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UK boatbuilder Holyhead Marine is continuing deliveries of its Offshore Raiding Craft (ORC) to the UK Royal Marines — and has revealed two new variants of the basic design.13 September, 2007
Alstec arming up for new carriers
Babcock subsidiary Alstec is in line for an order worth about GBP36 million to supply an advanced weapon handling system for the Royal Navy’s two Future Aircraft Carrier (CVF) vessels, the DSEi Show Daily has learnt.
13 September, 2007
Thales wins Oman naval contract
Thales Nederland has signed a deal with VT Shipbuilding International for the supply of sensors, combat management systems and communications to be installed aboard three Project Khareef ocean patrol vessels (OPVs) on order for the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO).
13 September, 2007
Gryphon flies
One of the more unusual sights at DSEi this week was the Gryphon, a strap-on delta-winged backpack airframe, designed for special forces. Its small jet engines and low radar signature enable forces to fly quickly into enemy territory after jumping out of an aircraft. See Spelco GbR on Stand 1292.13 September, 2007
Latest Bowman trials imminent
Prime contractor GD UK has delivered the latest Bowman evolution, BCIP 5, to the British Army on time for the major OFT3 (Operational Field Trial) starting in October. Development work is underway for BCIP 6.
13 September, 2007
CTA invests in MTIP2
CTA International (a joint venture company between BAE Systems Land Systems and Nexter Systems of France) is now developing, as a private venture, its latest Manned Turret Integration Programme 2 (MTIP2).13 September, 2007
LIMAWS(R) awaits green light
Lockheed Martin UK INSYS is expected to be awarded a contract by DESo for the Demonstration and Manufacture (D&M) of the British Army’s Lightweight Mobile Artillery Weapon System (Rocket). Under the D&M phase, a total of four pre-production systems will be built for trials including launching the latest Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) that is already being acquired by the UK.
13 September, 2007
Pinzgauer II launched on world market
As a result of the acquisition of Armour Holdings, BAE Systems Land Systems now has the widely deployed Pinzgauer range of 6x6 and 4x4 crosscountry tactical vehicles as part of its product portfolio. At DSEi the company is launching its Pinzgauer II (6x6) on the world market and, in the short term at least, this will be marketed alongside the current production Pinzgauer.13 September, 2007
New aids to defeat bio-warfare
Smiths Detection is a name synonymous with combating chemical warfare and has grown to encompass detection of other invisible but lethal agents, such as biological agents.13 September, 2007
Avon signs MoU
Avon Rubber (Stand 1833) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Turkish defence companies MKEK and ETIRC to provide respiratory protection technologies to the Turkish Armed Forces.
13 September, 2007