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The Heron UAV datalink evaluates a next generation that meets NATO standards


(Defensa.com) The French company Thales and Israeli Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have conducted a series of test flights with an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) Heron datalink equipped with the latest generation developed by Thales TMA 6000 and meets the specifications of NATO. The two companies have conducted tests for risk reduction Heron equipped with TMA 6000 Thales during which has been tested for compatibility of both systems and compliance with the specifications contained in the legislation NATO STANAG 7085. The Heron had TMA 6000 and installed the radio frequency modules and antennas Elisra Israeli company, Elbit Systems group. During the flights, the datalink transmitted in real time to the ground station navigation data, images and videos obtained by the electro-optical system of the UAV both day and night.

The TMA (Modem Thales for Air) 6000 is a next-generation data link operating in Ku band developed by Thales for the transmission of large amounts of data (up to 137 Mb / s) from electro-optical systems in real time. Among the features of this device it is optimized for applications transmission of special forces to have a high resistance to interference and can also operate satellite signals when the aircraft carrying it has this capability. It was certified in 2012 by the Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) for cataloging the STANAG 7085, the first device of this type manufactured in Europe that meets the stringent US requirements. Standard rules NATO Agreement (STANAG) 7085 relates to the interoperability of datalinks for missions of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR for its acronym in English). In June 2013 the British Ministry of Defense studied the suitability of installing this technology in their WK450 UAV Watchkeeper

The Heron UAV is a Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE by its acronym in English) is one of the candidates of the Spanish Ministry of Defense to acquire a MALE capacity has been postponed since at least 2008.

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According to the [Behoerden Spiegel] civil service magazine, the missile system carried out “unexplained” orders. It was not immediately clear when these orders were carried out and what they were.

The magazine speculates about two weak spots in the missile system which could be exploited by hackers.

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In other words, they do not know what really happened, and are speculating.

"Unexplained," behavior by such a system does not mean at all that the system was hacked from the outside. Any number of issues with its software, operations, user error, etc. could cause such a situation.

I will wait for an official explanation before jumping to that conclusion.

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In other words, they do not know what really happened, and are speculating.

"Unexplained," behavior by such a system does not mean at all that the system was hacked from the outside. Any number of issues with its software, operations, user error, etc. could cause such a situation.

I will wait for an official explanation before jumping to that conclusion.

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Very true! You are excellent in reading between the lines Jeff. However, you know the press and software, operations, user error, etc. does not sell as many news papers as if "it was hacked"

Airbus delivers the final NH90 Helicopters to the Armed Forces of Finland


(defensa.com) and Patria Helicopters Airbus, responsible for the final assembly of the Finnish NH90 helicopters, delivered the 20th and last issue of that country in Halli facilities Patria. The Armed Forces of Finland took possession of first in Marignane (France) in 2008 and the other 19 have been locally assembled, all of the TTH, under the contract signed in 2001, now totaling more than 7,500 flight hours.

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Indra will supply two radars NATO Launches 3D for 22 million euros and options for a third


(Defensa.com) Indra will supply two Lanza 3D radar air surveillance and long-range transportable rapid deployment capability, also called LTR-25, the Communication and Information Agency (NCI Agency) NATO. The amount of this contract, with an execution period of 36 months, stood at around 22 M € can be expanded to 36 M. € with the hiring of a third unit and optional material. The contract was signed today at the headquarters of the NCI Agency in Brussels by the Director General of the Agency, Lt. Gen. Koen Gijsberg and CEO Indra Carlos Suarez.

Air Defence Radars Deployables (DARD) will be part of System Air Command and Control (ACCS), one of the pillars of Air Defense System and the NATO Missile (NATINAMDS), which first unify the management of all air operations, including support for the planning and execution of missions. The LTR-25 will be fully integrated with the System of Air Command and Control NATO complementing existing fixtures, strengthening surveillance in areas of special interest and providing greater capacity deployment in international missions. They will also provide capacity to detect and track ballistic missiles.


Each LTR-25 unit consists of an integrated secondary radar and shelter operation and power generation primary radar. The system has been designed for easy transport and installed in unprepared settlements; can be transported in the cargo hold of an airplane type Hercules C130 or using two camiones.El development of transportable version of 3D Lanza radar long-range began in 2012, within a program of innovative public procurement Spanish Ministry of Defense, which he had the support of the CDTI. The LTR-25 is part of the fifth generation of the family of 3D L-band radars in Indra and incorporates a technological leap that places it among the most advanced in their class, integrating the electronic pointing of the radar beam, scanning data on the antenna itself, the monopulse technique in elevation and azimuth, anti-clutter capacity, the latest signal processing technologies, the ability to detect and track ballistic missiles and a new design that facilitates and reduces the cost of the work of maintenance.

Currently, Lanza 3D radars company operating on five continents. In addition, Indra maintains a portfolio of more than 20 units of various models of the family (long range, transportable in two versions and naval) orders, ranking as one of the leaders in this technology segment worldwide. This contract Deployables Air Defense Radar (DARD) strengthens the position of Indra's technological leadership in this field. In this regard, the company has been awarded the last tenders called by NATO countries for the supply of long-range radars.

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s flying at treetop altitude over Melitopol airbase, in southeastern Ukraine and nearby, in February 2015.

Serbia Develops State-of-the-Art, Armata-Style Battle Tank

Serbia has presented a concept of the М-20UP-1, the country's "tank of the future", at the Partner 2015 military exhibition in Belgrade. Designers said that they were inspired by the Russian-made Armata tank when developing the М-20UP-1, according to the Serbian news website Vecernje Novosti Online.

The project cost of the production of one M-20UP-1 stands at five million euros.

Goran Stojanovic, head of the working group to develop the tank, said that the М-20UP-1 will not compete with the Armata tank.

"Our tank will be closer to the [Russian-made] T-90 tank in terms of combat capabilities. We are short of money, and our economic potential is not developed enough to let us compete with the Russians. But by using a design [resembling] those of advanced tanks across the world, we have developed the weapon of the future: cheap, modern and efficient," Stojanovic said.


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check it this is concept art for the M-20up-1. turret looks like they recycled the Concept art that was shown for the Armada a year ago.

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check it this is concept art for the M-20up-1. turret looks like they recycled the Concept art that was shown for the Armada a year ago.

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It has more of a "squarish" design on the gun and turret.

exibit A Armada Fan Art
Exhibit B M-20up-1 concept art