Soldier systems and equipment exhibition: procurement for the future soldier

Sagem, is a high-tech company in the Safran group. It is a world or European leader in solutions and services in optronics, avionics, electronics and critical software for the civilian and military markets. Sagem is the European No. 1 and worldwide No.3 in INSs for aeronautic, naval and land applications. It is also the worldwide No.1 in helicopter flight controls and the European No.1 in optronic and tactical UAV systems. Present across the globe via the Safran group’s international network, Sagem and its subsidiaries employ 7000 people in Asia, Europe and North America.

A major player in the field of infantry solutions, Sagem is prime contractor for the French soldier system, FELIN, and is present on the IMESS (Switzerland), FIST (United Kingdom), IDZ (Germany) and Land Warrior (USA) programs, with its optronics equipment and those from its subsidiaries Vectronix and Optics 1. Sagem is also a specialist in information systems for land forces.

Aimpoint is the supplier of High Performance Optical Sights, with a broad range of products for demanding applications for the armed forces. A long-time supplier of optical sights to Special Operations and military units throughout the world, Aimpoint has been awarded bigger contracts the last few years to supply its well-known red dot sights to the Armed Forces of the USA, France, Sweden, Norway, Italy and recently to the Netherlands.

Aimpoint® CompM4s red dot sight features our latest technology allowing among other things up to 8 years of operation on one single AA battery.

Qioptiq Night Vision Image Intensified and Thermal products - High Performance Equipment for Demanding Environments.

Qioptiq designs and manufactures photonic products and solutions and lead the designe, manufacture and supply of Imageintensified and uncooled thermal surveillance, target acquisition and engagement weapon sights including equipment for specialised sniper applications. A range of surveillance equipment is also available utilizing both visible image intensifying and uncooled thermal imaging technology. Ruggedised and low power utilising the latest technology.

Qioptiq is known for its high-quality standard components, products and instruments, its custom modules and assemblies, its leading-edge innovation, its precision manufacturing and its responsive global resourcing. Through a series of acquisitions, Qioptiq has an impressive history and pedigree, and benefits from having integrated the knowledge and experience of Pilkingtons, LINOS, Point Source, Rodenstock, Spindler & Hoyer, Gsänger, Optem, and others. Qioptiq has a worldwide presence with locations throughout Europe, Asia and the USA.

CASSIDIAN , employing more than 28,000 people worldwide, is the defence and security division within EADS, driving the Group’s development of integrated system solutions that meet its customers’ needs for Network Enhanced Capabilities (NEC). The company's wide range of products and services include combat and unmanned air systems, missile systems, integrated defence and security solutions, defence electronics and related services. With the Warrior21® Future Soldier System, CASSIDIAN integrates the operational lessons learnt by soldiers in order to provide them with enhanced mobility, survivability, lethality and sustainability.

For more than 34 years Bren-Tronics is a specialist in designing and manufacturing batteries and charging systems for military applications. From Prototype to Production Bren-Tronics develops fully integrated systems to support US and worldwide military applications as well as Industries. As a worldwide leader for military rechargeable batteries and power management, Bren-tronics is today involved in major Soldier Modernization Programs providing its power expertise and innovation.

Welcome to Glenair, home of the reduced size and weight Mighty Mouse Connector, the worldwide standard for soldier systems and mission-critical military applications. Are you responsible for selecting connectors and cables for electronic gear used in future soldier applications? Be a hero. Pick the interconnect system that gives your product the broadest intermatability and compatibility with the world’s premier soldier platforms. Pick the connector that reduces size and weight by 50% compared to D38999. Pick the miniature circular connector that is used in more power managers, computer controls, weapon systems, robots and ground warrior electronic devices than any other miniature connector solution. Pick the Series 80 Mighty Mouse, the proven soldier-system connector with over 45 contact layouts, 6 coupling styles and easy-to-assemble crimp-contacts. And did we mention Mighty Mouse is fully stocked, ready for immediate same-day shipment? Be a hero. Visit Glenair and Mighty Mouse in the Exhibition Area.

Infrared Security Solutions Ltd (ISS) is an innovative UK company that specialises in designing and manufacturing uncooled thermal imaging sensors and systems which are based on the latest European sensor technology.

Our ISO approved Nottingham facility is staffed with a highly experienced team and is capable of providing on-time production and the backup support for our product range and your turnkey project requirements.

Our products, some of which are on display at this exhibition, have quickly developed a reputation for high performance, high reliability, with ease of use, long operational time, and low maintenance. Many of these products are in service with Military and Special Force units across the world.

Since its founding in 1942, ODU has developed and manufactured reliable connector systems for the military and defence sectors. These high-quality, innovative products are generated for the global market. ODU Connectors are involved in many different sectors of the defence and military market including soldier communication systems, different programmes in the category of “Soldier of the future”, night vision systems,

radio systems, radar systems, sonar systems for submarines, nuclear submarines, weapon systems, portable navigation systems, launchers/rockets, aviation, naval vessels and armoured vehicles.

ODU is sole-supplier to over 100 companies around the world. The company has all the necessary technologies under one roof to design new products and provide customized solutions. Every year ODU receives around 30 development orders.

ODU connectors are certificated acc. to: ISO 9001, VDE, UL, CSA, VG, MIL, ISO TS 16949, ISO 13485:2003 + AC:2007. ODU has sales & marketing subsidiaries in USA, GB, Scandinavia, France, China, Romania and has sales partners all over the world.

HEADQUARTERS:

ODU Steckverbindungssysteme GmbH & Co. KG

ODU Connector Systems

Pregelstraße 11

D-84453 Mühldorf

Germany

Phone.: +49/8631/6156-0 Fax: +49/8631/6156-49 E-Mail: zentral@odu.de

Trijicon is a designer and manufacturer of high quality innovative aiming systems. Our products include our ACOG^® line of scopes; ATWS Thermal system; TANS Night Vision system; AccuPoint^® riflescopes; RMR, RedDot^®, TriPower^®, and Reflex sights; and our Bright and Tough three-dot night sights. Sights and reticles are illuminated by Tritium for nighttime and low light use.

Vectronix is a leader in the development of integrated handheld, module, and precision systems for observance, detection, geo-positioning, and targeting solutions. Leveraging core competencies in electro-optics, laser range finding, and north-finding technologies, Vectronix AG supports the requirements of defense and law enforcement. Headquartered in Heerbrugg, Switzerland, Vectronix AG is owned by Sagem (Safran group) and maintains two subsidiaries with four branches in the US.

T.Worx Ventures (TWV) is a venture capital backed special purpose entity designed to identify, promote and sell unique technologies. A subsidiary of Technology Worx, Inc. (formerly Prototype Productions, Inc.), the company specializes in the license/sale of "niche" technologies with strong intellectual property. Many of the company’s products are the end result of a SBIR (Small Business Innovative Research) grant contract, entrepreneurial idea/design or a corporate joint venture. TWV serves many industries including defense technologies, software, biomedical and machining - with the promise of higher returns for the accredited investor.

PHOTONIS is a multinational high-technology group, with more than 40 years experience in manufacture, sales and innovation, specializing in photo sensor technology. The Group operates internationally in the Night Vision, Industrial, Scientific and Medical Imaging and Power Tube markets. PHOTONIS designs and manufactures a wide range of custom and standard components and assemblies for mass spectroscopy as well as other medical, bio-medical and scientific instruments and holds several patents in these fields. For more information, please visit www.photonis.com.