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    SPICE Aerial EO Weapon’s Guidance Kit

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    SPICE precision guidance kit, is designed for the Mk-83 and Mk-84 type bombs, including IMI’s PB-500 and enhanced penetration bombs. The 4.2 meter long SPICE equipped bomb is capable of precision strike from a standoff range of up to 60 kilometers, when launched by F-16 class aircraft from an altitude of 42,000 feet. Target acquisition is relatively simple, as the pilot has to fly to a predestinated launch area, where he can select the specific target to be attacked from the SPICE memory. After launch, the weapon is navigated by means of GPS and Inertial Navigation System (INS) (Ring-Laser Gyro), to the target area, where the imaging sensor is activated, and adding scene matching to the weapon’s navigation.

    The SPICE locates various reference points and correlates them to find the predicted location of the target even without GPS input. At the terminal homing phase, the weapon is guided exclusively by the electro-optical sensor, to overcome target location error and GPS jamming. Since SPICE is not dependent on laser designation, at close-in distances, the weapon recognizes the exact shape of the target, correlated with the 3D model stored in its memory, which was based on intelligence information.

    SPICE’s attack profile can be set to dive steeply onto the target. As the target image gets larger, the weapon selects the exact aimpoint to assure high precision minimizing collateral damage. RAFAEL also offers an optional data-link to provide attack verification and initial battle damage assessment. Unlike many PGMs, the SPICE does not rely exclusively on 1760 bus, and therefore, can be employed on various types of aircraft. Several targets can be preloaded on each weapon. Targets data, flight path and scene details are stored on a detachable memory unit, which can be loaded on the weapon before takeoff. Prior to weapon release, the pilot selects the specific targets. As SPICE is independent of the aircraft data bus, it is autonomous from the aircraft software update cycles, and can enhance the operational capability of operational forces without special preparations and aircraft modifications.

    ROEE Light Tele-Operated Robotic Weapon ATV Platform

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    ROEE, a light weight tele-operated unmanned ground vehicle is being developed by the Israeli Technion Land Systems Division.

    This radio controlled system operational system demonstrates high cross-country mobility and payload carrying of up to 500 kg, including a TV camera and weapons mount, such as the 0.5″ machine gun as demonstrated at LIC 2004.

    The platform uses an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) chassis and carries a remotely controlled weapon mount and sensor payload. Both payloads can be separately controlled by the operator, or slaved to the camera line of sight. ROEE can rapidly deploy firing elements and sensors to positions located at high risk, exposed locations, thereby reducing the risk to soldiers without risking the mission. The robot can be integrated in a security system, as a part of perimeter defense system, or be deployed as an ambush platform, to monitor, and secure enemy susceptible movements paths.

    Terrain Mapping Precision Targeting System

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    Terrain Mapping guidance is used primarily for mid-course navigation, in most applications it is used with GPS and inertial navigation backup to provide autonomous, high precision navigation. The system scans and follows familiar ground contours, compared to digital map stored inside the weapon’s mission computer, to guide itself to the target. This method is especially effective in feature abundant terrain, where natural and man made elements such as roads, buildings, waterways and vegetation can be used for orientation.

    Spectra composite armor modules

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    Materials based on the Honeywell Spectra fiber are also used in various vehicular protection applications. Spectra Shield PCR designed from the Spectra fibers offers a floatable protection module, which almost does not absorb moisture – an important consideration for amphibious vehicle and floatable protection. The Spectra high strength polyethylene based fibers were introduced in the 1980s. It is 10 times stronger than steel, these are 40%, stronger than aramid fibers. The Spectra Shield is constructed from parallel strands of fibers held in place with a resin, every new layer is cross plied at right angles and the entire structure is fused into a composite structure under heat and pressure. The 3rd generation Spectra Shield uses an integrated Ceradyne ceramic face plate, defeating high velocity AP rifle rounds. This type of protection is widely used in the Small Arms Protective Insert (SAPI) used with modern body armor.

    Self Recharging Packages

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    The US Army is funding development of photovoltaic technology by Konarka Technologies, providing lightweight, flexible and scalable source of renewable power. These new developments are utilizing nanotechnology and conducting polymers to convert sunlight as well as indoor, artificial light into direct current electrical power. The company uses unique, proprietary low-temperature production methods to put the photovoltaic cells onto flexible, lightweight plastics.
    Cold-sintering process used in the production of the new cells, allows photovoltaic cell material to be coated onto flexible plastics, rather than on glass or silicon. Therefore, the product’s shell could be transformed into a renewable power source. Under the current program, Konarka will supply prototypes of modules that will demonstrate their ability to re-charge internal batteries and operate military equipment. Future implementation of these technologies include various self-powered electronics, structures and soldier’s uniforms that will generate power.

    SPAR Gun Launched Beam-riding Anti-Tank Missile

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    Diehl Munitionsysteme is developing a semi-autonomous beam-rider guided ammunition for tank guns, at caliber 105 / 120mm. The guidance will improve the hit probability of the SPAR and make it effective at ranges up to 5.5km. It will use a tandem shaped charge warhead with high penetration performance.

    SPATEM – Active Protection System Suite from GIAT

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    The French Department of Defense has awarded a technical evaluation study and R&D contract to GIAT, Thales and the Institute de Saint Louis to develop an active defense system for French future armored vehicles. The system is designed to detection threats at a distance of 50 meters, by electro-magnetic and IR sensors. Upon detection of a threat, the system launches a Rampe splinter charge, detonated at a close proximity to the incoming threat, destroying it at a distance of at least five meters from the protected platform. Sepatem is scheduled for demonstration by 2006 and subsequently will be installed on Leclerc and AMX-30B2 tanks, AMX-10RC and EBRC APCs.

    Taser Anti-Personnel Munitions (TAPM)

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    TAPM non-lethal area denial system. The TAPM is an autonomous self-actuating device that utilizes the TASER X26 Shaped Pulse Technology and conducted energy cartridges for military area denial. TASER International and General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics have signed a teaming agreement to develop market, and produce, a family of non-lethal conducted energy devices such as the TAPM and other similar area denial devices are supporting the US Army’s Hand Emplaced Non-Lethal Munition (HENLM) program.

    Special Operations Tactical Suit (SOTCAS)

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    The demands for Camouflage technology has Camouflage (SAAB) Barracuda offers several types of camouflage systems, including the Shadecam static multi-spectral camouflage system, used in fixed installations. The company also offers a multi-spectral, Personal Camouflage System (PCS) developed for special operations units. The kit comprises a screen, poncho and Special Operations Tactical Suit (SOTACS). The lightweight (200gr/m2) effectively conceals the wearer in the visual, and near IR wavebands, blending the soldier with the background. The suit provides thermal concealment as well, which blocks up to 80% of the body heat The suit withstand continued operations in wet weather conditions. The entire SOTCAS suit weighs 2.9 kg.

    Laminated Metal Deposition Armor

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    Solidica, Inc. is developing a new armor concept for the US Navy, which could be used to retrofit existing military vehicles with ballistic protection that can easily be applied in the field. The new armor uses ceramic armor plates with embeded fiberoptic sensors that can detect threats and activate appropriate response. Solidica’s laminated metal deposition technologies could be applied on the armor, and diffuse impact energy similar to composite layered structures, but at reduced cost. Through the use of Solidica laminated metal deposition process, called Form-ation, a platform combines the ability to quickly “grow” dense metal objects or features with the option of embedding fibers, electronics, armor and sensors.

    Warrior Situational Awareness

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    Soldier Vision is also developing advanced information systems that could be integrated into Future Force warrior programs. The systems are designed specifically for the mounted, dismounted infantry as well as and tank crews. The software packages provide enhanced situational awareness, combat identification and discrimination between friend and foe, assists routing and navigation around combat obstacles and improves coordination and target hand-off with fire support teams. The system uses Soldier Vision’s developed battlefield management framework (BMF) and sensor grid facilities. Recent applications of the system were demonstrated on COTS based computers, using Intel XScale 500 Mhz processor running the Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system.

    Universal, Modular, and Adaptive SATCOM Terminal – UMAST

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    DARPA is developing the next generation satellite communication terminal (Universal, Modular, and Adaptive SATCOM Terminal – UMAST) technology demonstrator which will support the evolving 3-D military global information infrastructure. UMAST is expected to be smaller, lighter, and cheaper than current terminals and will be designed for deployment on ground mobile or airborne platforms. The terminal will have integrated seamless interface with terrestrial wired and wireless systems thus provide warfighters with secure, range-independent communications gateway into the global information networks.

    Total Area Control System (TACS)

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    RAFAEL’s TACS system, which is already deployed along the northern border with Lebanon is currently proposed for operation along the Israeli Buffer Zone. New additions to the TACS include more compact aerostats, such as the Mini TAOS mobile tactical aerostat for area surveillance and observation. The Mini TAOS carries a stabilized payload that can detect and recognize a walking person at a range of 3.8 – 4.5 km in day and night. The Mini-TAOS uses special stabilizing sails enabling operation at winds of up to 90 knots. RAFAEL also developed a tracking system for troops, which maintains constant track of all security forces in the area, including covert elements, reporting their status, and condition. The system provides essential, real-time information over the status of all friendly forces, and contributes to rapid engagement and reducing of potential blue-on-blue engagements risk.

    Scene Matching – Precision Targeting System

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    This guidance technique is used primarily for autonomous navigation over well charted terrain. The sensor scans the ground, to identify and specific objects used as navigation aids, providing orientation and navigation updates enroute to the target. As this technique usually relies on multiple orientation points and 3D imaging of objects, throughout the area, Scene Matching techniques provide very high immunity to deception and countermeasures.

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