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The characteristics of the battlefield of the future make it vital to have effective terrestrial surveillance systems which provide timely information about the terrain and the enemy, allowing Army units to execute their plans and offer an effective challenge. The first prototype of the Land Reconnaissance Vehicle (known by its Spanish acronym, VERT), designed and developed by NAVANTIA and the Logistic Support Command was introduced recently with the Spanish Army Autor FAM

VeRT

ate 2015 it was received the first prototype of the

“Vehículo de exploración y reconocimiento terrestre”

(Vert) (land reconnaisance and surveillance Vehicle),

designed and developed by Navantia at the request

of the army logistics support command (Male).

SeRT ProgramNavantia sistemas, a Division of Navantia, developed

the land exploration and reconnaissance system

(sert), integrated on a Hummer vehicle (inicially) but

with the possibility of integration in any other type of

vehicle. the sert was designed as a state of the art

and highly efficient system, evolved from the advan-

ced artillery observation system developed for the

artillery observation missions in spain. sert offered

modularity, adaptability and all weather and day/night

operation. the objectives of the sert project were:

• Development and manufacture of a technological

demonstrator for a navigation, detection, identifica-

tion and target location system using electro-optical

and radar-based sensors and self-protection for inte-

lligence, armoured, Field artillery and Marine infantry

vehicles.

• Development of algorithms for the integration of

cutting-edge radar-based and electro-optical sen-

sors with advanced target identification and location

functions.

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VeRT

• Full integration across the vehicle's technical sys-

tems (observation sensors) and tactical systems (com-

mand and control).

• Development of an integrated night vision and navi-

gation system for vehicles.

• Development of a remote control system for small-

calibre weapons.

• Presentation of the demonstrator's results on natio-

nal and international forums.

the development of sert allows Navantia to demons-

trate its capacity in this field, making it a potential

supplier of this type of system both nationally and

internationally.

the system sert can carry out surveillance, target

detection and identification in day/night and low visi-

bility conditions. thanks to its integrated positioning

sensors, the sert has the ability to geographically

locate targets, with extraordinary precision in an auto-

mated process, thus reducing the mission’s duration

and improving the observer’s efficiency.

several countries have already shown their interest in

the sert system and, at the same time, sistemas FaBa

contacted local industries for joint collaboration in

Above, the VeRT 4×4 reconnaissance vehicle prototype

for the Spanish Army. on this lines, test in emirates..

(Navantia) in the other page, the VeRT system during

the Black dragon exercises. (Mde)

the adaptation of the sert system on board existing

vehicles of several armed Forces.

For the Spanish Armythe development of this system responds to the need

to provide et cavalry reconnaissance units with a very

versatile vehicle equipped with the most modern

means of locating and identifying potential threats

and, if confirmed as enemies, to facilitate accurate

data to allied forces to neutralize them.

the project was initiated and supervised by the terres-

trial platforms technical section of the procurement

Department of the Male, working together with

NaVaNtia sistemas. in collaboration with the cavalry

training and Doctrine command and the “españa nº

11” cavalry regiment, who was part of the cavalry

Brigade "castillejos ii”, which is based in Zaragoza, who

have provided their life experience and vision as futu-

re users of the system.

this prototype of the et was based on a VaMtac tac-

tical vehicle of the company uroVesa. NaVaNtia has

developed the aforementioned latest generation of

advanced observation sensors, in addition to being

responsible for the work of integration into the new

4x4 platform and made performance testing, even

though it hasn’t the same design as the final version.

also tests have been focused on integrating the new

command and control system for small units, also

known by its english name “Battlefield Management

system” (BMs) in both prototypes, to ensure that

communication between them is possible.

the vehicle has also a self-protection Mini samson

remote controlled Weapon station (rcWs) system

equipped with a 12.70 m/m machine gun.

GtD has provided to Navantia the stabilized pan &

tilt sensor package that has been integrated on the

Vert prototype. Being responsible for upgrading the

functionality of the technology demonstrator to that

required by the final configuration to enter in service

in 2016

the final Vert is based on the VaMtac st5 High pro-

tection variant of the spanish company uroVesa, to

which a specific design has been done to allow the

Above, the VeRT prototype is presented in the Spanish

Army headquaters. on this lines, the optronic mast of

the VeRT. in the other page, eo/iR controls inside the

vehicle.

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VeRT-land Reconaissance Vehicle

assembling and integration of a number of recogni-

tion, exploration and communications means, among

which its telescopic mast, which incorporates a pan

& tilt gyrostabilizer system to avoid vehicle-motion

effects, and is topped with a system consisting of a

set of television and infrared (eo/ir) cameras, as well

as different laser technology equipment.

the first prototype of the Vert was introduced to the

chief of the army staff, army General Jaime Domín-

guez Buj, on 8 april at spanish army HQ in Madrid.

in actionthe Vert has been designed to equip cavalry recon-

naissance units with a more versatile unit and the

most modern means for locating and identifying the

enemy. the prototype has already surpassed the latest

functioning tests on the demonstrators.

it is due to undergo further comprehensive field trials

this year with the aim of eventually using it as the basis

for a new Battlefield Management system section.

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“if the prototype responds as is hoped in 2016, the

idea is to start making the first Vert and, in this way,

create the first section equipped with this equipment

in the army,” the army said.

the first operative use of the Vert was during the

Black Dragon exercise in almeria. During the first

weeks of May 2016, the Vert was tested by a istar

Battalion as part of the Nato VJtF (Very High readi-

ness Joint task Force). this istar Battalion is created

on the basis of Group procurement in terrestrial

systems (Grost) No. 1 intelligence regiment based in

Valencia. FAM

Above, and left, the VeRT protoype tested on a VAMTAC

tactical vehicle of the Cavalry Regiment nº 11.

Below, VeRT inside view with the display panels.

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VeRT-land Reconaissance Vehicle

After an excellent 2015, with sales growth of more than 10%, MADES faces

2016 with magnificent prospects for the future.

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iNVeSTS iN gRowTh ANd eXPANSioN

after an excellent 2015, with sales growth of more

than 10%, MAdeS faces 2016 with magnificent pros-

pects for the future. the team behind MAdeS is

working to continue its successful expansion within

spain and to increase its outreach abroad in order to

expand its client portfolio beyond our borders. to

do this MAdeS, among other actions, is participating

in the short term as an exhibitor at the aDM seville

and eurosatory paris trade shows and at the Farnbo-

rough airshow near london.

this expansion goes hand in hand with a clear stra-

tegy to invest in the company’s growth. this stra-

tegy is based on two premises; on one hand, on

organic growth based on the company investing in

equipment and hiring new talent. on the other, on

inorganic growth based on national and international

strategic acquisitions, allowing MAdeS to consolida-

te as an industry benchmark.

incorporated in 1990 and based in Malaga, MAdeS,

previously raytheon spain, forms part of the indus-

trial group american industrial acquisition corpora-

tion (aiac), with a presence in 15 countries, more

than 8,000 employees and sales amounting to 1.2

billion us$. MAdeS has evolved to become a lea-

ding supplier of precision electronic systems and

subsystems for the aerospace and Defence markets.

MAdeS’ top-level standards allow it to participate in

important international programmes, offering une-

qualled reliability and above-average on-time deli-

very in the industry. its Quality certifications, which

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testify to its commitment to client satisfaction, are:

iso 9001:2008, eN9100 aerospace, pecal/aQap 2120,

iso/ts 16949, NaDcap 7120 electronics.

the services offered by MAdeS include product

development and industrialisation; manufacture

of electronic systems; development of functional

trials; and integration and support services for a

programme’s life cycle.

During product development, MAdeS helps its clients

to configure them right from the start, participating

in their design and transforming them into real pro-

ducts ready for the manufacturing phase.

With emphasis placed on error prevention and pro-

cess control, and with the most modern equipment,

its engineers design the process and control flow to

optimise product cost and quality. they also design the

test strategy, including the development of equipment

adapted to each product and client and including envi-

ronmental testing that guarantees the required quality.

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MAdeS has specialised not only in manufacturing

electronic cards but also in integrating them into

subsystems and equipment so that its clients receive

a finished, exhaustively tested product that can be

used directly in the final application.

MAdeS’ top-level standards allow it to participate in

important international programmes such as airbus

a400M, eurofighter or tiger Helicopter, armoured

vehicles and european and North american missiles

among other international programmes.

For these programmes, the company supplies complex

systems that include mission, surveillance, telemetry,

radar and radiofrequency systems, actuation systems,

sensors, electro-optics and target identification.

in upcoming years MAdeS will grow while remaining

an industry benchmark company, valued for the

excellent service and professionalism of its workers,

increasing its international presence and the recog-

nition of its clients. www.mades.es

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The Ajax, formerly known as the Scout SV (Specialist Vehicle), is a family of armoured fighting vehicles being developed by General Dynamics UK for the British Army. In 2010, General Dynamics UK was selected as the winner of the Future Rapid Effect System contract with the ASCOD Common Base Platform, beating BAE Systems' CV-90 proposal. The Ajax family will be procured in a number of variants, initially planned to be in blocks, with the first vehicles planned to be delivered in 2017 and full operational capability being established by 2019. Autor FAM

AJAX

he aJaX programme was originally known as the scout

specialist Vehicle (sV) programme. it was renamed at

Dsei on 15 september 2015. in september 2014, Gene-

ral Dynamics uK was awarded £3.5 billion to deliver 589

aJaX platforms to the British army. in July 2015, it was

awarded a further £390 million contract to provide in-

service support for the aJaX fleet until 2024.

aJaX will provide the kind of growth capability that the

British army will need to face the uncertain challenges

of Future Force 2020 and beyond. aJaX will replace the

less capable cVr(t), providing broad utility throughout

the balanced army 2020 force across all operations.

aJaX will be the medium weight core of the British

Army's deployable Intelligence, Surveillance, Target

acquisition and reconnaissance (istar) capability. it

enables the soldier to be at the point of collection of

accurate all-weather commander information within a

network-enabled digitised platform. it provides com-

manders with a survivable and capable Ground Moun-

ted Manned reconnaissance (GMMr) platform, which

gives them the flexibility to perform a range of roles

across the spectrum of conflict.

the primary role of aJaX is to provide accurate and

timely information to support decision making at all

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levels. it integrates a range of leading edge technolo-

gies to provide an optimised survivable, lethal and agile

istar platform.

the panoramic primary sight provides advanced all-

weather imaging technology capability, which allows

the aJaX variant to find, engage and target at far

greater ranges than the current uK Ministry of Defence

core legacy platforms. a sophisticated, neatly packaged

electronic architecture makes it the first fully-digitised

land platform that is able to seamlessly integrate both

current and future open system istar and communi-

cation products.

enhanced and modular survivability technologies

ensure it will survive both current and future threats.

lethality is provided by the 40mm cannon integrated

into a revolutionary, user-defined, fightable turret.

Where the operation dictates, a fully stabilised remote

Weapons station can be fitted to the turret instead of

the primary sigh.

the ajax is manufactured and designed by General

Dynamics uK and General Dynamics santa Bárbara

sistemas (spain), with the new turret and fire control

system fitted on the reconnaissance variant being

designed and manufactured by lockheed Martin uK.

lockheed Martin is working closely with the Defence

support Group for turret manufacture and assembly

as well as rheinmetall. 75% of turret and ct40 work

will be carried out in the uK. the turret ring is 1.7 m

in diameter allowing for much more work-space than

comparable aFVs. the scout sV is also equipped with

a state of the art istar package with advanced sensors

and space for further future growth. this advanced

istar package allows for automated search, tracking

and detection, more than doubling stand-off range at

which targets can be identified and tracked.

the ajax also has a 20 Gbs/s Gigabit ethernet intelli-

gent open architecture, which enables it to capture,

process and store 6 tBs of information gathered by

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the sensors. it can then share this data, be it images or

other information via a real-time integrated BoWMaN

communication system as fitted to the challenger 2

MBt. power for these advanced systems comes from

a silent auxiliary power generator. 80% of the vehicle

manufacture will be completed in the uK, with 70% of

the supply chain companies uK-based. 5 pre produc-

tion prototypes will be produced in spain for further

development and testing.

ajax weights 38 tonnes with growth potential to 42

tonnes. the main armament is a cta international ct40

cannon, with a l94a1 coaxial 7.62 mm chain gun as a

secondary armament. it is possible to install a Kongs-

berg protector remote Weapon station (pMrs Variant).

the engine is a Mtu 600 kW 8V, with a renk 256B trans-

mission.

the variants ordered include:

• 245 turreted 'Ajax' variants: 198 Reconnaissance

and strike, 23 Joint Fire control and 24 Ground

Based surveillance.

• 256 protected Mobility recce support (pMrs)

variants: 59 armoured personnel carrier (apc)

(ares), 112 command and control(athena) 34 For-

mation reconnaissance overwatch (ares) and 51

engineer reconnaissance (argus)

• 88 engineering variants based on the pMrs: 38

recovery vehicles (atlas) and 50 repair vehicles

(apollo). FAM

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aJaX will be the medium-weight core of the British

army’s deployable intelligence, surveillance, target

acquisition and reconnaissance (istar) capability. it

will enable the soldier to be at the point of collec-

tion of accurate all-weather commander information

within a network-enabled, fully-digitised platform.

the platform provides commanders with a survivable

and capable Ground Mounted Manned reconnaissan-

ce capability, which gives them the flexibility to per-

form a range of roles across the spectrum of conflict.

the primary role of aJaX is to provide accurate and

timely information to support decision-making at all

levels. it integrates a range of leading-edge techno-

logies to provide an optimised survivable, lethal and

agile istar platform.

the panoramic primary sight provides advanced all-

weather imaging technology capability, which allows

the aJaX platform to find, engage and target enemy

combatants at far greater ranges than current uK

Ministry of Defence legacy platforms.

a sophisticated, packaged electronic architecture

makes it the first fully-digitised land platform that is

able to seamlessly integrate both current and future

open istar and communication products.

enhanced and modular survivability technologies

ensures it will survive both current and future

threats.

lethality is provided by the 40mm cannon integrated

into a revolutionary, user-defined, fightable turret.

Where the operation dictates, a fully-stabilised remo-

te Weapon system can replace the primary sight.

• crew of three plus an option to carry a fourth

person

• panoramic primary sight

• 40mm stabilised cannon

• Modular armour

• electronic architecture

• High-performance power-pack

• advanced torsion bar system

• remote Weapon system (replaces primary sight)

• auxiliary power unit

AJAX – iSTAR vehicle

Ajax for the British Army

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VAMTAC is the acronym for Vehículo de Alta Movilidad Táctico, which is Spanish

for “High Mobility Tactical Vehicle”. The VAMTAC is a multi-purpose light utility

vehicle initially designed and produced by URO Vehículos Especiales, for the

Spanish Army. The last development is the improved ST5 version.

Autor FAM

VAMTAC ST5

aMtac was developed in 1996 to meet the requirement

of the spanish armed Forces. the spanish Ministry of

Defence successfully tested it, and a five-year delivery

contract was awarded in 1998. uroVesa delivered

approximately 1.200 t3 and t5 models of the vehicle

under the contract. in october 2005, the Ministry of

Defence placed a new five year contract for VaMtac.

the new vehicles incorporated some changes and the

existing two models t3 and t5 were renamed as i3 and

s3 respectively. spanish forces received approximately

900 s3 vehicles under this contract by the end of 2009.

the base variant features a rectangular shaped cabin

with a slightly tilted down roof on the rear side. the

forward cabin has a large two-piece windshield. two

doors on either side of the vehicle allow the entry

and exit of the crew and troops. each door has a

rectangular bulletproof glass for observation. the

modular design allows a number of configurations

to suit the missions. VaMtac is available in a wide

range of versions with different body types. the

primary variants are pick-up, command/control and

chassis-cab. pick-up and chassis-cab variants are

available in three models - two-door, four-door and

the four-door variant with smaller rear doors and

reduced cab area. the chassis-cab variant can mount

different types of shelters or cargo compartments.

the command/control vehicle features four-doors,

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VAMTAC ST5

cargo space and communication masts fitted on the

corners of the shelter. other notable variants include

an ambulance vehicle, anti-tank vehicle equipped with

spike, toW or MilaN anti-tank guided missiles and an

anti-aircraft vehicle armed with Mistral saM.

the vehicle (s3) has a length of 4.8m, width of 2.1m and

height of 1.9m. the curb weight ranges from 3t to 3.5t.

VaMtac carries a maximum payload of 2t and can tow

loads between 2t and 3.5t. the VaMtac is powered by

a steyr turbocharged six-cylinder diesel engine coupled

to an allison s-1000 4-speed automatic gearbox. pro-

ducing a maximum power output of 188hp, the engine

provides a top speed of 135km/h. the 110l capacity fuel

tank allows the vehicle to travel over 600km.

the full-time, four-wheel drive vehicle demonstrates

better capabilities under the most difficult condi-

tions, with temperatures ranging from -20° to 50°. it

has better mobility over all types of terrain including

snow, ice, mud, sand and rocky fields.

the front and rear axles are equipped with diffe-

rential lock controls. the independent suspension

on each wheel provides high ground clearance. the

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vehicle can climb a slope of 70% and cross the water

with a depth of 750mm and 1,500mm with special

preparation. VaMtac is air transportable by c-130

transport aircraft and can be carried as an external

load underneath the cH-47 chinook helicopter.

VAMTAC ST5the last development of the VaMtac family is the

st5 Mrap. Based on the VaMtac s3, the st5 has a

new design (the front part along and the interior

has some differences) with more mobility and with a

reinforced armour over previous versions: anti ieD,s,

Ballistic and anti mines. optionally the VaMtac for

example can be equipped with deep fording capaci-

ties of up to 1,5m and a central tire inflation system

(ctis).

the engine, transmission and most major compo-

nents are the same with minimal improvement.

st5 is available in several versions: the basic version

weighing 5.3 tons with an engine capacity of 188 hp,

st5 HD with 6.6 tons with an engine of 218 hp, 8-ton

2HD with 218 hp, and Finally, 3HD weighing 9.5 tons

is available with an optional engine capacity of 272

hp. in all embodiments, there is one and the same

3.2-liter turbo diesel engine, the power output also

depends on the set of the turbocharger.

Due to increase in weight were reinforced suspen-

sion, wheel and the hub. all machines have the same

basic transmission allison, although those options

that weigh less than 6.3 tonnes, the transmission has

five speeds, and those that have a large mass, added

one speed. st5 3HD BN3 - is an armored version st5

with greater mass, which retains the payload of 1.5

tons in version 4pc. option st5 3HD BN3, which can

be considered as a basic version, accommodates 4

soldiers. Ballistic protection is at level 3, while cus-

tomers can choose mine protection between level

2a and 2b, and the level of protection against ieDs

remains classified.

Given the increase in on-board power consumption,

the company offers a standard urovesa generator 28

Volt / 180 amp to 240 amperes as an option. With

appropriate clutch st5 3HD BN3 can overcome the

slope of 70% and can go on the side slope of 50%.

Fuel tank capacity of 140 liters ensures a power

reserve of 600 km, while the maximum speed is 110

km/h.

While the standard cars have a wheelbase of 3.55

meters, with options mortar conveyor wheelbase

increased to 3.85 meters, besides it offers extra cabin

that holds 4 soldiers. option defusing unexploded

ordnance and explosive devices is a four-seater cabin,

his back pocket specially designed to carry the robot,

two devices eoD, eoD suits, boards, power generator

and other equipment. all versions have the same

protection and depending on the model, available

with 2, 3 or 4 loopholes that allow an individual to use

landing weapons for self-defense.

spain selected again the VaMtac in 2013, under a

contract to supply 772 units: 519 are intended for the

spanish army, 78 of them for emergency transport

and equipment, 99 for the Navy and 76 for the spa-

nish air Force.

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VAMTAC ST5

VaMtac st5 is specifically designed to operate in any

environment, including desert and is fitted with rein-

forced armour over previous versions. a deep for-

ding version was developed for the spanish Marines.

spanish Marines get first units of the uro Vamtac st5

at July 2015 when began deliveries of the 99 units

acquired by the Navy for the Marine corps.

Around the worldin april 2008, Malaysia placed a $19.1m order with

uroVesa for 85 VaMtac vehicles. saudi arabia also

placed a contract for 30 vehicles in 2010. VaMtac

is used by the armed forces of Dominican republic,

Morocco, romania (+ 100 vehicles) and Venezuela.

the spanish army has deployed it abroad in afgha-

nistan, congo and lebanon operations.

the last known VaMtac client is the singapore armed

Forces (saF), who received the first shipment of

VaMtac st5 vehicles in 2015. a batch of VaMtac st5

vehicles was delivered to the saF in the first half of

2016. FAM

Characteristics

Configuratión: armoured Vehicle 4x4 Mrap

dimensions: 5,63 x 2,05 x 2,63 m.

Max. weight: 9.500 kg

Speed: 110 km/h

Crew : 2 + 4

Transmision: 6 velocidades + 1 reversa automática

engine: steyr M16 tca Diesel 6 cylinders turbocharge with

intercooler,

Authonomy: 500 km

Vertical Slope: > 70%.

horizontal Slope: > 40%.

Attack angle: 60º.

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FAM Report

FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced the release of two-high performance

ground surveillance tools for border security and force protection, the LTV-X™

Light Tactical Vehicle (LTV) and the FLIR Ranger™ R6SS portable radar at Special

Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) in Tampa, Florida.

lighT TACTiCAl VehiCle

he ltV-X is a rugged, tactical reconnaissance vehicle

that can be transported inside a Bell Boeing V-22

osprey for rapid deployment in support of urgent ope-

rational requirements. Featuring multiple integrated

sensors such as the tacFlir 280-HD multispectral isr

turret and the ranger r6ss Ground surveillance radar,

the ltV-X also includes an onboard command and con-

trol system that enables full control, exploitation, and

dissemination of real-time imagery and target tracking

between deployed mobile and fixed assets. the ltV-X

also offers near-silent operation when stationary.

the ranger r6ss ground-surveillance radar detects

and tracks personnel and vehicles within a 15 kilome-

ter range, with a low false alarm rate, and is designed

to perform in the most demanding environments,

including X-band operation for superior rain pene-

tration. Featuring advanced Digital Beam-Forming

(DBF) and a high-speed refresh rate, the Flir ranger

r6ss offers superior target detection, acquisition,

and classification as well as clutter rejection. With

built-in North-finding and Gps capabilities, it can be

mounted on a vehicle or dismounted and carried for

artillery and mortar fire correction.

Depending on mission objectives, operators can net-

work multiple vehicles, sensors, and even unmanned

aerial system (uas) assets with a central command cen-

ter to give unprecedented situational awareness and

responsiveness. the ltV-X also offers a wireless system

that provides target bearing and geo-referenced coor-

dinates to other personnel, vehicles, and command

and control systems for precise target location. other

features include a laser rangefinder, laser pointer, illu-

minator, and battery-operated quiet mode. FAM

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