IDEX 2015

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February 22, 2015

Kalashnikov Expands Business to Drones, Boats

Russia's largest manufacturer of combat automatic weapons, Kalashnikov Concern, is acquiring a boat manufacturing and a UAV company in Russia.

The move, announced Sunday morning at the opening of the IDEX show, is the first expansion for the Russian giant, which produces the world's most popular assault rifle, as part of the company's new strategy for corporate development through 2020, according to a statement released to Defense News.

Kalashnikov Concern, which was rebranded in 2013, acquired a controlling stake of 51 percent of ZALA Aero, a developer of unmanned aerial systems.

"Based off Kalashnikov Concern and ZALA Aero company, we plan to develop and manufacture drones, mobile and earth-based management stations," said Aleksey Krivoruchko, Kalashnikov Concern CEO.

"Our main product here will be intelligence-gathering pilotless airplanes, helicopters and aerostats. The decision to purchase control stake of ZALA Aero to widen our product line has been made as a part of the strategy of Kalashnikov corporate development through the year 2020 and as a part of the process of developing new sectors of our market."

The UAVs produced will operate to secure state borders, intelligence gathering and rescue operations, as well as special operations.

Kalashnikov Concern and ZALA Aero plan to develop and manufacture drones capable of air surveillance in hot zones and crisis locations, the company added.

The company also purchased a 51 percent stake in Euroyachting Rybinskaya Shipyard Group that produces high-tech landing craft, search and rescue and pleasure launches.

"The new strategy of Kalashnikov Concern's development through 2020 encompasses the key task [of] widening the product line, thus the decision was made to acquire the 51 percent stake in Euroyachting Rybinskaya Shipyard," Krivoruchko said.

"Kalashnikov plans to carry out turnkey development and mass production of military and civilian launches, and to support the entire lifecycle for its products, from development to recycling."

The products developed by Euroyachting Rybinskaya Shipyard Group under Kalashinkov will be targeted to specialized agencies, as well as to river and maritime pleasure cruising, the company said in their statement to Defense News.

Areas of use include anti-piracy and anti-terrorism activities, facilitation of transportation of personnel and landing troops onto wild beaches, supporting personnel with fire support, as well as supporting the entire spectrum of patrolling and search-and-rescue operations.

Landing craft, search and rescue and pleasure launches carrying the brand Rybinskaya Verf will now be promoted under Kalashnikov Concern's corporate brand Kalashnikov.

Kalashnikov Expands Business to Drones, Boats

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2015-02-22

FURTHER CAPABILITY FOR TYPHOON UNVEILED

BAE Systems announed that a £165 million contract to deliver further enhancements to the Eurofighter Typhoon has been signed at IDEX 2015, Abu Dhabi.

Under what is known as the ‘Phase 3 Enhancements Package’ (P3E), the contract will see the jet receive upgrades including improvements to the maintenance and mission systems and the integration of the MBDA Brimstone 2 precision missile.

The contract represents an order value of £72 million to BAE Systems for the integration of the MBDA Brimstone 2 weapon. This announcement follows a successful feasibility study and a trial installation commissioned by the UK Ministry of Defence and carried out by BAE Systems in 2014. The contract helps sustain more than 200 highly skilled engineering jobs in Lancashire where the upgrade work will take place.

Martin Taylor, Combat Air Managing Director for BAE Systems, said: “By any measure, the number of capability enhancements put in place for Typhoon in the past 12 months has been phenomenal, with Meteor, Storm Shadow, Captor E-scan radar and now Brimstone. P3E represents another exciting chapter in the development journey for Typhoon.”

This latest upgrade, with the integration of the Brimstone 2, opens up the air-to-surface capability of the aircraft even further to cope with a wide variety of targets, including fast moving vehicles.

Typhoon is already regarded as a world-leading combat aircraft. Recent improvements in capability deliver the latest technologies to keep its operators ahead in a constantly changing global environment.

FURTHER CAPABILITY FOR TYPHOON UNVEILED

 

[Al Bhatti]

Emirati armed forces took part in a military show at the opening of the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (Idex) at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre on Sunday.

Helicopters of the UAE armed forces fly during the military show at the opening of Idex 2015.

Smoke fills the air at Adnec as the UAE armed forces put on a mock battle.

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Feb. 22, 2015

Raytheon unveils extended range AMRAAM
AMRAAM-ER, NASAMS launcher will provide robust ground based air defense

Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has begun development on an extended range variant of the combat-proven Advanced Medium Range Air to Air Missile (AMRAAM®). Designed specifically for ground-based air defense, AMRAAM-ER will enable intercepts at longer range and higher altitudes.

"With AMRAAM-ER, Raytheon is rewriting the book on ground-based air defense. The new missile will be even faster and more maneuverable than the current AMRAAM," said Mike Jarrett, Raytheon vice president of Air Warfare Systems. "By leveraging many existing AMRAAM components, Raytheon can deliver AMRAAM-ER quickly and affordably with very low risk."

Raytheon will integrate AMRAAM-ER into the NASAMS launcher.

NASAMS is the latest and most modern Medium Range Air Defense system. In partnership with KONGSBERG, Raytheon has delivered more than 70 fire units to seven countries. It is the most commonly used Short and Medium Range Air Defense System in NATO.

"Combined with the NASAMS launcher, AMRAAM-ER will provide a new level of protection to customers," said Ralph Acaba, vice president of Integrated Air and Missile Defense at Raytheon's Integrated Defense Systems business. "NASAMS is one of the most easily manned, trained, and maintained systems in the world."

Fielded in Norway for more than a decade, NASAMS is operationally deployed in the U.S. National Capital Region, Spain, Finland, the Netherlands, and an undisclosed country. It is also in production for Oman under a contract received last year.

Raytheon plans to flight test AMRAAM-ER before the end of the year.

About AMRAAM
AMRAAM® is a combat-proven missile that demonstrates operational flexibility in both air-to-air and surface-launch scenarios and provides today's military forces with enhanced operational capability, cost effectiveness and future growth options/solutions. Procured by 36 countries, the combat-proven AMRAAM® has been integrated on the F-15, F-16, F/A-18, F-22, Typhoon, Gripen, Tornado, Harrier, F-4 and the Joint Strike Fighter aircraft. It is also the baseline missile for the NATO-approved National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System.

About NASAMS
NASAMS is a highly adaptable medium range solution for any operational air defense requirement. The system provides the air defender with a tailorable, state-of-the-art defense system that can maximize their ability to quickly identify, engage and destroy current and evolving enemy aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicle or emerging cruise missile threats.

About RaytheonRaytheon Company, with 2014 sales of $23 billion and 61,000 employees worldwide, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, security and civil markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 93 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; command, control, communications and intelligence systems; cybersecurity; and a broad range of mission support services. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Mass. For more about Raytheon, visit us at www.raytheon.com and follow us on Twitter @raytheon.

Raytheon: Raytheon unveils extended range AMRAAM - Feb 22, 2015

 

[Zarvan]

General Raheel Shareef also visited IDEX 2015

 

[Al Bhatti]

Scenario: engaging terrorist cell at intnl port.

mock anti-terror ops with air, water, land engagement

USS Carl Vinson

Oshkosh Defense Showcases Unmanned Ground Vehicle Technology

19 February 2015

The new Combattante BR 71 Mk II Corvette.

French shipyard CMN, part of Privinvest holding company, will unveil a new version of its famous Baynunah class corvette during IDEX/NAVDEX 2015 defense exhibition which starts on Sunday in Abu Dhabi. Based on the sea proven Combattante BR 71 corvette, the new Mk II evolution incorporates the latest innovations from CMN's research and development. It also leverages some of the design work from the FS56 Fast Attack Craft series.

According to CMN, the vessel is designed for littoral warfare defence operations against air and surface threats, patrolling tasks, law enforcement and ISR missions.

Performance and Competitive Features:
> Impressive performance for a medium range vessel
> Very compact and powerful
> Optimised wheelhouse arrangement with wide visibility all around the vessel
> 360° free radar detection arc
> Large modularity adapted to the full range of maritime surveillance tasks
> Helicopter platform Level 2 Class 2 (Day & Night)

PRIVINVEST / CMN to unveil the upgraded Combattante BR 71 (Baynunah class) Mk II Corvette



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[Al Bhatti]

Whats the benefit to UAE for this show?

Just the economic side of it: The direct & indirect economic impact of IDEX 2013 on Abu Dhabi was around AED 336 million.

Now add to that the military aspect and other things.

 

[Gabriel92]

Rheinmetall air defence solutions showcased at IDEX 2015 in Abu Dhabi

At this year’s IDEX, Rheinmetall is showcasing its globally leading competence in inner tier air defence: The full spectrum of today’s and tomorrow’s effectors – a 35mm revolver gun, a SHORAD missile launcher and a 30-kW high energy laser (HEL) weapon – have all been integrated into a Skyguard 3 air defence system The. Rheinmetall “HEL-lights” a fully integrated air defence high-energy laser weapon system.

The Oerlikon High Energy Laser (HEL) Gun showcased by Reinmetall at IDEX 2015

Oerlikon Skyshield MOOTW/C-RAM System

The Oerlikon Skyshield MOOTW/C-RAM system is Rheinmetall’s answer to the threat from RAM. It is specifically designed to defend high-value civilian or military assets from RAM attacks, whether in high-intensity combat scenarios or in “military operations other than war” (MOOTW). The system can also be used for protecting critical infrastructure or targets with a high symbolic value from terrorists and insurgents employing unorthodox tactics.

Highly sophisticated yet extremely robust, this state-of-the-art system combines permanent airspace surveillance, automated detection and tracking of extremely small targets, prior warning of areas under threat and the interception and destruction of approaching RAM targets. Coupled with an Oerlikon Skymaster command and control system in MOOTW configuration, the Oerlikon Skyshield MOOTW/C-RAM system is entirely up to the task.

The Skyshield MOOTW/C-RAM system depends on Oerlikon Ahead airburst ammunition technology. Reliably neutralizing a wide variety of threats, it calculates the incoming projectile’s point of impact and warns personnel in the threatened zone. Advanced fire control technology results in optimum, precisely timed target assignment and interception.

Furthermore, Rheinmetall’s Skyshield technology is by no means limited to static defence roles. Mobile applications are equally feasible. For short-term missions, a truck-mounted version is available which can be deployed without unloading the system from the truck. This is particularly useful if the mission involves protecting a succession of different sites for short periods. Mounting a Skyshield Air Defence System on an all-terrain 6x6 or 8x8 vehicle ensures maximum operational flexibility. Visitors to IDEX 2015 can find out more about the Skyshield MOOTW/C-RAM system at the Rheinmetall stand, where different components of other air defence systems, including the Oerlikon Skyguard 3 fire control unit, an Oerlikon high-energy laser gun demonstrator and the Asrad 1 missile launcher are also on display.

Oerlikon high-energy laser gun

The HEL effector is just one part of a ground-based laser weapon system. This versatile air defence system consists of an Oerlikon Skyguard 3 fire control unit for target acquisition and weapon control and an Oerlikon high energy laser gun using a revolver gun turret equipped with laser weapon modules. Each module consists of one 10 kW fibre laser and a beam-forming unit. Commercial off the shelf fibre lasers were modified for air defence applications. The beam-forming unit provides diffraction-limited beam focusing, target imaging and fine tracking of the target.

By using beam superimposing technology, Rheinmetall has combined the power of single lasers into one multiplied laser beam. This technology not only allows superimposition of multiple lasers on a single gun platform, but also superimposition of multiple gun platforms. This enables an almost unlimited (e.g. 100kW and more) power output in line with the evolving air defence requirement. As a result the high-energy laser gun provides efficient protection against a large spectrum of modern air threats.

A major advantage of HEL effectors is their outstanding flexibility with regard to escalation and de-escalation. The output power of the high-energy laser gun is eminently scalable. When fired at the optics of aircraft, UAVs, weapons or energy sources, for example, the HEL effector is able to neutralize entire weapon systems without destroying them.

In multiple tests at the Group’s proving ground, the generic laser weapon demonstrator proved highly effective against UAVs and rocket, artillery and mortar (RAM) targets in static and dynamic scenarios. The HEL effector is controlled by the Skyguard 3 Fire Control Unit, which also controls a revolver gun and an ASRAD 1 missile launcher. Rheinmetall's widely fielded fire control systems can thus manage the full panoply of current and future effectors.

Rheinmettal Skyguard 3 Fire Control Unit at IDEX 2015

The Skyguard 3 Fire Control Unit provides air surveillance fire control against low level aircraft and/or very fast missiles, even in steep diving attack and with very small radar cross section. Its modern sensor package, coupled with its high state of automation allow for 24/7 operation under all weather conditions, even when exposed to severe electronic counter measures. The radar search coverage is up to 70° in elevation the instrumented range is of 12/20 km with a radar and electro-optical tracking.

It can be local or remote (up to 500m) operated and can control up to four effectors, such as 35mm guns, High Energy Lasers and Shorad missile launchers. It has the ability to engage manned aircraft such as fighters, bombers and helicopters and unmanned aerial target, in particular drone, cruise missiles, guided missiles and guided bombs.

The Oerlikon Revolver Gun Mk2 displayed on Rheinmetall's booth at IDEX 2015

Oerlikon Revolver Gun Mk2

Making its debut at Rheinmetall Medium Calibre Day 2013, the Oerlikon Revolver Gun Mk2 is one of the Group’s latest development projects. It too can be viewed at the Rheinmetall stand.

The Revolver Gun Mk2 is a single-barrel, low-weight, remotely controlled, networkable, 35 x 228mm air defence gun. It features beltless ammunition feeding. Using clips, two men can replenish the 252-round magazine in about eight minutes. This enables 14 bursts of 18 rounds each. Its rate of fire is roughly 1,000 per minute with a maximum effective range of 4,000 meters. The Mk2 is designed to use Rheinmetall’s Ahead ammunition technology. Furthermore, it can be modified very easily to make it C-RAM-capable.

Each round of Rheinmetall’s 35mm Oerlikon Ahead airburst ammunition contains a lethal payload of heavy metal spin-stabilized subprojectiles, unleashed in the path of an oncoming target at a programmable, predefined point in time. A short burst of Ahead ammunition produces a dense cloud of lethal subprojectiles. These penetrate the outer skin of the target, causing catastrophic damage to its interior.
Ahead airburst ammunition can bring down targets at greater distances with fewer rounds fired, making it a much more cost-effective solution than conventional ammunition. The technology can be used in ammunition ranging in calibre from 30mm to 76mm. Ahead technology is suitable for ground, air force and naval applications. As an alternative option, Ahead rounds can also be fired in non-fused mode, in which they behave like frangible rounds upon impact and are able to penetrate and destroy hard targets very effectively. In effect, Ahead is actually two types of ammunition in one.
Existing Skyguard systems can also be retrofitted with Ahead technology. Furthermore, due to the complete modularity of its systems, Rheinmetall is able to bring additional components into play, readily creating multi-mission capabilities tailored to the needs of individual clients.

Army Chief Gen Raheel Sharif visits #Pakistan pavilion at #Idex2015 in AbuDhabi

Your general with a big pakistani delegation at the idex.
@Horus @RescueRanger @Armstrong @Pakistani Exile @Zarvan

What will Pakistan show ?

@farhan_9909 Will you be there ?

 

[MICA]

 

[Gabriel92]

Various pics from Idex

 

[Gabriel92]

 

[Zarvan]

Rheinmetall air defence solutions showcased at IDEX 2015 in Abu Dhabi

At this year’s IDEX, Rheinmetall is showcasing its globally leading competence in inner tier air defence: The full spectrum of today’s and tomorrow’s effectors – a 35mm revolver gun, a SHORAD missile launcher and a 30-kW high energy laser (HEL) weapon – have all been integrated into a Skyguard 3 air defence system The. Rheinmetall “HEL-lights” a fully integrated air defence high-energy laser weapon system.

The Oerlikon High Energy Laser (HEL) Gun showcased by Reinmetall at IDEX 2015

Oerlikon Skyshield MOOTW/C-RAM System

The Oerlikon Skyshield MOOTW/C-RAM system is Rheinmetall’s answer to the threat from RAM. It is specifically designed to defend high-value civilian or military assets from RAM attacks, whether in high-intensity combat scenarios or in “military operations other than war” (MOOTW). The system can also be used for protecting critical infrastructure or targets with a high symbolic value from terrorists and insurgents employing unorthodox tactics.

Highly sophisticated yet extremely robust, this state-of-the-art system combines permanent airspace surveillance, automated detection and tracking of extremely small targets, prior warning of areas under threat and the interception and destruction of approaching RAM targets. Coupled with an Oerlikon Skymaster command and control system in MOOTW configuration, the Oerlikon Skyshield MOOTW/C-RAM system is entirely up to the task.

The Skyshield MOOTW/C-RAM system depends on Oerlikon Ahead airburst ammunition technology. Reliably neutralizing a wide variety of threats, it calculates the incoming projectile’s point of impact and warns personnel in the threatened zone. Advanced fire control technology results in optimum, precisely timed target assignment and interception.

Furthermore, Rheinmetall’s Skyshield technology is by no means limited to static defence roles. Mobile applications are equally feasible. For short-term missions, a truck-mounted version is available which can be deployed without unloading the system from the truck. This is particularly useful if the mission involves protecting a succession of different sites for short periods. Mounting a Skyshield Air Defence System on an all-terrain 6x6 or 8x8 vehicle ensures maximum operational flexibility. Visitors to IDEX 2015 can find out more about the Skyshield MOOTW/C-RAM system at the Rheinmetall stand, where different components of other air defence systems, including the Oerlikon Skyguard 3 fire control unit, an Oerlikon high-energy laser gun demonstrator and the Asrad 1 missile launcher are also on display.

Oerlikon high-energy laser gun

The HEL effector is just one part of a ground-based laser weapon system. This versatile air defence system consists of an Oerlikon Skyguard 3 fire control unit for target acquisition and weapon control and an Oerlikon high energy laser gun using a revolver gun turret equipped with laser weapon modules. Each module consists of one 10 kW fibre laser and a beam-forming unit. Commercial off the shelf fibre lasers were modified for air defence applications. The beam-forming unit provides diffraction-limited beam focusing, target imaging and fine tracking of the target.

By using beam superimposing technology, Rheinmetall has combined the power of single lasers into one multiplied laser beam. This technology not only allows superimposition of multiple lasers on a single gun platform, but also superimposition of multiple gun platforms. This enables an almost unlimited (e.g. 100kW and more) power output in line with the evolving air defence requirement. As a result the high-energy laser gun provides efficient protection against a large spectrum of modern air threats.

A major advantage of HEL effectors is their outstanding flexibility with regard to escalation and de-escalation. The output power of the high-energy laser gun is eminently scalable. When fired at the optics of aircraft, UAVs, weapons or energy sources, for example, the HEL effector is able to neutralize entire weapon systems without destroying them.

In multiple tests at the Group’s proving ground, the generic laser weapon demonstrator proved highly effective against UAVs and rocket, artillery and mortar (RAM) targets in static and dynamic scenarios. The HEL effector is controlled by the Skyguard 3 Fire Control Unit, which also controls a revolver gun and an ASRAD 1 missile launcher. Rheinmetall's widely fielded fire control systems can thus manage the full panoply of current and future effectors.

Rheinmettal Skyguard 3 Fire Control Unit at IDEX 2015

The Skyguard 3 Fire Control Unit provides air surveillance fire control against low level aircraft and/or very fast missiles, even in steep diving attack and with very small radar cross section. Its modern sensor package, coupled with its high state of automation allow for 24/7 operation under all weather conditions, even when exposed to severe electronic counter measures. The radar search coverage is up to 70° in elevation the instrumented range is of 12/20 km with a radar and electro-optical tracking.

It can be local or remote (up to 500m) operated and can control up to four effectors, such as 35mm guns, High Energy Lasers and Shorad missile launchers. It has the ability to engage manned aircraft such as fighters, bombers and helicopters and unmanned aerial target, in particular drone, cruise missiles, guided missiles and guided bombs.

The Oerlikon Revolver Gun Mk2 displayed on Rheinmetall's booth at IDEX 2015

Oerlikon Revolver Gun Mk2

Making its debut at Rheinmetall Medium Calibre Day 2013, the Oerlikon Revolver Gun Mk2 is one of the Group’s latest development projects. It too can be viewed at the Rheinmetall stand.

The Revolver Gun Mk2 is a single-barrel, low-weight, remotely controlled, networkable, 35 x 228mm air defence gun. It features beltless ammunition feeding. Using clips, two men can replenish the 252-round magazine in about eight minutes. This enables 14 bursts of 18 rounds each. Its rate of fire is roughly 1,000 per minute with a maximum effective range of 4,000 meters. The Mk2 is designed to use Rheinmetall’s Ahead ammunition technology. Furthermore, it can be modified very easily to make it C-RAM-capable.

Each round of Rheinmetall’s 35mm Oerlikon Ahead airburst ammunition contains a lethal payload of heavy metal spin-stabilized subprojectiles, unleashed in the path of an oncoming target at a programmable, predefined point in time. A short burst of Ahead ammunition produces a dense cloud of lethal subprojectiles. These penetrate the outer skin of the target, causing catastrophic damage to its interior.
Ahead airburst ammunition can bring down targets at greater distances with fewer rounds fired, making it a much more cost-effective solution than conventional ammunition. The technology can be used in ammunition ranging in calibre from 30mm to 76mm. Ahead technology is suitable for ground, air force and naval applications. As an alternative option, Ahead rounds can also be fired in non-fused mode, in which they behave like frangible rounds upon impact and are able to penetrate and destroy hard targets very effectively. In effect, Ahead is actually two types of ammunition in one.
Existing Skyguard systems can also be retrofitted with Ahead technology. Furthermore, due to the complete modularity of its systems, Rheinmetall is able to bring additional components into play, readily creating multi-mission capabilities tailored to the needs of individual clients.

Army Chief Gen Raheel Sharif visits #Pakistan pavilion at #Idex2015 in AbuDhabi

Your general with a big pakistani delegation at the idex.
@Horus @RescueRanger @Armstrong @Pakistani Exile @Zarvan

What will Pakistan show ?

@farhan_9909 Will you be there ?

Well we would show Guns and Tanks and Anza and JF-17 Thunder and many more

 

[Mosamania]

 

[Gabriel92]

Rheinmetall surprises IDEX 2015 with a High Energy Laser mounted on a GTK Boxer platform

The Boxer family concept is based on a uniform drive module and interchangeable, user/role-specific mission modules. Designed for maximum versatility, these build-on modules lend themselves to the development of a wide variety of mission-specific variants. At IDEX 2015, a Boxer vehicle equipped with a high energy laser (HEL) effector module is on display at the Rheinmetall stand, exemplifying the extraordinary versatility of this state-of-the-art fighting vehicle.

The GTK Boxer with a High Energy Laser at IDEX 2015

The 20 kW-class Mobile HEL Effector Wheel XX mounted on the GTK Boxer features a special HEL effector module that takes full advantage of the vehicle’s unique modularity and Rheinmetall’s proprietary HEL effector know-how, which is based on beam superimposing technology. Moreover, this technology makes it possible to combine several GTK Boxer HEL vehicles, creating a system of systems with an effective power level of over 100 kW.

The HEL Boxer represents the leading edge of a Mobile Highe Engergy Laser Weapon. Integrating a Laser Weapon Module including power supply and cooling into the Boxer vehicle, with its inherent high level of protection and the unique mobility.

The HEL Boxer is able to neutralize modern air and asymmetric threats with its outstanding flexibility from defeating optronics on air crafts, downing Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), neutralizing ammunition of weapon systems without detroying them and disposing of unexplodes ordnance and clearing battlefield obstacles.

The HEL boxer has a lot of advantages: its mobility, its low cost per engagement, is ability to engage optronic systems, UAS, ammunition and weapon systems, unexplodes ordnances...

During IDEX 2015, Rheinmetall is showcasing its product on booth 09-A10.

Zoom on the HEL mounted on a Boxer at Rheinmetall's booth at IDEX 2015

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MBDA and NIMR Automotive LLC unveil new Hafeet ADV air defence vehicle at IDEX 2015


MBDA and NIMR Automotive LLC, a light-medium weight military vehicle manufacturer based in Abu Dhabi, UAE and part of the Emirates Defence Industries Company (EDIC), an integrated national defence and services manufacturing platform, have entered into a commercial partnership to address a requirement of the Emirates Defence Forces for a high efficiency V-SHORAD air defence system. They chose IDEX 2015 to unveil the new Hafeet ADV air defence vehicle.

MBDA and NIMR Automotive LLC new air defence vehicle solution, the Hafeet ADV

The new HAFEET ADV proposed by the two companies features the MBDA MPCS (Multi Purpose Combat System including a turret, sensors, IFF, Mistral missiles, command & firing posts and shelter equipment) that would be installed on NIMR’s latest HAFEET 640A all-terrain light armoured vehicle platform. The combination of the MPCS equipped with MBDA’s latest generation Mistral missiles and of the NIMR vehicle would provide an unmatched mobile air defence capability allowing protection of convoys, armoured brigades in their manoeuvers as well as any land infrastructure or assets. The two companies have already completed preliminary engineering studies and are in the stage of integrating the full system if ordered. Most of the HAFEET ADV components already exist and are modular.

MBDA and and NIMR Automotive LLC Hafeet ADV

Already in service in several forces in the world, the MPCS turret comprises a gyro-stabilized day/thermal sensor suite with integrated laser rangefinder. With four ready-to-fire, fire and forget, IR Mistral missiles, the HAFEET ADV enables the interception of a large spectrum of threats (high manoeuvering fighters, combat helicopters, UAV, UCAV, cruise missiles) at ranges exceeding 6 km and altitudes up to 5,000 m.

NIMR CEO Dr Fahad Saif Harhara stated “The HAFEET ADV concept is based on NIMR 6x6 tactical platform which combines high levels of mobility and protection to provide a multi-role platform for a broad spectrum of mission requirements”.

The MPCS system allows for low crew workload and short reaction time to provide Air Defence Forces with an outstanding high fire power against stressing attacks: a unit of six HAFEET ADVs can engage up to 24 different targets coming from any direction in less than 20 seconds with a reload capability of 48 Mistral missiles (8 additional Mistral missiles inside the HAFEET ADV shelter).

The HAFEET ADV can be operated in autonomous mode or in coordinated mode with MBDA’s latest generation of MCP (Mistral Coordination Post) equipped with 3D radar. HAFEET ADV can be operated by a two or three man crew including a team leader and is air transportable.

 

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[Al Bhatti]

February 23, 2015

Mohammed tours world's most strategically important defence exhibition
Briefed on latest defence technologies at Idex

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai toured the 2015 International Defence Exhibition and Conference (Idex), where he was briefed on the world's latest defence technologies and solutions showcased by exhibitors of 55 countries participating in the 12th edition of Idex.

Sheikh Mohammed commenced his tour from the UAE pavilions, where he inspected Tawazun and Mubadala’s stands and was updated on the achievements of national companies, as well as their latest developments and innovations in the defence.

Sheikh Mohammed then visited the French stand and spoke to the French Minister of Defence about the lasted defence products showcased at the Idex.

The two officials also explored the UAE-French bilateral relations in military and defence.

He also stopped at Slovakia stand and met with the Defence Minister of Slovakia who briefed Sheikh Mohammed on the latest technology in air, sea and land defence systems, showcased for the first time in the Middle East.

Sheikh Mohammed also visited a number of stands of exhibitors from China and US, where he was briefed on the militarised off-road vehicles presented by Polaris Defence. He also inspected the stand of Emirates Advanced Research and Technology Holding (Earth) and was familiarised with their projects in defence and security.

Proceeding to Sudan and Saudi Arabia stands, Sheikh Mohammed was briefed on their latest achievements and innovations in the defence industry.

Sheikh Mohammed expressed satisfaction over the large turnout, namely the national companies’ participants at Idex 2015 which is known as the most strategically important tri-service defence exhibition in the world, adding that “Idex provides experts and other defence professionals with an excellent platform to view the latest innovative products.”

He praised the exhibition’s organisers for their detailed planning of the event, which has been held at the capital Abu Dhabi for the last 20 years.

Mohammed tours world's most strategically important defence exhibition - Emirates 24|7

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February 23, 2015

Gen. Mohamed unveils fighting vehicle 'Enigma'
Meets defence ministers

General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has affirmed that International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) and its associated events and conferences provide a fitting platform to bring the spotlight on our national defence industries, which have been gaining increasing recognition and trust worldwide.

This international reputation, Sheikh Mohamed said, would not have been built without the tremendous efforts made by the UAE under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to develop and modernise its defence industry, create proper conditions to enable it to thrive and possess highly competitive strength in order to compete with major international companies and build well-trained and qualified national professionals capable of dealing with advanced technology industries.

Applauding the sharp competition and excellence that the national defence industries have, General Mohamed urged them to maximise their efforts when it comes to international best standards and quality so as to consolidate their foothold on the world's advanced defence industries landscape.

Sheikh Mohammed made his statement following a tour of Idex, which opened today at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.

A key international platform for showcasing the latest technologies in defence manufacturing, Idex will see this year participation of 1,200 exhibitors from 55 countries, including more than 170 UAE companies.

During his tour, Sheikh Mohamed viewed the latest defence technology and services and heard from UAE exhibitors about their participation.

Starting his tour with the Emirates Defence Technology’s stand, Sheikh Mohamed unveiled its new 8x8m Armoured Modular Fighting Vehicle ‘Enigma’.

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs , and other senior officials attended the inauguration.

The EDT officials briefed Sheikh Mohamed on the technical specifications of Enigma.

The Enigma 8x8, which will be displayed on the Emirates Defence Technology’s stand for the duration of Idex, provides high levels of protection, heavy weapons systems, amphibious capabilities, an unrivalled spacious interior that can accommodate 11 personnel, all without compromising the 28-ton vehicle’s mobility.

The production of the Enigma will be at the EDT’s facility in Abu Dhabi, where it has already undertaken stringent tests ahead of its official introduction at IDEX. It will further support the UAE in developing an indigenous defence industry and enhance the EDT’s global reputation as a modern and progressive defence company.

Enigma is designed to be compatible with a variety of weapon systems, which makes the Armoured Modular Fighting Vehicle (AMFV) suitable to armed forces around the world.


Meets Saudi Defence Minister

General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces met here today at the sidelines of International Defence Exhibition (Idex 2015) with Prince Mohamed bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz, Saudi Defence Minister, Chief of the Royal Court and Special Advisor to the Custodian of the Tow Holy Mosques.

Sheikh Mohamed welcomed Prince Mohamed bin Salman and wished the Saudi companies taking part in Idex a success participation at the event.

Sheikh Mohamed discussed with Prince Mohamed bin Salman ways to enhance fraternal relations between the UAE and Saudi Arabia. they also reviewed cooperation in military and defence fields, in the light of the two countries' keenness to realise their common strategic interests in maintaining stability in the region and in confronting all challenges facing it.

The meeting also touched on the important role played by Idex in showcasing the latest in defence and military manufacturing technology, as well as research and development on defence affairs.


French, Italian defence ministers

General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received separately today the French Defence Minister, Jean-Yves Le Drian, and the Italian Defence Minister, Roberta Pinotti, on the sidelines of the International Defence Exhibition (Idex 2015), which opened today at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.

Sheikh Mohamed welcomed the two ministers and their countries' participation at Idex and reviewed with them the distinguished relations binding the UAE with their respective countries and ways to bolster defence and military cooperation in the best interest of the countries.

They also exchanged views on avenues of joint cooperation and coordination regarding regional security and exchange of expertise in defence industries. A variety of issues of mutual interest was also tackled.

During the meetings, Sheikh Mohamed engaged in talks with the ministers about Idex’s significance to countries and defence companies in areas of research and development on military sciences and industries through sharing of information and expertise on sophisticated defence technologies.

Latest developments, challenges and risks the region is facing also figured high at the meeting where Sheikh Mohammed and the French and Italian defence ministers recognised the need for concerted and integrated efforts to maintain security and stability in the region.

Gen. Mohamed unveils 'Enigma' - Emirates 24|7

 

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February 23, 2015

Mohammed tours world's most strategically important defence exhibition
Briefed on latest defence technologies at Idex

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai toured the 2015 International Defence Exhibition and Conference (Idex), where he was briefed on the world's latest defence technologies and solutions showcased by exhibitors of 55 countries participating in the 12th edition of Idex.

Sheikh Mohammed commenced his tour from the UAE pavilions, where he inspected Tawazun and Mubadala’s stands and was updated on the achievements of national companies, as well as their latest developments and innovations in the defence.

Sheikh Mohammed then visited the French stand and spoke to the French Minister of Defence about the lasted defence products showcased at the Idex.

The two officials also explored the UAE-French bilateral relations in military and defence.

He also stopped at Slovakia stand and met with the Defence Minister of Slovakia who briefed Sheikh Mohammed on the latest technology in air, sea and land defence systems, showcased for the first time in the Middle East.

Sheikh Mohammed also visited a number of stands of exhibitors from China and US, where he was briefed on the militarised off-road vehicles presented by Polaris Defence. He also inspected the stand of Emirates Advanced Research and Technology Holding (Earth) and was familiarised with their projects in defence and security.

Proceeding to Sudan and Saudi Arabia stands, Sheikh Mohammed was briefed on their latest achievements and innovations in the defence industry.

Sheikh Mohammed expressed satisfaction over the large turnout, namely the national companies’ participants at Idex 2015 which is known as the most strategically important tri-service defence exhibition in the world, adding that “Idex provides experts and other defence professionals with an excellent platform to view the latest innovative products.”

He praised the exhibition’s organisers for their detailed planning of the event, which has been held at the capital Abu Dhabi for the last 20 years.

Mohammed tours world's most strategically important defence exhibition - Emirates 24|7

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February 23, 2015

Gen. Mohamed unveils fighting vehicle 'Enigma'
Meets defence ministers

General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has affirmed that International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) and its associated events and conferences provide a fitting platform to bring the spotlight on our national defence industries, which have been gaining increasing recognition and trust worldwide.

This international reputation, Sheikh Mohamed said, would not have been built without the tremendous efforts made by the UAE under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to develop and modernise its defence industry, create proper conditions to enable it to thrive and possess highly competitive strength in order to compete with major international companies and build well-trained and qualified national professionals capable of dealing with advanced technology industries.

Applauding the sharp competition and excellence that the national defence industries have, General Mohamed urged them to maximise their efforts when it comes to international best standards and quality so as to consolidate their foothold on the world's advanced defence industries landscape.

Sheikh Mohammed made his statement following a tour of Idex, which opened today at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.

A key international platform for showcasing the latest technologies in defence manufacturing, Idex will see this year participation of 1,200 exhibitors from 55 countries, including more than 170 UAE companies.

During his tour, Sheikh Mohamed viewed the latest defence technology and services and heard from UAE exhibitors about their participation.

Starting his tour with the Emirates Defence Technology’s stand, Sheikh Mohamed unveiled its new 8x8m Armoured Modular Fighting Vehicle ‘Enigma’.

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs , and other senior officials attended the inauguration.

The EDT officials briefed Sheikh Mohamed on the technical specifications of Enigma.

The Enigma 8x8, which will be displayed on the Emirates Defence Technology’s stand for the duration of Idex, provides high levels of protection, heavy weapons systems, amphibious capabilities, an unrivalled spacious interior that can accommodate 11 personnel, all without compromising the 28-ton vehicle’s mobility.

The production of the Enigma will be at the EDT’s facility in Abu Dhabi, where it has already undertaken stringent tests ahead of its official introduction at IDEX. It will further support the UAE in developing an indigenous defence industry and enhance the EDT’s global reputation as a modern and progressive defence company.

Enigma is designed to be compatible with a variety of weapon systems, which makes the Armoured Modular Fighting Vehicle (AMFV) suitable to armed forces around the world.


Meets Saudi Defence Minister

General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces met here today at the sidelines of International Defence Exhibition (Idex 2015) with Prince Mohamed bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz, Saudi Defence Minister, Chief of the Royal Court and Special Advisor to the Custodian of the Tow Holy Mosques.

Sheikh Mohamed welcomed Prince Mohamed bin Salman and wished the Saudi companies taking part in Idex a success participation at the event.

Sheikh Mohamed discussed with Prince Mohamed bin Salman ways to enhance fraternal relations between the UAE and Saudi Arabia. they also reviewed cooperation in military and defence fields, in the light of the two countries' keenness to realise their common strategic interests in maintaining stability in the region and in confronting all challenges facing it.

The meeting also touched on the important role played by Idex in showcasing the latest in defence and military manufacturing technology, as well as research and development on defence affairs.


French, Italian defence ministers

General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received separately today the French Defence Minister, Jean-Yves Le Drian, and the Italian Defence Minister, Roberta Pinotti, on the sidelines of the International Defence Exhibition (Idex 2015), which opened today at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.

Sheikh Mohamed welcomed the two ministers and their countries' participation at Idex and reviewed with them the distinguished relations binding the UAE with their respective countries and ways to bolster defence and military cooperation in the best interest of the countries.

They also exchanged views on avenues of joint cooperation and coordination regarding regional security and exchange of expertise in defence industries. A variety of issues of mutual interest was also tackled.

During the meetings, Sheikh Mohamed engaged in talks with the ministers about Idex’s significance to countries and defence companies in areas of research and development on military sciences and industries through sharing of information and expertise on sophisticated defence technologies.

Latest developments, challenges and risks the region is facing also figured high at the meeting where Sheikh Mohammed and the French and Italian defence ministers recognised the need for concerted and integrated efforts to maintain security and stability in the region.

Gen. Mohamed unveils 'Enigma' - Emirates 24|7

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