Partner Training GPS Source Defense Products: Soldier Modernization

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1 Partner Training GPS Source Defense Products: Soldier Modernization

2 Portfolio of Products & Applications 2

3 Training Objectives Continuation of Applications Training Sessions Examples of How GPSS Products Are Used Apr 13: Soldier Modernization Nov 12: Integration to Platforms Sep 12: Sales Training Recent Examples & Success Stories Customer Benefits & Value Add Designed to Provide Your With New Ideas & Market Opportunities 3

4 Definition Soldier Modernization: A Program Designed to Integrate Technology onto the Individual Soldier to Improve Capabilities & Survivability Weapons & Armor Sights & Optics Networking & Communications Electronic Maps, Blue Force Tracking Clothing & Camouflage Intelligence, Surveillance, & Recce (ISR) Battlefield Management Systems (BMS) 4

5 Current Programs Nearly Every Nation in the World Is Modernizing Their Soldier Equipment: US: Nett Warrior BENELUX: Smart Vest France: FELIN Norway: NORMANS UK: FIST Australia: Land 125 Germany: IdZ Poland: Tytan 5

6 Current Programs Source: Frost & Sullivan, Market Insight: Soldier Modernization Market,

7 Where s the Opportunity? Soldier Modernization in 2013: $893mill USD Highly GPS Driven Equipment Operates in Vehicles & Aircraft Requirement for 100% Functionality While Mounted Some Programs Have Opted for Cables Upgrade! Platform Managers Are Thinking Ahead Mod Vehicles to Support Mounted Operations Primes Have Individual Solutions Recent Experience in 2 Leading Programs BENELUX Smart Vest Program US Army Nett Warrior Program 7

8 Where s the Opportunity? Soldier Modernization & Vehicle Interaction: Soldiers Utilize Vehicles for Transport Quick Egress Leads to TTFF Issues Position of the Squad During Mounted Ops GPS = Situational Awareness Vehicle Based Radios Can Transmit Squad Position & Status Ex: EPLRS GPS retransmission systems will allow soldiers to remain oriented on the battlefield, reduce time from the exit of vehicles to initial breach, and aid in ensuring the right structure is targeted. The GPS re-radiating systems will increase speed and accuracy, thus increasing survivability. - 7SFG (A) Company Commander 8

9 Where s the Opportunity? Benefits of GPSS Products Supporting Programs: Efficient Distribution of GPS Signals Means the Ensemble WORKS Inside a Vehicle Wireless GLI-ECHO II Coaxial GLI-ECHO II / Splitters Serial GLI-FLO ACCURATE Position Reporting During Mounted Operations On the Network While Mounted Quick & Seamless Egress from Vehicle 9

10 Examples of GPSS Products Supporting Soldier Modernization Programs 10

11 BENELUX: Smart Vest Smart Vest is Designed to Modernize the Soldier s Load: Inter-Squad and Inter-Company Radios Updated Weapons & Optics Mapping Capability Batteries & Load Carriage Sources Down Selected for RFP in CY12: Sagem, Thales, EADS 11

12 BENELUX: Smart Vest What s the Opportunity for GPSS Products? The Program Recognized a Need for GPS Inside Vehicles Supporting Smart Vest Equipped Squads Through a BD Effort & Supported Market Research, GLI-ECHO II was Sourced as the Vehicle Retransmission Controller Requirements Developed Around GLI-ECHO II One GLI-ECHO II Controller & Passive Antenna in Each Vehicle: CV-90, Boxer, Bushmaster 12

13 US Army: Nett Warrior Nett Warrior is Designed to Add the Squad to the Battlefield Management System Android Smart Phone Connected to Rifleman's Radio Display Squad s Location on BFT Commercial L1 GPS + P(y) Upgrade VIK: Battery Chargers, Vehicle COMMS, GPS Repeater Benefits Squad Leader, COMMS NCO, TAC- P/CCT 13

14 US Army: Nett Warrior What s the Opportunity for GPSS Products? From Previous Efforts, PM Knew They Must Have GPS Distributed in the Vehicle Vehicle is Connected to Squad Testing of GLI-ECHO II and Splitter HW Proved Invaluable in Writing Requirements for Repeater In 2012, the Program Purchased 2,000 Vehicle Sets: GLI-ECHO II L1L2-S2GP Passive Antennas Coax & Power Cables MS14 Splitters 14

15 Action Steps What Are Your Next Steps to Leverage This Opportunity? Seek Out Your Local Soldier Mod PM Seek Out Local Soldier Mod Suppliers Do They Understand the Benefits of GLI-ECHO II? Determine Acquisition Approach Attend an Industry Event or Trade Show ID the Local Players & Program Status Review Industry Reports Let GPSS Know How We Can Support You! Marketing Mat l, Tech Support, Telecon, etc 15

16 Soldier Mod Events Opportunities for you to Engage Soldier Modernization Decision Makers: Soldier Technology, New Delhi, India APR 13 Soldier Technology, London, UK JUN 13 DSEI, London UK SEP 13 Soldier Technology, Washington DC JAN 14 Check Your Local Publications, Events on This Topic Are Frequent 16

17 Contact Info Brian Paul Defense Business Development Manager GPS Source, Inc Tonya Wyles Defense Inside Account Manager GPS Source, Inc