DRS Tactical Systems - Rugged Portable Military Computers

DRS Tactical Systems is a recognized world leader in high-performance rugged, portable military computers designed for the modern battlefield. Our mission-critical rugged, portable military computers, flat panel displays and other peripheral products support a variety of US and allied international armed forces.

DRS's rugged, portable military computer solutions cover handheld and portable computers, vehicle systems, and flat panel displays.

Located in Palm Bay, Florida, DRS Tactical Systems has over 20 years experience in the design, development, and production of rugged, portable military computers that are designed to meet and exceed certain military specifications for operation in harsh environments, and for insulation from electromagnetic interference.

DRS has established an unrivalled position within the defense market for innovative and cost effective implementations of rugged COTS portable military computers across a multitude of platforms.

SCORPION RUGGED PORTABLE MILITARY NOTEBOOK COMPUTER

DRS Lightweight Scorpion rugged, portable military notebook computers are designed and built to survive the most rugged conditions worldwide, ready and able to perform in the most demanding operational challenge. Fully sealed, wider temperature range, stronger construction, military heritage, and warranted performance make the Scorpion the right choice for operations in any hostile environment.

The Scorpion delivers the best of rugged, portable military notebook computer technology to the warfighter, whether it's in use on the digital battlefield or the flightline.

The Scorpion rugged, portable military notebook computer's environmental qualifications meet critical EMI and MIL-SPEC 810 requirements. DRS's rugged, portable military Scorpion notebook computer brings exceptional rugged technology and performance to the field at an affordable price.

Features of Scorpion rugged, portable military notebook computers include:

• Entirely Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) internal architecture
• 700MHz Intel® Pentium® III Processor
• Exceptional TFT daylight readable screen
• Removable hard drive
• Hot swappable lithium ion batteries

The Scorpion rugged, portable military notebook computer was selected for the UK BOWMAN program, which is the modernization program of UK tactical communication and C4I systems. The program will replace current radios and provide rugged, portable military computers for use by the British Armed Forces. This Internet protocol-based, secure digital voice and data communication system will include a land-based command and control system and provide battlefield communications for Britain's three services in support of land and littoral operations.

RVS-330 RUGGED VEHICLE SYSTEM

DRS's RVS-330 Rugged Vehicle System, the Appliqué, is a fully rugged vehicle system designed to operate in and survive the harshest of environments. The RVS-330 rugged vehicle system offers the user maximum flexibility and versatility.

Possessing only off-the-shelf components, the Appliqué fully rugged vehicle system is designed to progress with technology. Expansion capabilities allow for user customization to suit a variety of needs. In addition, the RVS-330 fully rugged vehicle system's sunlight readable display provides resolution conducive to intense operation in all temperature extremes.

• 700 MHz Intel® Pentium® Processor, or faster
• 512 MB SDRAM
• Removable 10GB hard drive expandable to 28+GB
• High resolution, active matrix TFT color display with touch screen
• 3U Compact PCI expansion slot

The RVS-330 (Appliqué) fully rugged vehicle system was selected for the U.S. Army's Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below (FBCB2) program. The Appliqué rugged vehicle system provides improved combat support, real-time command and control capabilities, and enhanced interoperability and situational awareness throughout the force structure at soldier, weapon and platform levels.

EXPANDABLE RUGGED MILITARY PORTABLE NOTEBOOK COMPUTER (XNB)

DRS's versatile Scorpion XNB Laptop rugged, portable military notebook computer is designed and built for multi-function expandability.

The XNB rugged, portable military notebook computer is fully sealed, with a wider temperature range, stronger construction, military heritage, and warranted performance. This makes the XNB rugged, portable military notebook computer the perfect choice for integrating additional capabilities.

The XNB rugged, portable military notebook computer brings with it an extremely versatile configuration, which is entirely Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) internal architecture. This rugged, portable military laptop has been designed to accept one additional PCI format card, two PC-104 format cards, and two PCMCIA slots. Combined with a truly exceptional 12.1in TFT daylight readable screen and removable hard drive, the XNB rugged, portable military notebook computer provides constant operation in the most extreme environment.

The XNB rugged, portable military notebook computer has been specifically designed for rugged military applications with environmental qualifications that meet critical EMI and MIL-SPEC 810 requirements. This DRS rugged, portable military notebook computer brings exceptional rugged technology and expandability to field operations at a most affordable price.

Features:

• 700MHz Intel® Pentium® Processor
• Internal PCMCIA
• High-resolution sunlight readable TFT display
• User removable 20GB hard drive