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iXblue stands as a global leader in the design and manufacturing of innovative solutions for navigation, positioning and autonomous technologies.

The French Group offers its unique advanced technology solutions to its defense & civil customers to address increased challenges and carry out their maritime, land and space operations with optimum efficiency and safety.

iXblue is recognized throughout the industry for its pioneering work on the development of fiber-optic gyroscope (FOG) technology which has revolutionized the maritime and naval inertial systems in the last decade, providing unrivaled performance and cost of ownership benefits.

Underpinned by 30 years of expertise, iXblue is currently achieving annual growth of 15–20%, with 80% of its business conducted in over 40 countries worldwide. iXblue has end-to-end control of its value chain, from the design work carried out in its engineering offices through to the manufacturing in the company’s own production shops.

This organization gives the group great agility and ensures iXblue’s independence in relation to strategic suppliers.

iXblue at a glance

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

600+ EMPLOYEES

Worldwide presence 8 sites in France, 12 abroad

120+ MILLION EUROSOF TURNOVER

80% OF TURNOVER ACHIEVED ABROAD

Serving over 1,000 defense and civil customers in more than 35 countries

Global training and 24/7 support

20% OF TURNOVER REINVESTED EACH YEAR IN R&D

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Phins Compact SeriesINS for UUVs

Marins SeriesMilitary strategicgrade INS

Netans Series

DriXUnmanned Surface Vehicle

FLS SeriesMine Obstacle andAvoidance Sonar

Marins SeriesMilitary strategicgrade INS

Netans Series E-navigation Integrated NavigationSolutions for Bridges

FLS SeriesMine Obstacle andAvoidance Sonar

GapsPre-calibrated USBL

Navigation Data Distribution Systems

Navigation Data Distribution Systems

Benefitting from iXblue’s strapdown and solid-state FOG technology, the group’s comprehensive range of navigation systems are exempt of all physical drawbacks that may affect other existing technologies. Robust, they are especially suited to the demanding environments of naval warfare and provide unrivaled reliability and accuracy. They offer a pure inertial drift performance of less than 1 nautical mile in 72 hours for its highest grade INS, whatever the Milspec-defined environmental conditions encountered (shock, vibration, temperature…).

iXblue provides the most advanced solutions against GNSS jamming/spoofing threats that can compromise critical naval operations. Distributing a highly accurate and reliable navigation information to all onboard systems, iXblue offers the most resilient information that enables naval forces to conduct undisrupted operations.

Thanks to iXblue’s unique technologies, naval forces can conduct their challenging operations with the utmost safety. Indeed, iXblue provides the most complete, qualified and intelligible navigation information that enables crews to make informed decisions in a reduced timeframe and in a fully cybersecured environment.

iXblue has put extensive efforts in R&D to develop new innovative autonomy technologies. A key focus for the company, robust and reliable navigation solutions including scalable INS, acoustic tracking and positioning systems, as well as an unmanned surface vehicle, have thus been developed by iXblue that is now considered a major actor of the new autonomous era.

Accurate Resilient Safe Autonomous

The new standard in naval navigation.

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US NavyMarins

TurkishNavyGecdis-W

PakistanNavyGecdis-W

US Coast Guard Octans

French NavyOctansGecdis-W

French NavyQuadransGecdis-W

UAENavyMarins

MalaysianNavyPhinsNetansGecdis-W

SwedishNavyMarinsNetans

RoyalNavyMarins

GermanNavyMarinsNetans

Pakistan NavyPhinsNetansSams

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Over 8,000 iXblue solutions delivered in

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iXblue Fiber-Optic Gyroscope technology meets the challenge of high latitude navigation

“Areas where FOGs are likely to remain unchallenged are precision pointing and tracking, and precision navigation (e.g. for submarines).”

At northerly latitudes, more than stability, the problem is to determine the correct heading without bias. Thanks to its high precision, iXblue’s INS consistently delivers performance levels similar to those at lower latitudes.

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At the heart of iXblue inertial systems lies three Fiber-Optic Gyroscopes (FOGs). These extremely high performance rotation sensing devices make use of the relativistic Sagnac effect. Two identical laser beams propagate in opposite directions throughout a fiber-optic coil. The resulting phase difference between both beams is then accurately measured by interferometry to determine the actual angular velocity of the coil. This design takes full advantage of the reciprocity principle in the propagation of light, which enables a perfect device to be created even from imperfect components.

A FOG is therefore a genuine strapdown solid-state gyroscope exempted from all physical drawbacks that may affect other existing technologies (vibration, mechanical dither, sealed cavity and mirrors wearing away over time, etc.). This results in unrivaled longevity and reliability as well as very low power consumption and silent operation.FOG is therefore a unique technology currently reported as likely to remain unchallenged in the field of high-performance navigation in the naval environment.

Fiber-Optic Gyroscope Technology

25,000+ FOG delivered

By 2018, iXblue has deliveredmore than 8,000 high-performance inertial Systems all over the world.

Key benefits

• Unrivaled performance• Genuine strapdown solid-state system• MTBF > 150,000 hours• Maintenance-free

Angular rotations

FOG gyrosFOG Electronics

Computer& Algorithms

User Interface

HeadingAttitude

Velocity

Position

Accelerometers

Integrated optical circuit Accelerometers

Optical fiber

Accel Electronics

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Quadrans is a fully strapdown fiber-optic gyrocompass (FOG) and attitude reference system.IMO and IMO-HSC certified, it provides all the necessary data for demanding navigation and control applicationsat a fast rate and with precisetime-stamping.Quadrans answers to a full range of navigational needs, without any compromise on performance and without requiring any maintenance during its service life.

The fifth generation Octans is an all-in-one gyrocompass and motion sensor for diverse challenging applications.Now IMO HSC, the new Octans raises industry standards in measurement accuracy for roll, pitch, heave, and heading.

Quadrans COMPACT IMO AHRS

Octans

HIGH-GRADE AHRS FOR NAVIGATION

QuadransIMO grade gyrocompass & attitude reference system

Quadrans, is a fully strapdown gyrocompass and attitude

reference system. IMO and IMO-HSC certified, it provides all

the necessary data for demanding navigation and control

applications. High customizability and Ethernet/Serial

connectivity provides a very easy integration on any platform.

Based on a state-of-the-art interferometric fiber-optic

gyroscope technology (iFOG*), Quadrans does not require any

maintenance during its unlimited service life. Quadrans is

the ideal replacement for any mechanical gyro for whom is

focused on total cost of ownership and maximizing availability

and safety of their ships.

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FEATURES

• Compact and plug & play system

• AHRS: All in one Gyrocompass & MRU

• Unique strap-down technology, interferometric FOG (iFOG*)

• Embedded Man Machine Interface (no proprietary CDU)

• IMO Certification

BENEFITS

• Fast settling time

• Maintenance-free

• Easy integration

• Stabilization and pointing capability

• Automatic speed and latitude correction

• Works in high sea state

• Allows restart at sea

Sea proven technologyQuadrans is based on a unique iFOG design* which has been in

use in the harshest environment for 15 years.

From land application to space environment through all main

European navies first ranks platforms.

Quadrans has been in use for 5 years in many navies (French,

Chile, UK, Portugal,...) and multiple DP operators.

In addition, Quadrans has also been the obvious choice for most

competitors in the America’s cup and the Vendée Globe, proving

its performances in any sea state and its reliability.

Reliability and through life costThe return of experience on iXblue iFOG technology shows a

MTBF of more than 150.000h, without any kind of maintenance

(neither on board nor with factory return), and a life expectation

that have already proven to be superior to 15 years. All this

combined makes Quadrans a true install and forget equipment

with an unbeaten low cost through the life of your ship. As a token

of our confidence, Quadrans comes with a 5 years warranty.

An opened architectureThe Quadrans solution, as every iXblue product, is an opened

architecture, ready to interface with any other component.

It includes, in addition to standard NMEA, a large library of

open source protocols, to give autonomy to the user in

the integration of the Quadrans in the life of the ship.*discover more on iXblue iFOG on our website

Phins is an inertial navigation system providing position, true heading, attitude, speed, depth and heave. Its high accuracy inertial measurement unit is based on iXblue’s fiber-optic gyroscope technology coupled with an embedded digital signal processor that runs an advanced Kalman filter.

The Marins Series enables stealth autonomous navigation for submarines and surface vessels. It provides very accurate heading, roll, pitch, speed and position, included in GNSS-denied environments.The Marins Series offers three grades of performance. This technology is proven for superior reliability and performance.

Phins COMPACT HIGH-GRADE INS FOR NAVIGATION AND CMS

Marins Series MILITARY STRATEGIC GRADE INS

Attitude and Heading Reference Systems Inertial Navigation Systems

In 2016, iXblue won a contract to provideINS for most of the Royal Fleet vessels. Robert Kramers explains why:

“We conducted a detailed assessment of all available possible partners along with their proposed technologies. By precisely understanding the Royal Navy expectations and assessing their views on the industry leading suppliers, it clearly appeared that iXblue’s solutions best fitted the needs in terms of performance, capability and cost.”

Robert Kramer, Vice-President of Lockheed Martin UK, 2016

INERTIAL NAVIGATION

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Scalable solutions for the full naval spectrumfrom 0.6 NM/h to 1 NM/120h+

The full naval spectrum is addressed by iXblue’s products. However, if you need better accuracy in regards to your position without GNSS, we are able to provide you with the system you need.

Quadrans Octans Phins Marins M3 Marins M5 Marins M7

DESCRIPTION AHRS AHRS INS INS INS INS

PERFORMANCE

Heading accuracy (Seclat RMS) 0.23° 0.05° 0.01° 0.01° 0.01° 0.01°

Roll and pitch accuracy (RMS) 0.1° 0.01° 0.01° 0.01° 0.01° 0.01°

Heave 10cm 2,5cm* 2,5cm* 2,5cm* 2,5cm* 2,5cm*

Position accuracy no aiding, without GNSS (TRMS) N/A N/A 0.6 NM/h 1 NM/12h 1 NM/24h 1 NM/72h

TYPICAL SURFACE VESSELS

Patrol Ships, Coast Guards & Auxiliary Vessels • •Hydrographic Vessels • •Fast Attack Crafts, Corvettes, Frigates, Combatant Ships, MCMV • • • •Destroyers, Aircraft Carriers, LCS • • •SUBMARINES

SSN/SSK Backup • • •SSBN •CERTIFICATION

IMO/IMO HSC • • • • • •MIL STD 810/MIL STD 461 • • •

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The FLS Series is a 3D multi-beam Forward Looking Sonar which has been developed for multipurpose applications such as mine and obstacle avoidance, real-time mapping and navigation, as well as rapid environment assessment.

As military technology covered by a number of patents, the FLS Series comprises a dual Mills Cross multibeam sonar transducer. This technology provides unique volume coverage and the highest volume resolution.

FLS generates up to 16 simultaneous swathes along or across a vessel’s axis, providing complete three-dimensional coverage of the water column as well as

a bathymetric profile of the seabed and sediment identification analysis. Each detection operation in the water column is referenced in 3D and is automatically represented on a map created in real time, including local bathymetry. Its accuracy achieves an unrivaled level, thanks to its narrowest beams (1.6° x 1.6°), its advanced acoustic modulation principles (resolution +-7.5cm only) and its embedded motion sensor (each array has stabilizing beams with a micro- electric-mechanical systems (MEMS) sensor embedded in the sonar head). Its transducer generates several multibeam transmissions and acoustic processes to yield quantitative and

qualitative measurements of the marine environment. Its multiple advanced modulation modes, including CHIRP, combined with pulse compression, guarantee the highest possible detection performance, even in harsh environments.

All FLS information will be updated in an ECDIS user-friendly MMI which will facilitate an operator’s work. Furthermore, as it has a high level of automatization, the system can automatically detect, characterize and track targets, although an operator is able to set up target trackers manually.

Real-time 3D detection and geo-referencing at 120° on the bottom, in the water column and at the surface

The FLS Series integrates MBES technology to increase performances of MOAS

BathymetryMine detection

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(1) Mode CW 1ms. Detection threshold 13dB (2) in line, up to 3,2° @ +/- 60° tilt | Specifications subject to change without notice

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DESCRIPTION MOAS FOR OPVS AND UNMANNED SYSTEMS

MOAS FOR SURFACE SHIPS AND SUBMARINES

MAIN DETECTION PERFORMANCES

ANCHORED MINES (-15 DB) >330 m > 650 m

DRIFTING MINES (-15 DB) > 330 m > 350 m

BOTTOM MINES (-15 DB) > 300 m > 350 m

LOW TS MINES (-25 DB) > 250 m > 520 m

SPECIFICATIONS

MODULATION CW and CHIRP

ACROSS TRACK MULTIBEAM SWATH 64 channels, stabilized

ALONG TRACK MULTIBEAM SWATH 64 channels, stabilized

BEAM STABILIZATION Electronically steerable TX + RX, built-in IMU

BEAM RESOLUTION 1,6° angular / 7,5 cm radial (2)

TRIPLE ECHOGRAMS FROM ALL SWATH Adjustable from 1° to 120° each

VOLUME RESOLUTION 0,6m3 @100m

VOLUME COVERAGE 120° X 120°

SIGNAL PROCESSING SV, TS, NORM, calibrated

TRANSMISSION POWER 4 KW 6 KW

SONAR ANTENA UNIT (SAU) CABLE 20 m with wet mateable connector

20 m with wet mateable connector

SAU WEIGHT (AIR/WATER) 31,7 Kg / 58 Kg 34 Kg / 73 Kg

MOUNTING Pole or Hull mounted Pole or Hull mounted

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An NDDS is the brain and backbone of any integrated navigation system architecture.It acquires, controls, correlates and processes any navigation sensor data anddistributes the consolidated navigation information on board to external systems (including platform systems such as

IBS, IPMS, as well as combat systems – CMS). Operational requirements applied to NDDS translate mainly into data validation, data safety, data integrity, real-time capability and system/data reliability (including built-in redundancy management and hot swapping).

Netans acts as a consistent common reference system which ensures that all parts of the system run with the same navigational data.

From sensors to consolidated data

Netans, a smart NDDS to monitor and provide safety data in cyber secured environments

Netans is a ship’s nerve centre within an integrated navigation system

Netans acts as a consistent common reference which will ensure that all parts of the system run with the same navigational data. the NDDS will qualify each item of data in three steps:

• Validity: status is valid• Integrity: comparison between data• Plausibility: coherency with data type

NAVIGATION DATA DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

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I /O modules 6 modules 11 modules 22 modules

Cabling Connectors Cable glands Cable glands

Front screen External Optional Yes

Time clock External Optional Optional

UPS External Yes Yes

Size 250x400x400 700x600x600 1400x600x600

The I/O modules are connected to external sensors, actuators and systems via digital or analog interfaces. These modules automatically perform the acquisition or generation of a signal. The solution is highly modular, as racks can incorporate from 1 to 11 I/O cards and can be stacked together.

Maintenance is greatly simplified, as the I/O cards are hot swappable.

• Serial RS-422• RS-422 HDLC• Synchro 115V/400Hz• NTDS-A

A set of I/O modules housed in 3U 19-in. racks

Based on iXblue’s unique know-how in navigational systems, Netans has been carefully designed to meet the diverse requirements of navies and coast guards. If our NDDSs are MOTS systems, thanks to modular software, they are able adapt to all vessel configurations and to interface

with all complex systems such as a large range of CMS, missiles, guns, etc. Coupled with iXblue’s state-of-the-art inertial navigation systems and gyrocompasses, the Netans Series provides a complete turnkey navigational solution for surface naval vessels.

Based on a same interface, upgrading is very easy. Furthermore, maintenance is simpler and cost of ownership low.All integrations have been successfully sea proven.

The modular solution for new build and retrofit programs

iXblue’ssystems

I. Data acquisition II. Resillient data Data processing Data monitoring

III. Data distribution of navigation data

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WARSHIP ELECTRONIC CHART DISPLAY & INFORMATION SYSTEM

Gecdis-W is the most intuitive interface available on the market.Thanks to a 100% proprietary chart engine, Gecids-W provides key benefits to military sailors:• A highly configurable man-machine

interface including dedicated tools, 3D, Navtools, record and replay context. Most frequently used functions can be reached in one click.

• Smooth data management to import and export data, according to regulations, and a rich database containing, for example, oceanography, temperature, salinity, current, information, etc.

Screen kilo

The screen kilo functionality aims at having safe naval fleet navigation: allowing to visualize the areas of navigation for each ship in the fleet with respect to a reference ship.

It offers a quick and easy visualization of the tactical plan (quick identification of the mobiles, respect for the assigned sectors etc.).

Gun sector

This functionality aims to visualise the weapon coverage areas It provides optimized navigation with respect to the weapon categories onboard.

Gecdis can also display the shooting range and angle of vessel guns, from an XML database provided by the customer.

Submarine Moving Haven

The MHN module aims at avoiding collisions with submarines. This feature specifies dynamic or static 3D risk areas. The dynamic areas are centered on a defined route and have time validity.

Based on ECDIS features, Gecdis-W has both basic and most advanced navigational functions:• Route management and navigation

planning• Anti-grounding• Data recording and replay mode• Alert management• Search & rescue• 3D representation

Thanks to a full proprietary design and a modular architecture at the genesis of the system, iXblue was able to enhance Gecdis with military features, such as:• Surface situation: integration of AIS, and

optronic solutions• Bathymetry integration• Weapon system integration• Integration of military grade surface and

air surveillance radar• Data fusion and analysis: track

correlation, data link capability

Gecdis-W: an intuitive WECDIS dedicated to sailors A powerful software combining a fluid interface with all required military features that are required

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Being able to provide position information with the required accuracy, integrity, continuity and availability is a key requirement for safe and efficient navigation. Position Navigation Timing (PNT) processes a variety of onboard sensors (GNSS, INS, Gyrocompass, DVL) to define the ship position. However, PNT tends to rely primarily on GNSS, that can be disrupted by many external factors. While dependence on GNSS is increasing,

disastrous scenarios of vessel position errors are becoming common. iXblue has thus developed a new concept of resilient PNT. Our approach is to combine standard navigation sensors together with other equipment available on board, such as Echo Sounders, Electronic Navigation Chart (ENC) and Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS). We intend to demonstrate that the provided PNT leads to more robust position information and more

efficient aid to human decision. This new system relies on innovative Probability Density Function approach applied to standard Pool Of Error (POE) navigation method, as we called “Bayesian POE”. The Bayesian POE is a new onboard robust and resilient PNT that provides reliable position information to the crew in a very intelligible way. This in turns helps them to make informed decisions in a reduced timeframe.

Initial Pool of Error Reduced POE with bathymetry recalibration

Reduced POE with bearings using a navigation mark

E-positioning: unique integration of new methods for resilient PNT

GNSS Radionavigation

+ Long term accuracy- Limited domain- Subject to jamming and spoofing

+ Medium term accuracy+ Unlimited domain+ Stealth+ Insensitive to jamming- Long term drift

+ Long term accuracy+ Insensitive to jamming- Complex, time consuming- Does not reflect probability

Perfect complementto INS long termnavigation capability

Inertial Navigation

Terrain Navigation

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NAVIGATIONAL AWARENESS

Safe and efficient navigation relies upon the capacity of the crew to properly assess their situation in all conditions.

iXblue navigational awareness solution combines deep learning algorithms and augmented reality technics..

The qualified and relevant information coming from the massive amount of data collected by the vessel’s sensors, can then be better appraised by the crews onboard through augmented reality that enables an intuitive and highly intelligible display of all synthetized navigation information.

Combined to iXblue’s WECDIS this new augmented reality display brings enhanced navigational awareness.

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- Detection of objects by cameras, AIS, Radar and TDL (Tactical Data Link)

Merging of classification results with other navigation sensors (AIS, radar + TDL...)

Transcription of all data in one global picture in real-time for sailors

- Real-time treatment of image data by deep learning and artificial intelligence- Classification of objects (vessels, landmarks and seamarks)- Cape of objects with INS, algorithms

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By engaging with leading manufacturers since our inception, we’ve now developed a range of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) solutions that can be easily integrated with our customers’ pressure housing for UUVs navigation.

The Phins Compact Series has been designed to offer the UUV industry the ability to choose an inertial navigation system adapted to their vehicle, whatever their size and mission, from accurate navigation to survey grade.

The systems are fully scalable with a similar architecture and interface.

The OEM range gives manufacturers the flexibility to integrate our class-leading solutions and make the most effective use of the space available. Our team is here toassist you every step of the way for engineering services, testing, trialingand training services.

The three products include the same algorithms and software which enables seamless re-use of the control system on any vehicle size or type. Modern interfaces such as Ethernet help reduce integration and non-recurring costs.

A navigation solution for all UUVs

The industry reference in subsea INS for OEM

Phins Compact C3 Phins compact C5 Phins compact C7

PERFORMANCE

HEADING 0.15 deg secant lattitude RMS

0.05 deg secant lattitude RMS

0.01 deg secant lattitude RMS

ROLL PITCH 0.05 deg RMS 0.01 deg RMS 0.01 deg RMS

POSITION ACCURACY WITH DVL CEP 50 0.3% DT 0.2% DT 0.1% DT

POWER CONSUMPTION 12 watts 20 watts 20 watts

ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS

WEIGHT 1.6 kg 4.7 kg 3.5 kg

VOLUME 0.4 L 5.9 L 4.6 L

DIAMETER 140 mm 154 mm 200 mm

ELECTRICAL INTERFACES

SERIAL RS 232 RS 232/422 RS 232/422

ETHERNET UDP /TCP UDP /TCP UDP /TCP

PULSE TTL TTL TTL

From 2 to 5 independant input data flows

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Ramses Gaps

LBL USBL

RANGE NOMINAL N/A 4,000m

ACCURACY < 5 cm 0.06% range

OPERATING FREQUENCY 18~36 kHz 20-30 kHz

ANTENNA APERTURE Omnidirectional 200 deg

DATA TELEMETRY yes yes

CONSTRUCTION Aluminum Carbon fiber

SIZE (ODxL) IN MM 180x730 Ø 295 x 638

WEIGHT (AIR/WATER) IN KG 16/6

WATER DEPTH 4,000 m N/A

COMPATIBILITY Gaps, Canopus, iXblue INS, third-party acoustic systems

OPTIONS OEM version OEM version

Gaps is an all-in-one system (both acoustic positioning and inertial navigation) which provides absolute geo-referenced positioning of any subsea vehicle or object. Our USBL offers very accurate heading and attitude for the surface vessel along with the highest accuracy and unrivaled performance in shallow or extremely shallow water depths with omnidirectional beams.

Control/Command of your UUVGaps enables simultaneous tracking and acoustic coms without the need to install a dedicated modem transducer on the UUV or on the surface vessel.

Ramses is a flexible acoustic transceiver with self-contained computing, designed to perform the full range of LBL or sparse LBL navigational functions on any type of underwater vehicle (ROVs, UUVs...). Tightly coupled with an iXblue INS, Ramses is extremely precise and robust in challenging acoustic operational environments, even with a greatly reduced number of transponders compared to other LBL systems. Thanks to increased compatibility and acoustic communication capabilities, Ramses is more versatile than ever, usable either as a

You can now track, send commands and receive UUV status, all with the same equipment.

Position telemetryFor UUV tracking or UUV based INS DVL calibration and ROV applications, Gaps enables a position to be sent acoustically to a subsea INS: Gaps estimates the position of the beacon installed in the UUV and sends it to the said beacon. The latter then feeds this position information to the subsea INS fitted into the UUV.

stand-alone product to locate a vehicle or as a transceiver & positioning system in a global subsea positioning solution.

Ramses is distributed in two versions:• A medium frequency (MF) version,

compatible with Gaps USBL as well as other third-party USBL systems from the market. This is suitable for most positioning applications;

• A low frequency (LF) version, for ultra-long-range applications. This LF version is fully compatible with Posidonia USBL.

Gaps, pre-calibrated USBL for extreme environments

Ramses, intelligent LBL transceiver

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DriX operates without anyone on-board. From the very beginning, it was designed with no reference to any potential crew in mind. As a result, DriX does not look like a traditional V-shape hull vessel at all. With its pure hydrodynamics as a guideline, DriX design provides high stability at sea, and offers all submerged sensors with an exceptionally calm data harvesting environment.

In 2017, iXblue conducted the commercial launch of an offshore going USV, DriX. This new type of unmanned platform is the result of the vertical integration of iXblue’s know-how in navigation and sea applications. DriX diverges from the existing assets by its unmatched seakeeping, high transit speed and improved working

envelope. Initially targeted at the civilian market (hydrography and energy) where it was revealed as being a real game changer, DriX soon triggered off the interest of the defense community for a number of missions.

DriX design ensures its endurance and power output capability. Diesel-propelled for reliability reasons by a 37 HP engine with an extended MTBF (Mean Time Before Failure), DriX can sustain all speeds between 1 and 14 knots, from one to ten days before having to refuel.

DriX can be driven with either a remote control or conduct its preplanned mission on itsown. A monitoring crew remotely controls DriX and monitors and maintains it during its operation.

When sailing autonomously, the iXblue autopilot interacts with the mission preparation software. It is fitted with obstacle avoidance capabilities

The launcher is also the placewhere DriX will upload its collected data. It will soon be fitted with “Replenishment at Sea” capabilities, extending the sailing time to 1,000 hours between two maintenance stations on the vessel.

in direct communication with detection tools (TV/IR cameras and AIS) providing the anti-collision awareness required.

A Floating Launch and Recovery System (LARS), either towed or hoisted from a crane or a davit into the water, provides an appropriate docking station to the operating DriX. It also acts as a shelter during DriX hoisting

When it comes to datagathering, a sensor-embedding gondola, also fitted with a Phins C7 (iXblue Inertial Navigation System), is bolted to a two-meter submerged drop keel. Sea trials and civilian applications have shown

operations on a vessel’s work deck or davit.

The launcher is fitted with an auto-docking station,allowing DriX to enter or leave it independently.

For a remote C2 for UUV tracking contact us.

unmatched low radiated noise for a surface asset. Indeed, the iXblue shipyard’s skills in composite materials ensures that almost all vibration to the gondola are mitigated.

Unmanned right from the design stage

A long-range, versatile and silent platform

UNMANNED SURFACE VEHICLE

From a vessel• By modifying a davit initially

designed for a RHIB or a survey launch, these can be transformed into a cradle for a DriX and its launcher.

• By installing a work deck to which a wooden cradle is strapped to receive it, once it is lowered onto the work deck with a crane or an A-frame.

• From the shoreline• After transporting it on a

lorry or a car trailer.

There is a thin line to cross to move from civilian markets applications to military ones. In some fields, the technology is transposable as it stands. Military peace-time bathymetry is one of them.

For others, iXblue has been contacted directly by a number of administrations from different countries who

Anywhere in the world• Through air or maritime

transportation in a specially designed container

see the benefit that such a solution could bring a navy. The following are applications that have been suggested to us and on which we are working today, either directly for end clients, or for traditional military integrators. The latter can easily work on equipping the platform thanks to its open architecture.

DriX can host a range of payloads, from iXblue or any third-party manufacturer.

The gondola itself can be outstretched to 3 meters by 2 meters.

Deployable in a number of ways

What DriX brings to the defense industry

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Military bathymetry in peace-time will immediately benefit from everything DriX brings to the open market:• Enhanced data collection;• Saving vessel time;• Expanding the working

envelope (sea-state, time at sea...).

REA is a mission which aims at providing decision makers with knowledge on how the environment will be impacted by ongoing operations.

A number of assets, both human and technical, are involved in the data gathering and the interpretation neededto complete the assessment. REA can be conducted either openly in a non-dangerous environment, or on the contrary, under threat.A good example is an amphibious operation.In both cases, DriX will bring undeniable added-value, being in a position to:

• Work fast: - with increased survey speed; - with enhanced data gathering environment.

• Operate under cover: - launched by the amphibious force beyond the line of sight; - sailing stealthily inside the area of operation thanks to its reduced radar cross-section and heat signature; - work completely

independently, with no communication with the mother ship; - sail back independently to the mother vessel when the mission has been completed. • Collect a number of data: - Bathymetry, including seabed characterization and beach gradient; - EW interceptions.

Military Bathymetry and Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA)

Limit of operationsarea

DriX surveying the beach

Amphibious task forceoffshore (out of sight)

DriX rallyingarea of operations

Thanks to iXblue”s knowledge in underwater detection and navigation, DriX is also in a position to conduct UUV tracking and subsea positioning and detection.

As a surface asset DriX has no communication nor positioning issues. By being geographically close, it can also communicate with submerged UUVs and provide them with the accuracy they do not have. In turn, it can send back the gathered data to the mine warfare commander.

From a tactical point of view, DriX contributes to mine warfare in the following way:

• Transportation to the site on board a Task Force (TF). vessel (on the workdeck, on a davit, etc.). Before entering the danger area, DriX is lowered into the water, along with a mine disposal UUV. Fitted with a Mine Obstacle Avoidance Sonar (MOAS), which can be a FLS 150 from iXblue, DriX tracks the UUV and guides it through the minefield where it can perform its detection and neutralization tasks.

• DriX acts as the C2 relay for the UUV from the TF.

• DriX can also operate from a non-specialized surface vessel, where it would be

borne by a davit, in place of a RHIB. This opens up a number of possibilities, such as clearing a path for a following Task Force or a patrolling frigate/destroyer in a mine/ WaterBorne Improvised Explosive Device (WBIED) suspected environment (presence of chokepoints for instance, but also patrolling off the coast of a country at war.

• A DriX fitted with a MOAS is lowered into the water in front of the minefield andacts as a path scout for the TF;

• Multiple DriX can be used to cover an extended corridor.

• This can be done either in open seas or in sensitive areas, such as harbor entrances.

With its FLS 150, iXblue can detect any floating mine in the water column with 100% accuracy. It can also detect WBIED and trials show that FLS 150 detects 85% of seabed mines.

In a nutshell, DriX can act as a forward path clearer for a vessel or a TF

Mine Warfare

DriX is in a unique position to provide a most needed advantage to address the technological developments of submarines and their proliferation all over the planet, and at the same time, the reduction in the numberof specialized frigates and destroyers.

It is clear that DriX will never replace a warship for all its missions. However it shows specific qualities that make it an asset in the ASW domain:• An extremely low radiated

noise which, linked to its reduced radar cross-section and heat signature, make it very difficult to detect both from the surface and below the surface;

• Good endurance at ASW patrol speed (10+ days at 4 knots);

• A top speed of 14 knots which allows replacement in other areas and “jumps”

• The capability to tow an array, which are less and less cumbersome;

• A high power output which gives it the ability to operate

both in passive and active mode;

• A reduced footprint on the deck or on a davit where it can replace a RHIB for instance, depending on the mission’s threat assessment;

• Exceptional seakeeping capabilities which make it possible for it to operate in a range of sea-states.

Anti Submarine Warfare (ASW)

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Over the past few decades, international initiatives have been developed and encouraged to address the issue of Emergency Disaster Relief. When this happens, logistics become the key success factor. For coastal or island countries, this means

access from the sea, but these countries cannot wait for harbor facilities to be rebuilt before help is sent.Here too, DriX is a game changer as it can:• clear a path so that the

salvage party can access a pier to a damaged harbor;

• Immediately carry out a bathymetric damage assessment of the harbor and submerged coastal infrastructures in order to help prioritize the rebuilding phase.

DriX can be fitted with a number of sensors so that it can fulfil this task. In this case, an interesting option is again the iXblue FLS 150.

Emergency Disaster Relief

DISPLACEMENT 1.4 tons

BEAM 0.7 m

HEIGHT 4.26 m (DK extended) / 3.66 m (DK retracted)

ENDURANCE Up to 7 days

CONTROL Fully autonomous, semi-autonomous, direct remote control

COMMUNICATIONS Line of sight WiFi, Maritime Broadband Radio, contact us for SATCOMS

PAYLOAD POWER 1.9 to 3.7 kW

GONDOLA Tailor-made for your equipment

TYPES OF PAYLOADS USBL, MBES, Towed array light sonar, Side Scan Sonar, Sub-Bottom Profiler. Military payloads to be discussed

SPEED 1 to 14 knots

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STABILIZED PLATFORMS

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Used for observation, reconnaissance and targeting applications, Leos achieves ultimate Line Of Sight stabilization on frigates or fast boats. Thanks to the integration of high-grade gyroscopes coupled with advanced algorithms, Leos maintains medium-weight optronic sensor performance, detection, reconnaissance and identification capabilities, and forward observation up to the horizon line. As of today, two models are available and provide various degrees of gyrostabilization according to customers’ needs: Leos 5 and Leos 7

Leos Series HIGHLY ACCURATE TWO-AXIS GYROSTABILIZED PLATFORMS FOR OPTRONIC SENSORS

Used for situational awareness, security and surveillance applications (vessel, coast patrol), the Ceos light-weight platform guarantees sharp images and/or videos by providing reliable stabilization forthe most modern medium-weight integrated optical sensor packages. An additional arm is provided for larger optronic payloads.

Ceos TWO-AXIS GYROSTABILIZED PLATFORM FOR SINGLE PAYLOAD

Used for surveillance, tracking, communication and firing applications (frigate, coast border), Kheops is a versatile and high-torque platform that can accommodate multiple heavy payloads and ensures a Line Of Sight’s accurate direction.

Used for observation, securityand communication applications (coast border, frigate, coast patrol), Neos offers a versatile platform that enables multiple optical sensor packages to provide sharp images and/or videos and/ or small antenna for complete systems. Neos comes with a standard bridge to make payload fixation easy.

Kheops TWO-AXIS GYROSTABILIZED PLATFORM FOR HEAVY PAYLOADS

Neos TWO-AXIS GYROSTABILIZED PLATFORM FOR MULTIPLE PAYLOADS

STABILIZED PLATFORMS

Stabilized platforms for all naval applications

iXblue reliable stabilization platforms provide accurate performance when operating over extended periods of time in extreme environments and within preventive maintenance Thanks to iXblue extensive experience in maritime and submarine products, these stabilized platforms are sea proven, with efficient tightness and resistance. All of our off-the-shelf stabilizedplatforms are free of foreign exportlicensing.

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iXblue has developed a comprehensive range oftwo-axis stabilized platforms perfectly suited for allon-the-move applications requiring both heavy payloads stabilization (up to 200kg) and highly-accurate Line-Of-Sight (down to 20 µrad class).

Striving to be at the forefront of technological innovation, iXblue’s teams of experts constantly push back the limits of science to design and manufacture cutting- edge platforms to stabilize the heaviest payloads available while providing the most accurate Line-Of-Sight possible.

Thanks to its recognized expertise, iXblue’scombat-proven technology has been chosen to provide reliable stabilization, accurate pointing, as well as precise positioning and orientation to numerous military forces, police forces and coast guards worldwide.

Stabilized platforms for all payloads & applications

OPTRONICS

Long-range camera Handheld thermal cameraOptronics pack Laser

iXblue’s platforms cover the full spectrum of gyrostabilization needs for optronic payloads such as visible cameras, infrared cameras, lasers, handheld thermal imagers.

ANTENNAS WEAPONS

Datalink Radars Weapons stations Guns

iXblue’s platforms provide high-grade on-the-move gyrostabilization for radars, satellite communication and data link antennas that need accurate and reliable tracking capabilities.

iXblue provides robust and reliable platforms for the accurate aiming and stabilization of missile and rocket launchers, guns and weapon carriers during aiming and firing operations.

CEOS NEOS LEOS L5 LEOS L7 KHEOPS

MAIN CHARACTERISTICS & PERFORMANCE

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LINE-OF-SIGHT GYROSTABILIZATION

<1mrad <1mrad <100 µrad <20 µrad <1mrad

TYPE OF PAYLOAD One piece One, two or three pieces One piece One piece One or two

pieces

MAXIMUM PAYLOAD WEIGHT WITH GYROSTABILIZATION

15 kg 40 kg 20 kg 20 kg 200 kg

EXCURSION RANGE Unlimited azimuth axis; Elevation axis: +/-90°

ANGULAR SPEED up to 60°/sec up to 60°/sec up to 120°/sec up to 120°/sec up to 50°/sec

ANGULAR ACCELERATION

up to 60°/sec² up to 90°/sec² up to 150°/sec² up to 150°/sec² up to 150°/sec²

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

DIMENSIONS320 x 165 x 385 mm3(without arm)

230 x 285 x 535 mm3 (with bridge)

Diameter 500 x 500 m3

Diameter 500 x 500 m3

Diameter 750 x 900 m3

WEIGHT 12 kg 24 kg 45 kg 45 kg <300 kg

QUALIFICATION MIL-STD 810, 461 and 1275

OPERATING TEMPERATURES

-32°C to +71°C

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