GICAT • DEFENCE • 2016 EDITION
Fire support
THE FRENCH LAND DEFENCE AND SECURITY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION • WWW.GICAT.COM
Today’s artillery:
fire support and
protection down
to the lowest level
Since 2008, operations have been characterized by an increasingly severe context and higher demand for
artillery, down to the lowest levels. As the only branch capable of providing fire support at all conditions, its use
has become indispensable. No air-land operation is planned without permanent mortar or gun fire support.
The principle of “not move without combat support” is once again a reality. Today, technical and tactical artillery
capabilities have evolved considerably: high strategic mobility, precision guided ammunition, a reduced logistics
footprint, ground-air protection and dynamic management of air-land space.
Artillery performs two key functions:
Indirect Fire Support to guarantee commander freedom of action
Operating at a distance, it uses intelligence to identify, strike high-value targets and weakens the opponent
before contact, and subsequently contributes to enemy destruction in support of troops in combat. Permanent,
due to its continuous capabilities, and responsive, it provides a full range of effects and guarantees for decision
makers precise and controlled strikes.
Air defense to protect the air-land forces, sensitive sites and populations
Able to maneuver in insecure environments on the ground and following the pace of land units, integrated into
the joint chain of command and operating in coordination with French Air Force resources, artillery participates
in foreign and national theaters protection in the frame of reinforcement of the permanent safety posture
Artillery is currently organized in regiments within combined arms brigades. Its strength lies in its ability to be
integrated down to the lowest tactical levels (combined tactical battle group or company). Therefore, each
combined arms brigade has a mixed artillery regiment that trains and prepares for deployment with direct
engagement battle group (infantry and armor).
Artillery Organization:
Each artillery regiment, inside light and medium brigades is organized in:
• two field artillery batteries able to fire the 155 mm CAESAR guns and 120 mm mortars;
• a short-range air defense (SHORAD) battery firing MISTRAL missiles;
• an intelligence battery dedicated to brigade.
Three specific regiments (RA) are part of the heavy armored and mechanized brigades:
• the 40th RA equipped with self-propelled armored tracked vehicle named AUF1;
• the 1st RA equipped with two unitary rocket launcher (URL) batteries and two radar batteries (COBRA);
• the 54th RA is the air defense regiment, organized in four short range air defense batteries (SHORAD)
and two tactical coordination batteries (TCB) for 3rd Dimension space management and implementation
of high-speed data links.
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Numerous capabilities implemented
during recent operations
Evolving technical
capabilities
Afghanistan and Ivory coast
Target acquisition
Permanent fire support
Since 2008, operations have been characterized by a renewed
use of artillery, which has been deployed in combined tactical
battle groups with reduced structures to provide fire support for
the entire combat area. In Afghanistan, 4 500 shells (155 mm and
120 mm) were fired to support combined tactical battle groups,
and also for targeting purposes to support Special Forces.
The CAESAR gun range has significantly expanded the area of
action for tactical battle groups. The complementary nature of
guns and mortars has been consolidated: the CAESAR guns
provide support from forward advanced bases, while mortars
maneuver in the contact area. Therefore, regardless of changes in
the maneuver, units can be supported laterally, accurately and
closer to allied units.
The air-defense and field artillery double qualification of the
artillery observation teams allowed all possible fire support to be
effectively combined with a minimal impact on the human
resources.
Afghanistan has also been the scene of regular use of tactical
UAVs in connection with artillery. Tactical UAV (SDTI) and mini
UAV (DRAC), capable of intelligence and time sensitive targeting,
were able to perform a full firing loop: acquisition, control,
adjustment and damage assessment.
Dynamic management of 3D space
The 3rd dimension (3D) resources management capability was
decisive: a third-dimension defense management center (CMD3D)
of the 54th RA was deployed to allow all air-land resources to be
monitored and coordinated.
Use of fire: Artillery 3rd dimension expertise plays a key role in
enabling the tactical combined arms commander to coordinate
the actions of all available resources (artillery shells, helicopters,
Close Air support, UAVs.)
Guyana, Djibouti, Lebanon
Surface-air protection through field compartment control
Air Defense of land forces is carried out by short-range air
defense sections (SHORAD). Each platoon has six MISTRAL
missiles and detection and firing control radar (NC1-30 and NC140). The advantage of these sections is their ability to deploy in
the field and their complementary capability between radar
detection and visual surveillance performed by these units in this
field. The MISTRAL missile has further enhanced its capabilities
with the delivery of the MISTRAL 3 in 2014, which features an
increased range (8 km) and which is capable of destroying targets
with a smaller signature.
In the frame of SCORPION program, which will renew and
consolidate the operational capacities of combined tactical battle
groups, the Army will be equipped with new acquisition resources.
The multi-role armored vehicle (VBMR) will replace current
reconnaissance VABs by 2020. Its equipment allows it to detect
and locate targets with ten-meter accuracy in all conditions. It
features a 5-meter telescopic mast with day and night vision, and
a removable radar, and will significantly improve team observation
capabilities.
Studies are underway to improve target localization computing
via imaging. They aim to achieve metric accuracy by 2020.
• 1 3 URLs will be delivered to the 1st RA before the end of 2014.
The URL is the only highly accurate, all-weather and permanent
fire support for 2014-2022, with the pending delivery of 155 and
120 mm precision shells.
• It is fully integrated into tactical and logistical maneuvers. It is
easy to use by joint force commanders or tactical battle groups
commanders.
• It has a range of technical effects that are readily used by the
Joint Commander of Operations: time fuse/percussion/
delayed-penetration firing.
A weapons system whose strengths specifically address
the operational needs of forces in stabilization missions:
Ammunition
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ue to the range of the weapons system - up to 80 km - it can
shoot without even leaving its forward advanced base.
The artillery possesses a full range of ammunition: neutralization,
illumination, blinding and warning. It also has guided BONUS
anti-tank rounds for effective use in symmetrical or asymmetrical
conflicts.
• R ockets are detected at the last moment, which does not allow
the opponent to take cover.
The 1st RA has received GPS-guided rockets for URL since April
2014. Deployed since 2016 in North Mali, URL System have
destroyed terrorist logistic and command up to 70 km. Current
studies focus on guided 120 mm and 155 mm shells, which will be
available after 2022.
Mali
Effectors: Field Artillery launchers
Strategic projection of fire support
France currently has four types of launchers:
The SERVAL operation was characterized by the elongations of
the air-land offensive action. In this action, the artillery was
present for both observation teams but also for gun and mortar
fire. The strategic mobility of the self-propelled CAESAR gun was
a major asset. A unit of two CAESAR guns was able to conduct a
raid over 1,000 km, keeping pace with close combat armored
vehicles (VBCI, AMX -10 -RC) on harsh desert terrain, from
NIAMEY to TESSALIT. Following the raid, smoothly conducted,
the detachment has performed more than 40 neutralization,
illumination and blinding shots. The logistic footprint was reduced
to 2 TRM 10 000 trucks.
The arrival of the URL in ground forces:
• T he terminal angle is vertical, which makes this munition very
effective in destroying targets in urban areas, in mountainous
areas or in areas protected by rocky knolls.
• T he cost/effectiveness ratio is particularly advantageous.
• T he logistics impact is significantly reduced due to the rocket’s
level of accuracy: each target is treated with a single munition.
Above all, the URL can be used at all conditions, and can provide
permanent and immediate support. It was used specifically by
British forces in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan, and has gradually
become the preferred fire support system.
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ue to the strategic mobility, the self-propelled 155 mm
CAESAR gun showed its effectiveness in Afghanistan and
especially in Mali (38 km range).
Air Defense Surveillance and acquisition:
• T he AUF1 155 mm armored tracked self-propelled howitzer (28
km range).
It currently has NC1-30 and NC1-40 detection and fire control
radars with a range of 20 km to 28 km.
• T he rusticity and strategic mobility of the RTF1 120 mm towed
mortar make it an easy and effective way to support infantry
units in combat. In 2022, an on-board automated mortar
embedded in a multirole armored vehicle (MEPAC) will support
forces in addition to the RTF1 towed mortar.
The early warning and 3D surveillance are provided by the 3D
GIRAFFE radar and soon by GM200 radars with a range of 200 km,
which will be delivered starting in 2018.
• T he unitary rocket launcher (URL).
The French Army uses the MARTHA system for the air defense
chain of command control systems.
Air Defense launchers:
In addition to the French Air Force’s MAMBA medium range air
defense system, French Army has the MISTRAL 2 and MISTRAL 3
short range missiles (extended range of 8 km) with small target
capabilities. These missiles can be fired from a dismounted tripod
(MANPADS) or from a vehicle-based platform (PAMELA).
The Army uses also 20 mm guns, mounted on multirole armored
platform (VAB) to complete the air defense system.
Land & Airland Defence Operations Doctrine and Vision
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Artillery
(Indirect Fire Support)
Component Breakdown
Sensors: target acquisition capability
In order to detect and identify threats, designate targets and observe the firing results to assess damage and
rectify elements transmitted to launchers of the battery, the artillery uses Observation Teams (EOC), deployed
inside the combined arms units (Infantry, Armor), with their own equipment capable of performing the tasks
described above. Optical and optronic equipment is currently installed on board vehicles with observation
devices, able to detect and locate targets both day and night. Observation Teams, mounted or potentially
dismounted, use high-accuracy rangefinders and can be equipped with laser designators.
Effectors: Indirect fire platforms
Indirect fire support is provided by guns, mortars and rockets. French Artillery is equipped with
three types of launchers:
• 155 mm 52 caliber self-propelled CAESAR guns capable of high strategic mobility and 38 km range;
• 81 and 120 mm towed mortars, which deliver an effective fire support for units in contact up to 15 km;
• Unitary Rocket Launchers mounted on tracked platform, with a range of 80 km and metric precision.
• Mistral 2 and 3 short range Missile System for Air Defense.
These launchers may be used as adaptable modules (unitary, dual, a battery of 6 to 8 launchers or a regiment 2
to 4 batteries). More often, before deployment, a reconnaissance team identify firing positions or launchers can
fire immediately when rapid deployment in action is decided. Some launchers are equipped with autonomous
maneuver and firing capabilities, via inertial navigation systems and integrated firing calculator.
Fire Command & Control Systems
The ability of the artillery to engage targets in neutralization or precision firing and to fire on-target immediately
is allowed by transmission in near real time of data provided by observation teams to firing launchers and
calculation of position and trajectory data provided by the artillery fire command and control system. Calculators
are used at the battery command post and are also available inside the firing platforms, to provide unequaled
scalability and versatility. The fire control system is also used to calculate ammunition replenishment. It must
also interface with the 3-D Air Traffic and Air Defense management systems to optimize trajectories in airspace.
Weapon effects & ammunition
The artillery is equipped with a full range of 81, 120 and 155 mm caliber ammunition, for neutralization, illumination,
blinding and warning. It is also provided by guided, selective anti-tank rounds for use in all types of conflicts. URL
rockets guided by GPS allow protected targets to be destroyed at up to a distance of 80 km and with nearly metric
precision. Current studies focus on guided 120 mm and 155 mm shells, which will be available after 2020.
Replenishment & Logistics
After firing, munitions must be replenished by transportation and logistic units to the areas managed by artillery
units. In addition to transportation and storage, munitions management, pallet handling, repackaging and
neutralization-destruction functions must also be performed.
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ASB AEROSPATIALE BATTERIES
World leader for Thermal Batteries, ASB is supplying the most requiring Customers with
electrical sources, which are exceptionally reliable in extreme conditions.
COMPANIES
ASB AEROSPATIALE BATTERIES
BUSINESS SECTOR
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ASB Group is located in France (Bourges), and has subsidiaries in UK (MSB near Glasgow)
and in USA (ATB in Cockeysville, MR).
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The technology of Thermal Battery brings an exceptional level of reliability,
in the most extreme conditions. For example:
CILAS (Compagnie industrielle des Lasers)
CMI DEFENCE
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ASB Group gathers the thermal batteries activities from its 2 prestigious shareholders:
ASB Group is a subsidiary of EADS France, 50% shareholder, and is also linked with the
company SAFT, 50% shareholder.
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DAVEY BICKFORD
DCI (Défense Conseil International)
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DIXI MICROTECHNIQUES
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ECA GROUP
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• 1 00% of the performances are garantied on a spectrum over 130°C
• B efore firing of the battery, this latter is a solid, and so perfectly inert material.
No maintenance. life cost equal to purchased cost.
• L ife duration is fixed to 15 years, far from the technical limit..
• T he ASB portfolio is from 14 g to 67 Kg, from some W to over 100 KW, with the same
level of technology reliability.
The ASB thermal batteries are integrated in all types of the most sophisticated
armaments. The ammunition ground-to-ground, ground-to-air, air-to-ground,
but also all the naval applications ship-to-ship, ship-to-air, and under-water
systems, are equipped with thermal batteries:
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issiles GROUND-AIR-SEA
EURENCO
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EXAVISION
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• R ockets GROUND-AIR-SEA
• C lever shells of all calibers (Artillery, Tank, Medium calibers for Infantry and airdefense guns)
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ir-to-ground Bombs with terminal guidance kit
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• T orpedoes (light & heavy ones)
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• C ombat aircrafts, ejection seats, emergency power supplies
• L aunchers and associated posts for the above ammunition
• L aunchers and satellites for space
MBDA
MOOG DEFENCE EUROPE
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It is to be noted that ASB is regularly granted with top rank level for customers
satisfaction:
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NTF - NAVI TRADE FORWARDERS
NEXTER SYSTEMS
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The customers are mainly the Systems and Ammunition producers: the majority of the
European clever ammunition is equipped with ASB batteries, and it is the same for
the most advanced US products. Wherever technology and reliability are driven factors,
ASB is the best supplier. Our main customers are MBDA, ASTRIUM, Lockheed Martin,
Alliant Tech Systems, Boeing, as well as Korean Companies, South-African DENEL
DYNAMICS, and a lot of others.
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SB is investing for the Long Term Future.
RENAULT TRUCKS DEFENSE
ROXEL
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SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE
TDA ARMEMENTS SAS
THALES COMM@NDER FIRE
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Contact: Allée Ste Hélène - 18021 Bourges cedex
Tel.: 02 48 48 56 43 - Fax: +33 2.48.48.56.01
Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.asb-group.com
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CILAS (Compagnie industrielle des Lasers)
CMI DEFENCE
For over 50 years, CILAS has been at the leading edge of the modern technology sector
thanks to its unique expertise in laser and optronics technologies.
Cockerill®, the authority for integrated weapon systems on highly mobile armoured vehicles.
CILAS develops, manufactures and markets products and systems using these
technologies for defense or security. The company is also involved in large-scale
scientific laser programs and in industrial and scientific instrumentation.
A subsidiary of the CMI Group (Cockerill Maintenance & Ingénierie), CMI Defence is the
undisputed leader in high power (20-120 mm) multifunctional weapon systems for light
and medium armoured vehicles and in innovative training and maintenance solutions.
CMI Defence equipment benefits from the cutting edge expertise of the CMI Defence
teams in software, ballistic and mechatronic engineering.
Innovations in laser target designation
The DHY - 307 LW is the evolution of the combat proven DHY - 307. As the DHY - 307,
the DHY - 307 LW (light weight) can operate with NATO and other laser guided weapons.
However, the Light Weight is two times lighter than the DHY - 307 and is more compact.
One of the main evolutions of this version is its athermal diode pumped laser that doesn’t
need an active cooling system. The electrical consumption is also drastically reduced.
The DHY - 307 LW is equipped with an internal see spot camera and compatible with
various thermal imagers. This equipment has been adopted by the French forces after
one year trials and the results was fully conclusive.
All the work made to increase the compactness allows CILAS to integrate laser
designators into helicopters and vehicles and soon in drones.
CILAS has already developed two laser modules which can be embedded in gymbals or
land sight the AlaDeM - R and the MiniDeM - R . They are two athermal modules used
for designation and range finding. Both are compliant with NATO and other laser guided
munitions. These modules have a very low residual consumption in stand-by mode.
The AlaDeM - R is for a long range designation using (up to 10 Km) and the MiniDeM - R
is for medium range designation using (up to 5 Km).
Incarnating the very essence of the Cockerill® brand, CMI weapon systems combine
highly effective fire power with light weight to guarantee performance, mobility and
protection for the crew. The Cockerill® systems are modular and designed so that they
can be upgraded to keep pace with the needs of their users, at moderate cost.
The innovative strength of CMI Defence anticipates the growing needs for versatility
on the part of highly mobile armies. Its teams are constantly developing new solutions to
improve the use of Cockerill® systems throughout their life-cycle.
The man-machine interface has been designed to integrate the necessary parameters
required for firing to be carried out manually or automatically, along with messages and
visual aids for targeting and firing.
CMI Defence develops Cockerill® weapon systems with a modular architecture for the
entire 20 mm to 120 mm caliber range. Their operational efficiency is increased by their
capacity of firing beyond line-of-sight. CMI Defence is more than ever putting its stakes
on innovation, R&D and on consolidating its partnerships in this domain.
DHY - 307 LW
Contact: Olivier Squaglia
8, avenue Buffon CS 16319 - 45063 Orléans Cedex 2 - France
Tel.: 02 38 69 40 19 - Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.cilas.com
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Contact: Bernard CLERMONT
Parc d’activités du Moulin Haut - 57925 Distroff
Tel.: 03 82 82 55 11 - Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.cmigroupe.com
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DAVEY BICKFORD
DCI (Défense Conseil International)
Pyrotechnic initiation solutions for the most demanding missions.
Reference operator of the French ministry of Defence, DCI offers tailor-made solutions to
strengthen your fire support capabilities.
Wherever the success of missions is of the essence, users can rely on the security and
reliability of Davey Bickford’s products.
Unrivaled know-how in primary explosives and industrial control of energetic materials
and components proven for decades allow the company to support clients with the key
benefits of pyrotechnic initiators and initiation systems.
As first active element of the pyrotechnic chain, initiator is a critical component,
crucial for both the security and the reliability of systems and ammunitions:
• during passive and active storage (including monitoring) phases of systems and
ammunitions, initiators must be able to withstand severe ambiance conditions without
any risk for safety and security.
As needed, Davey Bickford 1A1W immuned electric igniters are designed to remain safe
when subjected to the most severe electromagnetic interferences.
• as for the active phase of missions, once the firing command is applied, initiators shall
then react in a very short time (typically a fraction of millisecond !) to start the
pyrotechnic chain.
The pyrotechnic effect of Davey Bickford initiators can be adjusted on demand so that,
depending on the initiation function expected, it can be generated temperatures, gases
or shock wave effects.
DCI offers individual and collective operational training for your teams artillery in France
or in your country and customised services of on-site operational assistance to optimise
the appropriation of new systems.
DCI created in 2010 the Draguignan International Training Center (D-ITC) to welcome
foreign officers and NCOs within the French Artillery and Infantry Schools.
The D-ITC offers basic and advanced courses for:
• Battalion commander
• Company commander
• Platoon leader
• Gun commander
Training for operational maintenance, armament, electronics and mobility is also
available within the Military Mechanical Engineer School in Bourges.
Finally, DCI advises you in the conception, the instrumentation-simulation and the
conduct of your artillery training centres.
Last but not least, the panel of initiation solutions offered also includes the range of
pyromechanic devices which, in some cases , although offering the same unequalled fast
reaction time and amplification signature effects of initiators, can be registered as ‘’non
explosive devices’’
A few example of pyrotechnic initation solutions used for terrestrian defence
applications:
• Artillery fuses: our micro-detonators are generally used to activate the safe and arm
unit located in the head of fuses.
• As for military launchers application, we are able to provide any type of igniters as
needed for the activation of the different modules integrated in a missile system rocket
igniters, thermal battery initiators, gyroscope actuators, thrusters, retractors etc...
• Decoys and flares: our igniters can be used both for decoys and flares dispensing as
also activation of special materials
• Davey Bickford conventional detonators and detonating cords are used for destruction
and demolition operations conducted by terrestrian forces
Not only safe and reliable products Davey Bickford can also support customers with
dedicated services including but not limited to: special packagings, transport
classification, obsolescence management, REACH compliance, training, testing, storage,
destruction.
Contact: Stéphane PHELEP
Davey Bickford SAS - Le Moulin Gaspard - HERY 89550, France
Tel.: +33 (0)386 473 000
Mail: [email protected] - [email protected]
Website: www.daveybickford.com
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Contact: Défense Conseil International - COFRAS
2, place Rio de Janeriro - 75008 Paris
Tel.: +33 (1) 1 44 95 26 00 - Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.groupedci.com
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DIXI MICROTECHNIQUES
ECA GROUP
Designer and manufacturer of micromechanical and micro-technical solutions for ammunition.
Comprehensive Unmanned solutions for Defence & Security: UGVs & UAVs.
DIXI Microtechniques set up in 1988 by the merger of the defense industry branch of the
Swiss DIXI group, historic manufacturer of mechanical time artillery fuzes and a
subsidiary of the French Matra group, expert on safety devices for ammunition.
In the challenging Defence & Security sector, ECA Group offers innovative solutions at sea,
on land and in the air. For over 60 years, ECA Group provides a complete range of robotic
system, from remotely operated to unmanned and autonomous vehicles.
Located in Besancon France, capital of European Microtechniques, the company benefits
of top-quality components issued from the watch making tradition, high qualified
engineers and skillful operatives.
Using advanced technology, ECA Group plays a key role and act as a “Force Multiplier”.
This is particularly evident in the field of event security and Border control and surveillance.
ECA Group UAVs in particular can greatly improve coverage in remote border areas, have
the ability to loiter and lessen the burden of human resources.
DIXI Microtechniques develops its own products from identified needs of the market,
or in partnership with the main European ammunition manufacturers: mechanical fuzes
and safety devices for ammunition.
DIXI Microtechniques has the proficiency and resources needed to design and
manufacture complex mechanical or electromechanical functions.
The company can provide impact or time fuzes, safety and arming devices, all products
meet operational requirements and the most modern standards.
An enhanced situational awareness and safer progress
Along with the French Army, ECA Group has been actively engaged in the developments of
unmanned system preventing human exposure to danger. Thanks to the mini UGV COBRA,
the security forces have the ability to access narrow places and ensure a safe progress by
providing a risk mapping. Operations are even more secured that communication links are
ensured with high resolution and anti-jamming capacities.
Air support is also essential for security operations. A safe progress requires to be aware
of what is behind the hill and , day and night, ECA Group UAV IT180 is in use within the
French Army and increases the range of view of security forces. As a result, UAVs dispell
any doubt of the protection of a perimeter. The low radar cross section and noise signature
offers an ideal support for covert operations.
Quick response for all kind of missions
In safe and rescue operations, ECA Group systems can provide the first response, in
particular with UAVs. Much like border surveillance, UAVs are an ideal support in remote
areas which are risky to rescuers. Their capacity to fly closer to the ground and at slower
speeds than some manned aircraft, UAVs offers potentially greater image resolution and
ultimately increases detection success.
For Hazmat operations and operations in confined spaces, ECA Group offers rapid response
systems for identification of CBRN materials. This can be achieved through the employment
of UGVs and UAVs. These CBRN detection allows stand-off and safety for the operator in
high threat environments. ECA Groups supplies neutralization capacities, with the mini
UGV COBRA, lightweight Counter CBRN UGV CAMELEON and medium UGV IGUANA.
ECA Group operates at the cutting edge of technology and provides innovative and resilient
solutions to meet the demands of the Homeland Security missions. Supporting customers
world-wide, whether government agencies or private sector organizations both today and
in the future, remains a fundamental part of ECA Group’s commitment.
Contact: DIXI Microtechniques
4, Chemin de Palente - 25000 Besançon
Tel.: +33 (0)3 81 88 98 90 - Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.diximicrotechniques.com
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Contact: ECA GROUP - Valentin HANNS
262, rue des frères Lumière - Z.I. Toulon Est - 83130 La Garde - FRANCE
Tel.: (33) 4 94 08 90 00 - Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.ecagroup.com
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EURENCO
EXAVISION
Your Partner for Energetic Materials.
Unmatched Expertise. Proven Solution.
For over 25 years, EXAVISION has been and remains a leading supplier of complex optronic
solutions dedicated to military fields: ground army, navy, special commandos...
Created in January 2004 from the merger between SNPE Explosives & Propellants,
NEXPLO Bofors and NEXPLO Vihtavuori, EURENCO inherited its parents’ centuries of indepth knowledge of energetic materials.
EXAVISION, independent French SME, designs and produces complex, intelligent and
stand-alone optronic solutions dedicated to battlefield surveillance, remote weapon
stations for target recognition and identification applications.
Widely acknowledged for its high level of expertise and know-how in chemical synthesis
and transformation of energetic molecules, EURENCO develops, manufactures and
provides a largely diversified range of cutting-edge energetic materials for both the
defense and the commercial markets.
Thanks to its high level of knowledge and competence in mechatronics, optronics
and digital image processing, EXAVISION has developed bespoke optronic
solutions integrated into global product lines including:
With regards to Artillery applications, EURENCO offers a unique range of
products and services, from R&D to serial production:
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igh explosives (Conventional & Insensitive) for melt-cast, pressed and cast PBX
explosive charges;
• C ast PBX charges for Insensitive shell ammunition;
• B ase Bleed grains for extended range artillery ammunition;
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ulti sensor cameras covering the whole spectrum range (FHD day and night,
thermal band I, II and III, LRF, DMC…),
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tabilized and accurate rugged Pan & Tilt platforms,
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on lethal effectors (strobe light and laser illuminators, Long Range Acoustic Device…).
Adapted from elementary qualified blocks, EXAVISION observation and targeting systems
answer all customer requirements, from 12.7 mm machine gun to 155 mm howitzer, with
qualified and field proven solutions embedded on armoured vehicles (ARAVIS, AML 90, ..).
• S ingle and multi base propellants for small to large caliber military ammunition,
mortar increments, recoilless antitank weapons;
EXAVISION targeting systems are designed as a smart combination of:
• L ow vulnerability (LOVA) propellants for Insensitive propelling charges;
• CMOS or SCMOS HD day colour cameras (WFOV and NFOV),
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odular Artillery Charge System (MACS) for artillery ammunition;
• EMCCD and SWIR very low light visible imagers,
• C ombustible Cartridge Cases (CCC’s) for tank and artillery ammunition;
• Cooled and uncooled thermal cameras with optical and digital zoom,
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itrofilm for mortar horseshoe containers.
• Laser rangefinder.
To ensure both flexibility and large-scale capabilities, EURENCO is equipped with modern
and innovative facilities, including multipurpose synthesis units as well as automated
workshops for the loading of Insensitive Munitions and manufacturing of Modular
Artillery Charge Systems.
Moreover, EXAVISION designs and develops turnkey solutions that fits your special demands.
• Waterproof and MIL-STD810 qualified assemblies,
A leading European company for military explosives, propellants and combustible items,
EURENCO also provides explosives for the civil sector (oil & gas perforation, mining), and
owns the world’s largest production capacity for 2-EHN (diesel fuel additive).
Based in Paris, EURENCO operates 4 modern production plants in France (Bergerac,
Sorgues), Belgium (Clermont) and Sweden (Karlskoga).
A favored partner of major companies worldwide, EURENCO is increasingly involved in
new international programs.
Contact: Loïc AUDONNET - Marketing Director
30 avenue Carnot - 91300 Massy
Tel.: +33 (0)1 80 00 22 12 - Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.eurenco.com
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Contact: HIMMESOETE Loïc - Defence Business Manager
ZAC Trajectoire - 8 Avenue Ernest Boffa -30540 MILHAUD
Tel.: +33 (0)4 66 74 66 00 - Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.exavision.com
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French-German Research Institute of Saint-Louis. On the Frontline for Defence and Security
Research.
European leader for munition fuzes and missile safety and arming devices.
The French-German Research Institute of Saint-Louis (ISL) is a bi-national institute
established by the French Republic and the federal republic of Germany on the basis of
a treaty signed in 1958. ISL was founded as a homogeneous bi-national research institute
with its own legal personality. ISL is placed under the authority of a board of directors
with three German members and three French members assisted by a scientific Advisory
Council for scientific matter.
JUNGHANS T2M has been providing for decades numerous ammunition fuzes
for artillery, mortar, air defence and naval artillery, aerial bombs, rockets, tank
ammunition, anti-tank weapons, medium calibre ammunition as well as safety
& arming devices for missiles.
The original mission of ISL was: «Research, scientific studies and basic predevelopment
in the armament domain». The classical working areas of ISL include: materials and
nanomaterials, laser-matter interaction, laser development, detonics, perforation,
protection, ballistics, the environment and protection of the soldier, acoustics, power
electronics, electromagnetic railgun, high power microwaves, aerodynamics and flight
mechanics, optronics, sensors, change detection, THz, artificial intelligence.
In a network of partnerships with other European institutes, technical and scientific
services and industrial partners, ISL offers its scientific and technological competence to
the Ministries of Defence for the development of new technologies to assure the current
and future capabilities of the armed forces. The technological concept of the BMVg and
the corresponding document of the DGA in France have led ISL to focus its capabilities
into key multidisciplinary projects; i.e. threat characterisation and protection against
improvised explosive devices (IED), nanomaterials, lightweight medium caliber weapons,
guided supersonic projectiles.
ISL has reinforced its activities on problems of security and counter-measures
against terrorism encountered both at home and during overseas military
operations and have studied the following subjects:
• area surveillance, sensor network technology, active imaging, image processing,
reconnaissance in urban environments;
• communication in noisy environments, sniper detection;
• explosive detection, synthesis of material for detection, theory and experiments on
nuclear quadrupole resonance detectors;
• high power microwaves for the ignition of explosive devices;
• fundamental research on IED threats and the development of protective measures.
The high quality of the ISL results has allowed a large amount of cooperations and works
under contracts with the European industries. ISL has the possibility to use various
testing facilities of different scientific domains. This variety of testing devices offers a
multidisciplinary approach to testing campaigns. Synergies of different technologies
offer ISL the possibilities to explore new technologies.
Contact: Dr. Jean-Pierre Moeglin
5 rue du Général Cassagnou, BP 70034 68301 SAINT LOUIS CEDEX
Tel.: +33 (0)389 695 815 - Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.isl.eu
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The company has the background and know-how in designing, engineering and producing
fuzes and safety & arming devices (SAD). JUNGHANS handles projects and products
from concept design, development, industrialization up to mass-production, as well as
transfer of technology proposals. JUNGHANS is able to provide its customers - armed
forces or industrial partners - with reliable state-of-the-art solutions, with unmatched
safety standards.
The improvement of modern munition performances and capabilities is indeed directly
linked to the fuze functionalities. Junghans provide a wide range of fuzes for indirect fire
munitions - artillery and mortar - whatever the technology (mechanical or electronic
fuzes) and the operational requirements (proximity, time, impact or multi-function fuzes).
The modern fuzes, proposed by JUNGHANS, provide significant benefits in
terms of:
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afety features: in particular with new generation dual-safe fuzes for mortar,
compliant with STANAG 4187 with and IM (Insentive Munitions) features,
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perational flexibility: multifunction fuzes with several operational modes and
various functioning parameters, hand settable or inductively settable, able to achieve
different types of missions (e.g FRAPPE and L166 Multifunction fuzes),
• T erminal effect: optimization of the effectiveness on target is achieved with a stateof-the-art radar sensor, that provides better height of burst measurement, as well as
jamming resistance. The terminal effect improvement is also achieved for impact and
post-impact functions with the capability to survive high impact shock and to detonate
at the preset time after target impact.
Nowadays, fuzes can also improve artillery firing accuracy. The SPACIDO fuze system,
developed in partnership with NEXTER Munitions, can correct in-flight trajectory distance
thus reducing the dispersion, with significant benefits in terms of mission costs as well
as collateral damages.
Beyond this new generation of fuzes, JUNGHANS also proposes new fuzing systems for
integration in guided munitions, either S&A functions based on electromechanical or
electronic solution (including EFI and LEEFI technology), as well as proximity sensor
modules, adaptable to specific munition or missile configurations.
Contact: JUNGHANS T2M SAS
Route d’Ardon - 45240 - LA FERTE SAINT-AUBIN
Tel.: +33 2.38.51.64.22 - Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.junghans-defence.com
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MBDA
MOOG DEFENCE EUROPE
The European missile systems company.
Defence Weapon System Integration.
MBDA Air Defence systems portfolio offers a broad range
of weapon systems for VSHORAD (MISTRAL), SHORAD
(VL MICA) and MRAD (SAMP-T) capabilities.
A Rich Heritage of Mission Critical Solutions
Moog is a leading global supplier delivering motion control and electronic solutions
to the military. In Europe, we have a heritage spanning 30 years and have over 8000 axis
of high performance motion control fielded.
MISTRAL, a fire & forget missile, ensures a very high kill probability against all types of
air targets including high speed aircrafts, helicopters and UAVs. MISTRAL is launched
from a variety of ground platforms (MANPADS, ATLAS, ALBI, MPCV) and from helicopters.
Our global heritage in defence dates back to the early 1950s, Moog customers recognise
us for accurate turret controls, fast ammunition handling, precise steering control of
missiles, and near silent actuation for submarines. Moog addresses the need by
delivering battle proven solutions and innovative technologies that allow the customer
to create more efficient systems with lower operations and maintenance costs.
MPCV (Multi Purpose Combat Vehicle), the latest generation of high firepower weapon
system for ground based air defence operations, offers high mobility and crew protection
with four MISTRAL missiles ready for fire. The weapon system can be fitted on a wide
range of armoured vehicles.
MCP (Mistral Coordination Post) and I-MCP (Improved Mistral Coordination Post)
command and control systems for Mistral have been developed to provide all the necessary
functions for deployment and engagement of Mistral ground systems. They are both
equipped with radar sensors.
VL MICA system, fitted with vertically launched IR and EM missiles, provides an
optimum area defence against a wide range of targets attacking from any direction (360°
coverage), with capability to engage simultaneously several targets. VL MICA system
design ensures ease of deployment, minimizes needs for personnel, reduces logistic
footprint and Life Cycle Cost and facilitates integration within an air defence network.
Optimised Land System Solutions
• Full Weapon Systems Integration
• Stabilised Motion Control for Turrets, Expeditionary Radar and Sighting Systems
MISTRAL firing from an ATLAS system (© DGA Essais de missiles Site Landes)
• Full Fire Control Systems for Missiles and Ballistic Weapons
• Remote Weapon Operation and Fire Control
• Non-Lethal Stand-Off Systems
• Power and Data Management, and Distribution
• Conversions and Upgrades
PCP (Platoon Command Post) is a modular C2 system, offering MISTRAL and VL MICA
multi-layer coordination. To provide surveillance, detection and identification, PCP can be
linked to several sensors (tri-dimensional radars, such as I-MCP, longer range radar,
optical sensors, …).
• Surveillance (HD, SD and Thermal Camera Systems)
Turreted Weapons Systems
Aster 30 SAMP/T, known as MAMBA system in French forces, is the 21st century’s
main, mobile extended air defence weapon system for theatre protection. It protects
sensitive sites and deployed forces against aircrafts and missiles threats (TBM, standoff, cruise missiles, ARM).
MISTRAL firing from a MPCV (©DGA-CELM Site Landes)
Moog designs, manufactures and integrates weapon sub-systems for a variety of global
military vehicle platforms. Moog’s expertise in fire control, gun control, weapon stabilisation,
and weapons integration can be found on over 30 of the world’s leading military vehicle
platforms including manned and unmanned turrets and remote weapon stations. Small,
medium and large calibre weapons are equally supported by Moog technology.
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Competitive Components for Land Defence
Moog Rotary Joints and Slip Rings are used in systems that require unrestrained,
continuous rotation while transmitting power and data from a stationary device to a
rotating structure. High bandwidth options include: Ethernet, High Definition and other
industry standard formats. Moog also has additional solutions with fibre optic rotary joints.
PCP, MPCV and MCP (©MBDA Michel Hans 2015)
Contact: Thierry Dehouve
1 avenue Réaumur - 92358 Le Plessis-Robinson - cedex France
Tel.: +33 1 71 54 11 06 / +33 6 74 82 95 55
Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.mbda-systems.com
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VL MICA launcher (©MBDA Sidonie Deschamps)
Contact: Christophe Malaval - Sales & Business Development Manager
Parc d’Affaires Icade - 38, rue du Morvan - 94573 Rungis Cedex - France
Tel.: +33(0)608 506 674 - Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.moog.com/defense
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NTF - NAVI TRADE FORWARDERS
NEXTER SYSTEMS
International shipping freight forwarder / Expertise class 1 / Innovative sea routes.
A complete range from the artillery guns up to battalion systems, including ammunition,
support and fire control solutions.
From European Ports to specific destinations as Western Africa Middle-East, Arabian Gulf
and Eastern Mediterranean. Feasibility Studies of Logistics Projects targeted for Industrial
Groups specialized in Hazardous materials munitions - explosives - pyrotechnics - import
export - ship chartering and cross trade possibilities.
Nexter is reputed for its wide range of modern and combat proven artillery systems. As
the heir of the French artillery known-how since 1764, it has acquired a large knowhow
in ballistics, vehicles and systems, and has become the leader in artillery systems.
Class 1 expertise
• Class 1.4S: Civil and Military munitions
• Class 1.3C: Black Sparrow
• Class 1.3G: Pyrotechnics, smoke-producing substance
• Class 1.1D
Added value
• Innovative Sea routes due to 40 Years Experience
• Feasibility Studies - Integration of cost-effective Solutions
• Tailor-made Services: Specific processes and Quality ISO
• Exclusive warehousing IMCO at Fos-sur-mer near Port area: sheltered area 2,500 m2
and 10,000 m2 open-air facilities
The gun solutions developed by the company are references:
• CAESAR® 6x6, the self-propelled 155mm/52 Cal. Artillery system, which is combat
proven in Afghanistan, Lebanon and Mali with the French Army.
• CAESAR® 8x8 variant, the same successful ordnance with additional payload
• 105 LG1, the 105mm towed gun, now in service in five countries.
• TRAJAN®, the towed gun version of the 155mm/52 Cal. Gun and downselected in
India for the TGS program.
Nexter maintains a close relationship with Army End-Users, and particularly with the
French Army to improve its knowledge and comprehension of operational needs. It led to
the development of a full range of products, from ammunition and ballistic computer
(BACARA®) to Battlefield Management System (FINDART) and comprehensive
operational/logistic environment of an artillery battalion.
In addition, Nexter offers all the components of a battalion such as command and control
vehicles (ARAVIS®, TITUS®), a wide range of logistics vehicles, transmission, observation
and detection systems and services (training, maintenance).
In its focused End User approach, Nexter evaluates each specific operational need for
fire coordination and control, and offers the most appropriate solutions.
Customs – safety – security
• Full Status Authorized Economic Operator (AEOF)
• Simplified Customs – Safety – Security
• Reliability with Administrative and Port Authorities
• Systematic monitoring and strengthened Vigilance risk management
The heart of NTF’s strategic approach is our symbiotic relationship with our worldfamous Partners-Clients (some, GICAT Members) who approve by a large majority the
Expertise, the Rationalization of the costs, the Technology, Qualified Human resources
and the integration of the SWOT Analyses.
Contact: Marcel AKRICHE
Tel.: + 33 4 91 03 77 84 - Mobile: + 33 6 32 34 13 97
Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.ntf-sas.com
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Contact: Nexter Systems
13 route de la Minière - 78034 Versailles Cedex
Tel.: +33(0)1 30 97 37 37 - Fax: +33(0)1 30 97 39 78
Website: www.nexter-group.fr
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RENAULT TRUCKS DEFENSE
ROXEL
RENAULT TRUCKS Defense, part of Volvo Group Governmental Sales, is a multi-brand holding
company including ACMAT Defense and PANHARD Defense.
The European leader in manufacturing rocket motors for tactical weapon systems.
RENAULT TRUCKS Defense’s product range is made of armored and tactical vehicles,
tactical and logistic trucks as well as lifecycle support and mobility solutions.
Roxel is the European leader in the design and manufacture of solid rocket propulsion
systems for a range of tactical weapons. With dedicated research, engineering and
delivery teams Roxel offers innovation and capabilities throughout the product life cycle
from design, simulation, development and qualification, testing, series production and in
service support and disposal.
The tactical and armored vehicles range includes several families of vehicles from 3.5 to
20 tons of GVW which can be customized according to customer needs. The VAB (incl.
VAB Mk1 and VAB Ultima 4x4s and VAB Mk3 6x6), MIDS 4x2/4x4, Sherpa Light 4x4,
VLRA 2 4x4/6x6, Bastion 4x4, VBR 4x4, PVP 4x4, VBL 4x4 and ALTV 4x4 families are
widely used in the French Army and other countries worldwide. They are able to fulfill all
the requirements of Defense and Homeland Security missions such as reconnaissance,
troop transport, patrol, support, special forces, command and liaison, crowd control,
firefighting, crisis management, border surveillance.
The teams also offer research and technology capabilities, providing innovative solutions
for new propulsion systems from the initial concept stage. Roxel also have capabilities
in the design and manufacture of metallic structures and composite materials for a wide
range of applications including aerospace.
The Kerax, Sherpa Medium and Midlum families of logistic and tactical trucks, with a
GVW from 14 to 42 tons (4x4 to 8x8), are able to fulfill all logistic missions involving the
supply of fuel, water, ammunition, heavy equipment, spare parts or troops. They are also
able to carry weapon or command & control systems on the battlefield or to recover
disabled vehicles.
RENAULT TRUCKS Defense Group also provides its industrial partners with mobility
solutions such as a 8x8 high-mobility driveline for heavy armored vehicles, 4x4 / 6x6
special chassis and components (powerpacks).
Last but not least, RTD, ACMAT and Panhard provide a complete range of support
services, including upgrade and reset programs, to give users the assurance that their
vehicles will be able to be used to their full capability during their whole lifecycle. The
quality of these services is based on a scaled organization, comprising support centers,
an international network of more than 1,500 service points, a hotline and standard
replacement capabilities.
© Roxel
© SAMP-T - DGA-CEL - MBDA
©DGA-CEL
Contact: Renault Trucks Defense
15 bis, allée des Marronniers - 78008 Versailles - France
Tel.: +33 (0)1 77 71 12 00
Website: www.renault-trucks-defense.com
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Contact: Olivier TREHU - VP Sales & Marketing Directorate
Centre d’Affaires La Boursidière - Immeuble JURA - 92357 Le Plessis-Robinson Cedex
Tel.: +33 (0) 1 41 07 82 95
Website: www.roxelgroup.com
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SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE
TDA ARMEMENTS SAS
Known-Position in all conditions
Since World War I, Edgar William BRANDT and its followers are recognized as world class
manufacturers in mortar warfare. Together with JUNGHANS-DEFENCE/T2M, TDA ARMEMENTS
SAS conducts development programmes enhancing the whole range of munitions.
As a world-renowned specialist in inertial navigation, Safran designs and manufactures
navigation solutions based on the latest vibrating gyro technologies such as Hemispheric
Resonating Gyros (HRG), Quapason, and GVP. They have been selected on all the Griffon
armored vehicles of the French Scorpion program with Epsilon10, for example, as the
reference GPS back-up solution. Safran has also developed an inertial measurement unit
based on the GVP for the Mistral surface-to-air missiles and MMP medium-range antitank missiles.
Renown for a lot of qualities, the BRANDT mortars have been improved in the
1960s by adoption of a new kind of tube, that was rifled like the howitzers’ ones,
in order to gain in reach, precision and accuracy.
Since this time, the 120mm Rifled/Towed (RT) mortar is the only one of its type already
in service throughout the world.
Target Designation from the Ground
Paseo modular advanced stabilized sight - © Safran
Combining optronics and navigation skills, Safran provides a wide range of target
designation systems for specialized observation vehicles, such as the Paseo system
which embeds an HRG navigation unit for the Artillery Observation variant of the French
Griffon vehicles. Its expertise in vibrating gyros allows it also to offer lightweight
systems featuring exceptional performance, via the combination of the JIM LR binoculars
and the Sterna target acquisition system. For the missions of forward observers and
Tacpi, JIM LR can be connected to laser illuminators.
The 120RT can be transported by airlift (under sling or in the cabin of the aircraft) or,
dismantled into three plots, in a medium transport helicopter, to conduct an Artillery raid.
Since 2004, TDA ARMEMENTS SAS proposes a mounted version of its 120RT:
PatrollerTM: intelligence and target acquisition from Tactical
UAVs
Developed by Safran, the Patroller is a multi-sensor multi-mission long-endurance
tactical UAV system. It features a modular design, enabling it to carry a payload up to
250 kg, in the fuselage or in pods (optronics, radar and electronic warfare), with
endurance exceeding 20 hours and a ceiling of 20,000 ft. The Patroller’s design calls on
nine years of operational experience with Safran’s Sperwer UAV system in overseas
operations. Patroller operates simultaneously different sensors: optronic (EO/IR) pod,
SAR/MTI radar, electronic warfare (EW) system, distress beacon detector and automatic
identification system (AIS receiver). Patroller system can broadcast georeferenced
imagery to tactical portable terminals used by dismounted soldiers. Following an
international call for tender, Patroller has been selected in 2016 by the French Army.
Its robustness, its reliability and its light logistical footprint make the 120RT the first
Artillery fire support equipment to be deployed into a military operation overseas.
Its maximum range (from 8 to 13 kilometres…) gives the tactical echelon the opportunity
to manoeuvre under the cover of a though indirect fire support, that can be easily
integrated into a complete Artillery chain of command, and enabling every Troop in
contact (TIC) to properly treat adversary combatants with a broad pallet of ammunition…
JIM LR binoculars combined with Sterna and a laser illuminator - © Safran
In the Rifled, Recoiled, Mounted Mortar (2R2M), the 120 mm rifled tube is associated
with an hydraulic recoiling asset, together with a semi-automatic loading mechanism
and a full automatic aiming and elevation system which makes it a complete weapon
system, integrally operated with a crew of only of four person. It is then able to shoot
10 rounds within one minute, with improved accuracy compared to the towed version,
and can start moving and close the top door at the same time.
TDA ARMEMENTS SAS proposes a complete set of classical mortar ammunition,
covering the average palette of Fire Support Missions (FSM) benefiting to the
Troops in Contact (TIC):
• The High Explosive (HE) projectiles are shot up to a range of 8.300 meters.
• The Anti-Amour Projectiles (AAP) damage armoured vehicles.
PatrollerTM tactical UAV system - © Safran
High-Rate, High-Precision Firing
• The Rocket Assisted Projectile (RAP) are able to reach its target up to 13 kilometres.
• The Smoke (SMK) projectiles are used either to mark the terrain for Close Air Support
(CAS), Close Combat Attack (CCA), or to generate a smoke curtain. They also may be
employed as warning shot across the bows.
• The PRACtice (PRAC) projectiles are used to train the servants and the Forward
observers on the training field.
As the world reference navigation and pointing unit for Artillery, Safran’s Sigma 30
system equips many systems all over the world such as PzH 2000, Caesar and Archer
guns. In addition to indirect firing accuracy, Sigma 30 enables quick battery deployment
against improvised targets and independent firing by artillery pieces. Safran also
provides the HRG-based Sigma 20 pointing systems for mobile ground firing stations.
• The ILLUMinating (ILLUM) projectiles produce either visible light or invisible beams
illuminating the battleground for InfraRed (IR) devices.
TDA ARMEMENTS SAS also develops a brand new catalogue of Insensitive Munitions (IM)
as well as a 120mm Mortar Guided Munition (MGM), laser-guided onto the target by a
forward observer.
In service in France, Spider indirect fire support system is an efficient sensor-to-shooter
chain with a quick reaction time. It enhances firing accuracy by computing firing solution
and data. It can also be fitted with a CM3 day/night sight for direct line-of-sight firing.
HE AAPC RAP SMK PRAC
ILLUM &
IR ILLUM
Sigma 30 navigation and pointing systems on Caesar gun - © Safran
Contact: Charlotte MATRINGE
Safran Electronics & Defense - Arcs de Seine - 18/20 quai du point du jour 92659 Boulogne-Billancourt Cedex - France
Tel.: +33 1 55 60 38 42 - Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.safran-electronics-defense.com
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Contact: TDA ARMEMENT SAS
Route d’ARDON - F - 45240 LA-FERTÉ-SAINT-AUBIN
Tel.: + 33 (0)2 38 51 63 63 - Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.tda-armements.com
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THALES COMM@NDER FIRE
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From fire-control system to the digitized artillery C4I.
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Artillery is currently undergoing a real transformation by the renewal of its resources, its
processes and its use. In addition to maintaining traditional skills, modern artillery units
may constrain the enemy’s maneuver only by the presence of the threat of their fires.
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In this respect, the Comm@nder Fire artillery system, facilitates the design and conduct
of combined and even joint maneuver. Indeed, the use of a digital command system and
the increased mobility of effectors facilitate the initiative and seizing opportunities
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Finally, by its recent ability to apply accurate and timely fires - and not just saturation
-artillery is able to participate in making the ascendancy on the opponent, while
contributing to the commander’s freedom of action, thanks to Comm@nder Fire system.
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Comm@nder Fire is a scalable family of artillery systems, totally capable of addressing
the full spectrum of modern artillery units missions (command and control, planning,
execution , target acquisition , conducting the maneuver, intelligence, logistics,
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Open and flexible, adapting to the specific requirements of gunners (the concept
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• Interoperability of Battle Field artillery,
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• Participating in the deconfliction of the airspace,
• Adding FAC (Forward Air Controller) capabilities to Forward Observers,
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Dynamic targeting and enhanced Digital Aided Close Air Support (DACAS
Interoperability with allied and land forces
Based on operational experience of over 30 years, Comm@nder Fire highlights the
expertise of Thales on Artillery C4I system (ATLAS in France), through many achievements
including the digitization of many artillery battalions and integration of various artillery
pieces (120mm mortars: 120RT and 2R2M; 105mm guns: M102 and L118; 155mm guns:
M109, M198, CAESAR, G5, G6, TRF1, rocket Launcher: HIMARS, Firos, LRU, ...).
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Contact: Matthias Abouothman
4 Avenue of Louvresses - 92622 GENNEVILLIERS Cedex - FRANCE
Tel.: +33 ( 0 ) 1 46 13 31 37 - Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.thalesgroup.com
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Industry Association) is a professional organization
established in 1978 grouping over 200 French
companies, including the main industrial prime
contractors, equipment suppliers, system integrators
and a network of dynamic and innovative SMEs.
These companies, which have a diverse range of
activities (industrial contractors, consultancy and
service providers, as well as clusters and research
institutes), offer the full range of skill and know-how
adapted to the operational requirements of the land
and Air-land Defence and Security sector.
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