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- Company: Iveco Defence Vehicles
Iveco Defence Vehicles to supply the Romanian Armed Forces with 942 trucks, first batch of a frame contract worth 2,900 vehicles
A first order of a frame agreement including more than 2,900 high mobility trucks has been signed with the Romanian Ministry of National Defence.
Iveco Defence Vehicles, a subsidiary of CNH Industrial N.V. (NYSE: CNHI/MI: CNHI), announces that on December 30, 2019 a first order of a frame agreement including more than 2,900 high mobility trucks has been signed with the Romanian Ministry of National Defence. These first 942 vehicles will be delivered throughout four years, starting from 2020. The frame contract includes four typologies of…
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- Company: Peli-Hardigg™
Protect your belongings in outdoor work and adventures with PELI™ RUCK™ Cases -
The watertight, crushproof and dustproof Cases will take care of your personal items
Peli Products, the global leader in the design and manufacturing of high-performance cases, introduces the new Peli RUCK™ cases. These ultimate personal utility cases are an innovative and strategic storage solution. Designed by PELI’s Engineering team to protect essential accessories on outdoor trips, work under extreme conditions or simply bad weather. The purpose of these is to help the user…
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- Company: Will-Burt Company
The Will-Burt Company Appoints Richard Lewin Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Lewin will become the 7th CEO of the 102-year-old company January 1st, 2020
The Board of Directors along with the Board of Trustees of The Will-Burt Company, world leader in the design, manufacture and sales of mobile elevation solutions, introduces Richard J. Lewin as the company’s chief executive officer, president, and member of the Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2020. Mr. Lewin succeeds retiring CEO Jeffry O. Evans, who has led the company since 2002. The…
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- Company: Greenray Industries Inc.
NEW N623 SERIES VCXO OFFERS ULTRA-LOW PHASE NOISE AND LOW G-SENSITIVITY PERFORMANCE
Greenray Industries, Inc. has announced the availability of the N623 Series VCXO.
Greenray Industries, Inc. has announced the availability of the N623 Series VCXO. The new N623 VCXO (voltage controlled crystal oscillator), available at 100MHz, features a 9mm x 14mm SMD package, sinewave output and supply voltage of +5.0VDC (other frequencies and options available). Phase Noise Floor is -173dBc/Hz Max. ENVIRONMENTALS Operating Temperature: -40 to +85°C Storage Temperature…
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- Company: Peli-Hardigg™
PELI releases its NEW Mobile 0450 Tool Chest GEN 2 with Robust Drawer System
From Military users to industry professionals and civilian use
PELI Products the leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance protective cases and advanced lighting systems, is proud to reveal the Mobile 0450 Tool Chest GEN 2. Initially developed for the Military Industry, with its level of protection and capability to organize hand tools and accessories it is the perfect partner for mechanics and service technicians that need to work under the…
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- Company: Northrop Grumman - C4I Defence
Northrop Grumman Selected for Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor Phase IIa Program
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has been selected as one of four Other Transaction Authority awards for the Phase IIa Prototype Payload Design and Signal-chain Processing Demonstration of the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor (HBTSS) program. The 12-month HBTSS Phase IIa will demonstrate the payload design for a proposed satellite…
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- Company: Iveco Defence Vehicles
Iveco Defence Vehicles signs contract to deliver an initial 918 medium multirole protected vehicles “12kN” to the Dutch Armed Forces
Following the award announced in September 2019, Iveco Defence Vehicles has signed a contract with the Dutch Ministry of Defence to initially provide 918 medium multirole protected vehicles denominated “12kN”. The signing ceremony was held on November 28, 2019 at the NIDV exhibition in Rotterdam, The Netherlands in the presence of Vice Admiral Arie Jan de Waard, Director of the Defence Material…
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- Company: Data Device Corporation
Space Saving, 3.3V I/O FBGA Two-Speed Synchro/Resolver Combiner!
Data Device Corporation (DDC) introduces a redesigned version of its popular Synchro/Resolver two-speed combiner, now featuring 3.3V I/O within a compact and highly efficient FBGA (Fine Pitch Ball Grid Array) package.
The SD-15901 FBGA design provides space and power savings with a 34% smaller footprint and 35% less power dissipation than the previous generation, enabling SWaP optimization of PCB layout and ease of assembly with ball grid array surface mounting. Using coarse and fine digital angle inputs, the combiner provides up to 22-bit angle resolution, making it ideal for high-performance position…
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- Company: Barrett Communications
Barrett 4050 receives NTIA certification
Perth, Western Australia, 25th November 2019 – Barrett Communications is pleased to announce the recent certification and approval from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). The approval incorporates the Barrett 4050 HF Transceiver System and Components. This approval from NTIA now completes the interoperability approvals required to provide the Barrett…
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- Company: Tyron Runflat Limited
Tyron Runflat introduces Custom ATR runflat system
Tyron is exhibiting at DSEI Japan on stand B500, in UK Pavilion
Tyron Runflat Ltd has introduced a new All Terrain Runflat (ATR) multi-piece solution to its ATR runflat product portfolio. Called the ATR-Custom, the new system is designed for vehicles fitted with standard single-piece wheels as an alternative to Tyron Multibands or third-party plastic-type runflats. The two-piece runflat solution does not require a hydraulic press to squeeze the runflat in…
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- Company: Barrett Communications
Barrett awarded contract for a US funded communication project in Egypt
Barrett Communications have recently delivered equipment as part of a United States funded program into Egypt. The contract was to supply High Frequency (HF) and Very High Frequency (VHF) radio communications equipment. The project is split over multiple phases and will include radio communications equipment for ground, mobile and airborne applications. In the first phase of the program, Barrett…
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- Company: Qioptiq
CheetIR-Cub: Compact VGA MWIR Camera for Covert Surveillance & Targeting
Affordable solution for high resolution 24 hour surveillance and targeting applications.
CheetIR-Cub St. Asaph UK. Excelitas Qioptiq have launched an exciting new VGA mid-wave infrared zoom camera optimized for surveillance, targeting and covert applications. CheetIR-Cub combines outstanding optics with the latest generation of High Operating Temperature, VGA 10 m sensor technology. The continuous zoom lens offers fields of view of 1.8⁰ to 25⁰, enabling identification of a…
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- Company: Qioptiq
Excelitas ready to support demand for heated YAG-enhanced quadrant photodiodes.
Excelitas stand ready to support worldwide demand for heated YAG-enhanced quadrant photodiodes for the precision guided munition market, providing safer engagement distances for warfighters.
Intended for, amongst other applications, Munition guidance, Semi-Active Laser (SAL) seeker, Laser Spot Tracking (LST), and Laser seeker header, etc. Our extensive capability means we are ready to support both common cathode (N-type) and the continued support of common anode (P-type) seeker designs. Heating increases performance while smaller active areas enable guidance for smaller weapons,…
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- Company: Qioptiq
Excelitas ready to support demand for heated YAG-enhanced quadrant photodiodes.
Excelitas stand ready to support worldwide demand for heated YAG-enhanced quadrant photodiodes for the precision guided munition market, providing safer engagement distances for warfighters.
Intended for, amongst other applications, Munition guidance, Semi-Active Laser (SAL) seeker, Laser Spot Tracking (LST), and Laser seeker header, etc. Our extensive capability means we are ready to support both common cathode (N-type) and the continued support of common anode (P-type) seeker designs. Heating increases performance while smaller active areas enable guidance for smaller weapons,…
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- Company: Qioptiq
We have the power – saving the smart bombs
Excelitas Technologies introduces better efficiency Pulsed Laser Diodes and fast photodiodes as Emitters and Receivers for Laser Proximity Sensors.
Excelitas is introducing better efficiency 905nm Pulsed Laser Diodes for Laser Proximity Sensors, together with a range of fast photodiodes - offering both the Emitter and the Receiver of Laser Proximity Sensor from the same manufacturer in Canada. The better efficiency of the Pulsed Laser Diode allows designers of Laser Proximity Sensors to save power on board missiles and smart bombs. Low-cost…
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- Company: Qioptiq
The latest generation of vehicular power supplies
Excelitas Technologies announces its successful completion of its latest generation of MIL-STD 1275E compliant vehicular power supplies helping our customers ensure mission success.
We congratulate our entire team having successfully completed a CDR with our customer who was looking for an exquisite solution for a mission critical system. “We also appreciate our customers’ support as we continue to add new and innovative products to help our customers achieve mission success. The design, development, and validation of this new power supply was executed flawlessly under a…
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- Company: Qioptiq
Excelitas expanding Laser Range Finder (LRF) Receivers Capability.
Laser Range Finders will benefit from improved Emitter and Receiver capability over longer distances.
Excelitas is expanding capacity for InGaAs APD designed for Laser Range Finder (LRF) Receivers, as well as introducing a new generation of Pulsed Laser Diodes for LRF Emitters. Receivers have fast response and high optical dynamics for long distance Range Finders. Emitters operate at eye safe wavelengths of 1550nm and offers an improved efficiency. Eric Desfonds – Product leader explains “The…
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- Company: Qioptiq
Excelitas supports safer landing of helicopters in extreme conditions.
Excelitas provides unique solutions to support system designers of Laser Turbulence Systems.
The unique solutions provided by Excelitas are intended to support system designers of Laser Turbulence Systems. The CIPRM - Coherent InGaAs PIN Balanced Receiver Module allows the detection of small changes above the interfering noise floor of incoming optical signals, cancelling out the common optical noise. This module, as well as our hybrid receivers - from the C30659 series, are used to…
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- Company: Qioptiq
PHOENIX Rises to Deliver Enhanced Range Target Location & Engagement
The potential to integrate the MWIR-HOT technology into a robust, reliable and SWaP traded Weapon Sight has become a reality.
PHOENIX, is a suite of Dismounted VAS products that will provide the Warfighter with enhanced Observation, Target Location and Target Engagement capabilities, based upon a common thermal core and operating architecture, enhanced connectivity and capability growth potential. PHOENIX-S provides long range observation and engagement capability - well aligned to the range capabilities of modern 0.…
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- Company: Qioptiq
SAKER – Fused Sight Soaring Above The Competition
Image Intensifier / Thermal – Fused Weapon Sight from Excelitas
SAKER is the new Medium Range Fused Weapon Sight from Excelitas, providing the Dismounted Warfighter with an enhanced, multi waveband Detect, Recognize & Identify capability. The sight is fitted with a 12μm, 60Hz uncooled thermal sensor coupled with a High FOM Image Intensifier Tube, in either Green or White Phosphor, delivering class leading sensitivity, uniformity and system latency. SAKER…
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