This is the underpinning element for future ECM programmes and aligns with defence policy on designing systems with open architectures, to enable flexible deployment, upgrade and ‘evergreening’ of both hardware and software capabilities over the life of the system. This is the first application of the MOD’s Land Cyber and ElectroMagnetic Architecture (CEMA), which has been developed to specifically meet the requirements for Electronic Counter Measure (ECM) applications.
Leonardo is acting as the systems integrator for the new equipment, a majority of which is produced by technical SME’s around the UK. It will be deployed in 2025 by the British Army’s 11 EOD & Search Regiment of the Royal Logistic Corps, the specialist unit responsible for explosive device and munitions disposal. Around 50% of the value of the contract will be delivered by onshore SME businesses and Leonardo has already identified potential export opportunities for the new technology.įirst deliveries of the new equipment, which includes vehicle-mounted and portable modules, will take place from Autumn 2024. Leonardo’s team includes innovative UK SMEs CommsAudit, Elma Electronic, Kirintec and Waymont Consulting, as well as defence experts Marshall Land Systems and training specialist EWS.
The contract was placed by the Ministry of Defence’s Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) organisation on behalf of the Army. The new equipment works by scanning the airwaves for remote control signals that are attempting to detonate an explosive device and jamming these transmissions using advanced new digital techniques. The technology will be deployed when Army specialists respond to civil emergencies around the UK in support of the police and other civil authorities. Leonardo, leading a team of small and medium-sized businesses (“Team Endure”) from across the UK, has been awarded a contract worth over £40M to equip Army personnel with digital protection against remotely-triggered bombs.
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