Daily News - Day 2
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Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has accepted the last of three Griffon 8100TD hovercraft built by Griffon Hovercraft Ltd (GHL) for the Swedish Amphibious Battalion.11 September, 2007
Rohde & Schwarz wins HF upgrade
Rohde & Schwarz UK Ltd (Stand 1194) has won a contract from VT Shipbuilding to upgrade the communications system aboard the Royal Navy’s (RN’s) new Falkland Islands Patrol Vessel, HMS Clyde.
11 September, 2007
Asian source for weapons
Pakistan’s Integrated Defence Systems (IDS) is involved in R&D, manufacturing and international marketing of a wide range of conventional weapons, as well as modern defence products. Indeed, despite being a comparatively novice player in defence markets, IDS has achieved significant export sales.11 September, 2007
Rugged and reliable communications
Manufactured in New Zealand and promoted by its European company on Stand 1912, Tait Radio Communications has supplied a wide range of military organisations around the world. Making its debut at the show, Tait is publicising some considerable enhancements to its range.11 September, 2007
Training can reduce costs
Formed last year as a wholly owned subsidiary of Giat, the Nexter group comprises Munitions, Electronics and Mechanics companies under a Systems ‘umbrella’. This extensive background has positioned Nexter to become a major supplier to military and indeed civil markets.
The variety and extent of Nexter’s activities will be evident to visitors to Stand 1525, where the company’s Generic Virtual Training (GVT) system is one of the major topics. Supporting systems and equipment deployed in more than 100 countries, Nexter is well aware of the need to help users to keep costs as low as possible and provide through life capability management (TLCM). It sees training to be key to the achievement of this aim.
11 September, 2007
Lithium batteries ready for action
Demand for batteries is growing for defence applications, which require high voltage and high power rates for short periods, ranging from fractions of a second to several hours. This poses a challenge to design engineers, who must consider extremely long shelf life, rapid activation, size/volume/weight limitations, capacity and energy density requirements, as well as the ability to test the battery to ensure system readiness.11 September, 2007
Cutting production costs
The benefits of using investment or injection moulding in the manufacture of complex shapes for defence equipment, are highlighted on Stand 851 by Metal Injection Moulding (MIM) and Precision Investment Castings (PIC). These companies can produce parts not normally economically possible by other manufacturing methods.11 September, 2007
Simulation simplifies vehicle design
Dassault Systèmes has announced the availability of a new Simulia direct coupling interface, which allows third-party physics codes developed by partners or customers to communicate directly with its Abaqus FEA software for high-performance multiphysics simulation. Abaqus Version 6.7 is the latest finite element analysis software suite.
11 September, 2007
Lighter is better
The constant demand for ever more compact and lightweight equipment poses challenges to manufacturers of connectors that must play their part in achieving these aims. Glenair manages to do just that, as is evident from the new products shown on Stand 2259. Examples include smaller and lighter Micro-D packages, such as a range of GMSM single-row connectors for applications where space and weight are limited.11 September, 2007
Hybrid systems technology vehicle debuts at show
Ricardo has unveiled an advanced military hybrid vehicle, which is featured for the first time on Stand 578 in the UK Pavilion. Developed in partnership with L-3 Communications and Magnet Motors, the hybrid system incorporated in the demonstrator provides significant practical and operational advantages in defence roles. Independent electric hub motors provide improved traction control and stability, survivability and increased ground clearance, resulting in enhanced vehicle mobility.11 September, 2007