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1st March 2007 - EDO MBM Receives Norwegian Contract for ‘MALTS’ Practice Bomb Carriers | MALTS carrying two Mk-106 practice bombs
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EDO MBM Technology Ltd has been awarded a £750,000 contract for practice-bomb carriers by the Norwegian Defence Logistics Organisation. Under the terms of the contract, EDO MBM will deliver 50 of its new-generation “MALTS” two-station carriers this year for use on Royal Norwegian Air Force F-16s. The contract also includes test equipment, training, spares and documentation.
The MALTS (Modular Advanced Lightweight Training System) family of two, four, and six station carriers provides practice-bombing capability on any tactical aircraft.
MALTS employs easily maintained electro-magnetic release units that eliminate maintenance and overall life cycle costs. This contract further builds on sales to two other European Air Force customers and a Far-East aircraft manufacturer.
Additional Background
MALTS is a new version of EDO MBM’s high-performance practice-bomb training systems which do not employ pyrotechnic cartridges.
Operators benefit from a true swing-role training capability (the ability to freely switch from one training regime to another), minimal logistic footprint (no consumables, annual servicing only) and consequentially reduced inventory holding.
MALTS is a universal fit to any platform and its low life-cycle cost has been verified competitively by several users and platform primes.
17th - 23rd July 2006 - EDO MBM will be exhibiting at the Farnborough International Air Show 2006
EDO MBM will be exhibiting at this year’s Farnborough International Air Show on the EDO Corporation stand Hall 2 Stand A11. Exhibits will include GEMINI ‘Smart’ Twin Store Carrier, SABRE lightweight, carriage release technology and FRCS (Field Replaceable Role Change Harness).
10th September 2005 - EDO MBM will be exhibiting at the Dubai 9th International Aerospace Exhibition - November 20-24 2005
EDO MBM will be exhibiting at this year's Dubai International Aerospace Exhibition at Airport Expo on EDO stand E309.
Exhibits will include MALTS (Modular Advanced Lightweight Training System) and FRCS (Field Replaceable Role Change harness). EDO MBM will also be issuing a press release.
(Watch EDO MBM "News" for further details.)
13th June 2005 - EDO Introduces “SABRE” For UAV Weaponisation - Ultra-Lightweight Non-Pyrotechnic Stores-Carriage System
EDO MBM Technology Ltd, a business unit of EDO Corporation (NYSE: EDO), has launched a family of store carriage-and-release systems specifically developed for UAV platforms. Known as SABRE, it is a new generation of ultra lightweight, non-pyrotechnic, modular carriers.
SABRE provides the capability to rapidly change the role of the UAV and deliver mixed weapon loads. It has very low logistic requirements because no pyrotechnic consumables are used, ensuring ease of deployment in rough field and out-of-area operations. Service is required only on annual basis.
SABRE twin station weighs a mere 30 lbs (13.5 kg) and the triple station 40 lbs (18.7 kg), but both are each capable of carrying up to 1300 lbs of stores. This facilitates 500-pound class & below weapons such as Paveway IV, JDAM, Viper Strike, Hellfire and other lightweight stores including dispensers, ground sensors, miniature UAVs, etc. It has optional on-board Mil-Std-1760 Class 2 electronics with miniature munitions compliancy providing individual targeting and release of each weapon.
SABRE’s new, non-pyrotechnic, eject release unit, itself weighing less than 4 lbs (1.8 kg), provides gravity or eject release up to 14 feet per second and also can be used stand alone as the parent pylon rack (1450 lbs store capacity) to further enhance LRU commonality.
EDO MBM Technology Ltd (www.edombmtech.co.uk) produces weapon carriage and release systems, rugged portable computers and flexible circuits for the aerospace and defense industries.
SABRE is on display at EDO Corporation’s stand E9 in Hall 3 of the international Paris Air Show at Le Bourget.
13th June 2005 - EDO Introduces Twin Maverick Carriage Capability on GEMINI 'Smart' Multiple Store Carrier
EDO MBM Technology Ltd, a business unit of EDO Corporation (NYSE: EDO), has announced the capability to carry the Raytheon Maverick missile on its GEMINI Mil-Std-1760 twin-store weapon carrier.
This unique high-performance carriage capability is part of EDO MBM’s ongoing GEMINI product development and further underpins EDO market leadership in “smart” weapon carriage systems.
As proven in recent ground trials, GEMINI can be rapidly converted to accept two LAU-117 dual-mode launchers and AGM-65 Maverick missiles with the addition of a simple modification kit. The aircraft-to-Maverick communication protocol remains unchanged and no other flight line actions are required.
GEMINI, launched at the 2004 Farnborough Air Show, is designed to be a universal fit to a wide range of platforms such as Tornado GR4, Harrier GR9 and Eurofighter Typhoon, as well as other future platforms. By increasing the payload that an aircraft is able to deliver on a single mission, it provides enhanced operational capability through increased smart-weapon load-out and improved store mix, or increased range by clearing fuel-tank-capable pylons of ordnance with no loss in store quantity. It is fully Mil-Std-1760 Class 2 compliant and capable of carrying two stores of up to 1000 pounds each, with individual targeting and release of each weapon.
GEMINI with Maverick is on display at EDO Corporation’s stand E9 in Hall 3 of the International Paris Air Show at le Bourget.
13th June 2005 - EDO Smart-Weapon Connector System Certified for F-16s
EDO MBM Technology Ltd, a business unit of EDO Corporation (NYSE: EDO), has achieved flight certification for F-16 pylon umbilicals equipped with its Field Replaceable Connector System (FRCS).
EDO MBM developed the FRCS in response to the degraded operational capability resulting from high separation loads and subsequent harness (& pylon) damage being universally experienced during “smart” Mil-Std-1760 weapon release. FRCS prevents connector jamming, ensures low and consistent separation loads, and is fully field replaceable/repairable.
FRCS-equipped umbilicals were first used during the UK “Urgent Operational Requirement” integration of Enhanced Paveway II onto Harrier GR7 and are now under full production for RAF Tornado GR4 and Harrier GR9.
EDO MBM developed the F-16 application with improved routing of the umbilical through the pylon to further assist weapon loading. Umbilicals are now certified for 100 eject releases, an order of magnitude improvement that more than justifies the cost of embodiment. The capability is now being offered to F-16 operators worldwide.
Certification is in progress for several other NATO fighter platforms.
FRCS is on display at EDO Corporation’s stand E9 in Hall 3 of the international Paris Air Show at Le Bourget.
13th April 2005 - EDO MBM will be exhibiting at the 46th International Paris Air Show - June 13-19 2005
EDO MBM will be exhibiting at this year's Paris International Air Show at Le Bourget on the EDO Corporation stand Hall 3 Booth E9.
Exhbits will include MALTS (Modular Advanced Lightweight Training System), GEMINI 'Smart' Twin Store Carrier and FRCS (Field Replaceable Role Change harness). EDO MBM will also be launching two new weapon carriage capabilties.
25th October 2004 - EDO MBM Introduces "MUCS" Miniature UAV Carriage System
EDO MBM Technology Ltd, a business unit of EDO Corporation (NYSE: EDO), has introduced a new miniature, multiple stores carriage and release system. Known as “MUCS”, the carrier is part of a new generation family of lightweight, non-pyrotechnic, stores carriage and release systems specifically developed for UAV/ UCAV platforms.
MUCS is capable of carrying 500 pounds class & below weapons and lightweight stores including dispensers, ground sensors, miniature UAVs, etc. It is Mil-Std-1760 and miniature munitions compliant providing individual targeting and release of each weapon. It weighs less than 15 kg, but can carry up to 1300 lbs of stores. Typical examples of configurations are 2 x Hellfire, 2 x JDAM, 3 x SDB, etc (see attached illustrations).
It is designed to be a universal platform and store fit through use of conventional 14 inch centre suspension lugs. Its rugged, modular design ensures a low logistic/ mobility footprint for rough field and out-of-area operation.
EDO MBM has already a proven single ERU for UAVs. It has a payload capability of between 5 and 100 lbs enabling it to carry specialist lightweight stores including weapons, ground sensors, pods, dispensers, etc. A simple ‘clam shell’ kit enables rapid conversion in the field to carry non-lugged stores.
EDO MBM continues to invest in the development of weapon-interfacing solutions and has recently introduced a new “jam free” Field Replaceable Connector System (FRCS) which has resolved electrical separation problems experienced with Mil-Std-1760 ‘smart’ weapon releases.
EDO MBM Technology Ltd (www.edombmtech.co.uk) produces weapon carriage and release systems, rugged portable computers and flexible circuits for the aerospace and defense industries.
MUCS Twin Store Carrier |
2 x 500lb JDAM |
2 x Hellfire |
3 x SDB |
For further technical details please contact info.defence@edombmtech.co.uk
15th August 2004 - EDO MBM to sponsor UCAV Conference, London, England, October 2004
EDO MBM will be a key sponsor of IQPC’s 4th annual Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle Conference being held in London during October 2004. EDO MBM will be launching it’s new UAV/UCAV Multiple stores Carriage and release System, ‘’MUCS’’ on its exhibition stand, together with the Field Replaceable Connector Shell System for Mil-Std-1760 Role Change Harnesses.
Please refer to our ‘Products and Services’ section for information about FRCS and call +44 1273 810 500 for MUCS details.
Further information about the conference, speakers and presentations can be obtained by calling +44 1273 810 500
07th August 2004 - EDO MBM to sponsor Air-Launched Weapons Conference, London, England, September 2004
EDO MBM will be a key sponsor of IQPC’s 4th annual Air Launched Weapons Conference being held in London during September 2004. EDO MBM will be exhibiting the latest variant of its Mil-Std-1760 compliant Twin Store Carrier, ‘’Gemini’’ and the Field Replaceable Connector Shell System for Mil-Std-1760 Role Change Harnesses.
Please refer to our ‘Products and Services’ section for further product details.
Further information about the conference, speakers and presentations can be obtained by calling +44 1273 810 500
02nd April 2004 - EDO MBM Exhibiting at Farnborough International Air Show.
EDO MBM will be exhibiting at this years Farnborough International Air Show on the EDO Corporate stand A11 in Hall 2 and launching two new weapons carriage capabilities. Watch EDO MBM "News" for forthcoming press releases.
15th March 2004 - EDO MBM sponsors Second Airborne Strike Conference, London 29 & 30 April 2004
EDO MBM in conjunction with WL Gore & Associates and Deustch will be the joint sponsors for SMi’s Second Annual Airborne Strike Conference being held at The Hatton in London on 29 & 30 April 2004. During the conference the team will be exhibiting its recently launched range of Field Replaceable Role Change Harnesses. Please refer to the 07 December 2003 news announcement for teaming and product details. Further details about the conference speakers and presentations can be found at www.smi-online.co.uk
10th March 2004 - EDO MBM to provide Eurofighter Thermal Scanning Motors and Drive Electronics.
EDO MBM Technology Ltd, a unit of EDO Corporation (NYSE: EDO) has been awarded an initial contract worth £1.2 million ($2.2 million), with options of £3 million ($5.5 million), for the supply of scanning motors and drive electronics on the Eurofighter Typhoon infra-red search and track system, known as PIRATE (Passive Infra-Red Airborne Track Equipment.)
The contract was awarded by Thales Optronics Ltd. following successful scanning-motor qualification trials, the scanning motors were designed by EDO MBM Technology, which is an active development partner in the Thales PIRATE team.
PIRATE represents a major advance in avionics and gives Typhoon substantial tactical advantages in air-intercept and air-ground operations.
“The production contract to EDO MBM Technology is the conclusion of an extensive development and integration program meeting stringent specification and qualification demands,” said Keith Tennant, purchasing manager of Thales Optronics Ltd.
The two motors supplied by EDO MBM Technology are at the heart of the EFA Typhoon PIRATE system, the scanning motor scans the field of view for heat sources as part of the target-acquisition process and the temperature-reference motor calibrates and maintains accuracy.
Production will be at EDO MBM Technology’s UK facility with the first units scheduled for delivery in November 2004.
A dedicated production cell will be established to support the Eurofighter Typhoon’s long-term requirements. David Jones, managing director of EDO MBM Technology, added: “This award recognizes our proven capability in the design and development of scanning motors in airborne and fighting-vehicle service systems.” EDO MBM Technology Ltd (www.edombmtech.co.uk) produces weapon carriage and release systems, rugged portable computers and data storage products, cable assemblies and electrodynamic products for the aerospace and defense industries. EDO Corporation provides military and commercial products and professional services, with core competencies in a wide range of critical defense areas, including:
- Aircraft Armament
- Defense Electronics
- Undersea Warfare
- C4I – Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence
- Integrated Composite Structures
EDO (www.edocorp.com) was founded in 1925, and is headquartered in New York City. The company had revenues last year of $461 million, and employs 2,700 people.
Notes to Editors
Photographs and background material on Pirate: http://www.thalesgroup-optronics.com
23rd February 2004 - EDO MBM Awarded Paveway IV Weapon Interface Contract.
EDO (UK) Ltd., a subsidiary of EDO Corporation (NYSE:EDO) has been awarded an £6.5 million (approx. $12 million) contract to supply the weapon-to-pylon interface for the UK’s new Paveway IV precision-guided bomb.
The contract was awarded by Raytheon Systems Ltd., the prime contractor, to the company’s EDO MBM Technology Ltd. business unit on February 13.
The formal contract between Raytheon Systems and the UK Ministry of Defence was signed on December 19, following the selection of the Raytheon team’s competitive proposal in June.
Paveway IV will be the latest generation of the successful family of precision guided munitions that Raytheon already supplies to the Royal Air Force, the United States and 30 other nations. It has evolved from Enhanced Paveway, which the RAF has already fielded operationally.
Dean Mason, Raytheon Systems’ director of weapon systems, said, “MBM Technology has been an active and committed development partner on the Paveway team from the outset. The innovative design of the complete weapon-to-pylon interface is based upon their long experience with Enhanced Paveway.”
The MBM Technology design provides all structural, mechanical and electrical links between the aircraft and the weapon guidance and fusing systems. It will incorporate a universal interface allowing the weapon to fit current and future aircraft. Paveway IV is expected to enter service with the RAF in 2007.
"This contract clearly strengthens our position as the international leader in aircraft armament systems," said James M. Smith, EDO's chief executive officer. “We are extremely proud of MBM’s 50-year history of service to the UK defence industry. We intend to accelerate the growth of our UK operations, and MBM’s work on Paveway IV will play an important role in achieving that objective.”
EDO Corporation provides military products and professional services to the US, UK, and other allied governments, and their prime defense contractors. The company also has a number of commercial product lines. EDO focuses on systems and subsystems that are integral to the success of long-term military platforms, such as the B-1B bomber, the F/A-22, the F-35, the Los Angeles and Virginia-class submarines, and the Comanche helicopter. EDO is a technology-driven company, with core competencies in a wide range of critical defense-mission areas, including:
- Defense Electronics
- Aircraft Armament
- Undersea Warfare
- Professional Services
- C4I – Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence
- Integrated Composite Structures
EDO (www.edocorp.com) was founded in 1925, and is headquartered in New York City. The company had revenues last year of $461 million, and employs 2,700 people.
Editor’s notes:
For Photographs and background material on Paveway IV go to: www.raytheon.co.uk and click on the ‘Paveway IV’ hot button.
07th December 2003 - Anncouncement of Teaming:- Innovative Field Replaceable Role Change Harnesses Ensuring 'Smart' Weapon Separation
EDO MBM Technology Ltd, WL Gore & Associates (UK) Ltd and Deutsch Military and Aerospace Ltd have teamed to offer a next generation harness assembly incorporating a Field Replaceable Connector System (FRCS) for the delivery of Mil-Std-1760 compatible ‘smart’ weapons.
The FRCS provides an efficient ‘jam free’ mechanical interface with low and consistent disconnect forces.
FRCS was originally developed in response to the degraded operational capability resulting from high separation loads and harness damage universally experienced during ‘1760’ store release. EDO MBM sought an alternative method to prevent the electrical connector from jamming. EDO MBM’s FRCS solution was first embodied during the recent UK UOR integration of Enhanced Paveway II onto the Harrier GR7 and is currently being adopted on Tornado.
The basis for future success has been established by the creation of a team comprising EDO MBM, WL Gore & Associates Ltd who have extensive experience in the manufacture of Mil-Std-1760 role change harnesses and Deutsch Ltd the leading supplier of Mil-Dtl-38999 connectors and components.
End users will benefit considerably from this new teaming arrangement. Apart from being fully field replaceable/ repairable, the connector is now self-aligning (preventing contact damage) and eases blind/ recessed connector mating. The new design does not require any modification of the mating weapon connector or aircraft. FRCS can also be retro-fitted to existing harnesses.
The combination of EDO MBM’s FRCS, Gore’s harness and Deutsch’s 1760 core connector interface offers a superior approach for the current and future needs of airborne weapons delivery.
Editor’s notes:
From its UK facilities EDO MBM Technology is internationally recognised for its experience and capability in the design, prototyping, certification and manufacture of airborne weapons interfacing solutions:
- system development from concept through testing and integration trials to in-service support
- a significant contributor to Raytheon Paveway and MBDA Storm Shadow/ SCALP-EG
- extensive product range encompassing bomb racks, suspension systems, pylon ancillaries and practice bomb carriers.
WL Gore & Associates (UK) Ltd is world renowned for materials technologies and the supply of specialist MIL-STD-1760 cabling solutions. Their cable products are flown on a variety of aircraft world-wide including Harrier, Tornado and Eurofighter.
Deutsch Ltd is a recognized world leader in the design and manufacture of weapon and stores management connector systems.
05th November 2003 - EDO MBM Technology at Dubai Air Show 7-11 December 2003
EDO MBM will be exhibiting at the 8th Dubai Air SHow being held at the Airport Expo from the 7th to 11th December 2003.
Visit us on the EDO Corporation stand, E500, in the East Hall.
On display will be EDO MBM's new 4 station Practice Bomb Carrier, "MALTS" which was recently selected by KAI for their KT-1 trainer aircraft.
EDO MBM capability includes:
- weapon interfacing systems, mechanical and electrical
- Mil Std 1760 compliant Universal Multiple Store Carrier
- 'Field Replaceable Connector Shell' for Mil Std 1760 Role Change Harnesses
- 2, 4 and 6 station Modular Advanced Lightweight Training System
- rugged computers
- flexible circuits
Watch EDO MBM "News" for forthcoming Press Releases on new product launches and developments.
For information about the show can be found on the official show web site: www.dubaiairshow.org
12th September 2003 - EDO MBM Commissions New Eject Drop Test Facility
A new, purpose built, pit drop facility is now available at EDO MBM Technology’s Brighton headquarters. This facility is capable of testing a wide
range of weapon interfacing systems from simple ejector release units up to multiple, fully built weapons carried on aircraft pylons. The latter enables ‘end to end’ testing of complete interface
configurations such that clean release, lanyard operations, timings, etc can be evaluated in a controlled environment.
The facility which has a maximum reaction load capability of 20 tonnes has an extensive data acquisition system including high speed digital and analogue data capture combined with digital photography.
For further technical details please contact info.defence@edombmtech.co.uk
14th June 2003 - MBM Selected by Raytheon to supply weapon interfaces for UK Precision Guided Bomb programme
MBM Technology Ltd has been selected by Raytheon Systems Ltd (RSL) to provide the mechanical and electrical interface systems for its Paveway IV precision guided bomb.
MBM has been an active development partner of the RSL Paveway team which designed a complete weapon to pylon interface based upon its experience of the UK Enhanced Paveway programme. The design specifically provides all structural, mechanical and electrical links between the aircraft and the weapon guidance and fuzing systems.
This project is seen as a milestone project for MBM in its continuing role as a world leader in Weapon Interfacing Technologies. The announcement from RSL comes off the back of the selection of Paveway IV to meet the Royal Air Force’s requirement for a new Precision Guided Bomb (PGB). It is anticipated that Paveway IV will enter service with the RAF in 2007.
Raytheon’s Paveway IV is the latest generation of the highly successful Paveway family of precision guided munitions that Raytheon already supplies to the RAF, the United States and 30 other major air arms.
Dean Mason, Weapon Systems Manager at RSL, said: “Paveway IV has been developed to meet the requirements of the MoD’s PGB programme while avoiding the usual risks associated with all-new weapon development. Enhanced Paveway has already achieved a strong reputation for reliability and accuracy and Paveway IV exploits these qualities further. Paveway IV provides a state-of-the-art, all-weather precision munition that is easy to integrate on current and future aircraft”.
During the recent Operations “Iraqi Freedom” and “Telec” allied forces used more Paveway weapons than any other guided munitions. These included the very successful introduction of the dual-mode (Laser and GPS) Enhanced Paveway as well as the standard laser guided version of Paveway.
For Photographs and background material on Paveway IV go to: www.raytheon.co.uk and click on the ‘Paveway IV’ hot button
Editor’s notes:
From its facilities in the UK and USA, MBM Technology is internationally recognised for its experience and capability in the design, prototyping, certification and manufacture of airborne weapons interfacing solutions:
- system development from concept through testing and integration trials to in-service support
- a significant contributor to Raytheon Paveway and MBDA Storm Shadow/ SCALP-E
- extensive product range encompassing bomb racks, suspension systems, pylon ancillaries and practice bomb carriers
14th June 2003 - MBM Announces Korea Aerospace Industries as launch customer for its four-station 'MALTS' practice bomb carrier
MBM Technology Ltd has received an Intent to Purchase from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to supply the four station variant of its Modular Advanced Lightweight Training System (MALTS) for the new KT-1 aircraft.
MALTS was competitively selected by KAI on the basis of a requirement to provide both a cost effective and a high performance practice bombing capability. Critical to the choice of MALTS was the overall system’s low weight and reduced drag resulting in minimal aircraft performance degradation.
MALTS was designed and developed using in-service proven technology to ensure high training availability and minimal through-life cycle cost. MBM achieved significant logistic benefits by replacing the traditional pyrotechnic initiator with an EMRU. In addition, CAT1 flight envelope clearance provides the operator with a true swing-role training capability.
MALTS is already in-service with both the Royal Netherlands and Belgian air forces on the LMTAS F-16 Fighting Falcon. Other end-users and aircraft primes are currently evaluating this enhanced training capability.
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Editor’s notes:
From its facilities in the UK and USA, MBM Technology is internationally recognised for its experience and capability in the design, prototyping, certification and manufacture of airborne weapons interfacing solutions:
- system development from concept through testing and integration trials to in-service support
- a significant contributor to Raytheon Paveway and MBDA Storm Shadow/ SCALP-EG
- extensive product range encompassing bomb racks, suspension systems, pylon ancillaries and practice bomb carriers
14th June 2003 - MBM resolves UK 'smart' weapon separation issues with innovative Field Replaceable Connector Shell
MBM Technology Ltd has successfully completed integration into RAF service of a ‘jam-free’, Field Replaceable Connector Shell (FRCS).
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In response to the degraded operational capability resulting from high separation loads and harness damage being universally experienced during ‘1760’ weapon release, MBM sought an alternative method to prevent the electrical connector from jamming. A key design criteria was the non-modification of the mating weapon connector and aircraft.
MBM’s FRCS solution was embodied during the recent UOR integration of Enhanced Paveway II onto the Harrier GR7. MBM, under contract from Raytheon Missile Systems for the weapon electrical and mechanical interfaces, worked closely with WL Gore & Associates, its role change harness supplier. Extensive testing at MBM’s pit drop facility and subsequent flight trials confirmed both low and consistent disconnection forces with no jamming. The FRCS is now in full production and under review for several other platforms.
The end user will also considerably benefit from the FRCS. Apart from being fully field replaceable/ repairable, it is also self-aligning (preventing contact damage) and eases blind/ recessed connector mating. It can also be retrofitted to existing harnesses.
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Picture courtesy of WL Gore & Associates; approved for publication
Editor’s notes:
From its facilities in the UK and USA, MBM Technology is internationally recognised for its experience and capability in the design, prototyping, certification and manufacture of airborne weapons interfacing solutions:
- system development from concept through testing and integration trials to in-service support
- a significant contributor to Raytheon Paveway and MBDA Storm Shadow/ SCALP-E
- extensive product range encompassing bomb racks, suspension systems, pylon ancillaries and practice bomb carriers
02nd April 2003 - MALTS Practice Bomb Carrier Trialed on BAF F-16
MBM has completed a successful fit trial of its new four station MALTS Practice Bomb Carrier on a Belgium Air Force F-16.
The MALTS (Modular Advanced Light Weight Training System) product range, comprising 2, 4 and 6 bomb station version, was launched last year at the Farnborough International Air Show.
Full equipment qualification is nearing completion and announcement of a customer launch is imminent.
Pictures courtesy of the Belgium Air Force
31st March 2003 - MBM Technology Exhibiting at Paris Air Show 15-22 June 2003
MBM will be exhibiting at the 45th Paris Air Show at Le Bourget, running from 15th to 22nd June 2003.
Visit us in the UK SBAC Pavilion: Hall 2B, stand J14/5.
MBM Exhibits will include:
- weapon interfacing systems, mechanical and electrical
- 'SMART' Mil Std 1760 multiple store carrier, 'RAIDER'
- 2, 4 and 6 station Practice Bomb Carriers, "MALTS"
- rugged computers
- flexible circuits
Watch MBM "News" for forthcoming Press Releases on new product launches and developments.
Further information about the show can be found on the official show web site:
www.paris-air-show.com
4th September 2002 - MBM Sponsors Air-Launched Weapons Conference, London, 18 & 19 September 2002
 MBM Technology Ltd in conjunction with General Dynamics UK Ltd will be sponsoring IQPC’s Air-Launched Weapons Conference being held at The Royal Aeronautical Society in London on 18 & 19 September 2002.
During the conference, the recently launched ‘RAIDER’ smart multiple store carrier will be exhibited.
RAIDER provides the mission planner with complete flexibility to increase weapon carriage capability, optimise operational effectiveness and reduce costs. The key benefits include:
- Optimised Mission Effectiveness
- Simplified Support
- Through Life Affordability
RAIDER is a joint development between MBM Technology Ltd, General Dynamics United Kingdom Ltd and W L Gore & Associates (UK) Ltd.
Further details about the conference can be found at www.iqpc-defence.com
22nd July 2002 - Announcement of Team RAIDER and the launch of a Smart Twin Store Weapon Carriage System
Press Clippings
MBM Technology Ltd, General Dynamics United Kingdom Ltd and WL Gore & Associates (UK) Ltd have teamed to develop and manufacture a Smart Twin Store Carrier: “RAIDER”
RAIDER provides the mission planner with increased flexibility to meet the demands of the ever-changing operational scenario. Increasing a platform’s load–out capability of intelligent Precision Guided Munitions, gives the potential to reduce the number of sorties, and therefore the number of aircraft assigned to the task. This effectively gives a “Force Multiplier” capability optimising operational and cost effectiveness.
RAIDER has been designed to provide two MIL-STD-1760 Class II interfaces and is capable of carrying a range of Precision Guided Munitions from a 1100lb Joint Stand-Off Weapon (JSOW) to a 250lb MK 81 based weapon. RAIDER has been developed by extensive re-use of existing proven technologies, providing a low risk technical solution and fully supportable product. Modular design concepts have been employed to ensure minimal first line servicing and hence reduced through life costs, whilst allowing significant growth potential for advancements in future airframe and weapon system technologies.
MBM Technology Ltd is internationally recognised for its expertise in providing innovative stores carriage equipment and interfacing solutions for legacy and emerging smart weapons. MBM Technology provides the mechanical hardback and Ejector Release Unit, currently flying on the F-16 platform, for RAIDER.
General Dynamics UK Ltd is part of General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD), headquartered in Falls Church, Va., employing approximately 54,000 people worldwide with 2001 revenues of $12 billion. The company has leading market positions in land and amphibious combat systems, mission-critical information systems and technologies, shipbuilding and marine systems, and business aviation."General Dynamics UK Ltd. is a leading exponent of MIL-STD-1760 technology and has a reputation world-wide for the design and manufacture of safety critical Stores Management Systems (SMS). Proven hardware and software functionality from the General Dynamics UK Ltd. SMS product portfolio is used to provide the electronics intelligence for the RAIDER carrier.
WL Gore & Associates (UK) Ltd is world renowned for materials technologies and the supply of specialist cabling solutions. Their cable products are flown on a variety of aircraft world-wide including Harrier, Tornado and Eurofighter, and provide the specialist MIL-STD-1760 cable harnesses for the RAIDER product.
22nd July 2002 - MBM Technology Ltd announces launch of four and six station Practice Bomb Carriers.
MBM Technology Ltd has developed and commenced production of two new practice bomb carrier systems; “MALTS”, Modular Advanced Lightweight Training System.
MALTS provides a low cost, high performance, multi-station practice bombing capability using any NATO store on any tactical aircraft. These latest additions to MBM’s product range complete the family of a common design of two, four and six station carriers.
MALTS has been designed and developed for high training availability, low weight and minimal through-life cycle cost ensuring users will gain significant logistic benefits. This has been primarily achieved by eliminating the traditional pyrotechnic initiator. It utilises existing in-service proven technology and its CAT1 flight envelope clearance provides the operator with a true swing-role training capability.
Editor’s notes:
MBM Technology offers a complete design, prototyping and manufacturing service for the interfacing of airborne weapons onto aircraft. It is internationally recognised for its technical expertise and the supply of bomb racks, ejector release units, suspension systems, pylon ancillaries and practice bomb carriers. It is the design authority for many in-service products and manages system qualification and certification
For high resolution colour photographs, please contact info.defence@edombmtech.co.uk
4th May 2002 - MBM Technology Returns to Farnborough International 2002
After many years absence and in support of its new growth, MBM will be exhibiting at this years Farnborough International Air Show.
Visit us in Hall 1 , C6 during 22 to 28 July 2002, where MBM will be launching two new product ranges.
Watch MBM "News" for forthcoming press releases.
26th February 2002 - MBM sponsors Airborne Strike Conference, London 29 & 30 April
MBM Technology Ltd will be the sole sponsor for SMi’s Second Annual Airborne Strike Conference being held at The Hatton in London on 29 & 30 April 2002.
During the conference MBM will be exhibiting a four-station version of its new Modular Advanced Lightweight Training System, ‘MALTS’.
Benefits of the MALTS practice bomb carrier include:
- swing role training capability
- compatibility with all NATO practice bombs
- high availability for training
- no pyrotechnic consumables
- negligible servicing cycle
- low through-life cycle cost.
Further details about the conference speakers and presentations can be found at www.smi-online.co.uk
8th January 2002 - MBM develops smart interface for Enhanced Paveway II / III
MBM Technology has developed the signal connection system for the Enhanced Paveway II and Enhanced Paveway III guided weapon programme led by Raytheon. The programme meets
the UK Ministry of Defence’s Urgent Operational Requirement (UOR), raised as a result of lessons learnt during the Kosovo campaign, to equip the RAF with an all-weather, day/night precision strike weapon.
MBM worked closely with Raytheon and other team partners against stringent UOR timescales to develop a ‘bolt-on’ solution, enabling data to be transmitted from the aircraft to the seeker at the front of the weapon. MBM’s Engineering
Manager, John Eaton explained, “As the interface connector on the aircraft is situated towards the rear of the weapon, we had to engineer a solution to take a robust interconnection harness along the weapon to the seeker mounted at
the front, whilst minimising any adverse aerodynamic effect on the aircraft or the weapon itself”.
Most significantly, MBM’s solution avoided any modification to existing weapon hardware, minimising the costs of introducing the new weapon to service. MBM’s solution to the interface problem met all technical performance
requirements at a low cost of acquisition, and on time. First production units were delivered by MBM within two weeks of the conclusion of the drop tests conducted in September by the RAF at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. MBM offers
specialist engineering expertise in the niche area of the weapons to airframe interface, covering both mechanical and electrical aspects, which has been acquired over 30 years involvement on weapons programmes for Tornado, Jaguar, Harrier, F-16 and other aircraft.
“Our performance on the Enhanced Paveway II and III programme, opens up future opportunities in this niche area as it demonstrates our thorough understanding of the engineering challenges presented in the airframe to weapon
environment”, commented David Jones, MBM’s Managing Director.
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