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ECA to Exhibit at IDEX 09
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/mines/eca/press1.html
IDEX 09, the 9th International Defence Exhibition and Conference, will be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from 22-26 February 2009. ECA will be exhibiting in hall 07, at stand C36.
ECA will exhibit SIMBA (system for imaging and bathymetry) 45, designed to carry out missions such as hydrographic and oceanographic survey, homeland security and mine warfare. The embarked systems and equipment are: autonomous unmanned underwater vehicle ALISTER, unmanned surface vehicle INSPECTOR, mine-killer K-STER, ROV H300/H1000, towed sonar and aHyperbaric chamber. Together with the silent...
Thu, 29 Jan 09
Sital Announces the Release of its 2nd Generation MIL-STD-1553 Bus Tester
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/electronic/sital/press4.html
Sital Technology, the world leader in Mil-Std-1553 IP cores and products, is expanding its products base with the release of the second generation of its Mil-Std-1553 bus tester - MultiComBox™. The MultiComBox unit provides two dual-redundant 1553 channels, as well as four serial channels and a synchronisation channel for synchronising other test equipment with 1553 data. MultiComBox enables full MIL-STD-1553B test, simulation and bus analysis capability in a very compact self-contained unit. The unit connects via a USB 2.0 interface to any host systems and supports concurrent bus controller (...
Wed, 21 Jan 09
The Releasable Assault Vest Can Be Removed Instantly and Can Save Your Life
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/personal/msa/press20.html
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Wed, 21 Jan 09
Saft Wins Primary Lithium Battery Orders from the UK MoD
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/electrical/saft/press31.html
Saft has been awarded two contracts by the UK Ministry of Defence to supply lithium-sulphur dioxide (Li-SO2) batteries: BA-5590 B/U and G30-102B. Both contracts will support the military's current operational requirements for portable radios used in the field. Delivery for both contracts, worth £2.75 million (approximately €3.4 million) began in June 2008.
"Due to urgent requirements from the field, rapid delivery of the batteries was one of the most important factors in winning these contracts," said Thomas Alcide, general manager of Saft's specialty battery group. "Multiple orders fr...
Wed, 21 Jan 09
S M Group Expands its Defense Product Line and Completes a Successful 2008 for its Armor Business
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/personal/sm-group/press1.html
SM Group, a company established in 1985, ended yet another year of achievements in 2008 with growth in revenues and an expansion of its product portfolio.
SM Group's customary success started with the signing of an area partnership agreement between SM Macario - the software division of SM Group - and Danish company Systematic Software to provide mission-critical C4I systems for the defence and healthcare sectors. The two joined forces to produce a battlefield management system for the Indian Army in a contract potentially worth $40billion.
SM Carapace, the armour division of SM Grou...
Wed, 21 Jan 09
Saft Wins Major Order from BEL to Supply Li-Ion Batteries for Defence Applications
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/electrical/saft/press32.html
Saft has won an order worth in excess of €3 million from Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) for lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries for defence applications.The BEL order covers an immediate requirement for a new application for Li-ion batteries. Working to a very challenging delivery lead time, over the six-month contract Saft will supply over 200,000 Li-ion cells to BEL as well as a number of fully integrated battery packs with protection electronics....
Tue, 20 Jan 09
New laser and light system for infantry weapon
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/machine_guns/ilee/press20.html
New version of the laser and Light System
Includes even brighter tactical lamp and improved IR illumination
The cFL Mk2 is a further development of the cFL laser under consideration of the experience in the field and the extended history from engineering and manufacturing of lasers ranging from pistol to military infantry rifle applications.
The rugged design and the small dimensions combined with the low weight makes this laser the preferred choice for the small commando weapon where other targeting devices leave little room to fit a tactical light and a Laser. The laser is executed wi...
Tue, 20 Jan 09
Hybrid red dot sight and laser system
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/machine_guns/ilee/press19.html
Hybrid system with red dot sight and tactical laser
New Infrared Laser for operation in urban environments
By creating a combination of well proven elements a hybrid system was created which incorporates the advantages of a passive and an active target system in a compact and unique package. The MTB Hybrid target system consists of an Aimpoint MicroT1 red dot sight and an ILEE TwinBeam tactical Laser and is the ultimate tool to aim with ease and precision in day or night time and in any weather condition.
The Hybrid MTB is also a truly unique tool for rapid deployment forces and special...
Fri, 16 Jan 09
Zeppelin receives Shelter contracts from UAE
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/field/zms/press14.html
Zeppelin will again participate at this year’s IDEX Show in Abu Dhabi together with their local partner company, the Bin Jabr Group (Hall 12, Stand No. A10). The two companies have recently received Shelter contracts from the UAE in two different projects called Zagil and Yahsat.
The Zagil program of the UAE Signal Corps is a communication system in an HF-screened Zeppelin-Shelter mounted on a NIMR 6x6 vehicle manufactured by the Bin Jabr Group in their Jordan facilities. The Communication equipment is provided and installed by Thales. The Shelter comes with an independent power generator a...
Wed, 14 Jan 09
Revision launches next-generation spectacle: the SAWFLY®-TX Tactical Eyewear System
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/personal/revision/press27.html
Revision Eyewear, leading supplier of ballistic eyewear to the US Military, launches the Sawfly-TX Tactical Eyewear System, a next generation ballistic spectacle that provides superior communications and headset compatibility, with custom lens shapes for enhanced mission performance.
The Sawfly-TX Eyewear System’s weightless frame provides second-to-none comfort, while ultra-thin arms ensure comfortable compatibility with ear-pro and communications headsets. The Sawfly-TX frame, developed with input from a variety of US Military Special Operations Forces, is specifically engineered to maint...
Sat, 10 Jan 09
Dewey Electronics Receives an additional Delivery Order for 2kW Military Tactical Generators
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/electrical/dewey/press1.html
The Dewey Electronics Corporation, a small business concern located in Oakland, NJ, announced today the receipt of an additional delivery order for its 2kW Military Tactical Generators (MTG) for Program Manager - Mobile Electric Power (PM-MEP) from the US Army Communications Electronics Command (CECOM), Ft. Monmouth, NJ.
The order, totaling approximately $2.8 million, is for both AC and DC versions of the 2kW MTG. These generators are used throughout the branches of the Department of Defense with over 11,000 fielded units delivered by Dewey since 1996.
Under the terms of the agreement, d...
Thu, 8 Jan 09
Modular Air-transportable Field Camp – A Concept Becomes Reality
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/field/karcher/press17.html
The field camp will soon be tested at the Arctic Circle
The individual pieces of the jigsaw puzzle have started to reveal the final picture: the modular air-transportable field camp (FLM) takes form. And right in the centre stands Siegfried Pock, product manager for mobile catering systems and field camps at KÄRCHER Futuretech. The former captain, who had been in the 'troop' for 13 years, including six months spent in a mission abroad with 'Task Force FOX” in Macedonia, knows what he is talking about.
For more than a year, he worked out a field camp concept suitable for the foreign ...
Thu, 8 Jan 09
Modular Air-transportable Field Camp – A Concept Becomes Reality
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/nbc/karcher/press21.html
The field camp will soon be tested at the Arctic Circle
The individual pieces of the jigsaw puzzle have started to reveal the final picture: the modular air-transportable field camp (FLM) takes form. And right in the centre stands Siegfried Pock, product manager for mobile catering systems and field camps at KÄRCHER Futuretech. The former captain, who had been in the 'troop' for 13 years, including six months spent in a mission abroad with 'Task Force FOX” in Macedonia, knows what he is talking about.
For more than a year, he worked out a field camp concept suitable for the foreign ...
Thu, 8 Jan 09
Modular Air-transportable Field Camp – A Concept Becomes Reality
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/wastewater-treatment/kaercher/press19.html
The field camp will soon be tested at the Arctic Circle
The individual pieces of the jigsaw puzzle have started to reveal the final picture: the modular air-transportable field camp (FLM) takes form. And right in the centre stands Siegfried Pock, product manager for mobile catering systems and field camps at KÄRCHER Futuretech. The former captain, who had been in the 'troop' for 13 years, including six months spent in a mission abroad with 'Task Force FOX” in Macedonia, knows what he is talking about.
For more than a year, he worked out a field camp concept suitable for the foreign ...
Thu, 8 Jan 09
Modular Air-transportable Field Camp – A Concept Becomes Reality:
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/field/kaercher1/press23.html
The field camp will soon be tested at the Arctic Circle
The individual pieces of the jigsaw puzzle have started to reveal the final picture: the modular air-transportable field camp (FLM) takes form. And right in the centre stands Siegfried Pock, product manager for mobile catering systems and field camps at KÄRCHER Futuretech. The former captain, who had been in the 'troop' for 13 years, including six months spent in a mission abroad with 'Task Force FOX” in Macedonia, knows what he is talking about.
For more than a year, he worked out a field camp concept suitable for the foreign ...
Wed, 7 Jan 09
Le Bourget 2009
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/electronic/ati/press3.html
Our company will be present at the 48th International Paris Air Show, Le Bourget 2009 :Paris Le Bourget15th to 21th june, 2009...
Wed, 7 Jan 09
DHS Holds Intelligent Trailer System Training
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/field/dhs_2/press4.html
DHS Systems conducted system training for its HP-2C/308 Intelligent Trailer on December 8-12. The exercise, held at Fort Bliss, Texas, included a digitally controlled battery support center trailer designed to provide environmental control and power to shelters that are part of Intelligent Trailer program.
The program joins the proven dependability and EMI features of the TMSS Medium HP-2C/185 trailer with a digital smart system that lowers fuel consumption and increases efficiency. Features include a state-of-the-art digital control panel, an automatic start / stop feature for more effici...
Wed, 7 Jan 09
Health Department Purchases New Incident Command Post
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/field/dhs_2/press5.html
The Hamilton County Health Department in Indiana, USA recently purchased the Reeves ICP. Along with a deployable rapid assembly shelter (DRASH) MX shelter, the system will serve as a mobile point-of-dispensing site.
Having purchased a DRASH shelter to be used as an alternate care site for one of the county’s hospitals in the past, health department officials turned to the ICP as an answer to a potential crisis in which medication would need to be provided to many people in as little an amount of time as possible.
While medicine is usually distributed at fixed locations during a large ...