DHS Systems LLC, known for its Deployable Rapid Assembly Shelters (DRASH), has become an industry leader in developing energy efficient power management systems for the military. DHS’ Intelligent Power Technology® a networked power micro-grid system that optimizes generators to fluctuating power demands has proven its energy saving capabilities at the Networked Integrated Evaluation (NIE) 13.1.…
Read MoreBe it in the industrial sector or in the military – the desire to transfer ever-higher data volumes with increasing data rates is becoming greater and greater. In the radar sector, the trend of building in the transmitter including the signal generation directly to the rotating antenna platform and controlling it through a rapid, interference-free, optical data connection is gaining increasingly…
Read MoreAt the Home Office Security Exhibition which is currently underway in Farnborough (12-14 March), survival and protective equipment specialists, BCB International, will be unveiling a device which enables security teams to intercept, entrap and disable fast vessels used in narcotics trafficking, piracy or terrorist acts without using deadly force.Speed Boat Entrapment DeviceThe Buccaneer…
Read MoreA new Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) created by a British Company that fits in the palm of a hand and can be operated remotely by troops sitting in a control room thousands of miles away is set to be a hit at this year’s Home Office Security Exhibition, Security and Policing, which opens today in Farnborough (12-14 March).The SQ-4 UAV Hand Sized Drone BCB International Ltd, the Cardiff-based…
Read MoreSystems Interface Ltd, based in the UK, has been awarded a major contract, for the replacement of a Doppler VHF Omnidirectional Radio Range (DVOR) and Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) at Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo, Katunayake, Sri Lanka.VHF Omnidirectional Radio Range (DVOR) and Distance Measuring Equipment (DME)The contract between Queens Group and Airport and Aviation…
Read MoreRUD Chains Ltd, a division of the RUD Group are experts in providing standard and specialist applications for the Armed Forces Worldwide ranging from lifting and load securing equipment to snow and traction chains.Military Lifting and Load Securing EquipmentContinuous research and development by the RUD group have enabled them not only to produce products meeting the highest expectations, but…
Read MoreThe Bedfordshire based Polyformes foam and packaging group have been awarded the new Ministry of Defence MPAS Packaging Designer Certificate.The holder of the Certificate is authorised to certify and approve SPIS Designs for Military Level Packaging supplied to the MOD under Defence Standards 81-41, DEFCON 129 and JSP 886 Vol. 7 8.02. The MPAS Cert will replace the existing Defence Pkg DR/14…
Read MoreIn recent weeks, the flu has topped headlines as being one of the worst outbreaks in years. The virus is spreading at an exponential rate, forcing many infected Americans to skip work or school and head for hospitals. However, the rapid onset of flu cases has left hospitals flooded with patients, leaving little to no room for developing cases.Mobile Surge Facilities and Mobile Vaccination Systems…
Read MoreCompact footprint and well-proven image technology allows easy use.Smiths Detection today launches a low-energy X-ray scanner to meet increasing market demand for a system best suited to detecting explosives, drugs, stowaways and contraband hidden in cars, light motor vehicles and mini buses. Specialist X-Ray Scanners for CarsThe CIP-300 uses a 300 kV X-ray source – lower exposure than that of a…
Read MoreSmiths Detection today announces a €19m contract with the Italian Customs Agency to supply high-energy X-ray cargo scanners for deployment at six major ports including Naples, Genoa and Bari.The HCVG Inspection Systems - High-energy X-ray Cargo Scanners The HCVG inspection systems, which can detect contraband, narcotics and weapons, will also be used for confirming cargo details to ensure customs…
Read MoreSystems Interface, based in the UK, has been awarded the contract for the supply, installation and commissioning of a new Instrument Landing System (ILS) and Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) at Airbus Operations Limited (Hawarden Airport).Instrument Landing System (ILS) andDistance Measuring Equipment (DME)Contracts were signed in October between Systems Interface Ltd and Airbus Operations Ltd…
Read MoreSmiths Detection today announces an £18.5m bio-consumables contract with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to support its fleet of Integrated Biological Detection Systems (IBDS).The two-year contract involves the procurement, storage and management of components essential to the biological testing process in the advanced technology system. Smiths Detection is the world’s leading provider of…
Read MorePneumatic mast is only one of many that Will-Burt produces for Departments of Defense around the globeThe Will-Burt Company, the world’s premier manufacturer of telescoping mast and tower elevation solutions for surveillance, communication antenna and scene lighting systems supplies the critical antenna elevation mast system that is a critical component for Iron Dome. Iron Dome is a mobile air…
Read MoreHandheld system quickly identifies unknown substances, supports better informed response decisionsHazMatID Elite Chemical IdentifierOne of the largest state law enforcement agencies in the U.S. has bought the first of Smiths Detection’s new HazMatID Elite units, a handheld device that detects and identifies explosives, chemical warfare agents, toxic industrials and narcotics.The Elite, which…
Read MoreEvery year the Marine West Expo hosts the latest in war fighting technology to benefit the current and future Marine Corps. This year’s Expo was held on February 13-14, at Del Mar Beach in Camp Pendleton, California. DHS Systems, known for its Deployable Rapid Assembly Shelters (DRASH) has been diligent in supplying the Marine Corps with the most advanced technology to help them overcome…
Read MoreEdgewood Facility to Deliver More than 100 Dual-Use Systems under $40m contractChemical Biological Protective Shelters (CBPS) Smiths Detection has delivered the first Chemical Biological Protective Shelters (CBPS) to the U.S. Army as part of a $40 million award from the Department of Defense’s Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical and Biological Defense.The self-contained, mobile shelters…
Read MoreCobham Antenna Systems, Microwave Antennas (formerly European Antennas Ltd) has developed a new directional antenna. Ultra Wideband, Directional AntennasThis new antenna, model FPA-0.4-2.7R/2023, is ultra wideband (400MHz to 2700MHz), has circular polarisation, and 2 to 7dBi gain across the band. Dimensions are 502mm (19.76 inches) diameter and a depth of 77m (3 inches). The protective radome is…
Read MoreA respected UAE flight school has unveiled three new helicopter hangars to support its expanding business.EFASS Structures Rubb Buildings Ltd won an order to provide three 23.4m x 36m steel and aluminium hybrid EFASS structures to Horizon Flight Academy.Hareb Thani Hareb Al Dhaheri, Horizon Chief Executive Officer said: “We chose Rubb for their reputation in design, development and deployment of…
Read MoreOxley will be exhibiting at the annual NDI Conference, ‘Collaborating for Growth’ which will be held on Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th March at Lancashire County Cricket Club, Manchester. LED LightingOxley provide electronic components and a full range of LED lighting for applications across land, sea and air. Recent developments include the next generation LED taxi and landing lights for use on…
Read MoreEurotech subsidiary Parvus Corporation announces that the DuraNET 3000, a ruggedized version of Cisco Systems’ IE-3000 industrial Ethernet switch has successfully completed military standard qualification testing to extreme MIL-STD-810G environmental conditions, MIL-STD-461F electromagnetic interference/compatibility (EMI/EMC), and MIL-STD-1275/704 power requirements. With these certifications…
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