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AmSafe Launches Unique Lightweight Threat Protection System
02 July 2009 09:38
AmSafe Inc., a leading global provider of engineered restraint
systems, today announced that its AmSafe Bridport business unit has
launched TARIAN, a ground breaking lightweight protection solution
against Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPGs).
TARIAN is capable of
defeating the same threats as existing bar or slat armour, but at
significantly reduced weight which allows improvements to the vehicle's
protection elsewhere. Designed to withstand the rigours of the
battlefield, the TARIAN system is fitted to the UK Army Heavy Equipment
Transporters which are currently in use on operations in Afghanistan.
Given its unique design and lightweight properties, TARIAN is also easy
to replace if it is damaged in the field.
The technology behind
TARIAN is the result of a close collaboration with the UK Ministry of
Defence (MoD). Developed as a modular system, TARIAN can be configured
to a wide range of vehicle and static applications.
"Our strong
partner relationship with UK MoD and third party contributors has
enabled AmSafe to utilise its lightweight technologies developed for
aerospace applications and apply them toward an innovative light weight
threat protection solution that is an effective replacement for bar and
slat armour. This collaborative approach to UK military capability
development is a great example of the practical application of the
principles outlined in the UK's Defence Industrial Strategy," stated
Neal McKeever, director and general manager of defence for AmSafe
Bridport.
Amsafe Bridport