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Airbus Helicopters is a division of Airbus, a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. Airbus' mission is to provide the most efficient civil and military helicopter solutions to its customers who serve, protect, save lives and safely carry passengers in highly demanding environments. Eurocopter Group was created in 1992 with the merger of the rotorcraft divisions of Aerospatiale (France) and Deutsche Aerospace (Germany). In January 2014, the company was rebranded Airbus Helicopters, opening a new chapter in its history. By a process of successive integrations, Airbus Helicopters has become the world-leading rotorcraft manufacturer with a turnover of 6.8 billion euros in 2015. Flying more than 3 million flight hours per year, the company’s in-service fleet includes some 12,000 helicopters operated by 3,000 plus customers in 154 countries. Its range of civil and military helicopters is the world’s largest, with the civil fleet having achieved a 45 percent market share in the civil and parapublic sectors. Airbus Helicopters’ international presence is marked by its 29 customer centers and participations and its worldwide network of service centers, training facilities, distributors and certified agents. The company employs more than 22,000 people worldwide.

Defence IQ plays host to six Armoured Vehicles conferences annually. These are International Armoured Vehicles conference and expo, Armoured Vehicles UAE, Armoured Vehicles Africa, Armoured Vehicles Turkey, Armoured Vehicles India, Armoured Vehicles Nordic. You can find more information on all of these upcoming events here: http://www.defenceiq.com/events.

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners, defense, space and security systems, and service provider of aftermarket support. As America’s biggest manufacturing exporter, the company supports airlines and U.S. and allied government customers in more than 150 countries. Boeing products and tailored services include commercial and military aircraft, satellites, weapons, electronic and defense systems, launch systems, advanced information and communication systems, and performance-based logistics and training.  Under its Defense, Space and Security business unit, Boeing helps its customers meet mission requirements from the seabed to outer space. The Bombers & Fighters division manages Boeing’s current and future portfolio of fixed wing military manned and unmanned systems, including trainers and fighters – the F/A-18 Super Hornet, E/A-18G Growler, F-15 and T-7. Each of these aircraft offer a variety of mission capabilities that help customers outpace threats now and well into the future. 

Boldon James is an industry specialist, delivering globally-recognised innovation, service excellence and technology solutions that work. Part of the QinetiQ group, a major UK plc and FTSE 250 company, Boldon James integrate with powerful data security and governance ecosystems to enable customers to effectively manage data, streamline operations and proactively respond to regulatory change. With a 30 year heritage, Boldon James has a demonstrated history of delivering for the world’s leading commercial organisations, systems integrators, defence forces and governments.

With over 50 years’ combined experience in the design and manufacture of emergency egress lighting for MRAP vehicles, we have supplied over 2500 systems which With over 50 years’ combined experience in the design and manufacture of emergency egress lighting for MRAP vehicles, we have supplied over 2500 systems which are currently in service with USDoD and UKMOD. Introducing our new ‘Egret’ EELS/VELS - designed to maximise crew safety while requiring minimal maintenance and dramatically reduced through life costs. Egret is a truly cost effective and important survivability aid.The Eeltex range of Mil Spec LED lighting offers cost-effective lighting solutions for many applications, both ground and vehicle based. We also distribute the Finborough Design tethered drone observation system, alongside our Osprey (AFV interior 2 or 3 color dome lighting), Hawk (IR floodlights and convoy markers), TACT4 (Festoon lights) and Swan (map reading lights). are currently in service with USDoD and UKMOD. Introducing our new ‘Egret’ EELS/VELS - designed to maximise crew safety while requiring minimal maintenance and dramatically reduced through life costs. Egret is a truly cost effective and important survivability aid.The Eeltex range of Mil Spec LED lighting offers cost-effective lighting solutions for many applications, both ground and vehicle based. We also distribute the Finborough Design tethered drone observation system, alongside our Osprey (AFV interior 2 or 3 color dome lighting), Hawk (IR floodlights and convoy markers), TACT4 (Festoon lights) and Swan (map reading lights).

Pearson Engineering is a world-leading provider of Counter-Mine, Counter-IED, Combat Earth Moving, Route Proving and Assault Bridging Equipment for Armoured Vehicles. Our products include Mine Ploughs, Combat Dozer Blades, Earth Anchor Blades, Excavator Arms, Bridge Launch Mechanisms, Mine Rollers, Surface Clearance Devices, Obstacle Marker Systems, IED Route Clearance Equipment and Vehicle Remote Control Systems.   Our products are supplied as vehicle attachments and may be fitted ether directly or via a common interface system. Their quick and easy attach and release ensures the right equipment is available for the job when it is needed.   Recent acquisition of the Armstrong Works, Newcastle upon Tyne, has added additional manufacturing space to Pearson Engineering's facilities and includes the capability to cut, profile, fabricate, weld and machine armoured steel and aluminium and to test and demonstrate armoured vehicles. Our services include the supply of complex manufacturing, repair and support services for defence assets such as armoured hulls, turrets, armour packs and military bridges.

Pearson Engineering is a world-leading provider of Counter-Mine, Counter-IED, Combat Earth Moving, Route Proving and Assault Bridging Equipment for Armoured Vehicles. Our products include Mine Ploughs, Combat Dozer Blades, Earth Anchor Blades, Excavator Arms, Bridge Launch Mechanisms, Mine Rollers, Surface Clearance Devices, Obstacle Marker Systems, IED Route Clearance Equipment and Vehicle Remote Control Systems.   Our products are supplied as vehicle attachments and may be fitted ether directly or via a common interface system. Their quick and easy attach and release ensures the right equipment is available for the job when it is needed.   Recent acquisition of the Armstrong Works, Newcastle upon Tyne, has added additional manufacturing space to Pearson Engineering's facilities and includes the capability to cut, profile, fabricate, weld and machine armoured steel and aluminium and to test and demonstrate armoured vehicles. Our services include the supply of complex manufacturing, repair and support services for defence assets such as armoured hulls, turrets, armour packs and military bridges.