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Wednesday, 12
September 2007
PAAMS(S) fired up
Boxer takes aim at
By Richard Scott the Franco-Italian PAAMS(E), Missiles test range. British Army p4
including the Aster 15 and MBDA UK managing
M
BDA is completing Aster 30 active homing director Steve Wadey said:
final preparations missiles and the SYLVER A50 “We are approaching the
aboard the guided vertical launcher module. PAAMS(S) firing campaign
weapons trials barge However, the PAAMS(S) with maximum confidence.
Longbow ahead of a variant specific to the RN A great deal of progress has
campaign of test firings for differs in that it features the already been made with
the UK Royal Navy’s next- BAE Systems Insyte Sampson all the system elements MALE capability from
generation Principal Anti-Air E/F-band multifunction radar of PAAMS. Test firings Super Ranger p9
Missile System (Sampson) (rather than the EMPAR radar have taken place with
— PAAMS(S) — air defence used in the PAAMS(E) system) PAAMS using the EMPAR
weapon system. and a UK command and radar and these of course
PAAMS(S) will equip the control subsystem. have provided invaluable
RN’s six new Type 45 air Longbow will be towed information to support the
defence destroyers, the first from Portsmouth Naval Base PAAMS(S) integration.
of which, Daring, completed to the Mediterranean this “In addition, all the
initial sea trials in August. autumn. On arrival, final de-risking that has been
Quality weapons from
Designed to provide local preparations will be made to taking place at the PAAMS Low Country p22
and fleet area defence to the barge and the PAAMS(S) Integration Facility at our
ships in consort, and self- system in readiness for a Bristol site and other test
defence for the Type 45 firing campaign starting in facilities means we are
itself, PAAMS(S) shares many early 2008 at the Centre now able to move rapidly Visit the
common subsystems with d’Essais de Lancement des forward.” ] official online
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Raytheon eyes defence
at the speed of light
By Richard Scott solution for our deployed mortar round,”
forces. But we know that Peppe said.
R
aytheon Missile our customers would like a Raytheon is
Systems (Stand 1355) larger defended footprint confident that the
has begun engineering beyond the technology is now
development activities and kinematics mature enough to
proof-of-concept testing of a gun- allow a
intended to yield a next- based system.
generation Phalanx close-in “A missile is too
weapon system using a expensive, so we are looking
high energy laser, company instead at a solution based
officials have told the DSEi on the adaptation of a
Show Daily. robust but relatively low-
The new system would power, low beam-quality
see a laser augment or commercial laser.”
replace the M61A1 20mm According to Peppe, such
Gatling gun used by the a solution would offer a
current Phalanx system — faster time to intercept,
deployed by more than 20 and an effective range
navies worldwide — and about three times that of
its land-based counterpart the existing M61A1 gun. “It
Centurion. The latter would also have significantly
system, optimised to defend lower life-cycle costs,” he laser-based Centurion to “But, with the development
against rockets, artillery and added. be fielded in the C-RAM of higher power industrial
mortars, has been rushed A proof-of-concept application by 2010. lasers proceeding apace,
into service to provide experiment was performed According to Peppe, similar we are confident that
indirect fire defence for US in 2006 in conjunction with technology could also be we could keep a beam of
and UK forces in Iraq. Sandia Labs in New Mexico. applied to the shipborne sufficient energy on an
Kevin Peppe, Raytheon’s “By using clever optics to Phalanx system. incoming anti-ship missile
Phalanx programme director, focus the laser beam at “The maritime long enough to rupture the
said: “The Centurion system range, we demonstrated atmosphere presents some airframe. It would also have
has provided a near-term that we could achieve challenges because of the applications against UAVs
C-RAM (Counter-Rocket, sufficient energy on target increased moisture in the and swarms of fast attack
Artillery and Mortars) to deflagrate a 60mm atmosphere,” he explained. craft.” ]
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One-stop package secures borders
By Brian M Walters The shelter is a rugged,
self-contained command
T
he Harris Corporation centre that combines
has mounted an communications, command
imaginatively and control and sensor
designed Stand (923) that systems under a single roof,
highlights its ability to offer tied together with either
a comprehensive turnkey the Harris Falcon II tactical
border security system. radio network or an existing
Many components of networking infrastructure.
the system are on display, The Border Security Shelter
including an example of the provides an IP-data backbone
type of containers that can for receiving, synthesising
be tailored to function as and redistributing secure
border posts or a regional transmissions.
HQ. Dubbed the Harris Elsewhere on the stand are
Border Security Shelter, this examples of sensors that can
is a key part of the system be integrated as part of the frames until it detects test flights and has been
that links information and total border security system. movement within its field of included in proposals to
comms technologies used These include the Falcon view. A low light level imager two potential customers for
to detect illegal border Watch remote imager. Once and IR camera will identify a turnkey border security
crossings or other threats. cued, the imager processes vehicles at 400m or intruders system, for which Harris
on foot at 200m. International Government
Making its debut here is a Systems is the prime.
tandem-rotor UAV produced The electric-powered

by Dragonfly Pictures headed Dragonfly DP-6 Whisper
by Michael Piasecki, whose can be launched from
father Frank pioneered this unprepared sites carrying
concept in rotary-winged field-changeable payloads
aircraft. Introduced in August and hover silently for more
last year, the Dragonfly has than 24 hours when tethered
amassed some 50 hours of 100ft above ground. ]
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Development (ADD) as budget.” ]

By Christopher F Foss
Boxer takes aim T

he ARTEC Boxer
(8x8) Multi-Role
Armoured Vehicle
(MRAV) is one of the three
vehicles currently being
put through a series of
trials at the Armoured Trials
and Development Unit
at Bovington in southern
England, to meet the British
Army requirement for a
Utility Vehicle (UV) member
of the Future Rapid Effect
System (FRES).
Last December the
company was awarded a
UK receives first new MAN ERF trucks

By Christopher F Foss and being shown at DSEi this and associated pumping being used for training at
year is an HX (4x4) cargo equipment. The 8x8 recovery UK bases and first vehicles
T
he UK MoD recently truck with appliqué armour vehicles will have equipment will be deployed overseas
took delivery of the and a 7,000-litre Unit supplied and fitted by EKA next year. Current deliveries
first batch of 161 MAN Support Tanker (6x6). of the UK. The completed are in 4x4 and 6x6 versions;
ERF cross-country trucks For the UK contract, vehicle is then sent to a MAN 8x8 vehicles will follow. It is
under a GBP1.3bn contract chassis and forward control ERF facility at Ashchurch for expected that 700 vehicles
awarded in March 2005 cab are supplied from its pre-delivery inspection of all types will be delivered
following an international the MAN production line prior to being supplied to the by the end of 2007, with
competition. in Vienna, Austria, and UK MoD, with between six final deliveries due in 2013.
Under current contracts sent to the UK, where the and eight vehicles expected All the vehicles are right-
a total of 7,216 trucks and chassis is integrated with to be delivered a day when hand drive and standard
69 trailers will be supplied; the specific-to-role body. production is in full swing. equipment includes full
this includes an additional Marshall Specialist Vehicles Most of the vehicles being air conditioning. The
order placed last year of Cambridge is fitting the supplied by MAN ERF will vehicles will be fitted to
before quantity production complex load bed, while go to the British Army, with take the General Dynamics
commenced. According to Fluid Transfer International some going to the Royal UK Bowman digital
MAN ERF, the programme is of Nailsworth is integrating Marines and Royal Air Force. communications system.
on time and within budget the 7,000-litre fuel tank The first 161 vehicles are Some will be fitted with

production contract for the trials. Troop trials will be The UK already has and an operational range
Boxer from the German completed by early 2008. extensive knowledge of the of 1,000km. In its troop-
Army (272 units) and the ARTEC has confirmed to Boxer, as it was originally carrying configuration it has
Royal Netherlands Army the Show Daily that it would developed to meet the a crew of two and can carry
(200 units). ARTEC expects be in a position to meet requirements of the British 10 fully equipped troops.
to deliver the first Boxer the demanding delivery Army. The UK pulled out Boxer has a very high
vehicles to the German Army schedule of 2012 for the of the Boxer programme in level of protection against
on schedule in mid-2009, British Army if Boxer was 2002 after an expenditure small arms fire, medium
with deliveries to the Royal selected to meet the UV of some GBP57m. Since calibre weapons and anti-
Netherlands Army in 2011. requirement. First UK Boxer then the FRES situation tank mines. A top attack
The three German Army vehicles would come from has changed and the protection package has
versions of Boxer will be the German/Netherlands requirement for the FRES UV already been developed
armoured personnel carrier production lines with the to be fully air-transportable and this will be installed
(APC) (135), command major part of the purchase in a Lockheed C-130 on RNLA vehicles. Further
post (CP) (65) and heavy of about 2,000 units being Hercules has been dropped protection packages have
armoured ambulance (72). manufactured in the UK and the protection level has been developed, including
The Royal Netherlands through a technology been raised. belly protection against EFP
Army will have five versions transfer package. Gross vehicle weight attack and side protection
including command post ARTEC has already of Boxer depends on the against rocket propelled
(55), ambulance (58), cargo had discussions with UK version and its appliqué grenade attack. Studies
(27), cargo/command and contractors (including BAE armour package. It is now are also being carried out
control (19) and engineer Systems Land Systems and about 30 tonnes, but its on a number of specialised
group vehicle (41). ABRO) for local production current design allows it to variants such as mortar
A total of 12 prototypes of of Boxer. While the Boxer grow to 36 tonnes without carrier and missile platform.
Boxer and their associated chassis would be the same any additional modification ARTEC is a joint venture
mission modules have been as that ordered by Germany to the drive line. As company formed by Dutch
built and very soon the and the Netherlands, the currently configured, Boxer company Stork (50 per
Reliability Growth Trial (RFT) removable rear mission is air-transportable in the cent) and Krauss-Maffei
will be completed, which module would be developed A400M transport aircraft. Wegmann (36 per cent) and
covers 60,000km of extensive to meet specific UK Boxer has a maximum Rheinmetall Landsysteme
road and cross-country operational requirements. road speed of 100km/h (14 per cent) of Germany. ]
a rear-mounted hydraulic
winch or a mechanical
handing crane. Apart from
the first batch, all vehicles
will be fitted for but not
with an Adaptive Protection
Kit (APK). Under current
plans, 1,098 APK will be
supplied by the company
and these and run-flat tyres
will be held in depots and
issued to units when they are
deployed.
The new MAN ERF fleet
for the UK consists of two
ranges: the HX Medium
Mobility (MM) and the SX
Improved Medium Mobility
(IMM). The MM consists of
4x4, 6x6 and 8x8 vehicles,
while the IMM consists of
6x6 and 8x8 vehicles only. ]

Odin speeds into army service and turret traverse, higher
levels of armour protection
and a white light searchlight
By Christopher F Foss that moves in elevation with
the main armament.
A
EI Land Systems (Stand AEI Land Systems is also
485) is showing its Odin supplying a batch of its new
turret system that has Sentinel vision cupolas that
been designed, developed are to be installed on some
and placed in production in of the British Army FV432
less than six months. Mk 3 Bulldog (uparmoured)
It is being supplied to the APCs. Sentinel provides full
British Army under an Urgent ballistic protection for the
Operational Requirement commander, while retaining
(UOR) for installation on an observation through a full
undisclosed batch of Spartan 360°. Its low profile allows
armoured personnel carriers. it to be installed on vehicles
Odin has been designed to without interfering with
be rapidly integrated onto piercing attack and weighs camera, a colour zoom other vehicle systems.
existing tracked and wheeled only 600kg. Periscopes give camera and an eyesafe laser Depending on the vehicle
armoured fighting vehicles observation to the front and rangefinder. There is also a application, it can also be
and can be armed with a sides of the turret and the reversionary sight. fitted with ballistic shields
7.62mm or 12.7mm machine weapon sighting system is While the baseline Odin and weapon mounts to form
gun. The baseline Odin mounted externally on the turret has manual elevation part of a protected weapon
turret provides protection right side. This consists of a and traverse, options include system for the vehicle
against 7.62mm armour- dual field-of-view thermal powered weapon elevation commander/gunner. ]
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Turkey selects Ultra
launchers; and expendable
acoustic devices designed to
decoy the inbound torpedo.
Inboard equipment includes
for torpedo defence a processing cabinet, a

control unit, and operator
and bridge displays.
According to Ultra, the Sea
By Richard Scott to the UK Royal Navy (RN). Uplifting technology from Sentor variant to be supplied
Under contract to Havelsan Sonar 2170, Sea Sentor is to the MILGEM programme
U
ltra Electronics’ Sonar (contracting agent on behalf a reactive soft-kill torpedo will be adapted to allow
and Communication of the MILGEM consortium), defence system designed remote operation of the stern
Systems business Ultra will initially supply a to detect, classify and winch from the bridge. It
has won a EUR3 million single Sea Sentor shipset, locate torpedoes, formulate will also feature extra sonar
contract to supply its Sea plus support, to equip the tactical advice to the displays, and an interface to
Sentor surface ship torpedo lead MILGEM corvette. There command, and enable the allow the acoustic decoys to
defence (SSTD) system for are prospects for follow-on deployment of expendable be programmed while in the
the Turkish Navy’s MILGEM orders, with Turkey planning acoustic countermeasures. launcher.
corvette programme. to acquire a class of up to 12 Its key components comprise The RN, which declared an
The deal marks the MILGEM ships. Sea Sentor has a passive towed receive initial operating capability
first international sales previously been evaluated by array streamed from a stern with Sonar 2170 in October
success for Sea Sentor, an the US Navy, being fitted to winch; a flexible towed body 2004, has received 16 SSTD
export adaptation of the the experimental high-speed acoustic countermeasure shipsets. These are being
Sonar 2170 SSTD system vessel Sea Fighter for an device deployed from rotated in the fleet as
previously supplied by Ultra extended trials period. the same winch; decoy operations demand. ]

IN BRIEF
Remote fault
diagnostic first
Göpel Electronic (Stand
302) has added a tool
suite to its System Cascon
software platform.
Respected as an innovative
integrated JTAG/Boundary
Scan development
environment for more
than 10 years, the system
now features some 35
tools for automatic test
programme generation,
and pin-fault-diagnostic
for analysis, visualisation
and debugging of data
as well as for import and
export of test vectors.
With an endurance of up to 20 hours, the new Super Ranger The new tools enable
UAV can carry as many as four payloads simultaneously the export of test vectors
to be processed in third-
party environments and
MALE capability a subsequent remote

diagnosis of faults by
independent diagnostic
servers. In addition to
from Super Ranger various vector formats,

the new solution supports
a flexible crosslink ability
of the entire process chain
By Brian M Walters Altitude Long Endurance low noise four-cylinder, up to online operations.
(MALE) UAV capability, but four-stroke engine with However, the quality
F
rom lead-free small- at a lower cost than models fuel injection makes it of the Automatic Pin
arms ammunition to currently available. So the difficult to be heard above Fault Diagnostic and the
light armour protection Super Ranger is intended to battlefield sounds. graphical fault visualisation
against shaped ordnance, help reduce lifecycle costs A proven fully automated in layout/schematic
Ruag is promoting a wide dramatically, while providing take-off and landing system remains unaffected.
variety of products on Stand nearly all the features of a allows missions to be Göpel claims to be the
1391. But the company is MALE UAV system. initiated even under zero first to provide a solution
also featuring the Super Ruag claims that its new visibility conditions such as for the remote fault
Ranger, claimed to be the UAV can provide 70 per cent fog, rain or snowfall, while diagnostic, which is in
first UAV to be built in of a MALE capability. The an advanced landing system open format and can be
accordance with the new Super Ranger has a 500kg enables the Super Ranger to configured for individual
international UAV Systems maximum take-off weight alight on concrete runways target applications.
Airworthiness Requirements. and can carry a payload using its retractable landing Integrated in System
The Super Ranger has of up to 150kg. Moreover, gear and fully automated Cascon version 4.4, it is
been developed following in order to meet ‘stealth’ brakes. Alternatively, by based on a special vector
market research showing requirements, the new UAV deploying an integrated skid interface for the export
that some tactical systems will be hard to detect on system, the UAV can land on and import of test patterns
operators wanted a Medium radar screens, while a very unprepared surfaces. ] in various formats.

Rising to the Challenge
G
eneral Sir Mike enhancements, versus needs. This requires the MoD to work more
Jackson and Nick investment in domestic decisive leadership, closely in future, and day
Chaffey of PA security, health and coupled with acquisition two of the Conference
Consulting Group today education will be key. processes that are seeks to explore the need
opened the DSEi Global An early review seems sufficiently flexible for intelligent partnering
Defence Conference by inevitable to ensure to manage adaptive and performance based
looking at the challenges enduring improvements in delivery. The acquisition contracting.
now facing defence and affordable and sustainable challenges are not The need for mature
how both industry and defence capabilities, but, unique to the UK and partnering relationships,
government must “rise to nearly 10 years since the the perspective of our characterised by an
the challenge”. ‘Strategic Defence Review’, international counterparts understanding of each
Given that the next a dynamic decision-making will shed light on some others’ motivations and
decade will be dominated framework to balance of the reform and cultures, a willingness to
by the need to realign the these investments remains reinvigoration their work jointly to achieve
UK’s strategic aspirations elusive. processes have undergone win-win solutions is also
and balance rapidly Day one of the to enable the provision of apparent in the second
evolving strategic priorities Conference will explore the right solutions at the stream of day two, which
with declining defence the need to achieve a right time. considers the need for
resources, the public level of responsiveness The Defence Industrial operational networking
and political appetite and agility better aligned Strategy (DIS) sets the from the tactical to
for further military with emerging operational challenge for industry and strategic level. ]
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By Richard Scott
BMT looks to extend

U
K naval design and
systems engineering
group BMT Defence
Services (Stand 296) has
submarine reach
completed initial feasibility
study work aimed at
conceptualising a deck
hangar facility designed
to support the launch and
recovery of autonomous
underwater vehicles
(AUVs) from conventional
submarines.
According to Muir
Macdonald, director of future
platforms and systems for tasks such as covert imposes on the form and off-the-shelf Kongsberg
BMT Defence Services, AUVs intelligence, surveillance size of the vehicle, had led HUGIN 1000 AUV as a
are increasingly recognised as and reconnaissance (ISR). BMT to look instead at an vehicle baseline, BMT has
an important force multiplier However, he points out that alternative solution based developed a concept design
for submarines, offering a the complexities associated on a ‘wet’ Casing Mounted for CMH facility suitable for
capability to extend their with AUV launch and Hangar (CMH). installation on the casing
reach into the littoral recovery from a torpedo “We believe there is a of conventional submarines
battlespace and undertake tube, and the tyranny this jigsaw puzzle to complete of approximately 2,400
here,” said Macdonald. tons displacement or more.
“AUVs clearly offer a useful According to Macdonald,
capability for ISR and rapid analyses “have considered
environmental assessment. relevant issues of stability,
Conventional submarines safety, speed, signature,
offer stealth and access manoeuvre and control,
to the littorals. What we trim and compensation, and
have asked is whether it power management”.
is possible to engineer He added: “We have also
a solution from today’s examined arrangement

components to realise [this] modifications and structural
new capability.” aspects, factors leading us
The concept of operations to look at an engineering
underpinning BMT’s solution adopting a common
analyses foresees an bedplate design.”
AUV being deployed into BMT has also looked at
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hot zones
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Power is highlighting output voltage is tracked and
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DSEi on the Avon new 500W active filter unit The DSF500’s low-loss,
Rubber Stand 1833 for use in harsh electrical MOSFET-based protection
is the ST53 multirole RPE environments. Designated circuit ensures the unit
system, a new tactical the DSF500, this is designed provides continuous reverse
concept for protection of to protect DC-DC converters voltage protection. Moreover,
military firefighters and from the surges, spikes and attached systems are
CBRN units. ripples typically found on protected from incorrect,
ST53 has been developed the electrical system of any potentially damaging,
by Avon Protection Systems military platform, such as an electrical supply connections.
to fulfil the emerging aircraft or vehicle. Should the demand exceed
demand for self-contained atmosphere. This means the The filter meets MIL-STD 28A, a warning signal is given
breathing apparatus (SCBA) operator can enter a hot 1275A-D, without the need that can be used to disable
to meet a broad range of zone using SCBA (positive to incorporate additional the DSF500 or turn off the
extreme threats. It combines pressure) and switch to filter components and platform- attached devices to reduce
its FM53 mask with the mode (negative pressure) mounted systems can utilise the current. Measuring 57.90
latest technology derived for extended protection standard industrial DC-DC x 57.90 x 16.45mm, the unit
from its CE-compliant once the atmosphere is converters without the risk is believed to be the smallest
Atlantair range, which gives less lethal. Protection is of failure or damage due to active filter available that
high-level protection and not compromised during supply transients and noise. meets MIL-STD 1275A-D and
independence from the transition between modes. ] Input voltage is within the can deliver 28A. ]
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‘Next gen’ MG to replace M2?
weapon. The lower recoil
also means less dispersion of
rounds and better accuracy,
By Brian M Walters making for more economic
use of rounds and reducing
‘P
EO Soldier’ is the US the logistical burden.
Army organisation Should the XM312 be
that develops, deployed, all vehicles that
procures, fields and sustains mount the M2 will be able
virtually everything a soldier to accommodate the new
wears or carries, and visitors systems, and tests have
to Stand 1106A may learn already been successfully
about a .50 calibre machine conducted with the weapon
gun that could provide a on the Stryker combat
welcome improvement in vehicle.
infantry weaponry. Dubbed gun in the footprint of a Mk211 multi-purpose round The weight savings,
the XM312 .50 Advanced 7.62mm weapon system. The that penetrates, fragments reduced recoil and increased
Crew Served Weapon (ACSW), new weapon is capable of and starts fires. accuracy of the XM312 could
the new machine gun is being firing all current .50 calibre The XM312 has 70 per cent suit it for applications that
considered as a replacement ammunition in the US Army less recoil than the M2, which would be unthinkable for an
for the ubiquitous M2. inventory, including the enables firers to place an eye M2, such as in light aircraft,
One-third of the weight of standard M33 ball, the M8 on the weapon magnification small watercraft and places
the M2, the XM312 has less armour-piercing incendiary, sight, something that is previously the domain
recoil and provides soldiers the M903 saboted light unthinkable and potentially of only light to medium
with the punch of a 12.7mm armour penetrator and the painful with the older machine guns. ]

By Christopher F Foss
German Army brings

T
he German Army
(Heer) is becoming
increasingly involved
in out-of-area operations
and has now fielded
a complete family of
Mikado to London
unmanned aerial vehicles
(UAV) to provide all
units with an enhanced
reconnaissance capability.
The smallest of these is
the Mikado mini-UAV, which
is deployed by German
Army infantry at the section
level to give a real-time
surveillance capability,
especially in urban
operations. The German
Army has procured an initial
batch of 30 Mikado systems,
which have been developed
by German company
AirRobot.
Mikado has a
maximum range of
500m and can operate being transmitted to running low, it will land
in wind speeds up the operator’s special autonomously.
to 4m/s. It has a glasses or to a video Other UAVs deployed by
payload of 200g and a display. It is powered the German Army include
maximum endurance by four electronically the Kzo (maximum range
of about 20 minutes. operated rotors with 70km), Luna (maximum
The mini-UAV can be electronic flight range 65km) and the Aladin
fitted with a variety stabilisation control (maximum range 5km). The
of sensors that can and has virtually no Kzo is the most sophisticated
be rapidly changed in the camera, still camera and an audible signature. It takes and transmits data in real
field, including daylight infrared camera. off and lands vertically and time to enable high-value
colour video camera, dawn/ Mikado is controlled from if radio communication is targets to be engaged by
low light black and white a small handset, with images lost or the batteries are artillery assets. ]

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By Richard Scott BAE Systems Insyte (Stand RN surface ships, the MRR
573), Elta Systems, Lockheed requirement has generated
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bidding to supply a Thales Naval UK (Stand 855) contested maritime radar
new maritime Medium submitted their bids for the competition in the world.
Range Radar (MRR) for the MRR requirement to the UK’s BAE Systems Insyte has
Royal Navy’s surface fleet Defence Equipment teamed with QinetiQ and
are all and Support Roke Manor Research to bid
pressing Organisation ARTISAN 3D, a new E/F-band
the in early Ocean and the assault ships multibeam system drawing
merits of July. The Albion and Bulwark), the in large part on technology
their rival requirement two new aircraft carriers derived from the Sampson
solutions is for up to Queen Elizabeth and Prince multifunction radar, the
at DSEi 20 systems, of Wales and two shore Commander ground-based
in the to enter facilities. air defence radar family,
run-up to a service from 2011, Designed to replace and the UK’s ARTIST
source selection to fit to 13 Type the capability provided (Advanced Radar Technology
decision expected 23 frigates, three by the Type 996 E/F-band Integrated System Testbed)
early in 2008. major amphibious surveillance and target technology demonstrator
ships (the indication radar currently programme. It also
EADS TRS-3D/24 radar helicopter carrier fitted aboard most major incorporates RF over optics
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over the past 15 years). state transmitter modules
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claims that the existing so avoiding the requirement
and proven pedigree of the for a separate transmitter
TRS-3D product line offers cabinet and waveguide)
the RN an evolutionary, ensures robust performance,
rather than revolutionary, high availability and graceful
path to a new MRR, with degradation in the event
attendant benefits of low of failures. ]
cost and low risk.
technology developed by and multimode radar already Thales Naval UK is
BAE Systems’ own Advanced in service with the navies bidding the SMART-S Mk
Technology Centre. of India, Singapore and 2 E/F-band multibeam
Elta, meanwhile, Venezuela. radar developed by
has teamed with Ultra Like Elta, Lockheed Martin Thales Nederland
Electronics in proposing its UK is championing a bid and already sold to
EL/M-2238 Surveillance and based on current technology. Denmark, Oman and
Threat Alert Radar (STAR) Its proposal, tendered in Venezuela. According to
for the MRR programme. conjunction with EADS Thales, the underlying open
Claimed by Elta to be the Defence Electronics, is the architecture of SMART-S
only fully proven, in-service G-band TRS-3D/24 radar, Mk 2 promotes low cost of
E/F-band radar on offer, a further evolution of the ownership and incremental
STAR is a fully coherent TRS-3D/16 product (some capability insertion through
pulse-Doppler multibeam 50 examples of which have life. Furthermore, the Thales SMART-S Mk 2 radar


Australian gun mounts gain orders
By Brian M Walters Later, Platt secured a major
contract in 2005 to supply
O
n Stand 1228, the MR555 mount to the
Australian specialist South African-developed
gun mount company RG-31 mine-protected
W&E Platt is seeking to vehicle, now in service with
penetrate new markets, the US Army in Iraq.
having recently won These robust products have
contracts to supply heavy been extensively tested in
and light machine gun combat and the company’s
mounts to the UK Ministry innovative ‘swing mount’, in
of Defence for urgent use with US, Australian, New
operational requirements in Zealand, German and Italian
Afghanistan and Iraq. forces, is now being fitted to
The newly formed Platt to British Army Bulldog The MR555 is a combat- UK Pinzgauer vehicles. The
Mounts Europe’s first major APCs serving in Iraq. Platt proven ring-mount, which swing mount can be bolted or
UK assignment is to fit Mounts Europe has another the company first developed clamped on to any vehicle,
Platt’s protected MR555 order for 20 protected for the Australian Army. It allowing a standing or seated
.50 calibre machine gun MR555 mounts to be fitted has seen extensive service in operator to easily traverse
mounts to Royal Marines to Vikings currently being Iraq and Afghanistan fitted through 270°. Recent orders
Viking APCs in-theatre in manufactured by BAE to the Australian SAS six- include 1,396 swing mounts
Afghanistan, as well as Hägglunds in Sweden. wheel drive Land Rovers. for US Army Strykers. ]
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High-class weapons from Low
By Brian M Walters window-mounted. They are gunners tasked with crewing production since early 2000
completely mechanical and helicopters. to allow neutralisation and
F
N Herstal is a long do not require any external The FN303 is a complete seizure of suspects with
established and widely energy, ensuring the weapon contrast and has been in maximum effectiveness and
respected source of can still be fired even if the
weapons of many kinds aircraft faces problems. The FN303 Less Lethal Launcher enables
including two of very The M3M .50 Cal machine military and security personnel
different kinds featured gun Medium Ramp Pintle to engage in sensitive
on Stand 1135. One, the optimised for helicopters missions without
M3M pintle mount, is has an effective range of causing casualties
very much in demand to 2,500m, a 1,100rpm rate
add firepower to tactical of fire and features link
helicopters operating in Iraq ejection through a flexible
and Afghanistan, while the chute to prevent potentially
other, the FN303 Less Lethal dangerous dispersion. The
Launcher, can now fire two azimuth firing angle range is
new projectiles. 172° symmetrical with the
The company’s pintle helicopter firing line, while
weapon systems are the depression firing angle
equipped with a 0.50 Cal ranges from +0° to –70.°
or 7.72mm machine gun These extremes emphasise
and can be door, ramp, or the flexibility conferred on

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range of projectiles
that can be fired by
the FN303 include the
PAVA (Pelargonic Acid
Vanillyamide), a powder
pepper projectile that can
be used when an enclosed
room needs to be saturated
with pepper to enable
officers to neutralise
suspect more easily.
The other new round is an
inert powder projectile that
allows users to train with
powder projectiles without The vastly increased use of
suffering from pepper helicopters for escort and
effects. Both of the new combat roles has obliged
rounds have similar impact increased use of pintle-
effect to the other FN303 mounted machine guns
projectiles. ]
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Europe’s biggest ever
helicopter programme
By Brian M Walters Italy, the Netherlands, New
This NH90 for Sweden is the first
Zealand, Norway, Oman,
aircraft assembled in Finland
T
he NH90 tactical Portugal, Spain and Sweden.
transport and naval The helicopter is seen as
helicopter, which a strong contender for the
has 495 firm orders to UK’s programme to replace
date, is highlighted on the its ageing Puma fleet.
Eurocopter Stand 1177. It The NH90 has been
is the biggest helicopter designed from the outset
programme ever launched as a multirole weapons
in Europe and poised to system, with the tactical
become the benchmark for transport and naval variants
this class. sharing a common basic flexibility in operations, day and night, all-weather
Countries that have modular design. Dedicated, while emphasis has been operations.
ordered the NH90 include specialised mission placed on features such as Precisely designed to cope
Australia, Belgium, Finland, equipment packages make safety, reliability, availability, with shipdeck operations
France, Germany, Greece, provision for maximum maintainability, testability and hangar limitations on
and supportability. frigates, the naval version
The diamond shape of the also features automatic
all-composite, corrosion-free foldable main and tail rotors.
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aerodynamics with low spacious cabin, the NH90 has
detectability, and its man- two large sliding doors to
machine interface reduces ease access and egress. This
pilot and crew workload. can be complemented by
The NH90’s handling an optional rear ramp, but
qualities are enhanced a high-cabin version is also
by a fly-by-wire control available and this has been
system, making it the first selected and delivered to
production helicopter in the Swedish Armed Forces.
the world to feature this This variant allows operators
advanced technology. The and passengers to stand up
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New aids to night vision
By Brian M Walters
T
wo very different
new products have
been launched on the
Qioptiq Stand 1206, where
the DAGIR is the latest
addition to the company’s
portfolio of surveillance
equipment. By contrast,
the SVIPIR-2+ also launched
at the show is a battlefield
product for dismounted
personnel.
The SVIPIR-2+ is part of a
family of new compact and
lightweight thermal sights
utilising the latest low-
power uncooled TI camera
technology. The sight has Above: Tailored to their needs, snipers will welcome the
been designed specifically surveillance and engagement capabilities of the new SVIPIR-2+
to provide surveillance Right: The DAGIR thermal imaging surveillance camera is suitable
and target engagement for a variety of applications
capability to snipers who
want to retain the capability enhance the capability of promoting the DAGIR for
of their existing optical the sniper system. a variety of applications,
day sight. Low-power uncooled including border and coastal
The low profile and IR camera technology is surveillance, internal various optional detector
low centre of mass of the a feature of the DAGIR, security, infrastructure and solutions available.
SVIPIR-2+ provide minimal which being of modular force protection, counter- The company claims DAGIR
impact on a weapon’s profile construction, enables users terrorism, marine and land to be ‘future proof’ as a
and balance, so it can be to add a number of optional platforms. built-in growth path provides
easily integrated with a wide items including: colour DAGIR’s flexible design users with opportunities to
range of sniper rifles and day camera, GPS, digital allows an IR detector upgrade performance or
day scopes. Consequently magnetic compass or laser configuration of up to configuration without having
it is a low risk solution to range finder. Qioptiq is 640x480 resolution, with to replace entire cameras. ]

Rohde & The last of three Griffon 8100TD hovercraft built by Griffon
Hovercraft for the Swedish Amphibious Battalion seen during
Schwarz wins trials in Southampton Water
HF upgrade
R
ohde & Schwarz UK
Ltd (Stand 1194) has
won a contract from
VT Shipbuilding to upgrade
the communications system
aboard the Royal Navy’s
(RN’s) new Falkland Islands
Patrol Vessel, HMS Clyde.
Built in Portsmouth by
VT Shipbuilding, Clyde
deployed to the South
Atlantic in August. The ship Sweden accepts latest
is being operated by the RN
under a five-year leasing
contract, with VT Naval
Griffon 8100TD hovercraft
Support extending through By Richard Scott According to the and two Air Vehicles’
to 2012. company, the 8100TD has lift fans, the 8100TD has
S
The contract award weden’s Defence been designed to meet demonstrated speeds of
to Rohde & Schwarz UK Materiel Administration the Swedish Amphibious more than 50kt (in light
Ltd involves an upgrade (FMV) has accepted Battalion’s requirement to condition) during trials.
to Clyde’s existing High the last of three Griffon carry a variety of military Maximum payload (at 40kt)
Frequency (HF) subsystem 8100TD hovercraft built by payloads over water, ice is just under 11 tonnes.
on board to cater for Griffon Hovercraft Ltd (GHL) and tundra. These include: As well as being the
additional data services, for the Swedish Amphibious a tracked all-terrain largest hovercraft produced
such as Automatic Link Battalion. vehicle (such as a Bv206) by GHL to date, the Griffon
Establishment and Automatic Hull number 088 plus its crew; an ISO 20- 8100TD is also the first type
Repeat Request protocols, — assigned the Swedish size logistics container; or produced by the company
as detailed in STANAG 5066. designation 304 — was seating for up to 50 fully to incorporate an integrated
The upgrade is required signed over to FMV at GHL’s equipped troops. ‘glass’ cockpit combining
to be compliant with the Southampton facility on 5 A hydraulic bow ramp is navigation and conning
Defence High Frequency July. It was subsequently fitted to enable vehicles functions. Developed in
Communications Service shipped from the UK to to embark and exit the conjunction with Marine
Network (DHFCS). Sweden in mid-August, craft (lightweight roof Electronic Systems, the
STANAG 5066 is a NATO- where it will join the two panels are removed to triple-redundant bridge
wide communications Griffon 8100TD craft already allow high headroom system features three flat-
protocol that enables operating from the Swedish vehicles or containers to panel displays showing radar,
all NATO vessels to Amphibious Battalion’s base be accommodated). The navigation and conning
communicate efficiently at Berga, Muskö. wheelhouse, offset to information.
and securely with each The 8100TD design — an port, incorporates Dynema Based in Southampton,
other over HF links. The enlarged and re-engined ballistic protection, GHL claims to offer the
upgrade is required to be derivative of the existing bulletproof glass, NBC largest range of hovercraft
compliant with the DHFCS Griffon 8000TD hovercraft — protection and a mounting available in the world today.
Network, an initiative was ordered into production plate for a roof-mounted Other recent orders include
introduced by the Defence by the FMV in July 2005 remote weapon station. the sale of two Griffon
Communications Services following an international Powered by two Iveco 470SAR vehicles to the
Agency to streamline the competition. The contract Vector 20 1,000hp water- South Korean Coast Guard,
HF communications assets award to GHL is thought to cooled diesel engines, and the supply of a single
belonging to all three UK have been worth slightly less each driving one Hoffmann 1000TD to the Estonian
armed forces. ] than SEK70m (£5.1m). controllable pitch propeller Border Guard. ]

Asian source for weapons
By Brian M Walters
The Huma 1 UAV can be rocket-launched from forward areas
P
akistan’s Integrated
Defence Systems
(IDS) is involved in
R&D, manufacturing and
international marketing of a
wide range of conventional
weapons, as well as
modern defence products.
Indeed, despite being a
comparatively novice
player in defence markets,
IDS has achieved significant
export sales.
In particular, IDS has
rapidly established itself
as a major manufacturer
of air-delivered weapons,
competing with leading arms
manufacturers of the world
that are sources of similar
products. This results from formations and columns of armoured column, thus comparable in performance
intense R&D conducted over vehicles. bringing an invasion force to to those currently available
several years into developing The IDS cluster effect a standstill. from advanced countries
a series of high-quality munition (CEM) is an all- IDS also specialises in is manufactured by IDS,
bombs. purpose air delivered re-lifing missile systems including the Huma 1,
Similar in design and weapon that combines light of various types by which can provide real-
capabilities to the US-made anti-armour capabilities upgrading or replacing time telemetry in all
‘Rockeye’ bomb, the Hijara with anti-personnel and such subsystems as rocket weather conditions over
bomb is designed to destroy incendiary effects. A total of motors, propellants, ranges in excess of 100km.
armoured vehicles, but can 247 triple-effect bomblets fuzes, electronics, guidance Launched by a booster and
also be used effectively are loaded into each and control systems, recovered by parachute,
against soft targets such as dispenser, enabling a single warhead, batteries and the Huma 1 is capable of
uncovered aircraft bunkers, payload to play an effective pyrotechnics. hassle-free, surveillance
large infantry/armoured part in halting an advancing A line of UAVs that are operations. ]

Rugged and reliable communications
By Brian M Walters feature secure end-to- extensive coverage offered limit of coverage.
end encryption. This by Tait’s P25 technology, In addition to the P25
M
anufactured in means transmissions are with the result that teams range, Tait is showing its
New Zealand and never ‘in clear’, thereby deployed in the field can analogue PMR solutions,
promoted by its rendering interception which are highly regarded
European company on and decoding more for being rugged,
Stand 1912, Tait Radio difficult. reliable and robust.
Communications has The P25 digital Consequently
supplied a wide range range has the Tait’s solutions are
of military organisations benefit of being utilised by military
around the world. Making backwards organisations
its debut at the show, compatible across the world,
Tait is publicising some with analogue to meet a range
considerable enhancements systems, which is often of radio communications
to its range. relevant to operators of requirements.
Notable among these is large radio fleets, where Tait’s TN1100 single-site
the reliable and robust P25 budgetary and operational trunked radio system, which
range, which comprises issues can mean that has proved particularly
hand-portable and mobile phased transition to a new benefit from useful in providing radio
radios as well as base technology is preferable. radio coverage over a wide coverage on military bases,
stations and associated Of particular use in area and the audio quality is also featured on the
infrastructure, all of which military applications is the remains high, right up to the stand. ]
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subsidiary of Giat, the make GVT something new
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Munitions, Electronics and new system facilitates
Mechanics companies under the acquisition of both
a Systems ‘umbrella’. This knowledge and expertise
extensive background has in basic training, operation
positioned Nexter to become and maintenance training
a major supplier to military and fault identification
and indeed civil markets. and diagnostic training.
The variety and extent of Expertise in these training
Nexter’s activities will be categories explains why
evident to visitors to Stand Nexter is also promoting
1525, where the company’s the use of GVT in the civil
Generic Virtual Training sector.
(GVT) system is one of the Nexter has learnt from
major topics. Supporting the advanced training
systems and equipment programmes developed to
deployed in more than 100 maintain and deploy the
countries, Nexter is well Leclerc MBT in operational
aware of the need to help condition. Moreover, under
users to keep costs as low as a contract signed last
possible and provide through year, Nexter is to supply a
life capability management Leclerc Diagnostic Simulator
(TLCM). It sees training to (LDS), to the French Army
be key to the achievement Weapons School, together
of this aim. with an initial application
GVT is described by the of GVT.
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training concept, developed 50 scenarios, the SDL
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Lithium batteries ready for action
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voltage of 4.0V, 2Wh total
D
emand for batteries is energy and the capacity to
growing for defence handle 15A current pulses
applications, which and 5A maximum continuous
require high voltage and current at 3.2V. A smaller,
high power rates for short 27mm version delivers 1Wh
periods, ranging from total energy, and a 20mm
fractions of a second to version delivers 0.5Wh.
several hours. This poses for single-use military the battery for system TLM primary batteries
a challenge to design applications because, in readiness. However, an off- offer a temperature range
engineers, who must most cases, the electrolyte the-shelf high-power primary from -40°C to +80°C and up
consider extremely long shelf is either stored separately lithium alternative has to 20 years of storage life.
life, rapid activation, size/ from the rest of the battery, been developed by Tadiran They can be routinely tested
volume/weight limitations, or pyrotechnic devices Batteries (Stand 129), to ensure system readiness.
capacity and energy density are used to activate the employing the hybrid layer By combining small cells into
requirements, as well as the battery, allowing it to capacitor technology found various shapes and sizes,
ability to test the battery to remain inert until use. in its PulsesPlus batteries, in battery packs can be made
ensure system readiness. This results in a trade-off widespread commercial use. using off-the-shelf products,
Traditionally, reserve between long shelf life Designated the TLM-1550/ leading to faster design
batteries were preferred and the inability to test HP, this AA-size cylindrical times and less expense. ]

Cutting production costs which asserts that the more
complex the shape, the
more economic the process
By Brian M Walters becomes in comparison
with other metal production
T
he benefits of techniques. The company
using investment or claims to have a lot to offer
injection moulding to designers, production
in the manufacture of engineers and procurement
complex shapes for defence managers looking for design
equipment, are highlighted flexibility and economic
on Stand 851 by Metal production of metal parts.
Injection Moulding (MIM) and PIC offers complex-shaped
Precision Investment Castings parts produced with close
(PIC). These companies can tolerances, fine detail and
produce parts not normally a smooth surface, saving
economically possible by production costs by reducing
other manufacturing methods. machining to a minimum.
For example, the use of irons, Invar and Kovar. The guided missiles, hand guns, Castings are made in sizes
metal injection techniques MIM process is said to be timing mechanisms, aircraft from 5mm to 600mm in
allows the same types of ideal for small components, systems, electronics and a wide range of metals
parts typically made in where weight-saving designs communications equipment. including aluminium, low
plastics, to be produced in often result in complex- The benefits of investment alloy steels, stainless and
low alloy, stainless or tool shaped parts. MIM parts castings are promoted with tool steels, brass, bronze
steels, as well as magnetic have been supplied for no less enthusiasm by PIC, and zinc. ]
Simulation simplifies
vehicle design
D
assault Systèmes interaction. In addition,
has announced the the software’s distributed
availability of a new memory parallel direct
Simulia direct coupling solver technology leverages
interface, which allows third- the latest advances in high-
party physics codes developed performance computing
by partners or customers to to deliver significant
communicate directly with its performance improvements
Abaqus FEA software for high- in clustered environments.
performance multiphysics Dassault Systèmes
simulation. Abaqus Version 6.7 considers that providing an
is the latest finite element open platform and complete
analysis software suite. multiphysics solutions are
The company claims that critical aspects of its Simulia
with this release, Simulia strategy and represent a
is providing the industry’s collaborative effort that has
only unified simulation been under development for
environment for general- more than a year.
purpose structural integrity, With more than 100 major
power train durability, noise improvements, Abaqus
and vibration behaviour, Version 6.7 sets the industry
crashworthiness, occupant standard for realistic
safety, and tyre-roadway simulation. ]

By Brian M Walters
Lighter is better
T
he constant demand
for ever more compact
and lightweight Recognising that standard
equipment poses challenges Micro-D connectors have
to manufacturers of small flanges that are
connectors that must play too narrow for a gasket
their part in achieving these to successfully seal to a
aims. Glenair manages to do panel or bulkhead, Glenair
just that, as is evident from has developed the GMDE
the new products shown on Environmental Micro-D
Stand 2259. connectors. These have a
Examples include wider flange incorporating
smaller and lighter Micro-D an environmental O-ring to
packages, such as a range of give a robust seal between
GMSM single-row connectors the connector and panel.
for applications where space The range of GMSM single-row Micro-D connectors are among the Going even lower in the
and weight are limited. new products announced by Glenair size scale, Glenair has
These single-row Micro-Ds introduced the Series 89
are configured to provide a through small connector pin contacts combined Nanominiature ultra high-
lower profile connector that packages, Glenair has with No16 power contact density connectors, which
occupies less board space. developed the GMPM Combo to enable data and higher have a contact spacing of
To meet growing demand Power Micro-D range. These power signals through the 0.025in and offer significant
for carrying higher currents offer No24 standard twist same connector. weight and size savings. ]
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Hybrid systems technology a unique differential unit
incorporating its Torque
Vectoring module, which can
vehicle debuts at show be used as a replacement for

the conventional differential.
This unit can be used to
By Brian M Walters using energy stored in the since the onboard generator, direct drive torque between
onboard batteries gives capable of delivering more 100 per cent left, centre
R
icardo has unveiled an the option of than 100kW of electrical or 100 per cent right wheel
advanced military a quiet mode power, can be used to bias. Coupled to a Ricardo
hybrid vehicle, for stealth provide auxiliary power vehicle control system, the
which is featured for requirements. fast-acting device can be
the first time on Vectoring used to enhance stability
Stand 578 in the UK technology by countering a steering
Pavilion. Developed has been manoeuvre if rollover is
in partnership with developed imminent.
L-3 Communications and operations. by Ricardo A variant of the Torque
Magnet Motors, the hybrid The hybrid Torque to Vectoring system can give
system incorporated in system improve multiwheeled vehicles the
the demonstrator provides delivers military vehicle safety. capability to ‘spin on the
significant practical and significant Already well-proven in spot’ and ‘spin on the move’,
operational advantages in improvements automotive applications, the similar to tracked vehicles,
defence roles. in fuel economy, vehicle technology can substantially and a yaw rate control gives
Independent electric hub capability, maintainability improve the steering an improved turning circle.
motors provide improved and whole life costs. It response and stability of These capabilities bring
traction control and can also provide practical military vehicles in slippery significant manoeuvrability
stability, survivability and advantages in avoiding and difficult terrain, while enhancements to large 6x6,
increased ground clearance, the need for trailer- improving safety and 8x8 or even 10x10 wheeled
resulting in enhanced based generators for enhancing dynamics. vehicles beyond the addition
vehicle mobility. Moreover, communications and so on, Ricardo has developed of steered axles. ]
GPS used to ‘steer’ cargo parachutes

A
irborne Systems has location and has developed performance and minimises
developed a family of a series of precision delivery user-training requirements.
precision cargo aerial systems for use with varying This ‘family’ approach
delivery systems in support weights and sizes of cargo ensures that the user
of a US Army programme, load. Information on how interface on the autonomous
known as JPADS (Joint to steer cargo parachutes guidance units and the
Precision Aerial Delivery is available on Stand 176 in mission planner are identical
Systems). Said to be the the UK Pavilion. for MicroFly (100-500 lb),
only source for a common The system can be FireFly (700-2,200 lb),
guidance platform for all controlled from the ground DragonFly (5,000-10,000
types, Airborne Systems or from the air and used lb) and MegaFly (20,000-
is a global company that to deliver personnel or 30,000 lb), the world’s
combines leading parachute supplies to remote regions largest and strongest ram-air
brands including GQ such as the mountains of parachute. ]
Parachutes, Irvin Aerospace, Afghanistan, or to bring
Para-Flite and Aircraft humanitarian relief to The FireFly system has been
Materials (AML). dangerous situations such as selected by the US Army for
The company makes in crisis-torn Darfur. the 2,000 lb load category of
innovative use of GPS to A commonality feature the JPADS requirement and will
‘steer’ cargo to the target ensures optimal system begin urgent fielding in 2008

Protecting against blasts
By Brian M Walters perimeter walls and guard
towers, or retrofitted to
D
espite the evident reinforce existing structures.
effectiveness of It has been subjected
terrorist and other to extensive technical,
attacks against buildings, practical explosive and
it has been shown that ballistic tests undertaken by
protective systems can authorities in the UK, US,
absorb blast, while blast film This before and after sequence shows that the wall on the left the Netherlands and Israel.
supplemented by a cable survived an explosion, which destroyed the right-hand wall DynaShield has been
system has the capability shown to significantly
necessary to retain glass and current threats, as it will ‘soft hardening’ system. reduce the blast and
prevent injury. Promoting protect against HE Blast, Where weight is an issue, the ballistic threat to buildings
its expertise and a proven penetration of .05 Cal AP DynaShield polymer armour and other equipment by
capability in the provision ammunition, 155mm artillery system can be sprayed onto absorbing, dissipating and
of such protective systems, direct attack and RPG7 direct the receiver surface to which reflecting blast energy.
DynaSystems is ready to or mortar attack. The system it bonds and then built up While increasing bending
advise visitors to Stand 2183. comprises two sheets of in layers to the required strength, it also reduces the
The company claims lightweight protective panels thickness. velocity of projectiles, can
DynaBlok to be the most with a reinforced concrete DynaBlok can be applied capture fragments and seal
effective solution to the core and is described as a to new buildings, including entry holes. ]

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Beam connector optimised
for harsh environments
By Brian M Walters Radiall’s range includes
rugged connectors of
P
ro Beam is the name hermaphroditic construction
given by France- with a blind mating
based global company system, easy to clean
Radiall to an addition to and particularly intended
its range of connectors for ground applications.
for harsh environment The new connector is
applications and shown said to be suitable for all
for the first time on Stand avionics, field-deployable
2266. This is a multichannel communications, marine
connector based on ship-to-shore applications,
expanded beam technology and security systems.
whereby optical inserts are Indeed, Pro Beam is suitable
optimised according to the Pro Beam technology can be used in multicontact connectors for any other application
wavelength used, to provide ARINC 600, MIL DTL 38999, EPX B, allowing signals to be mixed in harsh environments
high-precision alignment (optical, coax, power) requiring strength, low-loss
for low-loss repeatable repeatable performance,
performance. compatible with single and fluctuations and interface with multiple coupling/
Pro Beam is a connector multimode fibres, robust contamination, along with decouplings, blindmate
based on a unique and ergonomic. It has high impact and vibration situations and high vibration
modular design, but is low sensitivity to thermal resistance. resistance. ]
Reliable communications applications. Codan’s

3112M High Speed HF data
modem provides
for remote area operations an error-free data

rate of up to 9600bps
By Brian M Walters enhanced by the company’s ease of use in the field. uncompressed and
automatic link management Codan’s NGT MR reliability for mission-
F
rom Australia, Codan technology. transceiver meets HF secure critical operations in
is showing its range of The 2110M features communications needs remote areas where little
radio equipment on Codan’s battery with frequency hopping as or no telecommunications
Stand 1255, including the management system, said standard and optional voice infrastructure exists.
2110M manpack transceiver to ensure the lowest power encryption. Interoperability The company’s 9350M
designed to provide consumption of any manpack with other military antenna is a key item in
sophisticated remote radio, enabling users to transceivers is provided Codan’s product range and
area communications. operate continuously for through FED-STD-ALE or is claimed to be one of the
This features frequency several days on a single optional MIL-STD-188-141B most reliable HF mobile
hopping and optional battery charge. ALE. antennas on the market.
voice encryption, while The radio can be supplied Available as a base station It features fast, optimum
interoperability with with a range of portable or mobile transceiver, tuning with a high radiation
other military transceivers antennas, backpacks, the NGT MR is designed efficiency to ensure the best
is achieved through mounting kits, batteries, for quick deployment, possible communications
advanced FED-STD-1045 solar panels, hand-crank and is highly configurable in the most extreme
or MIL-STD-188-141B ALE, generators and chargers for to suit various military conditions. ]

Compact and robust transceivers
M
icrowave directional or omnidirectional
International is a antenna, system controller,
first-time exhibitor digital compass, antenna
and shares Stand 232 with rotator and mounting tripod.
its partner IMC Microwave This system (without the
Industries of Israel, which need for a tripod) can be
manufactures video mounted to a vehicle, with
receiving and transmitting the omnidirectional antenna
ground stations for the providing a range of 7km,
control, tracking and or if a planar directional
monitoring of UAVs. antenna is used, this is
Few countries know more extended to 50km. Control is
about UAV technology than via Ethernet RS-232 or RS-422
Israel and the IMC ground serial datalink to a remote
station comprises video and PC or laptop with embedded Compact and robust video and telemetry transceivers are
telemetry transceivers, a software. ] produced for fixed or mobile ground stations
First time for Aussie repeater systems

B
uilding on the success shelters or other internal Weighing only 38kg, the signals, plus well controlled
of its GPS L1 repeater buildings, or they can be portable GPS repeater radiation pattern to minimise
kit, Rojone is exhibiting mounted and stored in a system is powered by the interference to the GPS
L1-L2 repeater systems for waterproof Mil-Spec case batteries or 240V AC and receivers outside the shelter.
the first time. Featured with IP65 rating, as fully easily set up in less than 20 The system also features
on Stand 1255 in the Team self-contained emergency minutes. Its features include: a self-protection function
Australia section, the field-deployable kits. High sensitivity receiver to prevent damage caused
systems were developed Supplied complete with antenna, to track satellites by short circuit of the
in conjunction with the antennas, the emergency with 5° elevation or above; antennas and connections,
Defence Department and field-deployable kit has high-performance main RF an auto power supply control
are designed to provide been in operation since 2006 amplifier with high rejection function to select the
adequate GPS coverage of at Australia’s Williamtown filters for both L1 and L2; power supply automatically
both bands for aircraft. and Tindal air force bases, high efficiency TX antenna when the unit is switched
Rojone’s repeater systems providing coverage up with more than 100dB RF on, and an auto isolation
are available for fixed to 15m at the maximum blocking to VHF and UHF detection circuit to speed up
installation in hangars, radiation direction. radios and GSM mobile phone installation. ]

Capturing video on the front line
By Brian M Walters able to shoot video with
POV.1, review their work
A
lready sold in seconds later on the
hundreds to the colour LCD and within
US armed forces, minutes make it available
V.I.O.’s new helmet camera online via their PC.
is featured on Stand The system uses an
909A. Shown mounted on advanced CMOS video
a soldier’s helmet, the sensor with a
POV.1 is dust, shock and global electronic
waterproof, unaffected by shutter, which
driving rain or immersion offers the improved
in water up to 1m deep. light handling
Soldiers deployed to the capabilities of a
Gulf region have found its of seamlessly integrating wearable video higher, broader,
high-performance durability camera, microphone, and technology. dynamic range
and ability to withstand recorder in single-handed The system weighs and also demands
extreme temperatures operation with a wireless less than 500g and the less power.
very useful. remote control. V.I.O. recorder is smaller Consequently the
The POV.1 is making developed the helmet than most TV remote POV.1 can record
its debut here and will camera to answer military controls. After initial hours of video on
showcase the benefits demands for rugged, setup, users will be four AA batteries. ]
Logicom aids tracking of

FLIS parts and logistics data
S
AI Global is launching themselves on Stand 2458.
Logicom 3.0, its The Logicom database
comprehensive parts contains more than 150
and logistics database. This million parts and is promoted
is intended to transform as a one-stop solution for
the way that engineers supply chain management,
and contractors negotiate engineering and contracting.
the technical minefield of Users can cross-reference
US Government Federal between government
Logistics Information System databases such as FLIS, APL/
(FLIS) data, Naval Allowance AEL, military specifications,
Parts List/Approved procurement history and
Equipage List (APL/AEL), vendor catalogues.
and procurement history. Logicom 3.0 also
SAI Global claims Logicom offers features claimed
offers superior functionality to be unheard of among
and a comprehensive range competitors, including:
of searchable data elements, Performance Dashboard, a
combining faster, broader management tool allowing
and more interlinked search administrators to view
technology than rival a graphical analysis of
systems. This allows users their organisation’s usage
to work more efficiently, patterns; and Notepad, a
which visitors may see for virtual memo pad. ]

What IS that cable?!
By Brian M Walters which is exhibiting its high- The marking systems
performance cable markers are designed to withstand
L
ong before the on Stand 1981. extreme temperatures,
electronic age, cable This is not exactly rocket humidity and exposure to
harnesses were a science, some visitors may fuels and chemicals. This is
feature of many defence say, until faced with a achieved by employing the
products, from armoured situation in which positive company’s unique method of
vehicles, to ground radars identification is essential ink transfer, which locks the
and combat aircraft. But or even vital but well nigh ink within the sub-surface
identifying the function impossible. of the sleeve material. The
of each and every cable So close examination will integrated ink is then sealed
can be a long and tedious show that Siegrist-Orel’s in with a protective layer,
task, especially if difficult cable marking products so none of the ID mark is sleeving materials, including
conditions have caused not only identify but exposed to the elements or silicone, neoprene, PVC
identification marks or also protect cables and subject to degradation. nitrile and PTFE, as well
colours to fade. This is a consequently are approved Siegrist-Orel’s high- as other heat-shrinkable
problem addressed by the to stringent defence industry performance markers are materials to suit end user
Siegrist-Orel company, standards. available in a range of situations. ]
Radar design expertise promoted

P
lextek, an electronics avionics and monopulse processing algorithm synthesiser subsystems for
design consultancy, radar systems. Its expertise development, design of avionics radar, architecture
highlights its expertise includes radar subsystem electronic equipment for development of wide band
in the field of military radar design and the design and defence applications and gain/phase control modules
module design on Stand development of complete design for manufacture. for active phased array
498. The company offers radar systems. Plextek has undertaken radars, real-time signal
radar design in technologies The company’s skills cover numerous projects on behalf processing for a monopulse
including frequency microwave and mm-wave of its defence clients, application and development
modulated continuous wave, engineering, full-custom including design and supply of microwave subsystems for
pulse Doppler, phased array, GaAs MMIC design, signal of flight qualified frequency transmit/receive functions. ]
Sturdy structures can withstand extreme climates

By Brian M Walters clear span and any length. structures can be erected
Natural daylight through quickly on minimum
C
ollinson is showcasing the translucent fabric foundations in days and
its BestHall wide span provides a pleasant working relocated as necessary, thus
buildings on Stand environment, while reducing helping to cut project costs.
292 in the UK pavilion. The energy required for lighting. The PVC-coated polyester
company’s structures are The BestHall buildings are cover is resistant to
used worldwide as aircraft BestHall buildings can be sturdy structures, anchored chemicals and therefore
hangars, vehicle stores, erected with a clear span up to the ground, and built ideal when de-icing or
covered dry dock facilities, to 100m to withstand extremes decontaminating aircraft
warehouses and sports/ of climate, from -30ºC and vehicles. The buildings
training halls. polyester covering, the to +70ºC. Although often are fire retardant and
Comprising a steel frame buildings can be constructed constructed as affordable fully compliant with fire
and a heavy-duty PVC-coated from 12m up to 100m permanent facilities, the regulations. ]

Uni-Move gets through
By Brian M Walters
D
escribed as a
revolutionary new
traction chain,
the Uni-Move has been
introduced by Pewag to
meet demands for improved
traction for military off-
road vehicles. Displayed on
Stand 1873, Uni-Move has
been tested by numerous
European military units
and it is now in serial
production.
The trials have proved
that Uni-Move does indeed
provide better traction,
with the added benefit of
lower weight and 20 per
cent greater durability
than comparable products.
Pewag has achieved these
advances by applying several to provide additional grip on hook designated the Pewag’s products that are
innovations. For example, ice and snow. MVX7, which ensures easy in service with the armed
durability is enhanced by The Uni-Move tread net handling and reliability in forces of Canada, France,
the chain links, using a covers the entire surface of the heaviest conditions. Germany, the UK, Belgium,
rectangular cross-section the tyre and incorporates Uni-Move is promoted as Poland, Sweden, Austria and
that results in a wave-profile a newly developed closing a future alternative to the Netherlands. ]
Heightened
realism in 3D
P
lanning for battlefield surveillance data to produce
scenarios can be made highly accurate and realistic
easier by the use of an solid, three-dimensional
aid produced by California- geographic models.
based Solid Terrain Modeling STM’s products are in use
(STM), employing technology with defence and other
that is claimed to be government agencies in the Produced from a block of realism can be achieved by
unique. Shown for the first US, but the company is using high-density polyurethane the application of a photo-
time at an international DSEi to tackle world markets foam, the STM models can quality colour finish using
defence exhibition, the where an ability to replicate be used to support strategic, inputs from a wide range of
STM technology utilises actual landscapes would be tactical or operational sources, such as satellites
digital photographic and valued. planning. Heightened and aerial photography. ]

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DSEI INFORMATION
Catalogue amendments
SRCTEC INC
(A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF SYRACUSE RESEARCH CORPORATION)
Stand 807A
SRCTec Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of Syracuse Research Corporation, is a

high-tech manufacturing company providing integrated solutions, programme
management, full life-cycle support, and state-of-the-art products to a broad
range of customers. SRCTec is ISO 9001 registered.
For more information, visit www.srctecinc.com.
Syracuse Research Corporation (SRC) is a national, independent, not-for-
profit trusted adviser that researches next-generation challenges and develops
innovative solutions in the areas of defence, environment and intelligence. In
2007, SRC is celebrating its 50th year of excellence.
For more information, visit www.syrres.com.
Corrections to stands
Please note the correct stand numbers Small = Smart
for the following companies: When it comes to innovation in the defence sector, small very often means
Defence Management Journal 1803 extremely clever. Prime contractors are looking increasingly to small/medium
Earle International 2329 enterprises (SMEs) as a source of new ideas. There are a significant number of
Enterprise Control Systems Ltd 479 SMEs among the 138 companies participating in the First Time Exhibitor Zone
Rockwell Collins 813 and on the evidence of DSEi 2005, this is an area that visitors should not miss.
A busy start to the show

PICTURES: EXPO PHOTO

DSEI INFORMATION
The biggest tri-service

exhibition ever staged
W
elcome to Defence Systems & Equipment technologies and services that are vital to the safeguarding
International (DSEi) 2007, a very special event. of nations in a changing and dangerous world.
The show has gone from strength to strength in DSEi 2007 reflects the challenges that must be met across
the new millennium and this year a record total of 1,352 a broad spectrum, including counter-terrorism, peacekeeping
exhibitors are occupying 34,000m2 of stand space in the four and disaster relief.
halls of ExCeL. On behalf of everyone involved in the organisation of DSEi,
DSEi brings the global defence industry to London. It I wish you a successful show.
does so because it is a unique forum for displaying the Max Rance, Group Exhibition Director, DSEi and ITEC
INVITED…
The UK MoD has invited defence delegations from the
following countries:
Algeria Libya
Australia Malaysia
Austria Mexico
Bahrain Morocco
Botswana Netherlands
Brazil
Brunei
New Zealand
Norway
Humanitarian advances
Bulgaria
Canada
Oman
Pakistan
in the spotlight
D
Chile Peru SEi is renowned as planning. In all these cases,
People’s Republic of China Philippines an international the number of companies
Colombia Poland showcase for defence exhibiting is up significantly
Croatia Portugal platforms and related on 2005.
Czech Republic Qatar products. However, this The advances that are
Denmark Romania year’s show also reflects being made in this area
Estonia Russia the increasing level of are proving of considerable
Finland Saudi Arabia resource and innovation interest to the large
France Singapore that is being channelled into numbers of visiting media —
Germany Slovak Republic humanitarian applications, which yesterday included TV,
Greece South Africa such as medical/air radio and major newspapers
Hungary Spain ambulance, search and from the UK and beyond, as
India Sweden rescue, mine detection well as a broad spectrum of
Indonesia Switzerland and demining, and disaster industry media. ]
Iraq Turkey
Ireland Trinidad & Tobago
Italy United Arab Emirates
Japan United Nations DSEI WORKSHOP PROGRAMME
Jordan USA The DSEi workshop programme is being held in the North
Republic of Korea Vietnam Gallery. For more information on specific workshops and
Kuwait timings, please look in the Show Catalogue.

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