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Weekly Round Up
30 March 2012

Digital Magazine

Global Defence Technology: March Issue Science-fiction is turning into science-fact as research teams develop robotic-armoured suits which could give soldiers almost superhuman capabilities. With several models now being tested by the military, we take a look at the technology behind these exoskeleton suits and find out if the idea of an Ironman-style soldier could become a reality. > Read the latest issue > Subscribe to the magazine for free

Latest Companies

PCTI - Military Power Electronic Solutions Electrothermal - Water and Ration Heaters for the Defence Industry Dantherm Air Handling - Military Mobile Heating and Air Conditioning Equipment Achleitner - Multipurpose Protected Military Vehicles CJ Component Products - Military Handsets, Headsets, Microphones and Speakers

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Press Releases

WTD 91 Successfully Tested the New Vehicle-Mounted PSYOPS Loudspeaker Equipment Earlier this year, the acoustic testing of the Vehicle-Mounted Loudspeaker Equipment for direct communication in theatre took place at the Bundeswehr Technical Center for Weapons and Ammunition (WTD 91) in Meppen, Germany. Strategic Defence Intelligence releases Annual Deal Report Strategic Defence Intelligence, the subscription only platform for the defence industry, has announced the release of its Annual Deal Report. Ceramtec Announces New White Paper Leading armour ceramics manufacturer, Ceramtec, has announced the release of their latest white paper, available exclusively on Army Technology. Kärcher Futuretech to Present at FIDAE For the third time after 2008 and 2010, Kärcher Futuretech is participating at the 'International Air and Space Fair', short FIDAE, presenting solutions in the area of mobile water supply, field camp systems, CBRN-Protection and mobile catering systems. Klinge Corporation Introduces New and Improved Version of Blast Freezer Container Following Klinge Corporation's acquisition of Norfrig Equipment, a leading supplier of ultra-low temperature refrigeration and thawing solutions, the company has announced the release of their lower-cost Blast Freezer Container today. The Blast Freezer, Model CBU-30, quickly freezes cargo to -60°C (-76°F).

White Papers

Seamless, Multi-Purpose and Multi-Functional Headwear In 1992, Original Buff created a pioneering product category; tubular headgear. Ceramic Materials for Lightweight Ceramic Polymer Amor Systems The world has changed and military and security forces worldwide have been forced to adapt to new domestic and international terror threats and the increased tempo of combat deployments in hostile territory. Small Form Factor, High Performance, Rugged IT Equipment for Battlefield Deployment There are many challenges when it comes to the deployment and use of IT equipment in the forefront of military missions. DNV Containers Manufactured in accordance with DN2.7-1/EN 12079 these 10in refrigerated containers are designed and built with the user safety, reliability, performance and running costs in focus. Titan Arctic Store This white paper introduces the Arctic Store storage container, detailing the unit's applications and specifications.

Features

UK Budget 2012: the defence industry reacts Budget measures to relieve acting servicemen of council tax, improve housing and boost R&D have been warmly received. UK Defence Budget 2012 - Afghan withdrawal gives a budget boost Forecast spending for 2012 has been lowered as government officials confirm the UK will pull out of Afghanistan by 2014. Army-technology.com details what the UK Budget 2012 will mean for defence. COMMENT - Defence cuts risk the UK's global military position Details of the latest cuts are expected to be announced imminently, but do the numbers stack up? Pádraig Belton looks at the figures. From Formula One to the frontline A number of defence programmes have benefitted from motorsport's reputation for innovation and rapid turnarounds. Berenice Baker talks to British motorsport companies Lola Group and Lifeline & Safety Systems, who ventured into the defence market and now devote most of their businesses to military programmes. Global Defence Technology Issue 13 In this issue: Exoskeleton suits uncovered, a new army of robots, the technology behind scramjets, and the latest high-tech multirole vessels.

Projects

Long Endurance Multi-Intelligence Vehicle (LEMV) The Long Endurance Multi-intelligence Vehicle (LEMV) is a long-range hybrid airship system, developed by Northrop Grumman, for the US Army. Armoured D9R Dozer The Armoured D9R Dozer of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) is the latest variation in the series of Caterpillar D9 armoured bulldozers. Lazika Infantry Fighting Vehicle Lazika IFV (Infantry Fighting Vehicle) is a new tracked infantry combat vehicle developed for the Georgian Armed Forces by the State Military Scientific-Technical Centre DELTA. Camp Humphreys, Anjeong-ri Camp Humphreys, or US Army Garrison Humphreys, is the US Army installation located near Anjeong-ri and the Pyeongtaek metropolitan area in the Republic of Korea. M93A1 / M93A1P1 Fox NBC Reconnaissance Vehicle The M93A1 / M93A1P1 Fox is a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) reconnaissance vehicle developed by GDLS and Germany-based Henschel Wehrtechnik.