בתערוכה נמסר שראייתיון קיבלה אישור להציע לפולין את מערכת ההגנה האווירית שנקראת SkyCeptor. מערכת זו מבוססת על מערכת הפטריוט האמריקאית, כאשר המיירט הינו הטיל Stunner שפותח במשותף ע"י רפאל וראייתיון עבור המערכת הישראלית "שרביט קסמים".

MSPO 2016: Raytheon Offers Poland Stunner/SkyCeptor missile for the WISŁA
Posted by MILITARY TECHNOLOGY 09 September 2016

During 2016 in Kielce it was announced that Raytheon was granted permission from the government of the United States to offer Poland the SkyCeptor for its WISŁA medium-range air and missile defence system, which is likely to be based on the Patriot system. The SkyCeptor is intended as Poland’s low-cost interceptor but in the future it could be jointly offered to foreign customers.

SkyCeptor is a US-compliant variant of the Stunner missile, jointly developed by Israeli and US industry (Rafael and Raytheon). Stunner is now being introduced into an operational service in Israel (the David’s Sling missile defence). Fielding for the Israeli Defense Forces commenced in 2016. It is a kinetic (hit-to-kill) missile able to intercept short to medium ballistic missiles (70-250 km), cruise missiles and other air-breathing threats Poland or any other US ally may face. According to Raytheon, the SkyCeptor will be much cheaper than missiles already used by the Patriot system, including the PAC-3, PAC-3 MSE and GEM-T.

Raytheon informed that initial integration works on the SkyCeptor missiles have already started. So far four intercept test series have been completed. It is believed that Polish industry might have a significant share in co-development and co-production (more than 50% according to Raytheon). It is worth a reminder that in July 2016 Raytheon signed a letter of intent with PGZ. According to this agreement, 50% of the value of the WISŁA programme will remain in Poland as Polish work share. PGZ will become Raytheon’s global partner for Patriot export. Polish industry will be awarded contracts for launchers, trucks and support equipment.

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http://www.miltechmag.com/2016/09/m...ers-poland.html

בתערוכה הציגה פולין טנק מערכה חדש שנקרא PT-16. הטנק הינו שידרוג עמוק של טנקים מדגמים קודמים שמשרתים בצבא הפולני.
בתמונות ניתן לראות שבתיכנון הפולני ישנם מרכיבים שראינו על טנקים ישראלים, מעניין לדעת עם קיים שת"פ ישראלי/פולני בתיכנון הטנק הזה.

MSPO 2016: PGZ Presents PT-16 Main Battle Tank

Posted by MILITARY TECHNOLOGY 07 September 2016

Robert Czulda During MSPO 2016 in Kielce, Poland, PGZ (Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa) revealed a technology demonstrator of a new tank, named as the PT-16 (Polish Tank 2016). It is a modernised offering of the PT-91 TWARDY tank, which is an indigenous development of the T-72M1 tank, designed in the 1990s by two Polish companies – OBRUM and ZM Bumar-Łabędy. They are now both part of the PGZ and responsible for the PT-16 programme.

PGZ PT-16 MBT

PT-16 is an upgraded PT-91 with improved survivability, situational awareness and firepower, and is based on the chassis of the PT-91. While the old tank is equipped with the PZL-Wola S-1000R diesel engine (1000 hp, 735 kW), PGZ and its companies plan to install a new powerpack (up to 1200hp). A new tank would have additional composite armour providing a ballistic protection of approx. 100RHA. To remove weaknesses of the TWARDY tank, the PT-16 would be equipped with a modern fire-control system and a remotely controlled weapon station known as ZSMU-127 KOBUZ with either a 7.62mm or 12.7mm machine gun. It is not ruled out that an unmanned turret could offered.

The PT-16 would have a weight of 47,5t and a maximum speed of 70km/h.

PGZ PT-16 MBT

While the PT-91 is equipped with the 2A46MS 125 mm smoothbore gun (the same that is used in the T-72), the PT-16 would be equipped with an as yet undetermined 120mm smoothbore gun (like the 120mm KBM2 from Ukraine) able to use NATO-standard ammunition, including advanced kinetic energy penetrators, such as the DM53 and its further development DM63. It is possible that the most likely weapon of choice would be the Rheinmetall L44 120mm gun, which is currently used on all Polish LEOPARD 2A4/2A5 tanks. According to information from MSPO 2016, it is planned that the Polish company HSW (Huta Stalowa Wola) would be responsible for the production of these guns.

Poland now has 232 TWARDY tanks in service, which are currently used in four battalions in three brigades (1st Armoured Brigade, 2nd Mechanised Brigade and 34th Armoured Cavalry Brigade). The Polish Armed Forces do not plan any modernisation and want all PT-91s be phased out by the 2030s. However, Polish companies responsible for the armour project still believe that TWARDY has some potential for modernization, carried out either independently or with Ukrainian assistance. It is offered to upgrade a loading system and improve gun stabilisation.

TWARDYs serve in Malaysia, who might be interested in procuring the PT-16 modernisation package.

קישור למאמר:

http://www.miltechmag.com/2016/09/m...pt-16-main.html

MSPO 2016: Thales Presents the Watchkeeper X for Polish GRYF

Posted 9.9.16 by MILITARY TECHNOLOGY
Robert Czulda

During MSPO 2016, Thales presented the Watchkeeper X UAS, an export version of Watchkeeper 450. The Watchkeeper X UAS is a strong proposal for Poland, which has launched the GRYF (GRIFFIN) programme. Its current goal is to procure a total of 12 sets (four vehicles in each) of tactical UASs of medium range. They will be combined with the ZEFIR (ZEPHYRUS) project of four sets of MALE class.

It was confirmed that Poland is now considering offers for ZEFIR from the United States (MQ-9 Reaper and MQ-1C Gray Eagle) and Israel (Hermes 900). Two sets are to be procured before 2022 and two after.

The Watchkeeper X, unveiled during last year’s the DSEI in London, made its Polish debut this year at Kielce. It shares the airframe, human-machine interface and flight control software of a standard Watchkeeper 450, and maintains CS23/STANAG 4671 airworthiness standards.

However, the goal of the X programme was to design and produce an advanced export version of Watchkeeper, selected by the British Army as its tactical UAS. Watchkeeper X is a modular system, which means exploitation options selected by the customer can be grouped into four broad categories, focused on sensors, exploitation, mobility, and effectors.

Potential payloads are surveillance sensors (including lug-and-play HD EO/IR turret or ground/maritime radars), electronic support measures (RESM), cryptographic electronic support measures (CESM), communications intelligence systems (CommINT), remote terminals, target indicators, recorders or additional data-links.

The Watchkeeper X offered to Poland is armed with four FFLMMs (free-fall lightweight multi-role missiles). They weigh 6 kg each, with a high-explosive warhead. It has a dual guidance system – either by GPS or by a laser. An armed version of GRYF is a requirement of the Ministry of National Defence.

Thales representatives confirm the company is in advanced stages of talks with the Polish Armaments Group over offering the tactical system to Poland. They also state they are ready to propose a comprehensive in-country work package to Poland.

קישור לכתבה:
http://www.miltechmag.com/2016/09/m...chkeeper-x.html

Otokar to Start Mass Production of 250 ALTAY MBTs

21/8/16

Posted by MILITARY TECHNOLOGY
Otokar has submitted its final offer to the Turkish Undersecretary of the Defense Industry (SSM) to start mass production of the ALTAY MBT.

“Following our initial offer in January, we submitted our final offer early today upon the request by the SSM,” Otokar CEO Serdar Görgüç told MT. “As the maker of the 100% indigenous battle tank, we are ready for the job with our human resources, experience and know-how.”

Görgüç added that the company also looks at meeting similar needs for Turkey’s friendly and allied countries in the future, meaning export. Saying that a number of Otokar products have already been in use by NATO and UN forces, Görgüç explained: “We believe that the ALTAY will attract attention from other countries following the start of its mass production, even paving the way for production possibilities in other countries with the participation of Turkey’s allies in the project.”

The final offer included the mass production of 250 ALTAY MBTs and their integrated logistic support operations, according to the statement made to the SSM.

The mass production of the ALTAY MBT is among the main agenda items in Otokar’s future goals. Otokar, in accordance with the “Modern Tank Production Project with National Opportunities – 1st Period Turkish Main Combat Tank Design and Prototype Production Main Agreement” signed with the SSM in 2008, has completed the development process and prototype production. The ALTAY Project 2nd Period Mass Production Project involves the mass production of 250 tanks and their integrated logistical support activities.

קישור לכתבה

http://www.miltechmag.com/2016/08/o...ion-of-250.html

ALTAY MBT

MSPO 2016: Photographic Recap of Day 1

Posted by MILITARY TECHNOLOGY at 09:16
(Photos: Robert Czula)

POPRAD anti air SP system with GROM missiles by PGZ and PIT Radwar.

Elbit Systems HERMES 450 - offered for the GRYF programme

HIPOPOTAM by AMZ Kutno

Achleitner HMV SURVIVOR I (Rheinmetall has licensed the PMV Survivor II as
a CBRN vehicle)

Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV) is showcasing its HX 4x4 truck

Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV) is showcasing the PEGAZ version of its Armoured Multi Purpose Vehicle (AMPV)

Thales HAWKEI at MSPO 2016 opted for GROM

KRAB 155mm SPH

PILICA anti air 23mm gun with GROM missiles by ZM Tarnow

POPRAD anti air SP system with GROM missiles by PGZ and PIT Radwar

Closeup of POPRAD anti air SP system with GROM missiles by PGZ and PIT Radwar

PT-16 by OBRUM and Bumar Labedy, now PGZ

RAK Mortat

Raytheon 360° PATRIOT AESA with GaN technology

Raytheon 360° PATRIOT AESA with GaN technology


TITUS by Nexter

TUR 5 by AMZ Kutno

Anti riot suit Ribocop D3O by HPE

Diehl Defence Surface-to-air guided missile IRIS-T SL (Surface Launched)

Rafael's missile defence effectors

Rafael is touting its C-DOME missile defence system from the sea to Poland



River chaser TMR-9 by Technomarine

River chaser TMR-9 by Technomarine

River chaser TMR-9 by Technomarine

Kelvin Hughes at MSPO 2016

TARVOS sentry duty/patrol UGV by Stekop

LEOPARD 2PL at MSPO 2016

T-72M1 - repair export offer by PGZ

http://www.miltechmag.com/2016/09/m...p-of-day-1.html