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Data Device Corporation

Having Trouble Getting NHi MIL-STD-1553 Transceivers?

Bohemia, New York (March 2012) Data Device Corporation (DDC) offers drop-in direct replacement MIL-STD-1553 transceivers that are ready to ship for applications currently utilizing NHi-65118 and NHi-15137 transceivers.For high-reliability military applications requiring the security of MIL-PRF-38534, DDC offers two direct replacement MIL-STD-1553 transceivers that are fully qualified, saving…

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L-3 Link Simulation & Training Awarded Contract for the U.S. Navy F/A-18 Contractor Operations and Maintenance Services Program

L-3 Link Simulation & Training (L-3 Link) announced today that it has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Navy for the F/A-18 Contractor Operations and Maintenance Services (COMS) program. Under an initial one-year award, which includes four potential contract option years, L-3 Link is providing F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet training device support and instructor staff.“We are very pleased…

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Avon Protection

Avon Powered Respirator Targets European Law Enforcement Market Following CE Approval

Avon Protection’s premier powered air purifying respirator (ST PAPR), designed to enhance the capability of its new generation FM53 mask, is poised for a push into the European law enforcement sector further to achieving CE approval this month.  CE certification will significantly open up European market opportunities and underlines Avon’s determined move into integrated respiratory protection…

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Bruel & Kjaer VTS at Best Factory Awards Conference

Vibration Test Systems Manufacturer to Host Session at ShowBrüel & Kjær Vibration Test Systems will be presenting one of the sessions at at this year’s Best Factory Awards Conference, running on 27th and 28th March at Chesford Grange, Kenilworth.Managing Director, Dr Lawrence Grasty and Head of Operations Bruel & Kjaer Royston, Andrew Turner will host a session focusing on “Agility and…

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J & S Franklin Ltd

DefenCell Secures Another Critical Infrastructure Site in the UK

J&S Franklin announced today a further contract to supply DefenCell Profile 300 to an as yet undisclosed Critical Infrastructure in the UK.DefenCell Profile300 Protection SystemThe J&S Franklin DefenCell Profile300 Protection System was developed from DefenCell, the unique Force Protection System that is currently in operational deployment in Afghanistan with the British Army, in Chad…

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Solifos AG

Brugg Cables, Defence & Security at Defexpo India 2012

Brugg Cables will participate at Defexpo India 2012 – Land, Naval and Internal Security Systems Exhibition in New Delhi from 29th March to 1st April 2012.1.    The BU Defence & Security of Brugg Cables is the supplier of tactical fiber-optic cable solutions for military, homeland security and broadcast applications. The product range covers tactical cables on reels of various sizes.  Brugg…

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Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground

Local Charities to Benefit from Bruntingthorpe’s Annual Midsummer Celebration

Seven charities local to Bruntingthorpe aerodrome and proving ground benefit from a massive midsummer 2011 fund-raising event in one of the purpose-built function buildings on the 670-acre site. News of help for good causes close to the Leicestershire business came at the recent presentation of two £10,000 cheques to military charities following the inaugural midsummer event last year when more…

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Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground

Bruntingthorpe to Open Major New Innovation Park

A prestigious Innovation Park, catering for the high-performance engineering sector, is to be developed on the Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground and airfield site following granting of planning permission for three new high-tech buildings.Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground Innovation ParkThe investment is seen as a major boost to one of Britain’s most successful industries and a key export earner.Dave…

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Eurotech

Eurotech Announces CPU-111-10, the new 6U OpenVPX SBC with Quad-core Intel XEON CPU and 10 Gigabit Ethernet Switch

Eurotech is pleased to announce CPU-111-10, the high performance OpenVPX Blade Server with integrated 10 Gigabit Ethernet switch, rugged design and full-mesh backplane data layer Interconnectivity.Eurotech announces the CPU-111-10,a rugged, high-performance 6U VPX (VITA 46) Single Board Computer (SBC) featuring a quad-core Intel L5408 Xeon processor and integrated 10 Gigabit Ethernet switch to…

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DRASH / DHS Systems International

DRASH Intelligent Power Technology® Substantially Lowers Operating Costs

U.S. military operations is the single largest consumer of petroleum in the world. As a result, the Defense Department has been taking aggressive measures to improve energy efficiency. In June, the Pentagon unveiled its first "Operational Energy Strategy," a plan that will fundamentally transform the way fuel is used in theater. The strategy will increase energy efficiency of operations; limit…

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BCB INTERNATIONAL LTD

Lib Dem Big Hitters Visit Cardiff Company

During a visit of the headquarters of survival equipment specialists, BCB International Ltd,  the President of the Liberal Democrats, Tim Farron MP, and the Shadow Minister for Enterprise, Transport, Europe and Business, Eluned Parrott AM were briefed about a device called the ‘Buccaneer’ which can ward off pirates through the power of compressed air.BCB International is a family run company…

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BCB INTERNATIONAL LTD

Armed Guards Rethink Needed Following Fishermen Deaths

Marine safety experts have renewed their call for World Leaders to reconsider the use of armed guards onboard commercial ships following the tragic shooting of Indian fishermen by Italian Marines.Last week Italian Marines guarding the oil tanker, the Enrica Lexie, shot dead two Indian fishermen in the Indian Ocean they mistakenly believed were pirates.  The deaths come just days before World…

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SCHROTH Safety Products GmbH

SCRHOTH Ballistic Seat Protection (SBPS) System

Arnsberg, Germany Feb, 2012 – SCHROTH Safety Products (SCHROTH) continues to re-define the boundaries of light-weight occupant protection with the SCRHOTH Ballistic Seat Protection (SBPS) system.SCHROTH has been designing and manufacturing seatbelt harness systems since the 1950’s and have now put over 60 years of development and crash test experience into mine blast protected seating solutions.…

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Marshall Land Systems and Armatec Survivability Corp Hold Supplier Briefing Day for Canadian DND MSVS SEV Kitting Programme

The day focused on teamwork, on time, on cost delivery, and quality supply to meet and exceed the end users’ needsDorchester, Ontario and Cambridge, England 15th February 2012: At a briefing for their potential supply team held at Armatec’s facility in Dorchester a high level briefing team from Armatec and Marshall Land Systems spent a day explaining their combined bid to the Canadian Department…

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Royal Moroccan Air Force’s F-16 Aircrew Training Device Achieves Ready-for-Training Milestone

L-3 Link Simulation & Training (L-3 Link) announced today that an F-16C Block 52 Aircrew Training Device (ATD) built for the Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF) has reached ready-for-training status on schedule and is currently supporting pilot instruction.The F-16C Block 52 ATD is installed at an RMAF air base. The simulator is the first of two RMAF F-16C Block 52 ATDs built by L-3 Link under…

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SCHROTH Safety Products GmbH

Mine Blast Protected Seating Solutions from SCHROTH

SCHROTH Safety Products (SCHROTH) has announced another major development in their line of occupant protection products.Mine Blast Protected Seating System SolutionsSCHROTH has been designing and manufacturing seatbelt harness systems since the 1950’s and have now put over 60 years of development and crash test experience into a new patent pending mine blast protected seating solution.Over two…

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Avon Protection

Avon C50 Configurable CBRN Mask Wins Malayan Police Contract

Avon Protection has announced its C50 configurable mask has been sourced by the Malayan Police as part of its civil riot upgrade programme. Designed to give optimum respiratory protection to law enforcement and police teams, the Avon C50 is the complete next generation CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) and is a widely sourced mask for first line defence scenarios.C50…

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Containex

CONTAINEX Features Modular Buildings with Interchangeable Wall Panels!

The CONTAINEX concept of MODULAR BUILDING, which combines the flexibility of interchangeable wall panels with the use of highly performing materials, has proven many times its efficiency, while offering its users a large variety of advantages! Some of Your Advantages:-    your building can be easily designed to your requirements-    your building will grow hand in hand with your business-    your…

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Oxley Developments Company Limited

Oxley Release Improved BA9 Bulb Replacement

The popular BA9 bulb replacement from Oxley Developments Company Ltd has been re-designed, incorporating the latest surface mount technology to improve performance and expand capability.BA9 Bulb Replacement from Oxley DevelopmentsThe updated lamps are now able to achieve required intensity levels whilst avoiding the ‘hot spot’ issues and the inconsistencies in the spread of light which were…

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Avon Protection

Avon’s ST53 Mask Gains Approval with German Police

Avon Protection’s premier ST53 mask and modular breathing system has been adopted by three German police forces, (Munich, Nuremburg and Hildesheim) as part of a major CBRN upgrade program.Avon Protection’s Premier ST53 Maskand Modular Breathing SystemThe ST53 was chosen because it combines Avon Protection Systems’ FM53 mask with new and innovative modular breathing apparatus technology to provide…

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