Day 5
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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
Night vision technologies fused
Once thought of as two separate technologies, the unparalleled detection capabilities of thermal imaging have been successfully combined with the superior identification capabilities of image intensification into one powerful fusion model by DEP Imaging of Switzerland. Called Griffin after the legendary guardians, the new device is said to be the world’s smallest and lightest fused digital night vision module.
17 June, 2010
REGIONAL FOCUS North America - United States
US President Barack Obama sent a proposed defence budget of USD708 billion for Fiscal Year 2011 (FY11) to Congress on 1 February 2010, cementing the procurement reforms laid out in the FY10 budget.
The request for the Department of Defense (DoD) is comprised of USD548.9 billion for the base budget and a USD159.3 billion Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO – formerly supplemental spending) request that will fund operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
17 June, 2010
REGIONAL FOCUS North America - Canada
The procurement of military equipment by the Department of National Defence (DND) was complicated by major defence budget cuts during the 1990s. Between 1993 and 1998, the DND budget fell by 23 per cent, with real purchasing power falling by 30 per cent. These cuts greatly reduced the resources available for procurement and forced the cancellation or extension of many procurement programmes.
17 June, 2010
REGIONAL FOCUS North America - Mexico
The Mexican Armed Forces remain underequipped, both on a qualitative and a quantitative level, since much of their existing inventories are ageing. To meet even the limited roles required of them, the navy and air force require significant procurement programmes within the medium term.
17 June, 2010
Effective umbrella against aerial threats
Thales Air Defence Systems (OUT 510) has started marketing its latest mobile air defence system called Air Defence Extended Solution (ADES). This has been designed to provide manoeuvre forces with a highly effective air defence umbrella against a variety of airborne threats.
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
Night vision technologies fused
Once thought of as two separate technologies, the unparalleled detection capabilities of thermal imaging have been successfully combined with the superior identification capabilities of image intensification into one powerful fusion model by DEP Imaging of Switzerland. Called Griffin after the legendary guardians, the new device is said to be the world’s smallest and lightest fused digital night vision module.17 June, 2010
REGIONAL FOCUS North America - United States
US President Barack Obama sent a proposed defence budget of USD708 billion for Fiscal Year 2011 (FY11) to Congress on 1 February 2010, cementing the procurement reforms laid out in the FY10 budget.
The request for the Department of Defense (DoD) is comprised of USD548.9 billion for the base budget and a USD159.3 billion Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO – formerly supplemental spending) request that will fund operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
17 June, 2010
REGIONAL FOCUS North America - Canada
The procurement of military equipment by the Department of National Defence (DND) was complicated by major defence budget cuts during the 1990s. Between 1993 and 1998, the DND budget fell by 23 per cent, with real purchasing power falling by 30 per cent. These cuts greatly reduced the resources available for procurement and forced the cancellation or extension of many procurement programmes.17 June, 2010
REGIONAL FOCUS North America - Mexico
The Mexican Armed Forces remain underequipped, both on a qualitative and a quantitative level, since much of their existing inventories are ageing. To meet even the limited roles required of them, the navy and air force require significant procurement programmes within the medium term.17 June, 2010
Effective umbrella against aerial threats
Thales Air Defence Systems (OUT 510) has started marketing its latest mobile air defence system called Air Defence Extended Solution (ADES). This has been designed to provide manoeuvre forces with a highly effective air defence umbrella against a variety of airborne threats.17 June, 2010