Following negotiations with Oxley Group’s Australian distributor Defcon Technologies Group, the Australian Department of Defence has chosen the Oxley DC Combi LED internal lighting unit to equip the Land 121 Project’s Command Modules.Part of the Mercedes-Benz ‘G’ Wagon acquisition, these will contribute to Project Land 121 (Overlander), which is a multi-phase program to deliver around 7,000…
Read MoreHesco Armor, Inc. wins a share of a $49.5M indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) body armor contract to supply the next generation of Small Arms Protective Inserts (SAPI) to the US Army.The competitively awarded contract has been shared between three armor manufactures to satisfy U.S. Army Security Assistance Command’s (USASAC) Foreign Military Sales requirements, and USASAC’s Special…
Read MoreL-3 WESCAM announced today the launch of its MX™ -GCS electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) independent stabilized sighting system for land combat vehicles. The MX-GCS is a highly versatile above-armor gunner or commander sight that provides on-the-move target identification, tracking and firing capabilities. The MX-GCS will be on display in L-3’s exhibit in Booth 6828 (Hall D) at the 2015 AUSA Annual…
Read MoreNew triaxial charge accelerometer provides single cable connection for high-temperature powertrain testing. To make triaxial measurements easier for automotive and industrial engineers, Brüel & Kjær has created a new charge accelerometer, which enables fast and reliable high temperature tests - Type 4527‐C.The 4527‐C only needs one cable to link up with the three output channels on a data…
Read MoreWith safety, efficiency and extreme protection in mind, Peli™ Products, the global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced portable lighting and high-performance protective case solutions, presents at Milipol (Hall 5a/Stand 5S 104) its tactical lighting solutions, portable lights range and weapon cases to assist the daily missions of law enforcement professionals facing though…
Read MoreCollaboration between Airbus Defence & Space and sound specialists Brüel & Kjær will model noise in many scenarios, to optimize low-noise flight plansBrüel & Kjær and Airbus have entered into a cooperation to calculate the on-ground acoustic exposure of the Eurofighter.The research project aims to perfect a complex software model of the fighter jet’s acoustic emissions when landing or…
Read MoreBrüel & Kjær’s latest version of its data acquisition and analysis system - PULSE 20 - has a host of upgrades, including a versatile bridge measurement tool for industries ranging from aerospace and defence to industrial and automotive. Primarily used by aerospace and defence engineers, to perform dynamic measurements with bridge-type accelerometers and pressure sensors, the LAN-XI module…
Read MoreMS Instruments, one of the leading innovators in the ballistics and live-fire training field, is proud to announce that it was recently awarded Investors in People Bronze status at the first attempt. Managing Director Paul Everington said:“This is a great achievement for a small company like us. To have gained IiP Bronze at the first attempt shows that the practices and ethics that we already…
Read MoreHesco Group, a global leader in rapidly deployable perimeter protection, safe haven bunkers and ballistic resistant body armor, announce the launch of a new global brand. From 2012, Hesco has been expanding their product portfolio to include ultra-light ballistic body armor and rapidly recoverable flood barriers, further broadening their customer reach from outside the traditional military arena…
Read MoreFAUN Trackway will be at the MSPO exhibition in Kielce, Poland from 1-4 September with its flagship product, the Heavy Ground Mobility System (HGMS).Designed for use in both military and disaster relief operations, the HGMS is a temporary modular roadway that enables the rapid movement of vehicles over challenging terrain.Made up of Military Load Classification (MLC) 70 Trackway – a ground-…
Read MoreEngineering skills and partnerships lead to success on AJAXDriver training for the UK’s AJAX programme is to be provided on static and full motion simulators developed and provided by a team supported by Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group and lead by XPI Simulation, part of the Thales Group, following the award of a major simulator contract by prime contractor, General Dynamics UK.This multi-…
Read MoreDometic S.à r.l., the leading global manufacturer and distributor for large-scale vaccination programs in emerging markets and Medical refrigeration equipment based in Luxembourg/ Hosingen has changed its name to B Medical Systems S.à r.l. Dometic Medical Systems will now be known as B Medical Systems followingthe buyout by Navis Capital Partners and management earlier this year.B Medical Systems…
Read MoreRubb doesn’t just supply new fabric buildings to the military sector. The company prides itself on helping provide a quality, cost effective, long-term investment that can be adapted to suit ever-changing needs.The UK MoD has been using Rubb Military buildings for more than 35 years and has more recently seen the benefits of the company’s EFASS post-use storage, assessment and refurbishment…
Read MoreAfter 5 years of development, Avon Protection is launching a new modular range of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) respiratory protection products to meet the new CBRN threat environment and changing needs of the specialist user. The patented design approach delivers maximum operational flexibility with interchangeable components for multiple protection level configurations…
Read MoreThe Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2015 exhibition, which runs from 15-18 September, will again provide Iveco Defence Vehicles with the pportunity to showcase the most significant developments within its extensive product range and highlight its latest commercial successes.On show at the Iveco Defence Vehicles stand will be the highly successful, new generation light…
Read MoreThe UK MOD has taken delivery of a new deployable, Queen’s Award winning, CT Scanner from Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group. This latest version is on display on the Philips stand N8-178 in the Medical Zone during DSEI from 15 to 18 September. Fitted in the expandable Marshall shelter is the latest Philips Healthcare Ingenuity Elite 128-slice CT Scanner, which provides ultra-high resolution…
Read MoreLatest MV series up for discussion on Stand N2-264The latest variant of the DOK-ING MV 4 rugged UGV is at the centre of the display on stand number N2-264 during DSEI taking place at the Excel Centre, London from 15 to 18 September 2015. This latest air mobile version is focused on operating in one of the most exacting military environments - Combat Engineering.This MV 4 can be fitted with a…
Read MoreChess Dynamics can now provide an easy ’one-stop-shop’ for electro-optical system solutions for land users.A new family of land based electro-optical systems is launched today at DSEI 2015. The Hawkeye series provides a scalable surveillance solution for defence and security forces which is on display on stand S8-140. Building on the success of the Sea Eagle series launched at DSEI 2013, the…
Read MorePPD shows fully tested LWAC ammunition case which reduces weight by 70%A recently tested lightweight small arms ammunition case is on display on the PPD stand, S7-261, during DSEI. Utilising composite materials and innovative design it reduces the weight of a standard NATO ammunition case by 70% and increases the number of rounds that can be carried on a standard NATO pallet by 10%. The PPD…
Read MoreArgon Electronics of Luton, Bedfordshire, launches its latest radiation detector simulator at DSEI, held at Excel in London (15th-18th September 2015). The ADM-300 simulator replicates the Canberra ADM-300A series meters including the new (V1B) radiation survey meter which detects beta and gamma radiation. This top-of-the-range meter is used by the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence and the…
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