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GATHERING THE DEFENCE COMMUNITY Industry professionals gather at the leading defence and security exhibition EVENT PREVIEW

MILIPOL PARIS 2015 The event for key players in state security

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NATO agrees further defence support for Iraq; UK and France sign deal to tackle people smugglers; and the UK enhances military training in Ukraine

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Defence and Security personnel will gather at London’s ExCel this September for the largest integrated defence and security exhibition in the world. This year’s show will feature a wide range of strategic conferences and seminars, with 300 high level key notes and speakers, as well as themed zones to facilitate easier navigation, interaction and networking. More than 1,500 exhibitors from over 50 countries will be at the event, displaying a variety of products from bomb disposal robots, to handheld chemical detectors, to unmanned military vehicles. Counter Terror Business previews DSEI 2015

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The international event for key players in the internal state security sector returns to Paris in November for four days of exhibitions, meetings and debates about public and industrial security. Building on the success of the previous 18 exhibitions, Milipol 2015 will showcase the technical innovations for tomorrow’s international security issues

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MIGRANT CRISIS

UK and France to form command centre to stop people smugglers British police will be deployed to Calais to form a command and control centre to prevent people smugglers.

Home Secretary Theresa May made the announcement along with the French Minister of the Interior, Bernard Cazeneuve, on 20 August when she traveled to the French town. The deal will see UK officers work alongside French law enforcement, as well as Border Force personnel, to help alleviate the current migrant crisis.

The move aims to disrupt organised criminals attempting to illegally smuggle

migrants into Northern France and across the channel, ensuring a collaborative approach between both countries.

Additional measures in the new agreement will include: additional UK resources to secure the Eurotunnel, including fencing, CCTV, flood lighting and infrared detection; the deployment of extra French policing units; and a security audit to be carried out by specialist French and British police teams.

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RAF to extend Tornado strikes in Iraq RAF Tornado jets, that were scheduled to disband in March 2016, have been given another reprieve to continue air strikes of ISIL targets in Iraq until March 2017.

The 12 (bomber) squadron is currently leading an air strike mission in northern Iraq and will continue to offer precision firepower, intelligence and surveillance to support Iraqi ground forces.

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said: “ISIL terrorists pose a threat the security of Iraq, Syria, the wider region and to the streets of Britain.

It is therefore our duty to ensure that the UK continues to play its part to defeat this barbaric regime.

“Our aircraft have flown thousands of missions and RAF Tornados have carried out hundreds of strikes, helping Iraqi forces push back ISIL from the Kurdish region and out of key towns such as Tikrit and Bayji.

“We want to ensure we maintain this crucial operational tempo and so we will extend the lifetime of Number 12 Squadron for a further year to March 2017. This will allow us to sustain our effort, helping the Iraqis lead the fight on the ground.”

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New IT contracts to bring £1 billion of savings to MoD The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed two new IT and communications contracts that are expected to bring savings of £1 billion.

A contract worth £933 million has been signed with the ATLAS Consortium, a collaborative team led by HP and including Fujitsu, Airbus Defence and Space and CGI, to provide a ‘new style of IT’ (NSoIT). An additional £550 million contract has been been awarded to Fujitsu to provide global connectivity services for the next five years.

The NSoIT project has been established to renegotiate the MoD’s secure IT systems, delivering improved capability and increased savings. Along with the global connectivity project from Fujitsu, these new contracts aim to update the MoD’s IT system to utilise cloud computing and increased mobility for service personnel.

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said:

“We must keep pace with those who pose a threat to UK security, whether overt or cyber-based. The new contracts will enhance our fighting capability and make us more efficient in our work.

“Alongside this enhanced capability we have managed to secure huge savings of £1bn over ten years. All of this money will be reinvested back into Defence, ultimately helping keep Britain safe.”

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NATO allies agree on defence capacity building package for Iraq NATO allies have agreed on a defence capacity building package for Iraq to strengthen the country’s security and defence sector.

The decision was made by the North Atlantic Council, at the request of Iraqi authorities, and aims to underscore NATO’s commitment to deepening its partnership with Iraq.

As a part of the package, NATO will provide support in seven priority areas: advice on security sector reform; countering improvised explosive devices, explosive ordnance disposal and de-mining; civil military planning; cyber defence; military medicine and medical assistance; military training; and civil emergency planning.

Iraqi and NATO experts will now work together on the details of training programmes to be held in Turkey and Jordan.

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FUNDING

Government commits to two per cent of GDP defence spend The government has committed to spending two per cent of GDP on UK defence as Chancellor George Osborne delivered the first fully-Conservative Budget in the House of Commons since 1996.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer also revealed how the defence budget is set to gain additional resources and how a Joint Security Fund, worth £1.5 billion a year by the end of Parliament is to be set up.

In addition to this, Osborne announced that funding will be made available for a memorial to the victims of the Tunisia massacre that left 30 Britons dead at the end of June.

Speaking in the House of Commons he said a memorial would be commissioned to commemorate those who lost their lives as victims of overseas terrorism.

Osborne said: ”In the week of the poignant anniversary of the 7/7 attacks we should recognise too our victims of overseas terrorism have no permanent memorial.

We will now find one, as well as a specific memorial to those murdered in Tunisia.”

Prime Minister David Cameron said: “Those who lost their lives in Tunisia were

innocent victims of a brutal terrorist atrocity. It is right that we mark and commemorate them and others murdered by terrorists overseas, appropriately and support the loved ones they have left behind in every way we can.”

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Government announces £125 million contract for armoured vehicle sights The government has announced a £125 million contract with Glasgow based Thales UK to supply high tech sighting systems to the British Army’s next generation of armoured vehicles.

The sights are to be used on the Scout Specialist Vehicles (SSV) and will be built at Thales UK’s optronics facility in Glasgow, securing 40 high skilled engineering and manufacturing jobs. The equipment will enable commanders to maintain a 360 degree view around the vehicles, including a wide area search and detect capability to automatically locate and track potential targets through their thermal signature.

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said: “These latest contracts on the Scout SV programme show that Defence spending benefits the whole of the UK, with investment boosting local economies and creating jobs nationwide, from Scotland to Wales.

“This government has committed to increase defence spending each year for the rest of the decade, alongside a £160 billion Equipment Plan for our Armed Forces, which will give them the kit they need. Our investment in Defence will not only help to keep Britain safe but is creating and sustaining jobs and key skills in industries right across the UK.” READ MORE: tinyurl.com/o5xaqsk

TRAINING

UK to enhance military training in the Ukraine The UK will enhance military training in Ukraine, building on the existing programme of medical, infantry, logistics and tactical intelligence training.

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon made the announcement while visiting the country, saying that training will see an increase in skills provided to include identifying mines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs), defensive operations urban environments, operational planning and engineering expertise.

Fallon said: “Our training programme for the Ukrainian Armed Forces continues to be well-received and highly valued by troops and

commanders in the east of the country. Since March, 13 UK training teams have deployed across eight locations and we expect to have trained around 2,000 members of the Ukrainian Armed Forces by the end of the year.

“By adding further much-needed skills and stepping up the pace of our programme we can provide more and better training, improving the resilience of Ukrainian forces and further reducing casualties resulting from the on-going conflict.”

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Britain to double personnel in Far East war games Britain is set to double the number of Armed Forces personnel taking part in war games in the Far East, as Prime Minister David Cameron looks to rebuild British Military presence ‘east of Suez’.

The exercises are run by the Five Powers, which is compromised of Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia and Singapore. Britain will increase participation from 100 personnel to 200 by 2021.

Royal Marines, Navy divers, warfare planners, anti-mine experts, amphibious command and land command units will take part in an exercise in Malaysia next year, with RAF Typhoons taking part the following year.

The increase is significant as Cameron has said he wants to assert a ‘broader footprint’, after the closure of all British military bases east of Suez as the British empire was wound down.

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NATO denies making war more likely in Europe NATO has defended the number of its staged military exercises as a response to ‘growing Russian aggression’, denying claims that it was encouraging the likelihood of a war in Europe.

The NATO announcement came as a reaction to an assessment by the European Leadership Network which warned of a sharp increase in Russian and NATO activity since the start of conflict between Russian and Ukraine.

Carmen Romero, NATO spokeswoman, said: “NATO military exercises are not, as the reports suggest, making war in Europe more likely. They are intended precisely to have the opposite effect: to enhance security and stability in Europe in response to growing Russian aggression. All NATO military activities are proportionate, defensive, and fully in line with our international commitments.”

The report, ‘Preparing for the Worst: Are Russian and NATO Military Exercises Making War in Europe more Likely?’, profiled a Russian exercise in March involving 80,000 military personnel and a series of NATO ‘Allied Shield’ manoeuvres along the alliance’s eastern flank that involved 15,000 personnel from 19 member states and three partner states.

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The exhibition for defence professionals Defence and security will be the overarching themes of DSEI 2015, the flagship event for the defence and security community, taking place 15-18 September at London’s ExCel Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) is the largest integrated defence and security exhibition in the world, focusing on key sectors such as air, land, naval, unmanned, medical and security. Hosted at the ExCeL London every two years, DSEI continues to be recognised internationally as the market leading exhibition for defence and security products, technology and services.

Organised by Clarion Events, DSEI 2015 is expected to attract more than 32,000 visitors, including 150 programmed delegations from over 60 countries, and in excess of 2,800 global VIPs. Breaking all previous records, the event is set to showcase more than 1,500 exhibitors from over 50 countries. It is the must-attend event of 2015 with more exhibitors, zones and demonstration content than ever before.

DSEI 2015 comes at a time when terrorism and unconventional threat levels across much of the world are at heightened levels.

DSEI will address many of the key terror

issues currently facing countries around the world in a comprehensive conference and seminar programme. DSEI will also showcase the latest equipment being used in the counter terror domain such as bomb disposal robots, physical protection kits and surveillance equipment.

science and technology within the Ministry of Defence (MoD), has identified strongly with DSEI since he first assumed his role in 2012.

He said: “The last DSEI in 2013 provided an impressive global platform for a huge range of British defence and security firms to showcase and promote their products, technologies and services.

DSEI 2015 will provide a similar substantial forum, it is against a darker landscape that leaders of defence will once again come together. Different threats have emerged, with our collective security now facing new challenges.

“We find ourselves in a defining year for UK defence, with our five year Strategic Defence and Security Review in mid-stream. Times like these highlight the importance of partnerships with our 

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POLITICAL AND MILITARY ATTENDANCE DSEI will have a strong line up of 300 high level keynotes and speakers including the UK Secretary of State for Defence, the Rt Hon Michael Fallon MP and Philip Dunne MP, Minister of State for Defence Procurement.

Mr. Dunne, who is responsible for defence procurement and support of equipment,

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 allies, so DSEI provides a good opportunity for us to showcase our latest equipment, meet international partners and enhance our already strong relationships.”

DSEI 2015 will also have support from both the UK and international military, with senior personnel, including the four UK MoD service chiefs, confirmed to speak throughout the four days of the show in the exhibition floor theatres. Admiral Sir George Zambellas, First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff of the Royal Navy; General Sir Nicholas Carter, Chief of the General Staff, British Army; Air Chief Marshal Sir Andrew Pulford, Chief of the Air Staff, Royal Air Force and General Sir Richard Barrons, Commander Joint Forces Command, will speak on days that are themed for their individual Services.

INTERNATIONAL BREADTH To date, over 40 international pavilions have a presence at DSEI 2015, which will provide exclusive opportunities to build partnerships with international business suppliers and visitors. New countries attending for the first time include Malaysia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Nations returning to this year’s edition include: Australia, Brazil, Chile, France, Germany, Holland, India, Israel, Italy and Switzerland. A number of pavilions are expanding for 2015 such as the UK, USA, Turkey, Japan and South Korea.

Senior military from around the world will be in attendance. DSEI will feature a strong international speaker line up including: Lt Gen Alexander Schnitger, Commander, Royal Netherlands Air Force, Rear Admiral Tony Dalton, Head Helicopters, Unmanned Aerial Systems and Guided Weapons Division (HUG-D), Australian Defence Organisation, Rear Admiral Kevin Donegan, Deputy CNO Ops, Professor Jim Bergeron, POLAD MARCOM, Associated Fellow RUSI and Admiral Carlos Ortega, Mexican Navy.

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STRATEGIC CONFERENCES & SEMINARS Reflecting the increased level of content for 2015, DSEI will host around 300 seminar sessions and keynotes across seven theatres and four strategic conferences facilitating knowledge sharing and networking around key topics and technical areas. DSEI’s seminars will address the challenges, developments and future of the defence and security sector’s ever-changing landscape, providing the global platform of choice for key government figures and influential policy makers within the sector. Each zone will have its own dedicated theatre plus there will be an additional 

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DSEI will stage four new high-level conferences focused on the future strategy of maritime defence, rotorcraft technology, front line medical services, and lessons learnt from the recent Ebola epidemic.

The DSEI Strategic Conferences will provide opportunities for top industry professionals, academics and members of the military to discuss and debate these important topics

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 theatre covering Global Partnerships.

DSEI will also stage four new high-level conferences focused on the future strategy of maritime defence, rotorcraft technology, front line medical services, and lessons learnt from the recent Ebola epidemic. The DSEI Strategic Conferences, which will take place at ExCeL on Monday 14 September and Tuesday 15 September, will provide opportunities for top industry professionals, academics and members of the military to discuss and debate these important topics. As is customary for Clarion Events, attendance will be complimentary for members of the military and accredited media.

Admiral Zambellas will be giving the keynote address at ‘The First Sea Lord/ RUSI International Sea Power Conference’, which will provide an excellent conceptual component to the already strong maritime element of DSEI 2015. Recognising the unique opportunity for international engagement ahead of DSEI, the conference will provide a platform for exploring thinking from across the globe on the strategic responsibilities fulfilled by navies in the contemporary and future maritime environment.

Brigadier Tim Hodgetts CBE, Medical Director at Defence Medical Services (DMS) will be the keynote speaker of the ‘Trauma Innovation’ strategic conference. Trauma Innovation will showcase cutting edge trauma developments.

Designed in partnership with DMS, the agenda has three themes: Legacy of Conflict, Future Conflict, and Conflict Research.

The ‘Future of Military Rotorcraft: 2030 and Beyond’ conference will examine the drive to develop military rotorcraft beyond their current traditionally limited operational capabilities. It will involve an in-depth discussion of the USA’s Future Vertical Lift (FVL) Programme. The United States’ Department of Defence is developing their next generation of vertical lift utility and attack rotorcraft that will offer, at a minimum, significantly increased speed and range.

Major General Richard Felton, Commander, Joint Helicopter Command, will provide the keynote speech here.

Air Marshal Paul Evans, Surgeon General of DMS will chair the ‘Ebola Learning Exploitation’ strategic conference which will be staged during the first day of DSEI, Tuesday 15 September. It will review the DSM’s role in the UK response to the 2014-15 Ebola outbreak in West Africa, particularly Sierra Leone. Jennifer Cole, Senior Research Fellow, Resilience & Emergency Management, Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) will give the keynote speech.

THEMED ZONES At DSEI 2015, six themed zones will make it easier for visitors to meet exhibiting companies and view their associated products, either on their stand, in a static display or in a realistic demonstration scenario. Focus areas 

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However, we are not just an engineering business. We also employ and train disabled workers that operate CNC machines, and produce most of the products that we sell. These workers are our greatest asset and their contribution to the business has, over the years, been immense.

Westcombe Engineering offers a diverse range of engineering solutions including CNC precision milling and CNC turning; working with a range of materials including aluminium, iron, brass, stainless steels, exotic metals and plastics.

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EVENT PREVIEW  include, but are not limited to: Air Zone; Land Zone; Medical Innovation Zone; Naval Zone, to include waterborne demonstrations and a visiting ship programme; Security & Special Forces Zone; and the Unmanned Zone.

Each zone will have a dedicated theatre area where visitors can attend free educational sessions that are designed to showcase the latest technologies. Visitors to the exhibition can listen to panel and individual discussions on a wide range of subjects including: best practices and innovations within the medical field; future maritime mine warfare and anti-piracy; synergies and lessons learned between defence and the civilian arena reflecting the increased co‑operation and partnership between large security companies and defence primes.

SECURITY Security is a significant growth area, which will be reflected this year as the Security & Special Forces Zone will be bigger than in 2013 and will include a Cyber Security Zone. A record number of first time exhibitors will be showcasing their capabilities covering a broad spectrum of security and counter

terrorism disciplines. A vital area given the domestic dangers the UK police now have to deal with daily, DSEI 2015 will provide a window towards mitigating the most prevalent security threats faced by services across the UK and around the world.

The Security & Special Forces Theatre (within the Security & Special Forces Zone on the exhibition floor) will host a series of eminent speakers from leading security organisations. Sessions will address key technological developments within the security sector and the rapidly evolving challenges within the cyber domain.

One of the core themes will be ‘Security, Counter-Terrorism and Force Protection’.

Relevant sessions include ‘Learning Lessons from Afghanistan to Counter the Future Insider Threat’ with Ryan Meeks, Senior Human Factors Engineer, Frazer-Nash Consultancy; and ‘Countering Terrorism in the Digital Age’ with Amira Galal, BBC Monitoring Journalist & Mohanad Hashim, Media Analyst, BBC. There are also additional sessions relevant to counter terror in other theatres such as, ‘Counter IED (CIED) – A UK Capability Approach’ with Mr Simon Christoforanto, UK 

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DSEI opening times and registration information Tuesday 15 September 2015 09.30am - 17:00 Wednesday 16 September 2015 09.30am - 17:00 Thursday 17 September 2015 09.30am - 17:00 Friday 18 September 2015 09.30am - 16:00

Venue location ExCeL London One Western Gateway Royal Victoria Dock London E16 1XL ExCeL London is located 10 minutes from Canary Wharf, in the heart of London’s Royal Docks.

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Travelling by air London has six international airports.

Clarion recommends using London City Airport, whenever possible. The airport is located five minutes from ExCeL London by taxi or 10 minutes

by Docklands Light Railway. The airport offers 350 flights per day, from over 40 international destinations.

Travelling by rail London is connected by rail to all major cities in Great Britain. In addition, Eurostar operate regular train services to Brussels and Paris operating from St Pancras International. ExCeL has two entrances, the Jubilee Line is recommended as the quickest route to ExCeL London and the ICC. Alight at Canning Town and change onto a Beckton-bound DLR train, for the quick 2-stop journey to Custom House for ExCeL (West) or Prince Regent for ExCeL (East) and ICC London.

For more information on times and routes please visit the TFL website.

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At DSEI 2015, six themed zones will make it easier for visitors to meet exhibiting companies and view their associated products, either on their stand, in a static display or in a realistic demonstration scenario  Defence Solutions Centre, DGP, in the East Theatre. These sessions will go some way to exploring some of the current most prevalent terror threats, how they manifest themselves in the present day and what governments are doing to mitigate the risk.

A broad mix of exhibitors in the Security & Special Forces Zone already include: 3D Laser Mapping, Abloy, Analysed Images, Beijing V-great International Trade Co., Covert Hides, Defence Vision Systems, Digital RF, Extradordinary Editions, International Armored Group, Lyon Equipment, PROCentrum Equipment and Respirex International.

IMPRESSIVE AIR SHOWCASE The air component at this year’s event will address the frontline operational requirements and support functions available to the aerospace sector. A range of static displays are expected to include a Sea King Helicopter, Merlin, Wildcat, Apache, Puma, Watchkeeper and ScanEagle UAVs and Eurofighter Typhoon multi-role combat aircraft, among others.

The Air Zone has grown notably in the last few years and 2015 will showcase an

impressive variety of exhibiting aerospace companies. Leading aerospace primes including Airbus Defence & Space, Bell Helicopters, Saab AB, Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Northrop Grumman will all be present. In addition, a host of global supply chain providers, such as Aero Tec Laboratories, Copper and Optic Terminations, Helmet Integrated Systems, IA Technology, Linwave, Lyra, Metis Aerospace, Mototok International and PPG Aerospace, will also be present.

Building on its participation at DSEI 2013, the Royal Air Force has demonstrated full support of this year’s event. Air Vice‑Marshal Malcolm Brecht, Chief of Staff Air Capability, said: “DSEI 2015 enables us to highlight themes that will influence future UK air capability, and we will continue to pursue the excellent opportunity that DSEI 2015 provides to engage in high‑level industry briefings and bilaterals.”

LARGEST LAND FOCUS DSEI 2015 will accommodate the largest Land Zone to date which is evolving to provide 

The Jubilee Line is recommended as the quickest route to ExCeL London and the ICC. Alight at Canning Town and change onto a Beckton‑bound DLR train, for the quick two stop journey to Custom House for ExCeL (West) or Prince Regent for ExCeL (East) and ICC London.

You can pre order an Oyster card for your travel around London at Travel For London. Please make sure you tap in and out at Custom House and Prince Regent so you don’t get over charged on for your journey.

Travelling by road When driving to ExCeL London follow signs for Royal Docks, City Airport and ExCeL. There is easy access from the M25, M11, A406 and A13. For Sat Nav purposes, we recommend using postcode E16 1DR. ExCeL London offers on-site car parking for 3,700 cars.

Travelling by river and cable Car Thames Clippers are the leading commuter boat service on the River Thames. Departures are available from all major piers, including the O2, Greenwich, Canary Wharf, Tower Milennium, London Bridge City, Embankment, and the London Eye. During peak hours there is a departure every 20 minutes.

From the O2, take the Emirates Air Line Cable Car for the short journey across the Thames to ExCeL.

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Rangemaster Precision Arms Ltd and RPA Systems

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This has enabled our company to be the first ‘one stop’ Small Arms manufacturer in the UK capable of making every component necessary to build state of the art precision rifles, including barrels. This represents a great benefit for our overseas customers.

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EVENT PREVIEW  even more suppliers, content and diversity, and more exhibitors offering land capabilities outside the Zone. Exhibitors from the land domain include leading players in the global industry, ranging from prime contractors to niche specialist suppliers such as BAE Systems, General Dynamics, Jankel Armouring, JCB Government & Defence, Land Rover, Patria Oyj, Rheinmetall, Streit and Supacat.

The land static display area is being expanded this year following its success in 2013, with Iveco planning to bring three vehicles. Supacat are expanding their presence and are launching a new product range at the show and first time exhibitors, Isotrex Manufacturing FZE from the UAE, and CS – Force Company from the UK are also launching new products.

A ‘Future Soldier Systems Showcase’ in the static display area is also being launched for the 2015 edition of DSEI. Another important development, the showcase will provide an additional platform for exhibitors to display land focused capabilities, discuss new technologies, trends in combat clothing, tactical requirements for national soldier systems and other key issues.

The British Army is again planning to deliver a strong presence at DSEI 2015. Lt Gen Mark Poffley, Commander Force Development and Capability said: “Recent events have highlighted the need for an integrated and persistent security response across a wide spectrum of operations.

The British Army is reconfiguring to meet the challenges of the contemporary security environment.

“An important part of this adjustment is establishing a close relationship with its industrial partners, seeking out innovative and relevant solutions as part of the DGP and exploiting mutually beneficial agendas to defeat those who threaten our security.”

encompassing current and future threats to maritime security and naval warfare. There will be around a dozen vessels undertaking demonstrations, with two performances per day. In light of terror threats such as hijack, SeaOwl’s VN Partisan will participate in demonstrations in cooperation with the Royal Navy’s Royal Marine Commando’s who will the training vessel to perform a rapid boarding exercise on the VN Partisan acting as rogue vessel with two offshore raiding craft and one Pacific RIB. UNMANNED SYSTEMS Following the award winning success of the inaugural Unmanned Zone, a series of stakeholders, including the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), have continued their support for 2015. The 2015 Unmanned Zone will host the complete spectrum of unmanned system designers and manufacturers for all applications and developments across all of the military and security sectors.

Examples of current exhibitors participating in the Unmanned Zone include AIE, CES, DOK-ING, ELI Military Simulation, Galleon EC, IAT 21, Linwave, Milrem, Northwest UAV, Panvion Technology, Planet Ocean, Reamda, Rotron Power, Spectracom, Velodyne and Wolfstone. In addition to the Zone, companies presenting unmanned technologies in the wider exhibition include primes such as Selex, Northrop Grumman, QinetiQ, BAE Systems and Thales.

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MARITIME EXPANSION A popular highlight of DSEI is its line-up of international warships and the event’s organisers are working closely with various nations to provide more variety and higher numbers of visiting vessels this September.

Currently, DSEI has secured eight ships which will include (subject to operational requirements): a Royal Navy Type 23 Frigate, Royal Navy River Class Offshore Patrol Vessel, Royal Navy Hunt Class MCMV, German Navy K 130 corvette FGD Ludwigshafen, Belgian Navy – 52 metre Coastal Patrol Vessel BNS Castor, an Indian Navy Frigate and VN. Partisan – Training vessel.

This year’s event will also stage its most extensive waterborne demonstration programme and in depth scenarios,

MEDICAL INNOVATION The introduction of highly focussed combat training courses, combined with an increase in medical combat innovation over recent years, has led to a significant decrease in the number of preventable deaths occurring in modern conflict. These important developments, which continue to take place in military healthcare, will be highlighted within an expanded Medical Innovation Zone at DSEI 2015, reflecting the rising requirements of medical personnel within the armed forces.

The Medical Innovation Zone will feature products and technologies with applications in humanitarian as well as military domains.

The latest equipment from a diverse range of new exhibitors such as Exmed, Cellox, Laerdal, Military Medical Personnel, Philips Healthcare, Prometheus Medical and Ryozo will be on show. The Zone will host more demonstrations (twice daily), and seminars than previous years and has full support from the Defence Medical Services (DMS) and Joint Forces Command (JFC).

A highly topical medical issue, exploiting

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the learnings from the Ebola outbreak, will be the subject of a high level Strategic Conference to be held in ExCeL London on Day One of DSEI – Tuesday 15 September. A Trauma Innovation conference will be held in partnership with DMS the day before.

DSEI Event Director, Duncan Reid, commented: “With increased content, more keynotes, new strategic conferences and enhanced waterborne and medical demonstrations, DSEI is the must-attend event in 2015.

“Offering the opportunity to meet, network and engage with more exhibitors from primes to SMEs, VIP delegations, colleagues and visitors than ever before, it will be a unique meeting point for the defence, aerospace, maritime, security, unmanned and medical industries. DSEI will once again be a platform to research, procure, understand new products and services, plus meet and do business with the whole supply chain.”

EXHIBITING AT DSEI DSEI brings together the entire defence and security industry to source the latest equipment and systems, develop international relationships, and generate new business opportunities. As the leading defence and security event, the show will accommodate 1,500 international exhibitors – an unrivalled range of suppliers from 121 countries.

The exhibitor opportunities throughout the show enable the creation of relationships in the supply chain. DSEI is the place to meet nearly 1,500 suppliers, from global companies such as General Dynamics and BAE Systems to Thales, Navantia, G4S, Airbus Defence and Space and Daewoo Shipbuilding, so it provides companies with a chance to gain international business and consequently raise the profile of their company.

Judging from past shows, it is believed that 75 per cent of DSEI visitors are involved in the purchasing process. DSEI will continue to have a layout that is even easier for visitors and exhibitors to meet and discuss associated products.

Here, Defence Business previews some of the exhibitors who will be present at DSEI 2015 and outlines what they have to offer.

UNMANNED VEHICLE UNVEILING Estonian defence company Milrem will be unveiling the prototype of the first hybrid unmanned multi-mission tracked vehicle in the world at this year’s DSEI. The unmanned vehicle is intended to assist or take the place of humans in life-threatening situations such as war, crisis situations and high risk working environments, as well as places that are difficult to access.

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With the present threat of indiscriminate violence in security and law enforcement environments, the need for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is greater than ever It is an unfortunate fact that in the early 21st Century the need for PPE amongst police and security forces is greater than ever.

Indiscriminate acts of violence can break out at any time, which is why police and security forces worldwide are choosing lightweight and easily deployed personal protective and light trauma equipment for speed and safety.

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No one can foresee the amount of time the officer (or the horse) will be wearing the PPE, or the amount of punishment they will be required to withstand, which is why every component is exhaustively tested in the development stage to cope with almost any eventuality. All items are tested on site at DMS Plastics in its fully equipped modern design and development facilities prior to undergoing independent tests.

THE SCORPION RANGE Scorpion Blunt Trauma Protectors are strong yet lightweight limb and body protectors that provide a high degree of protection against impacts from strikes and thrown objects. They are available in a wide range of standard sizes, and have been ergonomically designed to give the wearer maximum comfort and freedom of movement. This means that in the field, Scorpion Protectors will give both male and female officers, the confidence and manoeuvrability they require when faced with

violent conflict and Public Order situation’s.

Scorpion Equine Blunt Trauma Protectors – as an aid to controlling large crowds, such as football supporters or demonstrators, the horse has no rival. However, equines are as vulnerable to attack as humans and their size makes them an easy target for missiles and knives. This is why DMS Plastics has introduced the Scorpion range of Equine Protective Equipment. Currently this comprises of front and rear leg protectors, horse visor (clear) and a horse nose guard.

The rider is also catered for with specially designed leg protectors for use when mounted in addition to the standard upper body PPE.

PROTECTIVE SHEILDS Scorpion Lightweight Personal Protective Shields come in three types for every tactical requirement. They are all manufactured from Makralon Polycarbonate which gives them immense strength but minimal weight and allows the user an excellent field of vision.

straight public order batons. Manufactured from 31mm diameter durable Nylon 6 material they are available in a range of standard lengths from 530mm to 850mm but other lengths can be produced on request. They all feature a braided cord wrist strap and retaining ring to ensure retention in the belt-mounted holder.

MANUFACTURE All Scorpion PPE products are researched and developed in full consultation with agencies involved in public order and crowd control. They are manufactured at the DMS Plastics plant that has in-house design, development and prototyping facilities.

Scorpion products are tested exhaustively during all of these processes and then subject to independent testing before being certified to the highest standards available. The company’s manufacturing facility has a Quality Management System audited and accredited to ISO9001:2008.

The type of situation where PPE is likely to be deployed demands strength, durability, comfort and flexibility of equipment to cope with the fast pace and constantly changing nature of the work DMS offers a variety of handle configurations including its unique folding design where the handles can be folded flat to save space in storage/vehicles but locked-out and deployed in seconds. All shields feature vibration resistant handle mountings to prevent the shock of impacts being transmitted to the user.

The Scorpion Long Shield is a 1650mm high personal barrier shield that offers the user head to toe protection while allowing them unrestricted movement and manoeuvrability.

Our Interlocking Shields offer long (1800mm), intermediate (1200mm) and short (1000mm) lengths and can be used separately or linked together to form a continuous barrier.

Our Solo Shields are clear circular shields available in a range of sizes of configurations including an optional map/document holder.

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The company’s broader activities include the manufacture of precision plastic components for automotive, aerospace and general industrial use. All manufacturing takes place in the UK, in a state of the art facility in Ludlow.

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VMS THE MOST ADVANCED GAUGE IN THE WORLD

The Vertex VMS is the next generation of Height Gauge development, offering many unique advanced features combined with the latest onboard software.

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EVENT PREVIEW  components and leaves the middle platform free for different applications, including multi-mission superstructures.

Weighing 750kg with a payload of 500kg, the UGV can be used as a remote weapon station, remote observation and sensor vehicle, or transport platform for the wounded among other possibilities. The UGV can pass through any terrain imaginable, be it snow, sand or swamp. The vehicle will be developed to be operated remotely or autonomously.

Kuldar Väärsi, CEO of Milrem, said: “Most of the unmanned solutions created so far are intended to perform one specific task, i.e. small bomb robots. The UGV concept that Milrem has developed is universal and will effectively supplement defence capabilities on a battalion level. Unmanned ground vehicles will be a big part of the modernisation of military capabilities in the next five to 10 years.”

The UGV has been developed in cooperation with the Estonian Ministry Of Defence and the Estonian Defence Forces. Milrem is also cooperating with different universities and companies in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, including Tallinn University of Technology, University of Tartu, Estonian National Defence College and Lithuanian Center for Physical Sciences and Technology.

Visit Milrem at stand N3‑362 in the unmanned sector where the UGV will be displayed.

ACKNOWLEDGING AXNES AVIATION Following three years in development, Axnes Aviation will introduce its Polycon Next Generation wireless intercom system (PNG) at DSEI. The new digital secure radio system will enable cordless intercom capability both in cabin and at a considerable range from the aircraft.

The initial launch is for the SAR version

to replace the existing Polycon. Further developments in 2015/2016 will include versions tailored for cordless EMS, cargo operations, military and VIP requirements.

Mil Spec Encryption will also be available.

Features of the PNG include: a robust range capability for all operational requirements; noise cancelling for clear communication; AIS SART distress beacon and integrated GPS position reporting; up to four groups/ intercom loops, with simultaneous multiple group attendance for group support; remote radio keying that allow users to access other aircraft installed radios; and a new easy to operate design with waterproof milled aluminium housing.

Visit Axnes Aviation at stand S5-370 to see the new system in action.

ELECTRICAL VIBES AT AERCO’S STAND Horsham based electrical component distributor Aerco will be displaying a large amount of electronic and electrical components designed specifically for the defence industry on stand S2-185.

On the Aerco stand for the first time will be the range of military switches and circuit breakers from Carling Technologies, the leading USA manufacturer in the military switch and circuit protection markets. Also on show will be a range of Deutsch D38999 connectors from TE Connectivity, power connectors from Hypertac and products from other major connector companies including: AB Connectors (part of TT Electronics), Winchester Electronics and Glenair.

Aerco is also a leading distributor for Honeywell Sensing and Control and a range of top quality switches and sensors designed to withstand severe environments for defence and aerospace industries will be on the stand.

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for Oxley, Aerco will show a range of RFI discrete filters, LED indicators, data capture products and LED night vision compatible indicators designed for use in all defence applications that use NVG/NVIS systems.

Completing the Aerco display will be cable and wire products, opto-indicators, sensors, switches, fans, solenoids and relays.

Visit Aerco at stand S2-185 to see the full range of components.

NORTHWEST UAV FLIES HIGH Northwest UAV (NWUAV) are a leading supplier of small unmanned propulsion systems and the company’s NW-44 UAV engine is the first proven, commercially available propulsion system designed specifically for UAV applications.

It consists of a fuel injected 3.6 horsepower engine and a 250watt permanent magnet alternator is packaged specifically for the requirements of Small Unmanned Air Vehicles (SUAV’s) in the range of 20 to 40 kilograms.

The NW-44 has been wholly manufactured at NWUAV’s state of the art AS9100/ISO9001 certified operations, tested to the FAA’s stringent FAR 33 endurance standards and flown through critical flight envelope tests.

Visit NWUAV at DSEI for more information in their unmanned propulsion systems.

MOTION REALITY’S DAUNTLESS DEBUT Motion Reality has chosen DSEI as the world’s first trade show to present its newest virtual reality training simulator, Dauntless.

Dauntless will act as the successor to the company’s fully virtual reality simulation training system, VIRTSIM. The new training system will work in a similar way to VIRTSIM, where trainees bodies are transformed into 3D avatars to enable a fully immersed virtual battle simulation. Among Dauntless’ many 

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 new features are world-leading high resolution graphics and video game capabilities using CryEngine, arguably the most powerful graphics engine for games.

Visit Motion Reality in the US Pavilion for a comprehensive look at the new features Dauntless has to offer.

GIVING THE ARMED FORCES A LIFT RUD Chains is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of round steel chains. The company is a leading manufacturer for the armed forces worldwide, and offers chain components and systems for a wide variety of applications, including land air and sea.

The RUD lifting range offers over 500 different tested and certified lifting/ lashing points covering a working load capacity range from 0.6 to 200 tonne.

The robust lifting points can work under harsh weather conditions up to – 60°C, ensuring that work can always be done.

RUD has developed a RFID system where components are embedded with a RFID chip. This technology enables customers to track, identify, inspect and trace all their equipment effectively, making inspections and documentation of products a quick and easy process.

The chain technology enhances system weight meaning less transport space is needed

due to flexible modular systems, with forged safety latches on lifting points. RUD Chains also offers an innovative overload indicator which deforms before the lifting point becomes damaged, highlighting danger to the user before any damage or accidents occur.

Visit RUD at DSEI to learn more about its range of certified lifting components INNOVATIONS IN MILITARY SEATING DSEI will see the launch of a number of innovations and new products from Tek Military Seating as part of their ProTek range.

The ProTek Modular Crew Seating now includes increased modularity and flexibility for both legacy and new-build fleets, with the development of a fully Stanag 4569 AEP 55 conforming blast protection module – now available in two variants. The first is based on commercial damping and stroke, which is designed to attenuate at higher velocity rates by means of seat stroking.

The second, which features specially developed shock foam (ProTEK SV), replaces conventional foams within the seat and is Stanag 4569 AEP 55 conformed for velocity ratings of between 3-4mps – ideally suited to vehicles with limited space that cannot be stroked. A further development of the shock foam (ProTEK SV) is a vibration

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reduction variant, which significantly reduces whole body vibration exposure. ProTEK SV replaces conventional foam, greatly enhancing seat ergonomics and comfort.

Brand new for DSEI is the ProTek Crew Seat, which features a newly developed in-seat air-con unit designed to moderate excessive temperatures for occupants in both hot and cold climates. Temperature is regulated by a central regulator and includes optional individual air-con body vests.

The ProTek SF Seat is also new for DSEI and features a sliding seat base to improve seat ergonomics for troops wearing body armour and back hydration packs. Each seat also features a 10 litre water stowage system located within the backrest that can be easily accessed by occupants when seated.

Water stowage bladders can be removed and utilised by dismounted troops, while the water bladders fit into a removable back section.

The ProTEK SF seats also feature a new 600 series seat riser which allows commanders to raise the seat quickly in order to operate mounted weapons and then return to the normal seated position within seconds.

Visit Tek Military Seating at stand N8-220 to find out more about military seating solutions.

SEAOWL SERVICES DEMONSTRATION The SeaOwl Group will showcase its training solutions in the Waterborne Demonstration Area at DSEI. SeaOwl is a NATO approved outsourcing company that designs and 

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Infranor Mavilor SA have the engineering capability and specialist technology to make you a bespoke motor that matches your requirements, using a wide range of 12 different motors families.

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The most recent addition to INFRANOR’s product range is XtrapulsPac, a compact and flexible low-power AC servo-controller with outstanding capabilities. It provides functions and interfaces to cover a wide range of single-axis and multi-axes applications XtrapulsPac can be configured as a stand-alone controller in various operation modes. It can also be integrated into an automation system with PLC, CNC or motion-controller via the fieldbus and uses well-known standard functions available in libraries. This flexibility makes it suitable for use in a wide field of machines and applications, and is available in a small device at an affordable price, which meets the most demanding of requirements.

Control loop: digital drive for AC synchronous motors – current loop 62.5 μs – speed and position loop 500 μs – closed loop control of position, speed or torque – maximum speed up to 25,000 rpm.

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MODES OF OPERATION DS402 standard mode: interpolated position mode – profile position mode – profile velocity mode – profile torque mode – homing mode.

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FREELY CONFIGURABLE DRIVE The drive configuration includes servo-loop parameters, motor and sensor parameters, communication parameters and I/O configuration parameters.

The configuration parameters can be stored into the drive’s non-volatile memory.

The XtrapulsPac drive can be controlled: via the fieldbus (CANopen or EtherCAT); via the analog input (analog speed drive); via the PULSE and DIR inputs (stepper emulation); or via the digital I/Os (stand-alone positioner) according to the selected operation mode.

To allow Infranor an even more flexible approach to servo-controller, servo-amplifier solutions, the company also has the XtraPulsCD1 servo-drive. XtrapulsCD1-a alldigital servo-modules are PWM servo-drives that provide speed control for AC sinusoidal motors (brushless) equipped with a position sensor. The XtrapulsCD1-a system is available as a stand-alone single-axis block, including all supplies as well as the mains filters, and is 230 VAC or 400/480 VAC mains operated.

The XtrapulsCD1-a’s drive can be configured for the feedback of various position sensor types. The appropriate position sensor configuration is selectable by software and saved in the drive. With a resolver sensor feedback, the motor’s absolute position value over one revolution is available and the

servomotor can immediately be enabled after the drive power up.

With a ‘SinCos tracks’ sensor that provides two analog Sin and Cos signals electrically compliant with the SinCos encoder signals and of a period equal to the motor pole pitch, the servomotor can be immediately enabled after the powering of the drive.

Having an absolute single-turn SinCos encoder feedback (Heidenhain ERN 1085 or compliant), the servomotor can also be immediately enabled after the drive power-up.

With an incremental encoder only, a motor phasing procedure must be executed at each drive power-up before the motor enabling.

As it has an incremental encoder + Hall Effect Sensors (HES) feedback, the motor-phasing procedure is no more necessary and the servomotor can immediately be enabled after the drive power-up.

With an absolute single-turn, multi-turn or linear encoder using the EnDat® or HIPERFACE communication protocols and fitted with incremental SinCos outputs, the servomotor can also be immediately enabled after the powering of the drive.

The motor speed or torque input command is an analog voltage (± 10 V). The rotor position monitor is available as two channels A and B in quadrature, and one marker pulse per revolution. The resolution is programmable.

All the values between 64 pulses per revolution (ppr) and 16,384 pulses per revolution can be programmed according to the motor speed limitation.

All command parameters are programmable by means of a serial RS-232 link (or RS-422 optional) and saved in an EEPROM. The auto-phasing and auto-tuning functions allow the easy and quick commissioning of the drive.

CAN and Profibus options of the XtraPulsCD1 are also available in both 230 VAC and 400/480 VAC mains supplies. L

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EVENT PREVIEW  delivers training solutions to meet the defence requirements and save frontline operational fleet capacity while being cost effective and compliant with NATO Smart defence.

It supplies navies through service contracts, accredited personnel and customised vessels to perform training exercises and is currently providing services to the French Navy.

SeaOwl’s VN Partisan is a multi-task vessel where several training missions can be undertaken at the same time with various navy units. It will participate in a number of demonstrations in the waterborne area in cooperation with the Royal Navy’s Royal Marine Commando’s, who will perform a rapid boarding exercise on the VN Partisan with 2 offshore raiding craft and one Pacific RIB. Visit the Waterborne Demonstration Area to view SeaOwl’s training vessel in action.

LIVE FIRE TESTING SYSTEMS Trident Research, from Austin, Texas, develops acoustic technology to support tactical combat scenarios, including all terrain, all weather, day, night, dust, and debris conditions. At DSEI, the company will showcase its new Multi Event Automated Scoring (MEAS) capability for use in its TRACS (Terrestrial Realtime Acoustic Classification and Scoring) and TARGT (Tactical Acoustic

Realtime Geolocation and Training) live fire testing and training systems.

The new capability, delivered to the US Army Yuma Proving Ground, automatically provides one meter accurate, three dimensional geodetic scoring to any firing platform, detonating munitions in a predefined test or training area. Any number of indirect or direct fire platforms and targets can now be geolocated in areas up to several square kilometres.

NEW CAPABILITY Trident has also recently released the new DDL P5 data storage board for use in the TRACS and TARGT systems, which increases data storage to 32 GB and data download speeds from 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps, reducing post-mission data download

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times to under two minutes per sensor.

The new capability will greatly expedite sub-meter accurate 3D scoring for indirect and direct live fire weapon testing.

Whitney Doering, Marketing Coordinator, said: “Trident Research has been developing and refining our live fire weapon testing and training products for the past ten years. The level of performance and maturity in our products has reached a point where we believe they are of value to the international community.

“DSEI is our first foray into the international market place. We believe it will be an excellent venue for us to learn and refine our international marketing presence. We look forward to the opportunity to share with a global audience the value that our technology provides to land and sea‑based 

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Trident’s mission is to be a world leader in acoustics‑based live fire weapon testing and training. DSEI is the first critical step in that journey.”

Visit Trident in the US Pavilion for more information about improvements to its live fire testing and training systems.

DEMONSTRATIONS FROM KONTRON Kontron is a global market leader for embedded computing technology (ECT), offering advanced products for mil-aero applications.

With over a decade of experience in engineering high-performance mission critical computers, Kontron gives defence system developers a blend of both COTS and specialised systems design that can be custom-tailored to meet their requirements.

Product Portfolio Manager Vincent Chuffart will be presenting ‘Computing meets the Internet of Things’ at DSEI on Tuesday 15 September from 15:00‑15:30, discussing the future of computing technology for a fully connected defence system.

The Kontron booth will also feature a live demonstration of the COBALT rugged box-level platform running advanced situational awareness in mission-critical systems. There will also be a demonstration of the Rackmount CompactPCI supporting common LRU’s resulting in reduced TCO, as well as the SYMKLOUD cloud infrastructure platform for virtualisation applications in below-deck naval systems.

Other booth highlights include the TRACe HMI PC display that is EN50155-certified and delivers maximum interoperability for on-board military computers, as well as the VX3058, which integrates the advanced 8-core version of the Intel Xeon-D processor and features Dual 10 GbE, PCIe 3.0 and high speed DDR4 memory.

Visit Kontron on stand S3-285 to find out more about embedded computer technology.

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CATCHING PRODUCTS ON CAMERA LawMate will be exhibiting at DSEI where the company will be showcasing its brand new high definition range of recorders and cameras. This includes the new PV500 EVO 2U touchscreen recording device and the high definition BU20U button camera.

Due to the ever increasing demand for higher recording resolutions, the latest LawMate UK systems now offers 720p and 1080p resolutions. On stand N7-297 LawMate UK will be demonstrating the latest covert 1080p high definition key fob recording device, as well as the innovative CC-10 Coffee Cup. From a layman’s perspective the CC-10 appears to be a generic take-away coffee cup, but is actually a high definition covert recording

device used across a variety of industries.

A number of government departments have utilised the LawMate body-warn recording devices, such as the National Police Force, Office and government departments (UKTi, MOD, and DWP). Most recently, LawMate systems have been sourced by the Department of Work & Pensions to tackle the rise of benefit fraud. In addition to these popular body‑worn devices, LawMate UK will also be demonstrating a range of stand-alone, high definition covert recording devices.

Visit LawMate on stand N7-297 to witness the latest advancements in convert recording equipment.

DISPLAYING ADVANCED VISION Advanced Vision Technology (AVT) has been active in the design and development of ruggedised military and industrial displays since its formation over 18 years ago. This year will be the company’s first time at DSEI bringing a range of products and solutions for the Land, Sea and Air sectors. The company’s use of technology provides solutions in a wide range of applications including various Land and Naval Programmes.

AVT will be demonstrating the acquisition, processing and re-distribution of video to its multi-standard GVA compatible display monitor, which has the capability to support the GigE Vision standard.

This all in one display monitor features an Atom GHz processor capable of running standard PC applications, including touch based software and customer middleware applications, as well as the features necessary to control the dedicated functions of TIC, Gun sights and many others.

If your application requires a rugged display, image processing, high speed streaming, recording or distribution then drop by the AVT stand at DSEI. A TOP RANGE OF IMAGING DEVICES Thermal Imaging Optix Co. will have its IdentifieR thermal site and Z-IR 60 vision attachment on display as DSEI this year.

The IdentifieR 100 is an all-weather thermal imaging device that cuts through battlefield and environment obscurants to deliver crisp surveillance imagery. It enables operatives to make quick decisions, enhancing mission effectiveness, maximising operational capabilities, and improving officer safety. The IdentifieR 100 relies on proven advanced microbolometer technology mounted in high durable anti-reflex coated housing to withstand difficult military actions. This technology provides state-of-the-art thermal sensitivity and superb dynamic range.

The extended range performance up to 4600m is ideal for complex combat situations and most sniper applications and the dedicated BH/WH (black hot/white hot) toggle button gives the operator greater capabilities to detect more details depending 

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Magnum Boots presents global military footwear range at DSEI As a leader in occupational footwear, Magnum has a tremendous amount of experience designing fit for purpose military footwear, with DSEI a perfect opportunity for Magnum to present its latest range of products made for specific environments, suited for specific operational deployments. The Magnum stand is located at N6- 380, with an international team covering global product requests Magnum provides a footwear solution for all categories, proudly showing latest innovations covering any terrain. Also, Magnum presents the latest tactical lightweight training products.

Since 1982, Magnum Boots has striven to provide best in class, high-performance product to government organizations worldwide. As a proven partner with a wide range of globally certified tactical footwear, Magnum offers ultimate protection for missions in numerous environments.

VIPER PRO 8.0 LEATHER WP Magnum originates from a market request for lightweight, resilient and comfortable tactical products. Patrol boots have been developed for different forces worldwide and the Viper Pro is proven for the job.

Having waterproof flame-resistant full grain leather upper, its features go beyond just a regular patrol boot. Durable rust-proof instep lace-lock system with Nomex® flame resistant lacing and leather tested to BS EN 15090 give it a multi terrain performance and ultimate fire-contact protection. Moisture wicking lining, waterproof membrane and anti-bacterial treatments keep feet dry and fresh. The outsole is abrasion and slipresistant and provides ultimate traction.

SPARTAN 8.0 ICE This high-spec tactical boot is designed for extreme weather conditions, with 1.8- 2.0 full grain leather upper and Sympatex® membrane for maximum waterproof protection and breathability.

Fast wicking Cambrelle® lining aids drying, and anti-bacterial treatment reduces odour and bacterial build up to keep feet in proper conditions during high endurance missions.

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temperature for ultimate cold weather insulation. The Vibram’s® FIRE&ICETM outsole, developed for the military by Shoe Technology Company (STC) and Vibram®, combines heat resistance from FIRE compounds together with slip resistance from DRI-ICE compounds for greater performance and malleability in freezing temperatures.

The Spartan 8.0 Ice has been developed focusing on comfort during extreme weather conditions. The shaped and padded, lace-loop tongue gives front cushioning and support, with removable pre-shaped Ortholite® footbed for underfoot comfort. The Achilles patch helps reduce tension and provides heel support.

BLACKBIRD 6.0 The Blackbird combination of full grain 1.8 mm leather and nylon panels delivers ultimate performance and durability. The ballistic nylon ankle protection pad and Tec Tuff® protective leather heel ensure extreme performance. The Fast Roping system provides unrivalled control and protection.

The rust-proof hardware including the lace-lock system together with the paracord lacing provide a firm fit.

PU midsole provides support and long lasting compression set. Shock absorbing elements ensure safe descents and keep feet fit. In hazardous situations the fuel and oil resistant Vibram® mid weight combat outsole provides traction and slip-resistance. This quick drying boot is ready for action, tested and approved by operators worldwide.

LIGHTSPEED 5.0 URBAN The Lightspeed 5.0 urban is the lightweight solution for desert combat, with a featherweight suede and leather upper. The synthetic rot-resistant fast wicking lining ensures moisture management and increased comfort.

The EVA midsole provides support and long lasting compression set. Shock absorbing elements ensure safe descents and keep feet fit. In hazardous situations the fuel and oil resistant Vibram® athletic outsole

provides slip-resistance, featuring a technical thread pattern including strategically placed flex points and multi direction lugs with self-cleaning properties. This quick drying boot is ready for action, tested and approved by operators worldwide.

SPARTAN JUNGLE The Spartan Jungle has been tested during Belize Jungle Warfare training and is proven best in this test. The 360 degree stitched outsole ensures non-delamination and with the self-cleaning outsole lugs, you can tackle muddy terrains. The 1200 denier, quick dry nylon mesh upper is developed for tropical environment use, keeping colour and texture. A humidity resistant boot with rust-proof hardware and drainage ports allowing the water to go out after contact. Anti-penetration plate protects against sharp obstacles and the removable footbed can be replaced.

DSEI –The biannual Defense and Security Equipment International exhibition (Excel London, UK) attracts the largest international community within the sector. This year it takes place between 15th-18th September, providing great opportunities to meet international customers and end users.  FURTHER INFORMATION www.magnumboots.com

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THE HANDHELD CHEMICAL DETECTOR Rigaku Raman Technologies has introduced the Progeny ResQ handheld chemical detector, which enables the rapid detection, identification and response to chemical and hazardous threats at the touch of a button.

Utilising Raman technology, the device is an intuitive chemical analyser and provides emergency responders, law enforcement professionals and the military with the industry’s most comprehensive chemical detection range in a handheld form.

The Progeny ResQ is designed to be easy to use for routine response tactics, weighing just 3.5lbs with extended battery life and certified to MIL-STD-810G and IP-68, it also has a large easily readable display and is operated with the push of one button, making itDiplo suitable forad:Diplomatic use while wearing Level A14/07/2014 book book advert

and M3-type protective suits and gloves.

It is equipped with a measurement delay timer enabling users to initiate analyses after they have removed themselves from the investigative scene, allowing users to get in and out of the hot zone as quickly as possible.

In addition to identifying unknown substances, Progeny ResQ also provides hazard information and classifications for indicating next steps in remediation action plans.

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The device also provides the industry’s most comprehensive library with over 12,000 common materials, TICs/TIMs, CWAs and explosives and 300 critical compounds.

Visit Rigaku Raman Technologies at DSEI for more information about the Progeny ResQ and hand held chemical detection.

UNVEILING COTS SYSTEM SOLUTIONS Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions will be displaying its newest highly-engineered COTS

Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions will be displaying its newest COTS system solutions, including its comprehensive range of rugged LCD touchscreen mission displays and its video management systems Progeny ResQ can measure coloured solids and liquids, a capability that has proven challenging to conventional handheld Raman instruments, as well as substances through containers, overcoming issues of fluorescence interference that affect other handheld Raman devices. Progeny ResQ can distinguish between mixed and pure compounds so users can identify the correct ID of a Page threat1in a compounded material.

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Visit Thermal Imaging Optix Co. at DSEI for more information about the company’s range of thermal imaging devices.

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system solutions, including its comprehensive range of rugged LCD touchscreen mission displays (with night vision goggle support) and its size, weight and power (SWaP)‑optimised video management systems (including video switches and recorders).

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Fence vs. wide area protection The T.ract CIP from Terma is designed to be the fastest and most precise way of simultaneously detecting, identifying and tracking both internal and external perimeter threats in areas where business continuation is a matter of national importance If you want to protect critical areas, you are normally taught to fence it, and that is why most critical infrastructure today is protected by fences and walls. Fences and walls are on the other hand easy to breach which is why they are often supported by electronic perimeter protection solutions.

But electronic perimeter protection solutions only monitor outer boundary structures and lines, thus ignoring the wide area threats from both the outside and the inside. In consequence, these technologies quickly become insufficient investments, once a subject has breached the line.

SORTING OUT THE ACTION FROM THE DISTRACTION Most perimeter detection systems using sensors and cameras are designed to raise an automated alarm as soon as a subject

and most precise way of simultaneously detecting, identifying and tracking both internal and external perimeter threats in areas where business continuation is a matter of national importance,” explains Vice President, Security Applications, Thomas Jensen AUTOMATIC THREAT DETECTION, EARLY WARNING AND TRACKING In most crisis situations, events escalate quickly and unpredictably and time and control are the two key factors when emphasis is on preventing a disaster from happening. T.react CIP addresses these two key factors for critical infrastructure protection directly. T.react CIP is able to simultaneously handle both external and internal threats by tracking events on every m2 of the area – not just the line. T.react CIP can use invisible virtual perimeters

By enhancing the detection capabilities as far away as possible from the protected area, and providing the exact location of the object(s) together with past and current movements, the operator is automatically provided with superior situational awareness, supporting decision makers to better plan, coordinate, command and solve incidents with increased effectiveness penetrates the perimeter line. Many systems also provide a slewed camera function onto the area of an alarm. However, if an intruder manages to breach the “line” and disappear, there is no means of detecting him again – and even worse, it is impossible to track the whereabouts of the subject and sweep for unwanted objects left behind.

One of the companies that have addressed this problem is the world renowned radar manufacturer Terma.

“In one simple line “we want to sort the action from the distraction” in order to help our client protect their critical infrastructure.

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in the form of zones and rules to provide early warning to abnormal behavior or secure assets or areas of special importance to operations. Persons and vehicles inside or outside the perimeter will be monitored for breaking rules or being in areas where they could potentially be a threat that require intervention. T.react CIP automatically detects, analyzes, prioritizes, and presents events according to severity.

EFFICIENT DECISION MAKING By enhancing the detection capabilities as far away as possible from the protected area, and providing the exact location of

the object(s) together with past and current movements, the operator is automatically provided with superior situational awareness, supporting decision makers to better plan, coordinate, command and solve incidents with increased effectiveness.

INTRUDER BACK TRACKING One of the very unique features in the T.react CIP system is that all detected objects are recorded by their exact position and by video. Having access to replay video and back track the whereabouts of the intruder, greatly reducing search times when guiding security teams to search and retrieve objects left or hidden by the intruder.

SIMULTANEOUS HANDLING OF BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL THREATS When talking fence protection versus wide area protection, one major difference is monitoring of both the line and restricted areas inside the perimeter. Conventional perimeter protection solutions put great stress on the operator due to the need for continuously watching hours of uneventful video. This quickly translates into operator fatigue and increasing the risk of persons or vehicles entering unfenced restricted areas are not detected - causing safety threats both to themselves and to operations.

Using a solution like T.react CIP for the same area protection, the operator is automatically alerted in the case of a person or a vehicle getting close to and/or enters a restricted area. Due to the virtual perimeter the operator does not have to look for an event, but will automatically be alerted and a camera slewed to the object of identification. The camera will automatically track the object, and allow the operator to react on the event before an intrusion occurs or to easily dismiss the event as soon as the automated video evidence shows that this is a normal situation.

This provides a cost-efficient solution with constant 360° surveillance of far larger areas with less man power and less sensors.

EASY THIRD PARTY SENSOR INTEGRATION If you have just invested in new sensors for electronic perimeter protection and want to transition to area protection, T.react CIP can interface with a huge selection of existing cameras and sensors. This includes both fixed and movable cameras, simple sensors and more advanced sensors such as radars, laser gated imaging, thermal tracking sensors, UGSs, shot detection, etc. L FURTHER INFORMATION www.terma.com

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Curtiss-Wright’s Parvus family of small and ultra-small network switch/router and mission computers will be offered for use in space and weight constrained platforms, such as ground vehicles, helicopters and UAVs, that need compact (and even pocket sized) solutions for integrating modern networking and computing solutions.

Additionally, Curtiss-Wright’s Indal group will be showcasing its shipboard helicopter handling and storage systems (Assist, Secure and Traverse) that enable rotor-craft missions in even the most severe sea conditions.

Visit Curtis-Wright Defense Solutions in the US Pavilion at DSEI 2015.

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NAVIGATING THE NAVAL GPS SYSTEM Drumgrange supplies a range of military GPS and differential GPS solutions for naval applications – providing accurate location and timing information for the platform’s navigation, communications and combat systems using both the Standard Positioning Service (SPS) and encrypted Precise Positioning Service (PPS).

The latest naval GPS solution (Navfix) will be installed across the majority of the Royal Navy’s surface and sub-surface platforms to provide the primary source for positioning and timing information. The system uses a Rockwell Collins MPE-S Type II Receiver which incorporates a Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) to provide robust navigation warfare capabilities. The system has been designed to be agnostic to the GPS receiver so that any ICD-GPS-153 compatible receiver could be used.

The key features of the Navfix GPS solution include: a battery back up; EMC compliant to Def Stan 59-411; interfaces to ship sensors including Gyro, SINS, log and synchros; interface to precise timing and frequency equipment; NMEA & NEC Messages/ RS232/RS422 output interfaces; a 5.7-inch LCD colour display and tactile keyboard; and ten programmable ethernet ports.

Visit Drumgrange at DSEI for more information on GPS solutions.

LOGISTIC COMMODITIES AND SERVICES Leidos will demonstrate a wide-spectrum of innovative capabilities and technologies that are currently supporting the UK government and other customers.

The company was recently selected by the UK Ministry of Defence as the preferred supplier to manage its defence logistic commodities and services. Known as Logistic Commodities Services Transformation (LCST), the 13-year contract involves procuring non-military essentials such as food and medical supplies, and providing storage and distribution services for the UK’s Armed

logistic capabilities, as well as its integrated tactical solutions, safety and security products, and advanced cyber security solutions.

TARGETING RAPTAR SYSTEMS AT DSEI Wilcox will be showcasing its range of Rapid Targeting and Ranging modules (RAPTAR) at DSEI 2015. All RAPTAR systems are built in the same housing for integrated logistic service, meaning they are designed to be repairable and have the ability to be upgraded and expanded with emerging technology.

The RAPTAR boasts a lightweight, integrated technology system offering an Infra-Red (IR) laser, visible laser, IR flood and laser range finder (LRF) in one compact, rugged, all weather package. Equipped with precision windage and elevation adjustors, the entire laser suite is controlled as one. The RAPTAR is designed to be mounted to a wide variety of weapon platforms with MIL‑STD-1913 RIS/RAS and STANAG-4694 rails.

The RAPTAR-Lite is a more affordable option that offers both visible and IR aiming lasers and a variable focus IR Illuminator, which are all precisely controlled with adjustors for each plane - azimuth and elevation. It also features a 300 lumen SureFire flashlight, with an adjustment range of 30 lumen up to of 300 lumen, offering versatility of use in close quarter combat situations.

The RAPTAR-S offers all the proven technology of the original RAPTAR system with an applied ballistic solver for precise accuracy at extremely long ranges. The solver measures temperature, pressure, humidity and accounts for all major and minor trajectory variables, with the output shown in MILs, MOAs, or even an ACOG BDC reticle. Included within the system is a ballistic calibration feature allows user to

‘train’ the software to match a specific rifle based on observed impacts at long range.

The RAPTAR is available in a high power version for military application as well as an eye safe version using a low power for law enforcement and civilian use. The family of RAPTAR systems all offer a laser safety key allowing only a trained person to adjust the intensity of the laser up and down based on the operator’s training to prevent injury.

Visit Wilcox at DSEI to found out more about the entire RAPTAR range.

SAY HELLO TO BOMB DISPOSAL ROBOTS Irish company Reamda will launch its new bomb disposal robot at DSEI. Until now, a major problem faced by bomb disposal experts was that robots designed to deal with larger bombs didn’t have the dexterity to deal with smaller ordinances in tight spaces - seen in situations like a pipe-bomb under a car - while smaller robots did not have sufficient range, putting operators in danger as they were forced to move closer to dangerous scenes.

Reamda’s ‘Reacher’ robot has been developed to tackle these issues, combining the ability to travel long distances with the capability to access small hard to reach spaces.

Managing director Padraig Roche said: “To get under a car a robot has to be under four inches high; the problem that creates is that the robot can’t even get over a curb, and as the antenna is so close to the ground, the range is poor.

“The Reacher is the first robot in the industry to have a cargo-bay to store a smaller robot designed to get under a car to destroy pipe bombs and the like. The Reacher delivers the smaller robot to the site and the communications can be relayed to the operator through the larger machine.”

The Reacher was developed after Reamda won the tender to supply the Irish army with a new state-of-the-art bomb disposal robot.

Visit Reamda in the Security and Special Forces Zone for a closer look at the Reacher.  FURTHER INFORMATION www.dsei.co.uk

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Security integration goes viral The ever increasing integration of human, physical and electronic security measures is gathering pace, argues Chris Plimley, sales manager at Zaun, on the crest of a technological tidal wave, an ever-evolving terror threat, government demands and the day-to-day expectations of consumers I watched my wife doing our weekly food shop on her phone from the comfort of a coffee shop the other day and perversely thought how far security integration had come – and how far it may yet go in the next year or two.

Her and consumers in general’s expectation that we should all be able to run our lives from a single personal electronic interface is one of the drivers of progress, as is the advancement of technology and the everevolving terrorist threat and government and legislators’ expectations flowing from that.

Many advances in the areas of sensors, encryption and intelligent video tied to access control have been made as a direct result of requirements published by the US Department of Homeland Security.

Meanwhile the UK’s Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) held its first manufacturers’ training day a few months ago on a new Cyber Assurance of Physical Security Systems standard CPNI’s advice covers physical, personnel and cyber security and information assurance and how best to integrate these physical, human and electronic elements to maximum effect.

UNIFYING SYSTEMS Rapid technological development and the increased adoption of internet-based services throughout business and society as a whole have also led to an increased expectation of and ability in unifying systems.

So the security market now demands more joined-up physical security technology, with integration of security fencing and lighting, access control, PIDs and intruder alarms, CCTV and video analytics and guard patrols and security control rooms now commonplace.

In the search for greater security control, enhanced employee safety and operational cost savings, some businesses have taken it further by integrating fire-fighting systems, building services controls such as lighting, air conditioning and lifts, and even business information systems and HR records.

In such cases, the various facets work directly together to improve overall management of a facility and make it considerably simpler and more efficient.

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CCTV towers, enhanced video analytics, access control and security fencing were integrated at the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham last autumn

multiple functions from a single portal and with the advent of more standardised and open protocols and standards.

But, for all of the fantastic fancy stuff that is now possible, we need to get back to basics and do only what is necessary and cost-effective. Which involves asking the time-honoured basic security questions: what asset base are we trying to protect – physical, human, intellectual and even reputational; what risks do or might they face of damage, theft or sabotage; and who or what might pose these risks and how might they carry out their threats?

Only when we match the particular threat on the particular asset with the particular risk can we design the most effective mitigation solution – and then integrate pre-existing security measures with new to make it all work in tandem. If an alarm is triggered, video can automatically be sent to mobile phones, PDAs, laptops or other devices so that security can decide how best to respond.

Integrated video and alarms systems can help immediately target security breaches so that any 24-hour onsite patrol can react quickly and prevent property loss, or worse. And access control systems can be programmed to lock certain areas of the facility to

confine any search for the perpetrator.

Often a fire alarm is the first system to activate. In a modern integrated system this can alert a control room and if necessary escalate the warning automatically to the emergency services, letting them know who is on site before they arrive and even any special medical needs.

CCTV CCTV can also be used to see if people are trapped or areas are potentially dangerous before emergency services arrive and without putting their lives at risk.

In short, the greater the integration, the better able everyone is to build more effective security plans and architectures, respond more quickly and appropriately to security threats and breaches and ultimately protect people and property better than ever. 

Chris Plimley is sales manager for high security products at Zaun Limited, a British manufacturer of high security event overlay and perimeter protection systems with regional offices in France and Dubai.

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The UK’s largest ever police operation passed off without major incident after parts of South Wales were locked down inside a ‘ring of steel’, reportedly the world’s biggest ever installation of temporary high security fencing Up to 9,000 police were deployed for the two-day NATO Conference at Newport’s Celtic Manor and key sites in Cardiff, surrounded by miles of steel fencing.

Working for the police, integrated perimeter security specialist Zaun manufactured and installed the 13 kilometres of high security fencing around the hotel and conference centre, Cardiff Castle, Bute Park, Cardiff Bay and the Millennium Stadium to ensure the safety of delegates.

More than 60 world leaders attended the summit, including Prime Minister David Cameron, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Barack Obama, the first ever serving US President to visit Wales.

It prompted the UK’s largest ever police operation involving 9,000 officers from 29 of the UK’s 43 police forces, with planning starting the moment the summit was first announced in October 2013.

Two roads in Newport were closed for more than five days, while all footpaths crossing the Celtic Manor Resort were shut.

“RING OF STEEL” A team of 30, including project managers, site managers and installers from UK security expert Zaun, with 35 articulated lorries of fencing, barriers and accessories put up the ‘ring of steel’, part of which ran alongside the M4 motorway at junction 24 and the A449.

Zaun designed special sections of steel panels that were fixed to existing fencing horizontally then flipped upright and dropped into the Roath Basin at Cardiff Bay and next to the Millennium Bridge on the River Taff beneath the walls of Cardiff Castle.

Minutes after world leaders left Cardiff Castle on Thursday night, Zaun’s team moved in and worked 24/7 to dismantle all the traffic management measures by 6.30am on Sunday morning for the 10k Cardiff road race and fun run.

They then removed the remains of what had become a part of life in central Cardiff for weeks – and had been dubbed as Cardiff’s Berlin Wall and The Great Wall of Wales – to allow traffic and businesses to get back to normal on Monday morning.

The summit generated its share of protests,

Zaun fencing around the Celtic Manor Resort, installed during night closures on the M4

A team of 30, including project managers, site managers and installers from UK security expert Zaun, with 35 articulated lorries of fencing, barriers and accessories put up the ‘ring of steel’, part of which ran alongside the M4 motorway at junction 24 and the A449 but news channels including the BBC, ITV and Sky News reported that ‘people are trying unsuccessfully to tear down the fence’ and that ‘paper planes and pieces of wood are occasionally being thrown over the cordon’.

Mr Cameron, Mr Obama and Mrs Merkel are no strangers to Zaun’s security fencing.

2012 OLYMPICS They first experienced them at the London 2012 Olympics where VIP emergency gates at the Olympic Stadium were dubbed the Obama Gates, installed in case of

attack during the highest-profile and most sought-after events, such as Usain Bolt’s historic 100m gold medal triumph.

They were protected by 7.5km of security fencing that extended into Lough Erne at the 2013 G8 summit in Enniskillen, which was previously the largest UK security operation with 8,300 officers and a cost of £60m.

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The exhibition for internal state security Milipol Paris, the international event for key players in the internal State security sector, will open its doors from 17-20 November 2015 for four days of exhibitions, meetings and debates about public and industrial security Milipol Paris, following in the footsteps of the 18 previous exhibitions, will once again confirm its place as the world’s leading security exhibition in 2015. In 2013 the exhibition continued to extend its influence, with a notable increase in exhibitor and international visitor numbers. Milipol Paris 2015 will build on this, welcoming all of the industry’s key players. Purchasers, suppliers and experts will all be there to discuss new security issues and discover new technologies.

Governmental concerns will also be addressed: combating terrorism, protecting citizens, ensuring safe cities, providing local security and protecting against major risks will be at the heart of the debate. The industry’s top performing companies will

present their products and innovations.

Among the products presented, a special focus will be on new information, observation, surveillance, prevention and warning systems.

THE HISTORY OF MILIPOL From 1970 to 2013, international economies and security have been evolving very rapidly.

The creation of Milipol replied to a growing demand for information and matchmaking in the field of internal security, before developing into the areas of civil defence and major risks.

At the end of the 1970s, various French manufacturers

supplying police equipment were worried that they had limited commercial contacts at an international level. Contrary to the Aeronautics and Defence sectors, the Interior Security sector did not have a promotion and communications platform that matched its importance in France. As a result, the idea of organising a specific international exhibition took hold. EXPOL (Exposition Police), the first private initiative, showed the way.

In 1984, the International Milipol Committee came into existence as an association whose goal was the promotion of security technology and equipment. That same year, the first international Milipol Show was organised in Paris as the principal information and publicrelations tool, open to professionals in the field of security, including manufacturers, end-users, buyers and exhibitors of all nationalities. The quasi-confidential field of police, civil and military security equipment, virtually unknown to the general public until that time, was thus brought to light.

While the subsiding cold war still held centre stage, security services were already at work in the wings, fighting against such growing menaces as criminality, drugs, organised crime, terrorism, industrial and economic espionage.

They expressed their latest requirements and needs for equipment, while investigating all the technologies available.

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Today’s naval navigation radars provide more capability than ever before…

The modern naval navigation radar uses a fully coherent solid state transceiver with a multipurpose radar display and is able to provide the naval warship or patrol vessel with much more than just a navigation and collision avoidance capability.

State-of-the-art Doppler navigation radars utilise the familiar rotating antenna technology, but the use of solid state transceivers in the system, like the Kelvin Hughes SharpEye, has improved the surface search capability of the navigation radar. By using Doppler processing, targets that would previously go undetected in sea and rain clutter, can now be picked out of the clutter due to the additional velocity information in the returns. This results in smaller targets, such as submarine periscopes, RHIBs and USVs being detected in conditions in which the older magnetron radars would have found detection impossible.

This increased sensitivity to smaller returns also negates the need for helicopter secondary radars such as RRB. The ability of the coherent technology to pick out helicopters at ranges in excess of 20 nautical miles means that helicopter transponders are no longer required

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when helicopters are controlled by vessels equipped with the more capable systems.

Another advantage of pulse Doppler technology in the Naval environment is the reduced peak power of the transmissions.

At 99 per cent less than the magnetron alternative, there is a much reduced probability of intercept (RPI). The enhanced performance is complemented by a significant improvement in reliability and maintainability.

The reduced peak power requirements enables the design to be significantly more reliable with no routine maintenance and no ‘lifed’ items such as a magnetron. With a mean time between failure (MTBF) in excess

of 150,000 hours and simple modular design, the need for experienced radar technicians previously required with the older systems is removed.

This can result in a significant saving in manpower and training costs.

Kelvin Hughes provides the world’s navies and coastguards with surface search, navigation and helicopter control radars and pioneered the use of coherent pulse Doppler technologies for these roles.

Over 25 navies now use SharpEye radars. When combined with the Kelvin Hughes multi-function display, the user has an unprecedented level of situational awareness formerly only available from multi-million dollar systems. This includes: Detection in clutter; Performance advantage; No magnetron - no maintenance; Ultrahigh reliability; Extremely low through life costs; Covert; Type Approved; Military Aviation Authority approved (Helicopter Control); and Mil-spec design.

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 private and public communities, that of industry and business, the protection of populations, and internal State security.

Held annually during the 1980s as a leading security event, the Milipol Paris Show found its current rhythm as of 1991, the year in which the biennial scheduling was adopted. In 1995, it acquired new dimensions of considerable importance.

As it was now held under the patronage of the French Ministry of the Interior, the Milipol Paris Show became an official event, along the same lines as the international Eurosatory exhibitions for land armament, Euronaval for naval equipment and the Paris-Le Bourget Aeronautics-Aerospace Exhibition.

Today, the international Milipol Trade Show is recognised as a result of its professionalism and the quality of its exhibitors and visitors attending from around the world, all from the various security sectors.

of Qatar, the exhibition has been running on biennial years since 1996. The event showcases 261 exhibiting companies from 36 countries, as well as welcoming in excess of 6,500 visitors from 63 nations.

The next Milipol Qatar exhibition will be taking place in November 2016 in Doha.

The next edition of Milipol Asia-Pacific, also running on biennial years, will be taking place in Singapore in 2017. Established since 2005, it showcases 220 exhibiting companies from 25 different countries and opens it doors to 7,300 professional visitors from 40 countries.

FIVE THREAT THEMES The strategic and technical innovations for tomorrow’s international security issues are being showcased by exhibitors and presented in round tables and in expert debates; all of which brand this exhibition as the world reference in the internal State security segment.

Five major issues have been clearly defined for the 2015 edition.

These include: Anti-terrorism and more specifically issues such as biometrics as a means to manage identification for immigration and border control systems as well as crisis control, intelligence and special forces; Drones, civil or military, intelligent and connected (Internet of things) and the laws that regulate their use; Cyber security and what it implies for general IT systems, data protection, Big Data, banking and fiduciary security or for the war against organised trafficking; Safe cities involving crowd control, law enforcement, urban security and local public safety, industrial and high security site protection, video protection and data analysis; and major risks involving victim assistance, emergency

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THE MILIPOL NETWORK For over 30 years the Milipol brand has been synonymous with high quality, international exhibitions covering the field of internal State security. Over the years the brand has been proudly represented

by Milipol Paris and Milipol Qatar.

The GIE Milipol, Comexposium and GSA Exhibitions is pleased to announce the partnership between Global Security Asia and the Milipol Events. After the 2015 edition of the Global Security Asia exhibition and conference, the event will be renamed Milipol Asia-Pacific, so creating the world’s leading international network of exhibitions dedicated to solutions, technologies and innovations for homeland security.

Similar to Milipol Paris, Milipol Qatar is the international exhibition of internal State security for the Middle East. Organised in partnership with the Ministry of Interior

management, logistics back-up, command hubs, analysis and risk management, fire brigade interventions, the protection of civilians, first aid and the specificities of CBRN risks.

The Milipol Paris show covers an extensive range of technologies and services made to anticipate, prevent and manage the threats and risks to the internal security of all states and their most sensitive infrastructures.

For a better understanding of the states that these five major topics represent, a committee of international experts will deliver their input in terms of analysis and opinion. A first this year, the committee is composed of eminent personalities, researchers and high ranking consultants as well as many other opinion leaders on all subjects linked to internal State security.

CONFERENCES Milipol Paris presents a high quality programme of conferences, workshops and round tables. This year’s showcased topics are Anti-terrorism, Cyber Security, Safe Cities, Major Risks, and New Threats/New Technologies.

Milipol Paris has invited high level academics, trade journalists, members of prestigious institutions and participants from the Ministry of Interior as well as French and International personalities to constitute its advisory board. With conference sessions in both French and English there is plenty of opportunity to learn, meet with field experts and witness debate on the most topical state security topics.

On Wednesday 18 November, Armand Nachef will be conducting the first keynote speech for the Counter Terrorism strand of the conference, entitled ‘Horizon 2020 Security’.

Nachef is if the coordinator of the French Security NCP Consortium, CEA. Following on from that will be Professor Richard English’s keynote on ‘Assessing the Global Terror Threat’.

Professor English is the Director of the Handa Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence at the University of Saint Andrews. 

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EVENT PREVIEW Milipol Paris 2015: useful information Dates: Tuesday 17 to Friday 20 November 2015.

Opening hours: Tuesday to Thursday, 9.30am-6.00pm, Friday 9.30am -5.00pm.

Where: Paris Nord Villepinte – Exhibition Centre, France.

The exhibition is reserved for security industry professionals.

Access is only available with an official invitation card or an electronic badge. Proof of identity will be requested together with the badge.

Minors under the age of 16 are not allowed to visit Milipol Paris.

TRANSPORT From Roissy Charles de Gaulle airport: take the RER B line (direction: Robinson–Saint-Rémy-lèsChevreuse). Get off at the first stop, Parc des Expositions. Trains leave every seven minutes, from 7.00 to 20.00.

From Paris: take the RER B line (direction: Aéroport Roissy Charles de Gaulle), and get off at the Parc des Expositions. The journey takes 25 minutes from the centre of Paris.

The Parc des Expositions de Villepinte station is situated on the RER B line in zone 4 (outside inner Paris), which is the Ile de France price bracket for tickets.  The Counter Terrorism conference will also include a panel debate on ‘Understanding the Global Terrorism: Lessons Learnt’ which will be moderated by Strategy Consultant and Writer Guy-Phillipe Goldstein.

The Safe Cities conference begins with a keynote by Steven Webb of Frost & Sullivan.

Over the past 18 years in market research and consulting, Steven has acquired a deep expertise in developing and implementing successful global business development and customer management programs, in advising on new market entry including opportunity identification, routes to market and customer proposition, and in competitor evaluation, benchmarking and strategy development.

Steven’s recent presentations, research and consulting delivery includes Safe Cities, Critical National Infrastructure Protection and Border Security. His conference precedes a panel debate on ‘Safe and Smart Cities’, moderated by Thierry Vinçon of the Ministerial

In 2013 the exhibition continued to extend its influence, with a notable increase in exhibitor and international visitor numbers.

Milipol Paris 2015 will build on this, welcoming all of the industry’s key players Delegation for Security Industries. A high ranking civil servant at the French Ministry of the Interior, Vinçon holds degrees in Oriental languages from both Assas and Sorbonne Universities. After having accomplished a career in the military, he joined the French Prime Minister’s office from 1989 to 2004 and then the prefectural corp in the French Tarn and Eure-et-Loir regions. From 2006 to 2012, he was in charge of security at the French Republic’s Presidency. He then returned to the French Ministry of the Interior and since 2014 he has contributed to the creation of the ministerial delegation to security industries. The session closes with a case study on ‘Euro 2016 - Challenges and Responses’ by Patrick Aujogue of Keolis.

Both of these will be addressed in French.

CYBER SECURITY The Cyber Security conference will also be delivered in a mixture of French and English.

Opening with a keynote by Guillaume Poupard of Anssi (National Security Agency Information Systems), the first panel debate will be on ‘Cyber Warfare, Cyber Defence and Corporate Interests’. The panelists include Jean-Yves Latournerie of the French Ministry of Interior, Alain Julliet, President of CDSE (Corporate Club Safety Managers) and Researcher at the French Institut of Geopolitics Kevin Limonier.

This is immediately followed by an English panel debate chaired by Frederick Douzet, Chairwoman of the Castex Chair of Cyber Strategy, Professor at the French Institute of Geopolitics at Paris 8 University. After studying Political Sciences at the Institute of Political Sciences of Grenoble and at Oxford Brookes University, Frédérick Douzet graduated with a degree from UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism. Specialist of the United States, she has received many awards for her publications concerning the region in Société de Géographie, the Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques and in the Urban Affairs Association. She also has the support of the Lurcy Foundation.

She is also an honorary member of the Institut Universitaire de France and was the recipient of a Fulbright scholarship. In 2014 she won the France-Berkley award.

The Cyber Security section will conclude with a conference, hosted by Nicolas Arpagian of INHESJ (National Institute of Advanced Studies for Security and Justice), entitled ‘GAFAM or State, Who Do You Trust Most to Determine Your Identity?’.

The Equipment and Innovation conference,

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delivered entirely in French, consists of three panel debates on ‘The evolution of materials and equipment used in policing and crowd control’, ‘Textile and Innovation’ and ‘Research and development: standards, testing, quality control’. The last conference, ‘Major Risks - Emergency Management’, is delivered in English.

The panel debate will be moderated by Emily Hough, editor in chief of Crisis Response.

Emily launched Crisis Response Journal ten years ago. She was a founding member of City Security and Resilience Networks (CSARN), is Editor in Chief to the specialist non-profit International Aviation Fire Protection Association’s publication, and has edited and published various books within the emergency response, management and analysis sectors. The conference will be delivered by Carole Dautun, Risk and Crisis Department Manager at INHESJ, and will examine the shift ’Towards a Shared Culture of Risk and Crisis Management’.

EXHIBITORS AT THE MAJOR RISKS AREA Milipol Paris 2009 created a Major Risks area at the heart of the show, enabling exhibitors to present for the first time their solutions in the fields of natural, technological, industrial and CBRN emergencies. Based on this initial success, the dedicated area continues to grow in 2015 with a primary focus on technological and industrial risks, natural risks, health related risks and what is deemed as a major threat risk.

Major international players, both public and private, will present their innovations in this constantly evolving field at Milipol Paris 2015.

The major risks covered include prevention, protection, monitoring, detection, identification, analysis and intervention. In a single dedicated area, each exhibitor will be able to promote its own innovations and solutions in terms of products and services, to targeted professional visitors from around the world.

Companies and organisations from around the world, manufacturers, distributors and service providers will all be exhibiting at this years event. The wide range of exhibitors cover the themes of the event, with those involved in prevention and protection, ensuring security, surveillance, identification, the fight against crime, and managing immigration and human trafficking all present.

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MEETINGS As in 2011 and 2013, Milipol Paris will once again be holding International Business 

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Secure testing and expert engineering support for next-generation military vehicles Located in the heart of the UK, Millbrook is one of the world’s leading independent military vehicle engineering development and test facilities.

Julian Bryan, Millbrook’s Head of Military Strategies, said: “Millbrook is at the forefront of military capability and reliability testing, working with defence clients including a 15-year relationship with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD). We are the home of the Battlefield Mission, the UK MOD wheeled vehicle approval benchmark, and in partnership we have developed a set of test parameters that push any vehicle to its in-service requirements and beyond.”

Operating with MOD accreditation for security 24 hours a day, seven days per week, Millbrook guarantees the highest levels of confidentiality. Customers include some of the world’s leading defence vehicle specialists, who value the site’s extremely wide range of secure testing environments.

Leading light-to-medium military protected vehicle manufacturer, NIMR Automotive recently completed a programme of advanced testing with Millbrook to assess the mobility, capability, reliability and overall performance of its 4x4 and 6x6 base vehicles.

The trials, which saw the vehicles rigorously tested against comparable reference products, were completed in order to help evaluate and understand how they respond when pushed to the most extreme limits. Tests were carried out to the stringent ‘Battlefield Mission’ benchmark and saw the vehicles tested on virtually all on and off-road facilities at Millbrook. The wide range of test tracks within Millbrook’s secure perimeter takes vehicles over challenging obstacles, severe gradients,

rocky and rugged terrains, and through water.

Test procedures included brake, acceleration and angle assessments, and were designed to take the vehicles beyond the environments for which they were intended. In this case the vehicles were developed for the harshest, hottest desert conditions, so to see how they would perform in very different climates, Millbrook engineers also tested them in a simulation of the coldest and wettest conditions.

Once testing was completed, Millbrook provided impartial engineering guidance to NIMR. These conclusions were discussed in great detail to ensure full understanding and the implications of any future developments of the vehicles were explored.

Sean Limbrick, Technical Director at NIMR, explains: “With Millbrook’s reputation for comprehensive, independent test and validation, we felt the company was the ideal partner to complete our forward thinking programme of activity.”

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If you a prospective entrepreneur, a startup or an emerging company, then this year’s Milipol Paris has an opportunity to whet your appetite. The Startup Challenge enables visitors to showcase their ideas and business concepts, gain visibility, secure financial support and benefit from a privileged access to a specific target market.

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 Meetings, with the aim to encourage business opportunities between visitors and exhibitors.

Whether it be to initiate a commercial relationship, check the development potential of a new product on a targeted market or identify a relevant technical partnership; these particular exchanges become perfect occasions for successful meetings.

Organised from 17-19 November in conjunction with the one-to-one meetings of Cartes Secure Connexions, they are open to visitors of both exhibitions.

Opportunities for new contacts will thus be intensified, notably on sensitive topics such as cyber security and the smart cities/safe cities themes which are common concerns to both trade fairs.

APPOINTMENTS In order to save time on site and to optimise the trip, appointments can be organised ahead of the event thanks to a match-making platform.

The International Business Meetings allow delegates to publish their cooperation offers on the online matchmaking platform, match them with the other participants cooperation profiles, and maximise the time spent on the show thanks to a tailored schedule.

Michael Weatherseed, Director, Security Business Unit, Comexposium, said: “At Milipol Paris 2013, nearly 300 meetings were organised and more than 20 countries were represented. This year, and because it is set up in common with both exhibitions, the business meetings will certainly have an even greater impact.”

Rémi Thuau, Prefect and Chairman of Milipol exhibitions, concludes: “Milipol Paris, following in the footsteps of the 18 previous

exhibitions, will once again confirm its place as the world’s leading security exhibition in 2015. In 2013 the exhibition continued to extend its influence, with a notable increase in exhibitor and international visitor numbers. Milipol Paris 2015 will build on this, welcoming all of the industry’s key players.

“Purchasers, suppliers and experts will all be there to discuss new security issues and discover new technologies. Governmental concerns will also be addressed: combating terrorism, protecting citizens, ensuring safe cities, providing local security and protecting against major risks will be at the heart of the debate. The industry’s top performing companies will present their products and innovations.”

COMPEXPOSIUM Milipol is organised by Comexposium.

Comexposium, is a leading event organiser world-wide, involved in 114 events for the general public and professionals, covering 17 different sectors. The group welcomes 38,000 exhibitors every year, 40 per cent of whom are non-French, and 3.5 million visitors, 350,000 of whom come from abroad.

Comexposium organises five of the ten biggest events held in France: SIAL, Foire de Paris, Intermat, SIMA and Paris International Agricultural Show. Customer satisfaction, innovation, growth and development and commitment to an eco-friendly approach are the key commitments of the Comexposium Group’s products. Each event is a market leader, facilitating development, highlighting the sector and pre-empting market trends.  FURTHER INFORMATION www.en.milipol.com

The startup challenge will reward the most innovative entrepreneurs providing cyber solutions in the Fight against Crime.

The competition launched on 8 July and closes on 15 September.

Following the challenge closure, a selected jury will choose five finalists, who will be officially announced on 20 October.

Then, on 19 November, the third day of the exhibition, the five finalists will be given the opportunity to pitch a session each in front of the jury and public on the Milipol exhibition floor, before the winner is announced.

The winner will be awarded with an allocation of €5,000, a stand at Milipol Paris 2017 and an interview by the Milipol Paris official press agency following the ceremony.

To comply with the rules of the contest, the companies (exhibitor and non-exhibitor) must have already established one or more cyber solutions or services in the fight against crime and have at least two years of experience.

This criteria enables the jury to select mature startups and to be concentrating on innovations already present on the market, rather than on the marketing aspects of the project.

Competing companies must answer questions regarding their goals and motivations. Incorrectly submitted applications, off the subject projects, low innovative projects and projects representing a low market opportunity can be rejected. All applications can be found and completed on the Milipol Paris website.

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Iveco DV’s range of Multirole Vehicles, Tactical and Logistic Trucks and Armoured Fighting Vehicles covers the full spectrum of on- and off-road military requirements and represents a well thought through, comprehensive and effective response to the needs of the military customer. Iveco recognises that this needs change in response to the evolving operational environment, developing doctrine and changing threat. As a part of the company’s commitment to our

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customers’ needs, we aim to identify or anticipate at an early stage how requirements are likely to develop.

As a result, the whole product range is subjected to a continuous development process. Evolving needs are fed back to Engineering, who in turn develop a steady stream of enhancements in terms of payload, mobility and protection. Where necessary, complete new vehicle families are developed.