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Expandable 3 in 1 Shelter -evolutionary new hydraulic with flat floor and fullt automatic
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/field/3s/press1.html
Scandinavian Shelter Systems AS (3S) awarded contract on delivery of 32 hydraulic, fully automatic 3in1 Box in Box Expander.
3S has during 2007 developed a unique consept in a fully automatic hydraulic 3in1 container. The container has flat floor, up to 8 doors, wide side opening with door-in-door on one side, and an expandable technical room. 3S has been awarded a contract on delivery of 32 hydraulic, fully automatic 3 in 1 with flat floor to Danish Container Supply (DCS) which has a framework agreement with the Danish Army. The delivery will be completed ultimo 2008.
The container is operated by one person and erected within 3-4 minutes. The expanding sections are self-supporting and allow expansion whilst on a truck or trailer. The hydraulic pumps are powered by the 24V curciut on the truck.
The container is specially made for communication purposes, but are useful for all puposes requiring rapid erection, and ease of use.
Sat, 31 May 08
DDC Announces a New Addition to the MIL-STD-1553 / ARINC 429 USB Avionics Device Family!
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/electronic/data_device/press21.html
Data Device Corporation (DDC) introduces a new multi-protocol USB 2.0 Interface for MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC 429 data bus applications. The new BU-65591U is a lightweight USB 2.0 device that provides two dual redundant 1553 channels, four ARINC 429 receive channels, two ARINC 429 transmit channels, seven Digital Discrete I/Os, and an IRIG-B time synchronization input.
In addition to the 1553/429 device, DDC offers 1553-only and 429-only versions. An extension to DDC's rugged version that was released in 2006, the BU-65591U is ideal for lab applications that require an interface to MIL-STD-1553 and/or ARINC 429 data buses, while the BU-65590U provides the same functionality in a more rugged package that is ideal for flight line use and embedded systems.
"The high channel count and mix of 429 and 1553 in a USB device make it an ideal portable solution for avionics labs that use MIL-STD-1553 or ARINC 429 data buses," said Mike Hegarty, DDC's MIL-STD-1553 Marketing Manager.
The USB avionics device includes both 1553 and 429 C Software Development Kits (SDK) and drivers for Windows 2000 and Windows XP. These SDKs allow users to quickly integrate DDC's 1553 and 429 I/O into a C source code application. A common SDK exists across all operating systems allowing the programmer portability across different 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.
Graphical bus analysis and simulation tools for both MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC 429 are also available in addition to ARINC 615 data loading software. The graphical bus analysis and simulation tools allow users to effortlessly simulate, monitor, and troubleshoot 1553 and 429 data buses simultaneously or independently without the need for time and cost prohibitive custom software coding.
Data Device Corporation (DDC) is recognized as a leading international supplier of high-reliability data interface products, motion control, and solid-state power controllers for military and industrial applications for over 40 years. DDC's broad product line consists of advanced data bus technology for high-speed Ethernet and Fibre Channel networks, MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC 429 data bus boards and components, Synchro/Resolver interface components, and solid-state power controllers and motor drives. The company's design and manufacturing facility is located in Bohemia,
Sat, 31 May 08
Revision Eyewear Hellfly Ballistic Sunglasses
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/personal/revision/press22.html
Revision Eyewear, developers of purpose-built military eyewear, participated in the National Tactical Officers' Association's Member Tested and Recommended Products Program with the Hellfly sunglass and the Desert Locust goggle and have received scores of 4.18 and 4.49 respectively out of a possible 5.
The Hellfly Ballistic Sunglass received a 4.18 score out of a possible 5. Testers scored the overall quality, performance, durability, comfort, and ease-of-use with 4's and 5's. The Hellfly protects the wearer's eyes from dangerous fragments, as well as day-to-day environmental elements while providing the wearer with the stylish looks of today's eyewear.
Hellfly exceeds the US Military's stringent high-impact requirement for spectacles as well as the ANSI Z87.1 standard for impact and optics. One tester summed up his review by saying: "The Company (Revision Eyewear) has a user-friendly website with testaments from soldiers in the field. They have a superior product with innovative design qualities at a reasonable price." MSRP for the new Revision Hellfly Ballistic Sunglass is US$99.99.
The Desert Locust Ballistic Goggle scored a 4.49 out of a possible 5. Again, scores for application, design, quality, durability and comfort were all 4's and 5's. A tester said in his review: "These goggles are the best goggles I have ever had the privilege of using. It is very reassuring to me knowing that a company like Revision Eyewear has put their product through extensive testing to develop the best eyewear available and knowing that when it really counts, I can count on them."
The Desert Locust Goggle balances an officer's need for comfort with well-sealed eye protection ensuring clear vision while the optically correct goggle lens is engineered to maximize field-of-view and provide unprecedented visual clarity. MSRP for the Desert Locust Goggle is US$129.99.
The NTOA, founded in 1983 for the purpose of providing a communications link between Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) units throughout the US, currently provides membership to all sworn active and retired law enforcement personnel and correctional officers that meet prescribed membership criteria. The NTOA's Member Tested and Recommended Products Program assists NTOA members and the law enforcement community with objective product evaluations. Manufacturers receive feedback regarding product enhancements directly from end users as well as the right to use the NTOA Member Tested logo in their marketing.
Sat, 31 May 08
INTRACOM Defense Electronics Receives US$5.5 million Contract for Aircraft Radar Electronic Modules
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/navigation/ide/press1.html
INTRACOM Defense Electronics was awarded a $5.5 million contract from Northrop Grumman to produce electronic modules for the AN/APG-68(V)9 radar for the F-16 aircraft.
The award of this contract demonstrates that INTRACOM Defense Electronics plays a vital role in providing high-quality airborne electronic systems for the Hellenic MOD and the international market place The twelve month contract is the continuation of two previous Northrop Grumman contracts where INTRACOM Defense Electronics successfully provided F-16 aircraft radar electronic modules for various international programs.
Northrop Grumman Corporation is a global defense and technology company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in information and services, electronics, aerospace and shipbuilding to government and commercial customers worldwide.
INTRACOM Defense Electronics, Greece's largest defense electronics systems provider, is a subsidiary of INTRACOM HOLDINGS, one of the largest multinational technology groups in Greece. The company designs, develops and manufactures state-of-the-art military communication systems, encryption devices, command, control and communication systems (C³), missile electronic components, radars, simulators, and testing equipment. INTRACOM Defense Electronics participates in a number of domestic as well as international R&D and co-production programmes and is a registered member on NATO's vendors list. The company's products and services are deployed in Belgium, Cyprus, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and the USA.
Sat, 31 May 08
Aimpoint Introduce Conceal Engagement Unit - Aimpoint CEU
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/machine_guns/aimpoint/press12.html
Highly versatile aiming device allows engagement of threats from behind cover
Aimpoint, the world leader and innovator of red dot sighting technology, has announced the introduction of a new modular accessory called the Concealed Engagement Unit, or CEU. The CEU is the latest component incorporated into Aimpoint's unique System of Systems approach, which allows a complete line of accessories including magnification, night vision and indirect aiming to be quickly added and changed behind the company's famous red-dot sights.
Originally prototyped in 2005, the CEU was completely re-engineered following reviews of the initial concept with active military units. Compatible with all Aimpoint sights, the new Aimpoint CEU is much smaller and lighter than the originally planned design, reducing the weight of the unit by over 50%. The stabilized internal optics were optimized for better image quality, allowing to be identified and engaged more rapidly. A lanyard loop was added to aid in retention of the unit, and the chassis design was changed to allow the CEU to be quickly stripped from the weapon if required. The CEU can also be used as a handheld viewing device.
The Aimpoint CEU rotates a full 260 degrees, allowing the operator to safely look around either right or left-hand corners, up stairwells or down tunnels from almost any angle. Since the Aimpoint CEU does not affect the sight's point-of-impact, the CEU can easily be passed for one operator to another using the the company's revolutionary Twistmount. Most importantly, the compound optics contained within the CEU gives the operator a true image, not the distorte mirror-image found in the cheap reflective devices currently found on the market, and the entire unit is designed to withstand the rigorous demands placed upon on the modern battlefield.
"Aimpoint red dot sights are universally recognized as the most efficient sighting system in the world. We are now pleased to be able to offer an accessory that the gives the user the ability to observe and engage a threat from behind a protected position while using our sights,” said Aimpoint President Lennard Ljungfelt.
"The Aimpoint CEU turns a standard infantry weapon into a scouting tool that allows observation of targets around obstructions without exposing the operator to enemy fire. It's no longer necessary to equip a team member with a specialized weapon or expensive and fragile electronic device to make this possible,” said Ljungfelt. “The result is increased safety and enhanced performance for all members of the team."
The Aimpoint CEU is now ready to enter full-scale production, and will be available in quantity within 90 days. The CEU is a patented system originally developed by DSTO in Australia under the name Off-Axis Viewing Device®. Aimpoint has world-wide exclusive rights for production and sales of the improved device for all markets outside of Australia.
Sat, 31 May 08
EWS
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/armoured/ews
EWS is a leading supplier of fabricated components and custom-tailored blanks for product-critical requirements in civil and military applications. The company&squo;s expertise and know-how are centered on the processing of hot-rolled plates of HS, VHS, wear-resistant and armor-grade steel plating as well as the fabrication of aluminium, stainless steel and sandwich composites.
STEEL ARMOR PLATES
EWS&squo; steel armor plates come from the world&squo;s leading producers of armor plating, who bring with them a deep understanding of the protection requirements for any given project.
Subsequently, EWS can assist the customer in the selection of the best grade of armored steel to achieve the desired degree of protection. The wide range of strength and toughness available enables the selection of the most suitable grade of armored steel which conforms to various specifications including MIL A-46100.
STEEL PLATE PRODUCTION
The EWS product line covers a wide range of steel plating - from thin and small plate blanks to large and thick plates which are cut, press-formed and prepared for welding. Cutting machines used include several lasers with a cutting capacity of up to 8.000mm × 2.500mm on plates up to 20mm thick.
State-of-the-art high definition plasma can cut plates up to 18.000mm long in thickness up to 38mm and can prepare bevelled edges and machine drill holes with very high accuracy. EWS can also supply bend formed parts in small or large batches: the largest edge press has a force of 1,600 tons and can form parts up to 10.000mm long. Certified welding services are also available, including mechanical and electrical assembly. EWS can provide ISO 9001 certification if and when required.
ARMOR PLATES FOR MILITARY VEHICLES
EWS&squo; production flexibility can meet client needs for small prototype requirements as well as for large production runs - we can also assist in the designing and engineering phases of a project. EWS also utilizes the hands-on experience of world-renowned partners to design, manufacture and deploy high-quality steel plates.
Products can be supplied as pre-cut blanks, welded assemblies or complete systems. The steel armor plates used are produced by the most qualified steel companies, and are certified by defence ministries as well as military and civilian OEMs world wide.
Due to the experience gained with some of the most qualified global manufacturers of armored vehicles, EWS can provide the best service and support in terms of quality and logistics, thus boosting the manufacturing and delivery performance of their customers.
Fri, 30 May 08
MFC Survival Provides DFRMO with Water Rescue Kits
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/field/mfc-survival/press2.html
MFC Survival was approached by the Defence Fire Risk Management Organisation (DFRMO) to help them come up with a solution for their Level One water awareness requirements.
Working together with the DFRMO, MFC Survival were able to use their experience and research gained from working with Fire and Rescue Services to put together a complete solution in the form of a Level One Water Awareness Kit for the DFRMO. This kit complements the company's already well established water rescue equipment which includes lifejackets, sleds, stretchers, airtrack, hose inflation kits, drysuits and throw lines as well as servicing the equipment.
MFC Survival's water rescue kit contains three MFC 275N Single Chamber Lifejackets, a technical rescue PFD, two throwlines, a loudhailer, clip on blue lights and a water rescue lanyard, all contained in one waterproof kitbag. This can be tailored to suit customer requirements.
Phil Jones, Commercial Director of MFC Survival says: "The DFRMO have purchased nearly one hundred kits from MFC Survival. We are always pleased to look at new product ideas and provide solutions for our customers, as in this case. We hope the relationship we have built with the DFRMO will be ongoing and we look forward to helping them with future requirements."
Fri, 30 May 08
MFC Survival - USAR training
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/field/mfc-survival/press3.html
MFC Survival has donated equipment to the Urban Search and Rescue Unit at the Fire Service College at Moreton-in-Marsh. The equipment includes a rapid response shelter which does not require continuous inflation. It can be used to create many different types of scenario at the college such as an incident control camp, a temporary morgue or a hospital.
MFC Survival also donated their new All Purpose Inflatable Stretcher. The stretcher features a superior new design that can be used on land, mud, marsh, open water, ice and snow. It is particularly useful in an urban search and rescue setting because it provides a stable and robust platform on uneven surfaces for safe casualty handling.
MFC Survival has supplied equipment to the Fire Service College for a number of years as well as many of the fire and rescue services in the UK and abroad. The design team has taken a lot of advice from the emergency services during the development of products for emergency use.
The Fire Service College is the premier training establishment of its kind in the world after 38 years of continuous development at the Moreton-in-Marsh site in England, as such MFC Survival is proud to be associated with them.
David Garman, Managing Director of MFC Survival said: "We are extremely proud and pleased to be able to offer any help with product and product development during this time of new and varied challenges, organisational change and operational threats to aid the vital and specialised training available at the Fire Service College."
Station Officer Robert Kreisler of the Urban Search and Rescue Department at the Fire service College says: "MFC Survival kindly donated to the Fire Service College, Urban Search and Rescue Department two inflatable stretchers and an inflatable rescue structure last week for use within the department and the college in general. The Fire Service College and MFC Survival have worked closely over the past year in order to highlight the requirements of a rescue stretcher within an urban search and rescue environment.
"I found that the All Purpose Inflatable stretcher proved be a great asset to the scenario based exercises that are carried out at the college, these involve not only the British Fire and Rescue Services but also overseas delegates. They have all benefited from the equipment. The Urban Search and Rescue department of the Fire Service College look forward to maintaining a close working relationship with MFC Survival in the future as regards to the development of rescue equipment."
Fri, 30 May 08
Water Rescue and the UK Fire and Rescue Service
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/field/mfc-survival/press1.html
The summer of 2007 saw the UK being affected by what were described as two 'unprecented' rainfall events. These led to widespread flooding resulting in the UK Fire and Rescue Service's (F&RS)largest rescue operation since the Second World War. In total over 55,000 homes and businesses were flooded and over 9,000 rescues undertaken.
These events drew attention to the key role the UK F&RS play during floods events - one which they currently have no statutory duty to undertake.
After the flooding in August 2007, Sir Michael Pitt was asked by ministers to conduct an independent review of the flooding emergency that took place. In his interim review of December 2007 Sir Michael concluded that unless otherwise agreed locally, 'upper tier'local authorities should be the lead organisation in relation to multi-agency planning for severe weather emergencies at the local level, and for triggering multi-agency arrangements in response to severe weather warnings.
Pitt review also pointed out that organisations carrying out flood rescue, including the fire and rescue services, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, and numerous NGO', are highly valued by the public and were generally praised for their effective operations over the summer. However, the review notes that there is currently some ambiguity as to which organisations have responsibilities for flood rescue.
UK Fire and Rescue Services usually attend to such situations, and all fire and rescue crews should have received some basic training to work safely near water. In 2001, a UK Fire Service manual was published entitled Safe Working Near, On or In Water, which provided general guidance on water rescue operations and for the first time outlined national training levels.
Response capability differs between services and whilst some have little specialist water and flood rescue capability others are well equipped with specialist teams of swiftwater and flood rescue technicians and boat operators. In times of flooding there is an expectation from the community that the Fire and Rescue Service will provide a response, yet as already mentioned they have no explicit statutory duties for flood rescue. Similarly, although the Maritime and Coastguard Agency is a Category 1 responder for emergencies at sea, on the coast and in estuaries, and the RNLI has a statutory duty on the Thames, neither organisation has a legal responsibility for flood rescue. However, both organisations played an active role in the response to the summer 2007 floods and deployed crews to assist the local response in a number of the affected areas.
The Summer floods of 2007 were instrumental in showing that there is now a much greater capability within the UK Fire and Rescue Service to respond to major floods as compared to previous floods in 2000, but at the same time highlighted areas of response that need development. For the first time a Fire Service National Flood Support Centre was set up to coordinate specialist response and this was used to deploy teams of swiftwater rescue technicians and boat operators to the affected areas.
Its not practical for an individual Fire and Rescue Services to have the necessary personnel and equipment to deal with a major flood event and the ability to call in specialist rescue teams from outside the area is the key to dealing with these events. In the USA, the concept of 'team typing' has been in use for a number of years, whereby rescue assets are 'typed' against a pre-determined capability framework. This allows strategic managers to request assistance and know the capability of those who are providing assistance. An ad-hoc version of this 'team typing' was set up at short notice last summer by the National Flood Support Centre and proved to be highly effective.
However whilst it was good to see that specialist teams with appropriate training and equipment were available it was still possible to see frontline fire fighters wading in flood waters in fire fighting clothing to rescue people. If we are expecting firefighters to undertake such rescue we need to provide them with both the correct equipment and training to do so safely. However, the financial implications of providing such training and equipment to all fire fighters is considerable.
The Fire Brigades Union has commented stating that the supply of suitable equipment to fire fighters should be an integral part of proper planning for future flood emergencies.
The lessons of the floods 2007 ought to lead to better equipment for frontline firefighters dealing with floods. The Pitt Review states that a key issue to be considered is the provision of resources needed specifically to undertake flood rescue, including personal protective equipment, pumps, rescue craft and especially, trained personnel.
As yet the Fire and Rescue Service as a whole does not have a statutory duty to deal with floods nor adequate training or equipment. Paul Hayden, Chief Fire Officer for Hereford and Worcester, said a lack of standard training and equipment meant the Fire and Rescue Service's response to flooding "isn't as effective as we otherwise could be" and called for improved coordination.
In a study entitled Project Aquarius undertaken on behalf of the former Office of the Deputy Prime Minister it was found that in the UK Fire and Rescue Services were using 15 different types of vessel for water rescue. Often these were designed for recreation rather than workboat use. Water rescue craft need to be stable, durable, lightweight and rapidly deployable.
A low freeboard permitting easy boarding and a high degree of buoyancy is also desirable as is already available from specialist companies such as MFC Survival Ltd. As well as rescue craft other essential equipment for flood water rescue includes drysuits, life jackets, buoyancy aids and throw lines etc. Having the right equipment for flood rescue is essential but it means nothing without the proper training.
New draft training levels are currently at the final consultation stage and the draft document includes training in both Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Boat Operations and Management of Water and Flood Incidents. Training in these two areas have already been available from training providers such as Rescue 3 (UK) but their adoption as national standards will help solve the issues of co-ordination of response capability as highlighted by Chief Hayden.
With UK's weather predicted to change and flooding set to increase it is clear that 2007's 'unprecedented' event may well be tomorrows foreseeable response challenges for the UK Fire and Rescue Service and in order to meet these, investment in training and equipment is essential. However whilst the community expects the fire service to respond to such events it will be difficult for them to finance the necessary training and equipment without a statutory duty and the central funding associated with such a duty.
Fri, 30 May 08
Aimpoint Introduce Modified CompM4 Sight
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/machine_guns/aimpoint/press13.html
Aimpoint, the innovator and world leader in electronic red-dot sighting technology has announced a new variation of the company s successful CompM4 sight. The CompM4 is currently standardized as the US Army's M68 close combat optic, with over 600,000 units
currently in service with the US military, and has been chosen by the Norwegian army.
This new design, designated as the CompM4s, features a low-mounted battery compartment giving the sight a lower overall profile, and placing the switch and battery compartment in a more
protected position while preserving all of the outstanding features of the standard CompM4 sight.
Listening to the specific needs of our end users helps Aimpoint continue to develop better products.
said Aimpoint President Lennart Ljungfelt. Our company-wide commitment to providing our customers and end users with the best possible tools is something we are all very
proud of, and this new design is a direct result of listening to feedback from the field.
The electronic components in the CompM4 include Aimpoint s Super ACET diode circuitry, allowing the sight to run constantly for up to eight years on a single AA battery. All CompM4 sights feature an internal voltage regulator that allows the sights to operate on any AA size battery available worldwide. These sights also feature a 2 minute-of-angle (MOA) dot size, making them perfectly suited for use with Aimpoint s 3XMagnifier and Concealed Engagement Unit (CEU).
The CompM4 is optimized for use with all generations of night vision devices, and features an extremely rugged and easy to use 16-position manual switch with 7 night vision compatible
settings and 9 daylight settings. The CompM4 sight body is designed to protect the optical and electronic components inside against hard use, and keeps the sight waterproof to 45 meters (150
feet).
All CompM4 sights currently come equipped with Aimpoint s QRP2(R) Picatinny rail mount, which eliminates the need for a separate mounting ring. This mount has exceptional clamping force,
and features a lower and wider torque-limiting knob to improve ease of use while lessening the chance of the sight base becoming snagged on other equipment.
This patent-pending mount is also keyed into the sight body to absorb recoil forces. Vertical and extension spacers are
available to allow the sight to fit on all M16, M4 Carbine, and AR15 variants. An optional mount allows these sights to be used on any weapon with a Weaver-style rail mounting system as well.
Fri, 30 May 08
Comstrac
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/jamming/comstrac
Comstrac is a leading supplier of surveillance, monitoring, homeland security and personal protection products. Comstrac are able to provide comprehensive surveillance and security services, with product ranges covering GSM interceptors, cellular and broadband jammers, audio and video transmitters, explosive and narcotic detection systems and body armour.
JAMMING SYSTEMS
RF and wide band jamming systems are designed for paralysing and immobilising links between mobile cellular telephones and the local cellular cells. All devices within the protected area of the activated jammer will not be able to receive or transmit calls. Devices outside the protected area will not be affected.
CTLA-400 - ULTRA BROADBAND BOMB JAMMERS
The CTLA-400 high-power RF jammer is designed for jamming 20MHz to 3,000MHz frequencies. This jammer covers all general communication frequency bands for example walky-talky, cellular (AMPS, GSM, HighGSM, CDMA/TDMA, NEXTEL, PCS, DCS, UMTS), satellite (Thuraya, Iridium), WLAN, GPS and Wi-Fi. Bands and spots can be turned on and off according to threat information and other needs.
CTN 105B - HIGH-POWER PORTABLE CELLULAR JAMMER
CTN105B is an RF jammer designed for jamming two-way, full duplex, RF links between mobile cellular telephones and the local cellular cells. The RF jammer is an ideal anti-eavesdropping device to eliminate the risk of being 'bugged' by a planted cellular telephone.
CTWBJ500 - FULLY PROGRAMMABLE WIDE BAND JAMMER
The CTWBJ500 is a fully programmable, fully customisable, wide band jammer with total user adaptability. The jammer blocks all RF links between receiver and transmitter and has four operating modes:
Spot mode - full 100W output targeted on a single frequency
Hopping mode – up to five targeted frequencies jammed with high speed hopping between channels
Sweep mode – full sweep jamming across the programmed spectrum
Barrage mode –jamming across the entire frequency range of the module
GSM COMMUNICATION CHANNEL MONITORING SYSTEM
The GSM intercept system is intended for passive or semi-active monitoring of GSM 900 and DCS-1800 standard communication systems.
High dynamical range receivers and special methods of signal procession enable high quality reception, computation of session key (Kc), speech intelligibility, and the possibility to control the reverse channel at distance from the subscriber.
The software enables to use the 'encryption switch off' mode together with software search of encryption key that provides a high percentage of interception in encrypted networks.
MTRDK - RAPID DEPLOYMENT VIP PROTECTION KIT
The MTRDK has been designed to provide rapidly deployable CCTV and intrusion detection for all types of mobile operations. The MTDRK is a modular system that can be configured according to customer demands and situations.
The standard model includes:
Fully programmable, portable, ruggedised monitoring case
Four audio/video receivers
Four wireless day/night camera units
Four wireless PIR detector units
Four wireless door contact units
Digital Video Recorder (DVR) with removable 80Gb hard disk
Eight-inch TFT monitor connected to quad multiplexer
Eight-inch TFT monitor connected to DVR
Remote control handset for camera activation
Battery packs and chargers for all wireless items
The MTDRK can also be configured with a wide range of cameras, encryption modules and sensors.
MTX SILVER REMOTE AUDIO VISUAL TRANSMITTER
The MTX Silver is a video transmitter using Frequency Modulation (FM) for both audio and video. It allows transmission via radio of images and sound from a video camera at distances up to 4km.
The transmitter can be body worn or used in a motor vehicle or any other type of covert situation. With the remote control commander, the transmitter can be left asleep whilst no action is taking place and can be remotely switched on from a range of up to 300m.
ALPHA 6 EXPLOSIVE AND CONTRABAND DETECTION SYSTEM
The Alpha 6 explosive and contraband detection system is an early warning indicator and direction finder for explosive and contraband detection. Alpha 6 can direct the user to explosives or contraband from 200m to 300m away.
Thu, 29 May 08
Air Target to Exhibit at ITEC 2008
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/training/air_target/press1.html
World leading supplier of accoustic scoring products Air Target Sweden will be exhibiting at ITEC 2008 in Stockholm form the 10th to the 12th of June this year.During the exhibition, Air Target Sweden will showcase its LOMAH system, which has already be met with widespread critical acclaim, as well as its wide range of other scoring systems.
Thu, 29 May 08
Port-A-Cool
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/hvac/port-a-cool
Preparation for troop deployment means more than possessing field-tested weaponry, combat apparel or meals. It means controlling hostile environments created by weather and remote locations.
EVAPORATIVE COOLING UNITS
In order to efficiently meet these demands, equipment must be field-tested to create an environment that offers our men and women in uniform more creature comforts. The one product that has dramatically changed the environment for US armed forces is the Port-A-Cool® portable evaporative cooling unit. Port-A-Cool units can lower the surrounding air temperature an average of 15°F to 25°F and generate cool air.
From the desert floor of the Middle East and the islands of the Pacific Rim, to the Rocky Mountain west, you will find Port-A-Cool units bringing relief and comfort to men and women in uniform.
PORT-A-COOL COOLING UNIT ADVANTAGES
Port-A-Cool units are environmentally friendly; they produce no fluorocarbons like traditional air conditioning or vapor compression systems. Using Port-A-Cool units instead of vapor-compression systems also helps reduce global CO2, CFC, and other greenhouse gas emissions.
They are energy-efficient: evaporative cooling systems used worldwide save some 60 million barrels of oil annually and 27 billion pounds of annual CO2 emissions compared to vapor compression air-conditioning systems. Additionally, because energy consumption is so much less than traditional air-conditioning, your energy management is also more cost-effective.
With superior fluting and manufacturing in Kuul® pads media, impurities are filtered out, producing cooler, cleaner indoor air. Port-A-Cool units can also be configured to become an energy-efficient addition to an existing system.
Choose from four sizes of Port-A-Cool® electric units, three sizes of pneumatic units or two types of hazardous-location units.
16IN, 24IN, 36IN AND 48IN FAN BLADES
Port-A-Cool portable evaporative cooling units are available in four sizes: 16in, 24in, 36in and 48in fan blade diameters, cooling from 900ft² to 4,000ft² efficiently.
They are available in ten models, and all units feature durable one-piece molded plastic polyethylene housing. Both the unit and water supply are portable and perform at a fraction of the cost of standard air-conditioning, providing long-term dependability plus near maintenance-free operation. The units are environmentally friendly through efficient and effective resource use, and the entire unit is UL listed, (not just the components).
INTENSE SPOT COOLING UNITS
Our 16in Port-A-Cool units can be ducted for intense spot cooling. The 16in models with 22gal filler cart offer extra portability, running eight hours on the water source from the built-in tank. Three-speed and variable-speed models are available.
The 24in variable speed model cools 1,800ft² and its low profile makes it perfect for smaller areas. The 36in family includes three-speed, single-speed, and variable-speed units and can cool up to 2,650ft².
The 48in two-speed model cools a massive 4,000ft² area.
PORT-A-COOL UNITS NSN NUMBERS
Our cooling units are NATO-approved and have NATO Stock Numbers (NSN), as listed below:
16in three-speed filler cart: NSN 4120-01-516-5236 (for the 115V / 60Hz version); NSN 4120-01-516-5237 (for the 220V / 50Hz version)
24in variable-speed cooling unit: NSN 4120-01-431-9353 (for the 115V / 60Hz version); NSN 4120-01-449-0299 (for the 220V / 50Hz version)
36in variable speed cooling unit: NSN 4120-01-499-1010 (for the 115V / 60Hz version); NSN 4120-01-520-3496 (for the 220V / 50Hz version)
36in three-speed cooling unit: NSN 4120-01-393-3717 (for the 115V / 60Hz version); NSN 4120-01-449-0311 (for the 220V / 50Hz version)
36in single-speed cooling unit NSN 4120-01-381-1027 (for the 115V / 60Hz version); NSN 4120-01-449-0306 (for the 220V / 50Hz version)
48in two-speed cooling unit: NSN 4120-01-481-6048
Thu, 29 May 08
Bata Industrials
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/personal/bata-industrials
Major ministries of defence ‐ including the French army‐ have been wearing Bata's footgear collection, consisting of safety shoes and matching socks, for years. Our footwear is also frequently worn by fire brigades and police forces (including the Metropolitan Police of London) and other uniformed services. These organizations choose footwear from Bata Industrials because it offers the perfect balance of protection and comfort, both under normal and extreme conditions.
Bata Industrials is part of the Bata Shoe Organisation (BSO), worldwide one of the largest manufacturers and sellers of shoes, with more than 40,000 people active in 50 countries on nearly every continent. Bata Industrials is a market leader in the Benelux for industrial shoes and combat boots, and has production facilities all over the world.
MILITARY FOOTWEAR
Comfort and safety, all in one shoe? Bata knows that designing a shoe that is waterproof and breathable requires some ingenious brainwork. Member of the NIID since 2005, Bata Industrials has a substantial R&D department that tackles the applications and behaviours of various materials on a daily basis. All this effort goes to creating shoes that fit better and are even safer and more comfortable.
We strive to unlock the potential of the latest technological innovations in lightweight materials, both natural products as well as a variety of synthetics. We are also the only company in the Netherlands with a licence for the well-known GORE-TEX material which is also available in a &squo;cold-wet weather&squo; version.
HISTORY IN COMBAT BOOTS
Our development and production processes are based on more than 100 years of experience as the largest shoe manufacturer in the world. Since the 1970s, we have specialised in the development and production of safety shoes for military personnel. Among other things, this led to the development of the M90 combat boot for the Dutch armed forces in the mid-1980s.
SENTINEL M900 COMBAT BOOTS
Currently, we develop a special version of the successor to the M90 boots together with various security forces: the Sentinel M900 combat boots. In developing this boot, we conducted an extensive search to find the right balance between weight, stability, grip and climate control. After all, the last thing members of the armed forces and relief workers want to have to think about while in action is their footwear. Naturally the same principles holds true for the other sectors which have found their way to Bata, including construction and industry.
MODERN COMBAT BOOT PRODUCTION LINES
Thanks to our brand-new production line in Best, we are able to be flexible in our response to any order quantity in any desired size, from 35 through 49. Some of our collections are even available in four different widths. Additionally, with our French company Marbot, we now have access to a production facility that supplies some 200,000 Brodequin combat boots to the French army on an annual basis.
SOCKS
In addition to safety shoes, we also manufacture socks. The wrong sock can actually reverse the comfort of a safety shoe. Bata socks are made from special yarns which keep feet dry, cool and odour-free.
Thu, 29 May 08
Archer FH77 BW L52
http://www.army-technology.com/projects/archerhowitzer/
BAE Systems Bofors in Karlskoga, Sweden, has developed the FH77 BW L52 self-propelled howitzer, a 155mm howitzer on a 6×6 chassis. The howitzer has a range of 40km using current standard ammunition and 60km with the M982 Excalibur rounds. The howitzer can also fire the Bonus top attack rounds developed by Bofors and Giat (now Nexter).
Archer is the name of the complete system with the 77BW L52 self-propelled howitzer and ammunition resupply and support vehicles.
"The 77BW L52 is a self-propelled howitzer and ammunition resupply and support vehicle."
The self-propelled howitzer is fully autonomous and can be used in traditional warfare fire support as well as in modern international peace-keeping and peace enforcement missions.
In 2003 Försvarets Materielverk (FMV), the Swedish defence acquisition agency, awarded a development contract to Bofors (now BAE Systems Bofors) to build two demonstrator howitzers. The prototype FH77 BW L52 self-propelled howitzers entered firing trials in Sweden in 2005 and 2006.
In September 2006, the FMV placed a contract for detailed design work on Archer and, in January 2007, a contract for the next development phase. The Swedish Army has a requirement for 24 systems (two battalions). Following a decision on procurement, deliveries could begin in 2009.
The Archer system is a development of the earlier155mm towed FH77 L39, of which more than 700 were produced and are in service with the Swedish, Nigerian and Indian armed forces.
VEHICLE
The vehicle platform is a modification of the Volvo A30D 6×6 articulated all-terrain hauler vehicle. The vehicle cabin and engine compartment are fully armoured and the cab is fitted with bullet and fragmentation-proof windows. The cabin seats up to four personnel. The howitzer is operated by three or four crew.
The cabin is fitted with a door each side and a circular roof hatch.
WEAPON SYSTEMS
The main weapon is the 155mm 52-calibre gun. The gun uses the proven design of the cradle and recoil system from the current generation FH 77B towed field howitzer.
The weapon is equipped with a fire control system, laying system and inertial navigation and a muzzle velocity radar. Data from the radar is downloaded to the onboard computerised fire control system. However Archer can use other remote weapon stations on the market.
A remote weapon system, comprising a day and night sight with a 7.62mm general-purpose machine gun, is installed on the roof of the cab. BAE Systems Bofors has developed the Lemur family of gyro-stabilised, fragment-protected, electro-optical sights and remotely controlled (RC) weapon systems. The Lemur machine gun can be aimed and fired from inside the armour-protected cabin.
AMMUNITION
The vehicle carries 20 150mm projectiles in the fully automatic magazine and an additional 20 projectiles for reload. The howitzer can use NATO modular charges or Bofors Uniflex 2 modular charges.
The Uniflex 2IM modular charge system consists of two sizes of combustible charge cases; one full-size and one half-size case, both filled with the same type of insensitive guanylurea dinitramide (GuDN) propellant. The modular charge system allows several increments of charge to be available and increases the gun system's multiple rounds simultaneous impact (MRSI) capability and good range overlap between the increments.
With BAE Bofors / Nexter Bonus rounds the range is 35km. The range of the gun is extended to 60km with the precision-guided Raytheon / Bofors XM982 Excalibur round. The Excalibur shell is corrected in flight towards a pre-programmed trajectory by a GPS guidance system.
DEPLOYMENT
The system is operated by three or four crew members who are protected in combat by being under armour. The armoured platform provides protection against 7.62mm rounds, armour penetration rounds, 6kg mines (level 2 STANAG 4569) and has NBC protection for the crew.
"The howitzer can fire the Bonus top attack rounds developed by Bofors and Giat."
The system is designed for high strategic, operational and tactical mobility. The vehicle can reach road-speeds of up to 70km/h, is capable of traversing snow up to a depth of 100cm, is rail transportable and can be air-transportable in the new A400M aircraft.
A large hydraulically operated stabiliser is installed in the rear of the chassis and is lowered with the vehicle in the selected firing position.
The gun elevation and traverse ranges are 0° to +70° and -75° to +75°. The initial deployment time and the redeployment times are each less than 30 seconds.
The system provides precision strike firepower and high sustained firepower for support and for deep firing operations with more than 25t of ammunition per gun and 24-hour operation.
The howitzer has a continuous fire rate of 75 rounds an hour, an intensive fire rate of 20 rounds (i.e. a full magazine) in 2.5 minutes, and a salvo fire rate of three rounds in 15 seconds. The MRSI capability, multiple round simultaneous impact, is up to six rounds. Direct-sighting can be used for target ranges up to 2,000m.
Thu, 29 May 08
Iveco Massif
http://www.army-technology.com/projects/ivecomassif/
The Iveco Massif is the latest heavy-duty four-wheel-drive vehicle from Fiat (Iveco is their commercial vehicle section). The Massif was produced in conjunction with the Spanish 4×4 producer Santana, (Santana and Iveco signed an agreement in May 2006 ‐ the Massif is basically a rebadged and restyled version of the Santana PS-10 'Anibal' 4×4 vehicle), who previously had a successful relationship with Land Rover from 1958 to 1985 ‐ they built 'Spanish' Land Rovers for the armed forces in Spain right up until 1983.
"The Iveco Massif is the latest heavy-duty four-wheel drive vehicle from Fiat."
The new Iveco Massif has a lot of Land Rover characteristics (body styled by Giugiaro) but is a distinctly different vehicle with a chassis based on the Iveco Daily 4×4 van (which has been used for heavy duty military applications in the past). The vehicle is the first heavy duty 4×4 vehicle that Fiat / Iveco has produced since their highly successful Campagnola Jeep that was used by the Italian Army for many years.
The Iveco Massif will be released for the UK market in January 2009 but is now available in Europe in left-hand drive long (five-door) and short (three-door) wheel-based versions with hard tops as well as a long wheel base pick-up and chassis truck version. A van body version is currently in development.
Iveco have said that the vehicle will be available in a military specification if required and like the Santana PS-10 will be fully air transportable. All versions of the Massif will have full metre-wide rear openings allowing a standard euro-pallet to be carried.
POWER UNIT AND SPECIFICATIONS
The engines for the Massif range will include: 146bhp / 258lb/ft (HPI) and 176bhp / 295lb/ft (HPT) versions of a previously developed and reliable 3l diesel (Euro IV-compatible), with a variable-geometry turbocharger, a six-speed manual transmission (ZF 6S400 overdrive six-speed transmission) and also selectable rear-wheel / four-wheel drive with a low-ratio two-speed transfer box , based on the Santana 2500 unit.
The Massif has parabolic leaf springs to give good handling and flexibility and can negotiate a 40% slope with ease in second-low just with the engine ticking over. The Massif has all-around disc brakes and a disc transmission handbrake.
"The Massif was produced in conjunction with the Spanish 4×4 producer Santana."
A double 'H' hydraulic circuit with vacuum servo-assistance is used to actuate ventilated disc brakes on the front axle and also simple discs on the rear axle.
There is recirculating ball-type power steering equipped with a ZF pump and a reasonable turning circle of 6.5m. Beam drive axles are used both front and rear and have a common final drive ratio of 3.909:1.
The final drive gearing used on the front axle is of a helicoidal design whereas that on the rear axle is a hypoid gear set in order to provide improved ground clearance for the centrally mounted drive shaft. The Massif can also be supplied with a wide range of transmission and transfer box PTOs (Power Take-Offs) and also easily accessible electric connections for bodywork.
Wed, 28 May 08
Starter Generator and Power Electronic Converter
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/electrical/idm/press1.html
At the beginning of 2008 IDM started the production of an innovative power electronic starter. Weighing about 550g, this electronic starter allows the starting of two-stroke, high-torque endothermic engines like the ones used for powering unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), auxiliary power units (APU) or portable welders.
This electronic starter works in combination with IDM's permanent magnet generators, which are designed in order to minimise weight and size and maximise efficiency.
The system, which has power supplied by a small battery, may be driven by means of logic signals and programmed in accordance with the more suitable PMG for the engine of interest.
Wed, 28 May 08
9450B RALS from Peli a New Concept of Remote Area Light
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/transport/peli/press11.html
Peli Products is the Europe, Middle East and Africa headquarters of Pelican Products, the global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced lighting systems and virtually indestructible cases. Based in Barcelona (Spain), the company also maintains offices in Düsseldorf (Germany) and Bourg en Bresse (France).
Emergency lighting in critical situations isn't a concern anymore with the 9450B Remote Area Lighting System (RALS) by Peli Products,
the global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced lighting
systems and virtually indestructible cases for protecting valuable
equipment.
Built for mobility, the 9450B Remote Area Lighting System combines
the tough 1510 Carry On Case with 16W x 1W LEDs mounted in an
aluminium heat sink. All items are stored inside the case and
assembled in minutes. The aluminium pole extends to a height of
210 cm to provide 1280 lumens of light for any area. The 9450B
RALS is powered by a 17-hour rechargeable battery that offers
up to 9 hours of peak light and takes six hours for a full charge.
The diffuser (included) can be mounted to change the beam from a focused spot to a diffused beam. The 9450B RALS has an Integrated Battery Status Indicator. Moreover, the 9450B RALS is RoHS compliant.
All Peli products are covered under the Peli's Unconditional Guarantee: "You break it, we replace it... forever."
Wed, 28 May 08
SESOLINC
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/logistics/southeast-solutions
SESOLINC Systems is a division of Southeastern Solutions, Inc., a Veteran Owned Small Business, focusing on the design, production and distribution of deployment, operations, maintenance and sustainment systems for military personnel and equipment. All systems are air, road, rail and land-capable. All systems are stackable.
SESOLINC Systems economically increase operational flexibility and security for personnel and equipment, whilst providing maintenance teams with secured storage during deployment, and essential, mobile work-areas once in the area of operation.
UNPARALLELED OPERATIONAL FLEXIBILITY AND ECONOMY
No vehicle modification required to mount, secure or operate SESOLINC Systems on the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV), as well as most other models of medium duty vehicles.
All systems can be lifted, mounted and secured using organic battalion overhead or fork-lifting capability. Troop seats do not need to be removed from the FMTV. All models fit and secure 463L pallets. 'Air Loads' models fit and secure on single 463L pallets. All systems are stackable.
SESOLINC Systems configurations include command and control, maintenance operations; Standard Automotive Tool Set (SATS), tool storage, mobility, hardened/fire-proof data security; and weapons and sensitive-item security, up-armored/assault and refrigerated models.
SESOLINC Systems are available in:
Medium duty vehicle configurations
40ft and 20ft ISO configurations
Prefabricated steel buildings for both permanent and portable requirements
Customized interiors to existing structures or any size
SESOLINC Systems have been deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan, Bosnia, Kuwait, Africa, Thailand, Korea, Japan, the National Training Center and are currently fielded and deployed by the US Army's 1st Cavalry, 3rd Infantry, 4th Infantry, 10th Mountain, 25th Infantry, 1/25th Stryker BCT, Aviation TF 49, 82nd AB, 101st AB (AA), 13th COSCOM, 18th Airborne Corps, Special Operations Command (Ft Bragg) and the US Army Reserve (5th Army).
The National Guards of Louisiana, Texas, Washington, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Pennsylvania; the US Air Force, the Air Force National Guard and the US Navy also field the systems.
TACTICAL REFRIGERATORS
Tactical refrigeration models provide deployable, mobile, organic refrigeration and morgue-support capability to forward deployed and and support units.
CIVILIAN GOVERNMENTAL AND DISASTER RELIEF
The US Veteran's Administration (VA) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have fielded and deployed SESOLINC command and control, medical, medical support and disaster response systems during emergency preparedness and relief operations throughout the south-eastern US.
SESOLINC is a veteran-owned business with products listed on the US General Services Administration (GSA) schedules under contract number GS-07F-0360K. Over 20 SESOLINC systems and mission-specific interiors hold National Stock Number (NSN) designation through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).
Tue, 27 May 08
Graphics PMC ACT-TECHNICO
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/data_recording/reactive/press7.html
Reactive Data is now the UK Distributor for ACT/Technico and have unveiled a new high performance COTS graphics PMC, the IC-GRA-PMCa. Built around the Carmine MB86297 GPU, which is the third generation of high-end graphics products developed by Fujitsu; the new IC-GRA-PMCa is an IEEE 1386-compliant PMC dedicated to mission critical embedded applications.
The graphics board provides multiple features including geometry processing for 2D/3D graphics, pixel processing hardware and video capture. It also offers excellent 3D performance of up to 10 Mpolygons/s, the highest rendering performance available in the embedded market, with the lowest power consumption.
X Server and OpenGL 2.0, with hardware-accelerated OpenGL-ES 1.1 functions, are fully supported and are compliant with the Direct Rendering Infrastructure (DRI). Additional libraries and drivers enable the use of video acquisitions and graphic multi-layer plans.
As an advanced graphics board, the IC-GRA-PMCa features a 128 MB DDR memory at 266 Mbps, two video output channels with resolutions of up to 1280 1024 pixels at 60 Hz and multiple interfaces (DVI, VGA, RGsB, STANAG). Each digital video output port allows transparent processing, such as an overlay display up to eight layers and alpha planes for four layers. The IC-GRA-PMCa has a DVI 1.0-compliant digital interface or a VGA-compatible interface. The VGA interface can be routed on the DVI-I connector or PN4 I/O connector through a video multiplexer.
Two video inputs support an SVGA capture resolution. The IC-GRA-PMCa has two CVBS/S-Video/YUV capture interfaces. A video decoder automatically detects and converts standard analog signals compatible with established NTSC, PAL and SECAM video broadcast standards.
Current software support is available for Linux-based platforms with support for VxWorks and other operating systems available upon request. The board will be manufactured and supported for a minimum of five years.
The board is shipping in standard and extended temperature ranges. A conduction-cooled version is also available.
Tue, 27 May 08
Reactive Introduce New Encrypted USB
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/data_recording/reactive/press6.html
Our latest "Cruzer" USB secure memory stick product with 256bit AES hardware encryption (literature and pricing on request) is now certified to the FIPS 140-2 standard.
The "Cruzer" is ideal for storing sensitive data and protecting organisations against the security implications of device loss or theft. It has all the benefits of a primary hardware encryption solution, whilst providing central control of device allocation, access, and tracking with our optional server based CMC software. The CMC product also integrates well with industry standard port control software. The "Cruzer" is fast and available in capacities up to 8GB. The Enterprise version forces the use of a complex password, and will be of interest to your customers, administrators, project managers and senior engineers that must work with sensitive data off-site and to those responsible for your IT security. The use of the "Cruzer" should end the threat of 'embarrassing' headlines once and for all.
We expect to be able to offer further secure versions of our Solid State Disk (SSD) product range for embedded laptop and mobile tablet computer use, but this is only one reason to consider the use of SSD's to replace hard disks:
Our SSD 5000 series SSD products are superior to hard disks (HDD) in all the criteria now important in all critical applications, namely:
Small size and reduced weight
Reduced power requirement by a factor of 2.5 over an equivalent HDD (20/30 minutes extended laptop battery life - a green solution)
Improved speed (seek time and data transfer rate) two times the speed of 7200 rpm Seagate HDD; 65 times the IOPS (Vista OS)
Maximum product life (up to 30 years and at least three times the life of an HDD), no "Blue Screen of Death" failures
Enhanced reliability (2,000,000 hr MTBF; seven times the true MTBF of hard disk drives)
Environmental tolerance (three temperature grades to full Mil-std 810F -40deg to +85degC operating). Minimum 30% wider temperature range than HDDs
Rugged, 1,000G versus 250G for a typical HDD
Addition features include:
Lower cost of ownership in critical applications
Embedded 20 second irrevocable security erase and seven selectable sanitisation, declassification protocols ("Classic" product range only)
Totally silent operation
Altitude independent (no flying heads)
The SSD5000 UATA (PATA) and SATA product range for rugged laptops is used by DELL, HP, and IBM, and approved by Microsoft WHQL for Vista. The new CF5000 industrial grade fast compact flash device may be used with our latest reactive SCSI-1 and SCSI-2 hard disk emulator (bridge to flash), for upgrading critical legacy defence systems that depend on unreliable and often obsolete tape and rotating magnetic disk drives.
Reactive provide dedicated high performance data storage solutions to primary defence contractors and government agencies with unique applications. These solutions range from the most advanced solid state disk products and subsystems for both airborne and rugged, reliable portable computing use, to the support of critical legacy defence systems with enhanced tape and disk drive hardware emulators. We are the SanDisk UK distributors to the defence and government sectors, but also offer other “best of breed” SSD products.
ADVANCED PRODUCTS
Our high performance, low cost, Solid-State Disk (SSD) products replace 1.8in, 2.5in and 3.5in conventional IDE+, PATA, SATA, USB and CF disk drives on a form, fit and function basis. No special software drivers are required and the products provide tolerance to harsh environments (many up to Mil-Std 810-F), together with lower weight and power consumption. The products offer totally silent operation, very high reliability and up to five-year warranty. The "Classic" mSSD/FFD products also feature built-in (20 second or 5 second) security erase, and selectable sanitisation (declassification) protocols approved by the NSA, DOD, IRIG and other bodies.
The embedded, patented, TFFS protocol on our Flash SSD products provides a 30+ year product life not possible with conventional Flash wear levelling protocols. High sustained W/R transfer rates make our PATA (UATA) and SATA products amongst the fastest SSDs available in classic disk form factors. Selected by BAE, SAAB, Thales, Ultra, SELEX, DRS, EDS, Ultra, Qinetiq and many others, our products have become widely used for airborne reconnaissance and mission memory and may be adapted to emulate magnetic tape units or earlier conventional SCSI-1, SCSI-2 disks.
DEDICATED SYSTEMS SUPPORT
Our standard legacy disk and tape drive hardware emulators are based on hard disk, hybrid and full solid state technologies and replace data storage devices (disk, tape, etc,) that are now difficult to repair or source, or are found unsuitable for the targeted application. We also supply the associated consultancy, dedicated design, and system integration services, to help in those cases where the best solution involves the matching of existing legacy system interfaces to the more future-proof and advanced interfaces common to modern data storage products.
To support our customers that rely on the obsolete SASI/SCSI-1 interfaces we have developed a SCSI/SCSI bridge product with programmable interface characteristics that allows our high performance FFDs to be interfaced to legacy host systems without software change. For low capacities, up to 16GB, the Reactive SCSI bridge product is available to accept our industrial grade, SLC compact flash 5000 devices and fits within the original 3.5in disk footprint.
At the extreme high performance end, our fibre connected "TMS", solid state disk products allow data rates as high as 350MBytes/second over multiple 4GB/s host channels (Over 400,000 IOPS). These products provide high transfer rates and unbeatable IOPS irrespective of record length, as a cost efficient alternative to RAID, where bandwidth is more critical than capacity (e.g., code and image recognition). The "TMS 500" system is the fastest memory product currently in manufacture.
We are also able to offer VME, PMC and PCI conductively cooled board mounted solutions and supporting SBCs/Ethernet switches.
Tue, 27 May 08
MKU- Targeting UAV Business
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/personal/m_kumar/press6.html
Projections of the UAV market are growing as rapidly as the imaginations capability to figure out newer applications. Keeping in view the Past Global Trends are visited it will be observed the sales in the coming two decades is expected to be whooping trillions of dollars.
In 2007, MKU decided with its vision to be a global defense solutions provider it could not ignore the significance of the UAV segment to its growth plans.
After considerable deliberations, in the latter half of 2007, MKU took the strategic decision to penetrate the UAV sector notwithstanding the presence of almost every large defense company in this field.
Dynamism and ingenuity coupled with far sighted vision, MKU in a short span of barely 8-9 months has been successful in developing two products which can compare with the best in the world.
"Having attained a prominent global position or perhaps no1 in the Ballistic Protection market, we have entered fast growing UAV market where we have just launched 2 solutions, TERP and Erasmus but we are geared to catch up with the industry and command a sizeable market share," said Mr Anurag Gupta Jt. MD, MKU, at launch of TERP in February 2008 during DEFEXPO, INDIA.
The TERP or Tactical Reconnaissance Electrical Probe is an all composite, backpack-able UAV System that requires no tools for assembly. It is ideally suited for frontline operations and provides enhanced Tactical Situational Awareness. The system is designed to play a key role in military, paramilitary and civilian deployments.
The ERASMUS UAVS is a high performance tactical / strategic UAVS designed for frontline operations. The system is transported in 2 ruggedized containers and requires 45 minutes for assembly or disassembly. The system is equipped with an Image Exploitation System which enables ERASMUS to track or target objects based on a visual image reference.
MKU shall be exhibiting at ILA, Berlin Airshow, from 27th May-1st June 2008 with their cutting edge UAV Solutions.
Apart from ,UAVs MKU has recently ventured into development of high performance drones designed for various Air Defense Target Applications. The drone offers several flight profiles including steep climbs and dives.
Further, for Eurosatory-2008, Paris, MKU is aiming to unveil its entire gamut of UAVS solutions and disclose its future plans.
Tue, 27 May 08
Mastsystem exhibit in Eurosatory 2008.
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/antennas/mastsystem/press4.html
Mastsystem exhibits in Eurosatory 2008. The exhibition is located in Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre.Mastsystem is located in hall 6, Stand no. P065a (Cobham stand). Our contact person in Eurosatory 2008 is Sales and Marketing Manager Markku Vuorinen, tel/mob. +358 748 4039.Exhibition is taking place from Monday 16 to Thursday 19 June, 9.00 - 17.00, and Friday 20 June: 9.00- 16.00
Sat, 24 May 08
Cime Bocuze
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/ammunition/cime_bocuze
Cime Bocuze is one of the world leaders in the field of development and production of tungsten alloys components. These components are ideally suited for a wide range of ammunitions, from small to large calibre.
The combination of our innovation, process mastery and strict inspection policy brings to our products a quality level that meets the most severe demands.
Cime Bocuze commits its unique blend of competencies and experiences at your service.
Our fully integrated research and development centre allows us to remain one-step ahead in the development of the highest quality materials
Our culture of quality has been rewarded with ISO9001 - NATO AQAP 2110 certification.
We combine our production capacity (up to 600t per year) with high-reactivity and an open-minded, partnership orientated, marketing development strategy.
All over the world, Cime Bocuze is particularly well known for its tungsten alloy material family, DENAL®.
Especially used for kinetic energy penetrators and pre-fragmented ammunition, DENAL® is a unique, world-renowned material, due to its high yield and tensile strength, its resilience and ductility. Materials with outstanding properties are continuously developed by our research and development department to meet the ever increasing resistance of modern armours. They have been selected for a wide range of ammunition including:
Penetrators and cores for medium and large calibres
Pellets for pre-fragmented weapons
Other components
(APFSDS) ARMOUR-PIERCING, FIN-STABILIZED, DISCARDING SABOTS - MEDIUM AND LARGE CALIBRE
Our materials for APFSDS armour-piercing, fin stabilized, discarding sabots are available in a range of medium to large calibres, these include 25mm, 30mm, 40mm, 76mm, 90mm, 105mm, 120mm, 125mm...
Based on a nominal density of 17.5, our material DENAL 2035 ® reaches very high tensile and yield strength values - 1,600MPa and above - while keeping a very high level of elongation and impact to meet performances up to:
2,500m/s velocity
35 length/diameter ratio
100,000G acceleration, especially for medium calibre.
(PFF) PRE-FORMED FRAGMENTS FOR NAVAL AND ARTILLERY AMMUNITION:
Pre-formed fragments for naval and artillery ammunitions are available for 40mm, 76mm, 105mm and 155mm... calibre ammunitions.
MISSILE WARHEADS FOR FRAGMENTATION AND PENETRATION SOLUTIONS
Beside tungsten alloys components, Cime Bocuze is also a centre of competences for:
Tungsten carbide cores for Armour Piercing (AP) ammunition calibres of 5.56mm, 7.62mm and 12.7mm
Molybdenum and Tantalum liners
For further information, do not hesitate to contact us.
Sat, 24 May 08
Theon Sensors S.A.
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/surveillance/theon
Theon Sensors S.A. is an ISO 9001 designer, developer, integrator and manufacturer of electro-optical sensor systems for defence applications. Design tools include the CODE V for optical design and the ProEngineer for mechanical design. The assembly facility includes class 100,000 clean room area class 1,000 flow boxes, advanced MTF measuring equipment and environmental chambers. Products include:
Night driver's viewers
Night vision weapon sights
Clip-on night weapon sights
Night observation sights
Day sights
DRIVER'S NIGHT VISION VIEWERS FOR ARMOURED VEHICLES
Theon Sensors has developed an extensive family of night driver's night vision viewers for several types of armoured vehicles. This is a biocular display viewer with an integrated Gen 2 or Gen 3, 25mm image intensifier tube that provides the driver with passive driving capability during the night.
With special-to-the-vehicle mounting bracket assemblies, the basic design can be fitted to almost any type of vehicle. The mounting assembly allows the viewers to rotate left and right with respect to a central detent position for surveillance when the vehicle is stopped, offering the driver an increased field of regard.
The driver's night vision viewers are powered either from the vehicle through a specific-to-the-vehicle power cable or from a 3V lithium battery. The battery needs not be removed while on vehicle supply with instantaneous switch-on of the lithium battery where the vehicle supply fails (eg. power supply cable failure).
NIGHT VISION WEAPON SIGHTS
Theon Sensors has developed a family of night vision weapon sights models NS-467C and NS-685C with 4x and 6x magnification respectively. Both night vision weapon sights are compact, lightweight, military standard, suitable for short, medium and long range surveillance and target engagement.
The night vision weapon sights incorporate a red illuminated reticle that can be easily changed in the field without tools, thus allowing the use of the sights with different weapons in a fraction of time. After replacing the reticle, the sights retain their sealing and there is no need for nitrogen purging.
The night vision weapon sights incorporate an ELCAN Gen-4 mounting bracket assembly, that allows direct mounting on (MIL-STD-1913) picatinny rails, precise adjustment in elevation and azimuth and retention of bore-sighting under adverse military conditions.
CLIP-ON AFOCAL NIGHT VISION SIGHT
Theon Sensors has developed the NX-135B clip-on afocal night vision attachment for mounting on top of optical day sights and Laser Range Finders (LRFs) to provide night vision capability. It provides observation, target acquisition and aiming capabilities during night time or low light conditions by intensifying the available light of the nocturne sky.
The afocal night vision sight is mounted on top of the day sight via a dovetail mounting bracket interface. Due to its exact factory set 1X magnification, the sight mounts on Laser Range Finders (LRFs) and day sights without affecting their boresight settings. The user continues to operate the day sights as usually. Reticle readings, eye relief distances and shooting/observation practices remain the same as in day time.
The sight features the largest focal length objective lens in this class of instruments, thus providing increased recognition and identification ranges and a field of view which is a better match to the field of view of most LRFs and large magnification day sights.
Fri, 23 May 08
Nissan Patrol
http://www.army-technology.com/projects/nissanpatrol/
The Nissan Patrol is a four-wheel drive SUV that has been in production since 1951 (first manufactured for military use). The vehicle is a direct competitor of the Toyota Land Cruiser and over the lifetime of the model has had a modest amount of military use as a light support vehicle, light reconnaissance and patrol vehicle and staff car.
"The Nissan Patrol is a direct competitor of the Toyota Land Cruiser."
The Patrol is available across the world from Australia to South America and from Europe to the Middle East and it is well supported. The vehicle has three basic variants with the two-door (SWB version 2,200mm), four-door wagon (LWB 2,970mm) and also the utility / cab chassis variation.
The Y60 (GQ) version of the vehicle is currently still in production as a military vehicle across the Middle East and Asia (in the US this version is sold as the Maverick by Ford). The United Nations (UN) is also a good customer with several versions of the Nissan Patrol in use as a convoy and support vehicle.
MILITARY USE
Current military use of the vehicle is limited but still significant. Not every military operation requires a vehicle with high-strength armour which increases its weight significantly; some are more suited to a lighter more manoeuvrable vehicle.
The Icelandic expeditionary force which is employed on a peacekeeping mission in Afghanistan uses heavily modified Nissan Patrols for mobile observation missions in the mountains of Northern Afghanistan. The Irish Army (Republic of Ireland) also use the Nissan Patrol as their main utility vehicle (the 260 series replaced the Land Rover Defender 90 and 110 in the early 1990s).
The Nissans are all fitted with radios and are used for various duties including escort vehicles, towing close support weapons and convoy duties.
"Nissan will be producing a new model Patrol for 2008 - The ZD30."
The new GRTD6 model is now in service with the Irish Army but 260s are still used as well for training in off-road driving. The Indian Army used to manufacture its own version of the Patrol under license but this has now been replaced by the Mahindra jeep.
NISSAN PATROL USAGE
The vehicle is an ideal patrol vehicle in the same way as many others of its ilk. It is available in petrol (six cylinder, 2l‐3.5l), diesel and turbo diesel engines (2.8l). The vehicle can seat seven including the driver but more usually in the military version one seat has to be sacrificed for the radio equipment.
Nissan will be producing a new model Patrol for 2008. The ZD30 is the most popular turbo diesel engine and this has been modified to common rail so that the model is designated the ZD30 CRDi.
Thu, 22 May 08
Smallest Footprint Dual MIL-STD-1553 Transformer, TSM-2233
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/electronic/data_device/press20.html
Beta Transformer Technology Corporation, the leader in military and high-reliability aerospace magnetics, is introducing the TSM-2233. This twin-stacked transformer is the smallest footprint dual transformer on the market.
It has a compact 0.4in x 0.4in footprint and 0.32in maximum height package size. The TSM-2233 is available in ratios compatible with 3.3, 5, 12, and 15 Volt transceivers. The compact footprint makes it particularly attractive for today's smaller MIL-STD-1553 board topologies and is available in ratios to meet both transformer coupled and direct coupled applications.
The TSM-2233 uses a robust header-style design that meets all the requirements of the MIL-PRF-21038 and MIL-STD-202 specifications. It operates over the full Mil-temp range of -55°C to +130°C. This series is also available using tape and reel packaging.
Thu, 22 May 08
Macroswiss Giraffe Pole Camera Evaluation Unit Successfully Tested By Sub Unit Of The US Marine Corps In Iraq
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/surveillance/macroswiss/press8.html
In 2005-2006, the Macroswiss Giraffe Force Recon Pole Camera was tested by a platoon of the US Marines Corps, deployed in Al Fallujah, using it at entry control points for searching large vehicles suspected of carrying contraband, and also on ambushes for maintaining situational awareness of actions occurring to the rear of the soldiers position, granting minimal risk of exposure and experiencing no failures.
The product consists of a small camera attached on top of a telescopic pole which can reach distances of up to 12 feet- and a portable monitor.
As a result of stand off it provided, the soldiers using the Giraffe, presented with possible improvised explosive devices, gained an: "increased time to decide and act on a course of action".
The NCO commanding the assault element of the platoon, found the Giraffe reduced their exposure to hazards when directly facing a threat. Although some improvements were suggested, he further stated in his final After Action Report that the Giraffe concept: "will be an excellent piece of equipment which can potentially save lives and provide operators time to make informed decisions."
Now, with an improved design based on field trials, Macroswiss has available for sale the Giraffe Force Recon Pole Camera with a series of features that make its use simpler and even more user friendly with 50% lighter Lithium Polymer batteries, a new sunscreen visor, an improved cable as well as varying pole lengths with a special soft transportation bag.
Thu, 22 May 08
Macroswiss Unveils New Recording Guncam
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/surveillance/macroswiss/press6.html
Already available on the market, this weapon mounted camera records video in firefights, grants accountability, helps training and avoids risky body exposure of the user.
One of the main problems in the use of firearms, in firefight incidents, is not knowing how they were used and how the missions were executed, which generates a problem in terms of accountability of actions. That is why it is fundamental for officers in command to easily retrieve as much accurate information as is available in order to analyze the events.
Macroswiss' Guncam solves this problem, through a weapon mounted system for recording and reconstructing the scene and answering the five key questions when facing charges or inquiries: where, when, who, what and why.
The Guncam recording unit has been developed for use by police forces and armies and it can be connected to the weapon itself or be carried on the belt or a pouch on the vest (in which case the camera is connected to the recorder through a spiral cable). The system is also equipped with key on/off switches, trigger switches that record video only upon release of the safety catch, in user-switchable recording trim (the user decides when to record) or in continuous recording trim. The high-definition images can be viewed as a video or exported as single frames.
Optional features are the GPS tracking system which is very useful for training purposes -since the whole team route and each team-member's video can be viewed on a PC based software easily reconstructing the entire mission- and also the corner-shooting HUD (micro screen mounted in a pair of glasses) display which gives the user the option of seeing and shooting around corners, over or under obstacles without the need to expose themselves unnecessarily. The big advantage over similar competing products is that the Guncam uses the standard weapons in service and no specific training is therefore necessary.
The Macroswiss Recording Guncam uses lithium-polymer batteries that grant up to 14 hours standby time and up to 8 hours recording enabling its use even in long missions.
A standard kit is composed of the Guncam Recording unit, ON/OFF key, charger, user manual, download and visualization software. A pouch is available only for the belt mount version.
Thu, 22 May 08
Digital Systems Engineering
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/computers/digital-systems
Digital Systems Engineering (DSE) is a leading US manufacturer and supplier of military and industrial grade computers and military displays. DSE&squo;s rugged computers and military monitors are MIL-STD and MIL-SPEC compliant, and are engineered and manufactured for use in extreme military environments. These include harsh environments with extended temperature requirements, extreme shock and vibration, explosive atmosphere, high altitude avionics, or marine and tactical environments.
Founded in 1995, Digital System Engineering manufactures its rugged mobile computers and sunlight readable monitors from its headquarters and manufacturing facility in North Scottsdale, Arizona. DSE is ISO 9001:2000/AS9100 Rev. B registered.
MIL SPEC MILITARY GRADE TACTICAL MONITORS SERIES
DSE&squo;s Mil Spec Monitor (MSM) is a ruggedized military LCD display, designed to perform under the extreme conditions found in high-performance jet aircraft (Boeing B-52 Bombers, helicopters, transport aircraft, etc.), off-road and tracked vehicles (ASVs, HHMVs, JLTVs, MMPVs and MRAPs), unmanned aerial vehicles, and marine and submarine vessels.
8.4in ‐ 15in rugged TFT display sizes available
LED backlighting technology (1000:1 dimming ratio)
Sunlight readable - MIL-L-22885
Optional MIL-STD-3009: NVIS compliant
Inputs available via MIL-DTL-38999 connectors
Panel, arm, flush and 19in rack mount available
Remote power control of Panasonic Toughbook models CF-19 and CF-30
MIL SPEC MONITORS MEET MILITARY STANDARDS
Digital Systems Engineering designs and manufactures their rugged line of MIL-SPEC (MSM) displays to meet the following military standards:
MIL-STD-461D: EMI
MIL-STD-810F - method 501.4 II & method 502.4 II operational (high and low temperature)
MIL-STD-1275 - wide range DC power input 8-36 VDC (12 VDC,24 VDC,28 VDC nominal)
MIL-L-85762A- sunlight readability (air force - open canopy)
MIL-STD-3009 - NVIS compliant
MIL-PRF-22885 - sunlight readability for buttons
MIL-C-22750 (CARC) - housing milled aluminum, black finish
MIL-DTL-38999 qualified - connectors
RUGGED VISION-ENHANCED DRIVER MONITOR
DSE has designed a new vision-enhanced monitor driver for use in any tactical military vehicle. New features of the rugged monitor include:
DVR (digital video recorder)
Electronic zoom
FUSION (multiple image overlay)
Image stabilization
Integrated NVIS technology
LAP (local area processing - image enhancement)
LED backlighting
Mounts in standard A-kits - backwards compatible with Legacy DVE installations
PIP (picture in picture)
PBP (picture by picture)
Stitching
Target tracking
Touch screen user interface
User selectable covert operations (viewable only with NVGs)
DSE&squo;S INTEGRATED NVIS TECHNOLOGY
DSE military night-vision monitors possess the latest NVIS technology. The NVIS components are integrated internally in the rugged display. The ruggedized display has no internal reflection or "halo" effects and maintains a zero color shift. The monitor will not bloom NVGs (Night Vision Goggles) of its maximum brightness of 1,000 nits.
ALL-WEATHER MONITORS SERIES
DSE&squo;s All-Weather Monitor (AWM) is a waterproof, sunlight-viewable monitor. The sealed display is housed in an IP67 / NEMA 6 milled billet aluminium enclosure. The AWM series is lightweight and watertight, equipped with IP68 / NEMA 6P rated sealed connectors. The industrial rugged LCD TFT display offers an optional LED backlight, and NVIS option, making it viewable under direct sunlight and during night-time conditions.
8.4in - 15.0in TFT LCD sizes available
Optional MIL-STD-3009: NVIS compliant
Optional LED backlight
Optional touch screen
Inputs available: composite, S-video, and RGB
Mounting options available: panel, ram, flush Mount, and 19in rack mount
MILITARY GRADE RUGGED MOBILE COMPUTERS
DSE offers the rugged VMC (Vehicle Mount Computer) for highly reliable vehicle applications. The anti-shock and anti-vibration mounting system makes the rugged computer the industry choice for ruggedized computing applications. The VMC supports both an LVDS monitor (DSE&squo;s AWM L series) and a standard RGB monitor (DSE&squo;s AWM R and VR series) simultaneously, allowing flexibility in monitor applications. Features include:
Intel Celeron M 600MHz to 1.4GHz
512MB/B to 1G memory
Video - Intel 852GM GMCH 64 shared system memory
Network - 10/100 BaseT Ethernet
Wed, 21 May 08
Green ammo - Environmentally friendly DENAL
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/ammunition/cime_bocuze/press2.html
In order to take into account new environmental recommendations, CIME BOCUZE developed a new DENAL cobalt-free material.
Our research and development centre took up the challenge to develop environmentally friendly DENAL materials dedicated for KE penetrators which preserve the properties and performances to a very high degree - up to 1510 MPa of Yield Strength.
Environmentally friendly DENAL is now produced and can be used for:
KE rounds (large and medium calibres)
Core for medium calibres
Fragments
Our research and development centre took up the challenge to develop environmentally friendly DENAL materials dedicated for KE penetrators which preserve the properties and performances to a very high degree - up to 1510 MPa of Yield Strength.
Wed, 21 May 08
ACORDE Technologies
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/navigation/acorde
ACORDE is a leading designer and provider for the high-tech RF satellite communications sector with a global product range in all satellite frequency bands for both commercial and military applications: L, S, C, X, Ku and Ka band.
ACORDE is active internationally, mostly in the military field in X and Ka bands. We are fully certified to ISO 9001:2000 and NATO quality certified AQAP 2110.
HIGH-TECH PRODUCT ENGINEERING
ACORDE is focused on the development and manufacturing of high-tech subsystems and components for the space, telecommunications and defence sectors, with a focus on terrestrial radio-communications systems, including:
Subsystems for satellite communications; the design and development of special components and equipment for the earth segment
Custom design of components and subsystems for radio-communications; such as transceivers, SSPAs, BUCs, single and multi-channel frequency converters, LNAs, LNBs, TLTs, front-ends, multicouplers and new satcom on the move solution for trains and vehicles
MILITARY SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS
ACORDE has a wide range of military satellite communication products from L-band to Ka-band, components for earth stations, transceivers, BUCs, frequency converters, SSPAs, LNBs, LNAs from S-band to C-band, X-band, Ku-band and Ka-band. Powers up to 300W in C-band and X-band and 20W in Ka-band are available.
AIRCRAFT RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
ACORDE is also a provider of components for aircraft radio-communications fulfilling MIL-STD-810E or MIL-STD-167.
SATCOM ON THE MOVE
Satcom on the move for trains combines a bidirectional satellite link with a distribution system on the train to provide Internet access to the passengers of high speed trains and high data rate communications to terrestrial vehicles. Satcom on the move satellite communications system can be used for high-speed data communications for broadband services (internet, multimedia) by passengers, as well as railway control and telemetry applications.
Satcom on the move also has applications for military vehicles. ACORDE has developed X-band and Ku-band antenna satellite systems combined with terrestrial broadband communications, such as WiMAX, to provide communications to military convoys on the move and to military forces deployed in locations where there is no communication infrastructure in place.
KA-BAND COMPONENTS
Ka-Band components are a specialty of ACORDE, including BUCs and SSPAs with output power of 2W, 4W, 10W and 20W. LNBs for civil and military frequency bands and frequency converters are also offered.
WIRELESS SENSORS
ACORDE Research has an intense engagement with different fields of telecommunications ranging from space and aeronautics to homeland security, wireless sensors and next generation radio-communications systems. In European, ACORDE is involved in projects including the V, VI and VII framework, mainly related to WLAN, WPAN and beyond 3G, but also in applications like wireless sensors for aeronautics and space.
ACORDE SECURITY
ACORDE Security develops solutions in the field of public and private security to meet security threats to critical infrastructure, including:
Sensors and RFID for ports, airports, logistic and transport companies
Internet solutions for rail and metro tunnels
Security against threats to power stations: tailored solutions for solar parks, wind-generation installations or nuclear power stations
Re-establishment of security in the case of crisis: wireless systems that guarantee connection via satellite, establishing redundant wireless networks, mobile transmission units in vehicles or trains, and wireless security solutions for city halls
CUSTOM DESIGNS
Design capability, both of systems and components, is without question one of ACORDE’s strengths. Custom design allows specific products to be tailored to special applications, fulfilling individual customer’s specifications.
ACORDE can offer satellite communication products that differ from standard, from DC up to Ka band, and can develop self-contained power supplies and control cards to suit the needs of the client.
FACILITIES
ACORDE’s facilities are in Spain, with their main office in Santander. ACORDE works with representative companies in the American, Latin American, Indian, Asian, and Middle Eastern markets, and is focused on providing personal support according to the needs of each country or region.
ACORDE US Inc, a division of ACORDE, has recently been created in Massachusetts, in the US.
Wed, 21 May 08
Harwin
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/electronic/harwin
Harwin design and manufacture world-class electrical and electronic interconnect solutions for safety-critical applications including military and aerospace. From standard and high-reliability connectors through to custom products, we deliver total interconnect solutions worldwide for product designers and OEMs.
Harwin’s range of connectors includes:
Datamate - 2mm pitch high-reliability connectors approved to BS9525-F0033
Commercial MIL-C-5015 – manufactured to the same standards as the mil spec but for COTS applications
Industry standard PCB connectors – a wide range of connectors starting at 0.5mm pitch
Custom solutions designed to fit your application
DATAMATE HIGH RELIABILITY CONNECTORS
The Datamate range is ideal for applications where safety is critical because the application is subject to high loads of vibration, shock and acceleration, or operates in harsh environments. The connectors are highly durable and can withstand high numbers of mating cycles without any degradation in performance.
The Datamate range of 2mm pitch, high reliability connectors is approved to meet the exacting of British standard 9525-F0033. This conformity is made possible by Harwin’s high reliability four-finger beryllium copper contact. The contact features a four-finger clip to ensure integrity of connection under the most severe conditions.
Datamate high reliability connectors have successfully been used in the following projects:
Bowman military radio
Fist
Javelin
Meteor air-to-air missile
Watchkeeper
COMMERCIAL MIL-C-5015 CONNECTORS
We provide a range of high reliability, rugged RoHS compliant connectors that meet the high standards of MIL-C-5015 yet are priced to be cost effective for COTS applications.
Manufactured for use in harsh and demanding environments, the high specification, cadmium-and hexavalent chromium-free range is available in a number of popular shell and layout options.
HOTSHOE CONNECTORS
We produce standard HotShoe connectors for fast mating. Harwin’s market leading HotShoe connectors have been used in the following applications:
Bowman military radio system
Harris Falcon II radio
Exensor UMRA ground
Racal radio systems
Spanish future soldier programme
CABLE-TO-BOARD, BOARD-TO-BOARD AND FPC-FPC CONNECTORS
With over 50 years of experience manufacturing interconnect solutions Harwin are well placed to support industry standard connector requirements.
Cable-to-board connectors – available supplied with pre-crimped contacts. Harwin also provide a cable assembly service
Board-to-board connectors – connector pitches starting at 0.8mm and including PC/104 and PC/104+, board sockets and pins.
FPC - FPC connectors starting at 0.5mm pitch
Tue, 20 May 08
Cime Bocuze to Attend Eurosatory
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/ammunition/cime_bocuze/press1.html
We have the pleasure to inform you that CIME BOCUZE/PLANSEE will exhibit to Eurosatory 2008 which will be held form the 16th to the 20th of June at Paris Nord Villepinte. We will be glad to welcome you on our booth number D 155 e. As a World Premiere, we will present our new environmentally friendly DENAL for green ammo.
Tue, 20 May 08
Dantherm Air Handling Participates at "Eurosatory" 16 - 20 June 2008 in Paris.
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/hvac/as_danthem/press8.html
Dantherm will be displaying its latest range of products on an outdoor stand at the leading Eurostatory Defence fair in Paris this June. Products on display will include: Mobile cooling units: ACM 18, ACM 18 CBRN, ACM 7 Mobile heating units: VAM 15, VAM 40 Adsorptions driers type AD-B, suitable for humidity and corrosion protection of tanks, aircrafts and other military equipment Fuel cell Power Backup Solutions Dantherm look forward to welcoming visitors at stand F090.
Tue, 20 May 08
DDC Announces Expanded dataMARS Support for use with its 1553/429 Avionics USB Devices!
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/electronic/data_device/press19.html
Data Device Corporation (DDC) introduces an updated version of its dataMARS software package for use with the BU-65590/91U MIL-STD-1553/ARINC429 USB Devices for avionics bus monitoring and post-analysis. "The pairing of the BU-65590/91U and dataMARS Software Analysis suite creates a powerful combination for portable and lab avionics bus analysis and flight line recording," states Mike Hegarty, DDC's MIL-STD-1553 Marketing Manager.
dataMARS provides powerful monitoring capability through real-time displays and triggers, and extensive post-analysis capability utilizing recorded data replay, reports, and search functionality. Users can import Interface Control Documents (ICD) allowing automatic, real-time conversions of raw data to applicable engineering units, resulting in fast, accurate, and extensive numerical and graphical views of communication data. Applications include bus or network analysis, automatic test equipment, production testing, systems integration, troubleshooting, and data recording.
The BU-65590U is the perfect COTS solution for both MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC 429 data bus systems. Its small size, light weight, and durable construction make the BU-65590U an ideal common tool for use in field service, flight line test equipment, and flight instrumentation applications, while the USB interface renders it optimal for use with desktop, laptop, or tablet computers. The BU-65591U provides the same exact capabilities in a package suitable for lab applications. Both devices provide two dual-redundant MIL-STD-1553 channels, four ARINC 429 receive channels, two ARINC 429 transmit channels, an IRIG-B time synchronization input, and seven user-programmable Digital I/O's.
Tue, 20 May 08
Hollandia
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/manufacture/hollandia
Hollandia BV is a leading Dutch company in the field of steel structures and machining works. One of our plants, located in Krimpen aan den IJssel, produces parts for the world's leading system houses who specialize in the manufacturing of battle tanks, non-armoured vehicles, tracks and so on. Our facility produces a variety of forged and machined parts including track parts, covering lids and torsion tubes for armoured vehicles and shell parts for ammunition.
Our forging plant made a modest beginning in 1928 with the manufacturing of hot-forged rivets. Besides the manufacturing of standard bolts and nuts, we have now developed into a well-equipped plant manufacturing a wide variety of forged products, with subsequent heat treatment and machine finishing of the product if required.
Amongst others, the defence industry has been served by Hollandia for more than 20 years.
HOT-FORGED PRODUCTS
Our hot-forged products include:
Shell parts
Track parts/connectors
Flanges/Flange-axles
Nuts and bolts
Various other fittings and parts
Machined products include:
Track parts
Covering lids
Torsion tubes
Various other parts for armoured vehicles and tanks
FORGED PRODUCTS DESIGN
Our in house engineering department is equipped with the most up to date software (including CAD/CAM) for designing and adjusting forged products. With our know-how we produce forged products that are fit for eventual machining purposes whilst saving materials at the same time.
PRODUCTION CAPACITY
Our plant in Krimpen aan den IJssel employs approximately 60 personnel and is equipped to achieve an annual production volume of about 5000 tons of hot-forged products, of which some 30% can be given a subsequent machine finish.
EQUIPMENT
Hot forging presses: 3,500KN to 16,000KN
Upsetters: 2,000KN to 3,000KN (horizontal), 3,500KN (vertical)
Machining: CNC-turning machines (max 5in x 7in)
CNC-machining centres
Threading: threading machines u/i 5in
Thread rolling machines u/i 4in
Screw tap machines u/i 5in
Heat treatment: quenching and tempering
Surface treatment: shotblasting
HOT-FORGED PRODUCTS APPLICATIONS
We are experienced in providing quality products to numerous types of industry. These include: defence; petrochemical and offshore; mining; energy systems; structural; automotive and public transport/railway.
QUALITY/SAFETY
All our products meet the highest test requirements and have made Hollandia famous throughout the world as a manufacturer of quality products. All Hollandia locations have both ISO 9001/9002 certificate and a VCA**-Safety Certificate. At Krimpen we have also been accredited by a number of other international bodies - TÜV: AD/Wo/W7 (for applications in pressure vessels) and PRI: FQA-approval.
Tue, 20 May 08
Denke Laboratories
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/antennas/denke
Denke Laboratories Inc. provides new design, prototype and manufacturing services for various military forces, government agencies and OEMs around the world. We specialize in producing efficient, robust military and commercial antennas and masts.
BROADBAND ANTENNAS FOR MILITARY APPLICATIONS
Our most popular broadband antennas in use today cover frequency bands as great as 30-512MHZ. Some models cover limited bands such as 30-90MHz, 100-400MHz, 118-138MHz and 225-400MHz. We have considerable experience in optimizing gain and matching performance in broadband applications. Our designs include antennas for:
Handheld
Man-pack
Vehicular
Base station
Telemetry
Other special applications
To ensure long term reliability, Mil-std-810 provides the basis for most mechanical design considerations.
BROADBAND OMNI-DIRECTIONAL AND DIRECTIONAL ANTENNAS
Our base station antennas include broadband omni-directional as well as directional antennas. Among this category are discone, monopole and log periodic antennas. Depending on the customer's needs we can also design single frequency antennas such as
monopoles, dipoles, stacked dipoles, yagis etc.
RUGGED VEHICULAR COMMUNICATION PRODUCTS
We have a good variety of vehicular antennas covering many different frequency segments. Currently we have antennas covering 30-512MHz, 100-512MHz, 113-400MHz, 100-225MHz and 225-450MHZ. Some antennas are available in "low profile" configurations. Typically our vehicular products include a spring base. Mounting brackets are also available. Our vehicular antennas have been used extensively in combat operations.
MILITARY MAN-PACK COMMUNICATIONS
For the man-pack radios we provide broadband blade antennas covering 30-90MHz, and hinged base antennas covering 113-400MHz as well as 30-512MHz. These products are used by conventional as well as special operation forces around the world today and
are combat tested and proven.
ANTENNAS FOR SPECIAL APPLICATIONS
We also produce a large variety of special application antennas for such uses as explosive denotation devices, listening devices, tactical deployable repeaters etc.
Tue, 20 May 08
VestGuard UK
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/personal/vestguard
VestGuard UK Ltd., has over 20 years experience in the body armour market. Our UK factory has been making body armour and bullet proof clothing since 1985. Designed to protect the major part of the upper torso, VestGuard UK's bullet proof body armour and stab vests can be worn comfortably under a shirt or jacket or overtly over clothing. Vests are made from Kevlar and we can also make them from Spectra and Zylon.
Our body armour is flexible, six / four-point-adjustable and comfortable to wear for sustained periods of time. Most importantly, it protects from bullet and / or knife attacks. The body armour is suitable for VIPs, security and protection personnel, as well as civilians needing extra protection.
NIJ COVERT BALLISTIC / STAB VESTS, BODY ARMOUR AND BALLISTIC PLATES
Our body armour and vests are manufactured from stitched Kevlar and tested to US NIJ certified levels. Our vests start from around 3mm-4mm thick, weighing from 2kg. Our most popular vest is our combination vest, NIJ IIA standard. It offers high ballistic capability as well as stab resistance for edged weapons. Vests are available to NIJ levels II, IIA and IIIA; UK level HG1, HG2 and PSDB. Pockets are available on our NIJ level IIIA vest to take 200mm x 300mm NIJ level III or IV ballistic plates.
We provide ballistic, protective insert plates, made from ceramic or lightweight Dyneema plate. These are available to NIJ level III or IV, in 200mm x 250mm or 250mm x 300mm sizes.
BATONS, EXTENDABLE BATONS AND NIGHTSTICKS
Our range of batons includes extendable, solid-steel, flick batons. These lock on friction and are available in 16in, 21in and 26in sizes. We also offer a side-handle version made from high-quality duralumin and a 26in hardened-steel version. Our other batons include:
16in straight, polypropylene, police anti-riot baton
36in riot baton
21in aircraft-aluminium, expandable police tonfa
Polypropylene police tonfa / nightstick
KEVLAR-LINED DEFENDER GLOVES, SHOOTING GLOVES AND SEARCH GLOVES
Used by special services, police and military worldwide, our Kevlar-lined defender gloves are made from high-quality leather, with single or double Kevlar-lining. They are soft enough to fold and stow in trouser pockets and available in two styles.
Our shooting gloves have been design to help armed police officers. They are made from real leather, with padded knuckles and short fingers.
Search gloves are available in dual-active, passive active or mitt variants. Dual-active search gloves contain metal-detectors in both gloves, whereas the passive active gloves contain only one. The mitt variant has the metal detector in the wrist, leaving the hand free for frisking.
COMBAT, POLICE AND SPECIAL FORCES HELMETS
VestGuard offers a wide array of protective helmets, including police, paratroop, tank crew and flight helmets. A small example are detailed here, please contact us or see our website for further details.
Black police helmet - meets the special needs of a tactical police teams with NIJ level IIIA protection. Designed for police marksmen, it is comfortable and balanced.
Para helmet - British, in-service, combat-proven helmet: offering comfort with impact and fragmentation protection. The helmet is compatible with a wide range of communication equipment.
VG-100 - especially designed for special forces use. It provides a high level of protection against a range of hand-gun threats. Designed to interface with a wide range of ear defenders, communication equipment, gas masks and respirators.
RADIOS, EAR PIECES AND RADIO ACCESSORIES
We are authorized Motorola dealers as well as stocking Icom, Kenwood and many more. We can offer radios for virtually and application, from retail security to rugged MIL-Spec models. We also stock earpieces for all types of radios, including wireless and the clear, covert, US, two-wire earpiece. Our radios can be supplied with a full range of accessories, including aerials, batteries, cases and chargers.
Fri, 16 May 08
Macroswiss Participates In ElRob 2006 with Two Spy Robots
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/surveillance/macroswiss/press5.html
After months of research, tests and hard work, Macroswiss will participate in ElRob 2006 to introduce the ultimate innovation technology in the field of robotics applied to defence.
The entry for this event is composed of two separate robots: Spyrobot MKII, a two wheel robot system based on the old Macroswiss Spybot design, and the Spyrobot 4WD, a bigger model, based on the same general components, with four wheels and a more traditional design.
Both robots are of reduced size and weight (approximately 2.5kg and 5kg) and characterised by the novel Macroswiss Flapper Wheel system, which grants a very good grip on uneven surfaces and rough terrain thanks to the extreme degree of deformability it can achieve. The flexible configuration of the wheel, which does not have any air chamber, adapts to the surface of the obstacle, maximising the friction and grip. Therefore it is possible to unite the advantages of wheel traction (speed) to the high-grip typical of tracked vehicles.
The robots are designed for tactical use in urban and outdoors environments and are entirely man-portable.
SPYROBOT MKII UGV PLATFORM
Spyrobot MKII is a UGV platform typically used in urban environment applications of tactical scope such as reconnaissance of buildings and close examination of suspicious objects and vehicles. The platform can also perform very well in broken terrain and grass (even with moderately high plants) due to the Flapper Wheel design and good torque granted by the motors.
The Spyrobot MKII has an enhanced versatility of use due to the capacity of operating in any orientation and the possibility of being tossed on the scene and surviving tough challenges such as concrete drops of over 200cm and 10m horizontal tosses.
The relatively high speed of the unit (approx 10km/h) also grants rapid exploration times both in structured urban environments and in outdoor scenarios.
The impact protection that is granted by the Flapper Wheels and the all-nylon chassis gives the UGV the possibility of negotiating staircases (climbing down) at full speed without suffering damage.
The unit can also be tossed through a window (it can break up to 5mm glass panels) for rapid entrance in areas to be searched.
The high-definition cameras help in understanding the nature of the objects facing the robot and the high-power LED lights, derived from Macroswiss mining light XMH1.2 units, give the unit the capability of operating in total darkness.
SPYROBOT 4WD UGV PLATFORM
Spyrobot 4WD is an evolution of the MKII unit with four-wheel traction instead of two-wheel. It has higher payload capabilities and better terrain-handling capabilities.
Spyrobot 4WD is a UGV platform typically used in urban environment applications of tactical scope similar to Spyrobot MKII. The unit is however characterised by better performance in off-road scenario and cross-country mobility, making it useable as an exploration vehicle to be deployed from armoured vehicles or patrol vehicles both in urban and extra-urban operations.
A typical use of this system could be represented by patrol missions in urban environments with armoured vehicles where the robot could be deployed from the vehicle (without need to exit the protection granted by the armour) and driven to crossroads or other dangerous areas to check if they are free of enemy presence before entering the zone with the armoured vehicle.
Tossability and shock resistance are similar to Spyrobot MKII and grant the same performance highlights both in terms of survivability and operational effectiveness.
In order to assure that the robots were ready for the ElRob testing a two-level approach was taken.
The first level was designing the robots with urban scenarios in mind and simulating the kind of shock and impacts the UGVs are likely to experience in real use (simulation done through FEA tools). The second level was field-testing the units in terms of physical resistance, system reliability and performance.
Fri, 16 May 08
Allen Vanguard Showcases Digital Vanguard at GPEC
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/civil/allen/press17.html
Stand number: C13, Hall A6
Global security specialist Allen Vanguard's new Digital Vanguard will headline at the General Police Equipment and Conference (GPEC) from 3-5 June.
This new version of the Vanguard, which will be available for demonstration at the show, 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 Defender. The digital architecture means new devices can be added to the ROV network and controlled remotely without returning the ROV 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.
Dean Boston, international sales director at Allen Vanguard, explains: "GPEC is the ideal exhibition for us to demonstrate our expertise and strong knowledge base in internal security and counter terrorism. It will enable us to network with end-users and discuss how we can help with their requirements in the future."
Fri, 16 May 08
NATO Looks Into the Near Future of Military Robotics
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/surveillance/macroswiss/press4.html
The IST-058/RTG-024 working group organised a workshop in Bonn, Germany, that led to their plan to bridge the gaps between military user requirements for robotics and industrial robotic capabilities expected by 2008.
About 70 people related to the military, industry, research and government areas, from 16 mainly European countries, attended the NATO workshop named Bridging The Gap In Military Robotics, which provided a deep and integral analysis on the subject for the first time. Meetings were held during three days and the outcome was two major points: military tasks and requirements and technological gaps and the way to close them.
The first defines the tasks for which the military would most like to have robotic support by 2008. For the second, six technological groups were organised, each for six different fields of technological interests that are expected to be developed in two more years.
On one hand, the working group identified the five most relevant military tasks, which are:
Reconnaissance and surveillance for tactical support for the forces on the ground, including NBC
Tactical and post-conflict de-mining – clearing roads and fields from AP and AT mines
Convoying – transport of goods
Checking vehicles and people for explosives and weapons at checkpoints
Carry equipment for dismounted soldier
On the other hand, roadmaps were constructed to identify which actions should be taken to achieve, by 2008, the required level in the following six technological fields:
Communication
Robot platforms
Sensing and world modelling
Navigation and mission planning
Human / robot interaction
Multi-robot systems
A 'Core Group' was established to keep the integrating outcomes of the workshop alive. This group is partially a NATO activity, which focuses on supporting military-like tasks by robots, and partially a EUROPEAN ROBOTICS activity, focusing on stimulating research to achieve goals relevant to the users and the industry.
Fri, 16 May 08
German Federal Armed Forces Organise First European Land-Robot Trial
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/surveillance/macroswiss/press3.html
The ELROB 2006 will take place from May 15th to the 18th 2008 with the attendance of military, border patrol, special forces, police, fire brigades and civil-protection agency representatives from the major European countries.
Considered as an option for the intelligent substitution of personnel on highly dangerous operations, Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) will be the stars of the first European Land-Robot Trial conducted by the German Federal Armed Forces to provide an overview of the continental state-of-the-art in this field of robotics.
The event will be focused on short-term realisable robot systems, seeking to promote innovative technical approaches that will enable the operation of UGVs. The ELROB will be accompanied by a comprehensive exhibition covering a wide variety of robotics aspects.
Fri, 16 May 08
Macroswiss Presents the New and Improved Spyrobot 4WD
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/surveillance/macroswiss/press2.html
The new Spyrobot 4WD is the ultimate innovation in UGVs and was successfully tested in ElRob 2006, with outstanding results. It is an evolution of the Spybot MKII, with higher payload and terrain-handling capabilities. The unit has a better performance in off-road scenarios and cross-country mobility, making it useable as an exploration vehicle to be deployed from armoured or patrol vehicles, both in urban and extra-urban operations.
Its tossability and shock resistance grant survivability and operational effectiveness which gave the Spyrobot outstanding performances at the recent ElRob 2006 European Land Robot Trials held in the German Army base of Hammelburg in May 2006. The unit managed to climb the toughest ramps (over 45° in angle and with slippery surfaces) and crossed soft mud fields which were a major obstacle for several other competitors.
It is also capable of entering a small river and navigating it both upstream and downstream thanks to its fully sealed construction, floatability and Flapper Wheel design (patent pending), which resembles the paddles of a river boat but is fully flexible. This specific design acts as shock absorber, suspension and stabiliser and is capable of handling extreme obstacles.
At ElRob, visitors were also impressed by the ease of driving (no training necessary) and the low weight of the robot (under 6kg). The Spyrobot can be used for over 3hr at full speed in rough terrain without showing any loss of power. Its long range and outstanding performance in low-signal areas make it capable of operating up to 400m distance in non-urban scenarios and 150m in fully built-up urban environments. Besides, the unit survives tosses of up to 10m in distance and descends at full speed from staircases.
Fri, 16 May 08
Macroswiss Selected by the US AAEF and REF as their Unmanned Ground Vehicles Provider
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/surveillance/macroswiss/press1.html
Macroswiss, the growing leader in defence robotics innovation, has now
entered the US market by being selected as the capability provider of UGVs
for use in combat by the US Army Airborne Expeditionary Force (AAEF) and
the Rapid Equipping Force (REF).
The Macroswiss Micro SpyRobot will be supplied with a soldier worn control
system to provide a UGV capability down to squad level, putting into the
hands of fighting units the ability to carry out close target reconnaissance of a
target pre-assault, and allowing the commander and soldiers to make informed
decisions, by providing a preview of enclosed spaces (particularly in the urban
environment), which will significantly increase their Situational Awareness
(SA).
The Macroswiss Micro SpyRobot is a unique, highly manoeuvrable, sensor
delivery system, that is highly capable to cross-country and extraordinarily
lightweight, putting a UGV capability into light ground forces operating
without significant based or vehicle support.
REF'S SPYROBOT 6x6 UGV
As well as the AAEF, the US Army Rapid Equipping Force (REF) has also
selected Macroswiss for the development of a groundbreaking UGV called
SpyRobot 6x6, which is an evolution of the SpyRobot 4WD seen at ELROB 2006.
This new UGV consists of six of the Macroswiss state-of-the-art patented
flapper wheels, with all terrain capabilities and improved payload capacity. It
can also carry up to four times its own weight and is totally foot-soldier
portable.
The Macroswiss SpyRobot 6x6 has been thought as a key aid for detection,
recognition and identification of targets from a distance of several hundred metres, using different traditional payloads such as thermo and optic
sensors as well as new-generation ones.
For more information contact Macroswiss using the link below.
Fri, 16 May 08
Czech It Out!
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/surveillance/red_box/press2.html
Red Box International's attendance at the first ever Aero Expo Prague proved an all-round success. Not only did the portable power experts have phenomenal success with many customers taking advantage of the discounts offered at the stand but they also made a lot of valuable contacts.
Marketing Director Adrian Jackson made the trip from the company's headquarters in Romsey, Hampshire with a small team. "Although we had a few reservations for our free exhibition power service, we really had very little idea of what to expect," he recalls. "As the first ever Air Show in the Czech Republic, this was a new venture for all the exhibitors. The show turned out to be a overwhelming success - as a result of our visit, we expect to finalise at least three very important partnership arrangements in the very near future."
Aero Expo, held from April 25-27 at Príbram Airfield, about 50km from the Czech capital, attracted over 10,000 visitors. Visitors and exhibitors flew in from 21 different countries and a further 3,500 motored to the site.
Red Box supplied ground power to a total of eight aircraft at the show. These included Beechcraft, Cirrus, Diamond and Danfly. They also used their equipment to start Grob's spn business jet at the end of the show.
With a range of portable Ground Power Units (GPUs) suitable for almost all aircraft, Red Box International has become a familiar sight at civil and military air shows around the world. They also manufacture Continuous Power Supplies and high current Transformer Rectifier Units.
Fri, 16 May 08
WITPiS
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/manufacture/witpis
2007 marks the 60th anniversary of the post-war operations of the Military Institute of Armoured and Automotive Technology (WITPiS), which offers testing, development and manufacture services for military vehicles, military vehicle equipment and armoured equipment.
ARMOUR AND VEHICLE TESTING AND DEVELOPMENT
The Military Institute of Armour and Automotive Technology offers services in the following areas:
Development and modernisation of armoured and automotive equipment
Testing and certification of vehicles and logistics equipment
Vehicle reliability and durability testing
Research and design of materials resistant to striking and penetration by shells, as well as by mine or grenade fragments
Vehicle armouring
Tribological testing of materials, including frictional materials
Static and dynamic tests of machinery components' mechanical properties in changing temperatures
Product testing in a changing-forces cycle
Physical and chemical tests of material properties, including corrosion-resistance tests
Materialography, covering both micro and macrostructures, as well as spectral analysis of materials' chemical composition
VEHICLE INERTIAL MEASURING SYSTEM
WITPiS offers military vehicle testing with the use of the RT 3020 inertial measuring system, which is unique countrywide, and is used for registering vehicle dynamic parameters during both movement on the land, and swimming.
LOW AND HIGH TEMPERATURE VEHICLE TESTING
We also offer low and high temperature vehicle testing, ranging from -32°C to +50°C, for vehicles and other types of equipment. These low and high temperature tests include cold starts of vehicles or other types of equipment with internal-combustion engines; efficiency of heating and air-conditioning devices; vehicle resistance to low and high temperatures; and insulation properties of isothermal body structures.
The parameters of the temperature chamber allow for the testing of equipment of up to 4.01m in width, 3.99m in height and 12m in length.
REPLACEMENT BRAKE LININGS
We possess UN regulation number 90 type-approval for the replacement of brake lining assemblies, and replacement drum-brake linings for motor vehicles and their trailers.
VEHICLE TECHNICAL-INSPECTION STATION
The institute has, at its disposal, a regional vehicle inspection station (WM-01). The station conducts basic technical inspections of all vehicles, with additional tests of used vehicles designed for transportation of hazardous materials (according to ADR standards), LPG-powered vehicles, first technical inspections (for individual imports), and vehicles whose inspections have been ordered by traffic authorities or the starost.
HISTORY
The origins of WITPiS date back to 1934, when the armoured weapons technical testing bureau was established to carry out design work and to test armoured and motorised equipment. Several scores of vehicles of various types were designed by the facility before 1939, and then-existing designs were adapted for the needs of the military. Mass production of about a dozen of them was launched or prepared for launching.
Numerous designs of detailed solutions for automotive components were prepared. Research was also conducted in the areas of equipment camouflage (including protection from air observation), development of camouflage paints, fuel and lubricant testing, and metallurgy to develop new vehicle armour types.
The design and research activity interrupted by World War II was resumed again in 1947 by the experimental station of the Ministry of Defence's automotive service department. Experience in the use of armour weapons gained during the war determined the directions of the army's modernisation during the first post-war period.
In order to meet the research requirements and the new challenges inspired by the quickly developing defence and automotive industries, the facility continued in perfecting its organisational structure, modernising its testing equipment and ‐ most importantly ‐ expanding the professional qualifications of its staff. It was during that time that the experimental station was relocated from Warsaw to Sulejówek.
In 1965 its status was raised to a research institute, and the facility received the name of the Military Institute of Armour and Automotive Technology.
Fri, 16 May 08
Booyco Engineering
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/hvac/booyco
Booyco Engineering is a South African company specialising in the design and development of custom-made Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems for efficient air-conditioning, cooling, heating, ventilation, cab pressurisation and filtration. The company also has expertise in the design and development of custom compact Auxiliary Power Units (APUs).
ISO 9001:2000-accredited Booyco is a medium-sized, highly efficient business operating in three major industries: military, rail and mining / earthmoving. Unlike other mass-produced air conditioning systems, Booyco's units are suitable for the harsh and demanding operating conditions encountered in military applications.
AIR CONDITIONING, FILTRATION AND CAB PRESSURISATION SYSTEMS
We focus on mobile applications, and our systems are designed for extreme conditions in terms of shock, vibration, ambient temperature, dust burdens, etc. Our systems can be found on a variety of wheeled vehicles (off-highway and on-highway), tracked vehicles, railcars, aircraft, marine equipment and containers, and can be used for:
Air-conditioning
Heating
Ventilation
Cab pressurisation
Filtration
In order to serve the chosen market niche, the company is staffed with a large proportion of qualified technical personnel. Design data packs are produced using 3-D colour parametric modelling CAD systems in sufficient detail for manufacture to take place.
MOBILE AIR-CONDITIONING AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Booyco has successfully grown a specialist niche, putting itself at the forefront of mobile air conditioning and environmental control systems technology.
In addition to the vast experience we have gained in the field, our infrastructure enables us to engineer products capable of providing optimum environmental control solutions for mobile machinery and equipment. The company's reputation is based on the fact that it does not merely sell air conditioning systems; rather, it provides a complete solution which spans consultation on customer requirements, supply of the appropriate hardware solution, technical back-up and field service support.
A few of the milestone projects undertaken by Booyco Engineering include:
G6 crew cooling systems and APUs
Crew cooling systems for Rooivalk attack helicopters
Crew cooling systems and Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) for RG31 APCs
The manufacture of air handling units for the South African Navy's patrol corvettes (under licence)
CUSTOMISED AIR-HANDLING SYSTEMS
All our military air-handling systems are purpose-built, and we have handled numerous prestigious contracts for international and South African organisations in both the public and private sectors.
IN-HOUSE TESTING
Manufacturing is contracted out to other local companies who are selected based on the criteria of price, delivery and compliance with our specifications and quality requirements. Assembly and thermodynamic performance-testing is all conducted in-house. All other types of tests e.g. noise, shock, vibration, environmental, EMI, EMC, etc. are done at external, certified test laboratories.
ISO 9001: 2000 CERTIFICATION
Processes within the company conform to the quality requirements of ISO 9001:2000. All products are performance-tested and certified to ensure compliance with the relevant specifications. Components used are selected to provide high levels of reliability under extremes of shock and vibration, dust burden, temperature and humidity.
Booyco also produces the technical documentation necessary to support its products and comply with standard military ILS requirements.
Thu, 15 May 08
Land Rover Wolf
http://www.army-technology.com/projects/landroverwolf/
One vehicle synonymous with the military operations around the world is the Land Rover Series II and III and Defender (90 SWB or 110 LWB). The all-terrain 4×4 vehicle was first produced in 1948, based upon a design spawned from the Willys / Bantam Jeeps of WWII fame (designer Maurice Wilks).
"The military Land Rover is used as a light utility vehicle and has been adopted in a number of guises."
The UK design initially used aluminium for much of the construction, which led to the Land Rover's reputation for longevity and resistance to corrosion in even the toughest conditions.
Land Rover is now owned by Tata Motors of India, who bought both Land Rover and Jaguar from Ford in 2008. What effect this will have on military supply contracts for new vehicles, or replacement parts, is not known. Land Rovers are manufactured at the Solihull plant, near Birmingham in the UK.
MILITARY LAND ROVER
The military Land Rover is used as a light utility vehicle and has been adopted in a number of guises and body styles including fire engines, excavators, communication vehicle, ambulance, a lightweight model for air transport, snowplough, and six-wheel drive, amphibious and track-propelled versions.
The vehicle is in use by the UK military as well as a number of related commonwealth Forces, the Italian Forces and has also been used by the US Army in Korea and more recently in Iraq and Afghanistan (the SAS have used the Series IIA and Series III for long-range desert reconnaissance in Iraq ‐ Pink Panther).
The Land Rover has been regarded as a reliable workhorse for the British Army (also used for the RAF mountain rescue); and although there are now moves to replace it with alternatives, it is still very much in use. The UK forces vehicles are based on the Series and Defender models and commonly use the 2.5l four-cylinder 300TDi engine (111hp, 83kW), which is simple to service and is not electronically controlled.
Land Rovers are commonly used for patrol duties in Iraq and Afghanistan but because of the possibility of roadside attack, bombs and mines they are now being replaced in this duty by light armoured vehicles (although they are still a useful recon and utility vehicle).
LAND ROVER MODIFICATIONS
Modifications for military use include: heavy-duty suspension, modified upgrade brakes, 24V electrical system, snorkel, black-out lights, Power Take-Off (PTO) shafts, winches, convoy lights, sun compass, electronic suppression for ignition system, blackout curtains, and weapons mounts for special equipment and small arms such as machine guns, recoilless rifles and more recently with a Heckler and Koch automatic grenade launcher.
"One vehicle synonymous with the military operations around the world is the Land Rover."
The Land Rover Wolf is a custom design currently in use by the British Forces and the Dutch Marine Corp.
The vehicle is based on the Defender 90 and 110 designated Truck Utility Light (TUL) and Truck Utility Medium (TUM), respectively. There are 23 versions and the specification is designated for military use as extra duty (modifications for winter and tropical duty).
The TUM long-wheelbase version has a weapons mount and is designated as the WMIK (Weapons Mount Installation Kit) developed by Ricardo Vehicle Engineering. Land Rover and Ricardo outfit these vehicles with strengthened chassis, roll cage, weapons mounts (rear door, passenger side at the front, suitable for 7.62mm GMPG, 12.7mm heavy machine gun, MILAN ATGM and also the H&K GMG grenade launcher).
Tue, 13 May 08
Invitation to Witness the Future in Gun Barrel Maintenance
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/artillery/milfoam/press1.html
Milfoam International, the leading company in niche design and manufacture for gun barrel maintenance present their latest in cleaning solutions catering to everything from small to large calibre weapons. A patented conception, Milfoam International will be displaying this innovative and cost-effective solution at:
Eurosatory 2008 from 16th -20th June
Stand O075g in the UK Pavilion
Milfoam International has packaged together the complete solution, where equipment can be used in hard field conditions and also at depot level. Products on display include:
The Heavy Barrel Cleaning System, designed to give an excellent cleaning result. It has been adopted by many weapon manufactures, such as BAE Systems, for cleaning new gun barrels after proofing tests. Milfoam's state of the art cleaning results can be achieved at unit level providing more operational time in the field.
The Vibrating Pneumatic Brush series, designed for daily barrel cleaning at field level. Using the Vibrating pneumatic brush reduces cleaning manpower by 75% and requires only one person to handle the operation on the field.
The Milfoam Forrest Foam has been designed to provide efficient cleaning solutions for sniper rifles without harming the accuracy. It has a NATO stock number and is already in use by many armies including the UK, the Netherlands, Finland, etc.
During the last 5 years, customers of Milfoam have found the patented foam cleaning technology and automated equipments to be both time and manpower efficient, providing excellent cleaning results.
According to the Dahlgren Division of the US NAVY, Approximately six systems were evaluated. In using Milfoam's foaming chemical agent, we have seen no degradation or detrimental effects and are extremely satisfied with the product and system that Milfoam has provided.
Since 2006, the Canadian artillery has been using Milfoam Foam Cleaning technology in Afghanistan to keep their guns operational for longer periods.
In 2007, the U.S Army Yuma Proving Ground selected and commended Milfoam's large calibre cleaning package for 105-155mm barrels. This Cleaning package has reduced the initial required manpower by nearly 75%.
The Finnish Defence Forces have been using Milfoam cleaning equipment since 2005 and have found the 155mm artillery guns to be in much better condition.
Milfoam International Ltd will be available to discuss your bespoke requirements in modern cleaning packages to support your troops and fulfil the main tasks of barrel cleaning achieving the best cleaning results today.
Tue, 13 May 08
Allen Vanguard Showcases Expanded Range of Products at Eurosatory
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/civil/allen/press16.html
For the first time since the acquisition of Med-Eng, delegates attending the International Defence Exhibition, Eurosatory, will be able to see the expanded range of Allen Vanguard's key products.
One of the main focuses at the exhibition will be the Med-Eng EOD9 suit and helmet ensemble, the new TM600 Telescopic Manipulator EOD tool, the new Dual Tank Trike, Blast Attenuation Seats, personal and equipment cooling systems, and Allen Vanguard's latest electronic counter measure systems.
The Med-Eng EOD9 suit and helmet ensemble offers superior protection from the four main blast threats: overpressure, fragmentation, impact and heat. It can also be rapidly configured by the user to respond to IEDD situations where a chemical or biological agent is suspected. The TM600 is the latest generation of remote manipulator providing technicians with the ability to maximise their stand-off distance when working in close proximity to a suspect package.
The new Dual Tank Trike is a self-contained unit for emergency decontamination of larger surface areas on hardware or buildings. It is rugged, portable and simple to operate by a single person, and has a decontamination capability of 113 square metres per dose of SDF. The Blast Attenuation seats have been developed as a series of highly effective military vehicle seats to protect drivers and their occupants from landmines and roadside bombs.
As well as these new products, Allen Vanguard will also be showcasing its signature ROVs: the Digital Vanguard and BombTec Defender. Delegates will be able to experience first hand the ROV's combined touch screen and hard controls that enable simultaneous manipulation of all features, including lights and cameras.
The digital command console brings 'plug and play' accessory functionality and its intuitive design means straightforward tasks can be mastered within 30 minutes. In addition, the console can be used as a laptop, allowing operators to compile reports and embed images recorded during incidents. This new version of the Vanguard is fully interoperable with its sister ROV the Defender, which will be demonstrated on the Allen Vanguard stand.
In addition, Allen Vanguard will be running a series of seminars during the show to give an in-depth briefing on its new decontamination products as well as on its new maritime EOD capability.
"Eurosatory will be a significant milestone for Allen Vanguard in what has been a time of considerable change," explains Dean Boston, international sales director at Allen Vanguard. "We can now offer end-users a complete range of counter-measure and survivability products, all under one roof. With Eurosatory being one of the biggest exhibitions of the year for us, this is great news as we continue to cement our leading position in the internal security marketplace."
Tue, 13 May 08
AIRSENSE Analytics
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/nbc/airsense
AIRSENSE Analytics produces portable gas-detection systems, gas sensor systems and accessories for on-site sampling in order to protect personnel and the environment from chemical threats and hazardous agents.
When an accident has caused chemical compounds to be released, fire brigade and rescue services have to be able to assess the hazardous liquids and gases instantly. AIRSENSE Analytics' product line can supply a complete package for these responders to manage the situation.
AIRSENSE Analytics' gas-detection systems have been field-tested worldwide by civil defense organizations such as fire brigades, police forces, armed forces and ground forces, and successfully provided civil defense, army defense and military defense.
THE GAS-DETECTOR-ARRAY GDA2
Real-time detection and identification of chemical warfare agents, toxic industrial gases and explosives with the hand-held, multi-sensor GDA2.
AIRSENSE Analytics has designed in cooperation with first response teams a portable hazardous Gas Detector Array (GDA2) for the detection and the identification of CWAs like nerve, blister, blood and choking agents and a broad range of TICs (ETW, AEGL, ERPG, ITF-25 list, etc.).
By using four different sensor-technologies like a Photo Ionization Detector (PID), an Ion Mobility Spectrometer (IMS), two semiconductor gas sensors and an electrochemical cell, simultaneously the GDA2 reduces false positives and achieves greatly extended far-superior coverage of hazardous volatiles with more accuracy than single-detection technology. The released gases and CWAs can be detected within seconds with detection limits from low ppb to high ppm concentration.
This is not just a collection of detectors - the systems work together to cover each technology field's weakness, but added to this is a wide range of agents and data fusion to provide accurate alarms. The coverage is very broad. The first part of the system is not very specific - it is an alarm to indicate something is there. Beyond that there is the identification, and that runs off a library. The GDA2 holds up to three different libraries each are customized and comprising up to 256 compounds. The GDA2 will deliver with the Standard library of 33 TICs and 9 CWAs.
We can offer varied libraries, including mixes of compounds - if it is a chemical company, for example, then we can tune the library to their needs. The second issue is that the device has more information about the compounds by having very good diagnosis and information on the compound. All the detectors have been designed to operate at a higher standard than most other single detectors.
The first target of the GDA2 is safety: the user is warned whenever dangerous compounds are present - although compounds may not be contained in one of the instruments three internal libraries.
The GDA is now also able to send the dates via wireless connection to a central station for analysing.
A lot of new industrial applications can now be performed with the GDA2. It can also have an infra-red heater for thermal desorption and surface analysis as an optional area.
The GDA2 is the most enhanced chemical detector currently available. It is used by various first responder teams in chemical plants, semiconductor industry, fire brigades, military, airports and police worldwide.
CHEMICAL SAMPLING KIT FOR FIRE BRIGADES
After large accidents, fires, or terrorist attacks involving the release of hazardous agents and chemicals modern analytical chemical-detection techniques must be brought into action on-site as soon as possible.
The AIRSENSE Analytics chemical-detection sampling kit is specially designed for the sampling and preparation of samples for the evaluation of accidents involving the release of organic chemicals and toxic industrial compounds.
Fire brigades, armed forces, ground forces and other emergency services responsible for restoring safety after such accidents can use the chemical-detection sampling kit to extract samples for subsequent analysis by GC / MS.
The sampling kit can be used in two ways, depending on the specific situation in which it is required.
For operation with gaseous samples, different adsorbents from which the compounds can be released by heating and thus analyzed by GC / MS can be used.
Less volatile compounds can be extracted with specific solvents and their corresponding tools.
Tue, 13 May 08
RADWAR
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/data_management/radwar
The Scientific-Industrial Centre of Professional Electronics RADWAR is one of the largest companies in the Polish defence industry. RADWAR manufactures professional electronic devices for military and civilian applications, and employs almost 2,000 staff.
The company was founded in 1954, and since 2002 has been a part of the BUMAR Group.
RADWAR provides:
50 years of experience, with over 6,000 radars and systems delivered
Its own designs
Experience in systems integration
Highly qualified and specialised staff
Service in Poland and all over the world
SURVEILLANCE RADARS
RADWAR supplies a variety of surveillance radar systems, including the 2-D N-21 and N-22 mobile medium-range 2-D surveillance radars.
3-D SEARCH RADARS
Our range of 3-D search radars includes the MMSR mobile multi-beam 3-D search radar, and the N-26 3-D search radar family.
RADAR ADVANTAGES
RADWAR's surveillance and search radars have many benefits, including:
Excellent ability to detect low-flying targets
Short set-up time in battlefield conditions
Multi-object automatic detection and tracking
Easy integration with any AA defence system
Effective anti-jamming circuits
Integrated IFF system
Very high mobility
COMMAND AND CONTROL EQUIPMENT
RADWAR's range of command and control equipment includes anti-aircraft defence mobile command and control posts for regiment level: the LA-3 and the LA-3K.
We also supply REGA anti-aircraft mobile command and control systems that can act from battery level to an individual soldier.
The advantages of our command and control equipment include:
Real-time data processing
Information of accuracy and reliability
Radio data link
High mobility
Computer analyses of the air-defence situation
Decision support and optimisation
Very user-friendly Man-Machine Interface (MMI)
FIRE-CONTROL SYSTEMS
We supply a variety of fire-control systems, including the LOARA anti-aircraft gun system, the UMBRELLA anti-aircraft artillery control system and a mobile missile-launcher called POPRAD.
These fire-control systems provide a range of benefits, including the ability to engage with both low and medium-altitude air targets; high fire-efficiency; excellent interoperability; passive or active target detection; and stealth-mode operation.
IDENTIFICATION FRIEND OR FOE EQUIPMENT
Our identification friend or foe equipment includes long, medium and short range interrogators equipped with extractors; aircraft and ship transponder-sets; and antennas for both interrogators, and transponders and cryptographic systems. These systems are widely used in radars, fire control systems, combat ships, aircrafts and helicopters.
Identification friend or foe equipment from RADWAR is fully compatible with NATO Mark XII and ICAO annex 10 standards, highly reliable, and can be easily integrated with other equipment and systems. It operates in 1, 2, 3/A, C and 4 / secure modes, and is upgradeable to modes S and 5.
COMPLEX PROTECTION FOR SENSITIVE INFORMATION
Our equipment for protection of information includes electromagnetically shielded rooms and field-deployable information security shelters.
BATTLEFIELD EQUIPMENT
We also supply battlefield equipment, including the WM-2 mine detector and the OWL observation and warning land-radar.
CERTIFICATES
RADWAR has received many classifications from certification societies, including:
ISO 9001:2000 (civilian quality certificate)
AQAP 2110:2003 (military quality certificate)
NCAGE 0226H NATO supplier certificate
Internal control system certificate
A concession for producing and selling military equipment
Besides the Polish armed forces, the country's police and border guard forces are also RADWAR customers. Its equipment is also used in armed forces in Europe, Asia and Africa.
RADWAR's products are highly valued by their users, and have received many awards at various fairs and exhibitions both in Poland and abroad.
Tue, 13 May 08
Gichner Shelter Systems
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/field/gichner
GichnerEurope is a subsidiary of Gichner Systems Group, the world's largest manufacturer of military shelters, electronic equipment enclosures and ancillary products. Gichner has been in the business of designing, developing and manufacturing lightweight mobile tactical shelters for the world's military and non-military users for over thirty-three years.
Gichner has supplied over 80,000 shelters for use by military agencies worldwide. The European Division has been established in order make the experience and expertise of the industry leader more readily
available to the European market. Gichner has an experienced staff of 400 employees in three business units. Shelters and shelter-related products are our only business, which allows us to focus our resources to ensure that our customers are serviced properly.
SYSTEM-TAILORED SHELTERS
Gichner introduces a new concept in system design: Have Gichner design a shelter around your system. Don't be forced into designing your system around someone else's idea of a shelter! Gichner designs and manufactures a wide range of shelters, from small, trailer-mounted units to large semi-trailers. Construction materials range from steel to lightweight aluminum alloy.
Our most popular panel construction is comprised of lightweight aluminum framework and facings with rigid foam core structural insulation. We also produce less expensive steel shelters, should the need demand.
We understand that system-level requirements drive the shelter design, and pride ourselves in responding to those demands by designing shelters, which complement the system as opposed to compromising it.
NATO ACE II AND ACE III SHELTERS
GichnerEurope has manufactured and delivered NATO ACE II and III to the European market. These shelters were designed and tested to the requirements of Allied Command Europe's Standard Shelter Technical Specification 6516/SHCPR/88. Current customized designs include a fuel shelter, generator shelter, and radio shelter. The basic NATO ACE II and III shelters may be readily customized to your specific system requirements.
ISO SHELTERS
Gichner has produced over 8000 twenty-foot ISO shelters. The majority of these shelters were designed, manufactured and tested in accordance with ISO 1496/1 and ANSI MH5.1, 5.1.1 and 5.4, and are CSC Certified. Gichner's inventory of basic 20ft ISO shelter designs consists of seven basic shelter configurations, including single- and double side opening units which allow for complexing of shelters side-by-side to form large, unobstructed work areas. Gichner also has an extensive design inventory of alternate ISO shelters, ranging in size and construction, including steel containers.
GRASS SHELTER
The Gichner Re-locatable Accommodations Shelter System (GRASS) is a large-area modular enclosure. It is transported in a single 20ft ISO shelter or conventional shipping container. The GRASS unit can be set up by four men in four hours, and provides over 65m² of unobstructed workspace with a headroom of 2.1m (83in). The GRASS unit may be joined to the transport shelter in order to provide an additional 13.7m² of workspace. Additional sections may be added, each adding an additional 10.8 m² of unobstructed
workspace. Uses of the GRASS include operations centers / command posts, accommodations shelters, mess halls, medical clinics / wards, briefing rooms, etc.
S-250 SHIELDED AND UNSHIELDED SHELTERS
Gichner offers two versions of the popular S-250 shelter: with conventional lift rings or ISO corners. Both shelters meet today's demanding environmental and mobility requirements, and the proven design has withstood the test of time. S-250 shelters are available in shielded and unshielded versions.
LARGE SHELTERS
On the right is a sample of Gichner's capability to design and manufacture larger, more complex shelters, in this case a HEMP-shielded semi-trailer. Gichner's capabilities and experience cover a wide range of shelter sizes, construction types, and custom electrical and mechanical modifications.
Sat, 10 May 08
AIS
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/training/ais
Advanced Interactive Solutions (AIS) specialises in the design, construction, fit-out and maintenance of shooting ranges and training facilities for police, military and special forces. We work directly with government departments or through
locally approved contractors or consultants.
With over twenty years of international experience in the design and build of shooting ranges and specialist training facilities we have a proven track record. Internationally renowned for its ability to design, construct and deliver technologically
advanced facilities, AIS combines its real life experience, cutting edge technology and understanding of training challenges to transform requirements into enduring training solutions.
With full ISO 9001 certification AIS has enjoyed recent success in the counter terrorist and special operations domains.
SHOOTING RANGE SOLUTIONS AND SPECIALIST FACILITIES
AIS have a proven track record as a range design consultant and contractor for specialised shooting ranges and training facilities, involving multi-disciplined and complex turnkey requirements. Through our team of shooting range designers, architects,
project managers and engineers we work closely with the end user to analyse training needs in order to design and deliver effective training facilities.
The design of shooting ranges and training complexes is developed through schematic and outline proposals; full and detailed drawings and equipment specifications; tender documentation and contract supervision. As an independent management service,
unbiased advice is guaranteed.
The professional project management team undertakes the contracts for all construction, services and support projects. Projects vary from range refurbishment to construction and fit-out of major military and police training complexes.
MILITARY TRAINING FACILITIES
AIS has the capability to design, fabricate, deliver and install bespoke military training facilities together with simulation and training solutions including:
CQB houses
Method of entry buildings
Maritime counter terrorism facilities
Partition ranges forming diverse room scenarios
Sniper training solutions
Live fire, full size training mock-ups (aircraft, shipside, oil rig etc)
Specialist military training systems (sniper/commando towers)
Live fire drive-in ranges and driving circuits/tracks
JUDGEMENTAL AND TARGETRY SIMULATION SOLUTIONS
AIS provides judgemental and targetry simulated training systems for both video Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI) and virtual reality. The products available comprise video and CG based close quarter judgemental simulators that can be used with either
live or laser fire using converted or facsimile weapons.
Full authoring of the software content can be carried out by the end user to tailor training programmes to their individual needs. AIS offer both off-the-shelf and bespoke services for the conversion of small arms weapons to support our
simulators.
The SVS virtual reality simulators are aimed at tactical training particularly in the Nuclear, Biological And Chemical (NBC) environments. The PRISim system uses video scenarios to develop judgemental skills for law enforcement,
military, security and special forces agencies.
SHOOTING RANGE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
AIS offer a comprehensive shooting range maintenance service for all types of military and law enforcement outdoor and indoor ranges. From small 25m ranges to urban training areas AIS can provide the expertise to operate, deploy and maintain all types
of target equipments including pop-up and turning target mechanisms, moving target systems, and thermal target systems.
Our specialist skills ensure that downtime is kept to a minimum and that maximum utilisation is gained from the equipment and facilities. AIS is able to supply spares and service for most types of targetry in use today, assist in reducing through-life
costs and help ensure the smooth operation of infantry, armour and aircraft training ranges. AIS also have a team of specialist technicians who are able to assist in setting up training scenarios, manage day-to-day range operations and assess maintenance
needs.
Advanced Interactive Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Interactive Systems Inc of Seattle, USA. AIS also maintain offices in Southampton, UK; Abu Dhabi, UAE; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Singapore.
Sat, 10 May 08
AvtoKrAZ
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/vehicles/avtokraz
AvtoKrAZ holding company is an automaker founded in Kremenchug, Ukraine. It is known in more than 60 countries for its powerful and reliable heavy-duty vehicles, which are simple to operate and have been extensively tested on a variety of roads.
HEAVY-DUTY MILITARY VEHICLES
The vehicles are developed considering the requirements of military vehicles' multi-functionality. Owing to their high technical capabilities, KrAZ heavy-duty military vehicles are used by many armies around the world. Scores of special military equipment products are mounted on KrAZ chassis.
KrAZ vehicles are equipped with diesel engines from the Yaroslavl motor plant (Russia), with power of 240hp to 400hp. At a customer's request, vehicles can be equipped with the engines of leading foreign manufacturers, such as Deutz, Cummins or Volvo.
KrAZ vehicles meet road-safety requirements and EURO-2 standards. They can be supplied as machine sets, providing cost reductions.
Even in complete off-road conditions and extreme temperatures KrAZ military vehicles can carry pontoon parks, missile systems and radio-engineering complexes, transport crew and different cargoes. They can travel in conditions and on terrain in which other military vehicles cannot operate.
MILITARY VEHICLE RANGE
The range of KrAZ vehicles includes 25 base models and more than 150 modifications of two, three and four-axle vehicles with 4x4, 6x4, 6x6, 8x4 and 8x6 wheel arrangements. They are intended for public-order control, peace-support missions and other military functions.
KRAZ-6322 6X6 MILITARY VEHICLE
The KrAZ-6322 (6x6) is a vehicle of high cross-country ability, equipped with a platform and intended for different cargos and crew transportation; it can drive on all roads, off-road and in cross-country.
The vehicle operates in the Iraqi, Egyptian, Indian and Yemeni armies. Its payload provides a capacity of 12,000kg at a maximum negotiable slope of 58%.
The KrAZ-6322 provides a capability to tow aircrafts of 75t on concrete surfaces at an airfield, and can house 32 soldiers with their ammunition.
KRAZ-5133BE 4X4 MILITARY VEHICLE
The KrAZ-5133BE (4x4) vehicle is equipped with a platform and intended for different cargos and crew transportation, and the towing of transport and special trailers, as well as aircraft at airfields. It can operate on different types of roads, off-road and cross-country.
While testing in military ranges this KrAZ vehicle showed its excellent performance in cross-country ability, mobility and speed. Fordable depth on a firm bottom is 1.2m at 5,100kg of payload.
KRAZ-6446 (6X6) TRUCK TRACTOR
The KrAZ-6446 (6x6) truck tractor is intended for transportation of different cargos. It can be coupled with a semi-trailer and operate on all kinds of roads, off-road and cross-country.
The truck tractor's maximum speed is 80km/h, its maximum negotiable slope 18% and its turning radius 13.5m.
The advantage of this vehicle is the capability to tow a semi-trailer with a full mass of 34t in off-road and high-temperature conditions.
KRAZ-6135B6 HEAVY MILITARY VEHICLE
The KrAZ-6135B6 heavy military vehicle has a Euro 3 engine and an automatic gearbox. It is intended not only for ordinary cargo, but also for transportation of 20ft sea containers.
A dashboard display shows the different parameters of the engine and other units' operation, in particular speed, fuel consumption and cooling-liquid temperature.
An Allison automatic gearbox provides the vehicle with a 10t plate of ballast in the body with perfect dynamics. Its maximum highway speed is 100km/h thanks to the decreased ratios of the main gear (6.154 instead of 8.173).
The vehicle can drive for long periods with a minimal stable speed of 4km/h without overheating. In motion on the roads the front axle can be released, saving fuel.
RAPTOR (6X6) HEAVY ARMOURED VEHICLE
The KrAZ Raptor (6x6) heavy armoured vehicle is intended for transportation of 20 soldiers with their ammunition. The armoured cargo-module provides reliable ballistic protection against 7.62mm x 51mm, M80 NATO ball ammunition (NIJ level III, CEN B6), at a zero angle of deviation. The comfortable cabin is climate-controlled.
All the units and aggregates of KrAZ vehicles are reliable in operation and easily accessible for maintenance and control.
ISO 9001:2000 CERTIFICATION
The quality-control system of the AvtokrAZ holding company is certified according to the international ISO 9001:2000 standard.
The excellent technical parameters of AvtokrAZ's products have been rewarded many times with diplomas and honorary rewards, among them the Arch of the European International Gold Star (Madrid), a European prize for quality and diplomas of international auto shows.
Sat, 10 May 08
Warfighter Electronics
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/electrical/warfighterelectronic
Warfighter Electronics is an application engineering and design company that manufactures COTS power conversion equipment such as rugged DC/AC pure sine inverters, power supplies, DC/DC converters, battery chargers and sealed contactors.
What separates Warfighter Electronics from our competition is our willingness to custom-build products with little to no engineering costs and rapid prototyping. Feel free to call us to discuss your requirements.
DC/AC INVERTERS
Our COTS DC/AC IPS series Mil-Spec pure sine wave inverters offer 12VDC to 72VDC inputs and outputs from 300W to 5,000W at 110VAC to 220VAC. The 300W to 5,000W IPS series meets MIL-STD-810E and MIL-STD-461E. These inverters are currently in use with the US Army, powering advanced battlefield computers in a command and control environment.
DC POWER SUPPLIES
Our COTS PWS Series Mil-Spec power supplies can produce stable, clean 12VDC to 30VDC power from a user-selectable 110VAC to 220VAC power source. Outputting up to 52A in a watertight case, this unit can also offer a battery charger version with a three-bank load splitter and a temperature-compensated charging sensor.
SOLAR BATTERY CHARGER
Our SolarMax battery charger controls solar energy sources to your batteries in off-grid applications. True Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) allows you to maximize your solar exposure by offering up to an unbelievable 97% efficiency; you get 20% to 40% more power at lower cost.
SolarMax provides up to 100A output current rating. Nominal battery voltages are 0VDC to 72VDC, with PV open-circuit voltage as high as 150VDC.
SEALED CONTACTORS
Our hermetically sealed contactors can switch voltages from 12VDC / VAC to 750VDC / VAC at currents from 150A to 225A. Coil voltages are available from 12VDC to 120VDC, and 120VAC to 240VAC.
Our contactors meet UL1604 for Class I and II, Div 2 and Class III for use in hazardous locations, SAE J1171 for external ignition protection and ISO8846 for protection against ignition around flammable gases. These units are perfect for ground power systems.
LITHIUM ION BATTERY CHARGER
The LIDC600 COTS DC/DC battery charger is designed for use by the US Army for charging lithium-ion batteries from a 24VDC HMMWV power source. It can also be used as a stand-alone DC/DC converter, is designed to deliver 32VDC at up to 22A continuous to recharge batteries, and can output 28VDC when in bypass mode.
Fri, 9 May 08
Toyota Land Cruiser
http://www.army-technology.com/projects/toyotalandcruiser/
The Toyota Land Cruiser has been in production by the Toyota Motor Corporation of Japan since 1951. Although the origins of a light four-wheel drive 'jeep-like' vehicle are almost certainly earlier during World War II. Toyota produced a Toyota BJ Jeep for the US military during the Korean War and this seems to be the origin of the Land Cruiser known today.
"Toyota produced a Toyota BJ Jeep for the US military during the Korean War."
The name Land Cruiser was coined because of the success of the Land Rover in the UK because Toyota wanted a similar dignified name for their own vehicle to give it an identity and appeal to the commercial market. As with many four-wheel drive vehicles the Toyota Land Cruiser had its origins in military use. Although the Land Cruiser is now in its ninth generation with the recently released (2008) 200 series it still remains a useful military support vehicle.
LAND CRUISER
Although a number of armies have stayed true to their tried-and-tested support vehicle formats (an example being the British Army's use of the Land Rover since 1948) the Land Cruiser has a great deal of impact itself in military and police use.
The Australian military have used them for over 50 years (from the 40 series up to the 70 series in both open top and sedan versions) probably because of the supply line from Japan being a lot easier. Toyota Land Cruisers are used a lot in Australia as government vehicles. The Land Cruiser has also been a very popular vehicle in the Australian commercial market, known for its reliability over very rough ground and in increased temperatures.
The Land Cruiser has seen military application across the world with forces in the Middle East, Asia, South America, and even by the US in the first Gulf War and more recently in Afghanistan (maybe some Toyota Tacomas in Afghanistan). In fact it is said that General Norman Schwartzkopf used an 80 series Land Cruiser during the first Gulf conflict.
LC 100 models prepared in Australia and with independent front suspension (better for sand dunes) instead of the more robust solid axle are currently in use in Baghdad.
MODIFICATIONS AND VERSIONS
Some of the modifications in Australian military versions include armour plating, ARB snorkels and exhaust modifications, military-specification tyres, auxiliary fuel tanks, water tanks, bumper winches and steel transport racks on the roof.
"As with many 4x4 vehicles the Land Cruiser has its origins in military use."
The classic military guise of this vehicle is with a light machine gun mounted on the flat bed at the front over the cab roof able to fire 360°. Uses are as a light personnel carrier (sedan version and open back), light rapid response vehicle (with open back and machine gun), as an emergency fire tender and as staff cars.
Toyota Tacomas have been used by the US Special Forces in Afghanistan and were purchased from showrooms in the US and pressed into service with very little modification at all.
TOYOTA VARIETY
The Land Cruiser is available with a number of different engine specifications including 5.7l 381hp dual VVTi V8 petrol, 4.7l 288hp VVTi V8 petrol, 4.5l 286hp intercooled twin turbo D-4D V8 diesel and 4.0l 240hp DOHC with VVT-i petrol.
There are also a variety of transmission options including: six-speed automatic, five-speed automatic and five-speed manual (military use would probably stipulate the manual transmission).
Wed, 7 May 08
Kaercher Launch TEP 90
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/field/kaercher1/press14.html
Kaärcher announce the official hand-over of the complete TEP 90 system to the German army on the 10 June at the Ka¨rcher production facility in Obersontheim. The event will be attended by top-tier delegates from the defence sectors.
The TEP 90 is currently the most up-to-date, powerful mobile decontamination system on the market. The system consists of a carrier vehicle with protected driving cab from Iveco Magirus, which feautres a decontamination system from Kärcher Futuretech.
It was developed and procured in close cooperation between the defence sector, military users and the two manufacturing companies under the lead management of the Federal Office of Defense Technology and Procurement.
More information regarding this event can be found by clicking on the link below.
Wed, 7 May 08
Kaercher Launch TEP 90
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/nbc/kaercher/press10.html
Kaärcher announce the official hand-over of the complete TEP 90 system to the German army on the 10 June at the Ka¨rcher production facility in Obersontheim. The event will be attended by top-tier delegates from the defence sectors.
The TEP 90 is currently the most up-to-date, powerful mobile decontamination system on the market. The system consists of a carrier vehicle with protected driving cab from Iveco Magirus, which feautres a decontamination system from Kärcher Futuretech.
It was developed and procured in close cooperation between the defence sector, military users and the two manufacturing companies under the lead management of the Federal Office of Defense Technology and Procurement.
More information regarding this event can be found by clicking on the link below.
Wed, 7 May 08
Kaercher Launch TEP 90
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/nbc/karcher/press12.html
Kaärcher announce the official hand-over of the complete TEP 90 system to the German army on the 10 June at the Ka¨rcher production facility in Obersontheim. The event will be attended by top-tier delegates from the defence sectors.
The TEP 90 is currently the most up-to-date, powerful mobile decontamination system on the market. The system consists of a carrier vehicle with protected driving cab from Iveco Magirus, which feautres a decontamination system from Kärcher Futuretech.
It was developed and procured in close cooperation between the defence sector, military users and the two manufacturing companies under the lead management of the Federal Office of Defense Technology and Procurement.
More information regarding this event can be found by clicking on the link below.
Wed, 7 May 08
Kaercher Announces Roll-Out of the TEP 90 Decontamination System
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/field/karcher/press9.html
Kaärcher announce the official hand-over of the complete TEP 90 system to the German army on the 10 June at the Ka¨rcher production facility in Obersontheim. The event will be attended by top-tier delegates from the defence sectors.
The TEP 90 is currently the most up-to-date, powerful mobile decontamination system on the market. The system consists of a carrier vehicle with protected driving cab from Iveco Magirus, which feautres a decontamination system from Kärcher Futuretech.
It was developed and procured in close cooperation between the defence sector, military users and the two manufacturing companies under the lead management of the Federal Office of Defense Technology and Procurement.
More information regarding this event can be found by clicking on the link below.
Wed, 7 May 08
MTL wins NDI “Company of the Year 2008”
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/ballistic_protection/mtlgroup/press1.html
MTL Group Limited, the Sheffield based contract manufacturing company has been named 'Company of the Year' by the Northern Defence Industries (NDI).
Dr Liam Fox, shadow secretary of state for defence presented the award to MTL during the NDI annual conference at the Royal Armouries. This award recognises the company's investment and successful growth over the last two years.
Dr Henry Shirman, Managing Director said: "MTL is delighted to receive this award which recognises the commitment and hard work of the management team and the workforce. We have invested several million pounds in state-of the-art manufacturing equipment which allows us to offer enhanced value propositions to our customers. We would like to thank NDI for its support in winning several million pounds of new business."
The company, which supplies manufacturing services to leading multinationals including Caterpillar, Dennis Eagle and BAE was acquired by Dr Henry Shirman and a four strong management team in 2006 with the support of Bank of Scotland Corporate. Since the buyout the company's turnover has more than doubled in size to £34 million and staff numbers have risen by more than 60% to over 200."
MTL Group Limited recently changed its name from Mayflower Technology and was listed in the prestigious Sunday Times Deloitte Buyout Track 100 which reviews the UK's top 100 private equity backed mid-market companies with the fastest growing profits.
Wed, 7 May 08
MTL Buys World's Largest Robotic Press Brake
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/ballistic_protection/mtlgroup/press2.html
MTL Group has acquired the largest robotic press brake system in the world as it continues to attract more business from leading global OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) including Caterpillar, JCB, Sandvik, Bombardier and BAE.
This rapidly growing Sheffield-based company has purchased an Ursviken 7.2 metre 640 tonne CNC press brake with a 600Kg capacity robotic handling system. This system, which cost £750,000, is the largest installation of its kind in the world, and allows MTL to produce components more accurately, quicker and more cost effectively than traditional methods.
Henry Shirman, Managing Director of MTL, said this investment was one of several new purchases designed to 'set the company out as a market leader in the industry'.
"Our customers demand the best, most cost effective service, so they can keep ahead of the competition. The new robotic press is up to three times faster than a manual press brake system and provides increased accuracy and efficiency," said Shirman.
Shirman said MTL has invested over 10 percent of turnover in new technology in the last 24 months. "Innovation and investment are key components which make us attractive to our wide customer base. More and more firms are benefitting from our enhanced manufacturing capabilities," said Shirman.
Wed, 7 May 08
MMIST Demonstrates World Class Reliability and Precision at PATCAD 2007
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/logistics/mmist/press1.html
MMIST the world leader in Precision Aerial Delivery Systems, recently demonstrated an excellent 100% SherpaTM/MC reliability during the Precision Airdrop Technology Conference and
Demonstration (PATCAD) 2007 in Yuma, Arizona.
PATCAD 2007 is the most recent iteration of the biennial event sponsored by the Natick Soldier Center (NSC). It provided a forum for the international community of industry and government
agencies involved in precision aerial delivery technologies to share experiences, facilitate communication and witness demonstrations of the state-of-the-art and emerging capabilities in
precision airdrop.
This years conference was the largest precision airdrop demonstration in the world to date, with over 500 representatives from 20 nations observing demonstrations of personnel and cargo systems from 16 companies.
Over 150 drops were made during this year's PATCAD from altitudes of up to 17,500 feet above mean sea level. MMIST's main contribution to PATCAD 2007 was a series of demonstrations of the SherpaTM/MC
1200/2200 JPADS cargo system. Over three days, a total of eight SherpaTM/MC drops were made with payloads ranging from 700 lbs to 2000 lbs, demonstrating the minimum and maximum weights for each canopy configuration, deployed from altitudes between 15,000 ft and 17,500 ft MSL.
The SherpaTM/MC demonstrated the best overall accuracy of any manufacturer in attendance for this crucial weight category. All eight drops were completely autonomous with no external inputs to the systems after release from the aircraft, and included landings during highly dynamic early morning winds with numerous unforecasted large changes in wind magnitude and direction.
The SherpaTM/MC Ranger Manpack was also demonstrated at this years event by Canadian Forces personnel with their CF MC5 canopies. Both Manpack jumpers deployed from an altitude of 9,999 feet MSL and landed within close proximity of the DZ. The jumpers took control of their ram air canopy at approximately 500 ft AGL to complete the final landing phase.
The SherpaTM/MC Ranger is a versatile dual purpose unit designed to fly either light weight cargo (50 - 1000 lbs) or
a para-trooper to a pre-determined target without manual intervention.
Alexandre Cote, Product Manager of the MMIST SherpaTM/MC Precision Aerial Delivery System, was pleased with the results. "Our recent performance at PATCAD reflects MMIST's commitment
to accuracy and reliability, the SherpaTM/MC is an invaluable asset for delivering cargo with low cost, reliability, and ease of use. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Canadian
Forces for demonstrating the MMIST SherpaTM/MC Ranger Manpack and the United States Marine Corps for showcasing their deployed SherpaTM/MC 2200 systems at this years event."
The SherpaTM/MC system was first utilized by the US Marine Corps in August 2004, and continues to serve in theater, making it the most mature system available.
MMIST continues its advancements in the area of Precision Aerial Delivery with the recent introduction of the SherpaTM/MC Provider, a system capable of delivering up to 10,000 lbs 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.
Wed, 7 May 08
Force 21 Equipment
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/personal/force-21
FORCE 21 is a leading regional supplier of security, defence and rescue equipment. We provide both off-the-shelf and customised military protective clothing products and solutions, which are tailored to meet the specific requirements of our users.
Formed in 1999, we were awarded the prestigious Singapore Promising Brand Award (SPBA) in 2005, in recognition of our growing reputation as well as our increasing market share in the military, defence, security and civil defence sectors in Singapore.
MILITARY PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT
FORCE 21 supplies a wide range of military protective clothing and equipment. These include body armour vests, quick-release armour vests, hard plates, Kevlar helmets, carrier, harnesses, soft armour, spectra, dyneema, knee pads, elbow guards, gloves, Nomex flame-retardant suits, ballistic ceramic-plates, anti-riot gear, anti-riot helmets, polycarbonate riot-shields and anti-riot body armour.
DEFENDER BODY ARMOUR VEST
Similar to the Interceptor (OTV) used currently in the Middle East, the Defender body-armour vest is MOLLE compatible. It enables modular configuration of the load-carrying capabilities of the soldier, therefore allowing him to fully customise his load.
The Defender body-armour vest comes with a neck protector and groin guard. It is available in 900D olive green, 1000D black DuPont Cordura and 1000D desert digital ACU colours.
ENFORCER PROTECTIVE VEST
The ENFORCER is a lightweight cut-away protective vest designed and developed for a special operations force in Singapore. It allows the insertion of both soft armour and hard plates.
Fully MOLLE-compatible, the ENFORCER protective vest comes with a whole range of pouches for accessories. It allows the soldier to fully customise his load-carrying capability.
Quick-release buckles on the shoulder allow an immediate jettison in emergencies, and soldiers can attach a MOLLE hydration system at the rear. The ENFORCER protective vest is available in the colours of 900D olive green, 1000D black DuPont Cordura and 1000D desert digital ACU.
ELBOW PADS AND KNEE PADS
Made using either anti-ballistic nylon Cordura or 900D polyester, our elbow pads and knee pads are currently in use by active units in the Singapore Armed Forces. They are available in 900D olive green, 1000D black DuPont Cordura and 1000D desert digital ACU.
SPARTAN ARMY BACKPACK
Designed and developed exclusively for 6SIR – the special unit in charge of the defence of key installations – the SPARTAN is a front and top-loading army backpack made from 600D TPU-coated nylon.
Its unique top and front-loading provides quick access to the backpack, and there is also an expandable top (or bottom) compartment to increase its capacity from 55L to 70L. The SPARTAN army backpack is large enough to easily house radio and signal sets, or medical field stretchers.
It is MOLLE compatible at the front and sides, allowing the user to fully customise his load-carrying configuration. It also allows for a hydration bladder to be inserted into either the sides or rear of the pack.
The SPARTAN army backpack comes with an option for ALICE frame attachment, as well as metal n-frame inserts at the back for added support. It is available in 900D olive green, 1000D black DuPont Cordura and 1000D desert digital ACU.
HYDRATION SYSTEMS
We supply a wide range of hydration systems, including water bladders; hydration packs; anti-microbial hydration bladders; silicone bite valves; large, medium and small hydration packs; hydra recce teams; hydra recce elites and drinking tubes.
MILITARY PROTECTIVE CLOTHING SERVICES AND EXPERTISE
Our services and expertise include:
Research and development
Product design and development
Military equipment
Materials consultation
Rapid prototyping
Trial and beta-testing
Product test reporting and certification
CUSTOMISED MILITARY PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Our in-house production facility enables us to manufacture a wide range of textile products Just-In-Time (JIT), customised to meet our users' specific requirements.
Furthermore, our wide network of international partners enables us to pull the best of global resources together, providing a comprehensive array of products, equipment and services to meet our customers' needs.
INTERNATIONAL SUPPLIER
We strive to be the "force behind your victory" – a commitment to support and enhance the performance of those in the frontline with innovative, high-quality products and services.
Our close working relationship with the local armed forces (SAF) and international defence agencies is testament of that commitment and our reliability as a faithful partner.
Wed, 7 May 08
Otokar
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/vehicles/otokar
Otokar is one of Turkey's leading design and production centres for armoured and soft-skinned 4x4 tactical wheeled vehicles. Otokar military armoured vehicles are currently in service with over 15 countries' armed forces. Otokar also designs and manufactures armoured vehicles for other brands, on demand.
Otokar's military armoured vehicles ensure superior mobility, high protection-levels and adjustability of the same platform for various missions. Their modular structure allows different choices of components and subsystems.
LIGHT ARMOURED 4X4 VEHICLES
Otokar designs, develops and manufactures armoured wheeled tactical vehicles, and has a state-of-the-art armoured vehicle testing and production capability. The current product range comprises light armoured 4x4 vehicles in various configurations, including Cobras, Akreps, Otokar Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs), Otokar armoured Internal-Security Vehicles (I-SV), and Otokar Discreetly Armoured Station Wagons.
COBRA ARMOURED VEHICLE
The 4x4 Cobra armoured vehicle provides superior mobility, a high level of protection, adaptability to various missions and a low logistic footprint. The logistic infrastructure remains the same even in diverse Cobras manufactured for different missions, thus saving maintenance, repair work and spare parts.
The Cobra military armoured vehicle can carry nine personnel, and is available in an amphibious version.
AKREP MILITARY ARMOURED VEHICLE
The Akrep is a special compact armoured vehicle developed on well-proven mechanical parts, and day or night vision and aiming systems. With its 4x4 drive and tactical characteristics, it can serve in all conditions.
The Akrep special compact military armoured vehicle is ideal for convoy protection, safeguarding of strategic areas and border control.
OTOKAR ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIER
The 4x4 Otokar APC is adaptable to a wide range of military, paramilitary and security roles. With its high manoeuvrability, perfect stability and superior on and off-road capabilities, the Otokar APC provides ultimate protection for military forces in risky areas. It can carry eight people.
OTOKAR DISCREETLY ARMOURED STATION WAGON
Otokar's Discreetly Armoured Station Wagon has an armoured body structure that meets military standards, as well as superior road and cross-country capabilities. The vehicle provides an ideal solution for VIPs, executives, and other public and military figures under threat of attack.
The Discreetly Armoured Station Wagon provides a reliable and protected transport for UN missions and peacekeeping activities. Its ballistically proven armour ensures protection for up to five people.
ARMOURED INTERNAL-SECURITY VEHICLE
The Otokar armoured I-SV has a specially designed body for usage in urban areas, and bolt-on armour for additional protection.
The Otokar armoured IS-V has a very effective 4x4 traction capability, and can be offered with different equipment and accessories on the same body, as well as in different versions (such as command vehicles, personnel carriers and water canon vehicles), suitable for different missions.
SPARE PARTS, MAINTENANCE AND TRAINING
Besides vehicle production, Otokar also provides a complete logistic support to its customers, with after-sales services such as spare parts, repair and maintenance support, field support and user training.
LEADING TACTICAL ARMOURED-VEHICLE MANUFACTURER
The main supplier of the Turkish Armed Forces for 4x4 tactical vehicles, and the leading tactical armoured vehicles manufacturer in Turkey, Otokar has been providing solutions since 1963. Located in Istanbul, it employs nearly 1,000 employees, is a member of the KOC Group and has a 169,000m² factory in Sakarya.
Otokar has heavily invested and upgraded its production facilities by introducing modern manufacturing technologies. Combining its experienced engineering resources with a skilled workforce and modern CAD facilities, Otokar has been successfully developing different variants of its own armoured vehicles.
Flexible manufacturing in order to meet the customers' special requirements, and excellent logistic service, are other big assets.
With a license production from Land Rover UK, Otokar is one of the most experienced CKD outlets of Land Rover Defender operations worldwide. The plant is also capable of providing its own special conversions for Land Rover Defenders: for example ambulances, special box bodies, and rescue vehicles.
APPROVED SUPPLIER
Otokar supplies NATO countries and holds AQAP-110 and ISO 9001 quality certificates. It is a member of the Turkish Defence Manufacturer Organisation and is listed as a NATO supplier manufacturing company.
Along with the vast product range with dedicated-to-mission specifications and field proven designs Otokar is also engaged in close cooperation with various customers in foreign markets. Otokar's tactical vehicles serve military and paramilitary forces in North Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Europe.
Wed, 7 May 08
NSS Sweden
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/field/nss-sverige
NSS Sweden supplies hangars, workshop tents, stores and shelters for military use. In consultation with the Swedish Defence Forces, we develop light, flexible shelters for many military applications.
WEATHER-SHIELDING SHELTERS FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
NSS is the market leader in Scandinavia for weather-shielding shelters. In our civilian activities, we have specialised in producing innovative, functional and durable shelters for the building industry which make it possible to erect buildings and carry out large building projects, completely irrespective of weather conditions.
AIRCRAFT AND HELICOPTER HANGARS AND WORKSHOPS
Our hangars and workshop tents are used by the Swedish peacekeeping forces in locations including Afghanistan and Bosnia. Long-term field use has shown that our shelters comfortably meet all the demands of military use. Our hangars make it possible to protect aircraft and helicopters in severe weather conditions and in aggressive environments, and offer a dry, protected environment for activities that have to be done indoors.
NSS hangars and shelters have a wide range of possible applications, including:
Hangars for helicopters
Hangars for aircraft
Workshop tents
Store tents
Main stores
Weather protection over containers
Protection and storage shelters for military equipment.
MODULAR / SECTION-BUILT SHELTERS
Both our System Gibson and Gibson Light shelters are modular / section-built. This means that you can adapt a hangar, workshop tent or store hall so that it exactly suits your requirements. Shelters can easily be extended or supplemented by using a limited number of different standard components.
ALUMINIUM LOAD-BEARING STRUCTURES
All load-bearing structures in our hangars and shelters are made from aluminium. This makes our products easy to transport to the place where they will be used. An important requirement when we developed these shelters was that they should fit inside a standard shipping container. For this reason, no component is longer than 5m.
The Gibson Light hangar / shelter is also very easy to erect. The smart design and the light components mean that the hangar can be erected by only four men ‐ without the use of machinery or lifting equipment.
RAPIDLY DEPLOYABLE MILITARY SHELTERS
Thanks to its low weight and uncomplicated design, it is very easy to get our hangars and shelters in place. Their simple assembly and disassembly means that shelters can easily be packed together and moved for regrouping. This makes the shelters very suitable for military use. An instruction manual has also been prepared for packing a System Gibson into a 20ft container.
FLAMEPROOF FABRIC SHELTERS
All hangars and shelters are based on light aluminium structures and we use very high quality, flameproof fabrics. These are tried and tested materials, which can withstand rough use ‐ both in extreme weather conditions and in demanding use.
SHELTER AND HANGAR EQUIPMENT
Our hangars and shelters can be equipped with various types of equipment, depending on the application. Options include:
Air conditioning
Heating systems
Cooling
Ventilation systems
Electricity and lighting
Smoke and fire alarms
SYSTEM GIBSON VERSATILE SHELTER
System Gibson is a versatile shelter for a wide variety of applications. Gibson has somewhat sturdier dimensions than Gibson Light, and can easily be configured for all conceivable uses. It is excellent as an aircraft / helicopter hangar, workshop tent, main store, etc.
System Gibson can be erected quickly with a mobile crane or wheel loader, and equipped with insulating fabric on the inside of the shelter. In addition, it can be provided with folding, sliding doors. Features include:
Widths of 10m to 23.5m
Length: 5m sections
Ridge height: up to 8.1m
Colours: fabric in ten different colours, including camouflage
GIBSON LIGHT FLEXIBLE SHELTER
Gibson Light is a light, flexible shelter which suits a wide variety of military applications. For example, it can be used an aircraft / helicopter hangar, workshop tent or temporary store. The shelter can be extended lengthways in 3m modules, which makes it very flexible.
Features include:
Widths of 8.5m, 10.5m and 12.5m
Length: 3m sections
Ridge height: up to 5.7m
Colours: fabric in ten different colours, including camouflage
Sat, 3 May 08
Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen
http://www.army-technology.com/projects/mercedesgwagon/
The Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen is a well-established light utility military support vehicle with its origins in the 1970s from a suggestion by the Shah of Iran to Mercedes. The 'G' in the name is short for Gelndewagen (or cross-country vehicle / tough terrain vehicle) and was Mercedes's first venture into general four-wheel drives (although Mercedes did make some jeep-like vehicles in WWII).
The G-Class vehicle is now regularly used by more than 63 armies worldwide and this includes the German Armed Forces, Canadian Army and also the US Marine Corps.
"The Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen is a well-established light utility military support vehicle."
Mercedes has actually guaranteed production of the standard G-Class for use as NATO support vehicles up until 2025.
The G-Wagen or G-Class is of a similar ilk to the Land Rover Defender commonly used by the British armed forces with a reputation for reliability and ruggedness.
G-WAGEN BODIES
The G-Wagen comes with a choice of three different body styles including: short-wheelbase two-door versions in both hardtop and convertible and also a long-wheelbase four-door version (more popular).
The G-Class is hand-built in Graz in Austria where the production line averages only 15 vehicles a day. These vehicles are designed to give a million miles of service for military use with nearly all of the components being fully serviceable and rebuildable. These 4x4s have three fully locking differentials, and with a low centre of gravity and solid axles are a well designed and tested military prospect.
MILITARY DESIGN
Military G-Wagen's come in three variants: the 'basic' light utility vehicles (four doors and four seats), Command and Reconnaissance (C&R) models (rotating gun-mount in the centre of the roof) and the military police version (with blue and red rotating lights).
The vehicle is not armoured but can be fitted with armour modules replacing body panels to protect against rifle fire or grenade fragments. The payload of the unarmoured vehicle is around 1,500kg but with armour this is severely reduced to 500kg.
The G-Wagen in its most modern and useful version has space for a radio that does not reduce the passenger payload. The vehicle also has a roof rack for equipment transport and a trailer hitch for if required to carry more equipment via a trailer.
The C&R version has a hatched 80cm turret ring and a weapons platform that can handle C6 GPMGs and M2 heavy machine guns. The gunner is also protected by a gun shield. The C&R vehicles are three-seaters and carry a driver, commander and gunner.
"The Mercedes-Benz G-Class vehicle is now regularly used by more than 63 armies worldwide."
The G-Wagen uses a standard 2.9l OM 612 turbo-diesel engine, which can develop 156hp / 115kW, with five-speed automatic gearbox, (other commercial versions use 5.5l petrol V8 (500hp) power units and there is a range of engines which could be used in the military version).
The fording ability of the vehicle is 600mm, the ground clearance 439mm, the side slope angle 30, the approach angle 40 and the grade 60.
MILITARY CUSTOMERS
Mercedes-Benz won a contract in 2007 to provide 1,100 G-Class vehicles to the Australian Defence Force (ADF). The Canadian Army is a long-time user and most recently took delivery of 1,159 vehicles that were ordered in 2003. Other users include the Croatian Army with 300 G-Wagens.
The Danish military has also introduced several versions of the G-Wagen including 1,300 of the 290 GD in 1985 and 1,000 of the 270 CDI in 2003. The Estonian army has also taken delivery of a small amount of G-Wagens as a part of a modernisation scheme.
The German Army uses the G-Class under the name 'Wolf' and more than 12,000 vehicles have been delivered to them in over 50 versions including ambulance vehicles and armoured vehicles used by the German Special Forces.
Thu, 1 May 08
Shoshana Metal Ltd. at Eurosatory 2008, Paris, France, 16-20 June, 2008
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/personal/shoshana-metal/press5.html
Shoshana Metal Ltd the Israeli leading manufacturer of folding stretchers, will display its state-of-the-art eight-fold EMSCompact Stretcher at Eurosatory 2008 in Paris, June 16-20, at booth number C240h.
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: 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 633F; 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.