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he first two prototypes of the French Army’s new Jaguar (6x6) reconnaissance vehicle are being shown for the first time at Eurosatory 2018 – one on Nexter Systems’ external Stand B170 and another on DGA’s Stand F20 in Hall 5A. Jaguar is being developed by a consortium of French companies consisting of Nexter, Renault Truck Defense (which became Arquus in late May) and Thales. Jaguar is a key part of the French Army modernisation and transformation SCORPION project, which aims to link up a wide range of manned land and air platforms as well as unmanned platforms. It is the replacement for the currently

deployed AMX-10RCR and Sagaie armoured cars that have now been in service with the French Army for more than 35 years. It was originally expected that the French Army would take delivery of 248 vehicles, but this has now been increased to 300. If all goes to plan, 150 will be in service by 2025. Jaguar is fitted with a twoperson turret armed with a CTAI 40mm Cased Telescoped Armament System and a roofmounted remote weapon station (RWS) armed with a 7.62mm machine gun. To engage targets at a longer range, a pod of two MBDA Missile Moyenne Portée (MMP) anti-tank guided missiles are integrated into the right side

of the turret. These have a range of more than 4,000m and are fitted with a tandem high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) warhead to neutralise targets fitted with explosive reactive armour (ERA). The commander and gunner are provided with SAFRAN advanced stabilised sighting systems that include day/thermal channels and a laser rangefinder. Jaguar will be fitted with the Bull Atos Technologies Scorpion Combat Information System (SCIS), which will replace five systems currently deployed by the French Army, and the latest Thales Contact radio system. In the future, it could be fitted with the Thales Diamant active ■ protection system.

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Today the world faces a wide range of conflicts, terrorist threats and emergencies that continue to intensify. In the light of this, states and private citizens need and demand defence and security solutions to ensure peace, safety and stability. As the world’s leading international land and air defence and security exhibition, Eurosatory constantly tracks the evolution of threats and trends in these domains and, at every edition of the event, showcases the creativity and innovative technology of its exhibitors. For 2018, Eurosatory has made some changes to its organisation and its showcases. Optimisation of the exhibiting area The new Hall 5B completes the indoor exhibition area of Eurosatory with a third hall, which is mainly dedicated to security issues. It showcases such technological clusters as intelligence; civil security; crisis management and people security; critical infrastructures and security of sensitive facilities; tests, measurements and engineering; CBRNe; training and simulation; UAVs and UGVs;

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and embedded electronics. The discovery village is also located in this hall, as well as some national pavilions. Business meetings and strategic consultancy also take place there. Live demonstrations The live demonstrations zone has moved to the area close to the exhibiting halls, so everybody can come by foot to watch them. For the first time, institutional live demonstrations complete Eurosatory’s programme. Among these are the French Army, French Police (RAID), Special Operations

Command, National Gendarmerie Intervention Group, Research and Intervention Brigade and the Paris Fire Brigade. Eurosatory LAB For 2018, Eurosatory has created a start-up area, called Eurosatory LAB, dedicated to international start-ups in the defence and security domain. Eurosatory selected up to 70 groundbreaking companies to exhibit alongside 1,750 established firms. Internationally renowned keynote speakers contribute their expertise to the LAB.

Eurosatory conferences A programme of more than 70 conferences is offered this year. International and concise (lasting less than two hours), they attract a high-level panel of speakers including operational staff, manufacturers, media, experts, think tanks and high officials. Eurosatory business Eurosatory 2018 offers an all-new business-to-business meetings programme. To arrange meetings before the exhibition, exhibitors and visitors use Vimeet, a platform created by Eurosatory’s partner, Proximum Group. To increase networking during the event, attendees are invited to use the Swapcard app connection tool. CBRNe thematic event Eurosatory 2018 presents a new international thematic event dedicated to CBRNe issues and organised with the participation of French and foreign operations officers, exhibitors from the defence and security domains, state representatives, experts and VIPs. This event completes the existing technology cluster and live demonstration dedicated to ■ CBRNe issues.

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M Système mobile à déploiement rapide, intégrant une solution Nemosys, pour la protection de sites sensibles

PAR JEAN-MICHEL GUHL Exavision (France) participe à la protection des enceintes industrielles critiques ou militaires, grâce à sa gamme de solutions optroniques Nemosys-XR. Il s’agit d’un ensemble de surveillance vidéo TV Full HD couleur et caméra thermique refroidie (bande II), assorti d’un télémètre laser, conçu pour

la surveillance à longue distance, de jour comme de nuit. A son palmarès, sa sélection récente pour la protection de bases aériennes françaises et de camps militaires en Afrique de l’ouest, mais aussi pour des programmes de lutte contre les drones pirates susceptibles de s’approcher d’un périmètre protégé. (Stand 5aD158)

Le coutelier Wildsteer (France) a ajouté à son catalogue deux nouveaux modèles dédiés respectivement au combat et aux opérations de sauvetage. Le premier, appelé SAS, est une dague de 269 mm de longueur totale, pour un poids de 188 g, offrant une lame en acier inoxydable N690Co, de type SpearPoint. A double tranchant, elle mesure 137 mm de longueur pour 4,6 mm d’épaisseur au talon. Son manche en Tactiprène est pourvu d’un pommeau brise-vitre et de combat, alors que son étui en POM et Nylon est doté de double rétention avec Silent-Block, passant de ceinturon et sangle de cuisse avec système Velcro® pour l’enroulement d’excédent de sangle. Quant au se-

M Les couteaux tactiques Wildsteer (ici, le SAS) ont été réalisés avec le concours des forces d’opérations spéciales françaises cond modèle, le CS-H4, c’est un couteau coupe-sangle de 185 mm de long pour 118 g, avec lame en acier inoxydable Sandvik 14C28N, spécifiquement conçue pour couper les harnais de sécurité sans efforts et dans toutes les configurations, en charge, lâche ou sous n’importe quel angle. Disposant d’un manche recouvert de Paracorde, avec pommeau brise-vitre, il peut être fourni avec deux types d’étuis, POM et Nylon, ou Kydex Coyotte avec système de passant pour fixation sur gilet Molle. (Stand 6FG568)

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Masquage visuel et multi-bandes IR PAR JACQUES DE LESTAPIS Le système d’autoprotection véhicule Galix équipe plus de 15 000 plateformes, blindées ou non, dans le monde. Développé entre Etienne Lacroix et Nexter (France), il assure un masquage de fumée 360° dans le domaine du visible et de l’infrarouge (IR). Il protège ainsi les engins qu’il équipe contre les menaces ennemies. L’une des forces de ses munitions (en 8 versions)

réside dans l’instantanéité de la protection (< 1sec) et dans la durée du masquage. Aujourd’hui, ce système offre en plus une capacité de réaction “semi-automatique” ou “automatique”. Au Salon, si le visiteur peut mesurer les capacités d’interopérabilité du Galix avec différents types de capteurs (LWS, acoustique, et autres), il peut aussi vivre une expérience innovante et unique, au travers d’une séquence

M Un blindé PVP d’Arquus masqué par les fumées d’un tir de Galix de tir immersive d’autoprotection à bord d’un véhicule blindé PVP, banc de test mobile et opérationnel. Par ailleurs, avec l’appui de la DGA et en partenariat avec Thales et Airbus GDI Simulation, Lacroix présente ses systèmes d’entraînement réalistes REPY. Ces appareils couvrent le domaine d’emploi de la simulation instrumentée “Live Simulation”.

Ils imitent les tirs des systèmes d’armes embarqués sur véhicules et/ou au sol, comme leurs effets (masquage, artillerie, IED), tout en garantissant un entraînement réaliste et sécurisé au profit des forces terrestres. (Stands 6K48/Pe6B170/5aF20-178-268/ Pe6B500/5aK730/5aF267)

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BY DAVID DONALD Rafael (Hall 6, Stand E688) has unveiled two weapon systems that bring smarter capabilities to the battlefield. FireFly (below) is a miniature loitering munition that can be employed by dismounted soldiers, while EPIK (right) is a kit system that adds precision guidance to surface-to-surface multiple-launch rocket systems. Designed to be integrated on to rockets from 122mm calibre to MLRS/GMLRS variants, EPIK (Electro-optical Precision Integration Kit) uses scenematching technology as its primary guidance method, being loaded with a reference image that could come from a variety of sources, including UAVs and troops on the ground. As the

Smart weapons for the battlefield rocket descends into the general target area, the EPIK seeker compares the loaded image against an onboard mapping database. By using this technology, the EPIK is freed from reliance on GPS guidance, which may be denied by jamming. Rafael claims that EPIK gives an accuracy of around 3m, with the ability to be targeted at levels down to a single pixel. Rocket range is also extended, while attack angles can be programmed. Another application for this scene-matching technology is

the Spice add-on kit for air-tosurface weapons. In order to provide infantry and special forces with a unique weapon system that has particular application to urban warfare, Rafael has developed the FireFly, part of the Spike family. Weighing just 3kg, FireFly is a loitering munition that launches vertically and can be controlled intuitively from a ruggedised tablet. The munition can be launched rapidly by a single soldier and directed to its target area. It has two sensors and target-tracking

capability. A two-way datalink transmits control inputs, and also allows the weapon to be safely recovered to the operator. A standard weapon system comprises three of the munitions and the control unit. FireFly aims to revolutionise urban warfare by eliminating the advantages offered to the enemy by cover. It can be employed to break the deadlock in drawn-out firefights, and eliminates the need to employ fire-and-manoeuvre tactics to overcome enemy forces hiding â&#x2013; behind cover.

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Growing the family BY CHRISTOPHER F FOSS General Dynamics European Land Systems (Hall 5A, Stand E839) is launching two versions of the ASCOD (Austrian-Spanish Cooperative Development) family of tracked combat vehicles at Eurosatory. The ASCOD medium main battle tank (MMBT), with a gross vehicle weight of 42 tonnes, is fitted with the Italian Leonardo Defence Systems HITFACT 120mm turret. This is also armed with a 7.62mm coaxial machine gun, a 7.62mm pintle-mounted gun and a 12.7mm remote weapon station on the roof. The

120mm smoothbore gun is coupled to a computerised fire control system, with the commander and gunner having stabilised day/thermal sights incorporating a laser rangefinder. The latest ASCOD infantry fighting vehicle (IFV), with a gross vehicle weight of 35 tonnes, has a raised roof line to the rear of the driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s station to provide increased volume for the troop compartment. In addition to its crew of three, it can carry six dismounts, who are able to rapidly enter and leave through the power-operated rear hull ramp.

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It is fitted with the Elbit UT30MK2 unmanned turret, armed with an Orbital ATK Armament Systems 30mm MK44 dual-feed cannon, 7.62mm coaxial machine gun and a pod of two Rafael Spike anti-tank guided weapons. The UT30MK2 is fitted with stabilised day/thermal sights incorporating a laser rangefinder; the commanderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sight is of the panoramic type for hunter/killer target engagements. As well as an advanced armour package, the IFV also has laser warning receivers, jammers, Iron Fist hard kill defensive aids system and banks of 76mm grenade launchers. It is fitted with Elbit Iron Vision, which gives some of the crew 360Â° situational

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awareness under closed hatches for greater survivability. Both vehicles have been developed according to GDELSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Common Base Platform (CBP) design, with modular capability components and open vehicle electronic architecture. The aim of the CBP design, according to GDELS, is to base all ASCOD variants on a single common platform to give a reduced logistic footprint and create cross-national manufacturing and operational interoperability between military users. ASCOD is already deployed by Austria (as the Ulan), Spain (as the Pizarro) and further development resulted in the Ajax â&#x2013; family of vehicles for the UK.

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On vous filme, ne souriez plus… PAR FRÉDÉRIC LERT WB Group (Pologne) a développé le drone d’observation Warmate à propulsion élect-

rique pouvant se muer en drone de combat lorsqu’il est équipé d’une charge militaire antipersonnel ou antichar. L’appareil pèse

5,3 kg avec sa charge utile de 1,4 kg maximum, mesure 1,17 m de long pour 1,59 m d’envergure, tout en offrant une endurance de 50 minutes maximum. La séquence de décollage, depuis une catapulte légère, est entièrement automatisée et l’opérateur peut ensuite reprendre la main pour la mission d’observation ou de destruction. Dans ce dernier cas, des systèmes de sécurité permettent de neutraO Doté d’un haut pouvoir de destruction, le drone “consommable” Warmate constitue une nouvelle menace sur le champ de bataille

liser la charge en vol et de récupérer l’appareil en cas d’annulation de la mission. Le guidage se fait via une caméra jour ou infrarouge fixée à l’avant de la charge militaire. Selon WB Group, le Warmate peut être vu comme une alternative aux missiles antichars, tout en offrant une portée et une flexibilité d’emploi (notamment grâce à sa capacité à orbiter autour d’un point d’intérêt) très supérieures. Le drone, sa station de contrôle portable et son antenne de communication tiennent dans deux sacs à dos. (Stand 5aH647)

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Tout spécialiste des combats de char le sait : une grande partie des véhicules blindés victimes du champ de bataille peuvent l’être du seul fait des explosions violentes et imprévisibles produites par leurs propres obus sagement rangés à bord… Voilà pourquoi, à la demande des services officiels, les industriels conçoivent et fabriquent des munitions à risques atténués (MURAT) et se sont regroupés au sein de l’IMEMG (Insensitive Munitions European Manufacturers Group). Fruits de l’adoption de nouveaux matériaux énergétiques incorporés dans une architecture innovante, ils prennent en compte deux impératifs : la résistance aux contraintes d’emploi opérationnel, au transport, au stockage par la réduction de la vulnérabilité face,

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entre autres, aux chocs violents ou aux agressions thermiques. Ceci, non seulement pour les engins de combat terrestres mais aussi pour les munitions embarquées sur les navires de guerre ou les avions militaires. Sur son stand, IMEMG présente un choix de solutions pour sécuriser “muratiser” les

M Une palette de munitions CBEMS muratisées, signées MBDA et Eurenco

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en quantité aliments et liquides pour la troupe, que ce soit en campagne, en casernement, ou même à l’intérieur d’un véhicule ou engin blindé. Il est conçu autour d’une triade de réchauds de cuisson, flexibles et indépendants, fonctionnant sans flamme, soit avec une source chimique (Speedy Hot® Maxi S), ou élec trique (Speedy Hot® Electro Box - 230 volts AC, 24 ou 12 volts DC), ou encore solaire (Speedy Hot® Solar Electro Box), tout cela afin de s’adapter aux conditions du moment. L’ensemble est caractérisé par une simplicité de construction exemplaire et axé sur la sécurité d’emploi. (Stand 5aH438)

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Précision ultime PAR JEAN-PIERRE HUSSON Proposées par Steiner Optik (Allemagne), les M7Xi et M8Xi série IFS (Intelligent Firing Solution) sont des lunettes de visée intelligentes de nouvelle génération pour armes de tireurs d’élite. Disponibles avec différents types de réticules, elles offrent un grossissement de 4-28x56 avec zoom x7 et un large champ de vision de 1,42-9 m à 100 m, pour la M7Xi, et de 1-8x24 avec zoom x8 et champ de vision 4,8-34,2 m à 100 m, pour la M8Xi. De plus, elles intègrent un calculateur balistique et une suite de capteurs dédiés, l’ensemble four-

nissant, par affichage sur écran et en temps réel, le point d’impact et toutes les informations nécessaires au tireur (température, pression de l’air, inclinaison, direction du vent, etc.). Particulièrement robustes et résistantes aux chocs, ces lunettes de qualité militaire, étanche jusqu’à une profondeur de 20 mètres, sont en mesure de supporter une pression jusqu’à 900 G et des températures allant de -40° à +64° C. Leur affichage et interface utilisateur peuvent être personnalisés, selon les besoins du tireur (connexion Bluetooth, notamment). (Stand 6E360)

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Combat computing BY DAVID DONALD Earlier this month, Leonardo DRS was awarded a contract worth up to $841.3 million to provide a new generation of mission command computers and accessories. Known as the Mounted Family of Computer Systems (MFoCS) II, the new systems support the US Army’s Joint Battle Command – Platform (JBC-P) modernisation strategy for its tactical platforms, including both ground vehicles and command posts. The MFoCS II contract is an Indefinite Delivery/ Indefinite Quantity agreement with an initial five-year deal plus options for additional years.

Contracted by the Defense Information Systems Agency on behalf of the Army, MFoCS II provides a common family of interoperable networked computing and display products. Enhanced processing capability compared with the first generation of MFoCS enables greater convergence and networking within the Mounted Common Operating Environment (MCOE). A range of sunlight-readable and tablet displays is part of the contract, along with expandable and rugged computers. The offering from Leonardo DRS (Hall 5A, Stand C647) harnesses

the cost-efficiency of using offthe-shelf technologies. Delivery will be handled by DRS’s facility in Melbourne, Florida. As well as touch-screen

displays and processing units, the contract covers a range of accessories required to establish the network, including cables, docking stations and keyboards. ■

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BY DAVID DONALD Saab (Hall 6, Stand K371) and Boeing recently conducted a test of their joint Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb (GLSDB) programme in which the weapon successfully engaged a moving target at a range of more than 100km. The test was conducted in co-operation with the US Army Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center (AMRDEC). Boeing and Saab announced that they were working on this programme in August 2014. The

initial test firings of the GLSDB were conducted at Vidsel in northern Sweden in February 2015. Weighing about 270kg, the GLSDB marries the GBU-39 Boeing Small Diameter Bomb

– initially developed for airdropped applications – with an M26 rocket motor. The system is sized for launch from artillery systems such as the M270A multiple launch rocket system. The SDB has pop-out wings and a variety of guidance options. It offers a 360° launch capability, being able to hit targets 150km ahead of the launcher, and up to 70km behind it. A range of complex attack profiles can be programmed, including the ability to navigate around terrain during the approach to reverseslope targets. During the 2017 test, the weapon was guided in its terminal phase by a ground■ based laser designator.

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also on order. Both types have been fully integrated with the pod. Other Sniper carriers include A-10, B-1B, B-52, F-2 (Mitsubishi), F-16, F/A-18 and Harrier. The Tornado has also been tested with the Sniper. Systems in the pod include a high-definition midwave infrared sensor, dual-mode eye-safe laser, high-definition daytime TV, laser spot tracker and marker, video datalink, and a digital data recorder. As well as its targeting function, the Sniper offers an impressive NTISR (non-traditional intelligence, surveillance, ■ reconnaissance) capability.

BY DAVID DONALD Qatar has selected the Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control AAQ-33 Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod to equip the 36 Rafale multirole fighters that the Qatar Emiri Air Force is receiving from Dassault. When deliveries of the pods begin next year, the Rafale will become the 10th aircraft type to be integrated with the Sniper. Flight tests of the pod carried on the Rafale’s intake pylon are ongoing. French air force Rafales employ the Thales Damoclès targeting pod, and are shortly to receive

The Sniper pod is carried on the starboard intake pylon the new-generation Talios. Qatar’s selection of the Sniper may reflect a wider procurement decision concerning the QEAF’s

fighter acquisitions, leading to further purchases of Sniper pods for the F-15QA Eagles and Eurofighter Typhoons that are

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Un vêtement pour garder son sang-froid PAR FRÉDÉRIC LERT Forcetek (Italie) présente Firetek, une nouvelle génération de vêtements combinant une grande résistance à la flamme (EN11612 A1 B1 C1), à l’abrasion, et un bon confort de portage. Bien que tissés en fibres naturelles sans matières synthétiques, ces polos et chemises de combat offrent pourtant une douceur au contact de la peau, comparable à celle offerte par la soie, sans rien sacrifier de la résistance à la déchirure. Ils répondent également à différentes normes antibactériennes et se distinguent par un temps de séchage particulièrement court. Les fibres utilisées offrent, en outre, un niveau élevé d’absorption de la transpiration ainsi qu’une dissipation optimale de la chaleur corporelle, ce qui fait des chemises

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BANG (Bouchon Auriculaire de Nouvelle Génération) est développé par l’Institut franco-allemand de recherches de Saint-Louis (ISL) et son partenaire Cotral (France), avec le soutien de la DGA. Bouchonoreillette imprimé en 3D, exactement selon la forme du conduit M Facile à enfiler, BANG reste auditif, il assure une parfaite atténuation contre les bruits impulsionstable et confortable pour un nels et continus. L’audition naturelle port de longue durée de la parole et des bruits environnants, limitée à 85 dB, n’engendre ni lésions ni fatigue auditive. Pour la communication radio, la voix est prise directement par le microphone situé à l’intérieur de l’oreille. Elle est ainsi protégée des bruits ambiants. BANG est compatible avec les postes PR4G, RIF et Auxyllium en service dans l’Armée de Terre française. (Stands 5aF20-178-268/5aJ387)

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La mort des drones PAR ED SIPATSEL Aujourd’hui, des drones civils et industriels peuvent survoler des sites sensibles (terrains militaires, centrales nucléaires, bases navales) sans que les services militaires ou de Sécurité n’en soient informés, notamment avec des vols de nuit. C’est dans ce contexte que Tecknisolar (France) a mis au point un radar portable et autonome, 24h/24, alimenté par batterie et énergie solaire. Il peut détecter un drone de 1 m² à quelques kilomètres de distance. Son déploiement se fait en 30 minutes, positionné sur une colline ou un O Une mallette avec écran tactile et carte géographique assure le contrôle du radar et la visualisation tactique

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toit d’immeuble afin de surveiller, en continu, sur 360°. Ce radar peut également être fixé sur un véhicule d’intervention, en mouvement ou non. Dès qu’un drone survole la zone de garde, une alarme sonore retentit. Il suffit alors d’actionner la fonction “Acquisition de cible” pour avoir la vitesse de la cible, son cap, et sa distance par rapport au radar. Deux possibilités s’offrent alors : suivre le drone jusqu’à son atterrissage - ce qui permet d’appréhender les pilotes -, ou actionner un brouilleur afin de faire tomber le drone grâce à l’antenne directive positionnée sur celle du radar. (Stand 6F463)

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Une boule de cristal contre les missiles PAR JEAN-MICHEL GUHL Bird Aerosystems (Israël) est une habituée des innovations technologiques en matière de protection électronique. SPREOS (Self Protection Radar Electro-Optic System), son nouveau brouilleur de missiles guidés par infrarouge, présenté pour la toute première fois en public, ne déroge pas à la règle. Système d’autoprotection combinant un petit capteur radar (pour la vérification et l’identification à la volée) et un émetteur laser actif bibande de type DIRCM (Directional InfraRed Counter Measure), il est contenu dans une sphère de verre optique montée sous l’intrados d’un avion ou d’un hélicoptère. C’est là un

bouclier efficace contre les missiles antiaériens légers tirés à l’épaule (MANPADS), comme les sinistres SA-7 Strela tant adulés des terroristes. Alerté d’abord par un Missile Warning System (MWS), la boule SPREOS réagit à une menace IR en se verrouillant automatiquement sur l’autodirecteur du missile tiré depuis le sol, puis initie alors un radar bibande qui, après confirmation précise de son approche, active à son tour un faisceau laser pour le brouiller et, ainsi, le dérouter et lui faire manquer son but. (Stand 6E697)

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Powerful communication Rockwell Collins (Hall 5A, Stand B438) has unveiled FasTAK, a tactical combat targeting system and secure communications gateway for the digital battlefield. The FasTAK solution features a wearable targeting system available for Microsoft Windows and Android operating systems. Using a mobile phone or tablet, the system is populated with easy-to-use applications to arm warfighters with powerful communications data that integrates with existing lasers, radios and GPS devices. The standard system is supplied with a fully integrated set of hardware,

including a laser rangefinder, tactical computer, video downlink receiver and the FasTAK digital targeting software. The wearable equipment boasts a low weight compared with legacy systems, with the Windows

Small, agile and quiet Soucy Defense Division (Hall 5A, Stand C648), a manufacturer of rubber tracks for the defence and security markets, is showcasing its Composite Rubber Track (CRT) technology, in partnership with FFG Flensburg, on the upgraded German Army’s Wiesel armoured weapons carrier vehicle. The Wiesel was developed

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variant weighing less than 2.7kg and the Android variant less than 1.35kg. To enable tactical interoperability and digital connectivity with the targeting system, the FasTAK Gateway combines Rockwell Collins’ Link 16 terminal, TacNet Tactical Radio and an AN/PRC-162(V)1 Manpack radio into one transportable unit. Datalink processor software, running on simple laptop hardware, manages the datalinks, radio frequencies and data forwarding for the equipment in a lightweight, transportable ■ container.

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to meet the German Army’s requirement for an airtransportable light armoured vehicle for use by airborne troops. Given its small size and agility, the Wiesel needs a lightweight armour solution that provides high levels of ballistic protection without impeding manoeuvrability. Soucy’s CRT consists of a continuously cased rubber band structure, reinforced with

composite materials and steel cord, and is up to 50 per cent lighter than comparable steel tracks, which enables vehicles such as the Wiesel to meet the requirements of light weight and high levels of manoeuvrability. Other benefits include 70 per cent less vibration, up to 13.5dB noise reduction, up to 25 per cent less fuel consumption, reduced braking distance, and mine blast ■ and fire protection.

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CV90 Mk IV, the latest version of its infantry fighting vehicle (IFV). This first example is regarded by the company as

a technology demonstrator to show potential customers some of the many enhancements that have been incorporated, as a result of internal research and development, customer feedback and combat experience. The CV90 Mk IV has a host of improvements, including the new D-series modular all-digital turret, which can be armed with a wide range of weapons, from 30mm cannon up to a 120mm smoothbore tank gun. A pod of anti-tank guided weapons is integrated into the turret and

the 7.62mm machine gun is now mounted externally on the left side of the turret with increased ammunition stowage. The D-series modular turret can be fitted with various computerised fire control systems and sensors and can utilise BAE Systems’ revolutionary iFighting concept. For improved cross-country mobility, the CV90 Mk IV is fitted with active damping, which provides a more stable firing platform and improved crew ride. In addition to conventional steel tracks, it can be fitted with Soucy composite rubber tracks, which offer a number of advantages, such as reduced weight, noise and vibration, as well as less

rolling resistance, which increases operating range. The CV90 Mk IV is marketed with various appliqué armour packages, but can also be fitted with a hard kill defensive aids system such as Iron Fist, designed by IMI Systems (formerly Israel Military Industries). An NGVAstandard electronic architecture makes sensor data fusion more effective and is said to increase real-time data processing. The gross vehicle weight is now up to 37 tonnes. The new powerpack consists of a Scania DP diesel engine developing 1,000hp, coupled to the latest upgraded Caterpillar X-300 series heavy-duty automatic ■ transmission.

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MMP to Mali BY CHRISTOPHER F FOSS The French Army is to deploy its latest MBDA Missile Moyenne PortĂŠe (MMP) anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) to Mali in September 2018. MMP is the replacement for the MILAN and the US Raytheon/Lockheed Martin Javelin ATGM currently deployed by French infantry units. The first French Army MMP contract covers the supply of 400 firing posts and 2,850 missiles. Final integration of the MMP takes place at MBDAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s facility at Selles-Saint-Denis, where seven other missiles are also integrated.

The MMP ATGM consists of the missile in its disposable launch tube and the firing post, which includes the Safran electrooptical package with a TV/ cooled infrared sensor, which offers three selectable fields of view: large (x4 magnification); intermediate (x12); and narrow (x18). The firing post also includes embedded global positioning system, digital magnetic compass and a laser rangefinder sensor assembly. The MMP is fitted with a tandem multipurpose highexplosive anti-tank warhead

MBDA MMP is the replacement for the MILAN and Javelin systems currently deployed by French infantry units to defeat targets fitted with explosive reactive armour, but the operator can also select an anti-infantry mode for maximum blast and anti-personnel effect.

MMP has a maximum range of more than 4km, but reached 5km during recent demonstrations. The operator can select one of two modes of operation: fire and

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forget lock-on-before-launch, and lock-on-after-launch, which is with the man in the loop for nonline-of-sight target engagement. Two MMPs are integrated into the right side of the turret of the Jaguar (6x6) reconnaissance vehicle, with two in reserve for manual loading. The first firings from the Jaguar are due in early 2019, according to MBDA. The Jaguar is also armed with a 40mm Cased Telescoped Armament System and a roofmounted 7.62mm remote weapon station. MBDA is studying a longerrange version of the MMP called the MLP, which is a potential contender for the Tiger Mk 3 ■ attack helicopter.

Detect incoming fire Metravib (Hall 6, Stand G685), part of the ACOEM Group, is now in volume production of its latest-generation Pilar V acoustic gunshot detection system (AGDS) for the French Army. This is being supplied as government furnished equipment for installation on the Jaguar (6x6) reconnaissance vehicle and Griffon (6x6) armoured personnel carrier soon to enter service with the French Army. Pilar V is now the baseline version of the Pilar AGDS and has replaced earlier versions on the production line. It is integrated with the vehicles’ battle

management system (BMS) and roof-mounted remote weapon station (RWS), which is typically armed with a 12.7mm or 7.62mm machine gun. The latest Pilar V AGDS is a new design and is lighter and more accurate. It has four replaceable acoustic sensors, the three lower ones covering 360° in azimuth, and the upper middle one covering incoming small arms fire, cannon and rocket propelled grenades from above. This information is fed to a flatpanel display, although on the latest AFV platforms, it would be integrated with the BMS.

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PAR JACQUES DE LESTAPIS La gamme Drones’Guard d’Azur Drones (France) comprend trois modèles qui répondent à de nombreuses missions. Le Flying Guard est de type filaire capable d’assurer une surveillance aérienne en continu sur des zones de plusieurs milliers d’hectares, grâce à son capteur d’imagerie à haute performance. Il est alimenté par le Power Riser, station sol d’alimentation. De son côté, le Skeyetech est un système innovant, totalement automatisé, qui per-

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met de renforcer la sécurisation de sites industriels 24/7. Il est, en effet, capable de réaliser des opérations de levées de doutes, d’assistance aux interventions, ou de rondes automatiques. Quant au Flying Scout, c’est un drone thermique, à voilure fixe. Equipé d’une caméra EO/IR haute performance, il assure la surveillance et le renseignement sur des zones de plus de 10 000 km² et offre une durée de vol pouvant aller jusqu’à dix heures. (Stand 6G421)

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Protection anti-balles PAR JACQUES DE LESTAPIS MARS Armor® (Bulgarie) produit des gilets pareballes pour les besoins des armées, de la police, des gardiens de prison, mais aussi pour ceux d’entreprises de sécurité et de banques. Fabriqués avec des matériaux de haute qualité - y compris des aramides (Kevlar, Tvaron), des polyéthylènes de haute résistance (Dyneema®, Spectra®), et des hybrides -, notamment fournis par D3O (RoyaumeUni), DuPont (Suisse), DSM Dyneema (Pays-Bas), ou encore Honeywell (Etats-Unis), ces gilets sont réalisés selon les normes internationales, Stanag 2920, Mil 662, et autres. Parmi ceux-ci, le Modèle 75 “Ultra Light Molle Vest”, l’un des plus vendus de la gamme. Il protège intégralement le torse. De son côté, le Modèle 78 “Special Tactical Vest” (notre photo) est modulaire. Il assure la protection complète du

corps, avant et arrière, comme latérale, depuis le cou jusqu’à l’aine. Ces deux types bénéficient du système Pals (Molle) 360° - il permet d’accrocher de nombreux modules standards, poches, étuis à munitions, etc. – et, par l’ajout de plaques balistiques amovibles, leur protection peut être portée au niveau IIIA+, par exemple efficace contre les balles de 7,62x25 mm TT (Tula Tokarev). (Stands 6H229/6J251/6H80)

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Training for tracking BY SAM J BASCH Training on a passive surveillance system simulator leaves the equipment free for normal operations. This is the solution from Czech company ERA (Hall 5A, Stand J510), a system developed in conjunction with the University of Defence in Brno. Consisting of consoles for trainee operators and instructors, a central processing station and a receiving universal military module, the VERA-NG

simulator allows trainees to build experience in using the advanced system to “see without being seen”. It significantly decreases the time needed for new users to get familiar with the passive surveillance system through prepared scenarios or data from one receiving station. Offline data from another VERA-NG system can also be replayed. According to ERA, the training simulator, while designed not to

impact on operational missions, makes use of one receiving station to analyse real signals for advanced training. It does not require deployment of the entire system. In addition to delivering various scenarios ranging from navigation flights, dog fights, AWACS monitoring or border crossings, experts can create simulated situations that might be very rare or almost impossible to encounter in the real environment.

Lightweight but well For military forces intent on acquiring the latest in special purpose, all-terrain protective vehicles, it would be worth visiting the display of Israelbased Carmor Integrated Vehicle Solutions (Hall 6, Stand E657), which is unveiling the Mantis family of tactical armoured vehicles. According to the company, these vehicles, equipped with multi-layered protection –

including kinetic; blast; nuclear, biological and chemical (NBC); and TIC – undergo rigorous ballistic testing, and offer exceptional survivability and manoeuvrability, despite their light weight. “The development of the Mantis family answers the global demand for lightweight vehicles with improved capabilities in the field,” said Carmor chief executive Eitan Zait.

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VERA-NG is a deployable passive ESM (electronic support measures) tracking technology, using advanced techniques to conduct cross-border long-term and long-range surveillance without alerting neighbouring nations. The covert system is passive, as it emits zero electromagnetic energy, which makes it invisible to anti-radar missile systems. The sensors are placed on masts, lightweight tripods or quadpods, and can be easily transported by general purpose vehicles. VERA-NG is said to be the last line of defence if primary ■ radars are destroyed.

protected He claimed Carmor’s vehicles provide a range of solutions and capabilities, combined with an ergonomic design that is not found on any other lightweight armoured vehicle. In addition to dynamic thermal and visible camouflage options, the new family provides for integrated night vision and surveillance systems, foldable weapon station systems, missile launchers and mortar turrets.

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Preventing friendly fire Identifying friendly forces in the heat of battle and in training combat zones is a growing challenge, especially during night-time operations and close-quarter battle practices. The new combat ID solution by family-owned Reshet Graf Ltd (Hall 6, Stand ED750), based on passive technology and which allows multispectral identification in one product, is said to offer a costeffective tool for preventing the next fratricide. Its solutions give a wide-spectrum solution for identification friend or foe (IFF) using night vision devices from image intensifiers through to SWIR and thermal devices both MidIR and LongIR. All products are made from infrared (IR) reflective materials, which can be customised in

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wavelength and colour. Identification is achieved by using infrared light or laser in a specific wavelength that is reflected back from the IR patch or vehicle IR marker. The markers can only be recognised using night vision equipped with IR laser or IR light, and stay covert at all other times. In the case of thermal devices, the markers are made of thermal reflective material that is intended to reflect the sky’s thermal energy, which can get to -30°C on a clear day. The thermal markers will appear as a contrasting cold zone. Exported to 20 countries, the company’s products are combat-proven and in use by the Israel Defense Forces, police, and special units throughout Europe. ■

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S’entraîner comme on combat PAR JEAN-MICHEL GUHL Filiale de CMI Defence France, Agueris compte parmi les partenaires attitrés d’Arquus et de Rockwell Collins. Son rôle est de concevoir, de développer et d’intégrer des moyens d’entraînement et de simulation pour les forces armées terrestres, toujours avec un temps d’avance sur les besoins opérationnels. Si elle a été parmi les premières au monde à déployer des solutions de simulation embarquée, elle propose maintenant des simulateurs à réalité mixte, et travaille dans le domaine de la réalité augmentée

ou de l’analyse du comportement humain. Ces simulateurs ont pour objectif de préserver le matériel et d’économiser les munitions. Ce qui représente un atout de nos jours où ceux-ci sont plus onéreux et beaucoup plus sollicités qu’autrefois. A Eurosatory, sont présentés des postes de simulation interactifs destinés à un entraînement approfondi à plusieurs niveaux qui, tout en étant virtuels, procurent les impressions et sensations de la réalité. Qu’il en soit des pilotes d’engins de combat ou des tireurs…, et des mécaniciens, puisque la société a également conçu, en collaboration

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Protection urbaine des foules PAR JACQUES DE LESTAPIS L’Absolute Shield de Sema World (France) est une protection antiblast et balistique contre les attaques combinées, les explosions et ondes de souffle, les tirs aux armes de poing, ou fusils d’assaut, mais aussi la fragmentation de projectiles, les voitures piégées ou bélier, les kamikazes, les attaques multiples. Il s’agit d’une paroi de quinze centimètres d’épaisseur et

de un à deux mètres de longueur, pour 110 à 160 cm de hauteur. Elle offre une protection balistique supérieure au NIJ 0108.01 niveau IV. Faite en un assemblage multi-matériaux, elle intègre un système anti-ricochets efficace contre les projectiles de 9 mm, 5.56 mm, .308, .338 et 12,7 mm, tirés sous des angles de 10 à 90°. Le souffle de l’explosion est détourné et la fragmentation est stoppée. Véritable mur de

sauvegarde, en un ou plusieurs modules, il se met en place en intérieur comme en extérieur afin de sécuriser des espaces dans des zones à forte fréquentation de passage, sans pour autant impacter les flux de circulation. Il est proposé en versions Wall et Desk, auxquelles il est possible d’adjoindre des accessoires. (Stand 6G371)

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Architecture ouverte pour UGV PAR JEAN-MICHEL GUHL Après avoir gagné dernièrement un contrat de type Engineering Manufacturing Development (EMD) pour le programme Common Robotic System-Individual (CRS-I) de l’US Army – qui met actuellement deux industriels en concurrence – Endeavor Robotics (Etats-Unis) donne le ton. Elle expose une famille de plateformes UGV militaires à forte interopérabilité, basées sur une architecture robotique ouverte. D’un poids de 11,4kg, transportable à dos d’homme, le CRS-I peut être reconfiguré en campagne pour toutes sortes de missions, allant du transport à la reconnaissance. Sélection finale attendue pour 2019. Pour le programme américain MTRS Inc. II, Endeavor Robotics développe également le Centaur™. Il est capa-

ble de détecter les menaces au sol, comme les IED, et d’alerter contre l’ensemble des situations NRBCe. Difficile de citer ici toutes les offres de cette entreprise, mais la dernière en date est le Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle (SUGV). Produit à 1 300 exemplaires, en particulier pour l’US Marine Corps, c’est un robot de 14 kg, transportable dans un sac à dos, capable en état de marche de monter et de descendre des escaliers ! Et, le plus étonnant de tous est encore le robot léger FirstLook®, de 2,4 kg, déjà livré à l’USMC et à la BMI allemande (Bundesamts für Bevölkerungsschutz und Katastrophenhilfe). Il peut tomber d’une hauteur de 5 m sans subir de dommage, franchir des obstacles de 17,8 cm, et se relever tout seul. Doté d’yeux

jour/nuit et d’oreilles, il sait, notamment, reconnaître des zones minées et se faufiler dans les endroits les plus resserrés. (Stand 5aH750)

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SMART solution against tandem warheads BY GÜNTER ENDRES IBD Deisenroth Engineering (Hall 6, Stand K567) is demonstrating its new SMART PROTech solution against tandem shaped charge warheads which, the German company says, avoids the deficiencies of today’s explosive reactive armour (ERA) and active protection systems (APS). Modern anti-tank weapons can penetrate from about 300mm to 1,400mm of rolled homogeneous armour (RHA). These high levels make it impossible to protect medium fighting platforms with passive armour against this kind of threat. Even main battle tanks (MBTs) are difficult to protect in the upper range. Since MBTs must also be protected against large calibre kinetic energy (KE) 120/125mm ammunition, the design of a polyvalent technology integrating efficient protection against both threat types at an acceptable weight has reached a limit.

IBD Deisenroth says SMART PROTech is different. Its basic element is a module, which includes a sensor and one or two countermeasures depending on the size, position and orientation of the module on the platform.

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When the threat hits the surface of the module, the sensor sends a trigger pulse to the corresponding countermeasure. The orientation of the countermeasure is such that the energy beam is directed towards the main warhead to destroy it before the shaped charge jet is generated. The modules will not be activated by small arms fire.

Most tracked platforms are equipped with a technology that has both KE and shaped charge protection integrated in the add-on kits. This new kit can be designed such that the main part of the add-on modules will be equipped with the technology optimised for the defeat of long rod penetrators. SMART PROTech modules mounted on the outside of the passive kit will deal with anti-tank weapons. This new configuration is said to be much more efficient: the weight of the kit will be less, while the required space will stay ■ within the same range.

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Effective tracking German company Hensoldt (External Pe6B, Stand C170) is introducing the latest member of its its C-band (NATO G-band) TRS-4D radar family here at Eurosatory. The TRML-4D is a remote-controlled mobile air surveillance and fire control sensor system for effective ground-based air defence against short- and medium-range weapons. It has been designed to be robust, highly reliable, to be relocated frequently, and to be used for long-term deployment. TRML-4D uses active electronically scanned array (AESA) technology, based on

gallium nitride (GaN) solid-state transmitters. Multiple, digitally formed beams and electronic scanning ensure full 3D surveillance over 360° quickly and with unprecedented performance. Its quick electronic look forward/ back scanning capability provides more time for reaction. TRML-4D is scanning a dedicated sector twice per mechanical rotation (‘cued search’ function) depending on recon information, initiating a track within a single scan (look back functionality) for threatening targets, automatically classifying specific targets as high priority threats, and allocating

additional radar illumination (‘cued track’ functionality). The precise calibration of all antenna parts in combination with the given antenna aperture in C-band yields highly accurate tracks, even for the smallest of flying threats, in both symmetric

and asymmetric conditions, to ensure exact and fast weapon assignment and increased hit probability. The tactical operation centre (TOC) uses these tracks to directly cue the effectors with the help of the radar’s high-priority tracking function,

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which means that no fire control system is required and response time is significantly reduced. Its modular architecture allows the radar system to be enhanced incrementally so that it is up to date throughout its life. TRML-4D has an instrumented parameters range of 250km and a height of 30m and is capable of operation at temperatures from -40 to +49°C, plus solar radiation, at up to 3,000m above sea level. TRML-4D is transportable on crosscountry trucks or by rail, ship and A400M/C-130 Hercules, and can be set up and decamped within 10 minutes. An active inertial navigation system ensures rapid positioning and north alignment ■ at the place of operation.

A buzz in the air FLIR Systems Inc (Hall 5A, Stand A227) will be demonstrating the Black Hornet 3 nano-unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for use by militaries, government agencies, and first responders. The Black Hornet Personal Reconnaissance System (PRS) is already the world’s smallest combat-proven unmanned aerial system (UAS), and the nextgeneration Black Hornet 3 nanoUAV adds the ability to navigate in GPS-denied environments, enabling the warfighter to maintain situational awareness,

threat detection and surveillance no matter where the mission is. Offering improved speed and distance compared with previous versions, the Black Hornet 3 weighs just 32g and flies 2km at speeds of more than 21km/h. It also has sharper imaging processing featuring the FLIR Lepton thermal microcamera core and a visible sensor to allow greater image fidelity. The design also features an improved encrypted military-approved digital datalink, enabling seamless communications and

imagery significantly beyond line-of-sight and in closed areas. Additionally, the Black Hornet 3 seamlessly integrates into the Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) utilised by the military to provide battlefield networks and distribution of ■ information.

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M Les simulants Sim-Kit® sont détectables visuellement grâce à une lampe UV fournie avec l’ensemble

Formation agents chimiques PAR ED SIPATSEL Dans l’ensemble de ses systèmes de protection individuelle corporelle et respiratoire répondant à l’ensemble des besoins de protection et de décontamination NRBC, Ouvry (France) produit maintenant le Sim-Kit®. Destiné à une utilisation dans le cadre de formations et d’entraînements, il contient 3 simulants. Ils ont les mêmes caractéristiques physico-chimiques que les agents chimiques de guerre réels - HD, vésicants, et neuroto-

xiques GB et VX - en termes de persistance, couleur, viscosité, volatilité, et comportement dans l’eau. S’ils sont détectés de la même manière que les agents de guerre, par tous les systèmes existants appareils de détection, d’alerte et d’identification (spectromètre de mobilité ionique, spectromètre de flamme, etc.) et papiers détecteurs -, ils sont aussi fluorescents. (Stand 6F568)

Barrett Communications (Australie) est reconnue pour la conception de radios tactiques HF et VHF compacts. Son réseau commercial couvre pas moins de 65 pays, ce qui souligne l’intérêt de ses produits pour ses clients au nombre de 150. Sa plus récente innovation est le poste radio modulaire VHF tactique PRC2080+. Sécurisé et entièrement compatible avec tous les équipements radio du marché, il fonctionne dans la bande des 30 à 88 MHz. Il se décline en cinq versions principales, de 5 W de puissance, pour le modèle individuel à main, de 25 W pour le Manpack, et de 50 W pour les versions montées sur véhicule, ou à poste ou en relais. Un

client du Golfe non précisé vient de commander de ces radios pour un montant de 7 M$AU. (Stand 5aB322)

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PAR JEAN-MICHEL GUHL Stimshop (France) a développé un ingénieux système de communication sans fil utilisant son signal ultrason breveté. Baptisé Stimcom, ce protocole exclusif permet de communiquer sans fil sans ondes radio. Pertinent en cas de brouillage et quand on ne veut pas être “écouté”. Stimcom intervient partout où les ondes radios ne sont pas opérationnelles ou pas permises : les environnements contraints, explosifs, électrosensibles, ultra sécurisés. En matière de confidentialité, l’ultrason est une solution efficace car l’onde mécanique ultrasonore épouse la forme du lieu où elle est émise.

Elle ne peut pas être captée à l’extérieur. Et, dans les environnements contraints, le wifi n’est pas toujours la solution idéale, sachant que la puissance du signal est altérée. Trop d’interférences limitent la réception. Cela devient coûteux de multiplier les antennes et dangereux pour la santé du personnel. Avec des équipements électrosensibles aux alentours, la communication sans fil s’arrête. Le câblage est la seule solution. Avec Stimcom, elle redevient possible car la communication sans fil par ultrason est inoffensive et ne produit aucune interférence électromagnétique. (Stand 5a/Eurosatory Lab)

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Formation au tir en situation PAR JACQUES DE LESTAPIS Pour l’entraînement au tir réel, en stand ou en extérieur, le Mov100 de Sterela Défense et Sécurité (France) est un kit de mobilité pour déplacer un porte-cibles PCI100 sur une trajectoire rectiligne. Fixé sur un chariot qui évolue électriquement sur un rail de 16 à 40 m de longueur, le PCI100 est piloté à distance au moyen d’une radiocommande d’une portée de 1 km. Sur un champ de tir, le tireur ainsi installé est positionné soit perpendiculairement au rail, soit dans l’axe de celui-ci. Son objectif est alors un adversaire en approche, ou fuyant. Le PCI100 de 10 kg, à la fois pivot, basculant, ciseau ou porte, fonctionne selon cinq modes préréglés. Il dispose d’un compteur d’impacts amis/ ennemis. (Stand 5aL730)

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ReTWis 5, radar pour voir derrière les murs PAR JEAN-MICHEL GUHL Détecter à 40 mètres une présence humaine derrière un obstacle ou un vrai mur ? C’est aujourd’hui possible grâce à une offre de la société tchèque Retia, spécialisée dans la conception de systèmes électroniques spéciaux. En effet, le radar portatif ReTWis (REtia ThroughWall Imaging System), de seulement 3,25 kg, est, dans sa version ReTWis 5, capable de “sentir” toute présence vivante derrière un mur, en mouvement ou statique, jusqu’à détecter sa respiration ! Il fonctionne en Ultra Large Bande (ULB), une technique de modulation radio basée sur la transmission d'impulsions de très courte durée. Ce qui fait que, dès lors obtenue, la bande passante de haute résolution du radar n’interfère pas avec d’autres systèmes radio. Elle peut restituer ainsi une "image" totalement cachée au regard par l’analyse des retours d’impulsions émises par un être vivant. On devine

facilement l’utilisation variée que pourraient en faire les militaires, les forces de police, les pompiers, voire les douaniers, pour détecter quelqu’un se cachant, par exemple, dans un camion ! Soulignons que l'ULB permet de travailler sur une large bande de fréquences sans utiliser plusieurs antennes. Notamment, elle est utilisée par les militaires pour repérer tout type d'antenne autour d’un récepteur ULB/UWB, quelle que soit sa fréquence. C’est la raison pour laquelle Retia a été retenue, notamment par l’Otan, pour fournir des composants de l’important système AGS (Alliance Ground Surveillance). (Stand 5aH572)

P Opérationnel en 20 secondes, le ReTWis 5 produit des images en 2D ou 3D, et détecte à plus de 20 mètres un homme derrière un mur

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Augmented reality BY CHRISTOPHER F FOSS To reduce the time taken to anticipate the decision-making process, Airbus Defence and Space (Hall 5A, Stand C158) has developed the Holographic Tactical Sandbox, which is being shown for the first time. This new solution uses augmented reality, has been designed for use in mission preparation and briefing and is based on a 3D holographic map viewable in an augmented reality helmet. According to Airbus Defence and Space, when integrated into the chain of command, the

Sandbox provides the user with an accurate 3D representation of the battlefield using information supplied by Airbus’ Fortion TacticalC2 application. Operators can view and create information, which is then shared with higher decision-making levels. By facilitating operation planning and decision making, this innovation is said to shorten the observation and decision-making loop. As well as its operational benefits, the Sandbox is claimed to offer the user other advantages, including operator co-operation,

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which is a remote function that allows operators to connect and take part in mission preparation by viewing and interacting on the same map and with the same data from a remote location such as a command centre. At the same time, augmented reality allows ‘augmented’ decision makers to continue interacting with their environment and staff, which would not be possible with virtual reality. Finally, operators no longer need to process the data and information they receive, which frees up precious time for more value-added tasks.

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Specialising in image-intensified camera technologies, Netherlands-based Innovative Technical Solutions BV (ITS, Hall 5B, Stand A80) is releasing its latest product, the Cherub, at Eurosatory this week. The very compact Cherub is a modular fusion core that can be integrated in a wide variety of systems, such as handheld, wearables, target acquisition, and driver and local situational awareness systems. Designed around ITS’s

proprietary fusion engine, it allows for extreme low latency. The available sensors can be independently operated, or the operator can utilise the smart fusion option, in which the ITS algorithms analyse the histogram. Based on the information, the system decides where to do fusion and the amount of fusion. A key advantage is that OEM manufacturers could simply upgrade their existing cameras with this new core or quickly develop new cameras. Vehicle

programmes around the world could benefit from this development as thermal and lowlight fusion are now available in one core at a favourable price. ITS is also demonstrating the low-light Sequoyah camera developed around the Sony Pregius IMX252 sensor, and the innovative Alligator night vision camera. Alligator’s SWaP design for rapid deployment allows the camera to be used in surveillance operations, battle damage assessment and close perimeter protection for units in a ‘remain overnight’ location. ITS has been part of Formatec since 2016, which positions it well for growth in the defence ■ and security sector.

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NeXT gen HMMWV BY SHAUN CONNORS Shown publicly for the first time on Stand B387 in Hall 5A is the latest evolution of AM General’s HMMWV, the NXT 360. Developed to meet ever-evolving customer requirements for protected light vehicles, the NXT 360 is

available as either new build or a refurbishment/upgrade package for existing M1100 series users. Based on an M1151 platform, the key areas of improvement are protection (ballistic and blast), performance and mobility. Visually, and with the exception

of role-specific modifications such as the front bullbar, the most noticeable design revisions are to the bonnet and wheels/tyres. Bonnet revisions are to accommodate the P400 engine, which is the latest development of AM General’s 6.5-litre V8 unit that powers all current HMMWVs. The P400 is for the first time electronically controlled, and compared to mechanically controlled versions, at 250hp offers up to 60hp more, with a corresponding increase in torque. Coupled to a six-speed development of the standard HMMWV four-speed automatic transmission, and with larger 335/65 R 22.5 Goodyear G275 MSA tyres, current testing shows

improvements to fuel economy of about 15 per cent, acceleration of 20 per cent, and maximum speed of about 40km/h. In combination with the Long Travel Kit suspension package, which offers a 40 per cent increase in wheel travel, the new wheel/ tyre combination also improves mobility by contributing to an increase in all measurable mobility angles, with underbody ground clearance increasing by 175mm. The strengthened M1100 series chassis of the NXT 360 allows a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of up to 7,100kg, with a corresponding armour-fit dependent payload of about 1,600kg. Current M1100 series HMMWVs have a GVW of ■ 6,396kg.

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Platforms for armoured bodies BY CHRISTOPHER F FOSS French company Texelis (Hall 5A, Stand C268) is launching its TXP 4x4 series of platforms, which are now entering production for an undisclosed export customer, with first deliveries due in the second half of 2018. The TXP platform comprises the frametype chassis and the suspension and also the vehicle power pack, drive line, steering and vehicle electronics. The TXP 14 (pictured) is designed for vehicles with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of up to 14 tonnes and uses the Texelis and Timoney designated T700

axle system. The TXP 18 is designed for a GVW of up to 18 tonnes, using the Timoney T900 suspension. The T700 axle system uses proven modular sub-assemblies such as wheel hubs and differentials from the Texelis rigid axle range in conjunction with the well proven Timoney independent suspension technology. The T900 has been designed by Timoney for vehicles requiring independent

suspension drivelines and is manufactured under licence by Texelis. These platforms have a high level of crosscountry mobility due to their independent suspension. Standard equipment includes a central tyre inflation system, run-flat tyres, an anti-skid braking system and powered steering. Both platforms have a frontmounted power pack consisting of a 6.7-litre, six-cylinder Cummins diesel developing

350hp coupled to an Allison 3000 series six-speed automatic transmission, which gives a maximum road speed of 110km/h and a maximum range of 1,000km. The platforms have been designed to have a maximum load capacity of between 8,000kg and 12,500kg, which is not only the armoured hull but also the crew, fuel, weapons and ammunition. The design allows the end user to fit their own armoured body optimised to meet their requirements, such as armoured personnel carrier, ambulance, command and control, logistics and reconnaissance, to name but â&#x2013; a few.

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J Le franco-allemand KNDS (Krauss-Maffei Wegmann+Nexter Defense Systems) a en projet deux programmes majeurs européens communs futurs : le MGCS (Main Ground Combat System) – un châssis de char de l’un, une tourelle de l’autre ? – et le produit d’artillerie CIFS (Common Indirect Fire System). Pour le MGCS, d’ores et déjà Nexter Munitions travaille sur une munition flèche MGCS 140 mm (120 mm + 20) à base de tungstène. (Stand Pe6bB170) J Le Centre de renseignement géospatial d’Airbus Defence & Space (France) permet aux abonnés de gérer, sur une seule plateforme intuitive et sécurisée,

M Wpuro, station mobile de production d’eau potable

l’ensemble du processus de renseignement, depuis la collecte et la visualisation des informations jusqu’à leur utilisation et leur distribution. Grâce à ce centre, les clients disposent de la capacité et de l’infrastructure nécessaires pour coordonner efficacement et en toute sécurité des missions de défense complexes et de grande envergure impliquant un grand nombre d’opérateurs. Rappelons qu’Airbus D&S a plus de 30 ans d’expérience et la plus grande constellation de satellites optiques et radar au monde. (Stand 5aC158) J Sur le stand du ministère français des Armées, plusieurs fois par jour ont lieu des présentations dynamiques du programme SCORPION (Synergie du COntact Renforcé par la Polyvalence de l’InfOvalorisatioN) et de la révolution du combat collaboratif. (Stand 5aF20-178-268)

PAR JACQUES DE LESTAPIS Dans l’Armée de Terre française, Maisonneuve (France) est une entreprise bien connue. En effet, elle a notamment participé à la production du CaRaPACE, véhicule

pétrolier blindé à capacité étendue, conçu pour l’engagement opérationnel en zone hostile. A Eurosatory, cette année l’accent est particulièrement mis sur Wpuro, une station mobile de production d’eau potable. En adéquation avec les exigences du terrain et montée sur une remorque, elle est capable de produire 2 000 litres/heure d’eau potable par osmose inverse à partir de n’importe quelle source d’eau brute, ou d’eau de mer. Cette unité de 3,8 tonnes à un essieu est totalement autonome avec son propre groupe électrogène embarqué d’une puissance de 24,8 kW. La conception optimisée de l’ensemble permet de stocker les équipements annexes et les réservoirs flexibles de stockage facilitant son déploiement rapide sur le théâtre choisi. (Stands 5aF20-178-268/5aF131)

Ecrans multifonctions durcis pour “Scorpion” PAR JEAN-MICHEL GUHL Centralp (France) réalise pour le programme “Scorpion” de l’Armée de Terre française une famille d’écrans tactiles robustes. Elle permet l’affichage des informations d’un véhicule (caméra, cartographie, ouvrants, défauts, etc.) et d’interagir ainsi avec le conducteur. D’utilisation facile, ces dalles permettent l’interaction de l’écran, même avec des gants, tout en respectant des contraintes d’utilisations sévères. Leur qualification militaire terrestre est complète en termes mécanique, thermique, électromagnétique, électrostatique, électrique et

d’étanchéité aux éléments extérieurs. Au Salon, l’une d’elle est présentée en immersion totale dans un aquarium et en fonctionnement durant toute la semaine ! Autre produit exposé, et lui aussi relevant du programme “Scorpion”, un calculateur spécifique sécuritaire SIL 2 durci. Intégré dans une tourelle, il permet de fournir un contrôle fiable de l’alignement des lignes de visée et des lignes de feu de l’arme de 40 mm et de celle de 7,62 mm. (Stands 6GF685/5aF20-178-268)

M Les écrans Centralp intègrent des processeurs à quatre cœurs parmi les plus performants du marché

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Atouts à l’exportation PAR JACQUES DE LESTAPIS En 2018, Nexter Systems (France) a prévu de produire ses premières tourelles téléopérées ARX®25 à raison de sept unités par mois, soit un peu plus de trente exemplaires à livrer dans l’année. Commandé en 2016 par Odas (France), cet armement était initialement destiné à être monté sur cent VAB Mk3 Renault Trucks Défense (aujourd’hui appelée Arquus - France) offerts au Liban par l’Arabie saoudite (contrat Donas). Finalement, la fabrication de tous les blindés est bien en cours à Limoges, avec intégration de l’ARX®25, mais pour le compte

des seuls Saoudiens. Le VAB Mk3 est un blindé médian, 6x6 transport de troupe à gabarit compact, avec conduite sous pare-brise. Il intègre des technologies de pointe qui permettent de mener à bien des missions de combat en mode collaboratif, grâce, notamment, au système Battlenet installé en série. (Stands Pe6bB170/5aF20-178268/5aF267) P L’Arabie saoudite (notre photo, avec 110 unités) et la Tunisie (4 + 3, en version Lakota Mack Defense) sont les premiers clients du VAB Mk3

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EN BREF J Parmi les nouveautés d’Eurosatory 2018, les démonstrations institutionnelles qui complètent le programme des démonstrations dynamiques traditionnelles du Salon. Elles n’ont lieu qu’une fois dans la semaine. Aussi, faut-il bien suivre le calendrier ! Parmi elles, celles de l’Armée de Terre, de la Préfecture de Police, du Commandement des Opérations Spéciales (COS), du GIGN, des Brigades de Recherche et d’Intervention (BRI), et de la Brigade de Sapeurs-Pompiers de Paris (BSPP). J A Eurosatory 2018, c’est Activise (France) qui, pour 0,383 M€, a assuré la conception et l’aménagement “clé en main” du stand Défense français, incluant la mise à disposition d’un écran géant et sa sonorisation. (Stands 5aF20-178-268) J Pour un montant de 22,9 M€, la DGA (France) a sélectionné TDA Armements (Thales - France), pour l’étude préliminaire, le développement, la qualification, et l’industrialisation du coup complet fumigène nouvelle génération OFUM NG 120, pour mortiers de 120 mm RT F1 tractés. (Stands 5aF20-178-268/Pe6B500)

Une caméra vraiment pour tous ! PAR JEAN-MICHEL GUHL Mohoc (Etats-Unis) présente en exclusivité une caméra numérique profilée et adaptée aux usages en conditions difficiles, vraiment idéale pour les militaires et les forces de sécurité. Une caméra à l’opposé de celles que l’on voit couramment sur les publicités commerciales juchées, par exemple, adrénaline oblige, sur le casque d’un parapentiste ou d’un Trekker en mal de sensations fortes ! Il s’agit ici d’un ensemble de prise de vues robuste et compact, spécialement conçu pour être utilisé sur un casque de combat ou sur le guidon d’un fusil d’assaut en action et dans le feu du combat. Cela, tant à des fins de renseignement que d’entraînement. Caméra HDV de 1 080 pixels avec saisies de photos en 12 mégapixels, sous iOS ou Android™, la caméra Mohoc® est antichoc (± 2 m) et étanche (- 10 m). Elle fonctionne en mode visible et infrarouge. Elle peut aussi être intégrée à tout système mobile de communications afin de fournir à un C2 ou C3 une vision en temps réel d’une opération vue depuis un combattant sur le terrain. Complétée par plusieurs accessoires, elle dispose aussi d’un harnais très original afin d’équiper un chien susceptible d’effectuer une reconnaissance solitaire en toute discrétion. C’est là un équipement vidéo vraiment très original. (Stand 5aB500) M Un chien de guerre équipé d’une caméra Mohoc®

Des grues à la pelle ! PAR FRÉDÉRIC LERT Les armées occidentales sont à l’image des sociétés dont elles sont issues : elles s’alourdissent et les besoins logistiques connaissent une croissance constante. Fassi (Italie) vise juste avec ses équipements de levage pour O Le modèle F195A.2.22 est présenté sur un camion tactique 6x6 Mercedes-Benz® Zentos, carrossé par Soframe (France)

lesquels elle affiche une expérience de 53 ans, avec, à la clef, la fabrication de plus de 150 000 grues ! D’un poids de 2 470 kg, le modèle F195A.2.22 offre une totale autonomie dans la manipulation des charges emportées. Sa capacité de levage est de 17,55 tonnes/mètre et son bras articulé lui offre une allonge de 8,35 m. Le visiteur peut également découvrir une grue très compacte, la F210LP à bras unique. Celle-ci mesure 1,34 m de haut pour 2,24 m de long et 1,02 m de large. Elle est capable de soulever 18,65 tonnes/ mètre avec une allonge de 5,85 m. (Stand Pe6bB231)

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Modularité et efficacité PAR JEAN-PIERRE HUSSON Fusil à répétition manuelle à verrou de très haute précision longue portée, le Mini Hécate 2 de PGM Précision est produit en France. Dès son origine, il a été pensé pour un usage militaire, devenant ainsi l’outil tactique de référence pour toutes les missions devant traiter des objectifs intermédiaires entre le .308 Winchester et le .50 Browning (7,62 et 12,7 mm, standard Otan). Chambré pour la .338 Lapua Magnum, ce nouveau modèle se caractérise par sa modularité au niveau de la béquille et du bipied - qui sont détachables, afin

d’alléger l’arme au maximum -, sa crosse à réglage multi-positions, repliable sur le côté droit de la boîte de culasse, son canon flûté de 690 mm ou en version 600 mm, et sa détente réglable à double bossettes. La possibilité de positionner le bipied devant le puits de chargeur de 5 coups facilite le tir sur cible mobile et stabilise l’arme. Le fabricant a opté pour un simple rail pour le montage d’accessoires d’aide à la visée, renonçant au fût Picatinny intégral bardant souvent et inutilement le canon, même si des rails courts ont été prévus en option. (Stand 6G617)

M Après quatre ans de tests et des milliers de coups tirés jusqu’à 1 400 m, le Mini Hécate 2 fait son entrée sur le marché

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Autonomous landing Israeli company MTC (Hall 6, Stand E750) is unveiling a lightweight autonomous electromechanical landing system for MALE unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at Eurosatory this week. The easy-to-use, economical alternative to hydraulic landing systems simplifies landings and requires minimal maintenance and repair costs. By virtue of a variety of dual modules in the system, it guarantees the highest level of reliability, according to the

company’s vice president of operations, Yair Avni. He also stated that it is customisable to specific requirements and can withstand harsh environmental conditions. It complies with various DoD, military and NATO military standards, in addition to having NGS certification for integration of complex aircraft systems. “The system is currently in the final stages of development prior to delivery to a first customer,” ■ Avni added.

HALO power Lincad (Hall 5A, Stand D791), a privately owned UK designer and manufacturer of bespoke batteries, chargers and power management systems for military and other specialist applications, has won a contract from the Japanese Sojitz Aerospace Corporation for the supply of batteries for the HALO (Hostile Artillery Locator) used by the Japanese Ministry of Defence. HALO employs passive acoustic location techniques to detect the source of artillery fire at ranges of up to 30km. Virtually immune to countermeasures, it can provide almost instant data on hostile firing positions. The 24V, 80Ah battery is based on Lincad’s LIPS 6, and is engineered to the highest mechanical and environmental specifications, to provide a robust ■ and reliable power source.

BY SAM J BASCH With so much open channel information available today, it become almost impossible to monitor everything, much less to extract suitable intelligence from the overload. Israeli company BLER Systems (Hall 6, Stand C712) believes it has a solution. Its Target Profiler is an open source intelligence (OSINT) system capability that uses an innovative algorithm developed by BLER to gather intelligence information about potential suspects from sources such as social media and online network applications. It identifies a target’s social connections and common group preferences

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Turkish company Çukurova Makina (Hall 5A, Stand A197), a Turkish manufacturer of earthmoving equipment, including excavators, backhoe loaders, wheel loaders and forklift trucks, is introducing two new defence industry products at Eurosatory. The fast armoured backhoe loader (pictured) was designed primarily for protection against mines and explosives. In addition to steel armour to Level BR7, the composite floor and specially designed seats add secondary

protection to the crew by absorbing the blast effect of mines. Its 220hp engine and 6/3 power shift gearbox give the backhoe loader a top speed of 80km/h. Çukurova Makina’s second new product is the 4x4 multipurpose rolling chassis platform, a highspeed vehicle that can travel in all terrains and in hostile areas. Features include a 285hp engine, six-speed fully automatic transmission, 14-tonne GVW, 120km/h top speed,

independent suspension planetary axle system, 70 per cent grade ability, high ground clearance, and up to 800mm depth fording. Run-flat tyres are optional. Çukurova Makina is part of Çukurova Holdings, one of the largest multinational conglomerates in Turkey, with an annual turnover of $2.1 billion. Its manufacturing facility at Tarsus, in the south of the country has the capacity to produce 2,000 ■ units a year.

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among suspects at various levels, and can analyse a target’s sentiments and emotions, as well as identify the target in multiple pictures. Importantly, Target Profiler can identify potential activity in Dark Web marketplaces. A key benefit is to locate the target on a map, using data collected from social networks and websites, and also to obtain a timeline through the target’s social network activities and tagging activity. “The solution we have developed, already being used by intelligence organisations and other customers around the world, is able to automatically and quickly examine huge

amounts of information from the Internet, social networks and web applications, as well as Dark Web channels,” explained Efim Lerner, chief technology officer at BLER Systems. “The system is modular, open architecture and scalable, and can be very simply adapted by clients to deal with the tasks they require.” BLER Systems, part of the Avnon Group, a supplier of cyber technologies, has significant experience in development of security and cyber intelligence solutions for enterprises, financial institutions and government entities. It works with major law enforcement agencies and intelligence organisations around ■ the world.

IN BRIEF Magnetic mating Amphenol (Hall 5A, Stand J317) has launched its Stingray magnetic connector. Low profile, compact and sealed, Stingray sits flat against the body to prevent snagging and damage. It is self‐aligning due to its strong magnetic connection and allows flexibility of cable routing. Said to be an excellent solution for audio, power or data signals, it is targeted at first responders, security and military personnel. It features a magnetic, non‐keyed mating system that eliminates the need for coupling mechanisms.

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EN BREF

Des blindés venus d’Afrique

J Le MoD britannique a lancé un RFI (Request For Information) pour un Future All terrain Vehicle (FATV) appelé à remplacer ses plateformes (Stand 6K200)

BV206.

J La SIMMT (Structure Intégrée de Maintien en condition opérationnelle des Matériels Terrestres) a confié à Sifel (France) le MCO d’une trentaine de ses locomotives du Service militaire du chemin de fer français (13,8 M€). (Stand 5aF20-178-268) J Dans le cadre du programme français SFMC (Saudi French

M Entièrement protégé, le PF 2 est en service au Rwanda, en RCA et au Sud-Soudan, notamment

Military Contract), projet LAFICC (LAnd Forces Integrated Command Control sytem), la force terrestre saoudienne recevra cette année quelque 50 de 80 postes BMS (Battle Management System) commandés, produits et déployés par Thales CS et Atos (France) pour être montés sur des véhicules. (Stands Pe6B500/5b178) J Les équipages de blindés danois vont bénéficier de CVC-H (Combat Vehicle Crew Helmet) équipés par Invisio Communications (Danemark) de casques d’écoute On-/ et In-Ear Headsets, pour un montant de 20 MDKK. (Stand 5aJ417) J La DGA (France) s’intéresse à une arme à létalité réduite générant un faisceau lumineux (LDL). L’évaluation en a été confiée à Geim (France) (Stands 5aF20-178-268/5bF260) J Le ministère danois de la Défense étudie l’acquisition de PRS (Precision Rifles Short) semiautomatiques, calibre 7,62x51 mm Otan, et de PRM (Precision Rifles Medium) .338.

PAR JEAN-MICHEL GUHL Proforce Defence (Nigeria) assure la transformation profonde de véhicules utilitaires du marché en engins blindés légers,

propres à remplir toutes sortes de missions, militaires, de police, ou civiles (y compris des camions blindés pour transports de fonds), et, systématiquement, équipés de

pneumatiques “Run flat”. Idéales pour les théâtres d’opération auxiliaires, mais nécessitant des engins protégés et rapides, les solutions proposées par cet acteur africain ne sont pas à négliger. Elles sont à la fois économiques et astucieuses, tout en répondant aux Stanag de l’Otan pour les véhicules militarisés les plus lourds, capables de résister aux mines et autres IED, tel l’Ara : un véhicule de transport de troupe de 19 tonnes de type MRAP pouvant, de surcroît, recevoir des filets anti RPG amovibles. Les productions de ProforceDefence comportent, en plus, des durcissements de véhicules 4x4, la fabrication de baignoires et de tourelles blindées pour mitrailleuses lourdes. La famille de véhicules PF 2 est présentée pour la première fois à Eurosatory. (Stand 5bBA150)

Intégré et en réseau PAR JEAN-PIERRE HUSSON La division détection de Bruker (Allemagne), spécialiste de l’instrumentation scientifique, propose une solution bout en bout 24/7/365 de gestion d’incidents NRBCe, intégrée et en réseau. Appelée CBRNet™, elle relie tout type de capteurs NRBCe et leurs opérateurs aux experts des centres de Bruker, lesquels fournissent leur expertise technique, scientifique et opérationnelle, et appuient ainsi de leurs connaissances la direction des opérations. L’ensemble de ces capacités s’articule autour de plusieurs produits, dont SafeZone de Bruhn Newtech. Il fournit des fonctionnalités logicielles avancées permettant de prendre en

charge tous les autres composants de CBRNet™. De son côté, Cubic Mission Solutions assure les communications et la mise en réseau des données. (Stand 6HG630)

N Première solution bout en bout entièrement intégrée et en réseau, CBRNet™ relève le défi de la gestion des incidents NRBCe

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Elles chaussent mieux qu’un gant PAR JEAN-PIERRE HUSSON

M Black Eagle® Tactical 2.0 GTX, en cuir tactique, légères, extrêmement antidérapantes et très “respirantes”, pour les militaires les plus exigeants

Terrains pierreux ou sablonneux, pistes boueuses et conditions climatiques extrêmes, les chaussures de combat Black Eagle® de Haix®Schuhe (Allemagne) sont fonctionnelles, polyvalentes, confortables, et adaptées à toutes les latitudes. Grâce à une forme anatomique extrêmement soignée, à une protection intégrée des articulations et à leur

membrane Gore-Tex® microporeuse, à la fois transpirante et imperméable, elles assurent ainsi un confort élevé, quel que soit le type de terrain et le climat ambiant. Entièrement produites en Europe et déclinées en plusieurs versions et modèles notamment Athletic et Tactical - afin de satisfaire au mieux les exigences les plus diversifiées, les Black Eagle® ont d’autres points communs : elles sont toutes extrêmement légères et dotées d’une semelle en caoutchouc solide, assurant, tout à la fois, une haute adhérence et un bon comportement d'amorti et de déroulé dynamique. (Stand 6J733)

Des solutions électriques variées PAR JEAN-MICHEL GUHL La conservation de l’énergie électrique et son utilisation sur le champ de bataille sont devenues essentielles, notamment à bord des engins blindés, tous nantis d’un nombre de capteurs et d’instruments de vision très “énergivores”. En effet, ils doivent fonctionner même quand le véhicule est en planque, moteur arrêté. Et, par ailleurs, fournir en permanence aux fantassins embarqués un apport multiple pour

recharger tout appareil électrique. Et, il y en a dans un groupe de combat ! La solution est dans des batteries et des chargeurs endurants, tels ceux qu’Epsilor (Israël) va, par exemple, fournir pour 3 M$ à l’armée canadienne dans le cadre de son programme Integrated Soldier System Suite (ISS-S) qui est présenté à Eurosatory en exclusivité. Tout comme la Highest Energy Lithium-Ion 6T NATO Battery - 165 Ah – 4180 Wh, rechargeable, parmi les plus puis-

santes. En collaboration avec Kissling Service (Allemagne), au Salon elle est présentée sur un véhicule de commandement Mercedes-Benz®. (Stand 6J517) P La nouvelle valise de chargement du fantassin canadien ISS-S

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Mission computers for harsh environments Diamond Systems Corporation (Hall 5A, Stand C687), a global supplier of compact, I/O-rich embedded computing solutions, has added three products to its growing portfolio. In May, the US company introduced its Sabre System family of SabreCom mission computers, based on its line of I/O-rich single-board computers (SBCs) and computer-onmodules-based SBCs. Sabre Systems feature a full IP67 rating

and MILSTD-810G compatibility, making them ideal for use in vehicles and other harsh environments. The core of these systems is Diamond’s line of rugged, I/O-rich SBCs, including Venus, Aries and Zeta, with a choice of different processors. Each of these SBCs uses efficient conduction cooling to transfer heat directly to the enclosure’s top heat sink surface, keeping electronics cooler for more reliable performance

and longer lifetime at elevated temperatures. SabreCom mission computer systems are claimed to provide an attractive combination of size, price and performance. Also new is the EPS24G2X, a managed Layer 2+ Ethernet switch offering 24 10/100/1,000Mbps copper twisted pair ports and two 10Gb small form factor pluggable sockets. The switch was developed for rugged industrial, on-vehicle and military applications and is Diamond’s latest addition to

Stay in contact wherever you go US-based goTenna (Hall 5A, Lab 8) is exhibiting goTenna Pro, a mesh-networking tactical radio that comes in a candy-bar form. goTenna also offers a cloudbased fleet management portal and the goTenna Professional Deployment Kit. goTenna Pro is said to enable off-grid, long-range mobile communications on standard smartphones, regardless of cell

service, wi-fi, satellites or base stations. It is designed for use by mission-critical users and has already been by special operations forces across the world. The device works in conjunction with the simple goTenna Pro smartphone app – or with a variety of apps built

Fusing a backpack For the soldier carrying a heavy burden, Marom Dolphin on the Israel pavilion (Hall 6, Stand D657) has developed Fusion, an integrated skeleton system designed for weight distribution and flexibility. The Fusion structure connects the

vest and backpack, allowing the soldier to quickly remove the backpack if necessary, while retaining essential equipment such as the hydration system, communications and ballistic plates in the vest. Shlomo Baime, vice president of marketing, said: “We developed

atop goTenna Pro’s open software development kit (such as the Android Tactical Assault Kit) – to allow users to send and receive critical situational awareness data such as blue-force tracking, map marking and messaging over many miles and across various terrain, without any kind of ■ centralised infrastructure.

Fusion to address the two main challenges of the modern soldier: the issue of carrying a great deal of weight – and his ability to manoeuvre efficiently and with agility despite the large amount of equipment carried on his back.” Special materials eliminate friction with the body, thus minimising injury. Fusion is designed to connect any size backpack to the soldier’s vest ■ without additional straps.

its Epsilon family of embedded Ethernet switch solutions. It was designed around its new EPSM10GX Gigabit Ethernet switch module, said to be ideal for use as a building block for creating custom Ethernet switch solutions in space-critical applications, such as drones, ground and underwater vehicles, and robots. The EPSM-10GX meets the demands imposed by harsh environments and is tested and guaranteed to MIL-STD-202G shock/vibration levels. It can be operated in temperatures from ■ -40°C to 85°C.

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REGIONAL FOCUS

Latin America Latin America has remained relatively free of interstate hostilities of late, with Colombia’s decades-long conflict with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) rebels concluding peacefully. In November 2016, the Colombian House of Representatives and Senate eventually voted in favour of the FARC peace agreement (although the deal’s opponents abstained from voting). That accord, signed by Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos and FARC leader Rodrigo Londoño, was negotiated in a few weeks following a 2 October 2016 popular vote against a previous version of the FARC peace agreement that took years to finalise. FARC members have since checked in at UN-monitored gathering points and turned in thousands of individual firearms. The disarmament and re-integration processes are continuing. On 4 September 2017, Santos said his government had also signed a ceasefire deal with National Liberation Army guerrilla leaders, which could potentially lead to a wider peace agreement. Meanwhile, the Colombian defence industry is advancing and the state-owned Science and Technology Corp for the Development of Naval, Maritime, and Riverine Industries continued booking foreign sales in 2017. There has been particular interest in its Short Range Logistic Support Ship. Venezuela’s economic and humanitarian crisis has continued

to worsen, threatening potential instability in South America’s north and particularly along Colombia’s eastern border. Brazil has slowed some modernisation efforts due to continued economic troubles, but has still been one of the more active militaries in the region. Meanwhile, Chile is considering buying additional second-hand Type 23 frigates from the UK and is studying options for upgrading its fleet of 46 F-16 fighters to keep the aircraft up-to-date through to the 2030s. Argentina’s armed forces began to atrophy after the end of the military-ruled government in 1983. High losses during the Falklands War were never addressed – partly driven by politicians’ distrust of the military. When president Mauricio Macri took office, many expected he would boost the military budget and invest in modernisation, but Argentina’s financial situation and competing priorities appear to still constrict military resources. Unfortunately, this may have manifested itself in the loss of TR 1700-class submarine ARA San Juan, which disappeared with 44 crew on 15 November while en route back to its base at Mar del Plata. On the brighter side, Macri signed a decree in July 2017 authorising state credit to finance some of the major defence acquisition programmes included in the 2017 budget. It authorised public credit for projects to buy offshore patrol vessels for the navy; Beechcraft T-6C+ Texan II aircraft, PT6A-68 engines and

support along with medium transport aircraft for the air force; and 9x19mm pistols and assault rifles for all the armed forces.

COUNTRY OVERVIEWS

Brazil

Market overview Brazil has the largest armed forces, the largest defence budget and the most advanced military manufacturing industry in Latin America. However, the legacy of its military dictatorship (1964-85) means that civilian distrust of the armed forces only recently began to recede, allowing the country to begin a process of restructuring and modernisation to meet new challenges. A combination of growing national wealth in the 2000s, the need to protect newly discovered natural resources and the desire to reinforce its status as a rising regional power have driven Brazil to increase its defence expenditure. Consecutive national defence strategies in 2008 and 2012 emphasised Brazil’s commitment to building an indigenous defence industry capable of supplying its growing military requirements. In 2012 Brazil published a USD300 billion, 20-year equipment plan, which outlined the aspirations of its military forces until the 2030s and in some cases, such as submarine capability, beyond. A long list of procurement requirements and a desire to benefit from foreign technology have made Brazil an important market for international

suppliers. Since 2010 the country has signed significant strategic defence accords with states such as France, India, Italy, the UK and the US, and has shown a determination to gain the maximum value from foreign procurement through extensive offset and industrial participation. However, Brazil’s emergence as a significant importer of defence materiel has been reliant on its economic performance and since 2010 this has weakened markedly. 2014 saw real expansion of Brazil’s economy of just 0.10%, and in 2015 and 2016 contractions of 3.85% and 3.16% were recorded. This resulted in a sharp contraction of the country’s defence budget in 2016, leaving 2014 and 2015 the only years of real growth since 2010. Despite continued austerity, proposed spending in 2017 is 8.87% higher in real terms than 2016, taking the budget back above 2011 levels in real terms. Although this rate of growth is not expected to be sustained, 2010’s historic peak in real spending is forecast to be exceeded by 2020. In May 2016 the country’s longrunning political crisis escalated further as impeachment proceedings against president Dilma Rousseff were initiated by the Brazilian Senate. During the process, Rousseff, who called the impeachment a ‘coup’, was suspended from office for 180 days. In September 2016 the impeachment process was concluded with a vote that saw 61 senators back the removal of Rousseff, with just 20 offering her their support. Former vicepresident Michel Temer, who had assumed the role of acting

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president on 12 May, will now serve the remainder of his predecessor’s term, heading a new coalition between his Brazilian Democratic Movement Party (Partido do Movimento Democrático Brasileiro: PMDB) and the Brazilian Social Democracy Party (Partido da Social Democracia Brasileira: PSDB).

Politicised procurement The procurement process in Brazil has shown evidence of politicisation. In September 2009 then president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva publicly declared that France’s Dassault Rafale F3 was the favoured platform to meet the national F-X2 fighter requirement. This was later awarded to Saab, with an order for 36 Gripen E/F (F-39), to be delivered between 2019 and 2024.

Need for procurement reform Brazil’s modernisation is unlikely to be wholly successful without an overhaul of procurement processes and the Ministry of Defence itself. Procurement is currently led by the three services rather than through the strong control of a central body (efforts to centralise procurement to a greater degree have yet to gain traction). The allocation of Brazil’s budget Key facts: Brazil’s land vehicles market forecast (2017-2026)

also presents a barrier to the country’s procurement ambitions. In 2016, 75% of Brazil’s defence budget was taken up by personnel and social expenditure, the highest proportional allocation in the region, severely limiting funds available for procurement and operational expenditure.

Promotion of domestic suppliers Brazil has taken a series of steps in recent years to advance its national defence industries. These measures have included a favourable tax system (Law 12.598 of 2012 provides tax breaks to majority Brazilian-owned entities) and procurement regimes that allow authorities either to favour indigenous solutions or to extract maximum industrial benefits. Foreign solutions with no local involvement are, therefore, at a significant disadvantage when competing against comparable indigenous solutions.

Delayed procurement Major procurement programmes have not always proceeded smoothly. Modernisation and procurement programmes across the services have faced delays, restarts and postponements. Brazil’s market is strong in APC and SPA segments and is

funding logistics vehicles as well. Its mix of new vehicles and modifications is a positive sign in the region. It also procures ground vehicles from foreign suppliers, although it is capable of indigenous production. Stated opportunities for Brazil in the air defence segment represent USD342 million and in the tank segment USD81 million. An additional USD284 million for additional air defence systems, medium trucks and additional APCs is also forecast.

LAND VEHICLES MARKET FORECAST (2017-2026) Major suppliers • Fiat Group (USD1.4 billion): down approximately USD700 million from the previous forecast, most significant is the Guarani VBTP-MR 4x4 and 6x6, and Light Multirole Vehicle (LMV). • BAE Systems (USD421 million): up USD68 million over previous forecast. BAE has a solid position in Brazil with upgrades to the Brazilian M113s, AAVs and M109A5+ vehicles. • KNDS (USD317 million): work on the Leopard 1A4 and 1A5 as well as CAESAR SPA vehicles drives the business for KNDS.

Major programmes • VBTP-MR Guarani (USD1.3 billion): production of the

Brazil’s land vehicles market forecast (2017-2026)

Guarani has been stretched out by four years but is still progressing. • CAESAR (USD259 million): driven by continued modification procurement to the Stryker family. • M113A2 (USD177 million): BAE’s M113A2 upgrade programme continues through 2021 and is forecast to be USD176 million.

Chile

Market overview Chile is a regional economic leader; a stable and increasingly prosperous democracy with a well-educated population, a robust economy and low levels of corruption and crime. Economically, the country performed strongly during and after its years of military rule and it remains one of the safest investment climates in the hemisphere (particularly since joining the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in January 2010). However, Chile’s real GDP growth has slowed since 2014 thanks to the falling prices fetched by its main export, copper. Chile’s economy expanded by 1.56% in 2016, down from 5.7% in 2010. Although growth rates are expected to improve from 2017, they will remain below pre-2014 rates for several years.

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Key facts: Chile’s land vehicles market forecast (2017-2026)

Chile faces few serious external security risks with its longstanding border disputes with its northern neighbours Peru and Bolivia. Although the dispute with Peru over the countries’ maritime border was resolved through an International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling in early 2014, which saw Chile cede 20,000km of ocean territory to Peru, the ICJ ruled in September 2015 that it would hear Bolivia’s case that its territory should include coastal land taken by Chile in a 1904 peace treaty. In December 2015, meanwhile, Peru’s creation of an administrative district that included territory claimed by Chile prompted tension over the countries’ land border to resurface. However, Chile also suffers from a degree of internal social unrest resulting from indigenous Mapuche militants and the country’s strong tradition of public protest. Public protest persists despite Chile’s developing economy and regardless of the political orientation of the administration in power. According to Jane’s Defence Budgets, Chile’s defence spending allocation totalled USD4.53 billion in 2017, around 1.79% of GDP. Chile’s military is well organised and well equipped. Should proposals to change the way military equipment

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procurement is funded (see section: Defence spending overview and outlook), it would introduce a welcome degree of transparency and stability to the country’s acquisition process. The army has been the beneficiary of a substantial modernisation programme, which is nearing completion, although significant requirements in the Air Force and Navy remain unfulfilled. Chile’s defence industry is well developed and clustered around the three state-owned defence companies: Factories and Arsenals of the Army (Fábricas y Maestranzas del Ejército de Chile: FAMAE); National Aeronautics Company (Empresa Nacional de Aeronáutica de Chile: ENAER); and Shipyards and Arsenals of the Navy (Astilleros y Maestranzas de la Armada de Chile: ASMAR). A number of smaller private-sector companies also provide defence products and services.

Copper Military procurement in Chile remains reliant on the output of copper (see section: Defence spending overview and outlook). Although there is a political desire within elements of the Chilean government to move away from a military procurement model that is solely reliant on the revenue from copper exports, it remains a key enabler of military procurement

spending, as well as of economic growth. Chile is by far the largest producer of copper in the world, accounting for more than one-third of total output. The sustained reduction in copper prices witnessed since the end of 2010 has exerted a strong downward pressure on Chile’s procurement spending. In January 2014, former president Michelle Bachelet announced plans to reform defence financing with the passing of reforms to the Copper Law and the implementation of quadrennial defence planning.

Government control of defence industry Although Chile has a remarkably open policy on foreign investment and puts up no formal barriers to FDI in defence and security, the three major suppliers in the country’s domestic defence industry remain state-owned and controlled through the ministry of defence. Despite recent moves to increase transparency, the finances of the state owned industries remain opaque, as do lines of accountability and responsibility.

Civilian/military relations Chile’s military was relatively recently brought under increased civilian control. In late 2005, Congress approved

constitutional reforms abolishing the positions of designated senators (often proposed by the military) and senators-for-life, and restored the presidential power to remove the heads of the armed forces. However, the transition has not always been smooth and there is debate within Chile that defence spending is too high given the lack of threats facing the country.

LAND VEHICLES MARKET FORECAST (2017-2026) Major suppliers • KNDS (USD75.4 million): KNDS is providing services to Chile’s Leopard 1 and 2A4 fleets. • General Dynamics (USD20.5 million): General Dynamics provides services to the Stryker fleets in Chile. • Famae (USD59.3 million): providing the NASAMS 2 Air Defence system, completed deliveries in 2017.

Major programmes • Leopard 2A4 Upgrade (USD494 million): Chile plans to take its Leopard 2A4 MBT fleet through a midlife upgrade programme. Its Marder fleet is in need of replacement or upgrade, with 220 vehicles in service. • NASAMS 2 (USD59.3 million): the Chilean Air Force acquired two batteries of the NASAMS 2 surface-to-air missiles with

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deliveries completed in 2017. • Truck procurement (USD61.5 million): Chile is planning to procure an estimated 750 trucks, from light to heavy, from 2018 to 2022.

Venezuela Market overview

Venezuela, whose defence budget was until recently one of the largest in South America, is now close to economic collapse. The quasi-socialist economic model instituted by the late-president Hugo Chávez has failed to provide adequate supplies of basic goods such as food and medicine to the population since its economic crisis began in 2015. The military, which exercises direct influence over important sectors of the economy, is likely to support president Nicolás Maduro amid severe food shortages unless protests and unabated looting nationwide escalate beyond the capacity of security forces to contain them. Security forces are capable of containing protests before these become widespread and discontented Venezuelans are opting to migrate. The opposition is divided, demoralised and demobilised following strong repression and claims of electoral fraud in the 20 May presidential Key facts: Venezuela’s land vehicles market forecast (2017-2026)

election in which Maduro was re-elected until 2025. Price and foreign-exchange controls already impede the operating environment and a potential new constitution in the twoyear outlook poses further regulatory, expropriation and tax risks for businesses. Murder, theft, extortion and kidnapping risks are extremely high by global standards and continue to rise.

External relations On 24 August 2017, the US, Venezuela’s largest trade partner, imposed sanctions on new debt and equity issued by the government and national oil company PDVSA and is likely to impose sanctions on the oil sector in the one-year outlook. Russian energy companies are likely to remain important investors in the hydrocarbons sector and Venezuela a major client of the Russian defence industry. China is a key ally of Venezuela and signed several funding agreements in exchange for future oil supplies. Warm relations with Cuba, Venezuela’s closest ally in the region, will continue.

Defence budget trends As a result of Venezuela’s uncertain political environment and severe economic problems,

the country’s defence budget has fluctuated intensely in a variety of measures over the decade to 2018. However, the severity of the recent decline of the country’s currency makes almost every budget of the period practically worthless when viewed in an external currency. Viewed in bolivars, real expenditure on defence grew rapidly from VEF12.3 billion in 2005 to VEF62 billion in 2013. These large increases meant that growth in Venezuelan defence spending outpaced even the damagingly high inflation experienced by the country. Most of this real growth was achieved through an extremely large increase of 108.2% in 2012, when the defence budget increased from VEF21 billion to VEF39.5 billion in real terms. Venezuela’s primary sources of military equipment are currently Russia, China and Cuba, although significant shipbuilding work has until recently been conducted for the country by Spain. A great deal of this procurement is funded at least in part through countertrade in oil, or as part of large state-level deals in which access to Venezuelan resources is provided, sometimes through joint ventures with state-owned Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA). Procurement has historically

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made up a substantial portion of Venezuela’s budget, peaking at 50.9% in 2013. The vast majority of this spending was allocated from state borrowing, through the ‘Special Indebtedness Law’. Venezuela’s economic difficulties, detailed above, have led to the country’s procurement budget falling to just 2% of total spending in 2017, a historic low. As a result of a 45% military personnel pay rise announced at the end of 2015, an extremely large cut to procurement occurred in 2015, with its share of the defence budget calculated to have fallen to just 11.0% from 34.8% in 2014. Although less dramatic than 2015’s collapse in acquisition, spending on matériel more than halved in 2016, to 4% of the budget. From 2018 onwards spending on real assets will rise notably as a proportion of the budget as urgent requirements are addressed following several years of underfunding.

Key opportunities Stated opportunities for Venezuela include an opportunity for a main battle tank starting around 2020 with a forecast value of USD35 million. Other opportunities forecast include upgrades for BMP-3s, T-72s and heavy trucks, totalling USD86.5 million.

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Key facts: Mexico’s land vehicles market forecast (2017-2026)

LAND VEHICLES MARKET FORECAST (2017-26) Major suppliers • JSC Almaz-Antey (USD350.3 million). Producing multiple air defence systems for Venezuela (S-300, Buk and SA-3) has been significant from 2009-2015. Logistical support is likely to continue for quite some time. • Norinco (USD384.5 million): China’s Norinco provides Venezuela with VN1 and VN4 vehicles for amphibious and other roles as well as fleets of trucks. • JSC Kurganmashzavod (USD113.6 million): deliveries of BMP-3s were completed in 2016 with 123 vehicles.

Major programmes • Self-propelled artillery (USD69.9 million): China has agreed to deliver multiple SPA vehicles under a 2012 USD500 million agreement. The deal includes nine CS/ SM-1 81mm mortar carriers, 18 SR5 122mm MLRS systems and Type 86B 120mm mortar carriers. • ZBD-05 (USD65.1 million): the 25 amphibious vehicles were delivered through 2017. • Toyota Land Cruiser (USD50.9 million): the Venezuelan Army is procuring unknown numbers of Toyota Land Cruisers for the light utility vehicle role.

Mexico’s land vehicles market forecast (2017-2026)

Mexico Overview

Mexico is a member of the Group of 20 (G20) and the OECD. The country has improved its economic situation through free trade agreements with more than 40 countries, including the US and Canada in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). NAFTA has liberalised trade flows between the two countries, and has made Mexico an attractive destination for FDI from other countries seeking access to the US market. This, alongside Mexico’s historically low labour costs, allowed the country’s manufacturing sector to grow, primarily through exports to the US. This economic model means that Mexico is heavily reliant on the health of the US economy and its continued access to it. Mexico generated GDP of USD1.1 trillion in 2017 – 2.2% higher than in 2016. In relation to other comparable economies, its growth record is weak, with an average growth rate of 2.6% across the 30 years to 2015.

External relations The prospects of a failed NAFTA renegotiation will force the country to diversify trade partners, likely strengthening its relation with Asian and EU partners. Mexico is part of the Pacific Alliance, a regional

integration initiative working towards the free circulation of goods, services and capital, formed with Chile, Colombia and Peru in 2011. Its relationship with the rest of Latin America is cordial, although it does not actively participate in the region’s common politically related affairs.

National defence Mexico does not face significant external conventional threats, either from neighbouring states in the region or abroad. As a result, its armed forces have long been primarily focused on supporting internal security as well as in providing assistance and relief to the civilian population in the aftermath of a natural disaster. Mexico enjoys a positive relationship with neighbours Belize, Guatemala, and the US, and favours co-operation, trade, and the promotion of foreign investment. Military conflict is therefore highly unlikely. Mexican defence spending grew strongly in the decade to 2015, almost doubling in real terms to reach a peak of USD6.1 billion, giving the country the second largest defence budget in Latin America at the time. In 2016 this expansion came to an end, however, as Mexico followed the rest of the region in implementing a real cut to

defence expenditure. 2017’s real budget cuts are not expected to be repeated, but significant real growth in defence spending is nonetheless not forecast to return until after 2021.

LAND VEHICLES MARKET FORECAST (2017-2026) Market outlook • USD195 million in derived opportunities: key opportunities include an APC and amphibious APC forecast at approximately USD146 million. Additionally opportunities for an air defence vehicle and IFV for USD35 million and USD14.4 million respectively.

Major suppliers • AM General: USD114.6 million (deliveries of HMMWV completed in 2017). • Auverland: USD21.3 million. • Daimler Group: USD14.1 million.

Major current programmes • HMMWV: 3,335 vehicles ordered for USD504 million. • ERC 90 Lynx: upgrade of 119 vehicles valued at USD19.7 million. • DN-XI (USD31.4 million): this family of vehicles includes reconnaissance vehicles and is based on Oshkosh’s SandCat, but assembled by the Mexican Secretariat of ■ National Defence.

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SECURITY

Iraq after the ‘caliphate’

A lone Iraqi federal police officer stands watch monitoring the KirkukSulaimaniyah roadway

Derek Henry Flood of Jane’s Terrorism & Insurgency Monitor reports from Kirkuk in northern Iraq, where the Islamic State has re-emerged as an insurgent movement following its territorial collapse The Islamic State has been fiercely reasserting itself in northern Iraq since the onset of 2018. Although press accounts following the recapture of what was then being referred to as the ‘Hawija pocket’ on 4 October 2017 hailed the loss of the group’s last major territorial enclave in northern Iraq, the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) – made up of the army, federal police, and Counter-Terrorism Service – along with Shia Muslim al-Hashd al-Shaabi militiamen in tow, focused primarily on population centres and the Baghdad-Kirkuk highway. This left vast ungoverned or undergoverned rural tracts to the highway’s east and west to the Islamic State. In 2018, the Hamrin mountain range, Hamrin basin, and Hawija plains act as a sanctuary for Islamic State militants who are threatening and extorting Sunni Muslim Arabs who receive deeply insufficient, or no protection from the ISF. Despite claims that the group’s self-declared ‘caliphate’ was soundly defeated with the final capture of remaining urban territorial holdings in Anbar province in November, Iraq’s principal external Western partner, the US-led coalition (CJTF-OIR: Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve), has recognised that the fight against the Islamic State is ongoing in the Hamrin range and rural Ninawa province. On

9 February, CJTF-OIR issued a press release detailing airstrikes adjacent to the Hamrin range that the coalition claimed destroyed 20 Islamic State tunnels, two supply routes, and three fighting positions. In effect, the fight against the Islamic State never paused in the view of CJTF-OIR, but only transitioned from frontline warfare with a target-rich battlefield to more fluid counterinsurgency and intelligence collection. On 30 April, CJTF-OIR announced the end of major combat operations on the ground within Iraq’s borders signalling the changing nature of the post-caliphate phase of the conflict. A ceremony was held in Baghdad to deactivate the Land Component Command. However, the following day CJTF-OIR stated that it had conducted several airstrikes in the vicinity of Hawija, indicating that the air war continues. The ISF and its al-Hashd al-Shaabi partners initially set its military objectives, starting with the Mosul offensive in October 2016, as attainable strategic goals. The ISF’s tactics consisted of phased offensives that involved encircling major cities and towns, capturing outlying villages on their peripheries, securing hydrocarbon and other resource facilities, and clearing key roadways as urban centres were ultimately liberated through either attrition or deal making

that allowed Islamic State militants to escape and fight another day. Although these methods successfully smashed the Islamic State’s territorial project in Iraq, they did not pacify rural mountain and desert areas where the Islamic State had laid the groundwork for remote, difficult-to-access refuges such as the Wadi Quri Chai river valley beginning in Salah al-Din province. The flaw in Baghdad’s approach was that it left many remote, rural areas insecure, particularly in areas that were abandoned by the Peshmerga (Kurdish security forces) just weeks following the Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG’s) disastrous 25 September 2017 independence referendum after which Kurdish fighters withdrew northward as the ISF and Shia militiamen swiftly took territory held by the Kurds since mid-2014. After defeating the Islamic State on an imperfectly defined battlefield, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi’s government immediately set its sights on land held by Iraqi Kurds as it sought to restore the broken republic’s territory writ large.

A constantly shifting battle space The federal Iraqi component of the anti-Islamic State campaign that began with the Mosul offensive in mid-October 2016 and concluded with the clearing

of al-Qaim and Rawa in a remote stretch of Anbar province in November focused primarily on population centres rather than chasing the militants through rural and desert regions. At present, the Islamic State has become increasingly active in rural areas south and west of Kirkuk city attacking federal police, al-Hashd al-Shaabi militiamen, and clan leaders they deem apostates for co-operating or collaborating with Baghdad during the operation to recapture Hawija in September-October 2017. A marked difference in the Islamic State insurgency in northern Iraq in early 2018 was how local in character it was in terms of its greatly pared down strategic aims in contrast to the global ambitions held by many muhajireen (emigrant fighters). The militants’ aims are to harass, maim, and ultimately kill those forces they view as Iranian stooges who reject the Islamic State’s fundamentalist interpretation of Sunni Islam. The battle has undergone a pragmatic shift from a strategic to a tactical one. Sources in Kirkuk told Jane’s that the Islamic State was a largely nocturnally functioning insurgency when Iraqi security forces retreat to

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their bases and bunkers. The militants reportedly infiltrate villages to obtain foodstuffs, gather intelligence, and intimidate villagers they view as potential collaborators with Baghdad who might report on their night-time movements. The Islamic State’s core current objective is to stoke fitna (intraMuslim violence based upon perceived historical grievances) in areas of Iraq within striking distance rather than conducting attacks in the West.

Full circle: from militancy, to administrators, to guerrilla warfare The patterns in warfare in Kirkuk have reverted to the insurgent manner that occurred between 2012 and 2013. Residents of insurgency-affected areas described to Jane’s the way in which Federal Police controlled roadways and gateways to population centres during daylight but at sundown retreated to their barracks only to let regrouped Islamic State units run rampant on many of these same purportedly federally controlled areas. In planning for a post-caliphate insurgency, the Islamic State did not lack weaponry. A security source in the office of Kirkuk

governor Rakan Saeed Ali al-Jibouri told Jane’s on 29 March the militants carried plentiful small-arms typical of the Iraqi battlefield such as AK-series assault rifles, RPK light machine guns with bipod mounts, along with belt-fed PKM machine guns (known in Iraqi parlance as the BKC). Even on the back foot though, the Islamic State is not strictly limited to small-arms. Jane’s was told that Islamic State militants are also in possession of GHN-45 howitzers, a variant of the GC-45, dating back to the Iran-Iraq war that were produced in Austria and South Africa and seized from the Iraqi military. The security source also pointed out to Jane’s that some front-line positions are currently developing, separating federal police from known Islamic State positions in the riverine villages of Qaryat al-Awasharah and al-Zaiji in the highly restive triangle between the Kirkuk-Tikrit, KirkukTuz Khurmatu, and Tuz KhurmatuHawija roads in Daquq district. Baghdad has been steadily denying that the Islamic State formally controls any territory in northern Iraq throughout 2018, but a Jane’s security forces source in Kirkuk stated on 29 March that this belies the reality at the village level. Besides ordinary Kirkuk residents telling Jane’s in February and March that the Islamic State effectively controls certain locales nocturnally, even setting up their own checkpoints after sundown, the source explained that federal police units are in fact beginning to be hemmed in by emerging fronts with the militants that have been solidifying.

Outlook Before the national parliamentary elections held on 12 May, Islamic

State propaganda has declared that the group will accelerate its campaign of violence to further polarise the Sunni and Shia electorate. The group is utterly dependent on the continued marginalisation of Sunni Muslim Arab communities within the greater Iraqi polity to maintain what is now a greatly diminished demographic support base. It requires Sunni Arabs across Iraq, and in Hawija in particular, to remain disenfranchised. Since al-Hashd al-Shaabi developed from being a fatwa (religious edict) issued by the Iranianborn, Najaf-based Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani in June 2014 to a formal part of Iraq’s federal security apparatus today, the sectarian rift in Iraq has been enshrined by the Abadi government. As Abadi’s control of al-Hashd al-Shaabi is often constrained by the constituent outspoken Iranianbacked militia leaders such as Hadi al-Ameri and Qais al-Khazali, the prime minister is employing electoral politics to hold the country together in the face of continued Islamic State threats – albeit taking shape in the form of guerrilla warfare rather than the previous caliphate model. When Jane’s was present in Kirkuk in early February, al-Hashd al-Shaabi units deployed therein were flying black flags with Shia slogans such as “Ya Abbas”, “Ya Hussein”, or simply “Karbala”, alongside Iraqi republican ones. These banners denote Islam’s early schism that gave way to the predominant Sunni and Shia sects prevalent in modern Iraq. The Iraqi state has essentially openly, at least in a visual sense, come down on the Shia side of the ancient sectarian divide. This not only harms prospects for mending the now deep schism

within Iraqi society, but also reinforces the Islamic State’s appeal to underdeveloped communities that see themselves as perennially vulnerable to Shia rulers in Baghdad. The unexpected poor showing of Abadi in the election has dealt a blow to US influence in the country. Although the Islamic State continues to promote attacks in Russia and the West, it has of late recalibrated its dour messaging to centre on the Arab world. Most vulnerable is the swathe of territory that separates what had until recently been de jure KRG-controlled lands from those held by the central government. In parts of Diyala, Kirkuk, and Salah al-Din, this post-caliphate shift is well under way. In Diyala it began well before the caliphate crumbled as Islamic State militants attacked Shia militias and federal police beginning at least in early 2015 in districts under nominal federal control at the time. Al-Hashd al-Shaabi militiamen are unwelcome in Sunni Arab majority areas and federal police officers have worked to have them relocate outside some sensitive centres such as Tuz Khurmatu and pursue militants in rural patches such as the 6 February operation against what was said to be the White Banners group in Diyala. In a six-month forecast, Iraq is likely to have a steady increase in attacks in areas south of Kirkuk, possibly in Kirkuk city itself despite its security ring, north of Tuz Khurmatu and in the city itself, and continued violence in Diyala’s Baquba, Jawlala, and ■ Muqdadiyah. This article is an abridged version. The full version is available on the Jane’s subscriber website

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DERNIÈRE MINUTE

J Alors qu’Eurosatory 2018 est ouvert depuis 9 heures, chacun s’interroge sur ce que peut être

cet engin chenillé, bâché de blanc, monté sur un podium sur l’aire du franco-allemand KNDS

(KMW+Nexter). A sa droite, un char Leopard 2A7 avec ses huit galets. A sa gauche, un Leclerc modernisé et son canon de 120 mm 52 calibres. L’engin ? Le même nombre de galets, le même bout de canon avec son miroir de simbleautage. (Stand Pe6bB170) J Le support des mitrailleuses M3M des hélicoptères britanniques est assuré par FN Herstal (Belgique) (2,7 M€). (Stand 6E198) J Pour ses hélicoptères Gazelle, l’ALAT française va recevoir de nouveaux Strike, stabilisateurs de tir de

précision pour tireur d’élite embarqué. Produits par Cose Technologies (France), ils permettent de neutraliser des véhicules à l’aide d’un fusil Sniper de 12,7 mm à des distances de 500 à 800 mètres (1,1 M€). (Stand 5aF20-178-268) J Le Pilar Version Sol de Metravib (France), système de détection et de localisation acoustique de tirs, est en opération le long de la frontière ukrainienne dans le cadre de la mission OSCE (Organisation pour la Sécurité et la Coopération en Europe). (Stand 6G685)

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TODAY’S MAIN EVENTS / EVENEMENTS DE LA JOURNEE MoD dedicated day / Dominante du jour : MinDef J 09:00 – Exhibition opens / Ouverture du Salon J 09:30-10:00 – French Armed Forces Minister’s opening address / Allocution inaugurale du ministre français des Armées (Room 1 – Invitation only) J 09:45-10:00 – GICAT Innovation and Defence Export Awards / Remise des Trophées Innovation et Export Défense du GICAT (Room 1 – Invitation only) J 09:45-10:45 – Outdoor live demontrations / Démonstrations dynamiques extérieures J 15:30-16:30 – Outdoor live demontrations / Démonstrations dynamiques extérieures J 16:00-17:30 – European Defence Affairs - Delivering consistency to the European capability development / Affaires européennes de Défense - Assurer la cohérence des capacités européennes (Room 4)

convois automatisés, de maintien de l’ordre, avec utilisation progressive de la force de protection, de surveillance, et de combat. La zone d’évolution tactique a totalement été repensée. Cette année, on y accède à pied. Elle permet de présenter des matériels et des systèmes en action. Une mise en scène opérationnelle et l’utilisation de

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