Eurosatory 2018 Show Daily 2 by Janes

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e blindé léger Scarabée d’Arquus (France) est développé pour les missions de reconnaissance et de découverte, armé d’un tourelleau téléopéré Hornet-30 Arquus à canon de 30 mm. Ce que l’on sait de ce 4x4 – premier-né à porter la marque mais que l’on ne peut approcher, bien que caché quelque part sur le Salon ! – est qu’il dispose d’une suspension

innovante qui surclasserait les standards connus de mobilité tout terrain. Avec un moteur Diesel, le rapport puissance/poids dépasserait les 40 ch/tonne. Toutefois, la chaîne cinématique incorporerait un mode hybride Dieselélectrique, avec production d’énergie électrique instantanée – “hors du commun” –, stockée dans des batteries Li-Ion intégrées à l’architecture d’ensemble. Les performances d’accélération

seraient exceptionnelles. Quant à la cellule de survie, elle est protégée contre les IED. Le réseau électronique ou mobilité du bord, les fonctions feu et autres BMS, sont gérés ensemble en utilisant toutes les fonctionnalités de la vétronique Battlenet commercialisée par le constructeur. Un engin à suivre de près tant il pourrait cadrer avec un projet français de VBAE (Véhicule Blindé d’Aide à l’Engagement). (Stand 5aF267)

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Freedom™, la liberté d’action PAR JEAN-MICHEL GUHL Fischer Connectors (Suisse), spécialisée dans les connecteurs et câblages robustes, présente en exclusivité sa gamme de connecteurs FreedomTM Series à hautes performances. Elle est destinée à être au cœur des réseaux et systèmes de connexion portables et des habits intelligents, ainsi que de l’Internet of Things (IoT = l’Internet des objets), toutes choses visant en premier lieu à l’équipement du combattant moderne mais, également, riches en débouchés dans les domaines de l’ingénierie industrielle et civile. Première à l’appel, la famille de connecteurs Fischer LP360TM. Conçue pour l’équipement électrique des gilets tactiques aujourd’hui portés par les fantassins débarqués, elle sert à l’alimentation de ses liaisons radio, de son système de navigation, de ses jumelles de vision nocturne (JVN), etc. L’avantage de ces connecteurs bas profil munis d’un verrouillage à billes étanche est qu’ils offrent une possibilité d’accouplement libre à 360°. Ils évitent ainsi d’encombrer le gilet au risque de provoquer des nœuds et des coupures d’alimentation intempestives. Ils sont également plus légers, rendant l’emport individuel plus facile et moins gênant pour le combattant, en général très chargé en armes et munitions. (Stand 6F528)

EN BREF J Diehl Defence (Allemagne) a deux programmes en cours pour le compte de l’Agence Européenne de Défense (Belgique). L’un porte sur un SUGV (Standardised Unmanned Ground Vehicle), véhicule terrestre sans pilote normalisé à architecture ouverte. L’autre, pour la simulation à N degrés de liberté (N-DOF) concernant les munitions et missiles (OPAN-DOF). (Stand 6H567) J Dans le cadre d’études prospectives et stratégiques, le ministère français des Armées s’intéresse au marché des drones en Afrique, dans le domaine Défense et Sécurité, exclusivement, et à la région de la Mer noire, « Un nouveau talon d’Achille pour l’Europe et l’Alliance ». (Stand 5aF20-178-268)

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J BAE Systems Hägglunds (Suède) doit livrer de nouveaux kits afin de faire évoluer le Véhicule à Haute Mobilité (VHM) de l’Armée de Terre française livré entre 2011 et 2014 (4 M€). (Stands 6K200/5aF20-178-268)

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Pars is new predator BY CHRISTOPHER F FOSS FNSS Savunma Sistemleri (Hall 6, Stand B201) has unveiled the first prototype of the Pars 4x4 Anti-Tank Vehicle (ATV) it is developing to meet the requirements of the Turkish Land Forces Command (TLFC). The Turkish Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) awarded FNSS Savunma Sistemleri a contract for 260 ATVs in June 2016. The contract covers

the supply of 76 Pars 4x4 wheeled ATVs and 184 Kaplan tracked ATVs, which includes prototypes of each used for verification and qualification tests that started in May. The programme is currently on schedule and production will soon start for final deliveries in 2021. The vehicle at the show has two Russian Kornet laser-guided anti-tank guided weapons (ATGWs) in the ready to launch

position, plus an additional four missiles carried internally for manual reloading. A 7.62mm machine gun with 500 rounds of ammunition is mounted to the right of the remote-controlled turret (RCT) in the roof, and two banks each of four electrically operated smoke grenade launchers are mounted on the hull rear, firing over the frontal arc. The RCT is fully stabilised with electric traverse and

BY DAVID DONALD Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has unveiled the latest member of its Dome family of defensive protection systems. Known as I-Dome, the new system takes the combat-proven Iron Dome V-SHORAD (very short-range air defence) and C-RAM (counter rockets, artillery, mortars) system and mounts it on a battlefield MAN 6x6 truck chassis. As well as retaining Iron Domeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to provide point defence,

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the I-Dome is fully mobile and has been developed to support deployed forces in the field, where they may be operating outside of the fixed air defence umbrella. Rafael (Hall 6, Stand E687/688) has recognised this requirement from its discussions with potential customers. I-Dome is operated by a crew of three or four, depending on the operational requirement. The system comprises a 10-round launcher for the Iron Dome interceptors, reduced from 20 rounds in the fixed-position variant, which to date has

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elevation and automatic and programmable deck clearance. The sighting system includes a mid-wave or long-wave thermal imager camera, a day camera and a laser rangefinder with a maximum range of 10,000m. Pars has a crew of four and is powered by a diesel engine coupled to a fully automatic transmission, which gives a maximum road speed of 110km/h and a road range of at least 700km. It is fully amphibious without preparation and powered in the water by two propellers at ■ a speed of up to 6.5km/h.

undertaken more than 1,700 interceptions with a success rate of more than 90 per cent. The C4I system, previously accommodated in a separate vehicle, has been moved into the vehicle’s cabin. Behind the cabin is the radar, a new unit with a four-panel array providing 360° coverage. The antenna array is raised above the vehicle on a mast, and the system can be ready for action within a few minutes of coming to a halt. The radar has a shorter range than that of Iron Dome, but this is not an issue in the mobile defence role.

I-Dome can operate as a stand-alone system, or can be networked as a V-SHORAD/ C-RAM layer into a wider air defence system. In the C-RAM role, the radar and battle management and weapon control system rapidly detect and track rockets and artillery rounds, estimating their points of impact. If they offer no threat they are not engaged by the interceptors. Discrimination between threatening and non-threatening targets greatly reduces ■ unnecessary launches.

Finnish newcomer Finland’s Patria (Hall 6, Stand G260/300) has launched its new armoured fighting vehicle, temporarily called the Patria 6x6. This is a follow-on to the earlier Pasi (6x6) armoured personnel carrier, which was built in large numbers for the Finnish Defence Force and export markets. Patria 6x6 is based on its bestselling Armoured Modular Vehicle (AMV) (8x8), but with one less axle. It has a gross vehicle weight of 24,000kg, of which 8,500kg is the maximum payload. The power pack consists of a Scania five-cylinder turbocharged diesel developing 294kW coupled to a ZF automatic transmission with seven forward and two reverse

gears, which gives a maximum road speed of 100km/h. The hull is of all-welded steel armour with an appliqué modular armour package, which provides maximum protection up to STANAG 4569 Level 4, and a high level of protection against mines and improvised explosive devices. The first example of the Patria 6x6 shown here is unarmed. Weapon fit is normally selected by the customer; the company said it can be fitted with a wide range of weapons systems. The new 6x6 will be marketed alongside the AMV and the latest generation AMV XP (8x8). The XP stands for extra performance, ■ payload and protection.

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Vaylon (France), qui développe depuis plusieurs années une voiture volante tout terrain convertible en paramoteur - le "Pegase" -, annonce son association avec le groupe Apave et, notamment, sa filiale Sopemea (France), pour mener à bien la certification de son appareil et ouvrir ainsi la voie à une fabrication en série. Développé en collaboration avec les forces spéciales françaises, le Pegase est un biplace en tandem disposant d’une double motorisation : un moteur pour la route, extrapolé d’un scooter Peugeot Metropolis de 400 cm3, fiable et homologué ; et, pour le vol, un 4 cylindres Danielson D Motor de 2,7 litres de cylindrée développant 93 ch. Le tout donne un véhicule très léger - à peine 300 kg à vide qui pourrait également intéresser le monde civil. Pour franchir l’étape essentielle de la certification, Vaylon fera donc équipe avec Sopemea, qui regroupe un ensemble de laboratoires et qui est, depuis longtemps, spécialisée dans les essais mécaniques, vibratoires, climatiques, électriques, ainsi que dans l’ingénierie d’essais et le conseil. (Stand 6F432)

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Un GPS au poignet PAR JACQUES DE LESTAPIS Chez Garmin (Etats-Unis), tactix® Charlie est une montre GPS en titane, multisports et multifonctions. Entièrement noire, compatible avec les systèmes satellitaires GPS, Glonass et Galileo, elle combine aussi des fonctions tactiques spécifiques, grâce à la cartographie TopoActive préchargée avec gestion d’itinéraires et la navigation intégrée avec Waypoints et TrackBack™. Elle fournit encore la fréquence cardiaque au poignet, intègre un compas trois axes, un

baromètre, un altimètre, et même un gyroscope. Elle est compatible wifi pour le transfert automatique d’activités. Encore chez Garmin, à voir l’inReach® Mini, appareil de communication satellitaire avec GPS. Compact et léger, pesant 100 grammes, il permet notamment d’envoyer et de recevoir des messages de texte ou encore de déclencher une alerte SOS, même en zone blanche, avec 100 % de couverture satellitaire globale Iridium®. (Stand 5aB368)

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Des chargeurs plus légers et plus performants PAR JEAN-MICHEL GUHL Ne nous leurrons pas : pour tout fantassin connecté moderne, il y a chargeur et chargeur… D’abord, celui à munitions qui va avec son arme individuelle. Ensuite, bien évidemment, celui qui sert à alimenter en campagne – et de manière totalement auto nome – les batteries des divers et nombreux systèmes de liaison et de navigation montés sur son gilet pareballes, sans lesquels sa mission pourrait être com promise. Pour ce qui relève de la

fourniture en énergie, Bren Tronics International Solutions (France) a plus d’une corde à son arc. En effet, forte de son expérience dans le domaine du stockage électrique – n’estelle pas réputée pour avoir conçu, dès 1995, le premier accu mulateur LithiumIon rechargeable militaire ? – propose différentes solu tions, notamment solaires. Par exemple, son tout nouvel ABC (Advanced Battery Charger).

Il a été développé pour recharger simultanément jusqu’à 100 dif férents types de batteries, de 300 à 1 000 W, au choix de l’utilisateur. Pesant seule ment 9 kg, ce chargeur uni versel portable, innovant, peut être alimenté par diverses sources externes AC/DC, y compris par pan neaux solaires ou sources éoliennes. (Stand 6B660)

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Tenues de combat ininflammables PAR JACQUES DE LESTAPIS Kermel (France) conçoit, déve loppe, et produit des fibres non feu à partir d’un procédé unique au monde. Ses productions ont pour vocation de protéger les femmes et les hommes actifs dans des sec teurs aussi divers que les sapeurs pompiers, le maintien de l’ordre, les armées, les employés de l’industrie. Kermel® est une fibre aramide haute performance. Elle ne fond ni ne brûle quand elle est soumise à la chaleur et aux flammes. Ses excellentes pro priétés textiles résistantes au feu

M Kermel Code C7®, solution textile thermostable et renforcée, résistante au feu, pour les tenues de combat camouflées combinent légèreté et confort, tout en conservant des niveaux de pro tection très élevés. De plus, par la résistance exceptionnelle des colo ris et leur stabilité mécanique, les solutions en Kermel® ont une longue durée de vie. Présentant un très bas retrait à l’eau bouillante ou à l’air sec, elles sont parfaitement adaptées aux lavages industriels. (Stand5aD460)

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BY DAVID DONALD State-owned companies Israel Aerospace Industries and IMI Systems have joined forces to co-develop a supersonic airto-surface guided rocket. The Rampage has been tested a number of times to clear safety issues associated with air launch and, while there are still more operational employment tests to be undertaken, the weapon is considered ready for production for an undisclosed customer. IMI (Hall 6, Stand D732) brings a wealth of experience in armament, including airlaunched munitions and long-range artillery rockets, while IAI (Hall 6, Stand F751) is heading the development of

On the rampage the navigation and targeting elements. The result is an affordable air-launched weapon that offers excellent air defence penetration characteristics. Rampage has been developed as an accurate weapon to attack high-value targets from stand-off ranges. The weapon’s speed and

attack profile make it a difficult weapon to intercept, and it can be programmed to fly trajectories and routes that minimise its exposure to air defences. IAI quotes the range as “hundreds” of kilometres. It has not disclosed speed or warhead weight, but states that the latter is “large”.

Typically an aircraft would carry four missiles, so a flight of four could fire 16 Rampages at a single target, all programmed to arrive from different directions to swamp the defences. Alternatively, they can be fired simultaneously at multiple targets. Different terminal attack angles can be preprogrammed to meet differing operational requirements. Rampage is around 4.7m long, has a body diameter of about 30cm and a launch weight of 570kg. It can be carried by a range of aircraft types of Eastern and Western origin and requires no special adaptation for the aircraft. Guidance is by immune GPS, offering an accuracy of ■ “centimetres”.

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BY CHRISTOPHER F FOSS Switzerland-based Rheinmetall Air Defence (Stands C240-C201, External Pe6B) is showing its latest Oerlikon Skyranger Gun 35mm mobile air defence system on the rear of an ARTEC Boxer (8x8) multirole armoured vehicle (MRAV). This is already deployed in its basic armoured personnel carrier version by Germany and the Netherlands and is now entering service with Lithuania in the infantry fighting vehicle role. Mounted on top of the rear mission module is the Oerlikon Revolver Gun Mk 3 remotecontrolled turret, armed with an integrated 35mm/90 calibre gas-operated Oerlikon Revolver

Skyranger counters UAVs Cannon. This has a maximum range in the air defence role of 4,000m, with a nominal rate of fire of 1,000 rounds a minute or a single-shot mode at a rate of fire

of 200 rounds a minute. For the air defence/antiunmanned aerial vehicle role, it would typically fire the latest generation AHEAD (advanced hit

efficiency and destruction) 35 x 228mm round. It can also counter low, slow and small targets, as well as some types of unguided mortar bombs, rockets and missiles. Mounted on the turret roof is the tracking radar, which can be of the X-band or Ku-band type with an instrumented range of 30km. Mounted coaxial to the left of the tracking radar is the electro-optical sensor package, which includes a highdefinition television camera, infrared camera, eye-safe laser rangefinder and a video tracker. The crew of two are seated in the mission module below the â&#x2013; remote-controlled turret.

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Armed for Italy BY CHRISTOPHER F FOSS Iveco Defence Vehicles (Hall 6, Stand B301) has completed development of the latest generation Light Multirole Vehicle 2 (LMV 2). Two LMV 2s are on show; one

in the baseline configuration and one in the latest Italian Army configuration. The latter is fitted with a Leonardo Defence Systems remote weapon station (RWS), which can be armed with a 7.62mm or 12.7mm machine gun,

or a 40mm automatic grenade launcher (AGL). It has a complete suite of C4ISR equipment. The Italian Army has placed a contract for 34 LMV 2s and is the launch customer. Four prototypes/preproduction vehicles were completed for extensive company and potential customer trials. LMV 2 has a gross vehicle weight of 8,100kg, which includes a 90 per cent increase in payload over the original LMV, to 1,500kg. More than 4,000 LMVs have been sold to 15 countries. The front-mounted power pack consists of a new 220hp Iveco diesel engine coupled to a new automatic transmission, with eight forward and one

reverse gears and a two-speed transfer case. LMV 2 features a new driveline, an automatic drive management system (ADMS) and an electronic stability control system. A new suspension is fitted for a higher level of crosscountry mobility. The central crew compartment is 100mm higher to create more internal volume, and internal roll bars have been redesigned to provide greater legroom. There are now three roof hatches. The electronic architecture allows for easier installation of end usersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; battle management systems, radios, communications equipment, roof-mounted RWS and improvised explosive device (IED) countermeasure systems. â&#x2013;

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Par l’odeur alléché PAR JACQUES DE LESTAPIS Même sur un Salon comme Eurosatory, il y a des parfums qui aiguisent l’appétit. Tel celui de ce pain à la française de Technic Export (France). Cette entreprise brille en matière de mobilité dans pluO Un conteneur ISO de 40 pieds peut emmener onze Tex 100HJ, dont l’encombrement unitaire est de seulement 0,8x1,8x1,7 m3 pour un poids de 400 kg

sieurs secteurs : Boulangerie, Santé, Formation professionnelle, Sécurité. Mais, sur son stand, ce qui attire, ce sont ces boulangeries mobiles de campagne en service dans de nombreuses régions du monde, tant chez les militaires que les organisations humanitaires. Parmi les modèles exposés et en fonctionnement, il y a la Tex 250HJ, mais aussi le Compact BoulCube Tex CBC 300HJ, tous deux bien connus. Ce qui retient plus encore l’attention est le dernier-né, la nouveauté de l’année !

Dénommée Tex 100HJ, cette boulangerie compacte produit différents types de pains et de viennoiseries simples. Elle permet aussi la cuisson d’aliments (poissons, viandes, volailles, légumes, et autres) dans des bacs GN avec couvercle. Entièrement autonome en eau, elle fonctionne soit sur secteur, soit sur groupe électrogène. Sa capacité de production est de 60 pains de 200 grammes à l’heure, soit la ration quotidienne de 120 hommes en deux heures et quatre heures pour 240. (Stand Pe6bC260)

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Radio tactique TacNet™: l’interopérabilité assurée. Avec sa radio tactique TacNet™, Rockwell Collins en France assure l’interopérabilité entre les troupes au sol et les forces aériennes de coalition utilisant le standard de liaison de données tactiques de l’OTAN, Liaison 16. Rockwell Collins en France, un partenaire et une expertise technique. Venez nous voir à Eurosatory, stand B438. © 2018 Rockwell Collins. Tous droits réservés.

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Durcir ses moyens informatiques ! M En caoutchouc, les touches multidirectionnelles de la MX50 facilitent son utilisation

PAR JEAN-MICHEL GUHL Getac Technology (Taiwan), l’un des leaders de terminaux endurcis, offre une gamme de systèmes portables dédiés aux

environnements militaires difficiles. Il veut révolutionner la mobilité terrain grâce à son nouveau concept de produits durcis, forts, notamment, d’une grande lisibilité écran en plein soleil, d’une puissance processeur optimale, d’une dissipation thermique réduite, et d’une autonomie batterie élevée. Plusieurs modèles de tablettes sont exposés. Entre autres, la MX50 de 5,7 pouces. Elle dispose du dernier processeur Intel (SOC) et propose aux soldats de grandes vitesses de traitement avec une faible consommation, ce qui leur permet ainsi de visionner, traiter et envoyer/

recevoir des données, accéder à des applications militaires, envoyer des informations sur les positions amies ou ennemies, répondre aux ordres de tir et recevoir les ordres de leur commandement. Cette MX50 a été rigoureusement testée et a reçu les certifications militaires 810G et 461G. Elle répond aux critères de qualité actuels et aux futurs standards du GSA, une agence du gouvernement fédéral américain. “Multi-Touch” permet aux soldats de l’utiliser avec des gants, leur doigt, ou bien encore avec un stylo, même sous la pluie. (Stand 5aJ750)

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Le corbeau triomphant PAR JEAN-PIERRE HUSSON ProposĂŠ par Beretta Defense Tecnologies (Italie), le Victrix Armaments Corvus est un fusil de prĂŠcision antimatĂŠriel en calibre .50 BMG (12,7x99 mm standard Otan). DotĂŠe dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;une culasse en acier inoxydable AISI 630 Ă trois tenons

de verrouillage, avec traitement de surface PVD, lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;arme monte un canon de 27 pouces (685,8 mm) de long, dotĂŠ dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;un frein de bouche dĂŠmontable Ă quatre ĂŠvents latĂŠraux. AlimentĂŠ par boĂŽtier-chargeur amovible de 5 coups rĂŠalisĂŠ en polymĂ¨re, ce fusil est Ă rĂŠpĂŠtition

manuelle Ă verrou. Il est dotĂŠ, par ailleurs, dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;un chĂ˘ssis en alliage lĂŠger, avec crosse ergonomique Ă rĂŠglage multiple, de rails de fixation pour le montage dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;accessoires dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;aide au tir et Ă la visĂŠe, dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;une dĂŠtente rĂŠglable, et dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;un bipied Omero Force. AccrĂŠditĂŠ dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;une

prĂŠcision de â&#x2030;¤ 0,5 MOA Ă 1 000 m, ce fusil mesure 1 450 mm de longueur totale (1 180 mm avec crosse repliĂŠe) pour un poids de 15,3 kg, ou 17,5 kg avec son bipied et lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;optique Ă grossissement variable Steiner Military 5-25x56. (Stand 6E360)

De lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;infrarouge â&#x20AC;&#x153;made in Chinaâ&#x20AC;? PAR JEAN-MICHEL GUHL Global Sensor Technology (GST) (RPC) est spĂŠcialisĂŠe dans la conception et la fabrication de dĂŠtecteurs thermiques IR, de leurs sousensembles et composants principaux. Ils sont rĂŠalisĂŠs Ă partir de trois chaĂŽnes de production, en 8 pouces 0.25Îźm MEMS, pour les non refroidis VOx, et, pour les modĂ¨les refroidis, en 8 pouces 0.5Îźm, pour les MCT, et en 8 pouces 0.5Îźm MBE, pour les

T2SL. Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ensemble des composants, notamment des galettes (ou â&#x20AC;&#x153;Waferâ&#x20AC;?) entrant dans la fabrication de ces dĂŠtecteurs, est de production chinoise, tout comme les matĂŠriaux de base. Le but visĂŠ par lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;entreprise est de rĂŠduire drastiquement les coĂťts de la technologie dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;imagerie IR sur le marchĂŠ international afin de la rendre accessible ĂŠgalement pour des usages civils. (Stand 5bB50)

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Cabines blindées pour l’export PAR JEAN-MICHEL GUHL Installée aux Emirats Arabes Unis, la société britannique Advanced Armour Engineering (AAE) s’est fait une spécialité de concevoir et de produire des cabines blindées pour tous types de véhicules. Et ses clients majeurs se trouvent aux Etats-Unis, au Royaume-Uni, en Afrique du Sud, en Inde, en Indonésie, aux EAU. A travers sa grande expertise dans le domaine de la sous-traitance, AAE a amélioré de façon continue ses capacités en matière de découpe au laser de l’acier, de formage,

M Des cabines blindées réalisées par AAE de soudage, et de peinture de composants résistants au souffle et aux effets balistiques. A Eurosatory sont présentées plusieurs de ses réalisations courantes en standards de protection B4, B6 et B7 pour les véhicules 4x4, mais aussi en niveau NIJ III et VI, en Stanag niveau 1 et 2 (2a & 2b), niveau 3 (3a & 3b), et UCL niveaux 3 – 7. Les connaisseurs ne peuvent qu’apprécier. (Stand 5aC821)

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PAR FRÉDÉRIC LERT WesCom Defence (Allemagne) démontre son savoir-faire en matière pyrotechnique avec de nombreux produits de signalisation, d’éclairants, de simulation et d’entraînement. Le ManPAD Simulator réplique le départ et le profil de vol d’un missile sol-air, en accentuant le panache de fumée visible au départ de coup et la trajectoire pendant une dizaine de secondes de vol. A l’inverse, la roquette éclairante MERS utilise un propulseur sans fumée. Elle peut être utilisée avec différentes charges, comme pour éclairer toute une zone avec des éclairants freinés par un parachute, ou encore pour des besoins de signalisation. Le MECoSt Simulator Impact/Thunderflash, quant à lui, simule l’impact d’une grenade, mais sans fragments ou débris. (Stand 6K747)

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Nexter Systems (Stand B170, External Pe6B) has developed a new version of its Tactical Infantry Transport & Utility System (TITUS) called the TITUS ‘Augmented Mission’, which is being shown in public for the first time. This version can carry out a number of battlefield missions using different modules, for example, it is equipped with roof-mounted drone and two unmanned ground vehicles (UGV) to perform reconnaissance missions. The latter are carried in a special pod on the right side of the hull between the second and third road wheel stations, which opens to form a ramp, allowing the UGV to be rapidly deployed away from the vehicle.

More roles for TITUS Internally, the new TITUS is equipped with a full range of operator stations and communications equipment, which allows any information collected to be assessed and transmitted. Cameras are

provided for 360° situational awareness; standard equipment includes air conditioning, power steering and an NBC system. A central tyre inflation system gives improved mobility across rough terrain.

The vehicle is fitted with the Nexter ARX20 remote weapon station, armed with a 20mm cannon and a 7.62mm coaxial machine gun, with two further pintle-mounted machine guns on the roof above the rear crew compartment, one on either side. TITUS is based on a Tatra (6x6) high-mobility chassis with an all-welded steel hull, which can be provided with protection up to STANAG 4569 Level 4. The rear troop compartment is fitted with firing ports and associated vision devices, but these are just one of the many options. When used as an armoured personnel carrier, TITUS has a crew of three plus up to 10 ■ dismounts.

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BY SAM J BASCH Getting data on a weapon system for the purposes of maintenance and readiness is the latest innovative solution presented by technology company Secubit (Hall 6, Stand JH517). Its name, WeaponLogic, clearly shows what this management system can do. It combines three features, namely shoot, record and tag, with the patented WeaponLogic Smart Counter and WeaponLogic Reader. The system automatically stores comprehensive weapon firing data, which can be analysed on the dashboard for preventive maintenance and predictive diagnostics. According to Secubit, key benefits include optimised

Weapons with logic procurement and parts management, based on the exact use and performance of the weapon, and armoury management with weapon registration and assignment, based on its readiness. WeaponLogic also improves shooter readiness by tracking and monitoring the shooter’s

profile and enables effective ammunition consumption. Designed according to military specifications, the completely passive WeaponLogic Smart Counter provides analysis of real-shot profiles, such as energy, profile and duration. It stores the shot information, including date and time, for every round over

its 11+ years of operational life. Multiple events are captured, differentiating between single rounds, automatic mode, blanks and live munition. The internal memory stores data of more than one million rounds. Data stored in the counter’s memory is downloaded to the encrypted, high cyber-security reader, allowing the armourer to quickly review the firearm’s status, including total rounds fired and the latest maintenance date. Importantly, WeaponLogic is adaptable to various weapon types, from pistols, rifles and carbines to heavy machine guns, mortars and tank cannons, and ■ remote weapon stations.

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New eyes for Finnish Crotale

A Finnish Defence Forces Crotale NG system is seen flanked by Leopard tanks and 155mm artillery

BY DAVID DONALD Finland’s defence forces have recently conducted a test firing of the Crotale NG short-range air defence (SHORAD) system fitted with a Thales Catherine-XP thermal camera. The new sensor has been supplied to the Finnish Defence Forces as part of a services and capability

sustainment contract for the optronic system. During the test, a VT-1 missile was successfully fired using the Catherine-XP as part of the multisensor system, which also includes S-band and Ku-band radars. In Finnish army service since the 1990s, Crotale NG is mounted on a Patria XA-181 Pasi 6x6 vehicle, also known as the ItO 90 SAM. The

Catherine-XP provides a real-time image to operators to aid their decision-making processes. Catherine-XP is a family of longrange thermal imagers, sharing a compact design that allows them to be integrated with a variety of surveillance, targeting and fire control systems. The cameras weigh around 3kg and have a volume of about 3 litres. Long-

wave infrared (LWIR, 8-12μm) and mid-wave infrared (MWIR, 3-5μm) variants are available. In the Crotale NG system the thermal imager complements a daylight TV sensor. Eight tube-launched VT-1s can be mounted on the system. The missile has a range of 11km, a 6,000m ceiling and features a ■ 13kg warhead.

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Sting in

BY SHAUN CONNORS Making its defence exhibition debut on the ASC Stand D240 outside Hall 6B is the Hornet Special Operations Vehicle (SOV). Development of the Hornet, which is based on a muchmodified Toyota Hilux platform, began in 2016. ASC sees the design as a successor to similar vehicles that have traditionally been built on Land Rover Defender or Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen platforms. The company is understood to be pursuing a number of

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requirements in Europe and beyond. From the outset the design was optimised for capability and on-the-ground mobility, and as such the vehicle is not designed to be internally transportable by the CH-47 Chinook helicopter, and is therefore free from the numerous dimensional and weight limitations such a capability imposes. The base Hilux is extensively modified and the standard crew cell is essentially removed from the floor pan upwards and

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replaced with a MIRA-certified configurable rollover protection system (ROPS) frame that extends to the rear of the vehicle. This frame is configured to accept a variety of ring mounts, contains helicopter underslung mounting points, a rear tailgate and attachment points for tubular doors and external stowage. Custom front and rear steel bumpers are fitted, as are underbody skid plates. In standard configuration, the vehicle seats four in individual TEK Seating military-spec seats with

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four-point quick-release harnesses. The standard dashboard and instrumentation package is removed and replaced with bespoke weatherproof tactical displays. In four-seat configuration the payload is around 2,000kg, and gross vehicle weight is about 4,500kg. The design also adapts to accommodate a casualty evacuation system or to transport one-tonne pallets. Automotively the Hornet retains current Hilux engine and gearbox options, with available modifications including power enhancements and low-grade fuel compatibility. The remainder of the Hilux driveline is uprated extensively to meet the projected duty cycle. The OEM box-section ladder frame chassis can either be upgraded or replaced with a significantly stiffer chassis, which is a standard option for the 6x6 variant. Other modifications/revisions and capability enhancements include a larger fuel tank, an air compressor, a fixed screen for the driver, canvas vehicle covers and doors, a dedicated electrical loom for auxiliary systems, additional lighting, two high-capacity 12V batteries, and a high-speed idle â&#x2013; kit for stationary operations.

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Pour toujours mieux tirer PAR JEAN-PIERRE HUSSON

M Simple et rapide à mettre en œuvre, CELTES permet la visualisation des résultats de tirs et la mise en route des programmes d’entraînement

Mis au point et fabriqué par Fitlight® (Canada) et proposé par Rivolier (France), la ciblerie tactique CELTES (Ciblerie à Effets Lumineux pour Tirs d’Entraînement Simunition®) est un système sans fil d’entraînement au tir. Il est constitué de 4 à 32 spots lumineux à LED, gérés par une unique tablette de contrôle numérique. Les spots sont utilisés comme des cibles, amis ou ennemis, avec 6 couleurs disponibles à plusieurs effets. Elles sont activées ou désactivées

selon les protocoles d’entraînement choisis. Positionnées sur tout type de supports (murs, cibles réactives, au sol, sur véhicules, voire sur plastron), ces cibles lumineuses peuvent être désactivées par l’impact d’une Simunition®, ou bien par contact ou détection avec le corps. La tablette de contrôle gère l’ensemble du parcours et les performances du tireur (temps de réaction, rapidité, précision, etc.). Celles-ci peuvent être enregistrées et transférées vers un ordinateur pour une analyse ultérieure. (Stand 6E131)

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PAR BRIGITTE XERRI Organisé en collaboration entre ExpoMonaco et le COGES (Commissariat Général des Expositions et Salons du GICAT), le prochain Salon Platinum Security Exhibition se tiendra du 10 au 12 avril 2019 à Monaco. Concentré sur la sécurité privée, y sont présentées toutes les technologies adaptées pour sécuriser les biens à forte valeur ajoutée. Pour en savoir plus, rendez-vous aujourd’hui à 15h sur le stand. (Stand 6J51)

PAR JACQUES DE LESTAPIS Air-Lynx (France) réalise des réseaux radio 4G/LTE privés, totalement autonomes, rapides à déployer, en versions tactiques, nomades, ou fixes. Par exemple, l’ALB 11000 est un système compact et sécurisé (chiffrement AES), de 30 kg. Intégré dans une valise opérationnelle en moins de 2 minutes, il comprend l’équipement et les logiciels nécessaires pour établir toutes les communications possibles. Il intègre un réseau de base, appelé EPC, une station eNodeB, et des serveurs d’applications (audio, vidéo, et géolocalisation). Sa

portée est de 20 km. Autre produit à voir, l’Air-Lynx Manpack ALM 17000. C’est aussi un réseau privé 4G/LTE, mais très peu encombrant, pesant de 7 à 10 kg. Il permet de répondre aux besoins accrus de mobilité des équipes. Il se porte à dos d’homme, offre une autonomie de 6 heures, et gère, simultanément, une centaine d’utilisateurs sur un rayon d’environ 2 km. (Stand 6FE497) P Air-Lynx Manpack ALM 17000 est opérationnel en moins de 2 minutes

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Trophées Innovation et Export Défense du GICAT PAR TOUCHINE TRAN Ces deux trophées ont pour but de récompenser et de valoriser une entreprise française exposant au Salon, dynamique, l’une dans l’innovation et l’autre dans l’exportation, pour les secteurs de la Défense et de la Sécurité terrestres et aéroterrestres. Ils ont été remis hier aux sociétés AlephNetwork (Innovation) et Proengin (Export). La première est une startup qui propose une technologie de collecte, de traitement et de visualisation de données, adressant les problématiques “big data” utiles, notamment pour la lutte contre le terrorisme, la fraude, ou encore la pédo-pornographie (voir article ci-contrew). Quant à Proengin, récompensée pour l’ensemble de son action “Export”, elle a vendu ses solutions de détections chimiques et biologiques dans plus de 70 pays, malgré une très forte concurrence internationale.

Protégez-vous : changez de moteur ! PAR JEAN-MICHEL GUHL A l’heure de la guerre cybernétique (Cyberwar) et de l’hameçonnage (Phishing) à grande échelle, Aleph-Networks (France) surveille et analyse en permanence, et de façon industrialisée - grâce à son moteur de recherche direct et discret baptisé

GM Search Dark -, les zones les plus profondes du Web. C’est là que, de nos jours, se cache le cœur de la cybercriminalité. Le moteur indexe des sites, forums, places de marchés ouvertes et objets connectés. Par ailleurs, éditrice de logiciels spécialisés, cette PME commercialise deux technologies innovantes en matière de collecte, traitement, visualisation, et anonymisation de données. L’une, SafetyGate, est une technologie de réseaux distribués (p2p) permettant de répondre aux risques induits par la transmission d’informations sensibles. L’autre, GrayMatter, est concentrée vers celle d’indexation et de structuration de données en très grands volumes. Elle permet d’en traiter tous les types, quels que soient leur format et leur provenance (Dark Web, Deep Web, OSINT, etc.), et de les structurer selon des critères de consultation métier. (Stand 5aF21)

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Roping down

Speedy deliveries Manufacturers of electronic equipment can now rely on French company Nicomatic (Hall 5A, Stand D450) to ship its new DLMM micro connectors in record time. Nicomatic has indicated that its DLMM lightweight, robust and costeffective connectors are available in just three weeks. Based on the popular DMM Micro-D type mix connectors but with a flange and metallised composite shell, the connector’s weight is reduced by 20 per cent and the backshell weight by 40 per cent. The company claims the series provides superior electromagnetic interference protection and performance exceeding MIL-DTL-83513G. It can despatch stock of the five two-row shell sizes (10, 16, 22, 26 and 32) in three weeks, while other shell sizes are available within six weeks, with a pre-wired option also available. From November, Nicomatic will deliver the DMM in highquality black foam for improved ■ shipment protection.

BY SAM J BASCH A fast descent from a hovering helicopter is now a standard procedure for special forces

Properly packaging an innovative laser rangefinder is exactly what French company SensUp (Hall 6, Stand 733) has achieved. It is showing a preview of its new LRF 1550 SR+, a monochannel fully fibred laser

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and SWAT teams. Fast roping is made possible with essential equipment provided by UK-based Marlow Ropes (Hall 5B, Stand C100). With its ‘Black Marker’ trademark, the innovative and high-quality Marlow Fast Ropes range is much sought after by traditional regiments and special operations forces around the world. Adhering to ISO quality standards, most of the company’s Ropes Defence portfolio also meets CE and ANSI compliance testing and NATO codification rules.

Marlow Ropes prides itself on being the originator of the Fast Ropes range in conjunction with the British Special Forces. Its pioneering designs have been tested in the world’s harshest environments and toughest combat zones. Fast roping is an operational procedure where troops need to be deployed in situations where helicopters are unable to touch down. First used operationally during the 1982 Falklands War, the technique has since been employed in all kinds of missions, including boarding of ships at

Smart rangefinder rangefinder this week. The challenge was to meet different SWaP requirements of multifunction optronic solutions that include EOS, FGS,

binoculars, UAV gimbals and more with the same system. According to SensUp, this laser rangefinder is based on a patent-pending single-lens collimator technology that uses the aperture of both the emission and reception channels. The

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sea or land installations. It is faster than abseiling (rappelling), because the person is unattached and simply holds on to the rope with gloved hands to slide down. Marlow Ropes claims the construction and suppleness of its technically superior Marlow Fast Rope give better control, including ease of slowing down and braking. The rope is not hard on the hands because less force is required than with other ropes. Provision is made for physically smaller and lighter military forces. The Fast Ropes range also includes the multi-use Fast Rope Insertion, Extraction System and other technical hardware and accessories. The Fast Rope quick release mechanism is designed to release fast ropes in case of ■ emergency.

modular kit configuration has the opto-mechanical collimator on one side, with the laser and electronic module on the other, linked only by an optical fibre. No alignment is necessary and no parallax error is possible, according to the company. The alignment between channels is guaranteed by design over the ■ whole range.

Steady and stable Keeping the sighting and observation systems on a moving vehicle platform as steady and stable as possible, is where French company iXblue (Hall 5A, Stand C267) comes into its own with a cost-effective solution at Eurosatory. While military operations are conducted in vast territories where vehicles are constantly on the move, it is crucial for the success of missions to maintain high-quality observation and targeting. The company’s newly developed Leos gyro-stabilised pan-and-tilt platform is aimed specifically at armoured vehicle panoramic sights and on-themove observation systems. It is a robust solution for deployment in severe environments featuring extreme shocks, vibrations, ice, freezing rain, salt, fog, sand or dust. The combat-proven Leos is designed for use on battle tanks, infantry fighting vehicles and reconnaissance and artillery observation vehicles. Given the characteristics of the operational theatre, forces on the field use optronic sensors with longer detection,

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reconnaissance and identification ranges, coupled with increased high-precision stabilisation of their line of sight. Importantly, such systems ensure military forces’ survivability and fighting capabilities. iXblue believes the Leos is the answer. Cost-efficient and ITAR-free, Leos is also highly reliable and accurate for operational purposes. Its compactness and modularity enable easy integration and the platform is adaptable to new payloads thanks to a U-shaped portion that may be enlarged for different sized payloads. It can be mounted directly onto the vehicle roof and does not require fixing within the vehicle, thereby not taking up valuable space. ■

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American Panel Corporation (APC), attending in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (Hall 5, Stand DC500), is exhibiting bespoke NATO Generic Vehicle Architecturecompliant display head assemblies for armoured combat vehicles, incorporating native 10-bit driver technologies offering optimum alignment to third-generation infrared sensors. APC is also showing the large area display, with dual displays and redundant video and power circuits.

All-in-one French company Nyco (Hall 5A, Stand H691) has announced that Nicolube 127 CLP and its bio-based highly penetrating fluid used to clean, lubricate and protect firearms and weapon systems have been approved and qualified by the US Department of Defense. Containing synthetic oil and anti-corrosion and anti-wear additives, the fluid is formulated to keep weapons combat-ready in the harshest environments.

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Israeli aerostat company RT LTA Systems (Hall 6, Stand E751) is presenting its SkyStar family of aerostats, which includes the Skystar 110, SkyStar 180 and SkyStar 330, while RT’s subsidiary, Aero-T, is highlighting its SkyGuard1 large aerostat system. At the same time, RT LTA has disclosed that it has received an order from an unnamed European customer for the purchase of a SkyStar 180, having rented it for a number of months. SkyStar aerostats are a selfcontained, versatile and easily transportable tactical system, ideal for defence, border and homeland security and public safety missions. Offering availability of more than 85 per cent in any given area, SkyStar systems have already accumulated more than 1.5 million operational hours worldwide. SkyStar 180 (pictured) is a smallsized mobile aerostat, designed for tactical mid-range surveillance and public safety, as well as for police and military applications. Based on a towable trailer, it has a stabilised day/night electrooptical payload suspended from a helium-filled aerostat, tethered to a ground system. It

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operates continuously at wind velocity of up to 40kt, and can lift a payload of 20kg, providing surveillance coverage from a maximum altitude of 1,000ft for up to 72 hours, after which it is brought down for a 20-minute helium refill. Only two people are required to maintain the system. SkyStar 110 is a micro-balloon system, designed to provide field commanders with real-time ‘over the hill’ reconnaissance capability. The system is compact and robust and can be transported, assembled, launched and operated by only two personnel after minimal training. SkyStar 330 is an efficient and combat-proven tactical system designed to provide persistent, medium-long range, real-time tactical intelligence, surveillance, target-acquisition and reconnaissance. Lifting the system’s sensor to an average altitude of up to 1,500ft above ground level, SkyStar 330 is ideal for camp and force protection, counter-IED, area capture and situational awareness. SkyGuard1 is a large aerostat in a blimp shape, which can carry payloads of 90kg and reach altitudes of 3,000ft. It can operate ■ continuously for 14 days.

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Des conteneurs 19” de transport très solides PAR JEAN-MICHEL GUHL Transporter des matériels électroniques critiques fragiles et les protéger contre les chocs, les différentiels de températures, ou encore les radiations électromagnétiques, nécessite des casiers-râteliers de manutention très protecteurs. C’est justement pour ce faire que CP Cases (Royaume-Uni) propose de solides conteneurs de transport en aluminium aux normes MIL-STD-810 et

IP65 pour tous, "Racks" de dimensions 19 pouces. Désignés ERack et "customisables" à la demande des clients, ils résistent aux climats extrêmes, à un environnement salin, à l’eau, aux atmosphères corrosives, etc. Rigides et 30 % plus légers que d’autres de leur catégorie, ils se distinguent, notamment, par leur système de couvercles interchangeables à joints silicone CV2 brevetés, très hermétiques. (5aDC698) O Tous les modèles d’Erack sont protégés contre les vibrations et les chocs, et disposent systématiquement d’une prise de terre

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Souplesse d’une transmission tout confort PAR JEAN-MICHEL GUHL Allison Transmission (EtatsUnis) est réputée dans le monde entier pour ses boîtes de transmission automatiques adaptées aux véhicules moyens et lourds. Normal, pour un pays où les boîtes de vitesses manuelles n’existent carrément pas et où le commun des mortels se contente de deux pédales. Mais les temps changent, et l’Europe s’y met aussi. Dernièrement, le modèle Allison 2500 SP, P L’Allison 2500 SP est, notamment, produite pour des véhicules de sécurité à moteurs jusqu’à 340 ch

pourvu d’un convertisseur de couple extrêmement souple et bien adapté aux changements de vitesse urbains répétés, a été choisi pour équiper en série le véhicule d’intervention HMV Survivor I, 4x4 de 12,5 tonnes de PTC spécialement produit par Achleitner (Autriche) pour la police de Hambourg. (Stands 5aD577/5aG328)

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Cefa (France) a développé sur fonds propres un nouveau matériel de franchissement appelé Steel Ribbon Bridge (SRB). Il s’agit d’un système rustique et modulaire, adapté aux engins chenillés (jusqu’à 85 tonnes), ou même aux plus imposants attelages à roues pouvant atteindre les 120 tonnes. Deux à six modules, complétés par une rampe à chaque extrémité, peuvent être assemblés pour faire face aux différents niveaux de charges. Entièrement autonome, propulsé par deux bateaux pousseurs, le SRB peut être utilisé

comme pont mobile ou comme ferry-boat. Il se distingue par sa facilité d’emploi, l’entraînement à sa mise en œuvre se faisant en moins d’une semaine. La motorisation des bateaux pousseurs, composée de très classiques moteurs Diesel à refroidissement par air, est également notable par sa simplicité d’entretien. Les différents éléments du SRB peuvent être transportés sur des camions 6x6, 10 tonnes à plateaux standards, militaires ou civils, dotés d’un bras hydraulique, facilitant ainsi la manœuvre logistique. (Stand 5aJ267)

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12 heures de courant pour 2 heures de charge ! PAR JEAN-MICHEL GUHL American Power Systems présente en avant-première au monde son Advanced Energy Storage System (AESS) pour véhicules de combat ou de sécurité. C’est un équipement électrique donné pour avoir une durée de vie cinq fois plus importante que les batteries traditionnelles. Enchâssé dans un conteneur en acier avec son propre convertisseur électronique, étalonné par incréments de 3,3 kW/h jusqu’à 118 kW/h et d’un fonctionnement

silencieux, l’AESS convient à tout véhicule existant. Ne nécessitant aucune adaptation technique préalable, il fournit du courant pendant une pleine demi-journée après seulement 2 heures de charge. (Stand 5aDC387)

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First firing for Fletcher BY CHRISTOPHER F FOSS Arnold Defense (Hall 5A, Stands D/E/F177) has confirmed that a successful firing of its Fletcher land-based 2.75in/70mm Laser Guided Weapon System (LGWS) was carried out at an undisclosed location in the US. The Fletcher LGWS, which is aimed at special forces, is being shown here on a Polaris all-terrain vehicle on the Dillion Aero Stand A450 in Hall 5A. According to Arnold Defense, the test firing took place at the specific request of an undisclosed group of potential end users. A 100 per cent target hit rate was

achieved at ranges from 2km out to 5km. The aim of the test was to prove the concept of the Fletcher

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Shown publicly for the first time on the Daimler AG external Stand D240 is the Mercedes-Benz MRV 6.2, a further development of the LAPV 6.1 project study unveiled at Eurosatory 2016. Like the LAPV 6.1, the MRV 6.2 continues to be based on G-Class serial components, including the 3.428m ladder frame chassis-cab chassis, which has been uprated as required. The standard G300CDI engine and gearbox combination of V-6 OM642DE30LA developing 185hp and 400Nm torque coupled to a W5A 580 five-speed automatic gearbox and VG 150E3W two-speed transfer case is also retained.

The main automotive difference between MRV 6.2 and the serial production G-Class is the CTIS-enabled portal axles of the MRV 6.2, which enable a ground clearance of 412mm. Suspension is uprated to twin springs and shock-absorbers at each wheel station, and larger 18in rims shod with 305/80 R tyres are fitted. The axle/ suspension combination allows for a gross vehicle weight of 6,200kg, with a configurationdependent payload of around 3,000kg. The MRV 6.2â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body and superstructure are designed to be modular, are reconfigurable, will seat up to six and accommodate â&#x2013; a range of light weapons.

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BY DAVID DONALD Exhibiting at Eurosatory as part of the Colombian Pavilion, the Corporación de la Industria Aeronáutica Colombiana (CIAC; Hall 5A, Stand B721) is highlighting its experience in the fabrication, repair and maintenance of aircraft in the civil and military sectors. Established in 1956, CIAC is a private-public organisation that undertakes MRO work on a wide range of aircraft, including many of the Colombian air force’s fleet. It has been authorised by Airbus Defence and Space as a repair station for the CN-235 and C295 transport aircraft. Other types that have been worked on include the

Colombian aviation exp Boeing 737, Lockheed Martin C-130 and Embraer Tucano, plus a range of helicopters. CIAC is also working with Airbus on the co-development of the Atlante+ UAV as part of a programme overseen by the Colombian and Spanish governments. CIAC has also developed the Coelum miniUAV and the larger Quimbaya, the latter aimed primarily at critical infrastructure surveillance. Perhaps CIAC’s best-known

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pertise activity has been the production of 26 Calima T-90 training aircraft that replaced ageing Cessna T-41s and Beechcraft T-34s with the Colombian air force. The fleet has now amassed more than 10,000 training hours, and more than 200 pilots have graduated from the primary training course on the T-90. The aircraft is a modified version of the Lancair Legacy FG, featuring a Garmin G500 avionics suite. The T-90s were ordered as kits, the first flying in Colombia in September 2010. ■

Mark the target BY SAM J BASCH British company Thermoteknix Systems (Hall 5A, Stand H683) and MIL Sistemika of Slovenia (Hall 6, Stand J250) are presenting the former’s new TiCAM 1000C target locator system. The lightweight and compact device combines an uncooled thermal imager, daylight CCD channel with GPS, eye-safe laser rangefinder, digital magnetic compass, target marker

and video recording. It operates from AA batteries or external power and can be connected to various C4I platform systems using USB connectivity. Compatible with the TiCAM 1000C, the Personal Eye System (PES) developed by MIL Sistemika is a tracking, navigation and data-sharing application to

communicate a common operational picture. PES was designed as a substitute for a traditional GPS receiver, paper map and mobile phone. According to Thermoteknix, snipers can use TiCAM 1000C with PES or MIL Sistemika’s Sniper Calculator to transfer target data and images directly to the PES map, or use measurements for ballistic calculations. Its applications include target data sharing among units and use of target images for target recognition or damage assessment. ■

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Solide comme pas deux et… universelle ! PAR JEAN-MICHEL GUHL Xplore (Etats-Unis) s’est depuis toujours spécialisée dans la fabrication de matériels électroniques “durcis”, résistants aux chocs et aux chutes, insensibles à l’eau, à la poussière et aux éclaboussures. Donc, parfaits pour un emploi militaire ! Eu égard au développement phénoménal de l’Internet des objets (IoT), sa nouvelle tablette tactile M60 Android™ durcie 6 P0, multifonctions, a de quoi séduire

tant ses propriétés sont multiples. Enchâssé dans un solide boîtier en caoutchouc, son écran View Anywhere d’une bonne luminosité, lequel s’adapte automatiquement au contraste, peut s’utiliser avec des gants, même mouillés. Douée d’une autonomie de 22 heures vérifiées et n’en nécessitant que 2 pour une recharge à 80 % de sa batterie de 8 200 mAh, cette tablette est dotée d’une mémoire interne de 32 Go. Prenant en charge toutes les

fréquences habituelles (de GSM à LTE), elle dispose d’une connectivité WLAN, Bluetooth, NFC et, cerise sur le gâteau, GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo. C’est dire que, partout sur la planète, elle retrouve son chemin ! (Stand 5aB368)

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Optione fait vibrer le tragus ! PAR FRÉDÉRIC LERT Après son casque Hoplite, Elno (France) poursuit son exploration du monde militaire antique avec son dernier-né, l’Optione. Le grade le plus élevé de sous-officier dans l’empire romain prête aujourd’hui son nom à un bandeau communiquant novateur faisant appel à la conduction cartilagineuse pour transmettre les sons. L’Optione utilise un dispositif faisant vibrer le tragus, cartilage situé à proximité de l’oreille, la vibration se transmettant ensuite jusqu’à l’oreille interne. Avec, pour résultat, un son perçu de haute qualité allié à une très grande légèreté du dispositif. Optione per-

met donc de restituer les signaux issus des radios ou des intercoms auxquels il est connecté, tout en gardant les oreilles totalement libres, ce qui rend également possible le port de bouchons d’oreille en cas de bruit ambiant important. Sur cet équipement, Elno propose également la fonction de "réalité sonore augmentée" : en séparant les voix humaines à l’aide d’algorithmes, le bandeau donne au combattant la possibilité de localiser les voix dans l’espace, comme s’il était au cœur d’une conversation mêlant plusieurs individus à des endroits différents. (Stand 6K152)

O L’Optione offre de nouvelles capacités de communication au combattant

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N L’Ampliroll monté sur les 8x8 M320.45WM Iveco de l’armée française prend une part active à l’opération Barkhane dans le Sahel

PAR FRÉDÉRIC LERT Le bras de chargement Ampliroll AL16500 DM de Marrel pèse 3 480 kg. Il est capable de soulever

des charges de 16,5 tonnes. Entre 2013 et 2017, 850 exemplaires de cet équipement ont été livrés à l’Armée de Terre française qui en a doté ses

Marrel développe son Ampliroll camions 8x8 Iveco Defence Vehicles (Italie), dans leur déclinaison logistique (PPLOG). Les camions, carrossés par Soframe (France), sont en outre équipés d’un système de manipulation de conteneur 20 pieds. Ces matériels sont notamment utilisés au Mali où ils participent activement à l’effort logistique de l’opération Barkhane. En attendant une commande supplémentaire des armées françaises la cible était après tout de 1 600 équipements au lancement du pro-

gramme -, Marrel travaille à présent à l’adaptation de l’Ampliroll sur des camions 8x8 Scania suédois, destiné à un marché militaire scandinave. Le fabricant français propose, en outre, une interchangeabilité entre le système de manutention du conteneur et une grue. Celle-ci serait bien évidemment un modèle Fassi, du groupe industriel italien auquel appartient aujourd’hui Marrel. (Stands Pe6bB231/5aF20-178-268/6C370/ Pe6aB430/5bD151)

Au milliradian près PAR JEAN-MICHEL GUHL Safran Electronics & Defense (France) profite d’Eurosatory pour présenter, pour la toute première fois, sa nouvelle famille de centrales de navigation inertielles et de pointage compacte, Geonyx, spécialement destinée aux plateformes terrestres. Dotée d’une

précision inférieure à 1 milliradian, même en cas d’absence de signaux GNSS ou de leur brouillage, et d’un poids de seulement 6 kg pour un volume de 5 litres, les centrales Geonyx SP, HP et XP ont atteint ces caractéristiques record grâce à l’introduction de gyroscopes à résonnateurs hémisphé-

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riques HRG Crystal, de conception purement Safran. Pour mémoire, quelque 150 000 gyroscopes à structure résonnante ont été produits par cet industriel qui est, à la fois, le leader européen des centrales inertielles et le n° 3 mondial des systèmes de navigation ultra fiables. (Pe6aF80)

M Geonyx SP, un volume réduit pour une précision exceptionnelle

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Fighting dogs Israeli company General Robotics (Hall 6, Stand E571), which specialises in advanced robotic systems for defence and homeland security, is showcasing the Pitbull AD, an ultralight remote weapon station with antidrone capabilities. Pitbull AD, which weighs only 70kg, is easily installed on all manned and unmanned ground, air, and maritime platforms, including ultralight vehicles such as all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), as well as on fixed stations. The system, which can integrate with any existing sensors, detects and

tracks all types of drones in flight, can neutralise via radio frequency (RF), intercept and, if needed, bring them down by either softor hard-kill. The company is also presenting its DOGO anti-terror robot. Weighing only 10kg, DOGO is being used by Special Forces, SWAT teams, and infantry around the world. With standard pistols attached, DOGO can easily be operated via point and shoot technology, but can also integrate with non-lethal modules. The robot includes eight video cameras that provide

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360Â° live video and boresight views and can communicate in hostage situations. It is also possible to provide situational

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Weaponised UGV on the prowl Belgian weapons specialist FN Herstal and the Estonian Milrem Robotics company are displaying a weaponised unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) in the live demonstrations at Eurosatory, writes David Donald. A deFNder Medium remote weapon station (RWS) from FN Herstal is integrated on to a THeMIS UGV from Milrem Robotics (Hall 6, Stand J351). The combination was first shown at last year’s DSEI show in London, but is making a public debut in live demonstrations at Eurosatory. During the display it will be operated by direct remote

control, and will also show its ability to operate with minimal operator assistance, during

which time it navigates itself via waypoints. The system participated in

Estonia’s largest military exercise, Spring Storm, last year, and in December undertook live-firing demonstrations in front of international military delegations. In the Eurosatory live display, the deFNder Medium is fitted with FN Herstal’s FN MAG 7.62mm machine gun, but the RWS can also mount the FN M2HB-QCB and FN M3R 0.50-calibre weapons. The latter, which can fire at a rate of 1,100 rounds per minute, is fitted to the THeMIS/deFNder Medium that is being shown at FN Herstal’s internal exhibit (Hall 6, ■ Stand E198).

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Protective shield GreenShield is a novel solution developed by Israel-based SafeShoot (Hall 6, Stand DC707) to prevent friendly fire incidents in hunting, law enforcement, homeland security and military scenarios. The solution is based on a shooter and defender device, in which the spatial position and barrel direction of all SafeShoot

devices (shooter and/or defender) are detected. By means of a dynamic wireless network and exchange of online data between the devices in the arena, the shooter is alerted to a high risk of executing friendly fire. This happens even when there is no line of sight and in varying ■ weather, day or night.

to the intermodal transport regulations. It has been designed for operations in temperatures

between -30°C and +50°C. GOFA Gocher Fahrzeugbau is part of US firm Chart Industries. ■

Optimised water supply Taking its cue from the historical design of a military water transport container, Germany’s GOFA Gocher Fahrzeugbau (External Pe6B, Stand E240 and Hall 6, Stand HG650) is unveiling a new water transportation system, writes Sam Basch. The newly developed 20ft Transport Optimised Water container is based on standard ISO dimensions, making it easier to transport through both the civil and military supply chains. It utilises composite materials, which are lighter in weight, easy to repair and do not absorb water.

“During the development process we looked hard at where we could reduce weight, where COTS solutions could increase performance and where modern materials could provide the user with an improved solution,” said managing director Alexander Schramm. “The system we have on display today fully complies with all the intermodal transport regulations and we believe meets the users’ requirements.” The unit is fitted with a hook arm enabling it to be carried by DROPS/PLS fitted vehicles, and its height of 1.727m conforms

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EN BREF J ECA Robotics (France) œuvre pour la DGA sur les évolutions du système IDEX pour le maintien de son interopérabilité avec les systèmes en interface et l’intégration de nouveaux entrants dans la simulation instrumentée (3,78 M€). (Stands 5aB248/5aF20-178-268) J Centigon (France) a en cours un marché avec le gouvernement français pour la fourniture de véhicules transport de personnes, 4x4 blindés tout terrain – châssis Toyota LC200 –, d’un PTAC de 3,5 à 6,5 tonnes, et de hauteur maximum de 2 m. (Stand Pe6bC190) J Elta Systems (Israël) a remporté un marché de réparation et d’entretien de systèmes électroniques radars militaires en Lituanie (2,839 M€). (Stand 6F751) J Pour son centre d’essais de Vidsel, FMV (Suède) attend la livraison d’un radar Phased Array à balayage électronique de Weibel Scientific (Danemark), doté d’un système de poursuite optique. (Stands 6H420/6J371)

Chanson pour Starnav et Sominex PAR ED SIPATSEL Ce matin, à 11 heures, au stand des Armées – 5aF20-178268 –, est remis le 45ème Prix Ingénieur Général Chanson de l’Association française de l’Armement Terrestre (AAT). Prestigieuse récompense de travaux permettant des progrès importants dans le domaine de l’Armement terrestre, il est décerné cette année aux sociétés Starnav et Sominex, pour leur système de simbleautage numérique Rapace (voir ci-dessous).

J La Direction générale française des Infrastructures, des Transports et de la Mer veut réaliser une campagne d’expérimentation pour déterminer les limites d’emploi d’un drone dans les missions de contrôle des pêches en Guyane.

PAR JEAN-PIERRE HUSSON Conçue pour les hommes de terrain, la nouvelle chemise de combat proposée par Defcon 5 (Italie) répond aux critères les plus exigeants. Fabriquée en tissu Ripstop composé à 65 % de coton et à 35 % de polyester – une combinaison assurant à la fois un bon drainage de la transpiration et une résistance élevée à l’abrasion –, la chemise est dotée de renforts aux épaules et aux coudes, avec empiècements en Cordura® pour assurer une bonne protection contre les chocs. Elle possède, par ailleurs, une poche sur

chaque bras, avec zip VKK et Velcro® souple, un col avec fermeture zip, et des bas de manche avec poignets réglables par auto-agrippant. Disponible en différentes tailles, elle est déclinée en couleur vert armée, noir, coyote et gris. Mais, tout type de camouflage peut être réalisé sur demande afin de réduire sa visibilité en fonction du théâtre d’opération. (Stand 6D497) M La chemise de combat Defcon 5 peut être facilement portée sous un gilet de protection balistique

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J Soixante engins de combat Terrier du Génie britannique vont être modifiés par BAE Systems (Royaume-Uni), notamment leurs RMS (Route Marking System) et RCS (Route Clearing System). (Stand 6K200)

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Le réglage des armes est une opération délicate et longue, difficile à réaliser sur le terrain, en particulier sur les théâtres d’opérations extérieures. Ce réglage est cependant absolument nécessaire. La confiance des personnels envers leurs armes repose sur lui. C’est ce à quoi répond le Rapace de Sominex et Starnav (France), programme cofinancé par la DGA. Ce système assure deux fonctions : le réglage initial rapide, assurant un tir en cible pour une arme neuve, et le réglage assurant un tir précis, à

+/-3 cm à 100m, pour une arme déjà connue de lui. L’innovation de Rapace portant sur le réglage de l’arme repose

sur 3 principes : précision (garantie sans avoir à tirer), rapidité (opération effectuée en quelques secondes), et personnalisation (paramétrage individualisé et mémorisation, à l’instar d’un siège de voiture !). (Stands 5aF20-178-268/6FE547)

M Rapace, solution 100 % numérique qui permet de régler son arme, en une minute, sans avoir à tirer

Comment bien positionner son drone PAR JEAN-MICHEL GUHL Membre de Generate, le pôle innovation du GICAT, la start-up française Internest présente son système de guidage et de positionnement embarqué pour drone. A l’aide d’une technologie de liaisons par ultrasons et ne pesant que 60 grammes, il permet de manœuvrer un engin VTOL dans un environnement complexe. Le recours à la technologie ultrason offre, en effet, une précision cen-

timétrique en X, Y, Z, ainsi qu’une forte résilience au brouillage. Elle permet aussi - et c’est très innovant - de maîtriser des atterrissages sur plateformes mobiles (terrestres, maritimes, et aériennes). Baptisé Lolas (Local Landing System), l’ensemble est particulièrement robuste et utilisable par tous types de temps, y compris sous la pluie et dans le brouillard salin. Preuve de ses réelles qualités opérationnelles, en France, Lolas

Un Wirus qui vous veut du bien

M Le LPU Wirus IV, commandé à 118 exemplaires par l’armée polonaise, entrera en service en 2019

PAR FRÉDÉRIC LERT Le Wirus de Concept (Pologne) est un véhicule léger 4x4 conçu pour les forces spéciales et les missions de reconnaissance. En fait, il s’agit là de la quatrième itération d’un engin initialement conçu en 2012 et qui a depuis connu plusieurs améliorations. Il mesure 4 mètres de long sur 2 m de large et de haut. Une compacité lui ouvrant les portes de l’aérotransport, en soute ou sous

élingue. Son poids total roulant est de 2,6 tonnes, dont environ 900 kg de charge utile, et son autonomie sur route de 600 km. Il est équipé d’un plancher blindé de classe 1 répondant au Stanag Otan 4569 annexe B, et peut recevoir différents armements en superstructures (mitrailleuse ou lancegrenades de 40 mm), ainsi qu’une optronique pour l’observation ou la désignation d’objectifs. (Stand Pe6bD271)

a été remarqué et primé par le Commandement des Opérations Spéciales (COS). (Stand 5aF21)

M Visualisation d’ensemble du système Lolas déployé sur véhicule

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EN BREF J Ineo Defense (France), entité d’ENGIE Ineo, a été créée en 2008. Elle a permis de rassembler les hommes, les savoirfaire et la réputation de sociétés jusqu’ici indépendantes (AMP C3C, Coris, SEEE Applications militaires, et ELG) pour fédérer leurs énergies et tenir le cap dans le mouvement de rationalisation de l’industrie française de l’armement. Dix ans plus tard, alors que rien n’a été concédé sur la vocation de la société, Ineo Defense souhaite marquer son anniversaire par sa reconnaissance en la vision des dirigeants de l’époque et sa confiance dans le futur où, plus que jamais, il faudra proposer et fournir ce qu’il y a de meilleur pour les besoins en équipements et en services associés du Ministère français des Armées. (Stands 6K137/5aF20-178-268) J Les tendances lourdes du Salon Eurosatory 2018 portent principalement sur l’innovation, les startup, la Sécurité privée, la chaîne de production de véhicules et engins (plus de 200 sont exposés), mais aussi sur l’antiaérien, avec des antidrones et antiartillerie. (Stand 5aF21) J Ufast (France) construit pour la DGA douze Vedettes Protégées de Défense Maritime et Portuaire (VPDMP) livrables en 20192021. A coque en GRP blindée et armées de mitrailleuses de 12,7x99 et 7,62x51mm, elles mesurent 15m de longueur, déplacent 15 tonnes, et sont propulsées pas quatre moteurs horsbord de 350 ch chacun qui permettent les 40 nœuds. L’équipage est de 8 hommes, dont six fusiliers marins avec un chien militaire (11 M€). (Stand 5aF20-178-268)

Un théodolite recalé par INS PAR JEAN-MICHEL GUHL Quel artilleur n’a pas rêvé de pouvoir disposer, sur le champ de bataille, d’un système topographique mobile et navi guant, fournissant des infor mations de positionnement fiables, précises et disponibles de manière continue ? iXblue (France) a répondu à cette ques tion en produisant le GLTS (Gun Laying and Topographic System). Révolutionnaire, ce nouveau théodolite permet de déterminer les coordonnées et azimut néces saires au bon positionnement d’une pièce d’artillerie (canon, mortier) en mode totalement indépendant. Par ailleurs, recalé en permanence

M Le GLTS est une solution mobile et rapide pour, par exemple, la mise en batterie de pièces d’artillerie par une centrale inertielle (INS), il aide à connaître avec précision les éléments topographiques géoréfé rencés d’une zone géographique donnée. Il s’agit d’un équipement transportable et pesant moins de 40 kg, adapté aux théâtres privés de signaux GPS – qu’il s’agisse de

brouillage délibéré du signal satelli taire, de problèmes d’interférences des ondes radios, ou bien d’effets de masque dûs au relief –, tout manque qui représente un risque majeur de disruption pour les opérations militaires d’aujourd’hui. (Stand 5aC267)

Pas laid, le palan PAR FRÉDÉRIC LERT Le CXT Explorer est un palan déployable qui s’appuie sur deux

conteneurs standards ISO de 20 pieds pour dégager un large espace de travail. Cette production

M Le CXT Explorer, véritable espace atelier mobile de maintenance, s’érige en moins de deux heures trente, avec trois hommes et où que ce soit

de Konecranes® (Finlande), spécia liste mondial des équipements de levage, combine le palan motorisé CXT à une structure métallique qui prend appui sur les deux conteneurs servant au transport des différents éléments de l’installation. L’espace de travail mesure 6 m de long sur 5 m de large et 5 m de haut, ce qui est suffisant pour intervenir sur la plupart des véhicules terrestres. La capacité de levage du CXT est de 6,3 tonnes, autorisant, par exemple, la manipulation d’un groupe moto propulseur de char de combat moderne. Le CXT Explorer, dont un exemplaire est en démonstration sur le stand de Konecranes®, peut être complété par une couverture bâchée pour protéger les opérateurs des intempéries. (Stand Pe6aA390)

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The Spanish frigate SPS Victoria was one of the NATO vessels participating in the Protector USV demonstration

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Protection from the swarm BY DAVID DONALD Rafael Advanced Defense Systems (Hall 6, Stands E687/688) recently undertook a demonstration of its Protector USV (unmanned surface vessel) for NATO navies. The Protector simulated the firing of a precision-guided Spike missile during a swarm attack by small vessels. Taking place in Israeli waters, the exercise involved a NATO warship detecting a swarming attack, relaying the information to a control

headquarters, which rapidly launched a Protector. The USV detected and identified the swarm at long range, and one of the vessels was selected for simulated attack with a Spike. During the demonstration the Protector carried safety personnel, but was operated remotely. Protector has been in service since 2004, with a precision attack capability added later in the form of the Mini-Typhoon remote weapon station and Spike

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Belgian company OIP Sensor Systems is launching Sentinel, a 360° real-time day and night situational awareness system for integration into armoured fighting vehicles and main battle tanks. Sentinel is demonstrated on a modernised AIFV/M113 IFV on the joint Sabiex/OIP Stand F287 in Hall 6. It typically consists of six camera units per vehicle, plus an optional driver’s unit and advanced imagery displays, which give the crew a panoramic view of the battlefield without compromising safety.

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Completely customisable drone Hexadrone (Hall 6, Stand F528) is showing its Tundra-M, said to be the first 100 per cent customisable drone for industrial and multipurpose tasks for defence and search and rescue missions. The 3D printed

functional prototype has been manufactured from Windform carbon-composite materials by CRP Technology using selective laser sintering 3D printing technology. The drone’s body and arms have been manufactured in

Windform SP and Windform XT 2.0 respectively. Windform was created by CRP Technology, CRP Group’s specialised company in advanced 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions. The rapidly detachable arms and three quick-release attaches make the Tundra-M highly flexible to meet the needs of any profession. Hexadrone has carried out the tests needed for the completion of the R&D phase as flight, assembly/disassembly, and landing tests. ■

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Mighty

Publisher: Kimberley Flanagan Sales Director: Robert Sitch Show Daily Director: Lynne Raishbrook French Language Team Editor: Jacques de Lestapis; Production Editor: Jô Tran; Deputy Production Editors: Brigitte Xerri and Touchine Tran; Correspondents: Jean-Michel Guhl, Jean-Pierre Husson and Frédéric Lert. English Language Team Editor: Günter Endres; Deputy Editor: Christopher F Foss; Production Editor: Lynn Newton; Deputy Production Editor: Nicola Keeler; Correspondents: Sam Basch and David Donald; Photographer: Patrick Allen; Operations Manager: Simon Kay; Online Editor: James Macinnes. Printing and Distribution by MM print services ltd. The Eurosatory 2018 Daily office can be found in Hall 5 just behind GICAT. Official online version available at www.janes.com/Eurosatory

BY GÜNTER ENDRES Tyron Runflat (Hall 6, Stand H300) has taken a 20 per cent stake in a carbon fibre design and manufacturing company, Carbon ThreeSixty, which provides wheel and associated solutions for Tyron, alongside other defence, industrial and automotive companies seeking to exploit the step-change benefits of lightweighting with composite materials. “Using the latest technology and materials like carbon fibre, Tyron is able to reduce the weight of bolt-together wheels such as those used on large 8x8 AFVs by 47 per cent, “ said chief executive Richard Glazebrook. “In addition, replacing the steel

BY SAM J BASCH

Fly a kite A lightweight wide-area motion imagery (WAMI) system called Redkite-I, developed by US-based Logos Technologies (Hall 5A, Stand C451), is making its debut at Eurosatory this week. Whereas WAMI systems are usually mounted on large platforms, Redkite-I is different – “a sensor that can actually be carried inside the payload bay of the Insitu Integrator tactical unmanned aircraft”, said Logos’ vice president of international programmes, Alan Murdoch. Weighing less than 12kg, Redkite-I can image 12km2 at once, in real time, detecting and

tracking all significant movers within its field of view. It can record and archive up to eight hours of geo-referenced data for real-time forensic analysis. Capturing its images in medium resolution, Redkite-I can cue a narrow-field, highresolution full-motion video camera for a closer look at a mover. This makes it a powerful intelligence tool for force protection, border security and disaster response. The operator can view up to 10 real-time and recorded imagery feeds on a tablet or other mobile device. Redkite-I can also be housed in a platform-independent pod mounted on aircraft, helicopters and unmanned aircraft systems. ■

US-based Esterline Corporation (Hall 5A, Stand B437) is unveiling its new HaWC (Harm’s Way Controllers) suite of rugged game-style controllers this week. Suited to mission-critical applications for military, law enforcement, industrial and commercial markets, the InSight

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Running free structure inside our rubber runflat with a specially designed carbon fibre insert gives us the potential to reduce the total weight by 50 per cent. “This weight reduction enables the customer to add more protection or fuel or special-to-task equipment without impacting on the maximum all-up weight of the vehicle,” he added. On display on Tyron’s stand are examples of a carbon wheel

insight HaWC for line-of-sight use, and Mighty HaWC with a 5.6in highdefinition sunlight-readable display, can control a variety of devices, such as cranes, device arms, weapons and pipeline crawlers. Esterline has engineered the HaWC product line as a control solution for unmanned platforms in all environments. With the ergonomically designed HaWC controllers, the operator retains precise control and full autonomy of the unmanned system, while remaining at a safe distance. This is critical to ensure survivability and mission effectiveness. All HaWC models include patented human-machine interface (HMI) technology. This includes stylised buttons, joysticks and guarded enable switches that prevent inadvertent activation.

and ATR-Carbon runflat. For those users not requiring weight savings, the standard multipart Tyron All Terrain Rubber Runflat is also on display, together with the company’s MultiBands, which lock the tyre to the wheel rim and are designed for security and VIP vehicles. Since 1977, Tyron has been developing tyres to keep vehicles moving safely at speed and for distances well in excess of standard requirements. ■

An application programming interface (API) provides for easy customisation of the Mighty HaWC’s enhanced display and graphical capabilities for embedded systems that lack graphics engines of their own. The API allows operators to customise commands to render, manage and manipulate objects and primitives as screen elements. It also has the capability to display scalable symbology, reticles and indicators. The controllers include programmable haptic motors to provide a vibration feedback function that informs the user’s sense of balance and movement in perceiving and manipulating objects. “With these newly evolved HaWCs, we are taking our experience and proven success and putting everything we know in the customer’s hands,” said Esterline Mason president, David Tessier. ■

South American systems Bogotá, Colombia-based defence corporation Codaltec (Hall 5A, Stand B721) has several innovative defence systems on display at Eurosatory this week. Codaltec has developed a solution integrated with the Sinder family of radars to detect and inhibit drones, and an aerial surveillance system for the detection of targets flying at low and very low altitude. Its Tader system is based on a 3D primary radar type and equipped with a secondary radar and integrated IFF system. Tader is mounted on a wheeled unit, which gives the tactical advantage of being transportable on land or by air. It

has an autonomous lifting system that allows it to be removed from the vehicle without the need for a forklift. Tader’s instrumental range is stated as 40-75km. The Gecko weapons simulator is designed to improve a shooter’s technique, accuracy, reaction and muscle memory. The immersive experience complements the practice of training and productivity, within a safe and controlled environment. The shooter uses a non-lethal adapted gun, which has physical characteristics equal to those of the real weapon. A key advantage of the Gecko system is that most of the hardware is COTS. ■

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EN BREF J Pour le COS (Commandement des Opérations Spéciales) français, la SIMMT vient de commander des fusils de précision .408 Cheytac (10,36×77mm) de Cadex Defence (Canada) auprès de Delta Défense (France) (1 M€). (Stand 5aF20-178-268) J Le GICAT (Groupement français des industries de Défense et de Sécurité terrestres et aéroterrestres) compte 245 adhérents, dont 5 % de grands groupes, 23 % d’ETI et 72 % de PME. Ils génèrent 7,3 milliards d’Euros, dont 56 % à l’exportation, pour 31 000 emplois directs et autant d’indirects. (Stand 5aF21)

Diodon SP20, le drone gonflable et amphibie

M Le Diodon SP20 est opérationnel en moins de 60 secondes avec un seul opérateur

PAR JACQUES DE LESTAPIS J Crystal Company (Pays-Bas) a développé le Crystal Armor, un nouveau verre blindé répondant au Stanag III de l’Otan dans une très large amplitude de température. Au lieu de faire appel à un polycarbonate, un plastique solide mais sensible aux éraflures et aux solvants, la membrane intérieure est en verre spécial résistant aux impacts. (Stand 5bE150) J

Sur une structure gonflable, la start-up DIODON Drone Technology (France) a mis au point un UAV à quatre rotors, le Diodon SP20. Amphibie, résistant et compact, il décolle et atterrit à partir de tous types de surfaces, terrestres ou aquatiques. Destiné à la collecte de renseignements et à la surveillance tactique en conditions difficiles et/ou hos-

maximum de 8 000 pieds à la vitesse ascensionnelle de 3 m/s. Quant au futur drone Diodon MP40, lui aussi gonflable, plus imposant, il est encore en développement. Il transportera jusqu’à un kilogramme de charges utiles diverses, destinées à des missions plus complexes que celles de son aîné : nacelles gyrostabilisées, Comint, NRBCe, prélèvements aquatiques. (Stand 5aF21)

Un lubrifiant biosourcé PAR JEAN-MICHEL GUHL

La carabine semi-automatique FX AK47 de Simunition® (Canada) est une arme d’entraînement ne pouvant tirer que des cartouches Simunition®, marquantes ou à blanc, en 5,56x45 mm FX. Cette réplique est conçue de telle sorte qu’elle ne peut être “bricolée”. Elle ne fonctionne qu’avec sa culasse propriétaire, n’en accepte pas d’AK47 traditionnels, et ne permet pas non plus de transformation pour un tir en rafale. (Stand 6E131)

tiles, il pèse 1,6 kg pour un volume déployé de 500x600x190 mm3. Il emporte une charge utile modulaire de 200 à 600 grammes. Elle est constituée de capteurs interchangeables, optiques ou thermiques. Le contrôle du vol est assuré par une station sol de 2 km de portée (LoS). Le drone vole à 60 km/h, avec une autonomie de quelque 20 minutes et peut atteindre une altitude

Nyco (France) développe et fabrique des lubrifiants hautes performances et bases esters synthétiques pour l’Aéronautique, la Défense et l’Industrie. Son Nycolube® 127 CLP Bio est, notamment, une version “écologique” composée d’au moins 40 % de matériaux biosourcés. Il bénéficie des mêmes caractéristiques, propriétés

et qualifications que les lubrifiants traditionnels. Ce fluide hydrofuge est hautement pénétrant, spécialement conçu pour nettoyer, lubrifier et protéger armes à feu et systèmes d’armes lourds dans les environnements les plus hostiles. Basé sur une huile synthétique de très haute qualité et contenant des additifs anticorrosion et anti-usure, il est homologué

par le Département américain de la Défense selon la spécification militaire CLP MIL-PRF-63460. (Stand 5aH691)

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REGIONAL FOCUS

Middle East The Islamic State’s ‘caliphate’ has collapsed, but the fighting will continue as the power struggles between the region’s complex web of alliances play out. The Islamic State lost almost all of its territory in Iraq and Syria by November 2017. However, despite the collapse of their self-declared ‘caliphate’, Sunni extremists are continuing their campaign of violence by returning to insurgent and terrorist tactics, feeding on antiShia sentiment and opposition to Syria’s president, Bashar al-Assad. Even before the destruction of the Islamic State as a territorial entity, old conflicts began to re-emerge between Arabs, Kurds and Turks, and tension grew between the rival coalitions involving Russia and the US as they raced to consolidate strategically advantageous positions in Syria. Meanwhile, Yemen’s civil war is increasingly becoming a proxy conflict for the Saudi-Iranian power struggle, with Qatar finding itself on the wrong side of Riyadh’s wrath as the region’s web of alliances and rivalries became even more complex.

SIGNIFICANT DEFENCE MARKETS

Kuwait

Tiny, oil-rich Kuwait has the potential to be fertile ground for defence exporters, particularly those able to navigate its complex bureaucracies. As a country with a recent history of invasion and occupation, military

modernisation is a high priority. Growing defence spending reflects the importance that the Kuwaiti government places on improving its current capabilities. While it is currently lower than at its post-1991 peak, Kuwait’s defence budget has briefly weakened to USD6.86 billion in 2018 and Jane’s forecasts a softer growth in spending through to 2022, when a budget of USD7.06 billion is projected. The weakening of the Kuwaiti dinar has caused a slight decline in 2018, with the budget expected to return to 2017 levels in 2022. The price of hydrocarbons – the country’s main export – will continue to have an impact on Kuwait’s budget, budget surpluses and deficits, and overall defence spending. However, with the country undertaking a recapitalisation of its military equipment in late 2015, the use of off-budget spending to secure new equipment is expected to increase. Additionally, Kuwait’s participation in the military campaign against rebels in Yemen as part of a Gulf Co-Operation Council (GCC) operation will also drive future force requirements and upgrades, in addition to the country’s own domestic security requirements. With a military strategy that relies on allies, particularly the US, priorities are on air defence in the first instance and a mobile land force capable of protecting and holding key areas until allied forces can provide reinforcement. Kuwait lacks an indigenous defence production capability,

so relies on defence equipment imports to meet its military requirements, with interoperability an important factor. In the past it has bought equipment from a variety of countries, with a policy of looking to all the permanent members of the UN Security Council for its principal capability requirements.

Energy reliance Kuwait’s only significant export is hydrocarbons. Consequently, its economy is highly exposed to fluctuations in world energy prices. Although the country has a policy of protecting government spending during periods of weak oil prices (in

order to prevent social unrest) this does not extend to defence spending.

Corruption and political instability There is a perception that corruption is a major problem in Kuwait and parliament regularly accuses government ministers of corrupt practices. Corruption issues have led to serial political crises, including the dissolution of parliament in 2008 and the resignation of the prime minister in November 2011. Members of parliament have successfully blocked numerous major civil and defence deals in the past. While Kuwait managed to weather the political storms that

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spread through the Middle East and North Africa in the wake of the ‘Arab Spring’, there remains a risk that Kuwait will face calls for significant political reforms. Protests are permitted within Erada Square and will probably remain peaceful. Occasional violent opposition protests are likely to be concentrated around Andalus and the Sulaibiya districts in Kuwait City and tribal areas, including Sabah al-Naser, al-Ardiya, al-Firdus and al-Sabahiya.

Low levels of indigenous capability Kuwait’s vast oil wealth and desire to use defence procurement to help in the diversification of its economy mean that offset and industrial participation is a major part of the procurement process. Because Kuwait has no defence production capability of its own and an industrial sector dominated by the public sector identifying suitable offset projects can be challenging. Kuwait’s National Offset Company facilitates the offset programme, but the process can be lengthy and bureaucratic. The organisation had its work moved into the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA) in 2015, before being halted. Broad new guidelines were issued in 2017 by KDIPA, but implementation appears to still be in its infancy.

US dominance Kuwait relies on imported defence materiel and has been a relatively open market. Recent years, however, have seen an increased reliance on US-manufactured platforms through the Foreign Military

Sales process. While this clearly benefits those companies able to use the US as a route to market, it poses challenges to those that cannot. Recent agreements with France and Italy, based on government-to-government agreements, have helped to pave the way for European market share.

Land sector indigenous industry Kuwait does not have an indigenous defence production capability and depends entirely on imported military equipment to meet its military needs. Kuwait’s indigenous defence companies are focused on supporting US military presence in the country, providing military construction, managed services, security and logistics services to the Kuwaiti and US militaries and foreign defence contractors. Kuwait’s lack of an internal defence-industrial capability means it is heavily reliant on military and civilian contractors to provide maintenance and support for its military equipment. For example, DynCorp International has US Foreign Military Sales contracts to provide maintenance and training for the F/A-18 and AH-64 inventories. On the land side, Kuwait Dynamics Limited advises and monitors maintenance and logistics work on the M1A2 MBT fleet and provides first- and second-line vehicle maintenance support for the National Guard’s Pandur inventory.

Saudi Arabia The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), with a defence budget estimated at USD50.9 billion in 2017 and USD53.37 billion

in 2018, continues to be the leading military power in the Gulf and arguably the largest arms importer in the world. Operating in a challenging security environment, Saudi Arabia is investing in capability modernisation to back an increasingly assertive foreign policy to meet regional security challenges ranging from: the perceived Iranian threat; a fear of encirclement by a ‘Shia arc’ of pro-Iranian regimes stretching from Iraq to Lebanon; to the threat of overspill from instability in neighbouring countries such as Iraq, Syria and Yemen. The Kingdom also faces internal security fears and the threat of domestic terrorism. As a result, the air force and national guard have seen significant investment. Additional considerations are the impact of leadership changes following the deaths of several senior members of the royal family, notably King Abdullah on 22 January 2015. There had already been some indications of the challenges facing the Al Saud family in its succession planning. In October 2011, Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul-Aziz, who had served as minister for defence and aviation since the 1960s, died and was replaced by his

full brother Prince Nayef, the long-serving minister of interior, who subsequently died in June 2012. Prince Nayef was replaced by Prince Salman bin Abdul Aziz, the long-time governor of Riyadh; first as defence minister and then as Crown Prince and first deputy prime minister. Prince Salman became King Salman on the death of King Abdullah. All Saudi Arabian monarchs have been sons of the founder since the death of Abdulaziz Al Saud (Salman is reportedly the 25th son). In 2017, King Salman’s son, Mohammed bin Salman, was named Crown Prince. The appointment of Mohammed bin Salman, who is in his thirties, promises to bring some longterm stability to the royal family in the Kingdom once he takes the throne. Since his appointment as Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman has pursued a number of policies aimed at reforming the Kingdom, including an anticorruption drive targeting a number of senior members of Saudi society. Saudi Arabia’s ability to fund the modernisation and equipment of its armed forces is underpinned by the global

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demand for hydrocarbons. The slump in world oil prices in 2014 caused defence expenditure decline to USD49 billion in 2016, but this has since begun to rebound. Expenditure is expected to return to 2014 levels in 2018. The Kingdom’s oil wealth enables substantial military spending. While this leaves it vulnerable to changes in global oil demand and prices, foreign reserves are substantial, standing at around USD477 billion as of 2017, having been reduced following the decline in oil prices. To achieve its ongoing force modernisation goals, Jane’s forecasts that Saudi Arabia will spend a total of USD47.76 billion on procurement between 2018 and 2022. This reflects the delivery of weapon systems – worth USD60 billion – under the 2010 framework agreement with the US and the Kingdom’s ongoing procurement links with other major powers in Europe and Asia. Saudi Arabia ranks as one of the world’s largest importers of defence materiel. Despite wider international interest in Saudi procurement aspirations, the dominant position held by the US has been reinforced with a series of major orders. Although the position of the UK in the market is noteworthy and emerging participants – ranging from Russia, China, Turkey, and South Korea to the Czech Republic and Georgia – will maintain an interest and no doubt win some business, the US is almost certain to remain Saudi Arabia’s key security partner. Saudi Arabia’s huge investment in defence equipment is designed in part to boost its economic diversification away

from hydrocarbons. Despite significant investment by foreign firms in Saudi Arabia’s defence industrial capability through the Kingdom’s offset programme, progress has not been as great as was once hoped.

Procurement practices Defence procurement practices for major equipment programmes within Saudi Arabia are largely driven by the Kingdom’s senior leadership as opposed to defined practices. As a result, market entrants at the prime contractor level are required to negotiate the shifting sands of relationships and influence among the members of the country’s royal family in order to win business. The complex governmentto-government nature of many major purchases also means influence must be exerted both on the Saudi government and with an exporter’s domestic administration. The formation of the government’s General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) in 2017 may mean that improved practices in procurement processes are to emerge in the near term.

‘Saudisation’ – offset demands The Saudi Arabian offset programme has yielded modest results during the 30 years since its inception. Meeting local participation – or ‘Saudisation’ – requirements has been challenging, given the limited scale of the domestic industrial base. The disparity between the scale of indigenous defence industrial capabilities and Saudi Arabian procurement investment led to a degree of saturation in

terms of transferring technology and work into the Kingdom. A further issue of note has been uncertainty surrounding the programme since reforms were initiated between 2011 and 2012. The country’s Vision 2030 economic plan highlighted the lack of domestic procurement spending, and vowed to increase it substantially by the end of the next decade. The creation of Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) and GAMI in 2017 is expected to increase the oversight of domestic procurement plans in Vision 2030.

Oil reliance Despite continuing diversification efforts, Saudi Arabia remains highly exposed to world energy prices. The link between Riyadh’s ability to fund defence procurement aspirations and world energy demand is clear. As a result of reliance on oil revenues, the defence budget is closely linked to GDP performance. As oil prices passed USD100/barrel in 2011, Saudi Arabian defence expenditure accelerated rapidly. However, the country is expected to attempt to maintain a stable defence budget in real terms despite the slump in oil prices that took place in 2014.

Land sector indigenous industry Most of the Kingdom’s capabilities in terms of design/ development work and assembly appear to centre on ground vehicles. Saudi Arabia has facilities for the overhaul and modernisation of the M113 series of armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs). Heavier AFVs, such as the M1A1 MBT, were to be upgraded to a common standard with

much of this work to be carried out in the Kingdom. Jane’s reported in 2009 that Saudi Arabia had begun marketing two of its latest 4×4 light armoured vehicles, Al Shibl 1 and Al Shibl 2 (lion cub) to potential Middle Eastern customers (a transfer to Yemen was reported in 2010 but remains unconfirmed). The vehicles are designed and built by the Armoured Vehicles & Heavy Equipment Factory (AVF) – one of the country’s Military Industries Corporation companies – and are already operational with the Saudi Ministry of Defence. The company has also overhauled and upgraded a number of Saudi Arabia’s Panhard General Defense AML 60 (armed with 60mm mortar) and AML 90 (armed with a 90mm gun) armoured cars as well as the M3 armoured personnel carrier (APC) variant. AVF has also developed an up-armouring package for the US-built AM General HighMobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) and a number of specialised vehicles based on a Toyota Land Cruiser chassis. In 2011, Saudi Groups unveiled an indigenous wheeled APC, the Masmak, which is also to be launched for export in Africa in co-operation with South Africa’s Industrial and Automotive Design (IAD). It was to be marketed in Africa as the Nyoka Mk 2. No known sales have taken place. Saudi Arabia, in conjunction with FNSS Savunma Sistemleri (a joint venture between BAE Systems and Turkey’s Nurol) is undertaking the modernisation of Saudi M113 armoured personnel vehicles at the Saudi Arabian Ground

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Forces High Command’s Al-Kharj maintenance and modernisation facilities in Al Kharj. The programme sees work undertaken in Saudi Arabia using kits from FNSS, with more than 1,000 vehicles returned to service since the programme began in 2004 out of a planned 2,000. In 2016, Saudi Arabia’s Military Industries Corporation opened a new ammunition manufacturing venture with South Africa’s Rheinmetall Denel Munitions to manufacture medium- and largecalibre mortar shells, and artillery ammunition. The facility, located south of Riyadh, will also be capable of manufacturing aerial bombs of up to 2,000 lb. In 2017, Saudi Arabia’s SAMI signed a raft of agreements with Russia. Under these agreements, the country will produce a variety of munitions and artillery systems locally, including the TOS-1A MLRS, Kornet-EM anti-tank missiles, AGS-30 AGLs, AK-103 assault rifles and ammunition, and potentially S-400 anti-aircraft missiles.

SAUDI ARABIA LAND VEHICLE FORECASTS (2017–2026) Major suppliers • General Dynamics: major procurement programmes include those to upgrade the M1A2 MBT fleet and procure LAV-III armoured vehicles, both Key facts: Saudi Arabia’s

land vehicles market forecast (2017-2026)

of which contribute to General Dynamics’ significant market share. • Russian vehicle industry: Russia is a major vehicle supplier to Saudi Arabia, including ongoing discussions over a potential high-value, localised production contract for S-400 air defence systems, TOS-1A vehicles, and other systems. • BAE Systems: this value over the forecast period is principally for the upgrade and support of ground vehicle fleets, in addition to replacing ageing fleets such as the Tactica family towards the end of the forecast window.

Market outlook

Programmes

Qatar

• M1A2S Upgrade: the entire Saudi M1A2 fleet is to be upgraded to the M1A2S standard, including mobility, system and armament upgrades. • LAV-III procurement: valued at up to USD14 billion if all options are exercised, the procurement of LAV-III consists of several variants, including anti-tank, ambulance, command and control (C2), fire support and APC. • Bradley M2/3 upgrade: the Saudi Bradley fleet of some 400 vehicles will undergo an all-round upgrade, valued at USD5.75 million per vehicle.

While US contractors will remain dominant over the forecast period, principally General Dynamics, the market share given to Russian manufacturers is set to increase steadily over the 10-year period. Combat operations in Yemen could precipitate several investments as a result of lessons learnt, including protection, mission system and mobility upgrades to combat vehicle. Fluctuating oil prices could lead to irregular procurement cycles, with a drop in the global price reducing the available budget, particularly in the long term, potentially leading to reduce procurement activity.

Small, wealthy but comparatively weak militarily, Qatar sits precariously between the two regional powers of Iran and Saudi Arabia and relies predominantly on its international partners in the West to ensure its security. Although Qatar is in an unstable region, defence spending in recent years has been of a lower priority than investment in economic growth. However, this has rapidly increased since 2015, with the country procuring advanced fighter aircraft and new naval vessels. As a result, the defence budget has increased to

EMEA market: Saudi Arabia’s land vehicle forecasts (2017-2026)

USD6 billion in 2018, up from USD5.21 billion in 2016. Monitoring funding for this expenditure is difficult, because it is unclear whether these procurements will be funded by an increase in the defence budget or through extra-budgetary allocations. However, Qatar’s hydrocarbon earnings are sufficient for the country to fund either approach despite the sharp decline in oil prices that occurred in 2014 and 2015. The signing of numerous contracts at the closing ceremony of the DIMDEX defence exhibition in early 2014 caught many observers by surprise, including suppliers. The signing of approximately USD24 billion in defence procurement agreements laid to rest many of the country’s known platform requirements and programmes. By 2017, only a handful of the DIMDEX agreements had come to full purchase, with Qatar instead procuring a range of systems through FMS or government-togovernment routes. However, a number of programmes were accelerated in 2017, with the country moving to procure additional Rafale aircraft, as well as Eurofighter Typhoon and Boeing F-15QA Eagle multirole combat aircraft. In addition, a long-running

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requirement for 8×8 IFVs was realised, with the Qatari government signing for 490 VBCI vehicles. In early 2018, Qatar also signed for nine BAE Systems Hawk jet trainers. Qatar has developed a pragmatic foreign policy that positions it as an independent voice in the Middle East and it uses its procurement budget to help to reinforce its diplomatic alliances with its Western security partners. This has led to a procurement process that is heavily influenced by geo-strategic concerns and inventories that are dominated by its main allies France and the US. However, Qatar is not closed to other suppliers, and vendors from Turkey, Switzerland and Germany have all enjoyed recent success. The country’s participation in operations against Islamic militants in Syria, Libya and Yemen are likely to drive some platform and system modernisation requirements, particularly in the form of upgrades. A number of new platforms in the process of being delivered – such as tanker aircraft and the forthcoming landing platform dock – will help with these efforts. Qatar’s significant hydrocarbons-derived wealth has enabled an economic diversification programme, which is supported by a massive investment in infrastructure aimed at developing new, sustainable sources of growth. One result of this is that Qatar has no need for a defence offset programme. The overall outlook for Qatar as a defence and security market is generally positive, but there are some key challenges

facing companies looking to do business in the Emirate.

Opaque decision-making and budgets An absence of clear and transparent procurement guidelines and processes for defence equipment acquisition means that there is little clarity over procurement policy. Decision-making in the Qatari military is tightly controlled by the Emir. The use of defence spending, particularly procurement spending, to bolster other areas of Qatar’s security means that defence acquisition is guided by geo-political concerns and the requirements of Qatar’s broader security strategy.

Technology security Qatar’s military is heavily reliant on foreign nationals and there

have been concerns that the high number of non-Qatari nationals in the military could lead to information about sensitive military equipment being transferred to third parties. This concern has led the US in particular to be cautious over the sale of some kinds of sensitive equipment.

Indigenous industry Qatar does not have a large indigenous defence industry, although it is looking to develop a naval retrofit and repair capability. In 2010 a memorandum of understanding for the construction of six patrol boats for the Qatar Emiri Naval Forces was awarded to Nakilat-Damen Shipyards Qatar (N-DSQ), which operates a 15-hectare shipyard at the port of Ras Laffan, with a contract

signed in March 2014. N-DSQ is a joint venture established by Netherlands-based shipbuilder Damen Shipyards Group and Qatari shipping company Nakilat. N-DSQ also signed a memorandum of understanding with the Qatari Navy for ship repair services at Ras Laffan in March 2010. Under this agreement, Nakilat-Keppel Offshore & Marine (N-KOM) will conduct dry-dockings of QENF and other military vessels in accordance with planned maintenance programmes, afloat repairs of Qatari naval vessels, emergency repairs to machinery or systems, and major upgrades and conversions of vessels and/ or machinery and operating systems. Staff Brigadier Al-Mohannadi said N-KOM “will provide maintenance services and programme logistical support to the QNEF, which will greatly extend the fleet readiness capabilities in carrying out its duties to protect Qatar’s economic interests and territorial waters”. The Qatari government is keen to attract direct foreign investment into the country. Nakilat’s managing director, Muhammad Ghannam, said the K-NOM initiative “will make a significant contribution to the development and expansion of Qatar’s industrial base by creating a new marine industries and services sector, further strengthen Qatar’s economic growth”. Qatar may also be looking at utilising its vast financial capabilities to acquire military industrial and research and ■ development capabilities.

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SECURITY

In any event: the increasing role of private security in public safety On 18 May, an attack at a cricket stadium in Jalalabad, Afghanistan killed at least eight civilians and injured at least 55. Four explosives were detonated, targeting those gathered after evening prayers to watch a match between two local teams. Two of the explosives were detonated inside the stadium, and the other two outside, timed in an apparent attempt to target those fleeing the first blasts.

Finding a balance Securing large events and crowded places without overly inconveniencing the public is one of the most challenging aspects facing security planners and event organisers. People have become used to – and in most cases readily accept – security protocol at airports. Securing a football stadium is no less important, but match attendees are still uncomfortable with the presence of security measures. Events such as the Olympic Games or the FIFA World Cup use multiple locations, each presenting their own unique challenges in terms of security. As the locations differ, so do the modi operandi of potential attackers. In recent years, vehicle attacks – where cars or trucks are driven into groups of people – have become particularly problematic and difficult to predict and prevent. The most advanced scanning equipment operated by the best personnel can stop an

improvised explosive device (IED) from reaching its target but will not prevent an attacker from driving into a crowd or a 3D printed drone from striking. Now, the “wall” of security must start much further away from admission gates and turnstiles with technology including number-plate recognition and enhanced surveillance cameras being deployed along with more personnel for “stop and search” at a greater distance from the venue, without compromising the number of officers on-site. With the growing need to secure events, even those on a relatively small scale, organisers and governments are increasingly turning to private security companies to provide the full service or integrate with police or even armed forces personnel. A well-trained and well-drilled team of security professionals can provide a seamless security operation to satisfy organisers and the public.

Best practices Whatever the event, a music festival or the Olympic Games, minimum security measures and best practices should always be respected. Private security personnel should undergo continuous event security training, which should include crowd control techniques. A security plan and escalation plan to include evacuation must be in place and thoroughly discussed before the event to

ensure procedure familiarity. All visible security personnel should ideally be trained in first aid, although a specialised team of responders should also be on hand. They should be skilled in decision-making, communication and co-operation with all stakeholders, and be able to safely use force when required. To avoid creating concern or panic, security personnel should not run, except in a critical situation, and they should keep communication flowing, preferably via radio at a low volume. Briefings should always be provided to colleagues when changing shifts or taking breaks. Relief support is not to be underestimated – an officer who has regular breaks is far more likely to notice anomalies, such as a courier trying to deliver a package through the wrong entrance, and act rapidly. Much of the above can also apply to personnel who secure facilities such as hotels, schools, shopping centres, and businesses – all of which have a growing need for professional security. Private security providers also need to be well-versed in use of the relevant equipment. With the plethora of physical security bollards and barriers, access control systems, surveillance systems, scanning technology, biometrics identification, blast protection, protective equipment, and secure communications systems on the market and in use today, a general background

with tailored training on the specific systems in use at site is the best combination. In some cases, private security companies train their own personnel with individual equipment, in others the event organisers provide the equipment training, and in some circumstances, the manufacturers provide the training. In addition to detection, protection, and communications technology and physical barriers, personnel can be assisted by canines, horses (mounted units have the advantage of a “force multiplier”), and transport on bicycles for quick deployment and relocation to armoured vehicles and surveillance helicopters, depending on the severity of the event and risk assessment. For dated events, thorough prior knowledge of and presence at the site is crucial, not only to ensure rapid and correct action in the event of any issue, but also to monitor the area for hostile reconnaissance.

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Sustainable partnerships Owners and operators of crowded places have the primary responsibility for protecting their sites, including a duty of care to take steps to protect people that work, use, or visit their site from a range of foreseeable threats, including terrorism. But they are not alone and support from national and international organisations, as well as the private sector, is both available and necessary. Governments often work with the private sector to protect crowded places. The success of making crowded places more resistant to terrorism rests on strong and sustainable partnerships between national and regional governments and the private sector. These partnerships give owners and operators access to better threat and protective security information. Qatar has funded a 10-year Interpol project, Project Stadia, which will contribute to policing and security arrangements for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and also aims to leave a lasting legacy for the world’s law enforcement community. Project Stadia intends to create a Centre of Excellence to help Interpol’s 192-member

countries in planning and executing policing and security preparations for major sporting events. To achieve this, Project Stadia is mandated to organise expert group meetings on the key themes of physical security, legislation and cybersecurity. These meetings bring together global experts from law enforcement, event organizing committees, government, the private sector, academia and civil society to explore state-of-the-art research and analysis and develop independent recommendations for planning and executing security arrangements for major international sporting events. The main objective of the 3rd Stadia Sports Safety and Security Expert Group meeting held at the end of April was to shape best practices in key areas such as co-operation and communications with public security, skills and training, accreditation procedures, and command and coordination. “A key outcome of the meeting is a recognition of the increasing reliance on technology to deliver safe and secure major events and the importance of deploying complementary systems that serve as a force multiplier for security authorities,” says Falah Al Dosari, senior project manager, Project Stadia. In May, the project sought the development of an international stadium licensing and certification system that will encompass safety and security policies, procedures and tools to support Qatar’s efforts to license and certify stadiums for the World Cup. The learning accrued from the range of Project Stadia’s activities as well as from associated events

Hostile reconnaissance: what to look for • Loitering or significant interest being taken in the exterior of the event site, including the location of CCTV cameras. • People taking pictures, filming, making notes. • People using maps and global positioning systems (GPS) up to 1km from the site (GPS will assist in the positioning and correct guidance of weapons such as mortars and rocketpropelled grenades). • Vehicles parked outside buildings of other facilities, with one or more people remaining in the vehicle, for longer than would be considered usual. • Prolonged static surveillance using operatives disguised as demonstrators, street sweepers, etc, or stopping and pretending to have car trouble to test response time for emergency services, car recovery companies, or local staff. • Activity inconsistent with the nature of the building or event. • Unusual questions regarding security and evacuation or the identity or characteristics of individual visitors, groups of visitors, or the jobs or nationalities of visitors, that attend or may visit the event. • Delivery vehicle in front of the event or arriving at unexpected times/locations. • Vehicles, packages, luggage left unattended. • Persons appearing to count pedestrians/vehicles. • Vehicles looking out of place or emitting suspicious odours, e.g. fuel or gas. • Erratic driving. • Noted pattern or series of false alarms indicating possible testing of security systems and observation of response behaviour and procedures (bomb threats, leaving hoax devices or packages). • Vehicles or individuals returning to the same locations. • Unusual activity by contractors’ vehicles. • Recent damage to perimeter security, breaches in fence lines or walls or the concealment in hides of mortar base plates or assault equipment, i.e. ropes, ladders, food, etc. • Attempts to disguise identity – motorcycle helmets, hoodies, etc, or multiple sets of clothing to change appearance. • Constant use of different paths, and/or access routes across a site. ‘Learning the route’ or foot surveillance involving a number of people who seem individual but are working together. • Multiple identification documents – suspicious, counterfeit, altered documents, etc. • Non co-operation with police or security personnel. Source: National Counter Terrorism Security Office, UK (edited) such as the FIFA World Cup in Russia this year is consolidated and shared among all Interpol member countries via its web-

based knowledge management system to help planning and execution of policing and security preparations for major events. ■

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NEWS / ACTUALITES OUTDOOR LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS PROGRAMME / PROGRAMME DES DEMONSTRATIONS DYNAMIQUES EXTERIEURES Daily at 9:45 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. (except for the afternoon of Friday, June 15) / Tous les jours, à 9h30 et 15h30 (sauf l’après-midi du vendredi 15 juin 2018). In a new area, closer to the exhibition, the Eurosatory 2018 outdoor live demonstrations are the theatre of Security and Defence of today with: automated convoys, robotics, law enforcement, less than lethal use, protection, surveillance, and combat. The area provides the scene to display vehicles and operating systems in action. Complemented by wide-screen projections, these demonstrations boost exhibitor visibily at the event and promote their products / Avec plus de décors, le Show des démonstrations dynamiques d’Eurosatory 2018 est le théâtre des opérations de Sécurité et de Défense d’aujourd’hui, avec des missions de

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 renvois d’image en direct sur grand écran assurent le succès de cette activité qui reste une originalité du Salon. Cette présentation à but professionnel apporte l’information essentielle que ne peuvent offrir les brochures et les vidéoclips. Pour Eurosatory 2018, sont présentés des produits du domaine Sécurité aussi bien que de celui de la Défense.

VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT MANŒUVRES / MATÉRIELS ET ÉQUIPEMENTS EN ÉVOLUTION Aeneas Formation (France) – Armed Private Security / Sécurité privée armée dans les transports J Arquus (France) – Military vehicles (Sherpa) / Véhicules militaires J Azur Drones (France) –UAV systems (Flying Guard FG-800) / Drone J Daimler (Germany) – Military vehicles (LAPV & Unimog) / Véhicules militaires J FN Herstal (Belgium) – Weapons and ammunitions (deFNder RWS) / Armes et munitions J Isuzu Motors (Japan) – 4x4 vehicles (D-Max) / Véhicules 4x4 J Manitou (France) – Logistics / Logistique J Milrem Robotics (Estonia) – Robotics (THeMIS) / Robotique J Protecop (France) – Personal Protective Equipements (demining) / Equipements de protection individuelle (déminage) J Sides (France) – Special vehicles (Fire Fighting) / Véhicules spéciaux (lutte anti-incendie) J Spartan Military – Cybergun (France) - Airsoft Training Weapons / Armes d’entraînement Airsoft J Streit Group (Canada) – Military vehicles (Sherp) / Véhicules militaires

EXHIBITION OPENING HOURS / HORAIRES D’OUVERTURE DU SALON J From Tuesday, June 12 to Thursday, June 14, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. / Du mardi 12 juin au jeudi 14 juin 2018, de 9 h à 17 h J Friday, June 15, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. / Vendredi 15 juin 2018, de 9 h à 16 h

TODAY’S MAIN EVENTS / EVENEMENTS DE LA JOURNEE CBRNe day / Dominante du jour : NRBCe J 09:00 – Exhibition opens / Ouverture du Salon J 09:00-12:30 – CBRNe - TableTop eXercise (TTX) / NRBCe - TableTop eXercise (TTX) (Room 3 - Invitation only) J 09:30-10:30 – Land and Airland Operations Forum - Use of automated systems (control, security, effects) / Forum des Opérations Terrestres et Aéroterrestres Emploi des systèmes automatisés (contrôles, sécurité, effets) (Room 2) J 09:30-10:30 – IHS Jane’s Morning Briefings – Turkey: Weapons Market and Procurement / Turquie : Marché des armes et approvisionnement (Room 10) J 09:30-11:00 – Security Forum - Private security: towards an enhanced publicprivate cooperation / Forum Sécurité La sécurité privée : vers une coopération public-privée renforcée (Room 9) J 09:45-10:45 – Outdoor live demontrations / Démonstrations dynamiques extérieures J 10:00-11:00 – European Defence Affairs - New initiatives of the European Commission regarding Defence matters / Affaires Européennes de Défense - Les nouvelles initiatives de la Commission européenne en matière de Défense (Room 4) J 10:00-11:00 – Artificial Intelligence - Defence and Security applications of Artificial Intelligence / Intelligence Artificielle - Applications de l’intelligence artificielle en Défense et Sécurité (Room 6) J 10:00-11:00 – AirLand Convergence - What will be the helicopter of tomorrow for land combat? / Convergence Aéroterrestre – Quel sera l’hélicoptère de demain pour les combats terrestres ? (Room 7) J 10:30-11:00 – Exhibitor Conference – Photonis / Conférence Exposant - Photonis (Room 10) J 11:00 – “Ingénieur Général Chanson” Innovation Award / Remise du prix Innovation “Ingénieur général Chanson” (Stand 5aF20-178-268 – Invitation only) J 11:00-11:30 – Exhibitor Conference – TotaLinuX / Conférence Exposant TotaLinuX (Room 10) J 11:00-12:00 – Land and Airland Operations Forum - Reconnaissance and penetration in complex environmental conditions (Urbanised Zones, CBRNe, caves, tunnels) / Forum des Opérations Terrestres et Aéroterrestres - Reconnaissance et pénétration en milieux difficiles (Zurb, NRBCe, grottes, tunnels) (Room 2) J 11:00-12:00 – Start-Up - Counterterrorism: from intelligence to action, how can new technologies help against evolving threats? / Start-up - Contre-terrorisme : du renseignement à la frappe, quelles innovations face à des menaces évolutives ? (Eurosatory Lab) J 11:30-12:00 – Exhibitor Conference – Bertin Instruments / Conférence Exposant - Bertin Instruments (Room 10) J 11:30-12:00 – Outdoor live demontra-

tions: RAID Intervention Unit of the French National Police / Démonstrations dynamiques extérieures : Recherche Assistance Intervention Dissuasion (RAID) J 13:30-14:00 – Exhibitor Conference - IDS Ingegneria dei Sistemi S.p.A. / Conférence Exposant - IDS Ingegneria dei Sistemi S.p.A (Room 10) J 14:00-15:00 – Defence Ecosystem The Defence with Positive promotion: a strategic stake for the Defence industry / Ecosystème Défense – La Défense à Valorisation Positive : un enjeu stratégique pour l’industrie de Défense (Room 8) J 14:30-15:00 - Outdoors live demontrations: French Army Special Forces (CFST) / Démonstrations dynamiques extérieures : Commandement des Forces Spéciales Terre (CFST) françaises J 14:30-15:30 – Land and Airland Operations Forum - Parking defence (sensor, sentinel robot, biometrics, automation) / Forum des Opérations Terrestres et Aéroterrestres - Protection des stationnements (capteurs, robots sentinelles, biométrie, automatisation) (Room 2) J 14:30 -15:30 – Bearing Point Organisations digitisation / Digitalisation des structures (Room 10) J 14:30-15:30 – AirLand Convergence What will the arrival of the new tactical drone change in the French army? / Convergence Aéroterrestre - Que va changer l’arrivée du nouveau drone tactique pour l’Armée de Terre ? (Room 7) J 14:30-15:45 – Think-Tank - Hybrid Land Forces by 2035: Human, Machines and Proxies / Think-Tank - Les forces terrestres hybrides d’ici 2035, humains, machines et guerre par procuration (Room 9) J 14:30-17:30 – CBRNe - The CBRNe threat / NRBCe - La menace NRBCe aujourd’hui (Room 3) J 15:00-16:00 – Security-development continuum and the resilience - European Union & CBSD / Continuum Sécurité - Développement et résilience - Union Européenne & CBSD (Room 6) J 15:30-16:30 – Bearing Point - Personal Data Protection Regulation (RGPD) / Le Règlement Général sur la Protection des Données (RGPD) (Room 10) J 15:30-16:30 – Outdoor live demontrations / Démonstrations dynamiques extérieures J 16:00-17:00 – Defence Ecosystem - The European Defence Foundation: a new selffinanced model for the European defence initiative / Ecosystème Défense - Le socle européen de Défense : un modèle automoteur pour l’Europe de la Défense (Room 8) J 16:00-17:15 – Think-Tank - The future of security cooperation in Europe / Avenir des coopérations dans le domaine de la Sécurité en Europe (Room 9) J 19:00 – Official reception at The Invalides - Paris (Invitation only) / Réception officielle aux Invalides (Sur invitation)

LAND AND AIRLAND DEFENCE AND SECURITY EXHIBITION

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