Daily News - Day 3
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BAE Systems Land Systems OMC of South Africa (Stand 573) is showing its recently developed RG31 Mk 6 mine protected vehicle (MPV), which is one of the contenders for the British Army Medium Protected Patrol Vehicle (MPPV) requirement for up to 170 units. RG31 Mk 6 retains the high level of protection against anti-tank mines, but also features enhanced protection against Improvised Explosive Devices (IED). The example being shown at DSEi is fitted with a Swedish Lemur Remote Controlled Weapon Station (RCWS) armed with a .50 (12.7mm) M2 HB machine gun. This allows targets to be engaged with a gunner under complete armour protection.12 September, 2007
Expanded Chemring realigns
An enlarged Chemring Group (Stand 944) has outlined plans to consolidate and realign its business operations following a period of expansion encompassing organic growth and strategic acquisitions.
12 September, 2007
Concept for Australian UUV
UK systems engineering group SEA (Stand 790) has won a contract from Australia’s Defence Science and Technology Organisation to develop a concept design for a future unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV). Using experience in underwater vehicles and autonomy from the UK’s Battlespace Access UUV research programme, SEA will assess the Australian mission requirements, consider their feasibility, examine the maturity of enabling technologies, and produce concept vehicle and system designs.
12 September, 2007
New solutions for shift of conflicts
The shift of conflicts from battlefields to urban environments has obliged the development of solutions appropriate to these very different scenarios. ICx Technologies is a company that is producing advanced solutions for both homeland and military security and visitors to Stand 933 can learn of two interesting developments.12 September, 2007
Wärtsilä powers ahead for UK carrier programme
Power and propulsion machinery specialist Wärtsilä (Stand 2261) has received contracts from the UK’s Aircraft Carrier alliance for detailed technical support work and long-lead orders for the main and emergency diesel generating sets and their auxiliary and support systems for the Royal Navy’s two Future Aircraft Carrier (CVF) vessels HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales.12 September, 2007
New roles for aero engines?
Of the many companies that have attempted to supply the general aviation industry with new generation engines, Thielert is one of the few to have succeeded. A recent agreement with Cessna to collaborate on future programmes is a measure of that success.12 September, 2007
Improved visuals for forward observers
Carl Zeiss Optronics (Stand 1065) is showing several new products for the first time on Stand 1065, including the Opus-H handheld surveillance and reconnaissance system.12 September, 2007
Potable water in their GRASP
Fighting in the high temperatures of desert conditions, a fully equipped soldier will not get very far without access to potable water — which is why it is often necessary to include water among the heavy items that he must carry.12 September, 2007
Lighting a beacon at DSEi
UK-based SARBE, a division of Signature Industries and the market leader in peacetime search and rescue (SAR) military personal locator beacons (PLBs), is featuring its entire selection of 406MHz products at DSEi.12 September, 2007
Radio designed ‘for soldiers’
L-3 Communications is showing its Wav-Pac tactical multiband radio on Stand 1471. Offered as a single base radio unit supporting multiband HF and VHF operation through a field interchangeable appliqué, this is seen to make for significant life-cost savings.
12 September, 2007