Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Thales have conducted risk reduction flight tests for the integration of NATO STANAG 7085 data link on board the Heron Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (MALE UAV). Through a joint effort between IAI and Thales, Thaless data link terminal, the TMA 6000, together with Elisra Radio Frequency Modules and antennas, have been integrated on board the Heron system and successfully demonstrated in flight
Emirates Defense Technology (EDT) is displaying a prototype of its 'Enigma' 8x8 armoured vehicles at Idex 2015 that is compatible with a variety of weapons systems. The compatibility includes a variant of the M777 howitzer
Lockheed Martin's Group 1 family of unmanned aircraft systems is migrating to enhanced automation capabilities using its Kestrel "Fly Light" flight control systems and industry-leading mobile Ground Control Station (mGCS) software. The increased automation allows operators to focus on executing the mission, rather than flying various aircraft, the company said in a statement
MTL Group will be showcasing several key armour components including IMPAS armour and SMARTbend for blast and ballistic applications for the very first time at DSA 2014, 14-17 April. “The Asian market is an area we have seen significant growth over the past few years at MTL Group
Selex ES has won a contract worth 3 million Euros from the NATO Support Agency (NSPA) to supply four SIR-M5-E New Generation Interrogator Friend or Foe (NGIFF) systems for long range platforms. The NGIFF interrogators will equip four Lockheed Martin FPS-117 air defence radar systems in use with the Italian Air Force
Tata Steel announced today that it has received over 200 sample orders of its perforated armour steel, which has been exported to a number of countries worldwide including Germany, France, the USA and India. This revolutionary armour steel, formerly known as Super Bainite, has also undergone a number of design improvements and has taken on a new brand name, PAVISE SBS 600P, according to a statement
The Danish Army has received an Armadillo type armored infantry fighting vehicles for testing. The vehicle is based on the CV90 chassis was configured by BAE Systems, Sweden for protected infantry transport
Africa-based Paramount Group has launched its latest product the Marauder Patrol at Africa’s leading defence exhibition – the AAD 2012. The Marauder Patrol vehicle is based on COTS (commercial off the shelf) driveline components
Finland's Ministry of Defence has placed an order with the Australian weapon mount producer, W&E Platt, for supply of 39 Platt MR550 to equip its fleet of RG-32M mine hardened armoured patrol vehicles. W&E Platt will supply Platt MR550 by the end of 2012
Sweden’s FMV has ordered 60 protected weapon stations from Australian firm W&E Platt to provide firepower and protection to vehicle gunners. The FMV contract is the fourth for the Platt MR550 Bi-Metal Ring Mount in as many years, which will equip the latest batch of RG32M 4x4 mine hardened patrol vehicles recently ordered from BAE Systems OMC South Africa for the Swedish Army