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www.vanguardcanada.com JUNE/JULY 2017 25 c cansec 2017 Columbia, as part of its contract to design and build a full-service training centre to support Airbus C295W fleet purchased under the Fixed-Wing Search and Rescue (FWSAR) program. Raytheon Anschütz showcased its SYNAPSIS NAVAL system, a naval in- tegrated navigation and bridge system (INBS) solution. This system integrates with radars, situational awareness technol- ogies, ship self-defence and cybersecurity solutions. With the buzz around the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) program, MBDA showcased its Aster 30 and Sea Ceptor missile systems for the air defence requirements of CSC. The Aster 30 is a long-range air defence system that is in service in some navies around the world. For a short-area defence role, the Sea Ceptor is another suitable option that can fit the needs of CSC. Another missile system was introduced by Rafael Advanced Defence Systems. Named the Spike LR II, this new system has enhanced capabilities with increased range and tracking that can be launched from ground, vehicles, ships and air. Moving underwater, Atlas Elecktronik showcased its SeaSpider, the world's first Anti-Torpedo Torpedo (ATT) solution that counters threats to ships and subma- rines. The SeaSpider engages an incoming torpedo by destroying it with explosives or kinetic energy before it reaches its target. The LAV 6.0 Combat Support Vehicle – Ambulance (CSV-A) and the LAV 6.0 Combat Support Vehicle – Maintenance and Recovery (CSV-MR) were on display by General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada. These two new wheeled combat platforms were developed through GDLS- Canada's internal R&D funding by en- hancing mobility, protection and payload with ease of training and low support costs. The Canadian Army showcased its new Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle (TAPV). Built by Textron Systems Canada, the Army has received some 165 vehicles al- ready with eight vehicles being delivered per week, aiming for full delivery of the initial order by March 2018. Land and sea threat applications for live- fire training were displayed by QinetiQ Target Systems. The Mosquito UHV- T (unmanned helicopter vehicle-target) system was created to simulate helicopter threats, work as a special mission platform for payload development, and deliver tradi- tional unmanned air system roles like sur- veillance. The other system on show was the Hammerhead unmanned surface vehicle- target (USV-T), which was designed for use as a decoy to distract an attacking missile. Many more technologies and innovative solutions were on display during the two- day event like Nammo's APEX, Saab's ground-based defence system, Thales Nederland's APAR Block 2 radar, BAE Systems' latest naval artillery and Airbus' A330 MRTT, to name a few. "The show floor has been impressive as usual – loaded with some of the most inno- vative defence products and services on offer anywhere in the world," Cianfarani said. Clockwise from upper le is Chris Phare, 3M Canada; Simon Jacques, Airbus; Stacy Johnson and Gary Summons, QinetiQ; and Natalie Couture, ISED, Sandy Lecour, L3 Canada Operations and Bonnie Pegg, L3 Communication Sytems-East.

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