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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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PEI-Genesis

PEI-GENESIS EXPANDS FOOTPRINT INTO INDIA: MANESH PRATAP SINGH APPOINTED COUNTRY MANAGER

PEI-Genesis, a global leader in the design and assembly of custom engineered connectors and cable solutions, has expanded its footprint into the Indian market, naming Manesh Pratap Singh as Country Manager for India, it was announced today by Jane Fishetti, General Manager, Distribution & International Sales.“We have been selling to the India market for many years through Jost Engineering but…

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FAUN TRACKWAY

HGMS EXERCISES AT SABER STRIKE 2018

The FAUN Trackway® team return from a week exercising with the NATO battle groups at Saber Strike 2018, Poland.Our Heavy Ground Mobility System (HGMS) operated in support of the improved ribbon bridge (IRB) emplacement across Zly Leg Lake, Drawsko Pomorskie. Soldiers from the 341st Multi-Role Bridge Company positioned the bridge to enabled the Polish 12th Mechanized Brigade and U.S. 2-8 Cavalry…

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RUBB Buildings Ltd

Rapid Deployed Aircraft Hangars at Eurosatory 2018

At Eurosatory 2018 visitors will be able to discover the Rubb rapid deployed military hangar range. The Rubb military team will be positioned at the UK Pavilion in Hall 5A on Stand 790. Rubb will be showcasing our high quality aircraft hangars, military warehouses and sunshades. A hangar range to accommodation all military operations in the harshest of environments across the world. Eurosatory is…

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Concurrent Technologies

New VME Processor Boards

Concurrent Technologies reloads VME product line based on latest generation processorsConcurrent Technologies, a leading supplier of processor solutions for demanding environments, announces two new VME boards for long life-cycle deployments that are expected to remain in the market beyond 2030.  VP B7x/msd is based on an 8th generation Intel® Xeon® processor for applications that need high…

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RUBB Buildings Ltd

New RAF 5001 Flight Sergeant ready for next deployment

A newly appointed 5001 Ops Flight Sergeant joined his team to perform hangar construction training ahead of their next deployment.The 5001 Ops Flight Squadron were at Rubb UK’s HQ in Gateshead performing their week-long training course which addressed the construction and usability of the Rubb EFASS hangar Heli-Door system and the internal maintenance crane.5001 Squadron is responsible for the…

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Marontech Communications

GOFA launches reduced weight water transport solution at Eurosatory

Water transportation takes a step forward with the unveiling today of a new 10,000 litre water container from GOFA Gocher Fahrzeugbau GmbH, a Chart Industries, Inc. company, on outside stand number E240 during Eurosatory 2018. The company has an inside stand in Hall 6 at HG650. GOFA unveils an innovative approach to Water Transport at Eurosatory 2018 which reduces weight and employs modern…

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CP Cases Ltd

CP Cases to showcase new design aspects of fully customisable ERack product range at EUROSATORY 2018

CP Cases to showcase new design aspects of fully customisable ERack product range at EUROSATORY 2018ERack is a lightweight, 19-inch ruggedised aluminium electronic transit rack, specifically designed for demanding commercial and military applications in all weather conditions.29th May, 2018 – CP Cases, the designer and manufacturer of high-performance protective cases and 19 inch racks, is to…

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Peli-Hardigg™

Peli Products Becomes the Exclusive Source for TrekPak™ Dividers

Peli Products, the global leader in the design and manufacture of high performance protective cases, has assumed exclusive control of the TrekPak™ brand, along with all production, sales and marketing for this innovative divider system.The TrekPak system provides the ultimate organization and protection as an interior solution for a wide variety of applications for your Peli cases. The new…

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Cummins Inc

CUMMINS DISPLAYS THE FUTURE OF DEFENCE POWER AT EUROSATORY 2018

Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) vision for powering the defence market will be highlighted at Eurosatory Paris (June 11-15) in Hall 5A booth H721.  Featured in the booth is the higher powered ISL engine, the Advanced Medium Mobile Power Sources (AMMPS) rugged mobile generator and future diesel and electric concepts.Regina Barringer, General Manager for Cummins Rail and Defense, said: “The trend in the…

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Peli-Hardigg™

Peli-Hardigg™ Unveils the Key to Over 60 Years of Expertise in Solutions for Aerospace at ILA

The Leading Manufacturer Describes its 4-Stage Engineering Process and Innovations for the Aerospace Industry Peli-Hardigg™ is the largest manufacturer of military and aerospace approved reusable, recyclable, plastic ATA 300 CAT 1, LRU, AGE, WSTAGE, logistic containers and cases. For over half a century, Peli-Hardigg™ engineers have developed virtually indestructible solutions for the transport…

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PPM Systems

Don’t miss PPM Systems at the Three Counties Defence and Security Expo

3 Counties Defence and Security Expo (3CDSE) 2017PPM Systems will be exhibiting highly advanced military- grade products, such as the Rodent 4 remote antenna platform, at the Three Counties Defence & Security Expo (3CDSE) this May. The Rodent 4 represents cutting-edge technology that provides a convenient way to deploy Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) antennas over hundreds of metres, allowing…

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SOFRADIR

Thales and Safran name Jean-François Delepau as new chairman of the Sofradir Group

Mr. Delepau will lead a new era of development in infrared and thermal imaging technologies for defense, aerospace and commercial applicationsVeurey-Voroize, near Grenoble, France, March 12, 2018 – Sofradir Group shareholders Thales and Safran announce today the appointment of Jean-François Delepau as its new chairman, with immediate effect. Previously managing director of ULIS, a Sofradir Group…

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Peli-Hardigg™

New 7070R Tactical Torch-The First Peli Wireless Rechargeable Light

Artificial Intelligence in a Torch: works with Bluetooth app and offers Dual Switch Technology The new 7070R is the most technologically advanced light in Peli’s tactical torches range, thanks to its revolutionary electronic technology. Being Peli’s first torch to offer USB wireless charging and Bluetooth app-controlled programming, the 7070R comes with futuristic features. Peli Products - the…

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J & S Franklin Ltd

To Protect and Protect Again

Vehicle Security Barriers are becoming a recognised sight in our cities around the world.In January 2018, the Mayor of New York, Bill de Blasio and the City’s Security Infrastructure Working Group announced plans to bring permanent perimeter barriers, or bollards, to high-profile sites and to create a process to streamline their design and construction. With funds exceeding $14 million for…

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PPM Systems

ViaLite Communications - New Hyper-Wide Dynamic Range RF over Fiber Link Launched

High Throughput Satellites (HTS) are capable of transmitting data over a hundred times faster than conventional Fixed Satellite Service (FSS) satellites and this higher throughput needs more dynamic range within the ground segment. Addressing this need, RF over fiber experts, ViaLite Communications have launched the new L-Band HTS – HWDR RF over fiber link.Boasting a Hyper-Wide Dynamic Range (…

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