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CARL GUSTAF
Editor-in-Chief:
2 Age 66 and trimmed to half its own self
M.Sc. Bjørn Domaas Josefsen TRUCKS
6 New Trucks for Norway´s and Sweden´s armed
forces
GRIPEN
TIME FOR REASSESSMENT 9 Saab and Brazil sign contract for Gripen NG
FSi
Developments in Eastern Europe over the last few years are a cause
11 Norwegian Defence and Security
of considerable concern, and the situation has already caused voices
to be raised in favour of increased military presence in the eastern
Industries Association
NATO countries. NASAMS
Along with the Russian expansion, the Middle East is a region 12 Test firing NASAMS HML
on the verge of collapse. Nations after nations have fallen out in civil
wars and societal chaos, following the overturning of old dictatorship OFFSET
regimes under the so-called “Arabic Spring”. Not least the expansion 14 The Danish Loophole
of the extremist group called the Islamic State (IS) all the way up to the CBRN
regions bordering on the NATO nation of Turkey, has coerced NATO 15 Swedish and UK CBRN specialists form
into entering military resources into a conflict that there was originally
partnership
a strong wish to stay clear of.
The uprising of the IS and the Iraqi situation has also caused the KOROMORAN II
planned withdrawal of Western forces from Afghanistan to be viewed 16 Why Poland opted for the HUGIN 1000
from a new perspective. It is feared that the Afghan Armed Forces will
BULLETIN BOARD FOR DEFENCE,
be unable to maintain peace and stability in the country, and that the
development will closely parallel what has happened in Iraq. Several
INDUSTRY AND TRADE
NATO countries have as a result of this signalled that they will be 17 XWIND 4000 concept ship design
keeping a larger contingent of military resources in Afghanistan that 21 Embraer rolls out KC-390 military airlift
what was planned at the outset. 23 Helicopters for Thailand
Looking to the other side of the globe, China is flexing its political 24 China flight tests J-31 stealth fighter
muscles, not lest versus its neighbouring countries along the South
3M
China Sea. For Europeans, this may seem like a pretty distant state
of affairs, while to the USA, it is a situation that is tying up military 27 Window film for more than just protection
resources – and those are resources that accordingly cannot be DANISH FIGHTER COMPETITION
allocated to Eastern European and Middle East problem areas. 29 Study: Boeing-collaboration could create
All of these conflicts are also flaring up at the same time as most 10,000 jobs
of the European countries and the United States are struggling with
foreign debts, and alongside an economic crisis that has led to the 32 Confirmed submarine in the Stockholm a rchipelago
use of tax revenues for defence spending having been de-prioritised
to the bone.
In order to halt this development, the NATO countries in 2012
agreed on a target for all the member states to spend a minimum of
Coverphoto:
2 percent of the country’s gross national product on defence. But CARL GUSTAF M4
even post-2012, the cuts in many countries’ defence budgets have A soldier from the Swedish Army
been considerable. And this is happening despite the increasingly presents the new Carl Gustaf M4.
threatening security situations around us. Photo: MilitærTeknikk
Even though the desire and the goal of allocating more funds to
defence purposes is clearly stated, history repeats itself: In peace-
time, defence spending is a very burdensome exercise for the political
powers-that-be. Defence budgets have to yield to other beneficial
purposes that carry more popularity with large groups of the voting
public. Nonetheless, a notable and rising number of people are now
speaking out to the effect that cuts in European defence budgets have
already gone too far. These pointed warnings come not least from
military circles in many of the concerned countries.
The time of downscaling and disarmament through large cuts in
European and NATO defence budgets is definitely over. Developments
are coming to a head at such a rate that particularly the European
NATO nations can no longer keep stalling on the subject of increased
defence spending. It will cost significant amounts of money, and will
require of politicians that they accept the burden of moving a llocations
from other good and popular causes. But at the rate of speed that the
security-political situation is currently changing, the NATO countries
really have no alternative.
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CARL GUSTAF
Combat proven. More than 40 nations have Carl Gustaf in their armed forces inventory. The picture displays US soldiers firing a Carl Gustaf M3 in the desert outside
Basra, Iraq. Photo: William Hatton / US Army
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ARTIKKEL
The Carl Gustaf M4 can be carried safely loaded to enable the user to act faster. The weapon can be fitted with different kind of sights, including with
intelligent sight systems. The M4 has an improved overall ergonomics including an adjustable shoulder rest and front grip. Please also notice the long carrying handle
compared to earlier versions. The soldier can balance the weight of the weapon by moving the hand along the carrying handle. This is an ergonomic advantage, as the
weapon’s centre of gravity will change according to the ammunition type in use, and what sights are mounted on the weapon. MILITÆRTEKNIKK 6/2014 Foto: Saab 3
CARL GUSTAF
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LMV Special Forces
Giving the edge!
Iveco DV’s range of Multirole Vehicles, Tactical and Logistic Trucks tomers’ needs, we aim to identify or anticipate at an early stage how
and Armoured Fighting Vehicles covers the full spectrum of on- and requirements are likely to develop.
off-road military requirements and represents a well thought through, As a result, the whole product range is subjected to a continuous
comprehensive and effective response to the needs of the military development process. Evolving needs are fed back to Engineering,
customer. Iveco recognises that these needs change in response to who in turn develop a steady stream of enhancements in terms of
the evolving operational environment, developing doctrine and chan- payload, mobility and protection. Where necessary, complete new
ging threat. As a part of the company’s commitment to our cus- vehicle families are developed.
rivals such as Scania, Mercedes-Benz and well as one further Asian country that has Three varieties of cabin
IVECO. It may come as a s urprise to some yet to be made p ublic. RMMV offers a trio of cabin varieties
that the Norwegian, and not least the with its military vehicles, in addition to
Swedish Defence chose a German supplier Many types of vehicles the civilian versions. The most flexible
in preference to the Swedish S cania, not RMMV has developed a broad selection solution consists of two modular cabins,
least because both the Nor wegian and of trucks, for military purposes as well where the one is without added protection,
the Swedish armed forces both operate as for varied civilian uses. The basis for while the other, the Modular Armoured
a huge fleet of Scania trucks. But the the military logistics vehicles is RMMV’s Cabin (MAC), is reinforced to medium
German supplier RMMV has proven itself so-called HX programme. Within the HX protection level. Operators can change
to be highly competitive in the provision programme, RMMV can deliver a v ariety from the unprotected cabin to the MAC
of military trucks over recent years. Except of classes of trucks, anything from a according to the type of assignment for
for the supply of trucks for the French normal-issue 4x4 or 4x6 panel truck to which the vehicle will be used. The cabin
defence, which was won by IVECO in 2010, massive tractor vehicles in 8x8 or 10x10 switch normally occupies a period of two
RMMV has prevailed in all major bidding configurations. The HX vehicles are suited days.
Fully loaded, the HX 8x8 HET (Heavy Equipment Transporter) can reach a gross train weight of 130 tons. The HET version is targeted for road transport of army tanks
and other heavy military materiel. With 8x8, that is eight wheels, all of them driven, the vehicle is also hugely capable when the going gets rough. Photo: MilitærTeknikk
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TRUCKS
Modular Cabin. HX 4x4 MAC cabin offering medium protection level. Photo: MilitærTeknikk
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TRUCKS
Gripen for Brazil. Going on for more than 10 years, the FX-2 program aims to replace the ageing Mirage 2000 fleet of the Brazilian air force. The importance of
the contract in the international fighter aircraft market is not only in regards of the 36 unit as of today. Marked analysts expect this merely to be a first buy, and some
commentators estimate a likely total number of up to 100 air craft, assuming the Brazilian air force likes what they are getting. Illustration: Saab
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NORWEGIAN DEFENCE AND SECURITY INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION ( FSI )
N o r w e g i a n D e f e n c e a nd S e c u r i t y
I nd u s t r i e s A ss o c i at i o n ( F S i )
THE LEADING ASSOCIATION IN NORWAY ADVOCATING THE INTERESTS OF ITS SECTOR, AND THE PRIMARY
INTERLOCUTOR FOR THE GOVERNMENT IN MATTERS OF IMPORTANCE TO THE INDUSTRY. AFFILIATED WITH THE
CONFEDERATION OF NORWEGIAN ENTERPRISE (NHO) AND REPRESENTING MORE THAN 100 COMPANIES
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NASAMS
Trial shooting of a NASAMS HML mounted on a HUMVEE field vehicle. The missiles used in the trial shooting were of the type AMRAAM C-7.
With the NASAMS HML version, it is possible to fire the missiles with the launcher mounted on the vehicle. This is in contrast to the NASAMS, where the launch
platform must be lifted off the vehicle prior to firing. A result of this is that the HML version can be prepped for firing inside minutes as soon as the field vehicle is in
position. Photo: FMS
NASAMS HML
The NASAMS HML launcher
will accommodate up to four missiles.
These missiles are lying in the open; the
launcher is considerably lighter, and can
be transported and operated from a light
This autumn, the Norwegian Defence made its first trial field vehicle.
shootings from the NASAMS HML (High Mobility Launcher). The Norwegian Air Force is pro
curing the HML in order to enhance both
The trials took place at the Vidsel shooting range in Northern the strategic and the tactical mobility.
Sweden. The term strategic mobility refers to the
possibility of hauling the system across
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CBRN
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OFFSET
THE DANISH
LOOPHOLE
The necessity of having a
competitive defence industry
to be able to protect the
country’s essential security
interests. That is the key to
Denmark’s new rules for
offset obligations.
The Danish Ministry of Defence will demand 100 percent offset when replacing their old M113 armoured
By Andreas Krog personnel carriers. Photo: Danish Army
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KOROMORAN II
answer to allied obligations as a participant the Polish Navy will also be gradually retiring
country in the NATO Response Force and their mine sweepers of the 207 type. These KOROMORAN II
the Standing NATO Mine Countermeasure are built of fibreglass, and can no longer meet
Group, which also includes a group with modern tactical/technical requirements. It T ype: Minehunter
D isplacement: 850 tons
its operational area in the Baltic Sea and has become evident that even these vessels L ength: 58.5 m
the seas surrounding Denmark. cannot easily be modernised.
The new polish minesweeper, Koromoran II is currently being built by Remontowa Shipbuilding Gdansk, and is expected to enter service 2015-16. So far, Poland is
building one vessel of this type, but two more ships are planned. Ill.:Remotowa Shipbuilding
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The USS Chancellorsville Photo: US Navy / Michael Feddersen KNM Fridtjof Nansen Photo: FMS
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China flight tests J-31 stealth fighter er and will change the current
scenario by taking a lead role in
and we should be concerned as
China is a looming economic
China has conducted the first cyber attacks against a subcon- the aircraft export market. and military power.”
demonstration flight of its new tractor for Lockheed Martin. However, US Air Force lieu- Having performed its maid-
indigenously manufactured The flight test coincides tenant general (retired) Tom en test flight in October 2012,
fourth-generation fighter air- with the US President Obama’s McInerney said: “Neither the the twin-engine J-31 fighter has
craft at the ongoing China Inter- visit to the country for the Asia- J-20 or the J-31 will match the since completed at least six aer-
national Aviation & Aerospace Pacific Economic Cooperation F-22 or F-35 in stealth perfor- ial tests, according to the pub-
Exhibition (Airshow China) in (APEC) summit in Beijing. mance but their successors will lication.
Zhuhai. International Assessment
The J-31 is the second air- and Strategy Center Chinese
craft to be domestically built by military specialist Rick Fisher
Shenyang Aircraft after J-20 and said: “Shenyang has also dis-
has design features and equip- played a large model of an ad-
ment similar to those of the US vanced development of the
F-35 Lightning II joint strike J-31, that it calls the FC-31.
fighter, as reported by The Aviation Industry Corpora-
Washington Free Beacon. tion of China general manager
Reports emerged that China Li Yuhai was quoted by Global
allegedly stole secrets from the Times as saying that the J-31 is The new Chinese J-31 fighter bears resemblance to the US F-35 Lightning II
fifth-generation F-35 through comparable with the F-35 fight- aircraft. Ill. Chinese MOD
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Test fires large hybrid rocket motor seconds, but on this occasion to include green propulsion so-
the test was terminated after 10 lutions in their existing systems.
Nammo marks a new era in the The design of the motor seconds for a full inspection. The hybrid rocket motor
evolution of hybrid rocket mo- tested represents the latest in Full integrity of the motor was tested on October 7th is not
tors with the successful test fir- the evolution of hybrid rocket conserved, meaning that the only interesting from a new
ing of their large hybrid rocket motor technology, and strength- engine could have been started technology development per-
motor and the inauguration of ens Nammo’s leading position. again to burn for the remaining spective; it is also the first build-
a new purpose-built test facility. Nammo’s hybrid technology is 15 seconds, if so desired. ing block for the North Star
On Tuesday October 7th, based on a rocket propellant Nammo’s work with hybrid Rocket Family. This family of
Nammo passed a historical combination of hydrogen per- technology has been supported affordable sounding rockets and
milestone by successfully firing oxide as the oxidizer and syn- by the European Space Agency small launchers, is developed to
the first of a series of large hy- thetic rubber as the fuel. (ESA) since 2010, notably un- launch small satellites into or-
brid rocket motors it has been Hybrid rockets are a safe, der its Future Launchers Pre- bit from Andøya Space Center
developing. This test also inau- controllable, low-cost and green paratory Programme (FLPP). in Northern Norway. The same
gurated Nammo’s brand new alternative for rocket propulsion. Nammo’s work fits perfectly motor will also be used to pow-
test facility for Green Propul- The test firing of the rocket with ESA’s objective to foster er the Bloodhound supersonic
sion at its test center for rocket was an unprecedented suc- new promising technologies for car to achieve a new land speed
motors in Raufoss, Norway. cess. The firing lasted for a pre- future European Launchers and record of 1000 mph in 2016.
This purpose-built test facil- defined 10 seconds, producing
ity will accelerate Nammo’s de- a maximum thrust of 30 kN
velopment of environmentally (or 3 tons). The engine started
friendly rockets for atmospheric instantly after ignition and the
research and space applications. firing was terminated in a con-
The facility is unique in Europe, trolled manner by closing the
both in terms of its size and its main oxidizer valve. Normally a
capabilities. full burn would have lasted 25
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3M
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3M
“Investments in energy efficiency “You get all of those functionalities SIMULATING THE DAMAGES
saves money. Security is a cost that doesn’t with just one window film,” says David Cox. 3 M has developed what they call blast
necessarily give a return. That is the most A company doesn’t necessarily mitigation simulator software. With
common conception,” says David Cox, need to be a potential target for a bomb this they can calculate the effect on a
European Market Manager and responsible explosion to gain from having film on the window of different types of explosives
for the window film business at 3M. windows. It might also be useful in the and other things. How far from the explo-
sion is the window located and at what
“But if you combine the pro event of civil unrest, earthquakes and ex- height? What is the bomb made of and
tection and safety issue with other things, treme weather or in the case of an accident how large is it? How thick is the glass?
you make it easier to implement and get happening or a burglary taking place. All of this information goes into the blast
funding approved,” David Cox points out. simulator.
A robust shield T he result is a detailed analysis of the
Glare reduction The window film can be combined with potential damages with or without
He lists what he calls the seven wonders of 3M’ Impact Protection Profile mounted window film. The result can be analysed
window film. along the window frame. It improves the using the GSA standard. The standard’s
full name is “US General Services
Appearance: It can make old buildings overall performance of the 3M™ Safety Administration Standard Test Method for
look smart and modern. and Security Window Films. The system Glazing and Window Systems Subject
Insulation: Keeps heat inside the b uilding attaches the filmed window to the window to Dynamic Overpressure Loadings”. It
Fading control: Slowing down the frame, creating a robust shield that sig- defines six protection levels and hazard
fading process caused by the sunlight nificantly outperforms window film-only levels and provides a description of the
window’s response (see chart below).
and provide better furniture protection systems. It provides extra assurance against
Glare reduction: Reduces the glare from impact energy from severe weather, earth- “ This way we can take any kind of
the sun while keeping the contact to quakes and forced entry events—with charge and see the effect depending on
the actual setup,” says Christoph Zim-
the outside world through the windows enough strength to handle even bomb mer, Senior Application Engineer at 3M.
Heat gain reduction: Reducing the heat blasts.
in the rooms from the sun. 3M is most widely known as the T he simulator takes information from
sources like Google Maps and uses in
Privacy: Provides one-way vision if the producers of the post-it notes. But the the analysis. This makes it easy and
lighting is right American technology company is also into precise to analyse the effects of a bomb
Safety and security: Finally the ability things like ear protection, dust masks and explosion in a certain place.
to hold the shattered glass together. glue.
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DANISH FIGHTER COMPETITION
STUDY: BOEING-COLLABORATION
COULD CREATE 10,000 JOBS
10,000 new jobs and signifi- Boeing’s capabilities in comparison, and Damvad has used almost a year
how Boeing and Danish industry’s comple- working on the study.
cant growth in GDP. That is
mentary strengths can be maximized for “This is the most in-depth research
the potential in collaboration benefit to Denmark. of industrial engagement in Danish indu
between Boeing and Danish Additionally, Damvad analysed stry conducted to date because of our ap-
defence industry, according to the potential of Boeing collaboration in proach, which involved identifying strong-
Danish industrial strengths outside of the holds across all Danish sectors through
a new study.
defence industry. Due to Boeing’s emphasis research on patents, publications, export
on research, development and techno specialization and other factors,” said
By Andreas Krog logy transfer, such collaboration could Kristian Mørk Puggaard, CEO, Damvad.
according to Damvad lead to long-term
The consultancy also looked in
Boeing signs MOU’s with six through Boeing’s diverse portfolio of prod-
Danish defence companies as ucts, services and technology.
“We want partners who see our
part of the Super Hornet-offer to member companies’ potential to grow, not
Denmark. our potential to receive hand-outs. Boeing
is offering knowledge, technology and sup-
By Andreas Krog ply chain opportunities that can help each
of our companies, and the Danish defence
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DANISH FIGHTER COMPETITION
A picture taken by a member of the public shows an object moving at a speed of approximately 1 knot. The picture also shows the kind of spray that arises when water
is pushed out of scuttles at the top of a submarine. The picture is one of several indications on foreign underwater activity in the Stockholm archipelago
Photo: Swedish Navy
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