Press Release Archive
Archive of corporate news from the global air force industryPress Releases By Date
December 2011
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Strategic Defence Intelligence Release New White Paper on the Global Military Aircraft Market
Strategic Defence Intelligence, the subscription-only platform for the defence industry, has announced the release of a new white...
November 2011
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Global Defence Technology Magazine Shortlisted for Digital Magazine Awards 2011
Achieving a milestone in its launch year, Global Defence Technology magazine has been shortlisted as a finalist at the Digital Magazine...
TE Features Cutting-Edge High-Speed Connector Solutions at MILCOM 2011
TE Connectivity (TE), the leading global provider of electrical components, connectors, network solutions and specialty products, will be featuring many new next generation connector...
TE Connectivity Launches New Hermetically Sealed Contactor
The KILOVAC EV100 contactor from TE Connectivity (TE) offers hermetically sealed construction for safe operation in explosive or harsh...
General Dynamics Canada Delivers Final Computer Upgrades to Mission Consoles on Nato AWACS Aircraft
General Dynamics Canada recently completed the last in a series of on-time deliveries of updated computer systems for the 16 operator consoles aboard each Nato airborne warning and control...
October 2011
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General Dynamics Canada and Envitia Renew Partnership for Advanced Digital Management and Mapping Solutions
General Dynamics Canada and Envitia have renewed their longstanding partnership to perform ongoing research and development in next-generation tactical surveillance solutions for defence...
TE Connectivity Expands Fortis Zd Backplane Family
The Fortis Zd connector family from TE Connectivity (TE) now includes compact six-row configurations in addition to the original nine-row...
TE Connectivity’s Relays Meet Needs Of High Performance Defence Applications
TE Connectivity (TE) will be exhibiting relays and contactors for military applications at...
TE Connectivity Expands VPX Line With VITA 67 RF Modules
New VITA 67 RF modules from TE Connectivity enhance the ability to add RF capabilities in VITA 46 VPX board-to-board...
TE Connectivity Showcases Products for SWaP
Designers of military equipment, from naval vessels to soldier equipment, face the constant challenges of reducing weight, saving space, and achieving more efficient use of...
ISO Group Defense & Aerospace Hires Vice President of Business Development
ISO Group announced today the hiring of David Hahn as vice president of business development. David joins ISO Group with an extensive background in prime contractor / government contracting...
September 2011
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TE Connectivity 'Unleashes the Future' with Next-Gen Solutions at DSEi 2011
TE Connectivity will be featuring many new technologies at this year's Defence & Security Equipment International show. TE will feature major solution displays on the following...
CONTROP's FOX Family of Unique Thermal Imaging Cameras
CONTROP has recently launched the new FOX 1400 thermal imaging (TI) camera as part of the sophisticated SPIDER LR long-range system. This new product joins the FOX Family of thermal...
August 2011
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CONTROP's DSP-1 EO/IR Stabilized Payload for Helicopters, UAVs and A/C
CONTROP Precision Technologies promotes the DSP-1 EO/IR stabilized payload worldwide. The DSP-1 is a high-resolution, high-performance EO/IR dual sensor stabilized payload. The DSP-1...
Heavy-Duty Conduit System from TE Connectivity Provides Advanced Cable Protection
The new Maulflex conduit system from TE Connectivity (TE) provides exceptional protection to integrated cable harnesses. The rugged, environmentally sealed system can help extend the service...
CONTROP's New T-STAMP and TD-STAMP are Launched
A new member to the CONTROP family of STAMP stabilised miniature payloads is the T-STAMP triple sensor stabilised payload. The T-STAMP includes day/night observation cameras and a laser...
CONTROP Supplies Additional Customer with SPEED-A for Surveillance on Aerostats
CONTROP's SPEED-A payload has been delivered to an additional customer for surveillance applications. The SPEED-A has unique capabilities which were specifically developed for use on...
CONTROP's SHAPO Camera Payload on Air Force Airship in South America
CONTROP Precision Technologies recently supplied the air force (of an undisclosed country in South America) with the SHAPO system for installation on an airship to monitor environmental events,...
CONTROP's New M-STAMP is Launched
CONTROP has added a new product, which was recently developed and has already being procured: the new M-STAMP is a multi-sensor payload for small UAVs. Due to the fact that SUAV manufacturers...
July 2011
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ISO Group and IHS Bring a Full Circle Supply Chain Solution to the Defence and Aerospace Industries
To provide enhanced sustainment support for the US Government and military maintenance operations, ISO Group, a leader in spare parts logistics for the defence and aerospace industries, and...
June 2011
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TACO Antenna to Exhibit at Milcom 2011
TACO is pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at Milcom, being held at the Baltimore Convention Center on November 7th-10th. Our booth is #1508. TACO will be featuring our...
TACO Antenna to Exhibit at DSEi
TACO is pleased to announce that we will once again be exhibiting at DSEi, being held in London at the ExCel Center, September 13-16. Our booth will be N5-230. TACO will be featuring our...
Military VHF/UHF Antenna Case Study
The TACO Muldipol™ antenna is a vertically polarised collinear array antenna intended for use in ground-to-air communications. The antenna dipoles are enclosed in a fibreglass radome...
SATCOM Helical Antenna Upgrade
TACO Antenna, a leading antenna manufacturer, has released a new ground plane design on our full line of helical antennas. This will allow for much faster and easier installation. This...
TE Connectivity and Lumexis Sign Multi-Year Contract for Advanced Fiber-to-the-Screen Solution
TE Connectivity (TE) announced at the Paris Air Show that Lumexis® CEO Doug Cline and TE's President of Global AD&M, Kevin Rock, signed a multi-year supply contract for TE's rugged...
TE Offers Advanced Electrical Solutions for Composite Airframes
TE Connectivity (TE) introduces the latest technology on optimised electrical network solutions that utilise a quick connect system for use with composite airframes. This system reduces...
TE's New Ruggedized Fiber Optics Boost Performance and Reduce SWaP
TE Connectivity (TE), one of the leading global providers of engineered electronic components, connectors and network solutions, has developed the latest in ruggedized fiber optics that...
TE Connectivity Introduces Big Plane Power Management System for Small Aircraft
TE Connectivity (TE) introduces the new advanced power load management system (APLMS) that has been designed by combining software and embedded microcontrollers to answer the rising need of...
TE's 'Fiber To The Screen' Solution Optimizes Serviceability for In-Flight Entertainment Systems
TE Connectivity (TE) introduces the new Fiber To The Screen™ (FTTS™) fiber-optic backbone and interconnect scheme for in-flight entertainment systems. This new system allows the...
TE Develops New High Speed Box-to-Box Avionics Solutions
TE Connectivity (TE) is developing new cable and connector offerings to support Ethernet data rates as next generation demands grow from 1GbE to 10GbE. The cable offerings encompass a...
New Demo Box from TE Showcases Future of Advanced Packaging
TE Connectivity (TE) introduces 'The Future Unleashed' demo box, which offers high-reliability connectivity solutions end-to-end, for integrated wire cable and advanced connector...
TE Connectivity Wins Innovation Award for Ground-Breaking Aircraft Wiring Repair Product
TE Connectivity (TE), one of the leading global providers of engineered electronic components, connectors and network solutions, was recently recognised by the US Naval Air Systems Command with...
TACO Produces New High-Gain Manpack Antenna for UHF SATCOM
TACO's new high-gain manpack antenna is designed for UHF SATCOM on-the-move communications. The SAT-MP-320 covers the entire frequency band (240-400MHz) with 12dBic gain. This single piece...
New D-Sub Connector from TE Connectivity Provides Gigabit Ethernet Speeds with Superior Shielding Performance
TE Connectivity (TE) introduces the Quadrax D-Sub style connector for military and commercial aerospace environments. The new connector was designed to provide a gigabit Ethernet solution in...
May 2011
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TE Connectivity's Light-Weight Flexiscreen Backshells are Cost-Effective Solution
TE Connectivity (TE), one of the leading global providers of engineered electronic components, connectors and network solutions, introduces a new high-performance family of backshells...
Strategic Defence Intelligence Reports on Future Nigerian Defence Expenditure
Despite a relatively small defence budget, Nigeria's military spending is set to grow, with expenditure expected to reach $2.8bn by 2015, finds Strategic Defence Intelligence. New research*...
Special Forces Recruitment Takes Impact of Back-to-Back Fighting
Strategic Defence Intelligence explores why, despite avoiding the funding cuts that have affected the rest of the UK military, the Special Air Service (SAS) is experiencing a drop in...
April 2011
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FN Herstal Will Exhibit New FN Fire Control Unit at IDEF 2011
FN Herstal will introduce its newly developed FN Fire Control Unit to the Turkish market at the IDEF trade show being held in Istanbul from 10-13 May 2011. The FN Fire Control Unit: First...
TE Connectivity's New Side Entry Bushing (SEB) Thermoset to Naturally Conform to Circular Wire Bundles
TE Connectivity, one of the leading global providers of engineered electronic components, connectors and network solutions, introduces a new side entry bushing (SEB) for military,...
Nationwide Structures Unveils Modular and Freestanding Tower
Nationwide Structures' modular and freestanding tower is ideal for remote locations and temporary observation posts. No anchors, footings or concrete pads are required and the tower will...
TE Connectivity Produces Innovative Splice Seal Without Heat or Tapes
A new cold-applied splice from TE provides both wire termination and environmental sealing in a single step. Sealing is provided without the need for adhesives, tapes, grommets or other...
March 2011
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Strategic Defence Intelligence Reports on Timing of UK Defence Cuts
Recent unrest in the Middle East has prompted suggestions that the UK is carrying out its planned defence cuts at the worst possible time, reports Strategic Defence Intelligence. Over...
Argentina to Increase Defence Spending Reports Strategic Defence Intelligence
Argentina, similar to other Latin American countries, is increasing its defence budget at a robust pace according to a new report form Strategic Defence Intelligence. The defence budget,...
Oxley Secures Lighting Contract for Foxhound
Oxley Developments has been selected to supply its innovative, dual-mode LED lighting to illuminate the crew quarters in Foxhound, the new British armed forces patrol vehicle. Foxhound is...
Strategic Defence Intelligence Investigates the Shape of Future Robots
Since science fiction first came up with the concept of robots, it has been assumed that, at some point in the future, human troops will be joined on the front line by anthropomorphic, or...
February 2011
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Strategic Defence Intelligence Investigates Outcomes of Political Unrest
The mass protests in the Middle East and North Africa have succeeded in overthrowing the leadership of oppressive regimes in Tunisia and Egypt, with potentially more to follow. Observers...
Strategic Defence Intelligence Investigates 'Invisibility' Technology
Barely a week goes by without researchers announcing a new 'invisibility cloak' or 'cloaking device' (depending on whether they read Harry Potter or watch Star Trek) that could...
Norwegian Armed Forces Adopt FN MINIMI™ Machine Gun
Belgium-based FN Herstal is pleased to announce that the FN MINIMI™ 5.56 has been selected as the new light machine gun for the Norwegian Armed Forces. The Norwegian Defence...
2011 Trade Shows for FN HERSTAL
Small arms manufacturer FN Herstal has issued the list of trade shows the Company will attend in 2011. 8-9 February: INTERNATIONAL ARMOURED VEHICLES, London, UK 20-24 February: IDEX, Abu...
January 2011
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Hype Surrounding Cyberwarfare May Be Excessive but the Risk is Real
A recent study carried out by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), about the potential effects of attacks on computer systems, suggests the risk of a true 'cyberwar'...
BAE Systems' Helmet Mounted Symbology System (HMSS)
BAE Systems is rolling out its helmet mounted symbology system (HMSS) to pilots of the Eurofighter Typhoon. It displays critical information in front of the pilot's eyes, enabling them to...
South Korea Looks to Benefit from Israel's Border Protection Expertise
South Korea is looking to increase its spending on defence contracts with Israel, according to reports in Israeli newspaper Haaretz. South Korea seeks to benefit from Israel's extensive...
Export Deals Are Vital Factor for Defence Industry Survival
2011 is set to be a difficult year for the defence industry. Companies will have to step up competitiveness and look to overseas markets to remain profitable. Once, the defence industry...
French DGA Awards FN Herstal Major Contract for Machine Guns
The French Direction Générale de l'Armement (DGA) has selected the MAG machine gun, manufactured by Belgium-based FN Herstal, to replace its existing AN F1 machine guns. The DGA confirmed...
December 2010
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Qantas Defence Services Purchases OPUS10
Systecon welcomes Qantas Defence Services to the steadly growing group of OPUS10 customers. Qantas Defence Services (QDS) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Qantas Airways, created in 1999 with...
DDC's New Small Form of MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC 429
Data Device Corporation (DDC) introduces a new small form factor MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC 429 board, designed for applications that do not have a standard backplane, but have a USB port in...
WikiLeaks Reveals Factors Influencing Military Contracts
WikiLeaks has disclosed that diplomats sometimes use a smear campaign to lessen the chances of other countries winning defence contracts. However, there is also an increasing trend for companies...
Add MIL-STD-1553 to Any Computer, with the New Mini-PCIe Board
Data Device Corporation (DDC) introduces a new MIL-STD-1553 Mini-PCIe board allowing a dual redundant MIL-STD-1553 channel to be easily added to any small embedded system, rugged laptop, or...
DDC Introduces a Synchro / Resolver USB Interface Device for Portable Applications
Data Device Corporation (DDC) introduces its exciting new synchro / resolver-to-digital USB interface device (SB-36610UX), designed for test applications involving angle position measurements...
DDC's New Licensing Options for MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC 429 Software Solutions
Data Device Corporation (DDC) adds flexible licensing options to its premiere data bus test and verification, and system integration and simulation software packages, allowing users to select...
WikiLeaks Exposes Data Danger
The publication of US diplomatic cables by WikiLeaks demonstrates that the weakness in any system is the personnel with access to sensitive data. Whistleblowing website WikiLeaks has...
November 2010
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Time for Unmanned Surface Vehicles to Rule the Waves
In recent years, robotic systems have been used increasingly by the military. While they have proven their worth in the air, on the ground and underwater, unmanned surface vessels (USVs) have...
FMV Awards Systecon New Framework Agreement
Systecon, together with Generic, Logica and Sjöland &~38; Thyselius, has been awarded a new framework agreement with Swedish Defense Materiel Administration (FMV) within the Telecom Networks area....
Systecon Receives New Order from Denmark
Systecon has received an order from DALO (Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation) that includes consultancy services as well as Systecon's ILS analysis tools OPUS10 and...
New MIL-STD-1553 Two Stub Box Coupler
Beta Transformer Technology, the leader in military and high-reliability aerospace magnetics, has introduced the BXC-A-2 two stub box coupler. This low cost box coupler achieves full...
Data Reconstruction Mode Featured in MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC 429 Software Solutions
Data Device Corporation (DDC) has added data reconstruction functionality to the already feature packed dataSIMS bus analyzer software (version 4.1 and later), opening up a whole new realm of...
Russia Bucks Defence Spending Trend with Increased Outlay and Exports
Russia is the eighth largest defence spender globally and is forecast to spend $387.7bn during 2010 - 2015, finds Strategic Defence Intelligence. New research* from the defence...
Blast-Resistant Towers and Guardhouses
Tower sections are provided in 10ft-increments and constructed from hot-dipped galvanized structural steel. Combined with a ballistic and blast-rated guardhouse this section provides both...
October 2010
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DDC's New Series of AceXtreme Multi-Function Cards
Data Device Corporation (DDC) introduces a new line of PMC, PCI, cPCI/PXI and PCI Express MIL-STD-1553 cards (BU-672 series) designed around its next generation AceXtreme 1553 core, adding...
September 2010
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CONTROP Launches New SPEED-V
CONTROP is launching the new SPEED-V – a lightweight (24kg) EO / IR gyro-stabilised system, which was specially designed for ground vehicles using tall mast mounting. The SPEED-V...
DDC Expands Line of Fully Integrated Total-ACE™ MIL-STD-1553 Terminals
Data Device Corporation (DDC) is pleased to announce the introduction of additional Total-ACE™ models to now offer a complete line of options. The Total-ACE is the world’s first...
Nasa Chooses DDC’s MIL-STD-1553 PCI-Express Cards for System Integration and Software Development Labs
Data Device Corporation (DDC) has been selected by Nasa to supply MIL-STD-1553 PCI-express cards for Nasa’s system integration and software development labs to support the Ares-1 launch...
DDC’s One-Click “C” Code Generation MIL-STD-1553 Data Bus Analyzer and Monitor Software
Data Device Corporation (DDC) introduces a new version of its BusTrACEr™ 1553 data bus analyzer and monitor software, enabling programmers to generate and monitor MIL-STD-1553...
August 2010
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dataSIMS Bus Analyzer Software Support for New AceXtreme™ MIL-STD-1553 Cards
Data Device Corporation (DDC) announces dataSIMS avionics data bus test and analysis software support for its complete new line of AceXtreme™ data bus cards. DDC’s exciting new line...
The Speed - A Unique Payload for Tactical Balloons
CONTROP Precision Technologies is proud to announce the recent delivery of the SPEED-A payload to another customer for persistent surveillance applications. The SPEED-A is a state-of-the-art...
CONTROP’S New EO/IR Laser Designator Payload – Now Supplied to a New Customer
CONTROP Precision Technologies is proud to announce that the new EO/IR Laser Designator Payload LDP has been supplied to a very important and modern customer based on their most...
DANIS Supplied to Two New Customers for UGV Patrol and Coastal Protection
CONTROP has introduced the new DANIS Day and Night Integrated System. Due to CONTROP's unique continuous zoom lens in the TI Camera, the introduction of the DANIS provides a breakthrough in...
Laser Designator Payload - LDP for UAVS and Helicopters
CONTROP's new EO/IR laser designator LDP payload has been supplied to an important and modern customer based on their most strict requirements. The LDP is a high performance, gyro-stabilized...
New HD Stamp – the First High-Definition Gyro-Stabilized Camera for Mini UAVS
CONTROP is launching the new HD STAMP – the first high-definition gyro-stabilized camera for SUAVs. The STAMP family of gyro-stabilized miniature payloads, includes the D-STAMP with a CCD...
Controp Launching New EO/IR Surveillance Solutions
New HD STAMP – the first high-definition gyro-stabilized camera for mini-UAVs CONTROP is launching the new HD STAMP – the first high definition gyro-stabilized camera for SUAVs. The...
CONTROP Unveils New EO/IR Surveillance Systems
New SPEED-V stabilized EO/IR observation and panoramic scanner developed specially for vehicles CONTROP is launching the new SPEED-V – a lightweight (24kg) EO/IR gyro-stabilized system...
New L-VIEW Gyro-Stabilized Commander Sight for Armoured Combat Vehicles
CONTROP's new gyro stabilized L-VIEW compact land (vehicle) commander sight system has successfully completed a strict evaluation and field test for a very demanding customer mounted on...
Speed-A for Persistent Surveillance on Aerostats
CONTROP's SPEED-A payload has been delivered to another customer for persistent surveillance applications. The SPEED-A is the only payload in the world which was specifically developed for use...
New SPIDER LR (Long Range) Automatic EO/IR Scanning System for Coastal Protection
CONTROP's new SPIDER LR Long Range has been supplied to another customer in Asia for long range missions. This very-long range observation system (V-LOROS) incorporates a 1,400mm IR camera...
CONTROP Unveils Surveillance Systems News Announcements at DEFEXPO 2010
L-VIEW for armoured combat vehicles CONTROP is pleased to announce that the new L-VIEW compact land (vehicle) commander sight system has just successfully completed a very strict evaluation...
July 2010
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Online Information about Unbreakable Communication Security Now in Spanish and French
mils electronic announces the publication of their newly enhanced webpage, now also available in Spanish and French language. Since military and governmental customers from around the globe come...
Oxley Supplies Navigation Lights for EADS Atlante UAV
Oxley Developments has been awarded a prestigious contract to supply aircraft navigation LED lights to the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS) for their Atlante unmanned...
EMTEQ Receives Gold Boeing Performance Excellence Award
EMTEQ announces that it has received a 2009 Boeing Performance Excellence Award. The Boeing Company issues the award annually to recognize suppliers who have achieved superior performance....
MD Helicopters Selects EMTEQ’s FC Exterior Lighting
MD Helicopters has selected EMTEQ to develop and supply exterior lighting provisions for the MD900, MD500, and MD600 series helicopters production lines including Dual Mode Anti-Collision...
Thales Onboard the Tiger
Thales is proud to be onboard Eurocopter’s Tiger, the most versatile attack and armed reconnaissance helicopter available on the market. The Tiger, known in France and Spain as Tigre, is...
June 2010
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Kitron Enters the North American Market
Kitron has decided to set up a fully owned subsidiary in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, USA. The industrial operation will be running from 1 January 2011 and will predominantly be concentrated...
ADD Naval Systems Buy Systecon's OPUS10 and SIMLOX
South Korean agency for defence development (ADD), Naval Systems, has bought Systecon's spares optimisation tool OPUS10 and logistic support simulation tool SIMLOX. The tools will be used in...
May 2010
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Nationwide Structures Announces its New Kit Based Vehicle Barriers (KBVB)
Nationwide Structures, Inc. has introduced a new kit based vehicle barrier that is compact, portable, cost effective, and retains the stopping power of permanently installed vehicle...
New Addition to the AMA Military Product Range for Fuel Handling
AMA have designed and manufactured a compact fuel system with military and peace keeping activities in mind. It encompasses a wide range of operational aspects that allow the operator to...
FN SCAR Programme Reaches Final Milestone
FN Herstal received notification from the USSOCOM Program Executive Office—SOF Warrior (PEO—SW) that the SCAR Acquisition Decision Memorandum (ADM) was approved and signed on April 14, 2010,...
Systecon Elects New Board Member
Systecon has a new board member, Claes Nycander, who was elected on 23 March. Claes Nycander is currently product development director at TeliaSonera Mobile. His previous positions include CEO...
April 2010
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Risk of Human Mistakes Minimised by Intelligent Security Systems
Following the headlines in the news about security breaches you'll notice that the focus of today's hackers and communication surveillance networks has shifted. While past attacks were...
ITEC Addresses the Threat of Cyber Warfare
Addressing the growing threat posed by cyber warfare will be central to debate at ITEC next month, marking a first in the event's 21 year history. ITEC, Europe's premier conference and...
ITEC's Focus on Countering IEDs
This year the exhibition floor will feature an impressive array of products and technologies designed to counter IEDs. 4C Strategies undertakes risk assessment and risk management...
FSTA Makes Good Progress Towards Introduction to Service
As we move closer towards the introduction to service of the future strategic tanker aircraft (FSTA) late next year, all major milestones for the development of the FSTA service by...
FSTA Targets Met in Time for Intro to Service
As we move closer towards the introduction to service of the future strategic tanker aircraft (FSTA) late next year, all major milestones for the development of the FSTA service by...
SuperJet International Purchases OPUS10
SuperJet International, a joint venture between Italian comapny Alenia Aeronautica and Russian firm Sukhoi, has purchased OPUS10, the world-leading software for spare parts optimisation...
DDC Offers Replacements for Obsolete Aeroflex Transceivers
Data Device Corporation (DDC) offers standard product drop-in transceivers as replacements for Aerofle's UT63M105 and UT63M125 single and dual transceivers. DDC's BUS-63105,...
Thales Selected to Provide IESI's for Eurocopter's Commercial Helicopters
Thales announced today that, following an intense worldwide competition, it has been selected by Eurocopter to provide the Integrated Electronic Standby Instrument (IESI) for its range of light...
March 2010
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General Dynamics Canada Marks Arrival of Aurora CP140 with Next-Generation Integrated Mission System at Canadian Forces Base Greenwood
An Aurora CP140 aircraft recently arrived in Canada equipped with a new data management system (DMS), Acoustic Suite subsystem, integrated mission system and reconfigurable crew stations...
Airbus Chooses DDC's MIL-STD-1553 Components for A350 XWB Flight Control
Data Device Corporation (DDC) has been selected by Airbus to supply MIL-STD-1553 components for its new generation A350 XWB aircraft. Considered a standard, MIL-STD-1553 has caught the attention...
TACO Antenna Releases New Ground Plane Design for Helical Antennas
TACO Antenna, a division of leading antenna manufacturer Wade Antenna, has released a new ground plane design on our full line of helical antennas. This will allow for much faster and...
February 2010
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Teledyne Supports SEA Group in MoD Warship Radio Detection Technology Contract
SEA Group has been awarded a key warship radar detection technology demonstrator contract from the UK MoD. The £1.75m DART WP2 technology demonstrator contract is a 29-month programme...
Centre for Defence Enterprise Contract Awarded to Teledyne
Teledyne Defence has been awarded a contract through the UK MoD's Centre for Defence Enterprise to conduct a study into a Low Visibility Landing solution for helicopters operating in...
TDL Provides Receiver Subsystem for UK MoD's DART Programme
Teledyne Defence (TDL) has been contracted to participate in the recently awarded UK MoD's Digital Advanced Radar Electronic Support Measure (RESM) Technology (DART) programme. TDL will...
Teledyne Look for Speedy Development for Brownout Solution
Teledyne Defence, Business Development Manager, Paul Miller knows his way around. As an ex Royal Navy helicopter pilot, he has been involved in the aerospace industry and MOD for many years...
FN Herstal Announces Immediate Opportunity for an Operational Analyst
The marketing department (business development) at FN Herstal has an immediate opportunity for an operational analyst. Under the supervision of the marketing director, the incumbent will...
MD Helicopters Selects EMTEQ's FC Exterior Lighting
New Berlin, WI, US — MD Helicopters has selected EMTEQ to develop and supply exterior lighting provisions for the MD900, MD500, and MD600 series helicopters production lines...
EMTEQ Receives Boeing Gold Performance Excellence Award
EMTEQ announces that it has received a 2009 Boeing Performance Excellence Award. The Boeing Company issues the award annually to recognize suppliers who have achieved superior performance....
VT Miltope Selects DDC’s MIL-STD-1553 Cards to Support US Army Automatic Test Systems Contract
Data Device Corporation (DDC), the world leader in the design and manufacture of high-reliability data interface products for aerospace, defense, and industrial automation applications, is...
December 2009
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New Operations Director for Oxley
Oxley Developments is pleased to welcome a new Board member, Steve Wood, as Operations Director. Steve worked for 13 years at the MoD, principally with the Army, in supply, logistics,...
November 2009
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Oxley Launch new BA9 and E10 Bulb Replacements
Oxley has introduced a new series of bipolar LEDs to its extensive range of LED incandescent bulb replacements. Designed to replace standard BA9 and E10 incandescent bulbs in push...
October 2009
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User Group Australia
In the beginning of February Systecon and our Australian representative Thales will conduct a two day user seminar in Sydney. Australian users of Systecon software will get the possibility...
Bell Helicopter purchase OPUS10
We welcome Bell Helicopter to the steadily growing group of OPUS10 customers. The Spares and Logistics Support Optimization tool will be installed and utilized by Bell Helicopter's ILS...
Extended Assigment in FMV Project
FMV (Swedish Defense Materiel Administration) has granted Systecon continued engagement in Phase III of the DU Sjö-project. Systecon is involved in management as well as execution of this...
Continued Engagement in NH90 Helicopter Project
Swedish Defence Materiel Administration has extended Systecons engagement in the build-up of ILS resources for the Helicopter 14 (NH90). The logistic support analysis tools OPUS10 and SIMLOX...
EADS Purchase SIMLOX & CATLOC
Long time OPUS10 and SIMLOX user EADS Defence and Security in Manching, Germany recently purchased additional licenses for SIMLOX and added CATLOC, Systecon's software for LCC and cost analysis,...
Saab Communication purchase OPUS10
Saab Communication has selected OPUS10 for strategic and tactical optimization of logistics support. Thereby joining the many business units within Saab AB that use OPUS10 as well as...
mils electronic at Defense & Security 2009, Bangkok
mils electronic will be exhibiting at Defense & Security in Bangkok, 4-7 November 2009. This is your chance to meet with our cryptology experts and discuss your security requirements. Find...
September 2009
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The Stockholm Office is Moving
Systecon's services and tools are in high demand. To meet the demands from our customers, both the consultancy department and the software development department has continually expanded . To...
Oxley Launch ‘NEW’ Ships Flight Deck Lights
Utilizing knowledge and expertise in the field of night vision lighting, Oxley has designed and manufactured a suite of LED deck lights for naval and marine platforms. Compromising deck...
MKU Displays Lightweight Armour Systems at DSEi
At the DSEi exhibition - which will be held between 8-11 September 2009 - MKU will be displaying a range of its lightweight armour solutions, many already in service, and briefing...
Instavest Body Armour and Boltfree Ballistic Helmets Demonstrated by MKU at DSEi
Lightweight armour manufacturers and suppliers like MKU are able to offer personal protection solutions in large numbers and at short notice. At the DSEi exhibition (stand 1924), MKU will...
July 2009
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Customised Security Systems Ensured Through mils electronic's After-Delivery Modification Product
'Trust' in security terms is difficult to achieve but clearly also very desirable. Apart from aspects such as a lengthy, successful and transparent business relationship, and...
June 2009
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Oxley Supplies Low Profile Anti-Collision Lights to BAE Systems HERTI Programme
Oxley Developments Company, a leading designer and manufacturer of LED aircraft lighting systems, has recently completed delivery of a suite of external lights to BAE Systems for use on their...
FN Expertise in Integrated Weapon Systems on Display at Paris Air Show
A global leader in the manufacture of small calibre weapons, ammunition and weapon systems, FN Herstal, will attend the Paris Air Show 15-21 June 2009 (Hall 2B, Booth no. G32b in the...
May 2009
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Two SIMLOX Orders from China
Academy of Armored Forces Engineering is one of two new customers in China that recently purchased Systecon's tool SIMLOX, for simulation of operations and logistics support. The other customer...
Indian Army Views UTSL MSAT-500 NG Aerial Target System
Universal Target Systems (UTSL) has announced that, along with its in-country partner Kadet Defence Systems, it has participated in a live fire evaluation exercise pursuant to an RFP for...
DDC Announces ARINC 575 Support for DDC’s New ARINC 429 Products
Data Device Corporation (DDC) has introduced ARINC 575 support for DDC's new ARINC 429 products including PMC, PC/104-Plus and PCI-104 cards, featuring various ARINC 429 receive and...
April 2009
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Data Device Corporation Introduces New Synchro/Resolver PC/104 Card
Data Device Corporation (DDC) has announced the release of the new SB-36320CX digital-to-synchro/resolver PC/104 card. The card features two output channels with opto-isolated discrete I/O...
Esterline to Attend Numerous Trade Shows in 2009
Esterline Defense Group, the world leader in combustible ordnance product development and manufacture, will be exhibiting its Armtec® brand at many trade shows in 2009. These...
March 2009
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DDC Announces Windows Server® 2003 and Vista® Support for 1553 PCI Card
Data Device Corporation (DDC) has introduced an updated software development kit (SDK) for MIL-STD-1553 data bus applications that supports Windows Server® 2003 and Windows Vista® for...
February 2009
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L-3 Teams with AAI to Pursue C-17 Training System Sustainment Program
L-3 Link Simulation & Training (L-3 Link) announced today the formation of a team with AAI Corporation (AAI), an operating unit of Textron Systems, to pursue the US Air Force’s C-17 training...
FN Herstal Is Awarded New ISO 9001:2008 Certification
Following a follow-up audit by Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance (LRQA), it was determined that FN Herstal's previously ISO certified 9001:2000 quality management system (QMS) meets...
EMTEQ Awarded Royal Thai Air Force C130 Upgrade Program from Rockwell Collins
EMTEQ has been awarded a contract to supply avionics equipment, mounting trays, wire harnessing and EMTEQ’s light-weight, low loss polyethylene (PFLX) RF coaxial cables as part of the Royal...
January 2009
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EMTEQ Offers Modular Cockpit Upgrades
EMTEQ, a leading provider of integrated aircraft services and systems, offers a full array of flight deck integration services in support of unmanned vehicle and military cockpit upgrades...
EMTEQ Databus and Specialty Cables
Systems integrator and FAA certification provider EMTEQ, also a leading provider of aircraft grade radio frequency coaxial cables and integrated aircraft systems and services, offers...
L-3 Wins F-16 Mission Training Center Program
L-3 Link Simulation & Training (L-3 Link) announced today that it has been awarded a $68.2 million multiple year contract to develop the US Air Force’s F-16 mission training center (MTC)...
DDC Announces New DO-254 Certifiable MIL-STD-1553 Interfaces
Data Device Corporation (DDC) now offers a line of MIL-STD-1553 components that are certifiable to DO-254 level A. The DO-254 standard provides guidelines for design assurance of...
October 2008
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DDC Announces Expanded IRIG-106 Support for MIL-STD-1553 Cards
Data Device Corporation (DDC) has announced an expanded line of IRIG-106 chapter 10 enabled MIL-STD-1553 cards. The broad lineup encompasses several form factor and protocol selections...
September 2008
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DDC Announces Industry’s First MIL-STD-1553 / ARINC 429 AMC Card
Data Device Corporation (DDC) introduces a new multi-I/O 1553/429 AMC card that provides up to four dual redundant MIL-STD-1553 channels operating in BC, RT, MT, or RT/MT modes, eight ARINC...
August 2008
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L-3 Awarded Contract to Support Danish F-16 Midlife Update Program
New York - L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) announced today that it has received a contract, valued at approximately $30 million, from the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization...
L-3 Gains First International F/A-18F Simulator Sale
Arlington, Texas – L-3 Link Simulation and Training (L-3 Link) announced today it received a contract from the Boeing company as a result of a contract award from the Naval Air Warfare...
L-3 Records 100th SimuSphere® Visual Display System Sale
Arlington, Texas - L-3 Link Simulation and Training (L-3 Link) announced today that it has achieved the 100th sale of its SimuSphere® visual system display. "The sale of our...
July 2008
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CONTROP’s STAMP Payloads for Urban Warfare
The requirements and expectations from an EO payload in the urban war scenario are very different from other war scenarios, and the CONTROP STAMP payloads were designed to meet the...
CONTROP's STAMP Stabilised Miniature Payloads Provide a Technological Breakthrough for the SUAV Industry
Many large and small companies have developed SUAVs (Small UAVs), and are operating them with success. However, some say that small UAVs have not been declared 'fully operational', because...
CONTROP's New U-STAMP-Z Night Use Stabilised Miniature Payload Puts its STAMP on the SUAV Market – Debut Visit to EUROSATORY 2008
EUROSATORY 2008 – CONTROP's family of miniature stabilised payloads were recently selected as the EO/IR payloads for an important UAV programme, and were presented in public for the...
CONTROP's CEDAR and SPIDER Systems for Air Field Management and for Vessel Traffic Management
EUROSATORY 2008 – CONTROP systems SPIDER and CEDAR were designed especially to deal with different air field management and vessel traffic management applications. These applications...
CONTROP's DSP-1 Stabilized Payload – Proven Performance with the Unique Continuous Zoom FLIR Lens
The CONTROP DSP-1 was showcased at EUROSATORY 2008, in the Israel Pavilion (hall 6, stand 240d). Visitors could actually operate this stabilised payload with a 'hands on' approach; and...
CONTROP's SPIDER System – Providing Stabilized Long-Range Detection against Intruders
EUROSATORY 2008 – The CONTROP SPIDER stabilized panoramic automatic intruder detection system has arrived at EUROSATORY 2008 for the first time as an operating system. This is an...
CONTROP’s STAMP Stabilised Miniature Payloads Successfully Integrated with MicroPilot's Autopilot Systems
CONTROP Precision Technologies and MicroPilot are proud to announce the successful integration of MicroPilot's line of autopilot systems with CONTROP's STAMP stabilised miniature...
CONTROP’s FOX Thermal Imaging Cameras with the Unique Continuous Zoom FLIR Lens
EUROSATORY 2008 – CONTROP FOX cameras were showcased at EUROSATORY 2008. Visitors were invited to the CONTROP booth in the Israel Pavilion (hall 6, stand 240d) to actually operate this...
EMTEQ Acquires ACS-NAI for Expanded Engieering, Structural and Interiors Capability
EMTEQ, Inc. welcomed Aero Consulting Services Ltd. (ACS) and Northern Aero Industries (NAI), known as ACS-NAI, of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada into their family of companies on June 27, 2008....
Rockwell Collins Names EMTEQ a Top Preferred Supplier
EMTEQ has been recognized as one of the Top Preferred Suppliers for 2008 by Rockwell Collins. As a leading producer of aircraft systems and integration with design and consulting...
More User-Friendly Website for FN Herstal
FN Herstal officially launches its new website, which brings some major improvements. The Internet users are able to compare technical data of products of the same family therefore select...
June 2008
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Data Device Corporation (DDC) Introduces New -55°C to +125°C Temperature Grade RD-19240FS-100 Resolver Converter!
Data Device Corporation (DDC) announces the release of a -55°C to +125°C temperature grade RD-19240 resolver converter. The new RD-19240FS-100 resolver-to-digital converter is...
April 2008
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L-3 Link Simulation & Training – Flight Simulators, Training Services, Aircraft Contractor Logistics Support
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...
March 2008
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Brand New Sophisticated Test & Evaluation Centre Inaugurated at FN Herstal
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...
OH-58D Operational Flight Trainers Delivered by L-3 Enter Service on US Army's Flight School XXI Program
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...
L-3 Awarded Contract to Upgrade Predator Mission Aircrew Training System
L-3 Communications recently announced the award of a contract option from the U.S. Air Force's Aeronautical Systems Center to provide upgrades to the Predator Mission Aircrew Training...
L-3 Awarded Contract Option to Maintain C-9 Aircraft
L-3 Communications recently announced that it has been awarded a contract option from the US Navy to continue to provide aircraft contractor logistics support (CLS) for a fleet of 22 C-9 aircraft....
L-3 Successfully Completes Phase 2 Upgrades on the Polish F-16 Aircrew Training System
L-3 Communications announced today completion of the second phase of the Polish Air Force's F-16 Aircrew Training System (ATS), one of the world's first F-16 simulation systems to integrate...
L-3 Awarded Contract to Build Additional AVCATT Suites for US Army
L-3 Communications recently announced that it has been awarded a follow-on production contract from the US Army to build three additional US Army Aviation Combined Arms Tactical Trainer...
L-3 Launches HD World Synthetic Environment Product Line at Interservice/Industry Simulation, Training & Education Conference
L-3 Communications recently announced the launch of HD World™, a next generation military simulation synthetic environment product line that integrates the latest advancements in...
L-3 Awarded Contract to Upgrade Visuals on B-2 Weapon System Trainers
L-3 Communications announced today that it has been awarded a contract from the US Air Force's Aeronautical Systems Center to complete the visual system upgrade on three B-2 Weapon System...
L-3 Awarded US$18.8 Million Contract to Build F-16 Trainer for Hellenic Air Force
L-3 Communications announced today that it has been awarded an US$18.8 million contract from the US Air Force's Aeronautical Systems Center to build an F-16C Block 52+ Aircrew Training Device...
L-3 Awarded Contract Option to Build F/A-18E/F Trainers
L-3 Communications recently announced that its Link Simulation and Training (L-3 Link) division has been awarded a contract from the Boeing Company to provide two F/A-18E/F Tactical...
EMTEQ NVIS
EMTEQ's custom suite of LED Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) lighting solutions upgrade the night-vision lighting concept with advanced LED (Light-Emitting Diode) technology to provide...
February 2008
TopEMTEQ's Specialty Cables for Military Applications
EMTEQ's data bus/multi-conductor cables exceed performance criteria, are easy to install and maintain 50–125 ohm, high-speed, aircraft grade cables simplify installations EMTEQ,...
January 2008
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EMTEQ Secures STC for Artex C406-N ELT Installation on C9
EMTEQ has been issued Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST03481AT for the Artex C406-N Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) installation on C9s. The C9 kit is a turn-key installation...
October 2007
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Continued Consultancy Support in FMV's Helicopter Procurement
Systecon has received two new orders to continue the support of FMV's (the Swedish Defense Material Administration) procurement and introduction of the new helicopter types Hkp 14 (NH90) and Hkp...
SIMLOX Approved by UK MoD
SCS (Supply Chain Support - Inventory Optimisation) within the UK Ministry of Defence performs thorough verification and validation (V&V) of Logistic Modelling Tools used by the MoD. In...
September 2007
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Systecon Announce New Representative in Germany
Philotech GmbH has been appointed as Systecon's new representative in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The appointment is the result of a thorough search and analysis including several...
August 2007
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Raytheon Selects OPUS10
Raytheon Technical Services Company in Portsmouth, RI has acquired a LAN server network license for OPUS10. A key application area for RTSC is LORA (Level Of Repair Analyis) using the...
Iberia Purchase OPUS10
Spanish Airline Iberia has bought OPUS10 for optimisation of their spare parts...
June 2007
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French Air Force Buy OPUS10, SIMLOX and CATLOC
SIMMAD (Structure Intégrée du Maintien en condition opérationnelle des Matériels Aéronautiques de la Défense), the maintenance arm of French Air Force, has been...
May 2007
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Marshall Aerospace selects SIMLOX
Marshall Aerospace, leading independent aerospace contractor based in Cambridge UK, has selected SIMLOX for simulation of operations and logistics...
April 2007
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Opus10 Version 7 Released!
The new version 7 of OPUS10 includes several enhancements to both user interface and modeling capabilities which will make OPUS10 even more flexible and easy to use for logistics support and...
March 2007
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New Assignments Within Swedish Armed Forces PRIO Project
In March 2007 Systecon AB received several orders for continued work within the Swedish Armed Forces' PRIO project. Project PRIO is an important part of Swedish Armed Forces' reform work, aimed...
February 2007
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Rapid Deployment of Bulk Fuel Installations
Over the last few years AMA has been involved in the supply, logistic support and commissioning of ground and aviation fuel-handling equipment and installations for numerous peacekeeping...
January 2007
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Support Solution Design for Nordic Battle Group
Systecon has received an order to perform analyses of the logistics support solution for NBG08 (Nordic Battle Group). In close collaboration with FMV (Swedish Defence Material...
December 2006
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MTU and VAC select CATLOC
MTU Aero Engines in Munic and Volvo Aero in TrollhĠttan have both selected Systecons LCC and cost analysis tool CATLOC for whole life cost analysis of aero engines. The most...
SIMLOX to Lockheed Martin US
The first SIMLOX delivery to the United States will be done early 2007 as Lockheed Martin in Owego NY recently bought licenses for the tool. The Owego office already has the optimisation...
Resource Dimensioning for Kockums Submarines
Systecon has received an order from Kockums to provide consultancy support related to maintenace planning and spares dimensioning for...
Kockums Malmö purchases OPUS10
Kockums has decided to complement its OPUS10 installation in Karlskrona with a satellite installation in Malmö. The purchase comes half a year after Kockum's Karlskrona office discided...
MilsVPN Secure VPN for Governmental Networks
The increasing demand of customers for a maximum-security Virtual Private Network (VPN) solution have persuaded mils electronic to start the development of a set of VPN products combining...
November 2006
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ANAC Coats Eurofighter
ANAC is now an approved coatings-supplier for the new Typhoon Eurofighter. The multi-role combat-fighter is a delta-wing, beyond-visual-range, close air-fighter aircraft with...
July 2006
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The New Secure Field Communication Terminal by mils electronic
MilsMachine is a mobile communication terminal for the perfectly protected exchange of messages in various communication networks. Based on a fully rugged hardware platform with...
June 2006
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Esterline Defense Group at Farnborough
Esterline Defense Group is a global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of the Armtec® branded infrared (IR) decoy flares and radar countermeasure chaff. We invite you...
CONTROP’s CEDAR Provides a Virtual Fence Keeping People Safe from Harm, Worldwide
Paris, France, EUROSATORY 2006 – the CONTROP CEDAR panoramic automatic intruder detection system has arrived at EUROSATORY 2006 as an operating system. This is an opportunity for visitors to...
CONTROP’s D-STAMP Stabilized Miniature Payload Provides a Technological Breakthrough for the SUAV Industry
Paris, France - Many large and small companies have developed SUAVs (Small UAVs), and are operating them with success. However, some say that Small UAVs have not been declared...
CONTROP System Descriptions to EUROSATORY 2006
Paris, France, EUROSATORY 2006 – CONTROP Precision Technologies LTD. is exhibiting not one, not two but three operating optronic cameras, D-STAMP, DSP-1 and CEDAR, at EUROSATORY 2006, in the...
CONTROP’s D-STAMP Stabilized Miniature Payload Puts its Stamp on the SUAV Market - Debut Visit to Paris
Making a debut performance at EUROSATORY 2006, the new CONTROP D-STAMP Daylight Stabilized Miniature Payload is being displayed as an operating system at the CONTROP booth- Hall 6, Stand F-39/10...
September 2005
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Full Range of FN Weapons, Ammunition and Integrated Weapon Systems Displayed at DSEi 2005
DSEI this year gave FN HERSTAL the opportunity to demonstrate its capabilities for maintaining its long-standing product range whilst bringing innovative solutions worldwide. On display at...
Oxley Launch Miniature Vehicle Usage Monitoring M-HUMS at DSEi
A breakthrough in Health and Usage Monitoring technology is being launched by Oxley at the Defence Systems and Equipment Exhibition (DSEi) 2005 at Excel in London on 13th – 16th September. ...
Oxley e-tag Evaluation Kit Updated
The new updated Oxley e-tag™ evaluation kit is available to purchase as a result of unprecedented demand from potential users of e-logistic systems. It is equipped with the latest...
June 2004
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CONTROP Participates in Securing the Olympic Games 2004 in Athens
HOD HASHARON, ISRAEL 14 June 2004 – CONTROP Precision Technologies LTD. was recently selected to provide the CEDAR-M Electro-Optical Observation Systems to secure the Olympic Games 2004 in...
May 2004
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CONTROP at Eurosatory 2004 in Paris
Innovative solutions for Homeland Security and Defense requirements are provided by the state-of-the-art Electro Optics surveillance and reconnaissance systems that are being displayed by...
Protecting Us All
Greece, May 2004. The Olympic Games have returned to the land that invented them. The world’s biggest sporting event has attracted tens of thousands of tourists, spectators, organizers, and...
February 2004
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CONTROP at Asian Aerospace 2004 in Singapore
Innovative solutions for Homeland Security and Defense requirements are provided by the state-of-the-art Electro Optics surveillance and reconnaissance systems that are being displayed by...
January 2004
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Turning Vision into Reality
Bringing Things Closer into "Sight"is the First Step in Dealing with Potential Threats! The changing international scene has brought a new emphasis on the growing need for early...
August 2003
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CONTROP Presents the FOX450Z Thermal Imaging Camera with Continuous Zoom Lens
HOD HASHARON, ISRAEL 5 August 2002 - CONTROP Precision Technologies Ltd. (Hod Hasharon, ISRAEL) presents the FOX 450Z Thermal Imaging Camera with a proprietary 22.5x continuous optical Zoom...
July 2003
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FN HERSTAL will be present at the DSEI Exhibition (booth 1335)
One of the world's largest manufacturer of small calibre weapons, FN HERSTAL will present a broad range of products, including the battle-proven MINIMI machine gun, the F2000 assault rifle with...
June 2003
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CONTROP at Paris Air Show 2003
Innovative solutions for Homeland Security and Defense requirements are provided by the state-of-the-art Electro Optics surveillance and reconnaissance systems that are being displayed by...
August 2002
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CONTROP's DSP1 Dual Sensor Stabilized Payload
CONTROP’s DSP1 Dual Sensor Stabilized Payload HOD HASHARON, ISRAEL 5 August 2002 - Innovation, quality, cost effectiveness and state-of-the-art Electro Optics characterizes the fine...
CONTROP's CEDAR Intruder Detection System Attracting Strong International Attention for Homeland Security
CONTROP’s CEDAR Intruder Detection System Attracting Strong International Attention for Homeland Security. HOD HASHARON, ISRAEL 5 August 2002 – The changing international scene and growing...
April 2002
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Controp's CEDAR Automatic Intruder Detection System Attracting International Acclaim as the Need for Ground Surveillance Is Heightened
Innovation, quality, cost effectiveness and state-of-the-art Electro Optics characterizes the fine surveillance and reconnaissance systems displayed by CONTROP Precision Technologies Ltd. at...
