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There is a 300mm System as well, would you be so kind as to post it's specs as well.
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There is a 300mm System as well, would you be so kind as to post it's specs as well.
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Yes bro. Will post them.
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All for protection of Türkiye and our UMMAH
Click to see brochure.
T-122/300 MBRL Battery Structure
The T-122/300 MBRL Battery is capable of performing independent missions by the use of mission support vehicles. A typical T-122/300 battery is composed of 1 x C-122/300 Command & Control Vehicle, 6 x T-122/300 Launcher, 6 x L-122/300 Ammo Supply Vehicle, 1 x M-122/300 MET Vehicle and 1 x R-122/300 Repair Vehicle. The number and type of vehicles can be customized according to customer’s requirements.
A Typical T-122/300 Battery Organization
The Command & Control System and Weapon Management System of the battery can be integrated with modern re support automation (tactical re direction system) and battle field command- control and management systems. It provides an opportunity for onboard or an assigned target acquisition radar or unmanned aerial vehicles.
C-122/300 Command & Control Vehicle
The C-122/300 Command & Control Vehicle coordinates missions on battery level connecting with higher command. The C-122/300 is a mission vehicle that provides the management of technical re and the command and control functions in order to manage the battery. The C-122/300 can be used as the Command & Control Vehicle at battalion level as well.
The T-122/300 Launcher is a highly mobile system with superior re power which is capable of firing 40 x 122 mm and 4 x 300 mm caliber rockets or missiles within a short period.
The L-122/300 Ammo Supply Vehicle is the mission vehicle which performs ammunition transportation, loading the T-122/300 in all weather and terrain conditions in the field.
The M-122/300 has a High Altitude MET System and a Ground MET System. The M-122/300 MET Vehicle provides the required high altitude meteorological reports and sends them to the C-122/300 Command & Control Vehicle and to the T-122/300 Launcher for ballistic calculation before firing.
The R-122/300 is a mission support vehicle which performs maintenance and repair functions in the field at a unit level within a T-122/300 battery. The R-122/300 can be used as a second level maintenance vehicle at battalion level as well.
The T-122/300 is also a deterrent force due to its long range and mass re capabilities. It is therefore ready for vital tasks in a very wide array of missions from peace support operations to the attack with re missions in addition to standard tactical missions for the support of a maneuvering force.
Shoot and Scout
The T-122/300 Launcher has shoot-and-scout capabilities with its high-tech navigation and automatic laying systems. It has an INS/GPS navigation system and automatic laying system integrated to the weapon management system. It is able to re at a maximum of ve minutes after stopping at the firing position and once the re mission has been accomplished, it can leave for the next position in a maximum of ve minutes. Therefore, the T-122/300 can carry out many re missions in a very short period on the battle field and then be ready for further missions.
Survivability
The T-122/300 has the minimized vulnerability on the battle field because of its shoot and scout capability of quick emplacement and displacement, its high mobility and because of its secure digital and voice communication capability.
High Mobility
The T-122/300 launcher platform is a highly mobile 6 x 6 or 8 x 8 tactical wheeled vehicle which provides superior on-road and o -road travel capacity. Its strong structure provides a very reliable platform. Having a very powerful engine and distinctive design, it has travel speed in both on-road and o -road conditions.
Transportability
The T-122/300 can be transported by all transportation means; land, air, sea and rail. It is transportable by almost all types of cargo planes. Therefore, the T-122/300 is able to support overseas operations in addition to operations in its own territories.
Minimum Crew
Due to the fully automatic weapon control, navigation and laying systems, the T-122/300 has a crew of just two, consisting of a commander and a driver. However, the crew number can be increased according to the user’s needs.
Flexibility
The exibility of the T-122/300 MBRL makes it a very important re support asset. The multi-caliber launch, variety of munitions, the organizational structure and transportability are the main capabilities in addition to the other capabilities mentioned above to provide and enhance the exibility of the T-122/300. The multi-caliber launch and variety of munitions give re support planners exibility for the re planning to support maneuvering forces. The T-122/300 organizational structure and modern sub- systems allow assignment of tactical missions down to platoon or section level if required. In addition to the 122 mm and 300 mm rockets/missiles, the T-122/300 is able to re rockets and guided munitions of the future due to its exible and modular structure. The T-122/300 launcher platform is a 6 x 6 or 8 x 8 tactical wheeled vehicle whose brand and models are chosen according to the customer’s logistical infra-structure and demand. It is equipped with the necessary mechanical, electrical and electronic sub-systems to perform various steps required (mission planning, deployment, ballistic calculation, laying etc.) in order to conduct a ring mission. The T-122/300 system can be customized in di erent versions, which have di erent sub-systems including platform (vehicles), radios, power sources, navigation system etc., in various brands and models according to the user’s logistical infra-structure and needs.
Sealed Pod
The T-122/300 is a launching platform with superior re power that can re 40 rounds 122 mm rockets/missiles or 4 rounds 300 mm rockets/missiles. It uses sealed and thermal insulated rocket pods for 122 mm and 300 mm rockets/missiles with minimum reloading time and maximum protection against adverse environmental conditions for munitions.
Multi Caliber Launch
The T-122/300 Launcher has the capability to launch both 122 mm and 300 mm rockets/missiles, giving the T-122/300 units the capability to cover the target area from three kilometers up to more than 100 kilometers in range. Depending on the threat and the mission, it can be loaded in advance with the required type of rockets or missiles.
Technical Specifications
Diameter122/300 mmNumber of TubesSealed and Thermally Insulated
40 (2 x 20) 122 mm
4 (2 x 2) 300 mmMin. Salvo Interval0.5 sec (122 mm Rockets)
6 sec (300 mm Rokets)Vehicle6 x 6 or 8 x 8 Tactical Wheeled TruckCradle LayingAutomatic by Weapon Management System Manual Back UpStabilization4 Hydraulic JacksNavigation SystemINS/GPS
T-122/300 Multi-Caliber and Multi-Barrel Rocket Launching (MBRL) System The T-122/300 MBRL System is a highly-mobile modern re support system which performs mass lethal re with 122 mm and 300 mm rockets and missiles from a close battle area of 3 kilometers to a depth of more than 100 kilometers. In addition to 122 mm and 300 mm rockets, the system has a exible structure to re other types of rockets and guided munitions of the future.
In addition to the launchers regarding the minimum battery con guration needs and in the framework of the customer-focused system approach to augment the e ective usage of the T-122/300 MBRL System, ROKETSAN also designs and promotes critical support vehicles such as the Command & Control Vehicle, the Ammo Supply Vehicle, the MET Vehicle and the Repair Vehicle.Click to see brochure.
T-122/300 MBRL Battery Structure
The T-122/300 MBRL Battery is capable of performing independent missions by the use of mission support vehicles. A typical T-122/300 battery is composed of 1 x C-122/300 Command & Control Vehicle, 6 x T-122/300 Launcher, 6 x L-122/300 Ammo Supply Vehicle, 1 x M-122/300 MET Vehicle and 1 x R-122/300 Repair Vehicle. The number and type of vehicles can be customized according to customer’s requirements.
A Typical T-122/300 Battery Organization
The Command & Control System and Weapon Management System of the battery can be integrated with modern re support automation (tactical re direction system) and battle field command- control and management systems. It provides an opportunity for onboard or an assigned target acquisition radar or unmanned aerial vehicles.
C-122/300 Command & Control Vehicle
The C-122/300 Command & Control Vehicle coordinates missions on battery level connecting with higher command. The C-122/300 is a mission vehicle that provides the management of technical re and the command and control functions in order to manage the battery. The C-122/300 can be used as the Command & Control Vehicle at battalion level as well.
- 4 x 4 or 6 x 6 Tactical Wheeled Vehicle
- Air-Conditioned, EMI/EMC Protected Shelters in NATO Standards
- Command Control System
- Communication System (Wired/Wireless Voice-Data)
- Low Altitude Meteorological System
- Ground Meteorological System
- Power Supply and Distribution System
- Five Man Crew
The T-122/300 Launcher is a highly mobile system with superior re power which is capable of firing 40 x 122 mm and 4 x 300 mm caliber rockets or missiles within a short period.
- 6 x 6 or 8 x 8 Tactical Wheeled Vehicle
- Multi-Caliber Cradle for 122 mm Caliber 2 x 20 and 300 mm Caliber 2 x 2 Sealed Rocket and Missile Pods
- Sealed Pods Against Adverse Weather and Environmental Conditions and Minimized Loading Time
- Flexible Cradle and Weapon Management System for Other Types of Ammunition of the Future
- INS/GPS Navigation System
- Automatic Laying System with the Use of INU
- Weapon Management System
- Communication System (Wired/Wireless – Voice/Data)
- Hydraulic Stabilization System
- Integrated Ground Meteorology System
- Cabin Pressurization System (Optional)
- Power Supply and Distribution System
- Local (Inside Driver’s Cab) or Remote Firing Capability
- Ready to Fire in Maximum 5 Minutes
- Ballistic Protection (Optional)
- Two Man Crew
The L-122/300 Ammo Supply Vehicle is the mission vehicle which performs ammunition transportation, loading the T-122/300 in all weather and terrain conditions in the field.
- 6 x 6 or 8 x 8 Tactical Wheeled Vehicle
- Integrated Ammunition Supply Crane
- Hydraulic Stabilization System
- Communication System (wired/wireless voice)
- Three Man Crew
The M-122/300 has a High Altitude MET System and a Ground MET System. The M-122/300 MET Vehicle provides the required high altitude meteorological reports and sends them to the C-122/300 Command & Control Vehicle and to the T-122/300 Launcher for ballistic calculation before firing.
- 4 x 4 or 6 x 6 Tactical Wheeled Vehicle
- Air-Conditioned, EMI/EMC Protected Shelters in NATO Standards
- Power Supply and Distribution System
- High Altitude Meteorological (MET) System
- Ground Meteorological (MET) System
- Communication System (Wired/Wireless Voice-Data)
- Three Man Crew
The R-122/300 is a mission support vehicle which performs maintenance and repair functions in the field at a unit level within a T-122/300 battery. The R-122/300 can be used as a second level maintenance vehicle at battalion level as well.
- 4 x 4 or 6 x 6 Tactical Wheeled Vehicle
- Air-Conditioned, EMI/EMC Protected Shelters in NATO Standards
- Hydraulic Crane
- Recovery Winch
- Power Supply and Distribution System
- Communication System (Wired/Wireless Voice-Data)
- Repair & Maintenance Kits
- Three Man Crew
The T-122/300 is also a deterrent force due to its long range and mass re capabilities. It is therefore ready for vital tasks in a very wide array of missions from peace support operations to the attack with re missions in addition to standard tactical missions for the support of a maneuvering force.
Shoot and Scout
The T-122/300 Launcher has shoot-and-scout capabilities with its high-tech navigation and automatic laying systems. It has an INS/GPS navigation system and automatic laying system integrated to the weapon management system. It is able to re at a maximum of ve minutes after stopping at the firing position and once the re mission has been accomplished, it can leave for the next position in a maximum of ve minutes. Therefore, the T-122/300 can carry out many re missions in a very short period on the battle field and then be ready for further missions.
Survivability
The T-122/300 has the minimized vulnerability on the battle field because of its shoot and scout capability of quick emplacement and displacement, its high mobility and because of its secure digital and voice communication capability.
High Mobility
The T-122/300 launcher platform is a highly mobile 6 x 6 or 8 x 8 tactical wheeled vehicle which provides superior on-road and o -road travel capacity. Its strong structure provides a very reliable platform. Having a very powerful engine and distinctive design, it has travel speed in both on-road and o -road conditions.
Transportability
The T-122/300 can be transported by all transportation means; land, air, sea and rail. It is transportable by almost all types of cargo planes. Therefore, the T-122/300 is able to support overseas operations in addition to operations in its own territories.
Minimum Crew
Due to the fully automatic weapon control, navigation and laying systems, the T-122/300 has a crew of just two, consisting of a commander and a driver. However, the crew number can be increased according to the user’s needs.
Flexibility
The exibility of the T-122/300 MBRL makes it a very important re support asset. The multi-caliber launch, variety of munitions, the organizational structure and transportability are the main capabilities in addition to the other capabilities mentioned above to provide and enhance the exibility of the T-122/300. The multi-caliber launch and variety of munitions give re support planners exibility for the re planning to support maneuvering forces. The T-122/300 organizational structure and modern sub- systems allow assignment of tactical missions down to platoon or section level if required. In addition to the 122 mm and 300 mm rockets/missiles, the T-122/300 is able to re rockets and guided munitions of the future due to its exible and modular structure. The T-122/300 launcher platform is a 6 x 6 or 8 x 8 tactical wheeled vehicle whose brand and models are chosen according to the customer’s logistical infra-structure and demand. It is equipped with the necessary mechanical, electrical and electronic sub-systems to perform various steps required (mission planning, deployment, ballistic calculation, laying etc.) in order to conduct a ring mission. The T-122/300 system can be customized in di erent versions, which have di erent sub-systems including platform (vehicles), radios, power sources, navigation system etc., in various brands and models according to the user’s logistical infra-structure and needs.
Sealed Pod
The T-122/300 is a launching platform with superior re power that can re 40 rounds 122 mm rockets/missiles or 4 rounds 300 mm rockets/missiles. It uses sealed and thermal insulated rocket pods for 122 mm and 300 mm rockets/missiles with minimum reloading time and maximum protection against adverse environmental conditions for munitions.
Multi Caliber Launch
The T-122/300 Launcher has the capability to launch both 122 mm and 300 mm rockets/missiles, giving the T-122/300 units the capability to cover the target area from three kilometers up to more than 100 kilometers in range. Depending on the threat and the mission, it can be loaded in advance with the required type of rockets or missiles.
Technical Specifications
Diameter122/300 mmNumber of TubesSealed and Thermally Insulated
40 (2 x 20) 122 mm
4 (2 x 2) 300 mmMin. Salvo Interval0.5 sec (122 mm Rockets)
6 sec (300 mm Rokets)Vehicle6 x 6 or 8 x 8 Tactical Wheeled TruckCradle LayingAutomatic by Weapon Management System Manual Back UpStabilization4 Hydraulic JacksNavigation SystemINS/GPS
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Mystic beauty Khan aka BORA SRBM
Range max ( Export) : + 300 km
Technical Specifications
Diameter610 mmWeight2.500 kgGuidanceGlobal Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Aided – Intertial Navigation System (INS) or INS OnlyControlAerodynamic Control with Electromechanical Actuation SystemPropellant TypeComposite SolidWarhead TypeHigh Explosive with Fragment EffectWarhead Weight470 kgFuze TypeProximity (with Point Detonating Backup)
It's a member of missile family sometimes mentioned as YILDIRIM ( THUNDER ) and kept as state secret
- very limited details available (classified) - unconfirmed sources claim that this missile family has a range up to + 1000 km (MRBM).
- unconfirmed soures claim that it's a DF611 (family)- or Iskander variant
( accurate with terminal guidance/ high G manoeuvers thrust vectoring - nozzles - very low CEP) ;
no infos available about chaff / flares / ECM or optical guidance.
https://www.savunmasanayihaberleri.com/turkiyenin-devlet-sirri-fuzesi-yildirim-4-1047/
Range max ( Export) : + 300 km
The Artillery Missile KHAN, designed and produced by ROKETSAN, can provide mass fire power on High Payoff Targets within area of influence of the army. KHAN Missile provides high lethality depth by means of its long range. KHAN Missile can be launched from ROKETSAN made Weapon System and other platforms with applicable interfaces for integration.
Technical Specifications
Diameter610 mmWeight2.500 kgGuidanceGlobal Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Aided – Intertial Navigation System (INS) or INS OnlyControlAerodynamic Control with Electromechanical Actuation SystemPropellant TypeComposite SolidWarhead TypeHigh Explosive with Fragment EffectWarhead Weight470 kgFuze TypeProximity (with Point Detonating Backup)
It's a member of missile family sometimes mentioned as YILDIRIM ( THUNDER ) and kept as state secret
- very limited details available (classified) - unconfirmed sources claim that this missile family has a range up to + 1000 km (MRBM).
- unconfirmed soures claim that it's a DF611 (family)- or Iskander variant
( accurate with terminal guidance/ high G manoeuvers thrust vectoring - nozzles - very low CEP) ;
no infos available about chaff / flares / ECM or optical guidance.
https://www.savunmasanayihaberleri.com/turkiyenin-devlet-sirri-fuzesi-yildirim-4-1047/
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Comparison - Qatari Chinese made SY-400 / +400 km range and 190 kg warhead
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Saab's latest AWAC, Global Eye based on a Bombardier Global6000 platform. Capable of Air, Land, and Sea, surveillance simultaneously.
https://saab.com/air/airborne-solutions/airborne-surveillance/globaleye/
UAE customer to receive first of Saab's GlobalEye
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Defence and security company Saab has introduced its GlobalEye multi-role airborne surveillance system.
GlobalEye combines Saab’s all-new Erieye ER radar and mission system with the high-end Global 6000 jet aircraft from Bombardier. The launch customer for GlobalEye is the United Arab Emirates, which ordered the system as the Swing Role Surveillance System (SRSS), in November 2015.
For the first time on the market GlobalEye provides a sophisticated, high-performance system that can conduct simultaneous long-range detection, tracking and surveillance in the air, land and maritime domains, all from a single platform.
“With GlobalEye we expand and sharpen our offering, targeting customers looking to maximise their return on investment in extended AEW&C capabilities as a national asset to benefit their country,” said Micael Johansson, head of Saab’s business area Electronic Defence Systems.
The truly multi-role GlobalEye automatically detects and tracks air and surface targets over a huge area. Ground surveillance of moving vehicles can be conducted through long-range, wide-area ground moving target indication (GMTI) radar modes. With the Erieye ER radar, detection and tracking ranges have been significantly increased compared to existing airborne radars, and against the smallest targets. The GlobalEye system can track very low-observable air and sea targets, including ‘stealthy’ aircraft, cruise missiles or submarine periscopes, even in heavy clutter and jamming environments.
“GlobalEye is a game changer that delivers a unique swing-role capability for simultaneous air, maritime and ground surveillance in a single solution, with the ability to change role dynamically, while airborne during any mission,” said Johansson.
The GlobalEye integrates a comprehensive suite of sensors, including signals intelligence, and advanced self-protection equipment with a newly-developed command, control and communication system. Cost-effective system availability is assured through the combination of a small organisational footprint and Saab’s in-service support.
Saab is able to take the prime contractor role for this groundbreaking AEW&C system because of its decades of expertise and innovation in radar technology, but also through its detailed knowledge of electronic warfare, C4I solutions and systems and platform integration. A large proportion of GlobalEye’s sub systems are sourced from Saab’s world-leading product range.
A key element of the GlobalEye system is the Global 6000 ultra-long-range jet aircraft from Bombardier. This offers the latest avionics and combines ideal size for multi-role and extended AEW&C with outstanding performance. It is a high speed aircraft with impressive short field performance and low operating costs. Thanks to the Global 6000 platform GlobalEye mission endurance can extend up to 11 hours.
http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/uae-customer-to-receive-first-of-saab-s-globaleye.html
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First look: Saab unveils GlobalEye surveillance aircraft for the Middle East
By: Andrew Chuter
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23.02.2018
Saab revealed the first of three GlobalEye aircraft it is developing and building for the UAE during a visit by reporters Feb. 23 to the Linköping facility where the work is underway. (Saab)
LINKOPING, Sweden — Saab has taken the wraps off a new surveillance aircraft destined to equip the United Arab Emirates with a powerful airborne early warning and control capability.
The Swedish company revealed the first of three GlobalEye aircraft it is developing and building for the UAE during a visit by reporters Feb. 23 to the Linköping facility where the work is underway.
The first flight of the aircraft is expected later this year.
The UAE ordered the first two GlobalEye jets in late 2015 and followed that up with an order for a third aircraft last year.
Saab is modifying Bombardier Global 6000 business jets with radars and other sensors to undertake AEW, maritime and ground surveillance. The heart of the capability is the new Erieye Extended Range radar employing gallium nitride semi-conductor technology to help massively increase the detection range over earlier versions of the sensor .
Leonardo’s Seaspray maritime search radar and a Flir Systems electro optical sensor are also part of the package being installed on GlobalEye.
Analysts say GlobalEye will give the UAE unmatched AEW capability among Gulf Cooperation Council members. It will be the first application for the extended range version of the Erieye radar.
Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Thailand, Greece, Pakistan, Mexico and Sweden all currently use the earlier version of Erieye installed in either Saab turboprop or Embraer jet aircraft.
The UAE also operate two Saab 340 turboprops equipped with the older version of the Erieye. It’s not clear what will happen to these aircraft once GlobalEye is fully operational.
The UAE is also adding to its airborne surveillance capabilities in a separate program using Global 6000s.
British aerospace company Marshall’s is modifying two business jets for special missions work. The role of the aircraft has yet to be confirmed but the expectation is they will provide the UAE with a signals intelligence capabilities.
https://www.defensenews.com/air/201...ye-surveillance-aircraft-for-the-middle-east/
By: Andrew Chuter
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23.02.2018
Saab revealed the first of three GlobalEye aircraft it is developing and building for the UAE during a visit by reporters Feb. 23 to the Linköping facility where the work is underway. (Saab)
LINKOPING, Sweden — Saab has taken the wraps off a new surveillance aircraft destined to equip the United Arab Emirates with a powerful airborne early warning and control capability.
The Swedish company revealed the first of three GlobalEye aircraft it is developing and building for the UAE during a visit by reporters Feb. 23 to the Linköping facility where the work is underway.
The first flight of the aircraft is expected later this year.
The UAE ordered the first two GlobalEye jets in late 2015 and followed that up with an order for a third aircraft last year.
Saab is modifying Bombardier Global 6000 business jets with radars and other sensors to undertake AEW, maritime and ground surveillance. The heart of the capability is the new Erieye Extended Range radar employing gallium nitride semi-conductor technology to help massively increase the detection range over earlier versions of the sensor .
Leonardo’s Seaspray maritime search radar and a Flir Systems electro optical sensor are also part of the package being installed on GlobalEye.
Analysts say GlobalEye will give the UAE unmatched AEW capability among Gulf Cooperation Council members. It will be the first application for the extended range version of the Erieye radar.
Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Thailand, Greece, Pakistan, Mexico and Sweden all currently use the earlier version of Erieye installed in either Saab turboprop or Embraer jet aircraft.
The UAE also operate two Saab 340 turboprops equipped with the older version of the Erieye. It’s not clear what will happen to these aircraft once GlobalEye is fully operational.
The UAE is also adding to its airborne surveillance capabilities in a separate program using Global 6000s.
British aerospace company Marshall’s is modifying two business jets for special missions work. The role of the aircraft has yet to be confirmed but the expectation is they will provide the UAE with a signals intelligence capabilities.
https://www.defensenews.com/air/201...ye-surveillance-aircraft-for-the-middle-east/
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This retired Army lieutenant colonel got a pretty big promotion — in another country’s military
A retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel got a pretty big promotion after he went to work for the United Arab Emirates, where he now heads the nation’s Joint Aviation Command and National Search and Rescue Center as a major general.
Stephen Toumajan retired as an Army lieutenant colonel in 2007, according to a recent report by Buzzfeed.com.
At some point, he went to work for the UAE, and in a video posted on the Department of Defense’s photo and video sharing website, while with his UAE soldiers at the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, California, he says, “I am a major general for the United Arab Emirates.”
A retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel got a pretty big promotion after he went to work for the United Arab Emirates, where he now heads the nation’s Joint Aviation Command and National Search and Rescue Center as a major general.
Stephen Toumajan retired as an Army lieutenant colonel in 2007, according to a recent report by Buzzfeed.com.
At some point, he went to work for the UAE, and in a video posted on the Department of Defense’s photo and video sharing website, while with his UAE soldiers at the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, California, he says, “I am a major general for the United Arab Emirates.”
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The US has been fighting Al-Qaeda before the operation in Yemen started. There is nothing new here except that it was made equivocally to the public.
That is not true, Saudi Arabia spent about 110 billion dollars recently in arms deal with the US, The EF is another story as the deal was signed back in 2006 for 72 EF over two decades. Spain is a trustworthy partner with Saudi Arabia in naval procurement, France comes second. The Saudi also signed MOU with the US for the LCS II but the deal is not likely to go through because the Saudis demand Ageis system something the LCS can't handle in the long run for technical issues mainly related to powering the System.
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Abu Dhabi Ship Building, Italy’s Leonardo team up for naval collaboration
February 19, 2019
zoomLeonardo photo of UAE Navy Baynunah Class corvette Al-Hesen
Abu Dhabi Ship Building has signed a memorandum of understanding with Italy’s Leonardo to step up cooperation in the naval sector at the IDEX International Defence Exhibition in Abu Dhabi.
The new MoU will see the two sides collaborate to create a combat management system (CMS) integration laboratory capable of testing, maintaining and evolving the software of Leonardo’s CMS system which is operational on more than 20 of the UAE Navy’s ships.
According to Leonardo, the MoU will also explore the development of a joint logistic support solution for preventive and corrective maintenance and a local spare parts inventory for Leonardo naval systems.
The collaboration areas are expected to improve lead-time, repairs turnaround time and overall systems sustainment.
Abu Dhabi Ship Building, Italy’s Leonardo team up for naval collaboration
February 19, 2019
zoomLeonardo photo of UAE Navy Baynunah Class corvette Al-Hesen
Abu Dhabi Ship Building has signed a memorandum of understanding with Italy’s Leonardo to step up cooperation in the naval sector at the IDEX International Defence Exhibition in Abu Dhabi.
The new MoU will see the two sides collaborate to create a combat management system (CMS) integration laboratory capable of testing, maintaining and evolving the software of Leonardo’s CMS system which is operational on more than 20 of the UAE Navy’s ships.
According to Leonardo, the MoU will also explore the development of a joint logistic support solution for preventive and corrective maintenance and a local spare parts inventory for Leonardo naval systems.
The collaboration areas are expected to improve lead-time, repairs turnaround time and overall systems sustainment.
Abu Dhabi Ship Building, Italy’s Leonardo team up for naval collaboration
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GlobalEye on course
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18 February 2019
Speaking to the IDEX Show Daily just prior to IDEX, Saab said the GlobalEye multi-sensor airborne early warning/multirole surveillance programme is "on schedule" in the build-up to its entry into service with the UAE Air Force and Air Defence. The UAE became the launch customer for the GlobalEye just over three years ago, announcing an initial deal for two of the aircraft at the Dubai air show in November 2015. A third was subsequently added during IDEX in February 2017.
Also known as the SRSS (Swing- Role Surveillance System), the GlobalEye is an adaptation of the Bombardier Global 6000 longrange business jet to the multi-surveillance role. The chief sensor is a Saab Erieye ER airborne early warning (AEW) radar mounted in a 'ski-box' fairing above the aircraft's spine. Additional sensors reportedly include a FLIR Systems Star Safire 380HD electro-optic turret beneath the forward fuselage, and a Leonardo Seaspray 7500E AESA radar in a large belly radome.
Having been rolled out in February 2018, the first aircraft performed its maiden postmodification flight on 14 March at Saab's Linköping plant, where the three airframes have been converted from 'green' Global 6000 airframes. The extensive nature of the modifications - encompassing structural and significant aerodynamic changes, as well as an expanded and re-routed cabling network - has dictated a major flight test campaign to clear the GlobalEye for service.
Soon after its initial flights from Linköping, which had proved basic aircraft system functions and aerodynamics, the no. 1 GlobalEye - operating under the Swedish civil registration SE-RMY - was deployed to Granada in Andalucia for an exhaustive flight test campaign. The move to southern Spain was driven by the region's excellent weather and the need to fly regularly to meet the contracted schedule.
SE-RMY has subsequently been put through rigorous system and aerodynamic testing, flying numerous test points with varying speeds, altitudes and loads. The primary aim of the trials is to validate predicted calculations made using computers and wind tunnel trials. The GlobalEye is fitted with its own instrumentation and recording equipment so that no specific ground infrastructure is required to record gathered data.
This 'orange box' equipment will be removed prior to customer delivery.
While the aircraft remained in Spain throughout the late summer and autumn, test teams of between six and 10 personnel, including two pilots, have rotated to Granada every four to six weeks.
In December, the no. 1 GlobalEye returned briefly to Sweden, but has returned to Granada to complete its trials. It is scheduled to stay there until the late spring.
In the meantime, Saab achieved a major milestone on 3 January this year with the first flight of the second aircraft, SE-RMZ. The aircraft is intended primarily as the mission systems test aircraft, and is to remain in Sweden for trials. Much of the system test work has been accomplished in a ground rig. The third aircraft has completed the major part of the structural modification work, and the one-tonne 'ski-box' fairing has been mounted. The aircraft is undergoing the fitment of systems in preparation for its first flight.
No delivery schedule has been announced publicly for the GlobalEyes, and in the meantime the UAE AFAD continues to operate a pair of ex-Swedish air force Saab 340 aircraft carrying the legacy Erieye system. When the new SRSS platforms enter service they will bring a dramatic increase in capability. The Erieye ER S-band radar alone, with its gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductor technology, promises a 70 per cent increase in detection range against traditional aerial targets, as well as offering much improved performance against small, low-flying vehicles, as well as those with low-observable 'stealthy' characteristics. The Erieye ER also has a maritime surface detection capability.
On top of that, the Seaspray radar and electro-optic turret provide the GlobalEye with a powerful maritime and overland surveillance capability, including synthetic aperture radar imaging and ground moving target indication. With its array of sensors and communications links all being controlled by an advanced integrated mission system with five operator consoles, the GlobalEye offers a complete multi-intelligence package that can 'swing' between roles seamlessly.
Basing the system on the Global 6000 also provides long endurance with a high dash speed capability should the aircraft be required rapidly in a certain mission area.
The platform's business jet roots also make it a comfortable working environment for the crew, and it has size, weight and power growth potential to add further systems and personnel.
Since the type's official marketing 'launch' in 2016, Saab has reported significant interest in the GlobalEye from both countries with existing AEW assets and those that seek the capability. The 'system of systems' can be scaled and tailored to meet individual requirements, and Saab can localise the system through the integration of existing national command and control datalinks and networks.
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