Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

Friday, 6 September 2013

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06 September 2013
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Global Defence Technology: Battlefield Guardian
Boeing's AH-64 Apache four-blade, twin engine helicopter has been providing air support for the US Army since 1986. We learn about its capabilities following four major upgrades.

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Latest Companies
Jersey Strand & Cable Inc - Custom Strand and Cable Manufacturing For Military Applications
PCO SA - Optoelectronic Observation and Aiming Devices
Euroquartz - Quartz Crystals and Clock Oscillators for Military Radio Equipment
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Shock and Vibration Technologies - Shock and Vibration Protection for all Mobile and Fixed Army Applications 
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Press Releases
Design Criteria to Release Wireless Power Cord Prototype
In the last decade there has been a surge of autonomous electronic devices such as laptops, tablets, cell phones, digital cameras and medical devices.
Omnetics Connector Corporation Joins its Local Partner Genalog at DSEi 2013 in London
Omnetics will be showcasing our high reliability, lightweight, robust micro and nano (1.27mm and .64mm pitch) connectors and cable harnesses at the Defence & Security Event from 10-13 September 2013 at the London ExCel centre.
New Ruggedised SWIR Zoom Camera from CST
'Shortwave Infrared' technology (SWIR) is used to increase visibility by enabling you to see through fog, haze and smoke and can be used in conjunction with an illuminator laser (1.5µm) that is invisible to the human eye.
Optsys to Exhibit at DESi 2013
Optsys will be exhibiting at the DSEi 2013 event from 10-13 September at the ExCeL centre in London, UK.
IAG to Exhibit at DESi 2013
IAG will be a first time exhibitor at the 2013 Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) Exhibition, one of the largest events in the defense industry.
RUD Exhibiting at the DSEI Event, Booth S3-302
Visit RUD at this year's DSEI event to view their range of chain systems and components for military applications.
White Papers
Small Form Factor, High Performance, Rugged IT Equipment for Battlefield Deployment
There are many challenges when it comes to the deployment and use of IT equipment in the forefront of military...
Meeting the Diverse Communications Needs of the User
Barrett Communications was founded in 1976 to supply communications equipment to the widely dispersed communities of the Australian Outback, which depended on high frequency (HF) radio to span...
Rajant BreadCrumb JR2 Wireless Tranceiver
The Rajant BreadCrumb JR2 is a wireless transceiver that forms a mesh network when used in conjunction with other BreadCrumb...
Tecimer Mobile Kitchen Trailer TEC MKT200LS
The Tecimer mobile kitchen trailer TEC MKT200LS can be easily deployed in a range of environments and climates to provide disaster victims with hot meals....
Tecimer Mobile Solar Water Purification Unit TEC MWF 1000 S-F
The Tecimer mobile solar water purificaiton unit TEC MWF 1000 S-F can work on even a partly sunny day to produce 1000L/hr of potable water without requiring any additional power supply source...
Features
The world's biggest military bases
All five of the world's biggest military bases belong to the US, with Fort Bragg housing a staggering 52,280 active duty soldiers. Army-technology.com lists the largest army bases in the world, ranked by population.
August's top stories: Russian anti-missile radar, S Korea upgrades helicopters
This month the Russian Ministry of Defence commenced construction of a new Voronezh-Class advanced early missile warning radar in the central region, while South Korea contracted Lockheed Martin for AH-64E Apache attack helicopter upgrades.
Bomb-sniffing bees - taking the sting out of landmines
The use of sniffer dogs by security forces to detect explosives is well-established, but dogs are not the only creatures with a nose for explosives. Researchers are currently experimenting with bomb-sniffing bees in the fight to rid the world of landmines.
Global Defence Technology: Issue 30
In this issue: We look at the latest approach to counter-IED training, find out about the latest AH-64 Apache attack helicopter, investigate the FREMM frigate, learn about the realistic training designed for marine personnel and more.
Fighting fatigue: cognitive science is transforming soldier attention spans
The 24/7 nature of modern operations puts unprecedented demand on the vigilance and alertness of today's service personnel - and highlights the damage that fatigue can do to morale, performance and even survival, especially during sustained round-the-clock missions. Dr Gareth Evans reports.
Projects
BTR-3E1 Armoured Personnel Carrier
The BTR-3E1 is an 8x8 wheeled armoured personnel carrier (APC) manufactured by the Ukraine-based Kharkiv Morozov Machine Building Design Bureau. The vehicle is primarily developed for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Panhard VBL (Light Armoured Vehicle)
The Panhard VBL (Light Armoured Vehicle) is a 4x4 wheeled all-terrain vehicle manufactured by Panhard General Defense, for the French Armed Forces.
Bastion Patsas Light Wheeled Armoured Vehicle
Bastion Patsas is a light wheeled armoured vehicle developed by the French defence vehicle manufacturer ACMAT.
AgustaWestland 169 AAS (Armed Aerial Scout)
AW169 AAS (Armed Aerial Scout) is a twin-engined armed helicopter developed by AgustaWestland. It is a military variant of the AW169 commercial helicopter.
Akrep 4x4 Special Attack / Defence Vehicle
The Akrep (Scorpion) is a 4x4 special attack/defence vehicle developed and produced by Otokar. It was primarily developed for the Turkish Armed forces. The vehicle was designed in 1990 and entered into production phase in 1994.