ILEE - Laser Target Pointers for Small Arms

Industrial Laser and Electronic Engineering (ILEE) was founded in 1977 and built the first target laser for small arms in 1983. Ever since, ILEE lasers have been successfully used under typical infantry conditions and are renowned for reliability and sturdiness.
Our expertise enables us to offer a target designator for most small arms. ILEE is a subsidiary of Oerlikon Contraves, part of Rheinmetall Defence.
We are committed to quality, are ISO9001 certified and have regular verification audits from the Swiss quality agency SQS.

CFL LASER AND LIGHT SYSTEM
The cFL laser and light module combines a high-power flashlight, visible and invisible laser and an IR illuminator in a single sturdy module. The system incorporates all options for tactical target designation in an extremely small package with minimal weight.
The latest technology LED white light source provides a stunning bright flashlight which exceeds the beam power and life expectancy of xenon lights of similar size whilst using far less energy, thus substantially extending battery life. An IR illuminator lights the immediate area for urban combat when using NVGs.
The cFL laser is fitted with two of the following laser inserts:
Red visible beam 635nm Infrared invisible beam 840nmTWINBEAM TARGET LASERWhilst standard lasers are of a defined wavelength and setting, the TwinBeam laser meets the increasing demands on target lasers to be of full usage whatever the conditions require.
The two inserts can be selected from a range of basic laser sources. Each insert can be independently adjusted in the X and Y axes, making the TwinBeam laser a truly unique tool for rapid deployment forces and special police units. TwinBeam lasers can be fitted with any two of the following laser inserts:
Red visible beam Infrared invisible beam Infrared invisible beam expanded (for night illumination)SINGLEBEAMCOMPACT TARGET LASERThe SingleBeamCompact laser is lightweight, small and sturdy. The laser beam can be independently adjusted in the X and Y axes. SingleBeamCompact lasers can be fitted with the following laser inserts:
Red visible beam Infrared invisible beamSINGLEBEAM TARGET LASERThe SingleBeam is a TwinBeam laser with only one laser fitted. It has more battery life than the SingleBeamCompact laser and is available as a handheld laser target designator.

LASERS FOR PISTOLS
Laser systems for pistols meet the high demands on sturdiness and availability generally required by the professional user, and thus all operational criteria. The visible or IR laser has a precise mechanism for fine X / Y adjustment and is attached to the pistol by an interlocked fixture.

REM LASER SYSTEMS
REM laser systems meet the high demands on sturdiness and availability required in infantry use. The beam has a patented, precise mechanism for fine X / Y adjustment. Because of this, REM systems are a reliable tool for infantry units that require a target system. REM systems are available in the following standard beam configurations:
Type 010 red visible Type 007 IR Type 096 IR with adjustable modesLTE007 LASER TEST AND SUPPORT SYSTEM
The automated LTE007 test and support system is unique in providing a full case history of an individual target laser performance over time. The automated process test can be applied at logistic support level before or after field issue to troops.

BARRELBEAM BORE SIGHTING LASERThe BarrelBeam laser allows the correct adjustment of target lasers or optical sights. By adjusting the X and Y axes of the laser, the laser can be set to the exact centre of the barrel, providing a reference beam for adjustment of the targeting device. It is available with red visible beam or infrared invisible beam.
All our laser and laser inserts have a choice of wavelength and power setting to suit your particular needs.

JULA OEM INSERT
The Jula family of adjustable laser inserts are used as add-on lasers or for integration in observation systems using thermal-imaging cameras. Jula lasers can be fitted with two of the following laser inserts:
Red visible beam Infrared invisible beam Infrared invisible beam expanded (for night illumination)GOLIATH HIGH-POWER DESIGNATORThe Goliath laser system is a high-power IR laser for long-range target designation. It is fitted with an IR CW or pulsed laser with an output power of up to 1W.

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CL-289 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, Germany

The CL-289 reconnaissance system is an unmanned airborne reconnaissance vehicle for use at corps and divisional level. The system has been in service with the German and French armies since 1992 and has been deployed for peacekeeping operations in Bosnia and Kosovo by both the French and German armed forces. The 7th Artillery Regiment of the French Army has four PIVER batteries with 54 CL-289 drones in service.
"The CL-289 reconnaissance system is an unmanned airborne reconnaissance vehicle."CL-289 was developed as a tri-national project between Canada, France and Germany. Bombardier Inc and the Canadair Group of Canada were the system leaders and Dornier GmbH (an EADS company) the prime contractor.
Safran (formerly SAGEM) and EADS (formerly Aerospatiale-Matra Missiles), under contract to the French Government, are responsible for the electro-optic systems. EADS carries out the coordination for the French PIVER ground system.
UPGRADE PROGRAMMEIn January 2001, EADS Dornier GmbH was awarded a contract by NATO for the upgrade of 160 French and German army CL-289 drones.
The upgrade includes the modernisation of the flight software to AOLOS (ADA Operational Onboard Software) standard, improved navigation systems with GPS (Global Positioning System) and improved barometric altitude measuring systems.
The first upgraded system was delivered in April 2003 and deliveries are expected to complete in 2007.

CL-289 DRONET The body of the drone is 3.48m in length and has cruciform wings and canard control surfaces. The reconnaissance sensors are installed in the underside of the fuselage. Radar signature reduction has been achieved using radar-absorbing material and low radar cross-section contour design.
A three-axis flight control system uses a heading reference unit and a vertical gyroscope to provide flight stability. Velocity and altitude are measured by a Doppler mode altitude control which provides a partial terrain following flight path.
"CL-289 was developed as a tri-national project between Canada, France and Germany."A global positioning system has been integrated for increased accuracy. A set of pre-programmed mission data can be entered into the drone's computer memory prior to launch.
The CL-289 is equipped with a solid propellant booster motor which accelerates the drone to its flight speed. A single stage KHD T117 jet sustainer engine provides 100N thrust and also drives the power generator.

RECONNAISANCE PAYLOADThe reconnaissance payload consists of a Zeiss Optronic KRb 8/24D optical camera and a Safran Corsaire infrared linescan system, which can be used separately or simultaneously according to the mission requirement.
The KRb 8/24D optical camera is equipped with three parallel lenses with deflecting prisms to provide a wide angle of view in the direction perpendicular to the direction of flight. Control of the exposure intervals ensures a degree of overlap for stereoscopic images.
The Corsaire infrared linescan system generates a video signal which is simultaneously recorded on the onboard data recorder and transmitted via the data link to the ground station.
The Sword development program, undertaken by Germany and France, involves the provision of a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) to provide long-range high-resolution images of the terrain under all weather conditions. The radar can also operate in moving target indicator mode to display images of moving objects in the landscape.

CL-289 UAV LAUNCH AND RECOVERYThe launch pallet, installed on a standard truck, is equipped with an automatic pre-flight check unit and power supplies. The computer within the check unit controls the test and launch sequence.
"The body of the CL-289 drone is 3.48m in length and has cruciform wings and canard control surfaces."The drone is equipped with a two-stage parachute system for landing and two airbags which prevent damage on impact. The ground recovery vehicle is fitted with a homing beacon to control the airborne recovery systems.
A landing signal cuts off the sustainer motor and activates the parachute system. The drogue parachute deploys first and then the main parachute is released. The drone turns over to give maximum protection to the sensor payload and to allow the surveillance cassettes to be removed.

GROUND SYSTEMSThe mission data is selected from a digital map and transferred to the drone by radio transmission or through a portable data transfer unit. The data includes launch, flight path, target area and homing beacon data. The automated flight planning process can include up to ten targets.
The receive antenna on a retractable mast automatically follows the drone during data transmission. The data link ground station receives and records the video image signals of the infrared line scanner on thermo-sensitive film. These are viewed as still pictures on a television monitor, providing reconnaissance in near real time.
Computer-controlled electronic picture enhancement is used for target identification and determination of target coordinates.

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Hydraulic Tanks from Alutech

Hydraulic Tanks from Alutech03 October 2007 15:53

Alutech, a company of the Salzburger Aluminium Group, is Europe's leading supplier of fuel tanks and air pressure tanks in aluminium for heavy trucks. Based on this long experience in the commercial and special vehicles market, Alutech has successfully started serving the military sector with its high-quality aluminium products.

HYDRAULIC TANKS
In order to become a total tank supplier, Alutech has increased their product portfolio to include hydraulic tanks. The benefits from aluminium can be highly advantageous here: it is light, flexible and free from corrosion.
However, aluminium can never fully replace steel as a tank construction material. Steel is strong, easier to work with and more formable than aluminium, and such qualities are required for hydraulic tanks for certain applications.

CUSTOMISED ALUMINIUM OR STEEL HYDRAULIC TANKS
SAG and its subsidiaries are therefore able to provide standard as well as tailor-made solutions in both steel and aluminium. For light and versatile vehicles where speed and weight are the most important features, aluminium hydraulic tanks are an excellent choice. Moreover, the lack of corrosion results in less maintenance and lower lifetime cost. On the other hand, a strong and heavy vehicle where features like strength and robustness are of highest importance, combined with complex tank shape, calls for steel as tank material. The tank can work as part of the chassis and help protect the vehicle and its passengers.

FUEL, HYDRAULIC AND UREA SINGLE OR COMBI-TANKS
Alutech creates single or combi-tank fuel, hydraulic and urea tanks, with up to three chambers, for commercial vehicles based on individual specifications. Annual quantities reached their peak with around 300,000 fuel and hydraulic tanks, and companies such as DAF, IVECO, MAN, Scania, Volvo / Renault trucks and many others swear by the high processing quality of these aluminium fuel tanks.
Alutech provide:
Variations of aluminium, fuel tanks based on standard cross sections Aluminium fuel tanks pre-assembled including supports and bands Tailor-made constructions to costumers' specifications Step tanks Aluminium tanks with space optimised steps Combi tanks – tanks with fuel and oil chambers and attachments according to customer specifications (standard and special cross-sections) Design and production of special attachment elements for the truck body

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VAB (Vehicule de l'Avant Blinde) Wheeled Armoured Fighting Vehicle, France

The VAB (Vehicule de l'Avant Blinde) front-line armoured vehicle is an infantry corps tactical armoured vehicle produced by Nexter Systems (formerly Giat Industries) with headquarters at Versailles in France.
"The VAB (Vehicule de l'Avant Blinde) front-line armoured vehicle is an infantry corps tactical armoured vehicle."A joint venture company, Satory Military Vehicles, was set up by Giat and Renault Trucks to be responsible for the VAB series and a number of other vehicles including the AMX-10RC and the French Army's new VBCI wheeled infantry fighting vehicle. In September 2003, it was decided to wind up this company and reorganise relations between the two companies.
It was determined that Giat would be prime contractor and have responsibility for marketing of the VBCI, the AMX 10P and AMX 10RC. Renault Trucks Defense is prime contractor and has responsibility for marketing of the VAB.
Since 1976, more than 5,000 VABs have been produced in 30 different versions. 376 VABs were used in Operation Desert Storm and VAB has been deployed in United Nations peacekeeping missions in Bosnia, Cambodia, Croatia, Lebanon, Rwanda and Somalia.
The VAB has been selected for the armed forces of 15 countries, Brunei, Central African Republic, Cyprus, France, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Kuwait, Lebanon, Mauritius, Morocco, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. The French Army has a fleet of almost 4,000 VAB vehicles.

VAB NG (NEW GENERATION)
The French Army has constantly carried out VAB enhancement programmes. Experience from combat has lead to the implementation of more than 1,100 improvements resulting in the design of the VAB New Generation (VAB NG).
The VAB NG has been developed by Renault Trucks and Mecanique Creusot Loire, with Nexter Systems managing the export marketing activities. The VAB NG development programme and demonstration phase are complete and the vehicle is ready for series production.

ARMAMENT
The vehicle can be fitted with a selection of weapon systems including a 12.7mm or 25mm Dragar turret, an anti-tank missile launcher turret or a variety of mortar systems.
"More than 5,000 VABs have been produced."The 25mm Dragar turret from Alenia and Nexter is equipped with an electrically powered stabilised gun, fitted with thermal sights for night firing. The stabilisation system allows the gunner to maintain aiming accuracy on the move over rough terrain. The firing rate is up to 400 rounds a minute.

SELF-PROTECTION
VAB NG has a steel hull and bullet-proof glazing which provide all-round protection against 7.62mm AP ammunition and the front of the vehicle provides protection against armour piercing rounds.
A splinter-absorbent liner can be fitted in the crew compartment and add-on armour with protection against 14.5mm armour-piercing ammunition can be fitted on the sides. The 180° windscreen and side windows are bullet proof, while the rear window is fitted with armoured shutters. A nuclear, chemical and biological warfare (NBC) protection system is integrated with the air conditioning system.
As well as the nuclear blast qualified armoured steel hull, the vehicle's protection against mine blast includes add-on floor protection, a robust drive line, and suspension arms with blast energy absorption characteristics.

PROPULSION
The tactical mobility of the VAB is the result of a high torque turbo diesel commercial engine, the Renault MIDR 062045 (300hp), a fully automatic gearbox, independent wheel suspension, large size wheels, short wheel-base, on-the-move central tyre inflation system and low ground pressure.
The VAB's maximum torque at low engine speed, (1,200Nm at 1,200rpm) enables the crossing of difficult obstacles such as gradients, steps and trenches. Maximum road speed is 110km/h and the vehicle has an acceleration 0m-1,000m in 54 seconds.
The VAB is also fully amphibious. The water propulsion is by hydrojets giving a speed of 8.5km/h in water.
"VAB NG has a steel hull and bullet-proof glazing which provide all-round protection against 7.62mm AP ammunition."VARIANTS
Versions of VAB armoured fighting vehicle currently being marketed are: amoured personnel carrier for two crew plus ten fully equipped troops; infantry fighting vehicle with 12.7mm or 25mm; DRAGAR turret; command post vehicle; anti-tank missile launcher turret; 81mm mortar carrier; 320mm heavy mortar tractor; ambulance; recovery vehicle fitted with a crane; anti-riot vehicle; and Nuclear, Biological and Chemical warfare (NBC) reconnaissance vehicle.
Optional equipment for the VAB includes self-protection grenade launcher, radio transceiver, intercom system, night driver's periscope, night vision goggles and Global Positioning System (GPS) system. Various upgrade kits are available for the VAB including the conversion of the 4x4 vehicle into a 6x6. A middle axle assembly, comprising roadwheels and independent suspension is fitted and the braking system is adjusted.

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3M - Military Respirators and Personal Protective Equipment

3M Occupational Health & Environmental Safety Division (OH&ESD) is a global market leader and innovator in respiratory protection and personal protective equipment. Among its key areas of interest are global government and military markets; 3M develops numerous products for these unique customers.
3M offers a variety of CBRN and CE-approved first responder and military market respiratory systems, both in negative pressure and unique powered air systems. 3M also plays a critical role in helping governments, public health organizations and militaries increase their levels of readiness for potential pandemic, bio and terrorist events.

AIR PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGIES3M offers a unique range of technologies for global warfighters and first responders in both individual and collective protection which advance their mission requirements for lighter systems, with a full range of capabilities for a variety of threats, including TICS / TIMs and traditional CB agents.
The 3M (TM) Flex c Web provides an extruded web of elastomeric fibers loaded with carbon granules that can provide enhanced capabilities over currently fielded systems, including lower pressure drop and reduced burden for the warfighter / responder. It also allows for reduced power / weight and costs for CP applications. Flex c Web can also offer extraordinary flexibility in filter design.
3M (TM) Advanced Particulate Filtration comprises multiple pleated layers of fiberglass, membranes, or electret webs that allow for lower pressure drop, extended service life, and reduced burden for the warfighter / responder.
Other significant technologies include carbon monoxide catalysts, which have the potential to greatly reduce the threat of, and over exposure to, carbon monoxide for individual and collective protection applications, and end of service life technologies, which can accurately and directly report usage and remaining lifetime of carbon beds for numerous applications.

3M BREATHE-EASY POWERED AIR-RESPIRATOR SYSTEMS3M breathe-easy powered air respirator systems help provide comfortable, efficient, powered air protection. The BE-10 system, in combination with the 3M cartridge FR-57, helps protect the wearer against gases, vapors, and / or particulates.
Systems are shown with the 3M butyl rubber hood, which provides protection, excellent mobility, and visibility. The butyl rubber material also meets the MIL-C-51251A for resistance to chemical agents.

AIRMATE / DUSTMASTER POWERED AIR-RESPIRATOR SYSTEMSAirmate (US / NIOSH) / Dustmaster (CE approved) powered air respirator systems incorporate the blower, filter and battery into a compact and lightweight belt-mounted unit for respiratory protection against particulates. These respirator systems are used extensively in hospitals, public health institutions, and government / military preparedness activities for protection against particulates, including biological contaminants.

3M (TM) ELASTOMERIC FACEPIECE RESPIRATORSThe M-40 full facepiece respirator is used by US armed forces all around the world. This facepiece respirator has been modified by 3M for easier breathing, and is now available and approved for CBRN applications. The facepiece with the 3M canister FR-15-CBRN or 3M canister CP3N puts 3M at the forefront of innovative products for personal safety.
A dual ocular lens provides for enhanced personnel performance and security. Canisters can be mounted on either side of the facepiece for easier, more accurate weapon sighting. The FR-15-CBRN is among the highest performing canisters in the world (performance test data is available upon request).

CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE SUIT AND POWERED AIR SYSTEM3M has developed a chemical protective suit with integrated powered air-respiratory system capability. Its key benefits, compared to similar systems, are:
Superior comfort and duration versus SCBA gas-tight suit Superior protection versus negative pressure systems Unique combination of features (gas-tight chemical suit; powered-air respiratory protection; optional helmet and hydration system) Industrial (TICs and TIMs), CW and BW radiological particle protection Initiated by the UK's National Health Service to operate mass decontamination and triage, 3M's chemical protective suit and powered air system has now also been adopted by the UK's fire and rescue service. It is planned to promote the system to emergency medical teams across Europe, and it is currently being tested by government agencies for emergency response in agencies throughout Europe.

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Milan Anti-Tank Missile System, Europe

MILAN is a portable medium-range, anti-tank weapon manufactured by Euromissile, based in Fontenay-aux-Roses in France. Euromissile is a consortium originally set up by Aerospatiale-Matra of France and DaimlerChrysler Aerospace of Germany, now a subsidiary of the EADS company.
"The latest version of MILAN has a new digitised firing post and extended range missile. "The missile system activities of Aerospatiale Matra have been merged with Matra BAE Dynamics and Alenia Marconi Systems to form MBDA. The system has also been built under licence by Bharat Dynamics in India.
The system was developed for the French and German Armies and over 360,000 missiles and 10,000 launch units have been produced since 1972. MILAN is in service in 41 countries.
MILAN 3, armed with a tandem warhead with a new firing post with jam-resistant pulsed-beacon infrared guidance, has been in production since 1996 and has been ordered by France, Cyprus and two other armies.

MBDA (EADS Aerospatiale Matra) has proposed a missile system based on the MILAN 3 firing post combined with the Trigat MR missile, to be known as Trigan. Trigan is intended as a replacement for the Trigat MR missile system for the French and German Ministries of Defence, following the withdrawal from the programme of the UK and the Netherlands.
MILAN ADT/ERMILAN ADT/ER is the latest version of the missile system with new digitised firing post and new extended range missile.

The MILAN ADT firing post has an integrated thermal imager with a video output which allows remote operation. With two missiles, the ADT weighs less than 45kg. The first guided firing of the missile took place in May 2006. The first test of the complete system, firing post and missile, took place in October 2006. The ADT firing post was qualified by the DGA in January 2007 followed by a successful series of evaluation trials completed in March 2007.
In December 2006, South Africa placed the first export order for the MILAN ADT firing post with MILAN 3 missiles.

The MILAN ER missile has a range extended to 3,000m and a new, multi-effect warhead which can penetrate 1,000mm Explosive Reactive Armour (ERA) or Rolled Homogenous Armour (RHA), or more than 3m of reinforced concrete. A direct attack mode has been added as well as improved anti-jamming capability.

MISSILEThe munition consists of the missile in a waterproof launch tube. MILAN 2 has a single shaped charge warhead for use against very thick and composite armour. MILAN 2T and MILAN 3 missiles are armed with a tandem charge for use against reactive armour.
"MILAN ADT has an integrated thermal imager with a video output which allows remote operation."The missile's Artus propulsion system is a dual system supplied by Société Nationale des Poudres et Explosifs (SNPE) of France, now Eurenco. Eurenco is a company formed from the merger of the explosives and propellants operations of SNPE, Saab and Patria. The first stage burns for 1.5s to eject the missile from the launcher to a distance of about 3m, and then the second stage burns for 11s giving a speed of over 200m/s and maximum range of 2km for a 12.5s time-of-flight.

FIRING POST The firing post consists of a sighting system and a guidance assembly mounted on a tripod. The infrared localiser measures the angular deviation between the missile and the line of sight to the target. The transmission of guidance data by wire and the new MILAN 3 CCD localiser provide jamming resistance.
All existing MILAN firing posts can be easily upgraded to MILAN 3 firing posts, which can fire all MILAN missiles.

THERMAL SIGHTThe firing post can be equipped with an optional MIRA thermal sight, produced by Thales (formerly Thomson-CSF) Optronique. MIRA has a detection range of 4,000m and field of view of 6° x 3°. The mounting bracket is quickly set up without tools or modification to the MILAN firing post. No correlation between the thermal sight and the firing post is necessary.
A new-generation thermal sight has been developed for the MILAN 3 firing post, the MILIS from Safran (formerly SAGEM), which has a dual field of view, a detection range of 7km and a recognition range of 2.5km.

OPERATION
In typical deployment, one squad of two MILAN firing posts can be assigned at company level and three or four squads form a platoon used at regiment or battalion level. The launch crew consists of two: the gunner who carries the firing post and the loader or assistant gunner who carries two missiles.
"The launch crew consists of two: the gunner who carries the firing post and the loader who carries two missiles."The gunner places the sight mark on the base of the target and presses the firing button. The missile is launched from the launch container and the launch tube is ejected to the rear of the launcher. The launcher can then be reloaded.
Immediately after launch the fins on the missile open to provide a stabilising roll to the missile. After the missile is clear of the gunner, the sustainer rocket ignites. The gunner tracks the target simply by maintaining the position of the sight reticle centred on the target during missile flight.
During flight the missile is automatically slaved at about 0.5m above the line-of-sight to avoid obstacles. The explosion of the charge occurs at the moment of impact with the target, even at high angles of incidence up to 80º. The rate of fire is up to three rounds a minute.
Various mounting installations enable MILAN to be used from any vehicle either placed with the tripod on the roof or secured by using a quick-release clamp. Twin turrets have been developed for tracked vehicles allowing the missiles to be fired under armour.

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JERNAS / Rapier FSC Air Defence System, United Kingdom

JERNAS is the export name for the Rapier FSC (Field Standard C) air defence system developed by MBDA (formerly Matra BAe Dynamics, UK). JERNAS is based on the Rapier Mk 2 missile and launcher, which is in service with the British Army and Royal Air Force, the Blindfire tracking radar and the Dagger surveillance radar. JERNAS provides defence against unmanned aerial vehicles, cruise missiles, and fixed and rotary wing aircraft. The Rapier missile is capable of engaging supersonic, low level, high manoeuvrability aircraft and can be towed behind medium size vehicles and Armoured Personnel Carriers. It is air-portable by transport aircraft or helicopters.
Development of the system started in 1992 and 57 Rapier FSC systems were produced for the UK Ministry of Defence. Rapier FSC first entered service in 1996. The systems are operational in two air defence batteries of the Royal Artillery and three air defence squadrons of the Royal Air Force plus associated training units.
In July 2004, the UK Ministry of Defence announced plans to reduce Rapier anti-aircraft missile launchers from 48 to 24 fire units, including the disbanding of the RAF Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) Squadrons. The four RAF squadrons will be disbanded between March 2006 and March 2008.
A new Air Defence Command and Control System, ADC4I, is to be developed for the UK Ministry of Defence Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) programme Phase I. The system will integrate Rapier FSC and the Starstreak air defence missile system to provide a network enabled capability. Phase 2 will involve the upgrading of the missile systems. MBDA and EADS Defence & Communications were awarded the contract for the assessment phase of the programme in December 2003.
Various versions of the Rapier missile system are in service with ten countries. Oman, Singapore, Switzerland and Turkey have had their systems upgraded and have ordered the Mk 2 missile. BAE Systems is upgrading 20 systems for Australia.
In April 2002, Malaysia signed a contract with MBDA to procure the Jernas system, including missile launchers, radars, missiles, training and support. Malaysia is the first export customer for Jernas. Alenia Marconi Systems will supply the Blindfire tracking and weapon control radars and Dagger surveillance radars. The systems are in production and first deliveries are scheduled for 2006.

MISSILE
The firing unit holds eight ready-to-fire missiles. The missiles are mounted on launcher rails on the walls of a rotatable turret. A full reload is carried out manually in 2mins and requires no lifting aids. The Rapier Mk 2 missile is equipped with a fragmentation high explosive warhead from BAE Systems Land Systems (RO Defence) and is fitted with a multi-mode laser proximity fuse. The missile's propulsion system is a two stage enhanced solid-propellant rocket motor from Roxel (UK Rocket Motors), formerly BAE Systems RO, Rocket Motors Division. The guidance is automatic infrared and radar command to line of sight.

FIRE CONTROL AND SURVEILLANCE
The Dagger target acquisition and surveillance radar is a multi-beam high resolution 3D radar supplied by BAE Systems Insyte (formerly Alenia Marconi Systems). The radar is a frequency agile 3D pulse Doppler radar operating in J-band, with scan rate of 60 or 30rpm. The maximum detection range of the radar is in excess of 15km. An optional range of 32km is available. The maximum elevation is 5km. The system has the processing capacity to detect more than 75 threats per second. The radar provides bearing data and threat assessment from a Cossor Mark 10 or 12 IFF (Identification Friend or Foe) system. The signal processing system incorporates clutter rejection algorithms and is also resistant to electronic countermeasures. A high elevation guard beam automatically switches off the transmissions when the presence of an anti-radiation missile is detected.
The Blindfire tracking radar, supplied by BAE Systems Insyte, is a differential monopulse frequency agile radar operating at F-band which provides fully automatic all-weather engagement to a range of 15km. The output is sufficiently powerful to burn through most jamming signals and the radar uses advanced frequency management techniques to evade jamming and other hostile electronic countermeasures. The system incorporates a self-surveillance reversionary mode of operation. A dedicated missile command link provides dual firing capability.
The electro-optic tracking device, a passive infra-red electro-optic sensor, is mounted on the top of the turret in a spherical housing and is controlled by an operator at a weapon control terminal. The tracking device can be used in scanning mode to provide passive target detection and acquisition in radar-silent operations. Raytheon Systems Limited has been awarded a contract to supply all the UK Army’s Rapier FSC systems with the SIFF (Successor Identification Friend or Foe).

ENGAGEMENT
When the surveillance radar detects and acquires a target, the bearing data is downloaded to the tracking radar and the launcher, which then automatically align to the target bearing. The target is acquired on the optical tracking system. When the surveillance radar has confirmed that the target is hostile the missile is launched. The missile is guided towards the target at speed in excess of Mach 2.5 by passive infra-red line of sight and active command to radar line of sight. The automatic reaction time is less than 5s and a second target engagement takes less than 3s.

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Piranha III / LAV III Wheeled Armoured Vehicles, Switzerland

Piranha III is a family of armoured wheeled vehicles developed by Mowag Motorwagenfabriken of Switzerland, now part of General Dynamics European Land Combat Systems (ELCS).
"Piranha III is a family of armoured wheeled units."Over 8,000 Piranha family vehicles have been ordered and delivered. General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada (formerly General Motors Defense) also produce a version of the Piranha III known as the LAV III. The vehicles are constructed in a 6x6, 8x8 and 10x10 configuration.
BAE Systems Land Systems (formerly Alvis) of the UK is also licensed for production and marketing of Piranha 8x8 and 10x10 light armoured vehicles. The vehicles are available as armoured personnel carrier, command vehicle, reconnaissance, fire support, repair and recovery vehicle, ambulance, mortar carrier, observation, load carrier and mortar fire control variants.

PIRANHA III ORDERS
Piranha III has been ordered by Sweden, Denmark, Ireland, Spain and Switzerland. Sweden (13 vehicles) has ordered the 10x10 command vehicle and sensor vehicle for the coastal artillery; Denmark (22 – delivered) 8x8 APC; Ireland (40 delivered plus 25) APC; and Spain (18) 8x8 amphibious vehicles in APC, command post and ambulance variations, for deployment with the Spanish Marine Infantry.
Spanish APC vehicles have Cadillac Gage 40mm / 50-calibre turrets, an improved version of the US Marine Corps UGWS (Upgunned Weapon Station) with new flat roof and composite armour. Deliveries began in 2003. In January 2003 Switzerland ordered 36 Radio Access Point (RAP) vehicles to be based on the Piranha III. Denmark ordered a further 22 vehicles (11 APC, 11 ambulance) in July 2003 and another 69 in October 2004.
Ireland ordered a further 15 in January 2006, nine with the 12.7mm Kongsberg weapon station and six with an Oto Melara 30 mm Weapon System, to be delivered in 2007. In January 2006, Switzerland ordered eight vehicles as platforms for the integrated radio surveillance electronic warfare system.

In March 2006, Belgium awarded a contract to Mowag for the first batch of 138 Piranha IIIC vehicles, to be delivered between 2007 and 2012. Total requirement is for 242 vehicles and the second, optional batch will be delivered between 2012 and 2015.
"Piranha III is based on a new lightweight hull design with increased variable ballistic protection."Seven variants will be ordered: 99 APC, 32 with the Elbit 30mm overhead weapon station, 40 with the CMI 90mm turret, 24 command post, 12 ambulance, 17 recovery and repair, and 18 engineer vehicles. The combat variants will have OIP day / night sights and laser warners and Thales communication systems.
In December 2006, Romania selected the Piranha IIIC. 31 vehicles are required for deployment in Afghanistan and Iraq.
The order was placed in May 2007. The vehicles have 12.7mm unmanned turrets supplied by Elbit Systems of Israel, who are also providing the driver's thermal viewer and other electro-optic systems.
In January 2007, the Swiss Army placed an order for the conversion of 160 Piranha I Tank Hunter vehicles to protected command vehicles. Deliveries are scheduled between 2008 and 2010. The vehicles will be fitted with the Kongsberg Protector remote weapon system.
In February 2007, the Brazilian Navy ordered five Piranha III vehicles in the amphibious version. The vehicles will be delivered in 2007 and will be deployed to Haiti, as part of the UN mission in 2008.

The General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada (formerly General Motors Defense) LAV III 8x8 is in service with Canada (650 ordered) and New Zealand (NZLAV, 105 delivered between October 2003 and November 2004). The first deployment of the LAV III was with Canadian Forces during UN operations in Eritrea in early 2001.
The LAV III forms the basis of the US Army's Interim Armoured Vehicle (IAV) programme and has been named the Stryker. The US Army plans to procure over 2,000 Stryker IAVs. First deliveries were in July 2002 and the vehicle entered service in November 2003.
The Stryker forms the basis of the mobile gun system which consists of a 105mm cannon mounted on a General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) low-profile turret integrated on the IAV. In December 2001, the US Army awarded a contract for ten Stryker mobile gun systems to GM GDLS, a joint venture between General Motors and GDLS and the first unit was delivered in July 2002.
General Dynamics UK (with GDLS and Mowag) is developing the next version of the Piranha, Piranha V 8x8, which will have a maximum weight of about 26t. A Piranha Evolution demonstrator, based on elements of the Piranha V, took part in the Army's medium weight day in Warminster in September 2006. The first Piranha V is expected to be completed in mid-2008.

In July 2007, Piranha Evolution was one of three vehicles which took part in trials (the 'Trials of Truth') for the utility variant of the UK Army's Future Rapid Effect System (FRES). The outcome of the trials is scheduled to be announced in November 2007, when one or more vehicle designs go forward for detailed assessment.
PIRANHA DESIGNThe third-generation Piranha family is based on a new lightweight hull design with increased variable ballistic protection and higher performance in terms of payload versus gross vehicle weight and increased useable internal volume.
"Over 8,000 Piranha family vehicles have been ordered and delivered."Key design features identical throughout the family of vehicles include: power pack on the front right hand side, central driveline system, independent wheel suspension, amphibious capability and large usable accommodation at the rear for weapon stations, equipment and troops. Piranha is air transportable in a C-130 aircraft.
The Piranha baseline vehicles have two propellers for water propulsion with maximum speed in water of 10km/hr and an amphibious kit is provided for rough seawater operations. Air-conditioning equipment includes a conditioner with 10kW cooling capacity and an Arctic heater kit for operation at temperatures below -40°C.
ARMAMENTThe Piranha vehicles are equipped for peace-keeping and peace-enforcing roles with a range of weapons from small-calibre turrets to a 105mm gun.
PIRANHA SELF-PROTECTIONBallistic protection is provided by the application of replaceable quick-mount add-on armour packages. A mine protection kit and an NBC protection kit (either an overpressure system or a set of collective face masks) are available. Fire- and explosion-suppression systems are installed on the vehicles.
PROPULSIONThe modular design allows a choice of high-performance engines and torque-matching automatic transmission. Options include:
German MTU 6V183TE22 (400hp at 2,300rpm) and ZF Ecomat 6hp 600 automatic transmission Swedish Scania DSJ9-48A (400hp at 2,300rpm) and ZF Ecomat 6hp 600 automatic transmission US Caterpillar 3126 (350hp at 2,500rpm) and Allison MD 3066P automatic transmission British Cummins 6CTAA8.3-T350 (350hp at 2,200rpm) and Allison MD 3066P automatic transmission US Detroit Diesel 6V53TA (350hp at 2,800rpm) and Allison MD 3560P automatic transmissionA hydropneumatic system which incorporates a height adjustment assembly at each wheel station, an integral Central Tyre Inflation System (CTIS) and Anti-locking Brake System (ABS), a high power to weight ratio and the selection of the tyres to suit the type of terrain provide the high level of mobility.
PIRANHA IVMowag has introduced the Piranha IV 8x8, the latest vehicle in the Piranha family of wheeled armoured vehicles. The first prototype was completed in 2001 and the second in 2004.

"A range of add-on armour protection is available for the Piranha family of vehicles, including underfloor protection against mines."A range of add-on armour protection is available, including underfloor protection against mines. The upgraded MTU 544hp powerplant gives an increased power-to-weight ratio and maximum speed of 100km/h and 750km road range. Piranha IV is fitted with hydropneumatic suspension, ABS and a traction control system. Combat weight is up to 24t with a 10t payload and the vehicle is air transportable in C-130 aircraft.
A variety of weapon stations can be fitted and armed with 12.7mm, 25mm, 30mm or low recoil 105mm guns, including Rheinmetall Landsysteme weapon station with 12.7mm gun and Delco Systems 25mm and 30mm turrets.

BAE Systems Land Systems has been given a licence to market the Piranha IV in the UK and in selected other countries. Komatsu, a Japanese company, has been given a licence to manufacture the Piranha IV for a possible Japanese Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF) requirement for a wheeled armoured vehicle.
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BAE Looks to Motor Sport For Armoured Vehicle Solutions

02 October 2007 15:29

BAE Systems is working with the UK motor sport industry to develop new technologies for current and future armoured vehicles.
The UK Ministry of Defence says motor sport is a potentially valuable source of appropriate technology offering rapid processes for the high-stress, rapid-turnaround engineering needs of armoured vehicles.
BAE Systems head of vehicle support Mike Page says car racing technology offers fuel options for military vehicles in dusty conditions.
"Scout vehicles on 'silent watch' could benefit from the latest lithium-ion batteries, which are now lower-volume, higher-power and more reliable," he says.
"We are also interested in low-cost LED lighting technology, with its low-power consumption and high-reliability."
BAE Systems has met with Motorsport Industry Association (MIA)members to identify ways the two industries could cooperate.
The MIA represents s a wide range of UK motor sport companies supplying cutting-edge technology, cars and components to the industry.
By Elizabeth Clifford-Marsh

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X-Ray Radar Developed by US Army Researchers

27 September 2007 14:41

US Army Research Lab researchers have developed a new low-frequency, ultra-wideband radar, which is capable of sensing through walls.
The penetrating radar system uses synchronous impulse reconstruction to 'sample' objects recreating a high-fidelity representation of the object, using low-cost analogue-to-digital converter technology.
The system uses an array of 16 antennas with individual synchronous reconstruction receiving data from the 16 channels in a computer-based 'beam-forming network'.
The sense through walls the system uses conventional SAR processing, which reconstructs images from many viewing angles of each individual target.

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US Senate Approves Extra $23.6bn for MRAPs

02 October 2007 15:37

The US Senate has approved $23.6bn additional funding for mine resistant armoured vehicles as part of 2008's defence spending bill.
The $648bn bill already includes $4.1bn for Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles.
The amendment by Senator Joe Biden would allow the US Army to replace all of its up-armoured humvees in Iraq with MRAPs, Reuters reports.
The bill will now be considered in conference negotiations with the House of Representatives before final approval and release of funds to the army.

By staff writer
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ARH-70A – Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter, USA

In July 2005, the United States Army placed a contract on Bell Helicopters for the next generation armed reconnaissance helicopter, ARH. The ARH will replace the army's current Bell OH-58D Kiowa Warriors which have been in operation since the mid 1980s and are approaching the end of operational life.
"The ARH-70A armed reconnaissance helicopters will replace the army's current Bell OH-58D Kiowa Warriors."The $2.2bn programme is for the procurement of 368 helicopters with deliveries over eight years from 2007 to 2013. The initial $210m contract, awarded on 29 July 2005 to Bell Helicopters, covered the system design and development phase through 2007.
In June 2007, it was agreed by the US Army and Bell that the SDD phase should be extended for a year to 2008. This will conclude with a Limited User Test (LUT), followed by a decision on Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP). Three LRIP helicopters will be produced by 2009. Entry into service is planned for 2010.
A stop work order was issued by the US Army in March 2007 because of concerns over progress and costs on the project. However in May 2007, the Army decided to lift this order and continue with the programme.
MILITARISED BELL 407 HELICOPTERThe ARH is a militarised version of the proven Bell 407 helicopter. The engine on the civil Bell 407 has been replaced by a more powerful Honeywell HTS900 turboshaft engine rated at 723kW. An example of the militarised Bell 407 fitted with the undernose FLIR Systems Brite Star II surveillance and target acquisition system was displayed at the July 2005 Paris Air Show at Le Bourget.
The militarised version of the Bell 407 fitted with Hydra 70 air-to-ground rockets made its first flight in June 2005 from Bell Helicopter's XWORX research and development centre at Arlington Municipal Airport.
The major contractors involved in the ARH program with Bell Helicopters are FLIR Systems, Honeywell, Rockwell Collins, as well as Flight Safety, Computer Sciences Corporation and L-3.
The ARH airframe will be manufactured at the Bell Helicopter Textron aerospace manufacturing facilities at Mirabel, Canada. Final assembly and installation of military equipment will take place at Bell's Fort Worth plant.
The helicopter can be equipped for light reconnaissance, light attack and insertion operations and is capable of day and night operations, in adverse weather conditions and in poor visibility.
"The US Army's ARH-70A is a militarised version of the proven Bell 407 helicopter."The US Army launched the requirement for the armed reconnaissance helicopter after the cancellation of the $39bn RAH-66 Comanche programme in early 2004. The US Army cancelled the Comanche program because it was thought the helicopter did not meet the requirement for survivability and self-defensive countermeasures, such as the ability to counter current and next generation infrared guided anti-air missiles.
ARH-70A COCKPITRockwell Collins is responsible for the ARH avionics suite, the Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS), which is also being fitted on US Army's special operations, CH-47F and UH-60M fleets.
The CAAS includes two 6in x 8in colour active matrix liquid-crystal MFD-268 multi-function displays and CDU-7000 control display units which control communications, navigation, weapons and defensive aids.
Bell has awarded a contract to Elbit Systems for a helmet display and tracking system based on the ANVIS / HUD-24T. The system has a day / night helmet display and Line-Of-Sight (LOS) electromagnetic head-tracker.
The suite also includes an embedded GPS / inertial navigation system and Smiths Aerospace Integrated Standby Instrument System (ISIS).
RECONNAISSANCE HELICOPTER SENSORSThe sensor suite includes the Bright Star II target acquisition and sighting system developed by FLIR Systems. The sensor turret will be installed under the nose of the helicopter and incorporates a laser designator and range finder, a laser spot tracker, colour television and a forward-looking infrared camera.
ARH-70A WEAPONSThe helicopter will be armed with a variety of weapons to suit the mission requirements. The helicopter is capable of deploying AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, GAU-19 (12.75mm) Gatling gun pods which fire at 2,000 rounds a minute, Hydra 70 air-to-ground rockets and up to seven 2.75in guided or unguided rockets such as the Folding-fin Aerial Rocket pods (FAR pods).
The helicopter will be fitted with an electronic warfare suite including active and passive countermeasures.
"The ARH-70A will be armed with a variety of weapons to suit the mission requirements."ENGINEThe ARH-70A is powered by one Honeywell HTS900-2 turbine engine equipped with dual channel Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) system. The HTS900-2 is rated at 970shp (723kW).
PERFORMANCEThe performance of the ARH, the militarised 407, is modified by the additional weight and different aerodynamic properties based on the weapons pylons, FLIR pod and other mission equipment.
Typical approximate performance parameters are range of 212km and an endurance of two hours, according to the mission configuration and battlefield flight profiles.
HELICOPTER MANOEUVRABILITYThe helicopter is highly manoeuvrable with exceptional low hovering capability in restricted air spaces such as in urban environments. Two armed reconnaissance helicopters can be transported in a C-130 Hercules transport aircraft and be ready to fly in 15 minutes.

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Paladin 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer, USA

Paladin M109A6 is a cannon artillery system developed by the Ground System Division of United Defense LP (now BAE Systems Land and Armaments) and manufactured at the Paladin Production Operation centre at Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.
"Paladin M109A6 is a cannon artillery system in use by the US Army."Paladin was first fielded in 1994 and is operational with the United States Army and the Israeli Army, and has been selected by the Kuwait and Taiwan. In June 1999, the US Army received the last of 950 Paladin M109A6 ordered. Seven systems were ordered in July 2000 for the US Army National Guard and a further 18 systems in January 2002.
Paladin is operated by a crew of four, a commander, driver, gunner and loader. Paladin is able to operate independently with no external technical assistance. The crew are able to receive mission data via a secure voice and digital communications system, compute the firing data, automatically unlock the cannon from the travel lock, point the cannon and fire, and move to a new location without external technical assistance. Paladin M109A6 fires the first round from the move in under 60 seconds. The 'shoot and scoot' capability protects the crew from counterbattery fire.
Paladin was used in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in March / April 2003 and in continuing operations in Iraq, including Operation Al Fajr in Fallujah in November 2004.
BAE Systems Land and Armaments is supplying 219 modification kits for US Army Paladins which will enable the use of the Modular Artillery Charge System (MACS) and the 155mm precision-guided extended-range XM92 Excalibur projectile being developed by Raytheon and Bofors Defense of Sweden (a BAE Systems subsidiary). Deliveries began in 2005.
TANK ARMAMENTThe 39-calibre 155mm M284 cannon, which is fitted with an M182 gun mount, has a range of 24km using unassisted rounds or 30km using assisted rounds. The projectile loading can be carried out using the full-stroke hydraulic system, or a semi-automatic loading system is optional.
Paladin M109A6 achieves a maximum firing rate of up to eight rounds a minute or three rounds in 15 seconds, and a sustained firing rate of one round every three minutes. The gun is operated with an automatic fire control system with ballistic computer, fitted with an optical backup.
The vehicle's inertial positioning and navigation system is integrated with the automatic fire control system.
A 12.7mm M2 machine gun is mounted on the right hand side of the turret.
"The Paladin's 39-calibre 155mm M284 cannon, which is fitted with an M182 gun mount, has a range of between 24km and 30km."US Army Paladins are being fitted with the Modular Artillery Charge Systems (MACS) to fire the Raytheon / Bofors XM982 Excalibur GPS / inertial navigation-guided extended-range 155mm projectiles. Excalibur has a maximum range of 40km and accuracy of better than 10m. First production rounds of Excalibur were delivered in September 2006.
Excalibur successfully completed limited user test in March 2007 and is ready for fielding. It is scheduled for initial operating capability in 2008.The new Paladin Digital Fire Control System (PDFCS) is also being fitted and storage capacity for ten Excalibur projectiles.
SELF-PROTECTIONThe crew remains in the vehicle throughout the mission. Protection against nuclear, chemical and biological warfare is installed with individual crew protection systems with temperature controlled (hot and cold) air. The turret is fitted with Kevlar spall suppression lining for additional ballistic protection.
HOWITZER COMMUNICATIONSThe Paladin is equipped with a secure voice and digital communications suite including the VIC-1 Intercom, VRC-89 or the SINCGARS single channel ground and airborne radio subsystem.
VEHICLE PROPULSION
The Paladin vehicle is powered by a two-cycle diesel, 440hp, DDEC 8V71T engine from Detroit Diesel Corporation, and an Allison ATD-XTG-411-4 transmission with four forward and two reverse gears. The suspension system is based on high-strength torsion bars with high-capacity shock absorbers. The vehicle has a range of 214 miles with a maximum speed of 40mph.
The electrical power supply is rated at 650A, 24V DC.
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IdZ (Infanterist der Zukunft) - Infantryman of the Future, Germany

EADS Defence Electronics is leading the Projekthaus System Soldat (PSS) industrial consortium, working with the Bundeswehr to define the Infanterist der Zukunft (IdZ) Infantryman of the Future system.
The individual infantryman is equipped with a bullet-proof vest, nuclear, biological and chemical (NBC) protection, night vision equipment, digital navigation and communication, tactical speech and data communication and a new range of weapons.

IDZ PROTOTYPE ESB VERSION
The German Army carried out a five-month trial of the Einsatzbedingter Sofort Bedarf (ESB) prototype IdZ systems at Prizren in Kosovo during 2002.
Two prototype IdZ Squad systems, together with additional squad weapons and sighting systems, were used in the trials.
"The Infantryman of the Future system includes protection, communication equipment and a range of weapons."Germany's Federal Office of Defence Technology and Procurement awarded EADS Defence Electronics a €10 million contract for the supply of 150 ESB Lot 3 sets (15 sets, each set for ten soldiers) of the IdZ Infantryman of the Future systems. The contract was awarded to meet the urgent operational requirement for deployment by troops serving in Kunduz, Afghanistan. The first system was handed over to the Army Inspectorate at Hammelburg Infantry School on 1 July 2004.

IDZ VERSION V1
The development phase of the first full production IdZ V1 model is nearing completion. A quantity of 1,600 IdZ V1 systems is scheduled for delivery between 2006 and 2007 and the systems will enter service with the Bundeswehr Spezielle Operationen (Bundereswher Special Operations).

IDZ VERSION V2 (IDZ-ES)
In September 2006, the Bundeswehr awarded Rheinmetall Defence a contract to develop the IdZ V2 system, IdZ-ES (Expanded System). Two IdZ-ES system demonstrators are to be delivered in 2008 with possible procurement of the enhanced components in 2009. The expanded system will include Rheinmetall Defence Interconnected Command Control Communications Computer Unit (IC4U) to provide a NATO-standard link to German Army’s command and information system.
The contract also incorporates development of a sensor packages for fire control and mine detection, new visor-equipped helmet and a system for monitoring the soldier’s health status. Provision for integration of IdZ-ES technology into armoured vehicles such as the Puma and Boxer is also included .

IDZ SYSTEM
The system includes ten kits which can be configured for the tasks of the different soldiers. In general, a kit comprises: H&K G36 assault rifle, weapon-mounted laser system, command, control, communications, computers and information system (C4I) integrated in the load-carrying vest, eye and ear protection subsystem, NBC protection subsystem, ballistic and stab protection subsystem and night vision subsystem.
The systems included two sets of ten kits for each squad commander plus nine squad members. Each kit comprises a Heckler & Koch G36 5.56mm rifle, a NavICom, Communications Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Information (C4I) system developed by Thales, a Thales Angenieux Lucie image intensifying helmet-mounted night vision goggles, Nacre's QuietPro digital tactical headset, an Oerlikon Contraves weapon-mounted laser system together with eye protection glasses, a ballistic and stab protection vest and a load-carrying vest.
"In general, an idZ kit includes, a H&K G36 assault rifle, computers and an information system integrated in the load-carrying vest."The NavICom C4I system provides the soldier with secure communications and continuously updated situation awareness.
The digital moving map display system shows the soldier's own position, the position of his comrades, the position of minefields and other danger zones, target and target course, target co-ordinates and the enemy situation.
The current situation data is received from higher levels of command. Digital voice and data radio communications instantly provide the soldier with commands and reconnaissance data.
The soldier has access to miniature unmanned air vehicles or micro-UAVs and all-terrain unmanned vehicles for safe reconnaissance, for example in urban environments and trenches. The navigation system is equipped with a global positioning system.
The additional squad weapons are the Dynamit Nobel Panzerfaust 3 anti-tank rocket launcher with Dynarange computing sight, Heckler & Koch rifle mounted AG36 40mm grenade launcher, Heckler & Koch 5.56mm MG4 light machine gun and Heckler & Koch MP7 personal defence weapon. Additional sights include the Victronix Vector IV target acquisition and laser range finding binoculars, Zeiss handheld thermal sights, and the Zeiss AN/PAS-13(V) lightweight thermal camera weapon sight.

HECKLER & KOCH G36 RIFLEHeckler & Koch, based in Oberndorf, Germany, started development of the 5.56mm calibre G36 assault rifle in the early 1990s. The lightweight, 3.6kg, low maintenance rifle is currently used by the German, Spanish armed forces and the NATO Rapid Reaction Force. The IdZ system includes the Heckler & Koch AG36 underbarrel 40mm grenade launcher which fits the G36 rifle.
The G36 is equipped with a short stroke gas piston that expels forwards away from the soldier. The gas system does not foul back into the weapon interior. This gives reliable operation even after firing 15,000 rounds without cleaning. The rifle can be disassembled and reassembled without tools. The fire selector lever, which serves as a safety switch, allows firing in single shot, multiple round, burst and fully automatic modes

ANTI-TANK ROCKET LAUNCHERThe Dynamit Nobel Panzerfaust 3 anti-tank rocket launcher is fitted with a Dynarange computing sight. The system comprises a disposable rocket launch tube containing the rocket and a reusable sighting and firing unit. The rocket is armed with a shaped charge warhead. The system is suitable for urban warfare deployment and can be fired from an enclosed space.
After a flight of about 5m from the launch tube the rocket's internal safety fuse is released. The PzF 3 is fitted with a hollow charge which penetrates reactive armour and the PzF 3 Bunkerfaust is deployed against concrete bunkers and other hardened targets. Panzerfaust has a range of 300m against moving targets and 500m against stationary targets.

MP7 PERSONAL DEFENCE WEAPONThe advantage of the small lightweight MP7 personal defence weapon is that it is compact enough to be carried like a handgun but still provides the target penetration and modern body armour penetration capability of an assault rifle. The Kommando Spezialkrafte (KSK), the German Army special operations force, has used the Heckler & Koch MP7 since 2002. The MP7 weighs less than 4lb loaded.
"The development phase of the first full production IdZ V1 model is nearing completion."The MP7 can be field stripped very quickly without tools. Very little maintenance and cleaning are required because the gas system keeps the weapon clean. Test firings at a range of 45m demonstrate a clustered target grouping of diameter less than 2in in 10-shot semiautomatic mode.
The MP7 has a flat bullet trajectory and full penetration of CRISAT protection, i.e. 1.6mm titanium combined with 20 layers of Kevlar, at 200m target range.
MG4 LIGHT MACHINE GUNThe Heckler & Koch 5.56mm x 45 MG4 or MG43 belt fed machine gun is gas operated with a rotary bolt similar to the HK G36 series. The gun, weighing 8.55kg, has a folding buttstock. Unlike other Heckler & Koch designs, the gun has only safe and full modes of fire. The barrel length is 480mm and the overall length is 1,050mm.

WEAPON SIGHT
The Zeiss Optronics AN/PAS-13A (V) thermal weapon sight for rifles and light weapons is equipped with a cadmium mercury telluride (CdHgTe) 40 x 16 detector array operating in the 3.4 to 4.2 micron waveband. The site is easily and quickly mounted on a weapon without tools. The detector is fitted with a thermo-electric cooler. The image has 160 lines, with 160 pixels per line.
The weapon sight has interchangeable observation and targeting telescopes each with selectable fields of view. An additional RS-170 interface can be used for external viewing.
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