2021 EPE Company Profile

COMPANY PROFILE •• GLOBAL REACH •• SOVEREIGN CAPABILITY | REGIONAL PRESENCE •• INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS •• TRUSTED INDUSTRY & PROJECT PARTNER www.epequip.com EOD & Search | Tactical Systems | Unmanned Systems | All Hazards Management | Electronic Counter Measures | Counter Drone | Deployable Infrastructure | Exploitation & Intelligence | Crew Survivability | Training & Consultancy | Through Life Support

GLOBAL REACH Deployed FSR* Deployed FSR* Global Partner/OEM Building Experience Brisbane Headquarters Capability Delivered/ Supported * FSR - Field Support

SOVEREIGN CAPABILITY | REGIONAL PRESENCE EPE provides innovative solutions that protect our customers from an array of current and emerging threats. We are force protection specialists who apply our real world operational experience to support and protect defence, law enforcement and emergency response personnel. We further leverage this experience to provide solutions to threats faced by industry and critical infrastructure. Our solutions include: Counter Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED); Counter Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (C-CBRNE); Remote Piloted Aerial Systems (RPAS) and Counter RPAS (C-RPAS); unmanned systems and deployable infrastructure. These capabilities are optimised through user-focused training combined with Through Life Support (TLS) delivered in operational theatres as well as domestically in Australia and New Zealand. Affiliations & Certifications •• 100% Australian and Veteran Owned •• 25% of employees are Australian Defence Force (ADF) Reservists •• Five Eyes experience – Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom & USA •• Australian Customs Trusted Trader •• 65% of employees are veterans with specialist Defence operational experience •• International TRACE Accreditation for ethical dealings •• Ranked in Australian Defence Magazine’s Top 20 ANZ SMEs each year since 2011 •• ISO9001: 2015 Accreditation Corporate Social Responsibility Ongoing donations to Afghanistan Exhibit at the Australian War Committed supporter of the Defence On the Job Trainee (OJT) Program Ongoing donations of Demining Protective Equipment to Cambodia Memorial and Vietnam Demining NGOs

INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS | Trusted to Protect All Hazards Management | C-CBRNE EOD & Search The ability to detect the presence of CBRNE materials is crucial for domestic and deployed operations, whether the EPE offers a comprehensive selection of C-IED and Explosive release or discovery is accidental or intentional; criminal or Ordnance Disposal (EOD) equipment for specialist operators, terrorist; natural or man-made. EPE has assembled a range including detection equipment, portable X-ray systems of high performance, cost-effective equipment to detect, and diagnostics, search and remote access, render safe locate and identify CBRNE threats, while protecting and equipment, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and blast decontaminating personnel and their equipment. mitigation. Our team monitors local and international incidents to keep abreast of emerging threats and technologies. Electronic Counter Measures (ECM) Tactical Systems The enduring global threat of Radio Controlled IEDs presents a dynamic challenge to defence forces deployed on operations Modern tactical operations are conducted in some of the most and to law enforcement responding to domestic criminal and diverse, hostile and challenging environments, driving the need terrorist threats. EPE provides capabilities to monitor, manage for camera systems and inspection and reconnaissance tools and exploit the electronic threat spectrum through a complete equipped with wireless, encrypted, high definition and day/ range of products for vehicle-mounted, man-packable, and night thermal video. EPE provides cutting-edge equipment EOD carry-forward ECM systems. and solutions that enhance capability and reduce exposure of tactical operators to threats and risks. Counter Drone/ RPAS (C-RPAS) Unmanned Systems Drones/ UAS/ RPAS have been used to deliver contraband to prisons; to carry out surveillance of military and law enforcement EPE provides a high-performance and comprehensive range bases and operations; for protests and harassment at VIP of multi-mission Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) and and other major events; and to deliver hazardous payloads in RPAS. Our UGVs vary from micro to large and can integrate criminal and terrorist attacks. EPE’s range of C-UAS/ C-RPAS Weapon Systems, CBRN sensors, Ground Penetrating systems can detect, identify, track and mitigate these threats. Radar (GPR) and additional tools. Our range of RPAS can be hand-launched and recovered by a single operator in any weather, and features an encrypted communication system.

Deployable Infrastructure Customer Focus Deployed forces require supporting infrastructure that is EPE establishes long term relationships, listening to our customers to understand modular, robust, simple to deploy (plug and play) and scalable. their needs and deliver solutions. Our team monitors domestic and international EPE offers a range of options from non-enduring trailer or incidents and stays at the forefront of emerging threats and technologies. platform solutions, to enduring containerised solutions. All systems are fully integrated and can be supplied with all We provide support to : supporting services, such as power, water treatment, medical, •• More than 20 units in ADF and New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) climate control and command and control centre. •• All federal, state and territory law enforcement agencies in Australia and NZ •• Federal Government Departments with staff deployed in high threat Exploitation & Intelligence environments EPE offers a comprehensive selection of equipment and capabilities to support the rapid and effective collection, Defence Law Enforcement exploitation, analysis and dissemination of technical data and intelligence relating to explosives and other Bomb Making Equipment (BME), biometric data, computers and mobile phones. Crew Survivability Regional Security Events & Emergency Response EPE provides a spectrum of crew survivability solutions ranging from specialist seating designed to absorb blast acceleration effects in conventional armoured vehicles; equipment solutions to reduce the effects of excessive heat on vehicle electrical systems and personnel; and fully integrated solutions including Up Armoured SUVs with Blue Force Tracking and ECM. Correctional Services Industry & Critical Infrastructure

TRUSTED INDUSTRY & PROJECT PARTNER Innovation Project Delivery EPE is committed to recurring annual investment into innovation and Research and Development EPE’s Project Management experience and expertise has been the foundation of our (R&D) projects that address current capability gaps for our customers. We work with our growth, successfully completing multiple projects of varying complexity and duration. These global technology partners to improve their products; conduct low level integration innovation include rapid acquisitions, deliberate acquisitions, R&D, as well as repair, reconstitution and (combine two or more systems to deliver an overall enhanced capability); conduct ADF- sustainment support projects. funded innovation projects; and are self-funding development of EPE unique capabilities and EPE has mature Project Management processes, procedures and techniques underpinned Intellectual Property. Examples of EPE Innovation projects include: by an ISO9001:2015 accredited Quality Management System. Detailed project planning combined with effective risk and issue management ensure projects are delivered on time, Amulet Ground Penetrating Radar Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) for UGVs Phase 1 & 2 in scope and within budget. mounted on Talon UGV Platform. Awarded under the Defence Innovation Hub, this project “Disciplined Project Management for Low Risk Delivery” involved EPE working with the ADF to integrate in-service UGVs (Talon/ Dragon Runner) with Amulet GPR to remotely EPE delivered and continues to support Up-Armoured SUVs on deployment to Operation Highroad as part of search for buried IEDs. Phase 2 enhances the UGV-mounted the NATO led Resolute Support mission in Afghanistan. EPE provided and supports Blue Force Tracking and GPR by use of a highly accurate Global Navigation Satellite FPECM on these vehicles. System to accurately map and mark the ground as suspect devices are identified. Maritime Portable Raman Stand Off Explosive & Narcotic Detection (PRIED) Australian Navy trial with Steven Ciobo, Awarded under the Defence Innovation Hub, this project Minister for Defence Industry. involves EPE working with the Australian Navy to develop a capability that provides stand-off detection of narcotics, explosives, chemical warfare agents and precursors, and toxic industrial chemicals. This technology keeps boarding party personnel out of the direct hazard zone. SCIMITAR Tactical user interface. SCIMITAR Tactical SCIMITAR was originally developed as part of an ADF Rapid Prototyping, Development and Evaluation (RPDE) project in response to an ADF fatality in Afghanistan. SCIMITAR Tactical provides Commanders real time access to where their people are and what they’re seeing. It tracks physiological status and collects sensor data to enhance operational and training activities.

Training Through Life Support (TLS) EPE provides a wide variety of Training & Consultancy services to meet the needs of our At EPE we understand how important it is to have your equipment 100% operational, 100% customers in Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific region. We have extensive experience of the time. We have a proven track record supporting Defence, Law Enforcement and other delivering Specialist C-IED and EOD training to the ADF and other specialist agencies as government agencies with the maintenance of operational EOD and support equipment, bespoke individual courses to small teams or as part of an extended program of training. providing the necessary confidence to end-users that the equipment they rely upon in demanding operational situations will perform as expected. Our team of highly experienced trainers are ex-members of the ADF, NZDF or British Army and all have extensive knowledge of C-IED and EOD procedures. Whilst we can deliver off-the- EPE has provided real cost benefits to our customers, streamlining the TLS process and shelf courses we do prefer to work closely with our customers to develop and deliver training offering flexible solutions which enables us to inspect, service and maintain equipment in packages that meet their specific needs and equipment. Our courses can be delivered at the situ through the deployment of Field Support Representatives (FSRs) to customer locations customer’s location, at a high profile major venue, or at the EPE facility in Brisbane Australia. or domestically at our repair facilities in Australia and New Zealand. By avoiding the return of equipment to country of origin, we have drastically reduced turnaround times for Defence “Team of Experts with Real World Operational Experience” and Police by up to 900% with significant cost reductions. All members of the training team have extensive operational experience in EOD and C-IED “Our Maintenance Technicians are OEM Trained and Accredited” activities including IED Disposal, Weapons Technical Intelligence and specialist search (including high risk search operations). Several of the team have served as C-IED trainers at defence EPE offers a comprehensive analysis, diagnostic and repair service aimed at maintaining a training units in Australia, New Zealand or the UK. Our team members have extensive CBRN sustainable field capability for the entire equipment life cycle. All maintenance technicians utilise knowledge and experience and hold a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. their extensive industry background and are Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) trained and endorsed with genuine parts, support, procedures, software and firmware upgrades utilised throughout the maintenance process. Specialist IED Disposal Training - ADF. EOD Search Training - APEC Papua New Guinea. EPE currently provides FSR assets to support Defence EPE integrates complex RF systems, mechanical and and Government in Afghanistan and Iraq. detection systems into defence and civilian platforms.

Brisbane, Australia CONTACT Wellington, New Zealand •• Phone: +61 (0) 7 3308 9300 •• Email: [email protected] •• Web: www.epequip.com TESTIMONIALS Formal letter from Australian Army Colonel re 18 month project – EPE in partnership with Defence delivering turnkey solution to capability enhancement requirement. The operational requirements for Counter Improvised Explosive Device (IED) operators in Afghanistan were both technically challenging and required EPE to deliver under the most demanding timelines. Their support to ADF operations was first rate and has undoubtedly saved lives. The project was completed in time, to budget and, in terms of deliverables, exceeded expectations. Formal letter from Australian High Commission Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Bomb Response Capacity Building Training support to APEC. […] great work carried out by EPE to support the development of an IED Search Capability within various Papua New Guinea (PNG) Agencies, including Defence Force, Correctional Services and Constabulary. […] contributed to the development of a credible and sustainable IED Search Capability ahead of PNG’s hosting of the 2018 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Summit […] All Agencies, including PNG Defence Force, Correctional Services and Constabulary have benefited from the opportunity to work with EPE in 2016. EOD & Search | Tactical Systems | Unmanned Systems | All Hazards Management | Electronic Counter Measures | Counter Drone | May 2019 | V4.0 Deployable Infrastructure | Exploitation & Intelligence | Crew Survivability | Training & Consultancy | Through Life Support