Conference Sponsor

Northrop Grumman Corporation
Website: www.northropgrumman.com

Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems products and solutions in aerospace, electronics, shipbuilding and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide. Northrop Grumman’s aerospace systems operate from the high ground. The company is a premier developer, integrator, producer and supporter of manned and unmanned aircraft, spacecraft, high energy laser systems, microelectronics and other systems and subsystems critical to maintaining the nations security and leadership in science and technology.

EADS Defence & Security

EADS Defence & Security (DS) is a systems solutions provider for armed forces and civil security worldwide. Its portfolio ranges from sensors and secure networks through missiles to aircraft and UAVs as well as global security, service and support solutions.

The capabilities of DS for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) are based on decades of successful experience with manned air systems which are exploited for meeting the requirements of unmanned air systems operations (e.g. air traffic requirements, sensor control, air vehicle control). For the UAS design, DS continously enhances its in-depth expertise in key technologies, such as aircraft design, precise navigation, flight-software architecture, standardized interfaces, mission planning, integration into data and command and control networks, thus, DS can offer UAS, which are capable for network centric operations. The DS philosophy is to concentrate the appropriate synergies within the Group around its Military Air Systems (MAS) business units in France, Germany and Spain in close cooperation with international partners. This leads to advanced UAS solutions such as Talarion, SIDM, Euro Hawk and the technology demonstrator Barracuda.

In 2008, DS – with around 23,000 employees – achieved revenues of € 5.7 billion. EADS is a global leader in aerospace, defence and related services. In 2008, EADS generated revenues of € 43.3 billion and employed a workforce of about 118,000.

Associate Sponsors

Raytheon

Raytheon is a technology and innovation leader with 2008 sales totalling US $23.2 billion and 73,000 employees worldwide. In the UK, the company is a trusted supplier to the national security, defence, government and commercial markets. Raytheon’s UK focus areas include Intelligence Reconnaissance and Surveillance, Border Security, Network-Enabled Capabilities, Mission Support and Global Training Solutions. From advanced defence services to national security systems, Raytheon delivers proven and innovative technology that helps keep our nation’s forces safe and plays a critical role in our country’s safety and security. Raytheon’s reputation throughout the UK has been proven throughout more than 100 years of designing and developing advanced technology in Britain, with operating sites in England, Wales, and Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Hawker Beechcraft Corporation

Hawker Beechcraft Corporation is the world’s leading business, special-mission and trainer aircraft manufacturer – designing, marketing and supporting aviation products and services for businesses, governments and individuals worldwide. The company’s headquarters and major facilities are located in Wichita, Kan., with operations in Salina, Kan.; Little Rock, Ark; and Chester, England, U.K. The company leads the industry with a global network of over 100 factoryowned and authorized service centers

L-3 WESCAM’s MX-Series

L-3 WESCAM’s MX-Series is a modular family of turreted EO/IR/Laser surveillance and targeting systems. The series captures stabilized, highmagnification images from moving platforms, and is for both low-altitude tactical missions and long-range covert surveillance missions. New performance features include 25% lighter system, 24/7 EO imaging, 20% improvement in IR range and an expanded ease of use control suite – MXGEO ™ Gen. 3.

Vigilance
Website: www.vigilance.nl

Vigilance B.V. provides Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) related Services, Solutions and Training. Our team of professionals has an extensive operational background and a pragmatic approach to the challenges they face. Experience is enhanced with creativity, innovation and collaboration with our team and partners to ensure effective and efficient solutions for our customers.

Vigilance B.V. comprises of three Business Units: ISR Services & Solutions, Aviation and the ISR Academy.

Services & Solutions

Vigilance experts support government organizations with; Concept Development, Operations analysis and evaluation, in theatre system support, project management. Vigilance has an expanding range of solutions and products amongst which are: Aerostat systems, ISR Collection & Exploitation system (ICE),Acoustic sensors and 360° EO/IR sensors.

ISR Academy

The ISR Academy provides a complete range of ISR related training programs for Military and Civil organizations. The programs provide our students with the most in-depth and professional imagery based training courses possible.

Aviation

Vigilance Aviation employs manned aircraft equipped with the latest sensors and data-link communications equipment as airborne ISR platforms. In doing so, Vigilance Aviation can provide the Military with a flexible, low cost Surrogate UAV and ISR capability for its exercise and training requirements whenever and wherever it is required.