Exhibition News - English
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BAE Systems lightens soldiers’ burden
BAE Systems (Hall 6, Stand J201) has unveiled at Eurosatory its new Ultra Lightweight Warrior family of body armour and load-carrying systems. ULW provides about 35 per cent weight savings over traditional combat gear, while greatly improving its versatility.
17 June, 2010
Staying number one in comms
For many, the name Harris (Stand H571, Hall 6) is automatically associated with the military communications business, so it is no surprise to learn that the company has the largest share of tactical radios in the market. But it may be a surprise that Andy Start (pictured), the recently appointed president of the international business unit at the company’s RF Communications, has plans for his company to expand its presence in key regions around the globe. It is already the largest secure communications company in the world, with annual revenues of USD5bn.
17 June, 2010
Thermoplastic vehicle armour launched
Kevlar ACV is the name given by DuPont to a new thermoplastic resin composite intended for use as a defence hard armour layer in various vehicles from floor to roof and door to door. The ballistic panels are made by consolidating single sheets that are lightweight, shapable and heat resistant.
17 June, 2010
ALAS gets set for full test campaign
Presented on the Yugoimport SDPR stand (Hall 6, C160) is the EDePro ALAS advanced light attack system. This ambitious weapon is a 25km non-line-of-sight guided missile for use against armour and high-value targets, and which also provides an ad hoc reconnaissance capability.
17 June, 2010
Teamwork for wheeled market
Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) of Germany and IVECO Defence Vehicles of Italy are increasing their cooperation in the area of wheeled protected vehicles.
These are based on a modified IVECO Defence Vehicles Trakkar cross-country chassis, with the standard drive line retained and fitted with a well-protected crew capsule. In general terms, IVECO is responsible for the chassis and KMW for the complete armour solution.
17 June, 2010
BAE Systems (Hall 6, Stand J201) has unveiled at Eurosatory its new Ultra Lightweight Warrior family of body armour and load-carrying systems. ULW provides about 35 per cent weight savings over traditional combat gear, while greatly improving its versatility.17 June, 2010
Staying number one in comms
For many, the name Harris (Stand H571, Hall 6) is automatically associated with the military communications business, so it is no surprise to learn that the company has the largest share of tactical radios in the market. But it may be a surprise that Andy Start (pictured), the recently appointed president of the international business unit at the company’s RF Communications, has plans for his company to expand its presence in key regions around the globe. It is already the largest secure communications company in the world, with annual revenues of USD5bn.17 June, 2010
Thermoplastic vehicle armour launched
Kevlar ACV is the name given by DuPont to a new thermoplastic resin composite intended for use as a defence hard armour layer in various vehicles from floor to roof and door to door. The ballistic panels are made by consolidating single sheets that are lightweight, shapable and heat resistant.17 June, 2010
ALAS gets set for full test campaign
Presented on the Yugoimport SDPR stand (Hall 6, C160) is the EDePro ALAS advanced light attack system. This ambitious weapon is a 25km non-line-of-sight guided missile for use against armour and high-value targets, and which also provides an ad hoc reconnaissance capability.17 June, 2010
Teamwork for wheeled market
Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) of Germany and IVECO Defence Vehicles of Italy are increasing their cooperation in the area of wheeled protected vehicles.
These are based on a modified IVECO Defence Vehicles Trakkar cross-country chassis, with the standard drive line retained and fitted with a well-protected crew capsule. In general terms, IVECO is responsible for the chassis and KMW for the complete armour solution.
17 June, 2010