The U.S. military
is fielding new mine roller technology expected to provide
even more protection from improvised explosive devices,
as global specialists assemble in London to discuss available
solutions.
SPARKS II has the same capabilities as previous models,
such as the crucial ability to attach to the front of
vehicles and detonate roadside bombs, but now has the
added advantage of giving service members many more vehicle
options for force protection. This can involve allowing
the driver to make immediate changes to how the roller
operates, including its distance to the vehicle, as well
as the added ability of manipulating a variety of settings
enabling the vehicle to interact with the different environmental
conditions it occurs.
On Monday February 7th February, attendees will be provided
an exclusive opportunity to listen and interact with key
contacts at the International Armoured Vehicles main IED
focus day. The session will
offer the chance to get involved in in-depth discussions
with four key military speakers on their intelligence
assessments of current IED design and emplacement, as
well as their analysis of SPARKS II and other new mine
rolling technologies.
Aside to discussion of the IED matter, this specific focus
day is said to be crucial to those planning to buy, upgrade
or design an armoured vehicle. Education for manufacturers
on the approaches to vehicle protection will be combined
with tutorials on how these designs will influence procurement
decisions.
