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MILITARY SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY

P L US...STONEHAVENENGINEERING LTDEngineering Excellence for theHarshest Environments

ULISThermal imaging, for mission-criticalnight vision in the field

VECTRONIXHigh quality laser range finders

BRUNTINGTHORPEPROVING GROUNDLeading testing facility for theautomotive and defence sectors

SPECTRASLINGSHOT™Enhancing tactical radio beyondline of sight capabilities

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BREAKINGNEWS FROM...

BUGEYE TECHNOLOGIESCELLEBRITE

DOMETICMARSHALL

NORTHROP GRUMMANPOLYAMP

R. A. RODRIGUEZ YDSImage Courtesy of Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground




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NEWSLETTER | EDITION ELEVEN

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CONTENTS

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

SUPPLIER PROFILES

Vectronix 4High quality laser range finders

Spectra – Slingshot™ 6Enhancing tactical radio beyond line of sight capabilities

Stonehaven Engineering Ltd 10Engineering Excellence for the Harshest Environments

Ulis 14Thermal imaging, for mission-critical night vision in the field

Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground 16Leading testing facility for the automotive and defence sectors

BREAKING NEWS

BUGEYE TECHNOLOGIES 18

CELLEBRITE 19

DOMETIC 20

MARSHALL 21

NORTHROP GRUMMAN 22POLYAMP 24

R. A. RODRIGUEZ 26

YDS 27



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ENHANCING TACTICAL

RADIO BEYOND LINEOF SIGHT CAPABILITIESUHF tactical satellite (TacSat) capability is ascarce resource that eludes many end usersdue to high demand and cost. As atechnology it creates a Beyond-Line-of-Sight(BLOS) Push-to-talk (PTT) network usingtactical radios on land, maritime and aviationplatforms.

For militaries worldwide there are manybenefits TacSat access provides; extendedrange, minimal effects of terrain on signalquality, no ground-based repeaters required,maximum flexibility in siting and rapidnetwork deployment.

However, cost and spectrum availabilityrestricted the availability of TacSat to onlythe highest priority users such as; SpecialForces and high priority tasks.

Slingshot™ CapabilityDevelopment

In November 2012 Spectra Group (UK) wasapproached by Inmarsat to develop acommercial L-band TacSat capability thatwould provide cost-effective access to awider user base and offer a complimentaryoption to UHF TacSat. This decision wasbased upon Spectra’s reputation as a leadingprovider of satellite communications(SATCOM) services and expertise in the

design, manufacture and delivery of satelliteand radio capabilities.

Within one month Spectra had produced aworking prototype, designated Slingshot™,and were able to demonstrate end-to-endconnectivity of military UHF radios over theInmarsat I-4 satellite constellation.

For maximum benefit SlingShot™ wasdesigned to be radio-agnostic and add L-band satellite communications to the radiousing the Inmarsat-4 Satellite network. Thesystem consists of; an L-band antenna, powersupply unit or battery and an appliqué

connected between the radio transceiveroutput socket and antenna as shown in theblock diagram below.

Spectra will provide a power supply unit forthe vehicle and marine variants. For theManpack variant in-service NATO codifiedbattery packs will be used and these can besupplied by Spectra, if required.

Fully compliant to CE, FCC and C Tickstandards Slingshot™ has been designed tooperate in temperature ranges from -26 to+580C. It will have an IP 67 rating a n dcomply with MIL-STD and DEF-STAN.

Built for dismounted operations the smallform factor Manpack appliqué will be 170 x75 x 29 (mm) and weigh 495g. With an

antenna weighing 260g the combined systemweight will be in the region of 2kg dependingon the battery pack utilised. The vehicle andmarine systems will be 170 x 87 x 29 for theappliqué, 146 (diameter) x 72 (height) and 12x 90 x 60 for the power supply with acombined weight of 1,680g

Working in partnership with Inmarsat a fullyflexible airtime plan was developed, L-TACThis is a leased service operating on theInmarsat-4 constellation, which assuresproven reliability, longevity and quality of service. The I-4 satellites are in-service untilat least 2022. Users will be able to leaseservices for a fixed period with lease plans asshort as one month.

Recognising the need for in-service supportSpectra has enhanced its existing 24/7network operating centre. It will be able toprovide 3rd line support from system launchand be manned by personnel who havemany years experience supporting both theInmarsat network and military radios.

Slingshot™ OperationaOverviewSlingshot™ has been designed to provide endusers with a capability that fully meets andoften exceeds their requirements. From the

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Slingshot™



outset the system design criteria includeddifferent operational scenarios and acapability that could be used on land, seaand in the air.

Inmarsat’s L-TAC service is availablethroughout the global footprint of the I-4constellation. It will be possible to operatein both individual regional and narrow spotbeams and, due to the sophisticatedcapabilities of the Inmarsat network, nets canbe connected across more than one beam

when required. In addition customisedbeams covering specific area of operationswill be available for lease, subject to theresources being available on theconstellation when ordered. Recognisingthat the user’s concept of operations ortheatre of operations may not be constantduring the period of the lease, Inmarsat willinclude options to change the configurationduring the lease period (subject to agreedconditions).

The Spectra capability and Inmarsat service

have combined to provide a multi-platformsolution, which can be operated in a numberof different scenarios which are shownbelow.

A significant value-added feature of thissolution is the reach-back capability that canbe provided via the C-band downlink fromthe Satellite to a C-band antenna at either auser defined site or Inmarsat’s SatelliteAccess Station. This is a customised optionthat allows any traffic transmitted on the L-

band radio net to be sent via the C-band link.In all scenarios users can establish aconnection in either the Inmarsat narrowbeam or regional beam. When operating inthe narrow beam range is extended up to1000 miles and in the regional beam up to2,000 miles. In all scenarios below users onthe same radio channel and encryption cancommunicate without changing theiroperational procedures. The L-band beyond-line-of-site extension is transparent.

Scenario 1 –Singleradio net in the same

beamUsers on the same UHF frequency within asingle Narrow or Regional Beam cancommunication with each other. One usertransmits on the radio and all other users onthe same radio channel and encryption willreceive the transmission. Transmissions goup and down in the same beam.

Scenario 2 – Multipleradio nets in the same

beamThe I-4 channel can be sub-divided into anarrowband mode (ANDVT) and provide upto five separate sub-channels. This will allowusers on different UHF frequencies tooperate in the same Narrow or RegionalBeam as in Scenario 1.

Scenario 3 – Singleradio net in different

beamsUtilising the ability to link narrow beams inthe same Global footprint a single radio netcan be connected across two separatenarrow beams (double headed beam). Usersin Beam A and Beam B on the samefrequencies can communication with eachother. One user transmits on the radio andall other users on the same radio channeland encryption will receive the transmission.Transmissions go up and down in both

beams.

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Scenario 4 – Separateradio nets in different

beamsIn the final scenario different nets can beestablished in different beams andseparation maintained.

End User Features andbenefits

With any new capability the cost of investment requires a solid business case.With this in mind the system was designedto minimise the capital expenditure. This hasbeen achieved by providing a platform that

allows users to re-use their existing radioswith national or coalition encryption, doesn’trequire new infrastructure and provide afamiliar user experience with minimaladditional training

Spectra spent a great deal of time workingwith both Inmarsat and the end usercommunity to understand what features andbenefits would be essential in meeting userrequirements. The following table highlightsthe key features and benefits.

Features• Designed for the Inmarsat-4 global satelliteconstellation• Complements existing military capacity• Utilises Narrow Beams, Regional Beams,Customised Beams

• Lease airtime for a minimum of 1 month• Based on 25kHz Channel• Customised option to maintain C-banddownlink• Radio agnostic• Reduced size, weight & power

• Omni-directional antenna

Benefits• Proven worldwide connectivity• Access for land, maritime and aviationplatforms• End users can prioritise traffic accessbetween military and commercial platforms• Maximum flexibility in high tempooperations• Excellent cost optimisation• Accommodate 1 x Wideband or up to 5 xANDVT nets

• Antenna in User HQ (out of area) can beconnected to the Radio Net• User can deploy Slingshot™ across their fleetof UHF radios• Excellent for sustained communications onthe move operations• No need to stop and deploy an antenna

ConclusionSlingshot™ will change the way end users candeploy and operate their UHF radionetworks.

This new and innovative capability can eitherbe used to extend the range betweenindividual radios by using a single hop L-Lband relay on Inmarsat’s L-TAC system orconnect dispersed radio nets together using

double headed narrow beams.

The partnership between Spectra andInmarsat has a long history and provided asolid foundation for the development of theSlingshot™ capability utilising the L-TAservice.

Andy Start, President, Inmarsat GlobalGovernment, said: "We are delighted to belaunching this new service in partnershipwith Spectra. L-TAC will enable militaries toexercise greater command and controlthrough existing tactical radios at a realisticcost with leases available for periods as short

as one month at a time. The operationalbenefits for soldiers on the ground areenormous, providing low risk, highly resilienand easy to use connectivity independent of local infrastructure or terrain."

Simon Davies, Managing Director, SpectraGroup commented: "This service will enablegovernments to provide enhanced satelliteand radio communications without largecapital expenditure. As governments aroundthe world review military budgets, this is ahighly compelling offer."

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ENGINEERINGEXCELLENCE FORTHE HARSHESTENVIRONMENTSTough conditions, from combat zones toworking in the most extremeenvironments, demand rugged, reliableequipment which can operate at maximumefficiency – whatever the location.Stonehaven Engineering have beenacknowledged leaders in this field forover two decades. We offer a range of tailor-made, custom-built products for thedefence and other industries to meet themost challenging specifications – fromcontainer-built laboratories for Antarcticato rapid-deployment field camp, ablutions,laundries, medical support andaccommodation for battlefield support inthe desert.

Stonehaven is a flexible, progressivecompany. Our skills in the design,construction and fit out of rugged modularcontainers for the defence industry can beapplied to many other projects, howeverlarge or small.

Our success has grown from our ability toproduce the highest quality products atcompetitive prices. Our reputation isfurther enhanced by our ability to deliverto schedule, with rapid reaction times.With many projects, we measure design,production and delivery times in hours anddays – not weeks and months.

Every project we handle is tackled with thesame high degree of efficiency, innovationand flexibility. Every client receives thesupport they seek in finding the rightsolutions. This is the hallmark of ourleadership in our field of engineering.

About StonehavenEngineering Limited

Stonehaven Engineering Limited wasfounded in 1991. The Scottish Registeredprivate limited company was created tomeet the requirements for a flexible,specialist service to the defence and otherindustries. One of our very first projectswas to design and construct refrigeratedcontainers for use at the British Army campat Belize airport in Central America.

These were specifically designed and builtas a temporary freezer/chill store to meetthe extremes of temperature found inCentral America. It is a measure of theunit’s robustness that the stores are still inuse today – almost twenty years after itwas delivered and installed as a temporarystop-gap.

This led to the British Antarctic Survey’schoice of Stonehaven Engineering as thebest company to provide custom-builtlaboratories which could be easily shipped

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and installed at their site in some of themost extreme conditions to be foundanywhere in the world.

We have built on these early successes,tackling a very wide range of projects andsuccessfully achieving some of the mostdemanding specifications and design, build

and fit out delivery schedules.Stonehaven Military Modular ContainersOur acknowledged expertise in the designand construction of tailor-made militarymodular containers has made StonehavenEngineering the first choice for a range of clients including the Ministry of Defence.These containers are designed in close co-operation with both our clients andcomponent suppliers, working as a team tomeet the highest specifications across avery wide number of applications in bothhazardous and safe areas.

These highly versatile, easily deployableISO and varied size containers can be fittedout for the widest possible spectrum of uses across the globe.

Typical applications include:

MilitaryAccommodation

Units, Containers andSheltersAccommodation shelter with on boardpower generation, mapping area, sleepingand eating facilities.

TemperatureControlled

Refrigeration /Freezer ContainersTemperature controlled dual function

refrigeration / freezer containers withmulti-use adaptable stowage racking andpallet lashing, rugged military use, operablevia on-board plant engine or alternativeelectric operation as deploymentdemands.

Modular Linked

ContainerisedComplexModular linked containerised complex of crew room, command post briefing areawith kitchen, toilet facilities and changingarea.

TemperatureControlled

Hazardous GoodsStorage

Hazardous goods storage area withtemperature controlled conditioning andmonitoring / charting system, within a 20ftISO footprint with ramp access, internalbunding and chemical resistant materials.

Other Typical applications include:• Laboratories• Medical units• Showers and toilets• Kitchens• Refrigeration units, chill and freeze• Ambient units• Laundries• Locker rooms• Sleeping accommodation• Battery charging facilities• Transportable parts stores• Plant rooms

• Safe shelters• Radar and communications offices• Command posts• Recreation and mess rooms

These are just some examples – it is not anexhaustive list. We are constantly called into design and build containers and otherassemblies like tented, rapid erectionablution facilities for temporarydeployment for different uses and ourdesign team are always on hand to facefresh challenges – and always find the rightsolution. At the right price and on time.“We engineer to suit every individualapplication, meet each client’sspecifications and provide solutions foreach project’s requirements – howeverdemanding.”

Engineering Skills inField Camp and

TemporaryDeployable

Accommodation –TDA.

The Stonehaven Engineering team has allthe necessary engineering and projectmanagement skills to see complex campinfrastructure contracts through from startto finish – down to the smallest detail. OurTDA products are currently in service inmany regions across the world, includingBosnia and Kosova, Iraq and other MiddleEast countries and Afghanistan.

Products & Applications Include:• Purpose-built ISO containers• Military shelters• Integrated hook-lift container systems• Expeditionary camp infrastructure• High specification mobile units

Fully built-in services available to provide:• Ablutions• Catering• Laundry• Washing• Ambient storage• Frozen storage• Water and power distribution

On site testingThe rough-and-tumble of action in thedefence field and extreme environmentsleaves no room for weaknesses inequipment. We know that from years of experience and carry out the mostrigorous testing programmes andprocedures to ensure that our equipment



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can be installed rapidly and worksefficiently and effectively – whatever thelocation and whatever the scenario.

Every component and unit we produceundergoes the fullest range of tests atStonehaven before commissioning,despatch and delivery.

And, for peace of mind, a full test manualis provided with every one of our productsso that the customer can carry out their

own tests following identical proceduresto ensure that the unit will do its job as andwhen it is needed.

Military RapidDeployment Shelter

Design ExpertiseOur design team use the latest CADsystems at the design stage to ensure that

every product will meet its individualrequirements. It’s a completely flexibleservice which can tackle projects rangingfrom rapid deployment shelters for desertconditions to converting a surplus fueltanker into a mobile police command post.The designs take into account a very widerange of factors governing the unit’s useincluding ambience, temperature, humidity,weather conditions, air conditioning,heating, internal drainage and the storagewith recycling of water.

Containers can be designed for transportby sea, land or air, with the option of fixed,mobile or re-locatable usage. Versatility isbuilt into many of our product designs sothat the same unit can be re-located fromhigh temperature environments like theMiddle East to the Falkland Islands with nomodification.

Designs also take into account local power

sources to ensure that once the unit it setup on location, it can interface with thedefined power source immediately.

Defence is a dynamic, rapidly changingindustry, and our innovatory approachmakes it possible for us to respond tothese changes swiftly. For example, we

have met the growing demand for DROPS– Demountable Rack Off-loading Pick-upSystems products - and producedcontainers for this application.

These are specifically designed for rapiddeployment so they can be loaded andunloaded in a matter of minutes and putinto service immediately. A number of Stonehaven DROPS units have seen serviceworldwide.

The BestComponents

We source the best available componentswith a proven record of reliability. Theserange from major items like refrigerationunits and heavy-duty washing machines tothe smallest details – down to the besttaps and showerheads for use in showerfacilities for combat conditions. Tendersinclude comprehensive spares packages.

By choosing and working with the bestsuppliers, we ensure that clients benefitfrom our suppliers’ worldwide productsupport networks.

Meeting theSpecification

Our containers and other assembliescan be designed to meet the highestspecification standards of fire ratings,acoustic levels, radio frequencyinterference (RFI),and pressurised forprotection against nuclear, biological andchemical contaminations (NBC).

On Site ConstructionEach container or assembly is constructedand fitted out at our Stonehaven facility.The construction techniques and materialsused for the main ‘outer shell’ of ourcontainers can vary from mild steel,stainless steel, aluminium skin, armourplating, glass reinforced plastic, compositeor sandwich panels. All units are generallyconstructed to withstand the varyingclimatic and environmental conditionswhich can occur in multi-locationoperations.



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LEADING TESTINGFACILITY FOR THEAUTOMOTIVE ANDDEFENCE SECTORS

Bruntingthorpe Proving Groun

the opportunity for clients to fly into the siteor even have vehicles delivered by air. Bothaircraft and helicopters can beaccommodated.

Test Tracks forMilitary Vehicles

Bruntingthorpe has a number of test trackfacilities, making it an ideal location forvehicle trials. At the heart of the 670 acre siteis an impressive 6.5km circuit, including a60m wide, 3.2km long straight – one of thelongest in the country – which offers manyflexible testing options. This is supplementedby a variety of other track facilities includingdemanding off-road facilities, a steering pad,and a variety of small dynamic platforms.

Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground is a leadingtesting facility for the automotive anddefence sectors. The high-security site offers670 acres of specialist facilities includingcomprehensive asphalt and off-road tracks,a climatic chamber and EMC test facilities.

Automotive andDefence VehicleTesting Grounds

The site is ideal for accommodating variousbattlefield missions as well as generalmilitary vehicle test and developmentactivity, and lends itself to other activitiesincluding secure vehicle storage and drivertraining.

The ex-World War II airfield and US air forcebase is currently the largest privately ownedvehicle test track facility in the UK, centrallylocated and close to the M1/M6 motorwaysin Leicestershire. The company prides itself on its responsiveness and flexibility towardsproviding customer solutions.

Site security is high, with the featuresincluding 24/7 manned security, 2m highperimeter fencing, ditches and thermalimaging cameras around perimeter, extensiveclose circuit tv coverage across site, nightlyguard dog patrols, extensive tree plantingaround perimeter to reduce visual securityrisk and double security barrier and ‘stinger’upon exit.

As an operational airfield, the site also offers

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The latest track facility to be constructedoffers durability testing for large platformsand construction vehicles.

Typical applications include braking systemdevelopment, vehicle handling, suspensiondevelopment, lane-change maneouvres,vehicle shake down, customer acceptancetests, engine mapping, on-vehicle systemdevelopment, mobility trials, driver trainingand durability assessments.

Both wheeled and tracked vehicles can beaccommodated on most of the tracks.

Off-road VehicleTesting FacilitiesBruntingthorpe Proving Ground has two off-road facilities for small to medium platforms.One facility includes a cross country trackand represents a very flexible circuit withmany routes of different complexities.

Features include hills, deep and shallowwater, swamps and adverse cambers and are

ideal for applications including suspensionsystem development, anti-stall tests, vehiclehandling and water ingress assessment aswell as driver training.

The second facility is located in a segregated11 acre part of the site. Features include a 2

acre open trials area suitable for digging andgeneral maneouvres, a sand road, a stonemoving area, high lift facilities and largevehicle workshops.

Driver TrainingService

Bruntingthorpe offers a comprehensivedriver training service that covers manydifferent types of driver trainingrequirements. Bespoke training courses arealso available covering a range of coursesfrom evasive driving techniques through to

heavy vehicles driving.There is a fleet of different vehicles availableto support the training programmes allowingexposure to various types of vehiclesincluding skid control cars and a tanker without-riggers.

EnvironmentalVehicle Testing

There is a large climatic chamber capable of accommodating vehicles up to approx 40t.This is capable of temperatures ranging fromambient to 85°C and is ideal for elements of Defence Standard 0035.

Electrical Engineeringand EMC TestingElectrical engineering and EMC test anddevelopment activity can be accommodatedvia our on-site partner company, Cre8Associates.

Capabilities include specialist electricalinstallations, EMC filter design andmanufacture, antenna and RFcommunications fit, electrical harness designand ECM system evaluation.

Facilities include an EMC test laboratory(6.3m x 3.5m x 3m) and an open area test site

Unmanned Vehicle

TestingThe extensive land test tracks and landenvelope on the site lend themselves ideallyto all types of unmanned vehicles trialsincluding both unmanned ground vehicles(UGV’s) and unmanned air vehicles (UAV’S

Bespoke features can often be made toaccommodate specific trials requirements.

Night-visionEquipment EvaluationThe site is set in rural location with very littlelight pollution. With a 3.2km field of view ona secure site, the facilities are excellent fornight-vision equipment evaluation.

Secure VehicleStorage

There are 100 acres of secure allocatedvehicle storage, capable of accommodatingover 20,000 vehicles. The fully managed,computer controlled compound is backedup with one of the most modern vehiclerefurbishment centers in the UK.

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Multi-purpose Reconfigurable Cockpit(MRC) designed for fixed wing androtorcraft research in harsh environments.

Multi-purposeReconfigurable

Cockpit(MRC)

Bugeye Technologies today released MRCto meet the challenges of pilot testingconducted in an Environmental Chamber.The cockpit was specially outfitted towithstand extreme environments with highand low temperatures and variablehumidity. Bugeye used specially designeddisplays for Out The Window (OTW)viewing from Skyline and a simulated maininstrument panel display touch screenfrom Barco to deliver bright, crisp graphicsand video in the chamber.

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commanders are then able to send the dataoff for further data retrieval and in-depthanalysis. This provides commanders with theability to change strategy where necessary toaccommodate the retrieved intelligence in asshort a space of time as possible.

The most common sort of mobile phonesused in modern military environments are‘low end devices’. These are likely to be verycheap and lacking in the standards or legalprocesses related to mobile devicemanufacture. The UFED CHINEX, part oCellebrite's UFED Series, includes acomponent that scans and identifies newhardware to better extract the data from thedevice, enabling military personnel to extracthigh quality data no matter what device theyencounter.

Fighting against civilians executing operationof a military nature can seem impossible toplan for. Using forensic technology as a toolfor supporting military operations can helpprovide commanders with invaluable datathat can be used to organise futureoperations, adapt current campaigns andhelp to bring war criminals to justice.

As any member of the armed forces knows,speed of action is key to any successfulmilitary campaign. Slow response times ormiscommunications can not only bedetrimental to campaigns, but can actuallyput lives at risk.

Providing technological assistance to groundforces has become one of the most criticallyimportant weapons of the modern day army.It can change the outcome of conflicts andeven save lives by providing invaluableintelligence about enemy troop movementsand planned attacks.

War zones like Afghanistan are hot-beds formilitary activity and can involve anythingfrom improvised explosive devices (IEDs) tohigh target terrorist leaders. They are conflict

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Under these conditions, rapid and effectivesite exploitation (SE) is critical. This involvesthe systematic search for, collection andanalysis of information that can supportoperations or criminal prosecution.

It’s important to recognise that most of thecurrent military theatres are ‘mixed’ militaryand civilians, so the most dangerous enemycan be those that act as civilians but operateas military personnel. The most commoncommunication device used by civilians is amobile phone, which is why the military isincreasingly recognising that retrievedmobiles from such environments are of anextremely high priority to effectively combatterrorism and counter-espionage.

Investigative tools like mobile forensics notonly help military leaders to plan campaignsand thwart terrorism, but can also provide

crucial evidence that can be extracted andanalysed for use in prosecuting war criminals.The ability to establish a pattern or a linkbetween communications in war zones,quickly and reliably, helps to pull the piecesof the puzzle together.

UFED (Universal Forensic Extraction Device)Series, Cellebrite's range of mobile forensicproducts, enables military personnel torecover intelligence from retrieved mobiledevices as quickly and comprehensively aspossible, and can help provide a widerpicture of the activity that is beingconducted or planned against troops. TheUFED device enables military leaders toconduct rapid and effective site exploitation,and the initial analysis of secured mobiledevices can be conducted in the field. Field



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The “Medical Systems” division of DometicS.à r.l. specialises in research, developmentand the manufacture of professionalrefrigerators & deep freezers, storage & transport concepts, high quality instruments& equipment for laboratories, medicine,research, biotechnology and Life Science.

Dometic places its expertise in medicalrefrigeration and its excellent knowledge of user needs at the service of humanity. Theresults is the concept ”Technology for life”which has determined the development of the “Medical Systems” product range.

Our expertise in this area goes back to the year 1979, when the product range “ColdChain” was selected by the internationalhealth organisation to ensure theeffectiveness of the cold chain for vaccinesworldwide.

Since then Dometic Medical Systems hasestablished a worldwide distributionnetwork and is nowadays recognized as areliable and professional partner in themedical world. It has a history of close

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Dometic focuses on the client’s absoluteright to precision, reliability, durability,functionality and design, with easy access tosupport, service and training.

We are committed to high quality, safety,compliance to standards and areenvironmentally responsible.

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Dometic’s Biomedical Refrigeration productrange is the solution for safe storage,transport & handling of temperaturesensitive preparations in the appropriateoptimum conditions without any risks.

The products cover the spectrum of thespecific and exacting needs of the market:hospitals, laboratories, pharmacies, bloodbanks, research centres, universities andindustry.

COLDCHAIN:

Solutions forsafe vaccination

The Cold Chain line of products selected bythe responsible international healthorganizations as part of the E.P.I. (ExpandedProgram on Immunisation) comprises anentire series of transport boxes, refrigeratorsand freezers adapted to various stages of theCold Chain and taking into account climaticand technical constraints.

The Solar Direct Drive solution consists of two large capacity vaccine refrigerators andfreezers working straight from solar panelswith no batteries and no regulator.

This solution provides a reliable cold chainfor vitally important vaccines even in themost remoted areas. The Solar Direct Drivesolution uses the energy source that neverruns dry: our sun!

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Queen’s Award winning CT Scanner, vehicleintegration, logistic support and vehiclesurvivability form the core of Marshall LandSystems’ display on stands 31 and 35 on thesteering pad at DVD being held at MillbrookBedfordshire on 19 and 20 June 2013.

CT Scanner, VehicleIntegration,

LogisticSupport

and VehicleSurvivability

CT imagery is now an essential capabilityneed within military medicine. The MarshallCT Scanner has been selected and is in-service with three defence forces providinglifesaving diagnostic imagery to assist militarysurgeons in treating casualties – especially incases of major trauma.

CT Scanning is a diagnostic capability usedroutinely and frequently in conventionalhospitals. The Marshall’s containerised CTScanner uniquely allows this capability to bebrought forward in the battlespace within

CT Scanner, Vehicle Integration,Logistic Support and Vehicle

Survivability on Display at DVD2013 from Marshall

deployable field hospitals. The Philips multi-slice CT has been integrated into a militaryshelter providing the tightly controlledenvironment needed for safe and effectiveoperation of the scanner. The shelter andpatented mounting system protects the CTscanner from shock and vibration in transitand the environmental control keeps theinternal temperature and humidity withinstrict limits allowing deployment in anydemanding location from arctic cold to hotdesert conditions. The shelter designcomplies with international ISO standards sois compatible with the standard militarylogistical systems simplifying both strategicand tactical movement. The system can bemoved as any other 20-foot ISO containerby road, rail, sea and air. The system is simpleto set up with first scans available within fourhours of arrival in location.

The company’s skills in vehicle integrationare being demonstrated by Team SOCRATESin the Future Deployable Geospatial (FDG)Intelligence System. Marshall Land Systemsis involved, along with a number of other UKcompanies as part of Team SOCRATES, in theintegration of systems into a box body fittedto the back of a Mowag Duro II vehicle. FDGwill deliver a 2 man, deployable, self-

contained working environment. Thecontract is due for delivery later this year.

Following the signing of a collaborationagreement, the company, together with G3Systems has formed a new force in logisticsupport – Team M3 which will be discussingits offering in infrastructure support for theUK MoD. The team offers a low risk solutionusing the skills of both companies to deliverthe necessary expertise in infrastructure and

service solutions through a single point of contact. The team has been structured toadd real value and to have the capacity togrow as the need arises.

Vehicle Survivability skills are demonstratedby Lorica, a joint venture between Marshalland Plasan of Israel. On display will be apiece of armour used in recent trials as partof the test process following theannouncement in November last year thatthe company had been selected as thepreferred turret armour supplier for thedemonstration phase of the UK’s MoDWarrior Capability Sustainment Programme(WCSP).



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Northrop Grumman AchievesISO 14001 Certification forEnvironmental ManagementSystem at Peterborough, UK,Facility

minimising the company's impact on theenvironment.

Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems earned

the certification after implementing athorough environmental managementsystem, which included creating a list of theenvironmental aspects associated withbusiness operations and systematicallyidentifying those with the most significantimpact. The certification was issued byLloyd's Register Quality Assurance, anaccredited third-party organisation, after aseries of certification audits.

“Achieving this certification reaffirmsNorthrop Grumman's commitment to beinga responsible corporate citizen by making the

Northrop Grumman Achieves ISO 14001Certification for Environmental ManagementSystem at Peterborough, UK, Facility

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) announced that its Europe-based airtraffic management systems subsidiary,Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems, hasreceived the International Organisation forStandardisation (ISO) 14001:2004accreditation for its environmentalmanagement system, demonstrating that itmeets rigorous international standards for

development and manufacturing of ourproducts cleaner, safer and more efficient,”said Charles Houseago, managing director ofNorthrop Grumman Park Air Systems. “Thi

certification provides assurance to allstakeholders that environmental impact isbeing measured and improved.”

Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems iscommitted to improving the aviationcommunity’s environmental credentialsthrough its business activities and employeeinitiatives. This applies to design,manufacture, integration and long-termsupport of air traffic communicationproducts, systems, software and services.

The company’s Airport Realtime



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Digital DegaussingEquipment forSurface Ships and

Submarines• RSwN Corvettes type Stockholm,Göteborg classes and the Visby Class StealthCorvettes• Singapore Navy Bedok Class Minehunters& Challenger Class Submarines• US Navy San Antonio Class LandingPlatform Docks• Royal Danish Navy Absalon Class FlexibleSupport Ships and Nils Juel class Frigates• Royal Danish Navy SF MKI MCMV vessels• US Navy CVN 77 Air Craft Carrier

Unique DegaussingSystem Feature

The world first Deagussing system with a

The Company's experience in Degaussing isconsiderable with over more than 25 yearsthat covers the design and supply of DigitalDegaussing equipments for submarines, steelsurface ships mine countermeasure vessels(MCMVs). All Polyamp AB Degaussingsystems are fully digitalized, with multiplemagnetometer controll, and all are of theAdvanced type (ADG) and using the latesttype of modern decentralized design. Morethan 45 in Service Degaussing Systems havebeen delivered.

They include:• RSwN MCMVs type Landsort and Styrsöclass• RSwN Gotland Class Submarines

semi automatic organic back-up systemonboard a frigate type vessel was testedsuccessfully during the Sea Acceptance Test(SAT) on the new Iver Huitfeldt class frigateof the Royal Danish Navy.

ADG Systems with

a Semi AutomaticOrganic Back-upSystem

Thanks to the unique Polyamp ADG designand excellent cooperation with the DanishDefence Acquisition and LogisticsOrganization (DALO), the RDN now posseswhat is believed be the first ADG systemswith a semi automatic organic back-upsystem onboard a frigate type vessel.

This is a full hardware back-up system for theADG to be used in case of, for examplebattle-damages and it goes far beyondpreviously tried software back-up solutions.The ADG system is highly reliable but in therare case where a power module should goout of order, the switch to a spare powermodule takes only a few seconds and theships underwater signature is virtuallyunchanged. The new concept gives a MeanTime To Repair (MTTR) for the DegaussinSystem of typically less than 10 seconds andthis is a record that will be hard to beat.

Polyamp has in fact, as a part of the samedevelopment concept, supplied a similarBackup system, with an ever higher level of



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Purpose-designed for Mobile ForensicInvestigations in the Field

A ruggedized carrying case

A solid protector case for UFED with a touch screen cover

MicroSIM adapter

SIM ID cloning cards

UFED Forensic memory card reader

A full set of phone connector tips and proprietary cables

and more

[email protected] © 2013 Cellebrite Mobile Synchronization LTD, All rights reserved

Supports more than 10,000 device proles ofmobile phones, portable GPS devices and tablets.

UFED Touch Ultimate – The Ruggedized VersionTUFED e –h Ultimatc

edizgughe R

sionerVd

deliveries while maintain the highest possiblelevel of product technology as well asquality. We are proud of the excellent resultand the very good and most creative relationwith DALO and the Royal Danish Navy.”

Other Systems delivered are:• Multi Influence Sensor Systems for France

and India• UEP/ELFE sensor system for RSwN, US,Germany and other International Navies

• Multi Influence Sweep Systems for RSwN

The Polyamp Management and Productionincludes:• Electronic Engineers, Mechanical designersand Software engineers with very longsystem, production and design experience

• System specialists with long experience inElectromagnetic Signature Management

• All production personnel includingProduction preparation and purchase havevery long experience in the electronicsindustry, many have worked for Polyamp formore that 25 years and all productionpersonnel are qualified for their specificresponsibilities

automation for another, and smaller, RDNships class.

That the successful design now has beendemonstrated at the signature trials is theresult of a long and fruitful cooperationbetween Polyamp and DALO that goes backas far as year 2003 when Polyamp took full

magnetic signature responsibility for theAbsalon class. The latest contract is howeverdated in July 2007 and it includes thedelivery of ADG systems, including back-upfunctionality, for the three Iver Huitfeldtclass frigates.

The ADG SAT was performed as a part of theunderwater signature procedure performedat the Swedish Sea Range Station in Lysekilon the new frigate HDMS Peter WillemoesThat the RDN performs important SeaAcceptance Trials in Sweden is in itself aproof of the RDN confidence in theunderwater signature know-how in Swedenwhere Polyamp is acknowledged andrespected in the underwater signaturecontrol area.

Polyamp Sweden Vice President PerEnnerfors: “This SAT demonstrates ourcapability in technology edged ADG systems

Locations and facilitiesThe head office of Polyamp AB is located inSollentuna, Stockholm, the capital of Sweden. The activities of the SystemsDivision are concentrated in Sollentuna andincludes project management, productdevelopment, final assembling, and systems

tests prior to delivery and installation.

Polyamp is also located in Åtvidaberg some240 km south of Stockholm. Theinternational marketing, sales and supply of DC/DC converters for both Polyamp AB andSwitch Craft SA is located in Åtvidaberg. Thesite produces the electronic sub assembliesfor the Systems division products and hasthe product development, productmaintenance, and electronic production andtest facilities for the DC/DC converters. Thefactory in Åtvidaberg has newly beenrenovated and expanded with 40% morespace all to built-new conditions.



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R. A. RodriguezShowcase atDSEI 2013

burgeoning markets in Europe, such asTurkey.

KAYDON® too has a very long history in thedefence and aerospace. In 1941, the US Navysought a supplier of large bore turntablebearings for warship gun mounts. When noother company would take on the task of producing 50 inch and larger bearings,KAYDON® was born. This heritage has madeKAYDON® the number one choice for manyOEMs serving the defence sector.

Central to the KAYDON® productprogramme today is the Reali-Slim® range,bearings-of-choice where space is at apremium and weight needs to be minimised.These bearings are available in both Imperialand metric sizes and in different radialsections up to 1m diameter from stock –larger to order.

The DSEI exhibition is now a regular fixturefor R. A. Rodriguez. It’s the ideal showcase forthe company’s high quality drive linecomponents that are widely used in thedefence and aerospace sectors. The showalso provides an excellent forum for visitorsto tap into the considerable expertise of theR. A. Rodriguez technical team in the field of bearing specification and system design.

KAYDON®Bearings

The company’s status as sole distributor forKAYDON® bearings in the UK, Ireland, Turkeyand Scandinavia underpins this know-how. R.A. Rodriguez has represented the interests of this highly respected manufacturer for 43 years and its good stewardship has now ledto the company’s involvement in other

Turntable bearings remain a KAYDON®speciality, providing optimal economy in agiven envelope dimension. Its field-provendesigns are widely specified for theirsignificant load carrying capacity and whereprecision positioning is critical. TheKAYDON® HS light profile series is particularly popular choice from R. A.Rodriguez. It features rectangular crosssections which extends capacity to size ratio.

R. A. Rodriguez also supply own-brandturntable bearings that are available in twogrades. One is for light duty applicationswhere high accuracy is not a critical factorand the other where a higher order of performance is needed for greater loads.Both are manufactured in high grade carbonsteel or stainless steel and shipped, pre-lubricated and ready for use.

DSEI 2013, 10th – 13th September 2013, ExCeLLondon - Stand no. S4-137



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Booting up theRAF TyphoonDisplay Team

Rob Huckle, Chief Technician of the RAFTyphoon Display Team was keen to say ‘Theteam need durable quality footwear that willwithstand all the elements come rain orshine, we are extremely grateful for thesupport of YDS Boots’

Abby Steele, Marketing Executive whopresented the boots on behalf of YDS said‘we had the pleasure of seeing a practicedisplay at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire aneven on that very blustery day the defiantTyphoon performed some unbelievableloops and twists, flips and turns, it wasfantastic. We are proud to support the RAFteam with quality made YDS boots.’

To watch the Typhoon in action visit theirwebsite to find out when they are at anairshow near you.www.raf.mod.uk/typhoondisplay

The British Armed Forces boot supplier, YDS,has been busy supporting one the country’s

proudest assets. The RAF Typhoon Displayteam fly the incredible Typhoon aircraft inup to 43 different air shows in the UK andaround the world, and demonstrate itsexhilarating aerobatic capability tothousands of people each year. The displaysalso aim to attract new recruits into the RAFas they enthuse about the aircraft.

YDS ResolveGTX BootTo reinforce their important British MoDsupplier role, YDS was keen to offer theirsupport to keep the display crew kitted outand equipped to do their job, even in themost extreme weather. The YDS boot‘Resolve GTX’ featuring GORE-TEX® fabricwas selected for the team to wear for theseason. The Resolve GTX is a very light andflexible boot with an injected rubber sole forsuper durability. With GORE-TEX® footwearit is durably breathable and waterproof keeping the team warm and dry, whateverthe climate.



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F r o m T h e R a c e T r a c k . . . TO THE DESERT

Des igned t o prot ec t even t he t ou ghes tof w indsc reens f rom damage!

Showtrax International s Multi-layer tear-off windscreen film protectsagainst rock strikes, sand blasting, stone chipping and other abrasivematerial. Extending the life of even the toughest screens that are used onarmoured vehicles and protected people carriers in all terrain. This savingcan dramatically reduce the cost of replacing damaged screens and thedowntime in which the vehicle would be forced to undertake in the processof having new screens fitted.



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Units 2-3, Station Court, Station Road, Sharnbrook, Beds, MK44 1PU Tel: +44 1234 782800 Fax: +44 1234 782882 www.showtrax.net [email protected]

Multi-Layers Available as a 2 or 4 laminated layer system, they are simply moulded overthe normal windscreen and then tabbed for a fast tear off.

Technical informationMade from multi-layers of the highest quality optical grade polyesterfilm that is available with a scratch resistant coating on each layer. Then factory laminated , preventing distortion to provide the clearest possible view for the driver along with blocking out harmful UV rays.

Protecting Bullet Proof screens Although many screens used on the front line today are bullet proof,it doesn t mean that they are resistant to stone chipping and otherabrasive materials. We are already having reports of major cost savingsin replacement bullet proof screens due to the hugely extended life of theoriginal screen.

Developing new kits A template can be taken from a windscreen or window of any vehicle inorder to produce a simple and easy to apply protective kit.

Removing and re-applying layers A layer of the film can be easily ripped off within seconds to reveal anew clean and clear layer of film. Once down to the last layer, anothermulti-layer kit can be easily applied to re-new the strength of the screen

whilst keeping visibility to the maximum.

Already on the front lineOur film has already been fitted to armoured fighting vehicles andprotected people carriers out on the front line in Afghanistan.



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IB Consultancy’sUpcoming Events

October

March

NCT CBRNe Asia 2013, 24 -27 September,Kuala Lumpur

Asia’s premier CBRNe conference, exhibition and demonstration,The Non-Conventional Threat CBRNe Asia, expands its scope byincluding focused interactive training workshops and the NCTCBRNe Awards. Event partner is the National Defence Universityof Malaysia.

NCT C-IED Asia 2013, 29 October -1 November, BangkokThe second edition of Asia’s leading Counter IED and EODevent, NCT C-IED Asia 2013 : The Asian EOD and IED Forumbuilds on the highly successful 2012 conference and exhibitionorganised in Mumbai. NCT C-IED Asia 2013 will expand its scopeby including focused interactive training-workshops and a livecapability demonstration day led by the Royal Thai Police Force.

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September

The Non-Conventional Threat event series joins the 4th editionof the Kiev International Protection, Security and Fire Safety(KIPS) exhibition, Ukraine’s leading Homeland security show. Thecombined KIPS / NCT CBRNe Eurasia conference and exhibitionwill attract delegations from across Europe, and the Near and

Central Asian region.

NCT CBRNe Eurasia, 4 - 6 March 2014,Kiev

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