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Centauro II Development of the latest Centauro II Mobile Gun System (MGS) for the Italian Army is complete and the Consortium Iveco Oto Melara is now awaiting a contract for an initial batch of 11 units. The total requirement is for 148 units in two batches of 74. SA Artillery

Trailer-based multifrequency tracking radar The trailer-based multifrequency tracking radar, MFTR-2100/40 dB, with ancillary equipment, measures velocity, range, azimuth angle, elevation angles, debris, spin, acceleration and micro-motion to multiple targets in real time. This provides the operator with the real-time time, space and position information data of any free-flying object. Especially to track small low-flying drones, … Continue reading →

Removable drive Kontron Removable drive Kontron has added a removable solid- state drive option to its Cobalt embedded computer system. Cobalt is a rugged, small form-factor system based on Kontron’s hardened COMe Type 6 module that integrates the latest Intel Dual-Core processor architecture and uses a specialised carrier board assembly. SA Artillery

Airborne Systems merits UK-based Airborne Systems is pushing the merits of its FDS3 inflatable floating corner reflector . Based on the latest version of the Royal Navy’s Outfit DLF soft-kill decoy system, FDS3 is a ship-deployed, passive radio fre- quency (RF) countermeasure that can be used in seduction, distraction and confusion roles against even the … Continue reading →

Canada’s Ixtrom Group Operational effectiveness Canada’s Ixtrom Group has unveiled a modelling and simulation system, the IXVMS7 (Intelligence Visualization, Modelling and Simulation 7 System). The company says this allows commanders, operators and responders to improve their operational effectiveness through enhanced performance of drills, tactics, techniques and procedures. Operators can establish a common set of objectives, … Continue reading →

In the Ukraine incident , there were material irregularities , enrichment by democrats and there members contrary to good US Senate governance. President Trump stepped in , blocked the ‘corrupted process’ and it was business as usual for Corporate America. It is factually known that one ,Eric Ciaramella (EC), informed on the President , but … Continue reading →

LifeSaver LifeSaver has introduced a new version of its water filtration storage bottle. Building on the company’s 6k, the 2k water bottle includes the LifeSaver Scavenger Hose that is used as an in-line pump to allow for the fill of larger containers. The company’s bottles and jerry cans remove 99.99 per cent of viruses, bacteria … Continue reading →

Keeping track of multiple threats With the very real threats posed by small drones and now even intercontinental missiles, solutions to counter these are urgently required. Weibel Scientific on the Danish pavilion says it has the answer. The company is introducing its new and recently delivered complete turnkey solution for mobile ballistic tracking. The Ballistic … Continue reading →

AgustaWestland Finmeccanica’s helicopter arm, AgustaWestland, is marketing the AW139 in search and rescue con- figuration, and the derived new generation AW169 in emergency medical service configuration. The dedicated military AW101, AW149 and AW159 Lynx Wildcat are also being displayed. SA Artillery

US 2020 elections show that Trump has the edge over Biden . Trump who has come into politics on the “business mans” ticket has broken all expectations. More importantly , he has focused inward on US issues , and most recently he has had immense pressure from the Corona Virus impact on the US economy. … Continue reading →

View the Map SA-based KVH Industries has announced its TACNAV moving map display (MMD), which provides soldiers with an immediate visual map reference for increased situational awareness. The easy to read, easy to use graphical navigation capability was designed for use in military vehicles, allowing the crew to benefit from the 10in diagonal, high-bright display … Continue reading →

UAE corporate headquarters Italy’s Finmeccanica has been a long-standing partner of the UAE Armed Forces, having had a presence in the nation for more than 40 years, and it is exhibiting many of its products both locally and abroad. The company now has a UAE corporate headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The UAE was an early … Continue reading →

COMINT package to fly on Watchkeeper The AS3 communications intelligence (COMINT) system of QinetiQ is set to get airborne as a payload on Thales’s Watchkeeper UAV. Part of QinetiQ’s ASX family of COMINT solutions, AS3 is designed specifically for UAVs and small manned platforms. It enables the operator to detect signals from military communications devices … Continue reading →

Foxhound Light Protected Patrol Vehicle The General Dynamics Land Systems UK Foxhound Light Protected Patrol Vehicle is powered by a Steyr M160036-A six-cylinder turbocharged diesel developing 214hp. For this application it is coupled to a ZF 6HP28 six-speed automatic transmission. Steyr engines are also installed in many other wheeled platforms, including the South African RG32M, … Continue reading →

Reacher a First Reacher is said to be the incorporate a powered cargo first robot in the industry tool bay, which can be used to transport tools and weapons safely to the site and free up the gripper to open doors, move obstacles, and so on. The cargo bay is designed to hold and deploy … Continue reading →

NEB has been qualified NEB has been qualified for use with the F-4E-202Phantom and F-16 aircraft that are operated by the Turkish air force. It is also being qualified for use with the F-15 Eagle, a process that is due to be completed in 2017. SA Artillery

Arquus here The Arquus Sherpa (4×4) can be adopted for a wide range of battlefield missions and is available in two-door, four-door and open- topped variants. This is the four-door fully enclosed version, which can be fitted with a number of roof-mounted weapon systems

Multiple warehead penetrator Turkish armament specialist Makina ve Kimya Endustris Kurumu is marketing its NEB multiple- warhead penetration bomb. The weapon has been developed to match the form factor, weight distribution and ballistic characteristics of the NATO-standard Mk 84 2,000lb (907kg) general-purpose warhead, simplifying carriage by Western aircraft types. This also allows it to be … Continue reading →

Steyr Motors Steyr Motors has also developed a series of four- cylinder common rail marine engines, and is also developing six-cylinder monobloc common rail engines for land, sea and industrial applications. These are expected to be launched in 2018. The company’s diesel engines are already used in a number of vehicle applications, including the auxiliary … Continue reading →

AMETEK Rotron AMETEK Rotron has released a 19in rack-mountable liquid-cooling heat exchanger assembly designed for years of reli- able service in harsh and demanding applications, including military and commercial equipment racks. The unit, housed within a rugge- dised 6U aluminium chassis, is one of various similar heat exchangers that are designed to dissipate more than … Continue reading →

Lynx KF 41 Rheinmetall Defence has decided to launch the latest version of its private venture Lynx KF41 tracked infantry fighting vehicle (IFV). The KF41 is fitted with the latest Lance 2.0 turret, armed with the Wotan 35 dual-feed cannon, which fires standard 35x228mm ammunition with a 7.62mm coaxial machine gun. A unique feature of … Continue reading →

Unrivalled dexterity Tralee, Ireland-based Reamda , a specialist in EOD robots and control systems, is launching its Reacher bomb disposal robot for prospective customers both in the EU and beyond. The robot is claimed to have unmatched dexterity, which enables it to work in small, awkward spaces as well as at long distances. SA Artillery

Japan shows off AFV Mitsubishi Heavy industries (MHI) Integrated Defence & Space Systems is presenting its total capability in the design, development and production of key subsystems for armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs). These include the diesel engine, automatic transmission and suspension systems. SA Artillery

Redkite A lightweight wide-area motion imagery (WAMI) system called Redkite-I, developed by US-based Logos Technologies , is being released into the international markets. Whereas WAMI systems are usually mounted on large platforms, Redkite-I is different – “a sensor that can actually be carried inside the payload bay of the Insitu Integrator tactical unmanned aircraft”, said … Continue reading →

Best-selling MASS Rheinmetall Defence is introducing new features to its best-selling MASS (Multi Ammunition Soft Kill System) shipborne decoy launcher system to broaden its all-round self-protection capability. Originally designed to provide protection against anti-ship missiles and asymmetric threats employing radio frequency (RF) microwave, infrared (IR) and/or electro-optical (EO) seekers, MASS is a compact, reactive and … Continue reading →

Aim gets better Aimpoint of Sweden announced the CompM5 reflex sight as the latest addition to its professional product line, the most compact optic in the Aimpoint Comp family of sights. By virtue of using only a single AAA battery, the CompM5 can be made as compact as it is, with a weight of only … Continue reading →

New M14 CR four-cylinder The new M14 CR four-cylinder diesel is being marketed in three different models to cover output requirements ranging from 85kW to 120kW. The other is the M12 CR REX , which is stated to be a very compact and flexible two- cylinder engine with a 36kW electrical power output. In addition … Continue reading →

Parsec’s focus Additionally , Parsec’s focus is such that ‘‘Moreover, we note the ongoing need for ever- increasing high levels of information and cyber-security solutions, which has become a focus area for Parsec,’’ said van Loggerenberg. ‘‘Our high- security encryption solutions are increasingly employed by governments and business enterprises around the world.’’ SA Artillery

Esterline US-based Esterline Corporation is unveiling its new HaWC (Harm’s Way Controllers) suite of rugged game-style controllers this week. Suited to mission-critical applications for military, law enforcement, industrial and commercial markets. SA Artillery

UAE’s MBDA Al Hakim rocket bomb Lockheed did integrate the UAE’s MBDA Al Hakim rocket- boosted glide bomb on the F-16E/F, but the US State Department refused to allow integration of the MBDA Black Shaheen cruise missile (a derivative of the Storm Shadow used on UAE Mirage 2000s). This was because the Black Shaheen was … Continue reading →

Ramped up production CTAI, a joint venture between BAE Systems of the UK and Nexter Systems of France has now ramped up production of the 40mm Case Telescoped Armament Systems (CTAS) to 12 to 15 weapons a month SA Artillery

Nyco Fluids French company Nyco has announced that Nicolube 127 CLP and its bio-based highly penetrating fluid used to clean, lubricate and protect firearms and weapon systems have been approved and qualified by the US Department of Defense. Containing synthetic oil and anti-corrosion and anti-wear additives, the fluid is formulated to keep weapons combat-ready in … Continue reading →

Recognise faces Digital Barriers is showcasing its live facial recognition technology. SmartVis Face is a non- conformant, live-streaming, facial recognition capability that can be used with standard cameras and hardware, including CCTV, police body-worn cameras and smartphones. It picks out faces from a crowd and matches them against terror watch lists and missing person databases. … Continue reading →

Hard-headed approach First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Sir Philip Jones said the RN must take ‘‘a hard- headed approach in setting our requirements to keep costs down, while maintaining a credible capability, and then having the discipline to stick to those requirements to allow the project to proceed at pace.‘‘ Adaptability … Continue reading →

APC American Panel Corporation (APC), attending in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, is marketing bespoke NATO Generic Vehicle Architecture- compliant display head assemblies for armoured combat vehicles, incorporating native 10-bit driver technologies offering optimum alignment to third-generation infrared sensors. APC is also showing the large area display, with dual displays and redundant … Continue reading →

Trophy-MV − on Samson Mk II 30mm Rafael Land Systems intended to integrate a lighter weight developmental variant of Trophy-HV − designated Trophy-MV − on its Samson Mk II 30mm remote weapon stations (RWS). Intended for light and medium-weight (10-30 tonnes) platforms, the new lighter-weight (600kg) Trophy-MV (previously designated Trophy II) APS offers the same … Continue reading →

Back-seat electronic warfare officer The third piece of the new concept is the development of a back-seat electronic warfare officer (EWO) station embodying advanced sensor data fusion and decision support techniques. Saab has already prototyped the EWO human machine interface in the simulator, and has shown it to the Swedish Air Force SA Artillery

Stable View Keeping the sighting and observation systems on a moving vehicle platform as steady and stable as possible, is where French company iXblue comes into its own with a cost-effective solution. While military operations are conducted in vast territories where vehicles are constantly on the move, it is crucial for the success of missions … Continue reading →

Miniature air-launched decoy The second element of the triad is a miniature air- launched decoy to perform both distraction and stand-in jamming. Saab has conceptualised a small, long- range, long-endurance decoy vehicle with an EW payload that can locate and identify threats and targets, and distract enemy air defence resources. The decoy will support an … Continue reading →

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Free up Type 45 destroyers As part of a revamped surface fleet, the Type 31e will be tasked for routine security and presence missions. This will free up Type 45 destroyers and Type 26 frigates for task group operations or, in the case of Type 26, support of the strategic deterrent. SA Artillery

Smart Rangefinder Properly packaging an innovative laser rangefinder is exactly what French company SensUp has achieved. It is showing a preview of its new LRF 1550 SR+, a monochannel fully fibred laser. SA Artillery

Trophy-HV APS Intended for main battle tanks (MBTs) and heavier armoured personnel carriers (APCs), and weighing some 800kg, the Trophy-HV APS is a fully autonomous hard-kill system designed to neutralise all types of current and known future threats, including anti-tank guided missiles, all rocket-propelled grenade types, and all types of recoilless rifle munitions. The standard … Continue reading →

IFS, the global enterprise applications company, announces a new partnership with Amentum, a premier global technical and engineering services firm.  Amentum will integrate IFS Applications™ into its solutions for its clients in the government and aerospace and defense sectors, including the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Department of … Continue reading →

Ideal for 2 seat variants Central to Saab’s thinking is the development of a self- contained (in cooling and power) electronic attack (EA) pod suitable for two-seat variants of the JAS 39 Gripen or other twin-crew fighter aircraft. EA pod concept studies and design, including the build of engineering mock-ups, have been founded on the … Continue reading →

Arexis Saab has unveiled details of a future fast jet airborne electronic attack (AEA) capability concept combining a high-power escort jamming pod, long-range air-launched decoys, and advanced electronic warfare (EW) operator control and fusion techniques. Forming part of an internal studies package intended to identify technologies and inform investment decisions for a next- generation combat … Continue reading →

Type 31e frigate programme Shipyards and design houses in 2017 are positioning themselves to compete for the Royal Navy’s (RN’s) Type 31e frigate programme. An industry engagement briefing in London last Thursday − a day after the announcement of the new National Shipbuilding Strategy − revealed plans for the fast- track acquisition of a globally … Continue reading →

Neutralising all threats Rafael Advanced Defence Systems is showing its Trophy-HV active protection system (APS) on its 6×6 Rafael Land Systems Demonstrator vehicle. The demonstrator also features a Samson Mark II turret equipped with a Spike LR precision missile system and a TopLite multi-high definition electro- optic ISR and targeting system, along with Rafael designed … Continue reading →

Manitou Handles Manitou material handling equipment being used to unload a container. The French company’s range includes telehandlers, forklifts, and articulated and backhoe loaders

Microflown AVISA For most combatants it is terrify- ing to come under hostile fire, and especially so when they are unsure from where the firing emanates. Dutch firm Microflown AVISA has the solution with its Acoustic Vector Sensor (AVS). This extremely small device is derived from the company’s proven acoustic multi-mission sensor (AMMS), which is … Continue reading →