Survitec Group is delighted to announce it has agreed an initial equipment order worth $25m+ USD to supply Submarine Escape Immersion Equipment (SEIE) to the US Navy. This firmly places Survitec’s RFD Beaufort Mk11 suit as the only technically acceptable product to meet the strict US Navy requirements for product quality and submariner safety.Submarine Escape Immersion Equipment (SEIE) The…
Read MoreL-3 Communication Systems-West (L-3 CS-West) has presented its 2011 Platinum-Level Supplier Award to DDC for exceptional quality and delivery performance. L-3 CS-West selected DDC as one of a select few recipients of this prestigious award based on DDC’s robust manufacturing processes, quality and delivery performance, and customer service.L-3 CS-West provides high-data-rate, wideband, secure,…
Read MoreEarlier this year, Enterprise Control Systems Ltd (ECS) along with other partners including Tecnam, Selex Galileo, FLIR Systems and Airborne Technologies, were selected by Indra to provide a cost effective, airborne surveillance system for installation into their P2006T MRI aircraft for maritime surveillance purposes.ECS Evenlode Lightweight COFDM TransceiverThe Indra Tecnam P2006T MRI Aircraft,…
Read MoreSurvitec Group Limited (Survitec), global product and servicing supplier for the marine, defence and aerospace survival technology industries, is pleased to announce that it has been selected by the German Navy to provide cold water immersion protection. The contract has been awarded after extensive pre-test qualification by BWB (Bundesamt für Wehrtechnik und Beschaffung), the procurement agency…
Read MoreFor 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…
Read MoreBeginning 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.…
Read MoreIn 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®…
Read MoreData 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…
Read MorePeter 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…
Read MoreBrüel & 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…
Read MoreParvus 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…
Read MoreWhen 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…
Read MoreIntegrates 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…
Read MoreSystems 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…
Read MoreAvon 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. …
Read MoreUltra 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…
Read MoreBrüel & 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…
Read MoreEquip 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…
Read MoreShelter 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…
Read MoreArmoured 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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