Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

Tuesday, 5 August 2014

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05 August 2014
Industry News
US requests additional $19m for Ukrainian military training
US President Barack Obama has asked Congress to allocate $19m to help train and equip the Ukrainian National Guard forces from next year.
Raytheon begins full-rate production of Excalibur Ib projectile
Raytheon has secured approval from the US Army to begin full-rate production (FRP) of its Excalibur Increment b (Ib) precision-guided, extended-range projectile.
Germany blocks combat simulation equipment export to Russia
The German Government has 'permanently' barred Rheinmetall from delivering combat simulation equipment to Russia, in response to the latter's role in the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine.
US Army evaluates developmental handheld precision targeting device
The US Army's Rapid Equipping Force (REF) has evaluated the capabilities of a developmental handheld precision targeting device (HHPTD) during testing at White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) in New Mexico, US.
Press Releases
AMOG Announces Engineering PhD Scholarship
To encourage and reward the development of outstanding talent in the field of Engineering, AMOG has established the 'AMOG Consulting Emeritus Professor Paul Grundy Memorial PhD Scholarship in Engineering.'
FN Herstal to Attend MSPO 2014
FN Herstal, the weapons manufacturer for military and law enforcement personnel, will be attending the 2014 MSPO from the 1 - 4 February 2014 in Kielce, Poland.
New MIMO Antenna Range from Cobham Antenna Systems
Cobham's MIMO range makes use of polarisation diversity; vertical and horizontal (V+H), ±45° dual-slant or even right and left-hand circular polarisations.
Managing Employee Complaints and Company Public Image
The old saying goes that all publicity is good publicity, as long as they spell your name right...well, not necessarily.
AR Modular RF Delivers 80 Model KAW5050 Amplifiers for Base Station Application
AR Modular RF has completed production on 80 units of its Model KAW5050 amplifier for a base station application.
White Papers
Rugged Machined and Fabricated Cabinets
Elma's range of machined and fabricated cabinets for rugged applications has been tested, approved and successfully deployed with defence organisations around the world....
Operational Needs Statement for Exothermic Cutting Systems
The following rationale is submitted for integration of exothermic cutting systems into the basic inventory Issue of armoured recovery vehicles, recovery trucks, repair trucks, mobile...
Blast Analysis of Building Glazing System: Khurasaniya, 2009
Saudi ARAMCO wanted to ensure the safety of the glass façade of a new office building, at Khurasaniyah,...
IAG Extends its Presence in Turkey
Mr Alper Alpay, General Manager of IAG Turkey evaluated the structure, capabilities and activities of the International Armored Group, Investment in Turkey, Turkey activities and R&D activities...
Rugged Tablet PCs Suited to Australian Conditions
Australia has a reputation for being a rugged environment, and the equipment needed to work in its remote locations and challenging conditions needs to be just as...