On-Systems design, develop and manufacture robust power solutions for the defence market. We have close partnerships with many UK defence primes to deliver power systems that meet exacting standards, challenging requirements and tight timelines. This article explains why defence primes choose to work with specialist power suppliers and how that cooperation delivers mission success.
Why Defence Primes Choose Specialist Power Suppliers
Defence primes partner with "power suppliers" to access our specialist expertise and ultimately our innovative reliable system solutions. Platform power is a mission critical technology requirement that must perform under harsh conditions, meeting high safety standards and seamlessly integrate with complex platform sub-systems. Our skilled team provide a tailored approach to each project, utilising our extensive experience and agility to deliver timely design, rapid prototyping as well as a proactive view of supportability to ensure our customers and the end users receive the right solution at the right time.
Primes need to work with suppliers who can offer:
- Specialist power electronics & integration knowledge
- Products compliant with military standards & certifications
- Reliable supply chain, traceability and through life support
This enables primes to concentrate on their core capabilities and platform responsibilities with the comfort that suppliers like us will manage the design, testing and qualification of their power requirements.
Commercial Advantages
Working with a specialist supplier has clear commercial benefits. Primes can reduce development costs with robust solutions removing the need for costly redesigns. Utilising our defence proven technology reduces technical risk and ultimately time to market.
Our manufacturing processes are tailored for low to medium volume production with strict configuration control to suit the procurement demands of defence programmes. Our proactive obsolescence management is guaranteed to keep platforms operational for longer and with predictable lifecycle costs.
Primes look for power suppliers who can:
- Deliver reliable and efficient power system solutions
- Deliver environmental and electromagnetic compliant systems
- Conduct detailed testing - environmental shock, vibration & EMI
We combine years of engineering experience together with manufacturing expertise to convert complex power requirements into reliable and efficient power systems. This level of end-to-end aptitude is why primes choose contracts with specialist suppliers instead of trying to build power in house.
An Extension of a Prime's Team
A power system design contract is a commitment to shared outcomes with mission critical success at the forefront. We work as an extension of the prime's engineering team to offer technical reviews, maintenance plans and obsolescence mitigation. Our approach is always collaborative, agile and transparent, which gives our clients confidence throughout power design reviews, qualification and ongoing field support.
Integration with equipment and systems often requires a speedy response as well as flexibility. To achieve this we keep flexible production slots and carefully selected supply chain to meet urgent requirements that protect programme timelines.
We utilise our vast defence experience to ensure innovative solutions and the highest levels of service to our clients. With our track record of delivering power system solutions to budget and schedule in the defence industry we can be your partner for certified power systems. Get in touch to discuss powering your current or future project and we will share how we can meet your requirements.
