Roke, NIITEK partner for MRA Radar technology

16th August 2011 - 04:31 GMT | by The Shephard News Team

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Roke Manor Research has formed a partnership with its sister company NIITEK (Non-Intrusive Inspection Technology, Inc.) to sell Roke's Miniature Radar Altimeter (MRA) system in the USA.

NIITEK, the world leader in fielded Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) landmine and buried explosive detection systems, will also manufacture Roke's MRA under licence in the USA.

NIITEK has built a reputation for excellence and innovation in deploying and manufacturing complex sensors systems. In partnering with NIITEK, Roke will leverage an established US manufacturing capability while expanding into the US market.

The Roke MRA is the world's smallest radar solution for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), aerial targets and missile systems, freeing up valuable space to maximise payload. It is also extremely lightweight, 1.5 kg lighter than traditional radar altimeters, and is designed to 'plug and play' for easy integration into all major UAV platforms.

Both businesses are part of the Chemring Group Plc.

Paul Webb, Unmanned Systems Business Sector Manager for Roke, said: "NIITEK has a reputation for innovation and product development, which fits well with Roke's pedigree in leading the UK defence R&D market.

"We believe demand will be high in the USA for the MRA as it is the smallest and most accurate product of its kind in the world. The MRA will deliver the USA the best of both worlds - cost effectiveness, but without compromising product capability and reliability."

Source: Roke