CLS Systems - Fighting Vehicle Upgrades and Modernisation

The various CLS divisions specialize in the design and integration of systems for military vehicles based on electronic controls and systems engineering. Our design and prototype teams are mostly based in the UK and we have partnering arrangements worldwide.

All system designs are based on achieving ease of operation, reduced maintenance and long term sustainability.

Typical projects include new fighting vehicle programmes, fighting vehicle life extension programmes, prototype development and component remanufacturing and include the following processes:

• User consultation and system definition
• Bespoke design and / or COTS packaging
• Prototype build and test
• Installation and integration
• Production
• Documentation
• Training and support
• Technology transfer

CLS SYSTEMS

Drawing on a broad base of knowledge and experience CLS provides integrated solutions for electrical, electronic, power generation and power management systems for a wide range of applications. This work is carried out for piecemeal systems requirements as well as complete vehicle systems and includes:

• Obsolescence management
• Instrument panels
• Power distribution boxes
• Power management
• Turret controls
• Transmission controllers
• Auxiliary power units
• Test equipment

CLS ENGINEERING

CLS Engineering provides specialised systems engineering including space optimisation and mechanical integration usually associated with vehicle upgrade programmes and includes:

• Complete Powerpacks
• Auxiliary power units
• Climate control systems
• Vehicle prototyping

CLS REMANUFACTURING

CLS Jordan is a joint venture set up by CLS Systems and the King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau (KADDB) to create a centre of excellence for remanufacturing automotive and associated components. As well as helping to provide support for the maintenance and upgrade of vehicles for the Jordan Armed Forces for whom it is now established as a strategic partner for 3rd and 4th line repairs, CLS Jordan is also creating an industry of significant importance for Jordan, providing technology transfer, creating jobs and generating export revenues.

CLS Jordan has been established as a model business capable of easy replication and similar joint ventures are in the pipe line for several countries in the Middle East and North Africa.

INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS

The combination of Design, Systems Engineering and Remanufacturing enables CLS to offer complete and integrated solutions for the modernization of fighting vehicles. In association with vehicle original equipment manufacturers, industry component suppliers and local partners CLS is and has been associated with programmes for the following vehicles amongst others:

• Challenger 1
• CVR(T)
• AMX13
• M60
• M41
• Saracen
• Saladin
• Ferret
• T72
• MLI 84
• MBT 2000
• V150

Customers include vehicle and system manufacturers and defence establishments in the UK, Europe, Central and South America, Africa, the Middle East and South East Asia.