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SPECTRA To Exhibit SlingShot At IDEX 2019

SPECTRA Group (UK) Ltd is to exhibit their battle-winning SlingShot tactical communications system for the first time at IDEX 2019.

 

Press Release, 14 February 2019: SPECTRA Group (UK) Ltd is an internationally renowned specialist provider of secure voice, data and satellite communications systems, specifically optimised for use in remote and challenging environments. Following significant interest from the Middle East and Asia, particularly regarding their battle-winning SlingShot tactical communications system, SPECTRA Group (UK) Ltd will this year be exhibiting at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference, IDEX, for the first time.

 

IDEX is the only international defence exhibition and conference in the Middle East region and takes place 17-21 February 2019 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). IDEX showcases the latest technology across land, sea and air sectors of defence, providing a strategically important opportunity for SPECTRA to exhibit their unique SlingShot tactical communications system. SPECTRA Group (UK) Ltd will be located at stand number 05-C03 in the British Pavilion.

 

The SlingShot Walk-on system can be coupled with specialised omnidirectional antenna- from top, Maritime, Aviation, Vehicles and Vehicles Low-Profile [Image © SPECTRA Group]

SPECTRA’s SlingShot is a small appliqué that provides in-service tactical VHF and UHF radios with a Beyond Line of Sight Communications on The Move capability (BLOS COTM). In addition to standard voice and data C2, SlingShot can facilitate a wide range of capabilities such as remote biometric analysis, fire mission planning, remote tracking, border security and inter-agency operations. Man-portable or vehicle-borne (land sea and air), usable on the move, delivering flexible channel leasing and with minimal increase in training-burden, SlingShot redefines tactical communication capabilities.

 

Recent world-wide exhibits of SlingShot have been met with substantial international interest. Considerable excitement has been generated over SlingShot’s capability to significantly extend the range of in-service tactical radio systems, without the need for users to buy new radio systems, carry additional bulky equipment or conduct extensive additional training.

 

Simon Davies, CEO of SPECTRA Group said: “SPECTRA is very excited to be exhibiting for the first time at IDEX 2019. We intend to maximise this fantastic opportunity to establish and deepen relationships with Partners, regional government departments, defence and security agencies and international businesses.” He added, “We are especially delighted to be able to exhibit SlingShot in the MENA region as a further opportunity to follow up on the significant amount of interest that has already been generated in the system.”

 

SPECTRA will be showcasing the SlingShot tactical communications system on Stand 05-C03 in the British Pavilion.

SPECTRA’s SlingShot unit allows operators on the move to communicate securely by satellite using just their UHF or VHF personal radio and an omnidirectional antenna [© SPECTRA Group]

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