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Teledyne - 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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Teledyne - 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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Teledyne - 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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Teledyne - 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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Teledyne - 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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Teledyne - 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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Teledyne - 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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Teledyne - 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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Teledyne - Qioptiq

TALON Gets Its Claws into the Mission

The latest Image Intensified / Thermal - Fused Weapon Sight from Excelitas.

TALON is the new dual channel Fused Weapon Sight from Excelitas, providing the Dismounted Warfighter with an enhanced, multi waveband Detect, Recognize & Identify capability. This innovative sight combines the latest Image Intensified and uncooled Thermal Imaging capability in a single lightweight, compact yet rugged package and is fitted with a 12μm, 60Hz uncooled thermal sensor coupled with…

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Teledyne - Qioptiq

Dragon Sniper turns up the heat

New Uncooled Thermal Imager - In-line Thermal Weapon Sight

DRAGON-S12 is the new In-line Thermal Sight, and is part of the latest development in thermal imaging technology from Excelitas. Providing snipers with 24hr surveillance and target engagement capability, the sight is designed specifically to meet target and surveillance requirements for military customers and law enforcement agencies, providing high performance within a lightweight compact and…

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Teledyne - Qioptiq

MERLIN Proves Mastery Over The Night

New Long Range Image Intensified Weapon Sight delivers mission critical enhancements.

Excelitas – Boulder CO, October 2019 – AUSA, booth #300 MERLIN-LR is a new Image Intensified Clip-On weapon sight from Excelitas. This state-of-the-art sight is fully military qualified and is designed to be compatible with variable magnification day scopes for medium to longer range surveillance and target engagement. It attaches to Picatinny  / NATO rails in front of the day sight via a…

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PPM Systems

Visitors Flock to ViaLite Stand at IBC

Attracting attention on its debut at the massive IBC exhibition in Amsterdam this September was ViaLite’s smallest ever outdoor enclosure, the ODE-MINI. Class leading for its size and cost, the IP65-rated enclosure can house two ViaLiteHD Blue OEM modules with optional SNMP for monitoring and control.   Attendance at the show this year rose to over 65,000, and many were drawn to ViaLite’s…

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Barrett Communications

Barrett’s High Power High Frequency (HF) systems are upgrading communications at Peru’s Jorge Chavez International Airport

Since 2001, Lima Airport Partners S.R.L (LAP) along with the Peruvian CAA (Civil Aviation Authority), have undertaken an extensive modernization and infrastructure expansion of the Jorge Chavez International Airport, located in the Nation’s capital Lima, Peru. Barrett Communications have been a critical component of the modernisation of the airport’s communications infrastructure.   Barrett…

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Iveco Defence Vehicles

Iveco Defence Vehicles awarded contract to deliver a new generation of medium multirole protected vehicles to Dutch Armed Forces

Iveco Defence Vehicles, a company of CNH Industrial N.V. (NYSE: CNHI /MI: CNHI), announced today that it has been awarded a contract by the Dutch Ministry of Defence to provide 1275 medium multirole protected vehicles denominated “12kN”.   The acquisition is part of the Defence-wide Replacement Programme of Wheeled Vehicles (DVOW - Defensiebrede Vervanging Operationele Wielvoertuigen), with…

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Data Device Corporation

Data Device Corporation Providing Components for Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope

Data Device Corporation (DDC) announced it has been selected by L3Harris Technologies to provide high reliability motion control Synchro/Resolver-to-Digital (R/D) conversion components for use in the Telescope Control Electronics box to be installed on the Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope (WFIRST).   NASA is designing WFIRST to settle essential questions in the areas of dark energy,…

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Oxley Developments Company Limited

Oxley Group Is Launch Signatory of The Women in Defence Charter

Oxley Group has become one of the first companies to sign the Women in Defence charter that seeks to create a more gender-balanced defence industry in the UK. The Charter is launching at the Defence and Security Equipment International Exhibition 2019 in London (DSEI) where Oxley Group is exhibiting.Oxley is a leading designer and manufacturer of LED lighting, night vision products and electronic…

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Barrett Communications

Barrett Communications will be previewing their latest range of HF transceivers for the digital battlefield.

The new PRC-4090 Tactical HF SDR systems will be unveiled on Tuesday 10th September at DSEI on stand N6-450.The Barrett PRC-4090 is the tactical HF SDR, which is the lightest military grade HF transceiver on the market at only 2.95kg; with multiple battery options offering gross operational weight from 3.95kg to 5.0kg. The PRC-4090 is a multi-configured system offering manpack, mobile and base…

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MS Instruments

DSEI LAUNCH OF THE Mark 2 VERSION OF PPS CQB PANEL SYSTEMS

CQB PARTIONS or SINGLE STOREY ROOMS or 2 STOREY STRUCTURES – Patent Pending (1912731.5)MS Instruments and Barrie Pegrum of Sector Associates are proud to announce the launch of the Mark 2 Version of their successful Close Quarter Battle Partition Systems, upgraded to be capable of rapid erection up to two storeys, and still only needing two non-skilled men and hex key to erect. Up to 50 % quicker…

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Barrett Communications

Barrett Communications will again be exhibiting at DSEI

Barrett Communications will again be exhibiting at DSEI and we would like to invite you to visit us at stand N6-450 at the event. DSEI is the world leading defence and security event from 10th to 13th September 2019 at ExCel London. We will be launching the new Barrett Tactical HF SDR transceiver range together with new tracking systems. Our existing tactical VHF, high power HF transmitters and…

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SOFRADIR

Sofradir and ULIS become Lynred

By streamlining operations across a comprehensive range of infrared products and improving industrial efficiency, Lynred will accelerate delivery of new technologies to global customers and pursue growth.Veurey-Voroize, near Grenoble, France, June 4, 2019 – Sofradir and its subsidiary ULIS today announce their merger and new company name: Lynred. Lynred was created to respond to a need for an all…

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