Hawkei Vehicles Delivered on Schedule

Thales Australia has delivered a further two Hawkei vehicles to the Defence Materiel Organisation on schedule.
The handover of the two Reconnaissance variants under Stage 2 of the Manufactured and Supported in Australia option of Land 121 Phase 4 means that all six vehicles are now with the Department of Defence for testing. All vehicle delivery milestones have been met on schedule.
The six vehicles comprise two Command variants, two Utility variants and two Reconnaissance variants, plus a trailer.
The majority of the evaluation process is being undertaken by the Commonwealth at Monegeetta in Victoria, and includes survivability testing, communications system integration testing, electro-magnetic interference/compatibility testing, reliability growth trials and user assessments.
Vehicles already delivered have so far completed almost half of the planned 100,000km of testing scheduled for the evaluation period. Subject to successful testing of the vehicles, final approval of the project is expected circa 2015, as detailed in the 2012 Defence Capability Plan.
Thales Australia CEO Chris Jenkins said: “We are very pleased to deliver these final two vehicles to Defence on schedule. They are backed by the expertise of our protected mobility engineering teams, and we are working closely with Defence to support the testing and evaluation process.”

Production of Tarantula 6x6 has been Completed

Localization of heavy armored wheeled vehicle Doosan DST exports to Indonesia

A heavy armored wheeled vehicle (6X6) built with our own technology will be exported to Indonesia.
Doosan DST signed a heavy armored wheeled vehicle contract in 2009 with the Indonesian army and commenced production of these vehicles in November 2011. After carrying out operational tests along with firing and field maneuvering tests starting in early 2012, Doosan DST announced on 5 May that the production of its 6X6 heavy armored wheeled vehicle has been completed in early May 2013.
Prior to this announcement, DAPA officials, Indonesian inspectors, and affiliated companies held a roll-out ceremony on 2 May for the heavy armored wheeled vehicle (name for the Indonesian army:  Tarantula 6X6) that will be delivered to the Indonesian army.
The number of heavy armored wheeled vehicles that will be delivered to the Indonesian army. Doosan DST is responsible for manufacturing the armored vehicle and assembling the turret. Also, an Indonesian arms factory will assemble SKD-type armored vehicles on site in Indonesia.

Germany Might Scuttle French Vehicle Deal

Ties between France and Germany have become tense over doubts that Berlin will allow French industry to deliver on two vehicle deals to Saudi Arabia, raising questions over the viability of European defense cooperation, political sources said.
The problem: French industry needs Germany to authorize its Mercedes Unimog chassis for use with Nexter’s Aravis armored vehicle and the Multi Purpose Combat Vehicle (MPCV) from MBDA and the Lohr group, both under export contracts to Saudi Arabia, political sources said.
As problems emerged, and on advice from a German defense official, the heads of the French Senate and National Assembly defense committees, Jean-Louis Carrère and Patricia Adam, sent a letter to the head of the Bundestag defense committee, Susanne Kastner, asking for help on delivering on the Saudi deals Dec. 19.
But the high level parliamentary letter seems to have failed.
Kastner’s reply landed here Jan. 8, saying the Bundestag committee has no oversight of arms exports, which are the federal government’s responsibility, a French parliamentary official said. In addition, German deputies have tabled motions calling for timely, detailed information on arms exports, the source said.
“Relations are under strain,” a second French parliamentary official said.
Arms sales to Saudi Arabia generate political controversy in Germany because of human rights concerns. Krauss-Maffei Wegmann, however, is reportedly in talks to sell 30 Dingo armored vehicles and the Leopard 2 heavy tank to Riyadh.
The French Foreign Ministry, meanwhile, on Dec. 8 condemned the decapitation in Saudi Arabia of Mohamed Kheir Hussain Darwish, as part of Paris’ universal campaign against capital punishment. The Foreign Ministry noted on its website that Saudi Arabia executed 76 people in 2012.
For French industry, at stake are Saudi orders for 347 vehicles, with 279 Aravis units, including 15 in an ambulance version, and 68 MPCV air defense systems, armed with Mistral 2 missiles, business daily Les Echos reported.

U.S. Experts: Iran Could Reach Key Point For A Nuclear Bomb By 2014

Iran could produce enough weapon-grade uranium for one or more nuclear bombs by mid-2014, and the United States and its allies should intensify sanctions on Tehran before that point is reached, a report by a group of U.S. nonproliferation experts said.
President Barack Obama should also clearly state that the United States will take military action to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, the report said.
The U.N. nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency, has expressed concern that Iran's nuclear program has a military dimension. Tehran, which says its nuclear program is for peaceful energy purposes, calls those allegations baseless.
The 154-page report, "U.S. Nonproliferation Strategy for the Changing Middle East," produced by five nonproliferation experts, was expected to be released on Monday.
"Based on the current trajectory of Iran's nuclear program, we estimate that Iran could reach critical capability in mid-2014," the report said.
It defined "critical capability" as the point when Iran would be able to produce enough weapon-grade uranium for one or more bombs without detection by the West.
By mid-2014, Iran would have enough time to build a secret uranium-enrichment site or significantly increase the number of centrifuges for its nuclear program, said David Albright, one of the project's co-chairs and president of the Institute for Science and International Security.
"We don't think there is any secret enrichment plant making significant secret uranium enrichment right now," he told Reuters. But there is "real worry" that Iran would build such a plant, he said.
The report recommends that the United States and its allies intensify sanctions pressure on Iran prior to that point because once Tehran acquires enough weapon-grade enriched uranium it would be "far more difficult to stop the program militarily."

MilDef Announces Release of Panther DT6 Tablet

MilDef has announced the release of the Panther DT6 tablet, designed to provide military personnel with a rugged, easy-to-use device for use in the field. The tablet features an 8.9in WSVGA LCD touchscreen with anti-glare and anti-reflective coating, making it easier for use in all environments.

The tablet features an 8.9in WSVGA LCD touchscreen with anti-glare and anti-reflective coating, making it easier for use in all environments.

Based on the well-proven Panther DR886, the Panther DT6-I is also equipped with a small keyboard, which enables typing of shorter messages or enter encryption keys without the need of an external keyboard.

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The Panther DT6-I is not only ideal to serve as a multifunctional tablet PC within the defence market but also for field engineers and emergency services. It gives you the performance to smoothly run applications with the toughness to survive extreme environments. Its hard drive can be easily removed as the situation in the field develops. With a wide array of accessories, port and communication options, you have the freedom to craft the ideal solution for your needs.

MRAP CS/VP3 (China South Industries)

The importance of living continues to increase and this ninth edition welcomes for the first time the large group China South Industries which has a diverse range of vehicles, aero-demolition bombs dropped, armored air defense and beyond the field of aeronautics several armored troop transport whose CS/VP3designed around a frame V characteristic of vehicle MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush-Protected Vehicle), it protects its occupants from the effects of mines and small arms, the bulletproof glass have a firing port.Originally designed for the transportation of troops and equipment to the front, it is easily adaptable to rescue missions or law enforcement.

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Flying colours: Rheinmetall successfully tests 50kW high-energy laser weapon

Rheinmetall has successfully tested its new 50kW high-energy weapon technology demonstrator. Conducted at the end of November, the test encompassed the entire operational sequence from target detection and tracking to target engagement. Building on a 123-year heritage, the Düsseldorf, Germany-based Group has once again made good its claim to be the global leader in high-energy laser (HEL) technology.
The test was conducted at Rheinmetall’s Ochsenboden Proving Groud (EZO) in Switzerland, in snowy conditions and blinding sunlight, and was initially supposed to show the increase in efficiency of the 50kW HEL weapon compared with the 10kW version demonstrated last year. A five-fold increase in laser power was thus available for the individual scenarios, which included Air Defence, Counter Rocket, Artillery, Mortar/C-RAM, and Asymmetric Warfare operations. Furthermore, the tests were intended to prove that separately located HEL weapon stations using Rheinmetall’s existing Beam Superimposing Technology (BST) are able to irradiate a single target in a superimposed, cumulative manner. This modular technology approach makes it possible to maintain the very good beam quality of the individual laser modules, increasing overall performance several times over. Thus, from the technical stand-point, nothing stands in the way of a future HEL weapon system with a 100kW output.
The 50kW HEL weapon technology demonstrator consisted of two functional models: a 30kW weapon station integrated into an Oerlikon Revolver Gun air defence turret for static and dynamic tests, coupled with an Oerlikon Skyguard fire control unit; and a 20kW weapon station integrated into a Revolver Gun turret of the first-generation, patched in for static tests. There were also additional modules for supplying power.
Witnessed by leading experts, the demonstration delivered compelling evidence for the 50kW HEL weapon technology demonstrator’s high stability: a massive, 15mm-thick steel girder was cut through at a distance of 1,000 metres. The successful shooting down of several nose-diving target drones at a range of two kilometres formed the second major highlight. Though they were flying at over 50 metres a second, the Skyguard radar had no trouble detecting the incoming unmanned aerial vehicles at a distance of three kilometres. Then the 30kW weapon station used the Skyguard data to carry out rough tracking mechanically. The optical tracking system in the Beam Forming Units (BFU’s) in the individual leaser weapon modules performed fine tracking of the UAVs. After reaching the programmed fire sector the laser weapon modules engaged the UAV’s immediately and destroyed the incoming UAVs within a few seconds.

Gabbiano T-20 radar demonstrated on Hermes 459 UAS

Selex Galileo has announced that its Gabbiano T-20 radar has successfully demonstrated its ground-mapping and target detection capabilities in a series of recent flight trials aboard an Elbit Systems Hermes 450 UAS.

According to the company, the trials were conducted to assess the T-20’s high resolution ground mapping, with both Strip and Spot SAR modes, and Ground Moving Target Indicator (GMTI) capabilities. With both features proving successful, the Gabbiano was able to detect moving targets on the ground at up to 40 nautical miles and deliver high quality digital images of the terrain below.

The Gabbiano radars are lightweight, easy to install and come with a wide range of state of the art modes. For Air to Sea operations, the radar’s ISAR imaging mode and concooperative target classification make the difference in maritime patrol and search & rescue missions. Among the wide suite of operating modes, the Gabbiano radars boast Terrain Avoidance mode for low altitude navigation aid, certified weather-avoidance for safe navigation in all weather conditions, and air-to-air Search and Track capabilities. For covert operations the Radar implements Low Probability of Intercept (LPI) capabilities.

Mario Zucchelli, head of airborne radar Italy, Selex Galileo, said: ‘The very low power consumption and compact, lightweight design of the Gabbiano radar makes it ideally suited for a wide range of UAS applications. Because of our ownership of the radar design, we’re able to continue to add advanced modes to the Gabbiano radar family, adding a huge amount of value for the customer while remaining cost effective.’

Thales successfully deploys Link 16 satcom capability

Neuilly-sur-Seine, 6th December 2012 – The recent NAWAS and CWIX exercises marked the first successful deployment by French forces of the Thales solution for long-range Link 16 transmission of tactical data via satellite.

During the exercises, the compact, readily deployable TopLink-MINT solution from Thales was used for long-range transmission of tactical situation data to NATO and allied systems, providing an opportunity to:

    demonstrate rapid operational implementation of a Link 16 network extension capability

    validate compliance with the JREAP standard (Joint Range Extension Application Protocol) and its interoperability with NATO and allied systems.

"Thales is proud to have taken part in these exercises, which have successfully demonstrated the excellent performance of our systems and their inherent interoperability in the context of joint and coalition operations involving several nations," said Hervé Derrey, VP for Thales Communications & Security's Radio Communication Products business. "The armed forces now have the assurance that platforms equipped with our solution will deliver the rapid deployability, long-range extension and interoperability they need."

About the TopLink-MINT station

In addition to the standard Link 16 function via MIDS radio network, the TopLink-MINT station from Thales incorporates the JRE capability (Joint Range Extension) for relaying Link 16 information from the MIDS network over an infrastructure network or via satellite.

M2A1 Machine Gun features greater safety, heightened lethality

The U.S. Army recently announced that the M2A1 .50 Caliber Machine Gun was among its top 10 “Army Greatest Inventions” for the 2011 calendar year.
The M2A1 includes new modern features and design improvements that make it easier and safer to use including a quick change barrel, fixed headspace and timing and a new flash hider that reduces the weapon’s signature by 95 percent at night.
“The M2A1 builds upon the legend of a phenomenal weapon system,” said Lt. Col. Thomas Ryan, Product Manager Crew Served Weapons.
“Soldiers already rank the M2 among the most effective weapon systems in their arsenal. The upgrades we’ve incorporated will keep this weapon relevant well into the future. We’re looking forward to working with our sister services to put this capability in the hands of even more warfighters across the Department of Defense.”
The original M2 “Ma Deuce” .50 Caliber Machine Gun is a belt-fed, heavy machine gun that mounts on most aircraft and vehicles and can be fired from a tripod. The system is highly effective against light armored vehicles, low- and slow-flying aircraft, boats and enemy personnel.
The Army developed the M2A1 to meet the requirement to increase the warfighter’s lethality and survivability on the battlefield by providing system upgrades to the M2.
Solving the Headspace and Timing Challenge
The current M2 requires Soldiers to manually set “headspace and timing.” This technical procedure is required before firing, after assembly and after required barrel changes when the barrel becomes extremely hot from high volumes of fire.
“Headspace” is the distance between the face of the bolt that houses the firing pin and the base of the ammunition cartridge case when fully seated in the chamber.
“Timing” is the adjustment of the gun so that firing takes place when the recoiling parts are in the correct position for firing.

Infrared detectors: Sagem and Thales strengthens Sofradir

Both manufacturers sell their infrared technologies developed in-house to their joint subsidiary.

French manufacturer of infrared sensors Sofradir comes to the acquisition of developments and manufacture of infrared detectors developed internally by Sagem and Thales - remember that Sofradir is a joint subsidiary of Sagem and Thales. The agreement provides for the transfer of technology Sofradir InSb Sagem and technologies QWIP (Quantum Well Infrared Photodetector) and InGaAs of III-V Lab, a GIE whose members include Alcatel Lucent, Thales and CEA. Already specialized in cooled HgCdTe infrared sensors and, through its subsidiary Ulis in uncooled imagers, and all mastery Sofradir infrared technologies industry.

Andiamo SAMP / T!

The Esercito the Italian Army, just declare an initial operational capability on anti-aircraft system SAMP / T. This capability is achieved one month ahead of schedule, which included an "Initial Operational Capability" (IOC) for the first days of 2013. It is in any case an important step for the Italians who chose to upgrade their air defense system developed by the consortium Eurosam (MBDA / Thales). The SAMP / T is implemented by the 4th Air Defence Regiment "Peschiera" stationed on the outskirts of Mantua, who eventually align five batteries of four launchers each. An immediate capacity of 160 missiles, with eight missiles per launcher. The regiment whose history dates back to 1926 is not new to air defense: after a long use of ground-air guns, he implemented the Hawk missile in 1964. Its position in Lombardy allowed him to face Yugoslavia while protecting Italy's industrial north. Hawk had created a first shock by allowing secure the Italian air defense in NATO. The SAMP / T now brings very significant gains both in scope, mobility, interception capability against targets of diverse sizes, that integration into the network of air defense.

The SAMP / T used by Esercito is very close to the equipment used by the French Air Force (ten complete systems ordered four batteries each). It differs, however, by the presence of an additional command vehicle in each battery. Mounted on a truck 8 × 8, PC tactical offers an overview of current operations and operations planning at the battery. These tasks included in the network for the French Martha.

VAB Mk3: last line right before the show.

The first prototype of VAB Mk3, which has already traveled about 2000 km, just started endurance tests which lead to a rapid production, next year. A first batch of ten vehicles should be made in 2013 on the site of Renault Trucks Defense Fourchambault in the center of France.

Despite a high similarity of form, the Mk3 shares only 20% of elements with the previous generation of GVA. It has of course two additional wheels that make it a 6 × 6 and offers a maximum weight of about 20 tons (13 tonnes against the Mk1 and 15.8 tonnes for VAB Ultima). The recovery side of the vehicle, the extension of the body and its enhancement are passing the internal volume of 9.5 to 13.3 m3 compared to the VAB Mk2 without the overall width of the vehicle is changed. In terms of differences with the previous generation of VAB, we note the installation of a ramp rear (which will probably be optional on standard models) and the presence of boxes on both sides of the ramp , which may for example receive the group of air conditioning.

RTD already preparing a large family vehicle with the classic first version of APC with teleoperated arms in the manner of VAB Top. Other possibilities, the command post, the VAB ambulance stretchers and four medical personnel as a carrier with a mortar tube 120mm in cash or a VAB Mk3 "light ICV" welcoming a crew of three and a group seven infantry combat, with a medium caliber turret for which there is a partnership with the Belgian CMI.

"Mini PILARw" for assault rifles

Mini but it continues to do the maximum, here is the newest small little company Metravib Lyon (now ACOEM following its separation of the Areva Group), which did not end innovate in detecting acoustic PEARL.

Recall the principle that the success of the small box French: ultra-sensitive microphones and sound processing able to locate precisely the shooting and determine the caliber used. PILARw system first developed for military detection anti-sniping, then embedded in vehicles, helicopters and then today, it is reduced to fit on an assault rifle. PILARw in the 'mini' version is called PEARL (Personal Add-on Equipment for Reactive Localization) and takes place on a Picatinny rail. Usage is very simple: when a shooting occurs, LEDs are activated to indicate the direction of shooting: up-down / right-left. Rest to follow directions and the LED turns green when the barrel reached the right direction.

Soon developed immediately sold, PEARL has already been bought by several customers. Including the Rio police, special units probably involved in the Favelas. And already familiar with the system PILARw, having controlled for their helicopters.

Sig 516 300 Blackout (SigSauer-Switzerland)

Sig 516 300 Blackout  (SigSauer-Switzerland)

The Swiss Sig Sauer presented a rifle Blackout 300 (7.62 x 35 mm) based on a chassis Sig Sauer 516 . This weapon is equipped with a retractable butt and a specific full rail for mounting of optical sighting members including type clip-on . Its grip handguard quad-rail is designed to accommodate many accessories (tactical flashlight, laser pointer, etc ...).

SIG SAUER 516 "300 Blackout" (Switzerland)

Ammunition 300 Blackout, developed by the company AAC (Advanced Armament Corp.), is appreciated by the U.S. ARMY for its power short range and accuracy of its version subsonic.Mounting a moderator of the type AAC is no problem. More specifically, the use of sound moderator AAC 7.62 SDN 6 Blackout subsonic ammunition and reduces the noise level of 126 dB detonation or 4 dB lower than using a MP 5 SD, while pulling a more powerful ammunition.

SIG SAUER 516 "300 Blackout" (Switzerland)

IC DSP LWRC (LWRC- USA)

IC DSP LWRC (LWRC-  USA)

The company introduced a new weapon LWRC LWRC the IC DSP type PDW (Personal Defense Weapon) for close combat and equipment bodyguards.

IC LWRC PSD (United States)

This weapon very compact (508 mm length), weighing only 2.54 kg, has a retractable butt and a full rail for mounting optical sighting systems, including clip-on type for the fight night.The DSP IC LWRC  has a modular handle handguard at the end of which is mounted a retainer. His organs are ambidextrous controls. The gun is available in caliber 6.8 Remington (6.8 x 43 mm).

AAD 2012

AAD 2012.

For its seventh edition, the show South African  AAD 2012 was moved from Cape Town to the Centurion (near Pretoria) on the airfield AFB Waterkloof .Nearly 350 companies participated in the event, representing more than 28 nationalities, including South Africa, China, the U.S., France, India, Russia, Germany, etc .... C ' was the opportunity to discover many new materials.Armaments industries of Russia and China were particularly noticed because of the number of exposed materials. We also highlight the dynamism of South African companies, including in particular we note Paramount group, Denel, OTT, Truvelo , etc ...

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Armored fighting vehicle BADGER (DENEL-South Africa)

The Badger is the new combat vehicle infantry of the army of South Africa. Should be produced 264 copies.

Badger (South Africa)

It will be declined at first, in five versions:

- Version "Section", with a 30 mm cannon,

- Version "Fire Support", also armed with a 30 mm cannon.,

- Version "Mortar", equipped with a mortar under turret 60 mm,

- Version "command" with a machine gun 12.7 x 99 mm,

- Version "Missile" with a turret with 4 missiles type INGWE (Denel).

A sixth version is under consideration and would be dedicated to air defense with a turret with a 35mm gun and missile Umkhonto - IR.

Badger Mortar (South Africa)

This vehicle has a chassis based on 8 x 8 Patria (Finland), renowned for its reliability and quality of its equipment.

The machine has a mass of 26.6 tons combat (version "section variant"). It measures 8.27 meters long, 2.83 meters wide and 3.44 meters high. Its speed is 108 km / h road and autonomy of 800 km. Tire pressure, run-flat, is managed from a central control located in the cockpit.

The Badger resistant to blast a load of 8 kg of TNT under the vehicle. Optionally this can be equipped with armored detector laser warning.

Badger Missile (South Africa)

Char T 72 M1 (Uralvagonzavod Russia)

The Russian firm Uralvagonzavod, known for its armored vehicles, had the tank T 72 M1 andBMPT .

The tank T72M1 is a tank that has enhanced firepower, protection and an optronic improved.

T 72 M 1 (Russia)

Its main improvements are:

- Installation of automated fire control "  Sosna U  "with thermally

- Optronics the head gear that has a system under observation and   KO4 TO1 ,

- Increasing its firing range (5000 m) with its missile fired by cannon effect,

- With his gun firing electrical 6P49 (12.7 x 108) and assistance in pointing

- The satellite navigation system and equipment transmissions 2SUE R 168 2.

- Its engine (1000 hp) optimized for areas with high temperatures,

- His new tracks that contribute to a better transmission of engine power,

- Its reactive protection type "  Relikt  "

- The electromagnetic system of "decoy" for triggering mines firing electromagnetic

- Smoke grenade launchers in that span multiple spectra

- Finally, the introduction of laser warning sensors to warn the crew in case of laser illumination enemy.

T 72 M1 (Russia)

MSPO 2012

 . MSPO 2012.

Hipopotam (AMZ - Poland) 

The hipopotam was one of the main expectations of MSPO. In his first public appearance, the craft was introduced in its basic version

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Hipopotam (Poland)

8x8 wheeled vehicle designed for travel and crossing into zones humides.Cet machine dedicated to military use can also be implemented for operations humanitaires.La basic version of which was presented hosted a tele-operated turret armed with a machine gun type NSW. The ballistic protection level can be brought up to level 4 according to the criteria of STANAG 4569. The number of passengers varies depending on the chosen configuration and mission.

Hipopotam (Poland)

WILK (WZM SA - Poland)

Combat vehicle Wilk is based on a frame Rosomak. It is equipped with a turret of the Belgian company CMI has an electronic configuration in which the electrical and electronic equipment are modular and are connected to a "black box."

Wilk (Poland)

The turret 105 CV-CT has a auto-loading system. It is armed with a 105 mm gun capable of firing missiles ensabotés "Falarick" which give a maximum range of 5000 meters on target fixed or mobile. This gun also draws the ammunition as standard ET OFL or smoke. Travel in the site of + 42 ° gun is an advantage for urban warfare. The device measures 8.5 meters long, 2.83 meters wide and measure at the top of the tower 3.6 meters. The vehicle weighs 26 tonnes Wilk.

Wilk (Poland)

MSBS (Fabrica Broni Lucznik Poland)

The rifle MSBS  is the future assault rifle of the Polish army. There are two configurations (Standard and Bullpup). Two barrel lengths can adapt to mission.Repliable weapon on the right side, the butt is adjustable in length and height (depending on the selected target system: mechanical or optical sight). The gun has a long Picatinny rail placed on top of the receiver for the mounting of the devices referred optical or mechanical. Other picatinny rails of different sizes, took place on the handle handguard which allows to mount various accessories (laser pointer, tactical flashlight, IR illuminator, etc.)..

MSBS (Poland)

FARNBOROUGH 2012

 FARNBOROUGH 2012.

Spartan becomes aggressive with its new version of MC-27J.

Alenia Aermacchi, a subsidiary of Finmeccanica and we benefited from ATK Farnborough to present the draft multi-role aircraft MC-27J . Both companies expect the integration of different modules, which allow a C-27J , slightly modified to be fitted in less than four hours, new capabilities: ISR, C2 and above ground support. The first phase of the project is the integration of a fixed barrel GAU-23 Bushmaster 30 mm which takes 200 rounds per minute.It is installed on a pallet at the rear left side door. This first phase is expected to perform flight tests in September this year. Subsequently, the system will integrate additional modules as a set electro-optical/infrared, means of communication and integration of guided weapons.The system should eventually be equipped with a gun slaved to the optronic assembly. This can be compared to that of the Kit Harvest Hawk installed and used successfully in Afghanistan KC-130J U.S. forces. ATK has the experience of change during the Cn-235 of the Jordanian Air Force. This device version should work especially in asymmetrical warfare.According to the two companies the potential market for this type of release would be about 50 units.

MC 27J Spartan (Italy)

For the first Yak-130 at Farnborough.

Irkut presented for the first time at Farnborough, its advanced training aircraft, the Yak-130 .Already in service in Russian and Algerian forces, it is a training device modern, developed in collaboration with Aermacchi during the initial phases of the project. Irkut benefits from lounge to initiate a major marketing campaign in order to attract potential customers. Ten countries have already initiated discussions to acquire Yak-130 . An export version of the latter, specializing in ground support is under development. Irkut wants to equip, depending on customer needs, the aircraft radar, a refueling boom, a designation pod and precision weapons, including air-ground missiles Kh-29 , Kh-31 and Kh-38 . The Yak-130 will become a formidable fighter. The potential market for this product is estimated by Irkut about 400 units.

YAK 130 (Russia)

Tekever presents its AR4 Light Ray in flight.

The Farnborough Air Show 2012 was an opportunity for the Portuguese society TEKEVER to be in the limelight. Only company obtained permission to fly a drone, it has put forward its expertise. Mini reconnaissance drone short range AR4 Light Ray , who was presented a preview during the last Paris Air Show 2011, is particularly innovative. This system has several technological innovations in particular, so the fastening system of the payload electro-optical (TV or IR) using an electromagnetic device rather than simple mechanical clips. The elements of flights and video are transmitted in real time to the ground station and are registered in the vehicle air, allowing the end of the mission to exploit the high definition video.

A complete system consists of three aircraft, a ground station and a device for receiving images. Implementation requires only operator able to deploy or fold the plane in less than a minute.

In order to best meet the needs of future customers, TEKEVER has benefited from the support of the Portuguese army in order to make available a proven system in operational conditions.

AR 4 Light Ray (Portugal)

DCA: six Pantsir-S systems for the Russian army

A division of six air defense systems Pantsir-S was given to troops DCA Military District of the East, the ceremony being held in the night from Thursday to Friday on the polygon Achoulouk in the Astrakhan region , announced Friday RIA Novosti Russian ballistic troop commander Viktor Goumenny.

"Today, tactical exercises involving demonstration unit Pantsir-S air defense systems will be organized. Having accomplished live fire exercises, it will be integrated with the troops DCA Air Force," said the military.

Thursday systems have undergone final testing and verification. On the night of Thursday to Friday, they conducted live fire. The missile-S Pansir shot several drones, and its shell destroyed a convoy of armored opponent conventional.