Page 1 of 5 June 2011 NEWSLETTER # 3 6 June 2011 2011 North American Technology Demonstration Sponsored by: Take part in NATO s largest non-lethal capabilities tradeshow. Join us from October 25 to October 27, 2011 in Ottawa (Canada) for the 2011 North American Technology Demonstration (NATD). The 2011 NATD will provide unique opportunities to network with key industry leaders and representatives, government and military leaders and staff. The 2011 North American Technology Demonstration is sponsored by NATO, and jointly hosted by the United States Department of Defense Non-Lethal Weapon Program and the Canadian Department of National Defence, to showcase Non-Lethal Capabilities that can be acquired and fielded quickly in support of ISAF and counter-terrorism operations. Hosted by: This event will be comprised of a conference stream and static displays at the Ottawa Convention Centre, as well as table top displays and dynamic demonstrations at the Connaught Ranges. Import & Export Arrangements Freeman Transportation and Customs will be managing all import and export arrangements on behalf of the participating companies. They have more than 20 years of experience bringing armaments and related equipment into and out of Canada for Trade Show purposes. If you have questions, please call Nicole Laframboise at 1-613-748-7180 ext 240. OFFICIAL SERVICE CONTRACTOR FREEMAN Shipping & Transportation Customs Clearance Booth Display Furnishings & Signage Storage Booth Cleaning Freeman Contact: Nicole Laframboise Tel: (613) 748-7180 ext 240 Fax: (613) 745-8303 940 Belfast Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1G 4A2 Thank you to our Platinum Industry Sponsor
Page 2 of 5 Active Denial System The Active Denial System will be featured as part of the Dynamic Demonstration on Day 3, Oct. 27th, at Connaught Ranges, Ottawa, Canada. To learn more about Industry Sponsorship Opportunities, click here. Important Dates to Note on your Caldendar! The Active Denial System, also referred to as the "ADS," is a nonlethal, counter-personnel, directed-energy weapon. It projects a focused beam of millimetre waves to induce an intolerable heating sensation on an adversary's skin, repelling the individual with minimal risk of injury. There is only a minimal risk of injury because of the shallow penetration depth of the energy into the skin at this short wavelength, the safety features designed into the system, and normal instinctive reactions. June 30, 2011 - Deadline for Early-Bird Pricing on Static Display Space. After June 30th, your Static Display costs will increase by $100. Final selection for the Dynamic Demonstration Display will take place at the end of June. "We are very enthusiastic about the capability and military utility that this advanced technology provides," said Brian D. Long, ADS Project Manager, U.S DoD Non-Lethal Weapons Program. "Because of the extended range and powerful effect, this technology aids in determining intent and can aid in reducing uncertainty when dealing with any number of escalation-of-force scenarios that might exist in convoy operations, entry control points and dealing with potentially hostile crowds. In these type of situations, this capability greatly reduces the possibility of unnecessary civilian casualties and protects friendly forces from risk." Long, who has volunteered to experience the ADS first-hand added, "I have experienced the ADS numerous times - the repel effect is rapid and safe." The ADS produces millimetre waves at a frequency of 95 GHz and uses an antenna to direct a focused, invisble beam toward a designated subject. Travelling at the speed of light, the energy strikes the subject and reaches a skin depth of only about 1/64th of an inch, or the equivalent of three sheets of paper. It produces a heat sensation that within seconds becomes intolerable and forces the targeted individual to instinctively move. The sensation immediately ceases when the individual moves out of the beam or when the operator turns off the beam. The ADS incorporates computer systems (hardware and software) that limit shot duration and beam power to achieve a safe and effective non-lethal repel effect. Of the more than 11,000 documented ADS exposures and more than a decade of human effects testing, the ADS has proven that the system involves only a 1/10th of 1 percent chance of injury. Non-Lethal Capabilities Showcased The Non-Lethal Capabilities to be showcased at the 2011 NATD are expected to fall into the following categories: pyrotechnics blunt force weapons irritants, irritant delivery systems energy weapons loudhailers lights lasers personnel dispersion systems personnel restraining systems vehicle arresting systems combination platforms and control systems. Developing technologies may also be on display
Page 3 of 5 Complimentary Static Display Booth Winner (Draw 31 May 11) Contact us at 2011natd@defenceandsecurity.ca if you have a technology you wish to showcase that is not included in the above list. The first winner of a complimentary static display booth is CRD Protection from Sweden. CRD PROTECTION develops, manufactures and offers a variety of products for crowd control and crowd management. The main product is a unique patentpending fence named TACRION (Tactical Riot Net). For more information about CRD PROTECTION, please visit http://crdprotection.com/. NATO, the Canadian Department of National Defence and the United States Department of Defense Non-Lethal Weapon Program are pleased to announce that there will be a second draw on 30 June 11. Participating companies who register before the 30th of June to exhibit their Non-Lethal Capabilities during the 2011 NATD Event will be entered into a draw for a chance to win a second exhibiting space for free. Make sure your Exhibit Contract is submitted before June 30th for your chance to win! To learn more about the 2011 NATD, visit our website at: or contact us at 2011natd@defenceandsecurity.ca Exhibitor Registration Day 2 26 Oct 11 - Static Display at the Ottawa Convention Centre Companies who registered before June 30th are entitled to the early bird rate plus will be entered in the draw to win a free booth at the Ottawa Convention Centre. The basic static display booth will be available for a fee of $400 ($500 if registered after June 30, 2011) plus 13% tax. Additional 10 X 10 booths are available at an additional cost of $3,000 per booth plus 13% tax. Contract for the Static Display at the Ottawa Convention Centre (Day 2). click here. Don t delay in booking your static display booth as only 120 static display booths are available. Day 3 27 Oct 11 - Table Top Exhibit at the Connaught Ranges There will be a heated tent near the Dynamic Demonstration ranges that will house static table top exhibits (8 X 6 area with a 6 table, 2 chairs and 110 V AC). These exhibit booths will be available for a fee of $160 plus 13% tax. Only 50 booths are available. There will also be an outside exhibition area, for display of vehicles and vehicle mounted systems, included with the payment of the $160 fee plus 13% tax. Contract for the Table Top Exhibit at the Connaught Ranges (Day 3): click here.
Page 4 of 5 Day 3 27 Oct 11 - Dynamic Demonstration at the Connaught Ranges On Thursday October 27, 2011 - Day 3 of the 2011 NATD - a Dynamic Demonstration will be hosted from 0900 to 2100 hrs at the Connaught Ranges, in the Shirley s Bay district of Ottawa. The day will consist of short vignettes, demonstrations and familiarization sessions as well as a static display area. The vignettes will employ company provided Non-Lethal Capabilities in dramatisations to help audience members understand how respective Non-Lethal Capabilities can be applied to practical ISAF operational settings; please see the NATD website for a list of the proposed vignettes. click here. Each vignette will be followed by exhibitor led demonstrations showcasing and explaining product capabilities. Hands-on familiarization sessions will allow cleared visitors access to use selected Non-Lethal Systems. Companies with mature or soon-to-be fielded technologies will be chosen from the list of applicants for participation and will be assigned a time slot and possibly a related vignette. Due to time constraints and other considerations, approximately 30 companies will be able to participate in the Dynamic Demonstration and a small number of exhibitors will participate in the vignettes. Final selection of Dynamic Demonstration Companies and Systems will be announced by June 30, 2011. Please fill in the Show of Interest Form if your company wants to participate to the Dynamic Demonstration (Day 3): click here. See for details. Visit us on Facebook to learn more about the 2011 NATD. click here. Visit us on Youtube to view a short video to learn more about the 2011. click here Industry Platinum Sponsor: American Systems (www.americansystems.com)
Page 5 of 5 Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. Based in the Washington, D.C., suburb of Chantilly, Virginia, the company provides systems engineering, technical, and managed services to government customers. With approximately 1,500 employees in 15 office locations and more than 125 field sites, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is known for anticipating and responding rapidly to our customers present and future needs. Within the government sector, our focus is on Command, Control, Communications, Computer, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR); Acquisition and Logistics; Readiness; National Security; Citizen Safety; Healthcare; and Energy.