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Friday 29 October 2010

DAY 2

P&W Awarded F100 Engine

Contract To Power Hellenic AF F-16s P

ratt & Whitney was awarded a $33.9 million contract for additional F100 spare engines in support of the Hellenic Air Force’s fleet of F-16 aircraft. The contract includes four F100-PW-229 Engine Enhancement Package (EEP) engines and 16 engine modules. The first F100-PW-229 EEP engine delivery is scheduled for December 2010. Pratt & Whitney is a United Technologies Corp. company. «Pratt & Whitney’s F100 team continues to work closely with the Hellenic Air Force to ensure its fleet remains safe and supporta-

ble throughout the lifecycle of its operation,» said Bill Begert, vice president of Military Engines Business Development and Aftermarket Services for Pratt & Whitney. «Pratt & Whitney F100 engines have powered the Hellenic Air Force’s Block 52+ F-16 fleet since 2002. We are pleased the Hellenic Air Force has demonstrated its continued high confidence in the F100 engine, and we are excited about extending the benefits of lower total cost of ownership in the form of the EEP engine.» The F100-PW-229 EEP engines will provide

pages 14-15 Interview with Lt General Fragkos Fragkoulis, Chief of the HellenicArmy General Staff

the Hellenic Air Force a lower total cost of ownership and will extend the outstanding record of safety for -229 fielded service. Incorporating the latest technologies, the F100-PW-229 EEP propulsion system provides advanced, dependable power for F-16 fighter aircraft around the world. The F100PW-229 EEP is the latest evolution of the F100 family of fighter aircraft engines and increases the engine depot inspection interval from seven to 10 years, providing up to a 30 percent life cycle cost reduction over the life the engine.

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Boeing Receives Multi-Year Contract from US Navy for 124 F/A-18 and EA-18 Aircraft

he Boeing Company has been awarded a new multi-year procurement (MYP) contract from the U.S. Navy for 124 F/A18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft. The new contract is valued at $5.297 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, Boeing will deliver 66 Super Hornets and 58 Growlers to the Navy from 2012 through 2015. “The men and women of Boeing are honored to provide the Super Hornet’s advanced, combat-proven multirole capability and the EA-18G’s unmatched airborne electronic attack capability to the American warfighters serving their nation around the world each day,” said Boeing F/A-18 and EA-18 Programs Vice President Kory Mathews. “Procurement of these 124 aircraft through a multi-year contract takes advantage of the full efficiencies of Boeing’s production and supplier operations, which will generate more than $600 million in cost savings for U.S. taxpayers.” The new contract is the third multi-year agreement between Boeing and the Navy for production of the F/A-18E/F, the Navy’s frontline strike fighter, which deliv-

ers forward-deployed air combat capability around the world from the decks of 11 Navy aircraft carriers, including ongoing missions in Afghanistan. The EA-18G, the United States’ newest combat aircraft, conducts advanced airborne electronic attack (AEA) missions to support Navy and joint force requirements. The EA-18G is scheduled for its first combat deployment later this year. “Boeing and its Hornet Industry Team suppliers have delivered every Super Hornet and Growler on schedule to the warfighter and on budget for the taxpayer from the first Super Hornet delivery,” said Mathews. “The first two F/A-18E/F multi-year contracts generated more than $1.7 billion in savings for the United States. We look forward to continuing to provide unmatched capability and value through this contract.” Boeing delivered 210 Super Hornets to the Navy during the initial F/A-18E/F MYP, which spanned fiscal years 2000 through 2004. Boeing was then awarded a second MYP that included aircraft procurement during fiscal years 2005 through 2009. Aircraft deliveries under that contract continue

through 2011 and total 257 aircraft. The Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is a multirole aircraft, able to perform virtually every mission in the tactical spectrum, including air superiority, day/night strike with precision-guided weapons, fighter escort, close air support, suppression of enemy air defenses, maritime strike, reconnaissance, forward air control and tanker missions. Boeing has delivered more than 430 F/A18E/Fs to the U.S. Navy. The Boeing EA-18G Growler is the only air combat platform that delivers full-spectrum AEA capability along with the targeting and self-defense capabilities derived from the Navy’s frontline fighter, the F/A-18E/F Block II Super Hornet. A derivative of the two-seat F/A-18F Block II, the EA-18G’s highly flexible design enables warfighters to operate either from the deck of an aircraft carrier or from land-based airfields. It is replacing the Navy’s current AEA platform, the EA-6B Prowler, which has been in service since 1971. The EA-18G joined the Navy’s aircraft fleet in 2008, when it was introduced to fleet training squadron VAQ-129.

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Thales awarded antenna

contract for Canadian Navy T

hales Canada has been awarded a contract to supply the Canadian Navy with dedicated UHF satellite communication (SATCOM) omni-directional antennas for four of the Halifax-class frigates that are being converted to command ships. The QHASS (Quadrifilar Helix) antenna was developed by Thales UK’s underwater systems business in Templecombe, Somerset, specifically to provide enhanced low-angle performance in the UHF SATCOM frequency band. “For more than 40 years Thales has been a major provider of sensors and systems to the Canadian Navy, and a variant of this antenna has been in operation with the

Navy on its Iroquois-class destroyers for five years,” says Paul Kahn, Thales Canada President and CEO. “With the selection of the QHASS antenna for the Halifax-class command platforms, our company continues its strong relationship with the Navy.” As a compact and relatively lightweight omni-directional antenna, the QHASS system can be easily installed onto any platform with no specific mounting or stabilization. The QHASS antenna pattern is matched to provide optimum link margin performance at all elevation angles and is considered to be the best omni-directional UHF SATCOM antenna currently available.

Lockheed Martin

Receives $10 Million to Migrate MH-60 Helicopters to the Joint Mission Planning System

he U.S. Navy awarded Lockheed Martin a $10 million contract to develop software that will enable MH-60R and MH-60S multi-mission helicopter aircrews the latest technology to pre-plan their missions for maximum success. The U.S. military’s Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) was developed by the U.S. Navy and Air Force based on a commercialoff-the-shelf architecture that standardizes how aircrews file their mission flight plans. JMPS will replace other legacy mission planning systems. Lockheed Martin will develop a software module configured to JMPS containing the newest mission characteristics unique to MH-60R and MH-60S multi-mission helicopters. Those missions include anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, airborne mine countermeasures, search and rescue and ship-to-ship cargo resupply. “The MH-60 module will give Navy SEAHAWK® pilots access to the military’s most advanced mission planning tool, allowing pilots to easily capture and load pre-

planned data in a format compatible between both helicopter types,” said George Barton, director of Lockheed Martin naval helicopter programs. “Once airborne, the aircraft’s avionics will know what mission to prosecute, the intended route and navigation waypoints to use, the communications frequencies, weapons and, sensors it will employ, as well as other critical information.” The software modules will be loaded

onto a planning system laptop that allows MH-60 pilots to select preconfigured mission plans, compile weather data, maps, navigational routes, targeting data and the types of weapons and sensors their aircraft will use for a mission. The finished mission profile is transferred to a memory card and uploaded to Lockheed Martin’s Common Cockpit™ avionics suite — the digital cockpit aboard both helicopter models.

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LM Successfully Completes Formal Testing of 2nd-Gen Aegis BMD Capability

ockheed Martin recently demonstrated the second generation of its Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) capability in a formal U.S. Navy test event. This configuration, known as Aegis BMD 4.0.1, enables the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and the Navy to defeat more complex ballistic missile threats and also introduces the BMD signal processor, which improves target identification. Aegis BMD 4.0.1 marks the beginning of the transition to the Navy’s open architecture - a transition that will be complete with software upgrades, known as Advanced Capability Build 12, scheduled for 2012. “This milestone represents the continuing evolution of Aegis that will lead to the merger of Aegis open architecture and Aegis BMD in 2012,” said Nick Bucci, Lockheed Martin director of BMD development programs. “This

next-generation signal processor upgrade provides a leap-ahead capability that improves system effectiveness against expanding enemy threats.” This upgrade is enhanced by the Aegis system’s ability to incorporate commercial offthe-shelf computing technology and open architecture standards. Further testing - a tracking exercise this fall and an at sea intercept test in March 2011 - will result in certification and deployment in September 2011. The MDA and the Navy are jointly developing and fielding Aegis BMD as part of the United States’ BMD system. Recently the Navy’s independent operational test agent assessed the first generation Aegis BMD and SM-3 Block IA system to be operationally effective and operationally suitable. Currently, a total of 23 Aegis BMD-equipped warships - 20 in the Navy and three in the

Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force have the certified capability to engage ballistic missiles and perform long-range surveillance and tracking missions. Twelve additional ships have been identified for modification to perform ballistic missile defense in the next 36 months. Lockheed Martin is a world leader in systems integration and the development of air and missile defense systems and technologies. The company makes significant contributions to all major U.S. missile defense systems and participates in several global missile defense partnerships. Lockheed Martin has considerable experience in interceptor design and production, infrared seekers, command and control/battle management, and communications, precision pointing and tracking optics, as well as radar and signal processing.

3rd contract in one year for INTRACOM Defense Electronics for PATRIOT INTRACOM Defense Electronics, the largest Hellenic defense electronic systems manufacturer, has signed the third contract in one year with RAYTHEON. The current agreement worth $4.8 mil. is for the manufacturing of subsystems of PATRIOT air-defense systems for third countries’ needs. The aforementioned contract is a continuation of previous contracts worth $ 55.7 mil. and $ 25 mil. on Sept. 2009 and on May 2010 respectively. With the current agreement RAYTHEON renews its confidence to INTRACOM Defense Electronics, while in parallel the prospects for further extension of this important cooperation are strengthened, in the frame-

work of the high international demand for PATRIOT systems. INTRACOM Defense Electronics, Greece’s largest defense electronics systems provider, is a subsidiary of Intracom Holdings, one of the largest multinational technology groups in Greece. The company designs, develops and manufactures state-of-the-art military communication systems, encryption devices, command, and communication systems (C³), missile electronic components, radars, simulators, and testing equipment. INTRACOM Defense Electronics participates in a number of domestic as well as international R&D and co-production programmes, and is a registered member on NATO’s

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Lockheed Martin

Completes Second Live Tracking Exercise for Ballistic Missile Defense

News in brief INTRACOM Defense Electronics: Export of F-16 self-protection systems INTRACOM Defense Electronics signed a new contract with NORTHROP GRUMMAN valued $ 1,26 mil. concerning the production of F-16 aircraft radar warning receivers of the self-protection system, intended for a third country. The program will be completed in eighteen (18) months and is a continuation of the distinguished and long lasting co-operation between the two companies for the production of self- protection and radar systems regarding programs of the Hellenic Ministry of Defense as well as the international market.

Copy right Lockheed Martin: - Known as the “Cruiser in the Cornfield” for its ship-like exterior appearance, the Navy’s Vice Admiral James H. Doyle Combat Systems Engineering Development Site (CSEDS) develops, integrates and delivers sophisticated computer software that allows the Aegis Combat System to constantly evolve to meet the world’s emerging threats. CSEDS incorporates highly-integrated, classified, real-time networks that connect numerous contractor and U.S. government facilities.

ockheed Martin successfully identified and tracked four live targets during a test of its Multi-Mission Signal Processor (MMSP) being fielded as part of the Aegis next-generation Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) capability. The MMSP is part of the Navy’s Advanced Capability Build 12 system, intended to help combine next-generation Aegis BMD and anti-air warfare (AAW) capabilities in an open combat system architecture. “This is our second demonstration of the MMSP capability, and both have successfully shown its abilities to detect and track targets,” said Allan Croly, director, Naval Radar Programs, for Lockheed Martin’s Mission Systems and Sensors business unit. “MMSP allows our customers to track threats that would have gone undetected with lesser capabilities.” The first demonstration conducted earlier this year showcased the radar’s AAW capability while this test focused on the radar’s

BMD capability. Both were conducted using an augmented Aegis system at the Navy’s land-based test facility, the Vice Admiral James H. Doyle Combat Systems Engineering Development Site in New Jersey. Additional testing will occur through 2011. As part of the Aegis Modernization Program, MMSP is scheduled for installation on guided missile destroyers currently equipped with the Aegis Weapon System, starting in 2012. The Aegis BMD element of the nation’s ballistic missile defense system provides the capability to use hit-to-kill technology to intercept and destroy short- and mediumrange ballistic missiles. Additionally, Aegis BMD-equipped ships provide surveillance and tracking of intercontinental ballistic missiles and work with other elements of the nation’s missile-defense systems to provide advance warning for the defense of the nation, deployed U.S. forces, and allies.

INTRACOM Defense Electronics’ great experience and technical know-how combined with its state of the art infrastructure, provide the capability of manufacturing these high technology self-protection systems at its premises, in Greece. It should be mentioned that during the last five (5) years the value of the projects which have been awarded to INTRACOM Defense Electronics by the RAYTHEON and NORTHROP GRUMMAN, main contractors of electronics for F-16 aircraft self- protection systems, exceeds $ 60 mil., strengthening the export activities of the company which reached 70,2% of the year 2009 turnover. In parallel the prospects for further extension of this co-operation are strengthened, in the framework of the high international demand for self-protection systems.

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Israeli Government decision to select the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II as the Israel Air Force’s next-generation fighter aircraft

ollowing the Israeli Government decision to select the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II as the Israel Air Force’s nextgeneration fighter aircraft, Israeli Ministry of Defense Director General, (Maj. Gen. Ret.) Udi Shani signed the Letter of Offer and Acceptance for the procurement of the F-35 Aircraft on 7 October 2010, in New York. Israel will be the first country to receive the F-35 through the United States government’s Foreign Military Sales process. “We’re very pleased with the Government of

LM Delivers

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Israel’s decision to move forward with the U.S. government’s Letter of Offer and Acceptance for the F-35,” said Tom Burbage, Lockheed Martin executive vice president and general manager of F-35 Program Integration. “This is another step in the longstanding relationship between Lockheed Martin and the nation of Israel. The Lightning II will strengthen Israel’s national security posture both militarily and industrially.” The F-35 Lightning II is a 5th generation

fighter, combining advanced stealth with fighter speed and agility, fully fused sensor information, network-enabled operations, advanced sustainment, and lower operational and support costs. Lockheed Martin is developing the F-35 with its principal industrial partners, Northrop Grumman and BAE Systems. Two separate, interchangeable F-35 engines are under development: the Pratt & Whitney F135 and the GE Rolls-Royce Fighter Engine Team F136.

Re-Engining Program (RERP). The program incorporates more than 70 changes and upgrades, including newer, quieter General Electric engines making the C-5M more reliable and 10 percent more fuel efficient than legacy C-5s. The Super Galaxy is the only U.S. strategic airlifter capable of flying unrefueled directly from the U.S. to any area of operations. The C-5M’s demonstrated improvements in performance and efficiency validate the value to the taxpayer of modernizing proven and viable aircraft. The C-5 can carry twice the cargo of other strategic airlift systems and is the only strategic airlifter capable of carrying 100 percent of certified air-transportable cargo.

n the 1st October 20010 Lockheed Martin completed delivery of the first production C-5M Super Galaxy at a ceremony here today with officials from Air Mobility Command, Air Force Material Command and Dover Air Force Base, Del. This is also the first C-5M to sport the new Super Galaxy tail flash and nose art. “We are thrilled to add another superstar to the strategic airlift fleet for the Air Force,” said Lorraine Martin, Lockheed Martin C-5 program vice president. “This delivery marks the next chapter in making sure the warfighter is provided with an unprecedented capability and reliability.” The C-5M program calls for Lockheed Martin to modernize a total of 52 C-5s: 49 B-, two C- and one A-model aircraft through the Reliability Enhancement and

The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is the world’s most advanced multirole fighter and will provide Greece with an unmatched range of capability. The stealthy, network-enabled Super Hornet delivers outstanding range and payload in a fully integrated suite: including AESA radar, simultaneous air-to-air and air-to-ground operations, and all weather integrated sensors and weapons. So whatever the mission or requirement, it’s ready—today and tomorrow.

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Boeing

to Offer A160T Hummingbird in Response to NAVAIR RFP T

he Boeing Company is preparing to offer a solution based on the world recordsetting A160T Hummingbird unmanned rotorcraft in response to the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command’s Request for Proposal (RFP) for Cargo Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) Services. The RFP calls for government-owned, contractor-operated UAS services for the U.S. Marines in Afghanistan. In March, under contract from the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory (MCWL), Boeing demonstrated the A160T’s ability to deliver at least 2,500 pounds of cargo from one simulated forward-operating base to

another base 75 nautical miles away in less than the required six hours. The simulated mission delivered 1,250-pound sling loads over two 150-nautical-mile round trips, with the A160T operating autonomously on a preprogrammed mission. “Based on Boeing’s success in the MCWL demonstration, we are convinced we have the right solution to bring this important capability to the Marines in the field,” said Vic Sweberg, Boeing director of Unmanned Airborne Systems. “We are prepared to offer the best response to the Marines to support their ongoing efforts in Afghanistan.”

The A160T has a 2,500-pound payload capacity. It features a unique optimumspeed-rotor technology that significantly improves overall performance efficiency by adjusting the rotor’s speed at different altitudes, gross weights and cruise speeds. The autonomous unmanned aircraft, measuring 35 feet long with a 36-foot rotor diameter, has hovered at 20,000 feet and cruised at more than 140 knots. The A160T established a world endurance record in its class in 2008 with an 18.7-hour unrefueled flight. Source / copyright : The Boeing Company

Air Comm Wins Multi-Million

Dollar U.S. Army Contract; Continues Strong Military Growth A

ir Comm Corporation has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army to develop a cockpit heater/windshield defroster system for up to 400 OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopters, company President Keith Steiner announced today. Total potential contract value for the competitively bid program exceeds $5 million. The pursuit and award of the OH-58D heater program demonstrates Air Comm’s ongoing commitment to supporting military and government programs, and its track record of success with these important customers. “We are extremely pleased with this contract award,” said Steiner. “Based on reports from OH-58 units, Air Comm can make a major positive impact for our war fighters by improving the cockpit heat situation in this aircraft.” As part of the two-phase program, Air Comm will first develop and deliver a prototype system and 35 follow-on systems for operational evaluation this winter. During

the second phase, the company will deliver up to 400 units during a 5-year period. Field reports of the existing OH-58 heater system indicate that the performance is marginal. Additionally, and perhaps even more importantly, the noise levels of the existing system interfere with pilot radio communications. “We’ve been tasked by the Army with accomplishing three objectives,” continued Steiner. “Drastically improve performance, eliminate the noise problem that they’re experiencing with the existing heater, and reduce weight. By applying proven technologies from other systems that we have developed, we are totally confident that we can meet all of these requirements.” The prototype heater system will be developed by Air Comm in coming weeks and installed at Ft. Eustis, Va., with assistance from the Army Aviation Applied Technology Directorate and the OH-58 Program Office in Huntsville, Ala. Air Comm Corporation

has also supplied cabin heater and air conditioner systems to Bell Helicopter for the U.S. Army TH-67 program and continues to supply cabin heaters to Sikorsky for the UH-60A, L and M model BLACK HAWKs, and to American Eurocopter for the UH-72 Lakota. Backed by exceptional engineering and technical capabilities, Air Comm Corp. designs, manufactures, and supports more than 20 heating and air conditioning systems for a range of helicopters, including Agusta, Bell, Eurocopter, MD, and Sikorsky. Additionally, Air Comm has specialized expertise in fluid mass flow analysis, and electro/mechanical system design, development and production. Other capabilities include CNC tube fabrication, wire harness fabrication, circuit breaker/relay/control panel design and production, and engineering services. The company is ISO9000/AS9100 certified.

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Interview Interview with

Lt General Fragkos Fragkoulis, Chief of the Hellenic Army General Staff

The main objective of our operational planning is the rapid reaction capability, as well as the increase of our forces’ capability to conduct operations for an extensive time period without a reduction in performance rates.

There is a perception that the military operations today mostly take the form of rapid reaction forces deployment. What changes are being introduced to adapt your structure, equipment and training to the new tasks? In general terms and independently from the specific task of the Hellenic Army, how would you assess the overall significance and development of Army forced in the 21st century? Lt General Fragkos Fragkoulis: The 21st century introduced significant changes to the global and European affairs, which necessarily brought new orientations to the Armed Forces’ activities, such as peace keeping operations, humanitarian – social relief, countering asymmetric threats and terrorism, etc. The time factor, expressed in the term “rapid reaction”, constitutes a standard based on which all planning and execution mechanisms of Hellenic Army activities are now assessed. By including all the above in the framework set by the National Defence Policy and the National Military Strategy, we envisage a modern, powerful, flexible, mobile Army at a state of high operational readiness that constitutes a reliable deterrence and rapid reaction force. An Army adapted to the current and future national security and defence requirements, capable of responding to the country’s international obligations in the best way possible, but mainly an Army whose personnel is characterised by high morale, professionalism and is mission oriented. Drastic and innovative interventions have already been made to its structure and operation for the next 15 years, focused on specific axes, which are the increase of operational readiness, realistic training, joint exercises, exploitation of emerging technologies, procurement of modern weapon systems and

assets that will act as force multipliers, calculation of weapon systems’ and assets’ Life Cycle Cost, personnel-equipment-installations security, quality assurance, focus on personnel and balanced development of Arms and Branches, so that the planned operational capabilities of each of these are gradually harmonised with the whole Army’s respective capabilities in order to avoid “technology gaps”. The Hellenic Army, except for the above, also participates in international initiatives, multilateral and bilateral organisations (NATO, NRF, EU, FINABEL, etc.), always with the promotion of national interests and the contribution to the protection of International Law in mind. A significant part of the Army’s activities regards its presence and contribution to areas such as: environmental protection, humanitarian relief, relief and assistance to the population in case of disasters. Which is the role of the Hellenic Army within the Overall framework of the defence policy of Greece? Lt General Fragkos Fragkoulis: The defence planning is based on the National Defence Policy and aims at changing political will in terms of forces and equipment. The main threat remains the same for decades now, however this is not the case with its aspects and its potential expressions in the operational/strategic environment, the most dangerous of which would be a complex provocation/crisis. In any case, the goal is to plan within the framework of the national defence policy in order to counter the “improbable” and the “unexpected”. The main objective of our operational planning is the rapid reaction capability, as well

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as the increase of our forces’ capability to conduct operations for an extensive time period without a reduction in performance rates. Furthermore, which are related to the Hellenic Army’s main mission, i.e. the protection of the country’s territorial integrity, the Hellenic Army is highly active in NATO and EU affairs through the following: • Assignment of forces (personnel, assets, installations and equipment) to operations related to international security, peace and stability, both in the country’s near, as well as wider environment (SFOR, IFOR, KFOR, Operation ALTHEA, ISAF, etc.). • Active participation in the defence planning procedures of the above organisations. • Exchange of views, ideas, information during meetings on Workgroup level. • Exchange of visits and contracting – execution of bilateral military co-operation agreements. How important is the simulation in the training of the Hellenic Army? Lt General Fragkos Fragkoulis: The Hellenic Army’s most important activity is training, which covers the greatest part of peacetime activities. Training, particularly on simulation systems, constitutes a factor of major importance for the Hellenic Army, being an integral part of its armaments programmes. The reasons are well known and obvious: resource saving, increase of the operational equipment’s survivability, training on scenarios not permitted by the conditions on the training field, etc. Do you have any plans to modernise the existing equipment of the Hellenic Army?

Lt General Fragkos Fragkoulis: The modernisation of assets and equipment is one of the main factors of the Army’s operation, constitutes a “living procedure” and results from documented operational necessities, which are timely planned through established mechanisms. These goals and decisions are included in the new legislative framework on the Armed Forces’ long term procurements programme, which is a fifteen year long programme, re-evaluated and updated every three years, in order to be harmonised with the triennial state budgets. A significant part of our armaments programming regards reconstruction and modernisation of existing equipment, a focus that is particularly important during a critical period such as the one the country goes through during the past few months, due to its fiscal situation. Besides, among the priorities we already planned and in combination with the rationalisation required, maintenance and upgrade of existing equipment rank high in the list. What are the main procurement programmes that the Hellenic Army is currently pursuing or formulating for the near future? Which are the priorities? Lt General Fragkos Fragkoulis: Being aware that armaments constitute a critical contributing factor of fighting power, we always aim at procuring these based on the best possible options, taking seriously into consideration the factors of cost effectiveness and Life Cycle Cost, aiming at the rationalisation of expenses, while at the same time respecting the money spent by the Hellenic people for the country’s national defence sector.

Both for the current, as well as for the following years, taking into consideration the pressing fiscal situation, we have re-evaluated the operational requirements compared to the original planning and proceeded to a categorisation-prioritisation of our needs. We placed these under the categories: • Procurement of ammunition to complement reserves • Upgrade-modernisation of existing assetsweapon systems • Acquisition of used assets-weapon systems • Infrastructure projects • Acquisition of new weapon systems The above general directions reflect respective armaments programmes, which have either already been included in our current medium term armaments planning (20062010) or proposed to be included in the following one. How important is your procurement philosophy to purchase from the domestic sources or more in generic to ensure that major army purchases do produce significant returns to the national industry? Lt General Fragkos Fragkoulis: The national will to develop a defence industry goes back to almost 4 decades of systematic efforts. The domestic defence industry can and must play an important role by upgrading its technology background, developing new capabilities and activities, as well as suitable international co-operations. The objectives are the satisfaction of national military needs and the meeting of operational requirements in order to ensure the political leadership’s will, which is expressed through the National Defence Policy (NDP). Within this framework, the increase of the participation of domestic manufacturers and at the same time the decrease of the dependency on foreign suppliers constitutes – historically – a factor of grave importance for the decisions related to the Army’s armaments programmes. The programming of assets-equipment procurements for the Hellenic Army’s modernisation for the following 15 years implemented in cooperation with the Hellenic Ministry of National Defence’s other competent bodies, constitutes an aid in the strategic planning of projects for domestic Defence Industries and the expression of interest for the respective programmes.

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Boeing and iRobot Team Receives SUGV Contract from US Air Force

US Army

Awards BAE $123 M for Thermal Weapon Sights

n 12 October 2010, the Boeing Company and partner iRobot Corp. announced that they have received an initial contract with the U.S. Air Force to provide Small Unmanned Ground Vehicles (SUGV) to its Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team. The contract calls for up to 70 model 310 SUGV robots, with an initial value of $3.84 million. The Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract will run through September 2012. “Boeing and iRobot are pleased to expand our customer base to the U.S. Air Force, placing this key technology into the hands of airmen around the world,” said Bob DaLee, Robotics program manager, Boeing Network & Tactical Systems. “The 310 SUGV system will provide the Air Force with the capability that our current customers have come to rely on in dealing with dangerous situations in war zones.” “Robots like the 310 SUGV have already proven their worth on today’s battlefield,”

said Robert Moses, president of iRobot’s Government and Industrial division. “Every day, the military is finding new ways to implement this game-changing technology, all in an effort to increase mission success and keep warfighters safe.” Boeing and iRobot developed the SUGV family of vehicles under a strategic alliance that began in 2007. It is designed to give warfighters real-time awareness of critical situations and to allow them to complete missions from safe standoff distances. It is ideal for a variety of mission types, including EOD, route clearance and reconnaissance. As the prime contractor, Boeing provides program management, contracts, and quality-control support from offices in Huntsville. iRobot is responsible for engineering, manufacturing, training and logistics services, with the majority of work conducted in Bedford, Mass.

million multi-year contract to provide these sights to the Canadian Army. The widely used thermal weapon sights allow operators of individual and crew-served weapons to see deep into the battlefield in darkness and through smoke, fog, and other obscurants, helping them detect and identify targets at longer ranges. The sights complement current and future infantry armaments, enabling users to overmatch the enemy in all conditions, day and night. The company produces light, medium, and heavy thermal weapon sights using the company’s MicroIR(r) uncooled infrared sensor technology to generate superior IR imagery without the need for bulky, powerconsuming cryogenic cooling equipment. The company has completed rigorous field testing of its thermal sites, demonstrating their ability to withstand harsh battlefield environments, and to date has delivered more than 80,000 sights to meet urgent Army fielding requirements in Iraq and Afghanistan.

he U.S. Army has awarded BAE Systems a $123 million contract for continued production of thermal weapon sights that improve situational awareness and survivability for men and women in combat. The order - the most recent under a five-year, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract - increases BAE Systems’ total thermal weapon sight contract value to more than $1 billion since 2004. The electronics technology is used on rifles, machine guns, and mounted weapon systems. “The Army continues to show its confidence in our performance to provide a quality product for the men and women of our armed services,” said Bruce Zukauskas, director of soldier solutions for BAE Systems in Lexington, Massachusetts. “This means soldiers will continue to receive our muchneeded thermal weapon sights, which are lighter, smaller, and less expensive than first-generation sights, and thus help them to perform better in their missions.” BAE Systems also recently received a $14

Technology equals superiority

INTRACOM DEFENSE ELECTRONICS is the leading defense electronics industry in Greece, established through its participation in large-scale domestic and international armaments programs. Our expertise is founded on the utilization of high-end technologies in the development of advanced products in the areas of military communications, cryptography, C4I systems and simulation. Utilizing our advanced production capabilities and large-scale project management know-how, INTRACOM DEFENSE ELECTRONICS is a key player in the high technology sector of the Hellenic defense industry.

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Boeing Wins DARPA Vulture II Program T

he Boeing Company on Sept. 14 signed an agreement with the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to develop and fly the SolarEagle unmanned aircraft for the Vulture II demonstration program. Under the terms of the $89 million contract, SolarEagle will make its first demonstration flight in 2014. “SolarEagle is a uniquely configured, large unmanned aircraft designed to eventually remain on station at stratospheric altitudes for at least five years,” said Pat O’Neil, Boeing Phantom Works program manager for Vulture II. “That’s a daunting task, but Boeing has a highly reliable solar-electric de-

sign that will meet the challenge in order to perform persistent communications, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions from altitudes above 60,000 feet.” Under the Vulture II agreement, Boeing will develop a full-scale flight demonstrator, including maturation of the critical power system and structures technologies. Key suppliers for the program include Versa Power Systems and QinetiQ. During testing, the SolarEagle demonstrator will remain in the upper atmosphere for 30 days, harvesting solar energy during the day that will be stored in fuel cells and used to provide power through the night. The air-

craft will have highly efficient electric motors and propellers and a high-aspect-ratio, 400-foot wing for increased solar power and aerodynamic performance. SolarEagle is one of Phantom Works’ rapid prototyping efforts, which also include Phantom Ray, a fighter-sized, unmanned, advanced technology demonstrator scheduled to make its first flight in early 2011, and the hydrogen-powered Phantom Eye demonstrator, a High Altitude Long Endurance aircraft designed to stay aloft for up to four days, also scheduled to make its first flight in 2011.

BAE Welcomes

1 M Flying Hours in T-45 Goshawk Jet Trainer B

AE Systems welcomes the news that the US Navy has celebrated the major milestone of completing over 1 million flying hours in the T-45 Goshawk, part of the BAE Systems’ Hawk family. The T-45 plays a unique role as it is the only jet trainer in the world designed to operate from an aircraft carrier, another great demonstration of the flexibility of the Hawk aircraft. From sites in the UK, BAE Systems provided the rear and centre fuselage sections, wing assembly and vertical tails for the T-45 Goshawk aircraft. Working in partnership with Boeing, BAE Systems continues to provide engineering, logistics and support equipment to

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the US Navy for their fleet of 221 aircraft. Martin Rushton, managing director for BAE Systems’ Air Sector Training Business said: “BAE Systems is proud of its role on the T-45 programme, and of the training aircraft capability that we have brought to bear in support of our partnership with Boeing. The T-45 Goshawk plays a key part in the overall training system for the US Navy and it is great to see that the aircraft continues to perform so well.” Greg Dunn, T-45 programme manager for Boeing added: “Our support of the T-45 fleet continues with affordable upgrades and supply chain solutions. The team understands the importance of maximising

readiness and safety for the Navy so that aspiring aviators and flight officers are able to climb into a T-45 and take to the sky.” The provision of training systems is a key part of BAE Systems readiness and sustainment capabilities and a total of 221 T-45 aircraft have been delivered to the US Navy. Over 900 BAE Systems Hawk aircraft have been sold, or are on order, and the aircraft is currently helping produce highly trained pilots across 25 countries worldwide. The Hawk produces less noise and has lower acquisition, operating and support costs than any other advanced jet trainer.

International standards εθνική δύναμη in the Hellenic defence σταθερότητας industry Hellenic Vehicle Industry (ELVO) is the largest producer of vehicles in Greece. Based on its leading edge know – how, its experienced personnel and strategic alliances with top international defence groups, ELVO manufactures state – of – the – art armoured and non – armoured military vehicles, which stand out for their advanced technology reliability.

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F-35 Lightning II:

Redefining the Future Fighter Aircraft 20

he F-35 Lightning II program is considered today the largest single global defense program in history. This major multinational program is intended to produce an affordable, multi-role stealth fighter in three variants: the F-35A conventional takeoff and landing version for the U.S. Air Force and air forces around the world; the F-35B short takeoff/ vertical landing variant for the U.S. Marines, British Royal Navy and Royal Air Force, and the Italian Navy and Air Force; and the F-35C carrier-launched version for the U.S. Navy. It is the first-ever aircraft designed to replace four existing aircraft from three different services in the USA and many more worldwide. The F-35 fighter was designed with a single goal: to transform the 21st century battlefield. In order to achieve this goal, several new technologies had to be developed and implemented to define it as the first actual 5th generation aircraft available to NATO and U.S. allies.

We contacted Lockheed Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vice President for Business Development in Europe, Middle East and Africa, Dennys S. Plessas, to describe why the F-35 is a unique fighter. Dennys Plessas: Several things make the F-35 unique. First, it is being produced in three variants under a single production line. Second, because it is basically designed as a family of three fighters â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and 70-80 percent of each variant is common to the other two â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it will be a cost effective fighter throughout its life, 40-plus years. The last but not least is its stealth and combat performance. Stealth, in combination with extremely powerful avionics, will enable the F-35 to overcome the most advanced airborne and ground-based threats by avoiding detection and removing those threats before the F-35 itself is detected. Looking at the three most recent wars, the first wave of aircraft to go in and remove primary targets were all very small numbers of stealthy F-117s

Presentation and B-2s Once the F-35 is in full production and delivered to customers, a new era begins in which commanders have hundreds of stealth aircraft to deploy when needed. In addition to stealth, speed and maneuverability; the F-35 has increased range, and it carries a greater payload than the legacy fighters it is replacing . It is able to simultaneously fight at least eight enemy planes, and, at the same time, lock-on to as many as 16 enemy ground targets. And it can track literally hundreds of targets for 360 degrees and at tracking distances that far exceed the distances of the legacy jets. In 2010, the the F-35 program achieved several important milestones: • By the end of September, the F-35 program had conducted 406 test flights overall, with 269 flights in 2010. • All 19 System Development and Demonstration (SDD) test aircraft are out of the factory. • The first two production aircraft are out of the factory. • The aircraft’s software development is more than 85% complete. • All three versions of the aircraft fully comply with performance requirements known as Key Performance Parameters, • The F-35 Autonomic Logistics Information System Operations Center is already operational and supporting the flight test aircraft. This center, with the Autnomic Logistics Information System at its core, is the key component in a network that will support the operational F-35 fleet worldwide. On the increasing manufacturing pace, Mr. Plessas stated: The first two Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) aircraft already are out of the factory and have entered ground testing. The rest of LRIP 2 aircraft (12) and LRIP 3 (17) are in assembly. A full funding agreement for LRIP 4 (32 aircraft) was reached in September, and long-lead funding is now approved for LRIP 5 (42). In early October, Israel became the first country to commit to the the F-35 through the United States government’s Foreign Military Sales process. All F-35 participant countries have joined the next phase of the program. These countries are the United Kingdom, Italy, the Netherlands, Turkey, Canada, Australia, Denmark and Norway. It is anticipated that the total number of production aircraft could increase to more than

4,500 in the coming decades. Lockheed Martin is now focusing on completing the remaining LRIP programs (LRIP-2 to LRIP9), which precede the initiation of full rate production in 2018. During low rate initial production, more than 500 aircraft will be delivered.. Over 100 companies in eight countries (excluding the USA) are manufacturing systems and parts for the fighter, demonstrating how global defense industry is working together. The F-35 represents a quantum leap in capabilities that will redefine tactical air concepts in the 21st century. It is a new paradigm, a new way of thinking, a new era. The F-35’s unprecedented capabilities, its data fusion and network-centric architecture enable pilots to be combat tacticians rather than devoting their attention to interpreting sensor information and aircraft systems. Modern air forces worldwide recognize the increasing importance of interoperability among front-line fighters. The F-35 is the only available 5th generation aircraft that can be fully interoperable with the latest configuration F-16s. Today’ s advanced Block 50/52 and Block 60 configurations as well as MLU and CCIP upgrade programs will ensure interoperability between the F-16 and the F-35 by providing a natural bridge in capabilities for countries that intend to acquire the F-35Lightning II.

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IAI to Unveil the ‘Panther’ LM Receives $111.4 M

Contract Modification For F-22 Raptor Sustainment Source : Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd

anther UAV Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) will unveil its new revolutionary tilt-rotor unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for tactical missions, the Panther, at the Latrun Conference in Israel, October 5-7, 2010. The Panther will be exhibited for the first time internationally at the Association of the United States Army’s (AUSA) 2010 Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington D.C., October 25-27. This new line of UAVs includes also the «Mini Panther». Based on extensive research and development and IAI’s operational knowledge of the challenges of an advanced ground battlefield, the Panther combines the flight capabilities of an airplane with helicopter-like hovering, a tilt-rotor propeller, and a fixed wing vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) system, which enable a runway-free takeoff and landing on an unprepared area. The unique concept has been patented by IAI. An innovative automatic flight control system controls the transitions between the hovering takeoff phase to forward flight and vice versa before landing. The Panther takes off and lands automatically by a simple click of the operator console, thus eliminating the need for an external pilot. Itzhak Nissan, President and CEO of IAI, said: «The Panther’s intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities, along with its effective use of changing flight dynamics, make it a unique and invaluable asset on the tactical battlefield for the Israel Defense Forces and for for-

L eign customers. We consider the innovative technology used in this system to be ground-breaking.» With its 3 ultra-quiet electrical motors, the Panther, which weighs roughly 65 kg, can loiter for approximately 6 hours, at an altitude of up to 10,000 feet, with a radius of operation of over 60 km. The Panther UAV carries IAI’s Mini-POP (Plug-in Optronic Payload) - a day/night stabilized camera with a laser range finder, pointer or laser designator. The Mini Panther, which weighs up to 12 kg, can loiter for approximately 2 hours, and carries IAI’s Micro-POP. The Panther control station, transported on a midsize vehicle, can store up to three aircraft, as well as the ground data link, the support equipment and spare parts, all of which allow the troops’ autonomous operation on the field at a tactical level. Two operators control the mission using two fully redundant identical consoles. The portable Mini Panther system includes 2 planes and a command and control unit, and is carried in backpacks by two soldiers. Both platforms, designed to be entirely automatic, can be controlled by one operator, while the command and control station has two operators to control the station and oversee the mission. Prototypes of the Panther platform have conducted successful flight tests and will be operational by 2011.

ockheed Martin Corp. has received a $111.4 million contract modification from the U.S. Air Force for sustainment of the F-22 Raptor fleet, resulting in a contract value of $709 million. This modification is for the 2010 Follow-On Agile Sustainment for the Raptor (FASTeR) sustainment contract, which was issued initially in 2008 and extended in 2009. FASTeR is a Performance-Based Logistics contract providing weapon systems sustainment of the F-22 fleet at all operational bases for the 2010 calendar year, including training systems, customer support, integrated support planning, supply chain management, aircraft modifications and heavy maintenance, sustained engineering, support products and systems engineering. “Our focus in sustaining the F-22 Raptor fleet is total support to our customer by helping enable higher readiness rates, more sorties, faster response and lower life-cycle costs,” said Scott Gray, F-22 Program vice president of sustainment for Lockheed Martin. “Our mature supplier base ensures the F-22 receives efficient support anywhere in the world and provides the fastest, most effective link between customer requirements and delivered capability.” F-22 Raptors are assigned to seven U.S. bases. Flight testing takes place at Edwards AFB, Calif. Operational tactics development is ongoing at Nellis AFB, Nev. Pilot training occurs at Tyndall AFB, Fla. Operational F-22 aircraft are assigned to Langley AFB, Va.; Elmendorf AFB, Alaska; Holloman AFB, N.M.; and Hickam AFB, Hawaii.

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Defence and Security Need To Be Improved Modern weapon T systems can increase deterrence and regional stability

he political and military landscape in Central Europe and worldwide has changed dramatically and new threats which were unknown before must be carefully oberserved. Drastic changes like these provoke crucial questions not only for Greece: Which kind of weapon systems does Greece need in the foreseeable future to create a credible deterrent for its own national defence and security? What are the right weapon systems for the Hellenic Air Force (HAF) in order to maximize its “defensive-deterrent” doctrine and to minimize problems which have bothered the Greek Armed Forces for so long? The international exhibition “DEFENSYS 2010” is one of the platforms where these geopolitical questions will be reflected.

At present, the fighter aircraft and weaponry inventory of the Hellenic Air Force (HAF) mainly support strike missions operations. But HAF urgently needs a credible force with the capability to ensure air superiority over the Aegean Sea in order to counter any attack. Furthermore, the real “virtue” of the military power is to visibly contribute to stability and to secure a lasting peace without the need to fight! This is the true essence of deterrence. According to political observers, Greece has the historic opportunity to procure one of the most effective weapon system for its Air Force and to become the first country in the region with the most modern combat aircraft now available on the world market. Despite fierce international competition,

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observers regard the Eurofighter as the right combat aircraft which will meet the Greek requirements for defence and security. Although years have gone by without any political decision, hopes did not fade away in Europe that Greece will grap its chance to utilize the unique characteristics of this European aircraft and improve peace and security in this part of the world. Europe’s combat aircraft will become an effective weapon system in the hands of the Greek pilots who are widely regarded among the best in the world due to their constant training and quasi-combat situation they face almost on a daily basis. It also means that the Hellenic Air Force will secure a decisive qualitative advantage against any potential adversary and will al-

ways be a step ahead. These thoughts lead to the conclusion that the present Greek defence requirements, the need for growth of the Greek aerospace industry and the challenging international situation can be perfectly matched by a modern weapon system such as the Eurofighter Typhoon. In addition to the dominating financial and economic challenges, the industrial opportunities of the forthcoming procurement decision must be evaluated as well. International programmes like Airbus, Ariane, Eurocopter and Eurofighter are at the centre of the European aerospace and defence industry. Greece’s industrial participation in these programmes would be a new strategic step for the Greek aerospace industry and would open new perspectives.

Greece could join this “Champions League” of European aerospace and defence manufacturers and its representatives have stressed several times: Eurofighter is based on international cooperation and Greece is invited to become a member of this successful partnership. As a matter of fact, Greece has its own legitimate rights for defence and security. The Eurofighter could become a new powerful instrument which will secure Greek skies and will thus increase the country’s political role in Europe. Therefore Eurofighter is the right choice to enhance the political, military and industrial relations between Greece and Europe.

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Swiss Army

takes delivery of new gunnery, combat and tactical simulators

heinmetall Defence’s Simulation and Training division has just supplied the Swiss Army with several state-of-the-art gunnery, combat and tactical simulators. The Swiss Army’s Mechanized Training Centre in Thun now features a number of extremely advanced training systems in one of the world’s largest simulation facilities. These include the ELSA Spz2000, an electronic gunnery training system for Switzerland’s Schützenpanzer 2000 IFV; a “Schiesskommandant” (SKdt) gunnery commander system; and an ELSA Leo II WE electronic gunnery training system for the Swiss Army’s Panzer 87 Leopard WE. Likewise on behalf of Switzerland’s Armasuisse procurement agency, Rheinmetall Defence simultaneously transferred the enhanced, regenerated ELTAM electronic tactical simulator for mechanized formations in development stages E1-E4 to the Swiss Army, right on schedule. The Swiss Army is now able to employ these virtual reality systems for training operations ranging from individual tank gunnery to full-scale tactical exercises at battalion staff level. The principal challenge in implementing this project was the complexity of the simulator network. Controlling a network consisting of over 900 computers with a simulationspecificsoftware volume of some 17 million programming lines, 348 projectors and 616 visualization system channels constitutes a tremendous technological and logistical feat. As a result, Thun now plays host to the largest simulator network ever created by Rheinmetall Defence. Training takes place in 35 highly realistic replica vehicles, each equipped with a 360° external view projection. Combat operations are conducted on a virtual battlefield measuring 1,666 km² and featuring 460 built-up areas, some 9,000 kilometres of road as well as fields, forests and rivers. Models of all standard military aircraft and ground vehicles enable trainers to generate a multitude of tactical scenarios, while a variety of optical and acoustic effects add authenticity to the training experience in every situation. With ELTAM the focus is on tactical training for leaders in battalion-level formations. Besides mechanized infantry, armour and artillery, scenarios can include logistical elements and medical support. This way, training takes account of the delaying influence of logistical processes.

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High Technology from a Greek Company I

NTRACOM Defense Electronics is characterized for the capability to deliver complex high quality defense electronic products, which comply with strict military standards. Apart from the very important and wide cooperations that the company has developed with internationally established manufacturers in the defense sector, it has strong potential of growth in the field of electronics resulting in the development of new products and in the production of defense electronic systems through international cooperations. With an 18-year track record of success in Greece and abroad, INTRACOM Defense Electronics is the largest local electronic defense systems manufacturer. The company has acquired considerable know-how in the design, development and production of military communication systems, encryption devices, command, control & communication systems (C3I), missile electronic components and data links, military software applications and test equipment which are destined for local and international clients. Amongst its products are WISPR, a digital communications platform that offers comprehensive intercommunication, as well as external and wireless communication, WISPR-Net, an advanced technology integrated

communications system for the operational needs of all types of naval vessels, and WiWAN, a wireless tactical communications wide area network. VSAT–CRONOS satellite terminals complement the portfolio of communication products, while the iBMS tactical battle management system addresses tactical information needs. The product portfolio also encompasses the SECLINE family of encryption devices (SECLINE IP, SECLINE MBit and SECLINE a-PLUS), which cover a full spectrum of applications such as voice, fax, data and bulk encryption and VHF/FM/ FH and HF-SSB radios. The company provides support, maintenance, logistics and training services for all manufactured and supplied products and systems. Moreover, has significant expertise in managing multinational programs and has been quite successful in cooperating with leading international defense manufacturers. The defense sector is the most prominent for making the most of staff with scientific background. INTRACOM Defense Electronics has developed cooperation with universities and other educational sectors in research and development, taking into consideration that every year the company invests 7% of the turnover in scientific research and development programs. Also, the company maintains high technology

laboratories for the design and development of high quality products and systems, while it promotes continuously the development and manufacturing of new and modern defense systems and products and in the meantime invests in new infrastructure, procedures, methodologies and quality principles. The company makes every effort to contribute to the fulfillment of the needs of the country by ensuring the biggest possible autonomy in equipment of defense systems, covering at the same time its business and financial targets. In parallel it increases the exports, with direct affect in the reduction of unemployment and boosts the financial growth of the country. INTRACOM Defense Electronics’ exports reached 70,2 % of 2009 annual revenue and employs more than 540 highly skilled scientists and professionals, whose dedicated efforts and commitment are key factors in the company’s present success and future growth. The company works towards strengthening it’s already extrovert character by promoting internationally the products that have been designed and developed, as well as by undertaking subcontracting work. These are long term cooperations with significant potential to future collaborations between countries.

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INTRACOM Defense Electronics participates in significant ΝΑΤΟ programs, such as the mid-term modernization program of the AWACS aircraft. Furthermore, its contract with NAMSA (NATO Maintenance and Supply Agency) for the maintenance, repair and support of the European PATRIOT systems, as well as the US systems located in Europe, is included among the company’s international successes. INTRACOM Defense Electronics is among the list of ΝΑΤΟ’s preselected suppliers of products and services. The company also participates in international defense co-production programs with leading defense manufacturers. Such coproduction programs include F-16 aircraft self protection systems for local use and international clients, the production of radar units for F-16 aircraft for the local and international market, the production of electronic components of the PHALANX close-in support weapon system. Also the Leopard 2HEL main battle tank is another program where the company has significant participation in the electronics of the fire control system, the electronics and electrical subsystems of the tank, the WISPR intercommunication system, the VHF radios, the laser range finder, periscope electronics and thermal camera. For the long range PATRIOT PAC-3 the company produces

subsystems for different countries as well as for the short range CROTALE NG air defense systems, the RAM missile and others. In the frame of the aforementioned programs the company has achieved significant exports to cover the needs of third parties/ countries, making an excellent use of its background and competitiveness. Characteristic examples of the participation in the development and production of defense electronic systems through international collaborations are the shortrange air-to-air IRIS-T missile, in which six (6) European countries participate and INTRACOM Defense Electronics developed the missile’s telemetry system, the guidance section power supply and the field test equipment. Furthermore in the surface-toair naval missile ESSM (Evolved SeaSparrow Missile), where the company developed also the telemetry system, a program in which twelve (12) countries are participating, in the development of data link for surface launched missile systems as well as in the modernization of the intercommunication system of the AWACS airborne early warning and control system of NATO. Apart from the above, INTRACOM Defense Electronics participates in research and development programs of the European Defense Agency (EDA) and the Western European

Armament Group in cooperation with international industries. The practice of certain quality standards as well as imposing strict procedures and standards, have established INTRACOM Defense Electronics as an authorized NATO and international defense firms’ supplier. INTRACOM Defense Electronics through coproduction programs or sales of its products cooperates and maintains strategic alliances with internationally established companies and major manufacturers of the defense market such us Boeing, Carl Zeiss Optronics, Diehl BGT Defence, General Dynamics (UK), Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW), Northrop Grumman, Ramsys, Raytheon, Rheinmetall Defence Electronics, Saab AB και Thales and which alliances continuously improve and expand. This presents the company with the opportunity to participate in the implementation of state of the art electronics for military systems, such as electronic warfare systems, missile electronics, radars and electro optics as well as simulation and test equipment software. Its products, solutions and services are already deployed in Belgium, Czech Republic, Cyprus, England, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and the USA.

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Elbit Systems

Launches Two New Robots, Creating a VIPeR Family ™

uring Elbit Systems’ latest exhibition displaying advanced land and C4I solutions, the Company launched two new members of the VIPeR™ family of intelligent and portable robots: Mini-VIPeR™ and Maxi-VIPeR™, which join the combatproven VIPeR™ robot, already operational in the Israel Defense Forces under the Hebrew name “Pazit.” Building on Elbit Systems’ extensive experience and know-how in the unmanned systems field, and using a common control system, the robots feature intuitive operation and enable real-time reconnaissance, in addition to arena clearing, in-building mapping, decoy and screening functions.

The Mini-VIPeR™ robot is an extremely light-weight one-person portable system (weighing approximately 3.5 kg), equipped with advanced sensors that allow full operation in various adverse terrains, as well as allowing ground forces to survey structures before entering by literally throwing the robot through the window or into a dark tunnel. The larger compact robot, Maxi-VIPeR™, allows the disarming of explosives and handling radioactive materials using its robotic arm and the various advanced sensors. Designed to reduce the danger to the dismounted force during different phases of combat, the VIPeR™ family of robots can take on many of the challenges faced by land warriors engaged in today’s low intensity conflicts (LIC). Portable and highly mobile, the robots are configurable for multiple types of missions by add-on sensors, modules and payloads, tailored to specific tasks.

U.S. Army Orders

Next-Generation Heavy Hauler from Oshkosh Defense

Copyright: Oshkosh Defense- Created by Jeanette Reinertson \ Oshkosh Defense received a delivery order to begin production of the Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET) A1, a next-generation hauler for the U.S. Army’s Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles Fleet.

shkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation has been awarded its first production order for the newest configuration of the Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET) from the U.S. Army. The Oshkosh® HET A1 features design improvements to provide a more powerful vehicle fleet. It is a part of the Army’s Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles (FHTV), produced by Oshkosh Defense, which also includes the Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT) A4 and the Palletized Load System (PLS) A1. “The production of the HET A1 marks the completion of a series of enhancements made to the Army’s heavy fleet,” said Mike Ivy, vice president and general manager of Army Programs for Oshkosh Defense. “By listening to our customer’s needs, Oshkosh engineers integrated new technologies in

the upgraded HEMTT A4, PLS A1 and now the HET A1 that improve their operational capabilities and survivability.” The Oshkosh HET, often paired with the M1000 heavy-duty trailer, is designed to rapidly transport battle tanks, fighting and recovery vehicles, armored vehicles, and construction equipment, as well as their crews, so they arrive in mission-ready condition. The latest Oshkosh HET A1 configuration includes increased horsepower, higher capacity front suspension, electrical upgrades, improved diagnostics and air conditioning standard. This delivery order is for more than 1,000 vehicles and is valued at nearly $440 million. Production will take place in Oshkosh, and is scheduled for completion in June 2012.

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Interview Interview with

Mr. Nicholas J. Yannoulakis, Ph.D.,

Technical Director of ELFON LTD. Mr. Yannoulakis, ELFON LTD is one of the oldest and most recognized defense companies in Greece. Can you give us some background on how the company got started in defense and what types of products you manufacture?

...ELFON insists on being a manufacturing company because it believes that manufacturing is where true added value for the real economy lies.

Mr. Nicholas J. Yannoulakis : ELFON was established in 1975 by three men who were, apart from businessmen, true visionaries. They designed, built, and marketed the first push-button telephone set in Greece. In 1979 they had the opportunity to make a turn towards the defense industry, which was more promising at that time. The events that followed proved them right, as the company still remains in the field of defense today. Although the first period of operations now represents only a small portion of the company history, it seems to have been recorded in the genes of ELFON for good. It has passed on to today’s management who believe in the value of innovation, quality and reliability. Furthermore, ELFON insists on being a manufacturing company because it believes that manufacturing is where true added value for the real economy lies. ELFON is a highly specialized company. Its focus is on wiring harnesses and related electromechanical manufacturing and assembly. For the uninitiated, a wiring harness is a so-called bundle of wires that interconnects the various components of a system. For example, on an airplane it would connect sensors to flight deck instruments and would transfer pilot commands to the control surfaces. Thus, a wiring harness comprises wires, connectors, switches, junction boxes and a number of other mechanical and electrical components. Wiring harnesses can be viewed as the neural network of a system. At first, it may sound like a narrow subject with little or no room for growth and development. Quite

the contrary. harness manufacturing is a complicated process that requires continuous training, engineering infrastructure, and engineering management. In our job, we have to deal with diverse technologies, a multitude of highly specialized electrical and mechanical components, scrupulous testing, and a complex quality system for tracking materials and products. Furthermore, we have installed such quality monitoring mechanisms that allow us to continuously evaluate and improve our products and our processes. If we had to sum this up in one phrase, we would say that “ELFON is structured for the toughest harnessing projects, and the toughest harnessing projects need ELFON”. Having said all that, it is my conviction that the heart of the company and the driving force behind all of this is the people of ELFON. All of what I have been describing is the daily work and the long term effort of a group of dedicated and capable people. The management team has assimilated all of the relevant developments and has kept the company at the cutting edge of manufacturing technology. ELFON is and has always been a modern and innovative company. Overall, the “ELFON family” is a tightly knit fabric, with a high retention rate that produces world class products. Indeed, very rarely do we see companies that place such high value on the human factor. As you were describing the products that you make, I couldn’t help admiring the level of technology that you have developed. I must admit, I didn’t expect such high tech products to be manufactured in Greece. Who are your customers? Mr. Nicholas J. Yannoulakis: Our customers are world class defense and aerospace companies. The number and requirements of the ongoing projects or those we have

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LFON LTD. brought to completion speak for themselves. More than 400 different types of harnesses for the F-16 fighter aircraft, many of which are specially demanding flight control assemblies. The T-6 trainer aircraft also incorporates ELFON products for flight control and avionics. Other aircraft of theHellenic Airforce also make use of critical components built by ELFON. The company has also manufactured wiring harnesses for several missiles and missile systems, like the ESSM, the EXOCET, the PATRIOT, the MICA, the PENGUIN, the RAM and the HAWK. A significant percentage of the Leopard 2 HEL tank turret harnesses have been built by ELFON. We have also been involved in numerous Navy projects: the Neptune I modernization program, the Oiler ship, the Landing ships, and the Fast Attack Craft construction, the S Frigate modernization program, and the 214 class submarine construction. We also supply parts for the torpedoes and the Phalanx Close In Defense System. In short, in the last three decades most of the major defense contractors are or have been entrusting ELFON with the production of highly demanding parts for their systems. ELFON is no doubt an exceptional company with regard to expertise and capability. Could you give us in a nutshell the company philosophy? Mr. Nicholas J. Yannoulakis: In recent years, we have seen defense companies “come and go”. Especially in the tough days of the defense industry that we have been going through, it has been “the survival of the fittest”... And fittest is not necessarily the biggest, with the greatest capital, and certainly not the one with hollow marketing tricks or a fancy facade, but rather the one that offers true value through top quality, timely delivery and support at affordable

price. Indeed, in every-day life, we see all around us that, in the long run, the only thing that endures is “quality”. In defense applications, this is especially pronounced because there is absolutely no room for failure— everything is built to very tight tolerances. This is exactly the idea on which ELFON has capitalized. For us this translates to the following operating principles: First of all, “build quality products”, by strictly controlling material quality, continuously training the personnel, and keeping the machinery in good maintenance and calibration. Then, “be a partner--a reliable partner”. ELFON does not have “customers”--it has “lifetime partners”. In the many years we have been in this industry we have proven our commitment to the companies that have trusted us with manufacturing work by performing tests, on-site repairs, maintenance, and any servicing our products my need during their use. Just because of this, we have excellent relations with the Armed Forces, who also see a partner in us. Since you are a global player, I would like you to make a concluding remark on the impact of the global financial situation on ELFON. Has it affected you? Are you taking measures to protect yourselves against it? Mr. Nicholas J. Yannoulakis: Living and operating in the intricately intertwined world of today we could not remain unaffected by the international financial situation. Following up on international markets, the ever-changing currency exchange rates and trends in the economy are in our daily agenda. However, it is important that monitoring current events and trying to anticipate changes in situations that one cannot influence, does not distract from carrying on normal operations in the best possible way. With regard to moving on, we see the future as a challenge and an opportunity. I

believe, the predicament in which the economy found itself has become the catalyst to a series of events that have changed the course of world economy and have set it to a new heading. This new course, is opening a path to new opportunities for growth and development. History has shown that after an economic standstill, the world has to regroup and rebuild. And we are living through such a time of regrouping and the start of rebuilding now. What does that mean for ELFON? Mr. Nicholas J. Yannoulakis: ELFON has always been at the edge of technology, and now again sees an opportunity to adapt and grow through technology. Although the status of the electromechanical activity of the company remains unchanged, in the last few years we have been researching applications related to Alternative Fuels. These are “Clean Fuels”, like hydrogen, natural gas, and alcohols, which are used in power generating devices without producing emissions (or with low emissions). Interestingly enough, besides being pollution free, these devices possess a number of properties which are vital to military applications. They have low acoustic and thermal signatures, and they are easy to transport. We are demonstrating such devices in Defensys this year. Besides what is on display here, we have the capability to design and deliver turn-key projects for military and civil applications, static and mobile, that produce power as backup or in remote locations, without pollution (of any kind). Undoubtedly, the time is favorable for this kind of applications. The technology is progressing, and the overall perception of the society and the military is positive towards clean energy applications. Therefore, we believe we can have a positive contribution within this framework.

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Raytheon’s SLAMRAAM

Completes First FMTV Launcher Test Firing Source / copyright : Raytheon Corporation

US Army Orders 1,100 Oshkosh Vehicles

aytheon Company’s SLAMRAAM (Surface Launched Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile) system successfully participated in a ballistic test vehicle (BTV) firing at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The test included the firing of multiple AMRAAM missiles from the new Family of Medium Tactical Vehicle (FMTV) platform. The FMTV was chosen as the new platform for the SLAMRAAM system to increase survivability. The new platform provides additional armored capability and is more ruggedized to support the SLAMRAAM mission. “We continue to partner with the U.S. Army

to develop a SLAMRAAM system that is affordable, adaptable and responsive to today’s evolving threats,” said Karen KalilBrown, vice president, National & Theater Security Programs for Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems. “The firing of an AMRAAM missile from the new FMTV platform culminates the successful efforts of our government-industry team to transition this critical air and missile defense capability to a more survivable platform for our warfighters.” The primary objective of the BTV firing was to characterize missile dynamic launch effects on the new platform. Raytheon Missile Systems, developer and producer of the AMRAAM missile, successfully collected initial launch condition data, which will reduce risk on future potential FMTV missile integration efforts, such as the AIM-9X. Additional BTV missile firings are planned later this month to support Army safety assessments required for manning by soldiers. SLAMRAAM is a tailorable, state-of-the-art air defense system that can defeat current and emerging cruise missile threats and a wide range of air breathing threats. This affordable adaptation of the AMRAAM to meet emerging needs provides the warfighter with a system of highly mobile battlefield elements networked and geographically distributed to provide integrated fire control capability against airborne threats.

valued at more than $180 million, will remain on the original contract timeline and be completed by April 2012. The award includes three FMTV truck variants and two different trailers, which will be produced at the company’s facilities in Wisconsin. The five-year FMTV contract awarded to Oshkosh Defense is for the production of an estimated 23,000 trucks and trailers, as well as support services and training through fiscal 2013. The government has exercised contracts for more than 7,300 trucks and trailers to-date. The FMTV is a series of 17 models ranging from 2.5-ton to 10-ton payloads. Vehicles feature a parts commonality of more than 80 percent, resulting in streamlined maintenance, training, sustainment and overall cost efficiency for the U.S. Army.

shkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation announced today it has received a delivery order modification from the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command (LCMC) to supply more than 1,100 trucks and trailers to the National Guard and Reserve as part of the U.S. Army’s Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) fleet. “This award demonstrates the government’s confidence in the Oshkosh FMTV program,” said Mike Ivy, vice president and general manager of Army Programs for Oshkosh Defense. “Every truck delivery is important. We are especially pleased to support the men and women of the National Guard and Reserve. We are anxious to do all we can to help modernize these important components of our national security.” Deliveries for this latest award,

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F-16 Fighting Falcon. Ανυπέρβλητο. Δοκιμασμένο. Οικονομικό. Η σωστή επιλογή για την Ελλάδα. Με απαράμιλλες μαχητικές δυνατότητες πολλαπλών ρόλων. Ασυναγώνιστη επιχειρησιακή αποτελεσματικότητα. Στρατηγική βιομηχανική συνεργασία. Απόλυτη διαφάνεια. Το F-16 είναι η καλύτερη επιλογή σήμερα και η ιδανική γέφυρα προς το F-35 JSF 5ης γενιάς του αύριο. Το ερώτημα για τη θωράκιση της άμυνας και ασφάλειας της Ελλάδας είναι πώς – και το πώς είναι αυτό που κάνει τη διαφορά.