SOFIC 2016: Protection against drones
Drones have been identified as a threat that may become as ubiquitous as IEDs in a recent report from the Center for New American Security. The report called “Uncertain Ground: Emerging Challenges in...
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SOFIC 2016: IAI presents loitering munition
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is premiering two new loitering ammunition systems and expanding their family. The biggest one of that family is the HAROP. ROTEM L is the smallest one and a...
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SOFIC 2016: Fast Attack Vehicle STORM SRTV
HDT Global is showing the Fast Attack Vehicle STORM SRTV with a five seat configuration. The HDT Storm SRTV (Search & Rescue Tactical Vehicle) was developed in conjunction with Special Operations...
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SOFIC 2016: Impressions from the HRO (Hostage Rescue Operation) Demo
Yesterday, the International SOFIC demonstration was held right in front of the Tampa Convention Center – as well as on the surrounding streets, a bridge, the hospital at the opposite side and the...
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Harris Unveils FALCON III RF-335M-STC SOF Radio
In September 2015, Harris won a $390 million contract to deliver new handheld radio for US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). Delivery should start in September 2017 and go throughout 2020, it is an...
View ArticleILA 2016: MBDA Makes Laser Weapons Reality
At ILA 2016, MBDA Deutschland is presenting a new, flexibly deployable laser effector, which can be integrated onto both marine and land-based platforms via standardised interfaces. The new weapon...
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ILA 2016: Airbus DS EBS Unites Sensor Technologies Under One Roof
At ILA 2016, Airbus Defence & Security (DS) Electronics and Border Security (EBS) presents itself as a new entity, offering key sensor technologies, various Airbus activities from the area of...
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ILA 2016: Orbital ATK Highlights Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile
During ILA 2016, Orbital ATK in the US Pavilion at booth #237, alongside its German teammate, Diehl Defence, highlights the Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM). AARGM, a supersonic,...
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ILA 2016: Airborne Technologies Introduces New Camera Lift for 20” Gimbals
For surveillance under cover, Airborne Technologies (ABT) has recently launched its new camera lift for 20” gimbals. The lift is suitable for any airborne fixed wing platform. It is made of CFRP...
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ILA 2016: CHINOOKs for the Luftwaffe?
Replacement of the existing CH-53G/GA/GS heavy lift helicopters to maintain German capacity in this respect is becoming urgent. The German Air Force’s (Luftwaffe) is seeking to take delivery of a new...
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ILA 2016: Rafael’s RECCELITE Pod to be Integrated on Italian GA-ASI PREDATOR B
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI) announced at ILA 2016Berlin Airshow that it will integrate Rafael’s RECCELITE, a versatile imagery reconnaissance pod, onto an Italian Air Force...
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ILA 2016: German Missile Defence PATRIOT Centre Announced
At a Raytheon press conference on Wedensday at ILA 2016, the company announced a German Missile Defence PATRIOT Centre (Zentrum für Integrierte Luftverteidigung), with Raytheon Anschütz in Kiel as the...
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ILA 2016: The All-in-One Airborne Surveillance Pod
At ILA Berlin Airshow 2016, the OctoPod is an all-in-one belly-mounted airborne surveillance pod jointly developed by Aerodata and its subsidiary Optimar.. It enables multi-sensor-based airborne...
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ILA 2016: Boeing Very Interested to Work with German Industry
At an ILA 2016 Berlin Airshow press conference, Michael Hostetter, Director Vertical Lift Programs Germany, Boeing, gave an overview of their offering to the German Air Force (Luftwaffe), who is...
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Indian Membership of MTCR Could Boost PREDATOR Acquisition
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington at President Obama’s invitation this week will likely result in an announcement of India’s entry into the Missile Technology Control Regime...
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Lockheed Martin T-50A Completes First Test Flight
On 2 June 2016, Lockheed Martin announced successful completion of the initial flight test for the T-50A, the aircraft the company is offering for the USAF T-X Advanced Pilot Training (APT)...
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Protection Needed
IndiKar Individual Karosseriebau GmbH (IndiKar), based in Wilkau-Hasslau (Saxony), forms part of renowned WELP Armouring, also consisting of the automotive businesses of Farmingtons Automotive GmbH and...
View ArticlePakistan Defence Budget Increased by 11%
Seeking to sustain recent gains in its struggle against terrorism, the Pakistani government has allocated 860.1 billion Rupees to the defence budget for 2016-17, compared with 775.8 billion for the...
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SEA EAGLE Selected SAMUEL BECKETT OPV – Waiting for No One…
Following recently completed live firing trials on the LE JAMES JOYCE, Chess Dynamics’ SEA EAGLE fire control system has been selected by the Irish Naval Service to equip its new SAMUEL BECKETT-class...
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