News and Events 2024

Integrated Surveillance and Defense, Inc (ISD), a leading provider of airborne ISR solutions, has successfully received Aerospace Standard 9100D (AS9100D) recertification for its facilities.

AS9100D, launched by the International Aerospace Quality Group in 1999, is an internationally recognized Quality Management System (QMS) standard widely adopted in the aerospace and defense sectors. Conducted by Orion Assessment Services, the recertification, verified that ISD has established the critical processes necessary to fulfill the aerospace industry's requirements for safe and dependable products that meet or exceed customer and regulatory standards. 

Tim McAlbin, ISD's Director of Quality, stated, "This recertification showcases ISD's dedication to excellence in manufacturing, quality, and customer service. By maintaining AS9100D certification, which emphasizes product safety, counterfeit part prevention, and the importance of human factors, ISD is well-equipped to consistently provide high-quality products on time while minimizing risks."

The achievement underscores ISD's commitment to maintaining the highest quality management standards and its dedication to providing reliable, high-performance technology products and services for the aerospace and defense sectors. 

ISD, headquartered in Oregon, USA, is an FAA-certified Repair Station with a proven track record of success in delivering airborne ISR solutions globally. Their expertise, combined with their commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, has established them as a trusted partner in the aerospace industry.

For more information about Integrated Surveillance and Defense, Inc. and their aerial surveillance solutions, please visit www.isr-def.com.

From  January through June 2024, the Venture community has helped rescue  153 girls at the Nepal-India border and taught almost 4,000 people  about the dangers of trafficking. The community includes a group CCGI has worked with on several projects   (Light House Foundation Nepal).      Visit https://www.venture.org/donate/ to donate and help rescue more girls.

Human trafficking in Nepal is a critical issue that disproportionately affects the country’s lowest castes, commonly referred to as “Dalits.” These marginalized communities face systemic discrimination and social exclusion, which makes them particularly vulnerable to trafficking. Economic hardships, lack of access to education, and limited employment opportunities force many individuals, especially women and children, into precarious situations where traffickers can exploit their desperation. The promise of better job prospects in urban areas or foreign countries often lures them into trafficking networks, where they may end up in forced labor, sexual exploitation, or servitude.

The cultural stigma surrounding Dalits further complicates their plight, as societal norms often render them invisible and voiceless. Many families from the lowest castes may be unaware of the dangers of trafficking or may feel powerless to report incidents due to a lack of trust in law enforcement. This vulnerability is exacerbated by the pervasive poverty that characterizes many Dalit communities. Unfortunately, even when trafficking cases are reported, systemic biases and corruption within the judicial system can hinder justice. Victims often find themselves re-traumatized by the very institutions meant to protect them, leading to a cycle of exploitation and disempowerment.

Efforts to combat human trafficking in Nepal have been made by various non-governmental organizations and international bodies, focusing on awareness-raising, education, and victim support. However, addressing the root causes of trafficking requires a more profound societal change that targets the underlying caste-based discrimination and poverty affecting Dalits. Empowering these communities through education, economic opportunities, and legal protections is essential for breaking the cycle of vulnerability. By challenging societal norms and advocating for the rights of the lowest castes, Nepal can create a more equitable environment where all individuals are protected from the horrors of human trafficking.

Excited to announce that CCGI client, Integrated Surveillance & Defense, was awarded a $4.6 million USD contract by the Iowa Department of Public Safety's Iowa State Patrol (ISP) with a state-of-the-art Cessna® Grand Caravan® EX aircraft with advanced surveillance technology. 

The aircraft will have a side mounted L3Harris MX-15 Electro-Optical/Infra-Red (EO/IR) sensor, the Shotover Augmented Reality Systems (ARS) mapping system, and the VISLINK AeroLink Downlink.

The integration of the MX-15 EO/IR camera system onto the aircraft will provide the ISP with a medium-altitude surveillance, reconnaissance, and search and rescue capability. The camera system offers multi-sensor imaging and lasing payloads and High Definition EO and IR imagery. It also provides real-time image enhancement for EO day, EO night, and IR, which greatly enhances image detail and scene contrast.

The aircraft will also feature the Shotover Augmented Reality System (ARS) mapping system application, which provides advanced sensor control, recording, playback, and export capabilities. This system provides situational awareness to the user with information about the sensor's pointing location

relative to the aircraft and geographic references. It also enables ISP officers to track targets, obtain accurate speed and heading, and provide map location capability.

Furthermore, ISD will provide the Vislink Aerolink Transmission System, which will enable the transmission of digital HD video collected by the aircraft to ground-based elements. This system can transmit a 4K video stream or two 1080p HD video streams simultaneously providing the ISP actionable intelligence, facilitating its operational flexibility, and enabling fast and effective decision-making by their command elements.

President of ISD, Blaise Dagilaitis, expressed his excitement for the contract, stating, "The Cessna Grand Caravan EX with EO/IR capability will complement the Cirrus SR-22 and Cessna 206s delivered in 2021 and enhance the ISR capabilities of the Iowa State Patrol. Additionally, the selection of the same mapping system in this aircraft, along with the Cirrus SR-22 and Cessna 206s, enables commonality, which reduces training and maintenance time, while increasing operational effectiveness."

ISD has a proven track record in delivering similar programs to U.S. Federal and State law enforcement agencies, as well as United States and international militaries. With over 25 Cessna aircraft surveillance solutions successfully deployed, ISD has worked with notable organizations such as the Illinois State

Police, Hillsborough County Sheriff, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Pakistan, Cameroon Air Force, Kenya Ministry of Defense, and the United States Air Force.

With its extensive system integration experience, ISD has the capability to incorporate various equipment for surveillance operations on Cessna aircraft. In addition to EO/IR sensors, ISD can integrate low Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) radars, direction finding sensors, mission management systems, datalinks, satellite phone detection, and satellite and tactical radio communications capability.

ISD was awarded a contract by the U.S. Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), for the Indonesia Navy (TNI-AL) Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) mission systems upgrades, modifications, and related support program.

Under the contract ISD shall upgrade two CN-235 maritime patrol and modify one King Air 350i aircraft with proven maritime surveillance systems. They will also manufacture and deliver one Mission System Simulator (MSS) for training and provide a Field Service Representative (FSR).

The ISD solution will consist of the installation and integration of a maritime surveillance radar, electro-optical/infra-red sensor, airborne Automatic Identification System (AIS), mission management system (MMS) and data link communications. The period of performance and delivery of the aircraft shall be 24 months.

ISD has been a key system integrator of maritime surveillance systems for CN-235’s for the past 12 years, installing and integrating solutions in Indonesia for two Navy and one Air Force aircraft, as well as for three Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) and one Sengalese Air Force (SAF) platform. 

All installation and integration work has been in collaboration with Indonesian Aerospace (PTDI), with installation in Bandung, Indonesia. ISD’s mission system has been certified by the Indonesian Defence Airworthiness Authority (IDAA) for the CN235 aircraft.

Additionally, ISD has integrated and installed ISR equipment on over 20 King Air aircraft, to include the Victoria Police (Australia), Mexican Air Force and Navy, Guatemala Air Force, Egyptian Air Force, Turkish Land Forces and Jandarma as well as the Nigerian Air Force. ISD is also the prime system integrator for nine US Customs Border Protection (CBP) Multi-Enforcement (MEA) Land Interdiction (LI) aircraft.

Blaise Dagilaitis, President of ISD, said of the recent contract, “Installation and delivery of ISD’s solutions will provide a common mission system for Indonesian Navy and Air Force aircraft, resulting in standardized mission execution and training for all operators, resulting in increased mission effectiveness. Additionally, this program will enable a common equipment spares pool that can be used across platforms, thus reducing life cycle and maintenance costs”.

About ISD: Headquartered in Oregon, USA, ISD is a FAA certified, aerospace company providing ISR, systems engineering, integration, and installation services. They have an outstanding record of success delivering airborne ISR solutions worldwide.

To learn more about CCGI visit www.ccgi-llc.com

To learn more about ISD visit www.ISR-def.com

CCGI is proud to have contributed its business development and Asian expertise in supporting our client Integrated Surveillance and Defense’s (ISD) recent award.

ISD was awarded a contract by the U.S. Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), for the Indonesia Navy (TNI-AL) Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) mission systems upgrades, modifications, and related support program.

Under the contract ISD shall upgrade two CN-235 maritime patrol and modify one King Air 350i aircraft with proven maritime surveillance systems. They will also manufacture and deliver one Mission System Simulator (MSS) for training and provide a Field Service Representative (FSR).

The ISD solution will consist of the installation and integration of a maritime surveillance radar, electro-optical/infra-red sensor, airborne Automatic Identification System (AIS), mission management system (MMS) and data link communications. The period of performance and delivery of the aircraft shall be 24 months.

ISD has been a key system integrator of maritime surveillance systems for CN-235’s for the past 12 years, installing and integrating solutions in Indonesia for two Navy and one Air Force aircraft, as well as for three Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) and one Sengalese Air Force (SAF) platform. 

All installation and integration work has been in collaboration with Indonesian Aerospace (PTDI), with installation in Bandung, Indonesia. ISD’s mission system has been certified by the Indonesian Defence Airworthiness Authority (IDAA) for the CN235 aircraft.

Additionally, ISD has integrated and installed ISR equipment on over 20 King Air aircraft, to include the Victoria Police (Australia), Mexican Air Force and Navy, Guatemala Air Force, Egyptian Air Force, Turkish Land Forces and Jandarma as well as the Nigerian Air Force. ISD is also the prime system integrator for nine US Customs Border Protection (CBP) Multi-Enforcement (MEA) Land Interdiction (LI) aircraft.

Blaise Dagilaitis, President of ISD, said of the recent contract, “Installation and delivery of ISD’s solutions will provide a common mission system for Indonesian Navy and Air Force aircraft, resulting in standardized mission execution and training for all operators, resulting in increased mission effectiveness. Additionally, this program will enable a common equipment spares pool that can be used across platforms, thus reducing life cycle and maintenance costs”.

About ISD: Headquartered in Oregon, USA, ISD is a FAA certified, aerospace company providing ISR, systems engineering, integration, and installation services. They have an outstanding record of success delivering airborne ISR solutions worldwide.

To learn more about CCGI visit www.ccgi-llc.com

To learn more about ISD visit www.ISR-def.com

Flight Global’s article on CCGI client’s Integrated Surveillance and Defense (ISD) view on “opportunities in Southeast Asia to update legacy aircraft to perform intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) work”.

For more info on CCGI visit www.ccgi-llc.com

For more info on ISD visit www.isr-def.com

Ray Corrigan, CCGI Principal Consultant, will be joining client “Integrated Surveillance & Defense” (ISD) at the Singapore Airshow 2024, 20-23 Feb 2024 to introduce and promote ISD’s ISR system integration solutions.

If you’ll be at the show please come visit ISD at the Business Oregon Booth, C-P73, in the USA Pavilion.

RSVP to Raymond.Corrigan@isr-def.com

For more info on CCGI visit www.ccgi-llc.com

For more info on ISD visit www.isr-def.com

For more info on the Singapore Airshow visit www.singaporeairshow.com

CCGI client Maerospace was just listed as one of Canada’s fastest growing companies (74 in the Growth 2020 list). 

The company was highlighted in Canadian Business magazine recently for its capability to use real time information to help its Canadian and international customers.

Eric Meger, the CEO, said , ....... “Fundamentally, we’re enhancing maritime intelligence”. The article highlights that Maerospace is the primary supplier of ship-tracking data to the government of Canada since 2017 and is using its patented radar technologies to, “help our customers save lives, guard the borders, protect the environment and enhance trade.”

To learn more about Maerospace and its products and solutions visit www.Maerospace.com

See the list of Canada’s fastest growing companies here: 

https://www.canadianbusiness.com/growth-list-2020/

October 2020 - IMDEX Asia rescheduled to 27 to 29 July 2021

Experia has announced a date change in IMDEX Asia.  Their announcement stated, “The naval and defence industries have made significant progress in leveraging technology to sharpen its effectiveness and efficiency. 

As a premier platform that promotes growth for the naval industries; we recognise the potential of IMDEX Asia’s strategic influence in driving breakthroughs and uncovering new applications in the innovation and integrated technologies that are facilitative towards Asia’s progress across a multitude of industries that include naval segments. 

In light of industry transformation resulting from the current pandemic, the upcoming IMDEX Asia 2021 will be rescheduled to 27 – 29 July 2021.”

August 2020 - Vietnam Defence 2020 has changed the dates to 10-12 December 2020

This coincides with the change to the ASEAN Defense Ministers‘ Meeting (ADMM) Plus dates to 9-11 December 2020.

ADMM Plus

“ADMM-Plus is the only official framework of Defense Minister's meetings in the Asia-Pacific Region. In addition to the ten countries of ASEAN, eight countries such as Japan, the US and China participate in this framework to promote more practical defense cooperation.”

Here is who attended ADMM Plus in 2019:

ASEAN Member States

- Brunei Darussalam: Second Minister of Defence Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof

- Cambodia: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Samdech Pichey Sena Tea Banh

- Indonesia:Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto

- Lao PDR: Minister of National Defense Chansamone Chanyalath

- Malaysia: Minister of Defence Haji Mohamad bin Sabu

- Myanmar: Minister for Defense Sein Win

- Philippines: Secretary of National Defense Miguel Delfin N. Lorenzana

-Singapore: Minister for Defence Ng Eng Hen

- Thailand: Deputy Prime Minister (Defence) Prawit Wongsuwan

- Viet Nam: Minister of National Defence Ngo Xuan Lich

- ASEAN Secretariat: Secretary-General Lim Jock Hoi

Plus countries

- Australia: Minister for Defence Linda Karen Reynolds

- China: Minister of National Defense Wei Fenghe

- India: Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh

- Japan: Minister of Defense Tarō Kōno

- New Zealand: Minister of Defence Ron Mark

- Republic of Korea: Minister of National Defense Jeong Kyeongdoo

- Russia: Deputy Minister of Defence Alexander Vasilyevich Fomin

- United States: Secretary of Defense Mark Esper

August 2020 - CCGI welcomes a new client – WhiteFox Defense!

Headquartered in California, WhiteFox is a global leader in drone airspace security. Pioneering the safe integration of drones into society, WhiteFox products securely manage drones in sensitive airspace worldwide.

CCGI looks forward to working with WhiteFox to expand their business in the Asia-Pacific region.

For more information, please contact us via e-mail at Raymond.corrigan@ccgi-LLC.com

May 2020 - CCGI welcomes a new client – Maerospace!

Headquartered in Canada, Maerospace works with some of the world’s most advanced nations and companies to make sense of complex data in ways that make missions safer and less costly, borders more secure, environmental responses more effective, and companies more profitable. Key products include the High Frequency Surface Wave Radar (HFSWR) and TimeCaster™.

With these products Maerospace helps users of complex systems like global ship tracking, asset status, and process control to better understand their domain now and predict anomalies in time to respond. Using an innovative “Information Factory” model along with proprietary analytics, sensor partners, and strategic alliances, they can scale into multiple vertical markets faster and at a lower cost.

CCGI looks forward to working with Maerospace to grow their business in the Asia-Pacific region.

For more information, please contact us via e-mail at Raymond.corrigan@ccgi-LLC.com

May 2020 - As a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, all three major international defence-related events conducted by AMDA, with support from the Australian Defence Force, have been rescheduled in the national interest. 

LAND FORCES has been deferred to 1-3 June 2021

2021 Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition (AVALON 2021) has been deferred from its original February dates to 23-28 November 2021.

INDO PACIFIC International Maritime Exposition (formerly PACIFIC) has been deferred to 10-12 May 2022.

24 February 2020 - Amid political tumult, Kuala Lumpur edges towards maritime patrol aircraft RFP

Flight Global published an article stating that “Kuala Lumpur is getting close to issuing a request for proposals (RFP) for a new maritime patrol aircraft (MPA), with conversion work pending to convert a pair of CN235 tactical transports to perform maritime surveillance.”

Article highlights CCGI customer Integrated Surveillance & Defense (ISD) and their work with Indonesian Aerospace (PTDI), under a U.S. Government Maritime Security Initiative (MSI) contract, to convert Royal Malaysian Air Force CN-235’s into maritime surveillance platforms.

The article highlights ISD by stating, 

“The work is being funded by the US government under its Maritime Security Initiative, and will be carried out under the Foreign Military Sales programme. It will see a full mission system provided by US firm Integrated Surveillance and Defense (ISD) installed on the two aircraft. This includes operator console, communications equipment, harnesses, and electro-optical infrared (EO/IR) sensor, and a radar.

The work will be undertaken by Indonesian Aerospace, which originally produced the aircraft under licence, in Bandung. The first aircraft will arrive at Indonesian Aerospace in April, the second in May or June. The plan calls for both examples to be ready for year-end. Kuala Lumpur also has an option to convert a third CN235.

The installation mirrors a similar project [involving ISD] to convert three Indonesian aircraft (two for the navy and one for the air force) to maritime surveillance assets.”

11-16 February 2020 - CCGI at Business Oregon booth with ISD

 Principal Consultant, Raymond Corrigan, supported CCGI client, Oregion based Integration Surveillance and Defense Inc. 

CCGI worked with all stake holders to coordinate and facilitate global customers engagements

 Background on Singapore Airshow

• Largest Aerospace Show in Asia

• 11-16 February 2020

• Held at Changi Exhibition Centre (CEC)

• Managed by Experia (Singapore Government Linked Company)

• USA Pavilion managed by Kallman

• Singapore Airshow plays a dominant role in the region, keeping pace with the growth of commercial and military aviation throughout the ASEAN and Asian community

2018 edition of the Singapore Airshow hosted 1,062 companies from 50 countries and regions

• 65 of the top 100 global aerospace companies were in attendance

Exhibitors listing: https://app.singaporeairshow.com/exhibitors-listing.html

54,151 professional visitors attended the show from 147 countries and regions, as well as 287 Official VIP Delegations from 91 countries and regions

The show’s Official VIP Delegations is on par with the Paris Air Show (and far greater than Farnborough)

4 February 2020 - US-Malaysia Security Cooperation in the Headlines with Aircraft Mission Systems Transfer

The Diplomat reported on the functional cooperation between the Government sof Malaysia and the United States via the Maritime Security Initiative (MSI).

The article highlighted CCGI client, Integrated Surveillance & Defense (ISD) and the work they are doing on the Royal Malaysian Air Force CN-235‘s. 

The article highlighted that, 

”....the mission systems on the two aircraft would be provided by the United States via the Pentagon’s Maritime Security Initiative (MSI) as Malaysia seeks to convert two PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) CN-325 transports into maritime patrol aircraft (MPAs).

While few additional details were provided by Affendi himself, IHS Jane’s said the mission suite is likely to include the Merlin maritime surveillance system developed by Oregon-based Integrated Surveillance and Defense, Inc (ISD) – including a maritime surveillance radar, an electro-optical sensor turret, and an electronic support measures system – which has been installed on three CN-235s, two of which are in service with the Indonesian Navy and the other operated by the Indonesian Air Force.”