DELIVERING GLOBAL PROTECTION

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1 Delivering global protection DELIVERING GLOBAL PROTECTION COUNTERMEASURES - SENSORS - ENERGETICS

2 CONTENTS Countermeasures Sensors Energetics CHEMRING GROUP INNOVATING, DETECTING AND PROTECTING Chemring is a global group that specialises in the manufacture of countermeasures, sensors and electronics, and energetic systems. We provide a range of high technology products for specific customer requirements in aerospace, defence and security markets in more than 50 countries. Chemring companies are involved in major defence development programmes around the world. Our portfolio is constantly developing to counter emerging threats, reflecting our commitment to meet new needs and situations. We are continually developing products that offer greater flexibility and portability to meet the demands of modern warfare. With a growing proliferation of threat types, our strategy is to develop high reliability detection and defeat technologies building on our leading improvised explosive devices (IED), electronic warfare (EW), chemical/ biological and cyber detection and decoy capabilities. Chemring s core capabilities are in the development, test and manufacture of force protection and energetic material products We apply these capabilities to the manufacture of base energetic materials, compositions, components, systems and complete systems, ranging from tiny detonators to advanced Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) for the detection of buried explosive threats. We also provide products and services across the full lifecycle of products from their inception through to final safe disposal. With an unparalleled capability in modelling and simulation, we provide our clients with reliable, verifiable and quantitative information about their system performance and operating scenarios. As an innovative company, we continually invest in technology, people and research to provide state-ofthe-art products that meet the needs of customers worldwide. Our philosophy is to establish centres-ofexcellence for each of our strategic capabilities. 3

3 ALWAYS READY TO RESPOND TO THE NEEDS OF TODAY S ARMED FORCES AND SECURITY SERVICES Originally founded in 1905, Chemring Group employs approximately 3,000 people at sites in the UK, US, Norway and Australia. Due to the changing nature of global threats, Chemring has always developed its volume manufacturing in line with the need to be flexible and respond rapidly. We have a long history of rapid response. Within weeks of the start of the Falklands Conflict, Chemring opened a new factory to provide aluminium glass chaffcountermeasures against sea skimming anti-ship missiles that were threatening the British fleet. Chemring moved into IR decoys in 1986 by acquiring pyrotechnics specialists Pains Wessex and later Hayley & Weller. In 1991, Chemring was again able to respond with increased output during the first Gulf War. With over 50% of the world market, Chemring Group is the largest supplier of advanced expendable countermeasures in the world. SOLDIER, SAILOR, AIRMAN. THEY ALL DESERVE THE BEST PROTECTION Since 2005, Chemring has extended its technical capabilities in the field of energetic materials by targeted acquisitions, which have built a lead in focused niches such as satellite deployment, aircrew egress, precision fuzing and energetic materials production. We have also added capabilities in adjacent markets including: chemical, biological and IED detection and most recently electronic warfare and cyber-security. All require reliability in use, to work first-time, every time, and all require safety in transport, handling and storage. PROTECTING YOUR ASSETS WITH THE BEST VALUE Long-standing customer relationships have been developed through close co operation between our expert staff and customers from the first point of contact through to delivery and after-sales support. As defence budgets are stretched, we offer greater value through whole of life support, in-service surveillance and life prediction. 4 5

4 COUNTERMEASURES EXPENDABLE COUNTERMEASURES FOR SEA AND AIR SYSTEMS In modern warfare, operations are under constant threat from guided missile systems. This means that people, platforms and missions need constant protection by the most reliable and effective countermeasures available. Chemring Group companies are the world leaders in the design, development and manufacture of advanced expendable countermeasures and countermeasure suites for protecting air and naval platforms against guided missile threats. We protect people, platforms and missions with our range of: Conventional and advanced flares Special material decoys BOL IR Chaff Naval countermeasures Naval decoy launchers Offboard electronic RF countermeasures THE WORLD LEADER IN EXPENDABLE COUNTERMEASURES NAVAL Chemring is a world leader in the provision of naval anti-ship missile countermeasures or soft kill expendables for protecting warships. We are the prime supplier of passive RF/IR decoys to the Royal Navy, many NATO and other navies throughout the world. Chemring s latest 130mm naval countermeasure innovations include development of a wide range of tailored payloads such as extended frequency range chaff and multi-payload rounds containing chaff, IR or obscurants. The rounds feature a highly variable height and range capability which is controlled by algorithms within the combat management system. This data is transferred via the rounds interface. These new capabilities are further optimised when deployed from Chemring s fully trainable 130mm launcher CENTURION. The design of advanced rounds, in conjunction with the launcher development, optimises system performance and therefore the probability of escaping hit. This combination offers the ultimate passive solution to counter current, emerging and future missile threats. AIR Our comprehensive product range is based on proven threat driven solutions to protect all types of air platforms. We have optimised our products to support the challenges of modern air missions and offer mission specific capabilities including day and night visual covertness and tailored spectral characteristics. SUPPORT We are proud to be a pioneer in the design and manufacture of passive RF expendable countermeasure materials and payloads. Chemring was the first expendable IR decoy flare manufacturer to introduce full automation to the decoy manufacturing process in a manner that delivers advances in safety and quality not seen before. This capability, coupled with our strict compliance to ISO9001:2000 requirements, rigorous Six Sigma quality techniques and the highest levels of personnel and equipment safety, assures customers of unprecedented quality and on-time delivery. 6 7

5 SENSORS FORCE PROTECTION, ELECTRONIC WARFARE, CYBER-SECURITY AND RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT Our aim is to become the world leader in the global detection market; manufacturing high technology products to protect armed forces throughout the world against IED, electronic, chemical/biological and cyber attacks. We offer both specialist EOD technologies and general purpose products to protect wider forces and enable modern peace-keeping. We are a leading developer of vehiclemounted, hand-held and robot mounted detection systems incorporating advanced Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), metal detection and advanced algorithm technology. Chemring offers an aray of advanced point and standoff chemical and biological agent detectors as well as standoff explosive detection systems. We are the largest supplier of chemical and biological detection equipment to the US Department of Defense The demands placed on communication surveillance and attack systems has never been so complex. We supply market leading, land-based communications intelligence, electronic warfare and electronic attack technologies and a number of critical network intelligence, high-volume data processing, information assurance and cyber defence solutions. WORLD LEADER IN VEHICLE-MOUNTED COUNTER-IED GROUND PENETRATING RADAR ELECTRONIC WARFARE Portable tactical systems Strategic comint Cyber protection Electronic Warfare (EW) operations in today s battlespace require intuitive, lightweight and rapidly deployable systems to monitor the constantly changing communications environment. In today s contemporary operating environment there is a need to understand a potential threat and get inside the adversary s Observe, Orientate, Decide, Action (OODA) loop. CYBER SECURITY We provide a range of technologies to support homeland security including counter-terrorism and cyber security technologies. Perception bio-inspired cyber security FORCE PROTECTION Detect Vehicle-mounted detection systems Stand-off IED detectors Remote IED inspection equipment Under-vehicle surveillance systems GPS jamming protection module Cyber Security solutions to detect malicious behaviours Chemical and biological detection systems Disable Vehicle, man-portable, collective and individual electronic countermeasure solutions PERCEPTION Perception is a cyber security solution which is fast, accurate and reliable. Its Bio-inspired technology detects malicious behaviours that other products cannot, helping safeguard the network against unknown threats from both external and internal sources, resulting in long-term network security. Vanguard lawful intercept probe Information Assurance assuring crypto networks Security Engineering network planning Pattern of Life Traffic Generator automated cyber testing High Throughput Traffic Generator ensuring network performance Defeat IED initiation systems based on specific user requirements RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT One of the UK s leading suppliers of innovative solutions, product development and contract R&D that continually invests in technology, people and research to rapidly solve complex problems, and provide state-of-the-art products that meet the needs of customers worldwide. 8 9

6 ENERGETICS WORLD-CLASS PRODUCTS, SYSTEMS AND CAPABILITIES USING ENERGETIC MATERIAL Chemring s energetic systems are safety-critical components of missiles, aircraft and space launch systems. Operators and prime contractors depend on Chemring s very high reliability, single-use devices to perform key functions, including satellite deployment, aircrew egress and missile self-destruct. Chemring also manufactures a range of pyrotechnic products which are used by militaries and security forces around the world for screening, signalling and illumination. In addition, the Group produces a specialist range of high explosive products, including mine-field clearance systems, demolition stores and 40mm grenades. ENERGETIC SYSTEMS Energetic Raw Materials Chemring manufacturers raw energetic materials and has a range of base products including HMX, RDX, NTO, Alkyl-NENAs. Based on these materials, Chemring can produce formulations that are well adapted to customer needs in terms not only of safety and sensitivity but also performance and manufacturing. Space Chemring is a leading space component supplier, with a 55 year heritage proven through space programmes. Chemring actuators, thrusters and retractors are used on a number of significant NASA and ESA programmes including the Atlas, Delta and Titan family of launch vehicles, space exploration vehicles and satellites. Aircrew Egress / Safety Chemring designs and manufactures a range of safety systems used in emergency situations including crew egress. These products are supported by our safety testing equipment, including communications and oxygen supply testing. Missile components Chemring supplies a wide range of high quality, high reliability, zero maintenance components supporting a number of missile, bomb and torpedo programmes across an international military customer base. We also supply rocket motors and have a strong track record in fuze and warhead design, manufacture and integration. HIGH QUALITY, HIGH RELIABILITY, ZERO MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS MILITARY PYROTECHNICS Signalling, screening & illumination Chemring has an extensive portfolio of products that covers illumination, signalling, search and rescue, screening, training, law enforcement and high energy products. Our screening and obscuring products can be used for rapid and highly effective concealment of troops and equipment in the visual, infra-red and laser wavelengths during operations and training. Law enforcement Chemring manufactures a range of non-lethal security products for military and law enforcement applications. Products include: CS Smoke Pellets; Baton rounds; Rubber Bursting CS Grenades; Vehicle launched grenades; and Stun grenades. Mine & obstacle breaching systems Chemring is the leading manufacturer of man-portable Obstacle Breaching Systems for quickly clearing safe passageways through anti-personnel minefields, IED threat areas, multi-strand wire and other obstacles. Reusable, inert training versions are also available. Demolition stores Chemring has developed a complete capability in demolition stores to meet the needs of military and commercial users for Explosive Ordnance Disposal, field engineering and demolition. We provide a full range of explosive products from initiation systems to main charges, both bulk explosive and cutting charges. Pyromechanical Actuators METRON Actuators contain energetic material and are designed to produce a high mechanical work output through rapid movement of a piston. They are electrically actuated and will operate within milliseconds of receiving the appropriate impulse, a rate which is almost impossible to achieve with a mechanical source of energy. Their compact size, high reliability and good environmental resistance make METRON Actuators ideal for use in Fire Protection, Security, Safety, Automotive and Aerospace applications

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