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| L-3 TRL Technology Launches Next-Generation Counter-IED Solution L-3 Communications announced that its TRL Technology (L-3 TRL Technology) subsidiary, a unit of its Integrated Systems Group, has launched its next-generation Broad Shield force protection solution that counters improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The product will be at the AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition, from Oct. 9-11, 2006 at the Washington Convention Center. A programmable IED jammer and countermeasures system, the Broad Shield Tactical Manpack (TMP) builds on the success of L-3 TRL Technology's combat-proven Broad Shield force-protection units currently deployed by coalition forces on operations. Approximately 50 percent lighter and smaller than its predecessor, Broad Shield TMPs retain all the original system's flexibility – including the same frequency range, performance, mission duration and transmit capabilities – combined with an increased ability to address simultaneous threats. L-3 TRL Technology created this latest generation solution based on customer feedback and operational experience, as well as extensive testing of the advanced Broad Shield manpack equipment against a broad range of threats. In addition, the Broad Shield TMP also now provides wideband continuous frequency coverage without any loss of systems flexibility or ease of programming. Despite the significant reduction in size, the unit can accommodate a fully integrated standard BB-2590 military battery pack. In line with enabling the maximum flexibility and ease of upgradeability, L-3 TRL Technology has based the Broad Shield TMP design on easily configurable, common hardware units, ensuring that the systems can be readily adapted against emerging threats. The Broad Shield TMP can be configured for multiple applications, with typical roles including dismounted, vehicle, carry forward/Explosive Ordnance Disposal or base protection duties. The Broad Shield TMP can handle the diverse frequencies used by remotely controlled IEDs and employs a wide range of proven jamming modes and waveforms. It offers both the advantages of being unaffected by other systems and the architecture to accommodate changes in the threat environment. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Exhibition News :: home page |