Selex
ES, a Finmeccanica company, will be promoting its most advanced
sensors and systems at the Australian International Air Show and
Aerospace & Defence Exposition at Avalon Airport on the 26th
February to the 3rd March 2013 (Hall 2 - Stand 2L9).
In
the air sector, the company will display its state-of-the-art
airborne ISR capabilities including integrated mission systems for
manned and unmanned platforms, radars, multi-spectral sensors and
navigation aids, high performance data links and communication
systems, advanced IFF (Identification Friend/Foe) systems and
advanced DIRCM aircraft protection solutions. In the land domain, the
company will showcase force protection systems based on combat
soldier radio systems and secure networked communications, RF
electronic warfare systems, portable laser target designators,
thermal imaging cameras and mini-micro unmanned aerial systems that
can fit into a soldier’s backpack..
Selex
ES views Australia as a key strategic market and as evidence of this,
it recently incorporated Selex ES Australia Pty Ltd.. Selex ES,
however is no newcomer. The company has been growing in Australia for
over fifteen years, supporting Australian Defence in theatre by
supplying over 13,000 Personal Role Radios to significantly enhance
soldiers’ front line communications; delivering Guardian systems to
protect troops and military vehicles against RCIEDs (Radio Controlled
Improvised Explosive Devices); Armoured vehicle Driver Night Vision
systems for enhanced situational awareness for dangerous counter IED
Route Clearance missions; electronic warfare (EW) systems within the
RAAF’s Wedgetail program as well as navigation FLIR (Forward
Looking InfraRed) systems supplied for the Australian MRH-90 Multi
Role Helicopters. Selex ES’
technology
capabilities match very well with the requirements listed in
Australia’s defence spending plans. Moreover, in the civil sector,
TETRA networks and ATEX terminals, which ensure safe communications,
have been delivered to the transportation, mining and oil & gas
industries for use in field operations. The Selex ES SIM
(Surveillance Information Management) system is currently installed
on board Customs ten Coastwatch maritime surveillance aircraft
helping secure Australia’s 37,000 km shoreline and territorial
waters.
Selex
ES aims to grow its presence in Australia by establishing
partnerships and collaborations with local industry and government
bodies.