Defence News Press ReleasesNews and commentary for the Defence News Press Releases community.Defence Services Asia: High-ranking Visitors from All over the Worldat the KRCHER Futuretech Stand- June 26, 2008 At the Defence Services Asia DSA in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the largest exhibition in the Asian area, together with its Malaysian partners Corporate Envoy and Challenge Corporation, Krcher Futuretech presented its systems for peace-keeping forces. At the 11th edition of this exhibition which took place for the first time in the Putra World Trade Center (PWTC) in the centre of Kuala Lumpur, KRCHER Futuretech Sales Manager Dirk Waldow, who is in charge of the Asian market, welcomed many...http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/nbc/kaercher/press11.html Defence Services Asia: High-ranking Visitors from All over the World at the KRCHER Futuretech Stand- June 26, 2008 At the Defence Services Asia DSA in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the largest exhibition in the Asian area, together with its Malaysian partners Corporate Envoy and Challenge Corporation, Krcher Futuretech presented its systems for peace-keeping forces. At the 11th edition of this exhibition which took place for the first time in the Putra World Trade Center (PWTC) in the centre of Kuala Lumpur, KRCHER Futuretech Sales Manager Dirk Waldow, who is in charge of the Asian market, welcomed many...http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/nbc/karcher/press13.html Defence Services Asia: High-ranking Visitors from All over the World at the KRCHER Futuretech Stand- June 26, 2008 At the Defence Services Asia DSA in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the largest exhibition in the Asian area, together with its Malaysian partners Corporate Envoy and Challenge Corporation, Krcher Futuretech presented its systems for peace-keeping forces. At the 11th edition of this exhibition which took place for the first time in the Putra World Trade Center (PWTC) in the centre of Kuala Lumpur, KRCHER Futuretech Sales Manager Dirk Waldow, who is in charge of the Asian market, welcomed many...http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/field/karcher/press10.html Defence Services Asia: High-ranking Visitors from All over the World at the KRCHER Futuretech Stand- June 26, 2008 At the Defence Services Asia DSA in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the largest exhibition in the Asian area, together with its Malaysian partners Corporate Envoy and Challenge Corporation, Krcher Futuretech presented its systems for peace-keeping forces. At the 11th edition of this exhibition which took place for the first time in the Putra World Trade Center (PWTC) in the centre of Kuala Lumpur, KRCHER Futuretech Sales Manager Dirk Waldow, who is in charge of the Asian market, welcomed many...http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/field/kaercher1/press15.html Ford F-Series- June 25, 2008 The Ford pick-up truck has to be one of the most well-known tough-duty vehicles in the commercial arena. However the same design has also made an impression on the military market. In early 2000 Ford produced a concept truck for the US Army based on their popular F-350 super duty crew cab. The design was structurally modified and equipped with advanced drive train, suspension, electrical and electronic components and was able to pass a series of desert field trials. "The Ford pick-up truck...http://www.army-technology.com/projects/fordpickuptruck/ Delivery of Last MILIS Thermal Sight to the Greek Army- June 24, 2008 On June 24 2008, the last of MILIS (Milan Lightweight Infrared System) thermal sights rolled out of Theon Sensors production line in Koropi, Greece. A total of 147 of these sights were manufactured in Greece by the local company, Theon Sensors, as part of a contract signed with Sagem Dfense Scurit (Paris, France). The MILIS thermal sights were a major part of a contract, which was signed in 2003 between the Hellenic Ministry of National Defense and Euromissile, for the upgrade of the MILAN...http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/surveillance/theon/press4.html Armidale Class Patrol Boat- June 24, 2008 In December 2003, the Australian Ministry of Defence awarded the prime contract to Defence Maritime Services (DMS) for the supply and support of 12 Armidale Class patrol boats. The Australian Government subsequently ordered two additional Armidale vessels in June 2006. The patrol boats replace the 15 Freemantle Class large patrol vessels that entered service between 1980 and 1984 and are approaching the end of their operational life. "Construction of the first of class HMAS Armidale (83) began.http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/armidaleclass/ Data Device Corporation (DDC) Introduces New -55 to +125 Degree C Temperature Grade RD-19240FS-100 Resolver Converter!- June 20, 2008 Data Device Corporation (DDC) announces the release of a -55 to +125 degree C temperature grade RD-19240 resolver converter. The new RD-19240FS-100 resolver-to-digital converter is highly repeatable to 1 LSB in 14-bit mode and contains programmable features such as resolution, bandwidth, and tracking rate, which allow for best dynamic configurability. A built-in-test output additionally monitors for loss of signal, reference frequency, or tracking. "This new temperature option opens up many...http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/electronic/data_device/press23.html Vectronix breeds Miniature Night Vision Monocular- June 20, 2008 With over 50,000 BIGBIM image intensified night vision devices in operation, Vectronix decided to make its next product significantly lighter and smaller than existing MIL-spec goggles and monoculars, without sacrificing quality or performance. This objective was reached using miniaturized components and a revolutionary 16 mm image intensifier tube. TARSIUS16 is the name of the new Miniature Night Vision Monocular which weighs 30% to 45% less than comparable devices using 18mm tubes. Even in..http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/surveillance/leica/press7.html Beta Transformer Technology Corporation Achieves AS9100 Registration- June 20, 2008 Beta Transformer Technology Corporation, the leader in Military and High Reliability Aerospace Magnetics has achieved AS9100 registration. Beta Transformer now joins other top tier aerospace suppliers in demonstrating its commitment to delivering high quality products that meet or exceed its customers' expectations. Beta Transformer's was granted AS9100:2004-01 registration by Underwriters Laboratories on May 30, 2008.http://www.army-technology.com/contractors/electronic/data_device/press24.html |