Northrop Grumman wanted to show their appreciation to citizens of Brunei for their warm hospitality

 

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International Defence Exhibition & Conference
6 - 9 July 2011
Darussalam , Brunei
 
Northrop Grumman at BRIDEX 2011
 

Saturday, July 9, 2011, 11:51 AM

 
Northrop Grumman wanted to show their appreciation to citizens of Brunei for their warm hospitality.
 
 
Northrop Grumman from the United Kingdom held a lucky draw at their booth, where the public were given the chance to win various electrical appliances. The lots were drawn using the “Wheelbarrow Mark-9” an unmanned ground vehicle showcased by Northrop-Grumman. Major Zainolhizad bin Hj Md Zain were one of the lucky members of the public who won.
     

Northrop Grumman from the United Kingdom held a lucky draw at their booth, where the public were given the chance to win various electrical appliances. The lots were drawn using the “Wheelbarrow Mark-9” an unmanned ground vehicle showcased by Northrop-Grumman. Major Zainolhizad bin Hj Md Zain were one of the lucky members of the public who won.
Northrop Grumman booth at BRIDEX 2011 International Defence Exhibition in Brunei.

     

The enhanced “Wheelbarrow Mark-9” UGV (Unmanned Ground Vehicle) is designed for surveillance and the remote handling of hazardous threats.

The Mk9 is installed with a minimum of six cameras and provides real-time graphical vehicle representation. It also features advanced communication systems such as a digital radio for an extended operating range, real-time sensor feedback, enhanced picture quality and digital video and data recording. It has a fibre optic auto-rewind system and a two-way audio system, GPS and continuous rotate search pan, tilt and zoom camera. It can operate for up to four hours.

The vehicle has an enhanced user-friendly touchscreen portable command console with options for wireless local control, through hand controller or a joystick controller. It has a separate data channel for additional sensor integration and enhanced functionality, including preset positions.

A representative from Northrop-Grumman said that it was one of the ways in which Northrop-Grumman wanted to show their appreciation to the citizens of Brunei for their warm hospitality during their stay in the Sultanate during BRIDEX 2011.

     
The enhanced “Wheelbarrow Mark-9” UGV (Unmanned Ground Vehicle) is designed for surveillance and the remote handling of hazardous threats.
Wheelbarrow Mark-9 UGV Unmanned Ground Vehicle at BRIDEX 2011
     
The fourth and final day of the BRIDEX Exhibition was graced by the presence of Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess of Brunei Darussalam, Yang Teramat Mulia Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah binti Pengiran Salleh Ab Rahaman, accompanied by her son, His Royal Highness Pengiran Muda ‘Abdul Muntaqim ibni Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Paduka Seri Pengiran Muda Mahkota Pengiran Muda Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah.

The Crown Princess and her royal entourage enjoyed the air and land demonstrations that have been performed daily at BRIDEX 2011. Her Royal Highness, accompanied by senior officers of the Ministry of Defence, also consented to tour the exhibition halls and agreed to be photographed with various international exhibitors. Her Royal Highness even consented to try out the paintball shooting range, showcased by local company ProSynergy Paintball.
     
The Crown Princess and her royal entourage enjoyed the air and land demonstrations that have been performed daily at BRIDEX 2011.
Air Demonstration at BRIDEX 2011 with F-16 of U.S. Air Force
     
The Crown Princess and her royal entourage enjoyed the air and land demonstrations that have been performed daily at BRIDEX 2011.
Land demonstration at BRIDEX 2001 with Special Forces and Infantry soldiers of Brunei Army