Defexpo 2014: Land, Naval & Internal Homeland Security Systems Exhibit

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BEL on the Roll

Purchase order from Elbit: On February 7, 2014, during DefExpo 2014, ELOP- a subsidiary of Elbit Systems Limited, issued a Purchase Order to BEL for the manufacture of CoMPASS systems, for the ALH Program.

The CoMPASS is a day-and-night surveillance system that includes a colour TV daylight camera, 3rd Generation 3-5 µm Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) sensor, Laser Target Designator and Range Finder (LTDRF) and automatic tracking capabilities, as well as command and control capabilities. It is distinguished by a wide variety of interfaces, enabling integration with various aircraft / helicopter systems, such as Mission Computer, fire control, radar, GPS, data downlink and helmet-mounted tracking systems. Its small dimensions, low weight, high level of stabilisation and coverage angles make it an optimal choice for long-range, day-and-night surveillance, target tracking, fire control applications and search and rescue.

MoU with Sagem: Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sagem Défense Sécurité, France, to explore co-operation in production and supply of navigational sensors like periscope, Inertial Navigational System and optronic mast to the Indian Navy for its various platforms which are under consideration for future induction.

The MoU was signed by P.C. Jain, director (Marketing), BEL, and Bruno Even, CEO, Sagem, France. Others present during the signing of the MoU at the DefExpo 2014 included S.K. Sharma, chairman & managing director, BEL; Joel Berkoukchi, COO, Director, Avionics Division, Sagem, France and Chandrasekhar S, general manager (Naval Systems), BEL.

The Indian Navy has ambitious plans of inducting ships and submarines into the service in the near future. Accordingly, the ship and submarine construction programme has been approved by the government. Naval platforms have large-scale requirement of sensors such as SIGMA–40, Ring Laser Gyro, Optronic mast, Attack Periscope and Radar Mast for submarines.

XR5 Image Intensifier Tubes: BEL and Photonis, France, are going to implement technology to manufacture state-of-the-art XR 5 Image Intensifier Tubes with a Figure of Merit (FOM) between 1600 and 2000. These tubes will be manufactured at BELOP (a subsidiary of BEL), Pune, where XD 4 grade Image intensifier Tubes upto FOM 1600 with autogating are already being manufactured through a ToT from Photonis.

BEL on the Roll

 

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Gunning for the Indian Market

Saab offers the thinking edge for innovation as it targets the Asian and Indian markets

Saab continues to provide cutting edge solutions for defence and homeland security and has increased its presence in India significantly, in spite of the Gripen not being selected as the winner of the Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) competition.

Commenting on the company’s growing presence in India, Hakan Bushke Saab CEO said that while “Saab has 70 per cent of their order backlog outside Sweden and 50 per cent out of Europe, Asia is growing and we have invested tremendous efforts in increasing our presence here in India”.

The areas that Saab is focussing on are the very short range air defence system (VSHORAD) competition, Short Range Surface to Air Missile (SR-SAM) and Electronic Warfare (EW). Saab has done well in India with the integration of its EW system on the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) ‘Rudra’ weapon system integrated (armed version of Dhruv helicopter).

The RBS-70 NG touted as‘best in the world’ has been making steady progress in the VSHORAD competition, and trials have been completed with evaluations currently underway. At the Show, Saab also announced that it had joined forces with Ashok Leyland for the Indian Army Short Range Surface to Air Missile (SR-SAM) air defence system requirement.

The Saab BAMSE will now be fitted on high mobility 8x8 Ashok Leyland (AL) Super Stallion trucks. This pairs the proven BAMSE system on a mobile platform and Saab says that it was important to have an Indian partner for this programme. According to Lars-Olaf Lindgreen, “The BAMSE is a proven air-defence missile system and AL platform is a very suitable all-terrain missile. The need for mobility for air defence units is essentially for flexible and optimal deployment.”

Saab offers the thinking edge for innovation as it targets the Asian and Indian markets

 

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Perfect Protection

Avon brings its state-of-the-art respiratory equipment to India

Avon Protection, a market leader in respiratory protection system technology, is showcasing its world leading next generation series of military respiratory equipment for the first time at DefExpo.

Avon offers innovative Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) products and services to the military, law enforcement, emergency services, firefighting and industrial sectors. As the primary supplier of CBRN PPE to the United States department of defence and with a record of over 58 countries using Avon’s respiratory products, the company is trusted globally. Avon’s products are well-known in India, but this year visitors to DefExpo will get to experience Avon’s new 50 series respiratory equipment. Avon will be demonstrating the C50 mask, a leader in next generation of gas mask specifically designed to meet the threats presented by asymmetric warfare and incorporating technologies arising from Avon’s current military-mask programmes in the US.

The ST53 combines Avon Protection Systems’ FM53 mask with new and innovative modular breathing apparatus technology to provide positive pressure SCBA and/or PAPR capability for specialist applications. The ST53 system also provides the operator with total flexibility to select the necessary level of protection quickly and efficiently whilst continuing to operate effectively.

The FM53 Mask is Avon’s most technically advanced mask and has been specifically developed for specialist operators requiring both positive pressure SCBA, CCBA, APR/PAPR and negative pressure capability.

The respiratory protection company is a total solutions provider manufacturing a broad portfolio of innovative high-performance and timesaving respiratory PPE including full face masks, self-contained breathing apparatus, supplied air, powered air, particulate and air-purifying respirators, escape devices, escape hoods, filters for riot control and CBRN protection and complimentary accessories.

In addition to providing innovative respiratory PPE, Avon Protection offers a bespoke series of training programmes to provide existing or potential Avon customers, with the knowledge and expertise to use and maintain their Avon Protection equipment correctly, thereby improving lifetime and performance.

Avon brings its state-of-the-art respiratory equipment to India

 

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