MS Instruments PLC is pleased to launch the Non-Lethal Deterrent System (NLD), which provides an effective countermeasure against an aggressor.

The system is vehicle-borne and may be deployed whilst stationary or whilst the vehicle is in motion regardless of speed or weather conditions.

The NLD has been specifically designed to be of “Non-Lethal” status. This positive decision was taken so as to minimise the danger to innocent bystanders that may be caught up in lethal action initiated by any would be aggressor. Whilst we cannot account for the morals, ethics or actions of any aggressor, we can proudly account for the morals and ethics of the NLD System. We can clearly state that our “Non-Lethal” system poses far less danger to innocent bystanders than any lethal action an aggressor may unleash during any attack!

The UK Government has approved the system for export, without the need for an Export Licence. As a result, systems may be deployed rapidly in regions of the World where they are most needed.

This system, which is simple in concept and use, comprises a Firing Box connected to up to 12 unique pyrotechnic units secured to the vehicle through specially adapted mounts. There are three types of unique pyrotechnic units: Smoke, Sound and Air Burst units.

The NLD System conducts a self-diagnostic of the entire system and then defaults to the fully armed position. The NLD will feed back to the operator a visual status report through a simple series of lights depicting the current status of the systems, its readiness and functional ability. The operator has complete control over the system and can disarm any units that are not required. These units can be rearmed just as easily.

Foot Note:

The NLD is a small part of our unique family of Covert Protection Equipment all of which have been designed to provide the operators with “options” when encountering aggressive or possible aggressive situations.

The system can be seen at DSEi 2005. MS Instruments PLC, part of The Ballistics Centre group of companies, is at STAND 8OO.

Author Information - Paul Everington BSc(Hons.) CEng, F.I.E.T.

Paul Everington started his career in electronics, moving into engineering and software projects. A speaker at Forensic and Ballistics Symposia worldwide, he was recruited by MS Instruments plc to become their General Manager and subsequently Managing Director, also of their wholly owned subsidiary, the live fire range Wiltshire Ballistic Services, when acquired in 2000. The range has since gone on to achieve ISO 9001 and UKAS Standard 17025.

Since assuming overall management control at MS Instruments, his drive, vision and focus lie behind the success of MS Instruments in becoming one of the major suppliers of Ballistic Measuring Instrumentation, Live-Fire Training Systems and other specialised systems worldwide including the unique Covert Vehicle Protection System ‘NIMBUS’ pioneered by MS Instruments and supplied to UK FCO to counteract terrorism in volatile regions such as Iraq and Afghanistan.

Acquiring Wiltshire Ballistic Services provided the synergy between Ballistics Instruments and Live Fire Range, thus offering and continuing to offer major benefits to their wide customer base.

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