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L3 HARRIS WESCAM

L3 WESCAM Launches Smarter, More Accurate Imaging and Processing Technologies

SINGAPORE, February 6, 2018 – L3 WESCAM announced today that it has created smarter, more technologically advanced electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) systems by incorporating high- performing imaging and processing technologies into its MXTM-Series product line.These new technologies will enable MX operators to conduct missions with enhanced image processing and greater visual capabilities than…

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L3 HARRIS WESCAM

L3 WESCAM Wins Defense Contracts Valued at More Than $250 Million USD in Second Half of 2017

L3 WESCAM announced today that it ended the second half of 2017 with more than $250 million USD in contracts from military and law enforcement customers for its MXTM-Series electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) products and in-service support products and services. The orders will provide a range of MX imaging and targeting solutions to both experienced MX end users and military customers new to L3…

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TSS International

TSS International makes second delivery of SkyDex shock mitigating floor mats, for use in Civilian Armoured Vehicles

TSS International, vehicle mobility specialist from The Netherlands, is pleased to announce it has just made its second delivery of SkyDex shock mitigating floor mats, for use in Civilian Armoured Vehicles (CAV’s), such as the Toyota Landcruiser 200.Placing these Convoy Decks on the armoured vehicle floor drastically reduces the danger for the vehicle’s occupants when a vehicle is struck by an…

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Argon Electronics (UK) Ltd

CBRNe & HazMat training news roundup 2017

Ensuring the operational readiness of the military and first response teams to handle any potential Hazardous Materials (HazMat) or Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive (CBRNe) event continues to be a complex and exciting challenge for HazMat and CBRNe trainers.In this final blog for 2017 we provide a roundup of news, innovations and developments in the world of CBRNe and HazMat…

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Argon Electronics (UK) Ltd

Get your guide to best practice in radiation safety training

Creating realistic and compelling radiation safety training scenarios is a crucial and ongoing challenge for CBRNe and HazMat instructors worldwide.Exposure to high levels of radiation is not something we expect to encounter in everyday life, however in the event of a radiological event it is imperative that everyone charged with first response is trained to recognise, react to and contain the…

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DefenCell

J&S Franklin DefenCell joins Maccaferri commissioning of New Hostile Vehicle Incursion Prevention System – MacSafe

MacSafe is a new hostile vehicle incursion prevention system, developed in response to a need to upgrade security in public places.  It is designed to integrate public safety discretely into the landscaping of highly trafficked areas such as airports, schools, hospitals, and tourist attractions; providing high performance with low visual impact.The MacSafe system consists of a minimum two high…

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Greenray Industries Inc.

GREENRAY DEBUTS NEW WEBSITE

Greenray Industries, Inc. has announced the debut of the company’s new website.The company’s new online presence (http://www.greenrayindustries.com) features in- depth company and product information as well as news and technical resources. Featured content includes information about the company’s focus on Tight Stability, Low g-Sensitivity and Low Phase Noise as they relate to product design,…

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Will-Burt Company

The Will-Burt Company Celebrates 100th Anniversary

Will-Burt plans events throughout 2018 to honor our heritage and celebrate an exciting future.January 31, 1918 was the day Burton W. Cope signed the incorporation documents creating The Will-Burt Company in Orrville, Ohio.  A company founded on hard work, integrity, creative thinking and a relentless drive to succeed.The Will-Burt Company’s history can be traced back to 1894 when the Cope…

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SOFRADIR

Sofradir launches Snake SW Tecless, the smallest VGA SWIR detector supporting high volume industrial imaging applications

This small footprint SWIR detector aims to facilitate wider adoption of near infrared imaging for machine vision applications, where previously cost has been prohibitiveSofradir will showcase Snake SW Tecless at SPIE Photonics West 2018 in San Francisco (CA), January 29 to February 1, at booth 1746Sofradir, the global leader in advanced infrared (IR) detectors for aerospace, defense and…

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Peli-Hardigg™

Peli Products Appointed as Official Supplier of The Honda Racing Team for the Dakar 2018!

The Leading Manufacturer will Provide their Premium Protective Cases and Lighting Tools for the Most Extreme Competition in the World The Dakar race is the World’s most extreme sporting event where racers will have to cross hundreds of kilometers per day for more than 2 weeks. Starting on the 6th to the 20th of January 2018, the Rally will cover 3 countries – Perú, Argentina and Bolivia - with 10…

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Iveco Defence Vehicles

Iveco Defence Vehicles supplies the Bundeswehr with new military Medium Multipurpose Eurocargo 4x4 Euro 6 compliant trucks

Another important milestone in the collaboration between Iveco Defence Vehicles and the German Armed ForcesIveco Defence Vehicles received a significant order from the German BwFuhrpark Service GmbH for a new fleet of military medium multipurpose 4x4 trucks for the German Army. The order encompasses the delivery of 280 Eurocargo trucks within 2018. The announcement, made on December 12, 2017, is…

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Iveco Defence Vehicles

Iveco Defence Vehicles is chosen by the Romanian Armed Forces for the delivery of 173 military truck units

The company reaffirms its role as the partner of choice for the Romanian Armed Forces in the military logistic vehicles segment.Iveco Defence Vehicles (Iveco DV) announces that on December 19, 2017 the company signed a contract with the Romanian Ministry of National Defence for the delivery of 173 military logistic vehicles, to be completed within 2018. This is further testament to Iveco DV’s…

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Bertin Technologies

FusionSight® digital Night Vision Device awarded at the Milipol Innovation Awards 2017

Launched by Bertin Technologies in 2016, FusionSight® has been designated as the winner of the first edition of the Milipol Innovation Awards in the category: “Individual Equipment / first responder protection”.Bertin Technologies, a CNIM Group company, awarded at Milipol Paris 2017 for its equipment FusionSight®. Developed in partnership with Photonis, FusionSight® is the world- first compact…

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PPM Systems

ViaLite feeds GPS to Time Servers for Romanian Defense

RF over fiber systems from ViaLite are being used to deliver GPS derived timing signals to secure IT networks in a Romanian government defense organization.Working with a local distribution partner, ViaLite has supplied over a dozen GPS over fiber systems for connection to Microsemi's time servers. Installation proceeded smoothly, with a Microsemi engineer expressing surprise at the ease of…

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Peli-Hardigg™

Pelican Presents its New ATEX and US Safety Certified Lighting Innovations at Intersec

The Leading Manufacturer Showcases the New 9455Z0 RALS for Global Use with their newest ATEX certified flashlightsPelican™ Products, the global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced portable lighting, offers advanced tools that are innovative, tough, and trusted since 1976 by professionals working in the oil and gas, fire and rescue, mining and other high-risk industries. The company…

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FAUN TRACKWAY

MLC70 CAPABILTIES RECOGNISED

FAUN Trackway's M150 product, originally named MLC70 (Military Load Classification), has been renamed following approval for indefinite use with MLC70 loaded vehicles at ground condition of  3% California Bearing Ratio (CBR).The Trackway has full capability of carrying loads of up MLC 150 dependent on ground conditions.MLC30 has been renamed to M30 to marry up with the new military branding. M30…

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FAUN TRACKWAY

C40 BOAT RAMP KIT PRODUCT SHOWCASE

Welcome to FAUN Trackway’s fourth product showcase. Our products, used in land and air operations, are relied upon daily by military engineers in over 40 countries. This month we will be taking a look at our C40 Boat Ramp Kit.The C40 Boat Ramp Kit is a temporary to permanent modular roadway that can be deployed into water to provide a stable, high grip surface facilitating the rapid deployment…

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FAUN TRACKWAY

C40 ROADWAY AND DISPENSER SHOWCASE

Welcome to FAUN Trackway’s fifth product showcase. Our products, used in land and air operations, are relied upon daily by military engineers in over 40 countries. This month we will be taking a look at our C40 ROADWAY AND DISPENSER.Our C40 Roadway and Dispenser unit is a plant mounted transportation, recovery and storage system for C40 Trackway. Is mounted via a bespoke adaptor plate with quick…

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FAUN TRACKWAY

FAUN TRACKWAY LIMITED SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITIONS TO THE ISO 9001:2015 AND ISO 14001:2015

FAUN Trackway Limited is proud to announce that we have successfully transitioned to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 plus recertification for OHSAS 18001:2007.FAUN Trackway Ltd is a manufacturing and engineering company based on Anglesey in North Wales. For over 70 years we have designed and manufactured capital goods for the defence industry. Our products are used in land and air operations by…

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FAUN TRACKWAY

VIP ACCESS AT DSEI, LONDON 2017

FAUN Trackway were exhibiting some of their latest solutions inside the UK Pavilion at DSEI. Within the pavilion were many of the well known suppliers to the defence industry and Welsh Government making this a very busy area of the exhibition.Also on display in the Land Zone was FAUN's Heavy Goods Mobility System (HGMS)  this raised considerable interest from the delegates at the show with…

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