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Sat, 31 May 08
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.h tml
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.ht ml
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.ht ml
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.h tml
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.h tml
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.h tml
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.h tml
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.h tml
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.ht ml
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.ht ml
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.h tml
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.h tml
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.