Soldier Modernisation India 2012 Official Brochure

REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.SOLDIERMODINDIA.COM OR CONTACT US AT [email protected] OR +44(0)20 7368 9737

11-13 September 2012, Sheraton New Delhi Hotel, IndiaInfantry Weapons & Technology Focus Day: 11th September 2012Main Conference: 12th - 13th September 2012

Advancing India’s Soldier Modernisation Programs through the Acquisition of Innovative Infantry Weapons, C4I, Power Sources, Protection and Sustainability Technology

Current Indian Defence Budget Value

Forecasting Budget to be spent on all F-INSAS acquisitions

Infantry and Paramilitary battalions to be modernised under F-INSAS

Desired Completion date for all F-INSAS acquisitions

Decision Making Indian Speaker Faculty Includes:

Lieutenant General Vinod Bhatia, Director General, Directorate Infantry, Indian Army

Lieutenant General Sumer Singh, Director General, Directorate Perspective Planning, Indian Army

Lieutenant General J.P. Singh (Retd), Former Deputy Chief of Staff (Policy & Systems), Indian Army & Current Senior Army Advisor, DRDO

Major General Dhurv Katcoh (Retd), Director, Centre Land Warfare Studies, Indian Army

Brigadier Ashok Ambre, Deputy Director General (Equipment), Directorate Infantry, Indian Army

Shri Anil Dattar, Director, Armament Research & Development Establishment, DRDO

Mr Rahul Chaudhry, CEO, Strategic Electronics Division, TATA Power

Major General Francesco Castrataro, Deputy Director Land Armaments, Italian Army

Dr. Grace Bochenek, Chief Technology Officer, Army Materiel Command, US Army

Brigadier General Bohuslav Dvorak, Director of Force Development Division, Ministry of Defence Czech Republic

Brigadier General Milan Knezevic, Head of Material Resources Directorate, Croatian Ministry of Defence

Mr Mark Richter, Program Manager, Marine Expeditionary Rifle Squad, US Marines & Chairman Land Capability Group 1, NATO

Colonel Gabi Dobresco, Project Manager IAS, Israeli Defence Force

Colonel Brett Barraclough, Programme Manager, Joint Project Executive Office, Chemical Biological Defence, US Army

Colonel Antonio Garrote, Programme Manager, COMFUT, Spanish Army

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Participate at this Unique Forum and Benefit from:

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• Extensive face-to-face networking sessions with India’s Decision Making Unit responsible for signing lucrative procurement contracts

•Exclusive opportunity to gauge market opportunities and learn directly about India’s soldier equipment requirements from the Directorate Infantry, Directorate Weapons and Equipment, Directorate Perspective Planning, F-INSAS Programme and DRDO Establishments

•Large local industry participation, giving you the opportunity you need to source local partners necessary in order to meet Indian Offset requirements

•Exploration of the latest technological developments in C4I, infantry weapons, power sources, lightening the load, protection, sustainability straight from India’s infantry commanders operating on the front line

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Only infantry equipment event to be conducted in collaboration with the Indian Army

Benchmark your solution against the UOR and F-INSAS requirements of the Indian Army

Gain invaluable face-time with key decision markers from the Indian Army’s Directorate of Infantry, Directorate Weapons and Equipment, F-INSAS Programme and DRDO Establishments

Benefit from subject specific vendor presentations from senior representatives of the international defence industry and learn about the most advanced developments in solider protection, C4i, weapon systems, sustainability, and power supplies

Learn future strategies and programme requirements from the global leaders in soldier equipment application, including: US Army, British Army, Swedish Army and Italian Army to name a few of the international militaries sharing their expertise

Strengthen the quality of your address book by entering into 12+ hours of face-to-face discussion sessions with key decision makers to gain valuable insight on how to strategically position your product so that its front of mind for UOR and F-INSAS contracts

Diverse Delegation, connect with over 100 high calibre of budget controlling Indian Officers responsible for the next set of Indian Infantry Equipment requirements as well as local industry and international experts all actively looking to do business in this fast growing and ever important market.

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Dear Colleague,

Is it business critical for you to gain essential insights into the Indian Army’s immediate and future infantry equipment investments budgeted at $10Billion?

If so, I invite you to join us at Soldier Modernisation India 2012, your must attend event of the year.

Following the impressive benchmark set by the 2011 event, Defence IQ has been working in close collaboration with the Indian Army to provide you with an exclusive opportunity to meet with 80+ Senior Indian Officers responsible for establishing requirements, future capabilities and technological developments necessary to ensure India has the optimum Infantry capability at its disposal.

What makes this event different? At no other forum will you find the key Indian Soldier Equipment decision makers from the Directorate Infantry, Directorate Weapons & Equipment, F-INSAS Programme and the DRDO under one roof, making Soldier Modernisation India 2012 the rarest opportunity to be released to industry in years. In addition, the support and participation from international military and industry stakeholders from India and beyond increases your access to direct perspective on soldier modernisation requirements and networking opportunities with these senior-level leaders.

As you are aware, the Indian Army is embarking on the largest infantry equipment modernization programme in their history. Their requirements for modernisation look to strengthening solider protection, C4i, weapon systems, sustainability, and power supplies through the procurement of the latest high end technologies. Soldier Modernisation India will provide you with the technological updates, crucial operational feedback and critical insight into India’s procurement programmes to help you optimise your understanding of this obscure yet lucrative market.

Key presentations include:• ACHIEVING THE INDIAN ARMY’S ARMOURED VEHICLES REQUIREMENTS THROUGH EFFECTIVE PROCUREMENT PRESPECTIVE PLANNING Lieutenant General Sumer Singh, Director General, Directorate Perspective Planning, Indian Army• REDUCING CURRENT CAPABILITY GAPS: DG INFANTRY STRATEGIC UPDATE Lieutenant General Vinod Bhatia, Director General, Directorate Infantry, Indian Army• MAXIMISINGTHEINDIANARMY’SFUTURESOLIDERCAPABILITIESTHROUGHTHE ADVANCEMENT OF THE F-INSAS PROGRAMME Brigadier Ashok Ambre, Deputy Director General (Equipment), Directorate Infantry, Indian Army• TRANSFORMINGTHEINDIANARMY’SLETHALITYCAPABILITYTHROUGHTHE INVESTMENT IN INNOVATIVE MODULAR WEAPON SYSTEMS Major General Dhurv Katcoh (Retired), Director, Centre Land Warfare Studies, Indian Army

Join us for this unique opportunity to share, learn and network with the key infantry equipment decision makers in one of the largest emerging defence market. Register by submitting the form on page 8 to [email protected] or calling us at +44 (0)20 7368 9300 with your ID code: 19448.001 DM.

I look forward to meeting you in September.

Yours Sincerely,

Simon WigfieldDirector, Indian PortfolioDefence IQ

“Very good Conference, user requirements of F-INSAS are highlighted lucidly”

Colonel (Retd) R Mahesh,

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7 Reasons You Must Attend the 2nd Annual Soldier Modernisation India conference

What’s new For 2012?

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v Developing a clear understanding of the future of India’s Soldier Modernisation strategy through and exceptionally rare opportunity to learn, share and connect with the Director General Perspective Planning, Indian Army v Increased DRDO participation with representation from, IRDE, DRDE, DEAL, ARDE & CAIRv Participate in an open discussions revolving around the strategic thinking shaping the future of the Indian Defence Industry with C-Level Decision Makers including Mr Rahul Chaudhry, CEO, TATA Power SEDv A whole day designated for discussions of Indian Infantry Weapons Requirements, Capabilities and Operational performance

Indian Infantry Equipment Procurements To Be Discussedv Close Quarter Carbinesv Assault Rilesv Light and Heavy Machine Gunsv Night Vision Sightsv Holographic Reflex Weapons Sightsv Laser Designatorsv Detachable Under-Barrel Grenade Launchersv Body Armourv Modular Bullet and Water proof Jacketsv Integrated Health Sensorsv Solar Charging Systemsv Communication & Surveillance Systemsv Soldier Wearable Computer Systemsv Palm top GPSv Networked Messaging System

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2012 Complete Speaker Faculty: Infantry Weapons & Technology Focus Day: 11th September 2012

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Lieutenant General Vinod Bhatia, Director General, Directorate Infantry, Indian Army

Lieutenant General Sumer Singh, Director General, Directorate Perspective Planning, Indian Army

Brigadier Ashok Ambre, Deputy Director General (Equipment), Directorate Infantry, Indian Army

Lieutenant General J.P. Singh (Retd), Former Deputy Chief of Staff (Policy & Systems), Indian Army & Army Advisor, DRDO

Major General Dhurv Katcoh (Retd), Director, Centre Land Warfare Studies, Indian Army

Shri Anil Dattar, Director, Armament Research & Development Establishment, DRDO

Dr. M.P. Kaushik, Director, Defence Research & Development Establishment, DRDO

Shri S.S. Sundaram, Distinguished Scientist, Director, Instrument Research & Development Establishment, DRDO

Major General Francesco Castrataro, Deputy Director Land Armaments, Italian Army

Dr. Grace Bochenek, Chief Technology Officer, Army Materiel Command, US Army

Brigadier General Milan Knezevic, Head of Material Resources Directorate, Croatian Ministry of Defence

Brigadier General Bohuslav Dvorak, Director of Force Development Division, Ministry of Defence Czech Republic

Mr Mark Richter, Program Manager, Marine Expeditionary Rifle Squad, US Marines & Chairman Land Capability Group 1, NATO

Colonel Gabi Dobresco, Project Manager IAS, Israeli Defence Force

Colonel Brett Barraclough, Programme Manager, Joint Project Executive Office, Chemical Biological Defence, US Army

Colonel Antonio Garrote, Programme Manager, COMFUT, Spanish Army

Colonel Angelo Assorati, Head of C4I, Soldato Futuro, Italian Army

Colonel Henrik R. Sommer, Commander, Danish Army Combat Centre

Lieutenant Colonel Soonho Jeong, Defence Acquisition Programme Administration, Army of the Republic of Korea

Mr Rahul Chaudhry, Chief Executive Officer, TATA Power Strategic Electronics Division

Mr. Brad Barnard, Senior Manager for International Business, Raytheon Missile Systems

Mr. Mike Halliday, Commercial Manager- Aerospace and Defence India, ABSL

Visit www.soldiermodindia.com for speaker biographies and photos.


Rationale:As the Indian Army enters the decision making phase of their $5Billion infantry weapon procurements at no other time has it been so critical for the Indian Army to learn, share and connect with international military and industry on the latest technological solutions evident in the infantry weapon sector. With an active promotion of optical and night vision sights in-addition to detachable grenade launchers and assault rifles it is clear that the Indian Army are in the process of a large overhaul of its current INSAS capability. Sharing experiences and innovative solutions that would aid the Indian Army’s infantry weapon system procurements is an exceptionally rare opportunity that is only available by participating in the Soldier Modernisation India Focus Day.

Benefits of Attending• Benchmark your solutions against the Indian Army’s current F-INSAS infantry weapon procurements• Identify key capability enhancements that could be incorporated into your weapon systems• Learn from International and Indian Military in addition to industry experts on innovative weapon attachments• Actively interact with key experts in an intimate environment to ensure progress and conclusions can be made regarding the Indian Army’s small arms requirements• Hear from industry leaders on their latest technological developments and how they can assist in improving modular weaponry attachments

• Close Quarter Carbines• Assault Riles• Light and Heavy Machine Guns• Night Vision Sights

• Holographic Reflex Weapons Sights• Laser Designators• Detachable Under-Barrel Grenade Launchers

Topics for Discussion

08.00 COFFEE AND REGISTRATION

09.00 CHAIRMAN’S OPENING ADDRESS

09.15 TRANSFORMING THE INDIAN ARMY’S LETHALITY CAPABILITY THROUGH THE INVESTMENT IN IN NOVATIVE MODULAR WEAPON SYSTEMS • Assessing the F-INSAS desired Modular Weapon procurements • Ensuring modular attachments to be interoperable future weapon systems • 3rd Gen night vision • Laser designators • Detachable under barrel grenade launcher • Procurement update and road map for the future weaponry programmes Major General Dhurv Katcoh (Retired), Director, Centre Land Warfare Studies, Indian Army

09.45 ARDE UPDATE ON INDIAN INFANTRY TECHNOLOGY ADVANCMENTS • Overview of the ARDE’s role and responsibilities towards infantry equipment • Assessing the development of Indian F-INSAS infantry weapons • Technological advances necessary to ensure a 2020+ capability • Roles Indian and International Industry can play in future infantry weapon programmes Shri Anil Dattar, Director, Armament Research & Development Establishment, DRDO

10.15 INTEGRATING AN AIRBURST GRENADE LAUNCHER ONTO AN INFANTRY RIFLE: PROCUREMENT AND DEPLOYMENT OF THE K11 INTO THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA’S ARMY • Overview of the requirements and resulting specification of the K11 platform • Over-barrel grenade launcher: Examination of grenade types and the advantages of 20mm vs. 25mm munitions • Structure for deployment within the Republic of Korea’s Army and feedback from those trained on the platform • Planned alterations to the system to improve user experience and terminal effects Lieutenant Colonel Soonho Jeong, Defence Acquisition Programme Administration, Army of the Republic of Korea

10.45 TEA & NETWORKING BREAK

11.15 MAKING THE SWITCH: CHANGING THE STANDARD INFANTRY RIFLE CALIBRE FROM 7.62X39MM TO 5.56X45MM NATO AMMUNITION • Why the 5.56 NATO? Decision making process in choosing 5.56 NATO vs 7.62 NATO or alternative “medium” calibres (i.e. 6.5mm, 7mm) • Outlining the logistical complexities of adopting a new standard military calibre • Testing and evaluation of competing rifle systems, and why a bullpup system was opted for over other “ conventionally” designed rifles • Feedback from initial purchase of 1000 VHS rifle systems in use with the Croatian Army • Planned future developments for the rifle system, including optics and additional under-slung options Brigadier General Milan Knezevic, Head of Material Resources Directorate, Croatian Ministry of Defence

11.45 INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION- FUTURE FIRE ARMS: FINDING THE FUTURE SOLUTIONS NOW • What will future weaponry requirements look like in 2020+ • Evaluating future warfare types to determine future requirements • Determining the road maps for acquisition • Ensuring cost effectiveness whilst maintaining high operational performance Major General Dhurv Katcoh (Retired), Director, Centre Land Warfare Studies, Indian Army Brigadier General Milan Knezevic, Head of Material Resources Directorate, Croatian Ministry of Defence Lieutenant Colonel Soonho Jeong, Defence Acquisition Programme Administration, Army of the Republic of Korea

12.30 LUNCH

13.15 THE EVOLUTION OF NIGHT VISION & WEAPON MOUNTED ATTACHMENTS Shri S.S. Sundaram, Distinguished Scientist, Director, Instrument Research & Development Establishment, DRDO

13.45 CHAIRMAN’S CLOSING REMAKRS

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09.00 CHAIRMAN’S OPENING ADDRESS: Lieutenant General J.P. Singh (Retd), Former Deputy Chief of Staff (Policy & Systems), Indian Army & Army Advisor, DRDO

09.15 WELCOME ADDRESS: PROCURING THE INDIAN ARMY’S FUTURE INFANTRY REQUIREMENTS THROUGH EFFECTIVE PERSPECTIVE PLANNING TO MAXIMISE SOLDIER CAPABILITIES FOR 2020+ Lieutenant General Sumer Singh, Director General, Directorate Perspective Planning, Indian Army

09.45 KEYNOTE ADDRESS: REDUCING CURRENT CAPABILITY GAPS: DG INFANTRY STRATEGIC UPDATE Lieutenant General Vinod Bhatia, Director General, Directorate Infantry, Indian Army

10.15 DETERMINING THE DIRECTION OF INDIAN DEFENCE INDUSTRY Mr Rahul Chaudhry, Chief Executive Officer, TATA Power Strategic Electronics Division

11.00 OFFICIAL OPENING & TOUR OF THE EXHIBITION


12.00 INTEGRATION CHALLENGES FOR THE MARINE EXPEDITIONARY RIFLE SQUAD Mr Mark Richter, Program Manager, Marine Expeditionary Rifle Squad, US Marines & Chairman Land Capability Group 1, NATO

12.30 INDUSTRY INNOVATION: NEXT GENERATION MULTI-PURPOSE EFFECTS FOR TODAY’S SOLDIER Mr. Brad Barnard, Senior Manager for International Business, Raytheon Missile Systems

12.50 LUNCH

14.00 ANALYSIS OF THE SOLDATA FUTURO’S ACQUIRED CAPABILITIES TO DETERMINE A LEVEL OF PROGRAM SUCCESS Major General Francesco Castrataro, Deputy Director Land Armaments, Italian Army

14.30 BRINGING THE SOLDIER 21 TO LIFE: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE CZECH REPUBLIC CASE STUDY Brigadier General Bohuslav Dvorak, Director of Force Development Division, Ministry of Defence Czech Republic

15.00 INTERACTIVE INDUSTRY PANEL DISCUSSION: MAXIMISING THE POTENTIAL OF FUTURE SOLDIERS THROUGH INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES Lieutenant General Sumer Singh, Director General, Directorate Perspective Planning, Indian Army Major General Francesco Castrataro, Deputy Director Land Armaments, Italian Army Mr. Mark Richter, Program Manager, Marine Expeditionary Rifle Squad, US Marines & Chairman, Land Capability Group 1, NATO


16.15 MODERNISING THE ISRAELI DEFENCE FORCE: IMPLEMENTING THE INTEGRATED ADVANCED SOLDIER PROGRAM Colonel Gabi Dobresco, Project Manager IAS, Israeli Defence Force



09.00 CHAIRMAN’S OPENING ADDRESS Lieutenant General J.P. Singh (Retd), Former Deputy Chief of Staff (Policy & Systems), Indian Army & Army Advisor, DRDO

09.15 MAXIMISING THE INDIAN ARMY’S FUTURE SOLIDER CAPABILITIES THROUGH THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE F-INSAS PROGRAMME Brigadier Ashok Ambre, Deputy Director General (Equipment), Directorate Infantry, Indian Army

09.45 ACQUIRING THE FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN DOMINANCE DURING FULL SPECTRUM OPERATIONS Dr. Grace Bochenek, Chief Technology Officer, Army Materiel Command, US Army

10.15 MAXIMISING THE INDIAN ARMY’S SITUATIONAL AWARENESS THROUGH THE INTEGRATION OF ADVANCED COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES Lieutenant General J.P. Singh (Retd), Former Deputy Chief of Staff (Policy & Systems), Indian Army & Army Advisor, DRDO


11.15 DRDO ADVANCEMENTS IN CBRN DEFENCE TECHNOLOGY Dr. M.P. Kaushik, Director, Defence Research & Development Establishment, DRDO

11.45 MODERNISING SOLDIER PROTECTION THROUGH THE INCORPORATION OF INNOVATIVE CBRN DEFENCE TECHNOLOGIES Colonel Brett Barraclough, Programme Manager, Joint Project Executive Office, Chemical Biological Defence, US Army

12.15 INDUSTRY INNOVATION: DEVELOPING THE POWER CAPABILITIES DEMANDED BY THE 21ST CENTURY INFANTRYMAN TO ENSURE NECESSARY OPERATIONAL SUSTAINMENT Mike Halliday, Commercial Manager Aerospace and Defence- India, ABSL

12.35 LUNCH

13.45 FROM DEVELOPMENT TO DELIVERY: ANALYSIS OF COMFUT’S PRODUCTION PHASE Colonel Antonio Garrote, Programme Manager, COMFUT, Spanish Army

14.15 MAXIMISING BATTLEFIELD AWARENESS THROUGH THE INTEGRATION OF SOLDIER WEARABLE COMPUTER SYSTEMS Colonel Angelo Assorati, Head of C4I, Soldato Futuro, Italian Army


15.15 INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION: WHERE DOES THE BALANCE LIE BETWEEN SOLDIER FUNCTIONALITY AND WEIGHT? Brigadier Ashok Ambre, Deputy Director General (Equipment), Directorate Infantry, Indian Army Colonel Angelo Assorati, Head of C4I, Soldato Futuro, Italian Army Colonel Brett Barraclough, Programme Manager, Joint Project Executive Office, Chemical Biological Defence, US Army

16.00 FUTURE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE DISMOUNTED AND MOUNTED INFANTRY SOLDIER IN FULL SPECTRUM SCENARIOS Colonel Henrik R. Sommer, Commander, Danish Army Combat Centre


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BrandingYour company can be elevated to a position where they are seen as a market leader. In a fiercely competitive market you need to ensure that your brand is differentiated from the competition. Failure to create a clear identity will see your organisation fade into the background. We ensure that we do

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Thought LeadershipIf you think that you should be viewed as a true industry leader then your need to demonstrate your market knowledge and expertise through a thought leadership opportunity, such as speaking or chairing. This is a highly unique opportunity for your company to educate the market, we can position your organisation alongside top customers and prospects in our speaker faculty. As part of this speaker faculty your company will be set apart from other industry attendees giving you the competitive edge required to make further strides in the market.

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Generate new sales leads: Our event will bring together the region’s key-decision makers, all of whom have strong business reasons for attending the event. By exhibiting and presenting, you can impact on these buyers. By the very nature of the high quality of delegate attendance, the contacts generated will lead to very high conversion rates.

Launch new products or services: Use the event as a launch pad to promote your latest products or system. With the most senior figures from the industry in attendance, plus carefully selected media partners at the event, innovative new technology will always generate a buzz.

Demonstrate thought leadership: Speaking on the program will allow you to demonstrate your market knowledge and expertise to an audience of high level decision makers.

Enter new markets: Sponsorship is one of the most effective ways to enter new markets. It is a great opportunity to research and network whilst gaining exposure to a new qualified database.

Building customer loyalty: Face-to-face contact at conferences, and showing continued support of the market, helps develop client loyalty as well as cementing your position as an industry player.

Positioning your company brand: Being part of this highly influential industry event establishes your company as a strong brand and highlights your company’s abilities and strengths. Commitment to this event also demonstrates your capability as a global player, and your willingness to do business in India.

Building relations with the media: We have researched the market in order to find the most influential media partners. We understand that opportunities for editorial coverage and developing better relations can be integral to your companies’ success, so our media partnerships offer additional benefit above and beyond the standard sponsorship package.

Brokering new business partnerships: Currently there are huge opportunities to partner with Indian suppliers

How Can You Meet Your Marketing And Business Development Objectives At the 2nd Annual Solider Modernisation India 2012?


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ABSL Power Solutions Ltd has an excellent heritage in supplying batteries for military and space applications. Previous owners of the business include AEA Technology Plc who held the patent for the design of the Li Ion Cobalt cells. The company is now a wholly owned subsidiary of EnerSys, the global leader for the supply of storage solutions for industrial applications with an extensive range of

motive, reserve, aerospace and defence and specialty batteries. ABSL work closely with the NKE Group in Bangalore for the Indian Market. NKE have 25 years of experience in the Space, Aerospace and Defence market with extensive mechanical design and manufacturing facilities.ABSL designed and produced the batteries and chargers for the UK MOD BOWMAN programme and are able to offer full system design, production and service facilities, working closely with the end user to ensure that the user requirements are fully met. ABSL design their own Battery Management Systems providing seamless integration with the customer’s host equipment and have extensive test facilities for first article testing. In addition to their tailored solutions, they supply “military off the shelf” batteries and chargers developed in conjunction with the end users. ABSL products are designed to provide optimum energy which is easy to use and carry.ABSL batteries are used in UAVs, UGVs, UUVs, Hybrid electric military vehicles, Aircraft auxiliary equipment, Military vehicles providing silent watch capabilities and Military communication systems with many solutions provided for the dismounted soldier. ABSL specialise in the design and supply of power solutions for rugged environments where failure is not an option.

Raytheon Company, with 2011 sales of $25 billion, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 89 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-

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