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DRS Technologies UK LTD and KENT Periscopes LTD AWARDED CONTRACT TO Upgrade DrIvers night vision system on ARMOURED Reconnaissance TRACKED VEHICLES.
DRS Technologies UK Ltd (DRS) and their teaming partner Kent Periscopes Ltd (Kent) have been awarded a contract to enhance the currently installed drivers night vision system on the Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked) or CVR(T). The contract is valued at £910,000 with initial deliveries commencing in March 2012.
The enhanced system will utilize Kent Periscopes' Embedded Image Periscope (EIP). The EIP will replace existing rugged displays within the CVR(T) allowing digital images from a DRS thermal camera to be displayed internally within the periscope. The resulting image appears "embedded" internally within the unit and projected at a comfortable viewing position using biocular optics.
The solution for the CVR(T) frees up considerable space around the driver, allowing easy ingress and egress to improve crew safety and enables the operator to view the thermal image in a more relaxed and natural manner.
In addition to the EIP, DRS will provide a new DVE controller which can be used to output the thermal image to a secondary display or into a vehicle video switching system which emulates all of the interfaces and controls of the existing DVE control interface. The new controller can also help improve Situational Awareness for the vehicle's occupants by displaying images from other connected IR/Thermal or Day Cameras located around the exterior of the vehicle.
Kent Periscopes selected by LMUK for the Scout SV Turret
Following the award of contract from General Dynamics UK to Lockheed Martin UK (LMUK) to deliver the turret for the new Scout SV reconnaissance vehicle, LMUK have recently concluded the award of contract for the periscopes and Commander and Gunner's Reversionary Sights to UK-based Kent Periscopes Limited.
"During the course of this project we have worked very closely with LMUK to establish a proactive and responsive extension to the design team based at Ampthill. In particular we have provided expert input by designing a reversionary sighting solution that delivers good ergonomics and supports the maximising of space for the crew inside the Scout turret." said Gary Owen, Technical Director of Kent Periscopes. "In addition to being able to design and deliver high quality periscope and sighting solutions, as a UK-based SME, we are also able to offer a valuable contribution to the commitments made with regards to the level of UK content in the Specialist Vehicles fleet." Owen added.
The Scout reconnaissance vehicle represents a key variant in the Specialist Vehicles fleet being built for the British Army. The contract award covers initially the Demonstration Phase of the Scout SV Programme, which if successful, is expected to trigger options for extending the supply to cover the Production Phase. Work is now well underway with regards to the successful execution of the Demonstration Phase of the project with initial equipment deliveries now flowing from Kent Periscopes to LM UK.
Deftech select Kent Periscopes for the Malaysian AV-8 programme
DRB-HICOM Defence Technologies Sdn Bhd (Deftech) has selected Kent Periscopes Limited as the provider of periscopes and reversionary sights for the new 8x8 Armoured Wheeled Vehicle (AV-8) programme for the Malaysian Armed Forces. The scope of supply covers all periscopes for installation in the vehicle hull, hatches and where applicable turrets, together with our popular Sabre Sight for the 2-Man turret vehicle variant.
"We are delighted to have been selected as the sole supplier of periscopes for this significant new vehicle programme and feel that this further reinforces the very strong competitive position that we have established in our market" commented Steve Pender, Commercial Director at Kent Periscopes, following the recent contract signing In Kuala Lumpur. "The agreement reached with Deftech covers the full range of periscope requirements across the AV-8 fleet, with a number of individual periscope models specifically designed and developed by us for this vehicle requirement."
Kent Periscopes' Technical Director, Gary Owen, added "We have worked very hard over recent years to establish our company as one of the leading international suppliers of unity vision periscopes, vehicle sights and related equipment. Our success in being selected for the AV-8 programme is a great example of where our expertise in designing, developing and manufacturing a range of attractive solutions provides us with a real competitive edge."
Kent Periscopes providing repair and refurbishment services to DSG
The MOD's Defence Support Group (DSG) has awarded Kent Periscopes Limited a contract to provide repair and refurbishment services in relation to the popular SUSAT weapon sight.
"The award of this contract represents an extension of our popular and successful repair and refurbishment services now offered in relation to a range of in-service optical equipment" commented Kent Periscope's Technical Director, Gary Owen. "We are finding that our responsive 'can do' approach represents an increasingly important aspect of our business for customers both in the UK and overseas."
Under the terms of the award, the enabling contract includes an initial one year term that can be extended at DSG's option until 2015, and provides for the refurbishment of up to 6,600 units per annum.
