AGY Announces the Addition of a New Composite Armour Solution for the European Market
LYON, FRANCE - (January 27, 2008) - AGY announces the addition of an innovative ballistic and blast protection solution called the ThermoBallistic* armour system in response to the increased demand for composite armour solutions that are fueling defense spending and military development programs around the world. Targeted for the European market, the ThermoBallistic armour system laminates...
Read More »BAE Systems Wins Department of Defense 2007 Top 5 Award for Systems Engineering
MINNEAPOLIS - BAE Systems announced today it had been selected as a 2007 Top 5 Department of Defense Program Award winner for systems engineering for the company's work on the DDG 1000, MK57 Vertical Launching System (VLS). The award was presented by the Department of Defense and the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA). The presentation took place at the NDIA 10th Annual Systems...
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Fuses offer UL-Listed choices for lower amp applications.
Suited for branch circuit protection, UL-listed Amp-Trap 2000Ã-® A4BQ 100-600 A Fuses are designed for applications requiring Class L fuse dimensions with ratings under 601 A. Solutions deliver Class J fuse performance, comply with OSHA regulations and NEC standards, and help reduce magnitude and duration of faults for better arc flash mitigation. Fuses ensure flexibility on new construction...
Read More »BVR Systems Awarded a Naval Tactical Trainer Contract
ROSH HA'AYIN, Israel, January 22/ -- BVR Systems (1998) Ltd. (OTC Bulletin Board: BVRSF), announced today the award of a US $3.2 million contract to supply its Naval Tactical Trainer (NTT) system to an international customer. The NTT is the jewel in the crown of naval trainers, designed to facilitate advanced networked training in all naval warfare spheres. Located in a single facility, the NTT...
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How to Reduce Costs for Plastic Caps, Closures and Other Packaging Products
Check out this white paper to read about the six questions to consider before selecting an injection molder for your packaging application.
Read More »The Power of Three - Work Starts on Carrier Variant of F-35 Lightning II
F-35 Carrier Variant Concept Demonstrator aircraft SAMLESBURY, England - BAE Systems has started manufacture of the F-35 Lightning II Carrier Variant (CV). The CV aircraft is the final F-35 variant to start production and means that all three variants of the world's most advanced fighter aircraft are now being produced concurrently by BAE Systems. The initial manufacturing on the CV variant is of...
Read More »Stacked Laser Arrays meet military standards.
Offered in standard wavelength of 808 nm with power levels up to 900 W, Hermes QCW Laser Arrays degrade by less than 5% over 2 x 108 shots, making them suited for rangefinding, target designation, and pumping. Units are based on Quantum Well Intermixing process, which increases quantum well band-gap of semiconductor laser in controlled manner. Available as vertically or horizontally stacked...
Read More »Raytheon-BAE Systems Bofors Excalibur Team Tests Extended-Range, Precision- Guided Artillery Projectiles
TUCSON, Ariz., May 18, 2007 -- The Raytheon Company (NYSE:RTN) Missile Systems and BAE Systems Bofors Excalibur team test fired Excalibur Block Ia-2 precision-guided artillery projectiles at the White Sands Missile Range, N.M., testing range April 10-17. The primary test objectives were to demonstrate the navigational function throughout the flight with live base bleed and to verify Excalibur's...
Read More »ATK Receives $15 Million in 30mm Automatic Cannon Orders from International Customers
Four Countries Join Growing List Adopting Latest Gun Technology Order Includes First International Sale of ATK's Air Burst Munition Technology MINNEAPOLIS, May 22 // -- Alliant Techsystems (NYSE:ATK) has received nearly $15 million in orders for its Mk44 Bushmaster automatic cannon from four international customers. Each of the countries, including Portugal and Slovenia, are buying this...
Read More »General Dynamics Demonstrates Sampling Technology from Canadian Forces' Vital Point Bio-Sentry Program at Gothenburg Symposium
General Dynamics Demonstrates Sampling Technology from Canadian Forces' Vital Point Bio-Sentry Program at Gothenburg Symposium CALGARY, Alberta, May 22 // -- General Dynamics Canada is demonstrating for the first time the sampling module from its VP Bio-Sentry System, recently chosen by the Canadian Forces for use in the Vital Point Bio- Sentry Program, at the 9th Symposium on Protection against...
Read More »Lockheed Martin-Built Trident II D5 Successfully Launched in Two-Missile U.S. Navy Test in the Atlantic
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., May 16 - The U.S. Navy conducted a successful test launch yesterday, May 15, of two Trident II D5 Fleet Ballistic Missiles (FBMs) built by Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT). The Navy launched the unarmed missiles from USS Tennessee (SSBN 734) in the Eastern Range in the Atlantic Ocean. With this two-missile Follow-on Commander Evaluation Test, the Trident II D5 missile has achieved...
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Paratherm™ HR Heat Transfer Fluid: Higher Temperature Stability Leads to Longer Fluid Life
For the ultimate in heat transfer fluid performance, Paratherm offers HR Heat Transfer Fluid that is engineered specifically for closed loop liquid phase heating. When it comes to characteristics such as thermal stability and fluid degradation, Paratherm HR leads the industry in value and performance. See our video to learn how Paratherm is raising the bar for heat transfer fluids.
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