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DRASH / DHS Systems International

New DRASH Decontamination System is a "Completely Evolved Variant" of Previous Models

During a mass casualty event, emergency response personnel depend on reliable equipment to help them control hazardous conditions. Since acquiring Reeves in 2005, DHS Systems LLC has committed to upholding its reputation as a brand that produces high-quality emergency response products. Reeves decontamination systems are among the many trusted, state-of-the-art technologies used widely by first…

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DRASH / DHS Systems International

IPT Displayed at DHS Capabilities Demonstration

DHS Systems LLC displayed several of its innovative mobile infrastructure solutions at the company's third annual Capabilities Demonstration that took place on May 9-10, 2012. The event, which was held near DHS' manufacturing facility in Huntsville, AL., included industry leaders, military officials, and dignitaries from across the country as well as representatives from DHS Systems International…

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Survitec Group Ltd

Survitec is Key British Supplier to The First F-35 Delivery To The UK Ministry Of Defence

The United Kingdom recently accepted the first international Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II in a ceremony with senior representatives of the U.K. Ministry of Defence and the U.S. Department of Defense. Survitec Group is one of a number of select British suppliers and partners and was chosen to provide the below neck pilot flight equipment, pilot cooler unit, single person life raft and…

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L-3 Completes Acquisition of Thales’ Civil Aircraft Simulation and Training Business

L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) have announced that it completed the acquisition of Thales Training & Simulation Ltd’s civil aircraft simulation and training business effective August 6, 2012. The company paid £83 million (approximately $130 million), subject to certain contractual adjustments to the purchase price, and was funded with cash on hand.The business, which is now known as L-3 Link…

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Containex

Affordable Storage and Shipping made easy with CONTAINEX NEW 20’ ISO Boxes!

Large quantities of 20’ first trip ISO shipping containers are promptly available from various depots in the UK. All of them have been manufactured in 2012 to high specifications and can be purchased any time!20’ ISO Shipping ContainersSpecifications:External colour Gentian Blue or Moss GreenCSC Plates for 30 tonsSustainable Bamboo FlooringIntegrated LockboxThanks to their standard ISO dimensions…

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Sensitron Semiconductor

Sensitron Introduces RF Product Line

Sensitron, a price performance leader in power management, has added RF devices to our high reliability product portfolio. The RF Broadband Low Noise Amplifiers and Ultra Flat Gain High Linearity Amplifiers form a core product base for our standard and custom RF capabilities. The Sensitron engineering team has expanded, adding design capabilities with significant experience in key RF products and…

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L3 HARRIS WESCAM

L-3 WESCAM Selected to Provide Shipborne Electro-Optical/Infrared Imaging Turrets for the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service

L-3 WESCAM announce that it has received an order from Austal for 10 shipborne versions of the MX™-10 electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) imaging system, which will be fitted to new patrol boats being built for the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service. Deliveries will be made in 2012 and 2013 in support of the Cape Class Patrol Boat platform introduction into service scheduled for early…

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L3 HARRIS WESCAM

L-3 WESCAM Launches the MX™-10D EO/IR Imaging and Designating Turret

L-3 WESCAM announced the product launch of its MX™-10D electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) imaging and designating turret. The MX-10D will operate as a medium- to low-altitude tactical surveillance and target designating system for both fixed- and rotary-wing platforms, as well as tactical UAVs. The system will be on display at the Farnborough International Airshow in the L-3 Pavilion, OE-14, July 9…

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L3 HARRIS WESCAM

L-3 WESCAM Launches a Simulator for Industry-Leading MX™-Series Electro-Optical and Infrared Imaging Turrets

L-3 WESCAM announced the launch of its MX™-Sim, a training product that simulates the complete operations of WESCAM’s MX™-Series of electro-optical and infrared imaging turrets. The simulator was on display at the Farnborough International Airshow in the L-3 Pavilion, OE-14, July 9–13, 2012.“The MX-Sim will empower users with the knowledge and confidence needed to operate their MX turret to its…

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Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems

Northrop Grumman to Supply Air Traffic Communication Systems to Chile

LONDON – July 19 2012 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) announced its UK-based air traffic management subsidiary, Park Air Systems, have been awarded a contract by the civil aviation authority of Chile, Direccion General de la Aeronautica Civil (DGAC) to supply complete ground-to-air communication systems at multiple sites across the country.T6 VHF RadiosUnder the contract, Park Air…

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Survitec Group Ltd

US Navy awards Submarine Escape Suits contract to Survitec

Survitec Group is delighted to announce it has agreed an initial equipment order worth $25m+ USD to supply Submarine Escape Immersion Equipment (SEIE) to the US Navy. This firmly places Survitec’s RFD Beaufort Mk11 suit as the only technically acceptable product to meet the strict US Navy requirements for product quality and submariner safety.Submarine Escape Immersion Equipment (SEIE) The…

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Data Device Corporation

Data Device Corporation (DDC) Receives L-3 Communication Systems-West’s Platinum Award for Exceptional Supplier Quality and Delivery Performance!

L-3 Communication Systems-West (L-3 CS-West) has presented its 2011 Platinum-Level Supplier Award to DDC for exceptional quality and delivery performance. L-3 CS-West selected DDC as one of a select few recipients of this prestigious award based on DDC’s robust manufacturing processes, quality and delivery performance, and customer service.L-3 CS-West provides high-data-rate, wideband, secure,…

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Enterprise Control Systems Ltd

Evenlode ‘Ready to Fly’ at the Farnborough Airshow

Earlier this year, Enterprise Control Systems Ltd (ECS) along with other partners including Tecnam, Selex Galileo, FLIR Systems and Airborne Technologies, were selected by Indra to provide a cost effective, airborne surveillance system for installation into their P2006T MRI aircraft for maritime surveillance purposes.ECS Evenlode Lightweight COFDM TransceiverThe Indra Tecnam P2006T MRI Aircraft,…

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Survitec Group Ltd

German Navy chooses Survitec for Submarine Escape Suits

Survitec Group Limited (Survitec), global product and servicing supplier for the marine, defence and aerospace survival technology industries, is pleased to announce that it has been selected by the German Navy to provide cold water immersion protection. The contract has been awarded after extensive pre-test qualification by BWB (Bundesamt für Wehrtechnik und Beschaffung), the procurement agency…

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Wincanton

Gold-Standard Wincanton Defence Team Soars at Farnborough Air Show

For the second year running leading supply chain specialist Wincanton has been awarded the coveted “gold standard” for its innovative defence sector work.SC21 (Supply Chains in the Twenty First Century) Gold AwardWincanton was the first ever recipient of the SC21 (Supply Chains in the Twenty First Century) gold award last year and received the accolade again at this year’s prestigious Farnborough…

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Survitec Group Ltd

Over 1000 EV Tents Deployed for Aid and support following a series of earthquakes in Emilia, Italy

Beginning in the early hours of the 20th May, Emilia Romagna, one of Italy's most agriculturally productive areas was devastated by a series of earthquakes.  Reaching up to 6.0 in magnitude, the quakes have caused significant damage to the region's cultural and residential areas, destroying churches, historic buildings and a large number of houses leaving a reported 14,000 people without homes.…

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R A Rodriguez (UK) Ltd

Reali Slim Bearings Chosen for Arctic Flying

In the design of its new helicopter searchlight, the Russian aerospace company TRANSAS, needed to factor-in the product’s potential operation in Arctic temperatures.  So whilst KAYDON® Reali-Slim bearings suited the application perfectly from a weight and space saving point of view, they did require some additional, special features.  This requirement led TRANSAS to the British KAYDON®…

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Data Device Corporation

New 3-D Models for Small Form Factor USB & Mini-PCIe Boards make MIL-STD-1553 System Integration Quick and Easy!

Data Device Corporation (DDC) releases 3-D models for its new MIL-STD-1553 small form factor BU-67113U USB and BU-67114H mini-PCIe boards to enable engineers to conduct an exact fit analysis and begin to integrate the boards into their embedded system or laptop computer design without the need to have any physical hardware present.These 3-D SolidWorks® models greatly streamline the integration…

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Enterprise Control Systems Ltd

Peter Gilchrist CB Appointed Non-Executive Chairman of Enterprise Control Systems Ltd

Peter Gilchrist was appointed Non-Executive Chairman of Enterprise Control Systems Ltd (ECS) on 1st July 2012.Peter retired from the British Army in 2009 as a Major General having spent his last three years as Head of the British Defence Staff in the United States.  He had over eight years involved in defence procurement and spent over four years as an Executive Director on the UK Defence…

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Brüel & Kjær and Sikorsky Sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

Brüel & Kjær and Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen industrial cooperation between the two companies.Sikorsky are bidding their MH-60R Seahawk helicopter to replace the Danish military Lynx helicopters. The MoU is conditioned on the decision by the Danish government to procure the Seahawk.The MOU sets a framework for cooperation that…

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