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Thales Underwater Systems
Thales designs and delivers acoustic and communication systems and subsystems for anti-submarine warfare and anti-mine warfare. Our solutions and related services are suitable for all types of platforms: submarines, surface ships, helicopters, maritime patrol aircrafts and unmanned naval systems.
New threats and the need to conduct operations in both deep and shallow waters have led to a significant shift in operational requirements. Building on solid credentials and uncomparable skills in the undersea battlespace, Thales works with individual customers to tailor its proven, interoperable solution to the specific needs of any type of platform.
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General Dynamics Mission Systems
General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) builds on a 50-year heritage of connecting and protecting critical communication networks across land, sea, air, space and cyber domains. Our work is grounded in a “with you all the way” culture to provide customers the resources needed to execute their operations in an ever-shifting world. GDMS provides the highest level of support, helping our customers stay ahead of threats and achieve their objectives no matter what the terrain.
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Saab Bofors Dynamics
Saab Bofors Dynamics manufactures electric powered Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) systems for a wide range of professional applications. The range currently extends from the portable and versatile Seaeye Falcon to the revolutionary electric work class Seaeye Jaguar.
In the ongoing development of our systems, account has been taken of the requirements of military and paramilitary customers who require the benefits of 'commercial off-the-shelf' or 'COTS' systems for security, diver support, search, salvage, MCM and survey operations. In recent years, Seaeye has worked closely with various navy customers to develop work ROVs capable of intervening in support of distressed submarines.

Atlas Elektronik
As the largest subsidiary of the ATLAS Group, ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK is a leading provider of underwater defence technology. Its customers are international defence departments and corporate organisations around the world, including the UK MoD and the Royal Navy. Solutions include harbour security, unmanned systems, MCM operations and towed arrays.

Leonardo
Leonardo is among the top ten global players in Aerospace, Defence and Security and Italy’s main industrial company. Organised into seven business divisions, (Helicopters; Aircraft; Aero-structures; Airborne & Space Systems; Land & Naval Defence Electronics; Defence Systems; Security & Information Systems), Leonardo operates in the most competitive international markets by leveraging its areas of technology and product leadership. With headquarters in Italy and over 47,000 employees, the company has a consolidated industrial presence in four main markets (Italy, the UK, the U.S. and Poland), and an important network of strategic partnerships in the main high potential markets worldwide.

Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. From autonomous vessels to mission command solutions, Leidos has the breadth, depth, and understanding essential to helping customers prepare for what’s ahead―in every domain. The company’s 32,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $10.17 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2017. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

AIRBUS
AIRBUS is a leader in designing, manufacturing, and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. In 2017, it generated revenues of €66.8 billion and employed a workforce of around 129 000 from 135 nationalities located across 35 countries.
AIRBUS is at the forefront of the aviation industry, building the most innovative commercial aircraft and consistently capturing about half of all commercial airliner orders.
The company contributes to nations’ defence and security through its strong capabilities in military aircraft, providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, in Space and Cybersecurity markets. As the world’s number one helicopter manufacturer, AIRBUS provides the most efficient civil and military helicopter solutions to its customers.

IX Blue
iXblue is an independent French industrial group, recognized worldwide for the design and manufacture of high-tech equipment devoted to navigation, positioning and underwater imaging. The group is active in both civil markets (ocean and space exploration) and military markets (naval and land defense). Underpinned by its unique technologies, iXblue offers customers turnkey solutions to help them conduct their sea, land and space operations more efficiently. While its success and reputation have largely been built internationally, iXblue asserts an identity, technology and know-how that are 100% French.
Navies operating surface ships, manned subma¬rines and drones, look to iXblue for their navigation and positioning systems. Today, iXblue is the Eu¬ropean leader in naval navigation systems, also supplying over 35 navies worldwide.

Teledyne Marine
Teledyne Marine offers a full spectrum of services and technologies for defense and security applications. Our field-proven products and development capabilities have been meeting the needs of international militaries for decades in applications that include:
- Mine Countermeasures (MCM)
- Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR)
- Anti-submarine Warfare (ASW)
- Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD)
- Submarine Systems
- Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA)
- Terrain Mapping and Navigation
- Salvage and Diving Support
- Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD)
- Port and Harbour Security
- Hull and Maritime Infrastructure Support
Teledyne’s technology solutions include an array of compact subsea and surface vehicles, sensors, interconnect solutions, and visual and acoustic imaging tools for demanding defense and security applications. Browse our website to learn more: www.teledynemarine.com

Kongsberg
Kongsberg Gruppen (KONGSBERG) is an international, knowledge-based group that supplies high-technology systems and solutions to customers in the oil and gas industry, the merchant marine, and the defence and aerospace industries.

Hydroid
Hydroid Inc., a subsidiary of Kongsberg Maritime and the leading manufacturer of marine robotics will present its new micro unmanned underwater vehicle, the REMUS M3V. This high-speed, one-man portable vehicle represents a game-changing capability in expeditionary mine countermeasures (MCM). The versatile, compact vehicle is a true ‘A-Size’ form factor that can even be air dropped or launched from a standard sonarbuoy tube.

2g Robotics
"2G Robotics proudly designs and produces industry-leading underwater laser scanners and imaging
systems for subsea mapping, surveying, and inspection. Our systems generate sub-centimetric 3D
models of subsea structures and environments in real-time, effectively boosting operational efficiencies
in a variety of defense applications including Mine Countermeasures, Port Security, and Infrastructure
Security.
The 3D models generated from 2G’s systems allow for high precision measurements, aiding
classification and assessment, to be obtained as well as for a reliable baseline to be established, from
which changes in asset and environmental integrity can be monitored."

L3 Technologies
L3 Technologies is an agile innovator and leading provider of global ISR, communications and networked systems, and electronic systems for military, homeland security and commercial aviation customers. With headquarters in New York City and approximately 31,000 employees worldwide, L3 develops advanced defense technologies and commercial solutions in pilot training, aviation security, night vision and EO/IR, weapons, maritime systems and space.

JFD
JFD is the world leading underwater capability provider, serving the commercial and defence markets with innovative diving, submarine and hyperbaric rescue, technical solutions and services. Operating worldwide, the company is the world’s leading provider of submarine rescue capability and an established provider of submarine escape training. The company is at the forefront of Hyperbaric Rescue, along with being the leading supplier of commercial and defence diving equipment and saturation diving systems to the commercial industry.

Fr. Lürssen Werft GmbH & Co. KG
Since 1875, the Northern German group of companies, Lürssen, has been renown worldwide for the highest product quality as well as innovative technologies in yacht and naval shipbuilding. This family-owned company, based in northern Germany, specialises in the design and manufacture of yachts, marine and coastguard vessels. The new build sector also includes extensive after-sales service, including repairs, refits, maintenance and global logistics services. With six highly specialised production sites in Bremen, Hamburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein, the family company will continue to rely on the proven shipbuilding traditions of North German shipyards and the passion of its employees.

Ravestein BV
Ravestein is specialized in the design & construction of heavy marine steel structures, such as Backhoe Dredgers, Bridges, Ro-Ro Linkspans, Pontoons, Crane Barges, lock and dock gates and Caissons.
The newest development called SKYLIFT is a submersible Jack-up platform that can jack up to 16000 tons for the removal of oil rigs on the North Sea, or for the transport of gravity bases for offshore wind parks.
The submersible Skylift 3000 (tons payload) has been finished in 2016 and been used for many drydocking jobs and for putting ships from the water onto the quay and vice versa.

Ultra Electronics Command & Sonar Systems
Ultra Electronics Command & Sonar Systems is a world-leader in highly specialised naval, terrestrial and airborne systems across defence markets. We have more than 60 years of experience in the design, manufacture and support of a range of innovative systems for the Royal Navy and navies worldwide, including ASW sonars, sonobuoys, surface ship and submarine torpedo defence, naval combat systems, combat management systems, fire control and electro-optic tracking solutions. Our cost-effective, proven and flexible solutions are designed to deliver dominance and operational advantage across manned and unmanned platforms. Command & Sonar Systems is part of the Ultra Electronics Group.

Safran Electronics & Defense
Safran Electronics & Defense is a world leader in optronics, avionics, electronics and critical software for both civil and military markets. No.1 in Europe and No.3 worldwide for inertial navigation systems used in air, land and naval applications, it is also the world leader in helicopter flight controls and the European leader in optronics and tactical UAV systems. Operating across the globe, Safran Electronics & Defense and its subsidiaries employ 7,600 people in Europe, Africa, Asia-Pacific, North America and South America. The company’s products are deployed worldwide on more than 600 ships, 7,000 armored vehicles and 10,000 aircraft.

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Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, and logistics and modernisation to government and commercial customers worldwide.
Please visit www.northropgrumman.com for more information.

Trelleborg
Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions that seal, damp and protect critical applications in demanding environments. Its innovative engineered solutions accelerate performance for customers in a sustainable way.
The Group has annual sales of about SEK 21 billion, with about 15,500 employees in over 40 countries. In addition, Trelleborg owns 50 percent of TrelleborgVibracoustic, a global leader within antivibration solutions for light and heavy vehicles, with annual sales of SEK 15 billion and about 8 800 employees in about 20 countries. The head office is located in Trelleborg, Sweden.

ROTINOR
ROTINOR GmbH, located in Stuttgart Germany are well recognised in the manufacture of professional Diver Propulsion Devices for military applications. ROTINOR represents advanced cutting-edge technology where Jet Propulsion is employed within their innovative DPD design. Through this exemplary innovation and technology, ROTINOR are now establishing themselves as a first choice for many Special Operation Forces worldwide.

Applied Acoustic Engineering Ltd
Applied Acoustic Engineering Ltd designs and manufactures underwater navigation, positioning and tracking equipment for a wide range of professional applications including for use by the international defence sector, across the world’s oceans.
Naval defence and security clients purchase either standard off-the- shelf equipment typically used in survey operations, diver tracking or search and rescue missions, or more specialist designs that include systems for mine counter-measure applications and border security in the subsea environment around ports and harbours.
As part of the AAE Technologies Group, the organisation has vast experience of working in challenging subsea locations and provides clients with a wealth of engineering expertise and technological knowledge that is supported worldwide by an extensive agent network.

Coda Octopus
Coda Octopus® is a global leader and specialist in underwater technologies. We are the developers of the world’s only real-time 3D family of sonars (Echoscope®,Echoscope4G® Surface, Compact Echoscope®). Real-time 3D sonars are used for Maritime Security port and harbour inspection and AUV and ROV operations for object detection, rapid scene assessment and improve the efficiency, safety and effectiveness of operations delivering real benefits.

Waterproof Diving International AB
The company Waterproof Diving International AB, is located in Gothenburg, Sweden. Waterproof Diving International AB is globally recognized for the design and manufacturing of diving suits and associated products, intended for both for civil and military applications.
With 30 years’ experience as producer and developer of high-end diving apparel, subsidiaries in USA, Germany and China, and independent distributors in every country where diving matters, Waterproof is well represented on every continent. To ensure toughest standards and challenges posed by the real world, we have our own R&D, production facility and material sourcing.
We test our products and ideas during our expeditions to Antarctica and the Artic. This is our heritage and we are proud of it. At Waterproof, we simply call this #facingreality.

Drass Galeazzi Underwater Technology
Drass commercial range includes Saturation Diving Systems, Surface Diving Systems, Hyperbaric Medical Chambers, Deep Diving and Hyperbaric research and laboratories, Breathing Systems and Apparatus for personal diver equipment.
The Drass defence range started in 1927, when Galeazzi, designed the Italian “Cannoniere” submarine - a 120mt long and 3800ton build with cannon that was recognized for its innovation and potential of greater things to come. Now the defence range includes Swimmer Delivery Vehicles for special forces, compact submarines (“Midget”), Submarine Rescue Systems and complex solution up to the design of complete Submarine Rescue Vessels.

Bartington Instruments
Bartington Instruments is a world leader in the design and manufacture of high precision, low noise fluxgate magnetometers. Our magnetometers, magnetic gradiometers, and data acquisition units, are widely used in magnetic signature and degaussing ranges. Sensors from our range can be integrated as part of magnetic anomaly detection platforms. We also offer a range of Helmholtz coil systems for calibration of magnetometers.
A wide selection of instruments will be on display, and a member of our technical sales team will be available to answer any questions you may have.

Blueprint Subsea
Blueprint Subsea. We are innovative designers and manufacturers of world-class underwater sonar, positioning and navigation systems. We provide robust solutions to international subsea, offshore and defence markets. We offer a diverse and adaptable product portfolio consisting of StarFish sidescan sonars, Oculus multibeam imaging sonars, SeaTrac Micro-USBL acoustic positioning and communication systems, and Artemis, an extensive range of diver navigation and tracking products. We strive to always incorporate the latest advances in technology while remaining at an affordable cost without compromising on quality or function. Blueprint Subsea, sound by design.

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Stirling Dynamics
A subsidiary of Assystem Technologies, Stirling Dynamics is a fast-growing, advanced engineering company that delivers a range of complex systems and technical services to marine, aerospace and training and simulation markets. With decades of experience in delivering marine solutions and services to national procurement agencies, shipbuilders and systems integrators – Stirling Dynamics has the knowledge, skills, and capability to help solve our customer’s most complex underwater problems.

Minimax
Top level of safety on board
Minimax has been one of the leading fire protection brands for more than 110 years. Ships and
offshore facilities such as oil platforms, cruise vessels , tanker or container ships require an above-
average level of safety due to the special conditions that prevail at sea. In most cases people cannot
quickly escape in the event of a fire to receive immediate help from the outside to fight a blaze.
Apart from many fire risks, panic and compromised maneuverability are further typical sources of
danger after a fire and must be taken into consideration when choosing an extinguishing system.

Hydro Group
Hydro Group plc specialise in the design and manufacture of defence environment electrical and optical connectors, penetrators, cable assemblies and terminations for the defence industry and Ministry of Defence (MOD).
We are at the forefront in the development of defence technologies, with involvement from prototype concept through to design and manufacture of electrical and optical connectors, penetrators, cable assemblies and terminations.
Hydro Group, Hydro Bond and Hydro Cable together supply the complete package including sonar and acoustic solutions, umbilical / armoured / fibre optic cables, hull and bulkhead penetrators, electrical and optical connection systems for data, power and signal transmission.

EMCORE Corporation
EMCORE Corporation (NASDAQ: EMKR) is a leading provider of advanced Mixed-Signal Optics products for high-speed communication network infrastructures and leading-edge defense systems. EMCORE designs and manufactures highly-advanced navigation products based on its closed-loop Fiber Optic Gyroscope (FOG) technology. These products, including single-axis FOGs, Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) and Inertial Navigation Systems (INS), achieve higher performance with lower CSWaP (Cost, Size, Weight and Power) than competing units and legacy designs making them ideal inertial navigation devices for Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) and manned submarine applications.

Alara-Lukagro
Alara-Lukagro specializes in noise control. We offer noise control solutions on all scales and in all sectors, including the maritime and more specific Naval vessels.
It’s easy to make noise. But try and achieve silence. Controlling the elements, down to the tiniest vibration. This is a field that Alara-Lukagro has truly conquered. Craftsmanship that all too often goes unnoticed by many, hidden behind, in, or between the work of others. Nevertheless it plays a decisive role in the end result.
We are happy to apply our more than 50 years’ experience in innovative, durable noise control solutions to assist you.

Sonardyne
Sonardyne’s Maritime Security division has an unrivalled portfolio of sonar imaging, subsea positioning and non-acoustic subsea technologies available for the most challenging underwater defence and maritime security applications.
Our defence systems are being used by navies around the world to detect, classify and deter underwater threats, as well as aiding in the navigation of ships and underwater vehicles. By optimising weight, space and power, we are helping to change the way in which naval forces conduct their unmanned, underwater missions.
From diver detection sonars to tracking systems for underwater drones, we help you close the gap in your underwater domain.

SEA
Operating across the whole product life cycle, SEA provides research, development, manufacture, training and support of complex maritime systems. Our solutions provide the ability to detect and track submarine targets, for surface platforms to defend themselves against submarine attack.
SEA also provides the command and communications to ensure system effectiveness and interoperation.
SEA’s products have applications in Anti-Submarine Warfare, Mine Warfare, Maritime Security, above, under and through water communication, environmental modelling, assessment and exploitation.

Lockheed Martin
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that – with the addition of Sikorsky – employs approximately 126,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.
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TP Group
TP Group is a professional services and technology partner to global prime contractors that are active in defence, energy and government programmes. We are a leading advisor on management and technology solutions, delivered with advanced manufacturing skills and expertise.
Mission-critical equipment is in service around the world in some of the most challenging environments because of TP Group. We have a 75-year heritage, working in long-term partnerships with system integrators, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMS) and end-users. Our significant expertise and experience of working in highly regulated industries and safety critical environment provide a true to end-to-end service for our customers.

Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding
Damen Shipyards Group’s defence and security portfolio is perfectly suited to today’s maritime security challenges. From fast interceptors and modular auxiliary vessels to the most sophisticated combatants and from highly efficient coast guard boats to state-of-the-art air defence frigates and strategic joint support ships – it includes virtually every type of vessel that a modern navy demands. From 7 metres long and all the way up to 200+ metres.
Experience
We have the experience – just look back at our 140-year history. Constantly striving to deliver the best, Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding has designed, built and developed vessels for naval clients all over the world