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Tue, 29 Apr 08
â€œWater to Goâ€ for the British Armed Forces - Innovative Water Bottling Plant Success in Afghanistan
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/field/kaercher1/press13.html
At the end of February, Kärcher UK Ltd completed the installation of a water bottling plant for British armed forces in Afghanistan. The plant, which is located in Camp Bastion in the Helmand Province, has been provided to Kellogg, Brown and Root (KBR), a company that conducts logistical support for the British Military.

The plant purifies, bottles and labels the water from local boreholes and can produce 50,000 one-litre bottles a day. This is only the second plant of its kind and the first ever in its particular configuration of two water purification systems and four water bottling systems.

KÄRCHER Futuretech has also provided millions of PET preforms to be used in the plant. To make the one litre bottles, these preforms are warmed in a heating carousel and then blown up in a mould using compressed air. The bottles are then placed on a conveyor track, which transports them through the filling, capping and labelling stations. Finally, the bottles are banded into six-packs and stacked onto pallets. The components included two WTC 1600 treatment systems, which can decontaminate and desalinate 1600 litres an hour; and four WBP 700s, which can produce up to 700 one litre bottles per hour. Each component was housed in a separate 20 ft ISO container, which allows either part or all of the system to be redeployed to new locations.

The equipment will allow huge cost savings for the British forces. Previously, bottled water was trucked, at a huge cost, to the British military camp from Pakistan. This required over thirty times the number of trucks that will be now being required to transport preforms.

MOBILE WATER PURIFICATION - AT A GLANCE

Powerful. With its reliable and innovative water purification systems, developed by people for people, KÄRCHER Futuretech's equipment provides help where it is needed. Depending on the actual requirement, the systems of the Waterclean series produce 10,000 to 240,000 litres of tasty drinking water per day - enough to supply up to 60,000 persons.

And well-portioned in bags by the innovative 'Water Packaging System' or filled in bottles by the 'Water Bottling Plant', clean drinking water is a decisive factor for the health of every person. This underlines the claim of the KÄRCHER Futuretech water purification concept: from source to consumption."

Tue, 29 Apr 08
â€œWater to Goâ€ for the British Armed Forces - Innovative Water Bottling Plant Success in Afghanistan
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/nbc/kaercher/press9.html
At the end of February, Kärcher UK Ltd completed the installation of a water bottling plant for British armed forces in Afghanistan. The plant, which is located in Camp Bastion in the Helmand Province, has been provided to Kellogg, Brown and Root (KBR), a company that conducts logistical support for the British Military.

The plant purifies, bottles and labels the water from local boreholes and can produce 50,000 one-litre bottles a day. This is only the second plant of its kind and the first ever in its particular configuration of two water purification systems and four water bottling systems.

KÄRCHER Futuretech has also provided millions of PET preforms to be used in the plant. To make the one litre bottles, these preforms are warmed in a heating carousel and then blown up in a mould using compressed air. The bottles are then placed on a conveyor track, which transports them through the filling, capping and labelling stations. Finally, the bottles are banded into six-packs and stacked onto pallets. The components included two WTC 1600 treatment systems, which can decontaminate and desalinate 1600 litres an hour; and four WBP 700s, which can produce up to 700 one litre bottles per hour. Each component was housed in a separate 20 ft ISO container, which allows either part or all of the system to be redeployed to new locations.

The equipment will allow huge cost savings for the British forces. Previously, bottled water was trucked, at a huge cost, to the British military camp from Pakistan. This required over thirty times the number of trucks that will be now being required to transport preforms.

MOBILE WATER PURIFICATION - AT A GLANCE

Powerful. With its reliable and innovative water purification systems, developed by people for people, KÄRCHER Futuretech's equipment provides help where it is needed. Depending on the actual requirement, the systems of the Waterclean series produce 10,000 to 240,000 litres of tasty drinking water per day - enough to supply up to 60,000 persons.

And well-portioned in bags by the innovative 'Water Packaging System' or filled in bottles by the 'Water Bottling Plant', clean drinking water is a decisive factor for the health of every person. This underlines the claim of the KÄRCHER Futuretech water purification concept: from source to consumption."

Tue, 29 Apr 08
â€œWater to Goâ€ for the British Armed Forces - Innovative Water Bottling Plant Success in Afghanistan
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/nbc/karcher/press11.html
At the end of February, Kärcher UK Ltd completed the installation of a water bottling plant for British armed forces in Afghanistan. The plant, which is located in Camp Bastion in the Helmand Province, has been provided to Kellogg, Brown and Root (KBR), a company that conducts logistical support for the British Military.

The plant purifies, bottles and labels the water from local boreholes and can produce 50,000 one-litre bottles a day. This is only the second plant of its kind and the first ever in its particular configuration of two water purification systems and four water bottling systems.

KÄRCHER Futuretech has also provided millions of PET preforms to be used in the plant. To make the one litre bottles, these preforms are warmed in a heating carousel and then blown up in a mould using compressed air. The bottles are then placed on a conveyor track, which transports them through the filling, capping and labelling stations. Finally, the bottles are banded into six-packs and stacked onto pallets. The components included two WTC 1600 treatment systems, which can decontaminate and desalinate 1600 litres an hour; and four WBP 700s, which can produce up to 700 one litre bottles per hour. Each component was housed in a separate 20 ft ISO container, which allows either part or all of the system to be redeployed to new locations.

The equipment will allow huge cost savings for the British forces. Previously, bottled water was trucked, at a huge cost, to the British military camp from Pakistan. This required over thirty times the number of trucks that will be now being required to transport preforms.

MOBILE WATER PURIFICATION - AT A GLANCE

Powerful. With its reliable and innovative water purification systems, developed by people for people, KÄRCHER Futuretech's equipment provides help where it is needed. Depending on the actual requirement, the systems of the Waterclean series produce 10,000 to 240,000 litres of tasty drinking water per day - enough to supply up to 60,000 persons.

And well-portioned in bags by the innovative 'Water Packaging System' or filled in bottles by the 'Water Bottling Plant', clean drinking water is a decisive factor for the health of every person. This underlines the claim of the KÄRCHER Futuretech water purification concept: from source to consumption."

Tue, 29 Apr 08
â€œWater to Goâ€ for the British Armed Forces - Innovative Water Bottling Plant Success in Afghanistan
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/field/karcher/press8.html
At the end of February, Kärcher UK Ltd completed the installation of a water bottling plant for British armed forces in Afghanistan. The plant, which is located in Camp Bastion in the Helmand Province, has been provided to Kellogg, Brown and Root (KBR), a company that conducts logistical support for the British Military.

The plant purifies, bottles and labels the water from local boreholes and can produce 50,000 one-litre bottles a day. This is only the second plant of its kind and the first ever in its particular configuration of two water purification systems and four water bottling systems.

KÄRCHER Futuretech has also provided millions of PET preforms to be used in the plant. To make the one litre bottles, these preforms are warmed in a heating carousel and then blown up in a mould using compressed air. The bottles are then placed on a conveyor track, which transports them through the filling, capping and labelling stations. Finally, the bottles are banded into six-packs and stacked onto pallets. The components included two WTC 1600 treatment systems, which can decontaminate and desalinate 1600 litres an hour; and four WBP 700s, which can produce up to 700 one litre bottles per hour. Each component was housed in a separate 20 ft ISO container, which allows either part or all of the system to be redeployed to new locations.

The equipment will allow huge cost savings for the British forces. Previously, bottled water was trucked, at a huge cost, to the British military camp from Pakistan. This required over thirty times the number of trucks that will be now being required to transport preforms.

MOBILE WATER PURIFICATION - AT A GLANCE

Powerful. With its reliable and innovative water purification systems, developed by people for people, KÄRCHER Futuretech's equipment provides help where it is needed. Depending on the actual requirement, the systems of the Waterclean series produce 10,000 to 240,000 litres of tasty drinking water per day - enough to supply up to 60,000 persons.

And well-portioned in bags by the innovative 'Water Packaging System' or filled in bottles by the 'Water Bottling Plant', clean drinking water is a decisive factor for the health of every person. This underlines the claim of the KÄRCHER Futuretech water purification concept: from source to consumption."

Tue, 29 Apr 08
Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)
http://www.army-technology.com/projects/efv/
The US Marine Corps selected General Dynamics Land Systems to develop a new Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAAV) in 1996. The name was changed from advanced amphibious assault vehicle to Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) in September 2003.

"The EFV will replace the current US Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicle which entered service in 1972."

The EFV will replace the current amphibious assault vehicle which entered service in 1972. The current requirement is for 573 vehicles comprising personnel variants (EFVP1) and command variants (EFVC1).

The expeditionary fighting vehicle provides the Marine Corp's Marine Rifle Squad with tactical mobility in amphibious operations and in the subsequent ground combat manoeuvres. On land the EFV will carry out manoeuvre and combat operations as part of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force.

The vehicles will be launched from US Navy amphibious ships at a ship-to-shore distance up to 25nm, i.e. beyond the visual horizon. The vehicles can transit to shore at high speed and travel inland up to 200 miles without refuelling. Once refuelled the vehicles have a range up to 340 miles.

The EFV began System Development and Demonstration (SDD) in 2001. In March 2007, General Dynamics was awarded a continuation of the SDD phase with funding for a Design for Reliability (DFR) phase to September 2008. Low-rate initial production is planned for 2010 with Initial Operating Capability (IOC) in 2014.

The IOC will cover systems for three platoons. One EFV platoon, for marine expeditionary unit deployment, will consist of 13 personnel vehicles and one command vehicle. One platoon will be dedicated to new equipment training and a third platoon will be in production.

PERSONNEL VARIANT (EFVP1)

Both the personnel and the command variant provide voice communications and standard Variable Message Format (VMF) and United States Message Text Format (USMTF) digital information including messages and overlay data.

The vehicles are operated by a crew of three, vehicle commander, gunner and driver. The personnel variant carries 17 fully equipped marines, i.e. a rifle squad of 17 Marines each with individual combat equipment. The vehicle has internal stowage for each marine's ammunition and march-load equipment, i.e. the load for the prosecution of combat operations for extended periods with access to daily resupply.

The vehicle will also be capable of carrying other crews and equipment, and has a cargo capacity of 8,150lb in lieu of infantrymen.

COMMAND VARIANT (EFVC1)

The command variant vehicle, EFVC1, is a command and control platform at battalion and regimental levels and carries the three vehicle crew plus the battalion and regimental staff.

"The fighting vehicles can transit to shore at high speed and travel inland up to 200 miles without refuelling."

The vehicle is linked to the US Marine Corp's C2I (Command, Control and Intelligence) and the USMC fire support.

The vehicle accommodates the three vehicle crew stations and seven command crew stations. The command variant vehicle is armed with a 7.62mm general-purpose machine gun. The troop commander's station is equipped with voice and data communications, a digital map display and a display downloaded from the vehicles' thermal imaging systems.

CONSTRUCTION

The EFV is of a planing hull design for high speed across water and is constructed of 2519-T87 aluminium, a high-strength aluminium-copper alloy. Integral spall protection is installed and blast-protected seats are fitted. The hull provides protection against armour-piercing rounds and fragmentation devices.

Access to the troop compartment is via a hydraulically operated rear ramp. A troop door is also fitted into the ramp and two sliding hatches are installed in the roof over the troop compartment. The engine compartment is located in the centre of the vehicle and the troop compartment is in the rear of the vehicle up to the sides of the engine compartment. The troop compartment is fitted with armour protected padded seats and seat belts. It is air-conditioned and fitted with an overpressure collective protection system against nuclear, chemical and biological warfare.

WEAPONS

The electronically powered two-man mk46 turret on the personnel variant accommodates the commander on the right and gunner on the left, a fire control system and the main and coaxial weapons.

"The EFVs are operated by a crew of three, vehicle commander, gunner and driver."

The mk46 turret incorporates a 30/40mm ATK mk44 Bushmaster automatic gun which has a firing rate of 200 rounds a minute and can fire all standard NATO 30/40mm ammunition.

A general purpose M240 7.62mm machine gun with 600 rounds of ready-to-use ammunition is mounted coaxially with the main gun. Smoke grenade launchers are installed on the hull.

FIRE CONTROL

The vehicle has fire-on-the-move capability and the hit probability is 90% at a range of 1,200m. The turret is equipped with a compact modular sight developed by General Dynamics which includes a thermal imaging sight, laser rangefinder and Kearfott Dual Axis Head Assembly (DAHA). The DAHA is gyroscopically stabilised to 50mrad in azimuth and in elevation and provides the stabilised line of sight for the weapon fire control system on vehicle.

L3 Communications, Cincinnati Electronics was awarded a contract for a 'drop-in' replacement for the thermal sight on the EFV in September 2007. The sight is based on L3, CE's NightConqueror thermal imager, which uses a medium-wave (3.6-5.0 micron) indium antimonide staring focal plane array.

The commander's station is equipped with five forward and one rear-facing periscope sights providing a view of 360° azimuth.

ENGINE

The EFV is powered by a 2,700hp dual-use (for land and water) MTU MT883 Ka-523 diesel engine. The 12-cylinder diesel engine is mounted in the centre of the vehicle. On metalled roads the maximum speed is over 45mph.

The actively damped hydro-pneumatic suspension units, supplied by General Dynamics, and the vehicle's lightweight band track reduce the noise and vibration and give a more comfortable and fuel-efficient ride for the crew.

"The EFV has fire-on-the-move capability and the hit probability is 90% at a range of 1,200m."

The continuous moulded lightweight band track was developed by Goodyear and provides traction and strength comparable to the heavier, standard block-type track. The vehicle has seven pairs of road wheels and hydro-pneumatic suspension units fitted with automatic ride height control.

About 80% of the amphibious vehicle's mission is performed on land and 20% in water. The vehicles can be deployed in high-speed amphibious landings in seas up to sea state 3.

In order to sustain movement in the transition between water and land drive, for example in movement in water over high corals reefs which would otherwise cause dangerous hang-ups for amphibious assault vehicles, the vehicle is equipped with a power transfer module supplied by Allison Transmission Division.

The power transfer module automatically shares engine power between waterjets and the vehicle tracks according to how it senses the need. The powertrain and the driveline absorb the transition shock as the vehicle rapidly shifts from one operating mode to another while the vehicle traverses obstacles such as coral mounds in the water.

When the vehicle is afloat, the engine couples via the Power Transfer Module to Honeywell counter-rotating 23in water jets mounted on both sides of

Sat, 26 Apr 08
Southern Inflatables
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/field/inflatables
Established in 1994, Southern Inflatables UK Ltd is recognised as one of the leading manufacturers of inflatable buildings and structures.

Southern Inflatables (UK) Limited is an ISO 9001-2000 approved manufacturer of inflatable temporary tents, buildings, marquees and hangers designed to suit the specific requirements of our customers worldwide.

INFLATABLE TEMPORARY BUILDINGS AND SHELTERS

When you need a temporary shelter quickly, you'll find a Southern Inflatables inflatable temporary building is the ideal solution. Southern Inflatables inflatable temporary buildings look good, need no foundations, and can be erected in any weather on any terrain.

They can be linked together to form larger structures ideal for temporary shelters, tents, decontamination changing rooms, helicopter hangers, field hospitals, sports halls, field headquarters the list goes on.

All are available with the following features:

Translucent roof allows a high percentage of natural light inside

Aerodynamic shape, provides stability in windy conditions

Light and durable material conform to BS5438 part 2

Flame and water resistant with UV inhibitor

Capable of withstanding all weather conditions, including Arctic

Easily erected by two or three people

Erects in minutes and requires no foundation

Can be erected in any weather on any terrain

Compact; quickly packs down to rolled unit

Units can be linked together to form larger structure

Stackable tables and chairs

Lighting

Generators

Trailers

Flooring

Air conditioning, heating

Our inflatable temporary buildings are available in many different colours to suite your environment for example battleship grey, army green, sand, blue and red.

PORTABLE RESERVOIRS

Portable reservoirs are constructed in immensely strong and durable heavy-duty neoprene / nitrile-coated nylon fabric. Quick inflation can be provided from standard BA bottle or compressor source.

They are available in many different capacities. Standard features for all capacities include pressure relief valve, deflation plug, inflation valve, and crease removing straps.

INFLATABLE WATER TANKS

Southern Inflatables' water tanks are suitable for storage and transportation. The water tanks are manufactured from robust PVC or rubber coated fabrics and are available in many colours.

They are available in many different capacities. Fittings for filling and emptying can be incorporated into the design. Every tank has handles fitted for ease of movement, restraining straps to prevent movement during transport and a relief valve to prevent overfilling.

INFLATABLE MILITARY RAPID RESPONSE SHELTERS

Southern Inflatables' inflatable military rapid response shelters are produced from flame retardant materials and have pressure-compensating units fitted on all models. Standard features include removable doors, adjustable zipped entrances, ventilation panels, repair kit, utility lines and a manual inflation pump.

The inflatable military rapid response shelters can also be optionally supplied with a 2kVA petrol engine generator, 110V/240V compressor inflator, hand-held air cylinder c/w regulator, separate circuit RCD pack power supply and removable floor. Heating, lighting, partitions, linings, windows and logos and aerial identification can all be supplied to customer specifications.

AIR SUPPORTED STRUCTURES

We are offering all three types of fabric structures: air supported, frame supported and tensile structures. Our fabric structures are a surprisingly inexpensive alternative to the conventional 'rigid' construction.

An air-supported structure utilizes an architectural fabric skin that is inflated by internal air pressure. Because there is no internal frame, the structure consists of only a fabric skin and a blower system that creates the building and defines its shape.

These structures are an inexpensive way to create a very large building, frequently meeting the need for all-weather or around-the-clock facility for warehousing, construction site storage and light manufacturing.

COMPUTERISED DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE SERVICE

Southern Inflatables offer a complete, computerised design and manufacturing service from their base in the heart of rural Hampshire.

With their extensive facilities they can safely design anything you require.Â During recent years we have produced inflatable stage covers, military tents, portable garages, inflatable tents and exhibition domes of all shapes and sizes.

Fri, 25 Apr 08
Anjani Win Global Tender Worth US$4.6 million
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/personal/anjani/press1.html
Anjani Technoplast of Noida, India, recently won a keenly contested US$4.6 million global tender from Ordnance Factory, Medak, India, for the supply of the light weight Dyneema panels for mine protection vehicles.

The Dyneema panels have to be supplied before the end of September this year. With a large number of high capacity presses and water-jet cutting machines for accurate profile cutting, Anjani is one of the few companies in the world which can execute a project of this size within the timeframe given by the Ordnance Factory Medak.

Anjani is proud to be a part of this prestigious development project. Anjani is a leading manufacturer of ballistic protection products and has been actively engaged with various defense organizations in India in developing personal and vehicle armoring solutions for Indian para-military, police, and defense forces.

Thu, 24 Apr 08
SABIEX International
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/armoured/sabiex
SABIEX began trading in the military vehicle business in 1967. Gradually, the company has moved into handling spare parts, and also the repair and upgrading of vehicles and military hardware. Over the years, SABIEX's activities have encompassed vehicle upgrades, vehicle repair and trading, spare-parts trading, optronics maintenance and repair, developments and modifications for vehicles and optronics; and special defence products trading. Since 2000, Sabiex has also designed and developed new vehicles such as the armoured 4x4 IGUANA FV4. SABIEX has 50,000m² of warehouse space and 20,000m² of workshops, and has gained an enviable reputation throughout the world for its skilled engineering team, efficient service and guaranteed quality of its products. DESIGN AND ENGINEERING The SABIEX engineering team uses the latest Computer Aided Design (CAD) techniques for their new vehicle designs and vehicle upgrading programmes. Finite elements analysis enables designs to be verified and optimised before manufacture. Our team of engineers is involved in modernising or converting vehicles and systems. SABIEX carries out this modernisation on vehicles such as the AMX-13, M113 A2/A3, M109, Leopard 1 or AML 60/90. SABIEX is currently busy with the conversion of the OF 40 tank into ICV. NEW: IGUANA FV4 LIGHT ARMOURED VEHICLE

SABIEX Engineering department has achieved the development of a brand new vehicle, the IGUANA FV4. It is an armoured 4x4 light vehicle (9.5t combat weight) able to carry, in its basic version, the driver, the commander and four to eight crew members. Its engine (rated at 215hp) and its specially designed suspension provide the IGUANA FV4 with high mobility in all terrains. Sabiex intend to create around the IGUANA FV4 a large family of vehicles (including recce vehicles, AIFVs and ambulances), that will respond to a large range of needs with unified logistics; a concept simplified by the use of commercial off-the-shelves components.

SELLING AND BUYING MILITARY VEHICLES

SABIEX buys military vehicles and surplus goods and resells after reconditioning them in its workshops. The company is particularly well known for supplying tracked armoured vehicles (AMX-13s, M109s and M113s), armoured wheeled vehicles (AML 60s / 90s) and riot-control vehicles (BDXs).

Sabiex currently stocks Eland 60s / 90s (the South African version of the AML) and GEPARD anti-aircraft tanks with bitube 35mm Oerlikon guns (including more than 400,000 rounds).

MILITARY VEHICLE SPARE PARTS

SABIEX holds a large inventory of spare parts for American (M113, M109, M60), French (AMX 10-13-30, AML 60/90, M3), German (Leopard, Gepard) and Russian (T55, PT76, BTR60, BRDM2) vehicles.

The inventory is managed using a stock-control system based on standard NATO classification which enables items to be retrieved almost immediately, thus ensuring the fastest possible response to the customer request. SABIEX can dispatch any part to anywhere in the world from its warehouses, with extremely short delivery times, and can meet long-term supply requirements.

SPECIAL DEFENCE PRODUCTS

SABIEX is engaged in constant improvements in the tactical efficiency of military vehicles in close co-operation with various partners, offering, for example:

Add-on armour and NBC system to improve vehicle survivability and crew protection Fire control systems to shorten target-acquisition times and increase first-hit probabilities Weapon stations to improve the combat efficiency

SABIEX is also specialised in solving customers' sourcing problems for any kind of defence equipment, through its large network of partner companies which provide a large range of products. OPTRONICS REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE SHOP

SABIEX have built an electro-optical division with a state-of-the-art optronic lab, fully equipped with integration stations (optical table, auto-collimators, etc.) and a large cleanroom. SABIEX opto-mechanical engineers and technicians have extensive experience that enables them to ensure the repair and modernisation of all kind of FCS and day or night electro-optical devices. Sabiex engineers have also developed their own product, the FLASH 3D, a compact driver's night-vision episcope.

Wed, 23 Apr 08
EUROSATORY 2008
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/electronic/ati/press1.html
ATI will be present at international defence exhibition, Eurosatory 2008 from the 16 - 24 June at the Exhibition Centre Paris-Nord Villepinte in France.Visit ATI in Hall 6 at booth E150f.

Wed, 23 Apr 08
New Compact 5 volt MIL-STD-1553 Transformer,
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/electronic/data_device/press18.html
Beta Transformer Technology Corporation, the leader in military and high-reliability aerospace magnetics, is introducing the MLP-2205 - a compact 0.4in x 0.4in footprint, 0.185in maximum height single channel transformer. A pair of MLP-2205 transformers can be used for dual channel applications, yielding an overall footprint that is smaller than industry-available dual transformers.

The MLP-2205 is available in ratios compatible with 3.3, 5, 12, and 15V transceivers. The 0.185in height makes it particularly attractive for today's smaller MIL-STD-1553 board topologies and has ratios to meet both transformer coupled and direct coupled applications.

The MLP-2205 uses a robust header-style design which meets all the requirements of the MIL-PRF-21038 specification. It operates over the full Mil-temp range of -55°C to +130°C. This series is also available using tape and reel packaging.

Wed, 23 Apr 08
Rajant Announces New High Performance Wireless Breadcrumb LX
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/navigation/rajant/press7.html
Portable Wireless Mesh System Delivers Big Bandwidth and Resiliency for Critical Applications

Rajant corporation, a leading provider of portable wireless mesh networking solutions, announced today the availability of the BreadCrumb LX, a new high performance wireless access system. This high bandwidth multi-radio device adds to the existing family of portable Rajant BreadCrumb wireless mesh devices that are deployed by hundreds of military, mining and first responder customers worldwide.

Rajant's new BreadCrumb LX will allow users to connect standard IEEE 802.11b/g (Wi-Fi), or 802.11a devices such as laptops, PDAs, GPS devices, IP cameras, sensors and RFID tags to a secure, highly-available, high-bandwidth wireless mesh network. Increased bandwidth and interference avoidance is achieved through the dual radio architecture that utilizes both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz unlicensed frequency bands.

"The market has responded nicely to this new offering from Rajant," said Glenn Booth, Vice President of Marketing for Rajant. "The BreadCrumb LX multi-radio, multi-band architecture gives our customers even more bandwidth and network availability to support some of their new emerging applications such as video streaming and health-monitoring of high-capital equipment. We have designed the BreadCrumb LX to be modular to support up to three radios. We are also testing additional frequency bands such as 4.9GHz and 900MHz."

Rajant's InstaMesh is the underlying software technology on each BreadCrumb that can maintain hundreds of client device and network BreadCrumb connections simultaneously, even while the clients and nodes are moving. InstaMesh removes much of the network setup and configuration complexity by utilizing imbedded intelligence and a single switch for activation.

"The new BreadCrumb LX augments our Secure Mobile Communications offering which gives our customers a multi-frequency, rugged and secure mobile mesh solution," said Louis Street, Cofounder of Armoured Technology. "We found it to be very high performing and it has robust radio and security features that are perfect for convoy, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV), and portable sensor applications.

Wed, 23 Apr 08
Rolls-Royce
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/electrical/rolls-royce
Rolls-Royce is a global company specialising in power for land, sea and air applications.

High-performance military electric power systems are developed by Rolls-Royce to meet customers' needs in the battlefield. These military electric power systems are rugged, easily deployable and dependable even in the harshest environments, and include:

Tactical electric power generation Power management, distribution and conversion systems Military vehicle electric drive systems Vehicle auxiliary power units and power take-off systems

Our cost-effective energy equipment incorporates the latest power systems. Wherever possible, Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) components have been chosen, to provide quality, reliability and maintainability with low through-life costs. Fully-integrated logistic support services are available, including innovative performance-based logistics and fleet management.

Rolls-Royce's energy equipment is suitable for a range of applications:

Battlefield power-generation and distribution C4ISR system power Vehicle power Temporary shelter, accommodation and hospital installations Disaster relief Homeland security

BATTLEFIELD POWER-GENERATION

Rolls-Royce's mobile and portable battlefield generating sets are in service around the world.

Rolls-Royce new tactical electric-power systems are compact, lightweight systems, ideal for integration into shelters and containers. Variable-speed operation enables excellent fuel-efficiency, and conditioning provides very high quality, clean power particularly suited to C4ISR systems. Our electric-power equipment is designed to comply fully with stringent military and environmental specifications.

Rolls-Royce's generators are highly mobile, diesel-powered and compatible with other NATO and US Army generation and distribution equipment. A modular approach is taken across the range, providing both cost-effective, off-the-shelf solutions between 2kW and 40kW, and customised options to meet specialised requirements.

Our optimum interoperability generators can provide dual frequency and voltage (e.g. 50Hz / 60Hz), and automatically parallel to create flexible power plants with automatic sequencing and synchronisation.

Innovative features include 'stealth' type technology - such as reduced radar, acoustic and thermal signatures - and user-friendly health and usage monitoring and control systems, which provide both prognostics and diagnostics, and maintenance and repair schedules.

POWER DISTRIBUTION, MANAGEMENT AND CONVERSION

Power on the battlefield can be a scarce resource, particularly with the increasing demands of new battlefield systems. An effective network of military specification distribution equipment that maximises the usage of battlefield generators, the Rolls-Royce Power Management and Distribution System (PMDS) is a modular range of power distribution units that delivers power from generator sets to all battlefield applications.

This NATO-standard equipment has been designed to operate in harsh battlefield environments, with attention to power quality, operator requirements and protection.

The PMDS comprises distribution units and interconnecting distribution cables, designed for rapid set-up and break-down. Its modules contain enhanced safety features for maximum protection to personnel, and are sealed against ingress by dust, water and NBC contaminants.

AC-DC converters provide a flexible, lightweight, fuel-less source of DC power, enabling DC vehicle based equipment to be powered from standard AC battlefield generators.

AUXILIARY POWER UNITS (APU)

Rolls-Royce supplies APUs for military vehicle applications, including the BAE Systems Titan and Trojan engineer tank system. In addition to new vehicle systems, APUs can also be designed to replace existing equipment that may be approaching obsolescence, in order to deliver greater output, lower cost of ownership and enhanced reliability, with faster, more economical maintenance, without affecting the vehicle interfaces.

Wed, 23 Apr 08
Pyramex Safety
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/personal/pyramex
Pyramex Safety Products is a well-known brand of safety eyewear that has maintained an excellent reputation in the industrial and construction industries for more than 16 years. Looking beyond our initial industry focus, Pyramex has worked to expand into other areas where eye protection products are needed. After recognizing law enforcement and military had such a need, we broadened our product range to supply the same excellence to these additional markets.

Pyramex Safety has now been supplying the military market with safety spectacles for over 5 years. Offering ballistics eyewear, as well as, tactical goggles, all Pyramex products exceed ANSI Z87.1-2003 high impact standards. Below is a detailed list of each style available for your military and law enforcement operations.

VENTURE II MILITARY SAFETY EYEWEAR

The Venture II offers a 9.75 base curved lens, providing full side protection without distracting seams. The lenses are constructed of polycarbonate for impact resistance. The lenses provide 99% protection against harmful UV rays. The Venture II has rubber nose buds that ensure the glass does not slip, while providing additional comfort. The adjustable temples have 4 size settings. The Venture II exceeds the ANSI Z87.1-2003 High Impact standard.

Pyramex has acquired National Stock Numbers for the Venture II style.

NSN:

4240-01-500-6169 - SB1880S

4240-01-500-6171 - SB1830S

4240-01-500-6173 - SB1820S

4240-01-500-6174 - SB1810S

4240-01-500-6178 - SMB1880S

4240-01-514-5233 - SJG1810S

4240-01-514-5497 - SJG1880S

4240-01-514-5500 - SJG1820S

4240-01-514-5503 - SIC1810S

4240-01-514-5506 - SIC1880S

4240-01-514-5510 - SIC1820S

VENTURE II BALLISTIC EYEWEAR

The Venture II series also offers a ballistic approved model. This model was tested by a 3rd party independent testing facility (MIL-PRF-31013, CLAUSE 3.5.1.1, 15 Cal. T37 shaped projectile @650ft/sec).

Venture II ballistic eyewear models:

SB1810SB - black frame ? clear lenses

SB1820SB - black frame ? gray lenses

SB1880SB ? black frame ? indoor / outdoor mirror lenses

V2G TACTICAL GOGGLES

V2G tactical goggles' foam padding forms a perfect seal to keep out dust and airborne particles. The lenses offer the same 9.75-based curve as the Venture II glass series. Lenses are constructed of polycarbonate and are treated for fog resistance. The V2G ballistic goggle offers interchangeable temples/headband. The headband strap features a quick fit retainer.

GB1810ST- clear lens

GB1820ST- gray lens

GB1830ST- amber lens

GB1880ST- indoor/outdoor lens

XSG TACTICAL GOGGLES

The XSG tactical goggle has flame-resistant foam padding, which forms a seal to keep out dust and airborne particles. The lenses are treated to prevent fogging, scratching and static and the design allows air to flow freely reducing heat.

XSG tactical goggles exceed ANSI Z87.1-2003 high impact requirement. Interchangeable temples and straps are included with each pair and the strap has a quick-fit retainer for easy on/off.

The lenses in the XSG tactical goggle provide 99% protection against harmful UV rays and feature the XS EASE replacement lens system. Lenses are available in clear, gray, amber and indoor/outdoor fog free lens options.

Wed, 23 Apr 08
Sital
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/electronic/sital
Founded in 1993 by veterans of the Israeli Air Force who served in the technical units of F-16 avionics systems, Elbit and BAE Systems, Sital Technology is a leading provider of IP cores and products for military-standard-1553 applications.

Sital provides a full range of products for military-standard-1553 development and implementations, including 1553 IP cores for FPGA and ASIC, 1553 bus testers, USBs for 1553 interface, and more.

All products are developed in accordance with the company's unflagging commitment to quality and excellence, along with strict adherence to meeting the stringent requirements of the military and aerospace specifications.

IP CORES OF MIL-STD-1553

Sital's IP cores are designed from ground up for use in aerospace, avionics and military MIL-STD-1553 solutions. They offer uniquely compact, robust and reliable BC, RT, MT solutions for any FPGA and ASIC device.

Sital offers three types of IP cores:

Front-end interface DDC® enhanced Mini-Ace® compatible interface Extended reliability for space applications

The front-end interface IP core is suitable for small and simple MIL-STD-1553 implementations, where no CPU is present or required or where relatively short messages are sent over the bus. This core is extremely easy to integrate into a design, because no software is required, and data is written or read from registers with accordance to the 1553 sub-address.

BENEFITS OF MIL-STD-1553 IP CORE'S Key features and benefits of our MIL-STD-1553 IP cores include:

MIL-STD-1553 intellectual property for FPGAs and ASIC Suitability for any MIL-STD-1553 BC, RT, MT implementation Compatibility to enhanced DDC Mini-Ace interface and functionality Functionality with existing software drivers Elimination of risks related to parts obsolescence Small FPGA area utilisation Support of any even clock frequency Modular architecture allowing flexible implementations Full verification environment Successful full RT validation testing by third party Based on vendor and technology independent VHDL code

1553 BUS TESTER

Based on Sital's 1553 IP core, the 1553 to USB card provides full MIL-STD-1553B test, simulation and bus analysis capability in a compact self-contained unit. It connects via a USB 2.0 interface to any host systems.

The USB card supports concurrent Bus Controller (BC) and up to 31 Remote Terminals (RT) with Bus Monitor (MT). Full error-injection capability is available in BC and RT modes, with full error-detection in BC, RT and MT modes.

The unit is supplied with a C-driver library, together with a Windows GUI, providing a user-friendly software tool for all 1553 set-ups, data management and storage.

Sital's products are in use by customers around the world, including space, avionics manufacturers, system integrators and air-forces.

DDC-COMPATIBLE INTERFACE IP CORE

The DDC-compatible interface IP core is suitable for any MIL-STD-1553 implementation. The core incorporates a backend logic that arranges the messages in a predefined memory structure, which simplifies the interface between the 1553 bus and the local CPU. The core can act as a full replacement for DDC enhanced Mini-Ace devices as the data is arranged in the same way.

The extended-reliability IP core is suitable for high-reliability MIL-STD-1553 implementations, such as space applications. Already used by NASA and other space vendors, this core is built to overcome problems that are specific to space such as radiation, which can affect state-machines. It is also provided with an extended test bench.

All IP cores come in any required configuration of BC, RT, MT or any combination of them. The flexibility of IP cores also allows different memory configurations, any frequency clock and a selection of FPGA technologies.

REAL-TIME PARAMETRIC TESTING

The company is continuously developing new features, products and technologies for enhancing the capabilities and strength of its products. One such technology is 'tail code key', which is a method of enhancing bus maintenance-quality and safety by means of performing real-time parametric testing on the bus.

Tail code key gives an early warning that there is a problem before functionality is damaged. This technology was successfully tested by the Israeli Air Force and will be included in Sital's IP cores and products in the near future.

DDC and Mini-Ace are registered trademarks of Data Device Corporation, Bihemia, New York, USA. There is not any affiliation between Data Device Corporation and Sital Technology.

Tue, 22 Apr 08
General Pace Joins Pelican Products after 40 Years Serving the United States' Armed Forces
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/transport/peli/press10.html
Pelican™ Products, the parent company of Peli™ Products, the global leader in the manufacture of advanced lighting systems and virtually indestructible cases, has appointed retired Marine Corps General Peter Pace as the chairman of its board.

Pace is the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, a four-star general, and brings more than four decades of military and defence leadership expertise to Pelican's board. Pace assumes the chairman's position at Pelican in a nonexecutive role and will provide additional strategic oversight to the company's work in the military, defence and federal government sectors.

"The military and defence markets are an important strategic focus for us and we are devoted to developing new technologies and products that enable militaries to do their jobs better and safer," said Lyndon Faulkner, president and CEO of Pelican Products. "The addition of General Pace to our board, coupled with our aggressive global expansion plans, will make our company an even more important player in advanced lighting and protector cases for the defence forces in the US and internationally."

"After more than 40 years of service to my country, it's difficult to fully disconnect from the calling I so loved and for which I devoted a significant amount of my life and energy,â€ said Pace. â€œLyndon Faulkner and the Pelican team have given me the opportunity to utilize my military experience with a company whose products are critical to the work of the military. I am excited to join the Pelican team and help build on their work in the military sector and identify new, cutting-edge products and technologies that will equip the next-generation soldier.â€ Since its inception more than 30 years ago, Pelican Products has built a reputation for developing the highest quality, military-grade protector cases, torches and lighting systems in the world. Pace, 62, served as the 16th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the most senior position in the United States Armed Forces, from September 2005 to October 2007. In his capacity as chairman, he served as advisor to the US President, Secretary of Defence, the National Security Council and the Homeland Security Council. Pace also served as the vice-chairman from 2001 to 2005. He is the first marine to have served as either chairman or vice-chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

During his tenure as chairman, Pace was responsible for providing military advice on US operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Born in Brooklyn, NY, and raised in Teaneck, NJ, Pace is a graduate of the US Naval Academy and holds a Master's degree in business administration from George Washington University. He received his commission in the Marine Corps in June 1967.

Tue, 22 Apr 08
AT Electronic and Communication International
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/navigation/at-communication
AT Electronic and Communication International is a global wholesale distributor of communication equipment, including:

Military HF transceivers Military VHF tactical radios Digital microwave radios VSAT transceivers VSAT BUC VSAT SSPAs HF encryption VHF encryption VPN encryption GSM encryption Encrypted phones Encryption products Satellite monitoring systems Jammers

LOW-BAND VHF MILITARY TACTICAL TRANSCEIVER

The Q-MAC VHF-90M low-band VHF military tactical transceiver is a state-of-the-art, compact and lightweight unit for multi-role tactical military and security applications in demanding, mission-critical conditions.

VHF-90M MANPACK MILITARY RADIO

The MX9714 VHF-90M man-pack package is a military grade portable communication set specifically designed for tactical applications. It is designed to withstand complete immersion, vibration, drops, and temperature extremes to Mil-Std 801F.

The main components of the VHF military man-pack MX9714 system are:

VHF-90M low-band VHF military tactical transceiver VDB-25M VHF dock and 25W booster 8.8Ah, 14.4V Lithium Ion (LiON) battery pack 1m tape whip antenna 3m, six-section whip antenna Telephone handset Framed backpack

The core of the MX9714 system is the compact and lightweight VHF-90M transceiver, which features only essential controls to ensure ease of operation in combat situations. The VHF-90M is available with a secure, jam-resistant ECCM frequency hopping and digital-encryption option which can be field-upgraded after the initial deployment.

The VHF-90M transceiver is plug-and-play compatible with vehicular, base station and man-pack docking systems, allowing deployment in multi-role environments. The key user benefits include minimised inventory and simplified operator training. Auxiliary connectors are provided for data terminals, combat workstations, speakers and remote control facilities.

System features include:

30MHz to 88MHz low-band FM coverage 25W output power Advanced DSP voice and data signal processing ECCM frequency-hopping with digital voice and data encryption Selective and group calling Free channel search Compatibility with PRC-77 and equivalents in legacy mode PC and field programmable Emergency erase function Channel scan function Cloning functions Small size US / NATO VHF whip antenna Optional accessories include:

Secure modes (hopping and encryption) Numeric handset for selective calling and field programming Data waveforms Tactical headset Serial programming / data cable Cloning cable Replacement spare modules Replacement spare antenna Battery charger

ARMOURED VEHICLE INTEGRATED HF RADIO SYSTEM

We also supply a higher power, heavy-duty variant of the HF-90M radio system for application on armoured (tracked and wheeled) fighting vehicles, comprising:

The combat-proven 50W HF-90M frequency hopping transceiver A newly-designed military-build standard HF-150M 150W booster amplifier A newly-designed military-build standard TA-91M antenna tuning unit A new NATO / US standard 4.2m vertical whip antenna with heavy-duty base

The system offers a linear 150W output across the whole 2MHz to 30MHz HF band and maintains full compatibility with the highly secure frequency-hopping option, thereby maintaining a high degree of communication security. Furthermore, in appreciation of real-world operating conditions, the 150W amplifier features 'off tune' and 'missing antenna' protection, and in the event of the amplifier failing for any reason the system can revert to bypass mode.

SATELLITE MONITORING AND INTERCEPT SYSTEM

Our SEU 8800 satellite monitoring and intercept system features:

Automatic satellite tracking Tracking of all known satellites by 'mouse-click' Automatic set-up for each satellite to be tracked Frequency range 100MHz to 14,000MHz in bands or per specification Multi-mode broadband receivers Provision for multi-satellite operation Remote control via TCP / IP, encrypted VPN Remote upgrade of satellite list Various outputs for signal analysis Demodulation, decoding and decryption

ROBUST AND SECURE VOICE / DATA TERMINAL

The RI-5000 robust and secure voice / data terminal can be fitted to any type of analogue or digital transceivers with its advanced technologies such as unique data error correction, spread spectrum, powerful synchronisation and newly developed VLBRVC technology.

ENCRYPTOR FOR TACTICAL RADIO COMMUNICATIONS SEU-8210

The SEU-8210 is an advanced, high security, state-of-the-art voice and data ciphering unit. The SEU- 8210 effectively secures voice / data communications from unauthorised monitoring.

MILITARY AND TACTICAL RADIOS

Our military and tactical radios include:

VHF tactical handheld radio 25W man-pack military radio Military tactical VHF base radios VHF military tactical vehicle packages HF / VHF / UHF multiband digital transceiver HF VHF man-pack digital transceiver VHF military tactical radio repeater and remote control

COMMUNICATIONS JAMMERS

Our range of jammers includes:

Broadband jammers GSM jammers VHF jammers Mobile phone jammers Miniature jammers Communication jammers

Mon, 21 Apr 08
Ultimate Armour Works
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/ballistic_protection/ultimate-armour
Ultimate Armour Works design, build and deliver quality armoured vehicles. Building on experience and technology tried-and-tested in real attack situations in Afghanistan, Iraq and South Africa, we offer effective solutions with a commitment to continuous improvement.Â

UAW is a globally respected company with a truly international footprint. UAW?s products are in the Middle East, Africa, Pakistan, Iraq, Sudan, Afghanistan, Yemen and Eastern Europe providing armoured solutions that make a difference to the large client base of organisations that require our expertise in the field of armouring.

ARMOURED VEHICLE SCOPE

UAW can provide standard OEM model vehicles, conversions to armoured vehicles, refurbishments and upgrades to existing armour, armour solutions for existing military vehicles, air platforms such as helicopters and aircraft cabs and patrol boats, or bespoke production to meet client design criteria.

RANGE OF ARMOURED VEHICLES

Our UAW range includes:

Armoured SUVs

Saloon cars

Helicopters

Aircraft

MRAP

Cash In Transit (CIT) vehicles

Convoy escort F350/550s (CET) vehicles

Toyota Land Cruisers (PSD)

Hilux pickups

Armoured buses and Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC)

MANUFACTURING

UAW has the expertise, workforce, facilities, technology, capability and desire to work with the client to provide not only the finished product but also through-life support. UAW designs, manufactures and fits its own components such as hinges, suspension mountings as standard.

INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS OF COMPLIANCE

UAW?s armouring complies with CEN BR, as well as NIJ levels standards of protection, and ensures that all materials used meet the BN criteria associated with the level of protection specified.

UAW is an ISO/IEC 9001:2000, accredited company registered in the UAE. It uses an ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accredited UK-based company to ensure the veracity of its supplied armouring materials.

INTERNATIONAL REACH

UAW vehicle, aircraft and patrol boat protective solutions are saving lives in Africa, Pakistan, Iraq, Sudan, Afghanistan, the Middle East and Eastern Europe.

CLIENT BASE

UAW?s client base comprises the UN, international governments, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), air, land and seaborne military forces, private clients, security providers (PSCs), civil contractors, and the media.

EXPERTISE

The senior staff members employed by UAW have credible and current operational experience and are prepared to visit the hostile environments which UAW is asked to provide for.

WHAT MAKES UAW DIFFERENT

At UAW:

We listen to the client and deliver a quality product on time at a cost that is fixed from the outset

We use our profits to pay for research and development not apartments in Florida

We never say yes to the unachievable

We never say no to a challenge

We provide serious solutions to serious people

We understand the operational environments that demand our attention

Sat, 19 Apr 08
Saft Wins Follow-on Contract to Supply Advanced Li-ion batteries for the US Army Future Combat Vehicles
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/electrical/saft/press28.html
Saft has been awarded a multi-year follow-on contract by BAE Systems' for Future Combat Systems (FCS), the Army's premier modernization initiative led by the Lead Systems Integrator team of Boeing [NYSE: BA] and partner Science Applications International Corporation. Saft will provide lithium-ion (Li-ion) hybrid electric vehicle batteries for Manned Ground Vehicles (MGV), a family of hybrid electric combat vehicles for the FCS program.

Saft will provide a high voltage, 4 kWh battery as part of the energy storage subsystem for the FCS MGV family of vehicles. The battery pack will power hybrid electric propulsion and vehicle start and features a unique module by-pass that allows up to two modules to fail while battery operation continues. This very high power Li-ion battery pack was selected to meet the MGV program's Battery Pack, High Voltage requirement because of superior performance and ability to withstand extreme temperatures.

"Saft previously supplied batteries for the Non-Line-of-Sight Cannon and the first-generation FCS vehicle," said Jim Miller, General Manager of Saft's Space and Defense Division. "This contract represents an on-going partnership between Saft and BAE Systems and our strong commitment to the Army's FCS program."

Through this new contract, Saft batteries will support BAE Systems' Common Traction Drive Subsystem (TDS) for the FCS. TDS is a series-hybrid drive system that will provide vehicle propulsion, steering and braking, and regenerate electrical power from braking and downhill grades for use in vehicle electrical systems. The TDS team will join the MGV Propulsion Integrated Product team to work in conjunction with BAE Systems and General Dynamics to develop and fully integrate the propulsion system for the common chassis.

Sat, 19 Apr 08
Veldeman Structure Solutions
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/field/veldeman
For the last 35 years, Veldeman Structure Solutions has been the leader in continuously improving expertise and quality standards. It all began in 1970 when Georges Veldeman started a small family business leasing tents, podiums, flooring, etc. The company soon grew into a larger entity, with international business as well.

Veldeman has manufactured tents since 1978 and developed their international business in 1984. In 2004, Veldeman Structure Solutions acquired Universal Fabric Structures, which made the company an important actor on the American market.

RAPID DEPLOYABLE STRUCTURES

All our facilities can be erected in a short period of time, which is a major advantage when needing to adjust immediately to an increasing demand. Costs are 20% to 40% lower compared to conventional buildings. All materials are of premium quality and flexibility is unlimited.

All structures are maintenance-free. If the facility is to be decommissioned, it can be easily relocated or sold. The buildings can also easily be expanded if demand increases.

RAPID DEPLOYMENT SHELTERS

The MSS, or Military Shelter System, is designed as a rapid deployment shelter", ideal as airplane hangar, storage space, maintenance facility and housing. The MSS is composed of an aluminium structure combined with PVC fabric.

In addition, the MSS was designed so that the structure can be erected manually without any machinery. Additionally, the whole structure is transported in 10ft containers, which significantly reduces transportation costs.

AIRCRAFT HANGARS

Both the TFS (Tensioned Fabric Structure) and the SFS (Steel Fabric Structure) can be used as semi-permanent or permanent aircraft hangar. The TFS, with its arched shape, has an amazingly high space inside, ideal for this use.

The TFS is composed of an aluminium structure combined with bi-directional tension PVC fabric, which gives the hall a permanent aspect.

TEMPORARY OR SEMI-PERMANENT HOUSING

The classic AH (Alu Hall) has been used on a global basis as temporary, semi-permanent or permanent office, restaurant, changing room and logistic area. Many accessories such as doors, glass windows, inner liner, hard panels, flooring, ventilation openings and lighting are available.

WAREHOUSING

The TFS (Tensioned Fabric Structure), the SH (Stockhall) or the classic AH (Alu Hall) can be used for semi-permanent or permanent storage purposes. These are ideal solutions for logistic or industrial space needs.

DESIGN AND BUILD, CUSTOM-MADE DESIGNS

Design and build, custom-made designs include:

Comprehensive problem-solving approach that focuses on the special requirements and parameters of our clients

Extensive background in construction, design, engineering and project management, combined with a personal, hands-on approach to addressing our clients

All facilities meet strict international standards and codes

Industry-leading quality assurance program combined with state-of-the-art CAD / CAM technology

Products meeting the highest standards of excellence

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

Some advantages to utilizing our construction services include:

In-house engineering and design team provides timely solutions and support

Fast construction process

Expert project management and highly trained crews for safe and professional installation within budget

Experience and expertise in offering the broadest range of structure solutions worldwide

ISO quality system certification

For enquiries outside the US, please contact Veldeman Fabric Structures, below. For US enquiries, please click on the 'Regional Offices' bar and contact Universal Fabric Structures.

Sat, 19 Apr 08
Rapid Mobile
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/navigation/rapid-mobile
Rapid Mobile (RapidM) was established in July 2001 to focus solely on the development of core HF radio modems, 2G Automatic Link Establishment (ALE), 3G ALE, and HF e-mail software products and services. Since its inception, RapidM has built up significant technical competency in the wireless modem field.

Rapid Mobile (RapidM) specialises in the design and manufacture of HF data modems for man-pack, naval and airborne applications. Our end users include military organisations and government organisations, requiring secure, satellite-independent, long-range communication systems and equipment.

RapidM?s products are compliant with the following HF modem standards: STANAG 4539, STANAG 4285, STANAG 4415, MIL-STD-188-110A/B, STANAG 5066, MIL-STD-188-141B and MIL-STD-188-141A.

HIGH-SPEED HF MODEM WAVEFORMS

Data is transferred at rates of up to 9,600b/s full-duplex over a standard 3kHz HF radio link, and 19k2 over an Independent Side Band (ISB) link.

Adaptive equalisation mitigates the effects of HF channel multi-path. Convolution encoding combined with soft-decision Viterbi decoding provides forward error correction. Cancellation of narrowband co-channel interference is accomplished via adaptive tone excision capable of eliminating up to four signals.

RM6 HF MODEM AND ALE CONTROLLER UNIT

The RM6 is a JITC-certified external High Speed Data (HSD) modem unit. The RM6 is designed to operate in conjunction with an external STANAG 5066 compliant ARQ server, for example RapidM?s RC66 HF email suite.

The RM6 is intended for installation into 19in rack systems. RapidM provides a PC Graphical User Interface (GUI) for remote-control purposes.

The unit operates in temperatures from -30°C to +70°C and accommodates 110VAC to 250VAC and 40Hz to 440Hz supply. A MIL-STD-1275B certified 7VDC to 36VDC supply option is available.

2G-ALE, signal detection and HF/VHF voice gateway options are built-in and can be activated with the appropriate RapidM licence key. For more information on these functions, please approach RapidM for a brochure.

RM4 HF MODEM AND ALE CONTROLLER UNIT

For applications that do not require the full feature set of the RM6 the physically smaller RM4 unit offers excellent performance at a reduced price. The RM4 does not offer a front panel and does not support 2-ISB operation. The RM4 can be powered from either a 110VAC to 250VAC or a MIL-STD-1275B certified 7VDC to 36VDC supply.

TC6 AND TC4 HF MODEM AND ALE CONTROLLER MODULES

These embedded modules combine amazing processing power and massive memory (32MB) with the real-world constraints of low-power, MIL temperature range, small size and standardised interfaces.

The TC4 module is more compact than the high-performance TC6 module and is intended for mobile and man-pack applications.

2G-ALE OPTION

Embedded ALE allows linking with other HF stations without operator intervention. A number of frequencies can be used to overcome variable HF propagation conditions. 2G-ALE is available as a software option on all RapidM modems.

RC66 STANAG 5066 E-MAIL GATEWAY

The RC66 software suite sends and receives e-mails error free over HF radio and the internet. It complies with STANAG 5066 ARQ. The RC66 software is designed for Windows™ NT, 2000 and XP platforms.

Fri, 18 Apr 08
Allen-Vanguard Launches CBRNE Hazard area Prediction Tool for its Remotely Operated Vehicles
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/civil/allen/press15.html
Leading global security specialist Allen-Vanguard has launched ROV-Track CBRNE, a unique software application for its Defender and Vanguard%#153; bomb disposal robots which predicts and illustrates CBRNE hazard areas around a suspect device.

The hazard prediction is based on data compiled by meteorological and CBRNE sensors integrated with the ROV and transmitted to the command console. Scene controllers are provided with a clear visual display of potential down-wind exposure enabling the formulation of a safe and effective response. Continual recalculation based on prevailing conditions means that controllers can make decisions based on real-time status.

ROV-Track CBRNE predicts the hazard area based on relevant standards for blast effect, fragmentation and the characteristics of CBRN agents. However, these standards may be manually updated in line with the user's experience and response protocols. Defender has integral GPS and can be fitted with up to four sensors as well as a set of disruptors. The smaller, more lightweight Vanguard(TM) can carry two sensors.

"ROV-Track CBRNE presents controllers with vital information in a clear, user-friendly format," says Glyn Buckler, sales director at Allen-Vanguard. "It can function as an independent incident control point management tool for first responders or communicate seamlessly with central incident control applications. The ability to modify language and maps in line with national standards make it a valuable piece of equipment for bomb squads and HAZMAT first response teams anywhere in the world."

Fri, 18 Apr 08
Vanguard™ Goes Digital
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/civil/allen/press14.html
Allen-Vanguard, the global security specialist, has launched a digital version of its mini ROV, the Vanguard™.

The new version of the Vanguard has been upgraded with a digital command console enabling 'plug and play' accessory functionality, intuitive control and full interoperability with its sister ROV, the BombTec*#153; Defender. The digital architecture means new devices can be added to the ROV 'network' and controlled remotely without returning the remotely operated vehicle to the workshop and suffering downtime.

Combined touch screen and hard controls mean multi functioning is easy - for example, lights and cameras can be controlled while driving forward or the arm can be manipulated when steering. In addition, the hand controller can be removed from the console to provide limited functionality via Bluetooth - this is particularly useful for training, maintenance and driving the ROV in and out of its transporter.

"This new version of the Vanguard(TM) is robust and versatile, and can confidently perform an extensive range of first response functions," explains Glyn Buckler, sales director at Allen-Vanguard. "Its modular construction and straightforward electronics make maintenance and support in the field simple and inexpensive, improving the life-time value of the robot."

Glyn continues: "Allen-Vanguard is investing heavily in its facilities to become a global centre of excellence for the R&D and production of ROVs. Our aim is to drive the evolution of ROVs to meet the changing needs of first responders, by ensuring greater reliability, enhancing performance levels and enabling more complicated tasks to be carried out remotely."

Fri, 18 Apr 08
Shoshana Metal at DSA 2008
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/personal/shoshana-metal/press4.html
Our Singaporean distributor, Novatech Resources Pte Ltd, will be exhibiting at the Defense Services Asia 2008, 21-24 April in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and will display our State-of-the-art eight-fold EMSCompact Stretcher at booth number 3005.

Shoshana Metal Ltd. develops, manufactures and markets the EMSCompact Stretcher our flagship state-of-the-art eight-fold stretcher, which is the lightest, most compact and flexible stretcher available in the EMS market today.

The EMSCompact Stretcher weighs only 5.0kg (11lbs) and it folds into an amazingly small 50cm (19.7in) in height, so that it slips neatly into its matching backpack case.

Our exclusive line of stretchers also includes the following models:

CBRN EMSCOMPACT STRETCHER FOR CBRN RESCUE OPERATIONS

The CBRN EMSCompact stretcher was developed to meet the specific operational requirements of the CBRN threat, which has become even more relevant in the recent decade, showing the world how crucial it is to be well equipped and prepared in order to respond quickly and safely to CBRN attacks to ensure minimal casualties.

The features of the CBRN EMSCompact stretcher are based on technical specifications received from the US Military. Intensive worldwide market research has yielded the best chemical resistant mesh fabric suitable, whose advantages include a superb chemical resistance for decontamination when exposed to industrial chemicals and CBRN warfare agents; excellent melting point at 633ºF; and a very good abrasion resistance.

EMSCOMPACT STRETCHER ON WHEELS - FOR MASS CASUALTIES EVENTS

The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) presented Shoshana-Metal with the problem of evacuating patients in a mass casualty event, when the lack of sufficient manpower is one of the biggest concerns. Thus, the need for a stretcher that can be carried by one person only is crucial. The EMSCompact Stretcher on Wheels not only addresses the above problem, but also provides a solution to the challenge created by stretchers with wheels: How does one ensure a safe and smooth carrying of the injured patient, who is obviously in a lot of pain, especially when it comes to stairs? The Unique Device of the EMSCompact Stretcher on Wheels is composed of wheels and a special sliding part, whose special mechanism enables a smooth descending and mounting in stairs without any bumps transmitted to the patient.

Thu, 17 Apr 08
Shoshana Metal Ltd. at IDEB 2008, Bratislava, Slovakia, 28-30 April, 2008
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/personal/shoshana-metal/press3.html
Our Slovak distributor, PYRA, will be exhibiting at IDEB 2008 (International Defence Exhibition) on April 28-30 in Bratislava, Slovakia. PYRA will display our state-of-the-art eight-fold EMSCompact Stretcher at booth number B2/208.

Shoshana Metal develops, manufactures and markets the EMSCompact Stretcher our flagship state-of-the-art eight-fold stretcher, which is the lightest, most compact and flexible stretcher available in the EMS market today.

The EMSCompact Stretcher weighs only 5.0kg (11lbs) and it folds into an amazingly small 50cm (19.7in) in height, so that it slips neatly into its matching backpack case.

Our exclusive line of stretchers also includes the following models:

CBRN EMSCOMPACT STRETCHER FOR CBRN RESCUE OPERATIONS

The CBRN EMSCompact stretcher was developed to meet the specific operational requirements of the CBRN threat, which has become even more relevant in the recent decade, showing the world how crucial it is to be well equipped and prepared in order to respond quickly and safely to CBRN attacks to ensure minimal casualties.

The features of the CBRN EMSCompact stretcher are based on technical specifications received from the US Military. Intensive worldwide market research has yielded the best chemical resistant mesh fabric suitable, whose advantages include a superb chemical resistance for decontamination when exposed to industrial chemicals and CBRN warfare agents; excellent melting point at 633ºF; and a very good abrasion resistance.

EMSCOMPACT STRETCHER ON WHEELS - FOR MASS CASUALTIES EVENTS

The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) presented Shoshana-Metal with the problem of evacuating patients in a mass casualty event, when the lack of sufficient manpower is one of the biggest concerns. Thus, the need for a stretcher that can be carried by one person only is crucial. The EMSCompact Stretcher on Wheels not only addresses the above problem, but also provides a solution to the challenge created by stretchers with wheels: How does one ensure a safe and smooth carrying of the injured patient, who is obviously in a lot of pain, especially when it comes to stairs? The Unique Device of the EMSCompact Stretcher on Wheels is composed of wheels and a special sliding part, whose special mechanism enables a smooth descending and mounting in stairs without any bumps transmitted to the patient.

Thu, 17 Apr 08
Shoshana Metal to Supply the IDF with 4,500 Iron Cots
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/personal/shoshana-metal/press2.html
Shoshana Metal,the Israeli leading manufacturer of folding stretchers, has won a tender by the Israeli Defense Ministry to supply a total of 4,500 Foldable Iron Cots to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).

The Foldable Iron Cot is significantly stronger and more durable. It is highly recommended for military use. While the standard aluminum cot can last only months in a harsh military environment, the iron cot can last years.

Shoshana Metal develops, manufactures and markets the EMSCompact Stretcher our flagship state-of-the-art eight-fold stretcher, which is the lightest, most compact and flexible stretcher available in the EMS market today. The EMSCompact Stretcher weighs only 5.0kg (11lbs) and it folds into an amazingly small 50cm (19.7in) in height, so that it slips neatly into its matching backpack case.

Our exclusive line of stretchers also includes the following models:

CBRN EMSCOMPACT STRETCHER FOR CBRN RESCUE OPERATIONS

The CBRN EMSCompact stretcher was developed to meet the specific operational requirements of the CBRN threat, which has become even more relevant in the recent decade, showing the world how crucial it is to be well equipped and prepared in order to respond quickly and safely to CBRN attacks to ensure minimal casualties.

The features of the CBRN EMSCompact stretcher are based on technical specifications received from the US Military. Intensive worldwide market research has yielded the best chemical resistant mesh fabric suitable, whose advantages include a superb chemical resistance for decontamination when exposed to industrial chemicals and CBRN warfare agents; excellent melting point at 633ºF; and a very good abrasion resistance.

EMSCOMPACT STRETCHER ON WHEELS - FOR MASS CASUALTIES EVENTS

The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) presented Shoshana-Metal with the problem of evacuating patients in a mass casualty event, when the lack of sufficient manpower is one of the biggest concerns. Thus, the need for a stretcher that can be carried by one person only is crucial. The EMSCompact Stretcher on Wheels not only addresses the above problem, but also provides a solution to the challenge created by stretchers with wheels: How does one ensure a safe and smooth carrying of the injured patient, who is obviously in a lot of pain, especially when it comes to stairs? The Unique Device of the EMSCompact Stretcher on Wheels is composed of wheels and a special sliding part, whose special mechanism enables a smooth descending and mounting in stairs without any bumps transmitted to the patient.

Thu, 17 Apr 08
Shoshana Metal at the 18th APMMC
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/personal/shoshana-metal/press1.html
The US Army, Pacific and Singapore Armed Forces Medical Corps (SAF) are sponsoring the 18th Annual Asia Pacific Military Medicine in Singapore at the Shangri-La Hotel, 14-18 April 2008. Among the major areas covered by this conference, will be combat medicine, CBRN warfare, disaster medicine and casualty evacuation. Our Singaporean distributor, Novatech Resources will be exhibiting at the 18th APMMC and will display our State-of-the-art eight-fold EMSCompact Stretcher.

Shoshana Metal Ltd. develops, manufactures and markets the EMSCompact Stretcher our flagship state-of-the-art eight-fold stretcher, which is the lightest, most compact and flexible stretcher available in the EMS market today. The EMSCompact Stretcher weighs only 5.0kg (11lbs) and it folds into an amazingly small 50cm (19.7in) in height, so that it slips neatly into its matching backpack case.

Our exclusive line of stretchers also includes the following models:

CBRN EMSCOMPACT STRETCHER FOR CBRN RESCUE OPERATIONS

The CBRN EMSCompact stretcher was developed to meet the specific operational requirements of the CBRN threat, which has become even more relevant in the recent decade, showing the world how crucial it is to be well equipped and prepared in order to respond quickly and safely to CBRN attacks to ensure minimal casualties.

The features of the CBRN EMSCompact stretcher are based on technical specifications received from the US Military: A much stronger stretcher with a weight load capacity of 350kg; Intensive worldwide market research has yielded the best chemical resistant mesh fabric suitable, whose advantages include a superb chemical resistance for decontamination when exposed to industrial chemicals and CBRN warfare agents; excellent melting point at 633ºF; and a very good abrasion resistance.

EMSCOMPACT STRETCHER ON WHEELS - FOR MASS CASUALTIES EVENTS

The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) presented Shoshana-Metal with the problem of evacuating patients in a mass casualty event, when the lack of sufficient manpower is one of the biggest concerns. Thus, the need for a stretcher that can be carried by one person only is crucial. The EMSCompact stretcher on wheels not only addresses the above problem, but also provides a solution to the challenge created by stretchers with wheels: How does one ensure a safe and smooth carrying of the injured patient, who is obviously in a lot of pain, especially when it comes to stairs? The Unique Device of the EMSCompact Stretcher on Wheels is composed of wheels and a special sliding part, whose special mechanism enables a smooth descending and mounting in stairs without any bumps transmitted to the patient.

Thu, 17 Apr 08
New Low Profile 3.3V MIL-STD-1553 Transformer
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/electronic/data_device/press17.html
Beta Transformer Technology Corporation, the leader in military and high reliability aerospace magnetics, is introducing a low profile transformer.

The LVB-4203 is a MIL-STD-1553 data bus transformer for use with 3.3V transceivers. It is built and tested to MIL-PRF-21038 with M-Level and T-Level screening options. Operating range is -55°C to +130°C. It has a low profile 0.130In height with a 0.625In x 0.625In footprint.

The LVB-4203 Series offers robust SMT and Through-hole configurations. These transformers meet the demanding requirements of both mission critical military and high reliability commercial applications.

Thu, 17 Apr 08
GMA
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/vehicles/gma
For over 25 years, GMA has provided design, development, manufacturing and support services for cover, camouflage, concealment and deception systems. With a product portfolio ranging from fitted soft tops and camouflage covers to integrated mobile vehicle signature management systems, we deliver innovative, practical product designs, advanced manufacturing capabilities and a commitment to customer service. Our people, our products and our services are dedicated to deliver improved vehicle readiness, enhanced survivability and protection.

VEHICLE CAMOUFLAGE AND CARGO COVER SYSTEMS

Vehicle camouflage and cargo cover systems have evolved from the benign accessories that characterized cut and sewn canvas soft tops to their present state, as demonstrated by GMA's lines of products. Our advanced product engineering, material selection and manufacturing techniques result in vehicle cover and camouflage solutions that feature superior fit and durability, and help thwart detection by multi-spectral sensory technologies.

Proprietary patterning software and specially formulated coatings are used in our processes to produce solutions with multi-spectral camouflage. GMA also uses computer guided cutting machines and state-of-the-art high-frequency welding to ensure quality standardization and repeatable precision in component fabrication. This process ensures that GMA's systems feature an exacting fit to the vehicle for reduced wind vibration, and reinforced seams for superior leak resistance and durability.

FITTED SOFT TOPS AND CARGO COVERS

The GMA DELTA product line consists of our fitted soft top and cargo cover products for military wheeled vehicles, including light, medium, heavy and trailer platforms. Our DELTA products are field-tested, performance-proven and government-certified, meeting or exceeding all performance requirements and specifications.

ADVANCED CAMOUFLAGE AND COVER PRODUCT DESIGNS

Our engineering expertise and manufacturing experience enables GMA to develop advanced product designs under GMA ALPHA. These solutions feature design advancements for improved vehicle readiness; optimization of up-armored vehicle and trailer platforms; reduced total life-cycle costs; increased situational awareness and better camouflage, concealment and deception performance. GMA ALPHA solutions include reversible camouflage soft tops; roll-back HMMWV soft tops; replaceable HMMWV door covers; modular, light-weight FMTV bow kits; and one-way, see-through camouflage.

INTEGRATED MOBILE VEHICLE SIGNATURE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Once solely focused on foiling detection from the naked eye, camouflage, concealment and deception (CCD) must now address the challenges posed by sophisticated sensory and imaging technologies. GMA SIGMA, is an integrated mobile vehicle signature management system, tailored to mask visual, thermal, near-infrared and radar signatures unique to every vehicle. Proprietary coating formulas, textured surfaces, layered materials, precision-fitted panels and pull-out screens combine for an integrated system that improves vehicle protection and survivability.

DESIGN AND ENGINEERING CAPABILITIES

Our engineering staff specializes in textile and mechanical design. We have one of the industry's only full, in-house laboratories and continually invest in product and process research and development activities.

Working in close collaboration with industry partners, including several vehicle OEMs, ensures that GMA has an in-depth understanding of the technical specifications, physical characteristics and functional requirements unique to every vehicle platform and variant. This hands-on, integrated approach to designing and manufacturing vehicle soft tops and camouflage translates into a better fit, superior form and improved function of the GMA solution.

STATE-OF-THE-ART MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES

GMA's manufacturing facilities in Port Huron, Michigan, USA and Guelph, Ontario, Canada combine to offer over 100,000ft² of production capacity allowing GMA to produce over 1 million square yards of camouflage materials each year. A commitment to automation technologies and a disciplined, process-oriented approach to manufacturing allow GMA to consistently deliver high product quality, fit and function. GMA is an ISO 9001:2000 registered company.

DEDICATED CUSTOMER SERVICES

GMA also provides industry partners and end-users access to our engineering and advanced manufacturing capabilities through prototyping services to develop customized cover and camouflage solutions. GMA's service levels have earned industry-wide recognition by customers and partners alike. We are proud to be listed as one of AM General's Top Ten industry partners, and one of the US Army's Tank Automotive and Armaments Command's (TACOM) Top 25 Vendors.

As the requirements of war-fighting and force sustainment evolve, GMA remains focused on addressing the changing needs and challenges faced by our soldiers. With our continued investments in engineering, product development, advanced manufacturing and customer services, GMA continues to advance the state-of-the-art for cover, camouflage, concealment and deception solutions.

Thu, 17 Apr 08
SuperFlow Technologies Group
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/propulsion/superflow
Founded in 1972, SuperFlow Technologies Group is a worldwide market leader of military, high-performance, racing, and automotive testing and diagnostic equipment. Our equipment is used daily in military maintenance rebuild facilities, technical and military school programs, professional race shops, speed shops, by professional engine builders, leading automotive manufacturers, OEMs, tier-one suppliers, fleet operators, and transit authorities throughout the world.p&t;

SuperFlow Technologies Group comprises the proven Axiline, Hicklin, SuperFlow, and TCRS brands. SuperFlow now provides the most complete selection of dynamometers, flowbenches, and test and rebuilding equipment in the industry.

HEAVY-DUTY TRANSMISSION DYNAMOMETERS

Hicklin transmission dynamometers are designed for heavy-duty transmissions for both inline and cross-drive applications. Additional options can test in-line, V-drive, and angle-drive configurations. The dynamometer will accommodate all sizes of power-shift and manual-shift off-highway transmissions including drop-box and remote-mounted configurations. With the correct control console, the Hicklin transmission dynamometer can test Voith, ZF, Renk, GM (military), and the entire family of Allison transmissions as well as others.

The heavy-duty military applications provided by SuperFlow Technologies Group incorporate state-of-the-art direct electric drive technology for clean, quiet, and efficient input power. This efficient technology delivers full torque capacity from 0-4000 rpm, bi-directionally. Electric drives from 125-300 hp are standard. Custom drives up to 2,000 hp are also commonly used.

BROAD RANGE OF ENGINE DYNAMOMETER TEST STANDS

SuperFlow products have attained industry-wide acceptance because of our ability to reduce advanced engineering tests to simple procedures technicians can perform. Skilled engineers or novice technicians can operate virtually all SuperFlow automated dynamometers and other equipment with equal success.

SuperFlow has manufactured more than 3,500 automated systems in the US and around the world. Systems consist of a sophisticated engineered test stand, numerous transducers and sensors, a Power Absorption Unit (PAU) most generally composed of water brake, eddy current, or water-cooled eddy current absorbers, and a computerized control console designed with the latest computer and software programs available. Units are programmed for automatic data collection and test cycles, data storage and printout, graph and chart programs, and self-diagnostics designed to user specifications.

DATA ACQUISITION AND CONTROL FOR REPEATABLE, AUTOMATED TESTS

SuperFlow makes Data Acquisition and Control (DAC) systems for our entire line of dynamometers. Our DAC system helps rebuilders verify their repairs and limit comebacks. SuperFlow's Data Acquisition and Control (DAC) systems are used by OEMs, power train remanufactures; military rebuild facilities, professional race engine shops, and R&D facilities worldwide.

WinDyn™ software is used with SuperFlow dynamometer data acquisition systems. WinDyn provides quick and easy test design and configuration, real-time data acquisition and display, convenient test data management and reporting. It lends a friendly user interface to the SuperFlow dynamometer's electronic hardware system. WinDyn works on computers running Microsoft¬ Windows¬ operating systems and communicates with the dynamometer through Ethernet or a serial connection from the computer to the SuperFlow data acquisition hardware.

Thu, 17 Apr 08
MMIST
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/logistics/mmist
Mist Mobility Integrated Systems Technology (MMIST) is the world's leading full-solution provider of Precision Aerial Delivery (PAD) products and services, including the Sherpa? family of GPS guided parafoils, and the CQ-10A SnowGoose? cargo Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). MMIST products provide an important alternative to ground transportation in remote areas (which can be costly, slow and dangerous).

SHERPA GPS-GUIDED PARAFOIL PAD SYSTEMS

Sherpa PADS enable safe, accurate and cost-effective delivery of cargo from a variety of fixed / rotary-wing aircraft. Sherpa systems achieve high accuracy without dangerous low-level flight, enabling cargo delivery in mountainous terrain, zero visibility, or outside the reach of MANPADS. PAD is also an IED-proof cargo delivery method.

All Sherpa variants are fully autonomous and GPS guided; SAASM GPS and remote manual control, with the unique ability to reprogramme the target point in-flight with the push of a button, is also available. All variants feature fully guided ram-air parafoils which maintain positive control of the load throughout the entire flight, with a final soft landing at approximately half the rate of descent of round parachutes.

Sherpa variants feature a robust ability to overcome adverse winds, and offers significant flexibility with respect to dispatch scenarios. The Sherpa Ranger and Navigator are HAHO and HALO capable, thanks to a uniquely programmable drogue delay.

Sherpa systems are supported by the US Department of Defense's Joint Precision Aerial Delivery System (JPADS) mission planner, which forms part of the standard C-130J training programme.

SHERPA RANGER GPS-GUIDED PARAFOIL

The compact, lightweight Sherpa Ranger is ideally suited to deliver small cargo bundles of 50lbs to 700lbs to re-supply special or conventional forces working in a Distributed Operation (DO) environment.

The Sherpa Ranger exceeds JPADS ultra lightweight requirements and is sold with / without a ram-air parachute, with some customers choosing to furnish time-expired personnel parachutes like the MC-5 or MP360.

The Sherpa Ranger is designed to work with a variety of cargo containers, including cargo nets, A-21 and customer containers.

SHERPA NAVIGATOR PAD SYSTEM

This workhorse of the PAD world, capable of carrying loads of up to 2,200lbs, replaces the G-12 Container Delivery System (CDS) parachute. It interfaces directly with the A-22 container or the Low-Cost Container System (LCCS) and other custom containers and payloads, and can be used in dual-row (DRAS) mode.

Replacing unguided round parachutes with a precision system reduces the amount of cargo which does not reach its destination potentially falling into enemy hands.

When total lifecycle costs are considered, the Sherpa Navigator provides high-end accuracy and standoff more cheaply than throw-away Low Cost Delivery System (LCDS) or Improved Container Delivery System (ICDS) alternatives.

SHERPA PROVIDER GRAVITY EXTRACTED SYSTEM

The largest of our gravity extracted systems, the Sherpa Provider can support 2,200lbs to 10,000lbs of cargo and offers the lowest cost per pound of cargo delivered compared to any other aerial delivery system available, including AGAS, LCADS and ICDS. It interfaces with 463L, Type-5 platforms or Enhanced Container Delivery Systems (ECDS), and customer payloads or containers.

In commercial applications, the Sherpa Provider can be used with large fixed-wing aircraft to speed up delivery times, lower transportation costs and reduce transportation greenhouse gas emissions by up to 60%.

SHERPA MANPACK ‐ AUTOPILOT FOR PARACHUTISTS

Much more than a navigation aid, the Sherpa Manpack actually controls the steering lines of any standard personnel rig. The system enables search and rescue teams and military personnel to reach their intended target despite challenging wind and / or poor visibility.

CQ-10A SNOWGOOSE MULTI-ROLE CARGO UAV

The SnowGoose cargo UAV is a multipurpose aerial platform which autonomously delivers up to 575lbs of cargo to up to six individual locations, including medical aid, food and water, or PSYOP leaflets. This UAV can be ground-launched from a truck or trailer, or air-launched directly from a C-130 or C-17 aircraft.

Each cargo bay accepts modular electronic payloads, including mobile phones, radio relay, FM / TV broadcasts, EO / IR video, loudspeakers, meteorological sensors, UGS dispensers, SIGINT, and EW payloads.

Tue, 15 Apr 08
AxleTech International Expands its Braking Systems Business with Acquisition of Truck Trailer Transit
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/hydraulics/axletech/press5.html
AxleTech International announced today that it has acquired Truck Trailer Transit (TTT), a global leader in braking systems based in Detroit, Michigan. The TTT acquisition broadens AxleTech's brake portfolio with twenty additional brake families spanning hydraulic disc, cam drum, and wedge drum product lines. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Mary Petrovich, CEO of AxleTech International, said: "AxleTech is already a market leader in planetary axles, independent suspensions, transfer cases, as well as wet and dry disc brakes. We now add drum brakes and hydraulic disc brakes to our product range. Given the integral importance of braking systems to our business, this acquisition will help us better serve AxleTech customers across all segments worldwide. The deal also fits perfectly with our strategy to grow AxleTech's Original Equipment (OE) and Aftermarket presence across the Commercial On-Highway and Bus/Transit markets."

Dave Lawrence, President of TTT, emphasized the synergies between the two businesses. "TTT is excited to join the AxleTech team. AxleTech and TTT share unparalleled reputations for delivering technical solutions that meet OE standards with the highest quality and customer service. We look forward to providing all of our customers with the distinct benefits that AxleTech can now offer with the addition of TTT products."

Bill Gryzenia, Vice President of Aftermarket Business Development said: "In 2007, AxleTech International celebrated its five-year anniversary by quadrupling its global Aftermarket business from 2002 levels. Given the competitive advantages of adding TTT to our family, we fully expect to expand our new Aftermarket presence to achieve another wave of growth."

Mon, 14 Apr 08
LED Tactical Light Power Reaches New Dimension
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/machine_guns/ilee/press16.html
PILA LED now with light power of up to 250lm.

ILEE AG, the PILA distributor for PILA tactical lights and intelligent charger systems in Switzerland, introduces the newest upgrade on LED tactical lights.

The LED version power output has now been increased from an already impressive 130lm to stunning 180lm at no extra cost to the user. Additionally, a new version is on offer which further increases the output to an even greater value of 250lm, not previously available from a 6V torch.

Other PILA lights come in three sizes ranging from 6V to 12V Xenon power. The Xenon lights provide up to 550lm output power with a high-tech computer designed reflector for a uniform and shadow free illumination. The tail cap switches are available with a tactical switch, remote control switch or with white, red or green LED inserts.

PILA Li-ion rechargeable batteries and the matching intelligent charger provides autonomy from battery supplies and can be used anywhere in the world due to a set of matching plugs and 100V-240V 50Hz/60Hz connectors. A 12VDC battery connector is also available. PILA Li-ion rechargeable batteries can be used in almost any torch which uses CR123 batteries.

A further useful addition to the system is the CODEX programmable module which permits a setting of timed duty cycles, a strobe mode, pre-programmed SOS or other free programmable power settings.

PILA is Swiss engineered and designed and is manufactured to European quality standards with a significant quality advantage over other tactical lamps. Its shape which was designed with human engineering in mind has been defined by professional users as an item of satisfying beauty and ergonomic perfection. This makes PILA attractive to the distressed girl using the blinding effect of the PILA power to stun an aggressor as much as to the commando unit.

Mon, 14 Apr 08
Protective Security Management
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/transport/psm
Protective Security Management Pty Ltd (PSM), is a business specialising in providing high quality, security related products to law enforcement agencies, military, federal and state government departments and the commercial sector. PSM was established in 1994, and is located in Canberra, Australia.

PSM's range of security products includes SCEC endorsed paper shredders, SCEC endorsed security containers, SCEC endorsed briefcases, and lockable protective equipment cases. They also include items such as the Stealth MXP biometric/password flash drives, Safariland duty equipment, Hatch riot equipment, Streamlight torches, SureFire torches, Inova torches, Warrior HID torches and Pelican torches. PSM can now supply Pelican cases installed with a key operated BiLock cam lock. These BiLock cam locks are chrome plated and drill / pick resistant.

SCEC ENDORSED SECURITY EQUIPMENT

The Security Construction and Equipment Committee (SCEC) is a standing interdepartmental committee responsible for the evaluation and endorsement of security equipment for use by Australian government departments and agencies.

SCEC ENDORSED B AND C CLASS SECURITY CONTAINERS

PSM is an agent for SCEC endorsed Class B and C security containers. These security containers are only for sale to government departments and require an official departmental purchase order.

SCEC ENDORSED SECURITY BRIEFCASES PSM is the authorised distributor for SCEC endorsed security briefcases. These include Samsonite 011F, 014F and 018F; the Dash8 wheeled security briefcase (which can be used as carry-on luggage); the Enigma F301; and the wheeled R301V. These SCEC endorsed security cases are fitted with the SCEC endorsed BiLock and come with two keys. All these SCEC endorsed security briefcases are approved for use within the Australian government for the safe carriage of classified material.

HOLSTERS, BELTS AND ACCESSORIES

PSM is also an agent for Safariland, who are manufacturers of some of the world&squo;s finest pistol holsters, belts and accessories for the military and law enforcement forces.

CUSTOM DEVELOPMENT

Despite our large range of security management products, we are frequently asked for solutions that we do not have an off-the-shelf solution for. In such a situation PSM can produce a custom designed and written application. Whether your requirement lies on a stand-alone machine, on a local area network or over the Internet, we can provides a solution for you.

We can also provide extensions and add-ons to existing systems, allowing you to add the functionality you require to off-the-shelf packages. In many cases we are asked to design customised reports, special data-entry screens, and even full-scale information management programs, databases and protection devices.

Mon, 14 Apr 08
MKU
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/ballistic_protection/mku
MKU, the flagship company of the GKG Group, is the leading Indian manufacturer of defence protection systems, including:

Composite ballistic panels

Vehicle protection ballistics

Personal protection

Helmets

Ballistic jackets

Up-armour inserts / plates

De-mining suits

Bomb blankets

UAVS

Canvas and rubber footwear

Tents

CUSTOMISED VEHICLE BALLISTIC PROTECTION

MKU has the knowledge, expertise and experience of working with almost all kinds of ballistic raw-materials and technologies available in the world today. This puts MKU in a position to customise vehicle ballistic protection solutions for every conceivable ballistic threat from all kinds of modern weapons and ammunition.

LIGHTWEIGHT VEHICLE ARMOUR

Traditional steel armour for vehicles provided the protection but seriously compromised on the vehicle's manoeuvrability and performance. Land, sea and air-based vehicles of today therefore use lightweight vehicle armouring solutions.

For any armour system to be efficient and effective, its ballistic protection capabilities and performance must complement flexibility in design, durability and ease of installation. MKU therefore manufactures panels in a variety of configurations using various composite materials like aramid, polyethylene (PE), ceramics, etc., either alone or in combination.

SOFT AND HARD ARMOUR PROCESSING

MKU is one of the very few companies in the world which have knowledge and in-house capabilities to process both soft and hard armour under one roof. It has state-of-the-art facilities such as:

In-house design centre for all kinds of protection needs

Multi-daylight presses in various sizes including the large 1.2m x 2.4m (4ft x 8ft) press

High-quality, precision cutters for cutting various profiles and shapes

Our range of soft and hard armour panels includes:

Aramid panels: flexible (ballistic blankets), semi-rigid (rubberised) and rigid

Polyethylene panels

Ceramic composite panels

Advanced ceramic composite panels

Steel ceramic composite panels

Steel composite panels

Fibreglass panels

At MKU, stringent quality control systems are in place to ensure reliable performance of each of its products. All MKU manufacturing units are ISO 9001:2000 compliant, and from the raw materials to the finished products, each component has a unique identification number for complete traceability.

Continuous in-house testing is complemented by ballistic testing by world-renowned laboratories.

MKU's lightweight armour panels are customisable solutions which:

Can be formed and cut to any shape as per contours

Are suitable for all types of military and paramilitary applications

Can be supplied as appliqué upgrades, structural panels or internal spall liners

MULTIPURPOSE VEHICLE BALLISTIC ARMOUR

Due to the vast number of bullets and calibres existing today, and more being developed constantly, the number of conceivable threats is endless.

Though offering absolute protection against all threats is a landmark MKU aspires to achieve, its vehicle armour panels conform to a variety of well-defined international threat levels. Since the threats vary significantly with geographic locations, these threat levels show country-wise modifications.

MKU constantly keeps itself aware of all major new ammunitions being developed and also of all minor and major modifications or upgrades to these international threat levels.

Handgun ammunition

Assault rifles (ball ammunitions)

Small arms (armour piercing ammunition)

Fragments

Heavy machine-gun and cannons

Protection against high-performing heavy machine-gun and cannon ammunition (such as 12.7mm and 14.5mm) requires ingenuous armour solutions. MKU has developed solutions by combining various ballistic materials such as ceramics, PE, aramid and steel for optimal protection. These armour panels are also resistant to environmental degradation and incidental damage.

Sat, 12 Apr 08
C4i Awarded New Contracts Valued at Over $1m
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/navigation/redflex/press5.html
The board of LongReach Group Limited today announced that C4i Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of the LongReach Group, has been awarded contracts with Ramco Dubai for the supply of an emergency response and control system for Abu Dhabi International Airport. This order coincides with AU$300k of new radio interface unit and service orders in the month of January, bringing total new orders over AU$1m for the month.

C4i secured a deal for the design and delivery of its Generation III Alarmon product for the Abu Dhabi International Airport. The airport is undergoing a major expansion to make it a major hub in the Middle East region. This is the second Alarmon product in the Middle East and the first Generation III Alarmon system.

The system will provide the emergency services at this major airport with integrated communications and alarm monitoring and control for the airport and its associated vehicles and buildings.

"C4i sees this contract as a major reference point not only for the Middle East but also in the public safety and emergency control and response markets. C4i is confident its Generation III product is well suited to these mission critical applications." said Peter Harrison, General Manager of C4i Pty Ltd.

C4i has also successfully secured a number of service contracts in Australia and Radio Interface Unit (RIU) sales to US based customers. The RIU represents a distinct Generation III product line that was developed specifically for accessing remote radio equipment through an IP network.

This news comes as C4i successfully completes the installation and commissioning of its Generation III system for the Royal Australian Air Force Regional Operations Command Centre. This major installation provides communications for aircraft over Australia. this is the ninth red/black system delivered, with previous customers in NATO and USAF.

Sat, 12 Apr 08
Twisted Pair and C4i Team to Set New Benchmark in Mobile Unified Communications
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/navigation/redflex/press4.html
Twisted Pair Solutions, a pioneer in Unified Interoperable Communications (UIC) software built to open standards, today announced that its WAVE™ technology is now available as an integral capability with the innovative Radio Interface Unit (RIU) solution from C4i Communications Systems.

The combination of C4i's powerful, yet compact radio gateway and WAVE communications proven software technology results in a uniquely capable solution that is ideally suited to defense and public safety deployments where size, weight and energy considerations are important, such as in mobile communications vehicles and emergency fly-away kits. Together the companies will help organizations across the globe better prepare for rapid, light weight mobile response.

"We developed the RIU as a highly compact and flexible solution to tactical radio integration with an IP network," explains Brad Kay, President of C4i, Inc. "Adding WAVE media and management services to the RIU is a major differentiating capability, as it allows the RIU to become a rich interoperability solution without the customer having to deploy additional hardware."

WAVE outperforms hardware-based UIC products by allowing a multitude of traditionally disparate communications systems such as radios, analog and new IP phone systems, PCs, PDAs and proprietary devices to all interoperate seamlessly without the burden of additional, typically proprietary and costly hardware. The RIU is a small, rugged radio gateway designed for harsh environments that enables connection of up to four radios to an IP network. By embedding WAVE and its open standard protocol support, the RIU delivers a versatile and powerful method for quickly connecting multiple communications systems together in a single management framework.

Selected by government agencies, public safety organizations and large commercial organizations worldwide, WAVE leverages standard IP networks as the unifying medium for seamlessly connecting disparate and even incompatible communications systems, regardless of device, network or application. WAVE's unique software-based approach to interoperability provides development partners such as C4i with the ability to easily integrate WAVE into their solutions and allows customer organizations to leverage existing hardware resources, significantly boosting deployment ROI.

"C4i is a global leader in developing communications solutions for military and government customers and their RIU is a perfect fit for WAVE," said Tom Guthrie, President and CEO at Twisted Pair Solutions. "We're delighted to partner with the company to help government and public safety organizations better reap the benefits of our proven approach in mobile deployments."

Sat, 12 Apr 08
C4I Releases Significant Enhancements to Radio Interface Unit
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/navigation/redflex/press3.html
C4i, a world leader in mission critical intelligent Command and Control, Communication solutions for Defense, Public safety and Homeland Security markets is pleased to announce significant enhancements to the full featured Radio Interface Unit (RIU).

The Radio Interface Unit a small, ruggedized device which enables connection of up to four radios to an IP network, was initially released in November 2007. Serial data, audio, COR and PTT for each interface are transported using VOIP technology, making the RIU an ideal appliance for applications requiring a number of radios (or other audio devices) to be linked across a LAN or Wide Area Network.

The latest software release provides a number of new features including:

Optional mixing of multicast audio streams at the RIU to conference multiple end-points Variable delay of audio after the PTT signal Enhanced DSCP support for Quality of Service across the network

All RIU features are configurable through a user friendly web browser.

C4i is continually adding new features and capabilities to the RIU based upon customer feedback and identified market requirements. Previously delivered units can be easily upgraded and all new product will ship the new features.

Also available from this month is a new member of the RIU product family, the RIU_ETX. Utilizing the same form factor as the standard RIU, the new model also incorporates a Media Server and provides a complete Voice Communications/Radio Dispatch solution in a single tactical package.

Visit C4i's booth (1281) at the International Wireless Communications Expo to learn more about our products and see the RIU in action.

In addition, a 12 channel, rackmount unit can also be provided for users with larger numbers of radios.

The RIU is available for sale to end users and re-sellers as a stand alone network appliance, or as part of a complete voice communications solution. C4i also provides system design and consulting services, systems integration, installation and follow-on support. Radio remote control and voice access software, switching hardware, racking and interface cables can also be provided.

Fri, 11 Apr 08
Berg Integrated Systems
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/field/berg-companies
The Berg Companies family is committed to quality, and is a leading lean manufacturer with design capabilities that supply the US military, government institutes, and private companies worldwide.

Berg Integrated Systems specializes in the production of high-quality Expandable Shelter Platform (ESP) systems that meet the demands of remote site rapid deployment, quality and safety certifications for military, disaster relief efforts, wild-land fire fighters, and exploration camps.

Our patent-pending ESP line can be designed and produced to accommodate any support mission such as:

Executive offices

Medical facilities

Kitchens / dining facilities

Laboratories

Billeting

Data control centers

Command centers

Utility centers

Security unit

Showers / latrines

Berg Integrated Systems is an 8(a) certified enterprise of the Coeur d?Alene Tribe with certification under the DoD Indian Incentive Program (IIP), and HUBZone status.

As an ISO 9001:2000 certified business, we have committed ourselves to maintaining our position as a leading lean manufacturer with superior performing products and service.

TACTICAL CONTAINER SHELTERS

ESP option packages provide rugged and reliable tactical support for military and peacekeeping missions throughout the world and include various configurations such as:

Structural options

Electrics

Power generation

Plumbing

Climate control

Interior features

Deployment tools

Communication systems

Accessories

RUGGED MILITARY RAPID-DEPLOYMENT SHELTERS

The Berg Integrated Systems ESP product is made for ease-of-deployment with minimal manpower, and high performance in areas ranging from sand storms in desert heat to the freezing temperatures of the Arctic.

We stand behind all of our products with a full customer satisfaction guarantee and a warranty that is superior to all others.

BERG MILITARY SHELTERS AND INTEGRATION OPTIONS

Berg Manufacturing, part of the family of Berg companies, boasts more than a century of military tent and shelter production experience for both the US armed forces and commercial customers.

Using only mil-spec materials, Berg Manufacturing specializes in the production of superior performing products using industrial fabrics and state-of-the-art production technologies. Some of our standard product lines include:

General purpose tents Fast dome shelters Disaster relief tents Protective covers

GENERAL PURPOSE STANDARD SHELTER LINES

General Purpose (GP) small, medium and large sized tents are constructed of a 17oz mil-spec stop rip vinyl with all seams heat welded to provide a leak-resistant shelter. The main support is through a 2in poly webbing grid attached to all poles, which relieves the high stress area.

Modular General Purpose Tent Systems (MGPTS) are 18ft wide and 7ft high at the top of the sidewall. Field interchangeability is to current military design, and they are leak resistant. The tension-fabric roof can withstand rain and snow loads and winds up to 55mph. A y-pole support system creates an expanded roof and more interior room.

FAST DOME SHELTERS

Integrated for multi-mission capabilities, and for use in extreme weather conditions, our fast dome shelters are constructed of a 2in structural aluminum frame, and 17oz mil spec rip stop vinyl. They meet ASTMD-751 standards, and the heat-welded seams are leak resistant. Other standard components include ECU ports, windows, vestibule connection and zipper doors.

Fri, 11 Apr 08
MTL Group
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/ballistic_protection/mtlgroup
MTL Group is one of the fastest growing contract manufacturing specialists in the metal sector, and many firms are benefiting from our manufacturing capabilities and six sigma techniques. We cover all aspects of the business from laser cutting, to armour plating and fabrication, while providing a quality service to our customers.

ARMOUR PLATE COMPONENTS

MTL Group stocks and processes in excess of 10,000t of quenched and tempered steels per year, and is one of the largest stockists and suppliers of armour plate in the UK. We hold a wide range of armour steel stock and can supply kits of parts or stock sheets. We have pre-booked mill-rolling slots with the major European steel mills, which allow us to react quickly to our customer requirements.

BLAST ARMOUR MTL Group specialises in the supply of components for blast applications, ranging from cut and formed parts up to fully-finished vehicle blast floors ready to fit.

BALLISTIC ARMOUR MTL Group has vast experience in working with ballistic steel up to 600HB and can supply cut, formed, machined and fabricated components to customer requirements. Our waterjet facility allows us to process high, hard ballistic steel up to 200mm thick without affecting any of the material's properties.

PERFORATED ARMOUR MTL Group can offer a bespoke service for the supply of perforated armour cut to customer requirements using our 20m x 3.2m bevel head laser, cutting either vertical or angled holes.

ARMOURED ALUMINIUM MTL Group has direct links with the major mills for armoured aluminium and can supply components ranging from a simple waterjet cut profile to a fully machined and painted fabrication in both blast and ballistic grades.

LASER CUTTING ARMOUR To compliment our seven existing laser cutting machines, MTL Group has invested in a new 20m long x 3.2m wide Messer Bevel machine, capable of cutting materials up to 25mm thick and also chamfers and weld preps of up to +/-50°.

WATERJET CUTTING ARMOUR Our four-head 12m x 3m bystronic waterjet is one of the leading machines on the market, capable of cutting materials up to 200mm thick. It cuts the hardest material without any Heat Affected Zones (HAZ), thus eliminating any changes in material properties.

CNC PRESS BRAKING ARMOUR MTL Group has invested in a new Ursviken 640t robotic CNC press brake, the largest installation of its kind in the world, to compliment our existing capacity of three press brake machines. This new press brake has a 600kg capacity robotic handling system and is capable of pressing components up to 7.2m wide.

ARMOUR FABRICATION FACILITY

MTL Group has more than 30 coded welders with experience of working with a range of materials up to 600HB. Our facilities enable us to handle fabrications up to 10t in weight and 8m in length by 4m wide, and we also have a range of robotic welding cells for high-volume components.

CNC MACHINING ARMOUR

MTL Group has an impressive range of CNC machining centres, and has both the ability and experience to machine armour plate up to 600HB.

ARMOUR PLATES PRODUCED

MTL has experience in producing the armour plates for: Blast floors Bar armour Armoured stowages Armour upgrade kits for vehicles Body armour insert plates Ballistic shields Communication equipment shelters Protective covers for lighting equipment VIP security up-armouring kits Cash-in-transit truck and van armouring Firing range backstops, bullet traps, shoot house construction, and targets Vaults and safes Armour plate components Armoured cab fabrications Armoured hull fabrications Vehicle manufacture plate kits Perforated armour Cash point and bank security Container up-armouring

Tue, 8 Apr 08
New - Download Fischer Connectors in 3D Cad Models to Streamline Your Design Process
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/electronic/fischerconnectors/press4.html
Using state of the art technology, Fischer Connectors is a leading company in the design, manufacture and distribution of high-performance connectors.

Now, you can access many of our product components in 3D CAD downloadable files. This new comprehensive online 2D and 3D images library provides you the ability to configure and download the connectors and components that meet your project requirements.

Known for reliability and precision, Fischer's products are used where faultless quality is a requirement, in medical equipment, industrial instrumentation, measuring and testing devices, broadcast, telecommunication, defence and security applications or in extreme environments (water, vacuum, vibration).

Innovative and flexible, we are committed to provide customized solutions for each application. For more than 50 years, we have been continuously developing new concepts and our product range comprises over 10,000 connectors and accessories.

To access Fischer Connector's CAD images library (available through 3D ContentCentral®), log on to www.3dcontentcentral.com.

Tue, 8 Apr 08
Fischer's New Miniature Plug Ideal for Demanding High-Density Interconnection
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/electronic/fischerconnectors/press3.html
Fischer Connectors launches a new series of miniature plugs which further strengthens its position in applications, such as military, demanding a high-quality, rugged and compact solution. The new SS Series and SSC Series short plugs feature an innovative design and lightweight, miniature construction for applications requiring space saving, high pin density configurations. The 102 series, for example, is available with up to nine pins in a 9mm diameter.

Specifically designed for field applications, SS and SSC Series 102, 103, 1031, 104, 105 and 1051 miniature plugs withstand temperatures from -55°C to 135°C. They are useable unsealed or sealed to IP68, depending on the choice of heatshrink, shaped or overmoulded cable attachment. Security and reliability are provided by Fischer's patented automatic locking system in the SS Series, or Clic-Loc™ emergency breakaway system in the SSC Series, both rated for more than 5,000 mating cycles. Electrical integrity is assured by 360° EMC shielding.

SS and SSC Series plugs are available chrome-plated or black, and are intermateable with all Fischer standard connectors.

Tue, 8 Apr 08
Fischer Connectors - A Valuable Partner in Every Challenge
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/electronic/fischerconnectors/press2.html
When it comes to go beyond the limits, to rely on high precision technology is a must. Many great achievers consider Fischer Connectors® as a valuable partner to team up with. They trust our brand to fully support their efforts in every challenge they undertake.

Innovative by tradition, Fischer Connectors® has been developing high performance connectors for more than 50 years. Reliable, rugged, sealed and miniature, our products are designed to resist to the toughest conditions in the most extreme environments. Watertight IP68, gas-tight hermetically sealed, safe locking system, our connectors are ideal for use under water (to a depth of 80m), in vacuum chambers, and in outdoor applications facing harsh weather conditions.

Pushing technological boundaries proves to be critical in many applications: for instance, submarine video equipment, batteries for under water jets, communication equipment for divers, weather and sailing navigational systems, Formula 1 racing telemetry and live ski competition broadcasting in extreme climatic conditions.

When the operating environment demands faultless reliability and exposure to special conditions, engineers are challenged beyond simply identifying and addressing basic connecting needs. Being a leading company in the design, manufacture and distribution of high-precision electrical, fiber-optic, and hybrid connectors, Fischer Connectors® is able to provide customized solutions to the specific requirements of many demanding applications. The company's primary design and manufacturing facilities are located in Switzerland, with subsidiaries and distributors located worldwide.

Tue, 8 Apr 08
New Fischer Low Profile Rear-Mounting Connectors
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/electronic/fischerconnectors/press1.html
With the increased importance of portable devices into soldiers' equipment, compactness, lightness and manoeuvrability are key considerations in material design and development. The ergonomics of the new Fischer Connectors DBPLU/E and SFPU/E series truly contributes to the user-friendliness of the equipment they are integrated on.

Low profiled, the new DBPLU/E receptacles and SFPU/E panel plugs enable maximum space in the device housing. Additionally, the rear-mounted body styles significantly simplify cable termination. Rugged, the new DBPLU/E and SFPU/E series are made to withstand the most arduous field conditions. Even unmated, they are sealed to IP68 (2m/24h) or hermetic, preventing any possibility of leaks in to the equipment.

They are tested to endure more than 5,000 mating cycles within a temperature range of -50°C to +150°C. High integrity signal transmission is guaranteed with 360° EMC shielding. Non-magnetic options are available for magnetic sensitive applications. Available in natural chrome or black finish, the DBPLU/E and SFPU/E series are compatible with all standard Fischer high-performance push-pull connectors. All our products are RoHS compliant.

Many armed and security forces around the world have chosen Fischer connectors for their ruggedness, reliability, small size and lightweight characteristics. Navy video equipment, night vision systems, artillery calculators, rugged computer, soldier harnesses, intrusion detectors, surveillance equipment and personal role radios are examples of mission-critical applications, for which Fischer Connectors supplies the highest level of interconnection engineering.

Innovative and flexible, Fischer Connectors are committed to ensuring each application is equipped with the best possible connector. Certified ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:2004, our company embraces Total Quality through continuous improvement in all processes. Primary design and manufacturing facilities are located in Switzerland, with subsidiaries and distributors located worldwide.

Tue, 8 Apr 08
WKC Manufactures Sword for the Duke of Edinburgh
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/manufacture/wkc/press4.html
WKC manufactured the ceremonial sword for the Duke of Edinburgh, His Royal Highness Prince Philip.Since 1883, Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Co. (WKC), has been manufacturing military swords and cutlery in Solingen, Germany. Today, as the oldest and largest military sword manufacturer in Germany, this family-owned business is the leading supplier to military schools and services worldwide for ceremonial military swords, including the military academies in the United States.

Tue, 8 Apr 08
WKC Gains ISO Certification: DIN ISO 9001:2000
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/manufacture/wkc/press5.html
WKC has passed a re-audit and is fully certified for the production of ceremonial swords and uniform accessories, in addition to hunting and outdoor knives as well as sports-weapons (katana swords).Since 1883, Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Co. (WKC), has been manufacturing military swords and cutlery in Solingen, Germany. Today, as the oldest and largest military sword manufacturer in Germany, this family-owned business is the leading supplier to military schools and services worldwide for ceremonial military swords, including the military academies in the United States.

Tue, 8 Apr 08
Austal
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/logistics/austal
Austal is the world leader in the construction and design of bespoke, high-speed aluminium police boats, patrol boats and multi-role vessels for both commercial and defence applications. With five shipyards now operating in Western Australia, Tasmania and the USA, Austal has delivered more than 200 vessels for customers worldwide.

Austal&squo;s 160 strong in-house design team excellently complements its powerful productive capacity. The company's success in a competitive market is also attributed to its strong service and support network, financial and technical strength, and an ability to work with each customer to identify and meet their specific requirements.

AUSTAL HIGH-SPEED SUPPORT VESSELS

Twice as fast as any conventional sealift ship anywhere in the world, Austal's high-speed military support vessels get closer to the fight, thanks to a draft that is approximately 60% less than its traditional steel counterpart, freeing it from dependence on deepwater ports.

Lightweight aluminium construction technology requires lower engine powering and delivers economical operating characteristics, which results in efficient and reliable service and substantially reduced operating and maintenance costs.

These ships excel at discharging troops and equipment at all but the smallest ports, even lagoons and beaches. This flexibility and manoeuvrability maximises access and creates considerable logistical and tactical advantages, including creating uncertainty for an enemy by having the ability to land forces in locations where they are least expected.

The ability to use austere and degraded ports also creates an advantage over aircraft, which are naturally limited by the size and quality of landing sites available. Multi-purpose operational roles include:

Amphibious assault support

Rapid personnel deployment

Helicopter support

Search and rescue

Command and rescue

Humanitarian relief operations

Deployment of police and customs teams

"WESTPAC EXPRESS" CATAMARAN

In July 2001, the US military contracted Austal's Auto Express 101m catamaran "WestPac Express" for operations supporting the Third Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF). They received all the benefits of well-proven commercial ferry technology, constantly enhanced through operational experience, delivering a low-risk solution to their transportation requirements.

"WestPac Express" can accomplish in a single voyage what typically takes US Air Mobility Command multiple flights spread over a 14 to 16 day period. "WestPac Express" saves III MEF some 250 flights, and millions of dollars, each year, while also completing the overall transport task faster.

Capable of sustaining loaded speeds of 36kn, "WestPac Express" rapidly transports a complete battalion of more than 950 marines together with up to 550t of vehicles and equipment, in one lift, delivering considerable strategic and cost advantages.

Since entering service, the vessel has covered an impressive 75,000 nautical miles per annum, and delivered operational availability of an incredible 99.7% ? previously unheard of in military transport circles.

PATROL BOATS

Austal is able to provide patrol vessels to address a broad cross-section of needs for heightened security and surveillance in ports and coastal waters.

Sizeable orders from clients such as the Australian customs service, the Royal Australian Navy, Kuwait coast guard and the Republic of Yemen have established the company among the world's elite patrol boat suppliers.

Tue, 8 Apr 08
CMI Defence
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/turrets/cmi
Headquartered in Seraing, Belgium, CMI has changed a great deal in the space of a few years, diversifying its activities, extending its services and increasing its structure by purchasing companies with a great deal of potential. Today, CMI is an international group that comprises 27 business units and employs 2,300 people in 18 countries.

CMI DEFENCE PRODUCTS

CMI Defence specialises in weapon systems for light armoured vehicles and has a 100-year history in the defence industry.

A world leader in 90mm calibre gun systems, CMI Defence has recently introduced its CT-CV 105mm weapon system (gun and turret).

COCKERILL MK3M-A1 AND CSE 90 TURRET

The Mk3M-A1 is a development of the COCKERILL Mk1, Mk2, and Mk3 90mm low-pressure gun family. More than 2,300 guns of this family are in operation all around the world on various vehicles including ALVIS Scorpion, TEXTRON / CADILLAC GAGE V-150 and V-300, AV-TECHNOLOGY Dragoon, ENGESA Cascavel and Urutu, etc.

Light, compact, with a smooth but short recoil, easy and economical to operate and maintain, and capable of firing a wide range of ammunition including APFSDS-T, it has proved to be an ideal weapon for vehicles of 7.5t and above.

The COCKERILL Mk3M-A1 90mm gun is either sold independently or incorporated in the CSE 90 turret, a two-man turret of classical architecture especially developed for it. The CSE equipment can be precisely tailored according to the user's requirements and budgetary constraints with electro-mechanical power drives, day/night gunner and commander sights associated to a laser range finder and ballistic computer.

162 CSE 90 turrets have been produced and fielded in Malaysia on the SIBMAS 6x6.

COCKERILL MK8 90mm GUN AND LCTS TURRET

The COCKERILL Mk8 is a medium pressure 48.5 cal 90mm gun designed for vehicles in the 10t to 20t class. Firing high efficiency ammunition, it offers performances very close to the 105mm guns fitted on heavier vehicles.

It is usually associated to the CMI LCTS 90 turret, a two-man turret that can be equipped with sophisticated equipment, such as:

Fully stabilised day/night (thermal) gunner sight with laser range finder and ballistic computer for firing on the move and at moving targets Fully stabilised panoramic commander sight offering almost hunter-killer capability

The LCTS 90 turret / Mk8 gun system is fielded in Qatar and Kuwait and delivered to the Saudi Arabia National Guard under an FMS program.

CT-CV WEAPON SYSTEM (105mm)

The CT-CV weapon system is designed to meet the present and future requirements of modern armed forces for powerful weapons on light air transportable vehicles. A series of trials and stringent tests have been conducted successfully and final qualification is underway.

The turret and gun have been completely developed in-house by CMI thanks to its long standing experience in the design of systems specifically adapted for light and air deployable vehicles.

It is a two-man turret armed with the "CV" gun with low recoil force.

The system is compatible with all current NATO 105mm ammunition but the barrel has been designed to be able to fire ammunition with higher pressure as well as smart ammunition and guided missiles.

With a view to complying with specific requirements from customers, CMI Defence has designed a modular system able to integrate alternative sub-systems.

Particular attention has been paid to safety and comfort of the crew. The crew is seated low in the turret to take advantage of the vehicle hull protection. For safety reasons too, the crew and ammunition compartments are independent and separated by a firewall; in addition, crew protection is ensured thanks to a safety fuse plate above the ammunition rack.

The system is equipped with an automatic loader which contains 16 rounds in standard configuration and 12 rounds in air-deployable configuration.

The system is ready to fire immediately upon leaving the aircraft and is capable of panoramic observation after 15 minutes. The complete system can be prepared in about 4 hours, including the installation of a pintle-mount or RWS and the fitting of add-on armour.

The sighting system for both the gunner and the commander consists in two identical displays, one for day vision and the other one for night vision. The gunner's sight with laser range finder is stabilised for firing on the move and at moving targets. A panoramic sight gives the commander observation and hunter killer capabilities.

Back up devices are foreseen to allow continued use of the turret in case of loss of electrical power supply.

One of most striking features of this new system resides in its BLOS (Beyond Line of Sight) firing capabilities thanks to a 42° gun elevation, adapted to urban and mountainous warfare conditions as well as allowing firing against airborne targets.

The CT-CV is definitely the most advanced system available today to serve the needs of modern armed forces.

UPGRADING AND UP-GUNNING PACKAGES FOR EXISTING TURRETS

CMI Defence also use its experience in turrets and guns for light armoured vehicles to offer up grading / up gunning packages for various existing turrets. As examples, let us mention:

90mm conversion for the Scorpion 76mm with our Cockerill Mk3M-A1 90mm gun, including the installation of an electro-mechanical power drive and an upgrade to the fire control system Upgrade package for the Cadillac Gage 90mm turret of the V-150 and V-300, including the upgrade of the Cockerill Mk2 90mm gun, with installation of an electro-mechanical power drive and an upgrade to the fire control system Upgrade package for the Engesa EC-90 turret of the Cascavel, including the upgrade of the Cockerill Mk2 90mm gun, with installation of an electro-mechanical power drive and an upgrade to the fire control system 90mm re-gunning of the Russian PT-76 light tank with the Cockerill Mk3M-A2 or Mk8-A2 90mm gun, and an upgrade to the fire control system 90mm re-gunning of the French AMX-13 light tank using a Cockerill Mk3-A4 or Cockerill Mk8-A4 barrels, and an upgrade to the fire control system

CMI Defence works with all major light vehicle manufacturers. CMI Defence has ISO 9001: 2000 and ANSI certifications.

Tue, 8 Apr 08
Transcrypt
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/navigation/transcrypt
Transcrypt International is the world's leading provider of voice privacy modules for two-way analog radios. Transcrypt's technology is the encryption standard for more than 10,000 radio systems in over 120 countries worldwide and the company is a trusted supplier to many government, military and police customers over the globe.

For over 26 years, Transcrypt has been diligently developing the latest technologies to protect radio transmissions from potentially harmful eavesdroppers. When your two-way analog radio is equipped with a Transcrypt module, your Army can:

Keep communications confidential Help manage dangerous situations Better protect survivors Control covert operations Improve military operation effectiveness

VOICE PRIVACY MODULES FOR VIRTUALLY EVERY RADIO BRAND

Transcrypt offers voice privacy modules for over 2,600 radio applications. Whether your Army uses Motorola, Kenwood, Icom, Vertex, Tait, Yaesu, Vertex or any other brand, chances are we have a radio application already for you. If not, our experienced engineering and technical departments can develop a custom application to fit your military's need.

THE BEST AND MOST OPTIONS FOR ANALOG RADIO SECURITY

When it comes to communications security, Transcrypt understands that there are times when lives are on the line. That's why Transcrypt offers six different levels of security, so that you may select the right type of security for your political situation and tactical needs. Provide your troops with the ultimate level of protection with VoSec - the most advanced digital encryption for analog radios. Transcrypt's DES spectral rotation and 460 series hybrid sweep / hop scramblers are other popular choices for military use.

VoSec - PROPRIETARY DIGITAL ENCRYPTION FOR ANALOG RADIOS

VoSec is Transcrypt's newest and most secure encryption module to protect your military communications from even the most sophisticated adversaries. Now, Transcrypt brings your Army's radio system truly digital cryptography and the ultimate level of security for analog radios without having to replace your radio system or entire radio fleet. VoSec is ideal for military and government use, especially in applications where privacy is absolutely critical to successful tactical operations.

VoSec is an advanced encryption technology that gives an analog voice system the attributes of a digital voice system. VoSec works by digitizing the voice and encrypting the resulting data with high-level encryption. The 128 bit crypto key offers the ultimate level of security, is ideal for sensitive tactical operations, and is completely private and confidential.

VoSec features all of the benefits of the Transcrypt's popular 460 Series scramblers, with many new enhancements. Plus, it is compatible with the 460 and can recognize, decode and respond to 460 module voice privacy signals when switched to the 460 mode. If your military already has Transcrypt 460 modules, you can easily add VoSec to your radio system without replacing every voice privacy module in your fleet.

Benefits of VoSec Technology:

The ultimate level of encryption for analog two-way radios Easy-to Install MO80 Module for a variety of popular Motorola Pro Series radios Outstanding voice quality and a reduced static noise environment Negligible range loss No lost audio at PTT, so audio is complete from start to finish Continuous late entry into encrypted conversations Automatic receive operation with no need to manually switch from clear to coded modes Secure OTAR for remote reprogramming updates Compatible with Transcrypt 460 Multiple security keys allowing the user to select with radio group to work with System Management with benefits such as Automatic Number Identification (ANI), Emergency Notification, KILL (zeroize keys), channel busy and paging features

Mon, 7 Apr 08
MKU and AST Are All Set to Harness Ballistic Frontiers
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/personal/m_kumar/press4.html
MKU Private Limited, a versatile and rapidly growing defense solutions provider, has joined hand in partnership with AST Security Equipment GmbH, Germany, a front-runner in ballistic protection solutions. This venture by MKU aims high in the face of tomorrow's challenges with defense solutions that will redefine industry benchmarks.

In a short span of two decades, MKU has emerged as a leading defense solutions provider from India with consistent supplies to the Indian Army, Police and other Special Forces. It has also carved a niche for itself in the international arena by establishing direct customer bases in over 50 countries across the globe.

Ever since its inception in 1985, MKU has strived to excel, and has today built its identity as one of the world's premier manufacturers of ballistic protection products. Its sprawling state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, highly advanced research and development division and quality control department ensure that MKU's products meet the highest standards of quality, every time.

MKU has found great synergies with AST Security Equipment GmbH, Germany a leader in providing ballistic protection solutions. It is primarily engaged in delivering comprehensive ballistic protection solutions for helicopters, aircrafts, Marine vessels, special objects and land vehicles.

AST Security Equipment GmbH, Germany possesses great expertise in engineering activities like conception, development, manufacturing and certification of systems as well as sub systems of ballistic protection solutions. Also, mechanical integration of solutions into structures is one of its core areas of specialization.

Together the companies will strive to prosper and pave the road to a promising future.

Mon, 7 Apr 08
Fischer Connectors
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/electronic/fischerconnectors
Fischer Connectors is a leading company in the design, manufacture and distribution of high-performance connectors. Rugged, sealed, lightweight and compact, our products are ideally suited for use in military applications. Our company is involved in major military programs such as Land Warrior, FIST, Bowman and many others.

As defense equipment designers and manufacturers continue the development and integration of increasingly sophisticated electronic systems into air, land, and sea-based applications, so demand for small, lightweight and robust interconnect systems grows.

RELIABLE INTERCONNECTIONS FOR MISSION-CRITICAL APPLICATIONS

Many security and armed forces around the world have chosen Fischer Connectors. Examples of mission-critical applications, for which our company supplies the highest level of interconnection engineering include:

Communication systems

Navy video equipment

Night vision systems

Artillery calculators

Rugged computers

Personal role radios

Soldier harnesses

Intrusion detectors

Surveillance equipment

UAV an ROV

Missile systems

Weapon systems

Special forces equipment

RUGGED CONNECTORS

With high flexibility of configurations, including low/high voltage, coax/triax, fiber optic, liquid/gas and hybrid, our product range comprises over 10,000 items.

Known for their ruggedness, reliability, sealing properties, compactness and lightweight characteristics, our products are ideal for high-end electronic equipment used in extreme environmental conditions.

Our connectors have a functional life greater than 5,000 mating cycles, with easy connect/disconnect and blind mating. They come with push-pull automatic locking systems or emergency release mechanisms, and have 360° EMC shielding. They are constructed to operate in temperatures ranging from -50°C to +150°C

The benefits of Fischer Connectors includes:

Sealed IP68 (2m/24h)

Hermetic receptacles available

High density pin configurations (up to 9 pins in a ~5mm connector dial)

Available in natural chrome or non-reflective black finish

Front or rear mounting receptacles, direct PCB mounting versions

Available with flex circuits

Integrated cable assembly and overmolding solutions

Large range of complementary accessories (protective sleeves, soft caps&ellip;)

Military standards and RoHS compliant

Our products are ISO 4523 / SAE-AMS2422 for gold plating. MIL-1344, for contact resistance. IEC 60068, IEC 60529 / MIL-STD-202, for sealing. MIL-STD-810 for environmental properties.

WORLD-CLASS SERVICE AND SUPPORT

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Wed, 2 Apr 08
DDC Announces New Software Development Kits for use with Multi-I/O Avionics PMC
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/electronic/data_device/press16.html
Data Device Corporation introduces newly enhanced Software Development Kits (SDK) for MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC 429 data bus applications. The SDKs allow users to develop 'C' source code to simulate, monitor, or troubleshoot 1553 and/or 429 data buses simultaneously or independently with support for the latest operating system versions including VxWorks® 6, Linux® 2.6, and Windows® 2000/XP.

These SDKs enable users to quickly integrate DDC's multi-protocol avionics PMC (BU-65590F/M) into their 'C' code applications. A common SDK exists across all operating systems allowing the programmer portability across multiple platforms. The easy-to-use high-level functions abstract all low-level hardware accesses and memory allocation such that specific hardware knowledge is not required.

The BU-65590F/M is a multi-protocol PMC card that provides up to four dual redundant MIL-STD-1553 channels, sixteen ARINC 429 receive channels, six ARINC 429 transmit channels, six user programmable Digital Discrete I/Os, two RS-232 Serial I/O channels, two RS-422/485 Serial I/O channels, and an IRIG-B time synchronization input.

Each 1553 channel supports new standard features such as 1 MB RAM with parity per channel, 48-bit/1ìs or 100ns time tag, and built-in self-test. An intelligent hardware offload engine provides extremely low PCI bus and host CPU utilization while storing 1553 Monitor data in a convenient IRIG-106 Chapter 10 format. The industry standard IRIG-106 Chapter 10 format is commonly used for digital flight data recorders. The card can be ordered with either rear or front panel I/O and is available for convection or conduction cooled applications. "The combination of multiple protocols on one board saves valuable PMC slots for applications that use a combination of 1553, 429, and serial data buses," said Mike Hegarty, DDC's MIL-STD-1553 Marketing Manager.

Wed, 2 Apr 08
New Miniature Switchmode Transformer, 0.7 Watt
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/electronic/data_device/press14.html
Beta Transformer Technology Corporation, the leader in military and high-reliability aerospace magnetics, is introducing a new line of custom low power switchmode transformers.

The new EE5 is just 0.195In high, 0.309In wide and 0.240In long. It is designed and built to meet the ruggedized requirements of MIL-PRF-27 necessary for high reliability aerospace and military systems. The EE5 can deliver 0.7W at 100kHz. Custom electrical specifications are available.

Typical applications include switching power supplies, point of load converters, power over Ethernet, DC-DC converters, gate drives, and current transformers.

Wed, 2 Apr 08
DDC Announces New Eight Channel MIL-STD-1553 PMC
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/electronic/data_device/press13.html
Industry's first eight-channel 1553 PMC with 1MB RAM per channel and IRIG-106 Chapter 10 recording capability

Data Device Corporation has introduced a new MIL-STD-1553 PMC board (BU-65578F/Mx) that provides up to eight dual redundant MIL-STD-1553 channels, eight user-programmable digital discrete I/Os, eight user-programmable avionics level (+35V) Discrete I/Os, an IRIG-B time synchronization input, and an IRIG-B time generator. The card can be ordered with either rear or front panel I/O and is available for convection or conduction cooled applications.

DDC's new Extended Enhanced Mini-ACE® Architecture is utilized for the 1553 interface. An evolution of DDC's field-proven, industry standard Enhanced Mini-ACE Architecture, the new E²MA architecture builds upon previous generations of DDC products while maintaining full API compatibility. Each 1553 channel supports new standard features such as 1 MB RAM with parity per channel, 48-bit/1ìs or 100nS time tag, and built-in self-test.

An intelligent hardware offload engine provides extremely low PCI bus and host CPU utilization while storing 1553 monitor data in a convenient IRIG-106 chapter 10 format.

The industry-standard IRIG-106 Chapter 10 format is commonly used for digital flight data recorders.

"The card's high channel count saves PMC sites allowing for smaller and lighter systems as well as lower power consumption per channel," said Mike Hegarty, DDC's MIL-STD-1553 Marketing Manager. The card includes DDC's MIL-STD-1553 Plus 'C' Software Development Kit (SDK), which allows users to develop 'C' source code to simulate, monitor, or troubleshoot 1553 data buses with support for the latest operating system versions including VxWorks® 6, Linux®.

Wed, 2 Apr 08
Data Device Corporation (DDC) Introduces New Six-Channel Synchro, Half-Size PCI Card
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/electronic/data_device/press15.html
Data Device Corporation, a leading international supplier of high-reliability data interface products for military and commercial aerospace applications, announces the release of the new SB-3624x Synchro Angle Position Indicator 'API' half-size PCI card.

The card features six input channels with an onboard reference oscillator and optional transformer isolation all on a single half-size PCI card.

"What makes this card valuable to our customers is its ideal compatibility with new desktop computers, that often use 3.3v PCI bus and lack bay dimensions for full-size cards," stated DDC's Senior Product Marketing Specialist, Roger Tomassi.

The SB-3624x offers accuracies to 1 arc minute with 1 LSB repeatability, and incorporates programmable features such as resolution and bandwidth, allowing users to custom configure via software for the best dynamic responses. The card auto configures for universal signaling of 5V or 3.3V, while a built-in test output monitors for loss of signal, loss of reference frequency, or loss of tracking.

Wed, 2 Apr 08
AATD Orders Parvus Rugged Ethernet Switch Subsystems for Army AH-64 Apache Helicopter Modernization Program
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/computers/parvus-corp/press1.html
Parvus Corporation today announced that the Aviation Applied Technology Directorate (AATD) has specified the DuraNET™ 1059 Ethernet switch node into a US Army aviation modernization program for the AH-64 Apache helicopter. Orders for 34 units have been received by Parvus to-date.

Part of the US Army Research, Development & Engineering Command (RDECOM), AATD is a Directorate of the Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center (AMRDEC) located at Fort Eustis, Virginia. AATD's mission is to be recognized as the leader within the Department of Defense (DoD) for the research, development, and engineering of rotorcraft and tactical unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems and technology.

Parvus' Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) DuraNET 1059 will be installed on several AH-64 Apache helicopters in early 2008 under a US Army Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) initiative aimed at improving situational awareness. This rugged unmanaged Ethernet switch node will provide Local Area Network (LAN) connectivity to onboard IP-enabled computing devices.

Weighing in at less than 2lbs and equipped with MIL-38999 connectors, a conductively cooled chassis, and MIL-STD-704E compliant power supply, the rugged Fast Ethernet switch module serves as an ideal solution for airborne or ground vehicle networking applications. The unit was designed for tolerance to extreme operational temperatures (-40°C to +85°C) and MIL-STD-810F shock and vibration profiles experienced by helicopter and fighter aircraft.

Wed, 2 Apr 08
Comm Ports gets US Navy
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/civil/comm_port/press6.html
Comm port Technologies has been selected by SAIC for their security needs for Under Vehicle Surveillance systems for US NAVY Base.

US NAVY and SAIC selected Comm Port Technologies Inc, a New Jersey based manufacturer of UVSS (Under Vehicle Surveillance Systems) for their recent security needs. Comm Port was selected due to the advantage of using the same Ramp for in going and outgoing traffic using their new Flex Series product line and this helped the US NAVY as well as SAIC to reduce the installations to half the number of installations they had budgeted for.

Instead of using two ramps per lane for incoming and outgoing inspections the Comm Port Flex series UVSS-8801 model was selected that has a flexibility to have alternate camera arrangements for inward and outward traffic patterns. The saving was for total number of Ramps as well as the installation time and cost for busy entrances.

Wed, 2 Apr 08
Terex
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/vehicles/terex
Terex is a diversified global manufacturer of a broad range of equipment for use in various markets, including the armed forces, and the construction, infrastructure, quarry, surface mining, shipping, transportation, refining and utility industries.

The company operates in five segments:

Terex Aerial Work Platforms

Terex Construction

Terex Cranes

Terex Material Processing and Mining

Terex Road Building, Utility Products and Other

Terex also has an armed forces group based in Washington, USA, responsible for supporting the product and service requirements of our customers.

MILITARY AERIAL WORK-PLATFORMS AND TELEHANDLERS

Terex Aerial Work Platforms designs, manufactures and markets aerial work-platform equipment, telehandlers, light construction equipment and construction trailers.

Products include material lifts, portable aerial work platforms, trailer-mounted articulating booms, self-propelled articulating and telescopic booms, scissor lifts, telehandlers, construction trailers, trailer-mounted light towers, concrete finishing equipment, power buggies, generators, traffic control products, related components and replacement parts.

These products are primarily used by the armed forces to build and / or maintain large physical assets and structures.

INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION AND QUARRYING EQUIPMENT

The Terex Construction segment designs, manufactures and markets two primary categories of equipment and their related components and replacement parts: heavy construction equipment and compact construction equipment. Armed forces use this equipment for infrastructure projects and quarrying.

MILITARY HEAVY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

Military heavy construction equipment supplied by Terex includes off-highway trucks, motor scrapers, motor graders, hydraulic excavators, large wheel loaders, material loading machines and truck-mounted, articulated hydraulic cranes.

MILITARY COMPACT CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

Terex also provides a wide range of compact construction equipment, including loader backhoes, compaction equipment, mini and midi-excavators, site dumpers and wheel loaders.

MILITARY CRANES AND ACCESSORIES

The Terex Cranes segment designs, manufactures and markets military cranes, including mobile telescopic cranes, tower cranes, lattice boom crawler cranes, truck mounted cranes (boom trucks) and telescopic container stackers, as well as their related replacement parts and components.

These products are primarily used by the armed forces for construction, repair and maintenance of infrastructure, building and manufacturing facilities and heavy lifting.

MATERIAL PROCESSING AND MINING EQUIPMENT

Terex Materials Processing and Mining designs, manufactures and markets crushing and screening equipment (including crushers, impactors, washing systems, screens, trommels and feeders).

It also supplies hydraulic mining excavators, high-capacity surface mining trucks, drilling equipment, replacement components and replacement parts, and other products.

Military forces utilize this equipment for construction, quarrying, reclamation and repair of assets and structures.

ROAD BUILDING EQUIPMENT

The Terex Road Building, Utility Products and Other segment designs, manufactures and markets asphalt and concrete equipment (including pavers, plants, mixers, reclaimers, stabilizers and profilers), landfill compactors and utility equipment (including digger derricks, aerial devices and cable placers), and related components and replacement parts.

Primarily used by governments and armed forces, these products are ideal for building roads, as well as the construction and maintenance of utility lines and assets.

CUSTOMIZED MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS

Terex can offer commercial military construction products, as well as customized products to meet individual customers' requirements.

MILITARY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT LEASING AND RENTING

Terex also leases and rents a variety of heavy military construction equipment to third parties under the Terex Asset Services name. The company, through Terex Financial Services, facilitates loans and leases between customers and various financial institutions.

In Europe, Terex Financial Services Holding (TFSH), a joint venture of the company and a European financial institution, assists customers in the acquisition of all Terex's products.

Wed, 2 Apr 08
Future Rapid Effects System (FRES) -
http://www.army-technology.com/projects/fres/
The UK's Future Rapid Effects System (FRES) programme includes five families of medium-weight vehicles, in at least 16 variants, and the procurement of an estimated 3,300 vehicles. The FRES vehicles are to meet the Army's long term needs for new medium-weight armoured fighting vehicles and will be deployed on rapid intervention, enduring peacekeeping and peace enforcement operations and support to high intensity, major combat operations.

"The UK's Future Rapid Effects System (FRES) programme includes five families of medium-weight vehicles."

The first FRES vehicles will enter service in 2012 and the vehicles will be in production until about 2030.

The five vehicle families are utility, reconnaissance, medium armour, manoeuvre support and basic capability utility vehicles. The requirement, first announced in 1998, was for 3,700 vehicles, but by 2006 this had been reduced to 3,300 vehicles. The actual number of vehicles to be procured will not be announced until MoD main gate approval is reached.

The £13bn FRES programme is the highest priority equipment programme within the British Army. The whole-life cost is estimated at £50bn. The utility vehicles will include 1,700 to 1,900 wheeled 8x8 vehicles from 25t to 30t, accounting for 60% of the number of FRES vehicles and about 50% of the programme costs.

The specialist FRES vehicles ‐ reconnaissance, medium armour and manoeuvre support families ‐ will consist of about 1,500 vehicles, 40% of the FRES vehicle total and 50% of the cost. The fifth family, basic capability utility vehicles, will not be to a full FRES specification and will be procured separately from the FRES programme.

FRES ALLIANCE

In November 2006, the UK Ministry of Defence announced that an alliance arrangement would be put in place for FRES, similar to the UK CVF aircraft carrier alliance. The FRES Alliance is led by the MoD with the support of an industrial System of Systems Integrator (SOSI) and a group of three industrial teams for each of the FRES vehicle families. The industrial teams for each vehicle family will include a vehicle integrator, vehicle designer and vehicle manufacturer.

"FRES vehicles will enter service in 2012."

The vehicle integrator carries out the integration of the complex systems into the vehicle platform. These include communications, command and control, vetronics (vehicle electronics), sensors, weapons and defensive aids systems.

The vehicle designer is the designer of the family of vehicles that wins the family 'Trials of Truth'. The utility vehicles Trials of Truth were completed in 2007.

The vehicle manufacturer will either manufacture its own design FRES vehicle or carry out licensed manufacturing under agreement with the vehicle designer. If the vehicle designer is not a UK company, early production could be carried out at the company's existing manufacturing facilities abroad and then full production would be transferred to the UK.

SYSTEM OF SYSTEMS INTEGRATOR (SOSI)

The FRES System of Systems Integrator (SOSI) will be responsible for integration across all the FRES vehicle families and interoperability between FRES vehicles and other UK armed forces systems. The SOSI will also carry out system engineering, capability integration, and programme and design management.

Companies which registered interest in the SOSI contract in early 2007 included BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin UK (teamed with Ultra) and Thales (teamed with Boeing). In October 2007, the UK MoD announced that Thales UK, in partnership with Boeing through its Boeing Defence UK subsidiary, had been selected as the preferred bidder for the role of System of Systems Integrator for the FRES programme. The SOSI contract was awarded to Thales / Boeing in January 2008.

FRES PROGRAMME

The UK 1998 Strategic Defence Review identified the British Army's requirement for a new fleet of medium-weight vehicles. The FRES programme remained a concept for about six years. Delays were mainly due to an inability to define the changing requirements and an acceptable procurement strategy.

"The £13bn FRES programme is the highest priority equipment programme within the British Army."

By 2004, it was decided that the FRES programme would be structured and managed in overlapping phases, with an assessment phase from 2004 to 2009, a demonstration phase from 2007 to 2012 and acquisition approval and manufacturing phase in 2010.

An initial assessment phase led by the systems house, Atkins, was started in 2004 and completed in 2007. The Assessment Phase 1 (AP1) is to progress the FRES utility vehicle and Assessment Phase 2 (AP2) will progress the specialist vehicles, i.e. the reconnaissance medium armour and manoeuvre support vehicles.

FRES TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATOR PROGRAMMES

A series of Technology Demonstrator Programmes (TDPs) was launched in order to reduce risks before the main gate decisions on FRES. The contracts were placed under the FRES Integrated Technology Acquisition Plan (FRES ITAP). The aim of the TDPs is to establish evidence on the maturity of technologies for early FRES vehicles or for later capability upgrades.

Three improved-protection TDPs have been placed to examine improved vehicle self-protection for FRES: hard kill defensive aids system TDP (May 2005 to December 2006) placed on Akers Krutbruk Protection AB; electric armour TDP (January 2006 to June 2007) placed on Lockheed Martin UK INSYS, with team members SAIC (Science Applications International Corporation) and QinetiQ; and integrated survivability TDP (January to December 2006) placed on Thales with team member Boeing.

In August 2005 General Dynamics UK was awarded an 18-month contract for the FRES Chassis Concept (Electric Drive) TDP (August 2005 to March 2007). The development programme was based on the in-hub electric drive and hybrid power system of GD's Advanced Hybrid Electric Drive (AHED) 8x8 wheeled demonstrator. The AHED mobility trials were carried out in April 2006 at the Bosch Automotive Proving Grounds, South Bend, Indiana.

"The FRES programme remained a concept for about six years."

BAE Systems was awarded two FRES TDP contracts, the FRES chassis concept (based on the SEP vehicle) TDP and the FRES gap crossing TDP (January 2007 to Sep 2007). The MOD's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) was awarded the TDP stowage and capacity contract (February 2005 to May 2006).

Two separate Electronic Architecture TDP contracts (August 2005 to March 2006) were awarded to teams led by Lockheed Martin UK and Thales. The Lockheed Martin UK team included Ultra Electronics, Smiths Aerospace, Scisys, PA Consulting, and Cranfield University.

The Thales team included Thales, BAE Systems Insyte, QinetiQ, Ncode, IFS Defence, McLaren Electronic Systems, Eaton Aerospace, Aerosystems International and the University of Sussex.

FRES UTILITY VEHICLES

The first variant of the FRES family to enter service will be the FRES utility vehicle, initially for protected mobility, command and control, light armoured support, medical, repair and recovery and driver training roles. Later FRES utility vehicles will include specialist communications, electronic warfare and sensor vehicles.

The MoD launched three competitions in November 2006 to select the FRES Utility Vehicles Design (UV Design), the Utility Vehicles Integrator (UV Integrator) and a System of Systems Integrator (SOSI).

UTILITY VEHICLES DESIGN

The competition to select the utility vehicles designer is known as the Trials of Truth. In June 2007 t

Wed, 2 Apr 08
UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopter
http://www.army-technology.com/projects/uh-72a-lakota/
The UH-72A Lakota is the United States Army's new Light Utility Helicopter. The UH-72A Lakota helicopters are being acquired to replace the UH-1H Iroquois and OH-58 A/C Kiowa helicopters. The Lakota helicopters will serve with the US Army mainly for logistics and support missions within the USA and also with the Army National Guard for homeland security and disaster-response missions.

The prime contractor for the UH-72A is EADS North America. A contract valued at $43.1m was awarded to EADS North America in June 2006 for an initial number of eight helicopters. The Army took delivery of the first UH-72A Lakota in December 2006 and deliveries of the initial eight were completed in July 2007. An additional 34 helicopters were ordered in October 2006 to be delivered by late 2008.

"The Lakota helicopters will serve with the US Army mainly for logistics and support missions within the USA."

The Lakota entered service in June 2007. Full-rate production was authorised in August 2007. The US Army's requirement is for a total of 322 helicopters with a potential value of $2bn.

Sikorsky has been contracted to supply the UH-72A logistic support, including maintenance contract management, supply chain management, contractor field teams, spare part and tool management, facilities management and field and depot-level maintenance.

UH-72A DESIGN

The UH-72A light utility helicopter is a military version of the Eurocopter EC145. During the competitive bid phase, EADS North America used the UH-145 designation for its light utility helicopter entry. The helicopters are being manufactured by American Eurocopter at the company's production centre in Columbus, Mississippi.

The main and tail rotors are high set to allow fast and safe loading and unloading through the main doors and rear-fuselage clamshell doors even while the rotors are turning. The helicopter has a hingeless rotor system with composite main rotor blades which are 11m in diameter. The rotor configuration provides reduced noise and vibration characteristics. The high-set, twin-blade tail rotor has a diameter of 1.96m.

Safety features include a high level of redundancy with a twin-engine design, and redundant hydraulic, electrical and engine control systems. The crashworthy airframe and seats also contribute to the UH-72A's operational safety and survivability.

COCKPIT

The cockpit and cabin are fitted with a large multi-piece wrap-around front windscreen, multiple side-fuselage windows on the cockpit and passenger doors, and side windows for the main cabin. The windows and windscreen, supplied by Nordam Group in Tulsa, Oklahoma, provide good visibility for the helicopter's crew and passengers.

The cockpit accommodates a crew of two and is fitted with two Simula energy-absorbing cockpit seats supplied by BAE Systems Mobility and Protection Systems (formerly Armor Holdings Aerospace and Defense Group) in Phoenix, Arizona. The cockpit seats have ergonomic cushions, a four-point restraint system with an inertia reel, and are qualified to FAA crashworthiness standards.

AVIONICS SYSTEMS

The UH-72A is fitted with a night-vision-goggle-compatible glass cockpit with active matrix liquid crystal displays and a Meghas avionics suite supplied by Thales USA. The cockpit displays include the Thales centralised Vehicle and Engine Management Display (VEMD).

The cockpit displays simplify the presentation of flight and vehicle information, increasing the crew's situational awareness and reducing pilot workload. Production of the Meghas avionics suite is being transferred from Europe to a new Thales production facility in Irvine, California.

"EADS North America used the UH-145 designation for its light utility helicopter entry."

The helicopter's automatic flight control system is supplied by Sagem Avionics, Inc. and is partially produced at the company's Grand Prairie, Texas facility. The UH-72A's automatic flight control system includes two Attitude and Heading Reference Systems (AHRS), Advanced Power Management (APM) computers, smart electro-mechanical actuators, TRIM actuators and fibre-optic gyroscopes.

The avionics cooling system, supplied by Keith Products of Addison, Texas, ensures proper operating temperatures for the helicopter's navigation, communications and mission equipment.

NAVIGATION AND COMMUNICATIONS

The UH-72A helicopter's navigation and communications systems are supplied by Wulfsberg Electronics based in Prescott, Arizona. The navigation and air traffic control communications include dual VHF communications transceivers; dual VHF navigation receivers with VOR, ILS and marker beacon; and a DME transceiver.

The UH-72A's tactical communications system includes an RT-5000 wideband transceiver operating at 29MHz to 960MHz, and dual P-2000 tactical communications transceivers. Wulfsberg Electronics also supplies navigation and communications systems for EC145 helicopters used in civilian and special mission roles.

CABIN

The cabin accommodates eight troops or passengers. The cabin is fitted with BAE System's Simula passenger seats which are of fold-up design and meet FAA crashworthiness standards. The cockpit and passenger seats are of high strength lightweight composites construction and include aramid and graphite materials.

The cockpit and cabin are fitted with a heating and ventilating system supplied by Keith Products. The Keith Products heating, ventilation and cooling systems are fitted as standard equipment for all civilian EC145 versions of the Lakota UH-72A.

MISSION SYSTEMS

The modular design of the helicopter allows the fast and efficient installation of a range of mission modules.

For ambulance and medical evacuation missions, the cabin can accommodate two stretchers, plus one crew chief (who is qualified to operate the hoist and other aircraft equipment) and one medical attendant. The UH-72A's NATO standard stretchers and stretcher retainer mounts are supplied by Aerolite of Washington.

The helicopter has an externally-mounted rescue electric hoist, series type 44301 from Goodrich Corporation. The hoist is mounted on a boom and support assembly that allows it to be positioned in an arc of up to 63° from the aircraft fuselage centerline for maximum operational flexibility. The hoist is stowed in line with the fuselage during flight.

ENGINES

The helicopter is powered by two Turbomeca Arriel 1E2 tuboshaft engines, each providing 550kW of take-off power and 516kW continuous power. The engines are rated to provide a maximum power of 574kW for two and a half minutes and 404kW continuously in one-engine-inoperable-mode fight.

FLIGHT TRAINING

"The UH-72A's tactical communications system includes an RT-5000 wideband transceiver."

CAE USA in Tampa, Florida has been contracted to design and manufacture UH-72A cockpit procedural trainers for the United States Army which will be used for procedural, familiarisation, and transition training as the Army begins taking delivery of the UH-72A helicopters.

EADS North America is also acquiring the UH-72A cockpit procedural trainer to support pilot transition training, to be installed at the American Eurocopter training Centre in Grand Prairie, Texas.