Launch Customer for CAMPS System

Naturelink Aviation, Saabs partner in the CAMPS (Civil Aircraft Missile Protection System) programme, will also be the launch customer to integrate the CAMPS system onto their Embraer 120 aircraft.>> The threat to aircraft from terrorists using Man-Portable Air Defence Systems (MANPADS) is an unfortunate reality in the world today. With the CAMPS system from Saab installed on the aircraft you will have a safer flight. It is estimated there are more than 100,000 of these shoulder-fired heat seeking surface-to-air missile launchers on the black market.>> Their small size, easy operation and low cost make MANPADS the most serious threat to civil aircraft in the world today. In the last 15 years 35 attempts have been made to shoot down civilian aircraft of which 11 have been prevented.>> A breakthrough>> The contract with Naturelink Aviation is a breakthrough on the market and an important step in our CAMPS programme, says Bjrn Erman, CEO Saab Avitronics.>> Saab Avitronics countermeasure programs are already installed on military aircraft all over the world and Saab is one of the leading providers of military airborne countermeasure systems in the world. The CAMPS design has a heavy emphasis on safety and minimal operational costs, which led Saab to select pyrophoric technology and electromechanical dispensing.>> Meets civilian safety requirements>> The system is designed to meet civilian safety requirements and allows for civil certification and is compliant with the Wassenaar agreement. An aircraft equipped with CAMPS has no restrictions when it comes to export regulations. Also, the system is designed for civilian maintenance requirements.