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  • DroneShield Ltd (ASX:DRO) United States / Canada Joint Certification Program DD2345

    20 février 2018 | International, Aérospatial

    DroneShield Ltd (ASX:DRO) United States / Canada Joint Certification Program DD2345

    Sydney, Feb 19, 2018 AEST (ABN Newswire) - DroneShield Ltd (ASX:DRO) (OTCMKTS:DRSHF) ("DroneShield" or the "Company") is pleased to advise that the United States Defense Logistics Agency, the logistics combat support agency of the United States Department of Defense, has certified DroneShield's subsidiary DroneShield LLC under the United States / Canada Joint Certification Program DD2345 (militarily critical technical data agreement). With this certification, DroneShield LLC has established eligibility to access unclassified export-controlled technical data of the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and Canada's Department of National Defence (DND). - United States Defense Logistics Agency has certified DroneShield LLC under the United States / Canada Joint Certification Program DD2345 (militarily critical technical data agreement). - Establishes eligibility to access unclassified military technical data belonging to the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and Canada's Department of National Defence (DND). DroneShield LLC's certification under this program is part of its participation in the U.S. DOD and Canadian DND procurement processes. This announcement follows the recent award to the Company of a NATO Stock Number for its DroneGun MKII product. About DroneShield Ltd Based in Sydney, Australia and Virginia, USA, DroneShield Ltd (ASX:DRO) (OTCMKTS:DRSHF) is a worldwide leader in drone security technology. The Company has developed the pre-eminent drone security solution that protects people, organisations and critical infrastructure from intrusion from drones. Its leadership brings world-class expertise in engineering and physics, combined with deep experience in defence, intelligence, and aerospace. http://www.abnnewswire.net/press/en/92055/DroneShield-Ltd-(ASX-DRO)-United-States-Canada-Joint-Certification-Program-DD2345-92055.html

  • AI makes Mattis question ‘fundamental’ beliefs about war

    20 février 2018 | International, Aérospatial, Naval, Terrestre, C4ISR, Sécurité

    AI makes Mattis question ‘fundamental’ beliefs about war

    By: Aaron Mehta WASHINGTON – Over the years, Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis has cultivated a reputation for deep thinking about the nature of warfare. And during that time, he has come to a few conclusions about what he calls the “fundamental” nature of combat. “It's equipment, technology, courage, competence, integration of capabilities, fear, cowardice — all these things mixed together into a very fundamentally unpredictable fundamental nature of war,” Mattis explained Feb. 17. “The fundamental nature of war is almost like H20, ok? You know what it is.” Except, that might not be true anymore. During a return flight from Europe, Mattis was asked about artificial intelligence — a national priority for industry and defense departments across the globe, and one driving major investments within the Pentagon — and what the long-term impact of intelligent machines on the nature of war might be. “I'm certainly questioning my original premise that the fundamental nature of war will not change. You've got to question that now. I just don't have the answers yet,” he said. It's both a big-picture, heady question, and one that the department needs to get its head around in the coming years as it looks to offload more and more requirements onto AI. And it's a different question than the undeniable changes that will be coming to what Mattis differentiated as the character, not nature, of war. “The character of war changes all the time. An old dead German [Carl von Clausewitz] called it a ‘chameleon.' He said it changes to adapt to its time, to the technology, to the terrain, all these things,” Mattis said. He also noted that the Defense Innovation Board, a group of Silicon Valley experts who were formed by previous defense secretary Ash Carter, has been advising him specifically on AI issues. For now, the Pentagon is focused on man-machine teaming, emphasizing how AI can help pilots and operators make better decisions. But should the technology develop the way it is expected to, removing a man from the loop could allow machine warfare to be fully unleashed. Mattis and his successors will have to grapple with the question of whether AI so radically changes everything, that war itself may not resemble what it has been for the entirety of human history. Or as Mattis put it, “If we ever get to the point where it's completely on automatic pilot and we're all spectators, then it's no longer serving a political purpose. And conflict is a social problem that needs social solutions.” https://www.defensenews.com/intel-geoint/2018/02/17/ai-makes-mattis-question-fundamental-beliefs-about-war/

  • Names of aircraft manufacturers on “suppliers list” for Canada’s new fighter jet still a mystery

    20 février 2018 | Local, Aérospatial

    Names of aircraft manufacturers on “suppliers list” for Canada’s new fighter jet still a mystery

    DAVID PUGLIESE, OTTAWA CITIZEN More from David Pugliese, Ottawa Citizen Published on: February 16, 2018 | Last Updated: February 16, 2018 1:40 AM EST Feb. 9 was the deadline for companies to apply to the Canadian government to be on the supplier's list for the new program to provide a fleet of fighter jets. Being on that list is a requirement to be able to enter the competition to provide Canada with 88 new fighter aircraft. Public Services and Procurement Canada was looking at having the list formalized by Feb. 12, at which time they would make it public. The reason for the fast turnaround is because it is relatively easy to be included on the list – essentially a manufacturer has to have a fighter jet currently in production. But the list has yet to be formalized. Procurement Canada said they are still working on the list but offered no explanation about the delay. But expect the major aircraft manufacturers who have indicated previous interest in the competition. They are: Lockheed Martin with the F-35, Eurofighter Typhoon, the Dassault Rafale, and Saab's Gripen. Sources are also indicating that Boeing will join the competition with Super Hornet....perhaps an Advanced Super Hornet? http://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/defence-watch/names-of-aircraft-manufacturers-on-suppliers-list-for-canadas-new-fighter-jet-still-a-mystery

  • UK submits bid for Belgium fighter competition, pitting Typhoon against F-35

    16 février 2018 | International, Aérospatial

    UK submits bid for Belgium fighter competition, pitting Typhoon against F-35

    By: Andrew Chuter LONDON — Britain has pitched a range of strategic and industrial tie-ups to the Belgian government as part of a bid to secure a deal to supply Eurofighter Typhoon jets to replace the country's aging F-16 fleet. “The proposal includes 34 Typhoon aircraft, underpinned by the offer of a deep strategic, defence and industrial partnership between the Governments of Belgium and the U.K.,” the British Ministry of Defence said in a statement. Feb. 14 was the deadline date for the submission of best and final bids for the Belgian air combat capability program. A decision on the winning contractor is expected later this year with the fleet being delivered starting 2023. British Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson, in Brussels for a two-day NATO defense ministers meeting, said the jets offer Belgium a “formidable capability which forms the backbone of European air power, as well as a comprehensive long-term defense and industrial partnership with the U.K. A unique partnership with the RAF and integration with our world-leading support service mean Belgium's selection of the Typhoon would be a powerful demonstration of us working together to support security across the continent.” The British are leading the Typhoon bid on behalf of the Eurofighter nations in a formal competition with the Lockheed Martin F-35A to replace 54 F-16s. Germany, Italy and Spain are also part of the Eurofighter partnership. The U.S. State Department said last month it had approved a possible foreign military sale of 34 Lockheed Martin F-35 jets to the Belgians in a deal which could be worth up to $6.5 billion. Earlier this month the U.S. confirmed it had responded to the request for final offers. “The F-35 Joint Program Office invested considerable effort to craft an offer that enables our Belgian allies to acquire the F-35's unmatched capabilities well within the budget specified by the [Belgian] Strategic Vision for Defense 2030,” said the U.S. government. Speaking recently to an audience of alliance and industry partners, US Charge d'Affaires, , Matthew Lussenhop said a F-35 purchase would pay big dividends for Belgium. “Joining the F-35 program provides access to technology that support all of Belgium's essential security interests and opens the door to related projects with potential returns well in excess of the initial investment — just like the F-16 program has in the past,” he said. Lockheed Martin and engine maker Pratt & Whitney both have memoranda of agreement with a number of Belgian companies. It may not be a two-horse race though. The French government and Dassault are also somewhere in the mix. They declined to formally respond to requests for proposals, claiming they had more to offer than bid requirements which, they said, were too restrictive. Instead the French have been offering Belgium what has been described as a deep and structured economic and military partnership. Dassault Aviation chairman and CEO Eric Trappier on Feb. 13 signed 13 cooperation agreements with Belgian companies as part of an offer of the Rafale in a proposed government-to-government deal. That signing is “part of the proposal of the Franco-Belgian strategic partnership concerning the jet fighter,” Dassault said in a statement. The French proposal of the Rafale falls outside the Belgian tender, as Paris seeks to build a broad bilateral relationship aimed mainly to counter an offer of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.Those cooperation agreements bring to more than 30 contracts signed with Belgian partners for activities including service for the Rafale, training of aeronautical engineers and work on drone projects, the company said. Other areas include automating production lines, simulation, research on advanced material and predictive maintenance. Among the local partners were Sabca, Safran Aero Booster and Thales Belgium. The former is the Belgian unit of Dassault Aviation.Following an order, Dassault, Safran and Thales are committed to investing in Belgium at least €20 billion over 20 years, and supporting more than 5,000 high technology jobs, the aircraft builder said. Dozens more agreements with local partners would be signed as part of a campaign by French companies to invest in the Belgian economy, Trappier said. The status of the French bid is unclear at this point. The French decision was not the first left field move by expected bidders. Boeing pulled the F/A 18 E/F Super Hornet from the contest last April citing issues with the fairness of the bidding process. Not long after that Saab unexpectedly withdrew the Gripen E saying they could not meet Belgian operational support requirements without a change of Swedish Government foreign policy. For their part the British are, on the military front, offering to further strengthen co-operation between the two air force, integrate the Belgians into Royal Air Force support arrangements and form a training partnership which involves training and exercising together. The British are also offering to help establish a National Network Cyber Centre, a Cyber Innovation Centre and a Cyber Research Partnership, underpinned by a partnership between the two governments. U.K. Typhoon lead contractor BAE Systems and others, have been signing industrial co-operation deals with Belgian industry. As of Feb. 7 BAE said it had signed agreements with more than 20 Belgian companies to explore potential collaboration opportunities as part of a wide-ranging Eurofighter industrial proposal. Despite the efforts by the Europeans to entice the Belgians with attractive strategic and industrial offers Doug Barrie, the senior air analyst at the International Institute of Strategic Studies reckons the F-35 remains the aircraft to beat. “My money is on the F-35, particularly if the Belgians insist on retaining the ability to deploy B-61 freefall nuclear weapons to match the capability they have on the F-16,” said Barrie. “The F-35 is the only aircraft in the competition presently able to do that. Rafale is wired to deploy nuclear free fall weapons but they are French.” Pierre Tran in Paris contributed to this story. https://www.defensenews.com/air/2018/02/15/uk-submits-bid-for-belgium-fighter-competition-pitting-typhoon-against-f-35/

  • MDA to provide unmanned aircraft systems to Royal Canadian Navy

    16 février 2018 | Local, Naval

    MDA to provide unmanned aircraft systems to Royal Canadian Navy

    MDA, a Maxar Technologies company (formerly MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.), announced it has signed a contract valued at approximately $8 million with Canada's Department of National Defence (DND) to provide maritime miniature unmanned aircraft systems (MMUAS). The contract also includes services to support training, resource and equipment development activities and development and validation of naval tactics and new capability development. The MMUAS will play a critical role by extending the reach of the communication and sensor capability over contentious or hostile areas during maritime security operations. MDA's solution is based on the Puma AE (All Environment) unmanned aircraft built by Aerovironment. The Puma AE system will provide the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) with enhanced intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. The Puma has the ability to carry additional payloads as required for specific missions. The MMUAS is the first UAS project that will see the RCN operate and maintain its own capability and provide a sustainable shipborne, near real-time, beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) ISR capability with an expected introduction to the fleet in the summer of 2018 onboard Kingston-class ships. Capable of both ground and water landings, Puma AE's innovative fuselage offers an operational flexibility never before available to the RCN. The Puma AE is operated from the same control station as the Raven UAS which has been provided by MDA to the Canadian Army since 2013. MDA's Canadian-based UAS services group has been providing UAS systems and services to Canada's DND since 2009. Mike Greenley, group president for MDA, said: “We are very proud to once again, expand our unmanned aircraft systems and services to support Canada's Department of National Defence needs. https://www.skiesmag.com/press-releases/mda-provide-unmanned-aircraft-systems-royal-canadian-navy/

  • IMP Aerospace & Defence Forms Strategic Partnership with Taiwan’s Air Asia Company Limited

    16 février 2018 | Local, Aérospatial

    IMP Aerospace & Defence Forms Strategic Partnership with Taiwan’s Air Asia Company Limited

    13-Feb-2018 Halifax, Canada - As one of the three major air shows in the world, the Singapore Air Show hosts aviation industry participants from all over the world. At this year's event, Air Asia Company Limited has a delegation led by Chairman Lu Tian-lin to meet with aviation companies to discuss cooperation opportunities. On February 6, Air Asia Company Limited signed an MOU with IMP Aerospace & Defence to form a strategic partnership in the pursuit and sustainment of P-3 and C-130 aircraft modification and maintenance work. IMP Aerospace & Defence is a world-renowned aircraft maintenance and engineering company with operating units from coast to coast in Canada and certifications from numerous aircraft original manufacturers. IMP has a rich history and much experience in maintenance of numerous aircraft types including P-3 and C-130 logistics and engineering support. As a result of this cooperation, Air Asia Company Limited and IMP will be able to better serve customers in the areas of modification engineering, aircraft performance enhancements and material support to improve aircraft maintenance, longevity, and operating efficiency. The President of IMP Aerospace & Defence, Mr. David Gossen, looks forward to this strategic agreement assisting in the promotion of both companies' world class capabilities in today's competitive marketplace. About IMP Aerospace IMP Aerospace & Defence, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is a full service aerospace and defence organization with over 65 years of experience serving both national and international customers in the aerospace, space, naval, and land sectors. The organization comprises six operations with over 2,400 engineering, technical and support staff across Canada specializing in a diversified line of manufacturing, engineering and In Service Support services. For additional information please contact; Carl Kumpic Vice President International Marketing IMP Aerospace & Defence Direct: (902) 873-2250 e-mail: carl.kumpic@impaad.com Website: www.impaad.com https://www.impgroup.com/newsitem.aspx?mid=E554FA9F-5812-4866-B534-13AE55D4F516

  • Canada joins alliance seeking new maritime surveillance aircraft

    16 février 2018 | International, Aérospatial, C4ISR

    Canada joins alliance seeking new maritime surveillance aircraft

    Posted on February 15, 2018 by Ken Pole Canada has joined an international program which is expected to yield a new generation of maritime surveillance aircraft that will eventually replace platforms such as the extensively-upgraded CP-140 Auroras first deployed by the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) in the early 1980s. The Department of National Defence confirmed in a statement that Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, in Brussels for the latest North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) defence ministerial meeting, had signed a letter the previous day signalling Canada's intent to join the Maritime Multi-Mission Aircraft (M3A) forum, where the allies would “share force development resources and knowledge, in the pursuit of maritime patrol aircraft recapitalization.” Poland also confirmed plans to join France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Spain and Turkey on developing follow-on solutions for aging fleets of maritime anti-submarine and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft which are becoming increasingly costly to maintain. The original six began collaborating last June, hoping that a common approach could help to contain the cost of developing new aircraft. “This joint effort recognizes the fact that the majority of allies' maritime patrol aircraft fleets will be reaching the end of their operational lives between 2025 and 2035,” said NATO Deputy Secretary General Rose Gottemoeller during the signing ceremony. Gottemoeller, a United States career diplomat, said the eight countries now needed to push on to the implementation phase for the M3A. “The goal here isn't just a drawing board design,” she said. “We need a new generation of aircraft . . . fulfilling what is an increasingly important mission.” https://www.skiesmag.com/news/canada-joins-alliance-seeking-new-maritime-surveillance-aircraft/

  • Le Canada réintègre le programme du système aéroporté d’alerte et de contrôle de l’OTAN

    16 février 2018 | International, Aérospatial, C4ISR

    Le Canada réintègre le programme du système aéroporté d’alerte et de contrôle de l’OTAN

    Communiqué de presse De Défense nationale Le 14 février 2018, Bruxelles (Belgique) — Défense nationale/Forces armées canadiennes Le gouvernement est déterminé à assurer la sécurité et la sûreté de la population canadienne et à en protéger les droits et libertés. Le Canada joue un rôle important et constructif dans le monde en contribuant concrètement à la paix et à la sécurité internationales, y compris au sein de l'Organisation du Traité de l'Atlantique Nord (OTAN). L'OTAN est une pierre angulaire de la politique de sécurité internationale du Canada et, aujourd'hui, le gouvernement a annoncé son intention de réintégrer le programme du système aéroporté d'alerte et de contrôle (AWACS) de l'OTAN. Les programmes comme AWACS, qui effectuent des activités de renseignement, de surveillance et de reconnaissance, sont de plus en plus pertinents dans le contexte actuel de sécurité. En réponse aux défis posés par cet environnement, l'OTAN a considérablement augmenté le recours à AWACS, y compris dans des régions comme l'Europe centrale et l'Europe de l'Est où le Canada dirige un groupement tactique multinational de l'OTAN en Lettonie. Le Canada avait décidé de se retirer du programme AWACS en 2011 à la suite de l'examen stratégique de 2010 du ministère de la Défense nationale. Citations « L'OTAN est une pierre angulaire de la politique canadienne en matière de sécurité internationale et l'une de nos relations multilatérales les plus importantes. Dans cet esprit, le Canada a décidé de réintégrer le programme du système aéroporté d'alerte et de contrôle qui est une capacité clé de l'OTAN. Nous appuierons ce programme en contribuant à son budget d'opérations et de soutien. Nous sommes résolus à maintenir l'engagement du Canada dans le monde et nous continuerons de soutenir l'OTAN et ses missions : il s'agit d'étapes importantes vers la réalisation de cet objectif. » Harjit S. Sajjan, ministre de la Défense Faits en bref Le système aéroporté d'alerte et de contrôle (AWACS) a été créé en 1978 et comprend une flotte d'aéronefs appartenant à l'OTAN, ce qui donne à l'Alliance les moyens d'effectuer une surveillance aérienne à long rayon et de commander ainsi que de contrôler les forces aériennes. Une partie de l'engagement du Canada envers l'OTAN, comme il est énoncé dans la politique Protection, Sécurité, Engagement, comprend ce qui suit : mener et/ou contribuer des forces aux efforts de l'OTAN et de la coalition pour dissuader et vaincre des adversaires potentiels, y compris des terroristes, afin de soutenir la stabilité mondiale; diriger et/ou contribuer aux opérations internationales de paix et aux missions de stabilisation avec les Nations Unies, l'OTAN et d'autres partenaires multilatéraux. Le système aéroporté d'alerte et de contrôle (AWACS) de l'OTAN compte seize aéronefs E-3A. Ces Boeing 707 modifiés sont facilement identifiables à partir du dôme radar distinctif monté sur le fuselage. L'appareil E-3A fonctionne généralement à une altitude d'environ 10 km. À partir de cette altitude, un seul appareil E-3A peut surveiller en permanence l'espace aérien dans un rayon de plus de 400 km et peut échanger des informations, au moyen de liaisons de données numériques, avec les commandants sur terre, en mer et dans les airs. En utilisant le radar à impulsions Doppler, un appareil E-3A volant dans l'espace aérien de l'OTAN peut faire la distinction entre les cibles et les réflexions au sol et est donc en mesure de donner l'alerte rapide en cas de vol à basse ou haute altitude au-dessus du territoire d'un agresseur potentiel. Personnes-ressources Byrne Furlong Attachée de presse Cabinet du ministre de la Défense nationale Téléphone : 613-996-3100 Courriel : byrne.furlong@forces.gc.ca Relations avec les médias Ministère de la Défense nationale Téléphone : 613-996-2353 Courriel : mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca https://www.canada.ca/fr/ministere-defense-nationale/nouvelles/2018/02/le_canada_reintegreleprogrammedusystemeaeroportedalerteetdecontr.html

  • Safran développe des robots pour l'armée de terre

    16 février 2018 | International, Terrestre

    Safran développe des robots pour l'armée de terre

    30/01/2018 à 07h05 Safran travaille avec cinq PME à la création de robots pour l'armée de terre. Parmi ces nouveaux supplétifs, un véhicule autonome développé avec PSA et Valeo. L'armée française aura d'ici quelques années des véhicules robots assistant les unités de combats au sol. Safran a été retenu comme chef de fil industriel dans le cadre du programme dénommé Furious (FUturs systèmes Robotiques Innovants en tant qu'OUtilS au profit du combattant embarqué et débarqué). Les missions assignées à ces futurs robots terrestres seront l'exploration de b'timents, le transport de charge et de matériels pour fantassins. Les objectifs de ce programme insistent "sur leurs capacités novatrices comme l'autonomie de déplacement en évitant les obstacles dans tous types d'environnements." Ce projet, qui prépare le futur programme d'insertion de robots terrestres au sein des forces armées, consiste à tester trois prototypes de tailles différentes au sein d'une section d'infanterie dès 2019, a précisé la Direction générale de l'armement (DGA) qui a passé ce marché. Le plus gros des trois robots sera le véhicule autonome eRider développé par Safran Electronics & Defense en partenariat avec Valeo et PSA. Cinq PME sont associées au programme mené par Safran Les tests seront effectués au centre d'entraînement aux actions en zone urbaine (Cenzub) hébergé dans le camp militaire de Sissonne, (Aisne). Compte tenu du calendrier serré du projet (18 mois pour la première étape) Safran s'est associé à cinq PME: Effidence, Technical Studio, Kompai et 4D Virtualiz. L'industriel a également sollicité la collaboration de laboratoires robotiques français: le CNRS, l'Institut Pascal, l'IRSTEA, les Mines de Paris et le LORIA notamment. Le projet Furious s'insère dans le cadre de Scorpion, programme de renouvellement des capacités de combat de l'armée de terre. http://bfmbusiness.bfmtv.com/entreprise/safran-developpe-des-robots-pour-l-armee-de-terre-1361069.html

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