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WFEL (Stand 198) has completed initial deliveries of its new Air Portable Ferry Bridge (APFB) to the British Army and this has now been deployed on operations to Afghanistan. APFB is the replacement for the very old Class 16 air-portable bridge used by the British Army. Export marketing of the APFB is already underway and as it is designed for use by rapid deployment forces, WFEL sees a significant export market for this system on a worldwide basis.10 September, 2007
World first in water filtration
Lifesaver Systems has launched a product described as the world’s first all-in-one water bottle to filter all waterborne pathogens without the aid of chemicals.
10 September, 2007
Thales to supply fuzes for US missiles
UK-based Thales Missile Electronics has been awarded a GBP21.7m contract by Raytheon Missile Systems of the US to supply more than 5,000 target detection devices (TDD) for the TOW 2B anti-tank guided weapon (ATGW). Production will be undertaken at Thales Missile Electronics’ facility in Basingstoke from later this year, running through 2009. Since 1989 the company has produced more than 47,000 TDD for
the TOW ATGW.
10 September, 2007
TTems wins award from Harris
An award from Harris Corporation for outstanding performance has been won by electronics manufacturing services provider TT electronic manufacturing services (TTems), in recognition of consistent high quality and on-time delivery for the MoD Bowman programme.10 September, 2007
Lobo Systems seeks access
Lord Drayson, Minister of State for Defence Equipment and Support, visited Lobo Systems (Stand 2120) at a recent seminar, to familiarise himself with the company’s successful access system for maintenance. “Despite our sales overseas, we have yet to secure our first order from the UK Ministry of Defence and I hope that my discussion with Lord Drayson will help reverse this position,” commented Robert Bokros, managing director of Lobo Systems.10 September, 2007
BAE upgrades Glascoed plant
BAE Systems Land Systems Munitions has invested some GBP750,000 in its Glascoed munitions facility in Wales with the introduction of a worldleading X-ray imaging process that can detect air pockets as small as 1mm in diameter within explosives. Further work is planned to enhance the system to produce images showing pockets smaller than 1mm. Air pockets in munitions can affect accuracy, and in severe cases, could lead to premature detonation.
10 September, 2007
Trackfire aims at RCWS market
Swedish company Saab Systems is launching its new generation Trackfire Remote Controlled Weapon System (RCWS) at this year’s DSEi exhibition.10 September, 2007
All-in-one tactical headset
US specialist Silynx Communications (Stand 917) is demonstrating what it claims to be the world’s first software defined tactical communication headset and hearing protector. Designed for the Special Operations Forces community, the QuietOps eliminates the need for multiple headsets during a mission, providing all capabilities and protection in one system. Versatility, adaptability, ease of operation and ruggedness are other features promoted for the system.10 September, 2007
Advanced eye safety
Eye Safety Systems (ESS) manufactures advanced goggles and sunglasses for military, law enforcement, and fire/rescue personnel. Its innovative designs have positioned the company as a major source of eye protection systems for defence and public safety.Products including NSN and laser protection goggles are distributed in more than 90 countries and examples can be seen on Stand 1049.
10 September, 2007
MicroSpyRobot sees all threats
Soldiers engaged in urban combat need to know as much as possible about their immediate surroundings, as the risk of ambush, booby traps and improvised explosive devices may be very high. Consequently obtaining information and minimising the risk of collateral damage is high on the list of priorities.10 September, 2007