Russian Air Force Deputy Commander for Air Defense Lieut. General Sergei Razygrayev confirmed in an interview with the Moscow Ekho radio that Russia is developing a new, more advanced air and missile defense system designated S-500. The new system development is expected to be completed by 2012. The missile is designed to intercept primarily medium range missiles – what Russia considers ‘a new type of threat’.
The new missile defense system will be capable of intercepting targets at target-speeds up to five kilometers per second, out of earth upper atmosphere. The S-500 is expected to have an extended range of up to 600 km and simultaneously engage up to 10 targets. The system will be capable of destroying hypersonic and ballistic targets. S-500 will be a successor of the S-300 developed in the 1990s and operate in tandem with the S-400 currently entering service with Russian air defense forces.
Both systems were designed as air defense systems with some short-range-missile defense capability. First evidence of the development of the new missile was provided by the Russian Air Force Commander in Chief Col.-Gen. Alexander Zelin earlier this month. Concept evaluation of the S-500 began in the early 2000s and was slow to proceed due to apparent violation of the 1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty. At the time, the US and Russia discussed deploying such system as part of a unified missile defense capability.
A specially modified version of the Lockheed Martin’s Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP) was demonstrated the ability to perform non-traditional intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions during Empire Challenge, the recent joint forces exercise held in the USA in July 09. During the exercise, Sniper pod’s ISR capabilities demonstrated autonomous reconnaissance and data collection, providing a complete battlefield picture for intelligence operations. Directed by pre-defined or pilot-designated flight points, this capability can be used to monitor convoy routes or wide areas of interest, in addition to capturing images of infrastructure such as oil pipelines, power lines and roadways.
The specially modified Sniper pod flown on an Air Force F16 was enhanced with new algorithms, a digital data recorder and a high-definition sensor and datalink.
“We are expanding the pod’s role as an ISR tool. Empire Challenge provided an excellent opportunity to demonstrate the pod’s capability in support of improvised explosive device search, convoy support and armed overwatch” said Ken Fuhr, Fixed-Wing Program director at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control. He said the enhancements respond to U.S. defense officials’ call for improved ISR for convoy route reconnaissance and battlefield situational awareness.
The first pair of Space Tracking and Surveillance System demonstration (STSS-Demo) satellites were launched September 25, 2009 on a NASA Delta II rocket from Cape Canaveral, FL. “This demonstration will show the inherent advantages space sensors bring to persistent missile tracking and engagement,” said Gabe Watson, vice president and STSS program manager for Northrop Grumman’s Aerospace Systems sector. “Space-based sensors will augment existing radar to enable missile tracking through all phases of flight from boost through intercept. The U.S. Missile Defense Agency is developing the STSS because terrestrial-based sensor systems have inherent limitations to acquire and track missiles around the curvature of the earth” said Watson.
The STSS-Demo experiment represents part of a space-based constellation of low-earth orbit satellites that will detect and provide critical tracking information about ballistic missiles globally. STSS’s sensors comprise a launch detection sensor and a movable tracking sensor to follow midcourse objects in space. The sensors employ both infrared and visible cameras, capable of tracking and discriminating missiles in midcourse; report on post-boost vehicle maneuvers, reentry vehicle deployments and the use of various types of decoys. The sensor will also provide post-engagement hit/kill assessment. The two satellites are designed to operate in tandem, were originally built as the ‘lower tier’ for the Space Based Infra-Red missile defense early warning system – a heterogeneous constellation of space-based sensors supporting missile defense programs. In 2002 SBIRs ‘lower tier’ was cancelled later to be revived as SSTS-Demo in 2006 under the newly established Missile Defense Agency. Each satellite weighs 2.244 ton and carries an infrared imaging sensor built by Raytheon. The satellites were built by Northrop Grumman.
Lessons and experience gained from STSS Demo will be instrumental in leading a future MDA’s decision on the future deployment of a constellation of affordable, continuously available precision tracking space sensors.
The French based shipyard DCSN will construct four conventional-propulsion submarines for the Brazilian Navy under a program worth 6.790 billion euros. The agreement followed a framework contract, part of the strategic defense cooperation agreement signed last year between France and Brazil. The submarines will be built by Itaguaí Construções Navais, a joint venture set up by DCNS and Brazilian partner Odebrecht. DCNS will act as design authority and prime contractor. These conventional-propulsion submarines will be designed for all types of missions from anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare to special operations and intelligence gathering. The first one is scheduled to enter active service in 2017.
As part of the cooperation between the two countries Itaguaí Construções Navais will also be responsible for the design and construction of the first Brazilian nuclear powered submarine, for which the Brazilian Navy will be the design authority. The design of the nuclear submarine will be based on the French Scorpene model, adapted to Brazilian needs. DCNS will provide design assistance for the non-nuclear portion of this submarine.
Thales has unveiled a new integrated mast designed for surface ships. The new, I-Mast 100 mast system integrates most of the sensors and antennas placed on a modern frigate, grouped into one modular structure. The new design offers efficient 360° unobstructed view for all radar, optronic and electronic warfare sensors. Electromagnetic interference between the different systems has been solved by integrating all systems into a common topside elements rather than designing each system separately and resolving interference during the final integration phase.
The system’s support has also been simplified, providing access from within the mast, and protecting much of the electronics and cabling from wind, and corrosion. The new mast is offered as a fully tested turnkey-module, delivered to the construction shipyards for assembly into the vessel. This procedure eliminates complicated and lengthy installation activities. Sea trials to demonstrate the operation of the ship’s sensors and antennas can be reduced substantially. In this program Thales implemented much of the knowledge and experience obtained from the construction of the I-Mast 400 for the Royal Netherlands Navy’s Holland class Patrol Ships. The first system is scheduled to be installed on the Royal Dutch Navy’s Holland class Patrol Ship at the end of 2010.
Next year the U.S. Navy will down-select a single design for future Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) acquisitions. The two shipyards currently constructing LCS 3 and LCS 4 will continue their work, but only one will get follow-on construction contracts for ships of this class. Following the decision, the Navy is expected to issue new construction contracts, reflecting the new strategy with a single prime contractor and shipyard to be awarded a fixed price incentive contract for up to 10 ships, with two ships in fiscal 2010 and options through fiscal 2014.
There are two different LCS hull forms: a semi-planing monohull (Freedomclass) and an aluminum trimaran (Independence Class). The seaframes are designed and built by two industry teams, led by Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics.
“Both ships meet our operational requirements and we require LCS now to meet the warfighters’ needs,” said Adm. Gary Roughead, chief of naval operations. “Down-selecting now will improve affordability and allow us to build LCS at a realistic cost without compromising critical warfighting capabilities.”
While the original LCS program suffered from excessive cost overruns throughout its early phase, the new acquisition strategy provides the benefits of producing multiple vessels continuously over several years, by awarding a larger number of ships across several years to one source. The Navy will accomplish this goal by issuing a new fixed-price incentive solicitation, for down- selecting one of the two designs, beginning in fiscal 2010. The Navy will re-open the competition for a second source for the selected design beginning in fiscal 2012. Combat systems, for up to five additional ships will also be provided by a second source.
The Navy plans to field up to 55 vessels of this class to provide surface combatant commanders with the capability to defeat anti-access threats in the littorals, including fast surface craft, quiet operating submarines and various types of mines.
The French Navy received the first Mistral class vessel in December 2005. Sofar two ships have been completed – Mistral (shown above) and Tonnerre, the construction of the third ship was launched in April 2009. Photo: French DGA
Paris February, 2010: The Russian Defense Ministry is negotiating procurement of additional three Mistral class amphibious assault ships from France. The estimated cost of each of the four ships is estimated at 300 – 400 million Euros. The negotiations began in September 2009 and by February 2010 French President Nicolas Sarkozy approved the sale of the first ship. Delivery of three additional vessels is also being considered. Two of the ships will be built in France and two in St. Petersbutg, Russia.
The French Navy received the first Mistral class vessel in December 2005. Sofar two ships have been completed – Mistral (shown above) and Tonnerre, the construction of the third ship was launched in April 2009. Photo: French DGA
The Mistral class ship carries 16 helicopters, four landing barges, and up to 70 vehicles, including 13 main battle tanks. In addition to the crew, the vessel accommodates 450 troops. Supporting contingency operations, Mistral is also equipped with a 69-bed hospital and can also be used as an amphibious command ship.
The Russian navy primarily considers fielding a single vessel. Following the initial trials, 3-4 additional ships of the same class could be considered. These will be jointly constructed by a Russian shipyard. The Russian shipbuilding industry has not attempted construction of a vessel of this scale for some time. The largest ships built by ex-Soviet shipyards were threeKuznetsov class and four Kiev class (STOVL) aircraft carriers, of which only one is currently operational with the Russian Navy.
The French Navy received the first Mistral class vessel in December 2005. Sofar two ships have been completed – Mistral and Tonnerre, the construction of the third ship was launched in April 2009.
The suppply of the French amphibious support ship raised concern among the Baltic states as well as in Washington – where Pentagon spokesman Jeoff Morrel indicated these vessels could beef up Russia’s offensive potential “these new warships would give Russia additional capabilities to once again threaten Georgia from the Black Sea.” said Morrel.
L3 subsidiary Geneva Aerospace was awarded a $6 million contract by US Special Operations Command, for the development and production of the Expeditionary Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (EUAS) system. The classified program is expected to provide US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) with integral surveillance and reconnaissance capability. The potential value to Geneva, over five years, could become $250 million. Geneva is expected to have the first systems available for testing within months. For example, the Mobius optionally piloted UAV developed with company finding has reached maturity and is expected to be available for operational service in October.
The system selected by SOCOM is the Viking 400, a 320 pounds (145 kg) unmanned aircraft, with payload capability of 75-100 pounds (34-45 kg). Payloads can include daylight and infrared Electro-Optical sensors, LIght Detection And Ranging (LIDAR), and electronic Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and Chemical/ Biological/ Radiological/ Nuclear (CBRN) sensors. Viking 400 can operate within line of sight, at ranges beyond 70 nautical miles (130 km) at a speed of 60-90 knots (111-167 km/h).
Earlier this year the company was awarded a development contract by the U.S. Air Force. Geneva Aerospace is one of five companies to demonstrate such small UAV technologies. The ‘Cutlass’ is designed as an expandable, 15 pound tube-launched ‘Small Unmanned Aerial System Research & Evaluation’ (SURE). The system will be small enough to be launched from a plane or another UAV and could be ready for production by 2011. According to Geneva, Cutlass could be deployed from airborne or ground based, 120 and 150 mm launch tubes mounted on vehicles, or surface vessels. After deployment it will extract its wings and fly an autonomous mission, controlled and monitored by an operator, seated inside the ‘mothership’. The Cutlass comes with an integral, lightweight gimbaled camera system and can also carry a targeting payload or warhead. It has a maximum air speed of 85 knots and a cruising speed of 55 to 65 knots. The unit cost is estimated at $20,000.
Earlier this year L3’s Geneva Aerospace also unveiled the Mobius – an optionally piloted UAV designed for long endurance, high altitude and high speed missions. The Mobius performed an aerial display at the AUVSI 2009 demonstration, including an overflight and landing at the naval base. Immediately after landing, the manned aircraft was converted into an unmanned aircraft, by replacing the canopy with low-profile fairing and switching the control system for autonomous mode, operated under computer control or via remote command link.
Australia and Canada have signed a cooperation agreement to introduce the Heron Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) with the Royal Australian Air Force contingent operating in Afghanistan. “The experience that Air Force gains in operating long endurance UAVs in Afghanistan will also help shape the development of unmanned Defence capabilities for Australia, through the next decade” Australian Minister for Defence Senator John Faulkner said. According to Senator Faulkner, the Australian Air power of the future will involve a balance of manned and unmanned platforms. “In particular a long endurance UAV can enhance force protection by providing ground commanders with real time intelligence” the senator added.
In July 2009 the Royal Australian Air Force and Australian Army personnel undertook Heron training in Canada. These personnel have now been absorbed within the Canadian Heron UAV Detachment at Kandahar airfield Afghanistan, conducting combat operations in support of ISAF. A similar process was undertaken by the British Royal Air Force, deploying ground crews and UAV pilots to train and operate with the U.S. Air Force Reaper units in the USA. By transferring the Canadians’ operational knowledge, experience and facilities, the Australians are expecting to have their Herons operational by early next year (2010). This UAS will be Australia’s first MALE platform in Afghanistan. The French Herons are operated at the Bagram air base in Afghanistan. Germany will be operating the Herons from Mazer e-Sharif airbase in Northern Afghanistan by early 2010.
The Australian Defence Department has signed a leasing agreement with MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA) of Canada, in support of ‘Project NANKEEN’ in Afghanistan. The aircraft will be operated for a period of one year, with options for an additional two years. MDA has teamed with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to operate the Heron Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) on a similar program called ‘Project Noctua’, supporting the Canadian forces in Afghanistan.
Building on the previously announced successful Noctua Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) service for the Canadian Forces in Afghanistan, MDA and Israel Aeropspace Industries (IAI) will provide a similar complete turnkey operational UAV service under this new contract. The service will include complete operations, maintenance and logistical support, providing real-time, multi-sensor intelligence information, directly to the theatre of operation. “This contract expands MDA’s ability to provide advanced turnkey airborne surveillance services very quickly to customers with urgent deployed and domestic operational requirements.” said David Hargreaves, a vice president within the Information Systems Group of MDA. The Australian contract also provided an access to several Australian defense companies, including Geospatial Intelligence, Carbine Security Installations and Fujitsu Australia.
Brazil squeezes Boeing and Saab to match the terms of the mega-deal agreed by the presidents of the two countries. After Eurocopter and DCSN have already invested large programs in Brazil, Dassault could be next if Rafale is selected for the F-X2.
The Brazilian Air Force has extended the deadline for submitting best and final proposals for the F-X2 fighter aircraft, heating the competition between France, Sweden and the USA by offering 36 advanced fighter aircraft to Brazil. As expected, after the financial terms of the +$7 billion program and its underlying technology have been evaluated, technology transfer and benefits to the local industry will become driving factors. The two week extension came a fortnight after Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and French President Nicolas Sarkozy announced the selection of the Rafale – this premature announcement forced Brazilian defense minister Nelson Jobim to confirm, that the competition remained open, allowing for the two week extension.
France has made great effort to win the F-X2 program, with President Sarkozi personally discussing the program in his recent meetings with the Brazilian president. The Rafale is thought to be a favorite contender, due to the generous share of production and technology transfer offered by Paris, in addition to other benefits in complementary programs. France has several large- scale defense programs undergoing in Brazil, including the construction of five submarines and assembly of transport helicopters (EC725). Brazil is also acquiring French military surplus equipment, namely aircraft carriers and amphibious ships, while France has committed to buy 10-15 KC-390 transport aircraft from Embraer.
Despite the French lead, Boeing and Saab are not remaining idle. Saab has embarked on cooperation with Brazilian industries, inviting a group of 20 Brazilian engineers to Sweden to start working on a Brazilian Gripen, if such aircraft is selected. The company is offering Brazil to locally produce up to 40% of the aircraft assemblies, in addition to the construction of aircraft. If Brazil selects the Gripen NG it will be the launch-customer of this aircraft and will share a significant part of its production and supply chain. Brazilian aerospace manufacturers are hopeful, that more aerospace industries could evolve in-country, similar to the growth of Embraer, following the collaborative AMX program with Italy.
In a last attempt to gain local support for its F/A-18E/F proposal, the Boeing Company conducted a two-day conference in São Paulo, Brazil, discussing prospective business with 140 potential partners and suppliers. “We are confident that our offer represents the best-value solution for Brazil, offering the most advanced technology, a proven superior logistics-support system and a price that is considerably lower than that of the Rafale,” said Bob Gower, vice president of the Boeing F/A-18E/F Program.
“Opportunities for companies in Latin America’s largest nation extend far beyond the F-X2 competition to all areas of Boeing’s business.” Said Gower. Boeing’s final proposal was submitted in August and full technology transfer, as authorized by the Department of Defense and Congress, it included local co-production options and access to aircraft systems, enabling Brazil to integrate its own weapons.
The German shipyard Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft GmbH (HDW), from Kiel, Germany, and its Greek subsidiary Hellenic Shipyards S.A. (HSY), of Skaramangas, Athens, announced the cancellation of the two submarine programs signed with the Greek defense ministry in 2000 and 2002. The companies claim the outstanding debtby the Hellenic government has accumulated beyond half billion euros. However, since the construction of the four submarines has been completed, and the client is over half a billion Euros in debt, HDW will gain little from the cancellation. However, a forthcoming arbitration, especially with post-election government due in a few months could resolve the crisis.
The “Archimedes” program involved the delivery of four Class U214 submarines, equipped with air-independent fuel cell propulsion. The construction of all four submarines is now completed. The air-independent fuel-cell technology was selected for the modernization of three Hellenic Navy Class 209 submarines, under “Neptun II” submarine modernization program. The lead submarine of the Type 214 Papanikolis-class was completed in 2006 but was never accepted by the Hellenic Navy. Two years later it was certified as seaworthy by the German MoD. The other three vessels, Pipinos,Matrozos and Katsonis have all been launched at HSY in Greece.
While the manufacturers agree that the client refused to accept the first vessel, they claim the Greek defense ministry has failed to pay Eur. 524 million over the last two years. “With this cancellation HSY has lost the main technology supplier essential for fulfilling the construction programs.” Warns HDW, asserting Greece risks grounding its modern submarine force by not complying with the terms of the contract. (In addition to the three Poseidonsubs, Greece has four Glavkos Type 209 vessels also built by the German shipyard.) In 2005 ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems acquired HSY, modernized and expanded it to become the largest shipyards in the Eastern Mediterranean. However, like many other shipyards, they currently suffer from the economical crisis, particularly the collapse of demand for yachts and merchant ships.
The Italian Falco Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) developed by Selex Galileo of Finmeccanica completed a series of flight tests aimed at expanding its ISR capabilities, through the integration of multiple sensors. In recent months the unmanned aircraft was flown with the PicoSAR Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR). The new high-resolution SAR has the ability to detect and identify, with extreme accuracy, possible disturbance of the ground surface which, when coupled with its change detection function – could hint of the emplacement of Improvised Explosive Devices (IED).
During the flight tests the company’s High Mobility Ground Control Station (HM-GCS) which further enhances the system’s ISR credentials was operated. The HM-GCS is self-contained and offers a full training simulation environment and mission rehearsal capability. Exploiting a new and more powerful datalink. The system performed “hand-over” missions, which combined a number of Ground Control Stations (GCS). This in-flight hand-over increases the overall operational capability of the system, by overcoming the inherent Line of Sight (LOS) data link limits of a single ground station.
The recent tests also confirmed catapult launches and automatic landings of the Falco at full weight, validating the aircraft full payload capabilities. These launches also simulated a “surge” conditions, where aircraft turn-around time between missions was reduced to under one hour. The test flight campaign took place at the company’s UAS facility at Parc Aberporth in Wales and the Arctic Flight Test Centre in Finnish Lapland.
AG51 Tornado IDS carrying a recce pod over Afghanistan. Photo: German MOD
Following the successful completion of Initial Operational Capability (IOC) qualification of the Reccelite tactical aerial recce pods with the German Air Force, the Luftwaffe is now equipping Tornado IDS fighters with the system. To be equipped with the first two Reccelite pods, are Tornados of AG51 ‘Immelmann’ Tactical Reconnaissance Wing. Recently deployed to join the rest of the squadron at Mazer e-Sharif airbase in northern Afghanistan, the aircraft will support USAF operations in-theater.
AG51 Tornado IDS carrying a recce pod over Afghanistan. Photo: German MOD
Tornado At this airbase, the Luftwaffe is operating a detachment of six recce-specialist Tornado IDS jets since April 2007. The new system, supplied by Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, comes with pods, ground exploitation center and datalinks, supporting high operational tempo with two missions per day, providing ISAF commanders with near-real-time, day and night imagery of wide areas. Reccelite has already been fielded in Afghanistan by the Dutch Air Force on the F-16NLs.
Recce aircraft of the Luftwaffe AG51 'Immelmann' squadron, stationed at Mazer e-Sharif in AFghanistan. Photo: Luftwaffe/Herbert Albring.
The new pods are augmenting some 30 ‘wet-film’ recce pods operational since the 1990s. Developed by EADS, these older pods are currently operating in-theater, carrying two Zeiss KS153A wet-film optical cameras. The forward looking Trilense 80 system with three lenses and vertically positioned Pentalens 57 comprising five lenses, is covering horizon-to-horizon. An inflight rotateable KS-153 Telelens 610 telephoto can be installed in the fore section, for long-range oblique photography. In addition, the pod comprises the Honeywell infrared line scanner and Recce Management System (RMS) plus a digital data recording device from Ampex.
The Reccelite pod attached to AG-51 Tornado. Photo: Luftwaffe/Falk BärwaldReccelite ground work station offers analysts to process, and analyze aerial imagery at near real time, during the mission. Middle and Bottom: the recce processing systems employed with the EADS recce pods comprising film-based processing and analysis systems. Photos: Luftwaffe/Falk Bärwald
While these cameras provide excellent image quality and definition, the operation of the system is complex, requiring lengthy preparation, each sortie must be carefully planned and meticulously performed, as the cameras have to be manually aimed to capture the target area. After the mission. lengthy post-flight processing of the films means that analysis and distribution of recce products is delayed for hours, therefore limiting mission flexibility and efficiency.
In contrast to the older pods, the Rafael Reccelite is designed as a tactical recce system. Its multi-megapixel sensors made by Zeiss are mounted on a stabilized 3-axis gimbal, pointing the camera to the target, regardless to the aircraft position. Utilizing an on-board inertial navigation measurement unit, the payload optimizes the viewing angle and photo sequence, taking multiple images of the target area, providing users with digital, high-quality products in near-real-time. This process offers high flexibility and effectively covers diverse topography, including mountain slopes, urban areas and wide, open desert areas, all in a single sortie, providing detailed, high resolution digital imagery.The Tornados will be able to operate such missions at high speed, in low-and-medium altitude, with pod sensors automatically aimed at their objectives, regardless of the aircraft flight-path or maneuvering, therefore improving crew survivability and flight safety.
Next year the German detachment at Mazer e-Sharif will be augmented by three Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Heron I Medium Altitude, Long Endurance UAVs drones, and two ground stations, being leased by IAI. Although operated by the new UAV squadron of the 51st TRW, these UAVs will remain in Afghanistan, pending a final decision by the German Ministry of Defense (BwB), on the type of future UAV-MALE (Medium Altitude Long Endurance) procurement decision.
The British Army received the first improved Scorpion Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked) CVR(T), upgraded under an Urgent Operational Requirement (UOR) preparing the light tanks for combat operations in Afghanistan. Under the £19million UOR contract the power train was up-rate with a more powerful engine, gearbox, final drive and cooling system, better suitable for the high altitude, dust and temperature encountered in Afghanistan. The Light Dragoons, based in Swanton Morley in Norfolk, will be the first unit to begin training on the new vehicles in early 2009.
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