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Weekly Round Up
20 April 2012

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Global Defence Technology: April Issue Logistics is critically important to the military - lives are at stake with every decision. With budgetary constraints and new mission requirements placing significant demands on logistical support, we investigate how commanders and contractors can achieve safer, more efficient operations and which software systems are available to help them tackle this challenging task. > Read the latest issue > Subscribe to the magazine for free

Latest Companies

Wincanton - Global Defence Logistics for Land, Sea and Air Optimum Vehicle Logistics - Military Vehicle Spare Parts and Accessories Distributor DSM Dyneema - Anti-Ballistic Protection for Personal and Military Vehicle Protection TANOS - Robust Systainer Case Systems for Military Tools All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) division of Phoenix International - Prowler Light Tactical All Terrain Vehicle (LTATV)

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Press Releases

HESCO Releases New White Paper HESCO has announced the release of a new white paper available on Army Technology. STARTER Engineering Launches the ARGOS 3S Winch Easy to use and designed to bring you the best performance, the ARGOS 3S range is a real breakthrough in the winching industry. DSM Dyneema's HB80 Unidirectional Composite Featured in Winning Helmet Design DSM Dyneema today announced that its Dyneema HB80 unidirectional (UD) composite, one of the highest ballistic performance UD materials on the market today, played a critical role in Ceradyne's successful development of the new Enhanced Combat Helmet (ECH) for the US Marine Corps and Army. ROTZLER Winches and Recovery Vehicle Systems at CANSEC 2012 Top Canadian security and defence companies, among them the winch and recovery vehicle system manufacturer ROTZLER, will be exhibiting at CANSEC 2012, CE Center, Ottawa (ON), the largest defence and security trade show in Canada. Swissbit Releases New White Paper Swissbit has announced the release of a new white paper available at Army Technology.

White Papers

HESCO Concertainer 2012 Range HESCO upgrades its Mil units across the range. The HESCO Mil recoverable unit provides a product that has the same proven protection characteristics as the existing HESCO barrier system but now incorporates a new feature that allows it to be quickly emptied and collapsed, significantly reducing waste and reducing the cost of disposal. Supply Chain Solutions for Defence and Security Wincanton designs, implements and manages secure, cost-efficient supply chains for many of the world's leading land, sea and air defence manufacturers. Starter Military Catalogue Groupe DLD is a manufacturer, integrator and designer of winches and handling systems for the military field. Industrial Memory Solutions Swissbit, the largest independent industrial DRAM module and Flash storage product manufacturer in Europe, was created through a management buy-out from Siemens Memory Products in 2001. Easy Security Label Support for Email Clients Use of security labels is important in many military and intelligence organisations to ensure correct handling of information, particularly when it pertains to national security and other highly sensitive matters.

Features

Analysing military spending - Q&A with SIPRI head Dr Samuel Perlo-Freeman World military spending in 2011 totalled US$1.74 trillion, but in reality, not too much has changed since 2010. Military spending 2011 - regional infographic, top 10 military spenders & more Defence budget cuts and a first drop in US spending since 1998 ensured military spending in 2011 didn't exceed $1.738bn. Global Defence Technology Issue 14 In this issue: Mastering military logistics, the latest sniper equipment, leading manufacturers' UAV strategies, and the next generation of naval training. The UAE's drive to join the international armoured vehicle market Formerly a major importer of armoured vehicles, the United Arab Emirates has made great strides in domestic production. Berenice Baker talks to Abu Dhabi-based manufacturer Nimr Automotive about its ambitions to join the giants which dominate the sector and sell on the international stage. In our sights - modern sniper technology Little compares with the clinical economy and accurate, discriminatory firepower of the sniper rifle. Dr Gareth Evans reports on how asymmetric warfare, fought in both open terrain and confined urban spaces, has brought new sniper technology to the fore.

Projects

Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) BAE Systems and Northrop Grumman are jointly developing a new hybrid armoured vehicle for the Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) programme of the US Army. Advanced Hypersonic Weapon (AHW) The Advanced Hypersonic Weapon (AHW) is a demonstrative long-range glide vehicle capable of flying within the planet's atmosphere at hypersonic speed. Saur 2 8x8 Armoured Personnel Carrier Saur 2 is an 8x8 wheeled armoured vehicle manufactured by Romania-based Uzina Automecanica Moreni (UAM), a subsidiary of the state-owned company Romarm. LAser Homing Attack Missile (LAHAT) LAser Homing Attack Missile, or LAHAT, is an advanced missile developed and manufactured by the MBT Division of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). Long Endurance Multi-Intelligence Vehicle (LEMV) The Long Endurance Multi-intelligence Vehicle (LEMV) is a long-range hybrid airship system, developed by Northrop Grumman, for the US Army.