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VACANCIES

16 Feb 22. Counter drone company Dedrone has posted vacancies for several roles including: Operations, engineering, marketing, software development and administration. For more information visit:

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LOCATIONS

LAND

22 Feb 22. Systematic opens Asia Pacific HQ in Australia. The company behind the Battle Management System used by the Australian Army, US Army and New Zealand Defence Force and more than 30 other countries, Systematic, opened its Asia Pacific headquarters today, as the company commits to interoperability between Australia and its allies.

The Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Senator Zed Seselja, joined Denmark’s ambassador to Australia, New Zealand and Fiji, Pernille Dahler Kardel, the founder of Systematic, Michael Holm (flying in for the occasion from Denmark), along with the company’s global head of product development, Henrik Messell, also from Denmark and the global head of defence business development, Andrew Graham, from the UK. (Source: ADS)

22 Feb 22. Vayyar Imaging, the global leader in 4D imaging radar, is set to open a new office in Tokyo, Japan, as the company intensifies its advanced engagements with leading enterprises. Vayyar Imaging Japan LLC will spearhead the company’s continued expansion in the APAC region, primarily in the senior care and automotive industries. The newly assembled team is comprised of experts from across the senior care, automotive and semiconductor sectors. The office will specialize in business development, system application and marketing. Vayyar’s senior care solutions are deployed in facilities and private homes around the world, providing real-time activity monitoring that supports automatic fall detection and a wide range of behavioural insights, enabling person-centred care.

18 Feb 22. Construction of new vehicle maintenance facility starts at Whiteman AFB. The construction of the 58,000ft² vehicle maintenance facility is expected to complete by September 2023. The US Air Force (USAF) and the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) have commenced construction works for a new vehicle maintenance facility on Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB), Missouri. The works commenced with a ground-breaking ceremony by the USAF’s 509th Bomb Wing and the Kansas City District USACE. The 58,000ft² new facility will be around 20,000ft² larger than the old facility. USACE is working with the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES), the Airmen and civilians that will use the facility to deliver the project. The scope of the works also includes the disposal of older facilities.

USACE resident engineer Ben Schreiber said: “Getting those that use the facility to help design a new project helps the facility go that extra mile. They are hands-on, they’ve been there and they’ve done that. They know where they need more space and where they don’t.

“Getting that knowledge built into a facility that’s going to be around for 25+years is vital. We’re investing $25m in this project so we want to get the taxpayers’ return on that.

The project is expected to complete by September 2023.

509th CES project manager Scott Fitzgerald said: “The Army Corps of Engineers is the driving force behind this project.

“From both design to solicitation of the contract to implementation and ultimately closing out the project to hand it over to the users when finished, the Army Corps is vital in ensuring these projects run as smoothly as possible.” (Source: airforce-technology.com)

MARITIME

24 Feb 22. Construction begins on US Navy’s San Antonio-class LPD 30.

Construction of the US Navy’s San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock, Harrisburg, has started and was officially marked with a ceremonial authentication of the keel. The ceremony was held at Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division. Also called landing platform dock (LPD), Harrisburg (LPD 30) has been named after the city of Pennsylvania. Harrisburg will be the first Flight II LPD and the 14th San Antonio-class ship of the US Navy. According to the company, the next generation LPD Flight II amphibious ships will replace two classes of dock landing ships, Whidbey Island (LSD 41) and Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) . During the ceremony, initials of the ship’s sponsor, Alexandra Curry, were welded onto a plate. Ingalls Shipbuilding president Kari Wilkinson said: “While she could not join us, we welcome Curry in spirit as she is now an important part of our shipbuilding family.

“We look forward to being with her throughout the life of the ship, and we are very grateful for her commitment to this crew. She is a true patriot, with deep respect and gratitude for military service.”

The San Antonio-class ships are 684ft-long, 105ft-wide and designed to meet the various amphibious and expeditionary mission requirements of the navy and Marine Corps.

Currently, Ingalls Shipbuilding is constructing three more San Antonio-class ships. So far, it has delivered 11 vessels of the class to the navy. (Source: naval-technology.com)

23 Feb 22. Sea trials launch for the last of France’s new multi-mission frigates. The final French next-generation frigate has entered sea trials ahead of a scheduled delivery later this year, ship manufacturer Naval Group announced Tuesday.

The European Multi-Mission Frigate (or FREMM, for the French Frégate Européenne Multi-Mission) DA Lorraine began its trials on Feb. 22, off the coast of Brittany, Naval Group said in a press release. The initial session will test the ship’s propulsion and navigation systems, with additional systems tests to follow.

The Lorraine is scheduled to be delivered to the French navy in late 2022. It’s the tenth ship in the FREMM program, and the eighth for the French, following the deliveries between 2012 and 2021 of the Aquitaine, Provence, Languedoc, Auverge, Bretagne, Normandie, and Alsace. The other two FREMMs built under this program are in North Africa: Morocco took delivery of the Mohammed IV in 2014, while the Tahya Misr was delivered to Egypt in 2015.

Both the Alsace and the forthcoming Lorraine are air defense variants known as FREMM DA, for Frégate Européenne Multimissions de Défense Aérienne. The Lorraine will join the Alsace in Toulon, to provide air defense support for the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, and Mistral-class helicopter carriers, as part of a naval or amphibious strike group. The eight frigates were designed for anti-submarine warfare.

The Lorraine also features several improvements based on operational feedback from its predecessors, including enhanced cyber capabilities, an optimized mast, a stronger-range radar, and NATO’s Liaison 22 secure digital radio system, per Naval Group.

The FREMM program is a joint French-Italian program, being managed by the Organization for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR), on behalf of the two countries’ militaries. Fincantieri manufactures the Italian FREMMs, along with its own export nations, which include Indonesia and the United States. (Source: Defense News)

17 Feb 22. ST Engineering debuts hospital ship concept. Singapore’s state-affiliated engineering company ST Engineering has unveiled a hospital ship concept at the 2022 edition of the Singapore Airshow.

The concept is being marketed as an afloat humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) as well as a medical evacuation platform. It is based on the company’s 160 m roll-on/roll-off passenger vessel (ROPAX) MV Nova Star, which was supplied to Polish ferry operator Polferries in 2019. The vessel has an overall length of 161m, an overall beam of 25.6m, and a draught of 6.2m. It has a gross tonnage of about 27,744 tonnes and features about 6,853sq m of deck space that can be utilised for HADR operations. The ship can accommodate a helicopter on the uppermost deck for the ambulation of incapacitated patients. Additionally, the vessel can receive casualties from land vehicles that can shuttle between the ship and disaster-struck areas via a roll-on/roll-off ramp at the stern.

(Source: Janes)

AIR

21 Feb 22. KAI LAH successfully tested for Arctic operations.

South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced on 18 February that the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) Light Armed Helicopter (LAH) has completed flight tests in cold weather conditions in Canada. The agency said that the trials were conducted at Yellowknife, Canada – where temperatures reach an average of -32ºC during winter – by personnel from DAPA, KAI, and South Korea’s Agency for Defense Development (ADD) and lasted about nine weeks between early December 2021 and February 2022. The agency said that the helicopter, prototype 002, was flown about 40 times to test 165 items, including the engine, and verify that the helicopter is able to withstand cold weather conditions without affecting its manoeuvrability and performance. A KAI KUH-1 Surion utility helicopter also conducted flight tests in cold weather in Alaska in 2013, the agency added. (Source: Janes)

24 Feb 22. Bell Textron begins AH-1Z Viper production for Czech Republic.

The manufacturing is taking place at Bell’s Amarillo Assembly Centre.

Bell Textron has commenced the manufacture of the first AH-1Z Viper twin-engine attack helicopter for the Czech Republic Air Force.

The aircraft is being built at the company’s assembly centre in Amarillo, Texas, US. The development follows after Bell Textron started production of the UH-1Y Venom helicopters for the country in July last year, marking the first production for an international operator of the UH-1Y.

Purchase of the military helicopters is being executed as part of the first foreign military sale (FMS) of a mixed H-1 fleet.

The Czech Republic is acquiring four AH-1Z and eight UH-1Y military helicopters. Bell H-1 programme director and vice-president Mike Deslatte said: “Bell understands what it means to execute a successful international programme.

“We understand the importance of providing the unmatched capability of the H-1 aircraft to our customers. Bell remains focused on producing exceptional combat aircraft and providing modern capabilities for the Czech Air Force as a partner in the H-1 programme, along with the US Government.”

In addition, Bell will also develop a flight training device for the Czech Republic. Delivery of the first H-1 aircraft to the Czech Republic will start next year and be completed by 2024.

The H-1 programme aims to produce 217 AH-1Zs and 168 UH-1Ys, with more than 100 consecutive H-1s delivered on time for the US Marines Corps (USMC) and FMS clients. The firm is also involved in the production of AH-1Zs for the US Marines Corps (USMC) and Bahrain Air Force. Both AH-1Z and UH-1Y share an 85% commonality between parts and feature full mission capabilities. (Source: airforce-technology.com)

MILITARY AND GOVERNMENT

PERSONNEL

18 Feb 22. USAF to phase out Multi-Domain Warfare Officer (130) career field. The move will affect 136 Total Force Airmen in the active component. The US Air Force (USAF) is set to phase out the Multi-Domain Warfare Officer (13O) career field to focus on training in multi-domain capabilities. The phase-out will involve 136 Total Force Airmen assigned in the active component, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve.

Air Force staff chief general CQ Brown, Jr said: “We must be prepared to face future conflicts with our joint and combined partners, and the knowledge Multi-Domain Warfare Officers bring to the fight is too critical to confine to a single career field.

“To continue outpacing near-peer adversaries, we must reinforce all Air Force members’ multi-domain expertise.”

The USAF will work to improve its professional education and force structure.

This will allow the airmen to apply operational concepts and contribute to Joint All-Domain Operations instead of focusing on one core Air Force Specialty Code.

Eligible officers are scheduled to meet the LAF-X Colonel central selection board between 29 March to 14 April 2022, following which the transition will be initiated.

Multi-Domain Warfare Officers will receive guidance from commanders during the reassignment process.

US Air Force operations staff deputy chief and training and readiness director major general Albert Miller added: “We want to utilise the depth of knowledge and experience that our Multi-Domain Warfare Officers bring to the fight and to the maximum extent possible need their help to train and educate Airmen to fight and win against a peer threat in all domains.” (Source: airforce-technology.com)

EUROPE APPOINTMENTS

24 Feb 22. UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has confirmed that Her Majesty The Queen has approved the new appointment of Chief of the General Staff. General Sir Patrick Sanders KCB CBE DSO ADC Gen is to be appointed Chief of the General Staff in succession to General Sir Mark Carleton-Smith KCB CBE ADC Gen with effect from June 2022. (Source: https://www.gov.uk/)

INDUSTRY

PERSONNEL

EUROPE APPOINTMENTS

24 Feb 22. GomSpace, a globally leading manufacturer and supplier of cubesat & small satellite solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas Pfister as the new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), as per March 1, 2022. Mr. Pfister has many years of leadership experience within a major global defence and space company. This, and his many years of intercontinental experience and space industry knowledge, will strengthen GomSpace’s value proposition towards customers and markets. (Source: PR Newswire)

23 Feb 22. New Sales Team appointments at Peli Products (UK). Peli Products (UK) Ltd, distributor of the Peli™ brand of protective cases and professional lighting, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ross Carter to the position of Sales Manager. Ross has previously been responsible for sales in the South-East of England and has very successfully developed this region. He will now oversee the Peli team of 10 regional sales representatives who all offer specialist advice on the ranges of protective equipment cases and lighting products, along with the Peli Sales support team. He will play a key part in developing the company’s ongoing strategy of offering full protective packaging solutions with custom engineered foam. Stepping into the Business Development role in the South-East, is Paul Wornham who joins the company with a background and vast knowledge in the industrial/utilities sectors. Paul has settled quickly into his role and is very much looking forward to meeting with his customer base.

U.S. APPOINTMENTS

24 Feb 22. Amentum announced today the appointment of John Heller as chief executive officer, effective March 28. The company’s current CEO John Vollmer, who led the organization since its launch in January 2020, will continue with the company as chairman of Amentum’s Board of Directors. Heller previously served as CEO of PAE Incorporated for seven years until March 2021. Prior to his role at PAE, Heller was President of the Professional Support Services division of L-3 Communications and later was Senior Vice President and COO of Engility Corporation. Earlier in his career, he had served as CEO of Netco, Inc. and then President and COO of Multimax, which was acquired by Harris Corporation in 2007. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

24 Feb 22. Arcfield announced today that Robert Gallegos and Chris McCall have joined the company as chief operating officer (COO) and chief administration officer (CAO), respectively. As members of the company’s executive leadership team, both Gallegos and McCall will report directly to Kevin Kelly, chief executive officer (CEO) and chairman of Arcfield. Arcfield is a leading provider of innovative solutions in systems engineering and integration, C5ISR and digital transformation for air, sea, land, space and cyber domains in support of our nation’s most critical intelligence and defense missions. (Source: PR Newswire)

22 Feb 22. BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI), a leading provider of artificial intelligence (“AI”), machine learning, cloud-based big data analytics, and cyber engineering solutions, today announced two senior-level appointments to enhance the Company’s innovation and product development for public and private sector customers. Todd Hughes has been appointed Senior Vice President of Technology and Research, and Dan Jones has been appointed Senior Vice President of Products. Hughes and Jones will report to Brian Frutchey, Chief Technology Officer of BigBear.ai. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

22 Feb 22. BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) announced today that it has streamlined its reporting segment structure to better reflect its operations and position the company for improved efficiency and strategic growth. Starting with the first quarter of 2022, BWXT will report as two operating segments called Government Operations and Commercial Operations. The company has named Kevin M. McCoy president of the Government Operations segment, and John R. MacQuarrie president of the Commercial Operations segment. McCoy is an experienced leader in shipyard and nuclear industrial operations. He retired with the rank of Vice Admiral from the U.S. Navy after a 36-year career. He commanded the Naval Sea Systems (NAVSEA), the U.S. Navy’s largest of five systems commands, with 60,000 military and civilian personnel and responsibility for 25% of the Navy’s budget. He also served as chief engineer of the U.S. Navy, served as Commander of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, and held a variety of roles for the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, among other assignments. Prior to joining BWXT, from 2013 to 2021 McCoy was president of Irving Shipbuilding Inc., Canada’s largest shipbuilding company. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

22 Feb 22. inTEST Corporation (NYSE American: INTT), a global supplier of innovative test and process solutions for use in manufacturing and testing in targeted markets, including automotive, defense/aerospace, industrial, life sciences, security, and semiconductor, today announced the appointment of Meghan Blount as Vice President of Human Resources. Ms. Blount joins inTEST following seven years at ABB, a $60 billion global technology company with more than 100,000 employees worldwide, where she held various roles of increasing responsibility. Most recently, she was Global Human Resources Partner for their Electrification Information Systems Business. Prior to ABB, she held various Human Resources Management roles for companies like Georgia Pacific, Sara Lee Foods and Armstrong World Industries. Ms. Blount earned her Master of Jurisprudence, Employment and Labor Law from Tulane University Law School, and holds a Master of Arts in Human Resource Management and a Bachelor of Science in Communication. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

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