Defence News Press ReleasesNews and commentary for the Defence News Press Releases community.MKU- July 9, 2008 MKU, the flagship company of the GKG Group, has a direct customer base in over 50 countries for its wide range of defence protection systems, which include: Aircraft and vehicle protection ballistics Composite ballistic panels Up-armour inserts plates Helmets Ballistic jackets Bomb blankets De-mining suits Canvas and rubber footwear Tents UAVS AIRCRAFT AND AIR PERSONNEL BALLISTIC-PROTECTIVE PANELS Our ballistic-protective range of equipment for aircraft and air personnel...http://www.airforce-technology.com/contractors/modifications/mku-airforce Icore International- July 7, 2008 Icore International offers innovative, high performance solutions for a wide range of electrical and fluid interconnect applications for defence equipment. Our extensive experience in aerospace and military markets means we offer an in depth knowledge of individual shielding requirements, for example for EMC, EMP, RFI, HIRF, and lightning strike protection. Icore's policy is to work in partnership with its customers and their principal suppliers to design integrated systems that both meet the.http://www.naval-technology.com/contractors/corrosion/icore FN HERSTAL- July 7, 2008 FN HERSTAL, a part of the Herstal Group, designs, manufactures and distributes a full range of helicopter and aircraft weapon systems, including machine-guns, mounts, machine-gun pods and rocket launchers, to equip multi-role helicopters and subsonic aircraft. FN HERSTAL's helicopter and aircraft weapon systems include machine-gun pods, rocket launchers and crew-utilised machine-guns, which are fully integrated in the aircraft. Amongst the high-quality companies that use FN HERSTAL's...http://www.airforce-technology.com/contractors/weapons/fn_herstal More User-Friendly Website for FN Herstal- July 3, 2008 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 quickly and easily the more appropriate weapon. The new design gives more importance to interactivity and videos, including the new video that has been created for the international launch of the SCAR assault rifle at Eurosatory, Paris. No doubt this is a major improvement compared to the...http://www.airforce-technology.com/contractors/weapons/fn_herstal/press7.html More User-Friendly Website for FN Herstal- July 3, 2008 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 quickly and easily the more appropriate weapon. The new design gives more importance to interactivity and videos, including the new video that has been created for the international launch of the SCAR assault rifle at Eurosatory, Paris. No doubt this is a major improvement compared to the...http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/machine_guns/fnherstal/press11.html Aimpoint's Smallest Tactical Sight- July 3, 2008 In response to the need for smaller and lighter tactical sights, Aimpoint proudly introduced earlier this year the new Aimpoint Micro T-1 electronic red-dot sight. Built to offer the same battle-proven ruggedness as larger Aimpoint sights, the Micro T-1 sight is able to perform under extreme conditions while adding negligible weight to your weapon. This new compact sight is suitable for use on rifles, carbines, shotguns, submachineguns and handguns. The Aimpoint Micro T-1 sight is ideal as a...http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/machine_guns/aimpoint/press14.html Aimpoint introduces the new MPS3 Sight- July 3, 2008 Aimpoint, the world leader and innovator of red dot sighting technology, has announced the latest generation of the company s heavy weapon sight the Aimpoint MPS3. Designed for use on medium to heavy support weapons, the MPS3 sight enables users to quickly bring a weapon on target, and greatly increases first hit probability. The Aimpoint MPS3 is a passive electronic reflex collimator sight. It is a rugged, parallax-free, 1X (non-magnifying) optic with unlimited eye relief. The MPS3 sight...http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/machine_guns/aimpoint/press15.html Sentinel Diver Detection Sonar Succeeds In Warm Asia Pacific Waters- July 3, 2008 The Sonardyne Sentinel diver detection sonar proved its effectiveness in tropical waters during a key demonstration is South East Asia. The presentation was seen as the final, crucial, step in proving Sentinel's capabilities in a variety of water columns around the globe. Bob Coutts, Sonardyne's sales manager for sonar systems in the region noted that the; "High ambient water temperature, sedimentation and excessive marine life noise coupled with shallow water and highly reverberant port and...http://www.naval-technology.com/contractors/sonar/sonardyne/press6.html Peltor Tactical Safety Products, Manufactured by Aearo Technologies, Announces New Military and Tactical Applications Eyewear- July 3, 2008 Indianapolis, Indiana Aearo Technologies brands announce their new military products lineup for the first quarter of 2008 with innovative designs to address the specific needs of military and tactical applications. Peltor Nighthawk the Most Advanced Combat Eyewear system for Today's Warfighter Introducing the most advanced, complete combat eyewear system ever created. Built from the ground up to provide serious protection for serious missions, this complete goggle and spectacle system's...http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/personal/aearo-technologies/press2.html |