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NEWS

The Defence Support Group explains its expanded portfolio that offers a onestop-shop for vehicle support, storage and maintenance for the armed forces

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TERRORIST ORGANISATIONS

Tony Stead examines the aims, beliefs and motivations of Al-qaeda and asks if the unified global response against the group has had any effect on its overall effectiveness

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We preview International Armoured Vehicles, the flagship event dedicated to the armoured vehicles community

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COUNTER TERRORISM

DEFENCE & SECURITY EQUIPMENT A review of the Defence & Security Equipment International 2011 (DSEi), which attracted more than 29,000 attendees to the four-day exhibition

We gain insight into the 13th Defence Services Asia Exhibition & Conference, taking place 16-19 April 2012 in Malaysia

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DEFENCE EXPORTS

Defence Exports Asia, taking place on 1-2 February, will provide an insight into export controls and the future for defence exports in Asia

We preview Counter Terror Expo 2012 – the critically acclaimed, highly-specialised event for those who are tasked with delivering defence against international terrorism

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UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES

Unmanned Aircraft Systems will discuss and examine the key issues within the unmanned aerial domain

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MILITARY AIRLIFT

Military Airlift: Rapid Reaction and Tanker Operations, is the largest bespoke military airlift conference in Europe

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NEWS IN BRIEF Adaptability the key to defence, says Peter Luff In a speech to the Modern Infantry Conference and Exhibition at Bisley in Surrey, Peter Luff, Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology, said the quest for the right mix of mobility, protection and firepower will continue to drive infantry equipment acquisition. But he added that there will also be differences as the armed forces are taken to the next level of fighting effectiveness.

He said there would be a new structure for the army, new equipment, and a better way of acquiring and supporting that equipment, but that the crucial component would be adaptability: “In this volatile world, everyone in defence – including the infantry – will need to be adaptable as the character of war continues to evolve.”

Luff said that the economic environment and previous problems with acquisition had posed problems: “If you want to equip and support them to a first-class standard – which it’s my job to do – then you need a force structure that’s fit for the 21st century, and a defence programme which is affordable and sustainable.”

Hague pays tribute to the work of MI6 Foreign Secretary William Hague has stated that terrorists would have had ‘free rein’ to harm British people at home and abroad were it not for the intervention of the secret intelligence services. His comments come following accusations that the intelligence services were involved in torture and providing questionable information about Iraq.

It represents the first official acknowledgement that fatalities have occurred recently. Hague said that after working closely with the spies he believes they represent the finest values of the UK. He stated: “Many agents and sources risk their lives — some lose their lives — to give us the vital information to keep us safe,” he said. “We have a duty to protect them.”

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DEFENCE BUDGET

MoD book-balancing leads to cost increase in 15 projects, says National Audit Office Action taken by the Ministry of Defence to balance its overall budget in the short term following the Strategic Defence and Security Review has contributed to a near £500 million in-year cost increase in the 15 largest defence projects, a report by the National Audit Office has revealed. When coupled with previous cost growth, these projects are now £6 billion above forecasts made when the main investment decisions were taken.

For the third successive year, central planning decisions taken by the department, including delaying the Astute submarine project, have had the biggest impact on cost growth, accounting for £237 million of the increase.

Of this, £113 million relates to decisions to enhance capability.

Macro-economic factors, such as adverse foreign exchange rates, accounted for £176 million of the increase. Cost overruns from project-specific technical issues accounted for £53 million.

The Strategic Defence and Security Review delayed the Successor nuclear deterrent submarine in-service date to 2028. To avoid a production gap in the submarine construction industry, and to further save costs in the short term, the Astute programme was slowed.

This has added £200 million to the forecast cost in 2011, and delayed the introduction of the Astute submarines by an average of 28 months.

Submarines will now take over a decade each to complete.

AIR DEFENCE

Harrier Fleet to be acquired by US military Britain’s entire fleet of 74 Harrier jump jets has been acquired by the American military.

As Defence Business went to press, the MoD said that negotiations were in their final stages. Reports in the US suggested the Marines were already preparing for their arrival.

The Americans intend to use the jets until 2025. Speaking to the NavyTimes, Rear Admiral Mark Heinrich, chief of the US Navy’s supply corps, said buying the Harriers made sense because many of the jets have been recently

upgraded, and the US already had pilots who could fly them.

“We’re taking advantage of all the money the Brits have spent on them,” he said. “It’s like we’re buying a car with maybe 15,000 miles on it. These are very good platforms.”

News of the sale comes as the government spending watchdog has found that the UK’s biggest military projects are more than £6bn over budget, and are suffering from further delays despite attempts to bring them under stricter control.

HMS Astute tests Tomahawk submarine HMS Astute, the first of the Royal Navy’s new attack submarines, has launched its first Tomahawk cruise missiles as part of a test firing mission. Taking place in the Gulf of Mexico, the Astute Class is designed to perform a number of roles including antisubmarine and surface ship warfare, and intelligence gathering to protect the UK’s strategic deterrent and surface shipping. It has the largest weapon-carrying capacity of all the Royal Navy’s attack submarines and can hold a combination of up to 38 Tomahawk missiles and Spearfish torpedoes.

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BIOLOGICAL & CHEMICAL DETECTION

CHEMICAL WARFARE Proengin biological and chemical detection is fit for the field – and real life Proengin has developed detectors for biological and chemical warfare agents using flame spectrophotometry. The well-known and globally-used AP2C has proven to be the most reliable in the field with the lowest false alarm rates and the simplest ease-of-use.

New developments such as the AP4C have extended the capacity of the technology to include chemical warfare agents and toxic industrial material in a simultaneous mode.

There is no limitation in the number of gases detected by AP4C. All nerve agents, blister agents and blood agents can be detected

by AP4C within the required response time and sensitivity of NATO recommendations.

The AP4C has extended the range of chemicals that can be detected by Proengin chemical detectors. All dangerous compounds containing sulfur, phosphorous, arsenic and/ or HNO chemical bonds can be detected in a simultaneous way. As for the AP2C, the AP4C has the capacity to work in very severe environmental conditions (explosive areas) and the measurements are unaffected by high humidity levels or by the presence of other organic chemical compounds, such as paint.

DETECTION TECHNOLOGY AP4C technology allows the simultaneous detection of an unlimited number of gases and the identification chemical elements that make-up the agent. It is therefore possible to detect impure agents or chemicals manufactured by terrorists that would not be picked up by traditional detectors.

Moreover AP4C can detect new agents that will be developed in the future, as well relatively unknown agents like Novichok agents (or non-traditional agents).

The response time is among the shortest on the market, but what makes AP4C truly unique is the recovery time after a positive detection.

The AP4C is therefore the chemical detector that has the highest level of availability in the field.

Thanks to its outstanding performance, the characteristics of AP4C have been added to other detectors designed for the following uses: • use on reconnaissance vehicles and battle tanks • use aboard naval ships • use for critical buildings and areas protection Based on the same detection technology and the same internal design, AP4C-V has been designed to face high winds. It is able to take in a representative sample of the outside air, even with a direct cumulated wind and

speed of 100 km/h. Data is shown on the easy-to-understand control box or directly on the control computer of the vehicle.

Sensitivity, short response time, low false alarm rate and short recovery time are the same characteristics offered on AP4C, making AP4C-V the perfect detector for all kinds of reconnaissance missions and battle field exploration.

AT SEA At sea, ANEP-57 recommendations stipulate the availability of both fixed and mobile means of chemical detection. As AP4C is the perfect mobile chemical detector for contamination control, the use of AP4C-F provides the naval ships with reliable and efficient chemical detection. This ruggedised detector performs the same as the AP4C, with two supplementary features. It produces its consumable gas by electrolysis, thus lightening daily maintenance. In addition it acts as more than an alarm as it is able to trigger the ventilation of the vessels, thus protecting citizens from chemical danger. The AP4C-F can be operated on open deck with the same performances.

AP4C-F can also provide the same detection and protection on terra firma for critical buildings such as national palaces, courts and parliaments.

BIOLOGICAL DETECTION MAB has the unique capacity of detecting and categorising biological particles with a proven low false alarm rate and the unique capacity to discriminate dangerous or suspicious biological particles such as Anthrax spores from natural background.

The very liable MAB has been designed to be mounted on track vehicles. It is insensitive to diesel exhausts.

As with all Proengin products and thanks to the flame spectrophotometry technology, MAB can run in severe outside conditions, has the lowest false alarm rates (negative and positive) and requires a low level of maintenance. It also has a high level of availability.

BIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICAL DETECTION TOGETHER Government premises, courts and parliaments are also becoming increasingly equipped with fixed chemical and biological detectors.

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PROFILING AL-QAEDA

Few people on the planet remain unaffected by the actions of Al-Qaeda. Has the unified global response had any effect on its core motivations, its structure and its overall effectiveness?

Al-Qaeda (AQ) is reported to have been formed on 11 August 1988 during a meeting attended by Osama Bin Laden (OBL), Al-Zawahiri and Sayyid Imam “Dr. Fadl” al-Sharif in Peshawar, Pakistan. AQ was cast primarily of mujahidin, meaning holy warriors, and others fighting the Soviets in Afghanistan (Farmers, 2011:1).

The creation of the group brought together extraordinary Saudi wealth, the expertise of a lifetime Egyptian militant, and a philosophical foundation for jihad from a Cairo intellectual (Wander, 2008:1). The organisation grew out of the network of Arab volunteers who had gone to Afghanistan in the 1980s to fight under the banner of Islam against Soviet communism.

AQ is viewed as the forefront of a violent

security agencies,’ and that AQ literally meaning ‘the database’, was originally the computer file of the thousands of mujahedeen who were recruited and trained with help from the CIA to defeat the Russians.

The ‘Arab Afghans’ as they became known, were battle-hardened and highly motivated.

In the early 1990s AQ operated in Sudan. After 1996 its headquarters and about a dozen training camps moved to Afghanistan, where OBL forged a close relationship with the Taleban.

The US campaign in Afghanistan starting in late 2001 dispersed the organisation and drove it underground as its personnel were attacked and its bases and training camps destroyed (www.bbc.co.uk).

The five phases of Al-Qaeda’s history reflect the continued development in international co-operation within security forces, banks and governments which has arguably hindered, although not prevented, Al-Qaeda operations. muslim revivalist social movement called the Global Salafi Jihad movement. The movement has its roots in Egypt and is charged as the muslims’ attempt to come to terms with their fallen glory based on history when just a few centuries ago Islam was the most vital and dominant religious force in the world (Sageman, 2003).

THE PAST During the anti-Soviet jihad in Afghanistan from 1979 to 1989, OBL and his fighters received American and Saudi funding.

Some analysts believe OBL himself had security training from the United States’ (US) Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).

Experts debate whether or not AQ was a blowback from the American CIA’s ‘Operation Cyclone’ program to help the Afghan mujahedeen. Cook (2005:1) writes that AQ and OBL were ‘a product of a monumental miscalculation by western

Researchers reviewing AQs history have described five distinct phases in the development of AQ as: the beginning in the late 1980s; the ‘wilderness’ period in 1990-96; its ‘heyday’ in 1996-2001 culminating in the 9/11 attack; the network period of 2001-05 being hastened by international security force co-operation; and a resulting period of fragmentation from 2005 to today which is arguably the result of coherent security service proactivity (Burke and Allen, 2009:1). During each of these phases, AQ has managed to avoid disintegration and metamorphasised to continue on its global quest.

THE US RESPONSE The US’s post-9/11 response is said to have played into the hands of AQ by increasing its international profile, endorsing claims of the West’s mal-treatment of muslims and disrespect for Islam by invading sacred lands. This further increased AQs recruitment

AIMS & OBJECTIVES The principal stated aims of AQ are to drive US, its allies and all US influence out of all muslim nations, especially Saudi Arabia; destroy Israel; and topple pro-Western dictatorships around the Middle East. OBL had also said that he wished to unite all Muslims and establish, by force if necessary, an Islamic nation adhering to the rule of the first Caliphs (Hayes, 2011:1).

According to bin Laden’s 1998 fatwa or religious decree, it is the duty of muslims around the world to wage holy war on the US, American citizens, and jews.

Muslims who do not heed this call are declared apostates (Brunner, 2011:1) AQ is a religiously motivated terrorist organisation. Attacks carried out in the name of religion are extremely violent in nature as religious terrorists believe that they are acting on God’s behalf. St Andrews University (2011) states that: “not being responsible to other people but to a superhuman deity, religious terrorism is often more lethal than other types of terrorism.”

Religious terrorists do not hesitate in targeting non-believers or their own ethnic group. Hoffman (2011) finds that: “Muslims were killed in both the World Trade Centre and Pentagon attacks carried out by religious terrorists claiming to be acting on behalf of Islam”.

There are several routes leading to terrorism.

Many commentators have studied possible motivations as to why an individual may join a terrorist group. Crenshaw (1981:379) found that terrorists are not deranged but are normal in every sense, despite engaging in violence, concluding that normality was the most common characteristic. Further, Crenshaw argues that terrorism can become self-sustaining, irrespective of political consequences. Gurr (1970) suggests that economic deprivation and the associated frustrations including aggression may motivate retribution through acts of terrorism. Post (2004:291) finds that certain personality dispositions are drawn to terrorism.

Written by Tony Stead MSc

BEHIND TERRORIST IDEOLOGY: WHAT DRIVES AL-QAEDA?

and support networks (Rogers, 2008) Many critics have highlighted that terrorism is not an enemy. It is a tactic. As the US itself has a long and questionable record of supporting terrorists and using terrorist tactics, the slogans of today’s war on terrorism merely makes the US look hypocritical to the rest of the world. Odum (2005:7) stated that “A prudent American president would end the present policy of sustained hysteria over potential terrorist attacks, treat terrorism as a serious but not a strategic problem, encourage Americans to regain their confidence, and refuse to let AQ keep us in a state of fright”.

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STRUCTURE The structure the AQ movement has evolved from a hierarchical command structure in to what is termed a ‘flat’ structure. There is no leading command structure dictating E

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PROFILING AL-QAEDA E intricate global operations. In this form, AQ and affiliates are free to work autonomously within respective countries to develop required networks and fundraising activities to achieve the ultimate aims of the movement.

Wilkinson (2007) identified the basis upon which the organisation is formed as being an ideology rather than the traditionally centralised and tightly controlled terrorist organisation. Wilkinson shares the Terrorism Research (2010:1) perspective that the AQ network consists of numerous affiliated groups with shared support networks and global reach.

STRATEGIES Al-qaeda can be defined as a religio-political Terrorist organisation. Such organisations harbour the belief they are acting on divine authority and are willing to employ extreme violence in achieving their beliefs.

Wilkinson (2007) warned of the danger in assuming that, because AQ’s core leadership does not carry out detailed planning, organisation and implementation of all attacks carried out in its name, the movement no longer exists or has a purely marginal role. Coughlan (2010) suggests that AQ has successfully restructured its global network and now has the capability to carry out a wide range of terror attacks against Western targets, a view shared by Rogers (2010).

Wilkinson analysed the likelihood of AQ developing stronger networks in the UK and its alleged intention to obtain and deploy CBRN weaponry, a view endorsed by Barnaby (2004), Cushing (2007) and the Home Office (2010). Wilkinsons’comprehensive findings, endorsed by Coughlin (2010) identified why the UK might be a top target of AQ. PRESENT DAY There is evidence to suggest that AQs meteoric moment was during the immediate aftermath of 9/11. Bush’s knee-jerk response declaring war on terror arguably raised the position of AQ to that of a state as it is only possible for a state to declare war upon another state rather than declaring war on a tactic. The response of troop deployments arguably fuelled AQs cause, leading to enhanced recruitment figures, but also delivering AQ training opportunities for fighters to engage coalition forces in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Rogers (2011:1) relates from jihadist web forums that Ayman al-Zawahri released a four-part audio message titled “Message of Hope and Good Tiding to Our People in Egypt” following the toppling of Hosni Mubarak.

The message is said to remind ‘brothers’ and mujahidin to avoid injuring muslims. Rogers continues that the remarks bear significance as recent studies highlight the ‘killing of civilians’ as the major issue causing AQ to lose ground and standing in the muslim world.

Ten years on from 9/11, many commentators suggest AQ has passed its peak. Having lost much of its leadership, there are few

glorious attacks for AQ to boast of. Funds and assets are being frozen and Islamist commentators are openly questioning AQs benefit to the Muslim world. None more so than Dr Fadl, a AQ founding member with OBL and Al-Zawahiri, who recently stated that [the late] OBL and Ayman Al-Zawahiri should face Islamic trial for their acts against innocent Muslims (Tawil, 2010:1).

An important metric for how vulnerable AQ feels about a given topic is how much its leaders publicly discuss it. Not only did Zawahiri responded to Dr Fadl in multiple video statements and interviews, but in early 2008 he published an entire book on the internet, titled Exoneration, in which he states that Fadl is blatantly lying and manipulating facts to suit the agenda of his captors. Other AQ leaders, supporters and surrogates have released their own attacks on Dr Fadl.

Dr Fadl’s recent writings have re-energised a community of former Egyptian terrorists who now stand against the use of violence.

Coming from within the movement, he has been able to subvert it in a way no one else ever has (Keating, 2010).

THE SECURITY IMPACT AQ has made a dramatic impact on global security since its first attack in the early 1990s.

The impact of AQs efficiency can be defined and measured when considering death toll, financial cost to recover from attack and follow-on enhanced security measures. Such statistics will be open to debate, however, and there can be little argument that costs on all three fronts continue to spiral significantly.

AQ has effectively had an impact upon the lives of almost everyone on the planet.

Our bank transactions are monitored, our internet activity is monitored and our freedom to travel is scrutinised. Thousands of troops have deployed worldwide in support of multi-billion pound operations in the name of national security.

EXPENDITURE National expenditure on security measures has increased exponentially. Security forces, particularly in the field of intelligence and electronic surveillance, have had to change operating procedures for this new and unforeseen challenge.

Arguably, Irish Related Terrorism (IRT) whilst significant, home-grown and increasing, has been lost in the glare of AQs radical presence.

IRT rarely makes headline news yet it has been ongoing since the 1960s. Has it become an accepted norm? By comparison, any AQ event, be it hoax, suspect or arrest will be prominently displayed in media headlines.

It is recognised that the AQ movement is now global in reach and unquantifiable in strength. Security services are aware of ongoing recruitment and also that there is no shortage of recruits.

That the organisation has managed to evolve, grow and continue to inspire

recruits in to its jihad, reinforces the danger and capability of this fanatical group.

ADAPTING TO THE TIMES AQs ideology has not changed throughout its short history, yet its structure has had to adapt accordingly to a much-changing environment.

AQs initial prominence was unforeseen by security forces and as such, was likely the most prosperous time for AQ to openly recruit, fundraise and obtain equipments. The five phases of AQs history reflect the continued development in international co-operation within security forces, banks and governments which has arguably hindered, although not prevented, AQ operations and recruitment.

The 9/11, Bali, Madrid and London attacks remind us of AQs targeting agenda of aiming for mass casualty and fatalities. This theme has been recurring since AQs emergence and US embassy and USS Cole attacks. History shows that religiously motivated terrorist organisations believe in an almost divine right to pursue their agenda by any means. With AQs advertised ideology epitomising such terror tactics, it is assessed that there will be no change to its present targeting strategy.

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THE FUTURE Under the leadership of al-Zawahri, AQ continues to display an adept skill for survival, recruitment and propagating its agenda in a manner successful enough to ensure continued fundraising and an ability to conduct attacks in many regions of the world. Increased activity in Africa (Maylie & Hinshaw, 2011) shows AQs continued expansion and opportunism in light of the Arab Spring’s civil unrest.

The movement already has global reach, enhanced by modern technology (internet) which has not faltered since the death of OBL. AQ passionately seeks to enforce its ideology by any means, therefore masscasualty attacks by any means, including weapons of mass destruction, are assessed to be an ever-present risk.

It is observed however, that whilst AQs desire seems unfaltering, there are clear indicators that many muslims are now creating distance from the AQ movement. Dr Fadl’s perspectives on AQ’s slaughtering of fellow muslims is gaining ground with senior figures in Egypt, whilst the Topkapi Declaration clearly states a humane and encompassing view of acceptance of all global cultures.

That AQ is having arguably less success in the desired hunting grounds of the West, while many of its senior operators have either been captured or killed, gives the organisation few glorious moments to boast of.

That said, one would be wise never to write off AQ. L FOR MORE INFORMATION Tony Stead MSc tonystead933@hotmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/tonystead

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LAND, SEA AND AIR DEFENCE EVENT A MAJOR SUCCESS

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Defence & Security Equipment International (DSEi) attracted more than 29,000 attendees to the four-day exhibition this year – an increase of 16 per cent compared to the 2009 event As one of the world’s largest displays of land, sea and air applications of defence and security products and technologies, the event featured 1,391 exhibiting companies representing 46 countries, and included 30 national pavilions.

This was not only the largest DSEi ever but it brought in official overseas delegations from 55 nations – a 12 per cent increase on the number of countries who sent delegations in 2009. Official delegations attended from

countries including Australia, Brazil, Estonia, Republic of Korea, Romania and Turkey. In addition, there were record numbers of DSEi VIP guests from the UK and around the world – an increase of 30 per cent overall in terms of senior military and government visitors.

HIGH LEVEL ATTENDEES There were unprecedented levels of attendance from UK Government ministers, including the Minister of State for Trade

and Investment, Lord Green; the Minister for International Security Strategy, Gerald Howarth MP, and the Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology, Peter Luff MP. James Brokenshire MP, Minister for Crime and Security at the Home Office, also paid a special visit to the event.

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Witness the latest developments in products and services – learn, take home new ideas that will improve performance Make new contacts – it’s the major meeting point for the global defence & security industry at this time of year Network with every element of the defence supply chain Participate in information sharing through the seminar and demonstration programme E Chief of the General Staff, General Sir Peter Wall, and Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton.

HIGH-LEVEL BRIEFINGS For the first time this year, DSEi staged a number of high-level briefings, which were held away from the show floor to provide an in-depth understanding of a wide variety of topics, including trauma care, defence offsets and cyber security.

The then UK Secretary of State for Defence, the Right Honourable Dr Liam Fox MP, delivered a keynote address on the opening day.

Highlighting the need for a flexible approach to security, he said: “The Arab Spring shows just how quickly circumstances can propel countries and, indeed whole regions, from one condition to another.

“Such swift change requires our export regimes as well as our international security structures to be flexible, responsive and multi-layered. And they require our Armed Forces to be adaptable, too.

“The United Kingdom is now implementing the Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) announced last year.

“The SDSR lays out a roadmap for sustainable, well-managed and formidable armed forces – structured for the rigours of the future character of conflict, able to swiftly adapt to circumstances, able to operate with our allies or independently if necessary, and fully able to provide for Britain’s defence in an age of uncertainty.

It is exactly because of the unpredictability of this volatile world – exactly because of the continuing need to use military force to protect Britain’s interests at distance – that the SDSR places such a premium on the flexibility and adaptability of our armed forces.”

Fox then focused on the successes of the UK defence and security market. He said: E

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E “Last year the UK maintained its position as the second largest exporter of new defence products and services, winning almost £6bn of new defence orders and increasing its share of the global Defence market to 22 per cent.

“Additionally, security exports grew too by eight per cent to £2bn, fuelled by the 9,000 companies and 140,000 people in the UK who work hard to bring new, relevant and innovative security products to market.

“The British success story is not just about global prime contractors – it is about the small businesses who are world leaders in cutting-edge technologies – they are the lifeblood of the industry.”

To conclude, Fox said: “As the world changes around us, the adaptability of our defence and security forces will be key to keeping our citizens safe – and the strength of our economy and the innovation of our industry will be key to national success”.

SHOW FEATURES Features such as the UK Capability Showcase, staged for the first time by UKTI Defence & Security Organisation, the Robotics & Unmanned Systems Showcase, which included a twice-daily scenario demonstration, and the Waterborne Demonstrations, were particularly well attended. The Ships Visits Bureau

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“As the world changes around us, the adaptability of our defence and security forces will be key to keeping our citizens safe – and the strength of our economy and the innovation of our industry will be key to national success.” – Liam Fox MP was also kept busy organising hundreds of tours on-board the five visiting ships.

This year also saw the launch of the DSEi Innovation Challenge, in association with Bryers. More than 30 entrants put forward their latest designs for enhancing international defence and security capabilities. Six finalists made presentations to the judging panel on Thursday, September 15. The ultimate winner was Revision Military, which received a free stand for DSEi 2013 as well as £500 towards its expenses during the event. Under Secretary of State and the Lords Spokesman on Defence, Lord Astor, presented the prize to Revision Military’s Richard Coomber for its Batlskina Head Protection System. This is thought to be the first fully integrated and modular solution of its kind – it comprises a ballistic helmet, trauma liner, front mount, retention system, mandible guard and visor.

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE There were many new product innovations dedicated to supporting military life on land, sea and in the air.

In the land systems arena, visitors had the chance to see General Dynamics UK’s representative prototype of the Scout SV for the first time. First-time exhibitor TEK Military Seating was showing its newly developed adjustable blast attenuation vehicle seating system. Designed to protect occupants from the effects of both ‘shock wave’ and ‘slam down’ experienced during an IED blast, the Blast Protector seat is suitable for driver, commander and crew seating for most types of military vehicles. It has also been designed to keep lower pelvic compression rates well below 6,600N throughout a blast incident during viable velocity changes. E

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DATA RECORDING IN UNMANNED VEHICLES Advanced Embedded Solutions presents Galleon rugged recorders and mission computers As the number of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in operation around the world has snowballed, so their complexity has increased enormously. They are now used in many civil and military applications, each with its own set of specific requirements. In the case of a border patrol, the priority may be on long endurance flying, spotting movements on the ground amongst a barren landscape.

However, a military UAV may be focused on integrating data from multiple sensors and sending it to a ground control station for targeting purposes. This article shows how mission computers and rugged recorders can combine to handle the control and storage elements within a modern UAV. SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE This case study describes a proposal to upgrade a counter-terror UAV platform for use in military and civilian applications. Compared with the previous generation vehicle, the onboard cameras have an increased framerate and resolution (spectral and pixel), driving a corresponding increase in the bandwidth of the link to the ground station.

Additional sensors have also been installed whose output is fused with the existing cameras to improve the operator’s ability to pick out objects which would otherwise be invisible. These performance enhancements increase the UAV capability enormously, but also dictate a massive increase in the capacity of the on-board storage.

One way to reduce Size, Weight and Power (SWAP) while increasing capacity is by combining several recording functions into a single multi-drive storage unit. Packing more drives into each recorder eliminates extra metalwork, PSU and controller hardware, but the unit must still be capable of receiving multiple high speed streams of data and recording them independently. In this application, the Galleon XSR rugged recorder (qualified to MIL-STD-810) was selected to capture the following data streams: • 2 x sFPDP sensor streams • 1 x video data streams via IP • GPS data for timestamp and location • Other legacy interfaces including ARINC429 plus GPIO status lines.

The internal bandwidth of each Galleon XSR recorder is around 800Mbytes (more than enough for this application), but multiple recorder units can be ganged together to increase performance if required. Each recorder holds four solid-state drives

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which provide a maximum of 4TB of storage. An XSR-NAS (Network Attached Storage) unit was included to store the low bandwidth mission data. It is accessible by the other UAV subsystems, irrespective of which processor-type and OS they use.

In some circumstances the sensor recorder must be started and stopped remotely by the UAV operator – at other times particular combinations of sensor data will start the recorder automatically. In either case, the vehicle’s mission computer (a Galleon XSR-MC unit) sends the recorder start/stop commands for each channel via GbE. Other low bandwidth streams (GPIO status, ARINC, etc) are recorded alongside the raw sensor data streams, and all data is time stamped via the GPS. This recorder was chosen because it can easily be updated to support additional data streams (such as Firewire, analog video, etc) using plug-in modules, if new sensors have to be added during future upgrades.

For military vehicles, Urgent Operational Requirements (UOR) force reduced development time. This upgrade project could only meet its aggressive timescales by using existing COTS equipment designed for use in several different environments (fixed/rotary wing, land or sea applications, conduction/air-cooled, etc). In addition, engineers’ learning time is reduced by reusing hardware and software that they are already

familiar with and which is already proven in other projects within the same company.

CONCLUSION Increased use of unmanned vehicles (land, air and sea) in military and commercial applications is driving development towards ‘bigger, better and faster’ in many areas of on-board technology.

This trend means that data recorders must evolve in parallel to keep up with increased demand for capacity, ruggedness and bandwidth.

However, by using modular COTS products which need only be tailored for each new application, it is possible to build a fully qualified solution with the minimum engineering effort and cost. AES Ltd is an integrator, consultant and reseller of embedded products, targeting military/aero and commercial applications. L FOR MORE INFORMATION For more information on Galleon products, please visit www.galleonembedded.com For more information about AES products and services, email info@go2aes.com or visit www.go2aes.com

DSEi 2011 REVIEW Land features A showcase of land based products, including a dedicated vehicle zone, robotics & unmanned systems showcase, scenario demonstrations, and a theatre for product briefings and presentations

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Naval features There was a variety of visiting vessels moored in the docklands at London ExCeL and there was an increased number of waterborne demonstrations per day. In the Naval Static Vehicle Display there were a range of naval vessels including UUVs in and out of the water

Air features The latest aerospace capabilities were at DSEi 2011 with a display of fixed and rotor wing military aircraft. This section also featured robotic and unmanned systems, scenario demonstrations, and a theatre for product briefings and presentations

Security features The zone consisted of a seminar theatre encompassing strategic presentations, thought-provoking panel debates and informative product reviews, focusing on security.

Freedom of the seas remains crucial to the movement of world trade and social interaction.

This fundamental principle was showcased by numerous maritime product exhibitors.

E MARITIME SECURITY Freedom of the seas remains crucial to the movement of world trade and social interaction. This fundamental principle was showcased by numerous maritime product exhibitors. Cassidian’s next-generation TRS-4D shipborne surveillance and target acquisition radar made its DSEi debut, while the Autonomous Surface Vehicles (ASV) stand was used to showcase the company’s C-Target naval drones. Just less than 9m in length the

C-Target has been designed to carry out a variety of seafaring roles, including weapons testing and ship command and control assessments, operating at an impressive 50kt.

French exhibitor HGH Systèmes Infrarouges displayed the Vigiscan, which boasts new levels of surveillance technology to covertly detect and track potentially hostile targets. HGH has recently been selected by the French navy to supply Vigiscan in its operation against global piracy. The show

also provided the pioneering integrated bridge and navigation system developed

by Raytheon Anschütz with the ultimate showcase – it was fitted onboard the Type 45 destroyer HMS Dauntless and the German K 130 corvette FGS Braunschweig.

Air capability highlights included AgustaWestland’s AW159 Lynx Wildcat, visiting DSEi for the first time as the programme gears up to become fully operational in 2014. Two production helicopters are now flying, and the development fleet is more than halfway through the flight test programme – 62 are on order for the Royal Navy and British Army with the first aircraft expected to be delivered to the army next year.

There was also a more prominent focus on security equipment this year. Thales showcased its Integrated CBRNe Assessment System (iCAS); this modular detection and monitoring system can rapidly assess CBRNe E

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DSEi 2011 REVIEW Two stands shut down at DSEi Defence & Security Equipment international had to shut down both the Pakistan Ordnance Factory stand and Pakistan’s Defence Export Promotion Organisation Pavilion, after promotional material was found on both containing references to equipment, which after close examination, was found to breach UK Government Export Controls and DSEi’s contractual requirements.

HM Government fully supported the decision by DSEi to close the stand and the Pavilion.

Beechwood Equipment’s stand was also closed after literature showing equipment banned under UK Government export controls was found on display. No actual equipment was found.

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E incidents and provide key information to emergency responders within the ‘golden hour’. Mounted in a 4/5-passenger 4x4 vehicle, iCAS comprises an onboard environmental monitoring system with a touchscreen display that can be operated even when wearing protective clothing; an offboard information management system; and a reconfigurable package that accommodates the sensor payload.

Using a vehicle for this role is far quicker than the traditional method of performing the task on foot, allowing the emergency responders to begin their work much earlier.

EXCELLENT TURN OUT DSEi exhibition director Duncan Reid said, “First and foremost I’d like to thank all our exhibitors – they helped to make the show a major success. We invested significantly in this year’s event. We introduced new features such as the Robotics & Unmanned Systems Showcase, a security themed stream in our seminar theatres, enhanced waterborne demonstrations, a static vehicle display area and the show floor seminars. All in all, there has been an unprecedented amount of live action for visitors to see and a real diversity of learning opportunities – the high levels of visitor numbers reflect the success of this approach. Now our task is to build on this platform and we are already planning for DSEi 2013, which will take place from 10 to 13 September, 2013 at ExCeL.”

The DSEi team is working on enhancing the success of this year’s show as it starts to plan for DSEi 2013, which will take place between September 10-13, 2013 at London’s ExCeL. L

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The 13th Defence Services Asia Exhibition & Conference will showcase cutting edge defence and security technology from 850 companies from 45 countries and welcome over 25,000 visitors Preparations for DSA 2012 – the 13th Defence Services Asia Exhibition & Conference – are proceeding on schedule and the event will once again gather the world defence and security industries in Kuala Lumpur for business sourcing activities within the Asia Pacific defence and security hub.

In addition it will continue to bring together various key players in the defence and security industry and government agencies for strategic alliances, business collaborations and successful networking. The event takes place between 16-19 April 2012 at the Putra World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpar, Malaysia.

At DSA 2010, the Ministry of Defence Malaysia signed and announced a total of eight contracts/four LOIs, three LOAs totalling RM10.4 billion and witnessed five MOUs totalling approximately RM15 billion.

A HIGH PROFILE EVENT Tan Sri Asmat Kamaludin, Chairman of DSA Exhibition and Conference said: “Since the inaugural show in 1988, the DSA series has gained a reputation as one of the world’s

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Following the conclusion of DSA 2010, the momentum continued unabated and the DSA team stepped up efforts to aggressively promote DSA 2012 in some of the major defence and security shows worldwide.

“The DSA team used IDEX 2011 held in the United Arab Emirates in February 2011 to close 3,000 sqms of contracts for participation at DSA 2012. The signing ceremony was witnessed by the Minister of Defence, Dato’ Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Malaysian Ambassador H.E.

Dato’ Yahya Abd Jabar; the Chief of Armed Forces, Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Zulkifeli; the Chief of Staff of the Malaysian Armed Forces, Lt General Datuk Raja Mohamed Affandi, as well as the then Malaysian Defence Industry Division Under Secretary Dr Kogila Balakrishnan,” Tan Sri Asmat added.

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E Pavilion), Arsenal and Samel 90 (Bulgaria), Armor (USA), Fair Management (Swiss Pavilion), OMNIPOL (Czech Republic Pavilion), SAAB (Sweden), and MDSTP, SME Ordnance and Westar (Malaysia).

Other Malaysian defence and security companies who have confirmed their participation include DRB Hicom Defence Technologies (DEFTECH), MDSTP, Pesaka Astana, Sapura, SME Ordnance and WESTSTAR LDV. Among the international exhibitors are ADS, KDIA, Aimpoint, AirBoss, ALIT, AM General, Avibras, BAE Systems, BrahMos, Bumar, CETC, CPMIEC, CSSC/CSTC, EADs, EID, Finmeccanica, iRobot, Kongsberg, m/s JC Emerald Pte Ltd (Frontier ™), MBDA , Nammo, Nexter, NORINCO, Omnipol, Optix, Poly Group, ReconRobotics, Renault, Ruag, SAAB, State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defence (SASTIND) of China, Team Australia, Thales Europe and Thales International, UKTI-Defence and Security Organisation and Victorinox.

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Police & National Security – Live Demonstrations This exclusive sector which has always been part of the DSA series will once again have a dedicated hall for companies who want to focus specifically on police and national security.

Contracts and MOU Signing At DSA 2010, the Malaysian Ministry of Defence signed and announced a total of 8 contracts / 4 LOIs / 3 LOAs totalling RM10.4 billion and witnessed 5 MOUs totalling approx. RM15 billion on 20 April 2010. The Government of Malaysia is expected to conduct a similar feature at DSA 2012.

Procurement Information Centre Defence procurement procedures from the following nine countries were made available at DSA 2010: Malaysia, Brunei, Pakistan, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, South Korea, Philippines, Cambodia. A similar feature will again be available during DSA 2012.

EVENT FEATURES There will be several features during DSA 2012. First and foremost, The Malaysian Institute of Defence and Security (MiDAS), Ministry of Defence Malaysia in collaboration with DSA 2012 is pleased to announce that the Putrajaya Forum 2012 will be held on the 18-19 April 2012 in Kuala Lumpur. Themed ‘Enhancing Multilateralism for Regional Defence & Security’, this is the second Putrajaya Forum organised by MiDAS. Putrajaya Forum 2012 is a defence and security dialogue that will gather more than 500 participants and comprises local and international renowned scholars, military officials, security agency officials, policy makers, researchers and industry players to address and discuss issues that concern ASEAN and nations with inherent strategic interests. Among high-profiled participants will be Defence Ministers, Defence Force Chiefs and Secretary Generals of the Defence Ministry of ASEAN plus eight member states, plus other participating nations. They will share perspectives and recommend practical solutions, while at the same time serve the Track II interaction.

The Battlefield Healthcare will be once again featured alongside DSA 2012 with the theme ‘Humanitarian & Disaster Relief Operations in Asia.’ Besides that, there will also be traditional highlights such as the Procurement Information Centre (PIC), where Defence procurement procedures from participating countries will be made available. L FOR MORE INFORMATION www.dsaexhibition.com

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Meet with the key policy makers from across the export compliance community on 1-2 February 2012 Following the success of Defence Exports in Europe, the conference is heading to the Asian market to discuss the major defence export controls and regulations in the region. SMi is therefore proud to present Defence Exports Asia-Pacific, which will be held in Singapore on 1-2 February 2012.

Every year new export controls, regulations and laws are introduced and it is pivotal that defence contractors comply with these new regulations. Our conference will provide delegates the opportunity to learn about the latest Asian export controls and regulations, as well as how to comply with them. With speakers from across Asia and the three U.S. Departments of Commerce, Defence and State, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

KEY TOPICS Key topics discussed range from the latest ITAR and EAR regulations to the latest treaties being introduced in the region. Take this chance to network with the key policy makers and participate in interactive panel discussions on all the talked about export controls and listen to industry examples of how to comply with the new regulations, controls and laws, so your company do not get caught out.

Defence Exports is a major discussion area within the defence arena and this conference will provide a fantastic insight into Asia export controls and the future for defence exports in the region.

Expert speaker line-up includes: • Angelina Gurunathan, Principal Assistant Director, Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI), Malaysia • Naeem Azid, Director, Licensing and Regulations, Strategic Export Control Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan • Donald Pearce, Commercial Consul, US Consulate General (Singapore) • David Hayes, Director, David Hayes Export Controls and Chairman, Export Group for Aerospace and Defence, UK • Gary Stanley, President, Global Legal Services • Robert. S. Kovac, Managing Director, Directorate of Defence Trade Controls, US Department of State • James Hursch, Director of the Defence Technology Security Administration (DTSA), US Department of Defense • Ian Stewart, Lead Researcher on Proliferation Procurement & Anti-Proliferation in the Private Sector, Ministry of Defence, UK • Ambassador Sune Danielsson, Head of Secretariat, Wassenaar Arrangement • Kevin Wolf, Assistant Secretary for Export Administration, US Department of Commerce • Matt Ferguson, Section Head, State Factors Analysis, Divsion of Safeguards Information

Management, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) • Eric Carlson, Attorney, Covington & Burling • Mohamed Shahabar Abdul Kareem, Strategic Trade Controller, Strategic Trade Secretariat, Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI), Malaysia • Satyajeet Rajan, Joint Secretary of Exports, Ministry of Defence, India • Senior Representative, Defence Export Control Office (DECO), Australian Department of Defence

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INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

TAKE AIM – TO PROTECT CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE ARINC’s Advanced Information Management (AIM) commandand-control platform creates a common interface that combines advanced technology and functions to enhance security The advent of open borders across Europe heralded a bright new era of quicker and easier travel and more straightforward distribution of goods and utility services. At the same time, however, the open borders threw up a raft of security issues around the protection of the critical infrastructure – the transportation and service delivery platform.

Security at airports, seaports, railways, metros, highways, coach stations and national borders has had to become increasingly sophisticated, yet managers are well aware that solutions need to be regularly updated to be effective against future threats.

So those responsible for security need not only the expertise to identify potential risks and operational weaknesses but also the tools to deal with them – for European prosperity is dependent on a secure, interconnected infrastructure in transport, energy, technology and many other sectors.

ADAPTABLE INTEGRATED SOFTWARE SYSTEM Difficulties can arise, however, as the tools needed to tackle the job become more advanced, rendering current equipment inadequate. The solution can be found in fully integrated software systems that maximise the efficiency of disparate legacy equipment whilst simultaneously adapting to incorporate new technology.

Such tried-and-tested software is available from ARINC, an international company with vast experience in providing hardware, software and networking solutions that integrate smoothly with existing IT systems.

ARINC’s flexible Advanced Information Management (AIM) command-and-control platform is a market leader in the USA’s critical infrastructure security industry. The success of AIM in creating a common interface that combines advanced technology and functions to enhance security across an entire operation is demonstrated by the fact that it has been effectively configured for the protection of nuclear power facilities, mass transit systems, airports, seaports, government facilities, military installations and education campuses.

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director of ARINC International, who points out that the company has unequalled expertise in transport communications, engineering, systems integration and project management.

AFFORDABLE SOLUTION FOR ALL ORGANISATIONS “AIM is designed to be an effective and affordable solution for a diverse range of applications and for organisations of any size,” he said. “It has been deliberately positioned in the middle ground between expensive, custom-built, one-off designs and pre-packaged, one-size-fits-all offerings.

“We offer a fully-managed, end-to-end solution which begins with the individual needs of each AIM customer being assessed to decide on the most appropriate equipment

closed-circuit television (CCTV), vehicle identification, asset management and integrated geographical information systems (GIS), AIM ensures continuous and safe operations for an entire facility.

AIM’s capabilities were ably demonstrated when it was implemented to provide highlevel supervisory control and communications for the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve sites. The brief included integration of legacy alarm, access control, security, and surveillance systems that had been installed over a number of years, as well as adding new equipment upgrades where needed.

“This involved integrating numerous legacy third-party access control and video surveillance systems, some 15 years old, as well as a number of separate intrusion detection and alarm systems – precisely the type of application for which AIM is designed,” said Hickox.

SCALED-DOWN VERSION FOR SELF-MIGRATION In situations where fast deployment and straightforward integration with existing infrastructure are the main concerns, a scaled-down version, AIM Enterprise Security Platform (ESP), allows organisations to manage their own migration to newer types of security technologies at their own pace. AIM ESP is also ideal for any facility with changing security needs or where fast response to threats is crucial.

AIM ESP also provides security

Security at airports, seaports, railways, highways, coach stations and national borders has had to become increasingly sophisticated, yet managers are well aware that solutions need to be regularly updated to be effective against future threats. and software. All solutions are based on industry standards, open architectures and certified interfaces designed and implemented to leverage existing infrastructure.

“Furthermore, we make sure that we deliver on time, in scope and within budget.”

SCALABLE ACROSS MULTIPLE ZONES AND FACILITIES AIM is scalable across single or multiple zones within one or more facilities. This enables sophisticated monitoring of all sub-system activities and alarms and gives operators a common picture of their facilities. Handheld devices can also be used, allowing first responders to receive video and data for real-time decision-making on the front line.

By offering interfaces for intrusion detection, access control, video surveillance management, physical security information management (PSIM), credential management, biometrics-based identity management,

integrators with a ‘technology bridge’ for those looking for a newer and open security enterprise environment while maximising the return on their existing investment in security infrastructure.

The two AIM solutions offer the highest levels of operational efficiency and reliability – qualities that come as standard with every one of ARINC’s 150-plus products and services.

“We provide solutions for commercial, government and defence customers around the world,” said Hickox. “Every ARINC customer, whatever their size, can be confident of receiving a topquality product, a first-class service and, equally important, superb after-sales support – all underpinned by over 80 years’ experience in communications, engineering and system integration.” L FOR MORE INFORMATION emea@arinc.com

VEHICLE SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE

The Defence Support Group, a strategic in-house capability of the MoD, has expanded its portfolio to offer a one-stop-shop for vehicle support, storage and maintenance for the Armed Forces On 1 October 2011, the Defence Support Group (DSG) welcomed new colleagues who have transferred from Logistic Commodities and Services (LCS), formerly Joint Support Chain (Services) vehicle support activity at Ashchurch, Catterick, Longmoor and Warminster. They bring with them valuable experience and skills to enable expansion of the DSG portfolio in the fleet services land environment.

A NEW ERA The transfer heralds the start of a new era and signals DSG’s unique position as a one-stopshop providing the vast majority of vehicle support, storage and maintenance for the UK Armed Forces. This change allows further exploitation of synergies to make improvements and efficiency of end-to-end processes. It means that DSG is now more deeply involved in all stages of the vehicle life cycle, from initial receipt, maintenance and support activities, including the military operations as part of the Equipment Sustainability System, through to eventual disposal.

LCS delivered its services to Defence Equipment & Support, Head Quarters Land Forces and Permanent Joint Headquarters.

As these are the same traditional groups of customers DSG deals with, it was a sensible and logical move to merge the provider activity. The challenge now is to deliver increased vehicle availability at reduced through life costs.

The transfer comes after months of robust synergy evaluation, leading to a firm recommendation by the Chief of Defence Materiel that the transfer takes effect.

There followed an agreement of detailed entry terms and the introduction of an Interim Operating

Model (IOM) involving DSG managers taking control of the output at Ashchurch. The IOM phase demonstrated improvements including an increase in the KPIs for the issue of vehicles, including Urgent Operational Requirements out of Ashchurch, and significantly accelerated vehicle disposals. This affirmed that the transfer was the right decision.

ASHCHURCH VEHICLE HUB The Ashchuch site is currently the main MoD vehicle storage and distribution hub for all types of armoured and soft skinned vehicles, together with Royal Engineer stores and construction plant. The 272,000-square metre facility holds vehicles that range from the mighty Challenger 2 Main Battle tank to the lightweight quad bike trailer. Its role is crucial in managing the huge inventory of vehicles deploying to and returning from operational theatres.

It is responsible for inspection of vehicles, integration of sub systems and equipment, storage, maintenance and issue of vehicles, often referred to as 3RSMI2 (Receive, Rectify, Store, Maintain, Integrate, Reconfigure and Issue). It is also a nominated Purple Gate node for the shipment of equipment to operational theatres and plays a vital role in the Urgent Operational Requirement programmes.

Ashchurch was the first vehicle storage depot in the UK to use Controlled Humidity Environment for the long-term storage of vehicles and it also has a road-rail transfer facility to enable movement of vehicles by rail to and from ports across the UK. Speaking of the importance of the work currently delivered from the Ashchurch site, Wayne Baker, head of operations said: “In the commercial world a new

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car rolls off the production line and heads straight to the showroom. For the Tri-Services the swift flow from factory to driver is not an option. A lot of the vehicles come straight to Ashchurch from industry and we accept them into service and then we integrate radios and other equipment into the vehicle. The site is a lot more than a storage facility.”

Wayne went on to explain: “First we inspect the vehicles and conduct quality assessments, if we find fault on the equipment it goes straight back to the manufacturer. Safety of our troops in operation is of paramount importance. We need to make sure that the equipment they are issued with is in full working order. The dangerous battlefield requires the soldiers to have armoured vehicles in a fit state. We check that the added technology such as electronic counter measures and Bowman radio are in fully functioning order. Once the equipment receives sign off, we also prepare for its despatch by air or sea.”

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LONGMOOR AND CATTERICK SITES Both the Longmoor and Catterick sites are responsible for managing Materiel Park Vehicles (MPVs), these play a vital role in the provision of vehicles for training.

The workforce in Warminster work on the Operational Training Equipment Pool (OTEP) of vehicles that DSG already maintains.

Archie Hughes, DSG chief executive said: “Everyone has worked extremely hard to iron out issues and ensure a seamless transition of services. The existing DSG sites are responsible for the maintenance, repair, overhaul and upgrade of the equipment. Acquiring the additional sites has extended the range of capabilities we now provide to our customers.

The key to success is how all of the sites work together cost effectively in the future to provide the required output and improve fleet availability at reduced whole life costs. Our troops fighting out in Afghanistan deserve the best equipment to protect themselves and the vehicle inspection and storage services are a vital part of that process. There needs to be an adjustment in the mindset internally and externally to reaffirm that DSG is responsible for the full service delivery of equipment and not just the traditional repair and maintenance element. We are now able to deliver support throughout the entire vehicle life cycle.” L FOR MORE INFORMATION www.dsg.mod.uk

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INTERNATIONAL ARMOURED VEHICLES TWENTY-TWELVE

Global defence leaders and decision-makers will be meeting in Farnborough, UK in February 2012 for International Armoured Vehicles, Defence IQ’s 11th annual flagship event dedicated to the armoured vehicles community Comprising of an integrated conference and exhibition, International Armoured Vehicles will take place from 20-23 February 2012 at the FIVE in Farnborough, a location set fittingly near the heart of the British Army.

Future Armouring Capabilities and a wider discussion on Post-Afghanistan Requirements.

Amongst the prestigious speaker faculty is Minister Peter Luff MP, Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology, UK

Ministry of Defence, and General Sir Peter Wall, KCB, CBE, ADC Gen., Chief of the General Staff, British Army, both of whom have been confirmed for the opening and closing keynote speeches. E

CHALLENGES Conference attendees will benefit from a holistic agenda, which covers urgent challenges faced by the armoured vehicles community, current strategic thinking and then moving into the future of conflicts postAfghanistan. Participants also have the option of joining any of the four Focus Days, which cover Defeating IEDs, Through Life Support,

Conference attendees will benefit from a holistic agenda, which covers urgent challenges faced by the armoured vehicles community, current strategic thinking and then moving into the future of conflicts post-Afghanistan.

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EVENT PREVIEW E Joining both Minister Peter Luff MP and General Sir Peter Wall, KCB, CBE, ADC Gen. are a long list of senior government officials and international flag officers, such as: • Lieutenant General Robert Lennox, Deputy Chief of Staff, G-8 (Programs), Department of the Army, US DoD • Lieutenant General Muhammad Asif, HI(M), Director General, Joint Staff, Pakistan Armed Forces • Lieutenant General Rafael Comas Abad, Commander, NATO Deployable Forces (Spain) • Lieutenant General Michael Barbero, Director, Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization (JIEDDO) • Lieutenant General Jean Tristan Verna, Director, Integrated Operational Land Equipment Maintenance (SIMMT), French MoD • Lieutenant General Paul Newton CBE, Commander, Force Development & Training, HQ Land Forces, British Army • Lieutenant General Dennis J. Hejlik, Commander, US Marine Corps Forces Command (MARFORCOM) • Brigadier General Andre Corbould, Deputy Commander 10th Mounted Division, Canadian Army • Brigadier General Slawomir Wojciechowski, Commander, 17th Mechanized Brigade, Polish Land Forces Additional military speakers represent international organisations such as the South African Army, Royal Army of Oman, Spanish Armed Forces, Swedish Army, DARPA, Italian Armed Forces, and the United Nations (Indian Army).

Alongside speakers from both NATO and ISAF nations, Defence IQ confirmed Tawazun, the UAE based defence manufacturer, as their lead sponsor, with additional industry partners including OshKosh, Nexter, Iveco, RUAG and Renault.

INTERNATIONAL ARMOURED VEHICLES TO WELCOME SMES Whilst traditionally, International Armoured Vehicles has maintained its stance as a meeting place between military and the major defence contractors, its platform this year has been enhanced to extend its reach and to accommodate small and medium enterprises (SMEs). In order to do so, Defence IQ has confirmed its plans to expand its dedicated ‘Innovation Stage’, which is designed to facilitate direct communication between OEMs and SMEs on new vehicle programme requirements and innovative products. In line with the increased presence of international OEMs, the London Chamber of Commerce & Industry has partnered with the show, in efforts to support UK SMEs onsite.

Further showcasing the expansion of OEM representation, the 2012 IAVs introduces its brand new G6 Industry Leaders Global Strategy Debate, an open conversation between six thought leaders from the defence industry on what E

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EVENT PREVIEW E they foresee as the future of armoured vehicles. At the time of print, confirmed participants in the G6 Debate include: • Dr. John Gutteridge, Strategy & Business Development Director, BAE Systems Global Combat Systems • Dr. Vernon Joynt, Chief Technology Officer, Force Protection • Major General (Ret) Chris Wilson, Strategy Director, Thales Land Defence (UK) • Noah Byers Director, International Business Development , OshKosh • Mr. Frédéric Bouty, VP, Strategy, Nexter Systems The panel will examine some critical trends in both domestic and international armoured vehicle programmes and how component suppliers can adjust to the changing times. In addition, the panel will offer the direct insight into the critical questions facing the AV industry including: • What are top industry leaders targeting as the major battlespaces of the future?

• What do vehicle manufacturers and systems integrators see as the key areas for long-term investment in R&D? • What new priorities are decision-makers setting for the ‘Iron Triangle’ and how will this affect the armoured vehicle market?

• What future balance needs to be met between manned and unmanned vehicles?

• What will be the main characteristics of

future conflicts and what key threats are the industry keeping fronts of mind?

Crucial to the debate is the opportunity for smaller suppliers to understand which technologies will be in high demand postAfghanistan and how the major primes are preparing for these requirements. The panel is set to afford SMEs and manufacturers of specialised technology solutions a greater understanding into what capabilities are best placed to succeed in the future armoured vehicle market and how they may be integrated into major engineering projects in response to changing military requirements.

ATTENDEES Last year, the event attracted thousands of exhibition visitors, over 700 conference attendees and presented 50+ military speakers and 100+ exhibitors. This year, with a strong speaker faculty, and an equally solid OEM representation, the event is expected to surpass last year’s numbers in terms of visitor attendees and countries represented. With the increased focus on the Solution Zone/Exhibition Hall, Defence IQ will launch the Innovation Stage briefings schedule next month. Check the website for the full schedule. L FOR MORE INFORMATION www.internationalarmouredvehicles.com

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Among his early career were assignments in Belize and Rhodesia, in ‘Cold War’ Germany, in Hong Kong and in Sandhurst as a Platoon Instructor. During his career he has commanded at various levels and in varied conflicts including in 9 Parachute Squadron RE, 32 Engineer Regiment in Hohne (where he served in Bosnia), 16 Air Assault Brigade in the UK, the Joint Force Headquarters, and the 1st (UK) Armoured Division in Iraq and Germany.

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Counter Terror Expo – the critically acclaimed, highly specialised event for those tasked with delivering defence against international terrorism – returns to London Olympia on 25-26 April 2012 This widely-acclaimed event for public and private sector professionals working at the sharp end of counter terrorism is now in its fourth year and continues to grow exponentially.

Counter Terror Expo gathers the world’s leading experts together with top industrialists from across the globe, in a secure environment designed to foster close co-operation in the complex and multifaceted task of combatting terrorism at the transnational, regional and local level.

SHIFTING OF POWER Counter Terror Expo is being held at a time of great uncertainty in the world. The capture and death of Al Qaeda (AQ) leader Osama bin Laden is said to be positive proof that the decade-old campaign against terrorism is being won. Although hailed as a great success, the infringement of Pakistan’s sovereign territory by United States military assets has not played well and resulted in a difficult relationship with that country

at civilian killings and detentions.

Syria’s leadership is said to have no appreciable opposition capable of holding the country together in the event that Bashar al-Assad eventually goes. Assuming a meltdown does occur in the country, it will likely give rise to significant danger on Europe’s porous Eastern borders.

Bahrain has also been the scene of a crackdown on civilian opposition to the ruling elite with military support from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Saudi Arabia most recently introduced limited societal reforms in an effort to quell rising voices of dissent.

The so-called ‘Arab Spring’ could potentially be turning into the ‘Arab Winter’.

KEEPING ALERT AMID AUSTERITY Counter Terror Expo will be held at a time of deep governmental cost cutting as national economies globally strive to address issues gripping the financial markets.

National defence budgets (including counter

Counter Terror Expo’s operationally-critical and highly-respected conference has a well-deserved reputation for its delivery of insight, analysis and perspective on the range of threats faced. apparently becoming distinctly frosty.

Meanwhile, the tumultuous upheaval we have seen across great swathes of the Arab world over the past year has led to a shift in the balance of power regionally, which may present a significant danger on our own doorstep if the vacuum is not filled appropriately.

While it is hoped that the ousting of hardline leaderships in Tunisia, Libya and Egypt will bring about greater stability, the power vacuum has been filled by interim military leaderships which appear reticent about letting go of the reigns in two of these countries. Thus public dissent is once again being heard on the Arab street.

Civil unrest also continues unabated at the time of writing in Yemen and Syria.

The former country has proven to be a relatively safe haven for Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), which has been successful in launching potentially devastating attacks against Western targets over the past three years.

The hardline leadership of the latter country looks increasingly fragile as it strives to hang on to power against a backdrop of international indignation

terrorism efforts) are not immune to such pruning. Irrespective of deeply devastating acts of terrorism in the past, some of these national budgets are being slashed as a result of a perceived peace dividend.

History has demonstrated previously that such a policy has a tendency to leave the gate open to future attack.

It is incumbent on the military, security services, industry and academia generally to drive this point home, whilst engaging in dialogue and developing solutions that fit with the current world politic at an acceptable and achievable price point.

Counter Terror Expo’s operationally-critical and highly-respected centrepiece conference has a well-deserved reputation for its delivery of insight, analysis and perspective on the range of threats faced. The event gathers over 100 internationally-recognised speakers to debate the issues faced, define the operational strategies, and help to shape future policy within the secure conclave of the conference.

The conference is held alongside a wide range of hands-on showcase events designed to highlight the capabilities of many of the technology solutions available to counter terrorism professionals

today, as well as an extensive range of educational workshops presented by key experts from the industry sector.

Counter Terror Expo will feature several new showcase events.

IEDD LIVE THEATRE With specific relevance to police, fire, military, transport security and other emergency responders, this event showcases the following: • ROV (Remote Operated Vehicle) capability through scenario based demonstrations • Demonstrates ancillary equipment such as hook & line, jamming and ground scanning • Highlights current generation suit mobility & maneuverability in extreme situations including victim recovery ACCESS CONTROL FOCUS Access to potentially high risk buildings and facilities remains a key consideration in counter terrorism planning. This event highlights the following: • The substantial range of solutions available in the marketplace today.

• Circumstance dependent deployment methodologies.

• Hands on ability to assess current solutions Counter Terror Expo is supported by an extensive exhibition of hardware and software solutions from across the globe.

OLYMPICS In its 4th year, Counter Terror Expo 2012 is being held against the backdrop of the UK hosting the summer Olympic Games.

In deciding to host the event, the country has become a potentially major target for those who wish to cause harm on the world stage.

Olympic Games security planning has been ongoing since the International Olympic Committee (IOC) awarded the Games to the UK. Arrangements are widely regarded as the most robust defensive security model delivered in the history in the Games. Counter Terror Expo delegates will gain valuable insight into this planning In the immediate run up to the Summer Olympic Games.

Gathering over 100 internationally recognised speakers in the field of counter terrorism together with over 400 leading industry technologists to debate the issues faced, define the operational strategies, and help to shape future counter terrorism policy, this event remains the only one of its kind in the world today that evolves in line with global geopolitics. L FOR MORE INFORMATION www.counterterrorexpo.com

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“Superb conference. Well organised, well executed.” US Army Training and Doctrine Command 24TH - 25TH JANUARY 2012 I GRANGE CITY HOTEL, LONDON, UK

• Meet the key players in the military simulation and training community • Hear the latest plans and programs focusing on future technologies within the sector • Receive the latest insight from the head of the UK MoD’s Joint Training, Evaluation and Simulation Capability • Review allied plans for training transformation and cooperation courtesy of Lieutenant General Karlheinz Viereck, NATO Allied Command Transformation • Discuss the future of digital learning within the armed forces

Receive first class presentations from the following programs and commands: Cap-JTES UK MoD, US Army PEO-STRI, NATO ACT, BMATT, US Marine Corps Warfighting Lab, KASOTC, RSA, EDA, Baltic Defence College, Naval Postgraduate School

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS Lieutenant General Karlheinz Viereck, Deputy Chief of Staff, NATO Allied Command Transformation CONFERENCE CHAIRMAN Air Commodore Rick Peacock-Edwards CBE AFC

Brigadier General Meelis Kiili, Commandant, Baltic Defence College

Dr. Stephanie Lackey, Director, ACTIVE, University of Central Florida Institute for Simulation and Training

SPEAKER PANEL INCLUDES Colonel A C Cuthbert, Commander, BMATT Czech Republic Colonel David Smith, Program Manager, Training Systems, US Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Martyn Armstrong, Head of Joint Fires Training, Royal School of Artillery Dr. Dai Morris, Head of Capability Joint Training Evaluation and Simulation, UK MoD Dr. Michael Woodman, Modeling & Simulation Section Head, USMC Warfighting Laboratory

Major Peter Handibode, SO2 AD, HQ Recruiting Group, ARTD, UK MoD Charles Redlinger, Business Development Manager, King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center Dr. Jim Blake, Program Executive Officer, (PEO STRI), US Army Mr. Andrew Gray, Helicopter Project Manager & Wing Commander (R) Arthur Bennett, Chief Instructor, Helicopter Tactics Course, European Defence Agency

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EVENT PREVIEW

UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS CONFERENCE

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

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Discuss challenges in the unmanned aerial domain at the leading UK-based conference SMi’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems is the leading UK-based conference set to discuss and examine the key issues within the unmanned aerial domain and the current challenges faced within the aviation sector.

Now entering its 11th year, UAS 2011, taking place 16-17 November, provides an exciting forum for global thought leadership and knowledge sharing and concisely meets the challenges presented by the year-on-year growth that occurs in what is the most dynamic community within the aviation sector.

UAS 2011 will once again remain astride of the latest developments by focusing on the key issues within the unmanned aerial domain.

Delegates will have the opportunity to hear future UAS plans in the UK straight from SO1 ISTAR and receive exclusive feedback from Operation Unified Protector in Libya. In addition, attendees will get to listen to how the experts consider the risks and benefits of greater platform autonomy, and discover how the implementation of the UAS aviation requirements will affect them and their fleet. They will also be briefed on how NASA are using UAVs for research purposes and receive frontline feedback from Afghan Predator Ops. Furthermore, attendees will have the chance to network with international professionals and specialists in the UAV and UAS industry.

Marine Corps; NASA; Civil Aviation Authority UK and Royal Netherland Army Command.

LEADING KEYNOTE ADDRESSES The organisers are proud to announce Major General (R) Kenneth Israel, Vice President, Lockheed Martin Corporation, who will chair the conference. He will be joined by a stellar line-up of key industry players to discuss high level topics. Sessions subjects include the Libya conflict; an operational update on the US Marine Corps; NASA Global Hawk; Predator Aircraft Series; and the Implementation of the (European Military) Aviation Requirements of UAS. The conference will feature a first-rate programme with key presentations from esteemed speakers including Colonel David Evans, Deputy Head Collect, Cap ISTAR, ISTAR Capability Branch Ministry of Defence, UK, who will discuss future UAS plans in the UK; and Bogdan Horvat, Public Relations Officer, NATO Headquarters, who will give an update on the NATO AGS program, as well as discuss future plans for the program.

Visit www.uasconference.com to view the full speaker line-up, which includes presentations from NATO Headquarters; US

INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSIONS The conference will feature an interactive panel discussion, led by UAV industry specialists, taking place on day two. As the use of UAVs in theatre continues to increase, perception is becoming increasingly important in the battle to win hearts and minds. Are we in danger of the public relating unmanned operations purely to UCAVs? Is there a lack of education surrounding the civilian, peacekeeping, security and environmental applications of UAVs? These are just a few of the questions that will be answered in ‘Challenging Public Perceptions of UAV Operations.’

This conference also exclusively presents two pre-conference workshops on 15 November. ‘Current Trends in UAS Training and Simulation’, hosted by Simlat, will review traditional and novel UAS training schemes, discuss test cases and provide insight to technical and business aspects. Attendees will have the chance to raise questions and thoughts for an open discussion. The second part of the workshop will be dedicated to

hands-on work with UAS training systems focused on various aspects of operation, types of training, different platforms, and more. The session Rotary-Wing Applications: Command and Control Cockpit Systems, Sensors and Test & Evaluation, hosted by Advanced Aviation Technology (A2Tech), will demonstrate the leading rotary-wing UAV in their fleet, command & control and sensor technology, and the latest developments in test & evaluation systems.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems serves as a platform to meet and network with a diverse mixture of international experts, from within the UAV/UAS community. Delegates will be rest assured that they are kept up-to-date with the latest challenges and solutions, as well as future plans. This conference will bring together decision makers, influencers and those involved with current operations from Europe, USA and the rest of the world to give you crucial feedback and insight of present issues in the industry. L FOR MORE INFORMATION Tel: +44 (0)207 827 6054 jhitchen@smi-online.co.uk www.uasconference.com

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5th-6th DECEMBER 2011 | THE MARRIOTT HOTEL, AMSTERDAM

military airlift rapid reaction & tanker operations

“THE flagship airlift conference for the community” Wing Commander Andrew Brookes (R)

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Attend the largest bespoke military airlift conference in Europe Meet high-level representation from Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR / ODYSSEY DAWN Participants are unrivalled in their seniority and influence across the international airlift community Hear first class presentations about the following projects, programmes and commands: KC-46; KC-390; AFRICOM; Senegalese Air Force; Heavy Airlift Wing; NATO Airlift Management Agency; A400M; NATO SHAPE; JAPCC; European Defence Agency; NATO Maintenance & Supply Agency

Major General Jochen Both, Commander, European Air Transport Command

Major General (S) Christopher Bogdan, KC-46 PEO and Program Director, Aeronautical Systems Center

Major General (S) Barbara J. Faulkenberry, Deputy Director, J3/J4 Operations and Logistics, AFRICOM

CONFERENCE CHAIRMAN: Wing Commander Andrew Brookes (R), Director, The Air League SPEAKER PANEL INCLUDES: Colonel Birame Diop, Officer in Command, Air Transport Section, Senegal Air Force Colonel Keith P. Boone, Commander, Heavy Airlift Wing Colonel Christian Schmidt, Director, Movement Coordination Centre Europe Colonel Jennifer Thompson, Chief AMCC, NATO SHAPE Colonel Bas Pellemans, Commanding Officer Eindhoven, RNLAF Lieutenant Colonel Juan García Tutor, Management Section Leader, OCCAR A400M Programme Division Major Roger Efraimsen, NATO Airlift Staff Officer, JAPCC

Gunnar Borch, General Manager, NATO Airlift Management James Smith, Chief of Movement Control Section, United Nations Brigadier General (R) Dimitrios Petridis, Aviation Project Support Manager, NAMSA Laurent Donnet, Project Officer in Deployment, European Defence Agency Paulo Gastão Silva, Vice-President, KC-390 Programme, Embraer Damien Allard, A400M Market Development Manager, Airbus Military Doug Brooks, President, ISOA

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ATTEND THE POST-CONFERENCE SITE VISIT TO THE MCCE AND EATC AT EINDHOVEN AIR BASE Sponsored by

www.military-airlift.com Register online or alternatively contact Teri Arri on +44 (0) 20 7827 6162, email tarri@smi-online.co.uk or Andrew Gibbons on +44 (0) 20 7827 6156, email: agibbons@smi-online.co.uk

EVENT PREVIEW

Military Airlift

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RAPID REACTION AND TANKER OPERATIONS Attend the largest bespoke military airlift conference in Europe SMi’s Military Airlift: Rapid Reaction and Tanker Operations, now in its 12th year, is the largest bespoke military airlift conference in Europe. Taking place 5-6 December at the Marriott Hotel, Amsterdam, the conference enjoys the full support of the EATC and MCCE. It also receives high-level representation annually from across NATO and receives support from a broad but firm base of associated industry representatives. The conference attendees are well-known for their seniority and influence across the airlift community in Europe.

Delegates will have the opportunity to receive comprehensive presentations focusing upon the following programmes, projects, commands, missions and organisations: European Air Transport Command; The Movement Coordination Centre Europe; The United Nations; Royal Air Force; Airbus Military; The KC-390 Programme and the NATO Airlift Management Agency.

Furthermore, attendees will have the chance to network with senior professionals and experts from the international airlift community.

KEY SPEAKERS The organisers are proud to announce Wing Commander (R) Andrew Brookes,

Director, The Air League, who will chair the conference. He will be joined by a line-up of international airlift experts to discuss topics including: Airlift Capacity in the African Union; Strategic Airlift Capability: 12 Nations, 1 Vision, 1 Mission; OCCAR-EA Management of the A400M; The KC-390 Tactical Air Transport Program; Tactical and Strategic Medical Airlift: A Civilian Experience for Cost and Resource Effectiveness.

KEY PRESENTATIONS The conference will feature a first-rate programme with key presentations from esteemed speakers including Major General (S) Barbara Faulkenberry, Deputy Director, USAFRICOM J3/J4 Operations and Logistics, Air Mobility Command (AMC), who will discuss air mobility challenges during Operation ODYSSEY DAWN, as well as Major General Jochen Both, Commander, European Air Transport Command, who will talk about the commander of the European Air Transport Command. Major General (S) Christopher Bogdan, KC-46 PEO and Program Director, Aeronautical Systems Center, will also give an update on the KC-46 Program.

Visit www.military-airlift.com to view the full speaker line-up, which includes presentations from NATO Airlift Management Agency; Airbus;

Elbit Systems; United Nations; International SOS; JAPCC and European Defence Agency.

EXCLUSIVE SITE VISIT The conference will feature an exclusive site visit to the European Air Transport Command and Movement Coordination Centre Europe facilities at Eindhoven Air Base on 7 December. Colonel Bas Pellemans, Commander, Eindhoven Air Base will give a brief introduction to air mobility in RNLAF, and discuss the (K)DC-1O cockpit update programs and international cooperation. Attendees will be allocated into groups and take it in turns to view the MCCE and EATC facilities, followed by a combined tour of Eindhoven Air Base.

Military Airlift: Rapid Reaction and Tanker Operations serves as a platform to meet and network with a diverse mixture of international experts from the international airlift community. Delegates will be kept up-to-date with the latest challenges and solutions, as well as future plans. L FOR MORE INFORMATION Register at www.military-airlift.com Tel: 0207 827 6156 agibbons@smi-online.co.uk

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