CheetIR-C Sighting System An impressive array of photonic technologies for customers of the UK-based Excelitas Qioptiq. Additionaly at Eurosatory are sighting systems, surveillance and target acquisition cameras, such as the new CheetIR-C MWIR continuous zoom, sensors and detectors, as well as advanced optronics. The CheetIR-C OEM variant allows excellent potentialRead More →
ATAX airdrop system A new aerial delivery system that offers considerably more flexibility in operation, as well as reduced cost and greater safety. Known as ATAX, the modular system can be applied to both land and marine air-drop requirements, which previously required separate systems. ATAX comprises interlocking pallets that canRead More →
Airborne Systems rebranded UK-based element of the Airborne Systems group has rebranded as IrvinGQ, bringing back two of the most famous names in parachute history to the market. Based in Wales, IrvinGQ focuses on the ‘round-chute’ systems, while US-based Airborne Systems continues to focus on ‘square’ chute systems. In theRead More →
GBP 10 million Ammunition Investment BAE Systems Land UK is investing around £10 million in its ammunition production capability with the decision to build a new production line for 12.7mm ammunition at the Radway Green small arms ammunition facility, adding up to 10 million rounds a year BAE has beenRead More →
The Slingshot The SlingShot is small and lightweight, and can be used by dismounted soldiers, in vehicles, and in aircraft and helicopters. Spectra claims that, compared with other BLOS systems, SlingShot is cheaper, offers more channel availability, and requires minimal training. SA ArtilleryRead More →
SATCOMS Since the system was launched in 2013, Spectra Group (UK) Ltd has sold around 2,000 units of its SlingShot radio range-extension system to special forces and armies around the world. The company has just extended its sales partnership with Airbus to offer SlingShot as part of the Airbus communicationsRead More →
The Blackjack The US Navy and US Marine Corps also operate the Blackjack, the latter having deployed it with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit in 2016. Now the company is looking to promote the UAV further, and is holding a special conference today alongside Col John Neville, programme manager forRead More →
Skyhook Ahead of a planned delivery to the first RQ-21 Blackjack export customer later this month, Insitu is holding a conference to promote the benefits of the UAV to potential export nations. The first export example to be delivered to the Canadian Army has rolled off the production line, andRead More →
Reaching the sky The launch of the first of a new line of masts has been announced by UK company Cobham, a global leader in telescopic composite mast technologies. Known as SkyHigh and designed for the harshest environments, the lightweight mast provides rapid deployment, up to 20m, with a compactRead More →
Swift Hunter Turkish company Otokar is showing the first example of the Tulpar light tank, which it has developed as a private venture in conjunction with CMI Defence for the export market. This essentially consists of the chassis/hull of the Otokar Tulpar infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) fitted with a CMIRead More →
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