Homeland Security Forum MT 2/2022 · 57 “We believe that DeployNet will be a highly valuable asset to both military and civilian markets where there is a requirement for a ruggedised, quickly deployable 5G/LTE network,” commented Anna-Karin Rosén, Managing Director of Saab’s UAE company. The product was intended for use “not just in the UAE,” she added, “but for export globally, particularly in regions without an existing fixed communications network.” Avon Protection Delivers 100,000th FM50 Respirator to NATO In 2020, the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) awarded Avon Protection a 10-year contract to supply a complete CBRN personal respirator system. The framework contract enables NATO countries and partners to purchase the company’s respirator systems, including the FM50, MP-PAPR, ST53, filters and related accessories. Not only has Avon Protection recently completed its first successful year of delivery against the contract, but it has now reached a significant milestone with the delivery of the 100,000th FM50 across all NATO nations. The FM50 respirator and a suite of filters are at the core of the personal respirator system selected by NSPA. Developed in conjunction with US DoD to counter the multiple CBRN threats met in modern battlefield, anti-terrorist and peace-keeping operations, the FM50 is the most operationally proven and widely deployed battlefield respirator in the world. Many NATO countries and partners – including Belgium, Denmark, Finland, The Netherlands, Norway, Latvia, Lithuania and, more recently, Turkey – have already used the framework contract to equip their military personnel. “This is a significant milestone for Avon Protection, and demonstrates the ability of our business to supply product of the highest quality and performance to protect NATO’s troops for the foreseeable future,” commented Steve Elwell, VP Europe, Middle East & Africa). Nexter’s Nerva Bot Gets Typhon Distraction Unit Typhon Group in the UK has partnered with France’s Nexter Robotics to develop a distraction module for the Nerva LG range of small wheeled vehicles. The module will incorporate Typhon’s distraction system, currently available in the company’s Zeta product. Zeta provides five “distraction events […] with minimal flash, smoke and fragmentation,” according to the company. The events are triggered by a handheld remote control device. Meprolight Launches Two New Innovations Tru-Vision in a typical tactical application. (Photo: Meprolight) Meprolight’s booth at IWA Outdoor Classics in Nürnberg in March featured two new innovative products being formally unveiled at the show: the Mepro Tru-Vision, an ultimate red-dot sight for optimal tactical advantage; and the Mepro Evergreen, a super-bright, LED-based illuminated pistol sight for day and night applications. The Tru-Vision sight has a built-in light sensor and an automatic/manual brightness control system that enables clear visibility of the red dot in any lighting conditions; a combination of an integral motion sensor and configurable sleep time (preset) of 4-8 hours, saving power for extended operation; non-reflective optics with no light signature toward the target; improved, a rugged MIL-SPEC mounting mechanism; and a protected three-button control keypad. Its compact, lightweight design addresses the need for co-mounting several tactical devices on weapon rails (e.g. – magnifier, laser pointer, NVGs, etc.) The innovative Mepro Evergreen pistol sight uses micro super-bright LED light sources inserted into both front and rear housings, to ensure a clear, sharp illuminated three-dot picture. It contains no hazardous materials, and complies with applicable European standards. “Meprolight had a banner year [in 2021]. We’ve entered 2022 strong, and with the launch of new products at the show, we expect 2022 will be even better,” commented Benny Kokia, VP Sales and Marketing at Meprolight, an SK Group company. Saab Launches DeployNet Saab Ltd., the UAE-based wing of the Swedish defence company, has developed a new ruggedised 5G communications system for military and emergency response users, launching it at the Umex SimTEX 2022 exhibition. DeployNet has been developed to meet the challenges involved in maintaining high-bandwidth, secure and reliable communications during military and crisis operations. The system is compact, boasts high levels of cyber security, and is rapidly deployable. The system that will be delivered to customers includes handsets, power supplies, administration tools, and compact, ruggedised telecoms equipment. Some of the components of DeployNet are shown here. (Photo: Saab) The most widely deployed and operationally proven battlefield respirator in the world. (Photo: Avon Protection) f
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