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Yabhon United 40

The Yabhon United 40 – Block 5 with its futuristic aero-dynamics, was a major show attraction at Idex 2013.

Developed by Abu Dhabi’s Adcom Systems, largely a UAS manufacturer with worldwide branches, United 40 is being seen for the second time in the UAE, after being recently launched in Dubai.

“It can carry 10 missiles on board, each one having a 60km range and 1,000kph speed,” said Ali Al Dhaheri, general designer and CEO of Adcom Systems. “It can fly over 100 hours without refuelling at a 30,000ft altitude. It is very reliable, has twin engines, six fly control units and over 400 channels of communications.” Designed for strategic missions such as border surveillance, battle damage assessment, intelligence preparation of battlefield, combat assessment and humanitarian aid, United 40 can take off with 2,000kg on board. If desired, it can also have up to 15 people on board.

It is now in serial production, licenced in several countries around the world and used by armies all over the Arabian Gulf, the UAE included.

Another Adcom star at Idex this year is the brand-new Yabhon NSR.

“It actually hunts the Yabhon United 40,” said Al Dhaheri.

“It is the first one in the world to hunt UAS. It has an advanced auto-tracking system, being capable of image tracking and downloading video to the user, and also capable of automatic engage and destroy operation.”

Mar 12, 2013

The Yabhon United 40 aircraft is exhibited at the Idex festival in the capital last month. The UAE-made unmanned drone can cruise at speeds of up to 220kph and will cost up to $30 million.

UAE's unmanned drone passes test flight

The first unmanned aerial vehicle designed and made in the UAE has passed its test flight.

Ali Al Dhaheri, designer of the Yabhon United 40 - named in honour of our 40 years of union - said test flights in Abu Dhabi last week were successful and the aircraft, known as a UAV, was ready for production.

It can carry up to 10 air-to-ground missiles with a delivery range of 60 kilometres each and fly for up to 120 hours.

"This UAV was presented at Idex 2013 [International Defence Exhibition] and as soon as we received approval from the aviation authorities, we conducted the tests," said Mr Al Dhaheri, the chief designer and chairman of Adcom Systems. "The tests have proved all the capabilities the UAV was designed for."

A drone will cost between US$20 million (Dh73.5m) and $30m.

"We are expecting sales of $500m this year and about $41.5 billion over the next few years for this aircraft," Mr Al Dhaheri said.

The planes can cruise at speeds of between 75 and 220kph, fly to 7,010 metres and are powered by a 115-horsepower main engine and an 80hp electric engine.

The United 40 is designed for strategic missions that include combat and battle damage assessment, intelligence preparation of a battlefield, special and reconnaissance operations, humanitarian aid, border surveillance and communications relay.

During last month's Idex event, Mr Al Dhaheri said that Adcom potentially had contracts with seven countries, from the Arabian Gulf and Europe.

"Our manufacturing industries are advanced - Israel and the US are the only countries who can manufacture similar drones," he said.

Over the past 24 years, Abu Dhabi-based Adcom has progressed from building missiles to developing strategic radars. It now also creates advanced communication systems.

 

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Burkan Munitions Systems

155MM ERFB HE BT

The primary role of the 155mm artillery system is to provide indirect fire support to friendly forces in the context of the battlefield space. The artillery system efficiently accomplishes its role by launching any of the selected series of approved shells, fuzed with the approved fuze to generate the required terminal effect from the ordnance.
The 155 mm Extended-Range Full-Bore (ERFB) High-Explosive (HE) projectile is a logical development of ballistic design exercises. The detonation of a 155 mm ERFB HE projectile filled with Composition B and manufactured using MIL standard steel will result in an average of 4,750 fragments. The South African 155 mm ERFB produces approximately 7,000 fragments with an individual mass larger than 0.5 g using a nominal payload of 8.71
Features:
- The body outline is marked by the use of four steel-bore riding nubs which are either machined at the same time as the rest of the projectile body or, more commonly, are welded to the outline using mild steel. These angled nubs are intended to match the average projectile rotation and provide support for launch stability

- 155 mm ERFB produces approximately 7,000 fragments with an individual mass larger than 0.5 g using a nominal payload of 8.71 Boat-tail that is field interchangeable with a base bleed

- Lifting plug instead of the fuze

60MM HE: MORTARS

An offshoot of Type M61, Bomb Mortar 60mm M0205A1 features a cast-bomb body filled with TNT and the V9 fuze. The mortar has been designed to be fired from any smooth bore 60mm mortar barrel with a pressure capacity of 55 MPa PMP. Primarily anti-personnel, the 60mm is effectively pressed into service against soft skinned vehicles.

Features:

- V9 fuze is armed on set back and remains safe for 40m
- Instantaneous detonation on impact with the target
- Nearly 2,000 lethal fragments generated within a radius of 8m

107MM ARTILLERY ROCKETS

Primarily the choice of artillery and infantry support missions, the 107mm multi barrel rocket launcher is an all-weather lethal weapon system. The extended range 107mm rockets feature distinctive airframe / aerodynamic design and reduced smoke composite propellant for up to 50% longer ranges than classical 107mm rockets.

Features:

- Can be launched by towed, vehicle mounted or pod platforms
- Propellant with reduced smoke
- Effective fire power against personnel and lightly armored vehicles
- Single use pod with 3x4 tubes
- Range + 11 KM

122MM ARTILLERY ROCKET

The 122mm multi barrel rocket launcher is the port-of-call among artillery units. Its fire support mission is fulfilled by indirect/blind firing against area targets. The extended range 122mm rockets feature a distinctive airframe / aerodynamic design and reduced smoke via composite propellant to deliver 100% longer ranges than conventional 122mm rockets.

Features:

- Suitable for all weather conditions, any time of the day
- Additional functionality of extended range up to 100% longer
- Effective lethality on area targets at ranges up to 40km
- Increased tactical efficiency through computer controlled weapon systems


MK 82 & 84:

The MK 80 series of bombs is a freefall, ballistic general purpose bomb that can be equipped with mechanical and electronic fuzes. Part of the MK 80 series, the low drag general purpose bombs are the preferred choice during majority of bombing operations where maximum blast and destruction effects are desired.

Features:

- Relatively light body with approximately 45% explosive of the gross weight
- Dropped in a free-fall with low/high drag fins or precision guidance kits
- LDGP bombs are designed to be aerodynamically streamlined

 

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Air Craft Bombs MK 82




Type : Low-drag general purpose bomb

Guidance : Ballistic

Weight : 470 lb (213 kg)

Length : 60.6 in (1538 mm)

Diameter : 10.75 in (273 mm)

Explosive : 180.8 lb (82 kg) Tritonal

Fuze : Variety for nose and tail

Stabilizer : MAU-93/B, BSU49/B AIR, MK-15 Snakeye

Guidance kits : Paveway II, Enhanced Paveway II, JDAM

Aircrafts : A-10A, B-1B,B-2, B-52, F-4G, F-15A-E, F-16A-D, F-111D-F, F-117A, Hawk, Mirage (Dassault)


Air Craft Bombs MK 84




Type : Low-drag general purpose bomb

Guidance : Ballistic

Weight : 1920 lb (871 kg)

Length : 97.9 in (2485.5 mm)

Diameter : 18 in (458 mm)

Explosive : 959 lb (435 kg) Tritonal

Fuze : Variety of mechanical or electrical

Stabilizer : BSU-50 AIR, MK-84 Conical Fin

Guidance kits : Paveway II, Enhanced Paveway II, Paveway III, JDAM

Aircrafts : A-10A, B-1B, B-52H, F-4G, F-15A-E, F-16A-D, F-111D-F, F-117A, Mirage (Dassault)















See also old links (GCC) :

KSA : RSAF will acquire ‘AASM Hammer’ in place of the ‘Paveway IV’

http://www.defence.pk/forums/arab-d...ill-acquire-aasm-hammer-place-paveway-iv.html

http://www.defence.pk/forums/arab-d...sm-hammer-place-paveway-iv-2.html#post3987483

http://www.defence.pk/forums/military-forum/172534-saudi-typhoons-latest-news.html


KSA : Damocles targeting pod for Eurofighter Typhoon

http://www.defence.pk/forums/arab-defence/229698-ksa-damocles-targeting-pod-eurofighter-typhoon.html


GCC Air Force :

http://www.defence.pk/forums/arab-defence/229766-gcc-air-force.html

http://www.defence.pk/forums/arab-defence/229766-gcc-air-force-2.html

 

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Laser sharp Al Tariq proves its accuracy

The partnership between Denel Dynamics and Abu Dhabi-based Tawazun Holdings looks set for greater heights following the successful execution of a difficult mission profile by the Al Tariq precision-guided munition.

It demonstrated superior accuracy against a laser designated target in a flight test evaluation. The test evaluated the weapon’s capability to dynamically determine its own flight path according to set launch and pre-programmed terminal phase conditions.

The missile was launched off-track of target and was instructed to fly into the target arena from a different direction during its terminal phase.

“This implies the missile had to perform a dog-leg manoeuvre and the flight path had to be calculated dynamically ‘on the fly’,” said Al Tariq programme manager Coenie Loock.

Despite the level of difficulty intentionally selected to give Al Tariq a thorough test, the weapon completed its mid-course guidance successfully and during terminal phase had a direct hit on the designated target with the miss distance at less than half a metre.

Al Tariq has a number of range options, from 40 km for the standard version to 100 km for the long-range version. The demonstrated accuracy is independent of the range variant. The weapon can also be pre-programmed to engage targets from specific directions and at different dive angles.

A model of the Al Tariq weapon is currently on show at the Tawazun Dynamics stand at the LAAD 2013 defence exhibition in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

“This is a great result for Denel Dynamics and reflects the success of the joint venture announcement last September with Abu Dhabi-based, Tawazun Holdings, for the development, manufacturing, assembly and integration of precision-guided weapon systems in Tawazun Dynamics, opening up an international gateway to potential new opportunities.

“Geographically, this is the first deal of its kind for Denel where the partnership is located outside South Africa creating an international footprint,” the South African company in the State-owned Denel group said in a statement.

http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.p...oves-its-accuracy&catid=7:Industry&Itemid=116

 

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Good to see UAE is developing some real modern military technology.

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[Umair Nawaz]

I live in UAE for the past few years and never heard any Arab saying the above bolder words, as far as I know the Arabs respect the Europeans more than the Asians, because most of the Europeans occupy top level jobs, where as the Asians work lowest of low level to top level posts. I work in Jebel Ali Free Zone - and my British colleagues never need to show their ID in the main gate - where as all the Asians have to show their ID before entering the free zone...By the way Dubai is one of the best place to live because of their modern, liberal rulers and native people...

cant u indian think something else then money n status quo for just a second??

 

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Al Tariq precision-guided munition (Tawazun Dynamics)


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Emirati staff at Tawazun Dynamics get defence manufacturing expertise

The National staff
Jan 21, 2013

Tawazun Holding further strengthened its employee development programme, designed to build home-grown defence manufacturing capability through the development and empowerment of local technical experts, with some of its Emirati staff at Tawazun Dynamics recently returned from an intensive specialist training in South Africa.

The Emirati employees received instruction in the area of manufacturing assembly and integration of precision-guided systems for conventional air munitions during the 8-month training course hosted by Denel, South Africa's largest government-owned defence manufacturer.

The programme was designed to equip the technicians with all the necessary skills to assemble and integrate Tawazun Dynamics' flagship product, the "Al Tariq" system, through 9 different modules. Each module addressed the different stages of the manufacturing process from the initiation safety awareness to the final "Al Tariq" testing.

"Capability building and knowledge transfer efforts are two of the critical foundation pillars needed to allow Tawazun Dynamics to realize its potential," Hamad Al Marar, the general manager of Tawazun Dynamics, said. "Our aspiration to build a globally-leading specialist business in its field goes hand in hand with our desire to build a local workforce with world-class expertise and standards.

"Through the right partnerships and application, we aim to support the development of a young generation of Emirati professionals who have both the technical skills needed to contend in the global defence industry marketplace as well as to provide the UAE with a strong base of national industry experts who will help lead and inspire the generations which follow."

One of the Emirati trainees, Mohamed Al Blooshi said: "This training was a great learning opportunity and we found the work environment to be extremely engaging and motivational. The courses were truly comprehensive and helped develop our skills on a professional as well as on a personal level."

Another trainee, Yaser Al Hosani said: "We see this training as a very important step in our career development path. We are honored to have been selected and feel a great responsibility to bring back the gained knowledge and expertise, share them with our colleagues, and work towards matching the best international standards in defence manufacturing locally here in the UAE."

Tawazun Dynamics was established in September last year in partership with Tawazun Holding and Denel.

The joint venture operates the Middle East's first and largest facility for the development, manufacture, assembly and integration of precision-guided systems for conventional air munitions.


TheNational.ae

SA/UAE joint guided weapon successfully completes difficult test mission

By: Keith Campbell
8th April 2013

South African State-owned missile and unmanned air vehicle company Denel Dynamics announced on Monday that the Al Tariq precision-guided munition (PGM), developed by Tawazun Dynamics, its joint venture with United Arab Emirates company Tawazun Holdings, had successfully executed a difficult mission profile during a flight test evaluation.

This test saw the weapon used against a laser-designated target. It effectively scored a direct hit (the “miss distance” was less than half-a-metre).

In the test, the Al Tariq was launched off the track of the target and was programmed to, during its terminal phase, enter the target area from a different direction. “This implies the missile had to perform a dog-leg manoeuvre and the flight path had to be calculated dynamically ‘on the fly’,” said Al Tariq programme manager Coenie Loock. This mission profile was selected to provide a thorough test of the PGM.

Tawazun Dynamics describes the Al Tariq as “a family of strap-on bomb kit systems, used on [US-standard] MK81, MK82 and MK83 bombs. Al-Tariq provides the user with all-weather, day or night operational capabilities, utilizing GPS/INS [Global Positioning System/Inertial Navigation System] guidance. Increased targeting accuracy can be achieved by using an Imaging Infrared with complete Automatic Target Recognition capability, or a semi-active laser seeker.”

Denel Dynamics reported that the standard version of the PGM had a range of 40 km but that the long-range version had a range of 100 km. The accuracy of the weapon is independent of its range. It can also be programmed to attack targets from specified directions and using different dive angles.

“This is a great result for Denel Dynamics and reflects the success of the joint venture announcement in September 2012 with Abu Dhabi-based Tawazun Holdings, for the development, manufacturing, assembly and integration of precision-guided weapon systems in Tawazun Dyamics, opening up the international gateway to potential new opportunities,” said the South African company in a press release. Denel Dynamics has a 49% share in Tawazun Dynamics.


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Tawazun Precision Industries “TPI” defence