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Bullseye for Arrowhead An industry group led by Babcock has been selected as preferred bidder to deliver the UK Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigate programme.

Announcing the downselection of the Arrowhead 140 design on 12 September, the company said it will now enter a period of detailed discussions with the Ministry of Defence and supply chain prior to formal contract award expected later this year. continued on page 3

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contracts, worth ÂŁ5 million apiece, to mature their candidate designs, and build strategy and commercial proposals over a seven-month period. Bids for the design and build phase were received by Defence Equipment and Support in late June.

Babcock is leading Team 31, which also includes Thales, OMT and BMT. The company’s shipbuilding plan had originally envisaged manufacture activities being shared between Babcock at Rosyth, the Harland and Wolff yard in Belfast, and Ferguson Marine Engineering on the lower Clyde, with assembly taking place at a central integration site at Rosyth.

With Harland and Wolff in administration, and Ferguson being taken into public ownership after suffering significant cost and schedule overruns on a ferry contract, Babcock has now baselined its bid on Rosyth alone. However, the company has confirmed that it will engage with the supply chain in the coming months to assess if there is a value for money case for outsourcing blocks into other yards.

According to Babcock, detailed design work will start immediately, with manufacture to follow from 2021 through to 2027. The first ship is scheduled for launch in 2023, with entry to service expected in 2025. At its height, the programme will

employ a workforce of around 1,250 skilled roles in multiple locations throughout the UK, with around 150 new technical apprenticeships likely to be developed. The work is expected to support an additional 1,250 roles within the wider UK supply chain.

Babcock chief executive Archie Bethel said: ‘‘It has been a tough competition and we are absolutely delighted that Arrowhead 140 has been recognised as offering the best design, build and delivery solution.’’ Thales will take the role of combat system integrator, and will be responsible for the supply of the combat management system.

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The training aspect is comprehensively covered

by Kongsberg Digital’s K-Sim Fast Craft Simulator technology.

Designed to provide trainees with a realistic perception of operating in a real-life

environment, the simulator utilises an advanced physics engine, motion system and hydrodynamic vessel modelling capabilities to replicate the behaviour of high-speed vessels in various sea states and at all speeds. This allows military and professional fast craft operators to perform efficient, safe and repeatable training in tactical scenarios that would be dangerous, expensive and resource-demanding to do for real.

The SeaCross navigation system has been developed for use in craft that can attain speeds of up to 100kt in the challenging environments of littoral waters or open seas.

Since the first product launch in 2006, SeaCross has evolved into a platform with functionality specifically designed for the most demanding environments and end users. The navigation system is currently in use on a large number of vessels around Q the world.

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Bullseye for Arrowhead continued from page 1 Forming the centrepiece of the government’s National Shipbuilding Strategy, the Type 31 programme calls for the acquisition of a class of five globally deployable general-purpose frigates at an average production cost of £250 million per ship. The design, which is geared towards forward-deployed maritime security, presence and defence engagement operations, is also intended to have significant export potential.

Atlas Elektronik UK, Babcock and BAE Systems were in December 2018 each awarded Competitive Design Phase

Ship-shape Kongsberg Digital (Stand S6-145) and SeaCross Marine (Stand S9-262) have announced a new partnership at DSEI. The pairing forms the basis for the coming together of two cutting-edge technical innovators, with the focus to develop unique and effective products and end-to-end solutions for high-speed navigation and fast craft simulation.

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RICHARD SCOTT Responding to the continued proliferation and evolution of remotely controlled bombs, Leonardo (Stand S5-100) has introduced two additions to its Guardian family of counterimprovised explosive device (C-IED) products.

While cheap to make and often relatively low-tech in their design, radio-controlled IEDs constitute a deadly threat to vehicle-borne and dismounted ground forces. Moreover, insurgent groups and terrorists are quick to adopt new technologies that can overcome previous C-IED generations.

Leonardo in the UK has more than 30 years’ experience in the design and manufacture of C-IED systems designed to

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Effective Guardians afford ground forces improved protection against roadside bombs and other concealed explosive devices. Some 25,000 of these systems have been delivered to date, performing successfully in combat zones such as Northern Ireland, Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria.

Leonardo’s two new versions − Guardian HR and Guardian HFE − are designed to overcome enemy forces’ attempts to bypass current C-IED technology. Guardian HR, claimed to be the most advanced vehicle-borne radiocontrolled IED jammer on the market, is a responsive jamming system based on a software-reconfigurable

architecture, offering an enduring capability to meet the changing threat environment and specific user requirements.

Responsive jamming focuses power against a specific threat signal instead of using a barrage of lowerpower jamming energy. A reprogrammable softwaredefined architecture affords additional flexibility to the system by allowing updates via a software download − similar to the installation of an app on a mobile phone.

Another feature of Guardian HR is its extended-frequency coverage across the 20MHz6GHz bandwidth. This gives the system the ability to block the

Mobile Fires Platform: clarification The Royal Artillery has a future requirement for a Mobile Fires Platform (MFP) to replace the currently deployed tracked 155mm/39 calibre AS90 self-propelled artillery system. It will be issued to four Close Support Regiments, with a total of 135 units required. The MFP includes a training solution for the operators, including the driver, and a support solution. The ammunition, charges limber and fire control system are separate projects within the Close Support Fires Programme.

This programme is still in its early stages and could be a tracked or wheeled solution, with Initial Gate 2021, Main Gate 2024 and initial operational capability around 2026.

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Better detection and tracking BETH STEVENSON Elta (Stand S7-330) has developed new algorithms for its ELM-2270 over-the-horizon (OTH) radar that improve the detection and tracking capability of the system when operating in 200nm exclusive economic zones.

OTH radars operate in lowfrequency HF bands and can operate at ranges further than a typical sensor can, utilising wave propagation and emitting a signal over the sea that

follows the earth’s curvature to detect targets that are beyond line-of-sight. While this is not a new technology, effective implementation of OTH has been challenging, largely due to the HF frequency being affected by clutter, but improved algorithms and a hardware design have enabled the company to overcome this in the ELM-2270. The sensor utilises a 2D receiving antenna uniform circular array with a co-located transmit antenna, and continuously transmits

higher-frequency signals used by some mobile phone devices.

Leonardo has also introduced Guardian HFE as a highfrequency extension for operators of existing vehiclemounted C-IED systems such Guardian H3. Successfully trialled by the Italian Army in June this year, Guardian HFE can also be configured as an add-on to other third-party Q C-IED systems.

at 120° in azimuth wideangle beam, while the receiver performs full-digital beam forming, which provides instant coverage of an entire sector.

Meanwhile, the Israel Aerospace Industries subsidiary has also announced it has received a contract from an undisclosed Asian customer for its ELM-2114 perimeter protection radar. This will be installed within a system around the perimeter of military assets throughout the country to protect against potential intrusions and includes different independent security layers, this radar being that longest range of those.

ELTA is delivering the new ELM-2114 V1K version of the radar, which provides what it says is a 100 per cent increased detection range over its predecessor, ELM-2114 V05, able to operate over ranges of 1km for a moving person and Q 2km for moving vehicles.

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GCS build gains pace

BAE Systems Naval Ships is moving forward with the manufacture phase of the

Royal Navy’s Type 26 Global Combat Ship programme, with production now under way

on the second of the planned eight-ship City-class vessels.

Meanwhile, engineering

work is ramping up on design derivatives selected to meet the future needs of Australia and Canada. Both variants build on the RN’s Type 26 platform baseline, but have been modified to accept alternative combat systems based on local preferences/requirements, and will be built in-country.

Intended to replace eight anti-submarine warfare (ASW)-configured Type 23 frigates from the mid-2020s, the 6,900-tonne displacement Type 26 has been conceived as an acoustically quiet surface combatant optimised for ASW operations. Within the RN’s future fleet structure,

Unmanned Pacific RIB RICHARD SCOTT BAE Systems is demonstrating the integration of an unmanned, autonomous version of its Pacific 24 Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) with the combat system of the Royal Navy (RN) Type 23 frigate HMS Argyll.

The manned version of the 7.5m Pacific 24 Mk 4 RIB is already deployed fleetwide with

the RN as the service’s standard sea boat. BAE Systems’ Portsmouth-based Maritime Services business has over the past three years invested in a programme of development and demonstration using a 9.5m P950 RIB as a testbed to prove technologies applicable to an autonomous Pacific 24.

At 7.8m long, the Pacific 24 has a top speed of 38kt and can operate for up to 45 hours

at patrol speed, or 100 nautical miles in pursuit mode, while being controlled remotely or operating autonomously. Its integration with an active warship has potential applications across a range of missions, including anti-piracy, border control, intelligence gathering, maritime security and force protection.

At the show, technologists from BAE Systems, in

collaboration with the RN, the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and autonomous systems supplier L3Harris, are demonstrating the potential to make naval

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the Type 26 will be primarily roled for the protection of the Continuous At Sea Deterrent, and the Carrier Strike Group.

The ceremony to mark the formal start of manufacture on the second of the Type 26, to be named HMS Cardiff, was held on 14 August at BAE Systems’ Govan shipyard on the Clyde.

Manufacture work on Cardiff comes two years after steel was cut for first-of-class HMS Glasgow. According to Nadia Savage, BAE Systems’ Type 26 programme director, the lead ship is making good progress. ‘‘Over 75 per cent of the ship’s design is complete, and over half has now been committed

to manufacture,’’ she told the DSEI Daily. ‘‘One third of the ship is now in construction, with units erected, fabricated and being outfitted.’’

BAE Systems was in late June 2017 awarded a £3.7 billion contract by the UK Ministry of Defence for the construction of the first three Type 26 frigates.

A contract for the second batch of five ships is expected to be negotiated in the early 2020s.

In June 2018, Australia selected BAE Systems’ Global Combat Ship − Australia design as the basis for its Project SEA 5000 Future Frigate programme. ASC Shipbuilding in South Australia has been

acquired by BAE Systems to deliver the Hunter-class Frigate programme. Lockheed Martin Australia and Saab Australia will partner BAE Systems for combat system integration.

Earlier this year, Canada confirmed the selection of a

Lockheed Martin Canada-led industry team, using a design based on the Type 26 Global Combat Ship, to deliver the next-generation Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC). The CSC acquisition projects the construction of 15 ships.

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missions faster, easier and safer by carrying out highspeed exercises that mimic real-world scenarios that include force protection, threat intercept and chase missions.

A key part of proving the technology for future operational use has been to ensure a secure connection between the combat management and sensor system on board the warship and the offboard systems on the RIB. To this end, the unmanned Pacific 24 RIB has been integrated into the Type 23 combat management system by means of the Dstl MAPLE open information architecture.

The version of the autonomous P24 RIB on show

at DSEI has been modified for optional unmanned operation and fitted with additional sensors and effectors including a high-resolution optical and thermal camera and an LRAD long-range acoustic device system, capable of broadcasting warning messages at distance. It is also equipped with automated navigational decision-making technologies, freeing up operators to focus on mission critical information from afar.

Early trials of the technology have been conducted in

collaboration with NavyX, the Royal Navy’s new autonomy and lethality accelerator programme. Commander Sean Trevethan, the RN’s Fleet Robotics Officer, said: ‘‘This is much more than an unmanned surface vessel demonstration for the Royal Navy. What we are doing is the first step in exploiting system architecture in a complex warship to integrate an unmanned system into the ship. This ensures the system and its payload fully contribute to the warfighting Q capability of the ship.’’

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Self-protection for Shadow The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has contracted Leonardo (Stand S5-100) and Thales (S6-100), under a single-source procurement, to deliver an integrated defensive aids system (DAS) for the Royal Air Force’s fleet of eight Shadow R1 intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) aircraft.

Designed to provide the aircraft with protection against the latest-generation infrared guided threats, the order marks the first sale for Leonardo’s Modular Airborne Platform Protection System (MAPPS).

Based around a Leonardo DAS controller, the MAPPS suite specified for the Shadow R1

Boost for small boats The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced a series of contracts, collectively worth £177 million, covering in-service support for small boats used by the Royal Navy, Royal

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also includes the Thales Elix-IR threat warner, the Thales Vicon XF countermeasures dispensing system, and a dualhead Leonardo Miysis directed infrared countermeasures (DIRCM).

The contract, initially covering the supply of five equipment sets and three aircraft embodiments, will be delivered

by an MoD/Leonardo/Thales team under a Leonardo prime systems integration contract.

Equipment integration will be performed by Raytheon UK, with an initial operating capability targeted for early 2021.

A special-mission adaptation of the King Air 350CER lighttwin, the Shadow R1 is operated

from RAF Waddington by No 14 Squadron. The ISTAR role, which potentially requires it to operate in hostile airspace, necessitates the provision of a robust DAS capability to counter the threat posed by IR-guided manportable air defence systems.

The contract marks the first sale of the Elix-IR threat warning system and the first UK sale of the Miysis DIRCM. Selection of the Elix-IR/Miysis DIRCM combination follows successful trials during SALT III in Sweden last year, where the integrated Elix-IR/Miysis system, using a jamming waveform developed by the MoD’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, proved its ability to defeat infrared missiles in live fire exercises. Q

Marines and the MoD Police.

Awarded by Defence Equipment and Support’s Commercially Supported Shipping team, the Boats In-Service Support (BISS) agreement enables spares, repairs and maintenance for 115 classes of boat − some 2,200 individual watercraft in total.

The BISS agreement includes

four contracts with BAE Systems worth a total of £112 million to support RN, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, British Army, Royal Marines and MoD Police boats, and three with Babcock totalling £49 million for support to training craft and boats based overseas. Other recipients include Griffon Hoverwork

for craft used by the Royal Marines (£4.6 million), Holyhead Marine to ensure the continued availability of boats vital to UK submarine operations (£4.3 million), and two contracts with Marine Specialised Technology, totalling £7.6 million, to support diving operations and maintain Q inflatable craft.

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All-electric traverse CHRISTOPHER F FOSS Hirtenberger Defence Europe (Stand N9-300) is showing the latest ST Engineering Land Systems 120mm Super Rapid Advanced Mortar System (SRAMS) Mk 2. This is a follow-on to the original 120mm SRAMS, which is deployed by the UAE integrated onto the rear of an RG32 (4x4) mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle, and by the Singapore Armed Forces on their Bronco armoured tracked all-terrain carrier.

The main difference between the original SRAMS and the Mk 2 is that the hydraulic traverse and elevating mechanism has been replaced by an all-electric system and traverse is now 180° left and right. It has a computerised fire control system and a land navigation system, so can rapidly come into action, carry out a fire mission and redeploy before counter-battery fire.

ST Engineering Land Systems has teamed with Hirtenberger to market the mortar to potential European customers.

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Skynet six-pack

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BETH STEVENSON The UK government has launched a competition seeking an operator and maintainer of its new Skynet 6 satellite communications constellation. Speaking at DSEI on Wednesday, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace stressed the importance of space-based infrastructure and the potential impact on the nation should it be compromised, announcing this next stage in the Skynet 6 programme. Skynet 6 will update the UK’s military satellite constellation, 50 years after the first iteration was launched.

The new system is expected to support a range

of operation types, including communications at sea and for unmanned aerial vehicles, as well as fighter pilot data transfer and the provision of connectivity for forward deployed troops. The new Skynet 6 Service Delivery Wrap project will cover the operation of the UK’s constellation of satellites and ground stations, and the provision and management of ground terminal infrastructure.

Contracts worth some £6 billion covering other aspects of the Skynet 6 programme are expected to be announced in the coming months, the government added. The selected provider of the services will additionally negotiate the MoD’s

access to commercial satellite services, as well as managing the UK’s contribution and access to systems owned and operated by partner nations.

It was also announced that Airbus Defence & Space − the incumbent Skynet 5 provider − has won a contract from the UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory to develop the technologies for a cluster of ultra-highresolution synthetic aperture radar satellites for the MoD. The Oberon satellites will also have the ability to collect radio frequency signals, and the project could lead to an in-orbit demonstration in 2022 and potentially an operational Q capability by 2025.

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Third life for Pars CHRISTOPHER F FOSS FNSS Savunma Sistemleri’s Pars III (8x8) in the infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) role is being shown for the first time at DSEI on Stand N6-240, where it is fitted with the latest Saber one-person turret armed with a stabilised Northrop Grumman, Armament Systems 25mm dual-feed cannon and 7.62mm coaxial machine gun.

The earlier Pars II is in service with Malaysia in a range of configurations, most of which are fully amphibious, propelled in the water by two waterjets.

A total of 257 Pars II are being supplied to Malaysia, with the first deliveries already made.

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Some of these are fitted with the latest Saber turret.

The launch customer for the latest Pars III (8x8) is Oman, which has ordered 172 vehicles in numerous configurations. The first deliveries, some fitted with the Saber turret, have been completed.

In May, the Presidency of Defence Industries of Turkey placed orders for Pars III to meet a requirement for a Special Purpose Tactical Wheeled Armoured Vehicle (SPTWAV). Most of these are for the Turkish Land Forces Command (TLFC), with a small number for the General Command of Gendarmerie.

The SPTWAV contract covers 8x8 and 6x6 versions of the Pars III. All feature an anti-lock braking system, central tyre inflation and run-flat inserts, air-conditioning system, selfrecovery winch and a hydropneumatic suspension system.

The company is also in production of Pars 4x4 and

Kaplan 10 for the TLFC; these are fitted with the FNSS Savunma Sistemlerideveloped Anti-Tank Remote Controlled Turret, which has two Russian Kornet-E and two locally developed Roketsan OMTAS anti-tank guided weapons, plus a 7.62mm coaxial machine gun.

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Faun Trackway (Stand S3-225) has completed delivery of its Medium Ground Mobility System (MGMS) to the New Zealand Defence Force.

Training on the Faun Trackway equipment was completed by 5 Movements Company Capability Branch at Army Bay, Whangaparaoa, where the MGMS was successfully deployed and recovered in quick succession by a Cat 938K Small Wheel Loader, which had been modified for this role by Gough Cat.

Hanwha Defense (Stand S8-250) of the Republic of Korea (ROK) is hoping to achieve additional export sales of its K9 Thunder 155mm/52 calibre tracked self-propelled artillery system, which was originally developed to meet the operational requirements of ROK Army.

The system consists of the Faun Track M30H Trackway system, which is coiled onto a spool, with the Trackway then being deployed and recovered over the front of the vehicle by the Medium Beam Dispenser attached to the Cat 938K. Trials have shown that the Cat 938K can deploy 40m of trackway in less than six minutes and, if required, additional trackway can be joined quickly and effectively to create a longer route or turning area. This is carried out by unloading the empty spool and loading a second one.

The M30H trackway can handle loads of up to Military Load Class (MLC) 40 dependent on the ground conditions.

Meanwhile, the Heavy Ground Mobility System is typically based on an 8x8 platform and

Thundering int So far more than 2,000 K9 have been built for the home and export market, with known sales including Estonia (12 refurbished units to be delivered), Finland (48 refurbished systems to

be delivered), India (first 100 systems from ROK followed by local production), Norway (24 new systems to be delivered), Poland (already supplying hulls for the local Krab) and Turkey (a locally built version called Firtina).

Maximum range depends on the projectile/charge combination, but when firing the standard US 155mm M539A1 rocket-assisted highexplosive (HE), the

range is 30km; this increases to 42km when firing the locally developed 155mm K307 HE Base Bleed projectile.

It can carry out multiround simultaneous-impact fire missions and in the future, trials will be carried out with

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Laser milestone achieved Leonardo (Stand S5-100) has reached a new milestone for its Type 163 Laser Target Designator (LTD) with the announcement that it has now secured orders for more than 600 units worldwide. Used by Joint Terminal Attack Controllers − the specialist troops responsible for directing close air support − the Type 163 LTD is a high-power, ultra-lightweight device that provides laser designation and rangefinding in a man-portable package weighing less than 2.3kg.

carries 50m of M150 Trackway to MLC 70, again depending on the ground conditions, and can be up to MLC 150.

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nto Europe the General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems XM1113 fitted with a Northrop Grumman, Armament Systems, Precision Guidance Kit, which is expected to achieve a range in excess of 60km.

In ROK Army service, the K9 is supported by the K10 ammunition resupply vehicle, which feeds projectiles and charges into the K9.

The first export customer for this is Norway, which has ordered 12 units, with one of these supporting two K9.

There is already a two-phase programme to upgrade the currently deployed K9 to improve its capabilities. The first of these is the installation of an auxiliary power unit and an upgrade to the fire control system, making it fully digitalised.

The second phase is the installation of a fully automatic ammunition-handling system in the turret bustle, which will load the fuzed projectile followed by the charge system. This will offer a number of advantages, including a higher rate of fire while reducing the crew to Q three − commander, gunner and driver.

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Rotating radar for USN

The US Navy (USN) has taken delivery of the first Freedom variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) equipped with the Hensoldt (Stand S3-200) TRS-4D G-band rotating active electronically scanned array (AESA) multifunction radar, writes Richard Scott. The fixed face variant of TRS-4D already

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equips the German Navy’s new F125 frigate.

Accepted from prime contractor Lockheed Martin on 26 July, USS Indianapolis (LCS 17) is the first Freedom variant LCS to be equipped with the TRS-4D air/surface surveillance radar, which has received the nomenclature AN/SPS-80

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in USN service. This marks a significant upgrade over the TRS-3D/16 multimode pencil beam radar system (designated AN/SPS-75) fitted to the eight previous Freedom variant ships.

Based on solid-state gallium nitride technology, the TRS-4D employs full digital beamforming, with pulse-Doppler processing in all beams. Key performance characteristics quoted by Hensoldt include a maximum instrumented range of 250km, a minimum range of less than 100m, the ability to detect targets with a radar cross-section of 0.01m2, a track update rate of <1 sec, and a track capacity (air and surface) in excess of 1,000 targets.

Built by Fincantieri Marinette Marine at its yard in Marinette, Wisconsin, Indianapolis

completed acceptance trials on Lake Michigan in June. According to Hensoldt, the TRS-4D radar passed acceptance trials ‘‘without issue’’.

The second AN/SPS-80 radar has been installed aboard the future USS St Louis (LCS 19) and is being prepared for acceptance trials. A total of eight TRS-4D radars are currently under contract for the Freedom variant LCS, of which six have passed factory acceptance.

O Hensoldt has launched the new Mk 5 version of its SharpEye naval navigation radar. This is the first open array 80W SharpEye and is being targeted for integration on smaller military vessels, offering the capability available in other versions but in a Q smaller form factor.

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Smart suppression

IN BRIEF Aerospace partnership BAE Systems and Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group (ADG) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at DSEI to collaborate on advanced technologies associated with a variety of next-generation air platforms, both manned and unmanned. Among the areas for consideration are high-value design, simulation and modelling, and hypersonics. The agreement was signed by Marshall ADG’s chief executive Alistair McPhee, and BAE Systems’ air sector engineering director Ian Muldooney.

MBDA (Stand S1-200) has received a contract to demonstrate the electronic warfare version of the Spear network-enabled precision attack missile, writes David Donald. The Spear EW is being developed in a partnership with Leonardo UK, which is supplying its advanced miniaturised Digital Radio Frequency Memory (DRFM) deception

jammer to replace the seeker/ warhead of the standard Spear 3 attack weapon.

Spear EW has been developed under a Technical Demonstration Programme (TDP) contract from the UK’s Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) agency. It is intended to work alongside other weapons, including Spear 3, in a networked environment.

The mixed swarm of strike munitions and EW jammers aims to saturate sophisticated air defence networks, creating a safe environment in which friendly platforms can operate.

Packaging the EW system into the existing weapon form adds force-multiplying capability without the need for additional platform integration work. Further technology insertions are planned as part of the Spear roadmap.

Spear EW leverages the standard turbojet-powered weapon’s long range to provide a loiter capability in the battlezone. Four Spearfamily weapons can be carried internally in the Lockheed Martin F-35, while the Typhoon can carry three on each Q weapon station.

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Brightest brains design bionic commandos The UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best and brightest young engineers have developed a futuristic vision of how the Royal Marines might go into action in the future, writes Richard Scott.

Engineering graduates from the UK Naval Engineering Science and Technology forum (UKNEST), representing nearly a dozen leading defence, technology and engineering firms, were asked to plan a mid-21st century assault by the Royal Navyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s elite troops on an enemy missile site perched on a clifftop.

They came up with a string of ideas, many previously confined to the realm of science fiction. These included exo-skeleton suits covered by a chameleon-like skin allowing wearers to perform superhuman feats, such as scaling cliffs, while blending with their surroundings; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;holographic marinesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to decoy enemy forces; small intelligence drones to feed information direct to commandosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; high-tech helmets; and larger drones armed with laser guns for fire support, or providing the ability to lift ammunition, supplies, and even small vehicles.

The graduates spent a day at the Commandosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Training Centre at Lympstone near Exeter to understand what it takes to become a Royal Marine, some of the current equipment used and the challenges faced on real-life operations.

The UKNEST engineers were then given the raid scenario and thrashed out ideas, looking at what troops would be equipped with, how to get them ashore from ships over the horizon, how the marines would neutralise a protected target, and how they might protect themselves and distract the enemy. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The whole event has been a great opportunity for us to see what commandos do, what they have to go through. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s helped me to understand what I need to give the marines to help them succeed on a mission,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said graduate Chad Swaby, from the MoDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) organisation.

Swaby came up with the idea of contact lenses with thermal imaging ability and artificial intelligence that can differentiate â&#x2C6;&#x2019; between civilians, enemy soldiers and hostages â&#x2C6;&#x2019; from the way they move. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;We can use that information to let Royal Marines know who they need to target and who they need to save,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; he said.

Other â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;wearableâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; innovations included helmet-mounted displays providing marines with the latest intelligence and battlefield information, as well as sharing details of a squadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health and fitness levels; boots that harvest energy as the commandos move to power radios and other equipment; and rucksacks attached using magnets and fitted with energy damping to reduce the burden when marching.

Brigadier Matt Holmes, Commandant General Royal Marines, said: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say how much or how quickly the reality of these visions will come to fruition. But what we can say is that if only 20 per cent of these ideas come to reality then we will be at the cutting edge of tomorrowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s technology.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

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Serbian company Yugoimport (Stand N4-220) is showing just a part of its wide range of vehicles and weapon systems in model form that have been developed to meet the operational requirements of the Serbian armed forces, but are now being offered on the export market.

Two wheeled armoured fighting vehicles (AFV) are currently being offered, the Miloch (4x4) and the Lazar (8x8), which have both been produced in production quantities.

Miloch is typically fitted with a locally developed remote weapon station (RWS), armed with a 12.7mm machine gun.

The larger Lazar has also been deployed in Serbia fitted with a 12.7mm RWS, while another version is fitted with a Russian

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turret armed with a 30mm 2A42 cannon and 7.62mm coaxial machine gun.

Yugoimportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best-selling artillery system is the Nora B-52 (8x8) fitted with a turret at the rear, armed with a

155mm/52 calibre ordnance integrated onto a Kamaz (8x8) platform fitted with a central tyre-inflation system. The turret carries 12 rounds of 155mm ammunition and 12 propellant charges, with a similar number

being held in reserve. Maximum range depends of the projectile/ charge combination, but is typically 42km.

On display in model form is its latest 267mm/122mm multiple rocket launcher system based on a Kamaz (8x8) platform, which has been developed using internal research and development funding.

On the rear is a poweroperated turntable, which can be fitted with two pods each of 24x122mm unguided surfaceto-surface rockets, or two pods each of six 267mm unguided rockets. When carrying two pods of 122mm rockets, an additional two pods of 122mm rockets can be carried at the rear for rapid loading using the onboard crane.

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Zaslon saves lives CHRISTOPHER F FOSS Ukrspecexportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (Stand S1-265) Zaslon-L active protection system (APS) has been designed to protect armoured fighting vehicles (AFV) against attack from a variety of threat weapons.

L in the designation means it has been optimised for installation on lighter AFVs, such as the widely deployed M113 series of tracked armoured personnel carriers (APC) and similar vehicles.

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module (ATM). The latter are mounted externally on the vehicle, with the actual number of modules depending on the area of coverage required, for example over the frontal arc of the platform or through 360°.

The cylindrical ATM consists of a millimetre-wave radar (MMR) and an anti-threat munition, which is extended prior to being activated.

The MMR detects the incoming threat, and when within range, the munition is activated and neutralises the threat using a dense cloud

Latest Zaslon-Light showing one of the ATM extended ready for action

of fast-moving splinters. The Ukraine has quoted a reaction time of 0.001-0.006 seconds and a detection and designation range of 1.2-2.25m. The standard module weighs 170kg, with a lighter one weighing 120kg.

Both single-and doubleround launchers are available.

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According to the contractor, it can provide a high level of protection against antitank weapons fitted with a high-explosive anti-tank warhead, as well as kinetic energy projectiles up to a calibre of 125mm and a velocity of up to 1,200m/s.

The Turkish Land Forces Command has deployed the Aselsan Pulat hard-kill APS, which leverages technology from the Zaslon-L; this has been installed on upgraded M60TM tanks deployed at the Turkish border.

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Songbird takes flight vertically DAVID DONALD Germandrones of Berlin is at DSEI to promote its Songbird small unmanned air system for a range of applications.

Although it has a traditional fixed-wing, V-tailed layout, the Songbird launches and recovers vertically. It has four electric motors that drive swivelling propellers: vertical lift is generated when the propellers are rotated downwards, but after transition through 90° they act as conventional

tractor/pusher airscrews for forward thrust.

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of 2.5kg, the Songbird can carry a range of sensors â&#x2C6;&#x2019; including LIDAR â&#x2C6;&#x2019; or could be used for transport in roles such as the emergency

standard configuration, and can be launched/recovered in wind speeds of up to 13m/s.

transport of defibrillators and other medical equipment, or even bloods and organs. Other roles include security and surveillance, crop monitoring, surveying and mapping, and search and rescue.

With a maximum take-off weight of 10.5kg

Germandrones (Stand S3-101) has also schemed a larger (5m span, 25kg MTOW) Songbird XL variant with a reciprocating engine burning a 20:1 gasoline:oil mix in addition to four electric lift motors. This version has an eight-hour endurance Q capability.

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Mobile drone-catcher Making its debut at DSEI is the OpenWorks Engineering SkyWall Auto Response net-based drone capture system mounted on a vehicle.

Moreover, the SkyWall Auto system on show in the outside display is paired with a SteelRock NightFighter RF-based drone-defeat inhibitor to create a multieffects counter-drone system that can be rapidly deployed and redeployed to provide a flexible response to drone threats. The vehicle-based version is covered by doors to protect it during transit.

Using high-pressure air, the SkyWall Auto system fires the

SP10 projectile, equipped with a large high-tensile net, or the SP40, which also includes a parachute for a softer letdown. The range with the SP10 is approximately 250m. The system also has an option for the automatic loading of up to six rounds to defend against swarming drones.

SkyWall Auto has a large number of security and military applications in mobile, transportable and fixed configurations. In a military counter-UAS network it is seen typically as a close-in â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;goalkeeperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, dealing with any vehicles that leak through longer-ranged defences. It

can receive cues from drone detection sensors, with its own medium-wave infrared and laser rangefinder providing tracking and targeting.

Security applications include event security and airport deployment, for which mobility is a valuable attribute.

The companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s SkyWall100 hand-held drone defence system has been widely adopted by security and defence forces alike, and the SkyWall Auto is due to be delivered to

a customer by the end of the year. The example on show at DSEI is the first production Q example.

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IN BRIEF Single-piece runflat Tyron Runflat (Stand N9-301) has launched the ATR-SP single-piece rubber runflat at DSEI. This can be fitted using existing equipment and joins the company’s multi-piece ATR-MP runflat system that is mountable/demountable in the field without requiring specialist equipment. Tyron has launched the ATR-SP in response to a perceived demand for more choice in the single-piece market.

The ATR-SP locks the tyre onto the wheel in the event of a blowout or deflation, providing a rubber base to continue driving. Tyron is also exhibiting the CarbonATR, which has a carbonfibre spine instead of steel.

This reduces the weight by around 40 per cent, making it the world’s lightest rubber runflat.

New EW platform Electronics specialist AllenVanguard (Stand S3-531) has launched the Equinox Next Generation electronic countermeasures system at DSEI. Modular and scalable, the new system is based on a flexible and agile open architecture and can be adapted to applications that range from armoured vehicles on the battlefield, through VIP convoys to vulnerable fixed sites. The scalability permits Equinox NG to be packaged into platform-specific physical forms. The system is backed up by the company’s threat management team and global customer service support network.

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Fuel and water contained CHRISTOPHER F FOSS German company Thielmann WEW (Stand S3-547), one of the leading contractors able to supply fuel and water solutions for the military, has now expanded its military base support capabilities with a new approach to the mandated Generic Base Architecture (GBA) requirements. This specifies common standards for data, power, water, waste and fuel infrastructure in operational military base headquarters and includes mechanical interfaces for all equipment.

The company’s ‘drop and go’ 2,000 to 50,000 litre fuel and water systems have already been designed to meet the ruggedised requirements of the demanding defence environment. They use highgrade steel tanks and frames and integrated ancillary systems such as pumps, filter units, distribution and recording systems to provide a plug and

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play mainstay capability in support of doctrinal 4th to 1st line military echelons.

The company’s fuel system portfolio has now been extended by teaming/ partnering with other specialists to include expandable ‘pack and go’ capabilities that can fulfil more temporary and mobile base requirements. These include expandable skid-mounted bladders for vertical storage as well as flexible bund and

IMU zeroes out bias SAM J BASCH Increased accelerometer performance for demanding guidance and navigation is now available in the newly launched STIM318 inertial measurement unit (IMU) from Norway-based Sensonor (Stand S5-245).

According to the company, the STIM318’s performance can competitively replace fibre-optic gyros in many applications. It is designed for use in a variety of applications, from autonomous machine control, UAV payloads, satellites, portable target

acquisition systems and land navigation systems to turret stabilisation, mortar aiming systems and missile stability and navigation.

The STIM design is field-proven in commercial and military applications.

The STIM318 is an ITARfree item, available in export controlled and non-

bladder storage solutions with shade protectors to reduce evaporation and the risk of condensation contamination.

In addition, the water solutions portfolio has been expanded to enable Thielmann WEW to provide a one-stop shop for a complete range of camp utilities including water, waste and fuel as part of its intermodal C-130 Hercules transport aircraft Palletised Loading System (PLS) capable Q product line.

export controlled versions.

A new bias trip offset (BTO) function allows the user to individually zero out any bias of all nine axes. The bias offset can be stored in flash for recall at the next system start-up.

Sensonor indicated that the STIM318 was developed in close co-operation with a global lead customer, and is compatible with the STIM300 Q IMU.

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IN BRIEF High dynamic range France’s New Imaging Technologies (NIT) (Stand N7-318) is showing its latest SWIR technology development, the WiDy SenS GigE system. NIT’s SWIR cameras have been proven in multiple fields, including airborne systems and gated imaging in severe conditions.

The WiDy SenS GigE system, with NIT’s flagship NSC1601 sensor, provides an image of 640x512 pixels with very high dynamic range.

Mission critical US-based Rajant (Stand N8-177) is highlighting the operational capabilities of its Kinetic Mesh network and BreadCrumbs wireless nodes. BreadCrumbs operates reliably in the harshest environments and ensures security of missioncritical transmissions. Kinetic Mesh technology enables real-time connectivity between mounted and dismounted elements to military servers, enabling troops to make informed decisions.

Soldier power SAM J BASCH SIG Sauer (Stand N4-235) has just announced the awarding of a contract by the US Army to supply its complete system for the next-generation squad weapons (NGSW) programme.

This entails the company’s lightweight machine gun, rifle, suppressors and the 6.8mm hybrid ammunition.

The primary objective set by the US Army for the NGSW-AR (automatic rifle) was a weapon with the firepower and range of a machine gun, coupled with the precision and ergonomics of a rifle.

SIG Sauer’s president and CEO, Ron Cohen, said: ‘‘The US Army is leading the world in the first significant upgrade to small arms in decades to meet the growing

demands of soldiers on the battlefield.’’

Meeting the US Army’s challenge, SIG Sauer significantly improved on legacy weapons.

Its NGSW-AR is lighter in weight with much less recoil than current in-service carbines. According to Cohen,

the suppressor with design enhancements reduces harmful backflow and signature.

At the core of the company’s submission is the newly developed, high-pressure 6.8mm hybrid ammunition that is utilised in both weapons.

SIG Sauer claims the ammunition is a significant leap forward in ammunition innovation, design and manufacturing. ‘‘Our ammunition division has engineered a completely new cartridge, resulting in a more compact round with increased velocity and accuracy, while delivering a substantial reduction in the weight of the Q ammunition,’’ Cohen said.

Make invisible visible Information is the crucial factor in winning in modern warfare. Finland-based Senop (Stand N3-349), part of Patria Group, offers solutions for increased mobility, performance and situational awareness. Senop can provide a network of different sensors that can share vital information via wireless or wired connections. These sensors could include night-vision goggles, intelligent weapon sights, observation and surveillance systems and UAVs equipped with hyperspectral cameras.

By way of example, Senop’s OSCU is a new passive outdoor surveillance system that can share classified pattern recognition information via images and live video stream to a command post or other sensors that form part of the network.

Chief executive Aki Korhonen said: ‘‘By using automated processes and machine learning we can make the invisible visible.’’ In his view, accurate and real-time situational awareness information is key to achieving the advantage on the future battlefield.

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Four editions were written and produced on site.

Publisher: Xenia Sapanidi; Editor: Günter Endres; Deputy Editor: Christopher F Foss; Reporters: David Donald, Richard Scott, Sam J Basch and Beth Stevenson; Production Editor: Lynn Newton; Deputy Production Editor: Nicola Keeler; Photographer: Patrick Allen; Online Editor: James Macinnes; Operations: Joshua Wales.

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Protecting electronics Electronics are susceptible to humidity, dust, vibrations and even chemicals, which could hamper their proper functioning. Denmarkbased Mikkelsen Electronics (Stand N3-300) is offering a green solution in the form of low-pressure moulding.

Mikkelsen Electronics is one of Europe’s largest manufacturers of encapsulations and moulding solutions. The main ingredient in the granulate used in the moulding is rapeseed oil, and by using an aluminium tool, there is no drying time in the production.

With Denmark opting for the Piranha 5 combat vehicle,

the company is benefiting substantially from industrial participation in the programme.

Said Mikkelsen chief executive Kim Christiansen: ‘‘We have a long tradition that our customers’ requirements have lifted the technology in our company. We look forward to working with GDELS-MOWAG.’’ Mikkelsen will be producing cables and dashboards for the Piranha 5, of which 309 will be delivered to Denmark. Q

High load re SAM J BASCH Imagine five or six men able to set up a large operations centre or hangar in under an hour. Slovakian company Nixus (Stand N9-140) has the solution with its patented RIBS (rigid inflatable beam system) that can withstand wind loads in excess of 100km/h and snow loads of 50kg per 1m2.

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Motion control Applications for these include sub-micron resolution positioners for autofocus within Heason Technologies is target acquisition systems or showcasing various types of aperture control devices on motion control components military instruments. developed by its range Elmo Motion Control’s of distribution partners, compact servo drives, including co-hosting its Stand S3-102 the new Gold Triple Bee, and with Slovakian partner motion controls have a high Spinea. The latter designs and power density, manufactures highusing the latest precision in EtherCAT reduction networking gear units technology with highfor hightorque speed capacity, multi-axis which are synchronisation, especially suited to highaccuracy positioning Reduction gear unit used for applications in which space and tasks during which axial weight are at a premium. and radial rigidity is required.

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resistance Once inflated by means of a 6-8 bar high-pressure pneumatic system, the RIBS structure will remain rigid and in place for months without the need for any further maintenance. The Nixus range is available in various structure designs and sizes, from 5x6m sleeping quarters to a 12x30m structure able to accommodate Q aircraft or heavy artillery.

No power line Described by the company as a first of its kind solution, Swiss company Huber & Suhner (Stand S8-135) is demonstrating its new GPS-over-Fibre (GPSoF) that connects directly to an antenna, thus eliminating the need for a separate power line.

The company believes it has the potential to revolutionise the remote antenna application landscape by addressing power constraints at the remote end, with significant benefits for the aerospace and defence markets.

Direct GPSoF employs laser safety features, and the use of the Q-ODC connector ensures a ruggedised connection using single mode fibres, which enables link distances of up to 10km.

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IN BRIEF At the pinnacle Delivering vital and often priceless items to far-off destinations, UK-based Pinnacle International Freight (Stand N3-150) even handles blood plasma for life-enhancing medicines.

The University of Leicester’s Space Research Centre, a long-standing Pinnacle customer, entrusted critical components for the James Webb Space Telescope to Pinnacle for delivery to NASA. For military forces worldwide, Pinnacle has an enviable reputation for delivering items used in explosive ordnance disposal, such as robots, frequency jammers and protective suits. It also packs and transports all classes of dangerous goods, including explosives, firearms and radioactive materials.

Recruitment drive The innovative technology stack Voyager 365, launched at DSEI this week by contingent workforce specialist TBW Global (Stand N10-203), is a solution for recruitment, workforce management and invoicing, augmented by automation and machine learning.

Voyager 365 is designed to aid users in identifying and tracking candidates for largevolume recruitment. It is powered by comprehensive data scraping and backed by machine learning. As specialised software it mines professional networks to find ideal candidates across the globe, from technical subject matter experts to roleplayers for scenario training.

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Space Hub SMEs and first-time exhibitors join DSEI’s newly created Space Hub The debut of the DSEI Space Hub at DSEI 2019 represents a unique opportunity for industry specialists, delegates and the Ministry of Defence to look to the future and discuss the capabilities and challenges offered through the rapidly growing space sector. The sector’s UK income currently stands at £14.8 billion, and it looks set to increase its presence in the defence industry as next-generation technology and threats continue to emerge.

The Aerospace Theatre and Space Hub are sponsored by Thales Alenia. The Theatre kicked off Day 1 with a series of space-focused talks, including from premier global intelligence platform BlackSky. One new exhibitor appearing in the hub is GovSat, a joint venture between the Luxembourg government and world-leading satellite operator SES, whose mission is to provide secure and accessible satellite communication systems to governmental users.

Discussing the decision to exhibit in DSEI’s latest venture, GovSat vice president and CCO, Paul Wells, said: ‘‘We saw [DSEI] as an ideal opportunity to meet with all the key global users of military satcom to discuss how we may help them. By

providing one of the largest hardened and secure satcom capabilities over Europe, we see this exhibition as a means to brief our customers and potential partners on the high throughput and secure services we are already providing.’’

Teledyne e2v, the UK branch of Teledyne Technologies, which is focused strongly on the space sector, has expressed its hopes that the new hub will allow it to branch out from its traditional defence reputation and show that it is a UK leader in the space industry, including boosting the profile of its image sensors, which are designed and built in Chelmsford, Essex, and currently flying on the majority of Earth observation programmes in space.

Mark Bown, marketing manager at Teledyne e2v, said: ‘‘The Space Hub at DSEI now enables the event to attract a wider group of delegates with a space focus. This new hub provides an exciting opportunity for those with a space interest to come along and meet, network with and learn more about those leading in this technology of the sector.’’

Also representing UK industry is Oxford Space Systems, which recently won a £1 million Government Technology Grant from the MoD’s Defence and Security Accelerator

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for wrapped-rib antenna development. Delighted to see the UK government defence departments supporting SMEs, Oxford Space Systems’ senior commercial strategist Shefali Sharma said: ‘‘As a small but growing company, we were especially thrilled to be the first ever, first-time supplier to be awarded a £1 million contract.’’

Business development manager Michael Loweth said of Oxford Space Systems’ decision to exhibit in the new hub: ‘‘The space industry impacts all aspects of our everyday lives, not least security and defence.

With previous experience in the military environment, and having attended DSEI conferences before, Oxford Space Systems is well aware of the quality, worldwide audience that attends. As such, the newly formed Space Hub gives OSS a fantastic opportunity to showcase our unique deployable antenna and structure technologies, as well as acting as a focal point to attract potential customers and collaborators. ‘‘We’ll be profiling how our technologies can help solve the security challenges for governments and industry around the globe in the areas of all-weather remote sensing from orbit, secure satcoms and stealth

technologies for space assets.’’

Among first-time exhibitors is Avanti Communications, a British-based company building pioneering satellite technology to provide connectivity in remote and demanding locations and counting the MoD and DoD among its largest customers.

Donald Walker, director of government, defence and security, said: ‘‘Avanti enables digitalisation. At DSEI we will demonstrate the unique capabilities Ka-band satellite connectivity can bring to government and military users, and show the applications and terminal types that Avanti’s high-throughput technology can deliver to our customers.’’ Q

The OSS wrapped-rib antenna on display at the Space Hub brings a disruptive approach to Earth observation from space

The Space Hub is located within the Aerospace Zone of DSEI 2019

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Warships and Waterborne Demonstrations 2019 DSEI can announce the line-up of international visiting warships as the exhibition celebrates its 20th anniversary.

The following eight vessels are on display at DSEI 2019: Q HMS ARGYLL: Type 23 Frigate, UK (pictured) Q HMS MEDWAY: Batch 2 Offshore Patrol Vessel, UK Q HMS GRIMSBY: Sandown Class Minehunter, UK

Q HMS DASHER: Archer Class P2000 Patrol Vessel, UK Q HMS TRUMPETER: Archer Class P2000 Patrol Vessel, UK Q BNS POLLUX: Coastal Patrol Vessel, Belgium Q HNLMS ZEELAND: Oceangoing Patrol Vessel, Netherlands Q FS GARONNE: Loire Class Offshore Support and Assistance Vehicle, France

To schedule media visits to the ships and demonstrations, please contact dsei@cmsstrategic.com.

Alongside the visiting warships, DSEI’s dynamic waterborne demonstrations are a visitor favourite and a visual highlight of the event. The demonstrations take place daily on the Victoria Dock, and best viewed from the grandstand on the dock edge next to the East Terrace at the eastern end of ExCeL. A programme of autonomous demonstrations will also take place throughout DSEI. Spectators will see an integrated and co-ordinated display between BAE Systems, Dstl and L3Harris.

In support of NavyX, the Royal Navy’s new Autonomy and Lethality Accelerator, and the Maritime Mission Systems Enterprise Board, the demonstration will highlight the integrated and coordinated use of unmanned surface vessels to enhance Royal Navy operations. The BAE Systems Pacific 24 RIB, in service with the UK Royal Navy, has been retrofitted for optional unmanned operation, integrated with L3Harris’ ASView control system and BAE Systems’ combat system as a UK first. Dstl’s MAST 13 will be operated autonomously from an L3Harris control station using the ASView. Using the autonomous vessels working alongside the command team and manned assets, a threat will be identified, contained and then neutralised.

Q Barras demonstrates the Neander-Shark Survitec 8m RIB, a highly specialist rescue and medical boat with a specialist diesel engine.

Waterborne demonstrations from exhibitors at DSEI 2019 will include:

Q CPH Group showcases its high-performance Nunya interceptor with its specialist targeting and weaponry.

Q Survitec performs a recovery mission showcasing its 530GPM military inflatable boat and recently launched Maritime Infantry Ensemble featuring the Atacama military drysuit, low-profile XTP290 life preserver and the world’s only floatable load carriage system, the Ascent.

Q Marine Inflatables demonstrates how its inflatable seagoing platform can carry and deliver large and heavy loads close to the shoreline.

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Q Ophardt-Maritim is showcasing its fast and highly manoeuvrable OPH/1280/R interceptor patrol RIB. Q Cox Powertrain’s Tornado 9.5m RIB runs on a smokeless diesel engine with low noise levels, and offers a variety of engine speeds with solid handling even at the highest speed.

Q Streit Group is demonstrating its high-performance interceptor, the Triton 850 RIB and its all-terrain patrol boat, the Sand Tiger.

Q Volvo is demonstrating the versatility of its Marell RIB and its high-performance Penta engines.

Q Berthon showcases the ease of mooring and launching from its Floating Dock, along with the manoeuvrability of its Gemini Waverider 780 RIB and the effectiveness of its specialist shockabsorbing Shoxs seating.

Q Versadock provided the moorings for the boats, which were constructed by TPA Pontoons.

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