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A Royal Navy milestone The introduction of the Royal Navy’s two new 65,000-tonne Queen Elizabeth class (QEC) aircraft carriers marks the start of a ‘‘new era of British maritime power’’, according to First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Sir Philip Jones.

HMS Queen Elizabeth arrived in her home port of Portsmouth on 16 August after completing a first set of contractor sea

trials. Sister ship HMS Prince of Wales was officially named in a ceremony at Rosyth, Scotland, on 8 September. continued on page 5

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Gripen turns aggressor DAVID DONALD Today, Saab (Stand N2-230) is unveiling the latest member of its Gripen multirole fighter family. The Gripen Aggressor is a proposal aimed at providing a high-end ‘Red Air’ adversary aircraft.

The decision to choose DSEI as the venue to launch the new offer was not made by accident: one of the key requirements at which the Gripen Aggressor is aimed is the RAF’s ASDOT (Air Support to Defence Operational Training) programme. ASDOT is a 15-year programme to provide ‘Red Air’ adversaries for RAF fighter training, and also ‘Blue Air’ platforms for the training of joint terminal attack controllers (JTACs) and fighter controllers. The requirement also includes electronic warfare

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and simulation elements.

Reinforcing Saab’s proposal is a full-scale replica of the Gripen Aggressor, on display in DSEI’s Air Zone in the North Hall. It is painted black to match the RAF’s prevalent trainer scheme.

Contractorised ‘Red Air’ has been a growth market in recent times, and Saab has been studying the concept of a Gripen Aggressor for around 18 months. Having looked at a range of potential advanced air combat training requirements, Saab concluded that the Gripen is well-suited to meet the needs of the higher end of the market. The Gripen is a proven airframe with low operating costs and the proven reliability that allows the generation of high sortie rates.

Moreover, the Gripen’s flyby-wire flight control system, sensor capabilities and kinematic performance ably represent the

latest types of threat aircraft.

During its fact-finding mission, the company encountered numerous instances where pilots and instructors spoke of ‘‘negative-value’’ air combat training, in which modern aircraft fought against either the same type of aircraft, or against older and less-capable types.

By contrast, dissimilar-type training against modern aircraft realised maximum training value, allowing pilots to ‘‘train as they fight’’.

Gripen Aggressor is based on the Gripen C airframe, with a Gripen D-based two-seater an option. The Aggressor proposal is optimised for its mission and would not have live weapons capability. As well as being pitched for ASDOT, which is supposed to enter the preliminary proposal stage later this year, the Gripen Aggressor is aimed at the US Air Force’s stated advanced adversary requirement that could be contracted in early 2019.

Saab is no stranger to the UK or contracted training services. It has supported the UK Empire Test Pilots’ School training syllabus since 1999 by providing a Gripen two-seater and support activities, including SK 60 radar target aircraft, for several weeks every year.

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Milestone continued from page 1 Speaking just after Queen Elizabeth’s arrival, Admiral Jones called the QEC programme ‘‘a triumph of national strategic ambition and a lesson for the future’’, adding: ‘‘Nothing better symbolises our nation’s continued global role than the Queen Elizabeth class carriers. ‘‘We will bring them together to form a Carrier Strike Group − a powerful strategic conventional deterrent − ready to fight and in the most demanding circumstances, but also providing a reassuring and highly visible UK presence on the global stage.’’

The two QEC ships are being delivered by the Aircraft Carrier Alliance, a partnering relationship between BAE Systems, Thales UK, Babcock, and the MoD. During the construction phase the project involved six shipyards and more than 700 businesses in a supply chain located around the UK. Queen Elizabeth will now complete the remainder of her test and commissioning programme prior to formal handover to the RN later this year. First of class flight trials with rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft are planned for 2018. Q

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MAPLE makes positive progress Science and technology group QinetiQ (Stands S2-550 and S2-341) has been awarded a ÂŁ4.5 million contract by the UK Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) to lead Phase 4 of the Maritime Autonomous Platform Exploitation (MAPLE) project.

This next stage will build on the success of the UK Royal Navy’s (RN’s) Unmanned Warrior 2016 (UW16) demonstration, which saw the successful integration of data sourced from 25 unmanned air, surface and underwater vehicles from 12 organisations through the Autonomous Control Exploitation Realisation (ACER) technology demonstrator.

Under the MAPLE umbrella, an industry team of QinetiQ, BAE Systems, Thales and SeeByte has been working to develop a capability for the effective and efficient integration of the control of unmanned vehicles, and the exploitation of their capability into the maritime chain of command.

MAPLE Phase 1 saw feasibility studies and some

preliminary architecting.

Phase 2 followed with a more comprehensive architecting effort, giving rise to what has been characterised as the Persistent Architecture.

During Phase 3, the QinetiQ-led team undertook the development and build of ACER as a deployable prototype. Based on Dstl’s Open Architecture Combat System, ACER provided a platform to demonstrate research exploitation and deliver an early MAPLE-derived demonstrator for use in UW16.

According to QinetiQ, MAPLE Phase 4 will continue to evolve the system design, validate its architecture and extend it to include communications. Advances in capability will be demonstrated through a series of synthetic experiments at QinetiQ’s Portsdown site, and in a number of live exercises. The intention is that the system configuration to be tested will match closely the intended implementation on an RN warship.

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RICHARD SCOTT Military satellite communications kit installed on the Royal Navy’s new aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth provided vital connectivity during the ship’s sea trials ahead of its arrival in Portsmouth in August.

The two Airbus SCOT (Satellite Communications Onboard Terminal) terminals linked the ship − via the hardened Skynet 5 military satellites in geostationary orbit − to allow the crew and Aircraft Carrier Alliance to capture trials data and maintain the information flow back ashore. This enabled key data to be transmitted as the trials progressed.

Richard Franklin, head of secure communications at Airbus Defence and Space, said: ‘‘It was of the utmost importance to be able to install the satellite communications for HMS Queen Elizabeth’s first voyage. We are proud to support the future operations of this great warship and its 1,600 crew members, thanks to our constellation providing the highest reliable satellite communications even in the most severe conditions worldwide.’’

SATCOM f the Quee The SCOT communications system on board HMS Queen Elizabeth consists of two 2.2m antennas, the largest antenna of the SCOT family, as well as the Full Maritime Terminal system.

Airbus has been designing and producing military highgrade naval terminals and systems for more than 40 years, with in excess of 300 SCOT terminals fitted to more

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Airbus owns and operates the hardened Skynet X-band satellite constellation of seven satellites and the ground network to provide all beyondline-of-sight communications to the UK Ministry of Defence.

The constellation also offers global military coverage.

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Atlas Elektronik UK (AEUK) (Stand S9-460) is to supply and support a new fleet of modular, multipurpose workboats for the UK Royal Navy (RN) under a ÂŁ48 million Ministry of Defence (MoD) contract. To be known as the SEA class, the new modular and reconfigurable craft, ranging from 11m to 18m in length, will be derived from the 11m platform already in production for AEUKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ARCIMS (Atlas Remote Capability Integrated Mission Suite) system.

The replacement of the RNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s existing workboats â&#x2C6;&#x2019; known as Project Vahana â&#x2C6;&#x2019; is being managed by the Commercially Supported Shipping Boats team in the MoDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Defence and Equipment Support organisation. AEUKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scope of supply covers the delivery of up to 38 workboats, plus an extended in-service support package running from 2018 to 2024.

While three different size platform variants will be built â&#x2C6;&#x2019; 11m, 15m and 18m â&#x2C6;&#x2019; all versions will feature glassreinforced plastic hulls, twin waterjet propulsion, common steering and control, common components and a modular design.

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RN orders workboat fleet approach enables rapid reroling for specialised operational roles, including diving training, explosive ordnance disposal, officer training, passenger transport, arctic exploration, hydrographic survey and logistic resupply. It will also enable standardised training for operators and maintainers, and a reduction in logistic support requirements fleetwide.

AEUK, as system integrator, will assemble, integrate and test the boats at its Winfrith facility in Dorset, using subassemblies and equipment from a UK supply chain.

Current planning assumes the manufacture of 13 11m workboats, 19 15m craft, and a single 18m boat. First delivery is planned for 2018, with the

final boat due for acceptance in 2021.

The in-service support package to be provided by AEUK will include maintenance, spares provisioning, safety management and training. BMT Asset Performance and BMT Defence Services will integrate with the AEUK project delivery team to provide safety and environmental management and technical documentation: safety and environmental analysis of the SEA class craft will consider likely in-service hazards and their control from the design and functional safety perspective; the environmental analysis will consider the potential environmental risks and impacts posed by the platform.

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RICHARD SCOTT The F-35 Lightning II Pax River Integrated Test Force has begun a second round of land-based F-35B ski-ramp testing at Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Maryland ahead of first-of-class flight trials (FOCFT) on the Royal Navy (RN) carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth scheduled for 2018.

Beginning in June, the Phase 2 test programme − designed to expand the ski-ramp launch envelope − includes launches with external stores, increased crosswind conditions, and takeoffs at different speeds. The RN’s two new Queen Elizabethclass aircraft carriers feature a 12.5° ski-ramp on the bow, which serves to simultaneously launch aircraft upward and forward, allowing the short takeoff vertical landing (STOVL)

F-35B to improve its payload radius.

The F-35B flight control law mode incorporates a so-called ski jump STO [Short Take-Off] Mode. There is no action on the part of the pilot to engage it, other than to ensure the aircraft is steered up the ski jump; rather, the mode is enabled when the control law detects the rotation and rotation rate as the aircraft accelerates.

As part of the F-35 System Design and Development phase, a land-based ski-ramp − modelled on the legacy 12° design used in the RN’s earlier Invincible-class carriers − has been built at NAS Patuxent River. A first ski-ramp launch was performed in June 2015; by the end of June 2016, 31 takeoffs had been performed to complete Phase 1 testing.

Inspection validates world’s longest aircraft Technicians from Hybrid Air Vehicles (Stand S4-350) have completed the first full inspection of the company’s Airlander 10 hybrid airship/ aircraft. The first annual

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Flight trials ramp up According to Pete ‘Wizzer’ Wilson, BAE Systems F-35 STOVL lead test pilot, the Phase 2 ski-ramp trials will be used to evaluate handling characteristics with external weapons including asymmetric weapon loads, crosswinds up to 15kt, and overspeed/ underspeed takeoffs.

‘‘In the order of 150 ski jumps will be performed from the Pax ramp on this part of the programme,’’ he said. ‘‘The results will be used to allow us to take relatively big steps during FOCFT, which means we’ll get through the testing at the ship much quicker and with Q much lower risk.’’

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This validation came at a good time, because the Airlander 10 vacates its home at one of the large airship sheds at Cardington, Bedfordshire, for a new location with more room for heavier takeoffs. The air vehicle is continuing with its flight test programme and customer

demonstrations, having taken to the air again in May following an incident in August 2016 during which a mooring cable snagged power lines, causing it to strike the ground 18° nose-down, damaging the control gondola.

As part of the repair process, protective airbags were added either side of the gondola.

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CHRISTOPHER F FOSS Finnish company Patria (Stand N6-160) has brought its latest Armoured Modular Vehicle XP to DSEI. XP stands for extra performance, payload and protection, the vehicle offering a maximum potential gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 32 tonnes, compared with the standard AMV, which has a GVW of 27 tonnes.

The AMV XP on display is in the armoured personnel carrier configuration, and in addition to the commander, gunner and driver, carries eight dismounts, who can rapidly exit the vehicle via the large power-operated ramp at the rear.

This version is fitted with a Kongsberg Protector Dual remote weapon station (RWS)

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armed with a .50 M2 HB machine gun with a Raytheon/ Lockheed Martin Javelin antitank guided weapon mounted

externally on the right side.

On the lower part of the Protector RWS is a bank of four electrically operated grenade

launchers. The Protector Dual RWS can be laid onto the target by the commander or gunner from under armour protection and both of these are equipped with periscopes to provide situational awareness.

It also carries a FLIR/Proxy Dynamics PD-100 Black Hornet personal reconnaissance system, which uses a nano UAV. Other features include a modular storage system for the crew, Savox IMP intercom system, a day/night (thermal imaging) camera system and a Metravib Pilar V sniper detection system.

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Step up for light vehicle CHRISTOPHER F FOSS Supacat (Stand N9-360) is launching the latest version of its high-performance off-road Light Reconnaissance Vehicle (LRV) here at DSEI. The LRV600 is in 6x6 configuration and is a follow-on to its previously revealed LRV400 4x4 vehicle.

For the LRV, Supacat has taken the rolling chassis and automotive systems from the Land Rover Discovery and adapted these for military use.

The LRV600 is ITAR-free and is supported by the existing globally available spares

The latest Supacat LRV600, showing rollover protection, with the main armament consisting of a pintle-mounted .50 M2 HB machine gun

network by the well-established Supacat military through-life support service.

The LRV600 has a maximum gross vehicle weight of 5,500kg, of which maximum payload

13 is 2,350kg. This includes the crew, weapons, ammunition, fuel and other special-to-role equipment. It is powered by a V6 3.0 turbocharged diesel developing 256hp, which is coupled to an eight-speed automatic transmission, giving a top road speed of 160km/h.

Features include front and rear independent doublewishbone suspension, which offers variable ride height. The LRV600 is 5.65m long, but can be reduced to 5.5m by removing the rear axle element to make it a 4x4 platform.

The vehicle can be transported in a Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopter, which is a key requirement for special forces and, when compared with the LRV400, has more volume and payload.

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Ceptor is to be retrofitted to all 13 ships to replace the GWS 26 Mod 1 VL Seawolf (VLSW) point defence missile system, which will reach the end of its life in 2020.

Developed and manufactured

by MBDA UK under the umbrella of its Portfolio Management Agreement with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), the Sea Ceptor system is founded on

the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;soft-launchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Common Antiair Modular Missile (CAMM), which uses active radar homing, supported by mid-course guidance updates, to deliver an all-weather engagement against multiple simultaneous targets.

Unlike the short-range VLSW, the extended range (25km) and multiple simultaneous engagement capability offered

by Sea Ceptor will afford protection for both the host ship and high-value units in consort.

The Sea Ceptor installation developed for the Type 23 has been engineered to enable a low-cost ship conversion by mounting equipment to existing seatings, and reusing the VLSW space envelope/deck footprint.

The VLSW silo forward of the bridge has been re-engineered to hold 32 CAMM canisters.

The use of active radar homing obviates the need for shipborne trackers, allowing for the removal of the two Type 911 trackers associated with VLSW. Instead, the Sea Ceptor system takes track data from the Typeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 23â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Radar Type 997 E/F-band 3D surveillance radar.

GWS 35 Sea Ceptor has also been ordered by the MoD for the first three of the RNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Type 26 frigates. MBDA has also secured export orders for New Zealand and Chile.

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Argyll, the oldest of the 13 Type 23s still in RN service, performed first-of-class firings on the Hebrides range off northwest Scotland in July. Sea

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A fine Frigate RICHARD SCOTT Manufacture of the first Type 26 City-class frigate for the Royal Navy (RN) has begun at BAE Systems Naval Shipsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; facility at Govan on the Clyde.

Construction of the future HMS Glasgow, the first of a planned class of eight ships, officially started on 20 July with a steel-cutting ceremony at the Govan yard.

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The Batch 1 contract, based on a gainshare/painshare mechanism intended to performance, secures about 4,000 jobs across BAE Systems and the wider UK maritime supply chain.

Type 26 production is planned to extend into the mid-2030s; a contract for the second batch of five ships is expected to be negotiated in the early 2020s. Production will run at an approximate 24-month drumbeat, with manufacture of ships two and three to start in

2019 and 2021 respectively.

Designed for a service life of at least 25 years, the Type 26 frigate â&#x2C6;&#x2019; or Global Combat Ship â&#x2C6;&#x2019; will form a backbone of the future RN surface fleet into the 2060s. Intended to replace eight anti-submarine warfare (ASW)-configured Type 23 frigates, the Type 26 has been conceived as an acoustically quiet surface combatant optimised for ASW, but also capable of contributing to a range of other missions.

Key features of the design include a flexible mission bay amidships able to accommodate boats, mission

Shared Infrastructure role Aish Technologies is celebrating its contribution to the development of a common shared computing architecture being rolled out across the Royal Navy (RN) surface fleet.

Developed by BAE Systems, the Shared Infrastructure platform combines a shared computing environment, a high-performance disk array a shared high-bandwidth, high-

speed network infrastructure based on standard IP protocols, and a common console.

Aish (Stand S3-220) has been contracted by BAE Systems to supply the rugged metal enclosures that house the operational equipment, providing power management, filtering and distribution, including signal interfaces and interconnects.

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payloads or stores, a 24-cell strike length Mk 41 vertical launcher, a maritime indirect fire support system based on the Mk 45 Mod 4 5in gun, the GWS 35 Sea Ceptor local area defence system (48 missiles accommodated in four eight-cell launchers), aviation facilities designed for the operation and support of two Wildcat helicopters or a single Merlin, a flight deck large enough to receive a Chinook ramp down, and a secondary hangar space sized for a maritime unmanned air system.

The Type 26 start of manufacture comes at a crucial time for the Global Combat Ship export campaigns in Australia (Project SEA 5000 Future Frigate) and Canada (Canadian Surface Combatant). Both proposed ship variants build on the RNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Type 26 platform baseline, but have been modified to accept alternative combat systems based on local preferences/ requirements.

In each case, if the Global Combat Ship is selected then construction will be undertaken by an in-country shipyard.

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Cyber assets are safe Given the increasingly sophisticated threats to cyber assets, it is hardly surprising that companies such as Switzerland-based RUAG Defence (Stand S8-160) focus on security solutions.

In 2017, RUAG acquired the British cyber security company Clearswift, which has more than 2,300 customers in more than 70 countries. While Clearswift is exhibiting its product portfolio in the areas of data loss prevention and deep content inspection, RUAG is displaying a mobile version of its advanced Cyber Training Range.

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Europe and also has extensive experience in training and simulation. It operates a number of ranges in Switzerland, allowing the Swiss Army to maintain its capability operating Leopard 2 tanks, CV9030CH

infantry fighting vehicles and dismounted infantry elements.

RUAG Defence has also developed a new generation 120mm muzzle loaded mortar called Cobra. This has electric elevation and traverse and

is coupled to a computerised fire control system to enable fire missions to be carried out very rapidly. Cobra is currently being evaluated by the Swiss Army integrated into the rear of a MOWAG Piranha 3 series (8x8) armoured personnel carrier (APC) platform. The company is also involved in an upgrade programme for the Pandur (6x6) APC and variants used by Austria and Belgium with particular emphasis on survivability.

On the same stand, the company is showcasing RUAG Ammotec, the division responsible for small-calibre ammunition and pyrotechnics, as well as RUAG Aranea, the tactical communication system, and RUAGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission-proven ballistic protection.

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Seaspray radars for Bangladesh Leonardoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Airborne and Space Systems division has signed a contract with RUAG Aviation to provide Seaspray 5000E surveillance radars for the two new-production model Dornier 228 multirole aircraft recently ordered by the Bangladesh Navy.

The Seaspray 5000E radar uses a mechanically rotating active electronically scanned array (AESA) antenna populated by multiple gallium arsenide transmit/receive modules arranged in a series of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;planksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. An AESA radar can electronically steer the beam in azimuth and elevation, and interleave different functional modes (including a unique small target detection mode).

It offers improved reliability and lower costs of ownership.

Delivery of the radars is planned for 2018. According to Leonardo (Stand S5-110), the two Dornier 228 aircraft will be used to help protect Bangladeshâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 120,000km2 of maritime territorial area and exclusive economic zone.

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BMT Defence Services (Stand S3-360) has unveiled an innovative mine countermeasures (MCM) platform concept designed and configured to exploit next-generation offboard vehicles, mission systems and operational concepts.

Combining BMTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ship design pedigree with QinetiQâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s integration expertise, and informed by the experience of mine warfare operators from several different navies and system suppliers, the new VENARI-85 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;mother shipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; design has been developed to meet needs for accelerated MCM clearance rates and reduced risk to personnel.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;VENARI-85 represents a huge step-change in the way MCM ship design is approached and developed,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said Stephen Braham, head of business development (warships) at BMT Defence Services. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Designing platforms with roles and future technology developments in mind seems the logical step but not one thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s often taken. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Before attempting to design such a platform, we invested significant time and effort in operational analysis to better understand how the vessel will be deployed now and in the future, to comprehend the missions and the equipment needed to conduct them.

Such an approach not only avoids compromise and repurposing costs in later years,

it also maximises the ability to conduct effective MCM throughout life.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Derived from the Latin â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;to hunt or chaseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, the VENARI-85 design is optimised for next-generation MCM and hydrographic operations. Able to operate large numbers of air, surface and subsurface unmanned vehicles, the flexibility embodied in the vessel arrangement has been purposely designed to enable future generations of autonomous systems and operating concepts.

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Cirit gains thermobaric option DAVID DONALD Turkish missile house Roketsan (Stand N7-110) has added a thermobaric warhead option to the Cirit 2.75in laser-guided missile. The weapon was previously only available with a high-explosive warhead or a multipurpose warhead with anti-personnel, anti-armour and incendiary effects.

Now in service with the Turkish Armed Forcesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; AH-1 Cobra and T-129 Atak helicopters, and with the Iomax AT-802 and Archangel Border Patrol aircraft of the UAE, the Cirit is currently undergoing integration with

the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk and Airbus Helicopters Tiger, the latter being conducted in a programme with MBDA Germany. Roketsan also has agreements to add the weapon to the Airbus Helicopters

H135M and H145M, and to the Airbus Defence and Space C295 gunship. Cirit also has naval and land applications, and work on fitting the weapon to vehicles, fast patrol vessels and corvettes continues.

Meanwhile, Roketsan is close to completing development work on its UMTAS and OMTAS anti-tank missiles. The vehiclelaunched OMTAS, with imaging infrared guidance and a range of up to 4km, has entered serial production, as has the laserguided version of the 8km helicopter-launched UMTAS. The imaging infrared version of UMTAS has passed the qualification phase, and is shortly to enter production. It has been successfully fired several times from helicopters. Work continues on fitting UMTAS to armoured vehicles, fixed and mobile land platforms, and stabilised naval weapon systems.

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Better acoustics, more capability BETH STEVENSON Cohort plc business unit SEA (Stand S6-240) has introduced a new version of its KraitArray 16mm thin line towed ASW sonar, which is triple the length and is able to carry up to 128 acoustic channels. Building on the 50m variant that SEA already offers, the 150m sonar system will have better acoustic performance, support multiple modules, and consume less power than legacy models.

Alex Key, KraitArray product manager, told a pre-DSEI media briefing that conventional towed arrays are large, heavy, complex and costly, requiring specialist handling procedures and producing more drag, while consuming more power.

To this end, SEA developed the KraitArray system, which counters many of the problems found in legacy towed sonars, from which the 150m example is derived. The new sonar will cost in the region of a tenth of the price of a legacy system, capability for capability, and will be able to carry up to 32 non-

Enhanced situational awareness for USVs Radar sensor processing and display specialist Cambridge Pixel (Stand S4-352) is supplying its radar tracking and fusion software to ASV Global to enhance situational awareness on ASVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s range of unmanned surface vessels (USVs).

ASV, which supplies vessels for commercial, military and security missions, has developed its proprietary ASView command and control system to support autonomous and remote control. The need to ensure effective and reliable tracking of objects around USVs is critical to their safe operation, requiring the company to implement a robust radar tracking capability.

Cambridge Pixelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s engineers worked with the ASV software team to not only fully integrate a tracking and sensor fusion

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capability into ASView, but also to optimise its performance and enhance situational awareness in the maritime environment.

The companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s SPx Server radar tracking software receives radar video from the onboard radars, typically Navicoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Simrad 4G or Halo radars, then processes this video to detect targets of interest.

Initially, plots are extracted as detections from the radar that exceed a background level.

These plots are then correlated to differentiate clutter from true targets. Once the target has passed a confidence test, a provisional track becomes established and is subsequently tracked from scan to scan with a multi-hypothesis, multimodel tracker. Navigation data from the ship is used to compensate for own-ship motion.

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At DSEI, SEA is exhibiting the structure of the array, ahead of planned at-sea testing next year, and Key expects some flow noise effect testing to take place over the winter months.

During the Royal Navyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Unmanned Warrior exercise in October 2016, SEA provided five arrays for testing: four 50m variants were operated by Liquid Robotics on its SHARC Wave Glider, and one 80m system was operated by BAE Systems with its P950 rigid hulled inflatable boat.

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Haptic robot feels as it moves Fresh on the back of bagging a coveted award to provide its T7 explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) for the UK MoDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Project Starter, Harris Corporation (Stand N5-120) is seeking other opportunities for the robot as terrorism and improvised explosive device (IED) use continue to spread worldwide.

It was announced in late August that Harris Corporation had been selected against a number of other competitors for the Starter contract, which will see it provide an as yet undisclosed number of T7 UGVs to the UK.

The 342kg robot incorporates haptic feedback into the controls, so the operator can feel the impact of what the arm does, and the UGV can also mimic the arm movement of

the operator in order to carry out tasks. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The gripper moves how I move, and I feel how it feels,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said Paul Bosscher, chief engineer for robotic systems at Harris Corporation. This is a feature that has been studied for some time, but was yet to be introduced into a fieldable system until now, he noted. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve put a lot of research and technology development into the sensors, algorithms and user interface,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; he recalled. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;It was quite a hard nut to crack.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; The T7 can be reconfigured with different attachments to carry out various missions, but as far as the MoD contract

is concerned, it is expected to just be utilised for the EOD application. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The UK is at the forefront of robotic technology, particularly when it comes to explosive ordnance disposal,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said Bosscher. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The UK has been dealing with terrorism in some form or fashion longer than most countries in the world have, and so as a side effect the UK has been interested in getting the very best capability to deal with these threats.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; He added that there are many countries facing the threat of terrorism, and a lot are interested in following the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lead.

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CHRISTOPHER F FOSS Arnold Defense is showing for the first time its Fletcher vehicle-mounted 2.75in laser-guided rocket system integrated onto a Supacat LRV 600 platform (Supacat Stand N9-360).

Other members of its team include Military Systems Group, Nammo and Supacat, with more contractors expected to join in the future. The team aims to provide potential customers with a full systems approach, which would include design and integration through to testing, validation and manufacture into

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Artist’s impression of the Fletcher vehicle-mounted 2.75in laser-guided rocket system

ammunition and throughlife support.

According to Jim Hager, president and CEO of Arnold Defense: ‘‘Further development work is required, but if all goes well we are expecting to have the system ready for sale towards the end of 2018.’’

The Fletcher weapon system includes the platform, pods of four 2.75in laser-guided rockets and a laser designator.

The rockets can be supplied with different types of warhead including highexplosive, to enable a wide range of targets to be engaged with a precision effect at ranges of around 5km.

Targets could be designated by the platform itself or by another platform, unmanned aerial vehicle or helicopter.

While the concept demonstrator is based on the Supacat LRV 600 platform, the design is such that it can be integrated onto a variety of other platforms, tracked and wheeled, as well as potentially marine and littoral platforms.

Since 1961, Arnold Defense has manufactured more than 1.1 million 2.75in rocket launchers for the USA and many overseas customers. These include the M260 (seven-round) and M261 (19-round) used by US Army helicopters and the thermal-coated LAU-68 (sevenround) and LAU-61 (sevenround) digital rocket launchers used by the US Navy.

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International Armored Group of the United Arab Emirates (Stand N7-210) has brought its latest Rila Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) to DSEI in the 4x4 configuration, which is now stated to be in production.

The Rila MRAP features a traditional lower welded steel V-hull providing its occupants with a high level of protection against mines and improvised explosive devices, as well as small arms fire and shell splinters. The protected engine compartment is at the front, and the fully enclosed crew compartment extends to the

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rear, which is fitted with bullet/ splinter-proof windows.

As well as the commander and driver, the Rila can carry up to 14 fully equipped dismounts.

The baseline MRAP has a roof-mounted protected weapon station, but alternatives include a roof-mounted remote weapon station armed with a 7.62mm or 12.7mm machine gun.

In addition to being used as an armoured personnel carrier, Rila MRAP configurations include an ambulance, cargo carrier and riot/control internal security vehicle. There is also a larger 6x6 model.

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Thunder and lightning Czech company SVOS Prelouc (Stand N9-320) has developed and tested a new 4x4 high-mobility vehicle, which is well suited to deployment by special forces and reconnaissance teams. Four units have been ordered by the Army of the Czech Republic (ACR) for expected delivery in March 2018.

The Perun, named after the Slavic god of thunder and lightning, consists of a conventional ladder-frame chassis fitted with an allwelded steel body, to which can be added removable ballistic panels. Blast-attenuating seats are standard and underneath

Perun fitted with ring-mounted 12.7mm machine gun on top and the Rheinmetall Rosy rapid obscuring system at the front and sides

protection can be provided against some types of mines and other explosive devices.

Rollover protection is fitted and the windshields to the immediate rear of the engine

compartment are provided with ballistic protection and can be folded forward onto the bonnet.

Powered by a water-cooled, in-line, six-cylinder engine coupled to a fully automatic six-

27 speed transmission, Perun has full-time 4x4 drive and power steering, with the rear wheel steering ceasing when a speed of 30km/h has been reached.

For improved cross-country mobility, a central tyre inflation system is installed, and runflat tyres are standard to provide a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;get homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; capability in the event of the tyres being damaged. Perun can traverse terrain with a 22° side slope, cross a 0.85m wide trench, and climb a 0.55m vertical step. It can also ford waters 1.2m deep.

Armament would typically consist of a ring mount armed with a 12.7mm machine gun (MG) or a 40mm automatic grenade launcher, and up to four 7.62mm MGs can be pintlemounted to provide suppressive firepower through 360Âş.

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The first result of the co-operation of ERA of the Czech Republic (Stand N8-324) with German manufacturer SMAG (Stand S6-432) is the new Ftm 25/6 Medium mast system, which complements ERA’s passive reconnaissance and surveillance system, VERA-NG. A contract for delivery of the first batch of container mast systems was signed in June.

Further projects and possible deliveries are being planned. ERA managing director, Viktor Sotona, said the SMAG components ‘‘perfectly complement our antennas to create one united mobile system’’.

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Highest accuracy kind of guy wires. The masts are fully automated, operable at intermediate heights, and ready for any type of mission after a very short installation time. This technology permits maximum mobility on rough terrain.

During transport, the system is protected and invisibly stored in a military shelter container, which comes with the mast.

SMAG’s mobile antenna masts are manufactured at Salzgitter, Germany, and are available up to a height of 40m, without the use of guy wires. More than 1,900 masts are in successful operation worldwide on disaster and military operations, for mobile communications, and radio and

broadcasting transmissions.

The Deployable Passive ESM Tracker (DPET) VERA-NG is a highly mobile passive surveillance system for detection, location, identification and tracking of air, ground and naval targets. The sensors can be placed either on masts of two different heights (12m and 25m) with tubular telescope structure, or on lightweight tripods or quadpods. They can be easily transported in various types of vehicles, and have been delivered in a ‘roll-on/ roll-off’ configuration, including a fully configured mobile command centre containing all the processing, analysis and observation equipment.

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CHRISTOPHER F FOSS Elbit Systems (Stand S2-320) is showing its latest Spear Mk 2 120mm ‘soft recoil’ mortar system integrated onto the rear of a Plasan SandCat (4x4) protected platform.

The installation of a ‘soft recoil’ system has enabled the recoil force of the 120mm muzzle-loaded mortar to be reduced to less than 15 tonnes.

This allows it to be installed on a wide range of platforms, such as 8x8 light armoured vehicles and 4x4/6x6 tactical vehicles.

The high level of automation has enabled the crew to be reduced to two or three people.

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laid rapidly onto the target and providing greater accuracy. It has all-electric elevation and traverse.

According to Elbit Systems, the system can come into action within 60 seconds and out of action in 60 seconds.

Maximum rate of fire is being quoted as up to 15 rounds a minute, but the number of ready 120mm rounds carried would depend on the platform.

Types of 120mm mortar ammunition fired include highexplosive, smoke, illuminating

and precision guided.

The company says the latest Spear Mk 2 120mm mortar system is already in production and in service with undisclosed customers. It is being marketed alongside its Cardom 120mm smoothbore mortar, which in addition to being deployed by the Israel Defense Forces in M113 series tracked armoured personnel carriers, is also used by many other countries, including the US Army.

The most recent customer is Denmark, which ordered 15 Cardom 10 mortars earlier this year through ESl Advanced Information Technology of Austria. These will be integrated into the General Dynamics European Land Systems MOWAG Piranha 5 (8x8) armoured vehicles now in production in Switzerland.

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Kongsberg MCRWS armed with Orbital ATK 30mm XM813 dual-feed cannon

Under an Urgent Needs Requirement, the US Army 2nd Cavalry Regiment in Europe is to rapidly acquire a batch of Stryker (8x8) infantry combat vehicles fitted with the Kongsberg Medium Calibre Remote Weapon Station (MCRWS) armed with the latest Orbital ATK Armament Systems (Stand S2-266) 30mm XM813 cannon and a 7.62mm coaxial machine gun.

General Dynamics Land Systems has a contract for eight prototype/pre-production Stryker vehicles, which will be followed by 83 production units, with this version of the Stryker having the designation XM1296.

Kongsberg is supplying the MCRWS as a subcontractor, as is Orbital ATK the XM813, which is a dual-feed cannon that has a new dual recoil system to enable it to be installed in the

Sight for sore eyes Being shown for the first time by Kent Periscopes (Stand N8-251) is its new Straight Biocular Display (SBD). This comprises the latest display screen and lens arrangement to provide the driver of an armoured fighting vehicle (AFV) with an excellent relaxed viewing capability from under armour.

According to the company, the display can be supplied in isolation or as part of its Embedded Image Periscope (EIP) system. Two functioning examples of the latter are on display, one with both a thermal imager (TI) and a charge-coupled device sensor pack and one with a short-wave infra-red sensor.

MCRWS. The XM813 also has a heavier barrel.

The Meggitt linkless ammunition feed system has two ammunition boxes each containing 150 rounds, which can be reloaded from within the platform under armour protection. As well as firing all natures of 30x173mm ammunition, it will fire a 30mm programmable air burst munition â&#x2C6;&#x2019; tracer (PABM-T), designated the MK310, which is fully qualified. The PABM-T round is fitted with a turns counting fuze, providing the weapon with a capability to burst over the ground and neutralise the enemy in a defilade position.

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The company is supplying periscopes to a number of key UK AFV programmes.

These include its EIP for the UK Warrior Capability Sustainment Programme (WCSP); and an auxiliary sight for the turret of the Ajax reconnaissance vehicle.

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BAE Systems Land (UK) (Stand S3-110) is entering the highly competitive unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) market with the introduction of its Ironclad UGV at DSEI. Ironclad has a hardware interface consisting of a connection that supplies power and command from the main vehicle chassis, which houses the battery and twoway remote control unit. This feature allows different mission fits to be rapidly attached to enable Ironclad to undertake

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a wider range of battlefield missions than many current UGVs, which are optimised for just a single mission.

Mission fits currently under development by BAE Systems include reconnaissance, casualty evacuation, area denial and explosive ordnance disposal (EOD). The reconnaissance version, for example, would be fitted with a sensor package consisting of day/thermal cameras and audio devices, with this information being streamed directly back to soldiers in real time.

Ironclad has rubber band asymmetric tracks, which enable it to climb gradients of up to 45º, and it can reach speeds of more than 50km/h − with the current lithium iron battery supply being sufficient for up to

50km of operation. Unlike many UGVs, Ironclad has a higher level of survivability because the hull is made of Armox steel armour, which provides protection from small arms and shell splinters.

There are two configurations of Ironclad, one of which weighs 200kg and has a typical payload capacity of 250kg; or two of these coupled to take payloads of up to 400kg.

According to Craig Fennell, future programme director at BAE Systems Land (UK): ‘‘The next step is for Ironclad to act autonomously as part of a battlegroup, interacting with other vehicles and ground troops to follow mission objectives.

This is being tested on existing vehicles as the technology − already at a high state of readiness − is developed.’’

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Axle on a roll The T700 axle system, jointly developed by Texelis of France (Stand N7-310) and Irish company Timoney (Stand N7-311), is entering production following an extensive testing programme.

The first customer to select the T700 is Yugoimport, which chose the unit for the Milosh 4x4 launched earlier this year.

Yugoimport has placed a contract for 14 vehicle sets, with delivery of the first production units during this month.

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levels, as well as good levels of protection. Yugoimport has received an order for Milosh from the Serbian Ministry of the Interior for the counterterrorism team.

The T700 is designed to meet market demand for a robust, lightweight solution for military and heavy commercial 4x4s with a maximum width of 2.5m. The configuration incorporates Texelis’s existing proven wheel-end and differential components with a new suspension design based on Timoney’s proven double wishbone concept to provide a fully integrated solution.

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Radiation recognised VPI Technology (State of Utah Stand N4-478) has designed and developed an advanced radiological detection system (RDS) prototype, which is being shown in public for the first time at DSEI. This follows the award of a $165 million contract by the US Department of Defense last September, for an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity over the next 10 years.

The RDS will be in use across all branches of the US armed forces, as well as with the US Coast Guard, emergency responders and NATO − especially in Canada and the UK. A commercial version will also be offered.

The advanced RDS consists of a robust and reliable base unit with plug-in probes for detecting different types of radiation in a wide range of scenarios. The system will be manufactured in Salt Lake City by VPI’s wholly owned subsidiary, D-tect Systems. After delivery in January 2018, followed by an 18-month testing period, it will go into full production.

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ROBIN HUGHES Rafael Advanced Defence Systems (Stand N3-683) is showing its Trophy-HV active protection system (APS) on its 6x6 Rafael Land Systems Demonstrator vehicle. The demonstrator also features a Samson Mark II turret equipped with a Spike LR precision missile system and a TopLite multi-high definition electrooptic ISR and targeting system, along with Rafael designed passive and reactive armour.

Intended for main battle tanks (MBTs) and heavier armoured personnel carriers (APCs), and weighing some 800kg, the Trophy-HV APS is a fully autonomous hard-kill system designed to neutralise all types of current and known future threats, including anti-tank guided missiles,

all rocket-propelled grenade types, and all types of recoilless rifle munitions. The standard Trophy-HV architecture comprises an Elta EL/M2133F/G band fire-control radar with four flat-panel antennas mounted on the platform’s hull/turret, to deliver a 360º field of view; computers, processors and two Multiple Explosive Formed Penetrators (MEFP) countermeasures launchers; and an autoloader, which delivers additional MEFP countermeasures to the launchers. Rafael manufactures all the components apart from the radar. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) currently fields the standard Trophy-HV APS on its Merkava Mk 3 and Mk 4 MBT variants, and also on its Namer tracked heavy APC. The company has recently evolved concept design

studies and initiated preindustrialisation work to integrate a lighter weight developmental variant of Trophy-HV − designated Trophy-MV − on its Samson Mk II 30mm remote weapon stations (RWS). Intended for light and medium-weight (10-30 tonnes) platforms, the new lighter-weight (600kg) Trophy-MV (previously designated Trophy II) APS offers the same hard-kill capabilities as the Trophy-HV. Yizhar Sahar, marketing and business development director at Rafael’s Land Maneuver Systems Directorate, told the DSEI Daily the first prototype is currently undergoing ‘‘enhanced field testing’’, and said the company was ‘‘already negotiating with an initial customer for the 30mm RWSmounted Trophy-MV solution’’. Q

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RICHARD SCOTT BAE Systems (Stand S3-110) and ASV Global (Stand S2-364) are charting a new course for the DSEI dynamic waterborne display with the first demonstration of an unmanned surface vessel (USV) without safety crew.

The P950 autonomous rigid inflatable boat (RIB) demonstrator, which was successfully trialled during last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Unmanned Warrior 2016 exercise, will perform twice daily as part of Operation MARCAP. The MARCAP scenario will simulate a maritime interdiction operation culminating in the boarding of a suspect vessel by Royal Marines.

Based on a Pacific 950 RIB, the 9.5m P950 USV is equipped for maritime surveillance and reconnaissance missions. Its mission fit includes a Navico Simrad 4G radar, automatic identification system, a Chess Dynamics Octopus electrooptical suite â&#x2C6;&#x2019; comprising a Sea Eagle compact EO turret and a 360° panoramic camera array â&#x2C6;&#x2019; and an LRAD Corporation Long Range Acoustic Device. The P950 will be controlled using ASVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own ASView command

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and control system. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The P950 will be providing precursor surveillance as part of the Operation MARCAP vignette,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Mike Woods, BAE Systemsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; chief technologist, told DSEI Daily. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Although we previously participated in Unmanned Warrior, DSEI will provide us with an opportunity to showcase the craftâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capabilities to a wider community. He added: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;While USVs have previously been demonstrated at DSEI, craft were not permitted to operate in a truly unmanned mode.

The demonstration of the P950 under remote control, without safety crew on board, shows

the level of confidence that now exists in the system.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Building on the P950 pedigree, BAE Systems â&#x2C6;&#x2019; again working with ASV â&#x2C6;&#x2019; is set to kick off the private venture development of a next-generation USV system known as Sea Fury. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The programme has three main aims,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said Woods. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;First to embody a significant level of autonomy such that the system can be set very high-level goals.

Second, to address issues germane to a force protection role, such as legal issues, escalation of force protocols and rules of engagement, and third, to engineer the transition from the technology

demonstration domain to a compelling warfighting capability.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; The Sea Fury programme will initially utilise the existing P950 demonstrator. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;In the longer term, the plan is to scale up to a vessel of about 20m,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; he added.

As part of the Sea Fury initiative, ASV will exploit advanced autonomy previously developed with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl). â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve bought the exclusive licence to that technology,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said Vince Dobbin, ASVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sales and marketing director, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;and will be looking to introduce it into Sea Fury.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Q

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no. 7003 â&#x2C6;&#x2019; is being modified

by INCAS in conjunction with Avioane Craiova, with the aircraft expected to be ready for testing by the end of 2017.

Featuring a 500-element fixed-plate AESA array, Vixen

500E is the most compact member of Leonardoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vixen family of X-band multimode AESA fire control radar systems.

The contract with INCAS follows Leonardoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recent provision of the same Vixen 500E radar to

the US Naval Test Pilot School at Patuxent River, Maryland, where students will use the radar while training on board the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s C-26 aircraft. Leonardo has also sold the Vixen 500E to the US Department of Homeland Security.

Leonardo (Stand S5-110) is hopeful that the relationship forged with INCAS on the IAR-99 TD programme will over time translate to follow-on Vixen 500E orders for the retrofit of Romaniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fleet of IAR-99s as part of a wider upgrade programme. The company has previously supplied INCAS with a Seaspray 5000E AESA surveillance radar for integration on a BN-2 Islander special mission aircraft.

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develop the full external lighting system on the new KF-X/IF-X advanced multirole fighter for

the Republic of Korea Air Force and Indonesian Air Force.

As part of the development contract, Oxley will supply what it describes as a groundbreaking external LED lighting system, which includes the landing light, taxi light, refuelling lights, formation lights, wingtip lights, and an intelligent lighting controller. The system provides complete integration into the pilotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s multifunctional display.

The suite will be designed specifically for the new jets

and Oxley says the lights will outperform existing technology.

Oxley technical director Darren Cavan explained: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The comprehensive technical development process will cover design, prototyping, testing and manufacture, and be completed by a dedicated project team of mechanical, optical, electronics and software engineers at the Priory Park site in Cumbria. As part of the development, smart technology will be integrated into the lights.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Q

RICHARD SCOTT Leonardoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Airborne and Space Systems division has been contracted by Romaniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National Institute for Aerospace Research â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Elie Carafoliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (INCAS) to supply its Vixen 500E active electronically scanned array radar for Romaniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s IAR-99 trainer Technology Demonstrator (TD) project.

Evolved from the existing IAR-99 Soim trainer, the IAR-99 TD is intended to flight test and prove key technologies for a next-generation trainer aircraft.

The demonstrator airframe â&#x2C6;&#x2019; based on IAR-99 Soim prototype

Lighting up the KF-X Oxley Group (Stand S3-330) has been selected by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to

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Brand new Three years after its acquisition by Belgian small arms manufacturer FN Herstal, Manroy Engineering has rebranded to FNH UK. FNH UK chief executive Glyn Bottomley said: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Manroy Engineering has undergone a huge level of transformation in the areas of manufacturing and capacity along with an increased level of sustainability and capability.

The now completed corporate integration will enable FNH UK to offer the UK market the full range of products from the FN Herstal portfolio, which includes FN SCAR assault rifles and FN MINIMI Mk3 light machine guns.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

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Qioptiq (Stand S8-110), an Excelitas Technologies Company and a primary supplier of the most advanced optical equipment and systems to the defence and aerospace sectors, is also active in supporting British service men and women through sponsorship of sport and other endeavours.

One such is the extraordinary Ice Maiden expedition in which five women, all serving in the British Army or Army Reserve, are aiming to become the first all-female team to ski coast to coast across Antarctica in November 2017. No team of women, from any nation, has completed this formidable challenge.

It is the ultimate opportunity to show that women have the mental strength and physical

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endurance to operate in the most hostile environment on earth. The Ice Maiden team will cover 1,700km using muscle power alone, pulling sledges and battling temperatures of -50°C and wind speeds of more

than 60mph during their threemonth journey. Unsupported, and with only two resupply points along the route, they will carry all the supplies and equipment needed to survive for up to 600km at a time. The

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Ice Maiden team will follow in the footsteps of Felicity Astonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s record-breaking solo Antarctic crossing in 2012. The aim is: O To inspire a new era of female expeditionary spirit, encouraging women and

girls of all ages to take up a challenge, get active and get outdoors; O To promote an active lifestyle, female teamwork and leadership to companies, schools and youth groups throughout the UK; O To provide winter survival skills and qualifications to a number of women throughout the training process, inspiring them to lead their own expeditions in future; O To collect medical data that shows how the female body copes with extreme endurance in polar environments.

Qioptiq is a Gold member of Team Army, which recognises that sport is critical to the welfare and morale of the Q British forces.

Heat of the FireDragon Cardiff-based survival equipment manufacturer BCB International Ltd (Stand N5-200) has developed the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first solid bioethanol fuel, called FireDragon.

Following extensive laboratory and field trials, the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s MoD has decided to replace traditional hexamine fuel tablets with the new fuel, which is made from sugar beet and can be used by soldiers to heat their combat rations and warm their drinks.

Managing director Andrew Howell said: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Warm food raises a soldierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s morale, energy and concentration levels.

Unfortunately, for far too long soldiers were also unknowingly inhaling toxic fumes each time they used hexamine fuel tablets to cook their food in the field. FireDragon is a safer and cleaner alternative. It is made from sustainable natural ingredients, is non-toxic, burns

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cleanly, can be ignited even when wet, and if necessary can be used as a hand cleanser.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; The British Armyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision to make the switch has encouraged other armies to rethink their military rations of heating fuel, explained Howell: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;There is a growing body of evidence about the health risks associated with hexaminebased fire-lighting fuels. We are currently in discussions with several armies interested in integrating FireDragon into their operational ration packs.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; The fuel is supplied with a small lightweight cooker, which can be packed with three FireDragon fuel blocks.

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From small beginnings some 18 years ago, South African company Parsec (Stand N3-110) has significantly broadened its scope as an original design manufacturer, specialising in the design, manufacture, integration and support of advanced technology systems. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Although still focused on our core capabilities of advanced design and manufacturing, as well as being a certified software developer, Parsec now offers turnkey integrated solutions,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; says Tobie van Loggerenberg, business development director.

Besides international programmes such as optical

Ever-expanding expertise helmet-mounted tracking systems for Gripen and Eurofighter Typhoon jet fighters, Parsec contributes to several South African aerospace and defence programmes. These include the Rooivalk attack helicopter, Mokopa anti-armour missile, and the groundbased air defence system. The company has proven expertise in software, firmware, hardware and CAD design, supported by an overarching system engineering process and a sound project management practice.

Parsec has made great strides

in the integration of products and subsystems into the next level of the systems hierarchy, which is a specialised service provided to many of its defence system integrator clients. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Moreover, we note the ongoing need for everincreasing high levels of information and cyber-security solutions, which has become a focus area for Parsec,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said van Loggerenberg. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Our highsecurity encryption solutions are increasingly employed by governments and business enterprises around the world.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Q

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Reacher to access hard-toreach places, such as car footwells, and to deal with small ordnances such as pipe bombs. The sliding turret with

220° rotation further increases the reach and manoeuvrability of the manipulator arm, while the central bogie locking mechanism ensures stability when reaching and lifting.

Reacher has a powerful 1200Nm traction drive system with steerable back wheels, but can also be provided with skid steer for manoeuvring in tight spaces. The rocking back axle and central bogie ensure it can easily traverse the most challenging of terrain.

Reacher is said to be the first robot in the industry to

incorporate a powered cargo bay, which can be used to transport tools and weapons safely to the site and free up the gripper to open doors, move obstacles, and so on. The cargo bay is designed to hold and deploy Reamdaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Remote Disruptor Platform (RDP), which has under-car capabilities and disarms pipe bombs using a high-powered water cannon.

There are times when even the most dexterous robot cannot access an area and in such circumstances the RDP is able to fulfil the required duties.

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Unrivalled dexterity Tralee, Ireland-based Reamda (Stand N3-570), a specialist in EOD robots and control systems, is launching its Reacher bomb disposal robot at DSEI. The robot is claimed to have unmatched dexterity, which enables it to work in small, awkward spaces as well as at long distances. A manipulator arm with seven degrees of freedom, combined with a low-profile gripper, allows

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to develop the Radar Multi Sensor (RMS) platform. It combines Weibel’s Doppler radar technology with highcapacity EO sensors, allowing not only the detection, tracking and identifying of drones, but also detection of multiple drones flying in close formation.

For the countering of the threat from intercontinental ballistic missiles, Weibel Scientific offers the gap-filling tracking radar or GFTR. This is

capable of long-range tracking with full dome coverage, enhancing radar coverage and filling the gap between traditional sensors.

Through its years of service with NASA and the US Navy, Weibel Scientific has developed the capabilities of advanced discrimination of multiple and small objects in both the velocity and range domain − a technology not only suitable for providing fire control data for exo-atmospheric engagement, but also for kill assessment and debris tracking.

With Weibel’s scalable ‘Lego block modularity’, the radars can easily be tailored to achieve the desired range to cover even large gaps in the existing sensor grid with continuous tracking.

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Keeping track of multiple threats SAM J BASCH With the very real threats posed by small drones and now even intercontinental missiles, solutions to counter these are urgently required. Weibel Scientific on the Danish pavilion (Stand N3-660) says it has the answer. This week at DSEI, the company is introducing its new and recently delivered complete turnkey solution for mobile ballistic tracking. The Ballistic Tracking System has an instrumental range of 40km for 155mm artillery for testing and evaluation.

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The trailer-based multifrequency tracking radar, MFTR-2100/40 dB, with ancillary equipment, measures velocity, range, azimuth angle, elevation angles, debris, spin, acceleration and micro-motion to multiple targets in real time.

This provides the operator with the real-time time, space and position information data of any free-flying object.

To track small low-flying drones, which can pose a serious threat to critical infrastructure, Weibel Scientific has joined forces with Copenhagen Sensor Technology

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Lower frequency, better detection Research Electronics International (REI, Stand N5-334), a leader in technical security equipment to protect against illicit information theft and corporate espionage, is presenting the new ORION 900 HX Non-Linear Junction Detector (NLJD), which detects electronic semi-conductor components through dense materials such as bricks, concrete and soil.

The longer 900MHz wavelength is said to be better at detecting older, less refined circuitry and also at penetrating building and construction materials, than the shorter wavelength of the 2.4GHz model.

The ORION antenna head is a transceiver that radiates a 1.25MHz-wide digital spread spectrum signal to determine the presence of electronic components. When the signal encounters semi-conductor junctions (diodes, transistors, circuit board connections, etc), a harmonic signal returns to the receiver, which measures the

strength of the harmonic signal and distinguishes between first or third harmonics. When a stronger second harmonic signal is present, visual, audio and haptic feedback alerts on the ORION notify users that a junction has been detected. In this way, the hand-held ORION 900 HX is used to sweep walls, objects, containers, furniture and most surfaces to look for hidden electronics, regardless of whether they are turned on.

For those looking to equip themselves for every situation, ORION HX Deluxe is available, which has 900MHz and 2.4GHz antenna heads exchanged by simply turning a pair of thumbscrews. The touchscreen controller on the ORION handle automatically recognises the attached antenna and displays the corresponding data.

Another new product is the TALAN 3.0 telephone and line analyser, which offers advanced VoIP and shielded/earth/ ground cable tests to detect and locate illicit devices.

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Electronics to do the job Specialist electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider AWS Electronics Group (Stand S2-289) has more than 18 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience in manufacturing products ranging from power and control systems to radar systems.

Skilled in complex box builds, printed circuit board assemblies

(PCBAs) and cables to military standards, the UK-based company has just announced that it has successfully achieved National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program (NADCAP) certification at its Newcastle-under-Lyme facility in the UK for the sixth year in a row. NADCAP

Security against steganography UK-based network security company Deep Secure is working on defence against steganography, which is being used to get malicious codes into an organisation undetected, or to get data out undetected. Visitors to its Stand N7-190 in the Cyber Zone will see a demonstration of an inside job attack, which shows just how easy it is to stage such an attack â&#x2C6;&#x2019; and how to stop it.

Deep Secure claims its Content Threat Removal approach offers total protection without the need to detect threats or isolate the business. Users are provided with a separate environment in which they can safely handle potentially dangerous content.

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certification demonstrates an â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;industry-managed approachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to special processes and products within the aerospace and defence sectors.

Recently, AWS completed an urgent order for a large defence customer in relation to police helicopter communication equipment, a project consisting of numerous assemblies of various kinds, which AWS successfully completed within the required timeframe.

Similarly, AWS Fast Track, the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dedicated prototyping facility, has recently worked alongside a leading UK defence company to produce PCBAs for prototype builds of anti-UAV systems and aircraft communication equipment.

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Innovative thermal imaging SAM J BASCH Renowned British thermal imaging and night vision expert Thermoteknix (Stand S3-230) is launching its TiCAM 1000B multifunction thermal imaging binocular here at DSEI. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The TiCAM 1000B is an exciting addition to the existing range of Thermoteknix lightweight, portable imaging systems for day and night-time security, surveillance and observation,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said managing director Dr Richard Salisbury.

Based on the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s MicroCAM 3 high-resolution, uncooled thermal imager, the TiCAM 1000B features a laser rangefinder, a digital

magnetic compass, real-time in-camera digital recording and GPS. Accordingly, it provides accurate target location and co-ordinates.

TiCAM 1000B can be connected to information/ command systems for realtime data exchange.

Accessories include a lightweight carbon-fibre tripod with a calibrated custom high-precision goniometer.

With intra-ocular adjustment, the binocular TiCAM 1000B is more comfortable to use than monocular or other thermal imaging multifunction devices.

Thermoteknix has indicated that some of its products are not subject to US ITAR control, but may require a UK export licence depending on the end-user country and specification. Q

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Crime and Fire Defence Systems (Stand N8-186) has completed and handed over to the client the first three high security perimeter protection systems.

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Critical National Infrastructure installations in the UK that have been designed, installed and maintained by Crime and Fire.

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The installations are critical assets, completed using its directly employed in-house consultancy, design, CAD, civil construction teams, fencing operatives, technology installers and commissioning engineers.

As a turnkey systems integrator, the UK company offers design, construction, installation and maintenance of perimeter fencing, electrified fencing, intruder detection, CCTV, access control and control room monitoring systems, providing high-security solutions to protect critical infrastructure in the UK and across the world.

Crime and Fire operates in many sectors and makes it clear that it does so with discretion and does not reveal specific details of its projects, to protect its customers.

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A non-lethal alternative The use of non-lethal technologies allows law enforcement agencies to adopt the principle of the proportional use of force â&#x2C6;&#x2019; reducing lethality, permanent injury and damage to property. Brazilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Condor (Stand N8-130), a pioneer in non-lethal technologies for more than 30 years, is highlighting two of the latest products in its extensive portfolio â&#x2C6;&#x2019; the Precision and NT-901 ammunitions.

Precision is claimed to be the most accurate rubber gauge (12-gauge) in the world at a distance of 20 to 30m, which allows security forces to combat violence more efficiently and with less lethality. The Precision ammunition can be used on any 12-gauge weapon.

NT-901 40mm/NATO standard (foam) ammunition was developed for the purpose of stopping and/

or dispersing protesters by means of controlled and highly intimidating impact effects. This ammunition is part of the 40mm projectile family, which offers the law enforcement agent a range of options for a wide range of operational scenarios.

There are many different types with the same calibre, offering operational flexibility, costeffectiveness, easy identification and precision: foam, CS foam, powdery foam for training, colour smoke, explosive light and sound by delay and impact, parachute illuminator, and warning cartridge.

Condorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s non-lethal products have been exported to some 50 countries in the Middle East, South America, Europe, Africa and Asia. Q

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Providing security in remote or inaccessible areas such as swamps, island clusters or deserts can prove extremely difficult. UK-based Hov Pod, exhibiting as Reaction International (Stand N7-263), has a solution with its Perimeter Observation and Disaster Operations (POD Ops). ‘‘Deploying the right surveillance technologies can increase visibility and guide security personnel to suspicious activities before they become threats,’’ explained Ron Harris, VP of marketing. ‘‘POD Ops integrate hovercraft, drones, tethers, robotics, low-light cameras, thermal imaging, sonar, echo, radar, sensors, AIS, VHF, weather forecast, record/

backup and replay, into an integrated system that detects, targets, tracks and responds.’’

POD Ops solutions expand the ability of military, law enforcement and private security companies to protect valuable infrastructure in isolated areas.

Hov Pod perimeter security responds to threats with an array of long-range non-lethal countermeasures deployed from multiple positions and from the surface or air. It adds allterrain mobility, extended buffer zones, superior reconnaissance capabilities, redundant response measures and the ability to operate 24/7.

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Pocket-sized ultrasound SAM J BASCH Medical emergency situations often call for ultrasound scanning of a patient. What if such equipment is not readily at hand? Clarius (Stand N3-586) is an innovative wireless handheld ultrasound scanner that produces high-resolution images and is compatible with most iOS and Android smartphones and tablets.

Clinicians can readily carry the ultrasound system in their pockets, enabling them to help triage critically ill patients anywhere, and to diagnose problems such as lung collapse, bleeding in the abdomen and broken bones and dislocations. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The single most useful thing has been bringing my portable ultrasound scanner to an area where I otherwise would not

have the availability of point of care ultrasound,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said Canadabased emergency physician Geoff Sanz. Clarius helps Sanz to identify patients requiring ambulance or air transfer, as well as to identify low-risk patients who can be transported to hospital in their own vehicle.

The Clarius C3 multipurpose ultrasound scanner is designed to image the abdomen and lungs; it also incorporates a virtual phased array for quick scans of the heart. The Clarius L7 is designed for guiding procedures and imaging superficial structures.

Clarius scanners are powered by a rechargeable battery. Built with a magnesium case, they are designed to withstand challenging environments and are water-submersible for easy cleaning and disinfection.

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Frestems (Stand N3-150), a leading manufacturer of military ambulance products, is demonstrating a virtual tool for streamlining ambulance vehicle variant design.

VPU is a virtual reality (VR) prototyping that combines the latest VR tools and Frestems design processes to quickly compose a lifelike presentation of the treatment environment inside a military ambulance. The system reduces development time of the treatment environment and gives clients an accurate and realistic understanding of the overall functionality and user ergonomics from the beginning.

The user can sit in the exact same position as actual medics will in the future ambulance, and the most efficient

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equipment layout can be jointly evaluated. A highly detailed, shared vision of the end result helps reduce the project risks for all parties.

Additionally, VPU aids in considering maintainability

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include highly immersive user training.

The Finnish company specialises in stretcher loading systems design, development and manufacturing, but also provides patient evacuation equipment and complete interior solutions to meet the most demanding requirements. The main R&D focus is on stretcher loading systems, whose main purposes are swift and easy loading of patients into the ambulance vehicle, fastening the stretcher securely during transportation, and manoeuvring the patient inside the vehicle for better treatment positions.

Products include field stretchers, foldable stretcher carts, patient seats, stretcher lifters, medical cabinets, oxygen systems and storage modules.

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Making sense of it Australian firm Dexata (Stand S10-210) is demonstrating its innovative Horus ISR Big Data Analytics products.

Horus is an essential addition to systems that monitor the movements of objects, people or machines. Surveillance systems such as vessel and fleet tracking systems, or command and control systems, rely on people to interpret and manage the information they present.

Now Horus helps answer the

questions: what in this picture needs my attention, why does it need my attention and do I need to do anything about it?

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Arctic Fox is agile Finnish company Senop (Stand N3-454) is launching a number of new products at DSEI this year, including Arctic Fox. This is being described as an ‘‘agile shelter system’’, which has been designed to allow potential customers to integrate their own subsystems usually provided as governmentfurnished equipment (GFE).

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for the Arctic Fox aluminium shelter system include use as a fire control centre, as a platform for various electronic warfare systems, and as a command post. It is stated to have high levels of protection (EMC and EMP) and can be deployed in temperatures ranging from -40 to +55ºC. The company is also showing two new electro-optical systems at DSEI: the Lilly, which is a lightweight thermal imager for day and night use; and the Husky fire control thermal sight, which can be installed on a variety of crew-served weapons.

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Resolve RICHARD SCOTT Chemring Technology Solutions (Stand S2-230), part of Chemring Group plc, a global provider of advanced electronic warfare (EW), explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) and communication information systems (CIS), is launching a major capability upgrade of its award-winning RESOLVE EW system at DSEI, exploiting its wideband sensor collection capability to deliver automatic target geo-location in mounted operations.

RESOLVE’s extended mounted capability has created the first calibration-free, multi-platform

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e on the march EW system, which can go instantly from on-the-march to vehicle-mounted.

When on the move, automatic target geo-location is delivered from a single system/single vehicle. Enhanced, map-based presentation of signals delivers immediate operator recognition of signal sources. This ability to detect, interpret and geolocate at pace greatly extends the effective operational area, providing the ideal solution for contemporary high-tempo operations. New information exploitation and analysis capability now delivers enhanced intelligence development for immediate mission support.

The effectiveness of this capability upgrade has been proven as part of Cyber Quest 2017, the US Army-led exercise for the assessment of innovative EW solutions in a contemporary operational environment.

Strategic business development manager Roger Hopper said: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Our original development of RESOLVE was a real step change, as no other EW system provided such a high level of direction-finding capability for mounted and dismounted missions.

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deployment agnostic EW capability, thus responding to the evolving needs of the users who want â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;rapid deploymentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;easy to useâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in all scenarios.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; RESOLVE is designed for

simplicity in operation, enabling rapid deployment preparation, rapid role change, simultaneous support for tactical operations, and remote reporting via IP network radios and beyondline-of-sight links.

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Tough terrain no obstacle Out Digital Concepts Engineering (Stand N8-384) is launching the X-2 Unmanned Ground Vehicle fitted with the Marionette control system at DSEI. Exhibited as a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear detection platform, it is also well suited to EOD, search and rescue, perimeter patrol, communications relay, mine detection and clearing, light weapon mount and loadmoving tasks, and is capable of manual or autonomous operation. The platform is based on the successful IBEX autonomous robotic system.

X-2 is fitted with Marionette, a modular, low-latency control system, which can be scaled to meet a wide variety of

X-2 platform undergoing trials in the Peak District

customer requirements and has already been integrated into a number of platforms, both wheeled and tracked, from 20kg to 4.5 tonnes, across military, agricultural, nuclear and civil applications, including the Wheelbarrow EOD range of vehicles and the Sellafield First

Response Vehicle. Marionette can be used alongside or integrated with existing control architecture to add additional features to an older platform, or can be used as a complete control system for new and legacy vehicles. ‘‘The X-2 is built to tackle extreme terrain while carrying or towing heavy loads,’’ explained Ed Gummow, director of Digital Concepts Engineering. ‘‘The chassis is based on our agricultural IBEX robot with an upgraded control system that gives us high-grade communications, video multiplexing, advanced sensor interfaces and more.

It’s a military system at an agricultural price.’’

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SAM J BASCH As its name suggests, South Wales-based Airborne Systems Europe (Stand S4-156) has been at the forefront of developing aerial delivery systems for nearly 100 years.

It is the exclusive supplier of the maritime craft aerial delivery system (MCADS) to military and special forces of the world. The system allows for rigid inflatable boats up to 12m in length to be air dropped from a vast range of aircraft, enabling parachutists to board and get underway in minutes.

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the blue delivery platform (pictured) for land-marine applications.

In the naval domain, the company continues to build on its innovative countermeasures capabilities. Its corner reflector decoys, notably the FDS3, are an essential layer in

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a ship’s RF soft-kill countermeasures against anti-ship missile attacks. The FDS3 (floating decoy system) is a ‘nonkinetic’ countermeasure that has the added benefit of being launched without any electrical power. This gives a last line of defence when no other shipboard systems are functional.

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developed a corner reflector RF decoy for naval protection as a direct and more effective alternative to chaff. It is an airborne offboard CR decoy for use in the Multi Ammunition Softkill System (MASS) launcher. Designated MASSOCR, the lightweight, reloadable system can be used in conjunction with FDS3 or with other soft-kill passive or active Q countermeasures.

Monitoring makes sense Scimitar C5i Real Time Command and Control Platform from Brisbane-based EPE (Stand S10-210) was selected by the Australian Defence Force under the Army Innovation Day funding for a 12-month human factor performance trial. The trial has just concluded with positive results. The physiological status monitoring provided key metrics allowing defence members to increase awareness and enhance decisionmaking as well as provide a higher-level duty of care. With the additional information available to monitoring staff, this provided a measured increase in specific physiological markers and a reduction in potential for injury/physical stress.

Scimitar C5i informs commanders, medics and trainers who is where, when, and what they are seeing. It provides live video and audio feeds; monitors whether personnel are working safely; and gives visual geolocation of personnel and assets and encrypted communication to 1.5km, allowing safer deployment of personnel.

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IN BRIEF Get it powered Michigan, US-based Acromag (Stand N5-192) has added the AP580 series to its PCIebased AcroPack modules for powered devices (PD).

While providing 1Gb ethernet communication, an optional power over ethernet model, AP580E-POE-LF, can deliver 52V DC and 10W of power to PD. These modules plug into AcroPack PCIe (peripheral component interconnect express), VPX and XMC carriers in any combination for embedded applications running on Linux, Windows or VxWorks operating systems.

In-ear communication Sweden’s 3M PELTOR Communication Solutions (Stand N2-228) has introduced the TEP-200 tactical earplug, which combines its level dependent technology and conventional hearing protection with the ability to receive audio signals wirelessly from a neck-loop accessory. Designed for use in tough environments, the device offers an intuitive onebutton user interface.

A new name First time exhibitor PelGar International (Stand N4-290) is showcasing its CBRN and personnel protection products. PelGar develops and supplies NATO-registered CBRN kits and fabric-applied insecticides, protecting personnel from vector-borne diseases. Headquartered in the UK, PelGar has local offices in mainland Europe, Africa, Australia and North America.

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Virtually indestructible Peli Products (Stand S4-240), the world’s leading manufacturer of military and aerospace-approved reusable plastic cases, is presenting its shock-proof engineered cases, designed to be lightweight, watertight, heat- and impactresistant and virtually indestructible.

The Peli-Hardigg rotomoulded cases can be customised to meet each customer’s specific needs, while offering the highest protection possible for any type of equipment, regardless of size and weight.

With more than 500 case sizes and bespoke options, extreme protection for storage and transportation is possible for everything from small electronics and sensitive devices, to a complete Typhoon tail container.

Peli-Hardigg engineers are the inventors of the industry-standard cushioning curve formula, and the latest features include rotomoulded

internal supports with closed cell polyethylene inserts, to guarantee the best protection of any type of fragile military equipment, capable of withstanding the most extreme conditions on Earth. The company’s engineers work closely with the customer to customise every aspect of the protective system, from shock and vibration attenuation to impact protection and operational logistics, according

Penetrate the dark SAM J BASCH An extreme low-light capability is what one requires to penetrate the dark of night.

Besides its existing solutions for day/night surveillance, homeland security and scientific markets, Northern Irelandbased Raptor Photonics (Stand N7-378) has now launched the Owl 1280.

An addition to the Raptor family of visible shortwave infrared (SWIR) cameras, the Owl 1280 offers HD resolution for high-end long-range surveillance, scientific and

astronomy applications. ’’Our customers have been asking for higher resolution FPAs (focal plane array) for some time,’’ said Mark Donaghy, Raptor’s VP of sales and marketing. ’’The Owl 1280 puts Raptor at the forefront of highresolution sensitive InGaAs (indium gallium arsenide) camera technology. We see a range of applications that can be used with the Owl 1280, including hyperspectral imaging, astronomy, in-vivo imaging

to the product specifications, usage and environmental analysis.

Its products have protected the most sensitive technologies all around the world in many market sectors, including firefighting, police, defence, aerospace, entertainment, industrial and consumer.

Peli Products operates in 140 countries and has six manufacturing facilities across the world.

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Using a cooled 1280 x 1024 InGaAs sensor from SCD, the Owl 1280 offers visible extension from 0.4μm to 1.7μm for high-sensitivity imaging, with the 10μm x 10μm pixel pitch enabling the highest resolution imaging. As with all Raptor cameras, the 1280 is ultra-compact, rugged and low power (<3W).

The device comes with a range of analysis software, including XCAP and Micromanager, and a standard CameraLink frame Q grabber (EPIX).

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Optimal vision Barneveld-based Dutch company Orlaco Products (Stand S6-264), a developer and producer of high-quality camera and monitor systems, has fundamentally improved its AMOS IR-LED compact cameras. The new FAMOS IR-LED combines advanced technology with an integrated, sturdy design, providing optimal (night) vision under all circumstances, even in rain, fog and winter conditions, for maritime vessels, industrial vehicles and heavy equipment.

The camera, which operates at temperatures from -40°C to +85°C (IR to +55°C), contains four LEDs for a light output of 0.05 Lux. These are integrated

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light circumstances and automatically set the proper IR-LED activation (0-100 per cent) for optimal view, up to 25m (82ft) in the dark.

The 80° or 118° angle camera lens features a scratch-resistant coating and is constantly heated to prevent moisture and congealment. The new plastic housing and the two-component automotive potting compound are said to make the cameras 100 per cent watertight and extra resistant to shocks, vibration, dust, dirt and dangerous substances (IP68 and IP69K). A live imageindicator (safety ticker) indicates whether the image is frozen during use. The FAMOS IR-LED Mirror version automatically displays the image in the mirror for rear view.

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behind the UV-permeable housing, offering better protection and an increased viewing angle. Similar to the AMOS line, the IR-LEDs are separate from the lens to prevent loss of light and ensure that the operator has full view. Smart algorithms on the advanced CMOS sensor continuously calculate the

Made in India Mumbai-based Rashtriya Metal Industries (Stand N6-151), a producer of cold rolled strips, sheets and foil in copper, brass and various alloys, is focusing at DSEI on its expertise in the manufacture of cartridge cases and bullet jacket cups in various calibres â&#x2C6;&#x2019; including 9mm, 0.223 (5.56mm), 0.338 (7.62mm), 12.7mm (0.50 cal).

No lead, mercury, cadmium, arsenic or hexavalent chromium is used in its alloys to ensure RoHS compliance.

The Indian company has a plant at Sarigam in Gujarat, with a laboratory and an independent quality assurance system.

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Brake boost Alcon Components, a Midlands, UK-based motorsport brake and clutch manufacturer, has launched an armoured vehicle brake caliper. The CIR55 is designed to fit 8x8-type military vehicles operating at 30 to 40+ tonne GVM, but could also be used on heavy 6x6 and 4x4 vehicles. Offered to the global

defence and security market, the caliper allows OEMs, fleet managers, maintainers and vehicle modifiers to fit an offthe-shelf military brake system.

It increases braking performance, improves cooling and cuts weight and cost compared with existing alternatives.

The CIR55 features a custom designed eight-piston, four-pad configuration with an option

Heavy-duty matting takes the weight A new matting system is displayed on Stand N9-474 and on the DSO’s UK Capability Showcase stand in Hall N6,

by Ground-Guards, a firsttime exhibitor. MaxiTrack is claimed to be the world’s most heavy-duty manually installed matting system, guaranteed to withstand vehicles weighing up to 130 tonnes.

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plastic called Zetralene, the 40kg mats can be installed by hand without the need for specialised equipment. They pack efficiently into stillages or on pallets, enabling them to be transported by all modes of freight. A forklift and a team of soldiers are all that is required for making temporary roadways, logistics depots, landing pads and taxiways.

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for 60mm or 64mm pistons and can be used on disc sizes from 400mm to 410mm. The fully hanging, high friction pads are fitted with an anti-rattle system and the caliper and seals are protected to cope with the harsh military environment.

The brake was developed in co-operation with AxleTech International and can be viewed on its Stand N5-150.

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MaxiTrack mats have overlapping flange joints, enabling them to be easily assembled, even on rough ground. Slotted connectors accommodate heat expansion in extreme climates, while the flanges help to suppress mud ingress in wet conditions. Once bolted together, the mats create a continuous plastic surface, able to conform to ground contours without extensive preparation work.

The new matting has recently been used to create taxiways at MOD Woodbridge, where a simulated desert runway has been built to facilitate austere runway trials for the new Airbus A400M, which weighs 110 tonnes fully laden. GroundGuards has supplied its matting system to prevent foreign object damage during taxiing. Q

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SAM J BASCH While design and manufacturing standards play a role in protective clothing, it

Compact firepower US company DRD Tactical (Stand N5-186) is showing its Kivaari 338 Lapua Magnum semi-automatic sniper weapon system at DSEI 2017 this week.

This is the latest addition to the company’s patented quicktakedown rifles, which are designed for compact portability

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is the fabric used in making the garments that is key to the safety of the wearer.

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and discreet carry, thereby providing the required firepower without the need for traditional long gun cases.

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renowned for pushing the boundaries of fabric and textile manufacturing. ‘‘As the first South African company to produce an inherently flame-retardant fabric, we are now an industry leader,’’ said Dicky Coetzee, chief executive. ‘‘Gelvenor combines our expertise gained from different textile technologies to improve on existing fabrics and develop new solutions to be cost-effective yet providing increased protection and durability.’’

Besides the company’s fire-retardant fabrics, it also offers medical and technical workwear fabrics, and military and ballistic fabrics. Gelvenor Textiles is a preferred weaver of Para-Aramid yarns, used in the manufacture of hard and

soft ballistic protective fabrics and a ballistic nylon that is used in environments where fragmentation is a risk.

Fabrics such as the flameretardant range, which need to be certified to EN/ NFPA standards, are sent to accredited testing facilities in the UK and Spain to ensure independent validation at the required levels.

Gelvenor’s military fabrics are available in various shade options and can be camouflage printed, coated or uncoated. Its fabrics are used by armed forces around the world for tenting, uniforms, backpacks, ponchos, carry and sleeping bags, and aeronautical canopies.

The company is a member of the South African Technical Textiles Cluster.

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.300 Norma Magnum with a semi-automatic gas-operated system. DRD Tactical claims it offers the most covert longdistance rifle with 1-MOA (minute of angle) or better

accuracy with Lapua factory ammunition. Kivaari means ‘rifle’ in Finnish, which is appropriate given that final development of the .338 Lapua Magnum ammunition was completed in Finland.

The Kivaari comes in a hard case or tactical backpack for military snipers to carry it over long distances. It has already been exported to the UK, France, Canada, UAE and Malaysia.

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Flexible laser rangefinder French company SensUp (Stand N8-141) is showing in preview form its LRF 1550 SR+ laser rangefinder at DSEI. It is specifically designed to meet different size, weight and power requirements of multifunction optronic solutions, such as binoculars, UAV gimbals and other electro-optic solutions.

The mono-channel, fully fibred laser rangefinder is based on a patent-pending one-lens collimator technology used as the aperture of both the emission and reception channels. This innovative design allows SensUp to offer different system options to suit the integrator’s specific requirements.

SensUp is a subsidiary of Keopsys Group, a specialist in electro-optic systems based on laser technology.

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First-time exhibitor Norco Holdings (Stand S4-250), a Poole, UK-based manufacturer of lightweight composite structures and GRP mouldings, is targeting DSEI to promote its increasing capability in providing lightweight and lower-cost composite structures to the defence sector. ‘‘Our recent experience on diverse projects, including UAVs, naval workboats and simulators, ensures we can offer customers world-class expertise in their composite requirements and we look forward to demonstrating this at DSEI this year,’’ said Mark Northey, Norco’s managing director.

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Lower-cost composites

Within the defence industry, Norco manufactures satellite dishes and radomes to extremely tight tolerances. Use of high-performance prepreg materials, combining low-loss

skin and core materials, as well as innovative manufacturing and painting techniques developed in-house, all help in minimising transmission losses.

Norco has also pioneered

in-mould surfacing solutions to improve reflectivity at frequencies above 8GHz. The company has a complete capability in composite manufacturing, stretching from CAD design for manufacture, through patterns and moulds, to component production using sophisticated processes and finally assembly and fit. It also operates within the aerospace sector, manufacturing UAVs and flight simulators.

Norco’s stand also includes product examples from two of its key customers − Sesanti Cameras and Vislink Satellite systems.

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Shouldering the load The modern soldier is required to carry an array of equipment, including supplies, weapons and ammunition, which has an impact on operational effectiveness. Catoma, under parent company MMI Outdoor (Stand N4-279), is confident its Switchblade modular load carriage system is destined to become the new standard.

In the military, there has long been a need for a modular load carriage system to enable soldiers to tailor a single pack to complete any mission. The

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Switchblade is based on a common frameset consisting of shoulder straps, waist belt, back pad and carbon-fibre frame sheet. Once fitted to the user, the frameset can be removed and placed into a number of packs and platforms, ranging from a raid pack, assault pack and Molle panel, to munitions carriage and weapons carriage.

Heavy weapons teams in particular can make use of the pack design. The Switchblade can carry 900 rounds of ammunition in dedicated trays, hot or spare barrels in a heatresistant quiver, and personal hydration and sustainment in a separate pack layered on top. In similar fashion, Catoma designed the Switchblade for ease of use by mortarmen and Gustav teams carrying weapons, accessories and munitions in configurations that affect Standard Operating Procedures. The pack is undergoing testing that will dictate future jungle SOPs. Q

Cool breeze US company Breezer Holdings, a first-time exhibitor at DSEI, is presenting its mobile flagship Power Breezer product on Stand N5-287, where visitors can see it in action.

Power Breezer manages hot temperatures by cooling partially covered and open areas. It helps to mitigate the risk of heat injuries, increases readiness and enhances team work. Designed for military use, Power Breezer is rugged and meets MIL-STD-810G for sand, dust, heat, rain and humidity. It

is virtually maintenance-free, easy to set up and missionready in quick time.

The innovative cooling system combines jet engine technology with fluid dynamics. The 400-litre (100-gallon) internal water tank can run for five days and Power Breezer can cool up to 278m2 (3,000 sq ft) by as much as 15°C (27°F). No hose connections are needed. Atomising technology creates tiny water droplets that easily evaporate for maximum cooling, providing refreshing air without chemicals.

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Easy descent Marlow Ropes (Stand N7-168) has launched a lightweight, stainless steel device, which is designed to be used with its 40mm fast rope to facilitate the quick deployment of units to a designated area.

The Fast Rope Rack (FRR) weighs 1.83kg and is quick and easy to install, making it suited to the insertion of personnel into the field. This includes medics, interpreters, guides, bomb disposal specialists, and others who would not be qualified in the use of fast rope deployment. Various fitting options aid with the deployment of equipment too heavy for insertion in normal fast roping conditions.

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The company says its fast rope allows for comfortable control when descending, and for easy slowdown and stopping. The material is supple, meaning it is not abrasive on personnel’s hands, and is unaffected by spillages such as oil − something that otherwise could alter the speed of descent.

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Morris Site Machinery (Stand N6-290) is promoting its bespoke NATO-approved TL90 AF lighting tower, designed and engineered in the UK to meet military specifications for the British Army and RAF, including air portability. The armed forces tower is tough, tried and tested, having been used across the globe in some of the most extreme environments.

With four 1,000W metal halide lamp heads, the lighting tower provides a strong and even light stream. It has a Kubota D905-BG threecylinder water-cooled 7.4kW @ 1,500rpm diesel engine and 85-hour run time. The

TL90 AF functions in all climatic conditions, and with a comprehensive and protected monitoring system, is suitable for a wide range of applications.

Phil Winnington, international business director, said: ‘‘Our expertise and experience means we can meet the MoD’s stringent specifications, building bespoke machines which can operate in volatile and extreme environments.’’

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A fundraising feline Felix Fund, a charity supporting service men, women and families who are involved with or retired from Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) duties, is this year’s charity partner for DSEI. It was also selected for the Security and Counter Terror Expo in May. Being chosen by the organisers of two of the world’s largest security exhibitions is hugely significant for meeting its aims to care for the mental and physical wellbeing of those who search for and disarm bombs in the armed forces and SO15 − the police force’s special counter terror unit.

DSEI event manager Sophie McKimm said: ‘‘We’ve chosen

Connectivity covered Smiths Interconnect, which recently announced the transition of its technology brands EMC Technology, Hypertac, IDI, Lorch, Millitech, RF Labs, Sabritec, TECOM and TRAK under a single brand identity, is exhibiting its largest range of components, assemblies and systems on Stand S5-270. Its portfolio of innovative connectivity solutions provides customers with a single point of supply for multiple applications and markets, and now includes an extended range of rugged cable assemblies, highperformance ferrites and RF devices.

The firm is part of Smiths Group, a global leader in applying advanced technologies.

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to partner with Felix Fund for this year’s event because it’s simply impossible to quantify what would happen to our bravest soldiers and their families if they were not able to receive help. Felix Fund is

becoming interwoven in the world community of EOD, so we felt it was only right the world recognised its incredible efforts at this event.’’

Felix Fund’s chief executive Melanie Moughton said: ‘‘It is clear to everyone, I’m sure, what it means for a charity like ours to be sharing our story with national and international leaders in security. From my own family’s involvement with EOD, to every family and individual we support, it’s important to know that security leaders care for the commitments made. It’s an honour to represent them all at these huge events.’’

The charity’s mascot Felix will himself be at DSEI. A special show prize draw will be run and at £10 per ticket, all proceeds will be going towards helping bomb disposal heroes. To purchase a ticket, visitors need to visit www.justgiving.com/ fundraising/felixdsei2017 and

Visor is step change for bomb suits A specialist EOD helmet visor has been launched by Morgan Advanced Materials (Stand S5-265), which integrates with its cutting edge Silverback 4020 Elite bomb suit to accommodate the wearing of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) protective garments.

The Silverback CBRN visor allows for the seamless integration of in-service CBRN facemasks and protective undergarments. Featuring a wider surface area to accommodate the wearing of a CBRN facemask and respiration equipment, the visor delivers a range of benefits including powerful demisting technology and a wide field of vision for optimal situational awareness, helping to ensure the safety of the wearer.

The latest innovation has

undergone extensive blast testing to ensure full protection for the wearer.

Designed to ensure full compatibility as a complete CBRN garment system, the Silverback 4020 Elite features MOLLE attachments on the rear

of the suit jacket, which allows air purification and respiratory systems and other critical accessories to be attached.

Chris Davies, technical director at the Composites and Defence Systems business of Morgan Advanced Materials, said: ‘‘The launch of our Silverback CBRN visor represents a significant technological breakthrough and step change in the application of our bomb suits. We are proud to have developed an EOD suit solution that is compatible with most in-service CBRN garments to protect EOD teams from an array of threats.’’

The Silverback CBRN visor is available to buy with the Silverback 4020 Elite bomb suit or as a standalone purchase for existing customers who wish to upgrade to a CBRN protective solution.

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donate ÂŁ10. They will then receive a code via email â&#x2C6;&#x2019; this must be brought to the Felix Fund Stand N8-296 at the show to be entered in the daily draw.

Representatives from the charity will be highlighting its latest â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Dashboard Coursesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, which are designed to help

individuals see the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;warning lightsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for mental health issues.

The charity acts to support those in desperate and rapidly deteriorating situations. In one scenario, a soldier on tour overseas whose dying father was at home in the UK was flown back by Felix Fund for a final goodbye. Recognising the need to support families with day-to-day stress and anxiety, however, the charity also makes grants to serving units and their bases. Outdoor adventure training has bonded teams and reunited friends, while updated facilities and accommodation have created spaces for increased relaxation.

Donations to Felix Fund can be made at www.felixfund. org.uk/support-us/make-adonation/.

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Rechargeable mobile energy Rechargeable batteries have become a part of modern life, and will feature even more when all vehicles, including military, will run on battery power. Israel-based Epsilor (Stand N8-380), part of the Power Systems division of Arotech Corporation, is unveiling its 6T family of NATO standard rechargeable lithium batteries.

Developed in partnership with a strategic customer, the new batteries are designed primarily for the next generation of armoured vehicles, but are also suitable as drop-in replacements for traditional lead-acid batteries. Epsilor claims the new 6T offers superior performance over the firstgeneration lithium batteries currently being used. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Our new 6T product family is designed to meet the needs of the fastdeveloping market of modern armoured vehicles with extended silent watch and more efficient fuel consumption,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said Epsilor president Ronen Badichi. He said the product is exempt from US Department of State defence export regulations (ITAR), making it available to a wide range of international defence customers.

The new battery has self-balancing, self-charging and charge current management capability that support smooth operation of new and older generation vehicles. It also offers serial and parallel connectivity.

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Round-up Primetake (Stand N6-298) is using DSEI to give a glimpse of new variants of its .300in round portfolio that is expected to be released later in 2017, which contains specialised projectiles to increase performance in tactical situations.

Building within the company’s .300in AAC Blackout calibre, the .300in Urban Combat Round is capable of penetrating laminated glass at 45° angles while maintaining trajectory to the original point of aim. ‘‘Where the .300in AAC Blackout exceeds, the .300in Urban Combat Round further enhances and specialises,’’ said the company.

Other new rounds include the .300in Armour Piercing (AP), which has a tungsten carbide core and features a newly developed technology that is also used in the company’s Match Grade Sniper ammunition. The increased size of the penetrator ensures maximum penetration of hardened materials.

The Long Range ball round, meanwhile, provides the longest maximum effective range in class, according to Primetake, while the Subsonic round ‘‘impressively retains accuracy while delivering the desired subsonic characteristic of significantly reduced weapon signature’’. Finally, the Frangible round is a cost-effective training round.

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DroneShield (Stand S10-210) is planning to carry out demonstrations of its RFOne radio frequency UAV detection sensor at the beginning of October, after which it will showcase its DroneSentinel multi-sensor platform in November.

DroneSentinel combines radar, radio frequency, acoustics, thermal and optical sensors into one system, and is similar to the company’s DroneSentry system minus the DroneCannon RF countermeasure capability.

It uses integrated data from all these available sensors, allowing users to quickly detect and analyse potential

Keep talking SAM J BASCH With email and messaging now the preferred method of communication, Australiabased company Barrett Communications (Stand N7-160) has just announced its advanced 4075 high-power, highfrequency (HF) transmitter.

This is the result of combining Barrett’s innovative liquid-cooled amplifier with the

unmanned threats. A user interface provides the user with live and pre-collected data from all sensors, and subsequently broadcasts configurable alerts based on criteria preprogrammed by the operator.

The company says DroneSentinel is a modular system that is easily transported and assembled,

and includes a weatherresistant and rugged design that protects the system in all environments. The radar can detect UAVs 1.5km away, the WideAlert acoustic sensor up to 200m away, and the RFOne 1km away. The DroneHeat/ DroneOpt sensors, meanwhile, can detect at 600m for small UAVs and 2km for large ones. Q

Barrett’s radio equipment in the RFMF Bushmaster vehicle

cooling system allows the transmitter to run continuously at optimum temperatures and reduces the requirement for forced air cooling. Importantly, the more efficient design consumes less power and offers greater reliability and extended service life.

Working with Thales Australia, Barrett Communications recently provided its PRC-2090 HF and PRC-2080+ VHF mobile systems for the Republic of Fiji Military Forces’ (RFMF’s) Bushmaster vehicles. Integrated with the Thales SOTAS intercom system, the Barrett system allows the command vehicle to have long-distance HF and lineof-sight VHF communications and both intra- and intervehicle communications. The RFMF uses the vehicles for deployment in the Middle East as part of the UN peacekeeping mission in the region.

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4050 SDR transceiver, enabling the 4075 to run continuously at high power for extended data transmission and at optimum temperatures. ‘‘It is designed for users who require robust and reliable longrange data communications equipment with low logistical demands,’’ explained Greg O’Neill, managing director of Barrett Communications. ‘‘This product is aimed at a broad cross-section of the market, from peacekeeping and humanitarian organisations, NGOs, security organisations and police to commercial businesses such as oil exploration.’’

The advanced liquid-cooled, solid-state design of the 4075 amplifier is believed to be the first of its kind. Using a water propylene glycol mixture, the

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The world comes to DSEI 2017: 42 confirmed international pavilions The DSEI exhibition floor plays host to more than 40 international pavilions, each of which will provide a regional hub of defence and security ingenuity.

Several pavilions are featured for the first time, including: Bulgaria, Hungary, Malta, Slovakia and Slovenia. The UAE also returns to DSEI in force. Many other countries have increased their pavilions to accommodate more local industry and expertise. Poland has more than quadrupled its presence, with Austria and Italy nearly doubling in size, while the Czech Republic has grown by more than 50 per cent since DSEI 2015.

The Turkish pavilion at DSEI has seen significant growth this year and is the largest Turkish pavilion to date. This growth is in line with the continued development of the Turkish defence industry, whose annual turnover topped $6 billion in 2016 with total annual exports of over $1.68 billion. The Turkish Under-secretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) reports that in 2016 over 500 companies added Pavilions include: Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Bulgaria Canada Chile Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Hungary

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nearly 3,000 military products to the Turkish defence industry portfolio.

The Finnish government has announced that it will boost its military strength by 20 per cent through increased troop numbers against a background of increasing regional tensions.

Finland will also increase its annual military spending by €55 million (£47 million) over the next three years and by €150 million from 2021 onwards. The Finnish presence continues to increase at DSEI with a dedicated pavilion and 10 exhibiting companies, including Bittium Wireless, a secure communications provider, which signed a €30 million ($35.1million) Framework Agreement with the Finnish Defence Forces earlier this month.

The German pavilion will host more than 30 companies − an indication of the renewed importance of defence spending and exports within the country.

In concert with other NATO partners who are increasing their defence budgets, the German defence budget will rise

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by eight per cent this year, to €37 billion. The German defence industry will be promoting opportunities for increased collaboration. This follows on the heels of last month’s announcement that they will be committing to joint manned and unmanned air platforms with France.

France continues to have a strong presence at DSEI with over 24 companies in its national pavilion, and 10 individual companies have taken stands at this flagship event.

The UK pavilion, hosted by ADS, is the largest pavilion at the event. In addition, the Department for International Trade’s Defence and Security Organisation (DIT DSO) Showcase will present current expeditionary and security capabilities with participation from 36 companies (daily demonstration at 11.30). It is divided into the following themed areas: Q Infantry Zone − Soldier equipment, weapons and fighting vehicles; Q Artillery Zone − Find, Fix, Strike assets; Q Communications & ISTAR Zone − Comms platforms, ECM systems and software; Q Engineering and Security Zone − C-IED, EOD, CBRN and security/force protection.

The US Pavilion at DSEI 2017 is now the largest non-UK Pavilion at the entire event. The nation has increased by over 12 per cent compared with DSEI 2015. DSEI is certified by the Department of Commerce and has Department of Defense approval. Some 130 standholders are occupying over 2,200m2 of space, including 48 first-time exhibitors. On

63 Today’s DSEI highlights Q Admiral Sir Philip Jones KCB ADC, First Sea Lord and Chief of Staff of the Royal Navy, will deliver a keynote address at 11.00 in the South Theatre Q The Right Hon Liam Fox MP Secretary for International Trade, will deliver a keynote address at 12.00 in the East Theatre Q General Sir Chris Deverell KCB MBE ADC General Commander, Joint Forces Command, will deliver a keynote address at 12.00 in the West Theatre Q CitizenAID Demonstration Stand at 10.00 and 14.30 on N3-590, West Entrance Q Defence Medical Services (DMS) Demonstration at 10.30 and 15.00 on Stand N3-180, West Entrance Q Official Opening Night Reception, co-hosted with SSAFA, starting at 17.00

the evening of Wednesday 13 September the Navy League of the United States hosts the US Industry Reception. Tickets to this are limited. For more information, please visit the US Lounge in hall N5.

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On the water

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HMS Mersey

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Today’s waterborne demonstrations will take place in the Royal Victoria Dock and will be best viewed from the grandstand on the dock edge next to the East Terrace at the eastern end of ExCeL. The main demonstration, Operation MARCAP, consists of individual capability demonstrations from a number of world-leading maritime companies. There are nine small vessels and RIBs that will participate in two waterborne demonstrations at 12.00 and 15.30.

Operation MARCAP This dynamic demonstration will display the maritime capability of nine specialised vessels and associated equipment. The scenario is based around a maritime interdiction operation; it will open with precursor activity comprising covert/ discreet surveillance leading to a boarding by Royal Marines of a suspect vessel under the cover of a number of fire support capabilities, including an offshore raiding craft currently in service with the Royal Marines; this will be followed by

simulated recovery of a survivor from in the water.

HMS Argyll

HMS Puncher

HMS Trumpeter

HMS Argyll − Type 23 Dukeclass frigate, Royal Navy HMS Cattistock − Huntclass mine countermeasures vessel, Royal Navy HMS Mersey − River-class offshore patrol vessel, Royal Navy HMS Puncher − Archer-class patrol vessel, Royal Navy HMS Trumpeter − Archerclass patrol vessel, Royal Navy BNS Pollux − Belgian Navy Vessel Visitors wishing to embark any vessel should register in advance at the Ship Visits Office, which is located on the main Boulevard in the Concierge opposite entrances N7 and S7.

The exit to the Docks is located close to the Naval Theatre in the Naval Zone. Book early to avoid disappointment.

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The OFFICIAL OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION is co-hosted with SSAFA − the appointed charity of DSEI 2017. The Reception, sponsored by Fujitsu, General Dynamics and Thales Alenia Space, is by invitation only.

Held on Tuesday 12 September at the East Terrace and Garden Cafe; Themed along the lines of a Royal Garden Party with canapés and beverages, backed by an accompaniment of military bands; This Reception is by invitation only and will be attended by official delegations and a selected number of key stakeholders; All money raised during the Reception will be donated to charity.

SSAFA, originally founded in 1885 as the Soldiers, Sailors and Families Association, provides practical, emotional and financial support to serving members of the armed forces, veterans and their families.

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Free time Outside the Waterborne Demonstration periods, the boats may be available for short on-water demonstrations, on request to the relevant companies. Please see the companies on their stand if you have a serious interest in procurement.

Visiting ships DSEI is proud to welcome the following ships to ExCeL:

Don’t miss the following keynotes at DSEI on Wednesday 13 September: 09.30-10.00 Keynote Address in the East Theatre: The Rt Hon Sir Michael Fallon KCB PC MP, Secretary of State for Defence 11.00-11.30 Keynote Address in the West Theatre: Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier

KCB CBE DFC, Chief of the Air Staff 12.30-13.00 Keynote Address in the East Theatre: General Sir Nicholas Carter KCB CBE DSO ADC Gen, Chief of the General Staff 14.00-14.30 Keynote Address in the East Theatre: The Rt Hon Ben Wallace MP, Minister of State for Security

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