A MAJOR manufacturer of LED lighting based in Ulverston has secured a massive million pound contract. 

Oxley Group, in Ulverston, has signed a deal to equip the British Army with LED lights for its new SCOUT SV armoured fighting vehicle. 

The group secured an order worth more than £1m from General Dynamics European Land Systems, a sub-contractor on the programme , to supply ultra-compact low profile dual mode interior lights and map "task" lights for the vehicles. 

The total order includes the delivery of thousands of lights that have been specially designed by Oxley. 

The DC Combi LED light provides vital advantages within the confines of an armoured vehicle.

Unique in its low-profile design, this light delivers white light plus an integrated blackout mode. 

These lights incorporate class-leading EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) characteristics as standard but have been further refined to deliver even higher levels of EMC to meet the specific demands of the customer. 

The new SCOUT SV platforms will carry a huge array of high specification electronic equipment which means that advanced EMC is essential for the lights as it prevents interference with other mission critical equipment. 

The ‘Gooseneck’ map lights have been developed by Oxley to provide rugged and flexible task lighting designed to meet the toughest military standards.

They incorporate state-of-the-art LED technology to provide a light with outstanding tolerance for vibration and shock. 

Oxley lights have been specifically developed to provide long life and consistency in performance. 

This, in addition to its strong casing, guarantees an extended working life of around 50,000 hours which helps to reduce replacement, maintenance, disposal and labour costs. 

Martin Blakstad, chief executive of Oxley Group, is delighted to sign the contract.

He said: "We are delighted to be working with General Dynamics on SCOUT SV, which is a key part of the strategic development of UK armoured vehicle capabilities. 

"We pride ourselves on setting the standards for LED technology in the defence sector and work with customers worldwide to deliver unparalleled quality.”