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Arie Egozi Engineering teams from the Directorate of Defence Research and Development (DDR&D) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) are continuing their work in preparing the OFEK 16 satellite for operational use by showing images taken over Syria. Obtained in recent days, these display the ‘Tadmor’ world heritage site, ancient ruins and the renowned Roman theatre. […]

J C Menon The U.S Army’s Special Operations Aviation Command (SOCOM) has awarded Airbus DS Military Aircraft Inc. a US$10m contract for the sustainment and modernisation of five CASA 212-200 CC60 aircraft. This includes new avionics suites and aircraft maintenance refreshes with the majority of the work to be performed in Mobile, Alabama and expected to […]

Shinichi Kiyotani The Japanese Ground Self-Defence Force（JGSDF) has received the All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) as the Light Utility Mobility Vehicle (LUMV) intended for use in the cabin of the MV-22 OSPREY operated by the JGSDF. This is a modified version of the commercial ATV MULE PRO-FXT(EPS) from Kawasaki Heavy Industries, with the JGSDF planning to […]

Experts at the NATO Communications and Information (NCI) agency have developed a software-based tool that can estimate the area where an interfering signal would degrade or deny Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSSs). GNSSs, such as the US’s Global Positioning System (GPS) or the European Galileo, provide positioning and timing services. These are vital for NATO […]

SIG SAUER introduced the 716i TREAD, a direct impingement, AR-10 platform that provides versatility for long range shooting and hunting while maintaining a lightweight design for easy carry. According to the company the 716i TREAD is easily customizable with existing TREAD branded accessories. “The TREAD brand has gained recognition for offering premium products, at a […]

L3Harris Technologies announced delivery of the 3,000th STORMSLX precision rangefinder to the U.S. Army. The Small Tactical Optical Rifle-Mounted laser rangefinder system with extended performance over its predecessor the STORM-PI is one of the smallest U.S. Army qualified weapon-mounted laser rangefinder available to the dismounted soldier. It is part of the L3Harris STORM family of […]

At the MILIPOL Cyalume presents its new accessory for Cyalume lightsticks: the CyPouch tactical holder for the company’s lightsticks. CyPouch is a compact and ambidextrous pouch that is easy and quick to reload. It has been designed for use while wearing gloves. Its fitted with a MOLLE fastener allowing attachment to a belt for example. […]

ESD asked Armin Wagner, Co-owner & Chief of Product Development, UF PRO, on the newest developments in the tactical market.   ESD: What are the key performance features that separate the new Striker X Combat Pants from other products on the market? Wagner: The Striker X Combat Pants were developed with military operators in mind. […]

UF PRO announced that it will display a soon-to-debut range of highly anticipated combat shirts and pants known as Striker X at its exhibit booth (5D 083) at the Milipol international fair (November 19 – 22, Paris). “Our Striker X range is built to meet the demanding needs of military operators, whose input we drew […]

PELI Products, a manufacturer of protective cases and portable lighting systems, has recently presented its latest tactical light, PELI 7600. Using LED technology and with a compact design, the 7600 provides high, strobe, medium and low modes, and gives users the option to choose from 5 different programmes. The PELI 7600 has a performance of […]