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• Date: 22/10/2020
• Company: Oxley Developments Company Limited

Oxley Wins Prestigious ‘Made in The North West’ Export Award

Cumbrian based aerospace & defence manufacturer, Oxley Group has won the prestigious 2020 Made in the North West Export Award.  The awards are a celebration of the most successful and inspiring manufacturers from across the region. The Export Award is presented to the manufacturing company deemed by the judges to be the most outstanding exporter in terms of international presence, export…

• Date: 19/10/2020
• Company: Leonardo DRS

HUNTSVILLE, AL Land Electronics Systems Engineering Center of Excellence

Systems Engineering Center of Excellence The Leonardo DRS Land Electronics line of business provides advanced components and systems to address critical gaps and needs in platform and network capabilities, as well as field and sustainment level diagnostic tools. Our newly constructed 131,500-square foot facility, located in the heart of aerospace & defense technology-rich Huntsville Alabama…

• Date: 19/10/2020
• Company: Leonardo DRS

LEONARDO DRS RECEIVES $44 MILLION COMBAT COMPUTING SYSTEMS CONTRACT

ARLINGTON, VA, OCTOBER 14, 2020 ̶ Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded a contract to provide advanced situational awareness hardware and software for an allied Middle Eastern customer. The total fixed-price contract is worth $44 million. Under the contract, the Leonardo DRS Land Electronics business unit will provide a significant number of tactical mission systems to be…

• Date: 16/10/2020
• Company: Lutra Associates Ltd

LUTRA ASSOCIATES HELP SURVIVAL SYSTEMS LIMITED(SSL) WIN £1.3M ORDER FROM UK MOD TO SUPPLY HELICOPTER UNDERWATER ESCAPE TRAINING MODULES (HUETM) AND SUPPORT- FOR ROYAL NAVAL AIR STATION YEOVILTON UNDERWATER ESCAPE TRAINING PROGRAMME

SSL is delighted to announce that it has been awarded an order from the UK MoD to supply two HUETS - SSL’s Modular Egress Training Simulators (METS®) - for use at the Royal Navy Centre of Maritime SERE and Underwater Escape Training (RNCMSUET) RNAS Yeovilton. The contract awarded in June 2020 requires SSL to provide 2 METS®, spares, and support for several years. SSL will satisfy this…

• Date: 14/10/2020
• Company: JFD

Enhancing Special Operations Forces Capability by Prioritising Equipment Performance, Safety and Reliability

Deploying maritime Special Operations Forces (SOF) has always presented significant challenges.  These challenges are further compounded when insertion and extraction is undertaken at sea over long distances.   In today’s geopolitical environment the response to evolving threats demands a rapid response capability.  As a consequence, more than ever, SOF requires reliable, safe and rapidly…

• Date: 14/10/2020
• Company: PEI-Genesis

CalcuQuote Now Integrated with PEI-Genesis

providing CalcuQuote/QuoteCQ software users with real-time pricing and inventory information.

PEI-Genesis, a leading provider of custom-engineered connector and cable interconnect solutions, has partnered with CalcuQuote, a quoting and supply chain software provider for the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) industry, to provide CalcuQuote/QuoteCQ software users with real-time pricing and inventory information. In QuoteCQ, PEI-Genesis data will be accessed through an online…

• Date: 09/10/2020
• Company: PEI-Genesis

The Role of Connectors & Cable Assemblies in Electronic Warfare

Electronic Warfare (EW) involves the use of the electromagnetic spectrum to sense the enemy, better defend against attacks, and initiate effective attacks. It takes place in the air, on the land, and over the sea, but the actions involved in EW often remain invisible to the naked eye. There are no dramatic explosions or grandiose shows of military power, yet it is every bit as dangerous. And this…

• Date: 09/10/2020
• Company: Peli-Hardigg™

19" Cases for Transport

Nowadays, the deployment of armed forces is more complex and varied than only a few years ago. The demands made on equipment are steadily increasing, and IT infrastructure also remains an important issue. Data security, encryption, and interception protection present challenges not only to persons responsible, but also with regard to delivering equipment to operational areas and combat zones.…

• Date: 09/10/2020
• Company: Pearson Engineering

A flexible, adaptable, and agile approach to combat engineering – Armoured Vehicle attachments from Pearson Engineering Ltd

Pearson Engineering Ltd is a British company with a long history of providing world-leading and boundary-pushing combat engineering equipment to Armed Forces around the world. With extensive experience of integrating their proven range of products to a wide range of Armoured Vehicle types, including Leopard, Challenger and Stryker platforms, the company champions an adaptable and agile approach…

• Date: 06/10/2020
• Company: Aeronautical & General Instruments Limited

AGI completes successful commissioning of Visual Landing Aids upgrade on Australian Navy Ship HMAS Choules

Aeronautical & General Instruments Ltd (AGI), in partnership with its technical support agent Owen International Pty Ltd, are pleased to announce the successful commissioning of the new Visual Landing Aid System onboard HMAS Choules, the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) Bay Class Landing Ship Dock (LSD). A collaborative effort between the Royal Australian Navy Capability Acquisition and…

• Date: 05/10/2020
• Company: Cargostore Worldwide

Cargostore Appoints Gordon Fletcher to Business Development Manager, Intermodal

Cargostore Worldwide today announced the appointment of Gordon Fletcher to the role of Business Development Manager, Intermodal, reporting to the Director of Sales Kevin Cudby. Gordon will be further developing Cargostore’s support for Stability and Aid projects. Gordon brings a wealth of experience to the Cargostore Team, having served in the British Army for 37 years, operating in several…

• Date: 22/09/2020
• Company: Adler and Allan

A Case Study from Adler and Allan, Fuel tank replacement at Combermere Barracks

Project Scope The project encompassed the complete removal of the existing MTFI including 3 x below ground tanks, lighting system, electrical items, forecourt and pumps. The new installation included 2 x new below ground bunded tanks, 2 x new dispensing pumps, leak detection and all ancillary equipment required for a MTFI under DMG 14. Project Issues Design Compliance The original design…

• Date: 22/09/2020
• Company: Adler and Allan

A Case Study from Adler and Allan, Fuel Tank Replacement at Kendrew Barracks

Project Scope The project works comprised of the complete removal of existing MTFI including 3 x below ground storage tanks, underground separator, kiosk, lighting system, electrical items, forecourt and dispensing pumps. The new installation included a new kiosk, new integrally bunded above ground tank, 4 x new dispensing pumps, lighting, separator plus telemetry and all existing equipment…

• Date: 18/09/2020
• Company: Peli-Hardigg™

Peli Introduces the Peli™ EZ-Click™ MOLLE Panel

The Only Quick Release MOLLE Mounting System

Peli Products, the global leader in high performance protective cases, has introduced the Peli™ EZ-Click™ MOLLE panel system; the first lid organiser of its kind that can be quickly released and swapped out without tools.  Engineered to fit in the lid of select Peli transport case models, the EZ-ClickTM panel is secured with exclusive swing-cam latches for rapid mounting and removal. With rapid…

• Date: 15/09/2020
• Company: PPM Systems

ViaLite Launches New Mil-Aero RF over Fiber Link

The RF over fiber experts at ViaLite Communications have launched a Mil-Aero 10 MHz to 6 GHz RF over Fiber Link Pair.

The new products’ design and features have been specifically tailored for demanding air force and navy applications, army telemetry systems, signals intelligence (SIGINT) deployments, tethered aerostat and drone applications, plus multi-service military electronic warfare systems; where fiber is an essential replacement to coax. As one of ViaLite’s most versatile RF over fiber links it covers…

• Date: 03/09/2020
• Company: Peli-Hardigg™

The New PELI Air Travel Cases range takes off!

Take your Indestructible and Lightweight Travel Companion with You and Enjoy your flight

Passengers are now free to move around the cabin and everywhere else with the new Peli™ Air Travel Cases. The range includes the overhead bin compliant Peli™ Air Travel 1535 Carry On Case (1535TRVL) which is perfect for avoiding the hassle of checking in bags, and the Peli™ Air Travel 1615 Case (1615TRVL) which you can check in with total peace-of-mind, since it meets the maximum airline…

• Date: 20/08/2020
• Company: Phoenix Dynamics Limited

DVD 2020

DVD is a biennial Defence industry exhibition staged at Millbrook Proving Ground that enables focused engagement between Defence industry, DE&S Delivery Teams, Army HQ staff and other Defence community users of Land Equipment.  Phoenix Dynamics are established as the key supplier in Land Defence Vehicles and also the supporting equipment. We are delighted to attend DVD and see many of the…

• Date: 17/08/2020
• Company: Barrett Communications

Barrett Communications - C4 EDGE Communications Program

Barrett Communications is one of sixteen Australian companies who have joined Team C4 EDGE (Evolutionary Digital Ground Environment), to scope the development of a sovereign land battlegroup and below communications environment for the Australian Army.

The program will leverage internationally agreed open standards to grow and demonstrate Australian C4 Industry capacity and capability to deliver a battlegroup and below C4 capability. Ultimately, by the end of 2021 the program will have delivered a proof of concept demonstrator that shows the capability of Australian Industry to further develop a protected, integrated and supportable sovereign…

• Date: 11/08/2020
• Company: Cargostore Worldwide

Mammoth Cold Storage Solution, the BlizzardStore is Added to Cargostore’s Growing Refrigerated Container Range.

Continuing in their goal to offer unique and innovative products to better serve their clients, Cargostore Worldwide announces the launch of the BlizzardStore to their refrigerated range of products.

The BlizzardStore boasts an expandable and adaptable design to fit any sized requirement, whereby any number of the individual units can be secured together to form a large temperature-controlled storage solution. There are several benefits to this compared with a permanent built solution. The BlizzardStore is energy efficient, requiring fewer generators or electricity to power the units and…

• Date: 24/07/2020
• Company: L3 HARRIS WESCAM

L3Harris Technologies Awarded $380 Million IDIQ Contract for WESCAM MX™-Series Products and Support

The Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) has awarded L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) an eight-year, $380 million indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract to procure WESCAM MX-Series products and services in support of global U.S.

Highlights: Leverages operationally-proven WESCAM MX-Series electro-optic, infrared airborne technology Continued orders demonstrates maturity, dependability of L3Harris systems Positions the company as a key U.S. Army sensor supplier for years to come The Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) has awarded L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) an eight-year, $380 million indefinite delivery,…