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February 2008

ST Electronics Launches The Mobile Command Hub @ Singapore Airshow 2008

Singapore, 14 February 2008 — Singapore Technologies Electronics Limited (ST Electronics) offers integrated C4I (command, control, computing, communication and intelligence) solutions enabling Command On The Move when it launches its new Mobile Command Hub (MCH) architecture at Singapore Airshow 2008. The MCH can be developed to comply with specific customer operational needs and functional domains, providing commanders with high mobility, fast deployment and integrated multimode situational intelligence feed to provide a realtime knowledge-based situational awareness.

An integrated mobile command system, the MCH serves as a field-deployable C4I centre complementing static HQs and providing direct, on-site support and management. The system supports agile distributed operations, independent or joint operations environment where the military, police and civil defence agencies may work together. The system is best suited for disaster recovery or anti-terrorist operations. Users of the MCH may include mechanised forces, urban combat forces, homeland security units and emergency services.

Communication Backbone

ST Electronics’ SuperneT™ IP-based Emergency Integrated Communication System ST2800 forms the communication backbone of the MCH. This solution facilitates seamless voice and data convergence and interconnectivity between diverse communication media, enabling commanders to achieve direct connectivity with forces using disparate communication systems. This puts the commander in an environment that gives him the capability of being on every ground in virtual mode while within the confines of the MCH. Combining various systems, the commander can build their strategy to effectively deploy resources based on real-time tactical information.

Sensors Aggregation

Under our concept of omni-sensory tactical input, a multitude of information is collected through realtime integrated situational video sensory feeds from varying intelligence gathering devices. The MCH architecture provides the commander with crucial information for planning and execution. These sensory inputs can also be used for collaboration among MCHs providing a network wide, and realtime situation awareness to enable accurate and effective decision-making.

Information Mapping & Decision Support

The MCH is based on the latest technology platform to provide more than just flat 2D mapping resources. Utilising satellite imaging to better appreciate terrain and surrounding constraints, the state-of-the-art 3D modelling tools in the MCH are able to build situational models to help decision-makers assess challenges better. Such imagery is further reinforced via realtime input from GPS tracked resources. With 3D modelling, cities and buildings can be represented in 3D virtual mode to augment details allowing better assessment of challenges. The MCH is able to analyse threat situations, eg dangerous fumes from oil related incidences or explosive devices. The commander will see on-screen 3D plume modelling of possible affected areas. All the information required is provided in realtime to support quick and effective decision-making. This greatly enhances operational capabilities in built-up areas, often the predominant focus and concern of defence forces.

The MCH solution is the integration of a number of sub-systems, and these include :

SuperneT™ Emergency Integrated Communication System (EICS) ST2800
Integrated Surveillance Command Network (iSCAN)
Fire Services Location and Management of Emergency System (FLAMES)
Integrated Mission Debriefing Station Overview (iMDS)

Please see attached Fact Sheet for details of sub-systems.

ST Electronics, the electronics arm of ST Engineering, delivers innovative system solutions to government, commercial, defence, and industrial customers worldwide. It specialises in the design, development and integration of advanced electronics and communications systems, such as broadband radio frequency and satellite communication, e-Government solutions, information communications technologies and IT, rail and traffic management, real-time command & control, training and simulation, intelligent building management, and information security and mobile commerce solutions. Please visit www.stee.stengg.com.

Media contact:

Magdalen Loh
AVP / Head, Corporate Communications
Singapore Technologies Electronics Limited
Tel: (65) 6413 1788 / 9822 3321
Fax: (65) 6484 8840
Email: magloh@stee.stengg.com