Online version of Chemring's late 2020/21 sales & marketing brochure
EXPENDABLE COUNTERMEASURES PROVIDING PLATFORM PROTECTION
Our Philosophy “Effective platform protection is achieved only when platform tactics and countermeasure deployment are fully integrated with Electronic Warfare principles. This can only be fully effective when countermeasures are matched to the platform and threat system.”
Effective platform protection is achieved by the decoy replicating the platform (in the ‘bands’ as seen by the seeker) as well as its placement, ensuring that said seeker will transfer lock. Chemring Countermeasures is the world leader in protecting air and naval forces from the threats posed by heat-seeking and radar-guided missiles. We have more than 50 years’ experience at the forefront of Radio Frequency (RF) and Infrared (IR) expendable decoy research, design and manufacturing. As each new threat has emerged, Chemring Countermeasures has developed successful, reliable countermeasures to defeat increasingly sophisticated missile threats – saving lives and platforms. These threats are all too real – more than three-quarters of all aircraft losses in combat during the past 25 years have been as a result of hits by heat-seeking missiles. Our products counter these and other threats with decoy flares and chaff which seduce missiles by providing alternative, more attractive ‘targets’. We are also a world-leading company in naval anti-ship missile expendable 130mm countermeasures. In addition to offering a range of countermeasures that deliver performance across the spectrum and the ongoing development of new solutions to counter advanced missile systems. Chemring Countermeasures payloads are incorporated in many ship decoy systems used for distraction and seduction techniques.
As an innovative company operating at the leading edge of the expendable countermeasures business, we continually invest in technology, people and research. Research and Development (R&D) are essential to developing reliable solutions, not only for today’s, but tomorrow’s threats facing our armed forces. We hope this brochure gives you a clear picture of our strengths, experience, commitment to customers, our products and the wealth of expertise at Chemring Countermeasures.
Air Products Chemring Countermeasures is continually adding to and improving its wide range of decoys, as worldwide threat types evolve. Products can also be tailored to meet specific threat-driven requirements to protect front-line strike, fighter and transport aircraft as well as attack, utility and transport helicopters. Chemring Countermeasures works closely with customers to ensure they obtain a thorough understanding of countermeasure theory to support ‘smart’ acquisitions. Extensive product support is provided during the requirements definition phase, and continues throughout the life cycle to provide cost- effective, tailored solutions. Infrared / Electro-optical Countermeasures Heat-seeking missiles are a significant threat to aircraft. Chemring Countermeasures has responded to this challenge by developing effective infrared decoys, which form a vital part of increasing an aircraft’s survivability against such threats. These decoys are available in a wide variety of formats, to suit almost all dispenser types. They are in service with Armed Forces throughout the world. The company’s in-house R&D department is highly experienced in developing advanced IR expendables, ranging from Magnesium Teflon Viton (MTV) through to advanced cutting edge chemical compositions, to defeat the latest missile seeker technology. Chemring Countermeasures is a world leader in creating spectral, aerodynamic and kinematic flares to defeat seekers employing sophisticated flare rejection techniques. Our extensive experience and advanced products allow consistently effective platform protection.
MTV • 1x1x8 • 2x1x8 • 26mm • 36mm • 50mm • 55mm
Aerodynamic MTV & Spectral
Spectral • 1x1x8 • 2x1x8 • 55mm
• 1x1x8 • 2x1x8
Future Flares Some of the technologies that the company is developing include:
Kinematic (Thrusted)
MTV • 1x1x8 • 2x1x8
• Multi-shot • Smart Store
Communication Interface • Counters to imaging seekers • Visual distraction • UV • Contrast • Enhanced Spectral • High Output Countermeasures
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RF Countermeasures Chaff cartridges are used as a defence against radar- guided weapons systems. Chemring Countermeasures has pioneered, and continues to lead the way, in the design and manufacture of passive RF expendable countermeasure products and payloads, all of which can be readily tailored to meet the current RF threats.
Chaff cartridge Formats:
• 1x1x8 Chaff • 26mm Chaff • 36mm Chaff • 50mm Chaff
BOL The BOL Chaff & IR Countermeasures are uniquely designed for the SAAB BOL range of dispenser systems. These systems offer a carrying capacity of up to five times more payloads than conventional cartridge based pyrotechnic systems. The BOL system being the only Chaff & IR dispenser which can provide a sustained duration of dispensing Chaff or IR payloads that provides threat system acquisition denial and effective break-lock. Used by several NATO Nations the BOL system has 25 years of combat proven capability and is fitted to Typhoon, Gripen, F-15 & F-18 platforms.
Modular Expendable Block (MEB) The RF MEB provides additional payloads in the same magazine space giving greater flexibility and an enhanced duration operational capability. The RF MEB contains twice the number of payloads compared with standard dispenser configuration. The MEB is a two-part glass-filled nylon block, which is fitted to the dispenser firing system through an interface plate, doubling the number of firing pins. The chaff payload is pyrotechnically ejected as normal. Our MEB products include: • MEB Mk1 Type 1 – for use in 6 x 5 dispensers employing digital dispensing control • MEB Mk3 Type 1 – for use in M147 or upgraded M130 dispensers • MEB Mk4 Type 1 (Mini) – for use in Thales system dispensers Chemring Countermeasures offers an extensive range of chaff products designed for training and operational use. The company also provides customer-specific products, ranging from tailored chaff cuts to individual packing and marking.
Impulse Cartridges Our impulse cartridges are electronically initiated, and aremade using the very latest fully automatic manufacturing techniques offering high reliability, performance and consistency. Available to many specifications, each cartridge is designed to optimise chaff or flare release characteristics for a specific protection application. Our product range includes:
• CCM11 Mk1 (BBU35 B equivalent) • CCM21 Mk1 (BBU36 B equivalent)
• CCM11 Mk2 (118 format countermeasures) • CCM21 Mk2 (218 format countermeasures)
Chemring Countermeasures also provides bespoke impulse cartridges to match the specific application required. For example, higher or lower ejection velocities, examples of which are now in the field optimising advanced decoy solutions.
Naval Products Chemring Countermeasures is the prime supplier of passive decoys to the Royal Navy and other major navies around the globe, including many NATO members. The company is a world leader in the field of naval Anti-ShipMissile Defence (ASMD) using passive expendable decoys. Chemring Countermeasures’ unrivalled expertise, amassed over more than 50 years, places it at the forefront of 130mm countermeasure development. Its product range covers the entire electromagnetic spectrum and provides radar-reflective and infrared decoys, as well as payloads for many other countermeasure systems. The company’s wealth of experience in passive expendable decoys – its investment in future countermeasure capabilities and its ability to integrate other suppliers’ payloads into 130mm pyrotechnically launched flight vehicles, including its novel Large Payload Carrier, ensures maximum ASMD soft kill protection. RF Rounds Cartridge Countermeasure Chaff 130mm Distraction CCM 216 Mk 1 Type 1 is an advanced RF distraction round that deploys a high performance Radar Cross Section (RCS) chaff payload and features selectable range (out to approximately 2km) and chaff cloud height. The payload used is of the centre-burst type that takes advantage of multipath to enhance RCS and offers a repeatable burst height independent of the ship’s roll. Cartridge Countermeasure Chaff 130mm Seduction Mk 36 Mk 36 is a 130mm calibre chaff seduction round that is compatible with all 130mm launchers. It has a single, large volume payload that makes maximum advantage of multipath to enhance RCS in the I and J bands. It is a simple to use decoy that has a fixed height and range envelope. A variant of this product is available that is configured for response at millimetric wavelengths. Cartridge Countermeasure Chaff Mk 214 Similar to the Mk 36 above, the Mk 214 Mod 1 device is a 130mm single large payload chaff seduction round employed widely throughout NATO. A variant of this product is available that is configured for response at millimetric wavelengths. IR Rounds Cartridge Countermeasure IR 130mm A 130mm IR seduction round that offers comprehensive performance characteristics including a walk-off capability. It delivers five sequential airburst sub-munitions and is compatible with 130mm launchers. The device’s payload has a fast rise time, a long duration response, a high radiant intensity, and a large effective area providing full coverage across the 3 to 5 µm and 8 to 14 µm bands.
Other Products Practice Rounds
To support its naval expendable decoy range, Chemring Countermeasures offers a 130mm Seduction Practice (SP) cartridge. This product is compatible with all 130mm launchers and is designed for launcher test firings and training exercises that do not require the deployment of chaff. Large Payload Carrier The Chemring Countermeasures Large Payload Carrier is a rocket- propelled 130mm cartridge that is flared out to 170mm, thereby offering a large payload volume. It is compatible with 130mm launchers and can be used to integrate a wide variety of payloads including chaff, anti-torpedo decoys, obscuration or other bespoke effectors.
Future Rounds - Optimised for trainable launchers
Cartridge CM RF 130mm Mk36 Type 4 - TORERO This future 130mm RF Seduction decoy incorporates a high performance corner reflector payload, which provides a large RCS across a very wide frequency spectrum including millimetric band. It has a very quick response time, is easy to deploy, suitable for all warships and compatible with all 130mm fixed and trainable launchers. Cartridge Chaff 130mm Seduction Variable Range (RF SVR) The Cartridge Chaff 130mm SVR is an advanced round that will deploy a series of RF decoy clouds that progressively move the aim point of an incoming threat missile away from its target. Functionally, the flight times of the round’s individual sub- munition can be set immediately prior to launch, by an associated launcher control system via a non-contact data link, to provide optimum decoy cloud placement or the timing can be set during manufacture. Each sub-munition contains wrapped chaff dipoles that provide a response across a broad or tailored frequency band and is controlled by an electronics module in its base. Cartridge IR 130 mm Seduction Variable Range (IR SVR) The Cartridge IR 130mm deploys a series of IR decoy clouds to provide a ship-like response as seen by the missile seeker. Functionally, the flight times of the round’s individual sub- munitions can be set immediately prior to launch, by an associated launcher control system via a non-contact data link, to provide optimum decoy cloud placement or the timing can be set during manufacture. The payloads are effective in the long and short IR bands and able to counter imaging and two colour seekers. Each sub-munition is controlled by an electronics module in its base.
Chemring Technology – World class defence and civilian Research and Development
Military Aviation Authority (DAOS) Approved Chemring’s Technology department provides R&D and technical support to Chemring Countermeasures and Chemring Group manufacturing facilities across the world. These extensive services are also available to external customers in both the defence and non-defence industries. The company is a world leader in countermeasures technology for air and naval applications. We have a highly experienced team of engineers who work with government and other industry partners to research and develop a wide range of countermeasure products. Our core capabilities in pyrotechnics and explosives, in combination with wide-ranging engineering experience, provide rare, sometimes unique, facilities which can confront the most difficult and challenging objectives. Chemring Technology has a highly experienced staff of 40, from technician level to graduates and post-graduate specialists in engineering, chemistry, physics, computer modelling, data acquisition and analysis.
We offer full expertise and R&D facilities in:
• Expendable countermeasures • Design and manufacture of air and naval decoys, obscurants and other specialised payloads • Environmental test facilities • Climatic and dynamic testing and specialist pyrotechnic-related facilities
• Explosive technology services • Safety and compatibility testing • Prototype engineering
• CNC milling and turning, spark erosion, pre- production injection mould tooling and prototyping • Pyrotechnics • Formulation, testing and production to provide deployment, delay, smoke, noise or light effects • Test facilities and range • Countermeasure measurement trials at a variety of indoor and outdoor ranges Modelling and simulation of countermeasure performance are essential in exploring new payload concepts, planning of trials, user training and the illustration of fundamental countermeasure concepts. Chemring Countermeasures has an experienced team of engineers, carrying out countermeasure studies using a variety of modelling and simulation.
Dynamic Testing
All Chemring Countermeasures products are subjected to the following dynamic test: • Vibration • Shock / bump • Wheeled vehicle transportation bounce test • Freefall impact drop test Other tests can be carried out at the High Post main site or at other locations and test ranges where we have particular arrangements and experience. These include:
• Slow cook off • Fast cook off – mini fuel fire • Sympathetic detonation • Fluid contamination • Leak testing
• Acceleration testing • Underwater shock • Dust and sand
Chemring Countermeasures Environmental test facilities also has access to an extensive range of photographic and IR imaging equipment, chemical analysis laboratories and X-Ray equipment to record and evaluate test items.
Environmental Test Facilities Over many years Chemring Countermeasures has built up a comprehensive set of test and evaluation facilities for hazardous / explosive test items. These facilities are available to external clients with the additional Quality Assurance of UKAS accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025:2005 (Test Laboratory No. 2613). We have a highly experienced team of test engineers who can advise clients on the design of test programmes and the applicable standards (Def Stan 00-35, Mil Std 810, BS/ EN 60068, AECTP, and DO160). Due to the nature of our core business, the test facilities are designed to meet the requirements of the military and commercial pyrotechnic and explosives industries. However, the equipment is also used for the testing and approval of conventional engineering and electronics products. Facilities include:
• Climatic testing • Walk-in temperature and humidity chamber • Salt spray • Low pressure and decompression
Customer Support At Chemring Countermeasures, we ensure that our customers have a thorough understanding of the products that we supply to them. We can also provide workshops and support on the products that we offer, tailored to your specific requirements. As the main point of contact for all customers and their agents, our responsibilities include: • Monitoring the progress and status of all orders, ensuring compliance of contracts, documentation and on-time delivery; • Monitoring any feedback of complaints, so that every attention is given to resolve any perceived deficiencies or product defects to the customer’s complete satisfaction; • Acting as the customer’s representative, promoting and ensuring the customer’s best interests with all departments and at all levels of Chemring Countermeasures.
ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management
ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management
OHSAS 18001:2007 – Occupational Health and Safety Management ISO/IEC 17025:2005 – Testing and Calibration Laboratories
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Chemring Countermeasures Limited For countries needing to protect their ships and aircraft from guided missiles, Chemring Countermeasures is the global market leader in the provision of expendable countermeasures. It provides the broadest range of flare and chaff products (and components) of unrivalled capability, which is why customers all over the world, including the UK’s Ministry of Defence, have complete trust in Chemring Countermeasures. Other factors that set Chemring Countermeasures apart include its unrivalled commitment to customers in responding to their individual needs, its ability and willingness to rapidly customise its products to meet specific requirements, and its continuous reinvestment of profits into ever more efficient and flexible production methods, giving customers the assurance that they will get the products they need and receive value for money.
Chemring Countermeasures Ltd. High Post, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 6AS, England Tel: +44(0)1722 411611 Email: info@chemringcm.com www.chemring.co.uk
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