Awards

Excellence Awards 2022: the winners

The Winners of the 2022 Excellence Awards have been announced!

Featured ranked companies

Below you can find all the winners from the 2022 Excellence Awards which celebrate the greatest achievements and innovations in the industry. The programme provides a platform to recognise the people and companies that are driving change.

Our programme is designed to highlight excellence within the sector by looking at a range of corporate activities including deals, business projects and company initiatives, both internal and in the community.

You can also download our full Awards & Rankings Report which includes all of this year’s rankings, as well as the awards winners, shortlists and company profiles.

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Business Expansion

Business Expansion is one of our largest categories and looks at the core functions of business operations within the sector.

This consists of any projects that have expanded the company’s footprint in the sector, including: contract wins; launching in new territories; launching new product lines; the acquisition and expansion of facilities and real estate; acquisition of new machinery or other assets; improved logistics; partnerships; and significant staff increases.

Lockheed Martin wins in our Business Expansion category after another successful year which saw the company secure notable contracts related to equipment such as Sentinel radar, THAAD systems, M299 and M270 launchers. The company also pursued partnerships with the likes of Microsoft and AT&T

BAE Systems
Elbit Systems
Lockheed Martin
Rheinmetall
Saab
Thales

Innovation

Innovation is the category with one of the widest scopes within the Excellence Rankings as it looks at novel new approaches in every area, from the fruits of research and development to novel new business practices. What all the ranked entities have in common is the demonstration of new concepts not just within their own business but in the sector as a whole.

The category includes any projects that demonstrate an innovative approach to the market. The category crosses over with many of our other categories and can include new products, novel product features, new business practices, new marketing and sales strategies and more.

Northrop Grumman wins the Innovation award after making a number of notable advances this year. These include the demonstration of a 300kW class high-energy laser prototype, and the further evolution of the Integrated Battle Command System, which was demonstrated as part of INDOPACOM’s Valiant Shield exercise.

Collins Aerospace
Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
General Atomics
General Dynamics
Kratos
Lockheed Martin
Northrop Grumman
Raytheon
Rheinmetall
US Army

Investments

The Investments category looks at any significant financial investments into a company or its assets, specifically those investments that facilitate expansion of a company’s operations. This can be an investment by the company itself into its operations or by an outside investor be that another company, financial institution, private equity or venture capital firm.

Leonardo wins in the Investments category following the announcement of a significant plan to expand its electronics business. This includes a €1bn ($1.1bn) investment over five years to optimise the company’s 18 technological excellence sites in Italy and an annual €100m ($110m) investment in its electronics business in the UK.

Australian Department of Defense
Bharat Dynamics
Dstl
Leidos
Leonardo
Thales
UK Ministry of Defence
US Army

M&A

This category includes organisations that have expanded their business operations by entering into significant mergers and acquisitions deals within the sector.

The category specifically looks at the acquisitions of whole businesses or stakes rather than asset transactions and deals must have been closed during the research period.

Leonardo wins the M&A award this year following the completion of its acquisition of a 25.1% stake in German sensor developer Hensoldt. The deal gives the company a significant boost in the areas of sensors, data management and robotics.

Amentum Services
BAE Systems
Leonardo
Parker Hannifin
Parsons
SES
TTM Technologies

Product Launches

The Product Launches category recognises companies that have launched notable new products or services into the market. This can include physical products, software as well as the launch of services and concepts.

We are specifically looking at novelty, including companies launching products into new areas or innovation in the product’s design, manufacture or marketing.

SPX Corporation subsidiaries Enterprise Control Systems (ECS) and TCI win the Product Launches award following the demonstration of its Blacktalon counter-drone system which incorporates radar and RF sensors for UAS detection, identification, location and tracking, an electro-optical sensor for drone verification and video tracking, and a multi-channel RF inhibitor for drone defeat.

AeroVironment
Australian Department of Defense
BAE Systems
Boeing
Enterprise Control Systems/TCI
Rheinmetall

Research and Development

This category includes organisations that have demonstrated a commitment to the research and development of new products and/or new processes. This can include discovering or creating a unique material, transferring a research or technology development to practice, improving the performance of an existing product or creating a new simulation or design tools.

The category also includes companies that have made significant investments into their R&D processes.

The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) wins our Research and Development award following another notable year of research projects and investments.

These include the announcement of various technology research programmes including ones to develop algorithm-driven decision making, a cognitive science tool focusing on mental health of personnel and a programme to develop GPS-independent clocks. The agency also announced the research teams for the enhanced night vision in eyeglass form (ENVision) programme.

BAE Systems
Boeing/Nammo
CSIRO
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA)
Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
EyeTracking
General Dynamics
GM Defense
Lockheed Martin
MBDA/CAE
NATO
Northrup Grumman
Oshkosh Defense
Rheinmetall
Stratom
Textron Systems
Viasat

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Land platform power packs, engine and transmission

Military vehicles come with different power pack configurations to perform a variety of missions across a spectrum of environmental and terrain conditions.

Training and simulation solutions

Defence forces continue to adopt the best-in-class training procedures that enhance the productivity and preparedness of the troops to quickly respond to and counter asymmetric threats in the most challenging warfare scenarios.

Leading military internet of things (IoT) service providers

The Internet of Things (IoT) used in the military is often referred to as the Internet of Military Things (IoMT). The technology brings together multiple command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems and other infrastructure into a single ecosystem. It enables these systems to communicate and share information, which can be used by forces to acquire full situational awareness and control of conflict zones.

Leading military cybersecurity service providers for the defence industry

Cyberattacks are a common risk facing both defence and non-defence sectors and are often termed low-intensity warfare although such attacks can cause major economic, political, and military losses. Countries and militaries can protect themselves from cyberattacks through cooperation and by gaining support from organisations such as NATO to develop collective defences.

Leading military cloud computing service providers for the defence industry

Modern battlefield challenges require a quick and constant exchange of data, which can be readily used by the forces to gain an advantage over enemies. Cloud enables sensors, services, and agencies to interconnect, giving forces the necessary superiority and acting as a force multiplier.

Leading military AI companies for the defence industry

Artificial intelligence (AI) applications can make military operations more efficient and accurate, potentially reducing costs in the long term.

Military messaging and communications software providers for the land defence industry

Militaries require customised and reliable messaging and communication software solutions for enhanced force protection, faster distribution of orders and messages, swift coordination, shared situational awareness, and agile battle management.

Personal and vehicle identification solution providers for military and law enforcement

Militaries and law enforcement agencies require reliable and secure personal and vehicle identification systems to effectively manage their vehicle assets and manpower, easily distinguish between friendly and enemy vehicles and personnel, as well as quickly plan and execute the movement of forces.

Protective clothing and CBRNE protection equipment suppliers for the military industry

Military personnel are exposed to a host of threats including blunt force trauma, ballistic and blast-related effects, as well as chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high yield explosive (CBRNE) hazards.

Leading military vehicle manufacturers

Major armed forces around the world are adopting sophisticated military land vehicles to improve their warfare capability and maintain a competitive edge in the face of modern threats that are posed by insurgency, terrorism, and cross-border conflicts. Leading military vehicle manufacturers continue to innovate within the defense sector, creating more effective and efficient designs with each iteration of vehicle production.

Aircraft engines and propulsion systems

Making the perfect choice for engines and propulsion systems is essential for gaining a tactical advantage over enemy aircraft in combat scenarios.

Leading cloud computing companies for the air defence industry

Cloud computing’s importance has grown significantly in recent years. It has enabled the use of shared IT infrastructure and services to create a flexible, scalable, and on-demand IT environment. Cloud is now the dominant model for delivering and maintaining enterprise IT resources, including hardware, software and platforms and tools for application developers.

Leading airforce robotics companies in air defence

Robotics systems are continuously being integrated into the force structures of militaries around the world. Although their market is now growing quickly, at times exponentially, their introduction has not been an easy process.

Military aircraft suppliers for the air defence industry

Deploying technologically superior military aircraft has become imperative to strengthen a nation’s land, air and sea-based defence capabilities providing significant opportunities to not just the largest military aircraft manufacturers but also to smaller players. Rapid advancements in aerospace technologies have led major armed forces around the world to replace and modernise their ageing military aircraft fleets.

Air force weapons suppliers for the air defence industry

Deploying high-performing air force weapons and combat aircraft is about more than just protecting a country’s airspace and projecting a formidable air power. What gives an edge in the arena of modern warfare is the type, numbers, and capability of weapons that the aircraft are armed with.

Command and control systems and components for the naval defence industry

Command and control systems offer situational awareness to naval forces to enhance their decision-making and provide a tactical advantage in complex environments.

Military communications systems and equipment suppliers for the naval defence industry

Effective, secure and reliable communication systems constitute the backbone for controlling and connecting various naval platforms in routine intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations, as well as during intense military engagements at sea.

Military messaging and communications software providers for the naval defence industry

Navies are in constant need of innovative and upgraded software to ensure efficient network-centric operations with faster and more secure information exchange between ships and from ships to shore and aerial platforms.

Naval weapons suppliers for the defence industry

Naval forces seek to gain a competitive edge over adversaries by arming their submarines, surface combatant ships, aircraft and helicopters with advanced weapon systems featuring better distance accuracy on fast-moving targets.

Submarines and submersibles suppliers for the defence industry

While navies use different types of submersible vessels to perform underwater missions, submarines constitute a crucial element of a country’s naval arsenal. Submarines that are armed with strategic nuclear missiles can also act as a credible and continuous nuclear deterrent against adversaries in a war.

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Frankfurt Laser Company

Helping To Target Mission Success

Defence Laser Modules
Application
Target designation
Visible & IR Laser Illumination
Night Vision Enhancement

Features
Small dimensions
Wide temperature band -40° +60°C
Shock and vibration resistant
High pointing stability

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1535nm Erbium Glass Lasers

The FRLD-1535-XXXμJ-Q is a series of "eye-safe" 1535nm diode-pumped passively q-switched Erbium glass lasers with pulse energies between 10~700μJ and high peak powers. With dimensions of just 21~35 x 8 x 7mm (LxWxH) they are very compact and the optimal laser source for applications like laser range-finding, laser imaging and surveying equipment.

IR Laser Diodes CW and Pulse

830nm-1550nm operating in wide temperature range (-60° +80°C)
Application: rangefinders, target designators, IR laser illuminators for night vision equipment in space, avionics, infantry fire arms, battle tanks, navy

Mid-IR (1.5µm to 16µm) LEDs, Laser Diodes and PD

Application: sensors for security systems, smart weapons illuminators

Superluminescent Diodes

830-850nm operating in wide temperature range (-45° +85°C)
Application: fiber gyroscopes for 3D-positiong (avionics, missiles, battle tanks, navy)

Laser Diode Modules Red, Green, IR

operating in wide temperature range (-20° +85°C)
Application: target designators for fire arms

IR Laser Illuminator

Application: accessory to night vision equipment

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