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UK MoD over-optimistic about military equipment budget, says PAC report
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has been over-optimistic in planning its military equipment budget and deadlines for major defence procurement, says a report by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). Raytheon to upgrade AN/ARC-231 airborne radio systems Raytheon is implementing the Satellite Communication (SATCOM) enhancement for all of its deployed AN/ARC-231 airborne radio terminals by upgrading the Integrated Waveform (IW) software at no cost to end-users. BAE to refurbish M113A2s for Iraqi Army BAE Systems has been awarded a foreign ministry sales (FMS) contract to refurbish 440 M113A2 armoured personnel carriers (APCs) in order to strengthen the effectiveness and interoperability of the Iraqi Army. DARPA'S LS3 AlphaDog begins outdoor testing The US Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA) has conducted the first outdoor testing of its newly developed prototype semi-autonomous four-legged robot, the Legged Squad Support System (LS3), designed to carry heavy loads for dismounted troops in the field. |
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Aqeri Launches Rugged Router for Mobile Applications
Aqeri is currently launching a new type of extremely rugged router, based on the Cisco 5919 Embedded Service Router. ADLINK Technology Announce the 100% Share Acquisition of LiPPERT Embedded Computers ADLINK Technology announces the 100% share acquisition of LiPPERT Embedded Computers GmbH in Germany for approximately €7m based on the resolution of the board meeting, which was held on 19 January 2012. 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. 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. |
