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Australian Defence Force MRH-90 Taipan Multi Role Helicopter

Australian Defence Force MRH-90 Taipan Multi Role Helicopter

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The MRH90 is the Australian version of the NH90 advanced medium-lift, twin-engine, multi-role helicopter anufactured by Australian Aerospace, a unit of Eurocopter (now Airbus Helicopters). The MRH-90 multi-role helicopter replaced the Australian Defence Force (ADF) existing Black Hawk and Sea King helicopter fleets with increased and improved capability, ability and capacity to meet emerging requirements. The MRH90 Taipan helicopters are set to replace the Australian Navy’s Sea King helicopters to perform enhanced maritime support and troop lift operations from land bases and Canberra Class amphibious assault ships.

Australian Defence Force MRH-90 Taipan Multi Role Helicopter

Australian Defence Force MRH-90 Taipan Multi Role Helicopter


The Australian Defence Force (ADF) ordered a total of 47 MRH90s and the first 46 helicopters are scheduled to achieve final operational capability by April 2019. The Multi-Role Helicopter (MRH) programme was designed with a plan to rationalise the number of helicopter types in Australian Defence Force (ADF) service. Originally 46 aircraft had been contracted under projects AIR 9000 Phase 2, 4, and 6. Phase 2 (12 helicopters) was the acquisition of troop-lift aircraft for the Australian Army; Phase 4 (28 helicopters) was to replace the Army’s Sikorsky S-70 Black Hawk helicopters; and Phase 6 (6 helicopters) was to replace the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN’s) Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King helicopters.
Australian Defence Force MRH-90 Taipan Multi Role Helicopter

Australian Defence Force MRH-90 Taipan Multi Role Helicopter


The MRH-90 Taipan helicopter features all-composite construction and incorporates crash-worthy capabilities based on MIL-STD-1290A. It is capable of conducting missions under difficult weather conditions. It incorporates a large and spacious cabin at the centre fuselage, facilitating 20 troop seats or up to 12 stretchers. The crash-worthy seats accommodate a pilot, a co-pilot, two loadmasters and 18 combat troops. A sliding door is fitted on both sides of the cabin and a ramp is placed at the rear. The structure offers protection up to a speed of 10m/s when landing gear is extended and up to 7m/s with retracted landing gear. The helicopter is 16.13m long and 5.23m high and has an empty weight of 6,400kg and a maximum take-off weight of 10,600kg.
Australian Defence Force MRH-90 Taipan Multi Role Helicopter

Australian Defence Force MRH-90 Taipan Multi Role Helicopter


The MRH-90 Taipan helicopter is powered by two Rolls-Royce Turbomeca RTM322-01/9 turbo-shaft engines, which generate an output power of 1,662kW each. The helicopter can fly at a maximum speed of 300km/h and has a range of 800km. It can operate at a service ceiling of 20,000ft and can climb at a rate of 8m per second. The helicopter has a four-bladed main rotor and a high positioned tail rotor coupled with the main transmission for anti-torque function. The tricycle type retractable landing gear features two single-tire main units to retract into the centre fuselage as well as a twin-wheel nose unit to pull back into the forward fuselage.

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Multi Ammunition Softkill System (MASS)

Multi Ammunition Softkill System (MASS)

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MASS (Multi Ammunition Softkill System) is a naval self-defence system produced by Rheinmetall of Germany. It is connected to the ship’s sensors and protects ships from attacks by advanced, sensor-guided missiles by launching decoys that operate in all relevant wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum: ultraviolet, electro-optical, laser, infrared, and radar. MASS can be either plugged into the command and control module of a naval vessel, or operate autonomously. Rheinmetall has developed MASS Stand Alone with Sensor Suite, a standalone system with a built-in sensor suite designed especially for smaller seagoing units. The number of launchers is variable – typically one or two, though this number can be increased. The system comes with a sensor suite with radar and laser warner, a control unit and energy supply.

Multi Ammunition Softkill System (MASS)

Multi Ammunition Softkill System (MASS)


Ordinarily, MASS consists of between one and six trainable launchers that can fire 32 special effect charges. Each launcher comes with a control unit and a data interface (Ethernet/RS422 or other standard interface). The automatic decoy system MASS provides a unique level of protection against modern sensor-guided missiles. MASS can be installed on ships of all types and can be integrated into existing command systems. The new MASS_ISS features built-in sensors for detecting radar and laser threats. Programmable and omni-spectral, the system’s innovative ammunition provides protection in all relevant wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Multi Ammunition Softkill System (MASS)

Multi Ammunition Softkill System (MASS)


Rheinmetall Defence continues to expand the functionality of its widely sold Multi-Ammunition Softkill System (MASS) ship protection system with new payloads and sensor integration options.Since its market launch in 2002, Rheinmetall Defence has stated that “MASS has attracted orders from eleven nations have contracted a total of 186 MASS launcher systems for no fewer than 22 different classes of naval vessels. MASS offers a whole host of tactical, operational and logistical advantages, and is specifically designed to meet the changing requirements of modern navies, with abundant scope for future technological growth.

Guardian 2.0 Remote Control Weapons Station (RWS)

Guardian 2.0 Remote Control Weapons Station (RWS)

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The Guardian 2.0 is a Remote Control Weapons Station (RWS) for 12.7 mm that could be adapted for 5.56mm and 7.62 mm cannon, lightweight and compact. The system is 2 axes gyro-stabilized and it operates day and night for combat, surveillance, target identification and tracking missions. Specially designed to be integrated in a wide range of platforms and vehicles, this system provides defence capabilities for short and medium ranges with high firing accuracy being a reliable solution against asymmetric threats. The Guardian 2.0 RwS designed and built by the Spanish Company Escribano Mechanical and Engineering.

Guardian 2.0 Remote Control Weapons Station (RWS)

Guardian 2.0 Remote Control Weapons Station (RWS)


The Guardian 2.0 is an RWS for lightweight weapons, such as 12.7 and 7.62 mm machine guns. Through its sensors, it can identify and acquire targets up to the distance of 4.5 km. The sensors include a cooled IR camera, a CCD camera that is capable of detecting targets up to 8 km and recognize them at 4.5 km. The Guardian 2.0 users have the option to integrate a smoke or grenade launcher, an anti-aircraft missile or an acoustic gun detection system. The station is an update of the previous version, already in use with the Spanish Armed Forces, now offering better technical characteristics such as faster reaction time for the gun, better stabilization and the sensors ability to provide improved situational awareness.

Leonardo Grifo Airborne Fire Control Radars Family

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The Airborne and Space Systems Divisionhas over 60 years of experience and masters all the technologies involved in radar design, development and production. A leader in the airborne radar market, the Company delivers state-of-the-art, modular radar systems. With over 450 units sold and more than 100,000 flight hours, the GRIFO Radar family, a fourth-generation of X-band coherent pulse-doppler multimode fire-control radar, offers advanced performances to new and upgraded aircraft. Thanks to the modular architecture made by a configurable number of compact Line Replaceable Units (LRU), GRIFO can be easily integrated in modern avionic suites and fully interfaced via HOTAS command, for a cost-effective solution.

The GRIFO E is the latest Fire Control E-Scan pulse doppler multimode Airborne Radar, the latest radar of the GRIFO Family. It features a wide set of advanced and up to date capabilities and provides remarkable levels of situational awareness. GRIFO-346 airborne fire control radar is a coherent, pulse Doppler multimode radar operating in X-band. Its modular architecture enables the installation on a wide range of aircraft and the easy integration in modern Avionic Suites and interface via HOTAS command.

TOPAZ Automated Fire Command and Control System

TOPAZ Automated Fire Command and Control System

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TOPAZ is a fully integrated Combat Management System enhancing situational awareness and providing support in strategy, mission planning. In order to increase the speed of the process of turning informational advantage into faster and more effective military decisions and ensure precise actions with maximum use of all available assets, WB GROUP’s engineers and constructors designed a system enhancing situational awareness and crisis response capabilities according to OODA (Observe Orient Decide Act) loop. Situational awareness, precise and quick data transmission along with security and reliability in the most extreme conditions are crucial on the contemporary battlefield.

WR-40 Langusta self-propelled multiple rocket launcher

WR-40 Langusta self-propelled multiple rocket launcher


TOPAZ ICMS ( integrated combat management system) facilitates an adaptive workflow drawing upon the core elements in battle: overwatch/observation, management/logistics and strike. TOPAZ facilitates the battlefield management at every command level, enables a real-time analysis of information acquired from reconnaissance and observation systems and ensures the precise strike with use of the available loitering munitions systems. The system also enables the control of all logistic assets, including ammunition reserves and technical condition of vehicles by the commander. The key advantage of TOPAZ is its modularity and scalability. This allows to build various configurations that connect all WB GROUP’s products and functions.
Krab self-propelled multiple rocket launcher

Krab self-propelled multiple rocket launcher


WB Group is the creator and manufacturer of the ZZKO TOPAZ system that facilitates command and fire control procedures, also allowing the user to make use of the data provided e.g. by the FlyEye UAVs, in real time. Topaz solution is being utilized by the Polish Armed Forces both in case of the modernized artillery systems: 2S1 Gvozdika, WR-40 Langusta; and, lately, in case of the newly introduced 155 mm Krab self-propelled howitzers and 120 mm Rak self-propelled mortars, with the latter systems being based on the Rosomak APC. Polish-based WB Group is the largest private concern in the defence sector. Technologies offered by the WB Group are based on years of expertise gained during operation of the group’s solutions implemented in Polish armed forces, as well as on long-term cooperation with the most demanding customers all worldwide.

Royal Thai Navy Marsun M21 Patrol Boat

Royal Thai Navy Marsun M21 Patrol Boat

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Marsun M21 class are a class of 10 Patrol Boat currently commissioned by the Royal Thai Navy. The M21 class has an overall length of 21.4 m, an overall beam of 5.56 m, and a hull draught of 1.05 m. It is powered by two MAN diesel engines driving two fixed pitch propellers, and can attain top speeds of more than 30 kt and a range of more than 350 n miles (648 km) at economical speed. The vessel has carrying capacity for up to 4,000 litres of fuel, 1,200 litres of water, and can accommodate a crew of nine. It can operate up to Sea State 2. Marsun has delivered over 260 various types of vessels, these include Fast Patrol Craft, Fast Attack Missile Craft, Crew and Supply Vessels.

Royal Thai Navy Marsun M21 Patrol Boat

Royal Thai Navy Marsun M21 Patrol Boat


Marsun M21 have been equipped with a 20 mm cannon in the primary position. The class is also armed with one 12.7 mm machine gun with a co-axial 81 mm grenade launcher in the aft section. The M21 class has also been equipped with one crane-launched rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) at stern, and one inflatable life raft canister on the port side at aft. Once delivered, all 11 vessels are expected to be deployed with the RTN’s coastguard squadron and take on duties such as VIP escorts, fishery resources protection, and other maritime constabulary duties in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand.

Elbit Systems E-LynX

Elbit Systems E-LynX

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The E-LynX family of mobile tactical communications solutions is based on the most advanced Software-Defined Radio technology, supporting broadband data communications across maneuvering tactical joint battle groups. These software-defined radio (SDR) offer a secure and reliable tactical communications solution to all echelons – from the individual soldier on the battlefield to deployed headquarters. The E-LynX tactical solution is a 4TH generation communication solution provided by Elbit Systems, while maintaining compatibility with hundreds of thousands of CNR radio sold worldwide.

Elbit Systems E-LynX

Elbit Systems E-LynX


Comprised of the latest generation of multi band-channel-waveform tactical IP radio, the E-LynX family provides combat-proven MANET capabilities to a variety of platforms over any terrain type. Strong error correction algorithms eliminate the possibility of lost data packets and a salf-healing, self-forming ad-hoc networking capability ensures robus data communications of several megabits per second at adaptable bandwidths for an extensive rage. Its mobile ad-hoc networking (MANET) provides continuous IP networking connectivity throughout any mission. The line of radios include the PNR-1000 Personal Network Radio with full duplex voice conferencing supporting both data and voice transmission the maximizes communicatiins dependability and range while minimizing the network’s vulnerability.
Elbit Systems E-LynX

Elbit Systems E-LynX


The E-LynX soldier radios are designed to enable advanced networked combat solutions in both open field and urban areas. Soldiers can use the system for access to several voice groups in a single channel and fast data services. The radios will support the effective closing of the sensor to shooter loop. Additionally, integrated blue force tracking (BFT) capability offered by the systems will facilitate accurate location monitoring. The radios are incorporated with concurrent flooding techniques that offer extended range over a multi-hop network and improved network agility and robustness. Furthermore, flooding techniques help reduce network latency.