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L3 HARRIS WESCAM

L3 WESCAM Wins Contracts Valued at More Than U.S. $200 Million During First Half of 2017

L3 WESCAM announced today that it has won a series of MX™-Series electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) product and in-service support contracts valued at more than $200 million USD during the first half of 2017.The contracts, originating from key global regions, including the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania, were placed on behalf of leading defense customers who will leverage the…

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Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group awarded £13.5m contract to support MBDA missile systems

Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group to manufacture Common Anti-Air Modular Missile Canisters for MBDAContract worth £13.5mMarshall Aerospace and Defence Group (Marshall ADG) have been awarded a new contract by MBDA for the manufacture of the Common Anti-Air Modular Missile (CAMM) Canisters for the next-generation Sea Ceptor and LandCeptor weapon systems.Through this contract, Marshall ADG will…

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Marontech Communications

QUICK FIT RECCE EO SYSTEM LAUNCHED BY CHESS AT DSEI

Long range easy to fit, easy to use Hawkeye Vehicle System on stand S8-140A quick fit electro optical system designed for reconnaissance vehicles is launched at DSEI by Chess Dynamics on stand S8-140. The Hawkeye Vehicle System is an easy to fit and easy to use surveillance system which allows the operator to see out to 20km using a long range day/low light and IR cameras.“The basic principles of…

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Marontech Communications

Texelis Gears Up for Production of Canadian MSVS 8x8 Axles

Production of Volvo designed axles for the Kerax 8x8 logistic support vehicle being supplied to the Canadian Defence Forces by Mack Defense, a subsidiary of Renault Trucks Defense, is starting at the Texelis facility in Limoges, France.Texelis, who won the order to supply the axles in 2016 will be providing 6,000 axle units over the next 18 months to be fitted to 1,500 8x8 chassis being assembled…

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Marontech Communications

Timoney Launches New Approach for AFV Steering

Uses experience of axles and running gear to develop modular approachNavan, Ireland, 12th September 2017; A new modular approach to developing bespoke steering systemsspecifically aimed at the heavy off-highway vehicle market is announced today at DSEI by Timoney.  Designed to be utilised on 4x4, 6x6 and 8x8 vehicles, Timoney plans to offer solutions that can be integrated with any independent…

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Marontech Communications

T700 axle system enters production at Texelis

The T700 axle system, jointly developed by Texelis of France and Timoney of Ireland, is entering production following an extensive testing programme.The first customer to select the T700 is Yugoimport who have chosen the unit for the Milosh 4x4 launched at IDEX in February this year.  Yugoimport has placed a contract for 14 vehicle sets with delivery of the first production units during September…

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Marontech Communications

750 T900 Drivelines Produced at Texelis

Over 750 T900 axle sets have been produced by Texelis during the last 3 years at its production facilities in Limoges, France, the company announced today on stand N7-310 at the start of DSEI 2017. The event is being held at Excel, London from 12 to 15 September. Among the vehicles using the T900 are armoured fighting vehicles and heavy off-road logistics trucks including Lockheed Martin’s…

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MS Instruments

MS Instruments Ltd (MSI) – part of the Theissen Group of companies

MS Instruments Ltd (MSI) – part of the Theissen Group of companies – has announced that they have acquired the marketing rights to a Close Quarter Battle (CQB) training system currently known as Partition Panel Systems from Barrie Pegrum of Sector Associates.This is a unique system enabling specialist Military and Police Forces to undertake CQB training in rooms and corridors, and rapidly re-…

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Marontech Communications

Remote Long Range Border and Coastal System Launched At DSEI by Chess

Remotely operated, long range surveillance system on stand S8-140Long range coastal and border surveillance is enhanced by the launch of Sigma LEO by Chess Dynamics at DSEI on stand S8-140.  Sigma LEO is optimised for remote detection, identification and image/video capture inall types of border and coastal surveillance locations.Chess Sigma LEO is configured as an intelligent sub system module…

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PlastPack Defence PPD

PPD to develop new PA-120 LWAC® for insensitive munition together with Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH

The constant effort to optimize the logistical and tactical storage of ammunition continues with the PA-120 in a close collaboration with Rheinmetall.Weight reduction, improved logistics, reduced transportation risk is just a few, of the many, unique features this new model will bring to market in the expanding light weight ammunition packaging range.DSEi 2017 (stand N3-660, DK Pavilion), will…

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Argon Electronics (UK) Ltd

PlumeSIM provides Steel Beasts Professional with CBRN / HazMat capability

It is of increasing interest to both civilian and military organisation to incorporate support for CBRN Hazards into their training.In some instances this can be achieved by a standalone system such as Argon’s PlumeSIM. In other instances the desire it to have this capability incorporated into their own, existing systems, especially if the user is a military organisation with a need to simulate a…

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Marontech Communications

Timoney Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation

Since 1967 Timoney has been supporting the heavy off-highway market with automotive solutions50 years of creating specialised driveline solutions, vehicle rolling chassis systems and transferring innovative technology across the world is being celebrated by Timoney at DSEI.Timoney supports its customers by developing modular drivelines, independent suspensions and complimentary vehicle systems,…

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Peli-Hardigg™

Peli Products and Zero 2 Infinity Sign a Partnership Agreement

A shared vision of the World benefits both companiesPeli Products -the US global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance protective case solutions- and Zero 2 Infinity, the Aerospace company based in Barcelona specialized in elevating all kind of payloads to the Space, have reached a Partnership agreement. Both companies support innovation, quality and new technologies to…

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PPM Systems

Experts in RF over Fiber to Showcase New SNMP Across Continents

Visitors will be able to see a broad range of market-leading RF over fiber products from ViaLite at two upcoming trade shows. At IBC from 12-15 September 2017 at RAI, Amsterdam, the company will be showcasing its wide range of advanced RF over fiber links and support products. A variety of hardware formats will also be featured, including chassis modules, OEM modules and the compact Blue2 link,…

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Peli-Hardigg™

Get High-Impact Protection for Your Drone or UAV

Peli Offers +500 Practically Indestructible Cases for the Extreme Protection of Drones Professionals and drone enthusiasts can count on Peli™ Products, the global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance protective case solutions, as the reliable partner for protecting their fragile drones, multirotor systems and unmanned aircraft systems. With over 500 transport solutions for the…

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Oxley Developments Company Limited

Oxley Wins Development Contract for KF-X Fighter from Korea Aerospace Industries

Oxley Group has secured its position as leading the global market in aerospace LED lighting after being selected by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to develop the full external lighting system on the new KF-X and IF-X Fighter Aircraft program.The KF-X / IF-X is a South Korean and Indonesian program to develop a single or twin seat advanced multirole fighter for the Republic of Korea Air Force (…

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Data Device Corporation

Now there is a Better Source for ARINC 429 Single & Quad Line Receivers!

Data Device Corporation (DDC) introduces new ARINC 429 Line Receivers, in both single channel, 8-pin, SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit) packages, and quad channel 20-pin, SOIC configurations.The DD-41041 Single and DD-41044/45 Quad Line Receivers translate incoming ARINC 429 data bus signals to a pair of TTL/CMOS outputs, and are a direct drop-in replacement for Holt and DEI line receivers…

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L3 HARRIS WESCAM

L3 WESCAM Awarded $49 Million ID/IQ Contract for the Military Sealift Command Situational Awareness System Program

L3 WESCAM announced today that it has recently been awarded an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (ID/IQ) contract worth up to $49 million from the U.S. Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) for its MXTM-10MS electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) imaging turrets.The systems will be integrated by NSWC Crane into a larger system solution in support of the situational…

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Data Device Corporation

30A/200V High-Efficiency, High-Reliability Smart Power 3-Phase Motor Drive

Data Device Corporation (DDC) introduces a new high power 3-Phase Bridge drive designed to precisely deliver current to windings of 3-Phase Brush and Brushless DC Motors, with a high-efficiency MOSFET drive stage.The new PWR-82335 motor drive offers up to an 8x improvement in power efficiency compared with the previous generation PWR-82331 bridge drive, and is a pin compatible direct replacement…

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Peli-Hardigg™

Scott Ermeti Promoted to Pelican Products President of International Business

Pelican Products, Inc., global headquarters of PeliTM Products, has promoted Scott Ermeti to President of International Business.Over the course of 20+ years, Scott worked his way up through Pelican’s ranks starting out as the National Sales Manager for their Industrial Division. Most notably, he served as Pelican’s first official employee located outside the United States and he established Peli…

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