Through a contract awarded to ISTEC Services Limited for state-of-the-art SDS, the Agency continues to support the United Kingdom’s defence capabilities.
An effective SDS provides the MLRS A2 with rapid and effective smoke screens to obscure the vehicle from enemy observation and targeting. The smoke can be deployed quickly from under protection to create visual and infrared concealment, disrupting the enemy’s line-of-sight and guidance systems. This protection capability is crucial during manoeuvres in contact, allowing the vehicle to re-position while reducing the risk of being hit.
“This contract signifies another step forward in providing our troops with the equipment they need to maintain the battle-winning edge. These defensive aids will add to the suite of cutting-edge technology that the MLRS system provides ensuring our troops are well equipped and supported on operations,” said Greg Sherwood, MLRS Senior Operations Manager for Defence, Equipment and Support.
“We are extremely pleased to have won this important contract to help equip the UK’s new MLRS A2 platform with the best possible defensive suite of smoke dischargers. Our extensive experience in adapting solutions to meet vehicle geometry and architecture requirements, coupled with our long-standing history with both NSPA and the MLRS platform, makes this an exciting opportunity,” added Adrian Webster, Operations Manager at ISTEC.
