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IN BRIEF Through-life support CMCA (UK) (Stand N3-260) is a specialist in the development and delivery of innovative and cost-effective through-life support solutions. From its NATO Codification roots, CMCA (UK) has diversified its portfolio and is now recognised as a leading service provider for obsolescence management, REACH management, procurement solutions and long-term storage.
Armour-plated SM Carapace Armor (Stand N7-240), a subsidiary of SMPP, is currently executing one of the largest body armour contracts, worth about $100 million. SMPP was chosen after rigorous screening tests by the Indian Ministry of Defence. Unlike several body armour producers, SMPP produces its own raw materials, such as boron carbide ceramics. Its torso armour plates on display at DSEI have demonstrated excellent multi-hit performance against rifle ammunition.
Ready for flight AVT Australia (Stand S10-200) has completed the milestones set out under the Defence Innovation Hub Micro Gimbal contract ready for flight demonstrations to the Australian Defence Force. This includes a detailed Micro Gimbal design review, test readiness review, and a technology demonstration. Achieving these milestones provides AVT Australia and the ADF with valuable information and
insight into further technical progression of the Micro Gimbal. Development of the Micro Gimbal, which will support the Australian Army by offering superior intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), target acquisition, and force protection, commenced in June 2018 at AVT Australia’s Research and Development facility in Melbourne. The Micro Gimbal has now progressed to a state where it
is ready for demonstrations in a flight environment. The system is fully stabilised with twoaxis rotation, and incorporates an electro-optic ultra-zoom sensor, a custom thermal core, and advanced onboard video processing. Optimised for integration into a sub-2kg small unmanned aerial system, the Micro Gimbal weighs as little as 220g and is 102mm high and 70mm in diameter. AVT Australia specialises in gyro-stabilised imaging systems, fully integrated solutions and innovative software for ISR, air defence and counter-drone operations for defence and aerospace and the unmanned systems industry. Q
Built for tough missions BETH STEVENSON DT Research (Stand N4-429) is showing its range of militarygrade tablets at the show, which provide real-time data transfer between operators in the field and commanders back at base. The tablets are lightweight and heavy-duty, built to deal with tough missions, and are easy to transport or mount in a vehicle for convenience
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during long operations. They are built to withstand extreme weather conditions and harsh environments, making them a top selection for critical missions, according to the company. Several branches of the military have selected the tablets, meeting their respective durability and security standards. The devices can be used for technical maintenance
management, warehouse and fleet inventory control, and field testing and training, and adhere to MIL-STD 810G and 461F for vibration and shock resistance and EMI and EMC tolerance, NIST compliance, HERO certification, and IP65 rating for Q water and dust resistance.
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