DSEI welcomes diverse debutants
A record total of over 1,500 exhibitors, comprising prime contractors and a broad spectrum of small to medium size specialist suppliers, will present the latest innovations in platforms, systems, equipment, technologies and services to meet established and emerging threats to national security.
Feature zones focused on major capability areas enable visitors to optimise their time at the event. There are dedicated zones for Air, Land, Maritime, Medical Innovation, Security & Special Forces and Unmanned Systems. Each zone will have its own theatre area where visitors can attend free educational sessions designed to showcase the latest technologies. The theatres will also host individual presentations and panel discussions on a wide range of topical defence and security subjects.
CMCA (UK) is launching the'V Guard'Under Vehicle Inspection System. Deployed in less than 60 seconds, 'V Guard'is a portable security tool that provides an HD under vehicle image, database-linked license plate information and driver image to the end-user. It also offers secure wireless and 3G connectivity, while multi-regional integrated License Plate Recognition technology is included as standard.
Business Development Manager, Anthony Elliot, said "We recognise DSEI as a key forum from which to reach out to potential customers and partners at a global level, providing exciting new opportunities and strengthening existing relationships".
One of the most innovative products to be showcased at DSEI 2015 comes from the Netherlands. OH Concepts' Self Supporting Mobile Inflatable Solar Powered Hospital Park does exactly what it says on the tin. It is a treatment centre that can be dropped by air, takes 3.5 hours to set up and can accommodate up to 160 victims. Totally self-sufficient due to flexible PVL solar panels incorporated into the design, it provides safety, protection and a flexible field hospital for the medical sector.
Among the large selection of first time exhibitors at this year's DSEI will be Belgian company PROCentrum Equipment, a supplier of specialised safety equipment for civil and military defence forces. PROCentrum will showcase PROSpike, the first remote controlled mechanised spike strip (police stinger) in the world. PROSpike can end car chases, helping civil defence forces to organise checkpoints and secure public events with minimal risk to the operator while maintaining complete control of the situation. The remote has a reach of 100 - 150 metres allowing the operator to find safe cover and still deploy the PROSpike with focus and accuracy. Casper Vlielander from PROCentrum's marketing team said: "Joining DSEI as an exhibitor, to us feels like making that next step and joining the big league in military equipment. DSEI provides a great platform to unveil the PROSpike to the public and start the basis of product recognition and creating an international dealership".
Protechnic Ltd are a UK based manufacturing company designing and manufacturing cases and protective foam inserts. The company will be displaying its flagship case, the EXOcase, which provides a medium and heavy duty solution to store, protect and transport high value and sensitive equipment for mobile and fixed installation requirements. The EXOcase has a unique shock absorbent Exo-skeletal design inspired by nature's beetle tank, the stag beetle, which ensures maximum protection of high value instrumentation and sensitive equipment during storage and transportation.
Irish first time exhibitor, Reamda, will be launching its new Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) robot, Reacher. The design of Reacher's arm with seven degrees of freedom, a sliding turret and low profile wrist, enables it to be manipulated into many positions including over obstacle, below ground and under vehicle. It is particularly useful for accessing car footwells.The forward and reverse sliding motion of the 360°rotating turret further increases the reach and manoeuvrability of the robotic arm.
Roodberg BV of The Netherlands, with support from their UK agents, The Pontoon & Dock Company Ltd., will be exhibiting the Roodberg HBC20L Slipway Trailer. This hydraulically-operated trailer is suitable for launching, recovering and moving virtually any boat up to 20T in weight.
Seatronics, an Acteon company, specialises in marine electronic equipment rental and sale for a range of applications. These include geophysical survey; subsea navigation and positioning; oceanographic systems; video inspection; ROV survey; subsea Port Security, UXO, ROV tooling, diving & non destructive testing and computer systems. Seatronics will be showcasing the versatile inspection-class Predator ROV, a 300 metre depth-rated ROV developed to meet the demanding environments for reliable underwater inspection, precise underwater navigation, identification and disruption/removal of potential subsea hazards.
"This will be Seatronics Group first foray into exhibiting at DSEI. Although experienced in the field of offshore survey and construction support operations, Seatronics is now looking to enter the inshore underwater security and UXO market. DSEI appears to be the ideal show case for Seatronics in order to meet with, and get some useful feedback from the delegates involved in equipment procurement and operations", said Lauren Forgie, Marketing Administrator.
Zodiac Millpro will display the new French commando boat, ECUME, at DSEI 2015. ECUME will enter service as a multi-mission craft that can be deployed individually or as part of a powerful assault group. The new RIBs will now meet the needs of commandos operating in three mission areas including special operations, air-sea operations and activities relating to the protection of the maritime approaches. The RIB is suitable for conducting raids from shore or from a naval vessel and can be deployed from any of the principal classes of navy frigates.
The boats can carry the full spectrum of commando weaponry and equipment in addition to advanced radio communications. This will also enable an ECUME to operate as a command post for naval operations. Because of their speed and load carrying capabilities the new RIBs will also be used for conducting law enforcement patrols as required when they are in service with the French navy. Their deployment capacity has been further enhanced with the inclusion of four air delivery systems (SLE) that enable command and assault versions of the ECUME to be air-dropped into operations from a C-130 Hercules or the new A400M Atlas from Airbus. With a maximum cruising displacement of 7 tonnes, the ECUME RIBs are able to undertake long distance raids carrying 12 fully equipped navy commandos at speeds in excess of 40 knots.
Duncan Reid, DSEI Event Director said: "We look forward to welcoming such a broad array of international companies for the first time. DSEI offers them a unique platform to reach defence and security markets around the world."
