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Weekly Round Up
10 February 2012

Digital Magazine

Global Defence Technology: Latest Issue Shedding weight and bulk from small arms and ammunition could be a lifesaver for an infantry soldier. In this issue we profile leading developments in lightweight weapons and ammunition designed for dismounted ground troops. In this soldier equipment special we also take a look at innovations in night vision technology. > View the magazine

Latest Companies

DC-Supply - Specially Developed ISO Containers for Military Shelters Unithank International - Bulletproof Vests, Helmets and Anti-Riot Suits for the Military Industry International Thermal Research - Powered and Non-Powered Diesel Heaters for the Military Industry PIAP - High Reliability Mobile Robots and Reconnaissance Devices Kinetics - Auxiliary Power Units (APU) Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC), NBC/CBRN Systems

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Press Releases

Finnradiator Releases New White Paper Finnradiator, the heat exchanger solutions specialists, has announced the release of a new, free white paper available to download on Army Technology. General Dynamics Canada Releases New White Paper General Dynamics Canada has announced the release of a new, free white paper available to download at Army Technology. HESCO Aids Flood Prevention Efforts in South East Asia HESCO, the world-renowned manufacturer of protective barriers, is working with the Association of Natural Disaster Prevention Industry group (ANDPI) on flood prevention projects throughout South East Asia. Trade Shows for FN Herstal in 2012 Small arms manufacturer FN Herstal has issued a list of trade shows the company will attend in 2012. WEW Takes Modular MOTS Approach to Fuel and Water Logistics A modular, MOTS approach should be adopted for fuel and water logistics on the battlefield claims Peter Hughes, business development manager at WEW.

White Papers

Interconnect Solutions Specialised in aeronautics, spatial, defence and railroad transport we are currently working on getting into a variety of other fields such as transport, energy and health. CuproBraze Specialist in the Radiator Industry CuproBraze technology is an advanced method used to produce highly efficient heat exchangers. Tactical Lights: Force Protection Equipment Proven effective by military forces worldwide for over 40 years, ChemLights enhance both night time tactical operations and training safety. ECS RF Inhibition Systems Brochure With the continuous development and use of remote controlled improvised explosive devices (RCIED) by terrorists and insurgents worldwide, RF Inhibition is very much in demand by friendly forces, both military and paramilitary. ECS Surveillance Systems Brochure Enterprise Control Systems (ECS) has developed and supplied COFDM encrypted links for more than 10 years and now has a customer base which includes police, military and surveillance units across the globe.

Features

Military exoskeletons uncovered: Ironman suits a concrete possibility As reality mimics Hollywood science-fiction, the US military are experimenting with exoskeleton body armour suits. Liam Stoker explores the world of exoskeletons and uncovers just how close we are to having our very own Ironman future soldiers. The code war: 21st century cyber weapons States around the world are increasingly going on the digital offensive with a range of sophisticated cyber weapons. Chris Lo looks into the tension surrounding government-backed cyber attacks and investigates how countries are gearing up for a new kind of conflict. Closing the net on cyber attacks - Q&A with former Pentagon Information Security Chief Robert Lentz Governments, the military and defence contractors are being targeted by increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Berenice Baker talks to Robert Lentz, the Pentagon's former Chief Information Security Officer, about the changing nature of these attacks and how it could take a devastating 'cyber 9/11' before cyber security is taken seriously. War games: Military tech in the virtual world Military shooters are big business in the gaming world, the most successful releases pulling in millions of players. This genre takes its inspiration from real military technology, but how accurate can it really be? Chris Lo talks to game developers to find out. Global Defence Technology Issue 11 This month we investigate how military technology is used to protect civilians from potential terrorist threats.

Projects

2S31 Vena 120mm Self-Propelled Gun The 2S31 Vena is a multipurpose, amphibious self-propelled tracked artillery system, developed by OAO Motovilikhinskiye zavody for export markets as well as Russian forces. Human Universal Load Carrier (HULC) Human Universal Load Carrier (HULC) is an exoskeleton being developed by Lockheed Martin for dismounted soldiers. The HULC enables soldiers to carry loads up to 91kg. KTO RYS Wheeled Armoured Personnel Carrier The KTO RYŚ (WAPC RYŚ) is a family of 8x8 wheeled armoured personnel carriers being manufactured by Poland-based company Wojskowe Zakłady Motoryzacyjne. Mi-171Sh Combat-Transport Helicopter The Mi-171Sh helicopter is being produced by the Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant (UUAP), part of Russian Helicopters. It is a military transport variant of the Mi-171 helicopter. IRBIS 6x6 Wheeled Armoured Personnel Carrier IRBIS is a 6x6 wheeled armoured personnel carrier (WAPC) manufactured by the Poland-based Wojskowe Zakłady Motoryzacyjne (Military Automotive Works, WZM).