By: Christopher F Foss
Published: 18 Feb 2013
FNSS Savunma Sistemleri (Stand 10-A05 in the Turkish Pavilion) is showing two production-standard Pars (Leopard) wheeled armoured combat vehicles (WACVs), one in the 8x8 and the other in a 6x6 configuration.
Pars (8x8) is in the infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) role, fitted with the FNSS Sharpshooter turret armed with a stabilised ATK 25mm M242 dual-feed cannon and a 7.62mm coaxial machine gun (MG). The gunner is provided with a stabilised day/thermal sighting system to enable targets to be engaged with a high hit probability under almost all weather conditions.
It is fitted here with two thermal and two day cameras front and rear for enhanced situational awareness, with images displayed on commander, driver, gunner and troop compartment displays.
As well as all-wheel drive, the Pars family of WACVs is provided with all-wheel steering, which is of vital importance in urban operations. Depending on weapons fit, Pars is fully amphibious, propelled in the water by two waterjets at speeds of up to 10km/h.
Following an international competition, Pars (8x8) was selected to meet the operational requirements of the Royal Malaysian Army, with local production/ assembly being undertaken by DEFTECH. A total of 257 Pars in 12 variants are to be supplied to the Royal Malaysian Army under the designation AV8.
These include one fitted with a Sharpshooter turret armed with the ATK 25mm M242 dual-feed cannon and a 7.62mm MG, and another with the Denel Land Systems LCT-30 turret armed with a 30mm GI-30 cannon and 7.62mm MG. Under the terms of the contract, FNSS is about to deliver the AV8 with the Sharpshooter turret. These two vehicles will be used for qualification trials.
The Pars family is also being targeted at a number of customers in the Middle East, which have requirements for 8x8 and 6x6 vehicles with a high level of mobility that are able to be used in a wide range of missions.
Stealthy move towards production - IDEX 2013 | IHS Jane's
Published: 19 Feb 2013
Seen here at NAVDEX on board the Pakistan Navy missile-armed fast attack craft PNS Jurrat is Aselsans STOP 25mm stabilised remote-control small-calibre gun.
Recently fitted as a replacement for the twin manual 25mm mounting previously installed on Jurrat, the STOP mounting incorporates an onmount electro-optical director for target acquisition and tracking.
STOP has been developed by Aselsan (Stand 05-A20) to meet navies requirements for closein defensive firepower against a range of air and surface targets.
Able to accept a variety of 20mm, 25mm and 30mm cannon, the non-penetrating, two-axis stabilised turret mounting has been designed to enable simple installation and integration.
The independent electro-optical sight, integrated into the turret assembly, provides for fully automatic target detection and tracking. It can also function in a surveillance mode (without aiming the gun).
http://www.ihs.com/events/exhibitions/idex-2013/news/feb-19/STOP-right-now.aspx
By: Christopher F Foss
Published: 19 Feb 2013
Jobaria Defense Systems (JDS), based in Abu Dhabi, has developed the Multiple Cradle Launcher (MCL), which is being shown at IDEX for the first time in both the static and in the mobility display.
The complete system consists of an Oshkosh Defense 6x6 Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET) that tows a 10-wheel semi-trailer with four 122mm rocket launchers. The HET is fitted with a protected cab, an air conditioning system and a central tyre inflation system.
Mounted on the semi-trailer are four power operated rocket launchers. Each of these has three pods of 20 122mm launcher tubes.
Prior to launching the rockets, 10 stabilisers are extended by remote control on the semi-trailer, which is provided with an auxiliary power unit that allows the complete system to be run with the HET engine switched off. A computerised fire control system is fitted for increased accuracy and the operator can select one pod of 122mm rockets or a number of pods, depending on the type of target to be engaged. Accuracy is further enhanced by the installation of a global positioning/inertial navigation system, with each rocket launcher cradle being provided with its own inertial navigation unit.
The system can fire Roketsan 122mm TR-122 rockets fitted with a high explosive (HE) warhead activated by a point detonating fuze or Roketsan TRB-122 rockets fitted with HE steel ball warhead activated by a proximity fuze. Maximum range is being quoted as 40km, with a minimum range of 16km.
Once the rockets have been launched, the system would normally redeploy to another position where new pods of rockets would be rapidly loaded using the onboard crane of the dedicated support vehicle.
It is operated by a crew of three commander, navigator and driver and can be operated in an autonomous mode or integrated in an overall higher-level artillery fire control system.
http://www.ihs.com/events/exhibitions/idex-2013/news/feb-19/Behemoth-with-massive-firepower.aspx
Published: 19 Feb 2013
Turkish technology and systems engineering house Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret (STM) Stand 10-B05 in the Turkish Pavilion has signed a contract with Pakistans Ministry of Defence Production to provide technical and material support for the construction of a new double-hull fleet tanker for the Pakistan Navy.
Signed in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on 22 January, the contract covers the detailed design of the new ship, which is to be built in country by Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works (KSEW), together with the supply of a kit of materiel, integrated logistic support, training test and trials. STM will also provide consultancy and management support for the four-year programme.
The new tanker, displacing 15,600 tonnes and approximately 155m in length, will be equipped with replenishment-at-sea rigs for underway replenishment. It will also have a helicopter flight deck, allowing for vertical replenishment operations. A conventional all-diesel machinery plant, driving controllable pitch propellers, has been specified. The ship will be able to achieve a speed of 20kt.
The contract represents a landmark for STM, marking the first time that a Turkish company has been contracted to export ship design and engineering services to Pakistan.
K S EW (Stand 12-E32) has already built a number of warships for Pakistan Navy, but this is the first time that the yard will build a large auxiliary ship at its facilities. The local construction of the new tanker is in line with the Pakistan Navys goal of achieving greater self-reliance and the increased indigenisation of defence equipment production.
http://www.ihs.com/events/exhibitions/idex-2013/news/feb-19/Landmark-export-award-for-Pakistan-fleet-tanker.aspx
