Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

Friday, 17 February 2012


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17 February 2012
Digital Magazine
Global Defence Technology: February issue
In the new issue we find out why countries are increasingly going on the digital offensive in the light of recent cyber threats. We also profile today's top main battle tanks, investigate the shift towards virtual options in air force training, and explore high-precision marine navigation systems for naval vessels.

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Editors Pick
BigDog and Iron Man - robotics moves from fantasy to reality
Fantasy becomes reality this week as BigDog planted its big shiny robotic paw squarely in the lap of the military logistics industry. With a running, climbing, carrying robotic pack mule seemingly around the corner how are other military robot programmes faring? To find out more about BigDog as well as a sensational project to create a real-life military iron-man called HULC click on the article and video links below.

Military exoskeletons uncovered: Ironman suits a concrete possibility

The thinking behind Lockheed's HULC exoskeleton

BigDog: The US Military's Robotic Pack Mule
Latest Companies
EID - Tactical Field Communication Systems, Combat Net Radios and Accessories

NSS International - Military Hangars, Shelters and Workshop Tents

Military-Industrial Company - Armoured and Special Purpose Vehicles

Hammar Maskin - Military Container Handling and Transporting Equipment

CONTAINEX - Modular Containers and Cabins for Disaster Relief and Aid Missions

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Press Releases
Sital's Multi-Standard PMC and cPCI HyperBoard
The PMC HyperBoard is a PCI mezzanine card, PMC-compatible, multi-standard board that contains up to eight channels of Mil-Std-1553.
Can Water Be Too Clean?
It is a widespread myth that drinking reverse osmosis filtered water, can lead to a lack of minerals in the human diet.
Supplier Briefing Day for Canadian DND MSVS SEV Kitting Programme
At a briefing for their potential supply team held at Armatec's facility in Dorchester a high level briefing team from Armatec and Marshall Land Systems spent a day explaining their combined bid to the Canadian Department of National Defence for the medium support vehicle system (MSVS) special equipment vehicle (SEV) shelter project.
Exterior Sound Simulator for Assessing 'Silent' Vehicles
As almost-silent hybrid and 'quiet vehicles' gain in numbers alongside their Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) counterparts, pedestrians no longer hear the usual motorcar noise cues they are used to, which may compromise safety.
US Soldier Aims High and Wins Hesco Photo Competition
A stunning array of photos capturing the drama of troop deployment in Afghanistan dominated entries to the 2011 annual HESCO photography competition.
White Papers
CBRN Clothing Systems- Whole System Test
CBRN clothing systems are designed to protect human beings against the threat of chemical warfare agents.
CuproBraze Specialist in the Radiator Industry
CuproBraze technology is an advanced method to produce highly efficient heat exchangers.
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.
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.
Features
Global Defence Technology Issue 12
In this issue: Going on the cyber offensive, top third-gen tanks, leading air force training aircraft, and high-precision naval navigation.
Protecting critical infrastructure in the digital age
Critical infrastructure protection (CIP) has been one of the primary roles of armies throughout history. Dr Gareth Evans discovers how our increasing dependence on modern communication, transport and commodity networks are being threatened by modern forms of warfare, as we go deeper into the digital age.
Could BigDog be a soldier's best robotic friend?
Run, climb and carry - DARPA's revolutionary new robotic mule BigDog does all three. With more than twelve million hits on YouTube, BigDog has undoubtedly captured the world's attention. As the BigDog all-terrain robotic dog, developed by Boston Dynamics, enters extensive testing and development with DARPA, Liam Stoker analyses what makes the system unique and how it intends to reduce the burden on dismounted warfighters.
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.
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.
Projects
Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Daksh
Daksh is an electrically powered Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) designed and developed by the Indian state-owned DRDO in Pune, India.
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 RYS (WAPC RYS) 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.