIRP, a prime indicator of the
system’s range and capacity for
reaching and affecting multiple
targets simultaneously.
The NGJ is built on a
combat-equipped
The eyewear comes with
a rubberised Unobtanium
nosepiece for a secure fit,
comms-compatible ear stems,
and scratch-resistant outer
and anti-fog inner coatings.
Prizm lens technology delivers
increased contrast, reduced
eye fatigue and faster target
acquisition. Det Cord lenses
block 100 per cent of UVA/UVB
and harmful blue light up to
400nm wavelength.
ESS (Eye Safety Systems),
a wholly owned subsidiary of
Oakley Inc, is promoting
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combination of high-powered,
agile, beam-jamming techniques
and cutting-edge solid-state
electronics to achieve two goals:
meet the US Navy’s electronic
warfare mission requirements;
and provide a cost-effective
open systems architecture for
future upgrades. It is scheduled
to replace legacy ALQ-99 tactical
jamming pods, delivering new
capabilities for the Navy’s
EA-18G Growler.
“Raytheon and the Navy
have developed a realistic
testing programme designed to
ensure that the NGJ electronic
warfare system meets its 2021
initial operating capability
commitment.
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the lightweight and durable
Crowbar interchangeable-lens
sunglasses on the same stand,
featuring a frameless bottom
lens design and innovative Lens
Gate that makes for rapid lens
exchange. The military-grade
polycarbonate lens material
delivers crisp optics, plus a broad
range of ballistic protection. A
light and balanced fit
won’t interfere
with hats,
helmets, hearing
pro or comms gear. Q
IN BRIEF
A new twist
US firm PolyCase Ammunition
(Stand N5-371) is promoting
its Interceptor ARX, a nonexpanding, injection-moulded
bullet design, which it says
is the next-generation of
self-defence ammunition,
penetrating both soft and
tough barriers. The ARX uses
fluid dynamics instead of
expansion to dynamically
transfer both rotational and
directional force for rapid
energy transfer to target. It is
available for 380 Auto, 9mm
Luger, 40 S&W and 45 Auto
weapons, with 50 Beowulf,
357 Sig, 38 Spl and 223 Rem
due to be added.
Boot camp
Milforce Equipment Co
of China (Stand N2-377)
offers a comprehensive
line of military boots in a
variety of colours, styles and
materials, including full grain
leather, split cow leather, PU
leather, and chemical fibre.
Its products are suitable
for army use in jungle and
desert terrain, for tactical
applications, and for Special
Forces and police.
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Airborne communications
Lockheed Martin Aeryon
Labs of Canada (Stand
N4-113) has partnered with
TrellisWare Technologies Inc
to integrate the TrellisWare
TSM mobile ad-hoc network
(MANET) radio technology
into the Aeryon SkyRanger
sUAS (small unmanned
aerial systems). This will
enable SkyRanger to carry
an integrated TrellisWare
TW-600 Ocelot radio
payload as an airborne
communication relay node,
so that operators can
ensure communication is
maintained between groundbased personnel.
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Improving ship
self-defence
RICHARD SCOTT
UK-based research and
technology group QinetiQ has
revealed the development
of a modular integrated
Compact Combat System (C2S)
designed to improve situational
awareness and force protection
for ‘disadvantaged’ naval units
such as afloat support ships
and minor war vessels.
A prototype integrated test
facility − housed on standard
ISO container structures − has
already completed at-sea trials
in UK waters.
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been exploring technologies and
techniques to provide warships
with improved capabilities to
overcome the emerging surface
threat posed by small fast
inshore attack craft (FIACs).
In particular, it has sought
to combine the capabilities
of its ESAFES sensor fusion
engine − designed to improve
the picture available to vessels
lacking a dedicated military
surveillance radar − with that
of the company’s POINTER
Maritime networked weapon
cueing system. POINTER takes
feeds from ship sensors to
provide improved situational
awareness, and also provides
target cues to crew-served
weapons on the upper deck.
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For special operations forces,
time is of the essence when
trying to gain access to a
building or vessel. Norwaybased Henriksen REBS (Stand
N7-176) has received a first
order for its advanced new
carbon multi ladder (CML)
carbon fibre assault ladders.
Some 72 sections of the
CML will be delivered to the
naval and army counter-terror
units of a Middle Eastern
government.
The CML ladder developed
by Henriksen REBS (rapid entry
and boarding systems), shown
at DSEI for the first time, uses
the latest high-specification
carbon fibre technology.
What might appear to be a
simple ladder is in fact one
with exceptional handling and
performance characteristics,
enabling special forces and
military personnel to access
difficult locations.
They simply need to quickly
assemble the 90cm long
sections to create a wide,
stable yet very light ladder up
to 7m long. A special bracing
system can be fitted to allow
the bridging of gaps up to 5.4m
wide. Another advantage of the
CML is the ability to join two
sections to form a stretcher
for the speedy evacuation of
injured personnel.
Henriksen REBS is also
showing lightweight hook
ladders, ascent devices, grapnel
launchers and wire rope
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Earlier this year, QinetiQ
performed at-sea trials of a
prototype container-based
installation to demonstrate
the performance of a complete
mini combat system optimised
for close-in defence against
the FIAC threat. Based on a
single ISO cabin, with a sensor
payload platform mounted on
a frame above, this engineering
development suite integrated a
Kelvin Hughes SharpEye radar,
an HGH Spynel-S 3500 infrared
search and track device and
a Chess Dynamics Sea Eagle
electro-optical surveillance
system, plus ADS-B, AIS,
navigation sensors and
platform references. Trials were
successfully performed against
representative FIAC targets.
Fused tracks were displayed
on the POINTER situational
awareness display, and cues
provided to individual weapon
stations via an Ethernet
link. Target information was
displayed in the gunner’s optical
Uplifting UGV
Croatian robotics survival
system house DOK-ING,
in co-operation with
UK chemical, biological,
radiological and nuclear
(CBRN) specialist Lutra
Associates, is showing the
latest, air mobile variant of
its MV 4 rugged unmanned
ground vehicle (UGV) at DSEI,
on Stand N2-264.
Designed to support combat
engineering operations in hazardous environments, including
CBRN, the MV 4 UGV can be equipped with a range of tools and
appliances to allow combat engineers to remotely dig, lift, clear
obstacles, roll, de-mine and mark routes at distances of some
1,500m from the vehicle control unit.
The MV 4 weighs around 5 tonnes and is qualified for
deployment by helicopter, tactical transport aircraft and
parachute.
Close to 100 MV 4s are currently deployed in Afghanistan to
support the US Army in Operation Enduring Freedom.
Lutra Associates chief executive Tim Otter said: ‘‘Both the
combat engineering and CBRN environments are hazardous
and UGVs have a real potential to significantly reduce the risk to
people carrying out these tasks.’’
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sight, using symbology to
indicate target bearing, range
and identity.
This same technology −
under the C2S banner − is now
being offered in a ‘productised’
form by QinetiQ. ‘‘We see
C2S providing an extremely
flexible but low-cost solution
for navies wishing to provide
support ships, minehunters
or other ‘disadvantaged’ units
with improved situational
awareness and selfprotection,’’ said Dirk Van Beek,
QinetiQ’s campaign lead for
International Mission Systems.
‘‘Furthermore, it is based on
open architecture principles
that make it straightforward
to adapt to individual
customer requirements, readily
transportable, and easy to
cross-deck between ships.’’ Q
IN BRIEF
Overcoming contamination
Scott Safety is displaying
the Scott Patriot 5510 on
Stand S4-451. As a hybrid air
purifier (APR)/powered air
purifier respirator (PAPR)/
self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA), this
modular system allows rapid
adaptation to overcome
any CBRN contaminated
environment. It can be used
in any mode of operation
using a single mask. Also
on show is a new modular
respiratory protection range,
including the modular
lightweight load-carrying
(MOLLE) SCBA, the Tactical
ProPak and the Tactical ACS.
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IN BRIEF Flycatcher makes a comeback
Middle East upgrade
US-based Datron World
Communications (Stand
N4-320) has just received
an order from a Middle East
customer to upgrade its
diplomatic high-frequency
radio and command systems
worldwide. The contract
revolves around Datron’s
RT7700H HF transceiver in
125W, 500W, 1,000W and
5,000W configurations.
Datron partnered with
Frequentis Defense to deliver
the command and control
infrastructure. RT7700H
JITC-certified systems have
proven interoperability with
other certified ALE radios.
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RICHARD SCOTT
Thales Nederland has restarted
production of its Flycatcher Mk 2
integrated air defence search
and tracking system on the back
on a new order from Germany
for a single system for range
monitoring and measurement.
Originally introduced in the
late 1990s, the Flycatcher Mk 2
command and fire control centre
provides the core of a hybrid,
integrated layered air defence
system able to simultaneously
control both guns and missile
systems. The system was sold
to Venezuela, where it has been
integrated with both 40mm
guns and the Rafael Barak-1
surface-to-air missile.
Designed for rapid
deployment and high mobility,
the Flycatcher Mk 2 consists of
two dedicated shelters on one
trailer. The technical shelter
hosts the radar equipment (with
the associated radar/electrooptical director mounted above),
while the operator shelter
contains the operator consoles.
The systems can be
integrated with both 35mm and
40mm guns, and very shortrange air defence missiles.
Thales has brought Flycatcher
Mk 2 back to the market having
last year received a €16.8 million
contract award from the
Federal Office of Bundeswehr
Equipment, Information
Technology and In-Service
Support (BAAINBw) to supply a
single system. While this unit is
intended for range monitoring
only, the company believes
there are a number of emerging
international ground-based air
defence requirements for which
Flycatcher Mk 2 would be ideal.
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Naval support vessels from South Korea
Earlier this month, Thales
performed initial firing trials
with the new Flycatcher Mk 2 at
the Todendorf range (pictured).
Integrated with two 40mm
guns, the system demonstrated
‘‘excellent performance’’, said
company sources.
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South Korea’s Daewoo
Shipbuilding and Marine
Engineering (DSME, Stand
S8-268) is looking to grow its
naval support vessel order
book on the back of contract
wins in the UK and Norway.
The company, working in
partnership with UK-based
BMT Defence Services (Stand
S3-360), is vying for orders in
Australia and New Zealand.
DSME was in March 2012
awarded a £452 million
contract by the UK MoD to
build four 37,000-ton MARS
(Military Afloat Reach and
Sustainability) tankers for the
Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA).
Based on a tailored variant of
BMT’s generic Aegir design,
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these ships − to be the Tide
class in service − will meet the
long-standing requirement
for new double-hulled fleet
tankers. First-of-class RFA
Tidespring was launched in April
2015, and is due to be handed
over later this year.
Following up on the MARS
tanker success, DSME was in
June 2013 contracted by the
Norwegian MoD to build a new
Logistic Support Vessel for the
Royal Norwegian Navy. This
vessel, a scaled-down derivative
of the MARS tanker design, is
due for handover in 2016 and
will be named KNM Maud.
DSME, working in conjunction
with BMT, now seeks to capture
new orders on either side of
the Tasman Sea. Last week,
the company was shortlisted
to compete with rival yard
Hyundai Heavy Industries in
a ‘best and final offer’ phase
for New Zealand’s Maritime
Sustainment Capability (MSC).
MSC is intended to replace the
navy’s replenishment tanker,
HMNZS Endeavour, which
retires in 2018.
In Australia, DSME is up
against Spanish shipyard
Navantia for Australia’s
Project 1654 Phase 3 Maritime
Operational Support Capability
requirement. This covers
the build of two auxiliary
oiler replenishment ships to
replace HMAS Success and
HMAS Sirius in navy service. Q
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DAVID DONALD
UK battery and power
management specialist Lincad
continues to invest in solar
technology, a field it has been
involved in since launching the
Solar Charger in 2012. This offers
the soldier in the field a batterycharging option when no other
power source is available.
Further development has
led to the Power Scavenger,
which is being demonstrated
on Stand S4-430. This system
allows the charging of batteries
of any electrochemistry, as well
as USB-enabled devices. It can
draw power from any DC input,
including solar panels, vehicles
or another battery.
As part of its ongoing R&D,
Lincad was involved in Dstl’s
Solar Soldier project, which
assessed the feasibility of
soldier-worn photovoltaic cells
and thermoelectric devices
to provide round-the-clock
power. Now Lincad is working
with Oxis Energy, Pure Wafer
and Solutronic to develop
robust, lightweight storage
devices that can harvest
solar energy for military use.
Lincad’s involvement is mainly
concerned with battery design.
Lincad is also showing
its Caravel Mk 2 charger, an
improved version of the system
that has been in use with the
British Army and international
customers for 15 years.
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ROBIN HUGHES
The Royal Netherlands Army
(RNLA) is set to acquire the
Raytheon M982A1 155mm
Excalibur Ib GPS-guided artillery
round to augment the firepower
of its PzH 2000NL 155mm
self-propelled howitzers. The
Netherlands will be the second
customer in Europe after
Sweden, the US government’s
development partner for the
155mm round.
Evolved from the combatproven Excalibur Ia-1 and
Ia-2 projectiles, Excalibur is a
precision-guided, extendedrange projectile that uses GPS
guidance to provide accurate,
first round, fire-for-effect
capability in any environment.
The RNLA will acquire some
100 Excalibur Ib rounds under
the provisions of a USD8.3
million US Foreign Military
Sales contract allocated from
FY 2015 funding, with deliveries
scheduled to begin later
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Military and peacekeeping
forces, as well as humanitarian
missions, go where they are
required, often to the most
inhospitable areas, where
they might remain for months
on end. That is how South
African firm Canvas & Tent
(Stand N3-110), in conjunction
with KBR (Kellogg Brown &
Root), built a long-standing
relationship with the UK
Ministry of Defence to supply
fully integrated redeployable
camp systems for the armed
forces. Having supplied its
Centurion and Gladiator shelters
to UK forces in Afghanistan,
the company anticipates this
relationship to continue.
Besides accommodations,
kitchens and mess halls,
ablution, laundry, operations,
medical and storage facilities,
these turnkey solutions include
complete infrastructure, from
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this year. The US Army has
determined Excalibur Ib is fully
compatible with the PzH 2000.
‘‘When fired from the Dutch
PzH 2000 artillery system,
waste management and water
purification to plug-and-play
electricity and perimeter
protection.
‘‘In recent times, we not only
supplied four 600-man camps
in Afghanistan, but through
our partners at Weatherhaven
Canada also supplied tentage
and other accessories into
Saudi Arabia and Qatar,’’ said
sales and marketing manager
Sharon O’Mant.
She added that Canvas &
Tent also delivered 1,400-man
tentage and services to the
Malawi Defence Force in June,
in addition to supplying the
South African Air Force Mobile
Deployment Wing last year.
As a preferred supplier to
the UN, the company has just
received the Department of
Trade and Industry Exporter of
the Year award.
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Excalibur can fly up to 50km,
score a direct hit and deliver
lethal effects in all types
of weather and battlefield
conditions,’’ said Mark
Hokeness, Raytheon’s Excalibur
programme director.
Raytheon has added a
semi-active laser guidance
capability to the round, creating
an Excalibur-S dual-mode
laser/GPS-guided variant
designed to compensate for
target location error, maintain
precision in GPS denied or
degraded environments, and
enable engagement of relocated
or moving targets. The dualmode guidance will inform
development of the Excalibur N5
naval variant, which is intended
for extended-range precision
naval surface fires from existing
5in/127mm guns.
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Liquid screening
made simple
Link Microtek (Stand S4-450) is
boosting airport security with a
new liquid explosive detection
system (LEDS), EMILI 3, being
shown for the first time at DSEI.
Jointly developed by Link
Microtek and Emisens, and
approved to European Civil
Aviation Conference (ECAC)
Standard 3, EMILI 3 is an ECAC
Type B LEDS designed for noninvasive screening of individual
unopened bottles or other
containers.
EMILI 3 employs a
combination of patented
dual-mode radio frequency/
microwave, infrared and
gravometric sensing
technologies, which can identify
the
contents
of an
unopened
container
within a second. No X-rays,
high-power lasers, static
magnetic fields or high voltages
are involved and therefore the
EMILI 3 scanner has none of
the effects on heath and safety
associated with other types of
screening equipment.
Measuring 720mm (h) x
540mm (w) x 540mm (d) and
weighing 25kg, the scanner
boasts a small enough footprint
to be installed on any tabletop,
with no special adaptations or
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Wave Relay 5, a completely
new generation of
MANET radio system, has
been announced by US
manufacturer Persistent
Systems, which expects
to release it to the market
in January 2016 through
its UK-based distribution
partner, Steatite (Stand
S3-385).
Wave Relay 5 integrates
high-definition video, voice
interoperability, situational
awareness data and Android
applications in rugged,
compact form.
Its multiple-input
multiple-output technology
increases the range,
reliability and bandwidth of
the system.
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GÜNTER ENDRES
Jordan’s KADDB Investment
Group (KIG) (Stand N10-210) has
proven itself as a global partner,
with its defence equipment
and systems now in use in
35 countries. It has recently
entered into partnership with
Turkish company Aselsan,
adding night and
thermal imaging
to its growing
portfolio, which
also includes
armoured and
special-purpose
vehicles,
Snake Head cupola
offers an all-round
view of the vehicle’s
surroundings
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personal protection products,
machining and fabrication
technologies, ammunition and
more.
KIG’s chief executive, Ahmad
Sallakh, told the DSEI Daily:
‘‘Aselsan’s partnership with KIG
comes as an important addition
to our product portfolio by
offering the latest technological
innovations in night and
thermal imaging systems.’’
It complements existing
partnerships with other leading
groups, such as Jankel and
Dewina Holdings.
Among the products brought
to DSEI for the first time is the
Snake Head cupola, which is
fitted on a hybrid ring mount.
Al Jawad Mk III ISV
With 13 vision blocks, the
cupola gives the gunner an
all-round view of the vehicle’s
immediate surroundings.
Using a motorised system with
disengagement mechanism, the
cupola provides the ability to
switch to manual operation in
case of power loss.
Alongside Snake Head, KIG
is demonstrating a model of
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prosper
Al Jawad Mk III, the newest
version of its armoured internal
security vehicle (ISV). Al Jawad
comprises an armoured body
with level B6 protection, based
on a heavy-duty Ford F-550
chassis. It is said to offer
automotive performance,
payload and operational
capabilities in excess of vehicles
currently utilised in internal
security roles. The vehicle’s
large doors enable quick
deployment, while large bulletproof glazed areas offer a wide
field of vision for the vehicle
commander and crew.
KIG is also displaying its
latest ballistic helmets and
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With eyes now on the British
Army’s new Scout Specialist
Vehicle, designated Ajax, RollsRoyce and MTU (Stand S7-210)
are showing their Type 8V
199 TE21 engine at DSEI this
week. It is the most powerful
in this engine series and
has proven itself in infantry
fighting vehicles such as the
ULAN (Austria) and the Pizzaro
(Spain), as well as in the Boxer
vehicles operated by Germany
and the Netherlands.
For the British
Army’s Ajax
Series 4000,
which is destined
for the Royal Navy’s
future Type 26
vessels
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Power up
vehicle, MTU will start delivering
589 engines from 2016.
Also on display is a scale
model of the 20-cylinder MTU
Series 4000 naval engine, which
forms part of the diesel gensets
for the Royal Navy’s Duke-class
(Type 23) frigates undergoing
life extensions from 2016. Four
MTU diesel gensets are also
destined for the Royal Navy’s
future Type 26 frigates.
MTU’s advanced design Series
4000-based diesel genset
for submarines,
currently
under
development,
is also on
display.
Generating
Type 8V 199 engine for Scout SV
1,300kW, it was designed to
fully exploit the potential of
Li-ion battery technology,
which significantly reduces
the charging cycle and offers
increased vessel range due to
lower fuel consumption.
MTU is also showing a
combination of diesel and gas
turbines (combined diesel and
gas − CODAG), which allow for
maximum operational efficiency
and flexibility.
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ROBIN HUGHES
SuccorfishM2M (Stand N7-392)
has unveiled the SC4-X, a duplex,
subsea-to-surface messaging
communications solution.
The SC4-X is a
groundbreaking, wireless
communication
hardware system
that provides the
most advanced
and tactically
secure, two-way
communications
between surface personnel and
subsea operatives operating
anywhere in the world and to a
depth of 40m.
Using intelligent satellite
and app technologies as well
as sophisticated connectivity
software, the SC4-X allows
duplex and canned messages
to be sent to a single control
unit positioned above water,
on board any vessel. Worn
on-person by subsea operatives,
it provides a
secure channel
of real-time
communication and
allows instant, twoway, on-screen status
reporting/commands/
actions to be delivered.
The control unit can send
communications to eight
subsea devices individually or
simultaneously, up to a range
of 10km (3km from subsea to
vessel).
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Target practice gets easier
Having joined forces earlier
this year, UK-based Meggitt
Defence Systems and
Meggitt Training Systems of
Canada now trade as Meggitt
Target Systems (MTAS,
Stand S4-253).
The company is showing
its latest development, the
Banshee Twin Jet
system, which
will be available
from early next
year, having
just entered the
testing phase.
MTAS is also
showing its
Mosquito lowcost helicopter
target (pictured),
based on an ultra-light
helicopter platform. Utilising
Meggitt’s proven advanced
flight control system, it is a
subscale target that emulates
attack profiles for groundbased air-defence, air-to-air
defence and the emerging
UAV helicopter threat.
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Additional technology focused zones
With technology focused zones specifically created to direct visitors and delegations to the solutions
that matter to them the most, DSEI is increasingly seen as the place to do business in the global
defence and security market
Motorsport to Defence Zone
Tri-Service Zone
Q The MIA’s Motorsport to Defence (M2D) initiative was created in
2007, by Rt Hon Lord Astor of Hever and Rt Hon Lord Drayson of
Kensington to help UK motorsport companies engage with the
defence industry to maximise the business opportunities that
exist between them.
Q The MIA has successfully worked with defence companies and
trade shows to find ways of introducing its members and the
motorsport industry at large to this sector. Showcases have taken
place at Thales, Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, Abbey Wood,
BAE Systems, Bovington and MIRA.
Q February 2014 saw the MIA appoint Nick Wills OBE as Defence
Development Director. Awarded an OBE in 2005 for services
to the Army, Nick spent the last 10 years of his 30-year Army
career focusing on the process and delivery of research and
development, including trialling and acquiring land-based
equipment and vehicles.
Q The Zone is designed
to provide defence and
security companies with
a platform to display their
products and capabilities
to Air, Land, Naval and
Security customers.
Q It delivers an opportunity
to present a broad range of
solutions and hosts some
of the most innovative
technologies and creative
concepts.
Q Exhibitors within the Zone
include VIASAT, Invisio
Communications, FARNELL,
Antenna Research and Zero
Cases.
Today’s DSEI
highlights
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Air Chief Marshal Sir
Andrew Pulford KCB CBE
ADC, Chief of the Air Staff
of the Royal Air Force, will
present a keynote address
at 11.30 in Air Theatre
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Lieutenant General Sir
Christopher Deverell KCB
MBE, Chief of Materiel
(Land), DE&S, Ministry of
Defence UK, will present a
keynote address at 14.00
in East Theatre
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Keynote ministerial
address: The Defence
Growth Partnership
INNOVATION CHALLENGE
at 15.30 in Naval Theatre
EW Zone
Q The EW Pavilion is supported by the AOC, an Electronic Warfare/
Information Operations (EW/IO) association that promotes
electromagnetic spectrum operations and related military,
civilian and commercial applications.
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Q The number of established and new providers of equipment and
services across the spectrum of C4 activity is increasing and
to promote interaction between this key aspect of the defence
business and its customer base, DSEI 2015 is presenting a
new Communications Zone. The Zone brings together all those
engaged in this critical, exciting, and fast paced aspect of defence
technology.
Q The Communications Zone encompasses all aspects of the
defence and security environment and features companies such
as Klas Telecom, Paradigm Communications Systems, Avanti
Communications Group, Speakersbus Technology Ltd, Brugg
Cables, Fern Communication, Kinetic Six, and Karl Storz Industrial
Endoscopy.
Q The DSEI Communications Zone will feature demonstrations of
technologies, products and services that provide reliable solutions
to today’s mission-critical challenges in defence and public safety
and security.
Q The Cisco and Intel booth (N10-150) will anchor the Zone with:
O Demonstrations for mission-critical communication and digital
Internet of Everything solutions
O Presentation theatre showcase session at scheduled times
O Cisco Connected Defense and Public Safety in collaboration
with Intel® can help organisations with innovative approaches
to deliver secure communications and IoE capabilities for
mission outcomes via networked connection of people,
process, data, and things.
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Make the most of your time at DSEI 2015
The Visitor Portal can be
accessed via www.dsei.co.uk/
visitorportal
It’s important to be well
organised attending DSEI as
the scale of the event can catch
visitors unawares.
The DSEI Visitor Portal is
the essential online tool to
plan YOUR time at the event,
enabling you to shortlist
exhibitors by country of
operation and capabilities, as
well as viewing the complete
and most up to date content
programmes.
WHAT IS THE VISITOR PORTAL?
The Visitor Portal is a secured environment that can be
accessed only by verified visitors. It will also allow visitors to
network with exhibitors and arrange meetings during DSEI.
Future Soldier
Systems
Q A new feature for DSEI
2015 is the Future Soldier
Systems, where exhibitors are
presenting state-of-the-art
current and future capabilities
and solutions.
Q This is a brilliant opportunity
to discuss new technologies,
trends in combat clothing,
tactical requirements for
national soldier systems and
other key issues.
DSEI is
trending on
Twitter
FOLLOW DSEI
Stay right up to date
with DSEI’s latest
Twitter Feed via www.
dsei.co.uk, follow
@DSEI_event, and
tweet using the official
hashtag #DSEI
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SPECIALISED WORKSHOPS
FROM THE BRITISH ARMY
Session 1: Land Open Systems Architecture (LOSA) and
the Land Technical Authority (LTA)
Q
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On Thursday 17 September from 13.00 to 14.00 in the East
Theatre, Land Zone.
A series of short presentations will describe the progress on
the LOSA and the LTA by the key DE&S personnel involved.
Parallel Sessions 2
Generic Vehicle Architecture (GVA) and Generic Soldier
Architecture (GSA)
Q On Thursday 17 September from 14.30 to 16.30 in the East
Theatre, Land Zone.
Generic Base Architecture (GBA): At the Heart of Revolutionising
Expeditionary Infrastructure
Q On Thursday 17 September from 14.30 to 16.30 in the Security
& Special Forces Theatre, Security & Special Forces Zone.
Training & Education Architecture (Land) (T&EA(L))
Q On Thursday 17 September from 14.30 to 16.30 in the North
Gallery Suites, Rooms 16-17.
The Defence Growth Partnership (DGP)
INNOVATION CHALLENGE
Q On Thursday 17 September from 15.30 to 16.00 in Naval
Theatre.
Q Philip Dunne MP, UK Minister of State for Defence
Procurement; Steve Wadey, DGP Co-Chair and CEO, QinetiQ
and Steve Brittan, CEO, UK Defence Solutions Centre will be
announcing the winners of the DGP Innovation Challenge.
Q Join Philip Dunne MP, MinDP, as he discusses the role of
innovation in defence and the winners of the £10m inaugural
Innovation Challenge, which will develop the next generation
of technology, will also be announced at this event.
Q The DGP is a partnership between government and industry,
designed to strengthen the whole of the UK defence sector,
and to maintain the UK’s leading edge capability.
Q The DGP provides access to the capabilities available across
the whole UK defence value chain. It develops enduring
relationships with international partners. It undertakes
capability road mapping and helps understand partners and
potential customers’ long-term needs.
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Rally for Heroes is a biennial
charity event with the aim of
taking more than 100 people
and 60 vehicles across Europe.
Its mission is to drive five
miles for every fallen service
person since the start of the
Afghanistan conflict, raising
money for military charities.
Q Its goal is to raise £100,000
for the chosen charities
with whom they work in
partnership and they have
raised more than £250,000
since they started in 2012.
Q Thanks to the achievements
and sacrifices made by
the men and women of
our armed forces, and
the civilians who have
supported them, combat
operations are now over in
Afghanistan.
Nevertheless, in 13 years of
operations in Afghanistan,
more than 150,000 UK military
personnel have deployed as
part of the NATO mission in
Afghanistan.
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Rally for Heroes
Rally for Heroes were delighted to
host Admiral Sir George Zambellas
KCB DSC ADC DL FRAeS, First Sea
Lord and Chief of Staff of the Royal
Navy, on their stand at DSEI 2015
Rally for
Heroes
(Stand
N10-131)
are primarily
seeking corporate
sponsors and support
through media channels
and can offer unique
branding opportunities.
Q
Q
Tragically:
454 men and women died
due to this conflict;
A further 615 have sustained
very serious injuries that
have significantly changed
their lives;
Q
More than 7,000 UK
military and civilian
personnel were admitted
to the field hospital in
Afghanistan, of whom
2,420 were wounded in
action.
Centre for Defence Enterprise SME Showcase
Q On Thursday 17 September from 12.00 to 16.00 in West Theatre.
Q The Centre for Defence Enterprise (CDE), part of the MoD’s Defence Science and Technology
Laboratory (Dstl), funds innovative research that could lead to a cost-effective capability
advantage for UK armed forces and national security.
Q During this session at DSEI, CDE will showcase a selection of the best research ideas it has
funded, delivered by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who have been successful in
CDE competitions.
Q The two-hour session will include the chance to hear an introduction to CDE opportunities,
before hearing first hand from 11 SMEs, who will briefly introduce their companies and their
innovations.
Q The presentations will be followed by further networking opportunities. You will be able to learn
more about CDE competitions as well as to find out more about some of the innovative research
ideas that have received MoD funding.
Q Recent CDE themed competitions have covered topics ranging from cyber defence, medical
sciences and information processing, to space-based capabilities, highly robust ground
platforms and additive manufacturing, plus many more.
Q There is also a CDE enduring challenge competition, which is open to all innovations that could
have a big impact on defence.
Q The session will be very useful for those with an interest in innovative defence research and an
interest in learning more about up-and-coming SMEs, who have been funded as part of the CDE
supply chain.
Personal Recovery Centres
around the country are required
to sustain Service personnel
through the long process of
recovery which is why SSAFA
is such a key partner with Rally
for Heroes in this venture.
Tomorrow’s
DSEI
highlights
Q Rising Stars
Reception 2015
from 12.00-14.00
in East Theatre and
Land Zone Bar
Q Land Environment
Science and
Technology Watch
Red Team Workshop
from 12.30-14.30 in
North Gallery Suites,
Rooms 16-17
Programmes correct at time of print
and subject to speaker operational
commitments
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