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MILITARY SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY

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HABIA CABLE GROUP Highly Specialist Defence Cable Design andManufacture

MEGGITT DEFENCE SYSTEMS LTD World Leader in Design, Manufacture andOperation of Unmanned Vehicle Systems

PERSIDESHigh Quality Management andEngineering Services

SPECTRA Leading Design, & Implementation ofSatellite & Radio Communication

CINCH CONNECTORS Cinch Connectors Interconnect Productswith Facilities around the World

FAUN TRACKWAYPortable Aluminium Roadways, Runwaysand Helipads for the Defence Industry

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UTILITY FLAMEL-3 WESCAM

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CONTENTS

Welcome to this edition of theMilitary Systems & Technologynewsletter.As an established web portal for the International Defence &Aerospace Industry, we strive to provide a comprehensive anddetailed listing of Military Equipment Suppliers, Products andServices. This newsletter is designed to keep you up-to-date withlatest news and events within the Defence Industry’s GoverningBodies, Organisations and Companies.

SUPPLIER PROFILES

Cinch Connectors 4Cinch Connectors Interconnect Products with Facilities aroundthe World

Faun Trackway 8Portable Aluminium Roadways, Runways and Helipads for theDefence Industry

Habia Cable Group 10Highly Specialist Defence Cable Design and Manufacture

Meggitt Defence Systems Ltd 14World Leader in Design, Manufacture and Operation ofUnmanned Vehicle Systems

Persides 16High Quality Management and Engineering Services

Spectra 20Leading Design, & Implementation of Satellite & RadioCommunication

BREAKING NEWS

BETALIGHT B.V. 22

IVECO DEFENCE VEHICLES 24

UTILITY FLAME 27

L-3 WESCAM 31

MARSHALL 33

CINCH CONNECTORSINTERCONNECT PRODUCTS WITH FACILITIES AROUND THE WORLD

Cinch Connectors

Cinch Custom CapabilitiesCinch specializes in providing specialtyinterconnect and system solutions to theMilitary and Defense Market. We providecustom solutions with our creative, hands onengineering and end to end approach.

Fiber OpticConnectivity

SolutionsCinch EBOSA™

Expanded BeamTechnology

Expands and collimates the optical beam upto 2000 times (single-mode) the originalbeam size making airborne dirt nearly benignto beam continuity and integrity.

Our patented active alignment technologyaligns a standard LC ferrule to Cinch’sEBOSA™ with ultra-high precision. This resultsin insertion loss and reflectanceperformance that meets the MIL-DTL-

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Cinch Connectors designs and manufacturesa broad range of interconnect products withfacilities around the world.

In operation since 1917, Cinch supplies highquality, high performance, and high speedconnectors and cables globally to theAerospace, Military and Defense, Industrial,Transportation, and Computer markets.

Our diverse product offerings include:connectors, enclosures and cable assembliesutilizing multiple contact technologiesincluding copper and fiber optics.

Our product engineering and developmentactivities employ cutting edge technologiesfor design and modeling, and our varioustechnologies and expertise enable us todeliver custom solutions and products forour strategic partnerships.

We aim to exceed our customer’sexpectations, and to continually provideinnovative solutions to the rapidly changingneeds of the markets, and customers, weserve.

83526/20 & /21 specification and canexceed the specification for customerspecific applications for expanded beamconnectors.

Why use Cinch's Expanded Beam Technology:• Very short lead-times• Easy to use• Extremely durable• Standard assembly tooling• COTS ferrules & termination tooling• Field repairable• Reduced training, maintenance and totalownership cost

Features• Contact based technologies to suitvarious connector form factors• Patented active alignment productionprocess• Provides superior performance in harshenvironments• Full range of Fibreco expanded beamconnectors• Supports multimode or single mode cable• 1 to 16 optical channels• Fiber optic / copper hybrid assemblies• Custom lengths; high quality militarytactical cable• Wide range of deployable cable reels

MIL-C-26500 –Cylindrical

Connectors: OmegaThe C48 Series is a family of connectorsqualified to MIL-C-26500. While maintainingthe MIL-C-26500 mating interface, thisproduct has also been expanded to includequalifications to numerous Boeingspecifications to satisfy general purpose

requirements and unique product challengesfor shielding, environmental sealing, fluidresistance, and vibration.

Features• Qualified to MIL-C-26500• Styles qualified to Boeing BACC45 Series• Styles qualified to Boeing BACC63 Series• Power Contact Sizes: 20, 16, and 12• Coax Contacts Available: Size 12 and 8• Contacts: Crimp – Front release• Optional Fixed Contacts: PC Termination• Coupling Styles: Bayonet and Threaded• Environmentally Sealed

Fuel QuantityIndicating Systems

(FQIS)Cinch is the original equipment manufacturerof high performance wire harness assembliesqualified for the critical application ofaircraft Fuel Quantity Indicating Systems(FQIS).

Specialized Applications:• In-tank qualified harnesses featurealuminum shell hermetic receptacles• Shielded and grounded out-tankharnesses and bussing plugs• Custom designed products with highreliability configurations in harshenvironments

FQIS Harness Features and Benefits:• Gas tight crimp and solder termination to enhance electrical conductivity andprevent corrosion• Superior insulation for increaseddurability and environmental protection• Lightweight hermetically sealed sparconnectors

• Cinch feed through connectors reducereplacement and repair downtime• Modular harness design increases ease ofinstallation

Certified Quality Management System• ISO9001• AS9100• Certificate of Compliance• Airworthiness Approval Tag (FAA Form8130-3)• BQMS D6-82479 Approved

CIN::APSECompression

TechnologyIt takes more than an ordinary connector tosupport advanced performance interconnectapplications. It takes CIN::APSE, a provensolderless compression connectortechnology that offers exceptionalmechanical and electrical performance atsignals well above 20 GHz.

If you have an interconnect challenge, andneed to overcome the restrictions ofordinary connector devices, CIN::APSE canprovide the versatile and reliableinterconnect solution you need.

InnovativeCompression-Mount

TechnologyCIN::APSE is a unique, compressioninterconnect technology which providessuperior mechanical and electricalperformance. The contact constructionconsists of randomly wound gold plated

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molybdenum wire, formed into a cylindricalshape (Figure 1). Standard contact diametersare 0.020" (0.508 mm) and 0.040" (1.016 mm).The basic CIN::APSE contact configurationconsists of a contact installed into acustomized plastic insulator with thepatented Cinch hourglass hole design. Oncein place, the contact extends on both sidesof the insulator.

Quick, SolderlessInstallation

CIN::APSE is easily installed in two basicsteps, without soldering. First, usingalignment features, the CIN::APSEinterconnect is positioned between twocomponents with matching connectionfootprints. Next, the two components arecompressed and fastened together. It's assimple as that.

Low CompressionForce, Low Contact

ResistanceThe CIN::APSE contact offers one of the bestforce/deflection ratios in the industry. Anaverage compression force of only 2.5ounces will yield a typical contact resistanceof less than 20 mOhms. This means high I/Ocount applications can achieve excellentelectrical performance with only minimalcompression force.

*Test results are pass/fail criteria, notlimitations of the technology.

Features• Solderless RoHS compatible• High density/low profile• Multi-point contact/mechanical wipe• Minimum contact spacing of 1.0mm (.039)• Low profile height of .8mm (.032)• High frequency capability up to 50 GHzand beyond• Short signal path allows for minimalFEXT/NEXT• Custom Configurations

Microminiature-DConnectors: Dura-

ConThe Cinch Microminiature Dura-Con line ofconnectors qualified (QPL) to MIL-DTL-83513is one of the most widely used .050 inch(1.27mm) pitch connectors for military andhigh-end commercial applications. Dura-Conis ideal where packaging requires a small sizeand low weight, as well as a highly reliableand rugged connector that has electrical andmechanical integrity under extreme vibrationand shock conditions. The heart of the Dura-Con System is the unique wire form pin thatprovides seven points of contact whenmated to the socket. Applications includeelectronics in missiles, aircraft, launchvehicles, satellites and computers.

Dura-Con connectors are available as allplastic in 9, 15, 21, 25, 31, 37 and 51 positionsand metal shell versions in 9, 15, 21, 25, 31, 37,51 and 100 positions. In addition, Cinch alsooffers Metal Shell Micro Edge Dura-ConConnectors in 128 and 184 positions, stripconnectors up to 60 positions andconnector savers. Termination can be soldercup, wired leads or PC mount.

As well as Standard Parts, Cinch provides awide variety of specials and wired harnessesto industry. Please contact us with yourcustom or harness needs.

Features• Meets and exceeds requirements for Mil-DTL-83513, available in all standard shellsizes and configurations.• Available as part of harness assembliesmanufactured by Cinch. Highlycustomizable to meet any applicationrequirement.• Hermetics available that meet 1X10-8 athalf the cost and time of traditionalhermetic solutions.

Military CableAssemblies

Cinch has capability to design and producemilitary systems cable assemblies.

• Designed to operate in harshenvironmental conditions when subjectedto high vibrations, shock and temperatureextremes• Available in simple point-to-point tomore complex harnesses with multiplebranches as well as flex circuitry• Over 25 years experience in designingcustom micro harnesses

US HeadquartersCinch Connectors LTD.1700 Finley RoadLombard, IL 60148USAPhone: +1 630 705 6000

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PORTABLE ALUMINIUMROADWAYS, RUNWAYSAND HELIPADS FOR THEDEFENCE INDUSTRYBased on the isle of Anglesey, NorthWales, is the defence division of Europe’snumber one municipal vehiclemanufacturer, FAUN.

FAUN TRACKWAY design and manufacturea range of high quality portable accesssystems for use in military and civiliandisaster and emergency relief operationsat its internationally accredited productionfacilities in the UK.

Capable of withstanding loads of up to 70tonnes, FAUN’s portable aluminiumTRACKWAY MLC 70 has the robustqualities demanded by heavy plantmachinery, vehicles and equipment used inthe construction industry.

Unbeaten in all trials, its products are atrusted ally to 30 different militariesaround the world. TRACKWAY was initially

designed and developed for the UKMinistry of Defence (MoD).

FAUN TRACKWAY employs a team ofhighly skilled engineers dedicated toexploring new product designs andworking alongside future and existingcustomers to create bespoke solutions totheir problems.

FAUN TRACKWAY is the successor of Laird(Anglesey) Ltd and has been producingmilitary grade aluminium products inNorth Wales for over 60 years.

Portable MilitaryRoadways

Heavy GroundMobility System

(HGMS)and Medium Ground

Mobility System(MGMS)

FAUN produces two complete portableroadways solutions: Heavy GroundMobility System (HGMS) and MediumGround Mobility System (MGMS)

HGMS can withstand repeated vehicleloads of up to 70 tonnes and 50m can bedeployed in under 10 minutes.

HGMS allows vehicles to move with easeover difficult terrain conditions such assand, snow, mud, swamp and ice helping tospeed mobility and protect assets.

HGMS can also carry an additional 50mTRACKWAY, towed behind the chassis ona trailer. This enables longer roadways tobe laid quickly and connected easily.

FAUN’s Medium Ground Mobility System(MGMS) consists of the same key elementsas HGMS. MGMS comprises 32-metrelengths and can be deployed in under 6minutes by two people.

Like all FAUN products, MGMS is unbeatenin all trials and can withstand repeated

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loads of up to 30 tonnes. It is mostappropriate for vehicles with pneumatictyres and can also be used with JCB andspecialist dispenser for beach landings.

Temporary Runwaysand Helipads

FAUN has three aluminium panellingdesigns suitable to create ForwardOperating Pads for Vertical Take Off andLanding (VTOL) aircraft – the HelicopterLanding Mat.

They are designed to alleviate brown outwhile marking out a clear landing area.

Aircraft Landing Mat(ALM)

FAUN’s Aircraft Landing Mat (ALM) is arapidly deployable expedient runway forlonger term temporary installations.

Rapid Runway Repair(RRR)

FAUN’s Rapid Runway Repair (RRR) matsenable critical sections of an airfield to berepaired in order for flying operations tobe resumed following an enemy attack.

Bespoke EngineeringSolutions

TRACKWAY continues to invest heavilyinto the research and development of newproducts.

FAUN’s team of engineers work close withkey partners such as the UK’s Ministry ofDefence – to which it is a prime contractor– as well as leading military institutionssuch as the U.S military’s Engineer Researchand Development Centre (ERDC), in orderto develop bespoke solutions to individualproblems.

Address: Bryn Cefni Industrial Estate,Llangefni, Anglesey, LL77 7XACountry: United KingdomTel: +44 1248 725309Fax: +44 1248 750220Email: [email protected]: www.fauntrackway.co.uk

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HIGHLY SPECIALIST DEFENCE CABLE DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE A Defence Cable Manufacturer for over 40years, Habia Cable has the approvals andexpertise to design and manufacture highlyspecialist, often custom designed defencestandard cable solutions, which areapproved to some of the toughest militaryspecifications in the world.

Key Market Areas:• Naval Defence Cables• Cables for Land Forces in particularLand Vehicles• Future Soldier Systems• Airframe applications• Military communications

Defence Cables forDemanding

ApplicationsMeeting The

ChallengeHabia Cable was quick to offer a co-ordinated approach to meet the needs ofglobal defence manufacturers includingestablishing corporate purchasingagreements and the provision of localengineering support to multi-nationaldesign offices. We believe this is the bestway to build strong partnerships withmajor defence manufacturers.

Our experience as a major supplier in manyEuropean countries enables us to usepioneering materials which are able tomeet the majority of internationallyrecognised specifications. Co-operatingclosely with your engineering specialists,we can also produce custom design cablesto meet specific requirements.

Key Defence andMilitary Cable

ProductsSupply within the Defence industries oftendepends on approvals and specifications.Habia Cable has met this challenge with avariety of material combinations to meetsome of the most demanding militaryapplications.

SEAGUARD DS Wiresand Cables for Naval

ApplicationsNaval Cables for

Ship-BoardHabia Cable continues to develop agrowing range of halogen-free and cross-linked materials. These cables have beenused in a wide variety of naval applicationsincluding Type 45 destroyers and QEC

carrier for the UK, Visby corvettes forSweden, Collins Class submarines forAustralia, Ivar Huitfeldt class frigates forthe Danish Navy and Skjold fast patrolboats for Norway. These meet the UKMinistry of Defence specifications definingtight tolerances on fire performance cablesin the light of the smoke and toxicityproblems that were highlighted during theFalklands War. Designed to meet the BritishDefence Standard 61-12 Pt 25, these cablesprovide an impressive balance of ruggedperformance and Low Smoke ZeroHalogen (LSZH) properties.

Other projects we are involved in includethe upgrade of Dutch and Belgian TripartiteMine Countermeasure Vessels with theaddition of new Integrated MineCountermeasures Systems. Habia haveworked exclusively with design engineerson this project to provide a highly complexhybrid flexible underwater cable for thesonar system.

Hi-Flex Power Coresfor Armoured Land

VehiclesPower cables are designed to be tough andhighly flexible, with exceptional currentcarrying capabilities.

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Designed to meet the German VG 95218 Pt27 & 28 specification, these cables aretough, durable and resistant to a variety ofoils, fuels and other chemicals.

ETFE insulated, TPS125 XL Jacketed

Cables for ArmouredVehicles

Designed to meet the German VG 95218 Pt27 & 28 specification, these cables aretough, durable and resistant to a variety ofoils, fuels and other chemicals.

LANDGUARD VGLand Forces Cables

High specification materials ensure thinwall insulation and jacketing to meet landforces VG specifications, used extensivelyin both military and industrial applications.Developed for use in fighting vehicles andto meet the extensive requirements of VG95218, Habia Cable’s Landguard VG rangeof single cores and multi-core cables holdsVDE approval to VG 95218 Type 020A,021E, 022C, 023F, 025G, 027B and 028D.

Single cores - Twisted wires - Signal cables- Shielded signal cables

We can supply cables for internal crew andengine bay environments and externallymounted equipment services.

TPS 125 XL is a new material developedmainly for use in armoured vehicles andfield communications equipment.

FLIGHTGUARD DS -Airframe Wire and

CableLightweight Airframe

Wires and CablesHabia Cable supply light and medium wall,cross-linked extruded XLETFE for airframedefence standard wires and cables. Theseproducts are released to the UK MODDefence Standard 61-12 Part 33. HabiaCable holds approval to UK DefenceStandard 61-12 Part 8 and DefenceStandard 61-12 Part 33/001 for airframewires and cables.

Our LSI 155 insulation and sheathingmaterial has been fully tested to thedemands of airframe use and can be foundon a wide range of helicopters as well asother aircraft. Rated for applications up to+150oC it has also been tested for use inconditions as high as +200o C (commonlyrequired by customers in the USA).

Our aerospace wire and cable customerbase includes the UK MoD, BAE SystemsOperations UK, BAE Systems Avionics UK,Westland Helicopters, Saab, DanishAerotech AS, SABCA of Belgium, EADS LVof France, Thales Avionics of France, EADSDeutschland GmbH and Dornier GmbH.

Current projects include the supply ofairframe wires and custom design cablesfor the major Danish armed forces orderfor Westland EH101 helicopters.

Military CommsWires and Cables

EMCWe are able to offer a number of differentscreen options on all cables to meet theEMC requirements of the system. Indesigning the screen type, otherrequirements will be taken intoconsideration such as cable size, weight,flexibility and the screen terminationmethod. Cost may also be a factor that

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should be considered. If required, Habia areone of the few cable manufacturers ableto provide measurements of cable screentransfer impedance (i.a.w. IEC 46A or IEC96-1) on development or productioncables.

System CompatibilityModern communications system dependon functional reliability and minimumdown-time. Harnesses are designed to berepaired in the field or easily replaceable.Maintainability will therefore determinehow the harness is manufactured and whatcomponents are used, eg over-moulding orheatshrink boots.

As a material specialist, Habia hasdeveloped insulation and sheathingmaterials which not only meet the toughenvironmental and physical requirementsof military systems such as low toxicity,zero halogen, flame retardancy and NBCD,

but are also compatible with other harnesssystem components such as heat-shrinkboots, adhesives and moulding materialsfrom major manufacturers.

CUSTOM DESIGNCABLES TO YOUR

SPECIFICATIONSDesign SkillsMatching system cabling needs to HabiaCable's capability is a practical and anintuitive process. Our experiencedengineers understand the requirement andcontext of that need. Their assessment isfed directly into our advanced designfacility, where state of the art CADprogrammes produce the technical designsolution, ready for costing and productionplanning. Our skilled designers are able tobalance particular requirements of size,weight, technical specification and

legislative or environmental demands to

produce a solution that is technically

complex without compromise. Custom

Designed cables are often more cost

effective when combined with the low

minimum order quantities available.

Military Cables Manufacturing

Experience:

• UK Type 45 destroyer

• Indian Hawk fighter trainer

• Spanish Leopard main battle tank

• UK Bowman Communications System

• British Astute Class submarine

• QEC Aircraft Carriers

• Westland EH101 helicopter for the

Danish armed forces

• Swedish Visby Class Corvettes

• Norwegian Skjold Class MTBs.

Habia Defence Approvals Include:

• BS 3G 210 Types A, B and C - Equipment

Wire, PTFE

• Def Stan 61-12 Part 9 - Cables, Radio

Frequency, Low Fire Hazard

• Def Stan 61-12 Part 18 - Equipment

Wires, Limited Fire Hazard

• Def Stan 61 -12 Part 25 - Cables, Low Fire

Hazard (up to 10 sq.mm)

• Def Stan 61-12 Part 31 - Sheaths, Limited

Fire Hazard

• Def Stan 61-12 Part 33 Supp. 001 -

Airframe Wires and Cables, XLETFE

• Def Stan 61-12 Part 33 Supp. 008 -

Airframe Wires, Humidity Resistant, PTFE

Composite (presently unavailable due to

raw material sourcing issues)

• VG 95218 Type 20 A - Single Core, 600V,

150 deg.C

• VG 95218 Type 21 E - Multicore Cable (2-

4 core), 600V, 150 deg.C

• VG 95218 Type 23 F - Cables with

Protective Covering, 600V, 150 deg.C

• VG 95218 Type 25 G - Single Core,

Highly Flexible with Sheath, 600V, 150

deg.C

• VG 95218 Type 28 D - Cables, Shielded,

600V, 150 deg.C

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WORLD LEADER IN DESIGN,MANUFACTURE AND OPERATION OF UNMANNEDVEHICLE SYSTEMSMeggitt Defence Systems Ltd, a unit ofMeggitt PLC, the global aerospace, defenceand sensors group, are the world leader in the design, manufacture and operationof unmanned vehicle systems andsubsystems.

• Free flying aerial targets• Agile vehicle systems for use on sea andland• RF command and control systems• Autopilots• UAV Engines

Military Air VehicleLaunchers

Unmanned VehicleSystems andSubsystems

Together with all relevant special supportequipment including air vehicle Launchers.

MDS products, services and systems areused to support armed forces and securityagencies worldwide. In excess of 6,000aerial targets have been manufactured,which have been in service or operated inmore than 40 countries, including 12 NATOCustomers.

Meggitt Defence Systems, a unit of MeggittPLC, the global aerospace, defence and sensors group, are the world leader in the design, manufacture and operationof unmanned vehicle systems andsubsystems, including free flying aerialtargets, agile vehicle systems for use on seaand land together with RF command andcontrol systems, Autopilots, UAV Enginesand special support equipment includingair vehicle Launchers.

MDS products, services and systems areused to support armed forces and securityagencies worldwide. In excess of 6,000aerial targets have been manufactured,which have been in service or operated inmore than 40 countries, including 12 NATOCustomers.

Remotely ControlledAerial Target System -

BansheeThe Banshee target system provides threat simulation for air defence eaponsystem training, both on land and at sea.Banshee is a mature system that has beenconstantly updated during its service life of over 25 years to ensure it takesadvantage of the latest developments intechnology.

It offers the following primary capabilities:• Sustained air speed in excess of 200 knot• Recoverable and reusable• Catapult launched from land or ships deck• Proven in over 25 years of service, worldwide• More than 6,000 systems suppliedworldwide• Alternative “plug and play” features toprovide weapon specific signatures andperformance

The VooDoo AerialTarget System

Voodoo is an affordable, manoeuvrable,high performance target system thatprovides a realistic threat for the world'sair defence weapon systems.

Featuring a piston engine, to provide a long endurance capability, the Voodooaerial target which was developed using advanced composite materials and manufacturing techniques well provenin the aerospace and motor sportindustries offers the following primarycharacteristics:

• Sustained air speed in excess of 300 knots• Recoverable and reusable• Catapult launched and recovered via aparachute

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• Flight to altitudes of over 9,000 metres• Up to four vehicles may be operatedsimultaneously from one ground station• Long endurance in excess of 2.5 hoursBoth the Banshee and Voodoo aerial targetsystems support the following devices toprovide proven weapon specific signaturesand performance• Passive and active radar enhancement• Radar chaff and infrared decoy dispensingpods• Pyrotechnic visual and infraredenhancements• Black-body infrared augmentation devices• IFF Transponders• Radar Altimeter, low-altitude flight kit• Real-time Doppler and acoustic scoring

Fast Inshore AttackCraft (FIAC) - Agile

Surface TargetsIn addition to UAV target systems, MeggittDefence Systems Ltd. produces a range ofagile surface targets to provide realisticthreat simulation of Fast Inshore AttackCraft (FIAC). Two systems are offeredeither for outright purchase and operationby the users own personnel or on a lease

basis as part of Meggitt’s internationaltarget service capability.

Both of the systems are proven and inservice. Sprite is the simpler system whichcan be supplied in a “knocked down” formto facilitate storage on today’s modernwarships. It has been designed to bedeployed from ships underway at sea andoperated by Naval ratings with little or notraining. Tiger Shark is a rigid hulled vesselpowered by an inboard engine that can beequipped with visual, radar, laser, infra redenhancements and countermeasures topresent a convincing likeness of a varietyof threats.

SPRITE - MaritimeRealistic Surface

Target (MRST)The low cost Sprite system has beendesigned to provide the worlds Navalforces with a simple system that may bedeployed from ships on deployment toprovide them with a realistic live firetraining system. The fully inflatable hullsallow the vessel to be packed away into asmall volume of approximately 2m x 1m x1m. To improve survivability the hulls may

be (optionally) foam filled and ballisticprotection may be installed to reduce therisk of premature damage to the engine orvessels command and control system.

Sprite exhibits the following primarycharacteristics:• Lightweight system easily deployedfrom warships at sea.• Capable. Speeds in excess of 30 knots.Sea states up to 5• Simple to operate by ships personnelwithout formal training.• Safe. Established safety case andautomatic operation minimize risk ofcollision.• Cost effective. A range ofenhancements are available to improvesurvivability

Tiger Shark TargetBoat

The Tiger Shark target boat operates atspeeds of over 40 knots and is remotelycontrolled from distances greater than

7 nautical miles. The system is controlledby Meggitt’s own “Wizard” or “Merlin”ground control stations which can bepreprogrammed for specific operationalscenarios including multiple targetoperations. Tiger Shark exhibits thefollowing primary characteristics:

• Line-of-sight or OVER-the-horizon control• High speed manoeuvering sea surfacetarget• Designed to replicate a FIAC threat inswarms of up to 16 vehicles• Cost effective 'kill' target• Tactical Applications

All of the Meggitt Defence Systemsunmanned vehicle systems are fitted withthe MDS, Command and SurveillancePayload Avionics (CASPA), command andcontrol system featuring digital, three axisautopilot, telemetry, and GPS functions,along with other navigational features.Operator control is made through theMeggitt Defence Systems, Wizard orMerlin portable, Ground Control Stationswhich are able to control and monitor theperformance of 4 targets of any type,simultaneously.

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HIGH QUALITYMANAGEMENTAND ENGINEERINGSERVICES

Persides

driven, Persides tailors its’ offering to counterthese constraints and is always prepared toshare risk and accountability.

Our Key Products and Services include:

Key Land BasedEquipment

Programmes

• CBRN - DE&S /IndustryPersides staff have directly developedvarious ILS deliverables including the ILSStrategy, ILSP, SOW, Use Study for Man-Portable Chemical Agent Detector(MCAD), Lightweight Chemical AgentDetector (LCAD), Collective ProtectionChemical Agent Monitor (COLPRO CAM),Integrated Biological Detection System(IBDS), Maritime Biological DetectionSystem (MBDS) and the Aircrew ProtectionEquipment and Detection (APED)programme.

• WCSP – DE&SMedium Armoured Tracks Team (MATT)

The company’s range of service offeringsinclude; Business Winning & ProposalGeneration, Project Mobilisation, Control &Delivery, Systems & Software Engineering,Supportability Engineering, Support SolutionDesign Service, Safety Engineering &Assurance, Training Analysis, Design &Delivery, Human Factors, Operations Analysis& Modelling and Cyber Security.

PersidesPersides is an established and growing forcein the defence, security and energy marketsoffering high calibre services for a diverseclient base.

It is increasingly difficult for an organisationto predict exactly the skills and capacity it

needs to deliver its dynamic and evolvingobjectives. Persides offers high qualitymanagement and engineering services tosupplement client capability and enhanceperformance where required. Servicesoffered include;

• Business Winning & Proposal Generation• Project Mobilisation, Control & Delivery• Systems & Software Engineering• Supportability Engineering - IntegratedLogistic Support (ILS), Reliability &Maintainability• Support Solution Design Service• Safety Engineering & Assurance• Training Analysis, Design & Delivery• Human Factors• Operations Analysis & Modelling, Whole-Life Cost (WLC), Life Cycle Cost (LCC)

Persides has built its reputation on thefoundations of a core set of principles whichalign to an approach of delivering Value,Trust, Excellence in support of ourCustomers. Persides provides a multi-layeredapproach to the way it contracts its services.Understanding the constraints faced by ourclients, whether they be finance or policy

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Warrior Capability Sustainment Programme(WCSP) – R&M Analysis: Persides conductedan independent review to re-evaluate andverify current MoD reliability figures fromthe WCSP System Requirements Document(SRD) and develop a generic WCSP reliabilitymodel to inform potential futurerequirements.

• PECOC DE&SPersonal Equipment and CommonOperational Clothing (PECOC) for the UKMOD Defence Clothing Integrated ProjectTeam (DC IPT) – Persides were responsiblefor the development of the ILS deliverablesin particular in the ILSP, Use Study and theSOW. The aim of this Use Study was toprovide an overview of the PECOCprogramme and the current logisticmanagement and sustainment of the existingCombat Soldier (CS) 95 system.

• FIST - Future Integrated SoldierTechnology - Thales Land and Joint

Persides worked as a Future IntegratedSoldier Technology (FIST) tier one partnerwithin the Thales Prime ContractManagement Office (PCMO) during theAssessment and Delivery phases of the coreprogramme and numerous Urgentoperational Requirements (UORs). Persideswas responsible for the definition anddelivery of the Support Solution with aparticular focus on implementation ofOperational Availability-based solutions.

Persides has conducted ILS programmes,developing and delivering support solutionsfor a number of FIST procured equipment’s.In addition to our work within the PCMO, wehave provided support to suppliers ofequipment into the FIST programmeincluding Vectronix-Wilcox, Shield andQioptiq.

Services:Business Winning andProposal Generation

Persides has a proven track record of winningand delivering defence and securityprogrammes on behalf of a range of suppliersfrom small businesses to large multi-nationalprime contractors. Our expertise in businesscapture, bid management and programmedelivery will ensure that you set out with awinning strategy that ensures a highprobability of winning tenders andsubsequently delivering profitableprogrammes to cost, time and performance.Whatever the stage of the acquisitionlifecycle, Persides has vast experience acrossall domains of programme delivery. We will

assist you in making your bid strong in everyarea, and ensure that your buyer has highconfidence in your ability to meet and evenexceed their expectations.

Military Systems andSoftware Engineering

We have gained our wide engineeringexperience through participation in and

management of multiple hardware, softwareand integration programmes where our staffhave been fully committed to the delivery ofinnovative solutions in support of ourcustomers. Our engineering capabilitiesinclude:

• Requirements and System Architecturedevelopment• Software code development and

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• Highly experienced Training designspecialists• Fully qualified and experienced Traininginstructors

Military OperationsAnalysis and

ModellingFor any Defence or Commercial project, it isvital that a clear understanding is developedat an early stage of how costs will ariseacross the full system life-cycle, covering allDefence Lines of Development (DLoD).Persides has both the expertise andexperience to quantify the variability andsensitivity associated with Whole-Life Cost(WLC) and Availability drivers, to determinepotential risks of taking candidate solutionsforward to maturity and in-service support,and delivering these key customerrequirements. Exploitation of the Witness™toolset enables dynamic process simulationproviding a highly flexible and scalablecapability for business process, cost andsensitivity analyses, including:

• Service based modelling techniques• Operational Availability vs. cost• Training regime effectiveness and cost vs.fielding and operational sustainmentrequirements• Cost of production vs. capability fieldingprofiles• Optimisation of support infrastructuresolutions against affordability targets

CustomersPersides provides services to customer andindustry organisations in the defence,security and energy markets. Examplecustomers include; UK MoD, DE&S, Dstl, BAESystems, Boeing, Thales, Lockheed Martin,Raytheon, Kelvin Hughes, General Dynamics,Vectronix Inc, Force Protection Europe, JankelArmouring and Selex ELSAG.

PersonnelPersides capabilities are delivered by acomplementary blend of high calibre ex-Military, academic, professionally qualifiedand experienced personnel who areequipped with leading edge tools andprocesses. Persides employees are selectedand tailored for specific roles based on theirtechnical expertise, experience and personalskills. If you are interested in a career withPersides visit our careers pageswww.persides.com/careers

verification• Systems Integration• Verification and Validation of bothHardware and Software programmes

SupportabilityEngineering

Persides has an extensive depth and breadthof capability and experience which enablesthe successful management and execution of Supportability Programmes. OurSupportability Engineering /ILS capabilityincludes the following disciplines:

• Contractor Logistic Support• Availability and capability contractingsolutions• Support Solution performance basedmodelling and simulation• CONDO Management• Supportability trade-off analysis• Technical Documentation

Support SolutionDesign Service

Persides has established a structured andproven approach to the design of supportservice solutions. The approach minimiseslikely exposure to potential risks andincreases the likelihood of meetingcontractual service and availabilityrequirements. The approach combinesservice sector good practice techniques withModel Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).The activities within this approach aretailored to suit project specific needs andapplied by Persides consultants workingclosely with client organisation personnel.Example activities include; StakeholderAnalysis & Management, Value Proposition,

Requirements Analysis & Modelling,Behaviour & Functional Analysis, Qualitativeand Quantitative modelling, StructuredSolution Design and Solution Test &Acceptance.

Safety Engineeringand Assurance

Persides recognises that robust safetymanagement is a demanding responsibilityand dependent upon the application ofsound analytical, creative and engineeringskills, based on extensive technical anddomain knowledge. Understandably, there isnot one safety management approach thatfits all situations and customers have veryspecific requirements to consider. Our safetyspecialists are suitably qualified, experiencedand dynamic engineers with an unwaveringfocus on attention to detail and customerneeds.

Our core safety knowledge and capabilitiesinclude:

• Def Stan 00-56 and 05-123, POSMS,JSP375, 418, 430, 454, 553, 602 and 815• Independent Safety Advice and Audit• Hazard identification, analysis andmanagement using CassandraTM• Safety Case construction and Safety CaseReporting

Human Factors andTraining Analysis,

Design and DeliveryOur Human Factors (HF) experts specialise inthe application of UK MoD and US DoD HFstandards such as Def-Stan 00-250 and Mil-Std-1472G, as well as the wider HF applicablestandards such as Def-Stan 23-09 for GenericVehicle Architecture.

We have applied our Training experience todevelop a range of innovative tools toenhance the analysis and design processincluding an analysis methodology whichevaluates the fidelity requirements of taskcharacteristics, rather than of the tasksthemselves. This innovative approachsupports accurate quantification of low andhigh fidelity training options, increasing thecost-effectiveness of the selected trainingsolution.

We meet the challenges of Training in today’senvironment by providing:

• Expertise in Training Needs Analysis andHuman Factors Integration

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“Added Value” services across satellitecommunication bearers globally.

We use the Inmarsat services for small,lightweight, very portable applications andVSAT services for higher bandwidthapplications in relatively static locations.

An integral part of our “added value” satelliteservice offering is our 24 / 7 NetworkOperations Centre (NOC) which providesmonitoring, helpdesk support and faultresolution to all satellite deployed assets.

Inmarsat MobileSatellite Services

Inmarsat have been at the forefront ofmobile satellite services for over 30 yearsand using its current fleet of 11 satellitesprovides voice and data communicationsglobally whenever and wherever they needon Land, Sea and Air.

The service is extremely flexible andprovides voice and data communications onportable, lightweight, easy to use terminals.You do not need to be an specialist

Spectra Group (UK) is a leading provider ofvoice and data services in areas where eithernone exist or where high intensity conflicts,natural disasters, pandemics or terroristattacks may have destroyed existingnetworks.

We are experts in the design, delivery,implementation and ongoing support for acomprehensive range of Satellite and Radio

communication services. These services aresupplied to clients operating around theworld in many different market sectorsincluding Defence, Government, Aid,Security, Oil and Gas and commercial.

Satellite ServicesSpectra is a world leader in providing

LEADING DESIGN, & IMPLEMENTATION OFSATELLITE & RADIOCOMMUNICATION

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communicator to be able to set-up and

operate an Inmarsat terminal.

In 2010 Spectra was awarded “Gold Partner”

Inmarsat status which gives us a closer

relationship with Inmarsat which enables us

to provide a higher level of support to our

customers.

VSAT SatelliteGround Stations

(SGSs)Spectra operates a VSAT network utilising

partnered Satellite Ground Stations (SGSs) at

strategic locations that provide global

coverage. These SGSs are located in the US,

Europe and Asia and are linked to our core

infrastructure ensuring an extremely high

level of assurance and Quality of Service.

We are able to facilitate both SCPC and

TDMA for dedicated and shared VSAT

services depending on individual customers

requirements.

SatelliteCommunicationSystem - SHADE

SHADE is a Communication system that hasbeen designed to enable Nodes (SHADEDCN & SHADE Lite) to rapidly deploy anddeliver voice and data services across aSatellite, Leased Line, GPRS or ADSL bearerto SHADE Central, a UK Hub providingconnectivity to the World Wide Web, ISDN,

PSTN or dedicated private networks.

Spectra also provide Telecom Solutions,Training and Resource Services.More information can be found on ourwebsite at :www.spectra-group.co.uk Spectra GroupBridge Court BarnKingstoneHR2 9ES

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Gaseous TritiumLight Sources

Our products are used in safety and emergencyapplications all over the world.

Gaseous Tritium Light Sources

We also provides Tritium illumination for over600 NATO stock numbers / weapon systems

like watches, gun sights, compasses, gauges, dialsand other lighting applications.

Betalight’s are unique, providing a highly reliableand continuous light source throughout a longservice life of 15 years without the need for anykind of electrical power.

After the service life of 10/ 15 years we take

back the expired products for recycling.


Betalight b.v is the leading supplier of GaseousTritium Light sources, also known as “Betalights”and Gaseous Tritium Light Devices.

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Specialists in the design and manufacture of ruggedised electrical interconnect systems. Supply high integrity, cable harnesses to the Aerospace, Defence, Marine, Mass Transit and Commercial markets.

SERVICES INCLUDE• Design & Rapid Prototyping• Program Management - Production• On-Site Installations• Ruggedised Sealed Harnesses• MIL-STD-1553B Networks• RF Cable Assemblies• Box Build• Extendable Coiled Cable Assemblies• Ruggedised Cat5/5e, 6 & 7 Cable Systems• Fibre Optic Cable Assemblies• Cable Assembly Repair & Overhaul

Two manufacturing sites in the UK, Swindon & Cinderford. Engineering support is managed from our Swindon plant.

Westwire Harnessing LimitedHeadlands Trading Estate, Headlands Grove, Swindon, Wiltshire SN2 7JQT: 01793 537217 E: [email protected]

www.westwireharnessing.co.uk

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In recent years, forwell understoodreasons, armouredand protected vehicledesign has focusedheavily on defeatingthe threat posed byIEDs and the othermethods of attackwhich tend tocharacteriseasymmetric warfare.

This design path has reached its apotheosis insuch vehicles as Mastiff, MATV and Foxhound,all of which are driven by the need to counterthe most prevalent operational threat.

As the focus moves away from counter-insurgency to contingency operations with theimpending withdrawal of forces fromAfghanistan, vehicle designers face a newchallenge: how can they best design a vehiclewhich incorporates the lessons learnt soexpensively in Iraq and Afghanistan, but whichcan still meet the demands of conventionaloperations. Furthermore, how can they achievethis against a background of ever shrinkingdefence budgets?

One way in which a vehicle manufacturer cansignificantly reduce the up-front costsassociated with vehicle development is tomaximise the use of existing assemblies whendesigning a vehicle and, indeed, in many casesparticular major assemblies are mandated eitherby the customer (for reasons of commonality)or by the manufacturer (to reduce developmentcosts and speed the process). Although there is

no doubt that this reuse of assemblies can bebeneficial, it can also constrain designers suchthat they have to compromise their assigneddesign objectives in order to accommodate theuse of the assemblies in question. In order toovercome any such issues, the most beneficialapproach is for the development team toembrace the features of the mandatedassemblies and, through innovative designs,incorporate these into the prototype.

The design of the SUPERAV, Iveco’s class leadingamphibious 8 x 8 demonstrates this approachin practice. In this case, the design team waspresented with a series of design goals which

had been driven by a comprehensiverequirements capture process, identifying boththe best performance of comparable vehicles,which were to be matched or exceeded, andthe performance requirements sought by theuser. In programme terms, one of the keyrequirements was a short and cost effectivedevelopment programme in order to matchanticipated customer timescales. In order toachieve this, the design team was mandated touse the chassis, transmission and running gearof Iveco’s highly successful 8 x 8 Centaurofamily, and the Cursor 13, a COTS Iveco enginedrawn from range of commercial heavy truckengines. One of the great benefits of each of

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these assemblies was the fact that the reliabilityof each element had been proven over millionsof kilometres of running.

Use of the Centauro chassis had, at first sight,both advantages and disadvantages. On the plusside, the H transmission configuration allowedany resultant vehicle a lower centre of gravitythan other 8 x 8s which used a single centraldrive shaft. Similarly, the H transmission allowsa degree of redundancy if wheel stations on the3rd and 4th positions on either side are put outof action. On the negative side, the verycharacteristics which made the H configurationsuch an effective choice for an 8 x 8 mountinga full pressure tank main armament – Centaurois the only 8 x 8 capable of firing both a 105 mmand 120mm through a 360 degree arc – militatedagainst its ability to counter under vehicle blast.This was because, whilst the original designaimed at maintaining a low silhouette by placingthe drive shafts outside the crew compartmentrather than, as with more conventional designs,underneath it, countering the effects of blast isbest achieved by increasing the distance fromthe centre of the blast: the effect of blast isreduced by the cube of the distance from theexplosion.

Rather than seeing this as a hindrance, Iveco’sengineers worked to make a virtue of necessity.

As a first principle, they focused their designwork on the crew, as their position in the vehiclewas key to the survivability which the vehiclecould afford them. Accordingly, each crewposition was equipped with a seat mountedfrom the roof of the vehicle. This contrast withthe more common practice which is to mountmine blast seats from the hull sidewall, which,whilst easier technically, provides significantlyless blast attenuation.

The next step was to configure the hull tomitigate the effects of blast. Standard practiseto achieve this is to construct a V shape hull,something which, at first sight, appears easier todo with a standard drive train than the Htransmission. In fact, with intelligent designwork, this proved not to be the case. By raisingthe hull slightly using a sub-frame,

and by providing clear blast escape channels tothe side of the vehicle, blast effects aremitigated dramatically.

The crew also benefits from the absence of anytransmission components under the centrelineof the vehicle which can, in the event of a mineattack, act as secondary projectiles.

Having vented as much blast as possible to theside of the vehicle, the next step was to manage

the remaining blast. This is achieved by the

installation of blast absorbing materials

between the outer and inner floors, presenting

blast from being transmitted through the floor.

This approach to countering the effects of blast

accorded particularly well with the need to

provide levels of amphibiosity sufficient to

allow the vehicle to swim fully protected and

with a full crew and necessary mission

equipment. Where a traditional amphibious

design will tend to be quite large, to ensure it

has adequate volume to float, and relatively

lightly protected, to reduce weight, the

SUPERAV design focuses protection only on the

areas around the crew, with flotation being

provided by the fitting of very lightly protected

compartments around this protected citadel.

These also enable the carriage of mission

equipment, with personal kit being carried

inside the vehicle. Careful configuration of the

flotation tanks ensures that these fit within the

same envelope as comparable vehicles but,

because the protection is focused on the areas

which matter, class leading protection can

provided but with a 20% weight saving. In

consequence, SUPERAV can deploy on

amphibious operations fully protected and

crewed and fitted with a remote weapon

station, swimming in conditions up to Sea

State 3.

The achievement of Iveco’s engineers has

therefore been to avoid many of the critical

compromises inherent in developing a well

protected amphibious vehicle. The end product

is a vehicle whose protection matches or

exceeds even non-amphibious 8 x 8s, a result

which owes everything to a well managed,

closely focused and highly innovative

engineering approach.

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• Some react vigorously or explosively oncontact with water• May be ignited by heat, sparks, or flames• May reignite after fire is extinguished

In fact, a major product of the reaction ishydrogen gas. The release of hydrogen isthe primary cause of any fire safetyconcern surrounding FRHs and has resultedin at least one cargo fire during shipment.A container filled with FRHs was loadedonto a container ship at a naval station inGuam. The ship’s crew detected leakinghydrogen from the container and removedit from the ship. Fire fighters decided toattempt to move the contents and spreadthem among three separate containers.While performing this operation, thecontents burst into flames.

Click Here For Story FRH AS IMPROVISEDEXPLOSIVE DEVICES Further, the US Armyregards FRH in MREs as a potential weaponand as hazardous waste.

“FRHs can pose a tactical risk if the enemygets access to them.” US Army EnvironmentalGuidance Handbook (Page 23)

Safety Hazard of the Use of FlamelessRation Heaters Onboard CommercialAircraft: “While it is well established thatthe shipment of a large quantity of theseflameless heaters poses a significant firesafety risk, this report examines thepotential hazard associated with the use ofthese Meals, Ready-to-Eat in an aircraftcabin, or the accidental activation offlameless ration heaters in a confined areaaboard the aircraft, such as in overheadstorage bins or a cargo compartment.”“Tests were performed with bothindividual MREs in an open environment,and; multiple MREs in a confined space toexamine the potential hazard associatedwith their use in an aircraft cabin. The testsalso examined accidental activation ofFRHs in a confined area aboard the aircraft,such as in overhead storage bins or a cargocompartment.” “Temperatures in excess of215°F (102°C) and violent ignition eventswere observed. It is evident from the teststhat the release of hydrogen gas from FRHin these MREs is of a sufficient quantity topose a potential hazard onboard apassenger aircraft.”

The Emergency Response Guidebookpublished by the United StatesDepartment of Transportation covers FRHsand lists the potential fire and/orexplosion hazards, including:• Produces flammable gases on contactwith water• May ignite on contact with water ormoist air


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FAA AND DOT WARN OF DANGEROF SELF- HEATING MREAccording to a report by the US FederalAviation Administration entitled The Fire

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utilize MRE’s must establish procedures toensure that unused heaters…are notdisposed of in the regular trash [but] arecollected by supervisory personnel.Collecting and storing unused MRE heaters[with] the…intent…not to…reuse…is aviolation of Federal law.”

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“The hazards present with transportingMeals Ready to Eat (MRE) which cancontain Flameless Ration Heater (FRH)…indicates that…these may contain regulateddangerous goods.”

International Civil Aviation Organization

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“The Army issues millions of flamelessration heaters (FRHs) every year butconcerns arise when unused heaters aredisposed of in the regular trash. EPA placeddiscarded, unused heaters in its reactivehazardous waste category since theycontain compounds that heat up whenactivated by water.” DefenseEnvironmental Quality Program (page 47)

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L-3 WESCAM announced today thesuccessful in-service demonstrations of itsMX™-Series of designator systems at the U.S.Army’s Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona.Demonstrations of the MX-10D, MX-15D, MX-25D and MX-RSTA systems were conductedover a 30-day period on over four differentaircraft and one ground vehicle. Operationalhours spent on the trials totalled 100.

MX™ DesignatorSystems“This extensive effort was fully funded andexecuted by L-3 WESCAM as a risk-reductioneffort for various customers in response toconstrained budgets in the current economicclimate,” said Paul Jennison, vice president ofgovernment sales and business developmentfor L-3 WESCAM. “During these times, L-3WESCAM remains committed to productevolution in support of the war against terrorand our warfighters deployed globally.”

The tests and demonstrations conductedwere:• MX-10D gunfire and designation testingfrom an MD540 helicopter firing an FN HMP400 .50 cal machine gun• MX-10D gunfire and designation testingfrom an MD500E firing an M134 mini-gun inboth single- and dual-firing configurations• MX-10D, MX-15D and MX-25D integrationand testing of two weapon control systemsfrom an MD500E helicopter and a C208Caravan• MX-25D designating for two Hellfiremissiles shot from an AH-64D ApacheLongbow helicopter

• MX-RSTA testing and demonstration inenvironmental conditions similar to those inAfghanistan

Full-motion video of these demonstrations isbeing made available to customers uponrequest. Contact L-3 WESCAM for moreinformation.

L-3 WESCAM is a world leader in the design andmanufacture of stabilized, multi-spectralimaging systems.

To learn more about L-3 WESCAM, please visitthe company’s website at www.wescam.com.Headquartered in New York City, L-3 employsapproximately 51,000 people worldwide and isa prime contractor in C3ISR (Command, Control,Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) systems, aircraft

modernization and maintenance, and national

security solutions. L-3 is also a leading provider

of a broad range of electronic systems used on

military and commercial platforms. The

company reported 2012 sales of $13.1 billion.

To learn more about L-3, please visit the

company’s website at www.L-3com.com.

L-3 WESCAM SuccessfullyCompletes 30-Day FlightDemonstrations of NewlyLaunched MX™Designator Systems

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Marshall Wins Queen’sAward for Enterprise2013 in InnovationCategory Deployable CT Scanners in service with threeinternational Armed Forces including the UKhave led to Land Systems, part of Cambridgebased Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group,being awarded the Queen’s Award forEnterprise 2013 in the Innovation category, thecompany announces today.

DeployableCT ScannersThe Innovation Award also includes theCompany’s pioneering work designing adeployable forensic laboratory fitted into oneshelter to conduct DNA and clean roomforensic analysis. The facility and process startedlife housed in a permanent building, LandSystems then developed a three shelter systemwhich then led to the development of thesingle shelter capability.

“This award demonstrates Marshall’s unrivalledexpertise in developing complex deployable

solutions to problems previously thought to betoo difficult,” says Ray Cutting, ManagingDirector of Land Systems, Marshall Aerospaceand Defence Group.

“In both cases we worked very closely with thecustomer and our partners to create a solutionwhich is deployable over very rugged groundand gets the facility to where it is needed toprovide real benefits for the forces on theground, be they military, security orhumanitarian,” he added.

The Queen’s Award for Enterprise Innovationcategory requires companies to demonstrateoutstanding innovation and substantialimprovements in performance and commercialsuccess over the last two years. Achievement isassessed for invention, design or production, theperformance of the product submitted,marketing and distribution, and after salessupport.

“This award is testament to the capabilities ofour engineers and project managers to worktogether with our customers and partners to

develop solutions which can have a lifechanging effect. I am extremely proud of theirwork and congratulate them on this awardwhich is richly deserved,” said Steve Fitz-Gerald,CEO, Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group.The CT Scanner is a sophisticated, delicate andnowadays essential element in the clinicaldiagnosis path. Historically, these units have notbeen available to medical teams working withinhostile environments. The Marshall unit can betransported by sea, rail or on the back of a truckand when it arrives it can be setup by twopeople and carrying out its first scan within twohours. During transportation the Philips CTScanner is protected from shocks and vibrationsusing a patented system developed byMarshall’s engineers.

The deployable forensic laboratory, which canbe up and running within minutes of arrival, hastaken all the critical elements to enable forensicagencies to rapidly carryout DNA investigationof buccal swab, blood, hair, tissue and contacttrace material to provide investigating officersand intelligence services with information tocarry out their roles more quickly and whilst thescene is still “live”. Integral to the design of theunit is maintaining the internal environment toensure that none of the collected evidence iscontaminated.

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