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1 invests in growth and expansion Special IKONOS PRESS FAM WORLD MILITARY FORCES VAMTAC ST5 New breed UROVESA AJAX CVR-T for the British Army General Dynamics Land Surveillance and Reconnaissance System by navantia eurosatory 2016 special issue

2 vert land reconnaissance vehicle The characteristics of the battlefield of the future make it vital to have effective terrestrial surveillance systems which provide timely information about the terrain and the enemy, allowing Army units to execute their plans and offer an effective challenge. The first prototype of the Land Reconnaissance Vehicle (known by its Spanish acronym, VERT), designed and developed by NAVANTIA and the Logistic Support Command was introduced recently with the Spanish Army Autor FAM Late 2015 it was received the first prototype of the Vehículo de Exploración y Reconocimiento Terrestre (VERT) (Land Reconnaisance and surveillance Vehicle), designed and developed by Navantia at the request of the Army Logistics Support Command (MALE). SERT Program Navantia Sistemas, a Division of Navantia, developed the Land Exploration and Reconnaissance System (SERT), integrated on a Hummer vehicle (inicially) but with the possibility of integration in any other type of vehicle. The SERT was designed as a state of the art and highly efficient system, evolved from the advanced artillery observation system developed for the artillery observation missions in Spain. SERT offered modularity, adaptability and all weather and day/night operation. The objectives of the SERT project were: Development and manufacture of a technological demonstrator for a navigation, detection, identification and target location system using electro-optical and radar-based sensors and self-protection for Intelligence, Armoured, Field Artillery and Marine Infantry vehicles. Development of algorithms for the integration of cutting-edge radar-based and electro-optical sensors with advanced target identification and location functions. 2

3 Full integration across the vehicle's technical systems (observation sensors) and tactical systems (command and control). Development of an integrated night vision and navigation system for vehicles. Development of a remote control system for smallcalibre weapons. Presentation of the demonstrator's results on national and international forums. The development of SERT allows Navantia to demonstrate its capacity in this field, making it a potential supplier of this type of system both nationally and internationally. The system SERT can carry out surveillance, target detection and identification in day/night and low visibility conditions. Thanks to its integrated positioning sensors, the SERT has the ability to geographically locate targets, with extraordinary precision in an automated process, thus reducing the mission s duration and improving the observer s efficiency. Several countries have already shown their interest in the SERT system and, at the same time, Sistemas FABA contacted local industries for joint collaboration in Above, the VERT 4 4 reconnaissance vehicle prototype for the Spanish Army. On this lines, test in Emirates.. (Navantia) In the other page, the VERT system during the Black Dragon exercises. (MDE)

4 VERT-Land Reconaissance Vehicle the adaptation of the SERT system on board existing vehicles of several Armed Forces. For the Spanish Army The development of this system responds to the need to provide ET Cavalry reconnaissance units with a very versatile vehicle equipped with the most modern means of locating and identifying potential threats and, if confirmed as enemies, to facilitate accurate data to allied forces to neutralize them. The project was initiated and supervised by the Terrestrial Platforms Technical Section of the Procurement Department of the MALE, working together with NAVANTIA Sistemas. in collaboration with the Cavalry Training and Doctrine Command and the España nº 11 Cavalry Regiment, who was part of the Cavalry Brigade "Castillejos II, which is based in Zaragoza, who have provided their life experience and vision as future users of the system. This prototype of the ET was based on a VAMTAC tactical vehicle of the company UROVESA. NAVANTIA has developed the aforementioned latest generation of advanced observation sensors, in addition to being responsible for the work of integration into the new 4x4 platform and made performance testing, even though it hasn t the same design as the final version. Also tests have been focused on integrating the new command and control system for small units, also known by its English name Battlefield Management System (BMS) in both prototypes, to ensure that communication between them is possible. The vehicle has also a self-protection Mini Samson Remote Controlled Weapon Station (RCWS) system equipped with a m/m machine gun. Above, the VERT prototype is presented in the Spanish Army headquaters. On this lines, the optronic mast of the VERT. In the other page, EO/IR controls inside the vehicle. GTD has provided to Navantia the stabilized pan & tilt sensor package that has been integrated on the VERT prototype. Being responsible for upgrading the functionality of the technology demonstrator to that required by the final configuration to enter in service in 2016 The final VERT is based on the VAMTAC ST5 High Protection variant of the Spanish company UROVESA, to which a specific design has been done to allow the 4

5 FAM Report assembling and integration of a number of recognition, exploration and communications means, among which its telescopic mast, which incorporates a pan & tilt gyrostabilizer system to avoid vehicle-motion effects, and is topped with a system consisting of a set of television and infrared (EO/IR) cameras, as well as different laser technology equipment. The first prototype of the VERT was introduced to the Chief of the Army Staff, Army General Jaime Domínguez Buj, on 8 April at Spanish Army HQ in Madrid. In action The VERT has been designed to equip cavalry reconnaissance units with a more versatile unit and the most modern means for locating and identifying the enemy. The prototype has already surpassed the latest functioning tests on the demonstrators. It is due to undergo further comprehensive field trials this year with the aim of eventually using it as the basis for a new Battlefield Management System section.

6 VERT-Land Reconaissance Vehicle If the prototype responds as is hoped in 2016, the idea is to start making the first VERT and, in this way, create the first section equipped with this equipment in the army, the army said. The first operative use of the VERT was during the Black Dragon exercise in Almeria. During the first weeks of May 2016, the VERT was tested by a ISTAR Battalion as part of the NATO VJTF (Very High Readiness Joint Task Force). This ISTAR Battalion is created on the basis of Group Procurement in Terrestrial Systems (GROST) No. 1 Intelligence Regiment based in Valencia. FAM Above, and left, the VERT protoype tested on a VAMTAC tactical vehicle of the Cavalry Regiment nº 11. Below, VERT inside view with the display panels. 6

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8 Mades invests in growth and expansion After an excellent 2015, with sales growth of more than 10%, MADES faces 2016 with magnificent prospects for the future. A after an excellent 2015, with sales growth of more than 10%, MADES faces 2016 with magnificent prospects for the future. The team behind MADES is working to continue its successful expansion within Spain and to increase its outreach abroad in order to expand its client portfolio beyond our borders. To do this MADES, among other actions, is participating in the short term as an exhibitor at the ADM Seville and Eurosatory Paris trade shows and at the Farnborough Airshow near London. This expansion goes hand in hand with a clear strategy to invest in the company s growth. This strategy is based on two premises; on one hand, on organic growth based on the company investing in equipment and hiring new talent. On the other, on inorganic growth based on national and international strategic acquisitions, allowing MADES to consolidate as an industry benchmark. Incorporated in 1990 and based in Malaga, MADES, previously Raytheon Spain, forms part of the industrial group American Industrial Acquisition Corporation (AIAC), with a presence in 15 countries, more than 8,000 employees and sales amounting to 1.2 billion US$. MADES has evolved to become a leading supplier of precision electronic systems and subsystems for the Aerospace and Defence markets. MADES top-level standards allow it to participate in important international programmes, offering unequalled reliability and above-average on-time delivery in the industry. Its Quality Certifications, which 8

9 FAM Companies testify to its commitment to client satisfaction, are: ISO 9001:2008, EN9100 Aerospace, PECAL/AQAP 2120, ISO/TS 16949, NADCAP 7120 Electronics. The services offered by MADES include product development and industrialisation; manufacture of electronic systems; development of functional trials; and integration and support services for a programme s life cycle. During product development, MADES helps its clients to configure them right from the start, participating in their design and transforming them into real products ready for the manufacturing phase. With emphasis placed on error prevention and process control, and with the most modern equipment, its engineers design the process and control flow to optimise product cost and quality. They also design the test strategy, including the development of equipment adapted to each product and client and including environmental testing that guarantees the required quality. MADES has specialised not only in manufacturing electronic cards but also in integrating them into subsystems and equipment so that its clients receive a finished, exhaustively tested product that can be used directly in the final application. MADES top-level standards allow it to participate in important international programmes such as Airbus A400M, Eurofighter or Tiger Helicopter, armoured vehicles and European and North American missiles among other international programmes. For these programmes, the company supplies complex systems that include mission, surveillance, telemetry, radar and radiofrequency systems, actuation systems, sensors, electro-optics and target identification. In upcoming years MADES will grow while remaining an industry benchmark company, valued for the excellent service and professionalism of its workers, increasing its international presence and the recognition of its clients. 9

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11 ajax CVR(T) for the british army The Ajax, formerly known as the Scout SV (Specialist Vehicle), is a family of armoured fighting vehicles being developed by General Dynamics UK for the British Army. In 2010, General Dynamics UK was selected as the winner of the Future Rapid Effect System contract with the ASCOD Common Base Platform, beating BAE Systems' CV-90 proposal. The Ajax family will be procured in a number of variants, initially planned to be in blocks, with the first vehicles planned to be delivered in 2017 and full operational capability being established by Autor FAM The AJAX programme was originally known as the SCOUT Specialist Vehicle (SV) programme. It was renamed at DSEI on 15 September In September 2014, General Dynamics UK was awarded 3.5 billion to deliver 589 AJAX platforms to the British Army. In July 2015, it was awarded a further 390 million contract to provide inservice support for the AJAX fleet until AJAX will provide the kind of growth capability that the British Army will need to face the uncertain challenges of Future Force 2020 and beyond. AJAX will replace the less capable CVR(T), providing broad utility throughout the balanced Army 2020 force across all operations. AJAX will be the medium weight core of the British Army's deployable Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) capability. It enables the soldier to be at the point of collection of accurate all-weather commander information within a network-enabled digitised platform. It provides commanders with a survivable and capable Ground Mounted Manned Reconnaissance (GMMR) platform, which gives them the flexibility to perform a range of roles across the spectrum of conflict. The primary role of AJAX is to provide accurate and timely information to support decision making at all 11

12 Ajax for the British Army into a revolutionary, user-defined, fightable turret. Where the operation dictates, a fully stabilised Remote Weapons Station can be fitted to the turret instead of the Primary Sigh. levels. It integrates a range of leading edge technologies to provide an optimised survivable, lethal and agile ISTAR platform. The panoramic Primary Sight provides advanced allweather imaging technology capability, which allows the AJAX variant to find, engage and target at far greater ranges than the current UK Ministry of Defence core legacy platforms. A sophisticated, neatly packaged Electronic Architecture makes it the first fully-digitised land platform that is able to seamlessly integrate both current and future open system ISTAR and communication products. The Ajax is manufactured and designed by General Dynamics UK and General Dynamics Santa Bárbara Sistemas (Spain), with the new turret and fire control system fitted on the Reconnaissance variant being designed and manufactured by Lockheed Martin UK. Lockheed Martin is working closely with the Defence Support Group for turret manufacture and assembly as well as Rheinmetall. 75% of turret and CT40 work will be carried out in the UK. The turret ring is 1.7 m in diameter allowing for much more work-space than comparable AFVs. The Scout SV is also equipped with a state of the art ISTAR package with advanced sensors and space for further future growth. This advanced ISTAR package allows for automated search, tracking and detection, more than doubling stand-off range at which targets can be identified and tracked. Enhanced and modular survivability technologies ensure it will survive both current and future threats. Lethality is provided by the 40mm cannon integrated The Ajax also has a 20 Gbs/s Gigabit Ethernet intelligent open architecture, which enables it to capture, process and store 6 TBs of information gathered by 12

13 FAM Report the sensors. It can then share this data, be it images or other information via a real-time integrated BOWMAN communication system as fitted to the Challenger 2 MBT. Power for these advanced systems comes from a silent auxiliary power generator. 80% of the vehicle manufacture will be completed in the UK, with 70% of the supply chain companies UK-based. 5 Pre production prototypes will be produced in Spain for further development and testing. Ajax weights 38 tonnes with growth potential to 42 tonnes. The main armament is a CTA International CT40 cannon, with a L94A1 coaxial 7.62 mm chain gun as a secondary armament. It is possible to install a Kongsberg Protector Remote Weapon Station (PMRS Variant). The engine is a MTU 600 kw 8V, with a Renk 256B Transmission. The variants ordered include: 256 Protected Mobility Recce Support (PMRS) variants: 59 Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) (Ares), 112 Command and Control(Athena) 34 Formation Reconnaissance Overwatch (Ares) and 51 Engineer Reconnaissance (Argus) 245 turreted 'Ajax' variants: 198 Reconnaissance and Strike, 23 Joint Fire Control and 24 Ground Based Surveillance. 88 Engineering variants based on the PMRS: 38 Recovery vehicles (Atlas) and 50 Repair vehicles (Apollo). FAM

14 Ajax for the British Army AJAX ISTAR vehicle AJAX will be the medium-weight core of the British Army s deployable Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) capability. It will enable the soldier to be at the point of collection of accurate all-weather commander information within a network-enabled, fully-digitised platform. The platform provides commanders with a survivable and capable Ground Mounted Manned Reconnaissance capability, which gives them the flexibility to perform a range of roles across the spectrum of conflict. The primary role of AJAX is to provide accurate and timely information to support decision-making at all levels. It integrates a range of leading-edge technologies to provide an optimised survivable, lethal and agile ISTAR platform. The panoramic Primary Sight provides advanced allweather imaging technology capability, which allows the AJAX platform to find, engage and target enemy combatants at far greater ranges than current UK Ministry of Defence legacy platforms. A sophisticated, packaged Electronic Architecture makes it the first fully-digitised land platform that is able to seamlessly integrate both current and future open ISTAR and communication products. Enhanced and modular survivability technologies ensures it will survive both current and future threats. Lethality is provided by the 40mm cannon integrated into a revolutionary, user-defined, fightable turret. Where the operation dictates, a fully-stabilised Remote Weapon System can replace the Primary Sight. Crew of three plus an option to carry a fourth person Panoramic Primary Sight 40mm stabilised cannon Modular armour Electronic Architecture High-performance power-pack Advanced torsion bar system Remote Weapon System (replaces Primary Sight) Auxiliary Power Unit 14

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16 vamtac st5 The last development from UROVESA VAMTAC is the acronym for Vehículo de Alta Movilidad Táctico, which is Spanish for High Mobility Tactical Vehicle. The VAMTAC is a multi-purpose light utility vehicle initially designed and produced by URO Vehículos Especiales, for the Spanish Army. The last development is the improved ST5 version. Autor FAM VAMTAC was developed in 1996 to meet the requirement of the Spanish Armed Forces. The Spanish Ministry of Defence successfully tested it, and a five-year delivery contract was awarded in UROVESA delivered approximately T3 and T5 models of the vehicle under the contract. In October 2005, the Ministry of Defence placed a new five year contract for VAMTAC. The new vehicles incorporated some changes and the existing two models T3 and T5 were renamed as I3 and S3 respectively. Spanish forces received approximately 900 S3 vehicles under this contract by the end of The base variant features a rectangular shaped cabin with a slightly tilted down roof on the rear side. The forward cabin has a large two-piece windshield. Two doors on either side of the vehicle allow the entry and exit of the crew and troops. Each door has a rectangular bulletproof glass for observation. The modular design allows a number of configurations to suit the missions. VAMTAC is available in a wide range of versions with different body types. The primary variants are pick-up, command/control and chassis-cab. Pick-up and chassis-cab variants are available in three models - two-door, four-door and the four-door variant with smaller rear doors and reduced cab area. The chassis-cab variant can mount different types of shelters or cargo compartments. The command/control vehicle features four-doors, 16

17 cargo space and communication masts fitted on the corners of the shelter. Other notable variants include an ambulance vehicle, anti-tank vehicle equipped with Spike, TOW or MILAN anti-tank guided missiles and an anti-aircraft vehicle armed with Mistral SAM. The vehicle (S3) has a length of 4.8m, width of 2.1m and height of 1.9m. The curb weight ranges from 3t to 3.5t. VAMTAC carries a maximum payload of 2t and can tow loads between 2t and 3.5t. The VAMTAC is powered by a Steyr turbocharged six-cylinder diesel engine coupled to an Allison S speed automatic gearbox. Producing a maximum power output of 188hp, the engine provides a top speed of 135km/h. The 110l capacity fuel tank allows the vehicle to travel over 600km. The full-time, four-wheel drive vehicle demonstrates better capabilities under the most difficult conditions, with temperatures ranging from -20 to 50. It has better mobility over all types of terrain including snow, ice, mud, sand and rocky fields. The front and rear axles are equipped with differential lock controls. The independent suspension on each wheel provides high ground clearance. The 17

18 VAMTAC ST5 ST5 is available in several versions: the basic version weighing 5.3 tons with an engine capacity of 188 hp, ST5 HD with 6.6 tons with an engine of 218 hp, 8-ton 2HD with 218 hp, and Finally, 3HD weighing 9.5 tons is available with an optional engine capacity of 272 hp. In all embodiments, there is one and the same 3.2-liter turbo diesel engine, the power output also depends on the set of the turbocharger. Due to increase in weight were reinforced suspension, wheel and the hub. All machines have the same basic transmission Allison, although those options that weigh less than 6.3 tonnes, the transmission has five speeds, and those that have a large mass, added one speed. ST5 3HD BN3 - is an armored version ST5 with greater mass, which retains the payload of 1.5 tons in version 4PC. Option ST5 3HD BN3, which can be considered as a basic version, accommodates 4 soldiers. Ballistic protection is at Level 3, while customers can choose mine protection between Level 2a and 2b, and the level of protection against IEDs remains classified. vehicle can climb a slope of 70% and cross the water with a depth of 750mm and 1,500mm with special preparation. VAMTAC is air transportable by C-130 transport aircraft and can be carried as an external load underneath the CH-47 Chinook helicopter. VAMTAC ST5 The last development of the VAMTAC family is the ST5 MRAP. Based on the VAMTAC S3, the ST5 has a new design (the front part along and the interior has some differences) with more mobility and with a reinforced armour over previous versions: anti IED,s, Ballistic and anti mines. Optionally the VAMTAC for example can be equipped with deep fording capacities of up to 1,5m and a central tire inflation system (CTIS). The engine, transmission and most major components are the same with minimal improvement. Given the increase in on-board power consumption, the company offers a standard Urovesa generator 28 Volt / 180 Amp to 240 amperes as an option. With appropriate clutch ST5 3HD BN3 can overcome the slope of 70% and can go on the side slope of 50%. Fuel tank capacity of 140 liters ensures a power reserve of 600 km, while the maximum speed is 110 km/h. While the standard cars have a wheelbase of 3.55 meters, with options mortar conveyor wheelbase increased to 3.85 meters, besides it offers extra cabin that holds 4 soldiers. Option defusing unexploded ordnance and explosive devices is a four-seater cabin, his back pocket specially designed to carry the robot, two devices EOD, EOD suits, boards, power generator and other equipment. All versions have the same protection and depending on the model, available with 2, 3 or 4 loopholes that allow an individual to use landing weapons for self-defense. Spain selected again the VAMTAC in 2013, under a contract to supply 772 units: 519 are intended for the Spanish Army, 78 of them for emergency transport and equipment, 99 for the Navy and 76 for the Spanish Air Force. 18

19 FAM Report VAMTAC ST5 is specifically designed to operate in any environment, including desert and is fitted with reinforced armour over previous versions. A deep fording version was developed for the Spanish Marines. Spanish Marines get first units of the Uro Vamtac ST5 at July 2015 when began deliveries of the 99 units acquired by the Navy for the Marine Corps. Around the world In April 2008, Malaysia placed a $19.1m order with UROVESA for 85 VAMTAC vehicles. Saudi Arabia also placed a contract for 30 vehicles in VAMTAC is used by the armed forces of Dominican Republic, Morocco, Romania (+ 100 vehicles) and Venezuela. The Spanish Army has deployed it abroad in Afghanistan, Congo and Lebanon operations. The last known VAMTAC client is the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), who received the first shipment of VAMTAC ST5 vehicles in A batch of VAMTAC ST5 vehicles was delivered to the SAF in the first half of FAM Characteristics Configuratión: Armoured Vehicle 4x4 MRAP Dimensions: 5,63 x 2,05 x 2,63 m. Max. Weight: kg Speed: 110 km/h Crew : Transmision: 6 velocidades + 1 reversa automática Engine: Steyr M16 TCA Diesel 6 cylinders Turbocharge with intercooler, Authonomy: 500 km Vertical Slope: > 70%. Horizontal Slope: > 40%. Attack angle: 60º. 19

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21 Light Tactical Vehicle FLIR Portable Radar FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced the release of two-high performance ground surveillance tools for border security and force protection, the LTV-X Light Tactical Vehicle (LTV) and the FLIR Ranger R6SS portable radar at Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) in Tampa, Florida. T he LTV-X is a rugged, tactical reconnaissance vehicle that can be transported inside a Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey for rapid deployment in support of urgent operational requirements. Featuring multiple integrated sensors such as the TacFLIR 280-HD multispectral ISR turret and the Ranger R6SS Ground Surveillance Radar, the LTV-X also includes an onboard command and control system that enables full control, exploitation, and dissemination of real-time imagery and target tracking between deployed mobile and fixed assets. The LTV-X also offers near-silent operation when stationary. The Ranger R6SS ground-surveillance radar detects and tracks personnel and vehicles within a 15 kilometer range, with a low false alarm rate, and is designed to perform in the most demanding environments, including X-band operation for superior rain penetration. Featuring advanced Digital Beam-Forming (DBF) and a high-speed refresh rate, the FLIR Ranger R6SS offers superior target detection, acquisition, and classification as well as clutter rejection. With built-in North-finding and GPS capabilities, it can be mounted on a vehicle or dismounted and carried for artillery and mortar fire correction. Depending on mission objectives, operators can network multiple vehicles, sensors, and even Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) assets with a central command center to give unprecedented situational awareness and responsiveness. The LTV-X also offers a wireless system that provides target bearing and geo-referenced coordinates to other personnel, vehicles, and command and control systems for precise target location. Other features include a laser rangefinder, laser pointer, illuminator, and battery-operated quiet mode. FAM 21

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