Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

News, views and contacts from the global Army industry

24 December 2014

Industry News Iraq requests M1A1 tanks and armoured HMMWVs from US The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has notified Congress of a potential foreign military sale (FMS) of M1A1 Abrams tanks and associated equipment to Iraq. FDA approves new mobile application to diagnose head injuries in soldiers The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new mobile phone-based application designed to help medical providers identify traumatic brain injury in soldiers. Brazilian Army receives upgraded Fennec and Esquilo helicopters The Brazilian Army Aviation has taken delivery of the first of four upgraded AS-550A2 Fennec and AS-350L1 Esquilo helicopters from Helibras. Spanish Army receives first NH90 and two HAD-E Tiger helicopters The Spanish Army Airmobile Force (FAMET) has taken delivery of the first two Tiger HAD-E helicopters and the first NH90 GSPA tactical transport helicopter from Airbus Helicopters. Press Releases Aqeri Signs Cooperation and Distribution Agreement with German Company Cordsen Engineering Aqeri, leading Swedish producer of ruggedized computer and communication equipment for extreme environments, has signed a cooperation and distribution agreement with German company Cordsen Engineering GmbH. Introducing Ruediger Eigelsbach DOLL is pleased to announce that Ruediger Eigelsbach will be the new DOLL sales manager for the United Kingdom. Enhanced Security Options for Codan HF Transceivers AT Communication is pleased to inform customers of a unique level of flexibility and extra security available in the firm's range of Codan HF Transceivers. Pearson Engineering Selected to Undertake Structural Assessment of the British Army's Challenger 2 Tank Pearson Engineering has been selected to undertake a structural scanning assessment of the British Army's Challenger 2 tank fleet by inspecting and non-destructive testing (NDT) of up to 60 vehicle hulls. New Spectrel DUAL 121000/336 Unveiled  The new Spectrel DUAL 121000/336 comprises two CCD cameras in one sealed house. White Papers Electromechanical testing of lifting systems Lifting equipment must meet stringent requirements, especially if it is intended for use in the defence... Omnetics Space Grade Connectors To make life easier for the design engineer, Omnetics Connector Corporation has released its own set of standard space grade Bi-Lobes. These MIL-DTL-32139 Nano-miniature connectors are approved... Solar Direct Drive Refrigerators and Freezers for Rapid Deployment Under Severe Conditions The new Dometic Solar Generator is unique in that it is a pre-assembled system that only needs to opened and adjusted to work.... Hydropneumatic Suspension Systems for Heavy-Duty Vehicles  Hydropneumatic suspension systems are becoming increasingly important due to the rising requirements in respect of functionality, component packaging, comfort, safety and robustness.... Rajant BreadCrumb JR2 Portable Wireless Mesh Network Node The Rajant BreadCrumb JR2 is a wireless transceiver that forms a mesh network when used in conjunction with other BreadCrumb devices....