Industrie Militaire

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EADS hopes for quick political decision on BAE plan



Written by Reuters Thursday, 20 September 2012 15:29
altEuropean aerospace group EADS is looking for a quick decision from governments on its plan to merge with British defense company BAE Systems , as France and Germany hold meetings to discuss a common position on the proposed tie-up.

"We are continuing constructive talks and hope for an agreement soon," a spokesman said on Thursday. "All the facts are on the table."

France's president, Francois Hollande, and German Chancellor Angela Merkel will discuss the merger plans at a meeting in Germany this weekend, with advisors due to meet on Thursday and Friday for preparatory talks, Reuters reports.

France and Germany are keen to ensure they do not lose too much influence at Airbus-maker EADS. German politicians, in particular, have been calling for job guarantees.

Earlier this week, sources said BAE and EADS could walk away from a deal that would create an enlarged group worth $45 billion if too many demands were placed on them by governments.

EADS chief executive Tom Enders said on Wednesday said the companies were trying to accommodate governments' concerns and national security interests.

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ExecuJet Africa signs Authorised Service Centre agreement with Saab



Written by ExecuJet Wednesday, 19 September 2012 19:56
altExecuJet Africa’s maintenance division has signed a Saab 340 Aircraft Service Center Agreement with defence and security company Saab AB.

Kent Lindgren, Customer Service Director, Air Division, Business Area Support and Services, Saab, Sweden, stated, “We recognise the growing need in Africa for commuter aircraft and believe the Saab 340 is ideally suited to this environment. It is a robust, reliable and easy to operate aircraft and as such does not require a huge support footprint. Having a maintenance base in Africa will certainly support our marketing efforts of this product.”

“We are proud to be appointed by Saab as an Authorised Service Centre and are looking forward to working with Saab in supporting the existing fleet in the region. This will also help grow the Saab brand into the rest of Africa” said Steve Bothma, Maintenance Director at ExecuJet Africa. ExecuJet Africa already utilise the Saab 340B for Charter flights into the region and it is proving to be a very reliable Charter aircraft for larger groups of up to 30 people.

ExecuJet Maintenance South Africa holds a SACAA and EASA Part 145 approval as well as most Southern Africa CAA approvals. They specialise in Maintenance services to most Turboprop and Business Jet aircraft. ExecuJet Africa is an approved Bombardier Aerospace Hawker Beechcraft, Dassault Falcon and Gulfstream The company’s factory-trained engineers are familiar with the latest developments in aviation, guarantee an outstanding and professional service and offer a 24 hour maintenance service.

The ExecuJet Aviation Group offers a diverse range of services including pre-owned and new aircraft sales, aircraft management for private and commercial registered aircraft, aircraft charter, aircraft maintenance, aircraft completions management and fixed base operations. Headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, ExecuJet has operations in six regions – Africa, Asia, Australasia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. The ExecuJet Aviation Group manages 150 business jets worldwide. Its commercial fleet is operated under the regulatory umbrella of seven regional civil aviation issued air operating certificates (AOCs). ExecuJet has many authorised maintenance facilities throughout four regions, certified to work on most business jets.

http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?o ... Itemid=247

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New C-130 Avionics Upgrade Plan Under Review
By Amy Butler
Source: Aerospace Daily & Defense Report


September 20, 2012

U.S. Air Mobility Command officials are still reviewing needs for a revamped plan to improve the avionics of the oldest C-130s in the fleet, according to Rowayne Schatz, director of requirements for the command.

The Air Force opted to terminate its longtime, multibillion-dollar effort, led by Boeing, to conduct a full avionics modernization program (AMP) for the C-130. “While it was a great upgrade . . . it was still the same size cargo compartment, the same engines, and basically you got the same capability of the legacy aircraft in many ways,” Schatz told a small audience at this week’s Air Force Association conference in National Harbor, Md.

Schatz says the service hopes to take advantage of work done already by allies to conduct a more simple, affordable avionics upgrade for its Lockheed Martin C-130 fleets as it ponders a way forward. Companies such as Rockwell Collins, L-3 Communications and Esterline have conducted streamlined AMP efforts for foreign customers and are considering options to propose to the Air Force.

Schatz says it is not yet known when requirements will be firm and when a request for proposals will be released. Roughly 188 C-130s are likely to be included in the modification.

The Air Force plans in its Vision 2028 to have 324 C-130s in the fleet, including 134 new J-models. That is down from about 372 airlifters in the tactical fleet today, including 12 C-27Js (which are proposed for decommissioning), 273 C-130 H/E models and 87 C-130Js.

The fleet size reduction is a result of a review of national military strategy that reduced the overall requirements for the mobility fleet.

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Deux modules pour les North Dakota (SSN 784) et John Warner (SSN 785), sous-marins de classe Virginia en cours de route vers General Dynamics Electric Boat

Les deux modules sont le compartiment torpilles pour le North Dakota et celui des machines auxiliaires pour le John Warner

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Russian Helicopters signs Ka-52 avionics deal


By: Craig Hoyle London
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Russian Helicopters has signed a long-term agreement with the Ramenskoye Design Company (RDC) covering the latter's provision of avionics equipment for the Kamov Ka-52 "Alligator" attack helicopter, and also to support upgrades to the shipborne Ka-27/29.

Spanning the period from 2013 until 2020, the first part of the agreement includes the supply of avionics for a planned Ka-52K shipborne variant of the combat rotorcraft, Russian Helicopters says.



Russian Helicopters

In-service Ka-27/29s will receive a new navigation system, along with a glass cockpit upgrade using open architecture avionics and multifunction displays. Derived from equipment already installed with the Ka-52 and ship-based Ka-31, the combination will "make piloting substantially easier and clearly convey a broad array of information to pilots," Russian Helicopters says.

The Oboronprom-owned company says its new arrangement with RDC will enable it "to modernise its avionics systems more rapidly, and to introduce next-generation digital technologies in the latest Ka- helicopters."

http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articl ... al-376792/

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TeleCommunication Systems Receives 2012 Frost & Sullivan Global Product Innovation Award

TCS Tactical Transportable TROPO Solution Acknowledged for its Innovation in Satellite Communications

13:52 GMT, September 21, 2012 ANNAPOLIS, Md. | TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS), a world leader in highly reliable and secure mobile communication technology, announced Sept. 20 that its Tactical Transportable TROPO (3T) Solution has received the Frost & Sullivan 2012 Global Product Innovation Award. This prestigious recognition is based on an extensive and independent Frost & Sullivan competitive analysis of the worldwide satellite communications market.

3T is a combination of the TCS battle-tested Secret Internet Protocol Router and Non-secure Internet Protocol Router Access Point (SNAP) Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) system and Comtech Systems' troposcatter technology, including its newest IP-capable terminal, the Modular Transportable Troposcatter System, which offers significant advances in technology while making a considerable reduction in size versus legacy systems. By bouncing a radio signal off the Earth's troposphere, rather than using a satellite transponder to transport the signal, this system overcomes significant terrain challenges that are extremely relevant in today's complex battlefield while avoiding the use of costly and scarce satellite resources.

The award was given to TCS based on Frost & Sullivan's analysis of TCS against key competitors in five areas: 1) Innovative Element of the Product; 2) Leverage of Leading-Edge Technologies in the Product; 3) Value-Added Features/Benefits; 4) Increased Customer ROI; and 5) Customer Acquisition/Penetration Potential. According to Frost & Sullivan, 3T, ". . . is the most novel solution for long- and medium-range military communication and highlights the innovation necessary to increase U.S. military communication capabilities, while also lowering service costs."

TCS Senior Vice President and General Manager of Government Solutions, Michael Bristol said, "The TCS Tactical Transportable TROPO solution is on the ground providing our fighting forces with a proven, secure and cost-effective alternative to satellite bandwidth. We appreciate Frost & Sullivan recognizing this field-proven solution with their 2012 Global Product Innovation Award."

Daniel Longfield, satellite industry analyst at Frost & Sullivan, said, "3T's solid value proposition has been recognized by Frost & Sullivan with the 2012 Global Product Innovation Award and is the result of the extensive research process behind the Global 2012 U.S. Government and Military Satellite Communication Market analysis. This solution is a clear example of the innovation and best practices in operation at TCS."

http://www.defpro.com/news/details/39555/

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Microfabrication Methods to Help Navigate a Day Without GPS

New techniques developed for smaller inertial sensors

13:55 GMT, September 21, 2012 Military missions of all types need extremely accurate navigation techniques to keep people and equipment on target. That is why the Military relies on GPS or, when GPS is unavailable, precise sensors for navigation. These sensors, such as gyroscopes that measure orientation, are bulky and expensive to fabricate. For example, a single gyroscope designed as an inertial sensor accurate enough for a precision missile can take up to 1 month to be hand assembled and cost up to $1 million. DARPA has made progress in developing less expensive fabrication methods for inertial sensors and is making them orders of magnitude smaller and less expensive.

DARPA is developing new fabrication techniques for microscale inertial sensors with the goal of creating enough accuracy to replace the large, expensive gyroscopes used today. This work is being done under the Microscale Rate Integrating Gyroscope (MRIG) effort of the Micro-Technology for Positioning, Navigation and Timing (Micro-PNT) program. During the recently completed first phase, MRIG focused on 3-D microfabrication methods using nontraditional materials, such as bulk metallic glasses, diamond and ultra-low expansion glass. Small 3-D structures such as toroids, hemispheres and wineglass-shaped structures were successfully fabricated, shifting away from the 2-D paradigm of current state-of-the-art microgyroscopes.

These microscale inertial sensors work like Foucault pendulums commonly found in museums. The swinging direction of the pendulum slowly changes as the Earth rotates. Instead of a swinging pendulum, microscale inertial sensors send out vibrations across the surface of a 3-D structure. The precession of the standing wave is measured and any changes reflect a change in orientation. Among the several new fabrication methods created by DARPA to work with these microscale inertial sensors are:

• Glass-blowing. Researchers developed fabrication methods that replicate traditional glass-blowing techniques at the microscale. The result is tiny 3-D wineglass-shaped inertial sensors. These sensors are symmetrical enough to have a frequency split approaching 10 hertz—a result never before achieved at this size and approaching levels of symmetry required for high-quality navigation devices.The frequency split is a measure to predict the symmetry—and thus accuracy—of the device. It is a measure of the difference between two different axes of elasticity. The greater the difference, the more imperfection is present, resulting in a less accurate sensor.

• Blown quartz. Similar to glass blowing, quartz blowing can be used to make an even more symmetric structure. Researchers developed fabrication techniques needed to heat quartz to 1,700 degrees Celsius (a typical softening point for glass is about 800 degrees Celsius) and to then cool it rapidly. The fabrication can be performed in large quantity batches, producing hundreds of devices on a single wafer.

• Atomic layering of diamond. Layering diamond over a blown structure or depositing CVD diamond in a micro-well on the substrate have been shown to be effective, promising methods for creating highly symmetric, accurate 3-D inertial-sensor structures.

“These new fabrication methods were thought to be unrealistic just a few years ago,” said Andrei Shkel, the DARPA program manager. “The first phase of MRIG has proven these new fabrication techniques and begun the process of validating the new structures and materials through testing. Phase 2 has kicked off, in which DARPA seeks to hone these methods to create and demonstrate operational devices.”

Phase 2 performers seek to make these devices even more accurate and reliable by reducing frequency split from 10 Hz to 5 Hz, increasing decay times from 10 seconds to 100 seconds, and decreasing volume from 20 mm3 to 10 mm3. The final goal of Phase 2 is to demonstrate a working, first-of-its-kind microrate integrating gyroscope.

“As work continues, DARPA hopes these new technologies will enable large-scale production of navigation-grade microscale inertial sensors,” added Shkel. “Production of 3-D inertial sensors with these new techniques would cost about the same as today’s integrated circuit, making them orders of magnitude smaller, cheaper and more capable than current microgyroscopes.”

http://www.defpro.com/news/details/39557/

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BAE Systems Receives Three Ship Repair Contracts Worth a Total of $70 Million

The guided missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) during a port call in Sasebo, Japan, in 2005. (Photo: U.S. Navy, Paul J. Phelps)

14:12 GMT, September 21, 2012 BAE Systems recently was awarded three contract modifications from the U.S. Navy valued at a total of $70 million for ship repair work on three vessels.

$7 MILLION SHIP REPAIR CONTRACT FOR USS KEARSARGE

Ship Repair awarded $7 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy to work on the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3).

The Ship Repair team in Norfolk, Virginia was awarded a $7 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy to work on the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3), an 844-foot-long Wasp-class amphibious assault ship. The work, to include some routine maintenance and repairs, is expected to finish by October.

$27 MILLION SHIP REPAIR CONTRACT FOR USS VELLA GULF

The Support Solutions Ship Repair team in Norfolk, Virginia has won a $27 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy to work on the USS Vella Gulf (CG-72)

The Support Solutions Ship Repair team in Norfolk, Virginia has won a $27 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy to work on the USS Vella Gulf (CG-72), an American Ticonderoga class Aegis guided missile cruiser. The team will provide various services, including depot-level maintenance, alterations and modifications to update and improve the ship's military and technical capabilities.

The work is expected to be completed by January.

$36 MILLION SHIP REPAIR CONTRACT FOR USS JOHN PAUL JONES

San Diego Ship Repair awarded $36 million U.S. Navy contract modification to work on the USS John Paul Jones (DDG-53).

San Diego Ship Repair was awarded a $36 million U.S. Navy contract modification to work on the USS John Paul Jones (DDG-53). BAE Systems will perform routine maintenance and other services to improve the ship’s military and technical capabilities.

The work is expected to be completed by September 2013.

http://www.defpro.com/news/details/39559/

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Saab still keen on Gripen fighter school in South Africa



Written by Dean Wingrin Friday, 21 September 2012 20:40
altSaab is still keen to establish the Gripen Fighter Weapon School in South Africa, despite a less than enthusiastic response from the SANDF. Saab first announced in July that it would establish the school at the South African Air Force’s AFB Overberg in the Western Cape. Using between four and six Gripen C/D fightersleased from the SAAF, the purpose of the School would be to train experienced Gripen pilots and further cooperation between Gripen user countries.

At the time, Saab said it was 100% committed to the project while the SAAF was onboard and supporting the project, “but final and formal approval with South African government bodies is still outstanding.”

However, shortly after the announcement by Magnus Lewis-Olsson, President of Saab in South Africa, the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) issued a statement saying that it had no plans to partner with Saab in the establishment of the school and that there “has never been any discussion between Saab and the SANDF.”

Speaking to defenceWeb at the seventh Africa Aerospace and Defence Exhibition at Air Force Base Waterkloof, Lewis-Olsson said that Saab had not given up on the idea of establishing the school in South Africa.

“It is a fantastic opportunity,” Lewis-Olsson explained, “It is something we really want to do.”

While Lewis-Olsson declined to comment on what discussions were being held with the South Africa authorities, it was clear that Saab viewed South Africa as the ideal country to host the school.

The Saab proposal includes the construction of briefing and debriefing rooms, a lecture hall, lunchroom, locker rooms, a gym and sauna, offices and IT infrastructure at AFB Overberg, which is home to the South African Air Force’s Test flight and Development Centre. The base already hosts the combined Swedish-South African Gripen Flight Test Centre.

The School is to run one two-month course every year in advanced fighter skills. The first course was to be conducted in October 2013 involving at least six students and focusing on air to ground operations, with an aerial threat. Both South African and Swedish Air Force instructors would conduct the course

http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?o ... Itemid=107

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Brüel & Kjær Sound & Vibration Measurement - Noise and Vibration Testing for the Maritime Defence Industry


Brüel & Kjær is a world-leading provider of noise and vibration test and measurement solutions. Acoustic stealth discretion play a vital role in ship and submarine operations. Brüel & Kjær supply systems for noise signature management: acoustic ranging of submarines and surface ships; noise source investigation during design and build; and for acoustic trials and self noise monitoring during operations. Brüel & Kjær also supply systems for underwater acoustics, shock testing, noise and vibration testing and structural dynamics testing.

Products range from specialist high-quality sensors and cabling, multichannel data acquisition, to task-oriented application software and final documentation and reporting.
Acoustic noise ranging system

The Brüel & Kjær acoustic noise ranging system is a complete measurement and analysis system for static and dynamic ranging of surface and underwater vessels. Acoustic ranging systems determine the underwater acoustics of the vessel's acoustic signature. Analysis of the signature can provide valuable information regarding vessel classification, identification, activities and capabilities.
Noise source investigation

The Brüel & Kjær noise source investigation solutions provide a number of tools to help identify the source of noise problems and thus better manage on-board noise. Acoustic mapping provides the capability to rapidly identify the area of the hull that is radiating noise, and hence allow the identification of the noise source. Beamforming and Acoustic Holography can be used using a microphone- or hydrophone-based array to deliver a high-definition representation of the distribution of acoustic sources within the vessel.

The application of source path contribution (SPC) can help understanding of how much different inputs contribute to the underwater acoustic noise, and hence the acoustic signature of a vessel. SPC answers the questions; which inputs are important? Which noise paths are most critical? How do noise paths interact? Is it a system (path) or source problem?

SPC allows one to classify how these "paths" contribute to the overall exterior acoustic signature of the vessel.
Acoustic trial systems for submarines

Acoustic trials are performed to establish the complete acoustic baseline of the submarine. Going through all the operational and procedural manoeuvres of the submarine and its different platforms, an acoustic trial is a very complicated and intensive test. Brüel & Kjær delivers turn-key solutions, for these "carry on-board" systems that are robust and easy to install in the small confine spaces. As these system are temporary installed, they must be easy to install and dismantle.
Self noise monitoring systems for underwater vessels

The Brüel & Kjær self noise monitoring system is a permanently installed system to monitoring the exposed acoustic signature of the complete platform.

Permanently installed sensor arrays (e.g. accelerometers and hydrophones) are located throughout the vessel, providing the inputs to the self noise monitoring system.

The system's main feature is to provide the crew with instant feedback of its projected acoustic signature during the operations of the vessel. As on-board machinery will deteriorate over-time, the system is also equipped with fault finding features to identify the causes of increased levels appearing in the overall acoustic signature of the vessel.
About Brüel & Kjær

Brüel & Kjær is a world leading provider of noise and vibration test and measurement solutions, boasting over 65 years in the sound and vibration business. Solutions cover acoustic, rotating, structural and environmental testing for the civil, military and space industries.

Brüel & Kjær, a member of Spectris, has headquarters in Denmark and has fully owned sales and support offices and accredited calibration centres throughout the world.

http://www.naval-technology.com/contrac ... uel-kjaer/

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Industrial Automotive Design partners with Streit Group, launches new vehicle


Written by defenceWeb Friday, 21 September 2012 20:37
altIndustrial and Automotive Design (IAD) South Africa has launched a new protected vehicle, the Nyoka Mk 2, and announced a joint venture with vehicle armourers Streit Group at the Africa Aerospace and Defence exhibition 2012.

Streit Group specialises in armouring and provides up-armouring and armoured vehicles independently, or in partnership with OEMs. The company has delivered more than 20 000 vehicles, many of which have served in Afghanistan and Iraq. Streit's growing portfolio includes personal protection vehicles, cash-in transit vehicles, heavy-duty cash-in-transit trucks, law-enforcement vehicles and vehicles for military tactical units. Armouring can also be provided for existing civilian platforms such as custom-built luxury sedans and SUVs.

The joint venture between IAD, a specialist automotive design company, and Streit means the companies can broaden their product lines, allowing them to offer a range of commercial and paramilitary vehicles.

During the AAD 2012 show, IAD and Saudi Groups launched a new vehicle, the Noyka Mk 2 mine-protected armoured personnel carrier (APC), which will be marketed throughout Africa by the joint venture. It was first unveiled by Saudi Groups in 2011 as the Masmak.

The APC is a 4x4 vehicle powered by a 450 hp six-cylinder diesel, giving a top speed of 150 km/h and a cruising speed of 120 km/h. A more powerful 530 hp diesel engine can also be supplied. Standard range is 700 km.

A 12.7 mm machine gun turret is mounted on the roof, and is equipped with a 40 mm grenade launcher mounting. In addition, the APC has 12 firing ports.

The 15 tonne vehicle features all-round protection against 7.62 mm calibre ammunition (to NATO STANAG Level 3) and can withstand anti-tank mine blasts equivalent to 14 kg of TNT directly under the hull or under any wheel. Run-flat tyres and a centre tyre inflation system are standard.

The Masmak/Nyoka Mk 2 can carry three tonnes of payload or six to eight fully equipped troops in addition to the driver and commander, in APC configuration. It can also be used as a battlefield ambulance, command vehicle and weapon platform.

http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?o ... Itemid=105

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AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW), United States of America

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AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW)

The AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapons (JSOW) is part of a family of low-cost, air-to-surface glide missiles manufactured by Raytheon. It was developed primarily for the US armed forces. It is also operated by armed forces in Australia, Finland, Greece, Poland, Singapore and Turkey.

Over 400 JSOWs have been used in combat operations, of which more than 300 missiles were launched during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The AGM-154 was also deployed in Operation Desert Fox, Operation Southern Watch, NATO's Operation Allied Force, and Operation Enduring Freedom.
Development history of the Joint Standoff Weapon
"Over 400 JSOWs have been used in combat operations, of which more than 300 missiles were launched during Operation Iraqi Freedom."

The JSOW was originally developed by Defence Systems & Electronics division of Texas Instruments in 1995, under a joint programme between the US Navy and the US Air Force. Texas Instruments was acquired by Raytheon in January 1997.

Operational Evaluation (OPEVAL) of the JSOW was commenced by the US Navy in February 1997. The missile entered operational service in January 1999.
AGM-154 JSOW variants

The JSOW family includes a range of weapon variants. The AGM-154A is a baseline variant equipped with 145 BLU-97 sub-munitions. The missile variant is capable of engaging stationed aircraft, trucks, armoured vehicles and surface-to-air missile platforms.

The AGM-154A-1 is an improved version of the AGM-154A, which additionally carries a BLU-111 warhead.

The AGM-154B is equipped with six BLU-108B/B canisters, which can launch four anti-armour sub-munitions against mobile area targets.

The AGM-154C version employs a 500lb Broach multi-stage warhead against fixed-point targets. The missile variant was authorised for full-rate production in December 2004 and accomplished initial operational capability in February 2005.

The JSOW C-1 is a modified variant of JSOW C. The US Navy successfully completed the first free-flight test of the C-1 in August 2011. Initial operational capability is scheduled for 2013.
AGM-154 design features
Related project
AGM-65 Maverick Tactical Air-Ground Missile

The AGM-65 Maverick is a tactical, air-to-ground missile (AGM) in service with the US Air Force (USAF).

The JSOW incorporates a low-signature/stealth design. The modular weapon body allows the integration of new sensors, warheads and sub-munitions. The stealth features enhance the survivability of the missile to strike actively defended targets. The payload bay can house lethal and non-lethal loads.

The missile can be launched at both day and night, and also adverse weather conditions. Its long standoff range ensures launch from outside the lethal envelope of most hostile air defence systems. The missile can reach up to a kinematic range of 130km when launched from an altitude of 40,000ft.

The JSOW has a length of 4.1m, wingspan of 2.69m and a diameter of 33.02cm (box-shaped, on a side). The weight of the missile is about 475kg.
Guidance and navigation

The JSOW is guided towards its targets by a highly-integrated global positioning system (GPS) or inertial navigation system (INS). The AGM-154C variant is additionally equipped with a terminal imaging infrared seeker for terminal guidance.

The missile can be launched from both high and low altitudes. It accurately navigates towards the target through selected waypoints. It receives the targeting information in preplanned mode from the cockpit of the launched aircraft. Onboard sensors or other third-party targeting assets provide information after the launch.

The JSOW C-1 variant is equipped with a two-way strike common weapon datalink (SCWDL) for striking moving marine targets.
Propulsion

The JSOW-ER, a powered version of the JSOW, is powered by a Hamilton-Sundstrand TJ-150 engine. The engine can be easily integrated on the back section of the JSOW, and provides an extended range of 300nmi. The free-flight demonstration of the missile was successfully completed in November 2009.
Aircraft compatibility
"The JSOW can be launched from air force, navy or marine aircraft."

The JSOW can be launched from air force, navy or marine aircraft. The missile is integrated on the F-15E Strike Eagle, F-16 Fighting Falcon, F/A-18, AV-8B Harrier, B-2 Spirit and B-52 bombers, and A-10 aircraft.

The JSOW is also being integrated with the base F-35A Lightning II joint strike fighter and the carrier-based F-35C aircraft. The missile can be carried in the internal carriage bay of the F-35 aircraft. The aircraft-compatible design of the missile reduces integration costs for future aircraft.

http://www.airforce-technology.com/proj ... apon-jsow/

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Daimler, Finmeccanica See EADS/BAE Deal Critically
By Reuters Staff

September 21, 2012

Daimler, a major shareholder in EADS, is unhappy about the proposed valuation of a deal between the European aerospace company and British defence company BAE Systems, a person familiar with the matter said Sept. 21.

“The reaction of the capital markets has clearly shown that the economic valuation of the deal is being seen critically - Daimler sees it that way as well,” a person familiar with the situation told Reuters.

Daimler declined to comment.

The view in Stuttgart, where Daimler is based, emerged as EADS and BAE continue to hash out details for a tie-up, and on the eve of a major political summit on Saturday when German and French leaders scrutinise plans to form the aerospace and defence giant.

Currently EADS is set to get a stake of around 60 percent in a newly combined company, a proportion Daimler is not happy with, the source said.

Daimler will make its views about the insufficient valuation known to EADS, the source said.

The merger being discussed by EADS and BAE Systems would create the world’s biggest aerospace and defence company with combined sales of $93 billion for products ranging from Airbus jetliners to Typhoon warplanes and nuclear-powered submarines.

Under British stock market rules, EADS and BAE have until Oct. 10 to announce whether they will go ahead with further talks.

EADS is currently controlled by a partnership of German carmaker Daimler, French media firm Lagardere and the French state.

http://www.aviationweek.com/Article.asp ... 498797.xml

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Boeing prospecte en Afrique du Sud la vente de son C-17 Globemaster III

Giant US aerospace group Boeing is looking at whether the South African Air Force (SAAF) could be a customer for its C-17 Globemaster III large military transport plane.

"We're investigating if there are any opportunities for the C-17 in the future with South Africa," Boeing representative for business development: mobility programmes (defence, space and security) told Michael Marshall

http://bit.ly/Uo848a

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Hawker Beechcraft Defense Company annonce que son AT-6 a fini la phase III d’évaluation à l'utilisation d'armements

Hawker Beechcraft Defense Company (HBDC) today announced it has completed Phase III of a weapons assessment at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida after successfully employing more than 265 bombs and rockets, and firing 3,000 rounds from the AT-6’s 50-caliber guns
The following weapons have been integrated and tested on the AT-6:
AGM-114 Hellfire II P+ Laser-Guided Missiles
APKWS 2.75” Laser-Guided Rockets
TALON 2.75” Laser-Guided Rockets
GATR 2.75” Laser-Guided Rockets
GBU-12 (500 lb.) Paveway II Laser-Guided Bomb
GBU-58 (250 lb.) Paveway II Laser-Guided Bomb
Mk-81 (250 lb.) General Purpose Bomb
Mk-82 (500 lb.) General Purpose Bomb
50 Caliber Guns

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