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2017-12-05
BIDEC 2017: The Inaugural Edition Concludes With US$3.8 billion Deal
The first Bahrain International Defense Exhibition & Conference (BIDEC) has concluded successfully with the participation of 189 exhibiting companies from 39 countries.
Bahrain’s first Tri-Service Expo - covering Air, Land and Sea was held under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa and was officially opened by the Royal Guard Commander, His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa who praised Bahrain’s lead in hosting such unique security and military events.
“The reality has become even more beautiful after the remarkable success of BIDEC, which brought together senior military leaders and spokespersons specializing in strategic and political affairs.”
HE Dr Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Trustees at the Bahrain Centre for Strategic, International and Energy Studies “Derasat” and Spokesperson and Chairman of MEMAC Organising Committee recognized that the Kingdom of Bahrain is a force for peace contributing to stability in the world:
“We had almost 9120 visitors from around the world to see the latest technology and equipment. It was a privilege to have Saudi Arabia as our partner and we are very glad to sign the $3.8 billion deal for the purchase of Lockheed Martin’s F-16 Block 70s.”
Caracal’s high-tech assault rifle
Chambered in 5.56 x 45mm NATO with a short stroke pushrod gas piston operating system, the UAE-based firearms manufacturer Caracal presented its CAR 816 in service with the Royal Guard of Bahrain armed forces. The CAR 816 is a center-fire, gas operated and rotating bolt system assault rifle with a full-auto fire control group at 850 rounds per minute including fully ambidextrous controls, a selector switch and ambidextrous magazine release.
iXblue’s full range of navigation solutions
iXblue featured prominently in BIDEC covering the entire spectrum of naval and land defense applications for navigation, positioning and underwater imaging. At the core of iXblue’s retrofit programs is the modernization of navigation and pointing systems, such as replacing obsolete gyrocompass technologies with more modern Fiber-Optical Gyroscopes (FOGs).
Otokar showcases its vehicular range
Otokar presented ARMA 6x6, a modular multi-wheeled vehicle with superior mobility, high mine and ballistic protection and wide range of weapon integration options. Turkey’s largest privately owned defense company boasts the widest land defense system 4x4 to 8x product range and has now reached an agreement with Tawazun for the supply of 8x8 amphibious infantry fighting vehicles to UAE Armed Forces.
URAL and COBRA undertaking the most challenging missions
Featuring outstanding mobility and high-level protection, the URAL meets paramilitary users’ needs for a high-capacity armored vehicle taking into account driving and personnel comfort. The specially developed suspension allows significant personnel comfort, easy drive and ergonomic interior alongside five doors and different layouts.
Providing one-of-a-kind amphibious mobility, protection and modularity, the COBRA is actively used in 15 countries and is the choice vehicle for the United Nations peace keeping forces thanks to its superior capabilities. In Bahrein, the COBRA is in service in both the police force and national guard.
Saudi Arabia’s innovative Skyguard UAV
The Prince Sultan Advanced Tech Research Institute (PSATRI) presented the Skyguard, its latest unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) fully developed and designed in Saudi Arabia, with customized avionic system units for improved flight control power management and electromechanical systems integration. The Skyguard can fly at a maximum altitude of 18,000 feet and a maximum range of 150 km with a flight duration of 8 hours, with a maximum payload of 50 kg including infra-red night vision and day camera.
Oman’s new armored vehicle
Oman’s Engine Engineering Company has developed a full range of 4x4 armored vehicles based on a KIA Motors jeep chassis design with two large windows at the front of the crew compartment and one single door on each side, including three small bulletproof windows with individual firing ports on each side. The roof of the NIMR III vehicle can be fitted with open top turret or remote weapon station be armed with a 7.62mm caliber light machine gun.
Streit Group’s armored vehicle range
The Streit Group’s armored Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles feature full vehicle armoring with certified steel to resist external ballistic threats from any angle, with the OEM suspension and brake system fully upgraded to support full weight of armor without compromising the vehicle’s performance.
The TLC-79 Land Cruiser retains off-road capabilities with armor protection level CEN B6 against firing of small arms 7.62mm NATO caliber and hand grenades, while the Ford F350 Special Duty is a full vehicle armored point vehicle upgraded to support full armor weight, with a 360° view glass turret armed with a 7.62mm or 12.7mm machine gun or automatic grenade launcher.
Theeb’s long-range patrol vehicles
The Special Forces of Bahrain Royal Guard unveiled its home-made Theeb long-range patrol vehicle based on a Toyota Land Cruiser chassis carrying a total of five military personnel, with a NIMER circular ring fun mounting system at the center of the vehicle. The commander position is equipped with one swivel station, armed with a 7.62mm machine gun at the rear of the vehicle alongside a 7.62 or 5.56mm machine gun.
Black Wolf’s 4x4 tactical vehicle
A family-owned Canadian business involved in the design and manufacturing of armored trucks for more than 50 years, Cambli unveiled its multi-mission armored intervention vehicle used for SWAT, Special Forces, Armored Personnel Carrier (APC).
Cambli has focused on keeping the Black Wolf as light as possible, using a lightweight high-level ballistic steel to armor the vehicle up to level B6 and choosing the new Ford F-550 chassis for its capacities and its robustness because its front axle can support a weight of 3,400 kg (7,500 lbs) while reducing the maintenance costs of the vehicle.
Zavolzhsky’s all-terrain crawlers
The Russian company presented the GAZ-3344-20 consisting of two tracked vehicle units linked by a steering mechanism, running at maximum road speed of 50 km with a maximum cruising range of 450 km. while also being fully amphibious with a maximum speed in the water of 3.8 km/h. Weighing 11 tons with a 3000kg cargo capacity, the crawler can be operated at ambient temperature of +40 to -50 C° on all road & climate conditions, capable of overpassing water obstacles.
Lacroix’s launcher and Qioptiq’s thermal sights
The growing need for protection at sea takes place in the age of sophisticated missile homing devices, where airborne countermeasures must be designed to protect combat jets, rotary wings or large transport platforms to defeat laser-guided missiles. In response, Lacroix has introduced the SYLENA MK2 decoy launcher to provide optimal corvette and frigate protection to the Bahrein Navy.
Qioptiq also took the opportunity to showcase its DRAGON-S (Sniper) Clip-On Thermal Sight and the MERLIN-LR at BIDEC’s night sniper demonstration. DRAGON-S (Sniper) Clip-On Thermal Sight provides snipers with a 24-hour surveillance and target engagement capability, while he MERLIN-LR replicates the same capability with a high-resolution collimated night sight in front of the existing day sight.
Iguana Pro amphibious mobility
BIDEC found the French boats manufacturer Iguana entering the military sector with its Iguana Pro, a unique amphibious boat with retractable tracks, based on a deep-V carbon fiber hull with shock mitigation construction. Taking only 8 seconds to shift the landing gear while enabling operational safety in strong weather and breaking seas, the boat features Ullman Patrol Jockey Seats and Semi Active Progressive Shock Mitigation allowing the human muscular reflex system to synergize with the mechanical suspension, resulting in mitigation of 76% of the shock force.
ECA’s all-environment robotic solutions
The ECA Group is recognized for its competence in the air, land and sea robotic field collaborating with unmanned or remotely-operated solutions, to carry out the most complex mine warfare missions. ECA’s new UMIS system can perform full robotic missions using an advanced command and control system to locate, identify and neutralize the underwater threat.
EIMOS mortar system and Colt enhanced carbine
Amongst its for air, land and sea solutions, the EIMOS 81mm mortar system is integrated into a URO Vamtac, a high mobility lightweight 4x4 vehicle utilizing an 81 mm long-range cannon facilitating integration with legacy or other command-and-control systems. EIMOS also offers complete solutions in ammunition for indirect fire support operations from 60-155mm with its 105mm and 155mm Extended Range family ammunition.
Colt also unveiled its new M5 Enhanced Carbine 5.56mm caliber currently available in three-barrel length configurations with a completely redesigned lower receiver and a 6-portion receiver extension adaptable to different-sized and bilateral shooters. It has a low-profile gas block in a carbine length gas system and a free float modular rail system, using a conventional short-stroke tappet piston and chamber barrel modifications to ventilate gas and provide further air circulation.
Cambli’s next-gen armored tactical truck
Based on a Kenworth T370 4x4 chassis with Cummins ISC 315hp turbocharged engine and an Allison 3000 RDS five-speed automatic transmission, Cambli’s Thunder 2 offers a high level of mobility and maximum protection against small arms and IEDs blast threats. The hull of the Thunder 2 provides a ballistic protection B7 level, the roof has a small 360° rotation turret, and the bottom part of the chassis is equipped with retractable hydraulic armor plates. The Thunder 2 has been especially designed for extreme climatic conditions in the Middle East and Africa, with a triple AC (Air Conditioning) system and tried tested in 60° C temperatures.
Alakran ground-breaking mobile mortar system
Spain’s Everis Aerospace and Defense presented the Alakran mobile 120mm electromechanical aiming system with new Zonal Shooting and Multiple Rounds Simultaneous Impact to simply operations by increasing the mortar effect over the enemy. Mounted on a Toyota chassis Landcruiser, it is easily integrated into other light or pickup vehicles with a maximum range of 8,250 m and ready to fire in only 30 seconds in a vehicle carrying a total of 40 rounds.
Next-generation Bridgeway protection barriers
Bridgeway Pro-Barriers act as a defense wall built in many configurations to ensure that the entire area of a base camp is secure and vital supplies are protected from attack. They are made of galvanized weld mesh lined with a high UV resistant non-woven geotextile specially manufactured with a product with long life, tested for durability, stack ability and blast attack according to international standards. The barriers come in a range of sizes from the Pro-Barrier 1 to the Pro-Barrier 4 and in white, beige and green colors and requiring limited manpower to construct using an excavator or wheeled loader to fill units with local material.
Cavalier’s innovative 6x6 MRAP
At this year’s BIDEC, the Cavalier Group unveiled its new 8x8 armored to respond to the new needs of Pakistani army, accommodating a total of 13 military personnel including driver, commander and gunner. The HAMZA 6x6 has a combat weight of 20-22 tons and a payload capacity of 7 tons maximum, fitted with a full range of weapon systems including small turret or remote weapon station with machine gun or automatic cannon up to 30 mm caliber.
The vehicle features a V-shaped wall monocoque armored hull design, offering advanced protection features and superior off-road mobility, with ballistic protection against the firing of small arms 14.5 mm caliber and a mine blast of 10 kg of TNT. It is motorized with a Cummins ISM 500 6 cylinders Turbo-Charged and Intercooled diesel engine coupled to an Allison 6 speed automatic transmission, running at a maximum road speed of 110 km and cruising range of 500 km.
Leonardo’s modernized tank upgrade
Leonardo presented its M60 tank overhaul and upgrade program, offering a complete cost-effective modernization of crew survivability, mobility and lethality via a modular package integrating a new main gun with a new Fire Control System (FCS). Manufactured with the latest-generation steel, the 120/45 mm gun now has reduced weight and low recoil limiting structural stress on the hull and eliminates integration risks with heritage platforms.
The fire control system integrates day and night optronics with high-level ballistic protection and modern on-board equipment, while integrating a new Hitrole remote control weapon system, enabling 360° panoramic surveillance. The M60’s up-power capability guarantees a higher power-to-weight ratio alongside the installation of an Automatic Fire and Explosion Sensing and Suppressing system (AFSS), while the improved on-board subsystems enhances the platform’s capabilities and extends its operational life.
Katmerciler’s armored vehicle range
Turkey’s Security and Armed Forces have benefitted from Katmerciler’s wide vehicular defense portfolio, particularly the HIZIR Tactical Wheeled Armored vehicle launched during High Tech Port 2016 by President Erdogan. The NEFER composite-based armoring system is lighter than armor while providing 4x4 off-road features and the same protection level for both countryside and inner-city usage.
Ritter & Stark’s high-tech sniper rifle
Austria’s Ritter and Stark presented its new sniper rifle SLX .308win caliber as the most flexible precision rifle available on the market, equipped with an adjustable two-stage Remington 700® trigger, an AR-15 style-flat-top grip and a handguard that accommodates M-LOK® mounting interface.
Each barrel is supplied with a 12 MOA MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rail (20, 30 or 40 MOA optional) fixed directly on the barrel allowing the rifle scope to remain zeroed after barrel change. The SLX’s unique proprietary stress-free rifling process allows the unmatched out-of-the-box precision of 1/2 MOA* to be maintained with substantial gains in barrel life. The adjustable stock allows length of pull, cheek piece height and recoil pad position adjustment, while the optional Ritter & Stark folding mechanism allows the stock to be folded to the right or left side of the receiver.
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