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The latest news from defence suppliers across the globe

HESCO Bastion Ltd

HESCO LAUNCHES NEW, REDESIGNED WEBSITE

HESCO® today launches its newly redesigned website, designed by its own in-house communications team.  The site design is part of a project to update the HESCO brand platform, a project which covers marketing and technical literature, website and stationery. The new website has a simpler and more elegant appearance, and offers comprehensive information on the complete range of HESCO force…

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Ovation Systems Ltd.

Ovation Systems introduce the new FlashBack-3-C covert surveillance system

Based on the original highly successful FlashBack-3 range of DVR / streamers, UK based Ovation Systems has introduced the new FlashBack-3-C covert surveillance system. In consultation with customers and recognising the difficulties facing covert operators in the field, Ovation Systems has developed an entirely new miniature, easy to use, colour coded connection system. With all the features that…

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Ovation Systems Ltd.

i-Conex: Video Surveillance Installations Made Easy.

Ask any technical support officer; what is the biggest day-to-day challenge of deploying covert surveillance equipment? and “wiring systems together” will, undoubtedly be high on the list.  Installing devices such as digital video recorders, cameras, microphones and batteries can be a major problem as a myriad of differing cables and connector types have to be interfaced together to make one…

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Avon Protection

Avon Secures Global Mask Training Contracts for 50 series Customers

18 July 2011: Avon Protection is supporting the commercial success of its new generation 50 series of CBRN masks and SCBA systems with a series of global customer training contracts. To date Avon has completed FM53 training programmes for select military and security units for the Danish military, the  Sultanate of Brunei, Thailand and in Singapore. Further programmes are planned for Avon…

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Avon Protection

CamelBak Market Agreement Extends Avon Protection CBRN Range

24 July 2011: Avon Protection has entered into a formal partnership with the world-leading CamelBak hydration equipment brand.  This will enable Avon to complement its CBRN mask range with a uniquely engineered hydration system and further extend Avon’s market reach into the military, law enforcement and first responder protective equipment arena. Core to the new Avon Protection hydration system…

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HESCO Bastion Ltd

HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE UP FOR GRABS AS HESCO LAUNCHES ITS 2011 PHOTO COMPETITION

HESCO Bastion has launched its Photo Competition for 2011.  The competition, open to all, gives contestants the chance to win a Harley Davidson® FatBoy® motorcycle – the original legend of the open road. In addition to the first prize of a Harley Davidson, there will be 5 runners up prizes of a fantastic Apple® iPad®. The competition requires entrants to draw on their photographic talents and…

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REGENERATION AND SUPPORT FOCUS BY MARSHALL LAND SYSTEMS AT PROTECTED MOBILITY 2011

Cambridge, 22nd June 2011;  Marshall Land Systems (MLS) (www.marshall-ls.com)  capabilities in regeneration and support feature in their display at the Protected Mobility Display and Sustainment Conference being held at Millbrook, Bedfordshire on 22 and 23 June 2011. Building vehicle pods, modules and ground based shelters coupled with re-generation has been part of MLS’s capabilities for many…

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Cobham Antenna Systems Microwave Antennas

London Fire Brigade uses Cobham antenna for emergency services system

Keeping people and firefighters safe has to be the prime responsibility of the London Fire Brigade.  One important aspect of today’s service is the use of reliable communications between mobile command centre and headquarters command control.  The availability of data, instantly, ensures the efficient use of people and that the correct equipment is deployed, enabling the LFB to provide the best…

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MS Instruments

MS Instruments has recently introduced a revolutionary update to its highly successful Flight Follower system.

MS Instruments has recently introduced a revolutionary update to its highly successful Flight Follower system. The system has been developed to meet the high speed imaging needs of modern ammunition designers and manufacturers and films a projectile in flight at Mach 2.5 or above with great clarity.  The Flight Follower can now be specified with a fully motorised and remote controlled head unit.…

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Wiltshire Ballistic Services Ltd

MS Instruments has recently opened a second range for Ballistic Testing

MS Instruments has recently opened a second range for Ballistic Testing within its range complex at Wiltshire Ballistic Services Ltd (WBS) in Devizes.  Paul Everington, Managing Director of MS Instruments and WBS said “This increase in range capacity greatly enhances our capability to carry out work for our customers. Within days of opening, our new range has become fully booked for the coming…

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Polyformes Group

Polyformes Military Suppliers of Foam Cushioning & Protective Transit Cases

As manufacturers and suppliers to the MoD and a multitude of Defence and Aerospace companies worldwide, Polyformes is geared up to produce bespoke foam packaging for military applications. Examples include : Foam cushioning and cradles for missile, electronics housing and transportation, Helicopter rotor blade spacers in high density Plastazote foam Explorer Cases – waterproof and rugged in a…

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Eurotech

EUROTECH: ACQUISITION OF CALIFORNIAN COMPANY DYNATEM INC

Amaro (Italy) – May 23rd, 2011 – Eurotech, a leading supplier of embedded technologies and pervasive computing devices, announces that on May 31st it will finalise the acquisition of the company Dynatem Inc, that will be included in the consolidation perimeter of the Group starting from June 1st. Dynatem Inc, based in Mission Viejo in California, operates since 1981 in the embedded computers…

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Second Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Tactical Operational Flight Trainer Achieves Ready-for-Training Status

ARLINGTON, Texas, May 25, 2011 – L-3 Link Simulation & Training (L-3 Link) announced today that a second F/A-18F Tactical Operational Flight Trainer (TOFT) has achieved ready-for-training status for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). The TOFT, which L-3 Link built under contract to and in conjunction with the Boeing Company, was also delivered with an additional brief/debrief system and a…

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BCB INTERNATIONAL LTD

Dye’ another day with shark repellent and sea marker

BCB International Ltd, the Cardiff-based company which developed the world’s first life raft survival equipment, will be exhibiting its latest range of marine survival equipment at the Seawork Show (14-16 June 2011, ABP Port of Southampton) including a highly effective shark repellent and sea marker dye that can be seen for more than a mile.   Since it designed and developed the world’s first…

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L-3 Awarded Contract for C-17 Training System Program

NEW YORK, May 18, 2011 – L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) announced today that its Link Simulation & Training (L-3 Link) unit has been awarded a contract to operate the U.S. Air Force’s C-17 Training System (TS) program. In addition to an initial one-year award, the program includes four one-year options and an additional option for two more years of training support. The contract, which was…

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Thales Alenia Space choose LDS V994 Shaker for Satellite Testing

Brüel & Kjær is to provide Thales Alenia Space with an LDS vibration shaker system for mechanical vibration and shock testing of satellites. The system is for the new satellite assembly, integration and test centre built within the scope of Turkish Ministry of Defence’s Göktürk satellite project. Brüel & Kjær will provide an LDS V994 Shaker, Head Expander and an Accelerometer Calibration…

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ACAL Technology UK

ACAL samples Amphenol Spider Ethernet Military Switches

Key Facts: • Ethernet connectivity up to 10Gb in extreme environments • Combines Mil-DTL38999 connector and Ethernet ports • IP68 sealing with IEEE Ethernet and conformance to MIL-STD-461 • ACAL specialist design support for extreme applications plus fibre-optic and connector assembly services ACAL Technology is sampling Amphenol’s new series of Ethernet switches designed to deliver higher…

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Eurotech

EUROTECH: PARVUS RECEIVES $2.2M FOLLOW-ON ORDER FOR ETHERNET SWITCHES IN SUPPORT OF US DoD TACTICAL COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM

 Amaro (Italy), May 5th, 2011 - Eurotech subsidiary Parvus Corp. announces a $2.2M (USD) follow-on order for rugged Ethernet switches with a US prime Defense contractor in support of a US Department of Defense (DoD) tactical communications program. Due to non-disclosure agreements, no further details about the customer can be provided. Deliveries will take place during this year. Specified by the…

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Paramount Panels (UK)

Paramount Panels will be showing products and capabilities for Training and Simulation requirements at the I/ITEC Show

Paramount Panels will be showing our extensive range of products and capabilities for Training and Simulation requirements at the I/ITEC Show.On the 3rd December to 6th December at the Orange county conference centre, Orlando, FL USA, please visit us at our booth number 2880.

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Data Device Corporation

Simplify Test Applications with DDC’s New High Accuracy ½ Size PCIe Synchro/Resolver Output Card!

Bohemia, New York (April 2011) Data Device Corporation (DDC) introduces its exciting new Digital-to-Synchro/Resolver simulation PCIe card (SB-3623X), designed for test applications involving instrument grade angle position simulation of up to 6 channels at 30 arc seconds accuracy. This ½ size RoHS compliant card easily integrates with the smaller size desktops to perform lab testing on position…

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