Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

Thursday 2 April 2015

Digital Magazine
Russia's Revamp
As Russia pushes ahead with its multi-billion-dollar defence modernisation plan, Dr Gareth Evans investigates what the Kremlin's extensive equipment shopping list means for the Russian economy and the country's frail relations with the West.

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Press Releases
Rajant Corporation to Attend 2015 ENTELEC Show 
Rajant Corporation has announced that it will be attention the 2015 ENTELEC show from April 7 - 9.
Using Vehicle-Mounted Technology to Streamline Warehouse Operations
In the warehouse environment, the ability to mount mobile devices and computers to forklifts, trucks, tuggers, and inventory pickers, is essential.
PROYTECSA Launches Project to Develop EOD / IED Robot
PROYTECSA has launched a new project to develop an explosive ordnance (EOD) / improvised explosive device (IED) robot powered by a hydrogen cell.
Barrett Firstlink RFDS to be launched at International Wireless Communications Expo 
Barrett Communications in partnership with STAR Solutions and NVIS Communications of California (Barrett's Systems Integrator in North America) will launch the Barrett FirstLink Rapid Field Deployment System (RFDS) at the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) in Las Vegas from 16-20 March.
Solidata to Release Largest 2TB Military SSD Rana-M
Solidata is to release the largest 2TB military solid-state drive (SSD) Rana-M in April.
White Papers
Control of Humidity at Europe's First -80°C Cold Store
By installing Munters ML1100 desiccant dehumidifier, Odense University Hospital achieved improved energy efficiency on refrigeration systems and prevented the build up of ice on...
Sprung: High Performance Building Solutions
Proven quality and durability at remote sites around the globe have made Sprung Structures the world's leading tensioned membrane structure manufacturer for military...
Sprung Structures New Aviation Brochure Featuring New Hangar Technology
Immediately available from inventory, Sprung structures are versatile in application and custom design, offer a wide range of hangar door options and efficient insulation packages....
Solidata Brouchure 2015: Military Solid State Drive 
Solidata's dedication to technology and innovation, coupled with its focus on providing multi-fuctional military solid state drives (SSDs), results in a significatn reduction of risk to the...
Omnetics IP68 Overmoulded Circular Series Released 
In the world of circular connectors there are thousands of styles, sizes, configurations and functionality types available....
Features
Robotic insects add whole new meaning to 'Fly-on-the-wall' surveillance
'Fly-on-the-wall' surveillance would take on a whole new meaning if suspects could be followed unobserved through any landscape by lifelike robot insects capable of infiltrating buildings and navigating their own way around inside. Dr Gareth Evans reports on new developments within the world of military grade robo-bugs.
Global Defence Technology: Issue 49
In this issue: Russia's massive arms investment, a look inside the extreme weather testing facility for military aircraft, why the US Army's JLENS surveillance blimp is causing privacy concerns, adapting the US Navy's submarine hazard avoidance tool for surface vessels and more.
February's top stories: Islamic State AUMF, Yemen crisis
US President Barack Obama asked Congress to authorise the use of military force (AUMF) against the Islamic State, the UK Government announced plans to provide additional non-lethal support to Ukraine, while militants linked to al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula captured a key military base in southern Yemen. Army-technology.com wraps up the key headlines from February 2015.
Russia's arms investments: a wake-up call for the West?
Russia's aggression in the Ukraine has triggered a bout of investment by NATO states in neighbouring regions, but Russia itself has spent so extensively on defence in the past year that it has single-handedly slowed the decline of global arms sales. So what's on the Kremlin's multi-billion-dollar shopping list, and can the country afford this level of defence spending in times of economic decline and frail relationships with potential business partners in the West?
The world's biggest countries without armed forces
An established armed force is normally thought of as essential for safeguarding borders but a few nations do however get by with no military muscle of their own. Army-technonology.com lists the ten biggest countries geographically without any armed forces.
Projects
Lenco BearCat G3 Armoured Response and Rescue Vehicle
BearCat G3 is a 4x4 wheeled armoured response and rescue vehicle designed and manufactured by Lenco Industries.
RAM MK3 Light Armoured Multi-Mission Vehicle
The lightweight, multi-role RAM MK3 armoured vehicle is designed and built by Israel Aerospace Industries' (IAI) Ramta division.
Scout SV Reconnaissance Specialist Vehicle
Scout SV is the reconnaissance variant of the Specialist Vehicle armoured fighting vehicle (AFV) developed by General Dynamics (GD) UK for the British Army.
M-ATV Extended Medical (EXM)
MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) extended wheel base medical (EXM) is a new ambulance version in the M-ATV series of vehicles from Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh Corporation company. The vehicle was unveiled at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) held in Abu Dhabi, UAE, in February 2015.
Shrek Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Vehicle
Shrek Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) vehicle is a EOD variant of the Shrek Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) armoured vehicle.