Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

Tuesday, 27 November 2012

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27 November 2012
Industry News
Russia's new AK-12 assault rifle is flawed, says Tochmash
Izhmash's newly developed AK-12 assault rifle has demonstrated technical faults during its preliminary trials, Russian central arms testing body, Tochmash's general director Dmitry Semizirov has revealed.
BAE and Northrop reveal details of hybrid Ground Combat Vehicle
BAE Systems and Northrop Grumman have released details of their proposed vehicle for the US Army's Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) programme.
Chilean Army conducts first test flight of Lascar UAS
The Chilean Army has conducted first test flight of its indigenously manufactured unmanned aircraft system (UAS), Lascar, in Biobio Region, Chile.
German Army to deploy Tiger helicopters in Afghanistan
The German Army is planning to deploy the Tiger multi-role combat helicopter in Afghanistan in December 2012 to safeguard its soldiers against aerial attacks,following a comprehensive testing programme.
Corporate News
Oxley Light Announced as Elektra Awards Finalist
The new High Intensity LED Landing Light from Oxley Developments has been announced as a finalist in the Solid-State Lighting Application Category of the 2012 Elektra Awards.
Nuclear Emergency Training for the Netherlands Ministry of Security and Justice 
Hotzone Solutions conducted its first Nuclear Emergency Training (NET) for customers at the International Chernobyl Centre which includes the exclusion zone of Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant (ChNPP), Ukraine, for representatives of the Netherlands Ministry of Security and Justice in mid-October 2012.
International Thermal Research Releases Space-Barracks White Paper
The Space-Barracks Heater, is individually packed, self contained, and produces from 20,000 to 60,000 BTU (adjustable output control) from a 19inW X 35inH X 22.5inD , 88 lb unit (100 lb with the stack assembly, and boxed).