Infrared sensors are highly valuable in defense technology, as they allow military personnel to operate in low-light or complete darkness, for a variety of applications ranging from missile guidance to Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR), Target Acquisition, or even search and rescue. Within the Flexnet UGS system, infrared detection plays a crucial role, and is at […]

On December 2021, FMV ─ the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration ─ once again awarded Exensor Technology a major contract for the supply of the Flexnet Unattended Ground Sensor (UGS) capability. Following the major order received in June for the Swedish National Security Forces – this second order is dedicated to several units within the Swedish […]

From February 21 to 25, 2021, Exensor and parent company Bertin will be participating in the International Defence Exhibition and Conference IDEX, at the French Pavilion of the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre ADNEC, in the United Arab Emirates. Being the most important global defence trade show in the Middle East and North Africa region, […]

On January 28, 2020, Exensor Technology – a subsidiary of Bertin Technologies (CNIM Group) – was successfully awarded a new contract with the Netherlands Ministry of Defence to supply Flexnet, an Unmanned Unattended Ground Sensor (UUGS) system. The first batch of systems will be delivered to the Royal Netherlands Army in Summer 2020.

On April 16th, Bertin Exensor had the privilege to host Mr. David Taylor, New Zealand’s Ambassador to Sweden, at our Headquarters in Lund. The Bertin Exensor team was given the opportunity to present the activities in the field of Unattended Ground Sensors (UGS), as well as informing the Ambassador on the ongoing work with the […]

In this interview, Project Manager Fredric Hidesand gives an overview of Bertin Exensor and the Flexnet UGS system. What are the technological pillars of Flexnet, how the system scales and adapts depending on specific missions, Fredric sheds light on UGS in the video below. ‎ ‎‎‎‎‎

Within the Flexnet Unattended Ground Sensor (UGS) system, all sensors use passive technology whether they detect vibrations, sounds or heat radiation. Contrasting with active sensors, the passive ones are silent – They just listen to what is happening in their environment and provide military personnel with countless benefits. Passive technology is at the core of […]

From March 11th to 13th, Bertin Exensor will be participating to Future Soldier Technology 2024 held in London, United-Kingdom. Sales Manager Jon Ross will soon attend Future Soldier Technology 2024, a defense event focused on enhancing soldier effectiveness and safety on the battlefield, through state-of-the-art combat gear to advanced tactical communication systems. Bertin Exensor will […]

EPE Trusted to Protect will deliver the Flexnet Unattended Ground Sensor (UGS) system by Bertin Exensor to enhance the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Reconnaissance and Surveillance (R & S) capabilities as part of the Networked Enabled Army (NEA) Programme. EPE will deliver the Flexnet Unattended Ground Sensor UGS system designed by Bertin Exensor to […]

Flexnet – An essential force multiplier Most Western armies have two principal missions, being the defense of NATO territory and contribution to peace support operations. With the resurgence of conflicts between states, homeland security issues, and terrorism, our ability to react and anticipate in a proper and timely manner is more challenged than ever. Experiences […]

In December 2023, a consortium formed by Bertin Exensor AB and local partner Siltec SP. z.o.o. signed a contract with the Ministry of National Defence of the Republic of Poland for the supply of additional Flexnet UGS (Unattended Ground Sensor) systems to the Polish Armed forces. The new contract signed in Poland calls for deliveries […]

On June 6th, 2023, Exensor signed a 4-year Frame Agreement with BAAIN worth more than 20 million euros, for the supply of the next generation Flexnet UGS systems to the German Armed Forces. Last June, Bertin Exensor signed an agreement worth over 20 million euros covering the supply of various Flexnet configurations, each tailored to […]

From September 12th to 15th, the Exensor team will attend DSEI 2023 held at Excel, London. Join us on ADS UK Pavilion at booth H2-710 for this new edition that promises to be full of opportunities. You will also be able to find us on the Swedish Pavilion – Swedish Security and Defense Association SOFF […]

The BATTLESPACE news service recently travelled down to Basingstoke to meet Exensor’s UK Managing Director Phil Ashworth and have a chat about his career, his strategic vision for Exensor, as well as the company’s involvement within the UK Defence & Security ecosystem. Full article below. “Tell me about your early career,” the Editor asked. “I […]

Thomas started his career in the navy in 1979, training to be a naval engineer. During his extensive career he has served as Naval Engineer on a number of different units within the Swedish Navy. Thomas has also served as commanding officer of the seas trial for the HMS Smyge stealth naval vessel program. Thomas […]

In September 2022, Exensor’s Unattended Ground Sensor capability Flexnet was successfully integrated into TAK, the Team Awareness Kit. Specially designed to enhance situational awareness, TAK supports the complex communication and coordination needs of operators in the field. TAK (Team Awareness Kit) is a US government off-the-shelf application that provides operators on the ground with enhanced […]

From September 21 to 22, 2022, Exensor will attend DVD, a biennial defence industry exhibition, to be held at Millbrook Proving Ground, Bedford, United Kingdom. DVD will provide Exensor with a unique opportunity to better understand Today’s and Tomorrow’s challenges faced in the Land equipment industry, to develop tailor-made solutions to the most demanding requirements. […]

Following a public tender procurement process, Exensor Technology AB in collaboration with Romanian partner Interactive Communications Technologies & Industries (ICTI) has been awarded a 2,3M€ contract for the supply of Flexnet Unattended Ground Sensor* systems to the Romanian Armed Forces. Deliveries will take place during 2022.

On June 29, 2021, Exensor Technology – a subsidiary of Bertin Technologies – was once again selected by the Swedish Armed Forces for the supply of the Flexnet Unattended Ground Sensor (UGS) solution. It will be the first time this scalable mesh networked system will be used by the Swedish Home Guard to protect, guard […]

On Wednesday, March 10, 2021, from 10.00 AM to 12.00 PM CET, Exensor will be hosting a virtual conference on the Flexnet Unattended Ground Sensor system. The webinar will cover the following topics: Introduction to Exensor and Flexnet UGS platform; Presentation of how Flexnet can be deployed to support Military and Civilian protection and reconnaissance […]

On December 24, 2019, Exensor – a subsidiary of Bertin Technologies (CNIM Group) – was selected by the Belgian Ministry of Defense for the supply & maintenance of rapidly deployable Intrusion Detection Systems for mobile surveillance in permanent or temporary locations. The first batch of systems will be delivered in Spring 2020.