Development contract is part of the Global Observing SATellite for Greenhouse gases and Water cycle (GOSAT-GW) program Smiths Interconnect has announced receipt of a contract from Mitsubishi Electric Corporation to participate in the development of a G-band satellite for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). Smiths Interconnect will design a component with dual band millimeter wave…
Read MoreKawasaki Heavy Industries has chosen DDC’s SCS750G4® Single Board Computer (SBC) for use on the MMX program for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).
Data Device Corporation (DDC) announces that Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI), developer of the Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) sample collection manipulator system, has chosen DDC’s SCS750G4® Single Board Computer (SBC) for use on the MMX program for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). MMX is planning to collect surface material from Phobos (the larger of the two Mars’ moons) and…
Read MoreThe Black OEM from ViaLite is the latest in the Mil-Aero range of stand-alone RF over fiber modules. Operating in frequencies from 10 MHz to 6 GHz, it provides the widest RF bandwidth for a product in this format and covers VHF, UHF, L, S and C-bands.
With an industry-leading spurious free dynamic range (SFDR) of 109 dB/Hz at 1500 MHz and 104 dB/Hz at 5 GHz, it is the widest SFDR RF over fiber product in outdoor rated module format. In addition to this, the Black OEM features a USB-C field controllable option, which enables the user to adjust the gain settings accessed by a port which is secreted behind a waterproof plug. The product is in a…
Read MoreDubai – As the United Arab Emirates (UAE) enhances the situational awareness capabilities of its army, other Arab Gulf States are also seeking to provide their land forces with state-of-the-art systems to keep their troops well informed of their operating environment and increase their lethality on the battlefield. Acquiring information in real time in a changing battlefield during intense…
Read MoreDubai – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Army, like other militaries worldwide, is seeking solutions to the challenge of ensuring that its troops have unobstructed access to electrical power while on the move or deployed in remote areas. The On-Board Vehicle Power (OBVP) could provide the answer to the problem. The Leonardo DRS and Allison Transmission OBVP design uses a Transmission Integral…
Read MoreWhen working and supplying within the Defence Industry, certain procedures need to be taken into account. Standards need to be met to guarantee customer satisfaction, reliability and efficiency of a company’s products or services. There are different types of processes that you as a company can go through to create peace of mind for your clients. By having your product line and/or services…
Read MoreJFD has established an entity to focus on growth in the USA and Americas JFD North America utilizes JFD’s three decades of expertise in underwater life support applications and services JFD North America will be supported by JFD’s partner Chase Defense Partners JFD, the world leading underwater capability provider serving the commercial and defense markets and part of James Fisher and Sons…
Read MoreUndeterred by the current restrictions on global travel, Pearson Engineering has completed the company’s first virtual Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) as part of a U.S Government Foreign Military Sales contract to provide mine clearance vehicles to a Middle Eastern customer. The milestone was achieved using a combination of technologies to allow Government contract officers the same access as would…
Read MoreInterface Concept, a leader in commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions is announcing the ComEth4000e, a new 6U VME 1/10/40 Gigabit Ethernet Switching board, dedicated to Defense and industrial high-computing applications. Compared to its ComEth4000a predecessor, the ComEth4000e Gigabit Ethernet switch features 10/40 Gigabit Ethernet ports made available via special mezzanine boards, on a 1-…
Read MoreAvon Protection are pleased to announce the launch of the CH15, a revolutionary new, ultra-thin, single size portable escape hood that provides a minimum of 15 minutes of respiratory vision and facial protection against Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear threats. The last decade has clearly demonstrated how the threat profile has changed significantly. Today most threats are…
Read MoreAward is the Second Top Recognition Received by the Company This Year
ARLINGTON, VA, OCTOBER 15, 2020 Leonardo DRS announced today that its Land Electronics business and partner, Allison Transmission, were recognized with a top award from the 2020 Military & Aerospace Electronics Innovators Awards. The publication honored them for the development of the TITAN On-Board Vehicle Power system Experienced members of the aerospace and defense community reviewed and…
Read MoreThe Army’s Future Lies in All Domain Command and Control. Leonardo DRS’ tactical mission command system and onboard vehicle power can play key roles Battlefield technologies—from combat management systems and vehicle power generation to cyber-hardened network computing for C4I—are at the top of the Army’s modernization priorities. Leonardo DRS has been one of the Army’s best providers of these…
Read MoreThe Barrett 4050 Control Handset combines smartphone-style ease-of-use with the touchscreen intuitiveness that users of the Barrett 4050 HF SDR Transceiver are familiar with. The streamlined design - including a built-in microphone and loudspeaker - makes the 4050 Control Handset the perfect substitution for the Barrett 4050’s control head in mobile installations. Its unobtrusive size easily…
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All military programmes are valuable contracts to secure as they are typically long-term commitments that will generate stable future revenue for the businesses. The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II (previously known as Joint Strike Fighter/JSF) programme falls into this category, dating back to the late 1990s when the need for a 5th Generation aircraft began to evolve. The F-35 Lightning II…
Read MoreARLINGTON, VA, FEBRUARY 23, 2021 ̶ The Leonardo DRS Land Electronics business unit is a leading provider of advanced C4I battle management systems on ground vehicle for allied militaries around the world. These tactical mission systems are designed to provide ultra-reliable, on-the-move computing capability with the latest cyber secure technologies for mission-critical applications in harsh…
Read MoreContainer specialist Cargostore Worldwide announced today that Andrew Hart has been appointed new CEO of the company. Currently VP Offshore and formerly CEO of Freight Forwarders Kenya and AFEX Group, Mr Hart will succeed Justin Farrington Smith and assume responsibilities on 1 March 2021. Outgoing CEO Mr Farrington Smith said, “Having led Cargostore since 2016 and through its second change in…
Read MoreViaLite is seeking to further expand its RF over fiber reseller network with new distributors in Europe and South Africa. In Europe, ViaLite is particularly interested in talking to potential distributors from Nordic countries (Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and Iceland) and Greece. “We are excited to be able to offer the chance for new distributors to come on board as part of our reseller …
Read MoreStalbridge, UK, 10th February 2021; In a contract placed with Survival Systems Limited of Dartmouth, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada in June 2020, the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) ordered two Helicopter Underwater Escape Training Systems (HUETS) for delivery to the Royal Navy Centre for Maritime SERE and Underwater Escape Training (RNCMSUET). To meet this requirement SSL have provided …
Read More2 Survival Systems Limited METS® Delivered to RNCMSUET via Santa’s present store
In a contract placed in June2020, the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) ordered two Helicopter Underwater Escape Training Systems (HUETS) from Survival Systems Limited (SSL), based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, for delivery to the Royal Navy Centre for Maritime SERE and Underwater Escape Training (RNCMSUET). Manufacture is now complete, and the units have been sent to the North Pole ready for…
Read MoreSpecialist UK based CBRNe garment manufacturer, OPEC CBRNe, has today released a new antiviral PPE coverall, which is targeted for COVID-19 protection. The all-in-one garment, known as the Viper-Type 4, is a reusable coverall offering protection against contaminated liquids, aerosol particulates, blood and blood borne pathogens, and viruses such as COVID-19. This highly protective lightweight…
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