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UK MOD extends Amphora containerised systems support contract for three years

Marshall team contract extended to seven years 13 different shelter types refurbished and complete systems’ life extended“Real value for money achieved”The UK Ministry of Defence has extended its containerised deployable systems support contract, Project Amphora, with Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group for a further three years.For the last four years Marshall, along with its partner G3 Systems…

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Peli-Hardigg™

Peli presents at IBC Show its Range of Rack Cases for the Broadcast Industry

The Manufacturer offers a wide array of Superior Shipping Protection for fragile electronics Peli™ Products, the global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance protective case solutions and advanced portable lighting systems, presents its virtually indestructible Rack cases range at IBC Show (Premium Hall 11. Stand 11.A36). These Rackmount cases offer the perfect combination of…

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Data Device Corporation

DDC’s NAND Flash Chosen for the NASA BioSentinel CubeSat Spacecraft!

Data Device Corporation (DDC) proudly announces that our Rad Hard high density NAND flash memory has been selected to be integrated within the Pearl Single Board Computer (SBC), that is used as the flight computer on NASA’s BioSentinel CubeSat spacecraft. The Pearl SBC, along with DDC’s flash memory, is baselined for use on multiple upcoming missions for both NASA and the DOD.BioSentinel is a…

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Iveco Defence Vehicles

Iveco Defence Vehicles delivers the hundredth Trakker GTF 8x8 to the Bundeswehr

With its latest generation of tactical military trucks, CNH Industrial subsidiary Iveco Defence Vehicles is reconfirmed as a privileged supplier for the German Armed Forces.The 100th Trakker of a total order of some 133 tactical military trucks has been delivered by Iveco Defence Vehicles to the German Bundeswehr, the German Armed Forces - represented by BAAINBw (Federal Office of Bundeswehr…

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Peli-Hardigg™

The Peli™ Air Range Increases to Ten Models with the New 1507 Case

The 1507 Deeper Case offers an ideal size for compact drones and electronic equipment In 2016, Peli changed the game by introducing their Air case range which reduced the case weight by up to 40%. Today, they are extending the popular group to ten cases with the introduction of the 1507 Peli Air Case. This particular size (Interior: 38,5 x 28,9 x 21,6 cm / Exterior: 42,8 x 35,8 x 23,5 cm) is not…

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PEI-Genesis

PEI-GENESIS NAMES KRIS HAGGSTROM SENIOR DIRECTOR OF E-COMMERCE AND EMS

PEI-Genesis, a global leader in the design and assembly of custom engineered connectors and cable solutions, has named Kris Haggstrom Senior Director of E-Commerce and Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS), it was announced today by Peter Austin, Corporate Vice President, PEI-Genesis.“As PEI-Genesis has grown into a stronger, larger, global company capable of providing services across all…

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RUBB Buildings Ltd

Defence on the agenda for Gateshead business

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has been highlighting the benefits of defence to local jobs and industry during a visit to military hangar specialist Rubb Buildings Ltd.The Defence Secretary visited Rubb in Gateshead to meet with staff and tour the facility. Rubb is a global-leader in innovative defence structures and hangars for the military sector. The company has been a long-standing…

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PPM Systems

ViaLite Launches New Outdoor Enclosure Range with More RFoF Connections and Lower Power

ViaLite’s new ODE-A4 range of outdoor enclosures can house up to four RF channels and offers lower power consumption using ViaLiteHD Blue OEM links. They replace the company’s classic ODE-A RF over fiber (RFoF) enclosures and can be used for permanent fixed installations or for the rapid field deployment of mobile systems.Small, lightweight and easy to install, the enclosures are IP65 and NEMA 4…

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Oxley Developments Company Limited

Visit Oxley at DVD to learn more about LED Vehicle Lighting

Oxley will be displaying a full range of LED lighting and electronic components for military vehicles and shelters at the prestigious DVD event on the 19th & 20th September at Millbrook.The team will be showcasing the range on Stand C4-600 LED Vehicle SearchlightOxley offers a high intensity LED unit fitted with handles and a clamping system to allow 360 degree rotation. The light can be…

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PEI-Genesis

PEI-GENESIS NAMED AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR FOR POSITRONIC

PEI-Genesis, a global leader in the design and assembly of custom engineered connectors and cable solutions, has been named an authorized distributor for the Positronic full line of products in the Americas.“Adding Positronic strengthens our line-up of the industry’s top connector brands and enhances our extensive and unmatched high mix, low volume value-added capabilities,” said Steven Fisher,…

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Peli-Hardigg™

Peli Launches its first Video Competition #DesignedToSurvive

3 Easy steps: SHOOT a video of your Peli Case, SHARE it via Instagram and WIN up to 1,000€! Peli™ is on the lookout for creative fans who would like to show what their Peli Case can survive! There will be three appealing prizes. #DesignedToSurvive is Peli’s first International Video Competition for imaginative videographers who love Peli cases and live adventures with them.We want fun, we want…

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PlastPack Defence PPD

PlastPack Defence welcomes retired Brigadier General Peter Kølby Pedersen to their global business development team

It is absolutely vital to the future of PlastPack Defence and the defence industry as a whole, to obtain knowledge and experience from military personnel aimed at our product development and marketing. For PlastPack, knowledge and experience within ammunition handling, storage, replenishment and most importantly the total cost of ownership, is to be found in Peter.PlastPack Defence welcomed Peter…

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Data Device Corporation

DDC is Again Recognized for Outstanding Quality & Delivery Performance 
by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems!

Data Device Corporation (DDC) receives the 2017 Supplier Excellence Award for exceptional quality and delivery performance from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI). As a multiple time recipient of this award (2010, 2012, 2016, 2017), DDC is proud to be recognized for our long-term commitment to delivering quality products on-time, contributing to the success of our customers and…

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L3 HARRIS WESCAM

L3 WESCAM Delivers First Electro-Optical and Infrared System for Canada’s Fixed-Wing Search and Rescue Program

Configured to Effectively Support a Search Area of 18 Million Square Kilometers L3 WESCAM announced today the successful delivery of its first MX™-15 electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) system to Airbus Defence and Space in support of Canada’s Fixed-Wing Search and Rescue (FWSAR) aircraft replacement program.The on-time delivery of L3’s MX-15, the first of 20 planned deliveries, is a significant…

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Iveco Defence Vehicles

Iveco Defence Vehicles, shareholder of the Iveco - Oto Melara Consortium (CIO), is awarded a contract to deliver ten Centauro II Armored Vehicles to the Italian Army

In the presence of the Italian Army Chief of Staff and of the Land Armaments Director a contract for the first tranche of ten Centauro II Vehicles, named “New Blindo Centauro” by the Italian Army, has been signed by the Iveco - Oto Melara Consortium (CIO) senior management at Guidoni Palace, headquarters of the General Secretariat of Defence and of the National Armaments Directorate.The Centauro…

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L3 HARRIS WESCAM

L3 WESCAM Opens Authorized Service Center in Madrid, Spain

Facility Maximizes Operational Effectiveness With Regional 24/7 SupportFARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, July 17, 2018 – L3 WESCAM announced today that it has signed an agreement with European Optronics Services S.L. (EOS) to open a WESCAM Authorized Service Center (WASC) in Madrid, Spain. The 1,744-square-foot facility will maintain L3’s MX™-Series of electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) imaging…

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PPM Systems

ViaLite’s RF over Fiber Technology Impresses at Eurosatory Show

ViaLite’s range of high performance RF over fiber products attracted plenty of attention at the Eurosatory defense and security exhibition in Paris. Their satcom ground equipment was being promoted by Eurosatcom, ViaLite’s recently appointed distributor for France. Products highlighted on the Eurosatcom stand included the hot swappable ViaLiteHD 3U rack chassis, set up in a half and half…

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Qioptiq

EYES IN SPACE – LiDAR ENABLED BY EXCELITAS - The Force is strong… at Eurosatory

NASA will launch another space mission: GEDI (Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation – pronounced Jedi). It is designed for high-resolution laser ranging of the Earth’s forests and topography on the International Space Station (ISS) and is expected to produce about 15 billion cloud-free observations during its nominal 24-month mission length.The GEDI instrument is a geodetic-class, light…

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Oxley Developments Company Limited

Oxley Secures a Place on the Prestigious Sharing in Growth Programme

Oxley Developments has secured a place on Sharing in Growth (SiG), the government-backed aerospace productivity and competitiveness programme.Oxley aims to double turnover after five years and treble turnover after ten years of working with Sharing in Growth’s business transformation experts.  This growth will also see the creation of a number of new jobs based at the Priory Park site in Cumbria.…

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Iveco Defence Vehicles

Iveco Defence Vehicles is awarded contract to deliver amphibious platform to the US Marine Corps in partnership with BAE Systems

Iveco Defence Vehicles will provide its 8x8 amphibious armored platform design, core components and services under a contract arrangement worth up to $400 million US Dollars for the first four years, to support BAE Systems in the frame of their contract with the US Marine Corps. Bolzano, Italy - In the frame of the contract awarded by the US Marine Corps to BAE Systems’ team for the manufacture…

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