Military

Military Operations – War readiness kit – Forward role

The FOD* BOSS is a precision FOD sweeper proven to be outstanding in its ability to prevent Foreign Object Damage to the highly vulnerable jet engines of fighter aircraft.

The compact portability of the FOD* BOSS affords incredible versatility and convenience to Forward Operations Units preparing for military exercises at short notice and at bases under equipped or seldom utilised.

The low cost and easy operation means individual squadrons can ensure their own flight line FOD control.

Air Force Tested – NATO Listed

Air Forces around the world have tested and now operate the FOD* BOSS, these include the USAF, RAF, RAAF, Italian AF, Canadian AF, and defence forces in France, Belgium, Spain and Finland. The FOD* BOSS has been allocated NATO stock numbers 3825-66-123-7130 and 3825-66-123-7132.

The low cost and easy operation means individual squadrons can ensure their own flightline FOD control.

The FOD*BOSS is now standard equipment at military bases around the world. Read our United States Air Force evaluation report (.pdf, 372KB).

The following Air Forces are currently using the FOD*BOSS:

• United States Air Force
• Belgian Air Force
• Chilean Air Force mission
• Finish Air force
• Italian Air Force
• Royal Australian Air Force
• Royal New Zealand Air Force
• Royal Air Force
• Spanish Air Force
• Swiss Air Force