SOFEX 2014

Site officiel : http://www.sofexjordan.com/About.sofex.section.shtm

En 2012 , une délégation marocaine avait assisté au salon , pour cette année j'ai l'impression que non . En tout cas salon très intéressant , les plus grandes firmes militaires mondiales y sont présente, je sens que sa va signer des contrats a gogo .

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King inaugurates, tours SOFEX 2014



AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces (JAF), on Tuesday inaugurated the 10th Special Operations Forces Exhibition (SOFEX) 2014.

The exhibition brings together 371 world-renowned exhibitors in the fields of defence, homeland security and counterterrorism from about 41 countries.

After the opening ceremony, King Abdullah toured the pavilions of the exhibition, which showcase security equipment and technologies. The expo is held at King Abdullah I Airbase in Marka.

The Monarch also visited the King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau's (KADDB) pavilion and was briefed on vehicles developed by the bureau. His Majesty was also briefed on equipment and solutions on display by the participating exhibitors.

SOFEX was opened in the presence of several Royal family members, high-ranking officials and officers from the Kingdom and across the world.

In a speech at the opening, SOFEX Managing Director Amer Tabbaa said SOFEX is much more than a conference and an exhibition.

“It is a melting pot where the world’s foremost experts and developers from the global defence industry and governmental decision makers from the international community share perspective and gain insight on the latest trends and innovation,” he said.

The event is also a platform for discussing the emerging technologies that will serve as the foundation for the modern armies of tomorrow, said Tabbaa.

At the exhibition, the King attended military drills and parades.

On the sidelines of the exhibition, His Majesty met with heads of delegations, defence ministers and CEOs of the companies taking part in the event, which lasts through May 8.

Established in 1999 by a Royal Decree, KADDB is an independent government entity within the JAF that supplies efficient and cost-effective scientific and technical research, and development services in defence, security and automotive industries.

http://jordantimes.com/king-inaugurates-tours-sofex-2014

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SOFEX 2014 - KADDB and Paramount join forces



Today at SOFEX the King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau Investment Group (KIG) and Paramount Group of South Africa are announcing a strategic joint venture that will see the production of proven defence technologies in Jordan. Known as Arabian Defence Industries (ADI), the joint venture will combine the capabilities of KIG and Paramount to o ffer a wide range of technologies to the Middle East, the world’s largest defence market.

The new entity will strengthen industrialisation across the Middle East, and be able to respond to customers by providing bespoke solutions to their requirements.

Shadi Ramzi Al Majali, chairman of KIG, said: “ADI brings together leaders in defence and aerospace innovation in a strong and unique partnership, which will deliver world class technologies and solutions, from the latest in armoured vehicle technologies to sophisticated aerospace technologies, including modernisation and upgrade capabilities of lighter and rotary wing aircra'ft for the speci fic requirements of defence forces in the region. ADI is the nucleus of an Arabian defence company that will invite other partners to participate and become the preeminent Arabian defence player.”

Ivor Ichikowitz, executive chairman of Paramount Group, commented: “ rough ADI it is our intention to transfer skills, technology and advanced defence capability into the Middle East. It is our intention to develop manufacturing facilities, establish research and development facilities, and create a strong Middle East/African partnership that will be extremely bene ficial as these two regions come together.”

ADI will o ffer a wide range of capabilities and technologies. Paramount Group brings expertise in many areas, such as armoured vehicles such as the Mbombe 6x6 on show at SOFEX.

Aerospace solutions include modernisation and upgrade for Super Puma, Mi-17 and Mi-24 helicopters, and also for the Hawk advanced/weapons trainer, of which a representative upgraded cockpit is being demonstrated on the ADI stand within the KIG Pavilion (Hall 5).

KIG programmes will include the Stallion II, the Dawsar 8x8 vehicle and a 105mm self-propelled gun.

http://www.janes.com/article/37414/kaddb-and-paramount-join-forces

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salon des équipement de FS

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Heli firepower

Sam J Basch
07 May 2014



Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc company (Hall 6, Stand B640) has two of its iconic helicopters on static display at SOFEX, both armed to the teeth.

The Bell 407GT is a militarised version of the commercially qualified 407GX, featuring a fully integrated Garmin G1000H flight deck.

Among the armament options are AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, light munitions such as the Dillon M134D Mini-gun or .50-calibre machine gun, and laser-guided weapons. The weapon shown here is the BAE Systems Advanced Precision Kill Weapons System (APKWS). These armaments are carried on the universal weapons pylon (UWP) derived from the battle-proven Bell OH-58D Kiowa Warrior. Installation or removal of the UWP can be accomplished in 30 minutes.

Typical missions envisaged with the Bell 407GT range from tactical air assault and troop transport to reconnaissance and search and rescue (SAR).

The helicopter’s spacious interior has ample seating for personnel fully equipped with weapons and ammunition, thus providing a single platform for troop insertion/extraction, reconnaissance and close air support. Moreover, it allows for a variety of multi-mission applications, such as command and control with commander stations installed behind the flight crew, or medevac by removing seats. Sliding doors on both sides allow for rapid ingress and egress, while high-visibility windows enhance situational awareness.

For superior long-range reconnaissance and laser designation capabilities, the 407GT can accommodate several daylight and infrared sensor options, ranging from Wescam’s MX-15Di to the FLIR Talon/8500.

An optional chaff-flare dispensing system is available for enhanced mission survivability.

The Show Daily understands that the helicopter on display will remain in Jordan for one more week for a series of demonstrations of its weapons and capabilities.

Parked alongside the Bell 407GT is the venerable Huey II, also sporting a range of light weapons, including M134 Mini-gun on both sides, rocket launcher and light machine gun.

The innovative weapon mount folds into the cabin, leaving the exterior entirely clean. According to Bell, the mount can be removed in less than an hour. Also on display is the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor.

http://www.janes.com/article/37601/heli-firepower

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