Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

Tuesday, 27 March 2012


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27 March 2012
Industry News
US approves annual military aid for Egypt
The Pentagon has formally approved the release of $1.3bn in annual military assistance to Egypt, despite its failure to meet sufficient pro-democracy conditions.
MDA awards THAAD follow-on development contract to Lockheed
Lockheed Martin has been awarded an Advanced Capability Development (ACD) follow-on contract to continue development of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) weapon system.
US Army likely to delay aircraft modernisation programmes
The US Army may delay some of its rotary-wing aircraft fleet modernisation programmes, but will not reduce or abandon the programmes in the wake of massive defence budget cuts, senior Army officials told the US Senators.
India, Singapore conduct Exercise Bold Kurukshetra 2012
The Indian Army is conducting a joint bilateral armour exercise, codenamed Exercise Bold Kurukshetra 2012, with the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) at Babina Field Firing Range in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.
Corporate News
Ceramtec Announces New White Paper
Leading armour ceramics manufacturer, Ceramtec, has announced the release of their latest white paper, available exclusively on Army Technology.
Kärcher Futuretech to Present at FIDAE
For the third time after 2008 and 2010, Kärcher Futuretech is participating at the 'International Air and Space Fair', short FIDAE, presenting solutions in the area of mobile water supply, field camp systems, CBRN-Protection and mobile catering systems.
Klinge Corporation Introduces New and Improved Version of Blast Freezer Container
Following Klinge Corporation's acquisition of Norfrig Equipment, a leading supplier of ultra-low temperature refrigeration and thawing solutions, the company has announced the release of their lower-cost Blast Freezer Container today. The Blast Freezer, Model CBU-30, quickly freezes cargo to -60°C (-76°F).
Meet FN Herstal at FIDAE Trade Show in Chile
FN Herstal, a world leader in small arms manufacture, will display portable weapons and integrated weapon systems for land and airborne applications during the FIDAE Trade Show, 27 March to 1 April 2012, booth no. F86- the Belgian Pavilion).