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New Veldeman Structure Solutions Fabric Structure Is Recognised As Permanent Construction
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/field/veldeman/press1.html
After five years of research and testing, Veldeman Structure Solutions has been successful in developing a fabric structure that is recognised by the European legislator as a permanent construction.
The most stringent standards with regard to wind and snow loads have been met without difficulty. The possibilities are endless, and include sports centres (tennis, football, multi-sport events, basketball, swimming), transit warehouses, worksites, aircraft hangars, environmental applications and commercial facilities. From today all this is possible with an official building permit.
We will...
Tue, 28 Apr 09
MTL Group Announces Bombardier SEAP Approval
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/ballistic_protection/mtlgroup/press14.html
MTL Group is proud to announce it has undertaken and passed a rigorous, two-day supply evaluation approval process (SEAP) undertaken by Bombardier Transportation.
The approval has been awarded on the back of a number of significant multi-million-pound contract awards for MTL to supply complex, machined "safety critical" fabrications to the UK rail carriage manufacturer.
Sales director Karl Stewart said: "MTL has been a major supplier to Bombardier Transportation for a number of years and we are delighted to have come through the SEAP audit with flying colours.
"This accreditation open...
Sat, 25 Apr 09
Renault Trucks Defense and Land Rover to Work Together To Bid For MoD Contract
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/vehicles/renault/press4.html
Renault Trucks Defense and Land Rover have announced they will work together to bid for UK Ministry of
Defence (MoD) contract work to supply military support vehicles.
The cooperation between the companies will be based on selected vehicles from the SHERPA tactical vehicle range of Renault Trucks Defense. The vehicles will be assembled by
Land Rover in the UK.
Renault Trucks Defense has already been down selected for the Operational Utility Vehicle System competition in the UK and the SHERPA 4×4 offered by Renault Trucks Defense for the contest will now be jointly offered to the U...
Sat, 25 Apr 09
Major Contract Notified to Renault Trucks Defense
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/vehicles/renault/press5.html
On 6 January the Ministry of Defence of Chad notified Renault Trucks Defense of a contract of 52 units of Kerax 6×6, in a rigid version equipped with fuel tank and flatbed, a tractor version equipped with tank semi-trailer and a wrecking version.The vehicles will be manufactured at the Bourg en Bresse factory and delivered this year.The new contract is important for Renault Trucks Defense in a troubled area of Africa....
Thu, 23 Apr 09
Iveco Defence Vehicles to Exhibit New Developments at IDET 2009
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/vehicles/iveco/press7.html
Iveco Defence Vehicles will exhibit at IDET 2009, which takes place in Brno from 5 May to 7 May. The company’s stand will feature the latest range of state-of-the-art vehicles designed to meet the demands of the defence and homeland security sectors.
Iveco Defence Vehicles, a specialist in military and civil defence vehicles, will exhibit a selection of its most recent vehicle developments, including the fully
developed prototype of Iveco's new amphibious armoured personnel carrier Superav APC 8×8 and the new Iveco 4×4 tactical truck.
Two variants of the well-regarded light mu...
Thu, 23 Apr 09
Data Device Corporation Introduces New Synchro/Resolver PC/104 Card
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/electronic/data_device/press35.html
Data Device Corporation (DDC) has announced the release of the new SB-36320CX digital-to-synchro/resolver PC/104 card. The card features two output channels with opto-isolated discrete I/O for external control functions.
DDC’s product manager, Roger Tomassi, said: "This output card complements DDC’s four-channel SB-36310CX series PC/104 card for a complete stackable input/output solution in PC/104 form factor."
The SB-36320CX offers accuracies to one arc minute at 16 bit resolution, and output power to 15ma. A ruggedised version is available with a temperature range of −40°C ...
Thu, 23 Apr 09
TenCate's Add-On Armour Offers Soldiers Greater Protection
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/ballistic_protection/roshield/press4.html
Danish engineers have developed a new add-on armour solution that effectively defeats explosive-formed projectiles generated from roadside bombs that often kill soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Behind the development of the armour is the Danish division of Dutch company TenCate, and CEO Peter Bertelsen has no doubt the new armour will save the lives of many soldiers.
The armour is called Armourtex BM and designed for mounting on the outside of armoured vehicles, where it effectively protects the vehicle interior, which typically holds up to 10 soldiers. Moreover, the material has anothe...
Wed, 22 Apr 09
Iveco's LMV Saves Lives in Afghanistan
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/vehicles/iveco/press6.html
Designed to offer high tactical mobility along with high maximum road speed and optimal off-road and cross-country performance, the light multirole vehicle (LMV) provides high protection levels against anti-tank and anti-personnel mines, with the emphasis on crew protection rather than vehicle integrity. The inherent stealthy design ensures low probability of detection from optical, thermal imaging or radar sensors.
The LMV was selected for front-line duties by the Italian, British, Spanish, Norwegian, Belgian, Croatian, Czech and Austrian forces. Since the beginning of operations in Afghan...
Wed, 22 Apr 09
Celox Helps Save Climber's Life
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/field/milsys/press1.html
On Saturday 11 April Edale Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) was called to Stanage Edge, a popular gritstone climbing venue in Derbyshire's Peak District. A 25-year-old climber had fallen about 8m while abseiling.
The climber sustained serious pelvic injuries that resulted in substantial, life-threatening bleeding. Edale MRT members had been fundraising nearby and were able to reach the scene quickly.
To control the bleeding they used Celox™, a revolutionary new haemostatic agent they have adopted over the past few weeks. Along with pain-relieving morphine, oxygen and intravenous fluids,...
Wed, 22 Apr 09
Military Wraps Inc Introduces Advances in Next-Generation Technology at Trade Shows
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/camouflage/military-wraps/press1.html
Military Wraps Inc, the camouflage innovator, introduced two advances in next-generation technology at military trade shows this week: Pirate 3-D and advanced applications in the Photo Veil.
Pirate 3-D transforms standard shoot-house training into a vivid three-dimensional experience, and the Photo Veil, a groundbreaking scalable concealment device, is advancing to products and prototypes.
Trevor J Kräcker, president of Military Wraps, said: "A huge shift has occurred in advanced optics, so Pirate 3-D and Photo Veil can incorporate the imaging from cameras — in the field, drones, sa...
Sat, 18 Apr 09
MaxVision LLC Unveils High-Performance Military Video Workstation
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/computers/max_vision/press2.html
MaxVision LLC unveiled the MaxPac 8040SVW, a rugged high-performance military video workstation today at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Military and Government Video Summit.
The MaxPac SVW is available with one or two high-resolution, integrated LCD panels, Intel's new Core i7-965 extreme edition and a choice of professional video capture cards supporting standard definition (SD) and/or high definition (HD) inputs.
The MaxPac SVW enables "in-the-field" video encoding, capture and streaming in extreme environments such as high temperatures and fine desert dust.
MaxVis...
Sat, 18 Apr 09
MaxVision LLC Announces Stimulus Package
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/computers/max_vision/press3.html
MaxVision LLC has unveiled a stimulus package to help military, first responders and other customers lower their costs toward purchases of advanced, rugged computers for video encoding, geospatial analysis and other extreme environment deployments.
MaxVision specialises in the development and manufacturing of the fastest rugged portable computers in the industry, enabling them to operate in 0° Celsius to 50° Celsius temperature ranges, handle transportation shocks or drops and eliminate dust or fine desert sand intrusions.
Bruce Imsand, MaxVision's founder and CEO, said: "We kn...
Sat, 18 Apr 09
AIS Release New White Paper
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/training/ais/press2.html
Leading training and simulation systems provider AIS has released a White Paper documenting the very latest advances in its state-of-the-art training solutions for military and law enforcement personnel.To discover how AIS continues to push foward the boundaries for authentic and immersive simulation, download their free White Paper by clicking here....
Fri, 17 Apr 09
Ã…kers Krutbruk Wins the Award of the Year
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/ballistic_protection/akers/press1.html
Åkers Krutbruk has won one of the most prestigious awards in the defence industry. The company’s protected Scania truck cab won the award for Best New Armoured Vehicle 2009 at the defence industry conference.
In February, the defence industry gathered at the 8th annual Light and Medium Armoured Vehicles Conference. Among the 450 delegates were senior military officials, government officials and representatives from suppliers and manufacturers from 36 countries.
The conference is an established international forum for exchange of information. The award ceremony at the gala dinner hi...
Fri, 17 Apr 09
DDC Announces Enhanced LabVIEW Support for MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC 429 Cards
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/electronic/data_device/press34.html
Data Device Corporation (DDC) has announced an enhanced LabVIEW support package for MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC 429 data bus applications that use the National Instruments' LabVIEW graphical programming platform.
Supporting DDC’s latest 1553 and 429 board offerings, the BU-69093S0 LabVIEW package provides three different levels of virtual instruments (VIs) to accomplish simple or complex tasks with ease.
The package consists of front panels, block diagrams, connector panels and user samples to enable the user to get up and running quickly.
Mike Hegarty, DDC’s data bus marketing manager, ...
Fri, 17 Apr 09
New Vehicle-Based Radiological Threat Detection System from Environics
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors//environics/press2.html
Environics Oy will begin manufacturing and sales of vehicles for detection and analysis of radiological and nuclear threats. The concept is the first of its kind in the world-wide market.
The vehicles enable detection and identification of radiological threats faster than ever before. Environics has already sold the first line of vehicles and they will be delivered to the customer later this year.
The measuring instruments are situated within the vehicles, which are in constant real-time connection to the databases and to experts in control centres. This enables a rapid, reliable and ac...
Fri, 17 Apr 09
Environics Oy Receives Order for ChemPro100i Detectors
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors//environics/press3.html
Environics Oy has received a significant order for ChemPro100i detectors from Italy.
ChemPro100i chemical agent detectors from Environics Oy were selected by 7° Reggimento Difesa NBC\Cremona\Civitavecchia. The order strenghtens the position of Environics in the field of CBRN in Italy.
Environics Oy has delivered about 200 ChemPro100/100i detectors to military customers, fire brigades and police forces in Italy. ChemPro100i provides constant monitoring at sensitive sites and tasks to detect threats.
Hand-held ChemPro100i detectors operate continuously, sensing the atmosphere. The...
Fri, 17 Apr 09
Environics Releases Latest Newsletter
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors//environics/press4.html
Environics has released its latest newsletter, which can be downloaded from the company's website....
Thu, 16 Apr 09
Dewey Electronics Corporation to Participate in Two Industry Events
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/electrical/dewey/press2.html
The Dewey Electronics Corporation, a small business concern based in Oakland, NJ, has announced it will participate in two industry events this month.
The first event is the Marine South exposition at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, which takes place from 22 April to 23 April. The focus of the exposition is the user; the marine who benefits from the equipment, systems, services and technology provided by defense contractors and suppliers from around the world.
Dewey will be at booth 211 and will display the 2kW military tactical generators and the USMC LVPS 3.5kW auxiliary power unit (A...
Wed, 15 Apr 09
Bohemia Interactive to Demonstrate Four New Products at ITEC 09
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/training/bohemia-interactive/press1.html
Bohemia Interactive is excited to announce the imminent release of four new products, all of which will be demonstrated at ITEC this year.
There are two new VBS2 modules, VBS2Fires and VBS2Fusion, and the company is also offering two new state-of-the-art game-based simulations: Call-For-Fire Trainer and Marksman MK1.
Bohemia Interactive has already proven its ability to modify the latest in game-based technology to meet military requirements, but these exciting new products take serious games to a new level.
VBS2Fires is an innovative desktop call-for-fire training game that couples ...
Wed, 15 Apr 09
Temet’s Regenerative Carbon Dioxide Filtration Unit
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/field/temet/press1.html
Temet’s regenerative CO2 filtration unit uses regenerative filter technology to provide fresh air to sealed environments and eliminate storage and waste issues associated with previous CO2 scrubbers. Temet is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of hardened shelter critical equipment including blast valves, blast doors, NBC filtration systems and regenerative CO2 removal systems.
In any environment where fresh air cannot be supplied CO2 can rapidly build to life-threatening levels. Nuclear submarines, hardened shelters and the International Space Station are examples of environ...
Fri, 10 Apr 09
SWE-DISH Terminal Awarded FCC Licenses
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/satellite/swe-dish/press5.html
SWE-DISH Satellite Systems AB, a DataPath® company specialising in compact, quick-to-air and easy-to-use mobile satellite communications (SATCOM) equipment, has been granted US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) licences for the SWE-DISH Drive-Away CCT120 and Suitcase® CCT120 SATCOM terminals. The licences are for all authorised US-licensed satellites (ALSAT) listed on the FCC’s permitted space station list.
The Drive-Away CCT120 and Suitcase CCT120 are designed with SWE-DISH’s modular CommuniCase® technology (CCT) concept and are quick-to-air broadband satellite termi...
Fri, 10 Apr 09
Esterline Defense Group Exhibiting at Many Trade Shows in 2009
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/ammunition/armtec/press4.html
Esterline Defense Group is the leading company worldwide for combustible ordnance product development and manufacture. It will be present at numerous trade shows in 2009, including:
ANG/AFRC Weapons and Tactics Conference 2009 (WEPTAC), 19 - 23 October 2009, Tucson, Arizona
MSS Infrared Countermeasures Symposium (IRCM) 28-30 April 2009, Las Vegas, Nevada
Paris Air Show (CM) - Le Bourget, Paris, France, 15-21 June 2009
DSEI - ExCeL Centre, London, UK, 8-11 September 2009
Annual AOC International Symposium & Convention/Annual Association of Old Crows International Symposium - 18 Octo...
Fri, 10 Apr 09
Colibrys and Avnet Electronics Marketing Sign Franchise Agreement for North America
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/electronic/colibrys/press1.html
Colibrys and the Avnet Electronics Marketing business region of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), today announced Avnet will distribute Colibrys’ full line of motion sensors in North America.
This agreement teams Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas, a recognized industry expert in distribution, with Colibrys to expand Colibrys’ visibility and coverage in the Americas. North America represents a large market for harsh environment (energy, military and aerospace) and safety-critical (industrial and instrumentation) motion sensors, and Colibrys has been looking for the right distribution partner to c...
Fri, 10 Apr 09
Isode Aims to Create Common XML Security Policy Information File Format
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/navigation/isode/press2.html
Isode will work with several leading companies to create a common XML security policy information file (SPIF) format.
With the help of Cadmidium, Clearswift, CommPower, eB2Bcom, JSC, Nexor and SMHS, Isode hopes to encourage vendors to use a new system of security labels to exchange information.
The use of a single SPIF allows security labels to be displayed and handled consistently, and makes the management of security policy easier.
There are currently two standardised SPIF formats: SDN.801c, which was created by the US National Security Agency in 1999, and X.841, an ITU-T format de...
Fri, 10 Apr 09
BMS Starts Operations in Afghanistan
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/field/blue-marines/press1.html
BMS has started operations in Kabul, Afghanistan. The company is registered under the name of Afghanistan Mutamadin Azad Construction Company (AMAC). For more information, e-mail kabul@amacafg.com or amac.kabul@gmail.com, call +93 7882 24333 or contact Rajiv Gupta or Veerendra Singh. View the company's website at www.amacafg.com....
Fri, 10 Apr 09
WKC Extends Supplies of Goods
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/manufacture/wkc/press6.html
WKC has considerably extended its supply of goods to defence markets. The company's products are high-quality and made according to customer specifications. WKC offers government and group purchases, but not single sales. ...
Fri, 10 Apr 09
WKC Awarded ISO certification DIN ISO 9001:2000
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/manufacture/wkc/press7.html
At WKC, we believe you deserve the best service and quality. That is why we submitted ourselves to the ISO certification. To be certified means going through demanding procedures and is a guarantee you will receive a high-quality service.WKC passed the re-audit and is fully certified for the production of ceremonial swords and uniform accessories, as well as hunting and outdoor knives and sports weapons (katana swords)....
Fri, 10 Apr 09
SWE-DISH Receives XTAR Approval
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/satellite/swe-dish/press4.html
SWE-DISH Satellite Systems AB, a DataPath® company specialising in compact, quick-to-air and easy-to-use mobile satellite communications (SATCOM) equipment, has received XTAR approval for the SWE-DISH Suitcase® CCT120 ultra-portable SATCOM terminal to operate on its X-band satellite system.
The Suitcase CCT120 is the first terminal in its class to receive XTAR operational approval. The Suitcase CCT120 is a compact and quick-to-air broadband satellite terminal that features a 1.2m antenna and advanced CommuniCase® Technology (CCT). XTAR’s approval ensures the system’s deployab...
Thu, 9 Apr 09
AVIBRAS to Exhibit at LAAD 2009
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/missiles/avibras/press3.html
AVIBRAS will participate at Latin America Aero and Defence (LAAD) 2009, a tri-service military exhibition. The trade show is the largest for the defence industry in Latin America and will be held at The Rio Centro, Rio de Janeiro, from 14 April to 17 April. AVIBRAS will be at booth H-49....
Thu, 9 Apr 09
DRASH Unveils New Command and Control Equipment
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/field/dhs_2/press8.html
DHS Systems LLC has revealed several changes to its deployable rapid assembly shelter (DRASH) deployable command and control equipment (DC2E).
Introduced in November, the DC2E large-screen display is a projector system designed for users operating in large workstations, including the company’s 1,250sqft DRASH J-series shelters.
Featuring three DLP projectors, which project images with 90in diagonal viewing areas and can be set up 5ft above the ground, the large-screen display allows images to be seen from the rear of a J shelter (a distance of about 30ft) or similar tactical operatio...
Thu, 9 Apr 09
MTL Continues Large-Scale Investment Programme
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/ballistic_protection/mtlgroup/press11.html
Sheffield-based contract manufacturing company MTL Group has undertaken the next phase of its investment programme by installing additional CNC machining, robotic welding and CNC rolling equipment.
The investment includes a Hartford Blockbuster vertical machining centre, four Fanuc robotic welding systems and CMZ pyramid rolls.
On the back of MTL’s success in the defence sector, the company has increased its fabrication facility to 60,000sqft to include a new assembly and fitting area.
Sales director Karl Stewart said: "As a result of winning several high-profile contracts, MTL has co...
Thu, 9 Apr 09
MTL Group on Track to Become Global Supplier of Armour Steel
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/ballistic_protection/mtlgroup/press12.html
Due to major contract wins in the defence and construction equipment markets, Sheffield-based contract manufacturing company MTL Group is on track to become a global supplier of Armour steel.
MTL exports Armour components and fabrications to customers in Europe, Asia, Africa and the US, and has now broken into the Middle East market as demand continues to grow.
Sales Director Karl Stewart said: "We have been working hard to develop our overseas markets and this has resulted in MTL being awarded prestigious contracts within the defence sector.
"We are supplying to the US, Asia, Europe ...
Thu, 9 Apr 09
MTL Group Announces Bombardier SEAP Approval
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/ballistic_protection/mtlgroup/press13.html
MTL Group has undertaken and passed a rigorous, two-day supply evaluation approval process (SEAP) undertaken by Bombardier Transportation.
The approval has been awarded on the back of a number of significant multi-million pound contract awards for MTL to supply complex, machined safety-critical fabrications to the UK-based rail carriage manufacturer.
Sales Director Karl Stewart said: "MTL has been a major supplier to Bombardier Transportation for a number of years and we are delighted to have come through the SEAP audit with flying colours.
"This accreditation will allow MTL to increa...
Thu, 2 Apr 09
Alaska and Blu-Med: Providing Care Where it's Needed Most
http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/field/alaska/press1.html
Alaska Structures Inc. (AKS) designs, engineers and delivers survivable fabric buildings, shelter systems and ECU’s for extreme environments. For over 33 years AKS products have been tested and proven in over 40 countries around the world for rapid erect/strike times, survivability and livability for use in: troop support, billeting, medical facilities, command centers, equipment maintenance and warehousing. Since 1999 AKS has delivered over 15,000 shelters to the US DoD and the British MoD, including the MoD’s Temporary Deployable Accommodation (TDA) program. All Alaska Structures’ products a...