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Michael de Crespigny of
the ISF on staying one step
ahead of the cyberterrorists. 14 In this issue

36

The battle to
reduce the burden
of equipment on the
42
close-combat soldier. The India Army’s multibillion dollar future soldier initiative, F-INSAS, remains shrouded in mystery.

21 Missions with one

The intelligence version of the truth Future soldier
MICCAVIONICS
8 News 36 Travelling light
The latest defence industry news. 22 Body of evidence Laura Walkinshaw talks to
The global body armour and Brigadier Mark Gaunt about the
personal protection market is
10 The rising need for small ‘soldier as a system’ concept
forecast to show positive growth
boat navies over the period 2012–22, according
and reducing the burden of
Tampa Yacht Manufacturing equipment on dismounted
to the latest research by Strategic
Defence Intelligence. close-combat personnel.
12 Intelligent solutions to
blended threats 25 Seamless integration 39 A higher calibre
5 Stones intelligence
of C4 systems of ammunition
Altadona RUAG Ammotec
14 Seismic threat 27 Next-generation 41 Take your safety personally
As cybercriminals step up their COP processing 3M
efforts, traditional countermeasures Aster
are no longer sufficient. Michael de 42 Secret weapon
Crespigny, CEO of the ISF, explains 29 The real barriers to F-INSAS aims to put the Indian
what defence contractors can do to technical innovation Army at the forefront of soldier tech,
identify and mitigate the danger. HISS
but precious little is known about it.
31 Secure unified Chris Lo tries to separate fact from
17 The new era of cybersecurity communication rumour to build an accurate picture
Sypris mils electronic of India’s future soldier programme.

18 Neutralise advanced 33 Military-grade 45 Secure connections for

persistant threats weather technology defence applications
Codenomicon Vaisala Stäubli Connectors Division

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80 An LTV that can go

Get connected: Colonel Buddy
Carman talks network-enabled anywhere and everywhere
tactical formations. Global Fleet Sales

Naval

83 Sea change
Commander Andreas Jedlicka
reveals how the German Navy’s
next-generation F125 frigate’s long
deployment time, as well as its varied
operational requirements, have
impacted everything from crew
structure to weapon specifications.

50 87 Batteries that make your

mission possible
Diehl & Eagle Picher
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Land systems surveillance systems Communications
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67 Fresh and quality concrete
Colonel (retired) Buddy Carman, With joint military operations de
under any conditions
recently TRADOC capability rigueur, it is crucial for coalition
Carmix
manager at Brigade Combat Team forces to have secure interoperable
Mission Command, explains how communications infrastructure in
network-enabled tactical formations Logistics place, notably software defined
can improve survivability and radio. Mark Brierley speaks to
battle-effectiveness. Philippe Margot of ESSOR to find
69 The future of global supply
out how six European partners are
chain security
53 Innovative mechanical making this a reality.
Zenatek
solutions
Nexter Mechanics 72 Self-sufficient logistics 94 Position of strength
In 2014, the bulk of US and NATO Trimble
54 The power to succeed security forces will withdraw from
Greaves Farymann Diesel Afghanistan, leaving their Afghan 96 SDR 1.6–512MHz
counterparts in charge of logistics. Tactical Manpack
56 Chain systems and Elly Earls meets Major General Sat-Com
lifting points Mark Brown of US CENTCOM to
pewag find out whether the Afghan
CBRNe
security personnel are ready.
57 Vehicle for growth
The global armoured vehicles MRO 75 Superior radar
market is expected to increase at 97 Specialist CBRNe
measurement in theatre
a CAGR of 5.68% to reach $7.1 training courses
Selex Systems Integration
billion by 2022, Strategic Defence Hotzone Solutions
Intelligence analysis reveals. 77 Holistic logistics
New Breed Logistics
61 Trust the tyre pressure Directory
control specialists 78 Reach new heights
Téléflow Carl Stahl 98 Index

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News
Magic Eye 1 is expected to
NAVAL take-off, but assisted recovery (STOBAR) weigh 40kg and feature an
Russia further operations with MiG-29K naval fighter aircraft. operating time of up to six hours,
During the trials, seven out of eight steam maximum flying speed of 200km/h,
delays delivery of boilers in the propulsion machinery experienced as well as a radio communication

aircraft carrier to problems when the carrier tried to reach

maximum speed. The boilers have been designed
radius of 100–200km.
According to local experts,
Indian Navy using firebrick instead of asbestos to protect from Vietnam requires UAVs that are
heat, after concerns that the material was too capable of carrying out a wide
dangerous for the crew. The 45,000t vessel was to range of operations, including
be delivered to the Indian Navy on 4 December, mapping, surveying, planning,
but this has been postponed until October 2013. border patrol, search and
Capable of cruising at a speed of 32kt, the aircraft rescue, forest management
carrier has a range of more than 4,000nm and is and protection, geological
equipped with sonar suites, including hull-mounted exploration and remote sensing.
LF sonar and LF VDS sonar, as well as Garpun-BAL
SSM targeting and SAM control systems. Equipped CONTRACT
with 3D air search radars and Puma fire control General Dynamics wins
Russia has confirmed it will delay delivery of radars, the 130m-long INS Vikramaditya is armed $10 billion US Army
the aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya, formerly with the Hurricane medium-range air defence GTACS contract
named Admiral Gorshkov, to the Indian Navy by missile system, eight SS-NX-26 Yakhont anti-ship General Dynamics has been
almost a year. The Russian-built aircraft carrier cruise missiles, a new 130mm gun mount system selected as one of 20
recently underwent second-stage sea trials in and a Medvedka-2 ASW system. contractors under the US
the Barents Sea, during which malfunctions The Indian Navy signed an agreement with Army’s new Global Tactical
were detected in its propulsion system. Russia for the procurement of the INS Vikramaditya Advanced Communications
Trials were conducted as part of the Sevmash in 2004, with delivery initially due in 2008. Due to Systems (GTACS) and
shipyard refit programme, which involved refurbishment and repeated delays, the price of Services programme.
upgrades to enable the frigate to undertake short the ship has more than doubled to $2.3 billion. The programme enables the
development and acquisition of
ARMS Primarily based on mobile (UAVs) for use in a broad communications equipment and
Russia plans to install launchers, the missile will spectrum of defence and technical support needed by the
new solid-fuel ICBM have a range of more than security-related missions. US Department of Defense (DoD)
in 2014 5,500km and will be operational A cooperation agreement and other federal agencies.
Russia plans to deploy its new following the completion of for the development of UAVs The contract includes
medium-weight, solid-fuel successful trials. in three phases was signed tactical command, control
intercontinental ballistic missile “So far there has been no by VASA president Professor and communications system
(ICBM) in 2014 to boost its decision on whether to base Nguyen Duc Cuong and hardware, software, engineering,
military capability. them in silos,” Karakayev added. Swedish Unmanned Group logistics, development, testing
A military source told RIA The missile is scheduled to officials during a ceremony and systems-related support.
Novosti: “According to the latest replace the SMF’s existing in Hanoi, Vietnam. The five-year indefinite-
information, it will be accepted inventory of 76 R-36M2 During phase one, Sweden delivery, indefinite-quantity
into service in 2014. The new Voyevoda, which entered into will fund two medium-range (ID/IQ) contract was awarded in
weapon is part of a response operational service in 1988. Magic Eye 1 drones, provide October 2012 between multiple
programme to the US ballistic equipment, model design and contractors. The maximum
missile defence programme.” TECHNOLOGY technology transfer, and send potential value of the contract
According to Strategic Sweden to help Vietnam experts to Vietnam. stands at $10 billion.
Missile Forces (SMF) develop unmanned The second stage will
commander Colonel-General aerial vehicles involve cooperation on avionics TECHNOLOGY
Sergei Karakayev, a prototype of Sweden has agreed to development, while the third BAE develops OBT
the new weapon was test-fired help the Vietnam Aerospace stage of the programme will for UK Navy’s
in October 2012 from the Association (VASA) to focus on the manufacture of Type-45 destroyers
Kapustin Yar test range as a manufacture medium-range UAVs by both countries for BAE Systems has designed
part of combined state trials. unmanned aerial vehicles export purposes. and developed a new onboard

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trainer (OBT) for the UK Royal The 152.4m-long and operations on improved roads aircraft to assassinate suspected
Navy’s Daring Class Type-45 21.2m-wide Type-45 destroyer and highways. terrorists to hand over if Mitt
anti-air-warfare destroyers to will replace the aging Type-42 The Danish Army operates Romney won the US election,
provide enhanced training for frigates, which have been 632 heavily armoured M113s officials have revealed to the
crew members prior to their deployed since the mid-1970s. in different configurations, New York Times.
service aboard the vessels. including APC, command There is currently no
The new training system has LAND SYSTEMS vehicles, repair vehicles, legal framework for the use
been designed to enable the Danish Army’s M113 fitters vehicle, TOW carrier, of drone attacks, and their use
crew to control, reconfigure and APC replacement ambulance, and combat is a source of disagreement
recover the ship’s propulsion, programme proceeds engineers vehicle, as well between the CIA and the US
generation and auxiliary The Danish Ministry of Defence as tactical air control party Departments of Defense, Justice
systems in various real-time (MoD) has received proposals carrier and fire fighting vehicle. and State. Some military
problem scenarios. from eight European companies advisers believe they should
Using MathWorks’ Simulink to replace the Royal Danish AIR FORCE be used routinely to prevent
and MATLAB tools, the BAE Army’s aging M113 armoured China unveils new terrorist attacks on the US, not
design team streamlined personnel carriers (APC) fleet. unmanned aerial vehicle just during conflicts in which
the creation of plant models A request for information China’s Aviation Industry the US is participating or when
for the OBT to simulate 16 (RFI) was floated by the MoD Corporation (AVIC) has US interests are at risk.
interconnected systems with in May 2011 to manufacturers introduced the Yi Long Currently, CIA-led lethal
4,000 total inputs and outputs to for the procurement of unmanned aerial vehicle drone operations are classified
generate a near-real training approximately 360 vehicles in (UAV) at the 9th International and carried out without the
experience for crew members. six different configurations Aviation and Aerospace involvement of legislators.
Expand BAE Systems under a track vs wheeled Exhibition in southern In the run-up to the election,
Maritime-Naval Ships’ vehicles competition. Zhuhai, China. President Obama said that
division principal engineer Configurations include infantry, The UAV has been under the US Congress should pass
Peter Worthington said: “With command and control, ambulance, construction with the Chengdu a bill to codify their use, but
model-based design, we were mortar, and engineering and aircraft-building institute since so far legislators have not
able to simplify our design mechanical variants. 2005 and completed its first been involved in drawing
process, and ultimately needed Companies bidding for the test flight in 2008. up the rulebook.
only three engineers to model contract include BAE Systems Capable of conducting military Since President Obama came
and simulate the ship’s physical Hagglunds – which proposed or civil missions, the 9.34m-long to office, the CIA has ordered
systems and generate production an Armadillo variant of its CV90 Yi Long UAV has a wingspan of more than 300 drone strikes
C-code for the training system.” tracked vehicle – FFG Flensburger, 14m and a mass of 1t to support in which around 2,500 people
Capable of simulating Rheinmetall Landsysteme and missions such as geophysical or have been killed. Human
contingency situations such as the Santa Barbara subsidiary post-disaster surveys. rights lobbyists believe
pressure drops due to leakages of General Dynamics European With an endurance capability that the strikes countermand
and ringing of bilge alerts in case Land Systems (GDELS), of up to 20 hours, the unmanned international laws governing
of compartment flooding, OBT according to a statement by the aircraft has a range of 4,000km rules of engagement.
ensures real-world crew training. procurement arm of the MoD. and can reach a maximum Whether there is an
MathWorks aerospace defence The statement added that altitude of 5,300m. international effort to update
industry marketing manager Jon ARTEC, Nexter, Patria and the Similar in configuration to current laws or whether the
Friedman said that model-based Mowag subsidiary of GDELS have the General Atomics-built US chooses to drive its own
design enhances communication proposed wheeled vehicles and MQ-9 Reaper, the Yi Long codification measures first,
between design teams to address provided no additional information drone features a V-tail and some commentators have
any issues early in the process. on the type of vehicles. long-span straight wing, and is suggested that, free of the
A real-time version of the The MoD is expected to equipped with an electro-optical pressure to deliver a rulebook
simulation was developed and down-select a number of sensor turret under the forward to a new administration,
equipped with onboard control contenders in the next few fuselage, as well as two missiles President Obama’s re-election
systems of the ship following months, prior to the scheduled under the wing. may delay efforts to finally
evaluation of plant models. start of vehicle trials in codify when and how armed
The team used MATLAB Denmark in March 2013. LEGISLATION drone strikes should be used.
and Simulink to speed up Manufactured by BAE Systems, Legislation looms
production code-generation to the M113 is a fully tracked APC for armed drone
model and simulate physical that is capable of conducting assassinations News provided by
systems, while reducing the amphibious operations, extended The Obama administration tried
time by half compared with a cross-country travel over to push through the codification
typical project of similar size. rough terrain, and high-speed of rules on using armed drone

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The rising need for

small boat navies
Tampa Yacht Manufacturing helps governments, security forces and defence
organisations across the world combat the growing asymmetrical small-craft threat
posed by terrorist groups attempting to penetrate natural borders.

T
he world’s littoral areas have become porous entry
and exit points for criminals, smugglers, pirates and
terrorists. Every nation with a coastline or a river/
lake border is struggling to secure these areas.
The use of small craft by terrorist organisations and
domestic terrorist cells is a worldwide threat, as was
demonstrated by the bombing of the USS Cole in 2000.
Rogue states such as Iran and North Korea continue to
build vast fleets of small high-speed craft and export these
threats to other hotspots in the world. Piracy is on the rise:
in 2011, a record number of piratical boardings were made
in the Gulf of Aden.
And in November 2008, the attack on Mumbai, India,
brought this danger to the forefront. Nations realised that
in order to combat this asymmetrical small-craft threat, a
similar small-craft defence is required. The current thinking
is that the best countermeasure to an asymmetrical threat TYM’s advanced vessels
are designed to combat the
is to create symmetry, and so many countries are asymmetrical small-craft threat.
considering fielding fleets of their own.

Tampa Yacht Manufacturing’s element. TYM is currently working with several firms to
offer low-cost, proven craft as unmanned autonomous or
small, high-speed craft are uniquely semi-autonomous surface vessel (ASV) platforms for both ISR
suited to securing, defending and sensor platforms, as well as direct-acting weapons platforms.

protecting littoral areas. The same characteristics that make high-performing manned
defence craft so effective – low procurement and lifecycle
cost, highly mature, proven hulls, systems and machinery,
Faster and more agile and highly reliable in-service performance – also help in the
Tampa Yacht Manufacturing (TYM) is able to rapidly supply unmanned role.
a large number of small craft in order to accomplish
this equanimity. The company is currently supporting Off-the-shelf solutions
governments bordering the Indian Ocean, Arabian Gulf, Gulf TYM is working with customers to develop off-the-shelf
of Aden, Yellow Sea and inland border lakes. TYM’s small, solutions that enable them to rapidly deploy coastal defence
high-speed craft are uniquely suited to securing, defending forces, including larger interceptor craft, medium-size coastal
and protecting these littoral areas. By employing water-jet craft, and reduced port security. The company continues to
and surface-drive propulsion for shallow-draft, high-speed develop new craft with higher speeds, greater crew comfort,
and low-signature applications, the fast interceptor craft improved mission endurance and capability, expanded
now being used are significantly faster and more agile than sensor suites for greater domain awareness, reduced craft
their predecessors, and are equipped with sophisticated signature, and greater lethality (and non-lethal deterrence
electronics and communications suits, ballistic armour and aids) when required.
infrared night vision cameras. Mission performance, robust construction, durability,
Compounding the growing threat is the tightening of sustainability and survivability are TYM’s overriding goals.
defence budgets across the world; as a result, large, Man-machine interface (MMI), yacht-quality finish and
international navies are reallocating resources closer to endurance-enhancing features – coupled with low-cost
home. Smaller nations are now having to make serious commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) materials and equipment –
plans for their own defence, including a significant coastal are key factors driving the success of TYM’s craft. Design

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and engineering is requirement and performance-focused, and agencies to help design and engineer unique solutions
delivering designs that exceed customers’ expectations. to the defence requirements of a broad range of user groups,
This approach has enabled the company to maintain a including law enforcement agencies and forces such as
highly competitive stance against global competition and, by armies, navies, coastguards, special operations command,
bringing the most highly skilled labour into the equation, border security forces, and customs and border protection
reduce the construction time required to build boats and agencies in Central and Southern Asia, Europe, the Middle
eliminate rework, while at the same time sourcing materials, East and the US.
equipment and custom outfitting from the largest pool of TYM has already introduced several small craft dedicated
suppliers in the world. to coastline security, including the 44-FCI for all littoral threats;
the 35-SPC (SWAT patrol craft) for clandestine operations;
the 35-RHIB outboard-powered craft for inshore and inland
The company is also competing waterways, and the larger, diesel-powered, 40ft RHIB version

to supply patrol craft of various of the latter; as well as the shallow-draft, high-speed 51ft FAC
(fast attack craft) for over-the-horizon threats.
types to the Navy of south-east With the world’s MoD requirements as varied as the
Asia and the Middle East. ocean itself, TYM is engaged in numerous new craft
development programmes and competitions. The company
is also competing to supply patrol craft of various types to
As varied as the ocean the Navy of south-east Asia and the Middle East, as well as
TYM is working closely with governments across the world numerous other international regions.
to level the playing field of transfer of technology (TOT) by
providing the technological tools and know-how to
successfully combat terrorist threats with state-of-the-art
engineering solutions, while at the same time providing Further information
Tampa Yacht Manufacturing
in-country economic benefits. Like many of its counterparts, www.tampa-yacht.com
TYM works with domestic, defence and homeland ministries

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Intelligent solutions
to blended threats
Embassy personnel and Western business executives are under increased threat of kidnapping
by terrorist organisations and affiliated criminal organisations. 5 Stones intelligence CEO
David Tinsley describes how heightened protective intelligence strategies can help ensure that
government officials and corporate leaders remain one step ahead of these new blended threats.

E
xecutives, and political and diplomatic staff from
the US and UK have long been viewed as prime
kidnapping targets by terrorist networks. However,
intelligence indicators reflect that terrorist networks, as well as
subfranchises and splinter groups of criminal and/or terrorist
organisations view kidnapped Westerners as prime chattel.
Kidnapping is a rational crime carried out by irrational
people. The threat it poses has grown exponentially through
what 5 Stones intelligence (5Si) refers to as the ‘blended
threat’, a logical result of terrorist networks, criminal
organisations and global money launderers enjoying the
benefits of collaboration and cross-communication.
For example, 5Si research and reporting indicates that
al-Qaeda, as well as subgroups such as the Imprisoned
Omar Abdel Rahman Brigades – which is allied with the
Ansar al-Sharia in Benghazi, Libya – may have been
attempting to kidnap US ambassador Christopher Stevens
Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri was purported to praise the deadly
on 9 September 2012, as opposed to killing him. attack on the US Consulate in Benghazi, Libya on 11 September 2012.

subsequently drafted a cable describing and attributing

Kidnapping elements of terrorist the attack to the Imprisoned Omar Abdel Rahamn
networks view corporate executives Brigades. Leaflets left at the consulate by the terrorist
subgroup promised more attacks on Americans.
as soft targets who retain their value ■■ In August 2012, the Imprisoned Omar Abdel Rahman
as if they represent a promising Brigades attacked the International Red Cross facility in
stock acquisition. Benghazi. Intelligence indicators and reporting reflect
that the Red Cross and similar assistance services are
highly offensive to and are likened to ‘crusaders’.
Target acquisition
Additionally, intelligence indicators reflect the increased The Government of Egypt in general, and President
desire of terrorist networks to kidnap Western assets such Mohamed Morsi in particular, has vowed to work to free
as US and UK embassy personnel and business executives. convicted Egyptian Gama al Islamiya Emir Omar Abd al
Kidnapping elements of terrorist networks view Rahaman, who is imprisoned in the US for the 1993 World
corporate executives as soft targets who retain their value Trade Center bombing.
as if they represent a promising stock acquisition. 5Si believes that the ‘rescue’ of Rahman through the
Political and diplomatic staff are also viewed as prime kidnapping of Western assets was the catalyst for an
kidnapping targets by terrorist networks. The following attempt to kidnap Ambassador Stephens and will be an
patterns speak to such models: additional motivation for like-minded jihadists to target
■■ The attack on the British ambassador to Libya, Sir Western political and corporate officials. A review of
Dominic Asquith, on 11 June 2012. 5 Stones intelligence various timelines, sources, indicators and radical khutbah
is reviewing accounts of the attack, related activity and suggests that the demand and desire for Rahman’s release
source reporting for indicators that it may have been an is fuelling frustration among terrorist networks.
attempt to kidnap the British ambassador. In a speech given at his inauguration, Mohamed Morsi
■■ The attack on the US Consulate in Benghazi on 25 June stated: “It is my duty and I will make all efforts to have
2012. News reporting stated that US ambassador Stevens them free, including Omar Abdel Rahman.”

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Terrorist networks and splinter groups view kidnapped Westeners as

“prime chattel”.

This image from the SITE Intelligence Group shows three Spanish aid
workers alleged to have been kidnapped by al-Qaeda in 2009.

Sources and intelligence indicate that his failure to

do so is viewed by some jihadist groups as a betrayal
of Rahman’s followers. The interpretation of such
patterns by jihadist networks has been used to
religiously motivate foreign fighters and 5Si believes this
may also be one of several principal causes of the terror
activities in Benghazi.
It is also a clear signal that efforts to kidnap American,
British or Israeli embassy personnel or corporate
executives for the purposes of pressuring the US
Canadian diplomat Robert Fowler (centre) was held hostage for almost
Government to release Rahman – and as a funding method five months by a West African affiliate of al-Qaeda.
for terrorist networks – will continue.
Like many of the jihadist groups in North Africa, the phases of operational atmospherics, cultural acuity and
Imprisoned Omar Abdel Rahman Brigades is incorporated ground truth.
into the Ansar al-Sharia group, which is the latest The effective work and tradecraft of today’s protective
manifestation of the al-Qaeda in the Maghreb (AQIM). As intelligence analysis must address past, present and future
its name implies, the Imprisoned Omar Abdel Rahman events, but will continue to be incomplete if it fails to
Brigades has a particular orientation in addition to a incorporate considerations presented by the new blended
general jihadist set of goals. threats that are the motivation for kidnappings. These
motives incorporate complex thought, and narratives and
intentions based within irrational frameworks to enact
Hasty and incongruent rational objectives.
attempts at security will not offer Their motives are a toxic concoction of bent religious

the requisite protection for those beliefs, precursor terrorist objectives, greed and deep-
rooted cultural motivators. Whether one is forecasting
who are being targeted by intelligence or the weather, all accounts and factors must
kidnapping organisations. enter the analytical equation and nothing should escape
the lens of open perspective and cultural acuity.
The blended threat generated from multiple terrorist
The jihadist alliance networks and criminal organisations, and their leveraging
The kidnapping of embassy staff and corporate executives of negative political factors, false premises and enhanced
from said countries at present and in the future is without technology, present escalating concerns that require
question a goal of the jihadist alliance in Benghazi and heightened protective intelligence measures.
elsewhere. Hasty and incongruent attempts at security
will not offer the requisite protection for those who are
being targeted by kidnapping organisations. The world Further information
continues to change rapidly and mitigating risk requires 5 Stones intelligence
www.5stonesintelligence.com
carefully planned tactics, techniques and procedures Email: david.tinsley@5Stonesintelligence.com
(TTP) in concert with 5Si intelligence that addresses all

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Cybersecurity has long been a hot topic across the defence sector, but as cybercriminals
worldwide step up their efforts, traditional countermeasures are no longer sufficient.
Michael de Crespigny, CEO of the Information Security Forum (ISF), explains to
DSSI what defence contractors can do to identify and mitigate the danger.

Seismic
threat

I
n May 2011, Lockheed Martin fell exploiting flaws in the company’s own network passwords were reset. “Our
prey to a major security attack. infrastructure, hackers had stolen data systems remain secure; no customer,
The leading US defence contractor, from two of its suppliers and used it to programme, or employee personal data
developing everything from F-22 facilitate a breach. has been compromised,” the company
fighter jets to Titan rockets, it narrowly Luckily, there was minimal long-term statement affirmed.
averted disaster as its remote access damage. Lockheed Martin had been
system was hacked. monitoring the adversary in question Cybercriminals are
According to a statement, the attack for many years and responded raising their game
was “significant and tenacious”, but it promptly to the intrusion. Remote This tale might be interpreted in two
was also difficult to spot. Its danger lay access for employees was disabled ways. On one hand, it serves to confirm
precisely in this subtlety. Rather than that very day, and later in the week all the strength of Lockheed Martin’s

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in-house detection and monitoring

capabilities, sounding a note of Michael de Crespigny
Michael de Crespigny joined the Information Security Forum (ISF) in January
reassurance about the scope of 2010, following 22 years at PwC. He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered
cybersecurity within defence. On the Accountants in Australia and, as CEO of the ISF, builds on a long-standing
interest in systems and programming.
other, it highlights the growing
sophistication of international
cyberattacks. No longer adopting a issue here, and ensure they’re properly Be prepared
simple mono-layered approach, managing the risk.” For certain sectors, threats can be
assailants are raising their game and In fact, the range and complexity of easily forestalled. When data was
the onus is on companies to keep up. threats looks poised to grow. In March breached at the telecoms company
“There’s clearly money to be made 2012, the ISF launched a report, ‘Threat Verizon, a report concluded that the
through criminal activities in Horizon 2014: Managing risks when vulnerabilities could have been
exploiting the vulnerability of the threats collide’, which laid out a sombre identified in advance. Unfortunately,
technologies that we’re using,” says forecast. Predicting that traditional risk within the defence industry, matters
Michael de Crespigny, CEO of the management strategies would soon be are rather more complex. Because of
Information Security Forum (ISF). insufficient, the report detailed ways in the nature of the information in
“Criminals are gaining easier access which organisations might work in question, and its implications for
to the tools they need to undertake order to heighten their resilience. national security, government bodies
these tasks, and they can connect, As a leading authority on information and contractors have historically taken
acquire services, and execute attacks risk management, the ISF doesn’t just a highly regimented approach. The real
at lower and lower costs.” deal with defence contractors. Its problems, when they arise, are apt to
Lockheed Martin, for its part, has member base includes clients from the lie with third-party services.
seen a dramatic increase in attempted realms of transportation, banking, “The defence industry is much
attacks, around 20% of which fall healthcare, government, media, retail, better prepared than most industries –
under the banner of ‘advanced power and IT. But with 23 years in the it understands its risks much more
effectively,” says de Crespigny,
“So generally when you read about
Security is on the agenda in a way that was security incidents, they’re outside of
not the case five or ten years ago. Organisations the defence networks. Just as security
are more reliant on the internet, and it’s core to is being designed around layers, to
protect information and validate the
their business success. identity of participants, so too attacks
are evolving and working on exploiting
persistent threats’. Emanating in the security industry, the company is well multiple vulnerabilities.”
main from nation states seeking to equipped to offer guidance, both in areas The Lockheed Martin incident is
harm operations, campaigns of this common to all clients and in those faced a good example, stemming as it did
kind are targeted, ongoing and often specifically by defence. from weaknesses in the supply chain.
believed to be linked. “Security is on the agenda in a way Another might be the attack in June
“Government defence bodies and that was not the case five or ten years 2012 on the US cloud hosting service
their contractors frequently face ago,” says de Crespigny. “Organisations CloudFlare. Here, criminals exploited
organised attempts to understand are more reliant on the internet, and it’s vulnerabilities at four levels to gain
what they’re doing,” de Crespigny core to their business success. But the access to their desired information.
says. “There’s plenty of media criminal side of the world has identified “It’s quite an interesting example, I
discussion around what I suppose is there are opportunities here for them, think, of this layered approach: clearly
largely suspicion, because very little is which has led to significant awareness thought through, very difficult to
confirmed about where these attacks at board level about the risks they face.” anticipate, and the criminals have
come from, if they can be reliably According to ‘Threat Horizon 2014’, presumably benefited in some way from
identified at all.” the risks can be broken down into three the ultimate access they’ve gained,” says
But while the issue has suffered its categories. Firstly, as businesses adopt de Crespigny. “This layering – working
share of sensationalist reporting, there new technologies, this brings with it one’s way through trusted participants –
is more to it than scaremongering. new internal challenges. Secondly, as is likely to become more common.”
“I think it’s appropriate that a lot of cybercriminals grow better organised, this Another growing area of concern
noise be made about the topic,” de occasions further external threats. Thirdly, is security breach by stealth, with
Crespigny continues. “Non-executive as regulators call for greater transparency, difficulties in ascertaining an attack has
directors in very large organisations areas of weakness may be brought to taken place at all. “Individual attempts to
need to understand that there’s an light, constituting regulatory risk. break into networks are hard to identify,”

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continues de Crespigny. “Sometimes capability (NCIRC) to help it meet terms of collaborating to provide
they are only found quite some time emerging and anticipated threats. secure environments around sharing
after the event took place.” information,” he says. “Often, two or
So as they navigate this increasingly Collaboration is key three organisations will collaborate to
rocky landscape, how can defence For contractors and related companies, bid for a government contract, and they
companies ensure they don’t slip up? de Crespigny feels that collaboration need to be sure they’re dealing with
It’s a question being asked at the is crucial. The ISF brings together trusted participants. So they’ve done
highest echelons of the industry, with organisations to share their experiences a lot of work at an industry level in
governmental bodies investing heavily and pool ideas, creating a forum in developing security standards.”
in cybersecurity for defence. which it’s safe to air concerns. “We While there is no room for
complacency, equally it doesn’t make
sense to panic. Through adopting a well
Non-executive directors in very large thought-through and practicable
organisations need to understand that there’s strategy, organisations can continue to

an issue here, and ensure they’re properly meet their security challenges. But any
such counterstrategy should ripple right
managing the risk. the way down the supply chain.
Following the recent attacks, Lockheed
For instance, the UK Government has bring a high degree of trust between Martin has set to work on contacting
highlighted cybercrime as part of its individuals working together,” he says. suppliers, helping them mitigate their
national cybersecurity strategy launch, “Internationally we have a common set risk. And with 5-8% of its revenues in
ring-fencing over £500 million for the of rules about protecting information the information systems sector now
cause. NATO, meanwhile, has revised and not divulging identities.” related to cybersecurity, it is clear that
its policy, setting out a clear vision This is a model that he believes can this approach is working. There is a
throughout the alliance and establishing be applied elsewhere. “The defence growing need for measures like these:
a NATO computer incident response industry is actually quite advanced in far-reaching and forward-thinking.

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The new era of cybersecurity

With cyber-infrastructures worldwide almost constantly under attack, cybersecurity has
become a topic that almost every company has to take into consideration. Michael Stokes,
managing director of Sypris, gives his opinion on the new era of cybersecurity.

As a cybersecurity expert who has worked with

many companies and governments globally over
the years, how do you define the state of affairs
in cybersecurity?
Michael Stokes: The issues organisations face are similar
regardless of geography. The specific types of attacks may
differ, but, generally, everyone agrees on the problems. However,
the paths to the solutions are not as defined. I am seeing the
increase of security operations centres (SOCs) and corporate
security policies, but overarching strategies geared to address
the complete cybersecurity issues are still being crafted.

What do you think is the main issue facing those

tasked with cybersecurity? Organisations need to adopt dynamic cybersecurity strategies where
normal standard operating processes expect the enemy inside.
The threat is asymmetrical. The attacker only has to be right
once, but the defenders must be right every time. Today’s and teams in realistic attack scenarios based on what is
‘cyber-warriors’ need to be able to focus on the complex happening in other organisations. You also need to be able to
attacks that can do a lot of damage. perform virtual check rides instead of exams, so the people
on the front line have demonstrated their capability.
How should organisations prepare
for cyberattacks? We hear a lot about the advanced persistent
The old strategy of keeping the enemy out will no longer threat (APT). How real is this threat?
work. More dynamic strategies need to be adopted so that a The threat is real, but most cyberattacks use already
normal standard operating process expects the enemy inside. understood and documented methods. I’ve been to
cybersecurity trade shows where the access points were
What approaches should be taken? unsecured and IT security experts were sending their
The answer needs to be based on a plan for the passwords in plain text. Everyone is so worried about this
organisation to get to cyber-resilience, as this is key when intricate, highly specialised attack that they forget to close
working with cybersecurity in this day and age. Many and lock the back door.
organisations use point training solutions, but it is more We need to make sure that the cost to attack is getting
important to improve the organisation’s maturity when it more expensive and the cost to defend is getting less
comes to cybersecurity. expensive. The APT is real, but most of the damage being
done is mundane, and exploits simple-to-fix holes in
How does certification impact on how an corporate defences.
organisation creates a cyber-policy?
Certification is the start of an effective cyber-policy. Just like What can a leader in an organisation do right
a college degree, it demonstrates a solid understanding of now to address the threat?

the domain. However, it doesn’t always mean that the Pick a model that has a proven track record and begin to
individual is capable of defending all attacks. Also, like a honestly assess the capabilities in the organisation. The path
recruit fresh from boot camp, he or she knows the concept of to cyber-resilience is just that: a path that has prescriptive
fighting, but needs to drill constantly in order to be able to and measurable tactics, which are built around basic
perform under pressure when lives and, in the case of concepts that have also proven consistently successful, for
corporate security, money and information are on the line. example live-fire training, team-based security roles and
content based on current cyberattacks.
Training seems to be paramount to cyber-defence.
What type of training is needed?
Firstly, make a baseline of the basics so everyone in the Further information
Sypris
organisation is speaking the same language. Then, you need www.sypris.com
constantly updated ‘live-fire’ training that puts individuals

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Neutralise advanced
persistent threats
Governments, critical infrastructure providers and defence organisations increasingly rely
on the internet to perform mission-critical operations. Ari Takanen, CTO of Codenomicon,
discusses how businesses can protect their networks against advanced persistent threats.

What are the biggest security threats facing Unknown or zero-day vulnerabilities are the biggest threat
government and critical infrastructure networks? to IT security, because there are no defences against
Ari Takanen: For government and defence organisations attacks exploiting them.
the biggest threat is data theft. For critical infrastructure
providers, the threat is that cyber-attacks can cut off the How can you defend against zero-day attacks?
supply of vital resources, such as water and electricity, The most effective technique for finding zero-day
and disrupt communication and transportation systems. vulnerabilities is fuzzing, which involves triggering them
The consequences of such an attack can be catastrophic. with unexpected inputs. Fuzzers work on protocols, the
The main issue with critical infrastructure networks is that languages that computers use to communicate with each
the people running them don’t understand just how open other. The fuzzer can confuse a device by sending it an
and vulnerable their networks are. Production networks are invalid protocol message. If there are vulnerabilities, then
considered to be closed, even though they are connected it can crash or go into a busy loop. This is also the method
corporate networks, which in turn have direct internet access. of choice of black hat hackers.
Even if the network is a completely separate At Codenomicon, our tools are based on protocol
environment, well-financed and skilled attackers will specifications. We take the official ‘grammars’ of protocols
always find a way in. Most critical infrastructure networks to create our tests and that’s why our tools contain all the
are so vulnerable that it does not take a sophisticated possible fuzzing messages. So, by using our tools, you can
attack like Stuxnet to bring them down. make it pretty hard for the attackers.

Even if the network is a Organisations can protect their networks by

hacking their own systems?
completely separate environment, Yes, exactly. Organisations can use fuzzing to find
well-financed and skilled attackers zero-day vulnerabilities in their networks and fix the

will always find a way in. flaws before anybody has a chance to exploit them.
By removing potential zero-day vulnerabilities proactively,
you can make it much harder for attackers to find
How should government, defence organisations exploitable vulnerabilities in your network, and devise an
and critical infrastructure providers protect attack against it.
their networks against advanced persistent By integrating fuzzing into their software development
threats (APTs)? and procurement processes, organisations can ensure that
The best way to prepare networks against attacks by the software in their networks is robust and secure.
APTs is to proactively get rid of exploitable vulnerabilities.
There are several types of malware, including viruses, Could you describe some of the devices or
worms, trojans, back doors, keystroke loggers, rootkits systems can be fuzzed?
and spyware; what these all have in common is that Basically, anything with an open interface – that is any
they exploit software vulnerabilities. device or system that communicates with another device
These can be divided roughly into known and unknown or system – can be tested. Even security software like
vulnerabilities. Known vulnerabilities are flaws that anti-virus programs or firewalls can be fuzzed.
somebody has already found and reported. Anti-virus What organisations often fail to realise is that their
software, firewalls and IPS/IDS systems protect networks networks are just as strong as the devices connected
against attacks exploiting known vulnerabilities – or to it. Nobody thought devices such as storage solutions,
variations of them – with signatures and heuristics. smartphones and printers could be used to attack
However, these solutions don’t provide any defence networks, so the developers didn’t try to make this
against attacks exploiting unknown vulnerabilities. difficult or impossible to do.

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Using techniques such as fuzzing, organisations can protect integral networks from a host of advanced persistant threats that exploit software vulnerabilities.

Can a network be hijacked by a device such but the jurisdiction of law enforcement is restricted by
as a printer? national borders. What little cooperation exists between
Not exactly, but once the attackers gain control over the different authorities is often overpowered by bureaucracy.
printer, they can install malware or a sniffer to monitor Hacking is an international multibillion-dollar business.
traffic within the network. With sniffers and malware, the Anyone, terrorists, organised criminals and hostile nation
attackers can gain access to sensitive network information states can purchase the expertise needed and carry out
like user names and passwords, which will enable them to cyber-attacks. Botnets and malware are commodities that
launch further, more serious attacks against the network. can be bought or rented from underground auctioning
sites. You can hire an entire hacking team by recruiting

Organisations can use fuzzing on IRC channels or simply buy the attack online.

to find zero-day vulnerabilities in Are cyber-attacks predominantly motivated by

their networks and fix the flaws financial gain?

before anybody has a chance to No. In 2011, we saw a sharp rise in the activity of hacktivist
groups like Anonymous and LulzSec. These groups want to
exploit them. retaliate for some perceived wrongdoing and embarrass
their victims by messing up their website or announcing
So, if you are purchasing equipment for a critical that they have managed to steal confidential information
network, or a network connected to a critical network, such as customers’ credit card details.
then it’s a good idea to fuzz equipment before they are But the most worrying attacks are the ones that don’t
incorporated. Better still, use your purchasing power and get noticed. Spies working for governments and corporate
the vendors do the testing for you. espionage are carrying out some of the most technically
Software products have the highest amount of defects advanced and resource-intensive attacks ever seen. They
of products sold today. The next time you are having are the APT, the advanced persistent threat, and they
problems with software running on your laptop, this is not won’t be stopped by a firewall.
just a sign of bad quality – it is also a sign that your
laptop can be hacked. Can they be stopped by fuzzing?
By fuzzing their networks, organisations can make it
Codenomicon has been active in the security significantly harder for attackers to find exploitable
testing market since 2001. How has cyber-security vulnerabilities. If we could give government organisations
changed in the past ten years? and critical infrastructure providers one piece of advice, it
Ten years ago, cyber-attacks were mainly carried out by would be fuzz your networks. If you are not fuzzing your
hobbyists as pranks. But as we are using more and more network, then it is an easy target for somebody else.
IT in the workplace, have online records and do online
banking and shopping, the opportunity to profit from
stolen information has grown exponentially.
So, it’s no wonder that criminals are moving into the Further information
Codenomicon
cyber-domain, especially since the risk of getting caught www.codenomicon.com
is significantly lower online. Cyber-criminals act globally,

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Missions with one

version of the truth
Critical mission awareness management is crucial to making the right decision at the right
time. MICCAVIONICS solutions ensure excellent communication among everyone involved
in the mission by providing the same information in real time with complete transparency.

MICCAVIONICS’ software and hardware keep mission members up to date The company’s task management and navigation systems for helicopters
with developments on the ground. can be stand-alone or integrated into an existing avionics suite.

T
he success of today’s operations is strongly software and hardware according to international aviation or
dependent on the ability to take the advantage in military standards, certified quality-compliant with ISO 9001
an operation by providing and receiving and EN 9100 and with efficient project management according
information faster and with more accuracy, thus providing a to V-Modell XT. Its GPS-based task management and
solid basis for making the right decision at the right time. navigation systems for helicopters can be used as stand-alone
systems or as integrated parts of existing avionics suites.
100% transparency The high integrability allows the following interfaces, among
Critical mission awareness management requires 100% others: flight management system (FMS), electronic flight
transparency for successful missions. MICCAVIONICS’ instrument system (EFIS), personal locator system (PLS) and
solutions add another dimension to critical mission multifunction display (MFD). MICCAVIONICS concentrates all
awareness management, providing an overview of all the its know-how in an optimised information communication
necessary information for decision-taking and a simple system. The tactical steps of navigation, command and control
way to report on it, transparently, all the time, in real time. are digitally connected by multistage control loops and can be
All operational team members receive one overview of the used by all forces involved in the mission, either on the ground
necessary information required for decision-making each and/or in the air. All information is transmitted in real time with
and every time, allowing for the steering and execution of minimal delay, and all decisions and operations are based on
missions with only one version of the truth in joined the same information. All mission members, including the
and/or coalition operations. leaders, are kept permanently up to date with the situation and
development of the battlefield.
All information is transmitted in
real time with minimal delay, and Multiple applications
Networked connections with the command platform
all decisions and operations are guarantee optimised concentrated operations within the
based on the same information. group. The system can be used in military missions as
well as in civil and/or paramilitary missions with
Core competencies: experience and quality multistaged groups.
MICCAVIONICS is a manufacturer of highly innovative
integrated time-critical solutions for information mission
management, and command and control systems for use in Further information
MICCAVIONICS
multilevel, airborne, networked defence and civil environments. www.miccavionics.com
The company offers top-level, customer-specific development

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Body of
evidence
The global body armour and personal protection market is forecast to show positive growth over
the period 2012–22, according to the latest research by Strategic Defence Intelligence.

T
he global body armour and Figure 1. Global body armour and personal protection market ($ billion), 2012–22
personal protection market
was estimated to be worth 3-

$1.5 billion in 2012 and to increase at

2.5 -
a CAGR of 4.89% during the forecast
period, to reach its peak of $2.4 billion 2-
US$ billion

by 2022 (see Figure 1, right).

1.5 -
The market consists of three
categories of body armour and personal 1-
protection: soft armour, hard armour and 1.5 1.4 1.6 1.7 1.6 1.5 1.7 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.4
0.5 -
protective headgear. The soft armour
segment is expected to account for 0-
43.4% of the global body armour and 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

personal protection market, followed by Source: SDI analysis © Strategic Defence Intelligence

the hard armour segment with a share

of 34.1% and protective headgear with
Table 2. Global body armour and personal protection market overview
a share of 22.5%. During the forecast
period, cumulative global expenditure
Market Market Total market Annualised
on body armour and personal protection Region
in 2012 in 2022 (2012–22) growth (2012–22)
is expected to reach $19.4 billion.
North America $819 million $1.04 billion $8.40 billion 2.48%

North America dominates Europe $360 million $609 million $5.20 billion 5.40%
the market Asia-Pacific $234 million $610 million $4.60 billion 10.06%
The US is expected to follow past trends
Middle East $22 million $60 million $442 million 10.55%
and record budget cuts during the forecast
period, but these cuts are not expected Latin America $24 million $38 million $370 million 4.70%

to affect the country’s body armour Africa $30 million $37 million $340 million 2.12%
and personal protection procurement Source: SDI Analysis © Strategic Defence Intelligence
programmes. The US Department of
Defense (DoD) declared in a January
2012 statement that the US Army is Because of the focus that has been of these mandates, North America is the
preparing for a smaller infantry but a placed on enabling better personal leading spender in the body armour and
better-equipped and optimally trained protection for US soldiers in the US personal protection sector and accounts
force. In the 2010 US Army Modernization Army Modernisation Strategy, the for 50% of the global market (see Table 2,
Strategy, significant emphasis has been army’s fiscal year 2011 budget request above). Some programmes that are
placed on improving personal protection and Future Years Defense programme expected to contribute substantially to
for ground troops, and the US DoD is include increased funding for armour North American expenditure on body
expected to continue upgrading its kits for increasing survivability and the armour and personal protection include
existing body armour and protective accelerated development of lightweight the procurement of improved outer
headgear capabilities in order to remain body armour, which are now being tactical vests, the Uniform Integrated
the dominant land force globally. designed gender specifically. As a result Protective Ensemble programme and

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the Security and Force Protection

Services programme. Europe and Asia Technological trends
are also expected to account for a Cosworth introduces soldier-worn electronics demonstrator
significant portion of the total body Cosworth is looking to develop a body armour that would result in enhanced
armour and personal protection market connectivity and a reduction in weight for body-worn electronic systems. The
during the forecast period, with shares demonstrator was produced in response to a UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) tender
for the Man Worn Power and Data Technology Demonstrator programme, part of
of 31% and 13% respectively. This will
generic soldier architecture development. Acting as the prime contractor on the
be largely driven by the efforts of programme, Cosworth has incorporated technologies from BMT Defence Services,
countries such as China, India CQC, Martec, TE Connectivity and Ultra Electronics in its solution. It involves
and Russia to provide enhanced reducing system complexity, removing exposed cables to preventing snagging and
using a flexible power architecture so that the soldier can carry just enough battery
survivability to their armed forces.
power for the mission at hand while monitoring available charge.
The Middle East, Latin America, and The system uses a single high-speed USB2.0 wiring system, integrated into the
Africa account for 3%, 2%, and 1% of Osprey body armour vest, to enable adaptive control of the power flow through the
global body armour and personal clothing. This means batteries can be recharged using power from any available
power source, such as an armoured vehicle or a solar panel. It automatically
protection expenditure respectively.
disconnects low-priority devices when power is running low.

Rising demand for technologically Double-sided combat uniforms to enhance survivability

advanced body armour FIBROTEX, in cooperation with Israel Defense Forces special units, has developed
Global defence industry investment in next-generation smart fabric two-sided combat uniforms called FIGHTEX, which were
showcased at the Eurosatory event, held in Paris on 11–15 June 2012. These uniforms
R&D has led to the development of new use advanced materials to enable comfortable crawling and bending, and to support
soldier modernisation technologies that soldiers’ survivability during missions. These lightweight uniforms are fire-retardant
enhance survivability and sustainability and can be integrated with a range of other items, including winter uniforms, vests and
capabilities, including advanced combat load carriers. FIGHTEX is also equipped with the FIBROTEX multispectral camouflage
signature management system, which helps prevent personnel and equipment from
clothing, boots, hard armour, eyewear and being detected in the battlefield. It has the capability to be printed with a different
helmets. Current innovations are oriented pattern on each side to enable the wearer to be fully camouflaged in mixed terrain.
towards lightening body armour, increasing For example, one side of the fabric can provide camouflage for green areas such as
flexibility, developing armour for women, forests, while the other side camouflages soldiers in desert or urban environments.
the use of advanced ballistic materials
UNEQUAL Technologies launches DEFCON technology
and incorporating night vision capabilities UNEQUAL Technologies has introduced DEFCON armour technology to provide
in combat helmets. The countries with protection in law enforcement and military protective gear. The DEFCON patented
the highest levels of defence spending are composite technology is thin, lightweight and flexible, and features a proprietary
formulation that absorbs and dissipates more energy per square inch than traditional
now focusing on building smaller infantries
trauma products. It reduces more trauma blunt force with one panel than several
with enhanced survivability in order to layers of ballistic materials combined, while inherently increasing the flexibility and
derive maximum effectiveness from troop comfort of the vest. It is specifically engineered to reduce the back face signature, the
deployment. This has led major defence non-penetrating impact on the body after being hit by a projectile. When formulated
into regular IIIA body armour, DEFCON can stop 52 steel rounds with no additional
spenders such as China, France, the UK
layers, plates or modification. The vibration and impact shock that would otherwise
and the US to invest significantly in body enter the head or body is absorbed by the first layer, while the second layer blocks
armour and personal protection equipment. and redirects the energy, and the third layer supports everyday activities.

Fabric to protect against cut wounds

Soft armour expenditure
UK protective clothing company PPSS is manufacturing a breathable and fireproof
Soft body armour offers a significant T-shirt that can protect the wearer from slash-type attacks. The fabric, Cut-Tex PRO,
contribution to ballistic protection is made from a combination of ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene fibres and
for military personnel because of its fibreglass woven with other technical fibres including polyester, nylon and elastane.
lightweight structures. The systems in These fibres are then woven on a special high-density knitting machine to produce a
fabric with level 5 blade cut resistance. The clothing range made from the fabric is
use are currently constructed from aimed at security professionals, police officers, prison officers and other frontline
conventional textile materials fused with professionals who may face knife attacks. The company claims Cut-Tex PRO is also
filament composites, and have become resistant to human bites and fire, a property that can be improved by the addition of
relatively thicker and heavier to meet Kevlar fibres during the manufacturing process. The standard fabric is not puncture
resistant and cannot protect against a stab attack as it is a knitted fibre.
increasing protection requirements
against more effective threats. The major
factor driving the increased procurement armed forces of all major global defence by leading military nations to decrease
of soft armour systems is the rapid spenders are running procurement troop numbers, which necessitates
technology advancement in the domains programmes in order to provide enhanced survivability of the reduced battalion in
of reducing soldier load and providing survivability capabilities for war fighters. order to remain effective. These
enhanced personal protection, which has These procurement programmes are in concerns are urging governments to
rendered earlier equipment obsolete. The turn driven by the endeavours undertaken continue to invest in body armour

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equipment so as to complement the

Figure 3. Body armour and personal protection market breakdown by segment (%), 2012–22
decrease in actual forces on the ground.
100% -
The soft armour segment is expected
90% - 19 22 23 23 25 23 23 22 23 23 22
to attract an expenditure of $734 million
80% -
in 2012, which is expected to grow at a
70% -
CAGR of 3.43% to $1.03 billion in 2022
60% - 32 32 35 37 31 34 34 35 35 34 35
(see Figure 3, right). The cumulative
50% -
market for soft armour during the 40% -
forecast period is expected to register a 30% -
49 46 42 40 44 43 43 43 43 43 43
value of $8.4 billion. While hard armour 20% -
is expected to account for 34% of the 10% -
market, protective headgear is expected 0-
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
to constitute 22.5% of the overall market
■ Soft armour ■ Hard armour ■ Protective headgear
share during the forecast period.
Source: SDI analysis © Strategic Defence Intelligence

Effect of cuts on market growth

Most leading spenders in the world, formulating continuous programmes to between governments, services and
including France, Germany, the UK and procure the latest body armour and industries, and an increase in joint
the US, have cut back spending in personal protection equipment, and development and procurement initiatives.
defence sectors such as space, aircraft have been investing extensively in Examples include NP Aerospace
and vehicles. Conversely, they have R&D. This trend is expected to continue Jordan’s contract with Azerbaijan’s MoD,
diverted funds towards sectors where throughout the forecast period. and Intelleflex Corporation’s partnership
rapid technology development and Global defence cuts, plus a substantial with Lockheed Martin’s Advanced
deployment is possible, such as soldier increase in the cost of developing Technology Center (ATC) to develop a
modernisation, C4ISTAR and cyber technologically superior weapons versatile advanced monitoring system
warfare. The BRIC nations have been platforms, have led to collaboration (VAMS) for perimeter security.

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Seamless integration
of C4 systems
Following the company’s collaboration with the US Department of Homeland Security
Science and Technology Directorate, Kary Eldred of Altadona talks to Defence & Security
Systems International about integrating disparate systems into a single, efficient interface.

Can you tell us a little bit about Altadona?

Kary Eldred: Altadona was born out of the need for
next-generation integration in the world of C4 (command,
control, communications and computers). Most organisations
are finding that the more security and defence technology they
put in place, the more complex and less efficient things are to
manage. This becomes even more problematic when it comes
to handling SOPs (standard operating procedures) in a crisis.
In this case, there’s a lot more complexity to be coordinated
with an increasing number of hardware and electronics
systems, most of which don’t work together easily, if at all.
For a long time, automation of response has been cited as User interface of Altadona’s common operating environment.
the goal. But without true and full integration of systems and
subsystems, it isn’t going to happen. That’s where Altadona’s combine all these things in remote locations and from multiple
common operating environment (COE) solution comes in, agencies into one platform or ‘common operating environment’;
filling that need and providing the missing link. i.e. one easy-to-use, seamless software that controls everything.
Beyond simply implementing new C4 technologies, they

Our solution provides unparalleled were challenged with getting their new systems to work with
legacy equipment and systems. Our software was largely
visualisation, incorporating 3D developed to help them do that, especially on a very, very
modelling, GIS, terrain, geo-location large scale.

and everything electronic into an So the idea is full integration in a single interface?
easy-to-understand virtual world. Yes. Like others we’ve discovered people want one interface
to reduce the complexity of incoming data through many
Can you give us an example of how this may fit in? interfaces, and therefore make it easier and quicker for
Take this case. When an incident occurs and operators are operators to respond efficiently in emergency situations. In
notified by an alarm or sensor, there are at least two things many cases, because of so many systems and sensors, virtual
that they must do. First, they must gain situational awareness, ‘silos’ are created. Breaking these silos down with their
that is, ascertaining what is going on. which is key. obvious inefficiencies is a real need.
Second, there must follow the appropriate response. Our
COE solution enables and facilitates both in one software Does integration through your platform create
platform. Altadona’s solution provides unparalleled visualisation, additional benefits?
incorporating 3D modelling, GIS, terrain, geo-location and Our software creates the ability to facilitate both centralisation
everything electronic into an easy-to-understand virtual and collaboration, not only internally, but across multiple
world. In the same way, our command and control capability agencies and departments. Finally, we provided a highly visual
via the same platform, or virtual world, is intuitive and easy to interface that was intuitive not only for new operators but also
use for operators, supervisors and decision-makers. for key decision-makers, supervisors and stakeholders, and
that also integrated and provided automation of critical SOPs.
How was the solution developed and for whom? Again, it is recreating the physical world in a virtual world
The development of the software was, in large part, sponsored that you can use to control your physical world.
by the US Department of Homeland Security Science and
Technology Directorate (DHS S&T). They wanted us to assist
them with the same particular need; namely to integrate all Further information
Altadona
their disparate sensors, systems, subsystems and alarms from www.altadona.com
different manufacturers and networks. They wanted to

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The MCP Toolbox allows a shared virtual COP to be
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The real barriers to

technical innovation
Corporate, political and economic factors rather than scientific limitations are restricting
innovation, writes Roger W Smibert, president and CEO of HISS, and a new environment
must be fostered in which it can be rekindled.

W
e are in an age of explosive technical growth and
The slow pace of sensor
the wondrous possibilities that such innovation development is blamed on a
brings. We see it around us in impressive new lack of information sharing.

commercial products, but frequently wonder why such

products seem to fall short of their promise, and why we don’t
see such developments occurring across all technologies.
Why do the latest computers seem no faster than the
‘old’ ones they replace? Why do memory capacity, battery
life, display technology, external interfaces and product-to-
product compatibility seem bogged down in a seemingly
hopeless quagmire of technical stagnation? Why does
reliability seem to worsen with each product introduction?
Why are we not seeing greater benefits in military theatres
from such technical advancements?

Competition and classification

The answers are not found within the limits of science and
engineering, but in the policies, priorities and motivations of
corporations and governments. From the corporate perspective, mean it will be distributed to the masses, which limits the
the pace of the introduction of technical advancements is commercial development of some advanced technologies.
determined by balancing issues of competition against the Corporate protections are placed on internally developed
need for the long life of existing products. This is driven by the technical information to prolong the shelf life of any products
need for companies to show consistent growth. For military resulting from it, and it is the current nature of corporate
products, the pace of the introduction of new technology is culture that any technical data that can be gleaned from
slowed in part by the high cost in terms of both money and another company will be used to develop competing
time of the military development process, and in part by the products rather than to further develop that technology for
need for the stability and supportability of existing military the mutual benefit of both corporations. These simple
systems, drivers that do not exist in the commercial world. competitive forces result in much duplication of effort and
reduce or eliminate the sharing of any new developments.
Just because the technology
An environment of fear
exists does not mean it will be To further complicate matters, there are companies today that do
distributed to the masses. nothing but collect the patents of others. These are not groups of
highly skilled scientists and engineers, but rather lawyers who
Many advanced technology developments are controlled see good business in suing companies whose new products
by governments, who don’t want their technology exported may include patented technical innovations. The corporate
to hostile governments or insurgents. Any technology that fear that results stifles commercial innovation as much as any
looks promising for military use is controlled or classified. governmental threat of data classification. Even the patent
As effective as such classification is for limiting the process itself is open to abuse through the patenting of very
dissemination of technology, it also has the effect of shutting broadly defined processes or devices.
down international cooperation which would otherwise be Within a corporation is the next level of information control, the
helpful in the development of new technologies. corporate governance and compliance department, initially created
Even the ubiquitous digital processor is limited in speed to foster awareness and help create and implement data and
and power by this need to control the spread of technical material control measures. In some companies, these departments
capability, with the most basic laptop and its operating system have become so powerful as to foster an environment of fear,
export-controlled. Just because the technology exists does not which keeps researchers from seeking outside assistance.

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The desire of certain governments to assist in the financial

For new military products, the development process
is expensive both in terms of time and money. growth (and therefore political stability) of third world nations,
along with the impulse of corporations to minimise costs,
encourages the relocation of as much corporate development
and production capability offshore as possible. Although such
a strategy can result in greatly increased profits, it can also
break the link between production and engineering, and can
at worst result in the loss of domestic technical expertise,
replacing it with cheaper, not necessarily better, foreign
expertise, putting an end to the advantage of technical
‘lessons learnt’. The loss of domestic manufacturing expertise
and capacity, and the subsequent loss of product quality and
reliability caused by this strategy, combined with a dramatic
rise in domestic unemployment and negative trade imbalance,
need to be included in the overall decision process to proceed
To ensure that the right controls are in place, governments with such offshore transfers.
are now performing wide-ranging communications monitoring, We have seen much development in processors, peripherals
including that of telephone and internet voice and data traffic. and software, but we see a slower pace of development in
The recent growth of the use of these systems was given sensors, materials, propulsion and power systems. Remote
the justification of anti-terrorism, but they are also being sensing, so critical to the field of military theatre awareness,
used across government agencies to monitor communications is still in its technical infancy. It is the most prized of
for financial, political and technological data transmissions. technologies in military circles, but it is also the most tightly
A scientist or engineer who wishes to communicate with an controlled. Although there is much development work
overseas colleague to gain assistance in a technical problem happening globally in this field, this is also the field where
does so in fear that his transmission may be misconstrued international information sharing is least encouraged.
as a violation of government data protection protocols, an
unintended constraint in further technical development. A long-term growth plan
In the light of these two major barriers to innovation – the
Remote sensing is the most economical, through corporations, and the political, through
governments – what can be done to rekindle innovation,
prized of technologies in military to create an environment that encourages development,
circles, but it is also the most rewards developers, allows for mutually beneficial
tightly controlled. cooperation, allows communication and encourages the
further development and use of international standards?
New standards Governments can help through a review of the technology
Many products involve external electronic communications, classification process, ensuring that technology control
and there are excellent public standards for multi-device methods are used for the purpose of national security and
interfaces. Unfortunately, the very reason for which these not for regional commercial protectionism, by enabling
interfaces were developed and made public becomes the cooperative developments to occur rather than stopping US
reason many corporations avoid them. They are public, and companies from selling their products abroad in competition
therefore don’t allow corporate control of their products and the with overseas companies selling the same technology.
devices that connect to them. Developing new public standards Corporations can help by better balancing the next quarter’s
can be a major benefit to corporations who enjoy the advantage growth against the value of a long-term growth plan, where
of defining these standards. But having an exclusive, unshared the benefits of technical innovation can lead to longer-term
standard severely limits the development by competitors of corporate prosperity as well as better service to their
other devices or systems that utilise that standard. communities and customers.
In the mission system integration business, where many This is a cultural problem, endemic to the very nature of
sensors, processors and communication devices are brought corporations and governments, requiring a recognition of the
together in one system designed for easy and effective use need to change the way we think and operate in order to
by military operators, the resistance by some corporations to open the floodgates of technical innovation.
share their internally developed communications protocols
can stop such development in its tracks. Those end-users
that have an urgent need for these mission-critical systems
are told they cannot have them because some companies Further information
HISS
won’t release their internally developed communications www.hiss.ca
protocols to third parties.

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Secure unified communication

MilsOne, mils electronic’s brand new unified and conversation. It also enables you to
communication tool, will revolutionise restrict its use to a centrally managed
your secured communication. MilsOne group of your staff with clearly defined
is a milestone in top-secret governmental authorisations and privileges.
communication and collaboration. Thanks What’s more, MilsOne can be used on a
to its flexibility coupled with complete global scale, allowing you to communicate
protection, it is an unprecedented tool for with the highest security from and to every
public institutions. You can use numerous point of the planet.
communication modes in one application In order for you to have total control,
while never leaving a secured environment. MilsOne offers sophisticated security
MilsOne makes protected communication monitoring, detailed traffic analysis and a
easier and more efficient, increasing real-time warning and alerting system.
productivity and success. Its comprehensive MilsOne is the most secure communication
MilsOne allows the flexible use of messaging,
design reduces delays in workflows, relieving chat, file transfer and conversation. system ever built, considering all possible
budgets by minimising travel costs. threats and providing the most effective
Furthermore, MilsOne meets the specific requirements of your security measures for your entire network. It guarantees the best
organisation. Its development is based on mils electronic’s possible protection for sensitive data by combining hardware
60-year experience in top-secret governmental communication security tokens, government-grade cryptographic algorithms and
with the highest levels of information security always having the One Time Pad encryption method.
been the company’s core competence. It’s all in the name: MilsOne is one platform for all your
MilsOne, as a secure unified communication and collaboration communication requirements. With unbreakable encryption, it is the
solution for PCs, allows the flexible use of messaging, chat, file transfer unified communication tool for your top-secret communication.

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Military-grade
weather technology
Vaisala is a global leader in environmental and industrial measurement, developing
weather-sensing technology and solutions for a wide range of operations. The company’s
new applications manager Lee Nelson talks to Defence & Security Systems International
about the company’s range of innovative defence applications.

Could you tell us about Vaisala and its

Defence forces rely
involvement in the defence sector? on portable, rugged and
reliable meteorological tools.
Lee Nelson: Vaisala provides a comprehensive range
of innovative observation and measurement products
and services for selected weather-related and industrial
applications. Headquartered in Finland, Vaisala employs
about 1,400 professionals worldwide and is listed on the
NASDAQ OMX Helsinki stock exchange.
The company provides defence forces and security
organisations with weather observation systems and
solutions that help improve operational decision-making.
Our information-gathering tools reduce uncertainty caused
by weather, so our customers can make better-informed
decisions for improved safety and effectiveness in air, land
and sea operations. We are committed to the success of
our customers, assisting them with our understanding of
tactical weather requirements, our proven services and the
support we offer throughout the lifecycle of each product.

Vaisala provides defence forces

and security organisations with
weather observation systems
and solutions that help improve
operational decision-making. and system safety. Lightning, strong winds, flooding, extreme
temperatures or thick fog can severely impact the ability to
conduct peacetime operations in a safe and effective
Who are the primary users of your services manner. We offer industry-leading systems and sensors
within the defence sector? for all types of adverse weather detection.
Vaisala serves all branches of the military, as well as When a military force is called upon, it needs to be able
security organisations, test ranges and space-launch to operate in remote and harsh environments. Portable,
facilities. We concentrate on weather awareness in four rugged and reliable meteorological tools are crucial for
key applications: ballistics correction, aviation weather, success. Whether asked to provide humanitarian support
naval weather, and test range/space range operations. In or conduct combat operations, defence forces need to
addition to their military functions, many national defence be able to operate the same way as they train. A good
organisations also manage civilian airports and contribute understanding of weather is critical to successfully execute
to national weather forecasting. whatever mission they are called to perform.

What specific challenges do military customers Could you describe some of the Vaisala products
face and how does Vaisala meet them? that are currently available?
Our customers spend the bulk of their time preparing for Vaisala offers a broad spectrum of weather-sensing
combat operations, so they are careful to ensure that training capabilities, many of which are specifically designed to
exercises are as safe and effective as possible. It is important meet the toughness that military users demand. The
to be aware of weather hazards that may affect personnel MAWS201M TacMet Tactical Meteorological Observing

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X-band radars such as the E700XD can offer invaluable coverage the most robust, easy to move, simple to set up
in the lowest areas of the atmosphere where helicopters operate.
and best-performing solution out there.

What requirements does it fulfil and

what does it offer customers?
The E700XD is a first-rate radar system designed
for military use and built to withstand the rigours
of combat and training applications. This is a
field-proven system that is currently being used
by military weather units all over the world.
The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive.
The unique combination of sturdy design,
smart packaging and reliable performance
in the harshest of conditions makes this a
smart investment, bringing home-base capability
to a deployed operating environment.
System, for example, is a compact weather station that can
be easily and rapidly deployed in the field. It offers broad What customer service does Vaisala provide?
sensor capability and can provide aviation-quality automated Vaisala provides complete end-to-end service, including
weather observations in even the most demanding locations. project management, installation and maintenance, as
Vaisala’s early foundations were based on upper-air well as full logistical support and mid-life upgrades.
sensing, and the new MW32 MARWIN Sounding System We also offer a wide variety of training courses, which
enables defence users to deploy Vaisala’s world-class cover systems, operations and maintenance.
radiosondes wherever they are needed. The MW32 has
an extremely rugged design, which is field proven and
meets all applicable military standards. X-band radars have smaller
We are also happy to announce that we’ve teamed up
with EWR to offer the E700XD radar system. This rugged,
antennas, making them ideal for
portable and easy-to-deploy Doppler X-band weather tactical mobile operations for severe
radar is powered by Vaisala’s RVP900 signal processing weather tracking and warning.
and uses Vaisala IRIS software.

How can military forces around the world benefit What gives Vaisala the edge over its competitors?
from X-band radar? What sets Vaisala apart is the breadth of our offering, the
The primary benefit of X-band radars is that they provide the quality of our products and our long history of providing
remote sensing capability needed to track weather in a more superior weather-sensing capabilities. We understand the
mobile package than larger C-band or S-band systems. X-band needs of the market and we work hard to ensure that we are
radars have inherently smaller antennas, making them ideal for not only serving the requirements of today, but are also
tactical mobile operations for severe weather tracking and warning. looking towards the demands of tomorrow and beyond.
Since many military aviation operations, particularly those
involving helicopters, take place in the very lowest parts of the What do you see as the current market trends
atmosphere, X-band radars can also prove invaluable by enabling and how do you envisage they might change?
forecasters to see below the radar coverage into areas that may be There is some uncertainty on the horizon regarding defence
blind spots for larger national or regional radar networks. X-band budgets. This can certainly be seen as a short-term challenge,
radars can provide good coverage of the surrounding area up to but it is, perhaps, an opportunity as well. With budgets
about 100km, while still being able to cover the lowest and most tightening, defence forces are more likely to opt for commercial
critical part of the atmosphere. off-the-shelf (COTS) products rather than pay for the
development of technology made to their specifications. Since
How is Vaisala’s X-band radar different from Vaisala offers military-grade products like the MAWS201M,
other X-band radars on the market? MW32 and E700XD, I believe we are well positioned to meet the
Three important features help set the E700XD radar apart. First, needs of our military customers now and in the years to come.
its small footprint – the antenna is only about 76cm in diameter.
Second, its low power consumption. It uses stable solid-state
power with state-of-the-art pulse compression. And third, its Further information
Vaisala
rugged design, developed specifically for military www.vaisala.com
applications. The result is a radar system for military use that is

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Travelling
light
A recent restructure of the Defence Equipment and
Support procurement agency’s Individual Capability
Group has intensified the focus on the ‘soldier
as a system’ concept. Laura Walkinshaw talks to
Brigadier Mark Gaunt about reducing the burden
of equipment on the dismounted close-combat soldier.

F
or the soldier on the front line,
power is a constant battle. With
lethality and surveillance comes a
struggle with burden and, when you consider
that a typical soldier in a 35-man platoon
embarking on a 36-hour patrol carries
some 12kg in power alone, it is easy to
see why reducing the weight on the
individual dismounted close-combat
soldier is a key focus for the UK’s
Ministry of Defence (MoD).
The burden of essential power
sources was addressed in 2010
when commanders in Afghanistan
appealed to the MoD to lighten
the load that soldiers carried on a
day-to-day basis. Following the
approval of an Urgent Operational
Requirement in 2010, the soldier
portable charger (SPC) – which
takes energy from used batteries
and transfers it into a soldier’s
spares – was developed, along
with weight-saving batteries
and solar panels.
Since then, the development
of equipment in the British
Army has been nothing short
of groundbreaking. In July last
year, the Individual Capability
Group (ICG), which procures
and supports equipment for
the individual soldier within
the Defence Equipment and
Support (DE&S) procurement
agency, teamed up with the
Defence Science and Technology
Laboratory (DSTL), a trading
fund of the MoD, to develop composite
armour-plating and new ways of reducing
the size of batteries, including woven fabrics
that can hold an electric charge. Then, in April 2012,
A close-combat soldier typically carries
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conducting yarn that provides a central,

single power source – were showcased Brigadier Mark Gaunt
Brigadier Mark Gaunt has been the head of Soldier System Programmes
by Intelligent Textiles at the Department (formerly Individual Capability Group) within the DE&S since 2011. He is a
for Business, Innovation and Skills former REME officer and has served in Afghanistan, the Balkans, Germany,
Iraq, Northern Ireland and the US, and has widespread acquisition experience.
event organised by the Centre for
Defence Enterprise, part of DSTL.
Meanwhile, in October, a contract address challenges faced by the group focused on synchronising future plans,
was awarded by DSTL to OXIS Energy in reducing the burden of soldiers. while the delivery staff need to be
and LINCAD for the development of “It is only through the delivery of able to focus on delivery.”
rechargeable polymer lithium sulphur the ‘soldier as a system’ that the While the aim of the restructure
batteries – all in the name of reducing burden can truly be tackled,” says was not to reduce staff numbers,
the burden on the dismounted soldier Gaunt. “Creation of a single post Gaunt – who heads a team of just
without reducing effectiveness. responsible for delivery of soldier over 100 civilian and military staff –
equipment means that the integration says it now means the group is well
Equipment integration required of the soldier’s equipment placed to meet future challenges,
Reducing the burden on the combat can be tackled coherently.” including reductions in staffing levels
soldier is also a core reason behind While the changes are unlikely to over the next few years, which are
recent changes to the ICG, located at be immediately felt by the soldier on likely to affect DE&S as a whole.
the MoD’s Abbey Wood headquarters. the ground, he adds: “Hopefully, we
The reorganisation, which came about have further enhanced the process Man-worn power and data
following a review by Brigadier Mark by which [the soldier] is equipped concept demonstrators
Gaunt, who joined as head last year, with key capability.” With a focus on reducing burden to the
saw the group being renamed Soldier individual dismounted close-combat
Systems Programmes in October, Soldier System Programmes soldier, Soldier System Programmes is
while its four teams – Dismounted A newly formed office within currently considering man-worn
Soldier Systems, Integrated Soldier Soldier System Programmes, along power and data concept demonstrators,
System Light Weapons, Photographic with a reduction of autonomy in the which have been developed over the
and Batteries, and Personal Combat group, are also set to play a big part last two years by BAe Systems and
Equipment – were replaced with a in increasing emphasis on the ‘soldier Cosworth, both leading suppliers of
single team led at a one-star level. as a system’ idea. defence technology in the UK.
Central to the ICG restructure was Led by Colonel James Daniel, the The soldier-worn demonstrator
the ‘soldier as a system’ concept, in programme office will focus on facing system developed by Cosworth,
which the soldier is the centrepiece the customer and dealing with the alongside technologies from BMT
of the equipment. planning of equipment, while the Defence Services, CQC, Martec
interconnect solutions, TE Connectivity
and Ultra Electronics, allows adaptive
The soldier is a platform, equivalent to a ship control of the power flow through
or an aircraft, and items of equipment require the clothing, enabling batteries to
be recharged using power from any
integration with each other and the platform. available power source, such as a
vehicle or a solar panel.
Brigadier Gaunt, who has served in delivery group will concentrate on Using a single high-speed USB2.0
Afghanistan, Iraq and the US, says: project management, and equipment wiring system integrated into an
“The soldier is seen not merely as a delivery, support and integration. The enhanced combat body armour vest
user of isolated pieces of kit, but as delivery group will operate in four (known as Osprey, and already being
the centrepiece of a set of integrated domains: surveillance and target used by soldiers), the demonstrator does
equipment that enables him or her to acquisition, command and battlespace away with exposed cables and snagging,
function optimally. management, lethality and survivability, reducing overall system complexity.
“In this way, the soldier is a which will each be managed by a The importance of the development
platform, equivalent to a ship or an project manager working across the of the Cosworth demonstrator and
aircraft, and items of equipment entire procurement cycle. BAe Systems’ technology was to
require integration with each other “I am keen on the concept of understand what system requirements
and the platform.” establishing a delivery group and a were needed, as Gaunt explains. “These
The former REME officer says programme office that are distinct, but early-stage demonstrators will allow
the creation of Soldier System work closely together in one team,” the department to make an informed
Programmes was crucial in order to Gaunt says. “The programme office is decision on the concept.”

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Development of fuel cells that could arise from using fuels way forward will not be for a number
and power architecture other than diesel – such as potential of years yet,” Gaunt says.
Speaking at Soldier Technology in difficulties in transporting it to the
May 2011, Marcus Bruton, head of the frontline – the case for SBH fuel cells Concentrating on
Soldier System Programmes’ delivery is very much in the early stages. increased effectiveness
group, outlined the objectives of the “Fuel cells requiring fuels other than While the direction of Soldier System
then ICG regarding the reduction of diesel would need to make an Programmes will depend on the
weight, including research by the extremely compelling case,” he says. changing requirements of dismounted
Programmes & Technology Group, Research into power architecture has close-combat soldiers, Gaunt says
part of DE&S, to develop a fuel cell also formed part of Phase II, with the configuration control of the army’s
using sodium borohydride (SBH) as options – including a zonal approach capabilities are a primary goal.
the fuel, which could result in with a power system for each of the “The operations in Iraq and
Afghanistan have introduced significant
numbers of new capabilities, which
The soldier-worn demonstrator system allows have allowed the British Army to field

adaptive control of the power flow through the its most capable infantry fighting
force ever, and arguably one of the
clothing, enabling batteries to be recharged most effective infantries in the world,”
using power from any available power source. he says. “Bringing these capabilities
under configuration control remains a
key objective over the next few years.
significant weight savings. head, torso and weapon areas – still “Projects that continue to reduce the
Now in Phase II of the project, undergoing examination by the MoD. burden on the soldier, both physical
Gaunt says fuel cells are still part of “Zonal power is still being considered and cognitive, offer the most potential
the research on the soldier system. and may be the most appropriate way to deliver increased effectiveness in
However, considering the challenges forward, although any decision on this the medium term.”

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of ammunition
Defence and Security Systems International speaks with Ronald Cosman, vice-president
of marketing and sales at RUAG Ammotec’s defence and law enforcement division,
about the company’s environmentally friendly ammunition technology.

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Frequency (Hz) 63 125 250 500 1,000 2,000 4,000 8,000
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Below: Soldiers from the Indian Army on a

reconnaissance mission during the Yudh
F-INSAS aims to put the Indian Army at the forefront of soldier
Abhyas joint and bilateral training exercise. technology, but precious little is currently known about it.
Chris Lo tries to separate fact from rumour to build an
accurate picture of India’s ambitious future soldier programme.

Secret
weapon
A
s a leading light of the BRICS from its agrarian roots, the Indian the Indian Army in the country’s 11th
group of rapidly developing Government is looking to bring cutting- five-year plan (2007–2012).
countries, India’s burgeoning edge 21st-century technology to its Current large-scale modernisation
economy is quickly catching up with million-strong armed forces. According plans include the tactical communications
countries in Europe and North America. to some reports, the Indian Ministry of systems programme to build a digital
Just as India’s economy is expanding Defence (MoD) has been supporting network connecting regiments and
and modernising, moving ever further around 600 modernisation initiatives for battalions to army headquarters, as well

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as the battle management system generation of Indian infantry with better As well as interchangeable barrels,
project to integrate the communications communications, lethality, survivability the new rifle would incorporate an
of the country’s army, navy and air force. and situational awareness. under-barrel grenade launcher able to
The F-INSAS roadmap, laid out by launch airburst grenades, as well as
Creating 21st-century warriors Indian defence officials at the project’s thermal optics and a laser range finder.
One of the biggest of these projects is outset, states that the new system will be Other weapons proposed for the system
F-INSAS (Futuristic Infantry Soldier as a supplied to eight to ten infantry battalions include a close-quarter battle (CQB)
System), a multibillion dollar programme (up to 10,000 soldiers) by 2015, with all carbine and a specialised sniper rifle.
to turn India’s infantrymen into fully 325 battalions fully upgraded by 2020.
networked, digitised, self-contained “We have put in place an action plan High-tech equipment
21st-century warriors. to modernise the armed forces in all and accessories
The scheme, which is reportedly dimensions,” said India’s now former In the later stages of the programme, the
scheduled to be rolled out in stages chief of the army staff Joginder Indian Army intends to complement its
between 2012 and 2020, has been Jaswant Singh back in 2007. “A project, new weapon platforms with a range of
described by Indian defence officials as codenamed F-INSAS, has been taken up high-tech equipment for its infantry
similar in scope and objectives to infantry to train futuristic soldiers, equipped with soldiers. This equipment includes a new
modernisation projects such as the US the latest weaponry, communication helmet with mounted thermal sensors
Army’s Future Force Warrior initiative. network and instant access to and night vision, as well as cameras and
F-INSAS can trace its roots back to information on the battlefield. In my chemical and biological sensors. The
2007 and even before; however, there is view, the next war will be won by the helmet will have an integrated visor with
still very limited information available side that is adept at high technology a heads-up display (HUD) capable of
about the project. With little government with all-weather fighting capability.” outputting images with the equivalent
communication on the initiative and
widespread confusion about its progress,
doubts have been raised as to whether
The Indian Administrative Service is composed
F-INSAS is on track to meet its goals. of generalists who have no functional expertise.
Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) Bureaucrats focus on the process of decision-
military and intelligence research fellow
Mark Phillips characterises the Indian MoD
making instead of the outcome.
as suffering from a “lack of expertise”,
leading to scattershot development Innovative rifle development space of two 17in computer screens.
and a lack of clear long-term goals for The cornerstone and first stage of the Other proposed accessories include a full
projects like modernisation schemes. F-INSAS project is the development or battle-suit with a bulletproof and
“The Indian Administrative Service is procurement of a new standard-issue waterproof jacket, health sensors and
composed of generalists who have no armament to replace the ageing INSAS even solar charging devices.
functional expertise, which results in (Indian small arms system) rifle. This kind of personal energy generation
constant reinvention of the wheel and a This was developed by India’s could be used to power the soldier’s
lack of capacity to evaluate long-term Armament Research and Development HUD and sensor systems, as well as a
issues like defence planning and military Establishment and introduced by the wrist-mounted palmtop GPS system
capabilities,” he says. “This is despite Ordnance Factory Board in the late that will be used to increase battlefield
the fact that civil servants maintain 1990s. This replacement has been awareness and act as a networked
considerable control of financing. plagued by usability problems, especially messaging system between battalions and
Bureaucrats focus on the process of cold arrest issues in high-altitude areas. their commanders. On top of all this, the
decision-making instead of the outcome.” As a result, the Indian Army has been army aims to reduce the overall weight
We picked through the tangle of forced to import 100,000 AK-47 rifles in carried by infantry soldiers by at least 50%.
F-INSAS data to compile everything 1995, which have proved more reliable in
we know about this troubled but extreme conditions. Home or away?
potentially revolutionary R&D project To replace the INSAS, the Indian Despite the hugely ambitious nature of
and its current status. Army wants to develop or acquire a this cutting-edge programme, F-INSAS
new modular, multicalibre suite of has seen little in the way of demonstrable
F-INSAS’ goals weapons. The primary weapon is progress since 2007. The multitude of
The overarching goals of the F-INSAS planned to be a rifle capable of firing armed forces modernisation programmes
programme, which took shape in 2007 5.56mm and 7.62mm ammunition with (many of which overlap in terms of
after several years of planning, combine a new 6.8mm underdevelopment. This objectives), combined with a lack of
a host of soldier-mounted technologies first stage alone will reportedly cost up official clarification from government
with the aim of creating a new to Rs250bn ($5 billion). sources, has created a spaghetti junction

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of conflicting reports, even when simply

looking at the initiative’s first stage of
weapon development.
One of the major talking points of the
early stages of the F-INSAS’ was the
government’s desire to assign the
development of different aspects of
the soldier systems to India’s own
expertise as much as possible, relying on
domestic companies and public defence

© Antonio Milena
organisations such as the Ordnance
Factory Board and the Defence Research
and Development Organisation (DRDO)
rather than foreign defence contractors
India’s future soldier programme continues to be shrouded in secrecy.
from the US or Europe.
“Indian industry has demonstrated its “In 2006, India’s comptroller and auditor May 2011 that DRDO had developed an
capabilities in the fields of information general V N Kaul said that ‘Defence R&D Indian-made carbine called the Milap.
technology and other core sectors, is an area where accountability often This raises the question: if the Milap was
and the army expects it to achieve takes shelter under the policy of not developed for F-INSAS, what was it
excellence in defence technology, too,” self-reliance, and indigenisation becomes developed for?
said JJ Singh’s successor as chief of the a reason for delay... Accountability of In the case of the F-INSAS rifle, it is
army staff, Deepak Kapoor, in 2007. domestic R&D organisations needs to possible that the Indian Government will
Indeed, picture evidence from military be re-emphasised to enable better procure a large quantity of foreign-made
events seems to show that Indian assessment of return from investment. advanced rifles along with a license for
companies like Tata Advanced Materials Sensitising of the defence services to the Ordnance Factory Board to produce
and its subsidiary Nelco are working on the role of public audit is essential.’” further models. But why is media
various parts of F-INSAS equipment and speculation like this even necessary
accessories, from night vision goggles F-INSAS weapon development when official government reports should
and body armour to personal power packs. Discovering the company or organisation be providing reliable information?
It should be noted, however, that no that has been, or will be, tasked with Phillips says that a fear of hostile media
official confirmation of these contracts developing the F-INSAS programme’s attention provides a possible explanation
by either company or the government new weapons throws up roadblocks of to government secrecy.
has been published. its own. In September 2011, it was “Since the Bofors scandal and
reported that the Ordnance Factory especially after the Tehelka sting
Private sector excluded? Board’s Rifle Factory Ishapore (RFI) had operation, weapons procurement by
Phillips believes that the Indian developed a new rifle that would be the armed forces has attracted
Government’s insistence on eschewing going into production for F-INSAS in considerable media and political
private sector involvement in defence January 2012. Rumours suggested that attention,” he said. “Increasing numbers
procurement in favour of public the rifle was modular and incorporated of corruption investigations have
organisations such as DRDO is advanced components, possibly paralysed decision-making as officials
hampering its ability to get projects including a computer chip. However, no became increasingly fearful of getting
moving and remains a source of subsequent announcement has been embroiled in investigations and possible
inefficiency and confusion. made concerning this rifle or RFI’s litigation. This could explain the lack of
“Government policies towards claims of its imminent production. official information available. Corruption
private sector participation in the An announcement towards the end of allegations and media attention in this
defence industry prevent the 2011 seemed to cast further doubt on the vein could also explain why there is
emergence of a vibrant alternative to reported RFI rifle development, and indeed conflicting information about projects.”
state-run enterprises,” Phillips says. on whether the Indian Army’s next-gen Until the private sector or the Indian
“As a result, the Indian military is rifle would be developed in India at all. Government clarifies the details of any
beholden to the government-run DRDO, The Times of India and other Indian tenders or deals, observers around the
whose performance is a matter of sources reported at the beginning world are left to simply speculate on
debate and controversy. So although of December 2011 that the Indian the status of F-INSAS. The project
the military has large autonomy, it Government has put out global tenders for could be floundering or on the verge of
is nonetheless reliant on another F-INSAS assault rifles and CQB carbines. flourishing, but without more reliable
organisation to execute its plans in the The tender for a new carbine also and official information, it’s impossible
procurement area. conflicts confusingly with reports from to know for sure.

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‫كرائد عالمي في تصنيع األسلحة الصغيرة ألكثر من قرن‪،‬‬
‫تعرض اف‪.‬ان‪ .‬هرستال مجموعة كاملة من محطات‬
‫®‬ ‫األسلحة التكميلية «دي اف ان در®» والتي يتم التحكم‬
‫دي اف ان در متوسطة‬ ‫بها عن بُعد وهي تستقبل رشاشات اف‪.‬ان‪ .‬من عيار‬
‫هنا مع رشاش اف‪.‬ان‬ ‫‪ 45×5.56‬مم ناتو وحتى عيار ‪ 0.50‬بوصة‪ ،‬بما فيها‬
‫™‬
‫ام‪2‬اتش‪.‬بي ‪ -‬كيو‪.‬سي‪.‬بي‬ ‫رشاش اف‪.‬ان ام‪ 3‬آر™ بمعدل رمي عال (‪ 1100‬طلقة‬
‫(عيار ‪ 0.50‬بوصة)‬ ‫في الدقيقة)‪.‬‬
‫®‬
‫تتمتع جميع موديالت «دي اف ان در » بزوايا فريدة‬
‫لإلرتفاع واإلتجاه ويمكن دمجها بسهولة على العديد من‬
‫العربات الحديثة أو الموجودة حاليا أو على منصات ثابتة‬
‫بحيث تفي بمجموعة واسعة من المهمات العملية مثل‬
‫والترصد‪ ،‬والدفاع عن النفس‪،‬‬
‫ُ‬ ‫المساندة النارية‪ ،‬والمراقبة‬
‫والمواكبة والدفاع عن منطقة‪.‬‬
‫®‬
‫دي اف ان در خفيفة‬ ‫وتم إختبار وإقرار عدد كبير من الخيارات والملحقات‬
‫®‬
‫هنا مع رشاش اف‪.‬ان ماغ‬ ‫تحت شروط صارمة لمقاييس النوعية لتُكمّل من منتجات‬
‫(عيار ‪51×7.62‬مم ناتو)‬ ‫اف‪.‬ان‪ .‬هرستال‪.‬‬

‫ال ُتراث واإلبتكار التقني في مجال األسلحة النارية‬

‫اف‪.‬ان‪ .‬هرستال‬

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 Company insight > Future soldier

Designed for and used by the

most demanding combat units
A leading supplier of weapons, weapon systems and ammunition, FN Herstal has launched a
number of new products including the FN SCAR assault rifle and FN40GL grenade launcher.

S
ince its creation in 1889, Belgium- the ergonomics and reliability of the assault rifle, has
based company FN Herstal has been adapted for increased range and accuracy for
designed, developed and sniper support or designated marksman roles. The FN
manufactured small-calibre firearms MINIMI 7.62 light machine gun combines the ergonomics
and associated products and handling characteristics of the famous FN MINIMI 5.56 –
using state-of-the-art the world’s most widely deployed 5.56mm machine gun –
technologies. Over the with the range and power of the 7.62 NATO cartridge. Fully
decades it has established tested and in full production, the combat-proven FN
itself as a leading supplier MINIMI 7.62 has been adopted by several armed
of light and portable weapons, forces across the globe.
integrated weapon systems and On the integrated weapon systems side, FN
ammunition to military and special The FN MINIMI 7.62 is used Herstal offers a range of complementary deFNder
forces operators worldwide. by forces across the world. remote weapon stations. These have been designed, developed
Recent years have been no different, and manufactured to meet the market requirements for machine
with FN Herstal launching a number of newly developed products. guns fitted onto new or existing vehicles or static platforms while
The FN SCAR family includes an assault rifle chambered in 5.56 ensuring full crew protection (see advertisement on opposite
or 7.62 calibre, a 40mm LV grenade launcher and a precision rifle. page). FN Herstal’s product portfolio also includes handguns,
The FN SCAR assault rifle has been designed for, tested, adopted submachine guns, heavy machine guns, less-lethal launchers, fire
and is used by the most demanding combat units. Highly control systems and integrated weapon systems for air, land and
adaptable with two quickly interchangeable barrels (either short or sea applications.
standard), the weapon is lightweight, modular, ergonomic, accurate
and highly reliable in the harshest conditions.
Mounted under any FN SCAR assault rifle or as a stand-alone Further information
FN Herstal
launcher, the FN40GL grenade launcher provides increased www.fnherstal.com
capability to the user. The FN SCAR precision rifle, while retaining

)‫(م‬
‫ سكار‬.‫ان‬.‫ تم تكييف بندقية الدقة اف‬،‫الخاصين بالبندقية الهجومية‬ ١٣/٢٠١٢ ‫أنظمة الدفاع واألمان العالمية – إصدار شتاء‬
.‫للمدى البعيد والدقة لمساندة القناص أو مهام الرامي البارع‬
‫ ومقرها‬،‫ هرستال‬.‫ان‬.‫ قامت شركة اف‬،١٨٨٩ ‫منذ إنشائها عام‬
‫مم والذي يجمع بين خصائص‬7.62 )‫ مينيمي(م‬.‫ان‬.‫رشاش اف‬ ‫ بتصميم وتطوير وتصنيع األسلحة النارية الصغيرة‬،‫بلجيكا‬
‫مم المشهور‬5.65 )‫الهندسة البدنية والمناولة لرشاش مينيمي(م‬ ‫ فارضة نفسها عبر العقود كمورد رائد‬،‫وملحقاتها بتقنية حديثة‬
‫والمُستخدم حول العالم وبين المدى البعيد والقوة الخاصين بذخيرة‬ ‫لألسلحة الخفيفة والمحمولة وأنظمة األسلحة المدمجة والذخيرة‬
‫مم‬7.62 )‫ مينيمي(م‬.‫ان‬.‫ ويتم إستخدام رشاش اف‬.‫مم ناتو‬7.62 .‫للقوات الحربية والقوات الخاصة في مختلف أنحاء العالم‬
.‫المُختبر من قبل العديد من القوات المسلحة في العالم‬
‫ هرستال بتصنيع عدد من‬.‫ان‬.‫ قامت اف‬،‫خالل السنوات األخيرة‬
‫ان هرستال‬.‫ تعرض اف‬،‫وإلى جانب أنظمة األسلحة المدمجة‬ .‫أحدث المنتجات تطورا‬
‫مجموعة من محطات األسلحة ديفندر(م) والتي يتم التحكم بها عن‬ 5.65‫ سكار(م) وتتضمن بندقية هجومية تستقبل عيار‬.‫ان‬.‫عائلة اف‬
‫ وتم تصميمها وتطويرها وإنتاجها لتفي بمتطلبات السوق‬،‫بعد‬ ‫ تم تصميم‬.‫ﭬـي وبندقية الدقة‬.‫مم ل‬٤٠ ‫ وقاذف قنابل‬،‫مم‬7.62 ‫أو‬
‫ أو الحالية أو منصات‬،‫لرشاشات متكاملة على العربات الجديدة‬ ‫ سكار(م) الهجومية وإستخدامها‬.‫ان‬.‫وإختبار وإقرار بندقية اف‬
‫وفر حماية كاملة للطاقم (انظر إلى اإلعالن في الصفحة‬ ّ ُ‫ثابتة لت‬
‫ السالح قابل للتكييف تماما ليستقبل‬.‫في أهم الوحدات العسكرية‬
.)‫المواجهة‬ ‫سبطانتين قابلتين للتبادل فيما بينهما بسرعة (سواء قصيرة أو‬
‫ هرستال أيضا المُسدسات اليدوية وشبه‬.‫ان‬.‫وتتضمن منتجات اف‬ ،‫ تركيبي يتالءم مع الهندسة البدنية‬،‫قياسية) وهو خفيف الوزن‬
،‫ وقاذفات قنابل بنسبة قتل منخفضة‬,‫الرشاشات والرشاشات الثقيلة‬ ‫ قاذف القنابل‬.‫ وجدير بالثقة تماما في أصعب الشروط‬،‫دقيق‬
‫وأنظمة التحكم بالرمي وأنظمة أسلحة متكاملة للتطبيقات الجوية‬ )‫(م‬
‫ سكار‬.‫ان‬.‫ُركب تحت بندقية اف‬ ّ ‫ل(م) والذي ي‬.‫ جي‬٤٠‫ان‬.‫اف‬
‫ يمكن الحصول على مزيد من التفاصيل على‬.‫والبرية والبحرية‬ .‫الهجومية أو يُستعمل بشكل مستقل ليزيد من إمكانية المُستخدم‬
www.fnherstal.com ‫موقعنا‬ ‫وبالحفاظ على التصميم الذي يتالءم مع الهندسة البدنية والكفاءة‬

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 Company insight > Future soldier

Virtually flawless
SYNERCO is a leading global supplier of air and land simulators, and advanced modelling
technologies. Eduard Cristea of the company’s sales team explains how it offers its defence
industry clients unrivalled flexibility, cost-efficiency and customer service.

Could you provide an overview of SYNERCO’s ‘synergy effect’ in every solution that we provide. This may
simulation products and services? encompass design and complete documentation for building
Eduard Cristea: SYNERCO is a partnership between the a training centre facility, a full financial package (buyer’s
Slovakia-based company Virtual Reality Media (VRM) and credit line) to cover the building costs and procurement of
US-based Aeronautical Systems Engineering (ASE), which simulators, or 24/7 on-site technical assistance for 12 months.
was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Switzerland.
With offices and production located in Europe and North Do you supply additional training?
America, we are delivering flexible, innovative and best- Before delivering our product the customer is more than
value simulators to a wider customer audience. welcome to stay with us and literally put their hands on the
Our air and land simulators for the civil and defence product. Complete training for instructors and maintenance
sectors include desktop trainers all the way up to full flight/ personnel is carried out during a factory acceptance test (FAT)
full mission simulators. Recently, a consortium comprising and another such programme is delivered after installation.
VRM, ASE and FTC developed and delivered a suite of Specifically tailored courses are provided for our customers on
simulators to the Afghan National Air Force under a contract demand. For example, training for terrain database modelling
from the US Army Simulator Procurement Office. These provides clients with the flexibility to create specific areas of
simulators include the Mi-17 flight training device (FTD), the interest while maintaining a high level of fidelity and consistency.
G222 flight training device, the G222 fuselage load trainer
(FLT) and a G222 basic aviation training device (BATD). How does the group go about collaborating
with its customers?
SYNERCO Group incorporates VRM, ASE and VRM Services. VRM
SYNERCO is sending a vital and ASE remain manufacturing sites and with a comprehensive
signal to customers that they net of local suppliers we can provide the best value for delivered

can expect complex solutions solutions. VRM Services is a newly established company,
dedicated to providing maintenance, modernisation and upgrade
to all their training needs. service support for SYNERCO products and third-party simulators.
We are sending a vital signal to customers that they can
What factors do you take into consideration expect complex solutions to all their training needs. We can
when developing these types of solutions for provide them with a high-fidelity, cost-effective product but
the defence sector? we can also take care of the simulators they have already
The defence sector has changed substantially in the past procured by modernising them or linking them together into
decade. The global financial crisis continues to negatively one theatre. In this way, SYNERCO Group is helping its
impact investment in US and Europe military budgets. customers in the most effective way.
Paradoxically, this may have a positive impact on the simulation
industry. In light of budget constraints and increased Looking ahead, how will SYNERCO continue
demand for high-level staff, the ability to train ground and to expand its services and customer support?
air personnel at tactical and mission level in a virtual Being small does not mean that we necessarily want to
battlefield environment is a plus for the simulation industry. become a big multinational company. The typical corporate
SYNERCO takes all these factors into account when hierarchy structure does not exist in our group; instead, we
developing simulation solutions for the defence sector. We have adopted a team-oriented structure that ensures greater
always see the ‘man behind the user’ and endeavour to internal flexibility. We cannot be present everywhere, but
provide solutions that are easy to operate, user friendly, we can remain close to our customers through our local
reliable throughout the simulator’s lifetime and, importantly, partners, creating consortiums where the know-how of each
are associated with low maintenance and consumption costs. member helps to design, manufacture and deliver the best-
value solutions to our customers.
What value-added services does SYNERCO provide?
We provide our customers with turnkey solutions and
comprehensive support during the lifecycle of the delivered Further information
SYNERCO
simulators. SYNERCO is committed to understanding the needs www.synerco.eu
of each customer, and our aim is to provide the maximum

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 Insight > Land systems

Connectivity
is king
In today’s combat situations, staying
connected is crucial. Colonel (retired)
Buddy Carman, recently TRADOC
capability manager at Brigade Combat
Team Mission Command, explains how
the power of information through
network-enabled tactical
formations should be used to
improve survivability and
battle-effectiveness.

The effective networking of tactical

vehicles is transforming the way
combat operations are carried out.

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 Insight > Land systems

Colonel (retired) Buddy Carman

Colonel (retired) Buddy Carman served in the US Army for 25 years, most recently as TRADOC capability
manager at Brigade Combat Team Mission Command. His operational assignments include Operation
Desert Storm in 1991 and Operation Iraqi Freedom from 2003–04. He is now a director at ViaSat.

Soldiers entering the military today are ‘digital

natives’ – they have grown up with computing
devices that are networked together.

E
nhancements in precision, have a presence on the ground to further exacerbated by the growing
long-range munitions and effectively control lines of costs for research and development as
improved intelligence, communication and set the conditions well as ever-increasing prices for
surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) for success. maintenance and sustainment.
technologies have deceived some into Asymmetric threats, such as Tactical mobility in this context
believing that nations don’t need to improvised explosive devices (IEDs), means drivetrain, speed,
focus on tactical ground forces. have become a prominent threat to manoeuvrability (on and off improved
However, despite the marvels of counter the technology overmatch that roads) and the ability to accomplish
innovative technologies of ‘fire and many nations have developed. As a tight turns in complex terrain.
forget’ missiles and unmanned aerial result, the need to balance protection Strategic mobility in this context is
systems (UAS) that allow remote- and mobility – both tactical and strategic reduction in weight and cubic volume
control combat, countries need to – has become more tenuous. This is to be able to transport tactical

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vehicles rapidly by air or sea in the Network-enabled vehicles can share ■ ■ ruggedised computing hardware
minimum number of sorties. information more easily, providing ■ ■ software with an intuitive user
In addition to balancing protection common understanding with a interface that allows vehicle crew
against mobility, simplifying logistical wingman and other elements within a members to rapidly access
support and reducing costs, a critical unit, even when separated by complex necessary information
aspect of survivability and performance terrain. Access to sensor data, adjacent ■ ■ robust, capable, secure network
for armoured vehicles is integration into units and command nodes on a geo- transport that provides rapid
the network: the ability to leverage the referenced display provides a more access to data.
collective understanding of leaders useful, accessible format than just
through sharing situational awareness voice communication and a paper map. Network where you need it
and a common operating picture. Network-enabled combat vehicles One of the biggest challenges to
give leaders at every level the ability to date has been the availability and
A culture of networks ‘see’ the battlefield, share critical reliability of the network transport to
and digital natives information and act decisively in the provide this connectivity within
Just as the networking of computers has following ways. vehicle formations and to command
transformed how we communicate, ■■ See: friendly situational awareness nodes. Line-of-sight data radios
access data and conduct commerce over – know the position of friendly require significant network
the last 20 years, effective networking of forces in real time, geo-referenced management and have difficulty
tactical vehicles is transforming the way on the terrain, to understand maintaining linkages across the
we carry out combat operations and current status and avoid fratricide; distances and challenging terrain
other missions. Improvements in on-the- visualise reported and actual threat within which units must operate.
move technology will continue to locations to limit risk and to target. The traditional view of beyond-line-
enhance the effectiveness of armoured ■■ Share: enable simultaneous view of-sight, satellite networks has been
vehicles into the future. to all vehicles in the network of that it is either unaffordable or too
slow to be of value. ViaSat’s BFT2 and
C2/SA capabilities, for example,
One of the biggest challenges to date has provide a high-performance, rugged,
been the availability and reliability of the network secure network that brings the
network to armoured units where they
transport to provide connectivity within vehicle need it. Enhancements to the L-band
formations and to command nodes. waveform, a high-gain, rugged
transceiver, improved ground
infrastructure and certified
Soldiers entering the military today are friendly and enemy locations; transmission security provide a
‘digital natives’ – they have grown up leverage the network to ‘cue to reliable, affordable and fast solution.
with computing devices that are target’, enabling reconnaissance Tactical vehicles add value to
networked together. Our culture has elements to pass targets to assault dismounted operations through
trained them to be proficient in accessing forces seamlessly in real time; protection, mobility and extending the
and exploiting digital technology. disseminate updated mission network. The network connectivity is
Our view of armoured vehicle graphics, target locations and an enabler, much like training and
improvement needs to leverage this manoeuvre routes simultaneously effective leadership, to enhance
capability to add additional to every vehicle in the unit, as well mission success.
survivability and mission effectiveness. as provide images and sensor data Empowering soldiers with the
The network is not the solution, but it to refine targets. information they need, when they
is an enabler; an enhancement that ■■ Act: collaborate over the network need it, in a timely and useful format
improves performance. in real time; visualise the mission will improve unit effectiveness.
in real time, with running Digital natives that are entering
Information sharing estimates and automated cues to service in the armed forces today
“For the strength of the pack is the wolf, decision points. understand the power of connectivity
and the strength of the wolf is the pack,” and have a comfort level with digital
wrote Rudyard Kipling. Situational understanding gained information exchange.
Tactical vehicles do not operate alone. through networked vehicles can As we look to the future of tactical
Armoured vehicles move with a enhance mobility and protection as formations, providing connectivity will
wingman, as a section, or in small units. well as improve mission efficacy and be a combat multiplier that leaders
They depend on each other for reduce the fog of war. The components can use to improve performance and
overwatch and security. of a network enabled system include: mitigate risk.

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 Company insight > Land systems

Innovative mechanical solutions

The company is structured into three business units:
■■ Mechanical and hydraulic engineering: this business
unit develops and markets innovative products such as the
Syegon centralised tyre inflation pressure management
system and the Safepro mine-resistant seat.
■■ Operational readiness: this business unit supplies spare
parts for vehicles with long working lives (30+ years), including
a full range of obsolescence management services. It also looks
after the maintenance and repair of mechanical and hydraulic
components, upgrades and technical enhancements and
the development and qualification of maintenance tools.
■■ Machining, heat treatment and surface treatment:
this business unit offers its customers a range of services for
The Syegon centralised tyre inflation pressure management system.
the production of high-added-value mechanical components
Nexter Mechanics is the Nexter Group’s mechanical and (for use in demanding safety situations, severe environments,
hydraulic engineering centre of excellence. etc). Its key strength lies in its ability to carry out complex
The expertise available to Nexter Mechanics allows the machining operations and apply the associated heat and surface
company to cover the entire project lifecycle, from treatments in-house with no recourse to subcontractors.
engineering to development, pre-production, production,
repair, spare parts supply and obsolescence management. Nexter Mechanics holds ISO 9001, EN 9100, PART 21 and 145
All the design and pre-production resources required are certification, and is in the process of gaining NADCAP and ISO
present on site. 14001 certification.

Further information: Nexter Mechanics www.nexter-group.fr

CENTRAL TYRE INFLATION SYSTEM

S Y E G O N®
4 BAR 2.5 BAR 1.5 BAR 0.8 BAR

New options Standard features:

 customized rotary seals
 Pressure management: WHEEL by WHEEL
 Punctured tyre warning (leak compensation)
 REAL TIME management of
 Detected flat tyre(s) isolation
temperature and pressure  Operating pressure range from 0,7 - 10 bars
 4 programmable I/O to create customized functions
 MULTI EPCU: Truck and trailer independent and
simultaneous tyre management

CERTIFICATIONS: MIL-STD-461F, MIL-STD-1275B, E Mark, IP69K, GAM EG13, MAN LH 2159001, MAN 3256-2
CONTACT: Nexter Mechanics – Syegon EMAIL : c.barre@nexter-group.fr DIRECT PHONE : +33 601 88 35 84

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 Company insight > Land systems

The power to succeed

Farymann’s Farymann’s flexible
customers approach in
throughout providing tailor-made
the world solutions to its
know what customers is the
stands company’s key
behind the characteristic.
Farymann Having all tests
brand. For and manufacturing
over 65 resources in-house
years, allows a close
global integration between
The 43F single-cylinder four-stroke diesel engine.
customers design, testing and
have relied on Farymann engines to deliver power for their production in order
The 15W/18W single-cylinder four-stroke
specific applications – consistent, reliable power, day after day. to realise the tight
diesel engine.
Farymann is a specialist producer of compact single-cylinder timelines demanded
diesel engines. Since 1947, the company has designed and by key customers.
produced diesel engines for auxiliary power units (APUs), Each product also benefits from after-sales support through
high-pressure washer units, decontamination units and a an established network in more than 60 countries. Easy
multitude of other special applications. Each application is availability of spares and trained service personnel help
treated individually and a specific project team works on the ensure that all Farymann customers’ applications are working
solution with the customers. round the clock.

Further information: Greaves Farymann Diesel www.farymann.de

The power source behind the fighting force

43 F 43 W

Engine: 43 F, single cylinder Engine: 43 W, single cylinder

Diesel engine, 4 stroke Diesel engine, 4 stroke
Horizontal, air-cooled Horizontal, water-cooled
708 cc displacement 708 cc displacement
Only 427mm height w/tank Only 427mm height w/tank
Power output: 11 kW (IFN) @ 3.000 rpm Power output: 12 kW (IFN) @ 3.000 rpm
Operating temperature: – 31°C to + 51,7°C Operating temperature: – 31°C to + 51,7°C
Fuels: HSD as per IS 1460 and ATF Fuels: HSD as per IS 1460 and ATF
Fuel consumption: approx. 2.8 litre / hour Fuel consumption: approx. 2.8 litre / hour
Application: Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) for military applications Application: Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) for military applications

Farymann diesel engines are designed to operate in extreme conditions with reliable performance.

Greaves Farymann Diesel GmbH, Industriestr. 19, 68623 Lampertheim, Germany

Tel: +49 (0) 6206 507 0 Fax: +49 (0) 6206 507 111 E-mail: info@farymann.de www.farymann.de

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 Company insight > Land systems

Chain systems

© Bundesheer
and lifting
points
With an extensive product portfolio for military and special operations
forces around the globe, pewag is the specialist in innovative, reliable,
tried and tested solutions for even the toughest working conditions.
With more than 500 years’ experience, pewag is considered one
Lifting chains in the Austrian armed forces.
of the world’s most successful manufacturers of chain slings, lifting
points, lashing chains and traction chains. It was the world’s first for applications where the lifting point is needed only briefly and
manufacturer of a grade 12 chain system, and its multifaceted product is removed immediately after.
portfolio provides the most comprehensive chain system for lashing profilift alpha and beta and the weldable lifting point PLE hold
technology and load securing in the grade 10 category. Grade 10 the clevis in any position.
chains and suspensions have a load capacity that is 25% higher Traction chains are extremely important to ensure safety during
than that of grade 8 chains with the same chain weight or provide military missions, and are used mostly in muddy areas or wet
the same load capacity with a lower chain weight. pewag’s grade grasslands. Off-road tyres quickly clog up on this kind of terrain,
12 products achieve a load capacity up to 50% higher than grade 8. thus losing traction. A traction chain encompasses the tyre,
For military applications where safety and speed are of the essence, cleans it at every rotation and ensures that the operations vehicle
pewag’s lifting point profilift gamma is the ideal solution. The always has sufficient traction to keep moving. Of course, traction
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Vehicle
for growth The global armoured vehicles MRO market is expected to increase
at a CAGR of 5.68% to reach $7.1 billion by 2022, driven by factors
such as aging military equipment, and internal and external security
threats, Strategic Defence Intelligence analysis reveals.

I
n 2012, the global armoured vehicles MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) market
was valued at $4.1 billion and this is expected to increase to $7.1 billion by 2022,
representing a CAGR of 5.68% during the forecast period (see Figure 1, page 58).
The demand for armoured vehicles MRO services is predicted to be driven by aging
military equipment worldwide, technological innovations in
the industry, internal and external security threats,
territorial disputes and modernisation initiatives
undertaken by armed forces
across the world.
Cumulatively, the global
market is expected to reach
a value of $57.6 billion
during the forecast period
and is expected to be

The US Army M1 Abrams tank.

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dominated by North America, followed

Figure 1. Global armoured vehicles MRO market ($ billion), 2012–22
by Asia-Pacific and Europe. Despite the
economic crisis in Europe, its share of 8-
the global market is projected to 7-
increase, albeit marginally, due to the
6-
scheduled deployment of various
5-
modernisation programmes.

$ billion
4-
The armoured personnel carrier
(APC) MRO market is expected to 3 - 4.1 4.8 4.8 4.9 4.8 4.9 5.0 5.1 5.8 6.3 7.1

account for the highest proportion of 2-

spending in the global armoured 1-
vehicles MRO market, followed by
0-
markets for main battle tank (MBT) 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
MRO, mine-resistant ambush protected Source: SDI analysis © SDI
(MRAP) vehicle MRO, and tactical
trucks MRO (see Figure 2, opposite). below half, of their service life by armed forces. Africa, Latin America
The APC MRO market is expected to continuously upgrading them to and the Middle East cumulatively
account for 42% of the global military match the capabilities of the latest account for 15% of global armoured
armoured vehicles MRO market, models and by incorporating vehicles MRO expenditure.
followed by MBT MRO with a 28.2% technologies from the Future Combat
share, MRAP MRO with 17.5%, and Systems programme. APC MRO market to witness the
tactical trucks with a share of 12.2%. The recent US defence budget cuts highest spending in the global
are not expected to have a significant armoured vehicles MRO market
North America dominates global impact on armoured vehicle MRO The global APC MRO market is
armoured vehicles MRO market spending, since the US Department of expected to witness robust spending
North America accounts for the highest Defence (DoD) is committed to over the forecast period, mainly due to
expenditure in the global armoured maintaining the readiness and investment in the acquisition and
vehicle MRO market (see Figure 3, performance of its active fleet, which in development of APCs. These are in
below, opposite) and the majority of this turn necessitates the implementation of high demand as they can be used to
expenditure can be attributed to the US, upgrades to older vehicles deployed in perform multiple roles such as troop
with Canada accounting for a small the battlefield or that are still serving. transport, equipment transport and
share. Since the US has been engaged Due to these factors, North America attack. The majority of this spending
in continuous military operations in spends the most in the armoured is expected to be on maintenance,
Afghanistan and Iraq, along with vehicles MRO sector, accounting for followed by upgrades or overhauls
Canadian forces, a large number of its 43% of the global market. Major and repair services.
armoured vehicles have undergone programmes include the upgrade of Furthermore, countries are looking
significant wear and tear. Also, most of International MaxxPro Mine Resistant to cut costs by cancelling APC
the US fleet of armoured vehicles has an Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles acquisitions, opting instead to
average age of 14 years. and Caiman MRAP vehicles, and the overhaul their existing fleet. The
global defence industry is therefore
investing significantly in R&D in an
Spending in North America on APC MRO is effort to increase its armoured
set to reach $948 million by 2022. vehicles MRO capabilities. Companies
such as Industrial Vehicles
Corporation (IVECO) are leveraging
This is expected to attract recapitalisation programme for 60,000 their skills to branch out into military
significant MRO investments in the or more mobility multipurpose vehicles MRO and tap into a
country’s armoured vehicle market in wheeled vehicles (HMMWVs). burgeoning market.
order to modernise its fleet, which Asia and Europe are also expected
includes M1 Abrams tanks (average to account for a significant portion of Demand for APC MRO in the
age 13 years), Bradley Fighting the total armoured vehicle MRO market US to support global armoured
Vehicles (average age ten years) and during the forecast period, with shares vehicles MRO market
M-113-based vehicles (average age 13 of 29% and 13% respectively. This will In 2012, spending in North America on
years), among several others. The US be driven to a large extent by the APC MRO is expected to be $470
Army aims to maintain the average efforts of countries such as China, million, and is set to increase at a
age of its armoured vehicles at, or India and Russia to modernise their CAGR of 7.27% during the forecast

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period to reach $948 million by 2022.

Figure 2. Armoured vehicles MRO market breakdown by segment (%) 2012–22
The spread of US forces acting as
global and regional security providers 100% -
16 15 13 17 13 9 9 12 11 10 11
across the globe, as well as the wars 90% -
in Iraq and Afghanistan, have resulted
80% - 14 12 12 12 13 17 19 22 22 22 22
in a strong demand for APC vehicles,
70% -
leading to a depreciation of the APC
vehicles used in these missions. As 60% - 28 31 33 29 32 26 29 26 26 26 26
such, it has become imperative for the 50% -
US DoD to channel a major portion of
40% -
its expenditure towards this segment.
Moreover, major operations are 30% -
mainly focused on counterinsurgency. 20% - 42 42 42 42 42 48 43 40 41 42 41
This makes protecting vehicle crews
10% -
from IEDs and RPGs a priority and is
another major reason for upgrades and 0% -
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
repairs to APCs.
A major initiative in this segment is APC MRO MBT MRO MRAP MRO Tactical truck MRO
the performance-based logistics (PBL) Source: SDI analysis © SDI

contract aimed at upgrading 245 Bradley

Operation Desert Storm Situational Figure 3. North American armoured vehicles MRO market ($ billion), 2012–22
Awareness (ODS-SA) vehicles.
3.5 -

Budget cuts and global economic 3.0 -

crisis not expected to affect 2.5 -

armoured vehicles MRO market
$ billion

2.0 -
The global economic slowdown has
reduced the defence budgets of most 1.5 -

leading spenders in the world 1.0 -

including France, Germany, the UK 1.9 2.1 2.0 2.0 1.8 2.0 2.0 2.2 2.6 2.9 3.2
0.5 -
and the US. However, these budget
cuts have boosted the armoured 0.0 -
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
vehicles MRO industry, as countries
Source: SDI analysis © SDI
look to maintain, repair and upgrade
their existing fleets rather than buy
new equipment. High-growth markets increased as a significant number of the Defence Support Group, SCISYS,
such as China and India have been countries invest in their domestic Rheinmetall Defence, Curtiss Wright,
enhancing their armoured vehicles armoured vehicles MRO capabilities Thales UK, Moog, Meggitt, CTA
MRO sector. Further evidence of this through strategic alliances and International, Westwire, TKE, MTL,
trend is the fact that a market as small technology-transfer agreements. and Caterpillar UK, to carry out
as Africa is expected to show positive Examples include ST Kinetic’s joint various forms of MRO work.
growth during the forecast period. venture with DSO National

High-growth markets such as India and

China are enhancing their armoured vehicles The Global Armoured Vehicles
MRO sector. MRO Market 2012-22 explores
factors influencing why countries are
investing or reducing their defence
Global armoured vehicles MRO Laboratories to undertake research expenditure, in sectors such as aircraft
providers to venture into joint and technology development in and military vehicles. Providing ten
research and development advanced materials, primarily for years of top level market data and
The global economic slowdown has armoured vehicles MRO. As part of the industry analysis, this report offers you
an invaluable overview into the global
led to a significant number of warrior capability sustainment
armoured vehicles market.
countries establishing joint projects in programme (WCSP), Lockheed Martin
www.industryreportstore.com/the-global-military-
order to share R&D costs. Partnerships has formed a partnership with aviation-mro-market-2012-2022.html
between defence firms have also companies including Ultra Electronics,

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Trust the tyre pressure

control specialists
Téléflow is an independent company, leader, pioneer and specialist Téléflow’s
in the conception, design and manufacture of in-motion, active patented design
tyre pressure control systems, otherwise known as central tyre multifunction valve
inflation systems (CTIS). These technologies allow the driver to ensures quick
inflate and deflate tyre pressures while travelling, offering adjustment
Téléflow’s tyre pressure technology is used by
additional levels of safety, mobility and economy. Using special pressures and armed forces and defence operators worldwide.
patented wheel valves, Téléflow has developed manual, operation in the
programmable and automated systems, which can be adapted to harshest conditions. Benefits in terms of overall management
all vehicles according to military specifications. and individual pressures include:
Thanks to the reliability of its state-of-the-art modern ■■ inflations and deflations can be performed simultaneously on
architectures and its reactivity, Téléflow works in partnership each wheel but are individually managed even in-motion
with leading military vehicle manufacturers including Daimler, ■■ in the event of a puncture, only the affected wheel receives
Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, Renault Trucks Defence, ACMAT, Panhard, air, meaning that air is only sent to the tyre that needs it.
Iveco DV, Astra, Tata Motors Defence and BMC. Meeting the
requirements of the largest vehicle manufacturers, the company Positive pressure control results in no delay between the order
is ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and ISO/TS16949 certified. from the user and the beginning of the operation. In addition to
The company offers innovative solutions for multiple immediate reaction times, this extends the life of rotary seals in
applications including integrations on rims, amphibious wheel the axles as they are not under constant pressure and the
valves, rotating unions and retrofitting. Téléflow wheel valves are piloted by positive clean air only.

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Advanced mine
detection equipment
Schiebel’s mine detectors have been saving lives across the world for several decades.
Here, the company outlines what makes two of its signature products market leaders in this field.

trouser pocket or in a rucksack, a unique feature that allows

The MIMID can be folded and carried
on a belt or in a pocket or rucksack. operators immediate access to the unit. The MIMID can be set
up for operation in 30 seconds. Controls are within easy reach
of the operator and are similar to those of the AN-19/2. The
length of its telescopic pole can be quickly adjusted for
operation in the upright, kneeling or prone positions.
Furthermore, the MIMID reduces the need to probe for mines
in an emergency or rescue situation by providing individuals
with a reliable means of quickly selecting a safe path through the
mined area. It is a valuable asset to de-mining and humanitarian
operations for both specialists and occasional operators.
As a result of these capabilities and its ability to detect mines
with only minimal metal content, the MIMID is ideally suited for
special military operations where soldiers need to carry heavy

F
ounded in 1951 in Austria, Schiebel has developed into equipment loads in remote areas with little, if any, logistic support.
a high-tech company well known across the world as a The MIMID is powered by four standard AA-size batteries. The
specialist in advanced mine detection equipment and recommended alkaline batteries provide around seven hours of
the revolutionary rotary wing UAV system CAMCOPTER S-100. operation. Similar rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries provide
Development of the AN-19/2 Mine Detecting Set for the approximately five hours. All recommended batteries are available
Swedish Army marked the company’s entry into the international worldwide as are suitable automatic chargers. Rechargeable
market. Further orders from various NATO countries followed, batteries last for at least one year if correctly used/charged.
strengthening Schiebel’s global market position. The MIMID can also be part of the standard equipment
The major breakthrough and global market leadership were issued with vehicles, like a first aid kit. Its design permits easy
achieved in 1991, when Schiebel won the contract for the operation by all personnel working in countries where mines are
AN-19/2 Mine Detecting Set, designated AN/PSS-12, as standard a constant threat to personal safety. Except in the case of its
equipment for the US Army. As a consequence, the company has
built an excellent international reputation for the development and The MIMID’s telescopic pole can be adjusted for
production of quality products for military and counter-mine use. use in upright, kneeling or prone positions.

Using this proven technology as a starting point, Schiebel has

gone on to produce a variety of mine detectors to fit specific
requirements. One such innovation is the foldable MIMID
Miniature Mine Detector.

Introduction to the MIMID

The MIMID Miniature Mine Detector is a pulse induction
metal detector based on the proven technology of the AN-19/2
Mine Detector, which has been the worldwide standard for
minimal metal detection in both military and humanitarian
de-mining for the past 20 years.
The MIMID was developed to meet the specific operational
requirements of the US Army’s humanitarian de-mining team
and has been in service since 1997. The detector is waterproof
to 30m (100ft) and is suitable for use both on land and by
divers in underwater operations.
The lightweight, one-piece, foldable design makes it suitable
for use by special forces or anyone likely to come into contact
with mines. The folded unit can be carried on a belt, in a

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use by military special forces, the MIMID is not intended to A system console is the operator interface, enabling the
replace the proven AN-19/2 Mine Detecting Set or ATMID user to quickly and easily set up and operate the system.
(all-terrain mine detector), but to supplement mine detection The marker system has eight spray nozzles per metre, plus
capability in the theatre. It provides all military and civilian two lane marker nozzles at the outer edges, and accurately
personnel with a practical and easy-to-use means of marks the location of targets and the scanned lanes.
enhancing safety in mined areas. Depending on the power sources available on the carrier
More than 5,000 MIMID detectors have been sold since vehicle, such as compressed air, electrical supply, hydraulic
1997. They are used by a number of armed forces, for supply and/or auxiliary drive, additional equipment, such as
example those of Israel and the US. paint pump, paint and water tanks, electric power generator
and air compressor, may be needed in order to operate the
The ATMID and the VAMIDS VAMIDS marker system.
The ATMID All Terrain Mine Detector, which is engineered The VAMIDS can be mounted on a variety of off-road
specifically to detect low-metal-content mines in all types vehicles, preferably on a medium-to-heavy MPV
of soils and terrain conditions, and the vehicle-based (mine-protected vehicle). The VAMIDS draw bed is mounted
search-and-mark system VAMIDS complete the product range on a rugged outrigger construction, which assures ground
of Schiebel mine detectors. The VAMIDS Vehicular Array Mine contact of the array in uneven terrain. The typical layout
Detection System is a versatile, cost-effective system which incorporates front arm(s) which can be moved both
can quickly locate mines on roads, tracks and in open country. horizontally and vertically and allow for the draw bed to be
The system is capable of operating at speeds of up to 10km/h turned around a vertical axis as required. Another option is a
while providing real-time detection. It is ideally suited to flat, rear arm, drawing a draw mat behind.
open terrain, including desert, steppe, grassland and bushland.
The segmented flexible array can be arrayed in 1m steps to
a maximum of 4m. Its control unit is housed in a watertight,
hardy case, with a 19in anti-vibration mounted military rack. Further information
Schiebel
It is ideal for vehicular operations and can withstand harsh www.schiebel.net
environmental conditions.

Part of your squad

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 The Tactical Weather
Radar System of
Choice for the
U.S. Military.

The E700XD is the portable/tactical weather radar of choice for the US military
including the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Air Force Special Operattions, The U.S. Marine
Corps and the U.S. Army. The reasons are clear:

• Compact, Rugged, Lightweight Design

• Flexible Mounting: the E700XD’s compact packaging allows for mounting in almost
any situation, including existing rooftops and towers.

• Retractable Masts, Rooftop, Platform, Tower, Vehicle and Custom Mounts Available.

• Can be Field Installed in 1 Hour or Less

• Easy to use WeatherScout® Radar Control Software on the Familiar Windows Plat-
form

• The Most complete Suite of Meteorological Products Available Including NEXRAD/EWR

Level III

• Complete Remote & Network Operability

• State of the Art Solid State Transmitter Designs with Pulse Compression Technology

• Industry Leading Vaisala/Sigmet RVP901 Signal Processor

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Next-generation weather
radar technology
Warfighters around the world rely on advanced solutions provided by EWR Weather Radar.
President Don LaPoint and CEO Guy Blase explain how the company’s technology delivers
meteorological information in-theatre and meets the latest information assurance standards.

Could you please provide some background to withstand the rigours of front-line duty experienced by the US
EWR Weather Radar and its involvement in the Government’s military applications and commercial users.
defence industry? EWR’s E700XD incorporates Doppler technology in
Don LaPoint and Guy Blase: EWR Weather Radar has a compact, rugged and lightweight design that is ideal
successfully provided and sustained portable/tactical weather for portable applications, while the E700XD is ideal for
radar systems for the US Department of Defense (DoD), ‘gap-filling’ radar surveillance. EWR’s electronic phased
foreign militaries and commercial clients since its inception array radar (EMPAR) system uses dual polarisation to
in 2003. EWR’s heritage in developing and supporting provide meteorological weather radar data and target
portable radar systems, in conjunction with the company’s surveillance detection, while the company’s E750DP
dedication to the advancement of weather radar technology Polarimetric radar offers simultaneous dual polarisation.
with state-of-the-art products and services, has made it the
gold standard in portable weather radar systems. What kind of customer service do you provide?
EWR’s contractor logistical support encompasses full
Who are the primary end-users of your services programme management, engineering, integration, logistics,
within this sector? spares coordination, operational support, system software
EWR provides products and services to a wide array of and hardware modifications, and upgrades. The company
clients, including the US DoD, utility and oil companies, offers help desk support 24/7, 365 days a year and on-site
municipalities and first alert responders. repair teams are ready to deploy anywhere in the world.
Within the US DoD and foreign militaries, EWR’s primary EWR is the current incumbent on multiple logistical
end-users are warfighters, domestically and internationally, support projects and maintains 90−95% operational
in some of the most difficult military theatres around the availability within its performance-based contracts.
world. Weather-sensitive operations rely on EWR’s radar to
deliver accurate, real-time meteorological information. What distinguishes EWR from its competitors?
EWR is an established and recognised domestic and
What challenges do these operatives face and how international brand with a proven record of excellence in
do EWR’s weather radar systems meet their needs? executing federal contracts. As an industry leader in portable
EWR’s product offerings are all commercial off-the-shelf weather radars, it is strategically aligned with academia,
(COTS) items; however, the company has the capability to industry partners in the weather community and the world’s
fine-tune weather radars to meet specific client needs. leading weather radar engineers, many of whom serve on
Many of EWR’s military clientele must ensure that EWR’s advisory board.
all radar controls comply with guidelines issued by the EWR has demonstrated its breadth of knowledge of market
Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). EWR has demand through its newest commercial offerings, including
consistently achieved and maintained information its phased array radar, E750 Polarimetric radar, turnkey
assurance standards, and all controls are in compliance Mobile Weather Radar Truck, and EWR WeatherScout 3.0
with the DoD information assurance certification and software with Hybrid Pulse technology.
accreditation process (DIACAP). As an industry partner in the field of collaborative adaptive
EWR consistently provides a secure environment for its sensing of the atmosphere (CASA) in association with
radars by evaluating and disseminating time compliance several universities worldwide, EWR continues to remain
network order (TCNO) updates, performing monthly security ahead of market demand through the creation of intellectual
scans, and updating EWR’s operating systems and property licenses created by the minds of tomorrow for radar
proprietary application software to meet security protocols. technology today.

Could you detail some of the products that you

currently have available? Further information
EWR Weather Radar
EWR’s E600 Series II weather radar, a non-Doppler system, www.ewradar.com
is designed for maximum portability and engineered to

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Around-the-
independent surveillance radar
can be placed on the top plate.
The system architecture

clock surveillance
is also open to integration with
various types of radars from different
manufacturers (for example,

systems Flir, Blighter, Elta and

Thales), which can be
mounted on the
Founded in 2001, EVPÚ Defence is a specialist in the independent top plate.
development, design and production of special fixed and Thanks to their
mobile monitoring and surveillance systems intended for high-accuracy movement
the security and control of borders, airports, harbours and other and powerful sensoring
high-interest areas. MIZAR is a unique surveillance system capabilities, the sensors
that integrates radar technology and
The product line includes special monitoring and surveillance optical sensor information. are suitable for long-range
vehicles, multisensory heads and containers. They can be equipped observation and are able
with cooled or uncooled infrared (IR) cameras, colour CCD cameras to detect people up to 20km away, whether it is day or night.
for daytime use, laser range finders, GPS and digital magnetic EVPÚ Defence offers three basic lines of mobile monitoring
compasses. Various types of two-axis manipulators (pan/tilt) with and surveillance systems: Taipan, Vipera and Strix. All of these
or without stabilisation and lots of special software applications are feature high modularity, allowing implementation in different
available for these devices. types of passenger vehicles, from both a technical and riding
MIZAR is a unique monitoring and surveillance system that point of view, aside from military vehicles.
integrates radar technology and optical sensor information in one These three lines are based on the Sirius 20, Sirius 15 and Sirius
system. Equipped with pole-through-pan tilt, the system can carry 11 systems, according to technical parameters, but come complete
optical surveillance sensors such as CCD TVs and IR cameras, and with new sensors, control elements, masts and so forth.

Further information: EVPÚ Defence www.evpudefence.com

Sadová 1385, 686 05 Uherské Hradište, Czech Republic

Tel: +420 572 557 542 Fax: +420 572 550 050
E-mail: evpu@evpudefence.com sales@evpudefence.com
Monitoring and surveillance systems Web: http://www.evpudefence.com

PAN/TILT NERO-1 PAN/TILT MSO-2/B

Pan/Tilt mechanism is a servo-driven Pan/Tilt MSO-2/B is a servo-driven two-
two-axis manipulator, which is de- axis manipulator, which is designed and
signed and engineered specially for engineered specially for middle and
short-range long-range monitoring and surveillance
monitoring and surveillance systems, systems, which demand rotation in
which demand rotation in the the azimuth and the elevation with a
azimuth and the elevation with high good accuracy and good angle speed.
accuracy and good angle speed. The This Pan/Tilt is designed for controlling
electronic equipment of the Pan/Tilt up to five sensors like day CCD TV camera, cooled or uncooled thermal imaging
is controlled from the control system camera, laser range finder, GPS and digital magnetic compass, and optionally sensor
by means of commands transmitted through ethernet via TCP/IP interface 1000 Base-T.
or PELCO protocols. A set of commands allows control of servo
drives, control of sensorial systems as well as control of user CONTROL SW RCM
outputs and processing of user inputs. With all mentioned systems, EVPU Defence delivers their own control SW
that tremendously increases the efficiency of the system as a whole. It
Monitoring system MIRA 42 includes many automatic features that simplify operators work, such as
autotracking, different types of alarms, digital stabilisation of image etc.
This compact system
is designed for short Basic functions:
range applications. Basic  controlling Pan/Tilt
configuration includes:  controlling devices (cameras, LRF, GPS)
daytime TV camera,  north finding procedure (DMC)
uncooled thermo vision  live video
 external monitor function
camera, laser range
 scanning programme
finder and two-axis Pan/  recording video
Tilt with potential con-  taking screenshot
trol protocol PELCO D.  capturing of live video and photos
The system is MIL-STD  panoramic window
tested.

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Fresh and quality concrete under

any conditions
Remember that famous picture of a resolute Uncle Sam pointing
his forefinger above the well-known slogan ‘I want you’? Well, you
shouldn’t be surprised to learn what Uncle Sam was pointing at:
Carmix! (Just kidding… but not entirely!)
In fact, besides being a peaceful concrete mixer, Carmix has over
the years become indispensable support and logistics equipment for
several armies around the world. As Carmix can provide fresh and
quality concrete under any conditions, it is an essential requirement
in the hard and remote areas in which troops usually operate.
Carmix can be described as a self-propelled, mobile, self-loading Carmix performs superbly far from any basic infrastructure.
batching plant. A single Carmix can produce, transport and Bosch Rexroth transmissions and so on) and, above all, a sound
discharge more than 100m³ of concrete a day. Furthermore, thanks quality control process. Each single Carmix is tested and works for
to its four-wheel driving (and steering), automatic hydrostatic hours before leaving the factory, ensuring the best reliability and top
transmission, heavy-duty axles and turbo powerful motors, Carmix performance for longer and under the worst working conditions.
can perform superbly in the toughest job sites far from any basic If Carmix is consistently chosen by many prestigious armies
infrastructure, or where the very first infrastructures, such as roads, including the US Air Force, US Navy and German Bundeswehr, this
bridges, tunnels, plants and sewages, are created by Carmix itself. is also due to the special care taken by this family company located
It also yields excellent results thanks to its components (Perkins near Venice, which inspires not only its products but also its
and Cummins engines, Dana Spicer axles, Danfoss hydraulics, complete service, from first contact to after-sale support.

Further information: Carmix www.carmix.com

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The future of global

supply chain security
Container cargo security, in-transit visibility, continuous chain of custody – what do these
have in common? The answer is a need for wired or ‘smart’ containers, according to
logistics and tracking specialist Zenatek.

T
here are currently numerous types of ‘smart’ containers (ARS or automated risk system rating), but both CSI
or ‘e-containers’ on the market, which can be tracked (Container Security Initiative) and C-TPAT are voluntary
and provide real-time data on their movements. programmes. Firms engaged in selling goods to the US
The tracking and tracing of containers and trailers is no apply for the certification, or become certified if they are
longer a choice but a necessity. This applies to commercial controlled by a US C-TPAT-compliant firm, or are included
supply chains, as well as to the transportation of military in a related party importer’s approved C-TPAT supply chain
or diplomatic cargo. National security is also an issue, as security profile that requires invitation from the US buyer.
relatively few containers entering the US or EU are The Smart and Secure Trade Lanes (SSTL) initiative,
inspected. It is paramount for good practice and security which is the most comprehensive regulation so far, from
reasons to monitor containers from loading to unloading, point of origin to point of destination, across multiple
and to have information about the contents of the cargo global trade lanes and transportation modes, is a global
even before the container is loaded onto the vessel – just network based on the US Department of Defense’s Total
as there is a need for the tracking and knowledge of the Asset Visibility Network, deployed in 40 countries and 750
eventual transshipment. checkpoints. It requires three fundamental capabilities:
As many as 96% of all US imports are by sea, arriving 1. capturing, storing, monitoring and transmitting
at a rate of approximately 17,000 containers per day essential data associated with ocean-containerised
(6 million per year). Of those, only 2% are physically cargo, including but not limited to: line item manifest
inspected. In addition, 13 million lorries and railcars cross data, container identification, sealing, shipper,
into the US via the Canadian or Mexican borders per year. consignee, booking, route planning, physical status,
Well documented is the volume of drugs illegally location, origin and bill of lading
smuggled into the US via containers destined for the US 2. making the container smart with automated
which were intercepted en route. anti-intrusion and tracking sensor systems, physical
integrity, status of container, route planning, deviations

US imports arrive at a rate of from plan and tampering events

3. an automated end-to-end security audit trail that may
approximately 17,000 containers be used by participants in the supply chain as well as
per day. Of those, only 2% are international regulatory government bodies or agencies.

physically inspected. Certainly, container tracking needs standards, and much has
been talked, discussed and printed about it. However, arguably,
In Europe there have also been incidents of containers the current standards do not adequately cover the inherent
bound for EU ports in Northern Europe, having been and actual risks associated with container transportation
loaded in EU ports in the Mediterranean, with Customs and there is still reluctance in the shipping industry to
believing that the shipments have been checked and are absorb and implement the benefits of modern technology.
secure; what they don’t know is that some goods in a In the case of a military supply chain, tracking
container were changed when the ship passed through a regulations fall under the control of military logistics
North African port. departments and authorities. Hence, we could assume
that cargo monitoring is at its best. But is it? Tens of
Current regulations governing containers thousands of containers per year remain unaccounted for
In the US, a 24-hour advance manifest rule (AMR) is the in military deployments and, more importantly, without a
tool used to officially inform the Customs and Border proper e-container tracking system, our combatants may
Protection (CBP) of the contents of a container 24 hours suffer the consequences of improper logistics and not be
before it is loaded onto a US-bound ship. as well protected as they should be.
Also in the US, C-TPAT-certified firms are those with Solutions may come more from the tracking and
green lane access, fewer inspections and lower-risk scores monitoring of containers, as opposed to the securing of

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Tracking positions of a truck travelling from Holland to Afghanistan. Tracking positions of a container loaded on a ship from Italy to China.

them. The threat of terrorism can never be eliminated, but

it can be mitigated. The defence sector wants to secure
and maintain the visibility of its goods, while companies
in the commercial sector invest in solutions that provide
such visibility. One of these is Zenatek.

The Zenatek Tracking System

The Zenatek Tracking System was designed in line with a
strict cost control, with the aim of developing a container
tracking device at an affordable price, which could provide
most of what is needed by the end-user in terms of
tracking and monitoring. The Zenatek Tracking System Tracking positions of a container on a ship travelling from Mexico to Italy.
(ZTS) monitors containers in transit anywhere around the
world, tracing their tracks while providing real-time and that there has been no unauthorised opening of the
information on the exact location of the containers at any container doors.
time. It also alerts you in the event of any tampering and/ These alerts are sent by the web-based system
or temperature variances, which are communicated to you designed by Zenatek, via e-mail and short message
via GPS/GSM/the internet to your personal computer or service (SMS) to the user’s mobile phone. The user can
mobile. It is a comprehensive service that includes a then log in with an encrypted password and user ID, and
container tracking device or CTD, which is a one-way- view the position of the container and the nature of the
throwaway unit. It does not need to be retrieved at alert. The system pinpoints the position of the tracking
destination, as all the information on the trip has been devices to within a few metres anywhere in the world by
traced and is already in the system, at your fingertips. using multiple mapping solutions via Zenatek’s web-based
The Zenatek Tracking System uses the Global Positioning tracking portal. Each user with a unique password and
System (GPS) to locate the container and transmits that user ID has access to the ZTS portal, which allows them
information of the container’s location using the Global to find both real-time and historic locations of the
System for Mobile communication (GSM). Battery life is container or trailer.
guaranteed to provide four months’ service at a rate of one
message a day. Notification times and intervals, the number
of positions per message and the quantity of messages per The Zenatek Tracking Device has
day can all be remotely configured and reconfigured, even a geo-fencing capability; if the trailer
after the shipment has gone. The device will trigger alarms
when the temperature inside the container goes under or or container is moved to another
over a predetermined threshold, and the device also alerts part of the port, the device will
you when the temperature returns to the threshold
nominated by the user.
trigger the corresponding alarm.
The Zenatek Tracking Device has a geo-fencing
capability, meaning that if the trailer or container is moved In less than a few minutes, the container tracking
to another part of the port, the device will wake up and device is attached to the container doors by two powerful
trigger the corresponding alarm. The system also has a magnets. No tools are needed for installation, including the
capability to send an alert message when the container use of a universal plate adaptor for aluminium containers or
doors are opened, providing geo-coded proof of delivery reefers. Once the shipment is gone, real-time data on the
information to the consignee, along with the comfort of go is available at your fingertips, right from the first
knowing that the shipment has reached its destination, moment of activation.

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RFID technologies vs GPS/GSM Satellite signals are not as susceptible to this type of
The latest trend in tracking is the use of RFID (radio usage. The antenna in the container tracking device is
frequency identification) technologies but this requires tuned to the correct frequency range and constantly picks
the acquisition of a costly infrastructure of porticos and up signals from the satellite. The modem understands
hardware, fixed sites and hand-held transceivers, people the message protocol and answers; information is then
to use them, training and maintenance. transferred between the container tracking device and
In the case of GPS, satellite costs are limited to the the satellite and, because of the constant communication
cost of message traffic since the rest of the service is between them, message protocol must be properly
provided by the vendors, making it a much less expensive understood in order to be deciphered and trigger a device.
business proposition, especially when compared to The mere presence of a signal is not enough.
infrastructure, maintenance, hand-held readers, personnel Using only RFID technology is, in Zenatek’s opinion,
costs and so on. inadequate to meet all the requirements of global
container security. It is hard to understand why big
retailers and industry giants seem to prefer it over GPS/
Using only RFID technology is, GSM systems. However, the tide seems to be turning, and

in Zenatek’s opinion, inadequate the more one knows or learns about global supply chain
security, either military or commercial, the more these
to meet all the requirements of giants will have to accept that the future is not RFID but a
global container security. combination of satellite, cellular and wireless technologies,
at an affordable price.

The RFID device could even be counter-productive

in the sense that anyone who knows the particular
RFID frequency could design a bomb to explode when Further information
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Self-sufficient logistics
In 2014, the bulk of US and NATO security forces will withdraw from Afghanistan, leaving their
Afghan counterparts in charge not only of security, but also of logistics. Elly Earls meets
Major General Mark Brown of US CENTCOM to find out if Afghan security personnel are ready.

B
y the end of 2014, 13 years after the corner” in Afghanistan, he said in you consider that this needs to be
they first arrived, US and NATO September 2012, adding that Afghan achieved in the next two years.
troops will officially withdraw security forces have been successfully
from Afghanistan. In September 2012, built up to enable them to take the lead Procurement process transition
33,000 additional US troops that in maintaining security for large sections Enter Joint Theatre Support Contracting
President Barack Obama ordered to the of the country. Command, the department of US
war-torn nation to counter Taliban But Afghan forces will not only have CENTCOM that conducts contracting,
attacks left, leaving 68,000 US troops to ensure that their soldiers on the supports warfighters in Operation
(part of a NATO force of more than ground are capable of preserving order. Enduring Freedom (OEF) and is currently
100,000) in Afghanistan. The bulk of “To provide security and peace for committed to ensuring a smooth transition
these will be withdrawn over the coming our people, we have to get the right from the Afghan security forces’ current
two years, leaving only a ‘light footprint’ logistics at the right place, at the right dependence on coalition forces to near
of roughly 10,000 American troops to time,” said Lieutenant General Abdul self-sufficiency when it comes to logistics.
pursue counter-terrorism efforts – and Hamid Mohebullah, Afghanistan’s “Currently our engagement has been
train and advise Afghan security forces. Assistant Defence Minister for with International Security Assistance
The hope is that by the end of 2014, Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, Forces (ISAF) and United States Forces –
Afghan personnel will be able to take in September 2012. Afghanistan (USFOR-A),” says Major
responsibility for the security of their However, implementing a robust and General Mark Brown, commanding general
own country. And, according to US efficient logistics strategy that can be of Joint Theater Support Contracting
Defence Secretary Leon Panetta, this is operated without the help of coalition Command, US CENTCOM. “However, as
more than achievable. “We have turned forces is no mean feat, especially when the coalition transitions security to the

A CH-47F Chinook helicopter prepares to

take off at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan.

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Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF),

we will be assisting NATO Training Major General Mark Brown
Major General Mark Brown is the commanding general of US Central Command (CENTCOM)
Mission – Afghanistan (NTM-A) in Joint Theater Support Contracting Command (C-JTSCC) at Camp As Sayliyah in Qatar. The unit
preparing Afghan procurement officials to executes effects-based contracting and supports warfighters in Operation Enduring Freedom.
Major General Brown also actively develops business relationships in the Central Asian states.
assume contracting and acquisition
support for ANSF requirements.
“This will help set the conditions “In addition, their acquisition have learned to not replicate but to
for long-term stability and economic guidance and associated regulations are enhance their logistics strategy by
growth as the Government of the very streamlined,” Brown adds. “I believe incorporating best practises,” says Brown.
Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIRoA) we are transferring our tradition and Looking to the future, this will mean
takes on more responsibility in procuring culture of openness and fairness in our much more local procurement, a strategy
from Afghan industries.” acquisition practices. While our process that will not only reduce the Afghan
In fact, this process is already well is sometimes criticised as being overly forces’ dependence on the coalition; it
underway, with Joint Theater Support cumbersome, above all though, it is very will also help Afghanistan to become a
Contracting Command beginning transparent, and has oversight and more stable and prosperous nation.
to work with Afghan procurement governance procedures that ensure fair “By ensuring we contract with local
organisations, as well as with other and open contracting opportunities.” Afghan industries, as well as developing
parts of ANSF, in order to facilitate a a Central Asian State (CAS) supplier
smooth transition of acquisition Aligning logistics models capability, we are setting the conditions
functions to Afghan personnel. But simply replacing Afghan practices for long-term growth and stability,”
“The benefit is that Afghan procurement with US practices would be short-sighted Brown believes. “Moreover, increasing
organisations will be able to seamlessly and ultimately unsustainable. So, rather the supplier base in the region creates
take ownership for supporting their forces, than replicating what is done in the West competition to ultimately drive service
and the US Government will be able to in Afghanistan, Joint Theater Support and commodity prices down.”
drawdown contracting personnel in line Contracting Command hopes to find a But how are the coalition forces going
with force reductions,” Brown notes. sustainable balance between the two to ensure that the transition to local
“The ultimate goal is to have Afghan ways of doing things. procurement is as smooth as possible?
industry growth resulting from internal For example, the organisation will be “From a contracting perspective, we
procurement practices and subsequent transferring bases, infrastructure and have worked to purchase products for
economic growth and stability.” equipment to the ANSF, but it must the ANSF for local vendors so that any
Of course, this is easier said than done, also ensure that the Afghan forces are maintenance, repair or replacement
and ensuring successful knowledge able to sustain this infrastructure and would be locally obtained and
transfer from US experts to their Afghan equipment when the coalition is no interoperable with existing ANSF
counterparts has been challenging. longer there to fully support them. equipment,” Brown explains. “As we
“We have learned that understanding “We must be careful when we provide ramp up our CAS buying, we look to
each other’s culture and the differences something to the Islamic Republic of ensure that what we buy is consistent
that exist have been key,” Brown Afghanistan that they understand the with current ANSF equipment. Moreover,
emphasises. “Afghanistan’s trading costs and the responsibility to maintain as the coalition transitions security to
history can be traced back several support,” Brown stresses. “For example, the ANSF, we will be assisting NTM-A in
centuries due to its proximity to the Silk we may transfer a base to the ANSF and preparing Afghan procurement officials
Road. Developing personal relationships the base has infrastructure and large to assume contracting and acquisition
is part of their business culture, and we generators that will eventually require support for ANSF requirements.”
must understand those unique cultural maintenance. We need to ensure GIRoA Part of that training will cover how to
differences to ensure that successful has the means and resources to continue continue procurement from local or CAS
knowledge transfer occurs.” maintenance support without USG or vendors that are capable of providing
For example, US forces have had to external financial assistance.” supplies similar to current ANSF
invest a huge amount of time in getting Moreover, while it is crucial for Afghan equipment. “This will help set the
to know their Afghanistan business forces to have insight into the US’s conditions for long-term stability and
counterparts and establishing trust logistical support requirements as well economic growth as the GIRoA takes on
before business arrangements can even as being trained in the administration more responsibility in procuring from
be considered. Moreover, according to processes that need to be in place to Afghan industries,” Brown emphasises.
Brown, their communication style can be ensure the systems work, it is also key
indirect at times, making it essential to that they interpret the US’s way of doing An enduring presence
read between the lines and ask the right things in a way that works for them. But even when the majority of US and
questions in the right manner to ensure “With the complexity of the US logistics NATO forces withdraw from Afghanistan
everyone is understood. and procurement process, our partners at the end of 2014, they will not entirely

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be leaving the Afghans to fend for among multinational partners is therefore several million dollars of military
themselves. Indeed, Panetta has absolutely crucial, and could improve the procurement have already been
described the 10,000 American troops effective and efficient use of contracts transitioned to ANSF procurement
that will remain behind as ‘an enduring and contractors during contingencies, organisations. Examples of contracts
presence’. For Brown, this means that an particularly if it complies with regulation, that have already been awarded by the
integrated logistics strategy, encompassing leverages best practices and incorporates Afghans include:
many multinational partners, is still lessons learned along the way. ■■ construction of a medical building
essential during contingencies. “To this end, my organisation has ($1.1 million)
“We, the military community, need to already established integration cells ■■ spare parts for light tactical vehicles
transform our capability to fully leverage, (ICs), along with a requirements ($3.1 million)
integrate and administer strong acceptance process to ensure contract ■■ computer hardware ($2.4 million)
contracted support during contingencies,” workload goes to the organisation best ■■ generators ($4 million)
he notes. “Without an integrated strategy, equipped to handle the requirement,” ■■ hospital renovation and facilities
operational contracting support (OCS) Brown notes. “Currently we are initiating maintenance ($5.9 million).
will not achieve its objective and will the planning for an overall OCS structure
likely have a negative impact on unity to ensure our logistics strategy runs So, progress is clearly being made on
of effort, moral and management of smoothly. The challenge is to gather all all fronts. Not only are the Afghan security
contracted capabilities. the numerous organisations that have forces already taking responsibility for
“This will decrease our effectiveness an involvement in OCS, come to an part of their logistics strategy; coalition
and increase cost by escalating the agreement, and then implement the forces are well on the way to laying out
number of contractors in theatre, resulting optimum process.” effective logistics contingency processes.
expanding force protection requirements, Despite the challenges Joint Theater Looking forward, balance between US
stressing infrastructure and generating Support Contracting Command will face and Afghan strategies as well as local and
unproductive competition for limited in implementing this process, Brown is international procurement processes will
resources within the area of operations.” confident it will be in place by 2014. be key to ensuring that military logistics
A unifying strategy for aligning OCS Moreover, he is keen to emphasise that is as robust and effective as possible.

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Superior radar
example, a detailed three-dimensional current picture of the
amount and type of precipitation, as well as precise wind
speeds and wind directions in a radius of approximately

measurement 100km in X band. Based on the data collected, forecasts for

up to 30 minutes are possible.

in theatre
This makes a weather radar system an important tool for
tactical decisions in theatre rather than longer-term planning,
which is mostly based on larger-scale sensors such as fixed
Weather continues to be an important factor in military radar networks, satellites and meteorological modelling. In
operations. The more precision required in a military remote areas, however, very often only satellite data is
engagement, the more important it is to have detailed available, which makes a deployable meteorological radar the
in situ information regarding meteorological parameters only source of high-resolution data.
such as wind and precipitation. Selex Systems Integration plays a leading role in
Selex Systems Integration has a large portfolio of S-band, meteorological radar technology, both hardware and software.
C-band and X-band Doppler radar systems, which allow for The company’s most important differentiator is its ability to
the precise measurement of precipitation and wind speeds. package a high-end system – including dual-polarisation –
For military applications, the company recommends the into a ruggedised mobile trailer, which can be used in a
METEOR 50DX, a mobile system that typically covers an military context. It also has extensive experience in designing
area of up to 100km. The 50DX is mounted on a trailer, ergonomic man-machine interfaces (MMI) that make a
meaning it is easy to deploy. Dual polarisation capability significant contribution to the decision-making of commanders
makes it possible to distinguish between different kinds in theatre.
of precipitation (snow, different rain intensities and hail) In addition, Selex Systems Integration is a turnkey provider
as well as identify and track sandstorms or ash clouds. of meteorological radar projects. Services comprise the
The strength of a modern weather radar system lies in delivery of complete radar networks including infrastructure
the provision of meteorological nowcasting information; for such as towers, datalink and powerlines.

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Holistic logistics
Increasing numbers of defence sector organisations are using IT-powered solutions
developed by New Breed Logistics to transform their supply chains into agile tools
generating actionable data that form the basis for intelligent decision-making.

N
ew Breed Logistics has been servicing the Similarly, New Breed’s transportation management services
requirements of the defence sector since shortly enable defence sector clients to maximise customer service
after the company’s founding in 1968, with a levels while minimising transport costs. Transportation
primary focus on the aerospace manufacturing industry. professionals make use of sophisticated software applications
While this remains a focus today in the shape of service to move products in the most cost-effective way while still
parts, manufacturing support, planning, procurement, and meeting expected service and quality levels. Furthermore,
transportation management for organisations such as network analysis based on demand history helps clients
Boeing, Bombardier, Honeywell, Pratt & Whitney, Sikorsky, optimise depot locations to provide additional cost savings.
UTC Aerospace Systems and Woodward, the company’s With a deep focus on quality that incorporates everything
service offerings have expanded to include branches of from technology design and implementation to ongoing
the US military, Department of Defense (DoD) and Defense management of operations, New Breed is the first US-based
Logistics Agency (DLA) as well as military vehicle logistics company to achieve ISO/IEC 20000 certification,
manufacturers such as Navistar Defense. the international standard for IT service management. The
New Breed’s IT-powered solutions meet the rapidly company already holds AS 9100 & 9120, ISO 9001, TL 9000,
changing requirements of these manufacturers and and ISO 14001 certification.
organisations while maintaining the highest levels of
quality, accuracy and speed of response. New Breed’s Business ownership
proven pre-integrated systems and modular processes can New Breed differs from other logistics organisations serving
be deployed anywhere in the world with minimal start-up the defence sector in that it examines a client’s supply
time, while providing rapid time-to-value for its clients. chains holistically, identifying areas for improvement,
New Breed’s unique approach has dramatically improved bottle necks, cost drivers, and service level and quality
the readiness posture of the US Marine Corps while at constraints and developing solutions to solve them.
the same time reducing its investment in inventory. Where other providers seek to perform the same task for
The company’s quality execution in support of Boeing’s fractionally lower costs, or seek incremental service level
rotorcraft operations has helped drive down manufacturing enhancements, New Breed strives to solve fundamental
times for CH-47 helicopters as well as providing worldwide challenges on behalf of its clients, transforming their supply
aircraft-on-ground emergency service parts distribution for all chains into agile, responsive tools generating actionable
international military customers operating Boeing’s aircraft. data that forms the basis for intelligent decision-making.
These services on behalf of Boeing have earned New Breed This entrepreneurial approach is based on the belief that
a ‘Supplier of the Year’ award as well as five consecutive helping clients to grow their businesses is the best way for
‘Performance Excellence’ awards. New Breed to thrive. In the defence sector, where potential
customers are few and the risk associated with poor service

New Breed Logistics’ proven levels is high, this ‘business ownership’ approach has
proven to build strong partnerships between New Breed
pre-integrated systems and and its clients.
modular processes can be As New Breed increases its suite of service offerings
on behalf of the defence sector, the company is also
deployed anywhere in the world expanding its geographic footprint, as well as the variety
with minimal start-up time. of defence sector organisations it services. Additional
defence sector support operations in Europe, Asia and
Key service offerings other geographies are on the horizon, as are value-adding
Key to New Breed’s comprehensive service offering for the services related to maintenance, repair and overhaul
defence sector are its demand planning, inventory management (MRO) and other initiatives.
and acquisition services. These services take historical data,
combined with client collaboration on upcoming initiatives (such
as product introductions or fleet upgrades), market research
and predictive analyses, to accurately plan for appropriate Further information
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Reach new heights

With 60 subsidiaries in 19 countries worldwide, Carl Stahl has carved out an enviable
reputation as a leading provider of advanced lifting solutions. Advertising manager
Oliver Hommel talks to Defence & Security Systems International about the company’s
portfolio of technologies aimed at the global defence sector.

products, but also for after-sales services such as testing

and repairs, and for training.

Do you adopt a different approach when serving

the defence industry compared with your other
target sectors?
Among our main target groups are the automotive,
mechanical engineering, construction, transport and
logistics industries. As we have a very wide product range
suitable for all industrial sectors, we do not specially focus
on the defence industry – it is just one target group
among many others. Our salesmen are well trained and
can call upon a wealth of experience in finding the right
solution to every lifting problem.
We do not have a special approach for the defence
sector, as our sales staff serve all sectors to the same high
standard. In general, the defence sector needs the same
products as our other target groups in order to lift or
transport their goods. We employ the same method to
make personal contact with the person who is responsible
for purchasing as we would for someone in engineering.
Carl Stahl supplies the German armed forces with a range of advanced
load-suspension equipment for tanks and helicopters.

Could you provide an overview of Carl Stahl’s Carl Stahl also offers periodic
rope and lifting equipment?
Oliver Hommel: Carl Stahl started out in 1880 as a small
inspections and repair services
rope maker specialising in agricultural products and for all lifting equipment used by
serving only local customers. Today, the company offers a the Germany armed forces.
wide range of high-quality lifting equipment featuring
well-known manufacturers including RUD, SpanSet,
HiForce and ABUS, as well as all standard products Through your partnership with the Bundeswehr,
required for lifting or lashing goods. Our range includes: what have you identified as the most pressing
■■ wall jib cranes safety demands facing the armed forces?
■■ pillar jib or overhead cranes The German armed forces have very high safety standards.
■■ powered lifting equipment Carl Stahl, with its high-quality products and tight
■■ manual lifting equipment such as winches, pulling distribution network within Germany, is the ideal partner.
machines, chain blocks and lever hoists Take cargo handling for example; the Bundeswehr places
■■ load suspension equipment including lifting beams, great value on safe load transport and Carl Stahl serves
lifting forks, C-hooks and grabs, chain, wire rope and them with specially designed load-suspension equipment
round slings for tanks or helicopters, as well as simple camouflage-coloured
■■ steel wire ropes and special crane ropes ratchet straps. Ratchet straps may be only a small element
■■ personal protective equipment in terms of cost, but are very important when it comes to
■■ hydraulics including lifting and transport devices the safe transportation of expensive equipment.
■■ pallet trucks and load lashing. Carl Stahl also offers periodic inspections and repair
services for all lifting equipment used by the German
With its international experience, Carl Stahl is an ideal armed forces. In addition, the company is a leading
partner for the defence industry, not only in terms of provider of wire ropes for every kind of use. In one

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Camouflage-coloured ratchet straps are a small but

critical element of safe equipment transportation.

instance the German Bundeswehr experienced serious sector is just part of our coordinated effort to increase our
problems with the wire ropes on its wreckers. After direct sales. Besides that, we are able to serve markets, customers
contact with the technical personnel we delivered the or target groups like the defence industry in all other
suitable wire rope for this application. Now they are able countries where we do not have subsidiaries.
to achieve more lifting capacity from the wreckers.

What education and training does Carl Stahl The Carl Stahl Academy offers
offer its customers? training and seminars in theory
Located at our company headquarters in Suessen, the Carl
Stahl Academy offers German-speaking training and
and practice for many different
seminars in theory and practice for many different fields, fields, from cargo lashing to the
from cargo lashing to the safe use of lifting equipment. safe use of lifting equipment.
Training is also carried out at five other German
subsidiaries and by demand at customers’ locations.
The academy is ISO 9001:2008-certified and welcomes Are there any plans to ramp up your defence
more than 1,000 participants every year. Our renowned section in the near future?
instructors come from technical and industrial practices, Defence budgets in Germany and worldwide have been
ensuring a high level of teaching at our academy. Our UK cut over recent years and we are not concentrating our
subsidiary, Carl Stahl Evita, also offers a wide range of sales targets on the defence industry as a growth market.
English-speaking training courses on a global basis. Nevertheless, we will continue to serve this sector as it
includes a lot of important customers, who we have been
Carl Stahl has significant global coverage through cooperating with for many years.
its subsidiaries. In what other countries are you There will be no special effort from our side to further
present and serving the defence industry? develop the defence industry market as we do not expect
Carl Stahl is located in 19 countries all over the globe in a significant increase in sales in this sector.
order to get as close as possible to our customers. As
mentioned before, there is no special focus on the defence
industry, so all of our 60 subsidiaries worldwide cooperate
with this sector to a certain extent. Our main goal is to Further information
Carl Stahl
develop the local markets in these countries on a broad basis www.carlstahl.com
to establish Carl Stahl as the market leader. The defence

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 Company insight > Logistics

An LTV that can go

anywhere and everywhere
Global Fleet Sales offers bespoke light tactical, armoured and other modified military
vehicles for use in some of the world’s most demanding environments.

G
lobal Fleet Sales (GFS), a subsidiary of the
RMA Group, is the authorised distributor
for Ford Motor Company products to
relief, aid and development programmes worldwide.
GFS is a total solutions provider for vehicles, fleet
management services and specialised vehicle
modifications, which has supplied light tactical,
armoured and other modified vehicles for
peacekeeping operations throughout Asia, Africa
and the Middle East.

A customisable LTV package

When the US Army requested a cost-effective vehicle
solution to transform Afghanistan’s previously
untrained national force into a group that could
defend its country from insurgents, GFS developed a
solution based on an off-the-shelf Ford Ranger pick- The 1t double-cab pick-up LTV is preferred by forces across the world, because it can be
outfitted with a variety of accessories to suit any application.
up truck. This offered many advantages:
■■ a highly customisable platform leading to parts level even while running on some of the worst fuel on
compatibility with other vehicles in a fleet, such as Ford the planet
Everest, Ranger Field ambulances, mobile maintenance ■ ■ GFS’s upgraded suspension package is meticulously
trucks, troop carriers or armoured vehicles engineered, tested and continuously upgraded so that
■■ widespread parts availability from a partnership between the LTV can go anywhere and everywhere
the over-100-years-old Ford Motor Company and its ■■ GFS-developed tailored fleet management solutions
preferred distributor, whose parts inventory can be quickly keep more vehicles in operation with minimal downtime
deployed through a global logistics network in the world’s most demanding environments.
■■ well tested and documented service intervals along with
widespread parts and service availability, and lower costs Making a difference where it matters
over a vehicle’s life cycle. Specialising in post-conflict and development markets
globally, GFS provides critical solutions and support
systems where they are needed most and where reliability,
GFS’s state-of-the-art fuel responsiveness and innovation matter.
filtration system makes the LTV GFS can supply and support governments, NGOs and

capable of operating on some of commercial enterprises in many sectors, from airfield

services in Cambodia, and military equipment maintenance
the worst fuel on the planet. and technical training in Afghanistan, to police training in
Haiti. The company’s success is based on its ability to
The original LTV was offered in army and police quickly deploy and execute programmes that meet
packages, both of which included upgraded suspension customers’ contractual expectations and provide innovative
and tyres, a brake package and communication and cost-effective solutions while understanding their
equipment. Six years and nearly 40,000 vehicles later, the issues, their pressures and their daily concerns.
1t double-cab pick-up LTV is still preferred by forces
across the world, precisely because it can be outfitted
with a variety of accessories to suit any application and
mission needs: Further information
Global Fleet Sales
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The German Navy’s F125 frigate could be sent to sea in early 2017, and won’t return to its
home port for up to two years. Elly Earls meets Commander Andreas Jedlicka to find
out how the next-generation vessel’s long deployment time, as well as its varied operational
requirements, have impacted everything from crew structure to weapon specifications.

Sea
change

The F125 will be equipped to deal with a huge number

of modern scenarios, including asymmetric threats.

T
he first of the German Navy’s surveillance and scouting to gunfire Breaking with tradition
F125 frigates could be support for ground operations. Traditionally, ships of this kind have
mission-ready by early 2017 Consequently, the versatile vessel operated a ‘one ship, one crew’ policy,
and is unlike anything commissioned by differs from its predecessors in several allowing naval soldiers to quickly
the country’s naval forces before. Not ways: significantly reduced crew become familiar with their specific
only will this new class of ship have the numbers and a different crew structure; vessel’s systems and procedures,
capability to be deployed worldwide for increased minimal maintenance as well as cultivating a strong team
Image © ARGE F125

up to two years before returning to its requirements; weapon and sensor spirit. With the F125 frigate, the
home base in Wilhelmshaven, it will systems suited to close-range, rather German Navy has broken with this
also be able to carry out an enormous than long-distance, combat; and long-time tradition in order to increase
variety of national and international improved support capabilities for deployment time and make better use
assignments − everything from special forces teams. of its expensive equipment.

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“Limits of deployment times of current

ships are mostly imposed by personnel Commander Andreas Jedlicka
Commander Andreas Jedlicka is project officer at the German Navy for the
issues and only secondarily by technical F125 frigate, with responsibility for the construction phase of the project.
implication,” explains Commander From 2003–06, he was posted to the naval staff at the German Department
of Defence (DoD), where he defined the naval requirements for the F125.
Andreas Jedlicka, project officer at
the German Navy for the 125 frigate.
“A frigate F122, for example, could stay

Image © Shipbucket
one year in deployment, except for the
fact that a crew would never accept
such a long absence from home.”
On the F125 frigate, however, this will
no longer be a problem; there will be
eight crews for four frigates and crews
will be changed every four months in
theatre. So, how has this culture shift
impacted the design of the German
The F125 will feature weapons and sensor systems suited to close-range combat.
Navy’s latest frigate?
“First and foremost, the regular in future we intend to create this deal with a huge number of modern
changes of crews in theatre have a identification with regard to the type scenarios, including asymmetric threats,
significant impact on standardisation of ship you are serving for – in this which are different in nature to those
and information flow requirements for case the F125 – and new identification that older ships tended to encounter.
regular workflow onboard, and linked features linked to the crew you belong Therefore, dual redundancy has lost
to necessary home-based support,” to for two to four years.” some of its importance when compared
Jedlicka notes. This feeling of identification with the with the F123 and F124 frigates.
In other words, everything needs to ship itself will largely be achieved through “Operational requirements for the
be exactly the same on each of the four simulation (the German Navy will have F125 state only that it should, up to a
frigates to ensure that every F125 crew a replica of both the operations centre certain degree of damage, be able to
member feels equally comfortable, no and the technical part of the ship in complete the actual engagement in
matter which ship they are working on. Wilhelmshaven, where training will take support of its own mission and then
“In addition, to avoid an increase of place), while identification with the crew be able to return to a support base in
overall personnel required, the ship’s will be fostered through working closely theatre,” Jedlicka explains.
crew is limited to 120,” Jedlicka adds. together for months, even years, at a time. While traditional scenarios at sea
“This has led to specific design “You will always work with the same could have involved fighting that lasted
requirements for information support people and this will give you a similar for months on end, that situation simply
systems, satellite communications and identification that you would get now isn’t likely today.
a significantly higher degree of on a ship,” Jedlicka remarks. “Crews “Asymmetric threats are more
automation on board.” will even have their own office and common in this environment,” says
Jedlicka. “So you might have an attack
on the ship, but it’s not going to go
With the F125 frigate, the German Navy has on for months. Moreover, if you are

broken with the ‘one ship, one crew’ policy in opposing non-regular naval forces,
they are also unable to stay at sea for
order to increase deployment time and make long periods of time.”
better use of its expensive equipment. So, the ship will be fitted with the
necessary redundancy to ensure it can
fulfil its current task, but it would then
Training procedures will also have to housing areas where they live and train be expected to return to a support base
evolve significantly to accommodate together in Wilhelmshaven when they for repairs.
this change in naval culture and ensure are not on the ship.” “We have redundancy on board
that each sailor identifies strongly with for the command post and the
the F125 frigate. Close combat: equipped for communications systems because it is
“This is the most difficult part of this modern naval warfare essential to be able to communicate
new way of making use of ships,” It’s not only the F125’s impressive with everyone and have your internal
Jedlicka believes. “The ship-to-crew deployment time that sets it apart from procedures working,” Jedlicka notes.
link has traditionally been one principal its predecessors; the German Navy’s “But we don’t have redundancy for
element of identification for a sailor, so new frigate has also been designed to weaponry and sensors.”

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The F125 weapon system, too, is But it’s the four combat boats that asymmetric threat to the frigate,”
tailored to counter modern asymmetric will also be found onboard the F125 Jedlicka explains.
threats. While the vessel will house that Jedlicka is most excited about. Moreover, the F125 vessel is designed
long-range weapons such as a “This is a really new thing, which to support up to 50 members of the
127mm/64 lightweight naval gun, changes a lot,” he emphasises. “If you special forces, as well as their
which can fire up to 35 rounds a have pirates in a small boat with equipment onboard.
minute and hit targets over 100km hand-held weapons systems, they “This naval platform provides a
away, the majority of its weapons are can inflict a lot of damage to a very unique facility to offer support in
ideal for much closer combat. expensive ship. So we decided that transport, logistics, communications
and command facilities to special forces
deployment,” Jedlicka confirms.
The day the F125 frigate sets sail on its Of course, there is much work still
first deployment will mark the beginning of a to be done to ensure the F125 frigate
new era for the German Navy. meets its planned deployment date of
Spring 2017. Not only do new training
procedures need to be established and
“This ship is not about using the if we needed to investigate contacts, tested at the vessel’s future home base
most modern technology; the idea we should do so in a small ship.” in Wilhelmshaven, but the ship itself,
was to use what we have and focus The German Navy has therefore which should be ready by early 2016,
more on close-in weapon systems and designed a small combat ship to carry must go on a year-long test run to
the protection of the ship,” Jedlicka out four roles: rescue and transport, ensure everything operates as it is
notes. “That’s why you find lots of boarding, escort and special forces use. designed to do.
small gun calibres that give you a real “You put a team of 16−20 highly If all goes to plan, however, the day
advantage against small boats. These trained personnel equipped with small the F125 frigate sets sail on its first
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Batteries that make

your mission possible
Diehl & Eagle Picher (D&EP) was founded in 1971 as a joint venture After a ten-month
between EaglePicher Technologies, a world market leader in defence design and development
batteries, and Diehl BGT Defence, one of Germany’s leading period, the battery
defence systems manufacturers. Its product portfolio encompasses successfully passed
activatable thermal batteries and lithium reserve batteries, as well all tests, and satisfied
as primary and secondary customised battery packs. every demand required
With more than 40 years’ experience in the production of by the customer and the
thermal batteries, D&EP designs, develops, manufactures and system in which it will The innovative thermal battery from
qualifies its highly reliable thermal batteries in close collaboration be integrated. Serial D&EP for torpedo countermeasures.
with its customers according to their individual requirements. deliveries are to start in
In 2011, D&EP was awarded the contract by a renowned 2013. Like this thermal battery design, all batteries developed by
European manufacturer to design and manufacture thermal D&EP are manufactured in accordance with the ISO 9001 and ISO
batteries for torpedo countermeasures/anti-missile decoys used 14001 standards and adhere to established statutory provisions.
on surface ships and submarines. The thermal battery developed This battery design consists of 61 series-connected cells
by D&EP equips a naval application consisting of a sonobuoy housed in a hermetically sealed alloy stainless steel container.
used for transmitting jamming signals. The output voltage of the With technical features including nominal voltage of 100V, a
thermal battery provides all the power needed for the electrical discharge current of 7A with 16A pulses, and a lifetime of greater
operation of the sonobuoy. The battery design is based on than ten minutes, the highly sophisticated battery is designed to
D&EP’s standard LiSi/FeS2 electrochemical system. operate in a temperature range from -4°C to +36°C.

Further information: Diehl & Eagle Picher www.diehl.com

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 SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS FOR
SUBMARINES AND SURFACE VESSELS

From single sensors to integrated sonar suites, L-3 ELAC Nautik delivers
L-3 ELAC Nautik offers more than 80 years of experience in the development and production of hydroacoustic systems.
Our product portfolio includes sonar systems and echo sounders, as well as underwater communication systems for a wide
range of military and civilian applications. We’ve supplied equipment and systems for surface vessels and submarines to more
than 40 navies worldwide plus sophisticated instrumentation for precise charting of sea floor topography to customers in all
fields of hydrography. We deliver innovative solutions and products known for their high reliability, state-of-the-art technology
and unmatched data acquisition accuracy.

www.elac-nautik.com

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Unbeaten know-how in
underwater acoustics
Specialising in sonar systems, echo sounders and underwater communication systems,
L-3 ELAC Nautik has supplied to more than 40 navies since 1926. Marketing and PR
manager Ulrike Schulte-Rahde gives further details of the company’s strengths and experience.

What’s the story behind ELAC Nautik? Can you

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outline some company history?
Ulrike Schulte-Rahde: L-3 ELAC Nautik has a long history
in underwater acoustics. In 1908, some scientists from Kiel,
Germany started to research sound propagation. The company
Electroacustik (ELAC) was founded in 1926 and used these
research results for the development of the first units ready for
serial production.
When the German National People’s Army was founded
in 1956, a demand for special products and systems for
underwater communication arose. Only ELAC was able to
develop and produce these systems, leading to a constant
extension of the product range.
Since 1998, L-3 ELAC Nautik has been a subsidiary of L-3
Communications, which has headquarters in New York City.
In addition to the advantages of a strong parent company,
customers benefit from a wide range of products and capabilities
L-3 ELAC Nautik specialises in underwater communication solutions.
resulting from the collaboration of all L-3 companies.
solutions in order to develop capable and cost-effective
systems. Our particular strength is the quick and flexible
The UT 3000 is the very first implementation of unique, customer-specific requirements.
underwater communication system
combining analogue and digital What service and support can you offer clients?
Our company is known for its extensive and reliable
communication in one unit. technical support. We have a highly qualified team of service
engineers, who assist our customers with everything from
Can you describe your core product range for installation proposals to all kinds of repair tasks. They are
the defence and security market, and explain not only on site whenever needed, but we also have a
how these products benefit the sector? service hotline. Of course, we also have experienced agents
For the defence and security market, we develop and worldwide to guarantee the quick solution of any problems
produce sonar systems, echo sounders and underwater that might arise. Our service team also offers a wide variety
communication systems at our facility in Kiel. We have a of training for operators and maintainers.
wide range of passive and active sonar systems for surface Other services include the production of all kinds of
vessels and submarines for special purposes like navigation, accessories for installation and the operation of active and
and detection and mine avoidance. passive transducers and hydroacoustic measurement.
Our underwater communication systems are well reputed
worldwide; the market-leading UT 3000 is the very first Do you have any future plans you’d like to discuss?
underwater communication system combining analogue and Our goal is to maintain our high standards and to use our
digital communication in one unit. All systems for the naval special know-how to develop even more pioneering products
sector are well proven and new developments evolve from our that satisfy our customers worldwide.
unbeaten know-how and close network with our customers.

What are your main strengths?

L-3 ELAC Nautik has supplied equipment and systems for Further information
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Better by design
In line with its strong innovation strategy, SENER has launched
its newest FORAN V70R2.0 solution, which features a payload
of new capabilities and innovative developments.
Nowadays, the key to remaining competitive within the naval
shipbuilding industry is the right management of information
throughout the design process and seamless transition from one
design stage to the next. SENER has strengthened the links
between the basic and detail designs, and between the ship
Virtual reality immersive navigation
design and the running product lifecycle management (PLM) through the FORAN FVIEWER with
solution. The FORAN V70R2.0 encompasses the management stereoscopy and tracking control.
of sister ships, another step towards meeting market demand
for a cost-effective, energy-efficient design. of system diagrams, enhancements in clash detection
Regarding the initial design discipline, the revolutionary and interactive solid routing of heating, ventilation and
FBASIC module replaces all the former naval architecture air-conditioning (HVAC) ducts and cable trays.
applications, which, in addition to the FORAN General For the electrical design discipline, the most relevant
Arrangement module, manage the initial design stage. development is a new set of commands for the complete
Rapid generation of the structural 3D model is made possible by calculation of onboard electric loads.
the hull structure discipline, with innovative solutions such as a Other general innovations include a new solution to extract
new module for the management of nestings, new profile definition material reports, and the incorporation of stereoscopic visualisation
options and the link with FEMtools (finite element model tools). and tracking in the FVIEWER virtual reality viewer. With more than
The new developments within the machinery and outfitting 45 years’ experience in the market, SENER keeps on developing
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Joint
enterprise
With joint military operations de rigueur, it is crucial for coalition forces to have secure
interoperable communications infrastructure in place, notably software defined radio.
Mark Brierley speaks to Philippe Margot of the European Secure Software Defined
Radio programme to find out how six European partners are making this a reality.

T
he European Secure Software What are the main objectives On the one hand, there is a focus on
Defined Radio (ESSOR) of the ESSOR programme? architecture. On the other, it’s a
programme aims to provide The ESSOR programme was launched European initiative to improve the
the architecture of Software Defined around four years ago and involves six know-how of the industries involved.
Radio (SDR) for the militaries of the participating nations. The main goal is We consider security and
six participating European nations, to provide a basis for the development interoperabilty to be the major topics
but also for other coalition partners. and production of software defined of this programme. The expectation is
Additionally, it plans to provide a radio products in Europe within the that we improve interoperability
military high-data waveform, which timeframe of 2011–15. between our European partners, and
allows for the production of software
radios featuring common security,
interoperability and reconfigurability The main goal is to provide a basis for the
among European armed forces. development and production of software
ESSOR programme manager Philippe
Margot tells Mark Brierley how the
defined radio products in Europe within the
project is progressing. timeframe of 2011–15.

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also between the US and NATO, by

designing architecture and technologies Philippe Margot
Philippe Margot has been ESSOR programme manager in OCCAREA in Bonn sjnce January 2009.
that can be used by all parties. It also Previously, he was technical director of Celar, an expertise centre belonging to the French Ministry of
involves the procurement of common Defence (DGA) and technical manager of the NATO AGS programme. Margot was also a member
of the Alliance Ground Surveillance Support Staff (AGS3) at NATO headquarters in Brussels.
information security architecture and
the formation of a new coalition
waveform to be used in the future. currently taking part in ESSOR. contractors, in this case the six
This last point is important; we want But the goal is the same; the national champions.
the waveform to be used widely in definition, development and The trickiest element, considering
coalition operations. procurement of a coalition waveform. the number of stakeholders, is that all
So there is some overlap, but the decisions between the nations
What work will you be what does it mean? In the case of have to be taken unanimously, so that
undertaking with the US COALWNW, it means we don’t know can cause difficulties. To begin with,
and NATO? yet which waveform will be selected. there was a steep learning curve that
We have a relationship with NATO. It is Whichever is chosen, it might be we all had to get used to. It took some
developing its own requirement for SDR eligible to become the waveform for time, for sure, because the national
that pertains to the NATO countries. the US or wherever. champions are also competitors, so
They have been writing down the we needed to create some kind of
requirements of a narrowband What sort of input does each industry spirit within this programme
waveform and have made a formal of the six participating in order to make it work. That was one
proposal to the industry, but when it nations bring to ESSOR? of the first tasks that we carried out.
comes to the wideband waveform – The spirit of the programme is that
that is the ESSOR programme. every nation involved could bring its Where is the ESSOR
NATO knows that there are two own national industry. Because of the programme currently up to
main initiatives today; the ESSOR procurement involved, each nation and are you on schedule?
programme and the coalition wideband needed to involve its indigenous The programme is composed of two
networking waveform (COALWNW), communications industry, a so-called strands; the ESSOR architecture and
which is another project that addresses national champion in their country that the waveform. So we have two sets of
the same need. So there are two they proposed to form a partnership different activities.
initiatives that could benefit NATO, but with the industry leaders from the As far as the architecture is
we don’t know yet who will end up other countries. concerned, it has been designed and
deciding the organisation’s For example, France has involved approved by the six participating
specification and standard. We are Thales and Italy has chosen Selex. All companies as a common product. It
currently liaising with NATO, and it six of the nations arrived in the was then implemented, validated and
is using us to decide its wideband programme complete with industrial accepted on the six radio platforms,
waveform specification. national champions. one for each country. So as far as this
part is concerned we are done.
The second strand is the specification
The national champions are also competitors, of the waveform. This has now been

so we needed to create some kind of industry finalised and we are conducting

high-fidelity simulations that can ensure
spirit within the programme to make it work. the necessary performance is met.
Now we are part of the process,
which is the development of the
Is it a hindrance or a help So how does ESSOR centrally so-called ‘best waveform’, and the
having these two programmes marshal the efforts of each national champions must propose the
running concurrently? nation and its national code of the waveform. It is currently
There is some overlap, not only in champion for the common good? being developed and will be made
terms of programme goals, but also We are working on behalf of the available in 2013, following some tests
in relation to the nations involved. nations, so we receive a mandate and demonstrations.
We have six nations participating in from the participants to execute the The plan is to have the best
ESSOR; Finland, France, Italy, Poland, programme on their behalf. We also waveform developed and complete
Spain and Sweden. received some high-level objectives implementation on the national platform
The COALWNW programme is much from those nations, plus the planned in one year’s time. We will then finish
wider and involves 11 participating cost, time and performance. So we the programme by running multi–lab
member nations, five of which are liaise directly with the prime tests between all these platforms to

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ensure
that the
interoperability
criteria are met.
The contract
concludes at the ESSOR national champions
end of 2014. Each of the six ESSOR nations has put forward an indigenous telecommunications
industry leader to develop the SDR architecture, known as the ‘national champion’:

How much Finland: Elektrobit

consideration has been A global developer of advanced technology that specialises in embedded software
given to future-proofing and hardware solutions for the automotive industry and wireless technologies,
Elektrobit (EB) has worked on several SDR-based communications solutions for
the ESSOR technology
defensive forces, leading technology vendors and system integrators.
in order to incorporate
new developments? Italy: SELEX
We have already thought about the A global supplier of advanced communication, navigation and identification
solutions for governmental, military and civil customers, SELEX Communications
future and it really depends on the
represents the convergence of all of Finmeccanica’s manufacturing activities in
operational requirements of the the telecommunications sector.
nations involved. Today, we can’t be
too sure about what technical Poland: Radmor
improvements to the waveform could The largest manufacturer of VHF/UHF radio communication equipment in Poland,
Radmor has over 55 years of industry experience, and produces handheld,
benefit future operations. mobile and stationary radio-telephones, radio modems and data transmission
But we are already thinking about modules, as well as a range of military radio communication systems.
phase two, which is mainly composed
of technical tests where the waveform France: Thales
Thales developed the PR4G communication system for the French Army, and
can be proven in the field, rather than now exports 150,000 radios to 40 countries. The company is recognised as
in lab tests. Also, we are looking for a global technology leader for the defence and security, and aerospace and
some improvement in the architecture, transportation industries.
because this evolves according to
Spain: Indra
what the US is doing in the field.
The firm behind terminal radio software (TERSO), which Spain has designated as
We do not intend to close the the ESSOR national SDR platform, Indra is the country’s largest technology
programme after five years. The multinational. In addition to defence and security, the company is involved in
waveform is something we will live with energy, financial services, public administration, healthcare, telecoms and media,
and transport and traffic.
for 30 years, so there will definitely be
improvements over that time. Sweden: Saab AB
However, it will depend on several Replacing the Ericsson Group on the ESSOR programme when it acquired
things; for example, the operational Ericsson Microwave Systems, Saab AB serves the global market with products
and services aimed at both military defence and civil security. Its operations are
needs, and how much we can afford.
divided into five categories: aeronautics, dynamics, electronic defence systems,
All these things are being discussed security and defence solutions, and support and services.
at the moment.

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Position of strength
Next-generation positioning, communications and software solutions from Trimble, a
world-renowned provider of advanced navigation systems, are pushing the boundaries
of integrated GNSS technology within the defence and unmanned vehicle segment.

What advances have you observed across the With software upgradable configurations, our customers
GNSS field in recent years? How has Trimble have the flexibility to integrate a single version of hardware
adapted its services accordingly? in their design and upgrade to the configuration of their
Akshay Bandiwdekar: The GNSS (global navigation choice. Various software upgrade options like choice of
satellite system) industry is continuously evolving, GNSS constellation, frequencies, varying positioning modes
both in terms of technology and its user base. With the with different levels of accuracy and output choices offer
development of multiple GNSS constellations like GPS, the freedom to test different versions in the field with the
GLONASS, Galileo, COMPASS, IRNSS and QZSS, GNSS help of simple upgrade passwords. Positioning modes range
receiver technology is taking into account the need of from the very precise 1cm-level RTK to decimetre-level
support for multiple constellations, keeping in mind the global differential GNSS augmentation, 2–3 decimetre
distinct requirements for each regional user segment. differential GNSS and metre-level autonomous positioning.
The support for multiple GNSS constellations in GNSS
receiver design is a trend that we have witnessed in Trimble’s range of GNSS
the last few years, as more and more regional satellite
navigation systems continue to be developed. Additional receiver modules and rugged
technologies like real-time kinematic (RTK) systems and box solutions offer the best of
global differential GNSS positioning are continuously trying
to raise the bar for receiver positioning and performance in
GNSS RTK technology in small
unique applications. RTK positioning, traditionally prevalent and robust form factors.
in the construction, agriculture and survey industries, has
begun to be incorporated into applications in industries While Trimble continues to invest in core positioning
such as defence, unmanned vehicles, robotics, marine, technology, factors such as ease of integration for customers,
mining, ports and container logistics. sensor fusion concepts, and the use of traditional positioning
GNSS positioning has traditionally been viewed as a technology with communication and cloud-based tools
stand-alone positioning technology, but with the recent like Ethernet, Wi-Fi and cellular are all factors that are
advancements in sensor fusion, inertial, communication, contributing to the company’s next-generation products.
photogrammetric and altitude sensors are increasingly With the launch of the Trimble BD920-W3G – the industry’s
being used in conjunction with GNSS receivers. These first OEM GNSS receiver module with onboard 3G modem,
different sensors complement each other and function in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth communications – Trimble remains
such a way that the degradation of performance suffered committed to providing its customers with the latest
by one in a particular environment is often offset by the technology in a smart package for ease of integration.
superior performance of another in the same environment.
Trimble has always been committed to supporting the In the military/unmanned vehicle segment, what
growing regional and global satellite navigation systems, do you see as the potential applications that are
and offers products and services to help our customers able to integrate moving baseline RTK technology?
increase their productivity Moving baseline GNSS technology primarily offers two
important solutions: a very accurate 1cm-level vector
Could you provide an overview of Trimble’s measurement, and accurate static and dynamic attitude
RTK solutions? What factors were taken into (heading, roll, and pitch) with the help of multiple GNSS
consideration during their development? receivers and wireless links. This combination serves as a
Trimble uses positioning, communications and software powerful solution in the defence and unmanned vehicle
technologies to improve productivity for customers and industry with potential applications such as:
businesses. Trimble’s integrated technologies division ■ ■ autonomous landing
offers navigation and communication products for original ■ ■ autonomous mid-air refuelling
equipment manufacturers (OEM) and systems integrators. ■ ■ precise formation flying
Our range of GNSS receiver modules and rugged box ■ ■ robotic sensor swarms
solutions offer the best of GNSS RTK technology in small ■ ■ waypoint navigation
and robust form factors. ■ ■ battlefield ISR.

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These applications are not limited to the aerial domain, and latency, distance between receivers, line of sight and
can be applied to the marine as well as land segments. Civilian obstructions are often considered when making this choice.
applications such as disaster management, pipeline and asset
monitoring, precision agriculture, marine and offshore research, How does Trimble go about supporting its
media and entertainment, border patrol and homeland security military and defence clients in this area?
are some of the instances where RTK technology can be Is there a particularly salient case study that
applied. Moving baseline RTK technology can also be used for you would like to mention?
precise heading and attitude determination when two or more Trimble is a trusted supplier for US and allied military
receiver antennas are mounted on the same vehicle platform. GPS users worldwide. Our goal is to provide our defence
clients with world-class GNSS positioning technology in
What wireless communication links does an easy-to-integrate form factor, so that while we focus on
RTK support? the technology, they can focus on end user productivity.
RTK works by sending satellite observation data and other As mentioned earlier, a lot of potential military applications
information from the base station GNSS receiver to a rover – autonomous landing/refuelling, precise formation flying,
GNSS receiver on which RTK differential algorithms sensor UAV swarms and battlefield ISR –are possible with
calculate for the precise vector between the antennas of the help of Trimble’s moving baseline RTK Technology. The
the two receivers. The information from the base to the use of this innovative technology offers clients a unique
rover is normally sent over a communication link such as advantage over regular GPS receivers in these specific
VHF/UHF radio, Wi-Fi, Ethernet or cellular (GSM, 3G). applications. Furthermore, advancements in RTK and inertial
While Wi-Fi and Ethernet communication can be used technology will let military systems integrators develop
for short baseline distances between the receivers doing highly customised military and civilian applications.
RTK, radio and cellular communication is often used when
the distances range from a few to tens of kilometres. The
choice of communication link often plays an important Further information
Trimble
factor in the overall performance of RTK positioning. www.trimble.com/gnss-inertial
Factors such as region-specific radio certification, link

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SDR 1.6–512MHz Robust and reliable voice and data communication

The radio is based on a true digital-software-defined platform

Tactical covering a frequency band from 1.6–512MHz, thus outperforming

conventional systems. The receiver automatically processes and

Manpack
distinguishes between voice and data communication, while the
optional modem caters for automatic repeat requests (ARQ). The
radio includes standard waveforms that conform to NATO and US
The Leopard is a compact, rugged and lightweight multiband military standards, allowing interoperability with other systems.
tactical military radio that offers uncompromised communication
for tactical missions. The radio offers continuous communication Extended battery life
in the HF, VHF and UHF bands. The tuner, modem and GPS The advanced power and battery management system incorporated
receiver are integrated allowing for flexible operation. in the radio offers a low standby power consumption of 1.6W.
Advanced features such as automatic link establishment, Superior 3.3V components, the latest power control techniques and
frequency hopping and one-time pad encryption provide the user battery composition provide an operation time of up to 70 hours.
with a secure and reliable communication channel. The radio is Two Li-Ion battery types are available: 13.0Ah and 26.0Ah @ 12V.
suitable for portable, mobile and base station applications and is
available in 30W or 125W with an external amplifier. Antenna tuning
The Leopard comes with a build-in tuner that automatically
Ergonomic and rugged design matches the antenna to the operating frequency. Initial tuning
At only 3.2kg, the radio is the lightest multiband solution in its takes only 100ms when tuned from the stored profile. At the output
class. The radio enclosures are made from milled T6-aluminium and input stage of the transceiver, high-performance HF, VHF and
and are epoxy-powder-coated. The Leopard complies with the UHF filters ensure harmonic suppression and adjacent channel
MIL-STD-810G specifications, and its interface and controls are rejection, thus offering superior selectivity. The Leopard is fully
user-friendly and intuitive. protected against antenna mismatches and unexpected loads.

Further information: Sat-Com www.sat.com.na

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Specialist CBRNe training courses

Hotzone Solutions is a global CBRNe Courses can be tailored to meet specific customer needs. The
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founded by former military and civilian proficiency of toxic entries. Sharing knowledge and experience is
NBC defence officers, inspection team one of the company’s principles, which is why Hotzone Solutions
leaders and weapons inspectors from also hires out individual instructors as external consultants to
the UN Special Commission; the UN fully support the needs of its partners and customers.
Hotzone Solutions’ experts
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The company offers services in three areas: live CBRNe agent chemical environments, and can provide tailored equipment
training, CBRNe consulting and CBRNe eLearning. Hotzone solutions. Hotzone Solutions is a partner of eCBRN, a company
Solutions provides realistic and practical CBRNe training to the that offers eLearning in the field of CBRNe preparedness and
military, law enforcement, emergency response and security response. Together, they offer top-quality CBRNe-related
communities. Its unique training is conducted using live CBRNe eLearning from basic to advanced levels.
agents, materials and devices, and has been developed by In the second half of 2013, the Hotzone Solutions International
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The Training for Toxic Entry course is designed for all local, Villers in Belgium. The aim of the institute is to provide training
state and federal emergency, and security personnel tasked with in specific areas outlined by CBRNE officials from various
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so that they can work safely and effectively in toxic environments. for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).

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Suppliers guide
3M Peltor....................................40 HESCO Bastion...............55, OBC SENER........................................90
www.3m.com/peltorcomms www.hesco.com www.sener.es

5 Stones intelligence..............IFC HISS............................................28 SkyDec........................................86

www.5stonesintelligence.com www.hiss.ca www.skydec.com

Altadona....................................24 Hotzone Solutions.....................97

Stäubli........................................45
www.altadona.com www.hotzonesolutions.com
www.staubli.com

L-3 ELAC Nautik......................88

Aster...........................................27 Swede Ship Marine..................82
www.l-3com.com
www.aster-te.com
www.swedeship.se

Losberger RDS..........................74
Bartington Instruments...........85
www.losberger-rds.com Synerco.......................................48
www.bartington.com
www.synerco.eu
Metalgalante.............................67
Carl Stahl...................................78 www.carmix.com Sypris..........................................16
www.carlstahl.com
www.sypriselectronics.com
Miccavionics..............................20
Codenomicon..............................4 www.miccavionics.com
www.codenomicon.com Tampa Yacht
Manufacturing..........................11
Mils Electronic..........................31 www.tampa-yacht.com
Diehl & Eagle Picher................87 www.mils.com
www.battery.de
Téléflow.....................................61
New Breed Logistics................76 www.teleflow.net
DSEI............................................26 www.newbreed.com
www.dsei.co.uk
Terradyne Armored
Nexter Mechanics....................53 Vehicles..................................7, 59
EVPÚ Defence...........................66 www.nexter-group.fr www.terradyneinc.com
www.evpudefence.com

Pewag........................................56 Trimble.......................................95
EWR Weather Radar................64 www.pewag.com
www.trimble.com/gnss-inertial
www.ewradar.com

RUAG Ammotec.......................38
Fischer Connectors..................35 Ultra Electronics.....................IBC
www.ruag.com
www.fischerconnectors.com www.ultra-electronics.com

Sat-Com......................................96
FN Herstal.................................46 Vaisala........................................32
www.sat.com.na
www.fnherstal.com www.vaisala.com

Schiebel Mine
Global Fleet Sales.....................81 Detection Systems....................63 Velcon Filters............................71
www.globalfleetsales.net www.schiebel.net www.velcon.com

Greaves Farymann Diesel.......54 Selex Systems Integration.......75 Zenatek Tracking Systems......68

www.farymann.de www.selex-si.de www.zenatek.com

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