Issue #1
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
IDEAS Returns to Karachi, PM Opens
Defence Expo
Pakistan Steadfast
in War on Terrorism,
By MG Mahmud
KARACHI–Pakistan condemns terrorism
in all its forms and manifestations but re-
lated issues must be solved, Prime Min-
ister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said.
“It is our belief that a world free of terror-
ists is in the common interest of the inter-
national community which is our reason
for assuming the lead role in the Global
War on Terror and its consequent suffer-
Defence Minister and
International Top Brass at
IDEAS Seminar By ADJ Staff Writer
Major General Muhammad Farooq, DG DEPO, with Chaudhry Ahmad Mukhtar, Minister of Defence at
the Seminar.
Pakistan’s defence industry is committed
to meet its objectives including maintain-
ing a maximum base for self reliance and
in ADJ’s Combat Proven
Today Helicopters from
Russia
The Official IDEAS 2008 Show Daily
ings to the people of Pakistan,” he
said when inaugurating the IDEAS
defence exposition here in the
commercial and port city of
Karachi.
“We also believe that real vic-
tory against the terrorist is only
possible, if besides the ongoing
military action, root causes of ter-
rorism like foreign occupation, op-
pression, denial of fundamental
rights, economic deprivation and
injustice are removed and fester-
ing wounds of Kashmir are
healed. Otherwise, the terrorist
organisations will face no prob-
with an accelerated pace of technology de-
velopment for it to remain relevant, De-
fence Minister Chaudhry Ahmad Mukhtar
said. continued on page 6
First Caesar
Delivered to the
French Army
Visit ADJ at A12, Hall 1
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani.
lems in finding willing recruits for commit-
ting crimes against humanity in the name
of various causes,” Syed Yousuf said.
This is the fifth International Defence
Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) organised
by the Defence Export Promotion
Organisation (DEPO) and for the first time
managed by Ecommerce Gateway, a top
event management company in Pakistan.
continued on page 4
Another Agosta
Submarine Ready
KARACHI: PNS Hamza, the second indig-
enously built Agosta 90B submarine, was
commissioned in the Pakistan Navy on
Sept 26, giving a qualitative boost to its
capability to defend the country’s maritime
boundaries.
“It is a major breakthrough in our capa-
bilities of defence production and Pakistan
is among one of the few countries capable
of constructing submarines indigenously,”
Commodore Naser Shah, general man-
ager of the submarine construction project
at the PN Dockyard said. continued on page 3
Saab to Submit
Gripen Tender
for Brazil
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continued from page 1
The special feature of PNS Hamza is
MESMA air independent propulsion (AIP)
system which increases the diving dura-
tion as compared to conventional sub-
marines. The AIP system has liquid oxy-
gen and ethanol to produce electricity
which is used to charge the submarine’s
batteries.
PNS Hamza, being commissioned af-
ter successful completion of all harbour
and sea trials, will become the first sub-
marine in the Arabian Sea with the AIP sys-
tem.
This is the third submarine of Agosta
90B contract which was signed with DCNS
of France in September 1994. Under the
contract, first Agosta 90B, PNS Khalid, was
built in France and handed over to the Pa-
kistan Navy in December 1999.
The second submarine PNS Saad was
built at the submarine construction depart-
ment at the PN Dockyard and it was com-
missioned in 2003.
Construction of indigenous submarine
continued despite some hitches follow-
ing the Sheraton Karachi bombing in
which some French engineers working on
the project were killed. Hamza is the most
advanced version of Agosta design. Its
PNS Hamza
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shop today. With the participation of 162
outer hull is light structure fabricated at
the PN Dockyard in parts and mounted on
the inner pressure hull. The pressure hull
section was fabricated and outfitted by the
PN Dockyard in collaboration with the
Karachi Shipyard.
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defence manufacturers and trade
organisations from 58 countries,
organisers of the event have termed it the
biggest exhibition of its kind.
Director-General of Defence Export Pro-
motion Organisation (DEPO) Major Gen-
eral Mohammad Farooq, said some 256
defence-related companies will participate
in IDEAS-2008 including 94 Pakistani
firms. Out of the 94 Pakistani defence com-
panies, almost 60 per cent are from the
private sector.
About 221 defence manufacturing com-
panies participated in IDEAS-2006 includ-
ing 73 domestic and 148 foreign firms
from 27 countries. The first IDEAS was held
2000, with the participation of 125 compa-
nies from 45 countries.
This year’s IDEAS will see the JF-17 thun-
der fighter aircraft put on display for the
first time at a defence exhibition as a co-
production of Pakistani and Chinese de-
fence industries. A seminar was also held
on the first day of IDEAS at Sheraton
Karachi where national and international
defence experts and analysts discussed
issues concerning security and defence
needs of the region in the backdrop of the
war against terrorism.
It was reported that some 66 defence
delegations from participating countries
are also taking part in the IDEAS-2008 out
of which 30 delegations are high-level,
headed either by the defence ministers,
secretaries or services’ chiefs of the coun-
tries.
Maj.Gen. Farooq said that, due to the
staging of four IDEAS events since 2000,
the demand for small and light arms, rocket
launchers and anti-tank missiles, and
other assorted munitions manufactured by
Pakistan had increased phenomenally in
the international market. He said that due
to the string of embargoes slapped on
Pakistan from time to time, the country had
achieved self-reliance in defence manu-
facturing in various fields.
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Defence Cooperation
Pakistan has a long history of defence
cooperation with nations across the globe
and especially with Afro-Asian region. In
the past, Prime Minister Syed Yousuf said
this has mostly been in the fields of mili-
tary training, organisational support and
restructuring.
“Over the passing years, we have en-
deavoured to extend the dimensions of
this relationship towards collaboration in
defence production with the friendly na-
tions and mutually assisting each other in
establishing their indigenous capability to
give them internal strength and stability.”
“Our multifaceted and technically pro-
gressive defence industry provides us a
strong designing and production base for
developing and fielding major defence
products. On our own and in cooperation
with our friends both from the East and
the West, we have successfully completed
some major programmes i.e. the in-coun-
try assembly of Agosta 90B submarines
and the design, development and produc-
tion of Al-Khalid Main Battle Tank, other
armoured vehicles, anti-tank guided mis-
siles, surface-to-air missiles, Mashaak
and Super Mashaak and the list goes on
including JF-17 Thunder jet fighter aircraft
in collaboration with our Chinese friends.
All these products are already in service
with our armed forces,” the Prime Minister
said.
Syed Yousuf also took the opportunity to
briefly touch upon the subject of the re-
gional security situation which has under-
gone radical changes in the post 9/11 sce-
nario.
“It was much before 9/11 that the dynam-
ics of security environment in our region
started to change in late eighties and early
nineties with far reaching consequences
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for Pakistan and for our region. My country
has been the worst effected since 1980’s
and we continue to suffer more grievously
after our decision to join the global struggle
against the forces of extremism, violence
and terrorism. The civilised world does
appreciate our contributions toward fight-
ing the menace.”
However, he said, “I feel honoured to
address such a large defence hierarchy
from around 60 friendly countries and your
impressive presence at IDEAS 2008 adds
to my confidence that Pakistan enjoys
huge support of the world community in
measuring up to the challenges posed by
the global, regional and resultant domes-
tic security environments.”
Pakistan Defence Industry
He said Pakistan has a large defence
manufacturing, training and supporting
infrastructure, which not only meets the
demands of its own armed forces but also
has the capacity to offer high quality prod-
ucts and services to friendly countries at
mutually acceptable terms. For this pur-
pose, Pakistan have a national platform
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named Defence Export Promotion
Organisation that, besides focusing on
defence export, also facilitates interna-
tional collaboration, joint ventures and
outsourcing. Holding of IDEAS series has
been great help to expose entire range of
Pakistan’s defence industry to the outside
world for defence cooperation and indus-
trial collaboration.
“In this regard, let me commend the ef-
forts of Defence Export Promotion
Organisation.”
“Let me avail this opportunity to extend
a very warm welcome to the large number
of distinguished delegates from friendly
countries. Your presence positively reflects
on Pakistan’s standing in the comity of
nations. We share common interests and
perceptions and the theme of the exhibi-
tion “Arms for Peace”, manifests our
shared objectives of peace and stability
through conventional balance and mutual
deterrence.”
“I am extremely pleased to see a large
of foreign exhibitors and trade visitors par-
ticipating in this exhibition. I welcome them
with the assurance that they will find their
participation commercially beneficial,”
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf said.
Successful holding of this exhibition has
been made possible through the pro-
longed and dedicated efforts of the De-
fence Export Promotion Organisation and
the support they have received from the
Ministry of Defence Production, the Armed
Forces, Trade Development Authority
(TDAP), the Ministry of Commerce, the City
District Government Karachi and the Gov-
ernment of Sindh. The Prime Minister also
expressed special gratitude to the people
of Karachi for their warm-hearted hospi-
tality, full cooperation and support in mak-
ing this event a success. He also con-
veyed special appreciation to the efforts of
the officers and all ranks working under
the leadership of Major General
Muhammad Farooq for making IDEAS
2008 a great grand event under the preva-
lent environment.
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Foreign delegates during the IDEAS 2008 seminar include those from Europe, Africa, Middle East and the Asia Pacific.
IDEAS Seminar...continued from page 1
Given the complex environment and ever
changing security dynamics, the role played
by the defence production in Pakistan
needs to be fully appreciated as since 1951
till to date, it has remained committed to
meet its objectives, he said when opening
the IDEAS seminar. The one-day event
themed “Altering Security Paradigm at Glo-
bal and Regional Levels” was attended by
senior defence officials and military top
brass from Pakistan and abroad.
The Defence Minister said this include
the maximum base for self reliance; ac-
celerated pace of technology development;
identification, integration and utilisation of
available industrial potential in the public
and private sector; production and procure-
ment of defence equipment and mainte-
nance of defence stores.
He said with the prime directive being
achievement and the attainment of
economy of scales, the defence industry
had developed an enhanced base and
capacity for joint defence production and
indigenisation.
“Among the successful defence indus-
trial collaboration in which we have suc-
ceeded in indigenisation and joint ven-
tures are the Agosta-90B Submarine (Pa-
kistan-France), HIT (Pakistan-China and
Pakistan-US) and aircraft manufacturing
facility, PAC Kamra (Pakistan-China and
Pakistan-Sweden),” he said.
The development of the defence indus-
try is to to achieve excellence and self reli-
ance in the field of defence production;
aimed at the meeting the arms and arms
ammunition needs of its defence forces
and help Pakistan meet its security con-
cerns: the solitary aim being peace and
stability.
Pakistan’s Challenges
Pakistan since it inception has faced chal-
lenges from external to internal and from
regional to extra–regional and global. In
this quagmire of threats and challenges
today it stands on the brink of the world
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stage as a supporter of regional and glo-
bal stability. This is only possible if a state
meets its security challenges and defines
the security paradigm by itself. In this con-
text the ‘global war against terror’ and
Pakistan’s role as a front line state has
unfortunately placed Pakistan in the fore-
front of the global dynamics of terrorism
as we fight this war in an effort to bring
safety and security to the global order.
However, the price paid by Pakistan has
been blood, sweat and tears of the people
and the armed forces of Pakistan. The
blood of so many innocents spilled in the
name of its commitment to this global dis-
Successful First Test Firing of Thales
New Laser-Guided Air-to-Ground Rocket
On Oct 8, TDA, a Thales subsidiary
specialised in combat systems and mu-
nitions, successfully fired its first laser-
guided rocket, as part of a DGA (French
Defence Procurement Agency) assess-
ment programme. Conducted at the
CELM (Centre d’Essai de Lancement
des Missiles–Missile Launch Test Cen-
tre), the test firing was the first of a se-
ries planned for 2008 and 2009. The op-
erational objective for the French armed
forces–army and air force–is to have, by
2013, a 68mm rocket that can hit targets
with “metric precision” and reduced col-
lateral effects.
At stake in the programme was valida-
tion of the performance of a 68mm la-
ser-guided rocket for use in the same
launchers as the unguided air-to-ground
rocket of the same calibre now widely
used on Tigre helicopters. Intended in
particular to hit lightly armoured fixed and
mobile targets and infrastructure, this
new type of high-precision rocket will
complete the existing line of munitions,
already capable of performing numerous
missions such as:
Close fire support;
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order; alongside the natural calamities in
the form of the recent earth quakes in
Baluchistan, frontier, FATA, Punjab and
Kashmir has to be taken into account by
all those countries and players who pro-
fess to global harmony and allies of Paki-
stan in this effort.
“In these testing times where we have
remained focused on our aims and our
resolve to fight this menace; the help and
the support which has been extended to
us by our neighboring countries and other
stake holders has been far less than de-
sired,” Defence Minister Chaudhry said.
continued on page 13
Search and destroy missions of
enemy ground-to-air defence;
Surveillance and coastal defence
against light craft; and
Target marking for the artillery.
In addition to its integrated laser-des-
ignation guidance/control system, the
new rocket includes the same advanced
technological features as the unguided
rocket, among them the programming,
ignition by induction and tamperproofing
functions.
“This new rocket with its metric preci-
sion will reduce the vulnerability of the
carriers while greatly increasing the air-
borne destruction capability, all for a
much lower cost than a missile. In short,
it perfectly meets the new needs of the
armed forces,” said Guy Lefebvre, CEO
of Thales TDA.
In 2006, Thales had already fired rock-
ets with GPS-enhanced accuracy, in the
68mm and 2.75" (70mm) calibre. Hav-
ing succeeded at 68mm, Thales is now
in a position to assess, with its Belgian
subsidiary, a 2.75" laser-guided rocket
concept. A firing with this calibre is sched-
uled for mid-November 2008.
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Combat Proven Helicopters
from Russia
Mi-26
Russian Helicopters Open
Joint-Stock Company is a
specialised managing com-
pany of a new helicopter In-
dustrial Association. It was
established with the aim of
forming a competitive; highly
effective, self-developing and
economically rational heli-
copter branch of aircraft in-
dustry of the Russian Fed-
eration and to win a leading
position at the world helicop-
ter market. The main goals of
the Association are: to meet
the state requirements and
also the demands of domes- Interior view
tic and foreign markets by de-
sign, production, sale, modernisation,
post-sale maintenance and integrated lo-
gistic support of military and commercial
helicopters. Russian Helicopters was es-
tablished in 2006 as 100% affiliated com-
pany of Oboronprom UIC.
Structure of Industrial Association
The Industrial Association is a reconsti-
tuted helicopter branch of domestic air-
craft industry. The Association incorporates
practically all helicopter industry enter-
prises of the Russian Federation: design-
ers of helicopters, serial manufacturers
of rotorcraft and components thereof as
well as post-sale maintenance agencies.
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Ka-32
of Mi-26T.
The incorporated enterprises provide
for implementation of full life cycle of heli-
copter engineering of all types and
classes from design start up and up to
retirement and utilisation.
Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant, Kamov and
Kazan Helicopters incorporated into the
above Association are engaged in R&D.
The association includes the serial air-
craft plants. Kazan Helicopters serially pro-
duces medium Mi-8/17 helicopters and
light Ansat helicopter. Ulan-Ude Aviation
Plant is engaged in series production of
Mi-8/17 helicopters. Rostvertol Plc manu-
factures heavy-lift Mi-26, troop-carrying
combat Mi-24/35, attack combat Mi-28N
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helicopters and carries
on preproduction of the
light Mi-2 helicopter.
Kumertau APP serially
produces medium Ka-27/
Ka-32 and light Ka-226
helicopters. Progress
Arsenyev-based Aviation
Company manufactures
attack combat Ka-50/52
helicopters and light com-
mercial Mi-34 rotorcraft.
Within the above Asso-
ciation Helicopter Service
Company is engaged in
rendering post-sale
maintenance support
services to helicopter en-
gineering including repair, kitting and in-
tegrated after-sale services. Novosibirsk
Aircraft Repair Plant is engaged in repair,
warranty and post-warranty services.
The integrated structure of the Associa-
tion also incorporates the enterprises,
which produce and provide for post-sale
maintenance of main components, heli-
copter component units and systems.
They are: Vpered Moscow Machine Build-
ing Plant, R.E.T. Kronshtadt (which is also
engaged in the development and produc-
tion of simulators and other technical train-
ing aids) and Stupino Machine-Building
Production Enterprise (SMPP) as well.
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Delivery of the First Caesar

Artillery System to the French Army
The first Caesar artillery system has been
delivered to the French Army following the
qualification pronounced by the French
procurement agency (DGA) in June.
Some 71 additional systems will be de-
livered till 2011 according to the contract
signed with DGA in December 2004. The
five-year logistic support will be imple-
mented under the same time frame.
The Caesar is a 155mm/52-calibre
truck mounted weapon system which, to-
day, fullfils the most demanding require-
ments of 21st century artillery.
High mobility, long range effectiveness,
ease to use, responsiveness and surviv-
ability are the main assets of this weapon
system, which is fully interoperable with
NATO 39-calibre and the JB MoU 52-cali-
bre ammunition. In addition, Caesar can
be integrated into multinational mixed (direct support fire, in-depth action, With an order book of more than 160
units in the field of overseas operations counter-battery fire and even coastal de- units in two different versions (France,
(interoperability of C4I integration and ord- fence), the Caesar provides land forces Middle East and Southeast Asia, based
nance). with solutions that meet the specific re- on a Renault Trucks Défense or Soframe-
With its mobility (strategic, operational quirements related to projected military Unimog chassis), Caesar is already a
and tactical) and its multi-role capability actions. commercial success.
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Interview with AVM (R) Raja Tariq Mahmood,
CEO, Global Industrial & Defence Solutions (GIDS)
ADJ: Firstly, can you tell us a bit about the
company?
GIDS: It is my pleasure to talk to you
through this introduction of Global Indus-
trial & Defence Solutions (GIDS). At GIDS
we integrate the cumulative experience of
the well-known Pakistani companies in
defence technology. Their legacies of ex-
cellence in engineering, integration and
manufacturing create the foundation from
which we strive to serve the needs of the
armed forces locally as well as interna-
tionally. With this in mind, the business
philosophy of GIDS is to stand firmly be-
hind everything we do…now…and in the
years to come.
UAV from GIDS is one
of the products on static display
at the show.
ATLAS ELEKTRONIK Successful at
the NATO Harbour Protection Trials
For ATLAS Elektronik, the NATO Harbour
Protection Trials turned out to be extremely
successful. ATLAS took part in the event at
Eckernförde with two autonomous under-
water vehicles of the types “SeaOtter Mk II”
and “SeaWolf”, both of which passed their
recent test runs under the eyes of a critical
assessment team very successfully and
without any errors.
The “SeaOtter Mk II” is a 3.55-metre un-
manned underwater vehicle operating au-
tonomously for surveillance, reconnais-
sance or minehunting tasks. The “SeaOtter
Mk II” is programmed beforehand and then
executes the specified mission autono-
mously. Thanks to its modular system struc-
ture, the “SeaOtter Mk II” is able to carry a
large number of different sensor packages.
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ADJ: In your opinion, what is the key to
ensure the success of the company?
GIDS: We believe the future is bright and
we are developing ways to serve you bet-
ter. We are embracing technology to give
you new options in the way you interact with
us. We are cognisant of the challenges
around us. However, we will continue to
improve our self. GID’s success lies in our
commitment to quality and to make our
customers satisfied.
ADJ: Currently, who are the customers of
GIDS?
GIDS: Our customers include the Armed
Forces of Pakistan and Defence Forces of
Within the scope of the NATO event, the
vehicle successfully performed missions
lasting several hours. Its navigational ac-
curacy at the end of the missions lay be-
tween 1.3 and 3.6 metres.
The second unit under test, the
“SeaWolf”, was originally developed as a
remotely-controlled unmanned underwater
vehicle for operations against sedimented
mines and was then advanced by ATLAS to
become a fully-fledged autonomous plat-
form offering high performance. It is espe-
cially well suited for the surveillance and
inspection of confined spaces, e.g.
harbours. With its capability of “hovering”,
i.e. remaining stationary in the water, it is
able to inspect particularly critical areas in
great detail.
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AVM (R) Raja Tariq Mahmood.
other countries. We endeavour to provide
the core capabilities through our products
and services, which empowers you to de-
cide for a change in new products or modi-
fication in the existing systems. People at
GIDS are the key to our success. We take
great pride in the fact that our clients choose
GIDS because of the knowledge, skills,
ideas and expertise of our people. I am a
strong believer that the company with the
best people wins.
ADJ: Any last words for our readers?
GIDS: Thank you for your interest in GIDS.
The “SeaWolf” has a highly-precise navi-
gation system, is programmed accordingly
before operations, and then travels along
the predefined path autonomously. In
Eckernförde, the “SeaWolf” also completed
its two planned missions with flying
colours.
The participation of ATLAS in a technol-
ogy demonstrator for combating asymmet-
ric threats also proved to be extremely suc-
cessful. For the “LEXXWAR” system, ATLAS
is providing a console with special software
to generate a tactical situation display simi-
lar to that of the combat management sys-
tem on the new F125 frigate for the Ger-
man Navy. As part of the presentations,
LEXXWAR was also able to process the
data transferred from the “SeaWolf” via an
optical fibre cable.
“ATLAS Elektronik and especially the de-
velopment team for the autonomous un-
derwater vehicles successfully demon-
strated the wide-ranging technological ca-
pabilities of our company to the professional
international audience at the Harbour Pro-
tection Trials 2008. With the SeaOtter and
the SeaWolf, ATLAS has the right products
for civilian and military applications in the
growing market for unmanned underwater
platforms.” Dr Ralf Kube, Chairman of the
Management Board said.
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ASELSAN Stabilised Weapon

Systems
Drawing from the mature
and fully qualified
know-how of the
ASELSAN Pedestal
Mounted Air De-
fence System as
well as the weapon
modernisation
programmes,
ASELSAN has also de-
signed, developed and manu-
factured another weapon sys-
tem: Stabilised Machine Gun Platform (STAMP).
The system is designed for defence against asymmetric threats.
Besides threats of asymmetric warfare, STAMP has various appli-
cation areas such as coastal defence, border defence and defence
of naval platforms. The main function of the system is better locat-
ing and tracking the target as well as maximising the hit probability
while providing highest level of security for the operator. Consider-
ing the personnel security, the system can be remotely controlled
and its Gun Control Unit can employ remote ammunition feeding.
STAMP can operate day/night under adverse weather and terrain
conditions, using its pedestal-integrated Thermal Camera and TV
Camera and meet all defence necessities of world armies and
navies.
STAMP can be used for different applications. The system is pri-
marily designed to be used on naval and land platforms with the
characteristics such as lightweight, modular design and open ar-
chitecture. The system can also be adapted to the stationary plat-
forms (border control stations) or mobile platforms (patrol vehicles,
patrol boats, ships etc.) and be integrated with existing onboard
system. It is critical to note that the system can perform accurate
firings against stationary or moving targets while the platform is
either stationary or on the move due to the stabilisation and auto-
matic target tracking capabilities.
STAMP is based on stabilised pedestal that can accommodate a
variety of weapons for a wide spectrum of missions. STAMP system
can be equipped with different calibre guns such as:
12.7mm Machine Gun;
7.62mm Machine Gun;
40mm Grenade Launcher according to the customer requirements.
STAMP system configuration is based on the state-of-the-art de-
sign that incorporates advanced features such as:
Remote operation;
Built-in electro-optic sensor system for autonomous operation;
Fully automatic, capable of firing from remote location;
Target detection;
Automatic target tracking;
Day and night operation;
Stabilised (detect, track and fire on the move);
Different calibres of guns coaxial to electro-optic sight;
Laser Range Finder; and
Ballistic computation.
The system can automatically slew to targets assigned by C3I
system and thanks to its advanced fire control computer; sophisti-
cated fire control algorithms are applied to maximise the hit prob-
ability of the system. Together with the characteristics such as light-
weight, modular design and open architecture, STAMP system has
an ergonomic operator console with ruggedised LCD monitor which
offers a user friendly interface for the operator.
Because of its stabilised structure, automated target detection
and tracking function, remote operability feature and firing accu-
racy, the system can be used for all combat purposes.
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PICTORIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Delegations attending the seminar also include military top brass from Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia and other Asia-Pacific countries.

The IDEAS 2008 Seminar’s guest speakers.

Ecommerce Gateway’s President, Dr. Khursheed Nizam and Executive

Director, Kamran Saeed.

A cutaway model of DCNS new submarine. LIG Nex1 SAM system simulator from South Korea.
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First A400M Military Transporter Rolled Out
Airbus Military on June 26 rolled out the
first complete A400M military transport
aircraft from the Final Assembly Line at
the EADS Military Transport Aircraft Di-
vision (MTAD) facility in Seville, Spain.
Presented to the customers, the
world’s press and presided over by His
Majesty Juan-Carlos I, King of Spain,
the new aircraft heralds a new era in
military airlift capability.
Designed to a recognised require-
ment for a new airlifter for European air
forces, the A400M incorporates state-
of-the-art materials and technology that
are being continuously perfected in
today’s civil aircraft fleets. Features such
as electronic flight controls, carbon com-
posite structures and an automated han-
dling system will bring new standards of
operability and safety to military aircrews.
Launched under a single contract in
2003 with 180 orders for seven European
launch customers, the A400M represents
the most ambitious military procurement
IDEAS Seminar...continued from page 6
Steadfast Commitment
Remaining steadfast in fighting this glo-
bal phenomenon of terrorism against
these odds has not been easy. Hence, he
said, IDEAS 2008 sends a strong signal
to all developing countries that despite
insurmountable structural constraints;
security impediments; progress and de-
velopment can be achieved if the resolve
for self-defence is kept alive
He said the seminar and the exhibition
signified a step towards indigenisation,
industrial development and a base for joint
ventures. Through IDEAS, Pakistan’s de-
fence industry gets the advantage of dem-
onstrating its defence production capabil-
ity and exposing it to the outside world. “It
is through the forum of IDEAS that we in-
vite our friends from the developed world
Tuesday
programme ever undertaken in Europe.
The launch customer nations, Belgium,
France, Luxembourg, Germany, Spain,
Turkey and the United Kingdom were sub-
sequently joined by Malaysia and the Re-
public of South Africa, which recognised
the potential of the new airlifter for their
own requirements and brought the total
number of commitments to 192.
as well as from the Afro-Asian and Middle
Eastern countries to explore the possibili-
ties of defence and industrial cooperation
with Pakistan,” he added.
In conclusion, Minister Chaudhry ex-
pressed his gratitude to the backroom
workers, the organisers, trade visitors,
speakers, seminar participants and most
importantly the defence delegations and
partners of IDEAS domestically and inter-
nationally. “Their presence and forthright
commitment has brought overwhelming
presence and trade activity and dispelled
the image of Pakistan standing alone in
‘fight against terror’.”
Ultimately, he said, giving support and
confidence to the industry of the develop-
ing world and states confronting complex
security dynamics.
November 25 2008 Page 13
“Today is a great day for our indus-
try,” said Carlos Suarez, CEO of Air-
bus Military and Head of MTAD: “This
is the result of the combined effort
and determination of those that have
been involved in this programme. It
has been supported by the national
governments–our customers, the in-
dustrial partners, the suppliers, and
all the employees who have worked
to produce the aircraft. I would like to
thank and congratulate them all.”
The overall contract, worth some
20 billion Euros was signed with a
single interface between Airbus Mili-
tary and OCCAR, (Organisation Conjointe
de Cooperation en matière d’ARmement),
the contractual body representing all seven
European customer nations.
“It is our joint determination to show that
EADS can design and manufacture a long-
range transport aircraft which will set new
standards in the military airlift world and
on the international markets,” said Louis
Gallois, CEO of EADS.
Versatility is the characteristic that best
describes the A400M, it being conceived
with both tactical and strategic capability.
With a payload of up to 37 tonnes over
ranges of up to 4,700nm, the A400M is de-
signed to carry all loads and vehicles in
the European Staff Requirement (ESR)
inventory, serve as an aerial delivery plat-
form and act as an in-flight refueller for
both fast jets and helicopters.
Important challenges are still ahead, like
the engine first flight on the FTB within the
engine flight test programme or the
MSN001 first flight.
The A400M is the first truly new military
transport aircraft of its category designed
in over 30 years, with twice the capacity and
twice the payload of the current aircraft types
that it will replace. It is all set to become the
new standard in military airlift.
Page 14 Tuesday November 25
DCNS–Serving Customers Better Than Ever
For DCNS, the Euronaval international
naval defence and maritime security show
held every even-numbered year near Paris
offers an excellent opportunity to present
the group’s strategy to serve customers
better than ever in everything from inte-
grated warships and combat systems to
naval equipment and services.
This strategy hinges on long-term rela-
tions with international customers and
partners. After establishing subsidiaries
in Italy and Singapore, DCNS set up DCNS
India Pvt Ltd in Mumbai in September
2008. The new subsidiary’s main mis-
sions are to provide support for the tech-
nology transfer contract signed in 2005 to
build six Scorpene submarines in India
and to develop industrial partnerships with
local contractors.
When establishing relations with a new
customer, DCNS begins by exploring the
potential for cooperation with local con-
tractors. Greece is a case in point. DCNS
recently opened an office in Greece to pro-
mote the Hellenic Navy’s new-generation
frigate programme. This is part of a broad
proactive initiative to listen more closely
than ever to its customers while building
strategic partnerships. The Group’s initia-
tives in Greece involve several potential
partners, not least shipbuilder Elfesis and
naval equipment contractor Sunlight with
which DCNS recently signed a contract for
the supply of batteries for the Barracuda
nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN)
programme.
Some of the latest warship designs from DCNS were launched at the recent Euronaval show.
2008
Republic of Singapore Navy’s Formidable-class frigate.
DCNS also aims to offer customers
optimal solutions for naval systems and
equipment and the modernisation of ex-
isting vessels. In Ecuador, DCNS is
modernising the combat systems of two
Type 209 submarines in association with
Chilean naval shipbuilder ASMAR, follow-
ing the signing of a contract between the
two partners in December 2007.
The DCNS product portfolio includes a
full range of surface combatants and sub-
IDEAS 2008 TODAY
marines. The group has sold no fewer
than ten Scorpene conventional-propul-
sion submarines to Chile, India and Ma-
laysia, a fleet of FREMM multi-mission frig-
ates to the French and Moroccan navies
and two Mistral-class force projection and
command vessels (NATO designation:
LHD or landing helicopter dock) to the
French Navy. This last type is well placed
to meet the needs of a number of other
navies.
DCNS is actively revamping its portfolio
by adding new types of warships designed
to deal with the key threats now facing the
world’s navies. New-generation Gowind
corvettes range from 85 to 110 metres in
length (LOA) for displacements from 1,000
to 2,500 tonnes. This family meets a spec-
trum of needs, from coastal protection to
front-line naval combat.
The FM400 family of multi-role frigates,
with displacements between those of the
Gowind and FREMM ranges, is another im-
portant addition to the DCNS portfolio. This
family supersedes vessels based on the
French Navy’s La Fayette-class and the
Republic of Singapore Navy’s Formidable-
class. DCNS also offers the ANDRASTA
coastal defence submarine and the Mis-
tral 140, a smaller version (displacement:
14,000 tonnes) of the Mistral-class force
projection and command vessels de-
signed for the French Navy.
The group’s ultimate aim is to forge true
partnerships with customers all over the
world while turning its expertise and in-
dustrial resources to maximum
account.
IDEAS 2008 TODAY Tuesday November 25 2008 Page 15

Saab to Submit Gripen Tender for Brazil

Saab announced on Nov 4 that the com- Gripen
pany will submit Gripen tender for Brazil.
“Saab will submit a bid including 36
Gripen NG (Next Generation) to meet the
requirement for future multi-role fighter
aircraft for the Brazilian Air Force. We are
convinced that Gripen NG is the perfect fit
for Brazil’s future needs,” said Lennart
Sindahl, Executive Vice President, Saab.
Saab also offers transfer of technology
with unrivalled access, enabling autonomy
and increased national security, as well
as an outstanding industrial participation
package that will generate partnerships
and long lasting business opportunities.

the agreement is a command and control

Saab 2000 Erieye
Early October, Gripen was announced
to be on the short list as one alternative to
equip the Brazilian Air Force. The issue of
the formal RFP, which Saab will hand in
the answer to in the beginning of February
2009, is the next step in the process. Bra-
zil is expected to make a decision next
year.
FMV (the Swedish Defence Material Ad-
ministration) has placed a contract with
Saab valued to SEK2 billion ($310 million)
following Thailand’s positive decision to
purchase an integrated air surveillance
system from Sweden. Thailand’s pur-
chase of an integrated air surveillance sys-
tem is a government to government deal.
Following this agreement, Saab receives
an order from FMV for development and
production of the systems. The order com-
prises six Gripen fighters of the C/D ver-
sion, two Saab 340 aircraft, of which one
will be equipped with Saab’s radar sur-
veillance system Erieye, and associated
equipment and services. Also included in
system, which will be the link between the
Erieye system and the Gripen fighters.
Deliveries will take place during 2011.
With reference to the sale of Saab Air-
borne Surveillance Systems to Pakistan,
the customer has for financial reasons
and in accordance with the original con-
tract, asked to renegotiate part of the con-
tract concerning a reduction of the num-
ber of systems. Saab and the Government
of Pakistan continue as planned with the
delivery of the system. As a result of the
renegotiation, the order value is decreased
by approximately SEK1.35 billion. The
Saab Airborne Surveillance System in-
cludes Saab 2000 turboprop aircraft
equipped with Saab Microwave Systems
airborne radar system Erieye and associ-
ated support equipment.

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