Beta Transformer Technology Corporation, the leader in military and high-reliability aerospace magnetics, is introducing the MLP-2205 - a compact 0.4in x 0.4in footprint, 0.185in maximum height single channel transformer. A pair of MLP-2205 transformers can be used for dual channel applications, yielding an overall footprint that is smaller than industry-available dual transformers.

The MLP-2205 is available in ratios compatible with 3.3V, 5V, 12V, and 15V transceivers. The 0.185in height makes it particularly attractive for today's smaller MIL-STD-1553 board topologies and has ratios to meet both transformer coupled and direct coupled applications.

The MLP-2205 uses a robust header-style design which meets all the requirements of the MIL-PRF-21038 specification. It operates over the full Mil-temp range of -55°C to +130°C. This series is also available using tape and reel packaging.

Rave Computer introduces the Rugged 1U Aluminum Short Depth Server, developed for the US Navy for deployment on a surface ship. The custom designed 1U was introduced at AFCEA West 2008 in San Diego, California. Light weight and under fifteen pounds, the server contains up to four processing cores in a small 1U short depth package, supporting a high ambient temperature. It uses a Supermicro® motherboard and Intel® processors. "What makes Rave unique in developing this system is our ability to take the customer's strict requirements and customize the server to fit those design specifications," said Dave Burnett, Director of Engineering.

Beta Transformer Technology Corporation, the leader in military and high reliability aerospace magnetics, is introducing a low profile transformer.

The LVB-4203 is a MIL-STD-1553 data bus transformer for use with 3.3V transceivers. It is built and tested to MIL-PRF-21038 with M-Level and T-Level screening options. Operating range is -55°C to +130°C. It has a low profile 0.130In height with a 0.625In x 0.625In footprint.

The LVB-4203 Series offers robust SMT and Through-hole configurations. These transformers meet the demanding requirements of both mission critical military and high reliability commercial applications.

Robonic Ltd of Tampere, Finland, has delivered an MC2555LLR launcher to the Finnish defence forces. The system will be dual role, supporting the launch of aerial targets for the Finnish Air Force as well as launching the Army's Ranger TUAV-system. Robonic has previously provided all target and Ranger launchers for the Finnish forces. "The delivery of this launcher represents the first time a Robonic system has been optimised for dual role operations to meet differing user needs," said Juha Moisio, Managing Director of Robonic. "This development and its induction by the Finnish defence forces is anticipated to have a major impact on the evolving directions taken by the unmanned systems launcher market," Moisio continued.

The board of LongReach Group Limited today announced that C4i Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of the LongReach Group, has been awarded contracts with Ramco Dubai for the supply of an emergency response and control system for Abu Dhabi International Airport. This order coincides with AU$300k of new radio interface unit and service orders in the month of January, bringing total new orders over AU$1m for the month. C4i secured a deal for the design and delivery of its Generation III Alarmon product for the Abu Dhabi International Airport. The airport is undergoing a major expansion to make it a major hub in the Middle East region.

Twisted Pair Solutions, a pioneer in Unified Interoperable Communications (UIC) software built to open standards, today announced that its WAVE™ technology is now available as an integral capability with the innovative Radio Interface Unit (RIU) solution from C4i Communications Systems. The combination of C4i's powerful, yet compact radio gateway and WAVE communications proven software technology results in a uniquely capable solution that is ideally suited to defense and public safety deployments where size, weight and energy considerations are important, such as in mobile communications vehicles and emergency fly-away kits.

C4i, a world leader in mission critical intelligent Command and Control, Communication solutions for Defense, Public safety and Homeland Security markets is pleased to announce significant enhancements to the full featured Radio Interface Unit (RIU). The Radio Interface Unit a small, ruggedized device which enables connection of up to four radios to an IP network, was initially released in November 2007. Serial data, audio, COR and PTT for each interface are transported using VOIP technology, making the RIU an ideal appliance for applications requiring a number of radios (or other audio devices) to be linked across a LAN or Wide Area Network.

MKU, a versatile and rapidly growing defence solutions provider, has sealed a partnership with AST Security Equipment, Germany, a front-runner in ballistic protection solutions. This venture by MKU aims to conquer tomorrow's challenges with defence solutions that will redefine industry benchmarks. In a short span of two decades, MKU has emerged as a leading defence solutions provider from India with consistent supplies to the Indian Army, police and other special forces. It has also carved a niche for itself in the international arena by establishing direct customer bases in over 50 countries across the globe.

L-3 Link Simulation & Training, a division of L-3 Communications, has provided innovative simulation and training solutions to militaries worldwide for over 80 years. Depending on a customer's training requirement, Link can provide turnkey aircrew training services, networked simulation devices, advanced visual systems, a full range of training services and aircraft contractor logistics support. AIRCREW TRAINING SYSTEMS Link provides a full range of aircrew training capabilities. Beginning with a comprehensive instructional systems design approach to aircrew training system requirements, Link develops effective classroom, computer-based training and flight training devices curricula.

Data Device Corporation introduces newly enhanced Software Development Kits (SDK) for MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC 429 data bus applications. The SDKs allow users to develop 'C' source code to simulate, monitor, or troubleshoot 1553 and/or 429 data buses simultaneously or independently with support for the latest operating system versions including VxWorks® 6, Linux® 2.6, and Windows® 2000/XP. These SDKs enable users to quickly integrate DDC's multi-protocol avionics PMC (BU-65590F/M) into their 'C' code applications. A common SDK exists across all operating systems allowing the programmer portability across multiple platforms.

Industry's first eight-channel 1553 PMC with 1MB RAM per channel and IRIG-106 Chapter 10 recording capability Data Device Corporation has introduced a new MIL-STD-1553 PMC board (BU-65578F/Mx) that provides up to eight dual redundant MIL-STD-1553 channels, eight user-programmable digital discrete I/Os, eight user-programmable avionics level (+35V) Discrete I/Os, an IRIG-B time synchronization input, and an IRIG-B time generator. The card can be ordered with either rear or front panel I/O and is available for convection or conduction cooled applications. DDC's new Extended Enhanced Mini-ACE® Architecture is utilized for the 1553 interface.

Data Device Corporation, a leading international supplier of high-reliability data interface products for military and commercial aerospace applications, announces the release of the new SB-3624x Synchro Angle Position Indicator 'API' half-size PCI card.

The card features six input channels with an onboard reference oscillator and optional transformer isolation all on a single half-size PCI card.

"What makes this card valuable to our customers is its ideal compatibility with new desktop computers, that often use 3.3v PCI bus and lack bay dimensions for full-size cards," stated DDC's Senior Product Marketing Specialist, Roger Tomassi.

The SB-3624x offers accuracies to 1 arc minute with 1 LSB repeatability, and incorporates programmable features such as resolution and bandwidth, allowing users to custom configure via software for the best dynamic responses. The card auto configures for universal signaling of 5V or 3.3V, while a built-in test output monitors for loss of signal, loss of reference frequency, or loss of tracking.

Beta Transformer Technology Corporation, the leader in military and high-reliability aerospace magnetics, is introducing a new line of custom low power switchmode transformers.

The new EE5 is just 0.195in high, 0.309in wide and 0.24in long. It is designed and built to meet the ruggedized requirements of MIL-PRF-27 necessary for high reliability aerospace and military systems. The EE5 can deliver 0.7W at 100kHz. Custom electrical specifications are available.

Typical applications include switching power supplies, point of load converters, power over Ethernet, DC-DC converters, gate drives, and current transformers.

Belgium-based Herstal Group, the parent company of weapon manufacturer FN Herstal, recently inaugurated a new industrial complex in Herstal, Belgium. The new facilities house a state-of-the-art Test & Evaluation Centre and the R&D Department in charge of integrated weapon system activities.

This investment - around &uro;4m - is part of a multi-year investment programme in line with the continuous modernization process of the Herstal site. The roles of the new Test & Evaluation Centre are to centralize all testing operations (simulation, ballistic and instrumentation laboratories, operating and precision shooting, weapon testing and shooting under adverse conditions [-54° or +52° with 90% humidity]) and provide customers with an ultramodern and technological environment whilst attending tests.

Health regulations were also met. Shooting tunnels were built on silentblocs with a double wall construction for improved working conditions and noise protection. The new complex also houses the R&D Department in charge of integrated weapon systems for airborne, land and sea applications. The relocation was made necessary because of the growth of these activities.

L-3 Communications recently announced that two OH-58D Operational Flight Trainers (OFTs) it delivered to the US Army's Flight School XXI program have entered service. Use of these simulators marks the first time ever that Kiowa Warrior aircrews have been able to hone their skills on a full motion, high fidelity flight trainer. "The Flight School XXI program has been designed from the outset to improve the readiness of operational units by developing US Army aviators that are highly skilled in their go-to-war aircraft," said Lenny Genna, vice president of Army Programs at L-3 Link Simulation and Training.

ThalesRaytheonSystems is an international company specialising in air defence systems and a global leader of air operation command and control systems, and 3-D air-defence, battlefield and counter-battery radars. ThalesRaytheonSystems is equally owned by Raytheon and Thales. SCCOA: FRENCH AIR OPERATIONS COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEM The SCCOA air operations command and control system meets all air force needs in air operations. It is a fixed structure formed by four Detection and Control Centres (CDC) in STRIDA, an Air Operations Conducting and Command Centre (CCOA) in Taverny, 30 air bases, and simulation and training centres.

Wallop Defence Systems Ltd (WDSL), a Division of Esterline Technologies, is a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of a comprehensive and innovative range of defense pyrotechnics for air, sea and land applications supporting both the UK and nations across the world in the protection of their military platforms. With 60 years' experience and an excellent reputation for performance, quality and safety, WDSL is a prime supplier to the UK MOD, holding a unique partnering agreement with the Defence Logistics Organisation for the provision and development of air countermeasure capability, along with associated products and services.

Founded in 1986, Aerospace Consulting & Services (AC&S) is an independent company providing a complete range of engineering, training, consulting and personnel leasing services for the aerospace and defence industry. From concept to maintenance, our industry-wide experience covers the entire cycle within fixed and rotary wing aircraft projects. In addition to this comprehensive range of integral solutions, AC&S provides specialised services in avionics, electronics, electronic warfare, special mission equipment and training and simulation technologies; with an eminent group of subject matter experts in transport, tactical, tanker, maritime patrol, fighter aircraft and helicopters.

The Harrier, which first entered service with the Royal Air Force in 1969, is famous as the world's first fixed-wing VSTOL Vertical or Short Take-Off and Landing strike aircraft, capable of operating from short landing surfaces, aircraft carriers, unprepared strips, including grass strips, and to take off and land vertically. The Harrier II (AV-8B), manufactured by British Aerospace and McDonnell Douglas (now BAE Systems and Boeing), replaced the HS Harrier in the UK Royal Air Force and in the US Marine Corps in 1985. The GR9 is an upgrade of the GR7. The GR7 has been in service since 1995 with the UK RAF and been operationally deployed in the Gulf, the Balkans, Sierra Leone, Iraq and Afghanistan.

During the Farnborough Air Show in 2006, Hawker Beechcraft formally announced plans for the next spiral development of the successful T-6 platform into the AT-6B aircraft for the net-centric battlefield. Through the addition of open architecture avionics, state-of-the-art sensors, datalink, cockpit and aircraft protection components and various weapons capabilities to the proven training platform, the Beechcraft AT-6B provides multi-mission capability on a low-cost platform. "The AT-6 design allows for advanced training with weapons delivery capabilities." The multi-role, multi-mission system is designed for net-centric Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and light precision attack missions.

In 2006, the US Navy announced it will procure more than 260 of Hawker Beechcraft's next-generation trainer, the Beechcraft T-6B, which is a significant upgrade to the T-6A already in service with the US Air Force. The T-6B builds on the proven safety and performance of its predecessor with more than 480T-6A aircraft in service having completed over 650,000 hours of student training. In December 2007, Morocco requested the Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of 24T-6B aircraft. The Beechcraft T-6B's open-architecture, advanced avionics suite, including a Head-Up Display (HUD), mirrors the systems and capabilities of current frontline aircraft, enabling the training of complex advanced systems and information management skills.