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Barrett Communications

Barrett Communications is pleased to announce the release of the 4050 Control Handset, a further enhancement to the versatility of the Barrett 4050 HF SDR Transceiver.

The 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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Smiths Interconnect

Smiths Interconnect flies high on F-35 aircraft

Working with principal partners to deliver safety, reliability, and performance

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…

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Leonardo DRS

LEONARDO DRS HAS LONG EXPERIENCE DEVELOPING AND INTEGRATING TACTICAL C4I COMBAT COMPUTING SYSTEMS

ARLINGTON, 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…

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Cargostore Worldwide

Cargostore Appoints Andrew Hart as New CEO

Container 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…

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PPM Systems

ViaLite Seeks New Distributors in Reseller Network Expansion

ViaLite 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 …

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Lutra Associates Ltd

LUTRA HELPS SURVIVAL SYSTEMS LIMITED DELIVER AND RECOVER HELICOPTER UNDERWATER TRAINING SYSTEMS TO RNAS YEOVILTON AND “THE DUNKER”

Stalbridge, 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  …

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Survival Systems Limited

A CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR RNAS YEOVILTON AND THE RNCMSUET “THE DUNKER”

2 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…

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OPEC CBRNe

NEWLY RELEASED ANTI-VIRAL PPE COVERALL OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE COVID-19 PROTECTION

Specialist 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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Will-Burt Company

The Will-Burt Company to Participate in IDEX 2021

Demonstrating the latest technology in land, sea, and air defense systems.

The Will-Burt Company is attending the International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) located in Abu Dhabi, February 21-25, 2021. Participating in IDEX is an opportunity to present the strengths of our company and connect with government departments, businesses, and armed forces internationally. IDEX is hosted at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC) comprised of 12 indoor…

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TSS International

TSS to join SKYDEX in showcasing Life-Saving Blast Mitigation Solutions and Present at International Armoured Vehicles 2021 Virtual Conference

TSS International B.V, Armour Mobility Specialist, today announced that the company will be joining their partner SKYDEX to present at the International Armoured Vehicles (IAVs) 2021 virtual conference. TSS is the premier European integration partner for SKYDEX and its next generation, life-saving solutions for blast mitigation. TSS offers industry leader services as they work with vehicle…

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Pearson Engineering

PEARSON ENGINEERING TO SUPPLY 1500 TRACK WIDTH MINE PLOUGHS TO INDIAN ARMY

Pearson Engineering is pleased to announce that we are now under contract to supply over 1500 Track Width Mine Ploughs (TWMP) to the Indian Ministry of Defence. The order, which will see the Pearson plough integrated with the T-90 S/SK tank, will be delivered in partnership with BEML Limited. With previous experience in integrating counter-mine capabilities with the T-72, T-90, Arjun Mk1 Main…

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Lincad Ltd

Twelve-month extension of battery supply contract for Lincad from Team Leidos

Battery manufacturer and supplier, Lincad, is celebrating a twelve-month extension of its battery supply contract with defence and logistics specialists, Team Leidos.    The contract is to continue supplying a range of primary batteries for distribution to British armed forces deployed around the world.    The batteries are mostly lithium chemistry, with many used in mission-critical applications…

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Avon Protection

Avon Protection launch intelligent heated undersuit

Avon Protection are pleased to announce the launch of the Core Intelligent, a heated undersuit which maintains diver body temperature in all water conditions. Global Militaries are realising the impact of Non-Freezing Cold Injury (NFCI) and its effect to both training and operations. In the diving sphere the prevalence and diagnosis of this injury is on the rise, particularly with the adoption…

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Texelis

Nexter and Texelis are notified of SERVAL's first series production tranches

Nexter and Texelis, as part of the temporary grouping of companies (GME) light-VBMR (véhicule blindé multi-rôles) SERVAL, were notified on December 23, 2020 by the French Delegation for Armaments (DGA) of the first production tranches of the SERVAL contract, i.e. 364 vehicles. This notification provides for the delivery in 2022 of the first 12 production vehicles in the first half of the year,…

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Will-Burt Company

One Company Initiative Announced by The Will-Burt Company

Multiple divisions, teams, and locations will be united under One Vision and One Brand - Will-Burt

Multiple divisions, teams, and locations will be united under One Vision and One Brand - Will-Burt The Will-Burt Company is pleased to introduce our One Company initiative, a program designed to ensure that we operate as One Team, guided by One Vision, representing One Brand - Will-Burt. This initiative formalizes our way of thinking and our passion to serve our customers. It was created to make…

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Peli-Hardigg™

Peli Proud to Support COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

From Discovery to Distribution, Peli’s temperature-controlled packaging is delivering COVID-19 vaccines all over Europe and the Middle East

Peli™ Products, the global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance protective cases and advanced lighting solutions, is proud to play a new key role in the fight against COVID-19 with its temperature-controlled packaging. With the pandemic recovery just underway, COVID-19 vaccines and therapies are rapidly becoming available for use and they must be safely distributed worldwide…

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Avon Protection

AVON PROTECTION’S FM50 MASK CHOSEN BY THE NETHERLANDS

Avon Protection is pleased to announce they have received an order from The Netherlands for FM50 masks and FM61EU filters under the NATO Support & Procurement Agency (NSPA) contract. The Netherlands joins other NATO Nations and Partners, Norway, Belgium and Finland, in purchasing the FM50 to protect their militaries. Developed in conjunction with the United States Department of Defense to…

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PPM Systems

New products for LEO/MEO and MIMO simulation

PPM Systems has expanded its range of channel simulators

PPM Systems has expanded its range of channel simulators to include the IZT C5040 for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) satellite constellations, as well as the C7000 RF Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) Emulator for Mobile ad-hoc networks (MANET) and 5G testing. The IZT C5040 is ideal for simulation of LEO/MEO satellite constellations involving complex handovers with…

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Survival Systems Limited

SSL starts fitting outer skins to METS® for Royal Navy HUETS destined for RNAS YEOVILTON

Work is now well underway on the 2 HUETS ordered by the UK Ministry of Defence for the RNCMSUET

Work is now well underway on the 2 HUETS (Helicopter Underwater Escape Training Simulators) ordered by the UK Ministry of Defence for the RNCMSUET (Royal Navy Centre of Maritime SERE and Underwater Escape Training) under a £1.5M contract placed with Survival Systems Limited (SSL) of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. The contract placed in June 2020 is scheduled for delivery in early 2021. SSL will…

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Avon Protection

THREE NATO NATIONS AND PARTNERS CHOOSE AVON PROTECTION’S FM50 MASK SYSTEM

Avon Protection has received an order to supply two NATO Nations and one Partner, Belgium, Finland and Norway with their market leading CBRN respiratory protection including FM50 mask systems, filters, spares and accessories.

The FM50 provides operational flexibility required by NATO Allies and Partners forces; designed to protect troops in the most demanding of environments. Developed in conjunction with the United States Department of Defense to counter the multiple CBRN threats met in modern war fighting, anti-terrorist and peace-keeping operations, the FM50 is the most operationally proven and widely deployed…

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