IAV XV 2015: Industry Considers Future Integration of Hybrid Electric Drive...
Hybrid Electric Drive (HED) engine solutions are now mature enough to be integrated into the next-generation of armoured vehicle programmes, industry representatives proclaimed today.Speaking to MT at...
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IAV XV 2015: Pearson Engineering Selected to Undertake Structural Assessment...
Pearson Engineering has been selected to undertake a structural scanning assessment of the British Army's CHALLENGER 2 tank fleet by inspecting and non-destructive testing (NDT) of up to 60 vehicle...
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IAV XV 2015: Equipment Improvement of the Paraguayan Army
In the context of a moderate modernisation and re-equipment programme of the Paraguayan Army, the amphibious ARGO 8x8 was recently received, assisted by an outboard engine and an all-terrain trailer....
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IAV XV 2015: New Armoured Vehicles for the Colombian Army
The Colombian National MoD and Army have recently presented their new General Dynamics Land Systems Canada (GDLS-C) 8x8 LAV III armoured vehicles in the Cantón de Buenavista, in the Distraccion...
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IAV XV 2015: Aselsan ASUR and ACAR for the Uruguayan Army
On 23 December 2014, the Uruguayan Army Batallon de Apoyo y Servicios de Comunicaciones Nº 2 has presented the development of a border ground monitoring surveillance system, as part of a contract...
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NDIA SO/LIC 2015: Vectronix' new lightweight multifunctional sensor for day...
The MOSKITO TI is the newest multifunctional solution from Vectronix and Sagem, incorporating eight essential functions in one lightweight device: wide field-of-view (6.25°) thermal imager for...
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NDIA SO/LIC 2015: Reliable Off Grid Power for Special Forces
Modern Special Forces systems are becoming ever more power-hungry. Optimum soldier safety and operability depend upon reliable power supplies.Conventional solutions are limited: Batteries alone cannot...
View ArticleNDIA SO/LIC 2015: Information and Quotes from Day Two
The USSSOCOM V-22 received additional armour in 2014.USSOCOM aquired new ground vehicles in 2014.The mission of USSOCOM is to synchronise all SOF operations.United States Special Operations Command...
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NDIA SO/LIC 2015: Realistic Live-Fire Training
Marathon Targets at SOLIC presents its latest solution: Marathon Smart Targets.Marathon Smart TargetsMarathon Smart Targets address a fundamental training gap: The first time shooters fire live...
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NDIA SO/LIC 2015: BELL/Team VALOR Presents the V-280
The US Army-led Joint Multi-Role Demonstrator (JMR-TD) programme is the science and technology (S&T) precursor to the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Future Vertical Lift programme expected to...
View ArticleNDIA SO/LIC 2015 World Premier: LYNX Multi-Band Communications Solution
Tecore Networks, a pioneer supplier of innovative American-made mobile network infrastructure, tis showcasing its newest multi-payload communication solution at booth #502. It is on display for the...
View ArticleNDIA SO/LIC 2015: USSOCOM Presents TALOS
TALOS (Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit) looks like it is out of a movie, but it is the name given to a robotic exoskeleton that the USSOCOM intends to design with the help of universities,...
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IAV XV 2015: JLTV Update
The US Department of Defense (DoD) is expecting responses from companies competing for its Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) programme within the next two weeks, according to US Army...
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IAV XV 2015: UK MoD Identifies Dual Role for SCOUT SV
The UK Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) SCOUT SV armoured platform will satisfy capability gaps identified on recent operations to conduct both combat and peacekeeping missions, a senior army official has...
View ArticleIAV XV 2015: France Reveals Armoured Lessons from African Ops
The French Army has reinforced the utility of wheeled armoured and artillery vehicles on expeditionary operations with a review of lessons learned from tasks in Africa, a senior service official has...
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IAV XV 2015: Afghanistan Officials Call for Increased Armour Capabilities
Senior government representatives from Afghanistan have highlighted the critical role being played by armoured vehicles in sustaining security but announced their intention to extend their current...
View ArticleNDIA SO/LIC 2015: USSOCOM Wish List
As the world SOF eyes are always on USSOCOM, below is a list of USSOCOM’s wish list of what it is interested in receiving from industry, academia, individuals, and government laboratories capable of...
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NDIA SO/LIC 2015: A Look at USSOCOM’s Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit...
Always at the forefront of evolving equipment spirals, the Special Operations Forces (SOF) community is witnessing an interesting dichotomy in the development of future protection systems. The past...
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IAV XV 2015 - NDIA SO/LIC 2015: Special Operations Forces (SOF) Vehicles
These are interesting times in the evolution of SOF vehicles. Although the fundamental platform has not changed much since the UK’s WWII SAS used Willys JEEP, they have evolved significantly…right?The...
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IDEX 2015: Comprehensive Training Comes into the Crosshairs at Fr. Lürssen
At the IDEX/NAVDEX 2015 exhibition, Fr. Lürssen Werft promotes its full portfolio of surface platforms (ranging from fast patrol and interceptor craft and boats to large fleet support ships),...
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