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Italy has made commitments at both governmental and industrial levels to join the UK’s Tempest sixth-generation fighter development. Italy joining demonstrates the UK’s commitment to partnering with allied nations, and will leverage experience that the two nations have in being involved in the industrial development of
fighters such as the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and Eurofighter Typhoon. The two governments have agreed to partner on combat air capabilities, and both this and a separate industrial agreement follow a series of feasibility studies that have been carried out between the two nations. continued on page 3
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Tempest teaming continued from page 1 It is the second partner nation that has elected to join the British project, following a memorandum of understanding signed between the UK and Sweden in July, fulfilling the aims of the Tempest initiative that serves to develop a combat aircraft that will provide both strategic and economic advantages for the UK and allied partners.
DAVID DONALD MBDA (Stand S1-200) is showing a range of weapon concepts that could be further developed under the Tempest programme. Some of the concepts applicable to Tempest were aired at the Paris Air Show in June in connection with the Dassault-led Franco-GermanSpanish New Generation Fighter project, but additional systems have been unveiled at DSEI. As a founding member and co-ordinator of effects in Team Tempest, MBDA has been involved in the design process from the start, ensuring that its weapon system development
The project was launched in July 2018 at the Farnborough Airshow, and is a key element of the UK’s Combat Air Strategy, which outlines plans to develop a fighter that has the capabilities to fulfil operational needs from 2035 onwards, while also ensuring that British industry has developed technologies mature enough to deliver this. To this end, the industrial aspect of the project is being delivered by Team Tempest, which comprises UK companies and the Ministry of Defence’s Rapid Capability Office,
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working together to ensure the technology is ready in time for an acquisition of the aircraft. The team includes BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, MBDA and Leonardo, which are being supported by a ÂŁ2 billion government investment. These partners used the second day of DSEI to sign a statement of intent with Leonardo Italy, Elettronica, Avio Aero and MBDA Italy, which will result in them working together to create a partnership model to define the requirements of the aircraft.
With fifth-generation fighter aircraft no longer being exclusive to NATO and its allies as other nations rapidly develop their respective manufacturing capabilities, plans such as the Combat Air Strategy are important to ensure the UK and its partners stay ahead of the curve, Air Chief Marshall Mike Wigston, Chief of the Air Staff for the RAF, said during DSEI. ‘‘This is of enormous strategic significance to the UK aerospace sector, and with that our science and technology sector as a whole,’’ he added. Q
Teeth for sixth-gen fighter MBDA’s concepts include a Micromissile (foreground); behind are variations on the ASRAAM
work complements platform development to deliver capability enhancements across the range of future missions. Some of the proposed Tempest weapons are already in service or active development for current platforms, such as
the Meteor long-range air-toair missile and Spear precisionattack missile, of which the electronic warfare derivative is being shown for the first time. Among the concepts unveiled in Paris that are again being highlighted for Tempest are
two deep strike weapons, one optimised for stealth and the other for high speed. On show for the first time are concepts for within-visual range air-to-air weapons, based on the current ASRAAM/CAMM family. The Tempest’s planned longer internal bay would allow it to carry a shortened ASRAAM-type weapon in pairs on launchers, or a longer, larger-calibre derivative Q with greater range.
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elements’’, Leonardo said. One of the more recent additions to the company’s C-UAV offerings is the Skyperion RF detection system from Metis Aerospace, which is now available as part of a Leonardo C-UAV system and will be provided for the research.
The three-year contract is being awarded in two phases, the first one having already been contracted and the second due to be in the coming weeks. Throughout the R&D work, the UK’s Air Warfare Centre will independently evaluate and Q make recommendations.
Counter-UAV contract awarded BETH STEVENSON Leonardo (Stand S5-100) has been awarded a threeyear research contract to develop counter-UAV (C-UAV) technologies for the Royal Air Force (RAF). Following on from a similar two-year programme that ended in March 2018, the company will deliver four baseline systems to the service by March 2020, which will then be tested and developed to tailor them to the RAF’s requirements. The RAF is seeking two additional capabilities from the R&D work that will take place, namely an electronic support RF detection and direction-finding element, and an electronic attack feature. Leonardo delivered a C-UAV system to the RAF for its
The Royal Air Force has awarded General Atomics Aeronautical Systems £100 million to carry out test and evaluation work that will lead to its new MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned aerial vehicle being certified as airworthy. The contract was signed last month, but was announced by Air Chief Marshal Mike Wigston, Chief of the Air Staff for the UK, during DSEI on Wednesday. In announcing the award, ACM Wigston also said the RAF is in discussions with international partners regarding the programme, including for use in the maritime domain.
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previous testing, of which the service still has two baseline systems, elements of which will be repurposed for the new R&D work, including radar, electro-optical trackers and command and control systems. In December 2018, when UAV sightings at Gatwick grounded all commercial flights, the RAF deployed the system to the airport to help with countering the drones, and these events are said to have ‘‘reinvigorated the MoD’s interest’’ in acquiring this technology, Leonardo told the DSEI Daily. While Leonardo is the prime contractor for the work, it will collaborate with partners to introduce capabilities into the system as the RAF requires it, delivering an open concept that can be adapted to include the ‘‘best in breed of component
SkyGuardian soon to be certified
SkyGuardian is being acquired by the UK under its Protector requirement, and building on from the 10-strong MQ-9 Reaper fleet that the RAF currently operates, will be a medium-altitude,
longendurance (MALE) UAV that is capable of flying in national airspace. Certification and airworthiness work is therefore required to ensure that it
is able to carry out this expanded mission, and this new contract represents a transition in the programme to more operational-focused requirements now that the development of the aircraft itself is largely complete. SkyGuardian has been pitched as potentially being able to be configured to carry out an anti-submarine warfare role − Ultra Electronics is a partner for the British programme and has capabilities for small sonobuoys − while there is also a maritime variant of the MQ-9B specifically designed for naval operations, called SeaGuardian. Q
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Sea Hunter powers ahead
The US Navy’s newly established surface development squadron is set to receive shortly the unmanned surface vessel (USV) Sea Hunter as it begins to ramp up test and trials activities for future autonomous and unmanned platforms. Developed by Leidos (Stand S4-120), the 40m trimaran-hull Sea Hunter was originally built to meet the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s AntiSubmarine Warfare Continuous Trail Unmanned Vessel programme. The vessel has subsequently been transitioned to the Office of Naval Research (ONR) to serve as a more generic science and technology testbed. ONR has already used Sea Hunter for operational experimentation with a variety
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of mission payloads. Last year Sea Hunter became the first vessel to successfully autonomously navigate from San Diego to Pearl Harbour, Hawaii, and back without a single crew member on board, except very short-duration boardings by personnel from an escort vessel to check electrical and propulsion systems. Leidos is under contract for a second demonstrator, known as Sea Hunter II, which is currently being built at the USMI shipyard in Mississippi. Delivery is planned in 2020. The US Navy’s future fleet plan includes the acquisition of both Medium Unmanned Surface Vehicle (MUSV) and Large Unmanned Surface Vehicle (LUSV) classes. Leidos told DSEI Daily that it intends to pursue both requirements. Q
The UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) (Stand N3-474) has taken delivery at DSEI of a brandnew 13m Maritime Autonomy Surface Testbed from ASV, a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies (Stands S7-310/ D28). Known as MAST 13, the autonomous surface craft will be used to support experimentation and demonstration of new technologies and techniques applicable to maritime autonomous systems. The vehicle’s launch was undertaken on 11 September alongside Victoria Dock, where MAST 13 is participating in unmanned surveillance and force protection demonstrations. Designed, built and commissioned by ASV at Portchester on the south coast of the UK, MAST 13 is an allaluminium, high-speed craft specifically designed to support research and experimentation. Powered by twin Cummins 550bhp diesel engines, driving Hamilton 292 waterjets, the vessel is capable of speeds up to 45kt. MAST 13 uses L3Harris’
Autonomo proprietary ASView autonomous control system, together with advanced algorithms developed by the company under Dstl funding. The programme forms part of tranche 2 of Dstl’s Advanced Autonomy project, which covers 26 different work packages intended to investigate new operational concepts and innovative technologies for the Royal Navy. ‘‘The development of MAST 13 reflects the increased use of unmanned systems in the military domain,’’ said Alasdair Gilchrist, Dstl’s above water systems programme manager. ‘‘In pushing the development of advanced maritime autonomy, this vehicle will act as a test platform to support new concepts for the
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mous surface craft Royal Navy, allowing them to exploit unmanned systems and maintain a technology advantage over potential adversaries.’’ He added: ‘‘As the programme continues, we welcome collaboration with other organisations to test new algorithms, sensors, payloads and novel concepts. We encourage any such organisations to get in touch.’’ The first MAST testbed − developed by L3Harris and Dstl using an existing highspeed Bladerunner power boat − was used to support trials and research activities under Tranche 1 of Dstl’s Advanced Autonomy programme. It also participated in the Royal Navy’s Unmanned Warrior 2016
experiment in October 2016. An interim follow-on, known as MAST 9, was developed by L3Harris for the Autonomous Warrior 18 exercise undertaken in Jervis Bay, Australia, in late 2018. Accumulating more than 80 hours of sea time over a two-week period, MAST 9 successfully executed seven different task types comprising loiter, shadow, interdict, survey, patrol, target tracking, and inspection. MAST 9, which is being retained by Dstl alongside MAST 13, is currently in Portugal for NATO Exercise REPMUS, where it is operating autonomously, beyond line-of-sight, to carry out reconnaissance, interdiction and Q patrol tasks.
MSI-Defence Systems (Stand S3-160) has disclosed a launch order for a 30mm version of its Seahawk Lightweight (LW) naval gun system. Engineering development of the Seahawk LW mounting began in late 2009 using the same servo and stabilisation techniques already in service with MSI-Defence Systems’ larger-calibre mountings. The company has since sold the Seahawk LW20K variant (fitted with the Oerlikon 20mm KAA cannon) for Damen 5009 Stan Patrol ships built for the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard, and the Seahawk LW14.5P version (integrating the Romarm 14.5mm heavy machine gun) to an Asian customer. The new LW30M, which integrates the Northrop Grumman MK 44 S 30mm cannon in the MSI-DS Seahawk LW mounting, is designed to offer navies and coastal security authorities ‘‘a lightweight, reliable and cost-effective gun solution with an extended
range capability and unmatched accuracy in this market segment’’, according to MSIDefence Systems. The company adds that the Seahawk LW30M enjoys the added advantage of dual ammunition feed capability, providing for either additional ammunition capacity or a mix of two dissimilar onboard ammunition types. As with other Seahawk LW systems, Seahawk LW30M is equipped with an electrooptical sensor package suite comprising a daylight TV camera, a thermal imaging camera and a laser rangefinder. Equipped with an advanced gun fire control system with a dedicated inboard control console, the Seahawk LW system architecture allows for a compact installation envelope, ideally suited to smaller vessels. Q
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Ajax commands and controls
CHRISTOPHER F FOSS General Dynamics Land Systems UK (Stand S9-200) is displaying two members of its Ajax family of tracked combat vehicles, the longterm replacement for the Alvis Scorpion family of Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked), which have been in service with the British Army for 40 years. Under the £4.5 billion contract, GDLS UK will deliver a total of 589 in six variants, with planned initial operating capability in 2020.
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Being shown at DSEI is the baseline Ajax reconnaissance vehicle fitted with a two-person turret developed by Lockheed Martin UK under contract to GDLS. This is armed with a CTAI 40mm Case Telescoped Armament System provided as government furnished equipment, and a 7.62mm coaxial machine gun (MG). Variants are the Atlas recovery vehicle, the Athena command and control vehicle, the Argus engineer reconnaissance vehicle, and the Apollo equipment support vehicle.
Carew Wilks, vice president and general manager of GDLS UK, said: ‘‘The transition of Ajax into service with the British Army is a significant milestone for the Ajax programme. The provision of highly intuitive training assets, alongside vehicle deliveries, will allow the British Army to get to grips with this world-leading capability and enable them to use this fully digital family of vehicles effectively as part of Strike. ‘‘Through its advanced open and secure electronic architecture, Ajax will remain at
the forefront of technology and survivability.’’ First production vehicles are coming from the General Dynamics European Land Systems − Santa Barbara Sistemas (GDELS-SBS) facility in Trubia, Spain but progressive integration after the first about 100 vehicles will be undertaken at the GDLS facility in Bryn Brithdir, Wales. All hulls are coming from GDELS-SBS. Under the current contract, production will continue until the end of 2024. Export marketing is under way and GDLS UK has already bid for the Australian Land 400 Phase 3 requirement, which is a replacement for its upgraded fleet of M113AS4 series APCs and variants. A down select to two contractors is expected in the near future. Also being shown is the Ares armoured personnel carrier (APC) fitted with a Kongsberg Protector remote weapon station armed with a stabilised .50 M2 HB MG. By early September 2019, six production Ares APCs had been delivered to the British Army and in parallel, eight production and seven prototype vehicles are being used for trials, mainly at the Armoured Trials and Development Unit (ATDU) at Bovington and cold Q weather trials in Sweden.
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Safeguarding sensitive data Viasat (Stand N4-279), a global communications company with more than 20 years of experience protecting the integrity of governments’ most sensitive information, has announced its network encryption products are now available for use by all Five Eyes (FVEY − Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK and US) partner nations. The company’s products use patented programmable cryptographic technology to safeguard sensitive information. Viasat is also currently the only US company to support Type 1 encryption for both Layer 2 Ethernet Data Encryption (EDE) and Layer 3 High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor (HAIPE) network protocols. ‘‘The explosion of connected devices, cloud-centric networks and today’s rapidly evolving cyber-threats has put the need for enhanced, interoperable network encryption solutions centre stage,’’ said Ken Peterman, president, Government Systems, Viasat.
Archer adds another string to its bow CHRISTOPHER F FOSS Being shown for the first time is the BAE Systems Bofors (Stand S4-200) Archer 155mm/52 calibre selfpropelled artillery system integrated onto the rear of a Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles HX2 series (8x8) crosscountry vehicle with a fully protected forward control cab. The MAN (8x8) platform is already in service with a number of countries including Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and the UK, for a wide range of missions.
According to Ulf Einfors, director, marketing and sales, this is the first international configuration of Archer and ‘‘we hope to start firing with a low charge in the near future’’. Under contract to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV), BAE Systems Bofors was to supply 24 Archer artillery systems to Norway and the same number to Sweden, all integrated onto a Volvo A30 (6x6) articulated hauler. In the end Norway pulled out, but production of the 48 continues, with 24 already supplied to the Swedish Army,
which will also take another 12 for reserve, leaving 12 for potential sale. So far, 30 have been built. The key feature of Archer is that the 155mm/52 calibre weapon installed on the rear of the platform is fitted with a fully automatic ammunition handling system. This carries 21 155mm projectiles and associated Rheinmetall modular charges and can fire eight rounds in 60 seconds. It can then move to another position to avoid counter battery fire. As well as firing conventional natures of ammunition such as high-explosive, smoke and illumination, it can fire the BAE Systems Bofors/Nexter Munitions Bonus top-attack projectile and the Raytheon M982 Excalibur precision attack projectile. The weapon is laid onto the target from the cab using a computerised fire control system coupled to a land navigation system. The British Army has a requirement for a new wheeled SP artillery system to replace its currently deployed AS90 155mm/39 calibre system, which is currently called the Mobile Fire Platform (MFP), for a potential down select in 2021; a 155mm wheeled solution is Q the preferred option.
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CHRISTOPHER F FOSS Elbit Systems UK (Stand S2-120) is exhibiting its expanding range of advanced systems across all areas of defence capabilities, with the Dominator C4I suite being shown on the Royal navy’s static display area. The Elbit IronVision (pictured) is stated to be a groundbreaking helmet-mounted display for armoured fighting vehicles that provides the crew member with a 360° panoramic visualisation of the surrounding environment. It enables the crew to ‘see through’ their vehicle’s armour in real time, thereby allowing for ‘closed hatch’ operation while maintaining full situational awareness. Elbit’s latest generation
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All-round capabilities of tactical communications equipment is called E-LynX. It is based on powerful advanced software defined radio technology that offers the end user a multiband, multi-waveform tactical IP for simultaneous data and multiple voice sessions in wideband and narrowband waveforms in a single RF infrastructure. The Weapon Integrated Battle Management System provides a full-scale solution both at the task force level and within the armoured combat
platform, based on integrated sensor and weapon systems, which is claimed to enhance the effectiveness and co-ordination of manoeuvring forces. The Elbit Dominator is an integrated warrior combat suite designed to enhance the effectiveness of the dismounted solider. Elements of the system include: the Raptor all-in-one wearable computing unit; SmartNVG helmet-mountable navigation and C2 head-up display add-on for night-vision goggles;
SmartEye soldier glasses for augmented situational awareness; Smart WristView compact computer and display, which can be worn with a strap on the wrist or elsewhere; SmartTrack soldier wearable location tracking and datalink for GPS-denied environments; and finally the SmartSight see-through augmented-reality digital add-on for day sights. Q
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SAM J BASCH Some of the key challenges facing today’s defence forces include interoperability and secure communications. Australia-based Codan Communications (Stand N10-154) is showing its newly developed Sentry-H 6110-MP, part of the proven Sentry range that offers HF, VHF and UHF radio solutions with secure and encrypted data and voice capabilities. The Sentry-H 6110-MP is one of the smallest and lightest tactical manpacks on the market. Codan’s Sentry portfolio is available in various form factors, including handheld, personal, manportable,
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vehicular and base radios. According to Paul Sangster, executive general manager, Codan’s Sentry technology is affordable and easy to use, thus ‘‘ensuring our customers have the flexibility required in today’s tactical environment’’. This is echoed by former Commander US Army Special Operations Command Lt Gen (retired) Charles Cleveland: ‘‘Codan’s ability to support partner forces is second to none because of the reliability, sustainability and ease of use of its products.’’ Q
EOS Defence Systems from Australia is among the companies making its first appearance at DSEI, exhibiting as part of the Australia National Pavilion (Stand S10-200). EOS (Electro Optic Systems) has its roots in satellite tracking and precision laser and rangefinding systems that were designed for use in the harsh environments of space. However, in the late 1980s the company saw applications for its technology in the defence world, resulting in the development of the world’s first remote weapon system (RWS). In 2003, the US Army adopted the company’s RWS as the CROWS 1 for deployment to Afghanistan and Iraq. From those beginnings,
RWS pione e EOS has developed a family of RWSs to match various role requirements and vehicle types, and has delivered around 1,200. Among the RWSs is the light gimbal R150, an example of which is shown on a Thales
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e ers appear Hawkei in the Australian Pavilion. This is the lightest gimbal capable of mounting a 0.50in (12.7mm) heavy machine gun. The R150 comes with two sensor unit (SU) options, a lightweight uncooled unit for
self-protection and support vehicles, and a longer ranged cooled SU for reconnaissance/ surveillance missions. EOS’s medium gimbal RWS is the R400, the direct descendant of the original CROWS 1 design. The latest R400S Mk 2 version has dual-weapon capability and can also mount anti-tank and surface-to-air missiles. By mounting cannon that fire 30x113mm rounds, the lightweight R400 RWS brings 30mm cannon firepower to lightweight tactical vehicles that previously lacked the structural strength to mount such weapons. The R400 with a 30x113mm cannon allows the vehicles to out-range commonly encountered threats such as 14.5mm heavy machine guns and the 2A42 30mm cannon. Q
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SMART antennas on show A pioneer and leading manufacturer of mobile wideband antennas, Cojot (Stand N3-550) is showing its range of antenna systems, including the latest versions of the SMART antenna lines that provide crucial advantages for electronic countermeasures, monitoring and communication applications. The company’s mission-adaptive TA30512H handheld antenna features a new control interface, which provides up to 10dB more gain, compared with passive antennas of similar size, in the 30-520MHz frequency range at a total length of only 440mm. It offers a perfect fit for manpack and handheld radio communications, as well as VHF/UHF vehicles. In the area of switched beam antennas, Cojot’s products provide superior gain performance with very low sidelobe levels. Their ability for extremely fast beam-switching makes the antennas suitable for complex networks in tactical communications. The new dual-beam SBA2458DB enables up to 20 beams for coverage of the full 360° horizontal area in the 2,400-2,500 and 5,700-5,900MHz bands. Also on display will be several tactical communication antennas, such as vehicular C3I, handheld and fixed site directional antennas.
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Modular surveillance solution RICHARD SCOTT Chess Dynamics has developed two new payload-agnostic, modular solutions designed to meet military requirements for increased flexibility and cost efficiency in land-based surveillance and target acquisition. Being showcased to the wider defence sector for the first time in the outdoor area (OD 18), both systems − based on Chess’s Hawkeye product portfolio − are already in use with initial defence customers. The Modular Integrated Pod System (MIPS) is a selfcontained, vehicle-mounted platform that enables quick
and easy changeover of different surveillance and target acquisition payloads, including radar, electro-optical tracking systems and counterunmanned aerial systems (C-UAS). Providing a squadron or company with the same capability that would otherwise be obtained from three or four separate systems or vehicles, the mission-configurable MIPS system provides 360˚ surveillance coverage and is interoperable with supporting systems, including weapons and ammunition. Its ‘clip-on, clip-off’ system ensures ease of use by operators when changing payload, limiting the need for specialist equipment
training and reduces downtime for maintenance. According to Chess, the MIPS unit contains all necessary system life-support elements, including power supply, connections, processing, network connectivity, displays and controls. This functionality enables the system to be left unmanned where tactical considerations demand. The system is in operational service with a NATO member nation. It is currently undergoing further test and evaluation in a number of different vehicle types, and fitted with a wide variety of mission-specific payloads. Chess announced in March that it had been awarded a
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Tracked attack CHRISTOPHER F FOSS Turkish company Otokar (Stand N6-440) has brought its latest Tulpar tracked combat vehicle to DSEI in the infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) configuration, fitted
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with its Mizrak-30 turret armed with a stabilised Northrop Grumman Armament Systems (previously ATK) 30mm dualfeed cannon and a 7.62mm coaxial machine gun (MG). A key feature of the Mizrak-30 is two stabilised
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day/thermal sights that incorporate a laser rangefinder to enable hunter/killer target engagements to take place. The Tulpar IFV has a crew of three consisting of commander, gunner and driver and can also carry nine dismounts. It can be supplied powered by an MTU or Caterpillar diesel coupled to a Renk automatic transmission. A gross vehicle weight of between 28 and 45 tonnes is available, depending on the weapon fit and armour package. For trials purposes, the Tulpar IFV has recently been fitted with a John Cockerill Defense (previously CMI Defence) two-person turret armed with a stabilised 105mm rifled gun, which, in addition to firing standard natures of ammunition, can fire a laser-
guided projectile fitted with a tandem high-explosive anti-tank warhead out to a maximum range of 5,000m. In addition to being used as an IFV, it has a common chassis that can be adapted for a wide range of missions ranging from an armoured personnel carrier (APC) to a weapons carrier. The company has also brought the latest Cobra II (4x4) light armoured vehicle (LAV), which is being shown in the Land Zone display area. Cobra II is already in service with a number of export customers as well as Turkey. In the APC role, it has a crew of two consisting of commander and driver, and can carry eight dismounts. It is being shown at DSEI fitted with the Keskin turret system armed with a .50 MG. Q
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RICHARD SCOTT UK-based defence and security electronic systems house SEA (Stand S8-120) has unveiled a new Trainable Decoy Launcher system. Designed to fire 130mm NATO Sea Gnattype countermeasures to protect surface platforms from missile and torpedo threats, the system is intended to deliver complex patterns of decoys around platforms and capitalises on SEA’s long experience in supporting the UK Royal Navy’s in-service decoy launch systems. According to SEA, the increasing speed of anti-ship missile threats − and the reduced time in which ships have to react − demands a soft-kill countermeasures solution that offers the ability to rapidly and accurately place decoy payloads so as to maximise their effectiveness. ‘‘[The system] offers a sophisticated threat processing engine, which can recommend and enact responses to a wide range of threats much more quickly than traditional systems, minimising the need to manoeuvre the ship,’’ said the company, adding: ‘‘The gyro-stabilised launcher has a wide range of movement, so that the system can offer countermeasure coverage to both sea-skimming and ballistic trajectory threats.’’ Key features of the new trainable system design include low weight, no deck penetration and a small deck footprint. Existing NATO Sea Gnat barrel sets can be reused, while the modular design enables other types and calibres of payload to be employed as desired. Available in various flexible configurations, the system is designed to support a range of 130mm and other decoy types, including chaff rounds, infrared countermeasures, active decoy rounds and expendable acoustic countermeasures. It will be able to launch rocket-powered and mortar rounds, including submunitions. SEA has developed the system in partnership with Chess Dynamics and MASS, both fellow subsidiaries of Cohort. Chess Dynamics brings its long experience in the development of ruggedised training mechanisms, while MASS has more than 35 years’ experience in electronic warfare systems support, data management, and countermeasures modelling and simulation. Q
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Giraffe meets Jackal DAVID DONALD At DSEI, Saab is showing its Giraffe 1X 3D radar for the first time in its serial production form. In another first, the radar is mounted on a Supacat Jackal vehicle, highlighting the compact form and low mass of the high-performance sensor system and the ease with which it can be redeployed. The combination is on show in the East outside display area (OD 23), from where a live air picture is being generated and demonstrated. The air picture is being used as a feed by the nearby stand of Chess Dynamics as part of the
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company’s counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) display. Giraffe 1X has an active electronically scanned array and incorporates gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductor technology. It can be used in a number of roles across land and sea domains, from civilian airport employment to forming the core of a ground-based air defence system. It can operate as a standalone system, or as part of a wider network. The sensor’s agility and flexibility allow it to perform the air surveillance, counter-rocket, artillery and mortar and C-UAS roles simultaneously.
It incorporates Saab’s enhanced low, slow and small (ELSS) target detection function that allows it to discriminate
targets such as small UASs from other tracks, for example, birds, with a very low false Q alarm rate.
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of missions, including pollution and fishery monitoring, of which Tekever is one. It is using the twin-engine AR5 to support this project, having flown from Portugal and Spain during previous phases of the operations. AR5 will also be used in the RAPSODY project, which will test the application of unmanned aerial systems in a maritime context. Additionally, the company has recently been supporting wildfire monitoring missions in Indonesia with the AR4, and has been carrying out work under the EU’s Single European Sky ATM Research project’s SAFIR effort that is exploring the future requirements for unmanned ATM. Both the AR4 and AR5 are on Q display during the show.
BETH STEVENSON Portuguese unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturer Tekever (Stand N2-830) has been awarded a contract from the UK Ministry of Defence to demonstrate the ability of its AR4 to be operated from a manned platform. The ultimate aim of the project is for the British Army to assess the potential for a UAV to be operated from a helicopter, but this first phase will see it controlled from an armoured vehicle.
Contracted in recent weeks, the testing will fall under the auspices of the Army Warfighting Experiment and will take place in the first half of 2020. It will involve Tekever introducing enhanced processing into the UAV’s command and control system in order to enable the mannedunmanned teaming. The UK’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency has also issued a tender in recent weeks
seeking information on UAVs that could support the various operations that fall under its remit, to which Tekever has submitted an offer. A response from the government is expected imminently. This requirement is along the same lines as work underway in support of the European Maritime Safety Agency, under which a number of UAV companies are carrying out contracted services in support
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Static structures for urban warfare training are not very flexible and can be expensive. UK-based Survitec (Stand S10-310) is offering its novel inflatable walls training system (IWTS), which has just been taken into service by the British Army’s specialised urban warfare unit, 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment (1 Mercian). ‘‘The system is completely portable, allowing transportation and building of temporary structures wherever training is required. Unlike static structures, IWTS can be easily adapted so that personnel don’t get used to the layout of a particular building,’’ said the company. The Survitec technology is used by military and civilian forces in the USA, several countries in Europe including Germany, Belgium and Italy, as well as in Japan and Hong Kong. A complete 9m x 20m structure takes about 90 minutes to erect using electric or petrol-powered air pumps. The company is also demonstrating its recently updated Survitec 530GPM inflatable boat in the highenergy daily demo at DSEI. Constructed from high specification Hypalon material that is abrasion and UV resistant, it features single point inflation, extra wear patches on the tubes, an extra rubbing strake on the keel and a double reinforcement on the bow area. Q
Check A mail parcel or unidentified package in a public space could contain harmful items, which is where the capabilities of UK-based 3DX-Ray
Ranging f Link Microtek (Stand S3-435) has unveiled a new version of its Azdec optical mobile local communications (MLC) system featuring a range of up to 30m, which is three times further than the previous iteration of the system. This paves the way for adoption of the Azdec 30 to support defence applications that require a secure, non-RF, wireless communications capability. The system has been optimised for extended-range operations
Self-sealing A new capability from Magam Safety (Stand S5-220) is its selfsealing flexible fuel tank, which prevents fuel leaks caused by ballistic damage from a larger calibre of ammunition. It seals the tank after being penetrated by a bullet of up to 30mm, and can be used for a variety
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by means of a redesigned communication protocol and reshaped transmission/ reception patterns. A typical installation comprises a compact base station, a number of fixed antennas, a choice of headset styles, operators’ belt-mounted battery-pack/control units, and a central battery-charger unit. It is particularly suited for use in large hangars or open spaces where radio-frequency
transmissions might impact security, the company says, while the new extended range of the system means that it could also be used for throughwater operations, or to transmit video/other data to unmanned ground vehicles being used for explosive ordnance disposal.
The Azdec system provides clear voice communications using micro-LED arrays transmitting at appropriate wavelengths. It carries a Class 1 product designation as defined by the EN 60825-1 standard, which means it presents no ocular or other health hazard to users. It is immune to radio, radar and electrical noise, has no effect on electronic equipment, flammable atmospheres or munitions, and transmits no RF emissions so the signals Q cannot be intercepted.
of applications including main battle tanks, helicopters, and unmanned aerial vehicles. This builds on the previous iteration of the tank that was
released last year, which is able to self-seal after being penetrated by ballistic damage from a 20mm calibre. Magam’s technology responds to the damage within 0.1 milliseconds, which ultimately reduces the ignition potential of the impact. The company is also showcasing its semi-rigid boat at the show, which facilitates
the collection of torpedoes at sea during training exercises, based on Magam’s experience in developing rubber systems. It is a double-hulled catamaran, which enables the collection of torpedoes after firing even while still hot, without requiring a diver having to Q enter the water.
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The company’s MailScan2-M is ideal for locations where space is at a premium, such as mail rooms. With its outstanding image resolution and image processing software, combined with powder detection, the operator is able to analyse images quickly and accurately. Items such as weapons, improvised explosive devices, razor blades, biochemical attack threats, powders and drugs are easily detected. Also on display is the ThreatScan range of portable systems (pictured). The ThreatScan-LS3 and LSC are compact, portable, batterypowered x-ray scanning systems, the latter offering dual x-ray capability by virtue
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Assessment Support (FTAS) and the Foreign Comparative Test (FCT) programmes. ATAX was successfully flighttested from a C-130 by IrvinGQ in May 2018, and it has already been the subject of a series of US Army/Air Force groundbased assessments on an instrumented C-17 roller test facility, followed by tower drop tests at Natick. Air drop trials are likely to be conducted by the US Air Force in early 2020. The ATAX is a contender for the US Army’s Rapid Rigging Derigging Airdrop System (RRDAS). As its name suggests, RRDAS seeks an aerial delivery system that can be rigged and derigged in a matter of minutes, rather
than hours. Using current systems, assets are often maintained on pre-prepared rigs, effectively tying them up as they await potential deployment. Moreover, traditional systems use single-use cardboard decelerators that create
considerable amounts of debris that is left on the landing zone. ATAX employs reusable airbag deceleration packs that slot into the delivery platforms. The system is modular to allow quick reconfiguration of Q multiple loads.
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Seeing the bigger picture Babcock International (Stand S10-348) is creating powerful and dynamic new ways of interpreting information across complex assets. Launched at DSEI 2019, iSupport360 represents the company’s approach to the integration of next-level technology to create valuable information for the management of critical assets.
By combining Babcock expertise with unique insights across the enterprise, iSupport360 provides a powerful way for personnel to see the bigger picture and optimise the effectiveness of any asset, such as a ship, a submarine or critical infrastructure. According to Babcock, iSupport360 enhances the ability
Support for Danish radars As part of the ongoing collaboration with the Royal Danish Navy (RDN), Danish systems and sensors house Terma (Stand S1-330) has been tasked to upgrade the flexible
support ships of the Absalon class and the frigates of the Iver Huitfeldt class with the latest C-Flex Patrol version to support the Scanter 6000 radar for helicopter guidance.
of maintainers and operators to make informed decisions with a better understanding of asset performance and material condition. It also addresses key aspects of asset maintenance and engineering. John Howie, chief executive of Marine, described Babcock as ‘‘the defence sector’s intelligent support partner’’, adding: ‘‘Due
to the complex work that we do and the relationships and enterprise we are involved with, we know that the interpretation of technology and information relating to critical assets needs to evolve to provide for a better, more holistic approach to our engineering services. Enabling us to combine our expertise with unique insights, iSupport360 provides a powerful new way of assuring the effectiveness of all assets.’’ Q
C-Flex Patrol is the newest maritime C2 system from Terma, offering a modern, intuitive graphical user interface, with the option of touchscreen interaction. Operated from the C-Flex Patrol console, the Scanter 6000
radar offers enhanced capabilities for helicopter control, while its surface surveillance capability provides superior small-target detection and target-separation abilities, even in adverse weather Q conditions.
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(left), which uses brilliant graphics and animations to bring the LSB training manual to life. Mabey Bridge’s LSB is the lighter, stronger, modern successor to the original Bailey Bridge developed during the Second World War. It combines the original benefits of the Bailey Bridge − rapid erection, simple build, robust modular design and fully interchangeable standard components − with more modern materials, steel decking, integral grillages and a fully adjustable ramp system. The ground beam and grillage system, unique to the LSB, enables construction on greenfield sites with no special preparation required. The LSB is widely used by NATO nations. Q
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Czech innovations SAM J BASCH With a substantial presence at DSEI this week, nine companies are exhibiting jointly under the banner of DSIA, the Defence and Security Industry Association of the Czech Republic (Czech National Pavilion, Stand N8-310). Seven other Czech companies are represented here on individual stands. Exhibitors on the national pavilion include: EVPÚ Defence, which develops and produces EO surveillance systems; Mesit, which undertakes research and development, as well as production of communications systems; and Modelárna Liaz, which produces complex parts for aviation and the defence sector. Also attending are Optokon, a global manufacturer of connectivity and infrastructure solutions; Oritest, whose products detect toxic substances and chemical agents; Ray Service, which manufactures cable harnesses, electromechanical assemblies and electronic equipment, and Traam, which specialises in composite safety and bulletproof glass. Touchless Biometric Systems develops software and hardware for biometric and embedded systems, and Zeveta Ammunition offers various kinds of pyrotechnics and ammunition products. Individual exhibitors include: Ceská Zbrojovka, a producer of the renowned range of CZ weapons; Sellier & Bellot, a manufacturer of small-arms ammunition; SVOS, a supplier of armoured vehicles; and the Q Military Technical Institute.
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Whole spectrum training BETH STEVENSON UMS Skeldar has established a new training facility in Sweden, which will soon be used to train German and Canadian customers that have recently contracted to operate its V-200 unmanned aerial vehicle. Based at an airfield near Hultsfred, one hour south of Linköping, the site will be used to carry out the whole spectrum of required training, from ab initio through to sensor operations and maintenance. Established in recent weeks, it has a 3km x 2km airspace available for Skeldar training, which will operate at the airfield
Electric lift AeroVironment (Stand N5-202) has introduced two electric rotary-wing unmanned aerial vehicles, the newest additions to the Vapor family of systems that the company absorbed into its portfolio when it acquired Pulse Aerospace in June. The new Vapor 35 variant with a gross take-off weight of 32lb, and the Vapor 55 with 55lb, were developed at the company’s innovation centre
alongside general aviation aircraft and adhere to the same flight rules as those, including using air traffic control and issuing the required NOTAMs. The company has expanded in recent months due to success it has garnered with its two new customers, namely the German navy, which is acquiring Skeldar to equip its new K130 corvettes, as well as Canada’s navy and special forces, which have acquired the UAV from a QinetiQ-UMS team on a services basis. Germany is equipping two corvettes, each one with one Skeldar air vehicle and one ground control station, while the Canadian navy has opted for two air vehicles on a contractor-owned, contractor-
based in Lawrence, Kansas, a facility established to focus on VTOL UAV developments and what was formerly a Pulse Aerospace site. Vapor 35 is based on a threeblade rotor design and includes high-energy lithium-polymer batteries that provide up to one hour of flight time. Vapor 55, on the other hand, has a 10lb payload capacity that can be mounted to the belly or side of the vehicle or slung underneath. In addition
operated basis, and Canadian special forces four aircraft under a contractorowned, military-operated structure. Both have begun their respective initial training, with Canadian personnel having started theirs at the Hultsfred site and Germany soon set to do the same. Changes in regulations from EASA governing the way in which UAV training is carried out will make them more akin to manned requirements that are expected to roll out in the coming months, so UMS Skeldar says it has been adapting its training and complementary manuals accordingly. UMS Skeldar is expected to deliver to QinetiQ (S3-400 and S4-100) − which is delivering the services in Canada − by the end of the year, and operations Q should begin shortly after.
to carrying sensors, this can include a drop mechanism, so the UAV can be used for cargo delivery. Automatically operated, the UAV can fly missions without operator intervention, AeroVironment says, and possible payloads include gimballed electro-optical/ infrared, survey grade postprocessing kinematic mapping, LIDAR and hyperspectral sensors. All Vapor UAVs are powered by the HeliSynth command and control technology. AeroVironment says the availability of multiple Vapor variants − it also comes in a 15 model − offers flexibility to customers so they can select the configuration they need for their particular requirements. Q
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IN BRIEF Counter-drone radar Blighter Surveillance Systems (Stand S3-235) has enhanced its Blighter A400 series counter-drone air security radar to better detect and report low, slow and small unmanned aircraft systems or drones. The ruggedised Blighter A400 series has been optimised with the addition of 40° antennas, D3 technology and an adaptable DSP platform. They are battle proven as the detection element of the strategic counter-UAS AUDS system deployed since 2016 in Iraq by US forces and, more recently, at London Gatwick Airport.
Pinpointing defects UK-based Finecast (Stand S8-169) has acquired a GE computed tomography scanner that can take incremental slices of up to 0.01mm and an inspection volume of 600mm x 900mm. In this way, it can pinpoint the exact 3D location, allowing quantitative evaluation of defects and helping to optimise the production process parameters.
Low light? No problem The Quadro-VS system from Canada-based GSCI Advanced Photonics (Stand N3-502) was designed to give professional end-users 100 per cent detection and recognition capabilities at all times. Making use of the company’s patented fusion technology, the small and lightweight Quadro-VS device is ideal for use on ground vehicles, unmanned aircraft, guard towers and other applications where safety is at stake and uncompromised detection a must. Weighing less than 350g, the unit can be installed in vertical
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FN Herstal (Stand N2-300) is exhibiting new small-calibre ammunitions that have been developed in response to emerging trends, including four new cartridges in the 5.56 and .50 calibre ranges. The 5.56x45mm SS109 ammunition was adopted by NATO in 1980, and the company has now engineered the FN Permax enhanced performance round within this calibre, ideal for urban combat because it can pass through barriers such as windscreens, automobile bodywork, glazing and masonry. It is composed of a hardened steel penetrator and a brass body, and has been developed to meet and anticipate further environmental European and international legislations requiring the use of
Outdoor garments for low temperatures generally have insulation that traps body heat to keep the wearer warm. But that is not ideal, as UK-based Clo Insulation (Stand N8-192) asserts. Its Vivo range allows perspiration to move away from the body unimpeded, while
simultaneously trapping air. As a result, the wearer remains warm and comfortable. This is achieved by means of holes in the insulation that provide exceptional breathability of up to 30 per cent during exertion, but when not active, the holes trap air to maintain all the warmth. Q
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lead-free ammunition. The new FN Propass armourpiercing 5.56x45mm cartridge, meanwhile, is suited to missions
requiring the defeat of hard targets, featuring a tungsten carbide core, perforating armoured targets or Level IV
ballistic protection composed of metal or ceramic inserts. Both cartridges comply with NATO standards and are therefore compatible with existing weapons, and are qualified on FN Herstal weapons such as carbines, assault rifles and light machine guns. In the .50 cal ammunition line, FN Herstal has designed a reduced-range cartridge that features a maximum travel distance of 3,500m. The FN Aria .50RR cartridge is dedicated to training with .50 cal weapons on shooting ranges that are limited to the use of 7.62mm weapons. A tracer version is also available and is being showcased at the show; the cartridge can be provided on belts for realistic training. It is compatible with all weapons chambered in 12.7x99mm NATO cal (.50 cal), and is qualified on FN’s M2HBQCB and M3 machine guns. Q
Waterproof backpack Adding to its impressive range, Watershed Drybags (Stand N9-395) introduces the OTB Backpack Series. A combination of its 100 per cent waterproof and fully submersible technology with Mystery Ranch’s NICE fastdrying, hydrophobic frame with carbon stays and adjustable Futura yoke, the OTB is said to be the most advanced submersible waterproof backpack on the market. Allowing users to transit from subsea cache to alpine environments with just one backpack, the OTB is available in three sizes:, 50, 75 and 120 litres. The pack’s main construction is of Watershed’s
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ensure a completely waterproof seal, the pack is finished with a YKK Aquaseal Zipper and manual inflate/deflate valve for buoyancy control. An additional Lift Kit provides a higher support point for the load lifters on the backpack, ensuring the pack does not ride too low on the user’s back for maximum comfort. In addition, a removable Mystery Ranch mesh bag, which integrates with the pack’s compression straps, is offered to accommodate Q wet gear.
IN BRIEF Comms on the move Get SAT (Stand S9-110), an innovator in small, lightweight satellite communication terminals for airborne, ground and maritime applications, and GRC (Global RadioData Communication), which specialises in missioncritical communication and situational awareness systems, have formed a strategic partnership. The firms are targeting UK security, defence and government markets with communications on-themove’ (CoTM) broadband platforms based on Get SAT’s powerful terminals.
Advanced optical technologies UK-based G&H’s acquisition of Kent Periscopes, StingRay Optics and Gould Fibre Optics has led to the creation of G&H Aerospace and Defence (Stand N8-230), which benefits from technologyfocused manufacturing centres in key regions. This supports the development of more advanced optical technologies and vertically integrated optical assemblies and systems. Kent’s expertise lies in electro-optical sighting systems, StingRay Optics focuses on imaging solutions, while Gould Fibre Optics provides optical fibre technology for defence and aerospace applications. The newly formed company complies with geographically specific industry regulations, such as those implemented under ITAR and the UK Ministry of Defence.
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DSEI Daily editorial The DSEI Daily is a production by Jane’s. Four editions are written and produced on site; material for inclusion can be delivered by hand to office S3 off the main boulevard. 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.
BETH STEVENSON British Forces Broadcasting Service’s (BFBS) MiPlayer media platform, which provides overseas-based UK troops with TV services, will be available for attendees to try out on the BFBS Stand N3-670 throughout the show. MiPlayer provides military personnel with access to
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television, radio, news and other media in remote locations − and is able to do this in areas with poor or no internet. The media platform has been used by the UK armed forces and UK Border Force, providing both training resources and welfare media to deployed personnel in remote locations.
Block the road SAM J BASCH Cornwall Hill Industries (Stand N3-100-6) has been manufacturing the innovative Stromberg Caltrop series of
visible policing equipment for checkpoints and roadblocks to several countries worldwide since 1976. ‘‘Extensive research and careful design have resulted
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A voice from home in roadblock equipment that promotes essential safety,’’ said Cornwall Hill Industries chief executive Raymond Hoekstra. ‘‘Our roadblock and traffic control solutions bring both safety and order to potentially dangerous situations and offer solutions to meet client specific requirements.’’
Four at once Lincad (Stand S3-437), a leading provider of batteries and charging systems to the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), has launched an enhanced capability version of its Caravel Mark 2 charger. The multi-chemistry four-channel charger is designed to meet the battery charging and management requirements of Lincad’s LIPS (Lithium Ion Power System) suite of batteries, in addition to other batteries of any electrochemistry, from any original equipment manufacturer. Able to work with up to four batteries at once, an entire fleet of batteries can be managed from a single charger. Lincad has already received significant orders for the new four-channel version from the UK MoD.
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According to BFBS, the media player has received ‘‘glowing’’ reviews from first-hand users for its ease of use. The service adds that welfare has also been enhanced where MiPlayer is deployed, whether on land or at sea. Content is available in a catch-up format for convenience and choice. Live television can also be streamed
as a result of MiPlayer’s ability to connect to a television receive-only satellite dish. MiPlayer is currently in use by more than half of the Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxillary forces, as well as in operational and permanent military locations such as Estonia, Poland, Bahrain, the Falkland Islands, Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia and South Sudan. Q
The South African company is launching the new Stromberg Claw portable high-security vehicle barrier at DSEI this week. Designed as a high-security portable road blocker, the Stromberg Claw offers positive access control, while also protecting critical
infrastructures from hostile vehicle attack. These units can be placed in various formations. The patented Claw road blocker is manufactured from high-tensile coated steel. With an innovative functional design, it is easy to deploy on all surfaces, with no installation Q required.
Armadillo armour Law enforcement first responders need to have as much protection as possible in a riot situation, which is provided by the Armadillo anti-riot suit from Imperial Armour (Stand N3-100). Combined with a ballistic vest, the interlocking PVC shells on the shoulders and upper arms give the user extra protection against blunt blows and even bullets and sharp object stabs. The suit can also be made fire-resistant. Durban-based Imperial Armour said the Armadillo suit (pictured) on display at DSEI this week was specifically designed for the South African Police Services (SAPS), but has already attracted interest from other African and Asian customers.
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It has soft armour protection front, back and sides with the option of neck and groin protection. The adjustable and removable groin protector with breathable polyester mesh lining is comfortable to wear. The molle vest protecting the torso can be used either as a carrier for modules such as magazine pouches or can be upgraded to become bullet-proof and antistab. The molle system on the thighs allows for a holster attachment, magazine pouches or any other kind of pocket. According to Imperial Armour, the anti-riot suit weighing around 4kg offers NIJ Level II and NIJ Level IIIA protection with the added soft armour panels. Q
IN BRIEF Simple satcom The MANTA comms-onthe-move innovation from UK-based Paradigm (Stand N9-305) is a complete solution for ‘anywhere’ IP data connectivity via WiFi and Ethernet − just by adding power. The company says there is no need for any set-up or pointing, as the MANTA operates ‘straight out-of-the-box’ for simple deploy-and-go satcom. It can also be fitted quickly to any land vehicle or sea platform. The onboard Paradigm Interface Module (PIM) provides an optimised satellite service requiring no specialist skills for easy, high-speed data service anywhere. The MANTA+ uses an enhanced feature set to integrate 3G/4G/LTE cellular, radio and WiFi connectivity.
Professional surveillance Fujinon (Stand N8-174) is presenting a range of professional marine and military binoculars, including the FMTR marine binoculars widely used in military and navy applications, alongside Stabio 14 x 40 and the new 12x28 and 16x28 compact Stabio binoculars. as well as the new SX800 CCTV camera. Their excellent image stabilisation make these binoculars a favourite of police surveillance units. and the company is supplying several government customers across Europe. Additionally, Fujifilm UK is displaying the class-beating Fuji XT3 camera with highquality lenses for surveillance and low-light imagery.
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Innovation Hub Start-ups and SMEs to demonstrate their offers to industry and the military at DSEI’s Innovation Hub Defence and Security Equipment International is a biennial platform for the display of defence and security equipment and services from around the world. September 2019 marks DSEI’s 20th year, and an ideal opportunity to showcase the developments and innovations that are revolutionising and modernising the defence and security sectors. The DSEI Innovation Hub provides a platform for start-ups and SMEs to demonstrate emerging, forward-facing technologies and products to global militaries and industry. The Innovation Theatre within the Hub will allow for practical demonstrations of the latest developments on offer. Exhibitors in the Hub include ESROE, which is displaying the world’s smallest and most affordable radar electronic support measures (ESM) system, its MicroESM. This is a key sensor for major military platforms, providing passive detection and identification of military and civilian radar signals. The MicroESM provides a radar ESM capability for platforms for which similar systems have previously been too large or power-consuming, including in drones, unmanned
vessels, soldier-borne sensors, and armoured and unarmoured vehicles. Jon Roe, CEO of ESROE, said: ‘‘The Innovation Hub provides us, as a micro-SME, a costeffective way of making the most of DSEI to showcase our innovative technology. We will be exhibiting our production system for the first time and we believe that DSEI will give us a worldwide audience.’’ HAELO is displaying its Enterprise Control software, which works to bridge gaps in situational awareness and alert users to threats and issues, allowing them to maintain full alertness and control in complex and fast-paced project environments. It had seen previous success in large-scale enterprise operations, and following talks with the UK Armed Forces, HAELO is hoping to see this technology find new application opportunities in military settings. HAELO managing director Michael O’Connor said: ‘‘HAELO is influenced by how military commanders gather intelligence, make decisions and take action in a layered defence environment and how this can be applied to industry. Exhibiting at DSEI gives HAELO the opportunity to showcase its methodology and software product to a global audience of
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ESROE’s MicroESM, the smallest and most affordable radar ESM system in the world, which is being exhibited in the Innovation Hub at DSEI 2019
influential military and industry players.’’ The Hub also welcomes Phonexia, which specialises in the development of speech technologies to assist government agencies, police forces and forensic experts in speech analysis. It is launching two new products at DSEI − Phonexia Screen, which allows intelligence agencies to search for speakers and content within large audio recordings; and the latest version of its speaker identification technology called DeepEmbeddings, the
world’s first commercially available voice biometric engine using exclusively deep neural networks to produce swift and accurate results. This technology can identify unique features to map individuals’ voices directly to their unique fixed-length records called ‘voice-prints’. Phonexia vice president of marketing, Miroslav Jirku, said: ‘‘At DSEI we will present our unique speech technologies and our new Phonexia Screen in order to attract the UK market. Until recently we haven’t been very active on that market but we are experiencing very good traction, and with our presence at DSEI we believe we can accelerate our growth even more.’’ Also present is BOXARR, whose platform builds dynamic software models to create a digital replica of an organisation in order to analyse and optimise operational process efficiency, helping to quickly and effectively understand and visualise complex data and identify inefficiencies and risks. BOXARR vice president for Global Alliances, Fraser Hamilton, said: ‘‘DSEI is important to us as it is the largest defence and security event and opens new opportunities for us to meet industry leaders and decision makers and hear exclusive content. The fact that this edition will see increased nontraditional SME attendance means that defence industry needs innovative thinking and better solutions which can be achieved in a shorter time Q frame.’’
The Innovation Hub can be found in the Joint Zone at 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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