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The plan
Development timeline
Phase 0
Concept definition
Months 0–3
- Agent selection and performance targets per model
- Fire-service advisory panel and use-case validation
- Regulatory and standards mapping
Phase 1
Engineering & bench prototypes
Months 3–9
- Shell, chamber and dispersal design
- Non-explosive release mechanism bench tests
- First S and R scale prototypes
Phase 2
Live fire testing
Months 9–18
- Instrumented burn tests with a partner training centre
- Cooling and re-ignition performance measurement
- X and WILD prototypes, drone placement trials
Phase 3
Certification & field trials
Months 18–30
- Independent test-house certification programme
- Operational trials with volunteer fire services
- Manufacturing and tooling readiness
Phase 4
Production & AIR programme
Months 30+
- First production run of S, R and X
- Aerial deployment programme with aviation partners
- Distribution into fire services and agencies
Planning assumption only — phase durations to be confirmed against supplier, test facility and certification lead times.
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