Canada selects Chemring RF initiator
Chemring Technology Solutions has been awarded a contract by the Canadian Department of Defence (DoD) to supply its Breach MC radio frequency (RF) initiator for the country’s armed forces, the company announced on 7 September.
The short-range, multi-circuit RF explosive initiator allows Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams to remotely initiate explosive charges at close range for dismounted operations. The initiator has a range of around 1km and is designed for use in operations including remote disruptor activation for explosive ordnance disposal, explosive method of entry and unexploded ordnance tasks, where initiation of electro-explosive devices is needed.
A single operator can coordinate multiple initiations through the Breach MC initiator, eliminating the need for several operators. Up to ten firing groups can be created containing any number of receivers, or all receivers can be simultaneously initiated.
The flexibile system uses the same transmitter for both electronic and shock tube receivers and uses commercial off-the-shelf batteries.
Mike Luedicke, managing director, Chemring Technology Solutions, said: ‘On operations there is usually little time available for EOD operators to dispose of IEDs. Breach MC gives them flexible options and will deliver to the Canadian armed forces a new system that is quick, convenient and safe, supporting them to achieve their mission more effectively.’
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