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- Company: Marontech Communications
Nexter and Texelis win the lightweight VBMR contract
Nexter and Texelis are delighted at today's confirmation by Florence Parly, Minister of Armies, for the attribution of the supply of Lightweight Multi-Role Armoured Vehicles (VBMR Véhicules Blindés Multi-Rôles) for the French Army.The contract went through the “Direction Générale de l’Armement” (DGA) in the presence of Joël Barre, National Armament Director (NAD), and Bernard Barrera, Major…
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- Company: DefenCell
The True Cost of Flooding
In 2016, worldwide, there were 342 reported natural disasters The total number of Hydrological disasters in 2016 was 177 (164 floods and 13 landslides)The total number of peopled affected by Hydrological disasters in 2016 was 78.1 millionThe total number of deaths from Hydrological disasters in 2016 was 5,092*On 4th January 2018, Insurance company Munich Re, released their Natural Catastrophe…
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- Company: Iveco Defence Vehicles
Iveco Defence Vehicles delivers final tranche of Light Armoured Vehicles to the Norwegian Army
Iveco Defence Vehicles has handed over the last tranche of 62 Light Armoured Vehicles (LAV) to the Norwegian Defence Material Agency (NDMA). The handover ceremony was held at Iveco DV Headquarters in Bolzano, Italy, attended by Brigadier General Morten Eggen, Head of Norwegian Defence Material Agency, Land Systems Division.This order constitutes the fourth LAV procurement by the Norwegian Armed…
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- Company: L3 HARRIS WESCAM
L3 WESCAM Launches Smarter, More Accurate Imaging and Processing Technologies
SINGAPORE, February 6, 2018 – L3 WESCAM announced today that it has created smarter, more technologically advanced electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) systems by incorporating high- performing imaging and processing technologies into its MXTM-Series product line.These new technologies will enable MX operators to conduct missions with enhanced image processing and greater visual capabilities than…
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- Company: L3 HARRIS WESCAM
L3 WESCAM Wins Defense Contracts Valued at More Than $250 Million USD in Second Half of 2017
L3 WESCAM announced today that it ended the second half of 2017 with more than $250 million USD in contracts from military and law enforcement customers for its MXTM-Series electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) products and in-service support products and services. The orders will provide a range of MX imaging and targeting solutions to both experienced MX end users and military customers new to L3…
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- Company: TSS International
TSS International makes second delivery of SkyDex shock mitigating floor mats, for use in Civilian Armoured Vehicles
TSS International, vehicle mobility specialist from The Netherlands, is pleased to announce it has just made its second delivery of SkyDex shock mitigating floor mats, for use in Civilian Armoured Vehicles (CAV’s), such as the Toyota Landcruiser 200.Placing these Convoy Decks on the armoured vehicle floor drastically reduces the danger for the vehicle’s occupants when a vehicle is struck by an…
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- Company: Argon Electronics (UK) Ltd
CBRNe & HazMat training news roundup 2017
Ensuring the operational readiness of the military and first response teams to handle any potential Hazardous Materials (HazMat) or Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive (CBRNe) event continues to be a complex and exciting challenge for HazMat and CBRNe trainers.In this final blog for 2017 we provide a roundup of news, innovations and developments in the world of CBRNe and HazMat…
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- Company: Argon Electronics (UK) Ltd
Get your guide to best practice in radiation safety training
Creating realistic and compelling radiation safety training scenarios is a crucial and ongoing challenge for CBRNe and HazMat instructors worldwide.Exposure to high levels of radiation is not something we expect to encounter in everyday life, however in the event of a radiological event it is imperative that everyone charged with first response is trained to recognise, react to and contain the…
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- Company: Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems
Northrop Grumman to Provide Complete Refresh of Ground-to-Air Radio Communications at London’s Heathrow Airport
Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE: NOC) U.K.-based air traffic management subsidiary, Park Air Systems, have supported National Air Traffic Services (NATS) with a total overhaul of their ground-to-air radio communication system at Heathrow Airport. This is the first of several planned replacement programmes at U.K. airports.The Park Air Sapphire system is now live and supports main, standby…
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- Company: DefenCell
J&S Franklin DefenCell joins Maccaferri commissioning of New Hostile Vehicle Incursion Prevention System – MacSafe
MacSafe is a new hostile vehicle incursion prevention system, developed in response to a need to upgrade security in public places. It is designed to integrate public safety discretely into the landscaping of highly trafficked areas such as airports, schools, hospitals, and tourist attractions; providing high performance with low visual impact.The MacSafe system consists of a minimum two high…
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- Company: Greenray Industries Inc.
GREENRAY DEBUTS NEW WEBSITE
Greenray Industries, Inc. has announced the debut of the company’s new website.The company’s new online presence (http://www.greenrayindustries.com) features in- depth company and product information as well as news and technical resources. Featured content includes information about the company’s focus on Tight Stability, Low g-Sensitivity and Low Phase Noise as they relate to product design,…
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- Company: Will-Burt Company
The Will-Burt Company Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Will-Burt plans events throughout 2018 to honor our heritage and celebrate an exciting future.January 31, 1918 was the day Burton W. Cope signed the incorporation documents creating The Will-Burt Company in Orrville, Ohio. A company founded on hard work, integrity, creative thinking and a relentless drive to succeed.The Will-Burt Company’s history can be traced back to 1894 when the Cope…
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- Company: SOFRADIR
Sofradir launches Snake SW Tecless, the smallest VGA SWIR detector supporting high volume industrial imaging applications
This small footprint SWIR detector aims to facilitate wider adoption of near infrared imaging for machine vision applications, where previously cost has been prohibitiveSofradir will showcase Snake SW Tecless at SPIE Photonics West 2018 in San Francisco (CA), January 29 to February 1, at booth 1746Sofradir, the global leader in advanced infrared (IR) detectors for aerospace, defense and…
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- Company: Peli-Hardigg™
Peli Products Appointed as Official Supplier of The Honda Racing Team for the Dakar 2018!
The Leading Manufacturer will Provide their Premium Protective Cases and Lighting Tools for the Most Extreme Competition in the World The Dakar race is the World’s most extreme sporting event where racers will have to cross hundreds of kilometers per day for more than 2 weeks. Starting on the 6th to the 20th of January 2018, the Rally will cover 3 countries – Perú, Argentina and Bolivia - with 10…
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- Company: Iveco Defence Vehicles
Iveco Defence Vehicles supplies the Bundeswehr with new military Medium Multipurpose Eurocargo 4x4 Euro 6 compliant trucks
Another important milestone in the collaboration between Iveco Defence Vehicles and the German Armed ForcesIveco Defence Vehicles received a significant order from the German BwFuhrpark Service GmbH for a new fleet of military medium multipurpose 4x4 trucks for the German Army. The order encompasses the delivery of 280 Eurocargo trucks within 2018. The announcement, made on December 12, 2017, is…
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- Company: Iveco Defence Vehicles
Iveco Defence Vehicles is chosen by the Romanian Armed Forces for the delivery of 173 military truck units
The company reaffirms its role as the partner of choice for the Romanian Armed Forces in the military logistic vehicles segment.Iveco Defence Vehicles (Iveco DV) announces that on December 19, 2017 the company signed a contract with the Romanian Ministry of National Defence for the delivery of 173 military logistic vehicles, to be completed within 2018. This is further testament to Iveco DV’s…
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- Company: Bertin Technologies
FusionSight® digital Night Vision Device awarded at the Milipol Innovation Awards 2017
Launched by Bertin Technologies in 2016, FusionSight® has been designated as the winner of the first edition of the Milipol Innovation Awards in the category: “Individual Equipment / first responder protection”.Bertin Technologies, a CNIM Group company, awarded at Milipol Paris 2017 for its equipment FusionSight®. Developed in partnership with Photonis, FusionSight® is the world- first compact…
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- Company: PPM Systems
ViaLite feeds GPS to Time Servers for Romanian Defense
RF over fiber systems from ViaLite are being used to deliver GPS derived timing signals to secure IT networks in a Romanian government defense organization.Working with a local distribution partner, ViaLite has supplied over a dozen GPS over fiber systems for connection to Microsemi's time servers. Installation proceeded smoothly, with a Microsemi engineer expressing surprise at the ease of…
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- Company: Peli-Hardigg™
Pelican Presents its New ATEX and US Safety Certified Lighting Innovations at Intersec
The Leading Manufacturer Showcases the New 9455Z0 RALS for Global Use with their newest ATEX certified flashlightsPelican™ Products, the global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced portable lighting, offers advanced tools that are innovative, tough, and trusted since 1976 by professionals working in the oil and gas, fire and rescue, mining and other high-risk industries. The company…
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- Company: FAUN TRACKWAY
MLC70 CAPABILTIES RECOGNISED
FAUN Trackway's M150 product, originally named MLC70 (Military Load Classification), has been renamed following approval for indefinite use with MLC70 loaded vehicles at ground condition of 3% California Bearing Ratio (CBR).The Trackway has full capability of carrying loads of up MLC 150 dependent on ground conditions.MLC30 has been renamed to M30 to marry up with the new military branding. M30…
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