EADS Defence & Security – Networking the Future

Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international defense electronics company engaged in a wide range of defense-related programs throughout the world. The Company, which includes Elbit Systems and its subsidiaries, operates in the areas of aerospace, land and naval systems, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance ("C4ISR"), unmanned air vehicle (UAV) systems, advanced electro-optics, electro-optic space systems, EW suites, airborne warning systems, ELINT systems, data links and military communications systems and radios. The Company also focuses on the upgrading of existing military platforms and developingnew technologies for defense, homeland security and commercial aviation applications.

Thales is a leading international electronics and systems group, addressing Aerospace, Defence and Security markets worldwide. The group builds its growth on trusted partnerships with national customers, while leveraging its global expertise to support local technology and industrial development.

Thales offers the full spectrum of land defence capabilities, with 30 years of experience serving over 100 customers worldwide. Land Systems account for €3 billion in revenues for Thales.

In the dismounted domain, Thales delivers integrated C4I systems, electro-optics, lethality and force protection technologies, as well as the management of soldier modernisation programme prime contracts.

3M,the worlds leader in safety and protective equipment, is proud to have the Peltor brand as part of its product offering. Peltor communication equipment as well as hearing, head and face products for noisy and hazardous environments are renowned world leaders. With more than 50 years experience, the Peltor brand promises superior quality communication solutions that provide an optimal balance of comfort and protection. It is our goal to ensure that we satisfy your needs through the provision of exceptional leadership, expertise, quality and service excellence. With our global technology, manufacturing and knowledge network we do more than simply develop products than help your troops to operate in safety and comfort. The advanced engineering and technology inherent with the Peltor brand fits with the high standard of quality and innovation of a continuously evolving range of product solutions that you, our customers, come to expect from 3M.

ABSL designs, develops and manufactures the most advanced portable power systems for various markets including Military and Home Security, where performance, reliability and weight are critical. Our world-leading Lithium-ion cell technology derives from a pioneering role in the invention of Lithium-ion technology and the combination of world-leading rechargeable cells, intelligent battery packs and smart charging units.

Our batteries power the UK MoD’s BOWMAN Communications system, which represents the first large-scale deployment of Lithium-ion for operational use. ABSL have already developed technologies to drive down the burden of power such as fast recharging, hybrid fuel cells etc. ABSL was appointed by Thales UK as the power provider for MoD’s Future Integrated Soldier Technology (FIST) assessment phase.

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.

See all products in booth 6.

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.

CamelBak Products, LLC., is the originator and world leader in hands-free systems for hydration on the move. Since 1991, CamelBak has built a reputation with first responders, law enforcement officials and military personnel as the product of choice when seeking state-of-the-art hydration. CamelBak continues to refine and evolve its products for situations that demand peak hydration to support peak performance, whether dealing with natural disasters at home or potential biological and chemical threats abroad. CamelBak also offers a full range of tactical gloves ranging from general wear to approved for flight FR gloves that have been adopted by military and police around the globe. The privately-held company is headquartered in Petaluma, California.

Cobham’s products and services have been at the heart of sophisticated military and civil systems for more than 70 years, keeping people safe, improving communications and enhancing the capability of land, sea, air and space platform.

Cobham employs over 13,500 highly skilled people across five continents, with customers in over 100 countries and an annual turnover in excess of £1bn.

Over the past 10 years, Cobham Defence Communications (CDC) has been at the forefront to the emerging dismounted soldier systems market through development of the Integrated Digital Soldier System (IDSS).

The system benefits from key hardware and software components which have been developed in house after detailed feedback from end-users. This brings advantages in terms of shorter overall development lead times; simplifying systems integration issues to provide a solution that operates seamlessly throughout the tactical C4I spectrum.

DRS Technologies, headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A., is a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and prime contractors worldwide. Focused on defense technology, the Company develops, manufactures and supports a broad range of systems for mission critical and military sustainment requirements, as well as homeland security.

The Company has been recognized as one of the fastest growing defense technology companies in the world and holds leading market positions in thermal imaging devices, combat display workstations, and electronic sensor systems, to name just a few of our technologies.

ELTA Systems Ltd., a Group and Subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries, is one of Israel’s leading Defense Electronics companies and a global leader in a variety of areas. The Group operates as a Defense Systems House based on electromagnetic sensors (Radar, Electronic Warfare and Communication) and on advanced technologies.

ELTA SIGINT, EW & Communication Division

Design, development and production center for advanced SIGINT, EW and Communication systems based on electromagnetic sensors and on advanced technologies.

In the field of Special Intelligence Systems ELTA delivers strategic and tactical solutions for GSM and Satellite Cellular interception and monitoring.

eMagin Corporation develops and manufactures high resolution OLED microdisplays to provide near-eye imagery for a variety of applications ranging from night vision, thermal imaging, tactical awareness, medical imaging, and training and simulation to mobile video entertainment and electronic gaming. Newest product offerings include: eMagin SXGA OLED-XL™ (1280x1024 triad pixels) and eMagin SVGA+ Rev3 OLED-XL™ (852 x 600 triad pixels). eMagin's microdisplay manufacturing and R&D operations are co-located with IBM on its campus in East Fishkill, New York. System design facilities and sales and marketing are located in Bellevue, Washington. More information about eMagin and its products is available at www.emagin.com.

ESS (Eye Safety Systems) has revolutionized the way military, law enforcement, and fire/rescue personnel view eye protection. Purpose-built goggles, eyeshields, and sunglasses feature ballistic impact resistance, proprietary anti-fog technology, and the highest levels of safety, performance, and comfort. US, British, and Australian armed forces (among many others) have already selected ESS products for their soldiers. Innovative ideas, patented designs, and unmatched production capacity position ESS as the world’s premier manufacturer of eye protection systems. NSNs and laser protection available.

Fischer Connectors™ are manufacturers of high-quality electrical and fibre optic push-pull connectors and cable harnesses. The product range is vast and constantly being evolved; from miniature coaxial to large multi-pin with optical and hybrid options. Offering high EMC integrity, sealing and long life span together with options of Ultra light weight, these products are ideal for the rigours of Defence and Security; from C4I systems through to Aerospace.

Harris is providing the communication platform optimized for the modernized soldier; the RF-7800S Secure Personal Radio system. Designed specifically to meet the unique demands of soldier communication, the RF-7800S system enables voice, data and situational awareness to be delivered and distributed among individual squad members, team leaders and command-level echelons. Software defined, modular and rugged the system is comprised of a soldier-level team radio for intra-squad communication, a team-leader radio providing expanded PDA-like capabilities that enable battlefield management applications, and a vehicular solution that connects the squad to vehicle communication assets and the broader battlefield network.

Visit Harris at Booth #10 for a complete system demonstration. www.harris.com

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace is a Norwegian company with products and systems in the areas of Remote Weapon Systems (”Protector”), Air Defence, Missiles, C4I and communication.

The tactical communication product range comprises of tactical wide area systems (”EriTac”), radio relays, VHF radio systems (”MRR”) and the new family of high capacity UHF data radios (”TacLAN”) typically used in sensor networks and advanced soldier systems. Encryption equipment and systems are an integrated part of the communication business. Communication systems have been delivered to 40 countries around the world, both within and outside NATO.

Nacre is the designer and manufacturer of the QUIETPRO^® Intelligent Hearing System. Nacre is principally located in Trondheim, Norway and has other locations in Sweden, USA and the UK.

The QUIETPRO^® enables Military Forces and Law Enforcement personnel engaged in tactical operations to improve mission critical communication and situational awareness. It provides enhanced operational capability in all conditions, improved mission effectiveness and survivability with superior hearing protection in all noise scenarios.

QUIETPRO^® is the most widely and successfully deployed Tactical Communication and Hearing Protection System across the globe. The performance of QUIETPRO^® has generated sales of 50,000 units in 15 countries.

Optigo is a privately held company (50% IAI-Elta; 50% employees) which develops electro-optical technologies and products, including Gunshot detection systems, Lasers visible to FLIRs, called Quantum Cascade Lasers (QCL). Optigo make QCL based aiming lasers for signaling to FLIRs, Free-space laser communication and more.

Optigo aims to provide cost effective products which trade off performance for cost in large quantities.

PHOTONIS Night Vision is one of the world leaders in the design and manufacturing of state-of-the-art image intensifier tubes for military, space and commercial applications. Night vision has become a key opto-electronic technology in modern warfare as more and more combats take place by night. PHOTONIS Night Vision products are in use in all NATO countries and are largely deployed worldwide.

Qioptiq specialises in the design, development and manufacture of complex optical modules and components for the defence, security, aerospace and civil space markets. Qioptiq offers a range of world leading low power, uncooled Image Intensified Night Vision and thermal imager, weapon and surveillance sights. These provide the user with a true 24 hour capability for the detection of targets in all weathers and through battlefield smoke and light camouflage. Qioptiq supply thermal capability in a world class, cost effective, lightweight and compact package.

Schmidt&Bender is one of the worldwide leaders in the development and production of high precision rifle scopes for hunting, military and law enforcement and sport shooting professionals. Since 1957, our sole product line product line has been riflescopes, making us an expert in this high-precision market. We have delivered over 20,000 rifle scopes for military use to over 22 NATO countries and armed forces worldwide. Schmidt & Bender is headquartered in Biebertal, the home of Germany's precision optics industry for centuries.

SELEX Communications, a Finmeccanica company, is a communications systems supplier for military and civil customers, whose capabilities encompass solutions for joint, land, sea and air applications, secure and mission critical communications.

We employ more than 5,000 people worldwide, with operations in Italy, the UK, USA, Germany, Turkey, Romania and South America. Over 800 employees are based in the United Kingdom.
Our UK business mission is to be a world-class provider of integrated communications solutions to professional, civil and military customers, for the protection of communities and critical national infrastructure. We focus on the value we deliver to our customers, encapsulated as “SELEX Communications – Connecting and Protecting”.

Ultralife Corpration offers products and services ranging from portable and standby power solutions to communications and electronics systems. Ultralife serves government, defense and commercial customers across the globe. Ultralife Batteries specializes in developing and manufacturing a wide range of high-energy non-rechargeable and rechargeable power and charging systems for diverse applications in defense and commercial markets. McDowell Research specializes in the design and manufacture of power solutions and accessories to support military communications systems with products that include: power supplies, RF amplifiers, battery chargers, amplified speakers, equipment mounts, case equipment and integrated communication systems. AMTI specializes in tactical communications products including amplifiers, man-portable systems, cables, power solutions and ancillary communications equipment.

Vectronix specializes in handheld laser rangefinders and night vision devices, sells compass and rangefinder modules, and provides customized day/night observation and geo-location systems. Soldier Technology 2009 marks the introduction of a new, small, ultra light-weight, night vision monocular system of superior performance. TARSIUS16 is the latest and lightest MIL-spec night vision monocular. It can be used handheld, head or helmet mounted. VECTOR rangefinder binoculars are fielded by the armed forces of more than fifty nations. They combine distance and angle measurement with best dawn to dusk viewing. MOSKITO and pocket laser range finders offer similar functions in even more compact shape.

Kent Modular Electronics (KME) design and manufacture a complete range of LCD TFT monitors for worldwide military applications where low EMI and long-term vibration resilience are essential criteria. Our extensive range offers continuity by design for all navigation and transportation system requirements for both the new build and refit sectors. The monitors range from 3.5in handheld monitors to 57in widescreen format. Additional monitor features include slow scan (legacy) signals, touch-screens, PAL / NTSC models and scan reversal/inversion. These monitors are designed to comply with military standards MIL-STD 461E and MIL-STD 810F. Custom designs are also available.

Glenair, Inc.—A World of Interconnect Solutions

Interconnect systems for every requirement, including military qualified and commercial connectors, cable assemblies and harnesses, backshells, protective covers and accessories.

AS9100/ISO 9001 qualified, Glenair offers fast "turnaround" on quotes and custom orders, unsurpassed sales and technical support, and a huge inventory of connectors and accessories.

Products include: “Mighty Mouse” Connectors and Cables; Hermetic Connectors; EMI/RFI Filtered Connectors; the Micro Crimp, Micro-D and Nanominiature Connectors and Cables; MIL-PRF-24758A Qualified “Blue Jacket” Metal Core and Lightweight Composite Conduit Systems; Connector Backshells and Accessories; Lightweight Thermoplastic Composite Connector Backshells and Accessories; Fiber-Optic Connectors, Cables, and Termini.

AIM develops and manufactures IR-detectors and cryocoolers for missile seekers as well as targeting or pilotage sights in most renowned ground based, ship or airborne applications. Beyond components and modules, AIM has conquered a niche for thermal sights and day/night fire control systems for small arms and crew served weapons with large engagement range. Contact: Rolf Muenter, Director Business Development, Rolf. Muenter@aim-ir.de

The Equivital™ personal physiological monitoring system developed by the Medical Systems division of Hidalgo presents significant opportunities in enabling the wireless monitoring of physical performance and well being of personnel engaged in a range of demanding activities. These include first responders and paramedics, military training and operations, emergency services provision, occupational welfare, sports performance analysis and physical endurance research.

The Equivital^TM system can display data in real time or store it on a memory card to be viewed retrospectively. It has been trialled extensively and exhibits optimum performance even when the wearer is engaged in rigorous activity.

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.

BAE Systems is a world leader in the development and manufacture of individual equipment systems for militaries and homeland security forces. Since 1969, BAE Systems’ Personnel Protection Systems’ has become a pioneer and lead integrator in composite helmet technologies, lightweight ceramic ballistic protection, body armor, load carrying systems and aircrew survivability developments. Visit us at booth #23 to see our latest designs, including: ECLiPSE® Performance Gear Load Carrying Equipment, a full line of vests from the ECLiPSE® Modular Vest Program, Combat Helmets including the Headborne Attachment Platform and a complete set of SOLAR™ Plates.

NFM Group develop, manufacture and market products and services targeted for protection purposes. NFM Group has a reputation of developing products where every detail has a purpose to perform optimally in a system and where every solution can be justified by simplicity, modularity and ability to integrate the user, the tools and the mission.

Our mission is to enhance the Initiative, the Capabilities, and the Survivability of the end-user.

To enable the military, law enforcement and security market with enhanced Initiative and Capabilities in order to increase Survivability, the NFM Group is offering products and services for full spectrum operations.

Rockwell Collins' experience and innovative technologies provide soldiers with robust, reliable and interoperable equipment and systems for a variety of environments. Our recent selection for the Mounted Soldier System and Ground Soldier Ensemble programs have solidified Rockwell Collins’ position as a premier provider of solutions that enhance soldier mission effectiveness and situational awareness. Our capabilities in advanced communications and networking, navigation, information display and subsystems integration provide the connectivity, dynamic interoperability and precision required for users of today and tomorrow. Our solutions address the needs of today's warfighter while enabling force transformation that will carry the services through the 21st Century.

Radio Telecom Services Ltd a company better known for their communications Project Installation and Support Services have expanded their already successful products and systems supply operation with their appointment as Distributors of the Infinity GPS Microphone from Kirmuss Associates of Colorado USA. Already in use with a large number of First Responders throughout the world The RTSSAR mic not only transmits its location details to a central control but also shows the location of other group members on an lcd display on the front of the mic. The mic works on virtually any radio without modification. This allows users to see waypoints, speed, distance and direction to colleagues or to vital locations such as evacuation points or supply dumps. Current users include Defence, Public Safety, Search and Rescue organisations, Transportation, National and Local Authorities and Utilities Support staff. Radio Telecom Services Ltd can be contacted at:
www.radio-telecom.com
www.rtssar.com
info@radio-telecom.com
+44 (0) 1506 415500