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Concurrent Technologies

Concurrent Technologies launches PP B7x/msd, a new 6U CompactPCI® computer board based on the Intel® Xeon® processor E-2176M.

This 6-core processor provides a significant performance improvement compared to the 4 and 2-core processor variants used on the previous generation 6U CompactPCI board and is available for standard and extended operating temperature environments. PP B7x/msd offers a high degree of backwards compatibility with the previous four generations of CompactPCI processor boards from Concurrent…

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L3 HARRIS WESCAM

L3 to Showcase Its Versatile MXTM-GCS Sighting System at 2018 AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition

Four Applications Will Be Simultaneously Demonstrated in One Arena, an Industry First L3 WESCAM announced today that it will demonstrate its all-digital MXTM-GCS sighting system in four different configurations for short-range air defense at the 2018 AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition, October 8 to 10, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. The demonstrations will…

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HESCO Bastion Ltd

Declassified Hesco Collaboration: Working together to document Military stories

Hesco welcome a new partnership with Michael Coates and Declassified, a successful podcast which documents amazing stories from members of the military community.As the series enters Season 2, Ross Thompson, Hesco Brand Director, when asked why this collaboration is important, said, “Hesco are dedicated to bringing people home from the most dangerous and hostile environments and we have a duty of…

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Peli-Hardigg™

Peli presents its latest ATEX certified torches and RALS at Expoprotection

The leading manufacturer will showcase its lighting innovations for the safety of professionals Peli™ Products, the global leader in design and manufacture of high-performance case solutions and advanced portable lighting systems, presents at Expoprotection (Hall 1 - Aisle P • Booth 077), its wide range of products for the Safety of professionals working in Oil & Gas Refineries, Offshore…

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Oxley Developments Company Limited

Oxley Appoints New Group CEO

The Shareholders and the Board of the Oxley Group are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Garry North as CEO of the Oxley Group of Companies.As the Chief Executive Officer of Oxley Group, Garry can draw on his background as a Mechanical Engineer and over 40 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, particularly in the Aerospace and Defence sector. During his career, Garry has…

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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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