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OTT Technologies

Agrale Marrua M27 LAPV

OTT Technologies (Pty) Ltd is introducing the Agrale Marrua M27 Light Armoured Patrol Vehicle (LAPV) during AAD 2012.The Agrale Marrua M27 Light Armoured Patrol Vehicle (LAPV) The M27 LAPV consists of an OTT M27 ballistic cab integrated on a Marrua AM200CD 4x4 vehicle manufactured by Agrale S.A from Brazil. The Agrale Marrua series 4x4 vehicles are manufactured by Agrale in Caxias do Sul, RS,…

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Avon Protection

Avon Delivers A Centenary History of the Gas Mask

Gas masks are not new to the military and were first employed en masse during the First World War to protect soldiers from gas attacks. Toxic gases were seen as a way to bring an end to the stalemate on the Western Front. The predominant chemical agents then used were mustard gas (a blister agent) and chlorine gas (a choking agent) and it is calculated that over 100,000 soldiers died and many…

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Avon Protection

French Marine Commandos Adopt ST53

The French navy’s elite commando force - Les Commandos Marine – has adopted the Avon ST53 as their mask and respiratory system of choice for CBRN threats when undertaking high risk ship boarding operations.A recently posted “You Tube” training clip shows the commandos in action undertaking a series of marine boarding exercises in preparation for anti-drug smuggling or piracy threats. Included is…

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Truvelo Manufacturers (Pty) Ltd

Truvelo Join Marketing Forces

Truvelo Manufacturers (Pty) Ltd Armoury Division and Braddick Defense Systems have recently announced that they will be joining marketing forces in order to promote their products to the African Defence market.www.truvelo.co.za – Truvelo Armourywww.braddickdefense.com – Braddick Defensewww.bsasinternational.com – BSAS DC3/C47 Turbine AircraftTruvelo Armoury is a privately owned company which…

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TeleCommunication Systems Inc

SLC vs MLC: Proper Flash Selection for SSDs in Industrial, Military and Avionic Applications

IntroductionAs with most storage technologies, NAND Flash vendors are constantly being pushed to reduce cost and increase density. One way the industry has responded is by packing more than one bit in a single flash storage cell. Known as Multi-Level Cell or MLC, this technology allows for a doubling or tripling of the data density with just a small increase in the cost and size of the overall…

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Vectronix

Vectronix to provide the U.S. Army with unique Handheld Precision Targeting Systems

Vectronix will provide the handheld precision targeting solutions to support the Handheld Precision Targeting Devices (HHPTD) solicitation awarded on July 3rd, 2012. The HHPTD, sponsored by the U.S. Army Rapid Equipping Force (REF), provides dismounted observers the ability to rapidly locate ground targets with a high degree of accuracy allowing target engagement with precision munitions.Handheld…

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Data Device Corporation

Real-Time LabWindows® / LabVIEW® MIL-STD-1553 & ARINC 429 Support!

Data Device Corporation (DDC) adds a boost of real-time LabWindows®/CVI and LabVIEW® functionality to its powerful and already popular LabVIEW® support package. With DDC’s newly expanded BU-69093 LabWindows® / LabVIEW® real-time support package engineers can now easily integrate MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC 429 hardware and software solutions ensuring the utmost data integrity while saving valuable…

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Data Device Corporation

Maximum Flexibility and Cost Savings with DDC’s New High Performance and Programmable 38 Channel ARINC 429/717 Cards!

 Data Device Corporation (DDC) introduces a new line of ARINC 429/717 cards offering the most advanced test features with individually programmable Transmit/Receive ARINC channels, allowing one card to support all levels of testing and simulation.ARINC 429/717 CardsDDC’s DD-40X00X series of cards are the only cards in the industry to offer up to 36 ARINC 429 programmable Tx/Rx channels, 2 ARINC…

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Avon Protection

Avon On Track for Creating a Global Training and Servicing Network

Avon Protection has appointed FORST – a leading French respiratory equipment servicing and training company –as its sole accredited service center for France, continuing Avon’s progress towards creating a full global servicing and training network.Avon Servicing and Training CentersSo far Avon has established nine servicing and training centers as part of a world-wide after-sales program for its…

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DRASH / DHS Systems International

DRASH’S MX Solar Shade is Another Step towards an Energy Efficient Future

Military forces stationed around the world all share a common problem when it comes to battling environmental factors in the field. Extreme temperature conditions coupled with high fuel costs have made it difficult for warfighters to avoid heat exhaustion and fatigue without amplifying energy use. As fuel costs continue to increase, DHS Systems continues its efforts towards developing more energy…

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Containex

Flexible STORAGE or SHIPPING made affordable with CONTAINEX NEW 20’ ISO Boxes!

Large quantities of 20’ first trip ISO shipping containers are promptly available from various depots in the UK, like Felixstowe, Southampton, Widnes, Grangemouth, Derby, Leeds,…  All containers have been manufactured in 2012 to high specifications and have been verified and cleaned by authorized specialists once arrived in the UK.Now you can purchase and collect these containers any time from…

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DRASH / DHS Systems International

New DRASH Decontamination System is a "Completely Evolved Variant" of Previous Models

During a mass casualty event, emergency response personnel depend on reliable equipment to help them control hazardous conditions. Since acquiring Reeves in 2005, DHS Systems LLC has committed to upholding its reputation as a brand that produces high-quality emergency response products. Reeves decontamination systems are among the many trusted, state-of-the-art technologies used widely by first…

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DRASH / DHS Systems International

IPT Displayed at DHS Capabilities Demonstration

DHS Systems LLC displayed several of its innovative mobile infrastructure solutions at the company's third annual Capabilities Demonstration that took place on May 9-10, 2012. The event, which was held near DHS' manufacturing facility in Huntsville, AL., included industry leaders, military officials, and dignitaries from across the country as well as representatives from DHS Systems International…

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Survitec Group Ltd

Survitec is Key British Supplier to The First F-35 Delivery To The UK Ministry Of Defence

The United Kingdom recently accepted the first international Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II in a ceremony with senior representatives of the U.K. Ministry of Defence and the U.S. Department of Defense. Survitec Group is one of a number of select British suppliers and partners and was chosen to provide the below neck pilot flight equipment, pilot cooler unit, single person life raft and…

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L-3 Completes Acquisition of Thales’ Civil Aircraft Simulation and Training Business

L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) have announced that it completed the acquisition of Thales Training & Simulation Ltd’s civil aircraft simulation and training business effective August 6, 2012. The company paid £83 million (approximately $130 million), subject to certain contractual adjustments to the purchase price, and was funded with cash on hand.The business, which is now known as L-3 Link…

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Containex

Affordable Storage and Shipping made easy with CONTAINEX NEW 20’ ISO Boxes!

Large quantities of 20’ first trip ISO shipping containers are promptly available from various depots in the UK. All of them have been manufactured in 2012 to high specifications and can be purchased any time!20’ ISO Shipping ContainersSpecifications:External colour Gentian Blue or Moss GreenCSC Plates for 30 tonsSustainable Bamboo FlooringIntegrated LockboxThanks to their standard ISO dimensions…

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Sensitron Semiconductor

Sensitron Introduces RF Product Line

Sensitron, a price performance leader in power management, has added RF devices to our high reliability product portfolio. The RF Broadband Low Noise Amplifiers and Ultra Flat Gain High Linearity Amplifiers form a core product base for our standard and custom RF capabilities. The Sensitron engineering team has expanded, adding design capabilities with significant experience in key RF products and…

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L3 HARRIS WESCAM

L-3 WESCAM Selected to Provide Shipborne Electro-Optical/Infrared Imaging Turrets for the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service

L-3 WESCAM announce that it has received an order from Austal for 10 shipborne versions of the MX™-10 electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) imaging system, which will be fitted to new patrol boats being built for the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service. Deliveries will be made in 2012 and 2013 in support of the Cape Class Patrol Boat platform introduction into service scheduled for early…

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L3 HARRIS WESCAM

L-3 WESCAM Launches the MX™-10D EO/IR Imaging and Designating Turret

L-3 WESCAM announced the product launch of its MX™-10D electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) imaging and designating turret. The MX-10D will operate as a medium- to low-altitude tactical surveillance and target designating system for both fixed- and rotary-wing platforms, as well as tactical UAVs. The system will be on display at the Farnborough International Airshow in the L-3 Pavilion, OE-14, July 9…

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L3 HARRIS WESCAM

L-3 WESCAM Launches a Simulator for Industry-Leading MX™-Series Electro-Optical and Infrared Imaging Turrets

L-3 WESCAM announced the launch of its MX™-Sim, a training product that simulates the complete operations of WESCAM’s MX™-Series of electro-optical and infrared imaging turrets. The simulator was on display at the Farnborough International Airshow in the L-3 Pavilion, OE-14, July 9–13, 2012.“The MX-Sim will empower users with the knowledge and confidence needed to operate their MX turret to its…

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