GHQ UAE Armed Forces Directorate of Morale Guidance 1 Daily Show 22 February 2015 Military Strategic Journal Day The major success of the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) over more than two decades reflects even broader achievements in maintaining the growth, strength, durability and diversity of the UAE economy, a leading official at the UAE Ministry of Defence said yesterday. Staff Major General Pilot Abdullah Al Hashimi, executive director strategic analysis analysis, UAE Ministry of Defence, was delivering the welcoming speech at the IDEX Defence Conference held at the Armed Forces Officers Club as the global defence sector prepared to focus on IDEX and Abu Dhabi... see page 22 STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE OF IDEX 2015 TO UAE OFFICIAL OPENING HH General Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum along with His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will open IDEX today. IDEX 2015 is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces . Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, along with His Highness Gen. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, will perform the official inauguration of the IDEX and NAVDEX. The event will break records in all categories – exhibitors, participating countries, visitors, space occupied and, in all likelihood, the deals done during the defence showpiece. The eyes of the defence industry worldwide will be on IDEX.
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The major success of the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) over more than two decades reflects even broader achievements in maintaining the growth, strength, durability and diversity of the UAE economy, a leading official at the UAE Ministry of Defence said yesterday. Staff Major General Pilot Abdullah
Al Hashimi, executive director strategic analysis analysis, UAE Ministry of Defence, was delivering the welcoming speech at the IDEX Defence Conference held at the Armed Forces Officers Club as the global defence sector prepared to focus on IDEX and Abu Dhabi... see page 22
STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE OF IDEX 2015 TO UAE
OFFICIAL OPENINGHH General Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum along with His
Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will open IDEX today.IDEX 2015 is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces .Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, along with His Highness Gen. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, will perform the official inauguration of the IDEX and NAVDEX.The event will break records in all categories – exhibitors, participating countries, visitors, space occupied and, in all likelihood, the deals done during the defence showpiece. The eyes of the defence industry worldwide will be on IDEX.
Abu Dhabi Autonomous Systems Investments (ADASI) will be the main sponsor at UMEX 2015, a conference dedicated exclusively to unmanned aircraft systems within the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX). The Company is sponsoring the first ever edition of the conferenceADASI is part of the Emirates Defence Industries Company (EDIC), an integrated national defence manufacturing and services platform established in December 2014.“We are pleased to offer our support for the Unmanned Systems Area at IDEX, which we feel represents a
key burgeoning area of the defence industry,” said H.E. Ali Al Yafei, Chief Executive Officer, ADASI. He said, “IDEX is one of the most important military exhibitions at the regional level and the world, and is an excellent platform to hold conventions relating to strategy and deals with the world’s leading companies. “ADASI will take advantage of its presence at IDEX to explore strategic partnerships with international companies to further enhance the capabilities of ADASI in the airship systems (Aerostat) area.”According to H.E. Al Yafei, the company is working to deliver the
latest software and solutions in the field of unmanned aircraft systems to meet the needs of the UAE Armed Forces. He said, “The autonomous and special mission systems in the market today demonstrate how innovative systems design and technological integration can help enhance national security, and help nations conduct high level surveillance, security and exploration missions, including search and rescue.”The company is constantly working towards building capabilities in this high technology sector in order to contribute to the growth of the UAE economy and diversify the industrial base of the nation.
ADASI to sponsor UMEX 2015
The current IDEX which opens its doors this morning will be the “most impressive yet”, according to
IDEX CEO Saleh Almarzooqi (pictured).“Drawing on over 20 years experience, IDEX is widely recognised as the foremost showcase of the very latest technology, insight and innovation that currently defines the modern defence industry,” he says.“This is in large part due to the introduction of NAVADEX in 2011 - the region’s largest maritime defence exhibition but also as a result of the unwavering support and enthusiasm received by its exhibitors and visitors year after year.”IDEX, which has been held every other year for two decades, now includes NAVDEX and UMEX, an unmanned systems exhibition. This year’s IDEX runs until February 26. It is held under the patronage of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE.Exhibition space at IDEX was sold out three months ago. Almarzooqi says global interest in the Abu Dhabi event has “outreached expectation” with 90 per cent
of available exhibition space selling out as early as January 2014.From the opportunity to engage with industry leaders at the very highest level, to showcasing your products and services to a captured international audience, having a presence at IDEX 2015 is “simply a must for individuals, companies and governments who operate in this space”, says Almarzooqi.“Quite distinct from other events of its kind, our show is a real differentiator.”Close to 1,200 local and international exhibitors are attending IDEX’s indoor and outdoor activities with 59 countries taking part and 42 national pavilions. Eighteen countries are taking space for the first time.NAVDEX has more than 90 local and international exhibitors. In addition to UAE Navy ships there are vessels visiting from Saudi Arabia, France, Italy, Pakistan, UK and US. Total naval defence spending in the Arabian Gulf and western Indian Ocean is expected to reach US$76.4 billion between 2010 and 2019, IDEX said in a statement.
IDEX is taking place as Middle Eastern countries’ defence spending is expected to rocket to $920 billion between 2014 and 2020, according to the consultancy IHS Jane’s Aerospace, Defence and Security.Growth in the defence budgets of GCC countries has been high over recent years, and now accounts for about 83 per cent of overall military spending in the Middle East, according to IHS Jane’s annual defence budgets review. Spending on defence across the Mena region in 2013 grew by 12.1 per cent to $120.6bn, making it the fastest-growing region in percentage terms in the world.
Welcome .... IDEX! IDEX occupies a prominent position on defense exhibitions map in the world. Experts and specialists recognize this high-profile marketing, economic and technological status due to the strength of the UAE economy, as well as the security, stability and outstanding infrastructure enjoyed by the UAE. This is also due to the strong support by the prudent leadership of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of UAE and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, may God protect him, as well as the unlimited support by HH General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Supreme Commander of the armed Forces for the Exhibition, through his persistent and relentless follow-up. This is reflected by His Highness attendance of the exhibition throughout its duration, and his eagerness to hold a series of direct meetings with representatives of the international corporate exhibitors and many of the countries participating in the exhibition. IDEX is an expanded educational course for military commanders to identify new and modern military armament technologies. W IDEX 2015 comes to complement the success and growth stories taking place in the UAE and to reinforce the good impression created by the previous exhibitions in the minds of the people of the UAE and its visitors from around the world. Days have passed so rapidly that IDEX 2015 has come again to receive its visitors, saying to them “You are welcome ... I’ll be able to amaze you again.”
By Lt. Colonel Yousef Juma Al Haddad
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The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye is the United States Navy’s only designed, tested and in-
production airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft. Built specifically to fly the AEW&C mission, it serves as the key aircraft to sweep ahead of the strike and ensure battle group protection.With its signature roto dome and vertical tails, the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye provides unprecedented, 360-degree surveillance to the warfighter. Thanks to the E-2D’s new and extremely advanced radar, the system can detect smaller targets at longer ranges over water, shore and land environments – even when densely cluttered.Just one system delivers battle management, air and missile defense, and numerous sensor capabilities to aid in complete international and domestic security. In June 2014, the E-2D reached a major milestone when the U.S. Navy awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation a $3.6 billion multi-year contract to deliver 25 new E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft. In October 2014, U.S. Navy declared that E-2D achieved Initial Operational Capability (IOC). ‘IOC’ signifies that the first operational squadron, Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125, is ready to start deployment preparations with E-2D aircraft. E-2D will deploy in 2015.
E-2C Hawkeyes, the predecessor to E-2D, are operating around the world. There are E-2s in France, Egypt, Taiwan and Japan. The U.S. Navy is currently operating E-2Cs in the 5th fleet, supporting strike operations against Iraq and Syria, and working alongside systems from other nations in the fight against extremists.In November 2014, the Japanese Ministry of Defense announced that it would procure the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye for its intelligence-gathering needs. As other countries acquire the E-2D, the interoperability with U.S. forces will result in military and operational advantages, as well as modernization and sustainment dividends.Having a common system shared across allies means that commanders from both forces have an intimate understanding of system capabilities, which makes for better, more effective joint operations. The E-2D is highly flexible as it can take off and land on short strips, and can be used for military efforts, as well as environmental, humanitarian and other less traditional security missions. The Hawkeye can support search and rescue and drug interdiction efforts, and has assisted humanitarian relief missions after natural disasters such as the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in Japan, and Typhoon Haiyan in 2013.
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Northrop Grumman’s widely fielded LITENING system is a combat-proven, self-contained, multisensor
targeting and surveillance system. LITENING enables aircrews to detect, acquire, auto-track and identify targets at extremely long ranges for weapon delivery or nontraditional intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions.
LITENING’s 1K FLIR, 1K charged-coupled device (CCD), laser imaging sensors, advanced image processing and digital video output provide superior imagery, allowing aircrews to identify and engage targets under a wide range of conditions.
LITENING targeting pods feature full 1K FLIR and CCD, the highest resolution available in any fielded targeting pod; digital, high definition video; laser imaging sensors for more accurate identification; color symbology for reduced pilot workload and integration with new cockpit displays; multiple fields of view for a complete view of the situation; advanced two-way plug-and-play datalinks; and a flexible upgrade path to bring older pods to the latest configuration affordably.
The LITENING targeting system is currently deployed with the Air Force’s Combat Air Forces and the U.S. Marine Corps, as
well as many international users. Currently the LITENING family of targeting pods is integrated on 19 different aircraft and flown by 22 countries.
See LITENING and other advanced capabilities during IDEX 2015 at Northrop Grumman’s exhibit in the U.S. pavilion at booth 02-A10 and stand CS-2. Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in unmanned systems, cyber, C4ISR, and logistics and modernization to government and commercial customers worldwide. Please visit www.northropgrumman.com for more information.
Northrop Grumman’s Scalable Agile Beam Radar, or SABR, is the latest in advanced Active
Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars, designed specifically as an affordable and simple retrofit for Lockheed Martin’sF-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft. Designed in 2006, first flown in 2008 and demonstrated on a U.S. Air Force F-16 in 2009, SABR was competitively selected by Lockheed Martin for U.S. Air Force and Taiwan F-16 radar modernization programs in 2013.
SABR has since followed an accelerated development schedule, accomplishing all five major design milestones in the first 12 months after selection. Due to the very high maturity of the SABR radar, Northrop Grumman delivered the first engineering and manufacturing design (EMD) system to Lockheed Martin in December 2014. EMD systems are identical to future production systems, and the APG-83 will be an “off-the-shelf” radar in 2017. SABR provides exceptional air-to-air and air-to-surface radar performance,
high reliability and significant sustainment costs savings. Northrop Grumman’s SABR solution will bring advanced AESA capabilities to F-16 fleets worldwide, ensuring their combat relevance, performance and survivability well into the next several decades.See SABR and other advanced capabilities during IDEX 2015 at Northrop Grumman’s
exhibit in the U.S. pavilion at booth 02-A10 and stand CS-2. Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in unmanned systems, cyber, C4ISR, and logistics and modernization to government and commercial customers worldwide. Visit www.northropgrumman.com for more information.
SABR: AFFORDABLE, SIMPLE RETROFITNorthrop Grumman solution will bring advanced AESA capabilities to F-16 fleets worldwide
LITENING IS ON TARGET Surveillance system provides superior imagery over long ranges
DynCorp International (DI) which is built on more than six decades of experience as a trusted partner
to commercial, government and military customers and provides sophisticated aviation, logistics, training, intelligence and operational solutions, is taking space at IDEX.DI says it is “proud to support the United Arab Emirates and the GCC states in offering unique, tailored solutions for an ever-changing world.” “With vast international experience, we provide a unique array of expertise across a broad range of specialties,” it says.DI is an industry leader in providing experienced security professionals to missions around the world. A global recruiting network allows it to select skilled and seasoned experts who understand the professionalism required and sensitivities that come with working across all cultures.
Full serviceDI provides full service logistics to US and allied forces during combat, peacekeeping, humanitarian and training operations in Afghanistan, Kuwait and Oman. By leveraging worldwide expertise in contingency operations and an extensive global network, high-performing teams have quickly organized and deployed a
workforce of more than 20,000 people to more than 70 sites throughout the Middle East on five task orders.For more than a decade, DynCorp International has provided aviation, transportation, maritime, diving and facilities support in the Philippines to the US Department of Defense.Meeting mission schedules in all circumstances, the DI team provides logistics and full base-operating services throughout the joint operational area within the Philippines.This includes power generation, water and wastewater services, maintenance, aviation services, transportation, ordnance handling, freight operations, hazardous material collection and disposal, facilities maintenance, billeting management, food services, fuel services, morale welfare and recreation, and other services.
Diverse capabilitiesDynAviation spans full-spectrum aerospace, aviation and air operations solutions worldwide. From daily aircraft and ground support equipment maintenance, modification and overhaul, to comprehensive airfield and aircraft operations, it provides the services that ensure safety, reliability and performance.DynGlobal brings the full range of DI’s
diverse capabilities and decades of experience to international and commercial customers around the world.DynLogistics provides best-value mission readiness through total support solutions, including conventional and contingency logistics; operations and maintenance support; platform modification and upgrades; supply chain management; training; and full spectrum intelligence mission support services.Combat environments present unique challenges, and the DI team consistently delivers the highest level of support to allied forces. This includes: supply operations, such as the delivery of food, water, fuel, spare parts, and other items; field operations, such as dining and laundry facilities, housing, sanitation, waste management, postal services, and morale, welfare and recreation activities; and other operations, including engineering and construction, support to communication networks, transportation and cargo services, and facilities maintenance and repair.To date, the customer has benefitted from more than $100 million in cost savings and cost avoidance. The DI team provides necessary support functions to the customer, allowing military units to focus on their mission.
LOGISTICS LEADERDI provides ‘unique array of expertise across a broad range of specialties’
Unique, Tailored Solutionsfor an Ever-Changing World
The need for a strong air and missile defense system has proven itself time and
time again. In the current global environment it is a necessity for the safety of nations around the world. Lockheed Martin’s ‘Hit-to-Kill’ (HTK) technology offers one of the most comprehensive, accurate and powerful solutions, destroying a potential threat with body-to-body impact by the interceptor missile, keeping them away from protected areas when it matters most.The HTK system approaches incoming threats in a three-tiered approach.
Sensing the threatEmploying a ground-based defense system which detects and precisely locates the danger, the HTK system estimates an intercept point for any incoming threat, and launches the interceptor missile. Onboard radar seeker systems then search for and acquires its precise location by searching, scanning and processing the location data en route further enhancing missile precision.Simultaneously, the onboard radar measures critical target information that is then used by the interceptor’s guidance system to pinpoint where to aim on the target’s body.
Getting to the threat To ensure maximum impact, the interceptor itself is also very agile and maneuverable with rapid steering control an essential part of its system. Lockheed Martin’s PAC-3 Missile achieves in-flight control by utilizing its solid propellant rocket motor, aerodynamic surfaces, attitude control motors (ACMs) and inertial guidance. The key component to PAC-3’s agility is its 180 ACMs, which are small, short-duration rocket motors near the nose of the missile, provide the requisite agility to refine the missile’s course at the endgame segments of flight.
Stopping the threatAs the missile intercepts the threat, it destroys the target
through body-to-body impact, akin to a bullet hitting a bullet in mid-air. The body-to-body impact has extremely high kinetic energy, protecting the defended area from debris.
A defining advantagePrevious air and missile defense interceptors did not have the sensing or agility components required for HTK, and instead relied on fragmentation warhead technology. This method attempts to disable or deflect the threat off course - this is not as accurate and can result in dangerous debris falling close to the protected area. Several Lockheed Martin interceptors can also achieve HTK at higher altitudes and ranges, which is important when defending against weapons of mass destruction. The Lockheed Martin missile defense system provides a layered approach to missile defense to ensure the protected area is safe from incoming threats. PAC-3, PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) and Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) are all HTK and provide the ability to intercept threats at multiple altitudes, ranges and speeds. HTK technology makes sure that any threat, large or small stays safely far away from home.
UNPARALLELED CAPABILITIESThe ‘Hit-to-Kil l system from Lockheed Martin puts defensive power and accuracy in focus
The coming Russia Arms Expo 2015 will enable participants to utilise the event’s “unique” shooting range, according to the country’s minister of trade and industry D.V. Manturov.The minister will deliver a presentation The 10th Anniversary International Exhibition of Arms, Military Equipment and Ammunition - Russia Arms Expo 2015 at IDEX 2015 on February 23. The organiser of Russia Arms Expo 2015 is the Ministry of Trade and Industry of Russian Federation.“The main goals of the expo are to showcase newest achievements of Russian and foreign manufacturers in the area of military equipment, develop partnerships between domestic and foreign manufacturers of military machinery, weapons and munitions,” Manturov has told Nation Shield.“The main advantage of Russia Arms Expo is its unique shooting range enabling participants to showcase all the combat and performance characteristics of their arms and equipment, deliver fire aimed at targets of various
degrees of complexity, and assess the performance of military products on a real-time basis. “No other location in the world matches this test site: its range is 50 km long and 1.5 km wide and it has tracks for automobiles and armoured vehicles, water driving area, obstacle courses, helipads, a shooting range and bunkers.”Record likelyThis year the expo is expected to set a record with the scale of demonstration of new equipment from Russia’s defence industry. A key event of the 2015 Expo will be a wide audience demonstration of the Armata Universal Combat Platform Manturov says that based on 2014 sales figures Russia confirmed its position as one of the world’s leading exporters of weapons and specialised military equipment. “For us it is an opportunity to showcase the most contemporary products in this area and to develop cooperation with traditional partners from around the world, including partners from the Middle East, who are of
special interest to us. “No doubt that we are going to adopt all the best from IDEX 2015 as it is traditionally the most prestigious and largest expo in the region and in the world, and transfer this experience to the Russian event.” The minister says opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation between our countries exist in metal, pharmaceutical, aviation industries, heavy machinery, energy sector, transportation, telecommunications, tourism and agriculture.“Companies representing our aviation and shipbuilding industries are ready to offer a number of opportunities for UAE.“United Aircraft Corp. is ready to discuss opportunities with potential buyers of SSJ 100 and MC-21 civilian planes, which can operate on regional and international routes, as well as creating a service centre for these planes.“Russian Helicopters is ready to offer UAE multipurpose Mi-17, Ka-32A11BC helicopters in various modifications.”
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Kahn says the company looks to partner with governments as advisors,
service providers or exporters of know-how across aircraft maintenance, ammunition production, aircraft protection, and recapitalization of existing platforms with new weapons and sensors for air, land and sea applications. “We have been a partner with many allied countries in the area for many years, earning trust as a partner who delivers on our commitments. At Orbital ATK, we have always emphasized innovations that build on existing technologies to offer the reliability and affordability our customers expect.”Khan also explained the new company name which followed the merger with Orbital Sciences.“Orbital ATK is the name of our company following the merger of the aerospace and defense components of ATK merged with Orbital Sciences. For our many defense customers in the Middle East, they can still count on the same innovative products and services they have come to know through ATK. We were
both an innovation-driven and customer-focused company before, and we are still that going forward.”Orbital ATK has a strong presence at IDEX and there is widespread interest in its products.“We continue to have great demand and interest in our 30mm cannon and that will be of great interest this year. Our special mission aircraft work on the AC-235, MC-27J and Combat Caravan show our ability to provide low-cost, highly effective gunship capabilities. We also hope to add another aircraft to that line-up very soon.“We are also eager to share our precision weapons products at IDEX this year. Our AARGM missile provides the warfighter with the latest and most advanced weapon systems to engage and destroy enemy air defenses and time-critical targets. We also provide precision with land-based weapons like our precision guidance kit (PGK) for 155mm artillery rounds. PGK provides a significant advantage in target accuracy. Our expertise in precision guidance, warhead
optimization and electronic safe and arm fuzing also provide the base capabilities for smaller precision weapons.“We are known world-wide for our small-, medium- and large-caliber ammunition. Many of our allies are familiar with the quality and accuracy or our products and we want to talk with countries interested in co-production opportunities or full-up facility management by our experienced team.”Orbital ATK says its aircraft protection systems like AAR-47 and ShotFinder are important tools for situational awareness for helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft facing surface-to-air threats – even down to small-caliber weapon fire and rocket-propelled grenades.“We come to IDEX with a wide-array of systems to aid our allies as they face demanding security needs. Orbital ATK is a trusted partner for countries wanting innovative answers to their security issues. From land, sea or air, we offer weapons system solutions that are effective and affordable. Working with you starts with getting to know you.”
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NEW NAME, SAME HIGH STANDARDSThe Gulf Cooperation Council countries and the Middle East in general are important customers for Orbital ATK’s success, according to Mike Kahn, Executive Vice President and President of Orbital ATK’s Defense Systems Group
Introducing Orbital ATK – Your Partner for Reliable and Affordable Space, Defense and Aviation Systems
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The most crucial challenges to military missions are often not the capabilities
of the enemy but rather the limitations imposed on military equipment by unforgiving landscapes and environments.The Enhanced Situational Awareness (ESA) camera system from DRS Technologies, a Finmeccanica company, overcomes that potential danger. The company’s ESA system arms drivers of large combat vehicles with close to a 360-degree view of their surroundings, providing an unparalleled advantage in the interest of safety and mission success.By means of a unit known as a Driver’s Vision Enhancer Wide (DVE Wide) module containing three infrared cameras, the system provides a 107- by 30-degree visual field through the windshield, affording a clear view of the road ahead and the edges on both sides. Meanwhile, wheel-track displays with 40- by 30-degree fields of view from the sides of a vehicle allow drivers to determine the best way to maneuver in confined spaces and around obstacles.A camera facing backward allows a driver to safely reverse a vehicle and a commander to deploy troops confidently from the rear. With the ESA system, troops never need to leave the
safety of the vehicle and guide it out of a tight or dangerous spot.The DRS technology is designed to be custom-tailored economically to vehicle and mission. A basic Driver’s Vision Enhancer system can be upgraded easily to an ESA system because of its simple drop-in replacement design. External cameras can be added or removed, permitting users to adapt the vehicle to changing mission requirements. DVE Wide is the next generation of vision enhancement and built with an advanced uncooled thermal imaging system. Sensors electronically “stitch” together the images from the three side-by-side thermal imaging modules to produce a seamless front view, dramatically improving the field of view.
Using this system, the driver can pan through the full 107 degrees to see the road edges on each side or to favor one side of the road that may be particularly challenging, such as the drop-off of a mountain pass. This greatly increases crew safety while negotiating challenging terrain. Additionally, the system displays wheel track indicators that define the width of the vehicle. These tracks give the driver a reference to the location of the vehicle. They also allow the driver to determine the best way to maneuver the vehicle in confines spaces or hazardous areas where vehicle rollovers are prevalent. The ESA system increases survivability, mobility, force protection and safety to turn situational awareness into situational advantage.
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EUROSATORY, dedicated to land and air defence and security, will be staged next year in Paris but planning for the event is well under way. The exhibition is organised by COGES every two years in June. EUROSATORY is the largest fully integrated exhibition of its type.COGES provides exhibitors the opportunity to connect with a large number of high level visitors and includes access to a wide range of value-added services to help them develop their business and expand their network.
Eurosatory 2014 saw an exhibition of international scope emphasized by the presence of six new countries, Eurosatory 2014 met the expectations of many professionals and governmental players. In 2014, 1,507 exhibitors from 59 countries (70 per cent international) were spread across 175,964 m2of indoor and outdoor exhibition space. Eurosatory remains the first global meeting for land and Air-Land defense. The latest exhibition also confirmed its role in the areas of homeland security, civil security and safety of companies with the presence of many visitors and delegations involved in
those sectors, of several Interior ministry entities and over 50 per cent of exhibitors offering various security solutions. With 55,786 visitors from 143 countries, 172 official delegations from 87 countries, and three international organisations (UN – EU – NATO), EUROSATORY 2016 will provide an effective opportunity to meet the whole defence and security supply chain and for visitors to develop international relationships and generate new business opportunities. EUROSATORY caters for all players in the fields of defence, special forces, security forces and emergency units.
For over 30 years, Manitou Group has provided material handling solutions to the defense and
security main players, meeting the needs of military logistics, aircraft maintenance, construction and storage/warehousing. Manitou Group delivers robust, compact and versatile equipment’s offering multi-task solutions.“The group researches, designs, manufactures and serves worldwide a wide range of machines recognized for their reliability, performance and capacities. They have been selected by many armies as they perfectly respond to their need especially in the toughest environment of military operations,” says Martin Monié, Defence Activities Manager. With lifting capacity up to 40t and working heights reaching up to 42 metres, Manitou provides all kinds of high-performance equipment including telehandlers, masted forklift trucks, access platforms, skid steers, warehousing equipment and more.Manitou solutions’ strengths include its global material handling along with robustness and reliability.It is a rough terrain leader, unrivalled ground clearance and off road capabilities. Protection of critical components is a focus as are tailored solutions like amor plating, airtransportability, specific options and attachmentsThere are 1,400 dealers worldwide plus machines on site and Easymanager, a simple and flexible fleet management system, with or without geolocation, for any brand of machineSimplicity is a watchword through fast and intuitive use: - JSM (joystick switch and move) is exclusive to Manitou ergonomic controlling all movements with one hand.There is easy maintenance regardless of the model range via engine accessibility,
ROBUST AND RELIABLE
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Finmeccanica is taking part in this year’s IDEX.The Gulf states are an extremely important area and an ideal partner for Finmeccanica, being one of the world’s most dynamic markets with the clear strategy of growing in high technology to gain a leadership position at a global level. The presence of Finmeccanica in the UAE goes back more than 40 years when Finmeccanica started to achieve significant successes with the former Aermacchi (MB.326 and MB.339) jet trainers and SIAI
Marchetti (SF.260) basic trainers in service in several countries of the Arabian Peninsula, together with the G.222 tactical airlifter, and with the supply of OTO Melara naval guns. Finmeccanica has continued to display an increasing commitment to the UAE and at the same time the country has become increasingly influential in the Middle East. Since then the Finmeccanica Group has been rewarded by a number of products across all its key strategic sectors. This evolution has led to the creation of a UAE corporate headquarter in Abu Dhabi to co-ordinate Finmeccanica presence in the country as well as the region.
Aerobatic teamFor the helicopter sector, Finmeccanica is attends IDEX 2015 to showcase many of AgustaWestland leading commercial, parapublic and military products. These include the new generationAW169 in emergency medical service configuration, the best selling AW139 in a search and rescue variant, the all new AW149 military multirole helicopter, the medium-heavy three engine AW101 and the AW159 multirole naval helicopter. In the aeronautic sector, Finmeccanica is displaying the Alenia Aermacchi MB.339 jet
trainer chosen by the UAE to set up the “Al Fursan” national aerobatic team. Also on display in the Finmeccanica stand is the M-346 advanced jet trainer selected by the UAE Air Force in 2009 and the M-345 HET (High Efficiency Trainer), the most recent solution for the basic-advanced phase of training syllabus for military pilots, and the MC-27J, a battlefield tested platform, adaptable, agile, and affordable, able to execute a wide range of customer-driven missions. Finmeccanica-Selex ES is a long-standing partner of the UAE Armed Forces. On the main Finmeccanica stand, the company highlights its innovative information sharing technology. Visitors are also able to see the company’s range of ISTAR technology on an interactive display. In the NavDex naval area (Stand: B-005), guests will be able to learn about the latest versions of the company’s KRONOS multi-functional AESA radar. In the same stand WASS showcases its new BLACK ARROW Lightweight Torpedo, jointly designed with the Italian Navy. Moreover, Finmeccanica-Selex ES will be showcasing its Soldier System on the Mubadala group Frontiers stand (Stand: 05-A10).
FINMECCANICA’S STRONG TIES WITH THE UAE
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Russian arms exporter Rosoboronexport, with its vast experience in army vehicle
development and operation has revealed its family of Typhoon-K mine-resistant ambush- protected (MRAP) vehicles for the global market. Manufactured by its Special Vehicles Plant, this family is made up of two different variants of 6x6 vehicles with modular (Typhoon-63968) and case (Typhoon-63969) chassis – as well as the bonneted 4x4 Typhoon-53949. Taking an innovative approach to protection, ergonomics and equipment, these vehicles are developed around a single automobile platform and have impressive reliability, agility and cross-country capabilities.
Operating with new generation diesel engines with capacity of 450 hp (340 hp in Typhoon-53949) and automatic six-speed hydro mechanical transmission systems, these vehicles can achieve speeds of over 100 km/h while maintaining an impressive fuel range of at least 1,000 km. The vehicles are also capable of crossing fords up 1.75 meters deep without preliminary preparations and climbing a slope of 30 degrees.
Comfort, safety and versatilityThe Typhoon-K MRAP family utilizes a variable hydro-pneumatic suspension system. This ensures high ride comfort while enabling the operator to either automatically or forcibly alter the suspension stiffness characteristics, or vary ground clearance and body position relative to the road surface. All of the models in the Typhoon-K family are equipped with on-board information and control system, centralized tire inflation system, bullet-resistant tires, all-round video observation system, automatic fire-extinguishing system, and self-contained diesel power pack. In addition, remotely operated stabilized weapon stations can be installed.
The armament mix varies depending on customer requirements and its versatile configuration can be tailored to specific equipment needs. Ease of use is also enhanced with the inclusion of a folding ramp at the stern of the hull for quick and easy boarding and dismounting of troops. has been complemented by new design approaches and the most advanced technology to ensure protection against the most lethal threats.
Blast protectionWhile versatile in performance, the ballistic protection of all vehicles in the family corresponds to Level 3 NATO STANAG 4569 and can be enhanced to Level 4. Protection is provided by composite armor, including an armored hull and additional ceramic armor plates, as well as by streamlined hull design and removable anti-mine pallets which sees the 19-seat 6x6 Typhoon-63968 and its 12-seat Typhoon-63969 sibling capable of withstanding an 8 kg TNT blast under any wheel and anywhere under the hull. The 10-man 4x4 Typhoon-53949 is similarly resilient with a 6 kg blast resistance.
Troop seats have a harness system attached to the roof, absorbing mine blast energy. Internal spall liners and special add-on mats improve protection against anti-tank grenade launchers. Preliminary live fire and blast testing of these vehicles conducted by the manufacturer using the Hybrid III male dummies, equipped with 37 various sensors, has revealed that the loads experienced by the human inside the vehicle do not exceed the permissible level and has confirmed a high protection level.
Rosoboronexport new lineTough, powerful and versatile Typhoon-K MRAP range enters international market
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For the first time, TDW, the European market leader in warhead systems is exhibiting at IDEX. TDW is
a technology and innovation leader in warhead systems for guided weapons. In 2013, the subsidiary of the missile systems company MBDA Germany was the first company in the world to successfully complete trials in the verification and demonstration of a new technology, which provides scalable and target-adapted effectiveness.Military operations in asymmetric conflict situations call for high precision and for a warhead terminal effect that is specifically adapted to the target. Today’s warhead systems do not meet this requirement or they do so only to a limited extent. There is a requirement for a system that offers a terminal effect which can be adjusted in its nature and extent to be able to deploy the appropriate effects on any given target and operational area. For several years, TDW has been working on identifying technical solutions to solve this issue. Engineers at TDW have now
developed a new effector technology with which armed forces can achieve scalable target-adapted effectiveness. With this kind of flexible system, armed forces are able to minimize unintended damage while maintaining high effectiveness on the target. TDW has already demonstrated that this technology works reliably in realistic environments. This success represents an important step towards more flexible, modern warhead systems for future missiles. Flexible response warhead systems do not only include scalable warheads (Dial-a-
Yield) that can be deployed in a graduated and target-adjusted manner in urban terrain when avoiding collateral damage. Switchable Mode (Dial-a-Mode), Aimable (Dial-a-Direction) and Multi-Effects or Special (Dial-an-Effect) warheads are also included in the catalogue of this future technology.TDW’s warhead systems vitally contribute to the performance of a large variety of advanced weapon systems – for example guided weapons such as Meteor, Brimstone 2, TAURUS KEPD 350, RBS15Mk-3 and Sting Ray.
TDW exhibits warhead systems for asymmetric warfare threats
... continued from page 1He said the 12th edition of IDEX - organised under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces – has highly significant strategic importance. “It opens channels of communication and facilitates the exchange of civil and technical expertise between government departments, institutions, private companies and armed forces in countries around the world.” He said this was the aim of IDEX and as well as ensuring its future success, noting the Abu Dhabi defence showcase is the only defence exhibition in the Middle East and North Africa. Major General Al Hashimi said deals this year are expected to eclipse the previous IDEX. “As for the value of deals this year, we are expecting it to exceed the value achieved in the last edition of the exhibition, which amounted to 14.1 billion dirhams across 55 transactions.”Major General Al Hashimi said that during the past 22 years the number of exhibitors has increased by more than 200 per
cent - from 350 companies in 1993 to about 1,200 companies today. The proportion of international representation at the exhibition also increased during the same period by 129 per cent, from 24 countries up to 55 countries. Attendance increased by 130 per cent with visitors to the last IDEX reaching about 80,000. IDEX is also hosting the first Unmanned Systems Exhibition and Conference (UMEX). The lastest unmanned systems technology will be showcased, particularly unmanned aircraft. “This has prompted about 33 local and global leading companies to participate in UMEX, including Abu Dhabi Autonomous Systems Investment Company, INSITU, a subsidiary of the Boeing Company, Denel and Shenzhen and other leading companies,” said Major General Al Hishimi. This reflects the growing regional role of the United Arab Emirates, and the strategic importance of its armed forces in dealing with the latest defence technologies, he added.
Saab is presenting products from across its entire range of land, sea and air systems at the current
IDEX, says Samira Harib, vice president marketing, SAAB Middle East. This will include air-, land- and sea-based radars (including Erieye, Giraffe and Sea Giraffe), missile systems (including RBS 15, RBS70 and Taurus), combat management and tactical communications systems (including 9LV and Tacticall), training and simulation, offensive and defensive vehicle systems (including NIMR, LEDS 50, CBRN protection and vetronics), land warfare systems (including MAPAM), underwater systems (including Sabertooth) signature management, SIGINT and COMINT.What are the different types of aircraft surveillance technologies SAAB offer?Saab offers a complete range of airborne surveillance systems for all defence, national security and law enforcement missions. The capabilities we provide to our customers include airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft, maritime patrol aircraft (MPA), maritime surveillance aircraft (MSA) and signals intelligence (SIGINT) aircraft. Customers can chose between dedicated mission-specific platforms or multi-mission platforms, depending on their national needs.
You have Saab 340 and Saab 2000 Which type of these aircraft are most used or suited for the Middle East conditions and why?Saab’s airborne surveillance systems are flying on a number of different aircraft types today. With our Erieye AEW&C system on the Saab 340 and Saab 2000 aircraft we are able to deliver a complete multi-purpose surveillance system that is tailored to different customer requirements, but all sourced from a single provider. Saab is unique in this respect and it allows us to provide a range of optimised solutions including a complete ‘turn-key’ operational package, if that is what’s required. Saab also has the ability to integrate its systems on
other aircraft types and has successfully demonstrated this on the Embraer EMB-145 jet, for example. Saab’s airborne surveillance systems are not platform specific. Every customer has the freedom to choose the best aircraft type for its missions. Saab will then work with the customer to provide the full spectrum of mission capability.
How do you provide support and service facilities in this region for your products?Support and servicing are vital factors in the acquisition and operation of all Saab equipment, large or small. Saab can provide the complete range of support and services including operator and maintenance training, in-service support, spares supply and management, hardware and software upgrades and logistics. Every customer has different needs in this respect and Saab works continuously to meet those needs. Accordingly, Saab will provide the right level of support and services to guarantee that each customer can deploy and operate its equipment to the maximum effect, and always on a cost-efficient basis.
How many people from this region, particularly from the UAE, have you trained?Saab’s expertise in training and simulation is well-known and greatly
appreciated by armed forces around the world. Our systems can be easily deployed with regular units, or operated in purpose-built facilities, as required. Each customer has adapted our training systems and services to its own needs, and we keep those needs confidential. However, on a daily basis Saab’s training systems are providing live-fire and virtual training for individual soldiers, small units, and large combined armed formations. Saab has the ability to train forces on land, at sea and in the air. We also provide expertise in specialist areas such as counter IED training, joint tactical air control (JTAC) and military operations in urban terrain (MOUT).
How important has the Middle East been as a market for SAAB?The Middle East is one of Saab’s key markets and a region where we have been active for many decades. We have a well-established and successful relationship with many customers here who rely on our products across all domains. The Middle East is an area that’s known for its demanding operational requirements and an emphasis on cutting edge-technology. Above all, customers need equipment that is reliable, sustainable and effective. Saab understands these needs very clearly, so we believe we are well-placed to meet the requirements of all customers here.
In the UAE for example Saab has established a locally-based company, Saab Middle East, which operates with UAE staff in co-operation with several UAE partner companies. Our aim is to be close to our customers here, so that we can understand their needs and answer them promptly. This is true in the UAE, the GCC and other surrounding countries. Saab’s local base underlines the importance of providing continuing service and support long after a sale has been made. To make this mission a success Saab Middle East is pleased to have established essential partnerships with other locally-based companies, such as Maplin and ROMCO.
M.EAST KEY SAAB MARKET
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To say that CAE is pre-eminent in aviation simulation and training in all its shapes, sizes and forms is
like saying elephants are big. It is almost a redundant statement. The company’s heritage, however, encompasses all aspects of modelling, simulation and training in other domains too, including land, sea, public safety, and healthcare. Its solutions at work in Canada, the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and Brunei, to name just a few customer nations using CAE’s simulation-based systems in non-aviation applications, are testimony to the full-spectrum nature of the company’s product and service provision in all domains. Make no mistake, however. This so-called ‘expansion’ is not a new phenomenon. CAE has been in the business of leveraging its core modelling and simulation capabilities and applying them to sophisticated training solutions for decades. One example is in the area of constructive simulation for command and staff training.As long ago as 1994, CAE began to develop a constructive simulation tool to meet a German Army requirement to provide effective decision-making training from the platoon to divisional command level. The system, known as GESI (the abbreviation for Gefechts-Simulation System, German for combat simulation system), is in Bundeswehr service under the designation SIRA. One of the main locations using GESI/SIRA as a leadership skills development tool is the German Army Officer School in Dresden, where it is one of the principal teaching tools available to staff.At the school, students make significant use of GESI as they learn – and practice – command and leadership skills at various levels of authority. The systems’ engaging and focused synthetic environment offers students an effective training tool, which students readily acknowledge is a major component of
how they learn to become young officers.GESI’s flexibility is one of the reasons it has attracted other users to invest in a system originally designed for the German Army. Following Germany, other countries such as Austria, Finland, Norway, Ireland, Italy and most recently Poland (where GESI has recently been installed in the Wroclaw Military Academy) have all become satisfied and convinced users of the constructive simulation system. A consequence of the increase in the customer base for CAE’s GESI has been continual development of the core system. Germany’s initiative in using the system to train students at the Academy for Crisis Management, for example, has been echoed by CAE’s development of GESI for a range of applications, such as operations-other-than-war and emergency management.Another recent development for CAE’s GESI has been its integration with Rolands& Associates Joint Theatre-Level Simulation (JTLS) to create the GlobalSim constructive simulation solution. At IDEX, CAE will demonstrate GESI
and discuss how the comprehensive GlobalSim solution can be used for joint training and wargamingtohelp commanders and all levels of staff prepare for a range of operational scenarios. JTLS is an interactive, wargaming system that models air, tactical aviation support, ground combined arms and naval operations activities. JTLS is a mature and proven constructive simulation that is optimized for use at the strategic and operational levels. The CAE GESI system is used to represent a virtual battlefield, including weapons, vehicles, aircrafts, ground forces and more. Combining JTLS and GESI brings together operational and tactical level constructive simulations to prepare commanders and staff to make timely, informed and intelligent decisions across the full spectrum of operations, including conventional combat, disaster relief, and operations other than war.You can see a demonstration of constructive simulation at CAE’s booth (Hall 1, Booth B60) during IDEX 2015.
