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- Company: Wincanton
Gold-Standard Wincanton Defence Team Soars at Farnborough Air Show
For the second year running leading supply chain specialist Wincanton has been awarded the coveted “gold standard” for its innovative defence sector work.SC21 (Supply Chains in the Twenty First Century) Gold AwardWincanton was the first ever recipient of the SC21 (Supply Chains in the Twenty First Century) gold award last year and received the accolade again at this year’s prestigious Farnborough…
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- Company: Survitec Group Ltd
Over 1000 EV Tents Deployed for Aid and support following a series of earthquakes in Emilia, Italy
Beginning in the early hours of the 20th May, Emilia Romagna, one of Italy's most agriculturally productive areas was devastated by a series of earthquakes. Reaching up to 6.0 in magnitude, the quakes have caused significant damage to the region's cultural and residential areas, destroying churches, historic buildings and a large number of houses leaving a reported 14,000 people without homes.…
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- Company: R A Rodriguez (UK) Ltd
Reali Slim Bearings Chosen for Arctic Flying
In the design of its new helicopter searchlight, the Russian aerospace company TRANSAS, needed to factor-in the product’s potential operation in Arctic temperatures. So whilst KAYDON® Reali-Slim bearings suited the application perfectly from a weight and space saving point of view, they did require some additional, special features. This requirement led TRANSAS to the British KAYDON®…
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- Company: Data Device Corporation
New 3-D Models for Small Form Factor USB & Mini-PCIe Boards make MIL-STD-1553 System Integration Quick and Easy!
Data Device Corporation (DDC) releases 3-D models for its new MIL-STD-1553 small form factor BU-67113U USB and BU-67114H mini-PCIe boards to enable engineers to conduct an exact fit analysis and begin to integrate the boards into their embedded system or laptop computer design without the need to have any physical hardware present.These 3-D SolidWorks® models greatly streamline the integration…
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- Company: Enterprise Control Systems Ltd
Peter Gilchrist CB Appointed Non-Executive Chairman of Enterprise Control Systems Ltd
Peter Gilchrist was appointed Non-Executive Chairman of Enterprise Control Systems Ltd (ECS) on 1st July 2012.Peter retired from the British Army in 2009 as a Major General having spent his last three years as Head of the British Defence Staff in the United States. He had over eight years involved in defence procurement and spent over four years as an Executive Director on the UK Defence…
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- Company: Brüel & Kjær Sound & Vibration Measurement A/S
Brüel & Kjær and Sikorsky Sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Brüel & Kjær and Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen industrial cooperation between the two companies.Sikorsky are bidding their MH-60R Seahawk helicopter to replace the Danish military Lynx helicopters. The MoU is conditioned on the decision by the Danish government to procure the Seahawk.The MOU sets a framework for cooperation that…
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- Company: Eurotech
Eurotech: Parvus Receives $4.9M Order for DuraCOR Rugged Mission Computers Deployed in Mine Detection
Parvus Surpasses $15M Order Milestone for Rugged Embedded Processor Subsystems Supporting Mine Detection.Eurotech subsidiary Parvus announced that it has received a $4.9 Million (USD) follow-on order for DuraCOR mission computer subsystems specified in the Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Husky Mounted Detection System (HMDS) developed by Virginia-based NIITEK (part of the Chemring Group). With the…
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- Company: DRASH / DHS Systems International
Drash and “UK's Leading Independent Medical Supplier,” Xograph, Produce World’s Smallest Medical Imaging Facility
When thinking about a medical X-ray facility, a large, static building full of high-tech equipment typically comes to mind. Usually, this type of facility is located within a larger hospital complex which may be geographically distant from a crisis or medical situation. There is a need among the medical first response community for a more flexible and mobile solution. Portable Military X-ray…
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- Company: Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group – Land Systems
Marshall is Selected By NAMSA to Provide a CT Scanner for the French Army
Integrates Philips Brilliance CT Scanner into Marshall Expandable ShelterThe French Army is to use a deployable CT scanner from Marshall SV, part of Cambridge based Marshall Land Systems. Following a competitive tender exercised by NAMSA (NATO Maintenance and Supply Agency) on behalf of the French Ministry of Defence, Marshall SV has been selected as the lowest bidder providing the best technical…
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- Company: Systems Interface Ltd
Systems Interface Awarded Second African Contract
Systems Interface, based in the UK, has been awarded the contract by Metalite Aviation Lighting, a trading division of Aeronautical & General Instruments Limited, on behalf of a large multinational oil company for the supply, installation and commissioning of a Non-Directional Beacon (NDB) and MF Mast complete with Solar Powered Obstruction Light at Soyo Airport, Zaire, Republic of Angola.The…
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- Company: Avon Protection
Avon Young Designer Looks to the Future of Respiratory Protection
Avon Protection student design engineer James Carswell has unveiled a design for a revolutionary new personal protection device at this year’s Brunel University annual graduate design show in London. The project, codenamed “Air Armour”, was conducted over 9 months under guidance and support from Avon’s’ UK design team; culminating in the production of a prototype respirator for army personnel. …
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- Company: Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group – Land Systems
New Add-On Armour On Display At DVD 2012
Ultra FlexFence Family of RPG Armour Protection on Display on Stand SP-06.Ultra FlexFence Add-On Applique Vehicle ArmourThe Ultra FlexFence Family of applique armour designed specifically to protect vehicles against the immediate RPG threat is on display at DVD 2012 by Marshall Land Systems and Plasan Sasa. Ultra FlexFence is a production ready, lightweight, proven armour solution suitable for a…
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- Company: Brüel & Kjær Sound & Vibration Measurement A/S
Brüel & Kjær to supply Pratt and Whitney Static Engine Noise Test System
Brüel & Kjær is to supply Pratt & Whitney with a Static Engine Certification Test (SECT) System. Static Engine Certification Test (SECT) SystemsThe system will perform all tasks needed for static engine noise certification and development testing. The Brüel & Kjær SECT System follows the measurement requirements and procedures set forth by the industry noise certification standards…
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- Company: RUBB Buildings Ltd
New Web Showcase for Rubb Military Hangars, Sunshades and Workshops
Equip yourself with all the latest projects, news, events and social media featured on Rubb UK’s new-look military website.Rubb Web Developer Michael Halpin has been busy transforming the website into an informative and interactive site full of information about Rubb Buildings Ltd’s military products, accessories, services, project news, photographs and videos links. You can also interact with…
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- Company: Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group – Land Systems
Marshall Land Systems and Utilis UK to Co-Operate on Camp Infrastructure Solutions
Shelter and tent solutions will now be available from one team.Marshall Land Systems and Utilis UK have today signed a collaboration agreement to jointly market and supply camp infrastructure solutions where both shelter and tent based combinations are needed to meet the requirement.Supply Camp Infrastructure Solutions“This agreement provides both ourselves and Utilis with significant…
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- Company: Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group – Land Systems
Marshall Land Systems, MAN Truck and Bus Provide EOD Vehicles
Armoured Shelter Integrated onto RMMV HX60 by Marshall Land SystemsA fully integrated mobile Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) vehicle with an armoured shelter is about to enter service with a European customer following delivery from MAN Truck and Bus and Marshall Land Systems.Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) VehiclesMarshall Land Systems has exploited its integration and manufacturing skills…
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- Company: Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group – Land Systems
Marshall Land Systems Attends DVD 2012 In Force
Medical, forensic, workshop, vehicle engineering and systems integration on display on stand SP09- 11Marshall Land Systems is illustrating some of its many capabilities at DVD 2012 with medical, forensic exploitation, and workshop shelters, vehicle engineering solutions and unmanned ground vehicle solutions all on display on stands SP09-11 at the Millbrook Proving Ground, Bedford on 21 and 22…
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- Company: Enterprise Control Systems Ltd
Enterprise Control Systems Ltd Handyview Design Registered at Patent Office
Enterprise Control Systems Ltd (ECS) recently applied to the Patent Office for registration of the design for its Handyview hand-held receiver. This robust, compact, durable and operator-friendly design has now been registered. The Handyview can be configured as part of a High Definition (HD), Standard Definition (SD) or IP linked system receiving high quality video audio and data. The Handyview…
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- Company: Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group – Land Systems
Marshall Land Systems Demonstrates Its Vehicle Engineering Skills At DVD 2012
Load beds on display with General Dynamics and RMMVThe Load bed for the General Dynamics Land Systems – Force Protection Europe Foxhound Utility Variant and load beds for the UK’s Support Vehicle are on display from Marshall Land Systems at DVD being held at Millbrook, Bedfordshire on 21st and 22nd June 2012.Military Support Vehicle Load BedsThe Foxhound, Light Protected Patrol Vehicle utility…
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- Company: BCB INTERNATIONAL LTD
Camouflage Cream in sight for DVD Show
A British Company who made Camouflage Cream used by British troops fighting in the Falklands War 30 years ago will be showing its range of camouflage cream at this year’s DVD Show in Millbrook, Bedfordshire (20-21 June 2012). For several decades, Cardiff-based survival equipment specialists, BCB International Ltd, has been making camouflage cream for many thousands of soldiers worldwide.…
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