This newsletter provides updates on Australian defence suppliers and their products and developments. The article profiles C.E. Bartlett, a family-owned textile manufacturer that has supplied tarpaulins, tents, and other protective equipment to the Australian military for over 60 years. Bartlett has developed innovative fabric welding and sealing techniques to create durable products that protect personnel and equipment from environmental hazards. The newsletter also features articles on MA Spares, a supplier of spare parts for military vehicles and aircraft, and BVCI, a manufacturer of secure underground cable access structures for defence installations.
INKAS was established in 1993 and has grown to be a leading international manufacturer of armored vehicles. It produces a wide range of custom armored vehicles for security and military purposes, including transport vehicles, SUVs, sedans, and special purpose vehicles. INKAS prides itself on producing vehicles that provide optimal ballistic protection through the use of advanced materials and manufacturing techniques.
AGC Aerospace & Defense seized the opportunity at the Army Aviation Association of America's 2014 Mission Solutions Summit to showcase their innovative defense technologies. The summit, held in Nashville, Tennessee and featuring Army General John F. Campbell as keynote speaker, provided a venue for AGC AeroComposites to highlight their lightweight armament support structure and multistation lightweight armament support structure for attack helicopters. AGC also displayed their composite universal weapons pylon and line of helmet-mounted technologies such as binocular optical-support structures.
This document provides information on upcoming defence conferences organized by Defence IQ in 2011. It lists the main conferences by topic area including Security, Triservice, Naval, Land, and Air. It also provides details on the keynote speakers and upcoming events in each portfolio area. The document promotes Defence IQ as the global market leader in specialist defence conferences and provides a calendar of events covering topics such as armoured vehicles, logistics, aircraft, C4ISR systems, and medical support.
Editor’s Special Notice.
Like many of our readers I was shocked to learn Roger Corbin, one of the most respected icons in the Australian aviation training community, died in a helicopter accident at Hobart Airport on 7 November 2017.
I have delayed the October 2017 Report
to write a detailed tribute to Roger Corbin.
Prior to the tragic accident, I had offered assistance to several organizations who are launching conferences or events towards the end of November.
Accordingly, I have attached some notices which were scheduled to go into the October report, now been delayed.
This document provides information about the Future Armoured Vehicles Survivability 2018 conference, which will discuss maximizing force protection for mounted personnel. It will take place from November 13-15, 2018 in London. The conference will provide a platform for operational users, capability developers, and industry to share requirements, experiences with vehicle modernization, protection enhancement, signature management, and more. It will include presentations from military and industry experts on topics like active protection systems, standards, and safety. Discounts are available for registering by June 29 or September 28.
IDO Security (OTCBB: IDOI.OB) develops solutions for shoes-on weapons metal detection – filling a critical void in the market by extending security screening to the lower body and feet. Our flagship solution, the patented SSD (Shoe Scanning Device) Magshoe™ system, instantly and accurately detects metal items concealed on or in footwear, ankles or feet without requiring the removal of shoes.
The document provides an overview of Future Soldier projects from several countries including the UK's FIST project, Germany's IdZ project, Italy's Soldato Futuro project, and France's FELIN project. It describes the goals and key components of each system, which generally include integrated equipment, armor, weapons, sights, communication and information systems. The document also provides context on the global initiative for Future Soldier concepts and lists many countries involved in such programs.
INKAS was established in 1993 and has grown to be a leading international manufacturer of armored vehicles. It produces a wide range of custom armored vehicles for security and military purposes, including transport vehicles, SUVs, sedans, and special purpose vehicles. INKAS prides itself on producing vehicles that provide optimal ballistic protection through the use of advanced materials and manufacturing techniques.
AGC Aerospace & Defense seized the opportunity at the Army Aviation Association of America's 2014 Mission Solutions Summit to showcase their innovative defense technologies. The summit, held in Nashville, Tennessee and featuring Army General John F. Campbell as keynote speaker, provided a venue for AGC AeroComposites to highlight their lightweight armament support structure and multistation lightweight armament support structure for attack helicopters. AGC also displayed their composite universal weapons pylon and line of helmet-mounted technologies such as binocular optical-support structures.
This document provides information on upcoming defence conferences organized by Defence IQ in 2011. It lists the main conferences by topic area including Security, Triservice, Naval, Land, and Air. It also provides details on the keynote speakers and upcoming events in each portfolio area. The document promotes Defence IQ as the global market leader in specialist defence conferences and provides a calendar of events covering topics such as armoured vehicles, logistics, aircraft, C4ISR systems, and medical support.
Editor’s Special Notice.
Like many of our readers I was shocked to learn Roger Corbin, one of the most respected icons in the Australian aviation training community, died in a helicopter accident at Hobart Airport on 7 November 2017.
I have delayed the October 2017 Report
to write a detailed tribute to Roger Corbin.
Prior to the tragic accident, I had offered assistance to several organizations who are launching conferences or events towards the end of November.
Accordingly, I have attached some notices which were scheduled to go into the October report, now been delayed.
This document provides information about the Future Armoured Vehicles Survivability 2018 conference, which will discuss maximizing force protection for mounted personnel. It will take place from November 13-15, 2018 in London. The conference will provide a platform for operational users, capability developers, and industry to share requirements, experiences with vehicle modernization, protection enhancement, signature management, and more. It will include presentations from military and industry experts on topics like active protection systems, standards, and safety. Discounts are available for registering by June 29 or September 28.
IDO Security (OTCBB: IDOI.OB) develops solutions for shoes-on weapons metal detection – filling a critical void in the market by extending security screening to the lower body and feet. Our flagship solution, the patented SSD (Shoe Scanning Device) Magshoe™ system, instantly and accurately detects metal items concealed on or in footwear, ankles or feet without requiring the removal of shoes.
The document provides an overview of Future Soldier projects from several countries including the UK's FIST project, Germany's IdZ project, Italy's Soldato Futuro project, and France's FELIN project. It describes the goals and key components of each system, which generally include integrated equipment, armor, weapons, sights, communication and information systems. The document also provides context on the global initiative for Future Soldier concepts and lists many countries involved in such programs.
This document provides an overview of the Bangalore International Airport (BIA) located in Devanahalli, 40 km from Bangalore, India. It describes the airport's facilities, infrastructure connections like roads and rail, planned developments around it like an aerotropolis, and the Bangalore International Airport Area Planning Authority established to oversee development in the region. BIA has begun operations and aims to handle 17 million passengers by 2015 through connections to 50 domestic and international destinations. Major projects proposed around BIA include an IT investment region, global financial district, aerospace park, and medical and entertainment developments.
O documento é sobre uma turma do 3o ano no 1o semestre de 2012. Ele menciona lembrancinhas, sugerindo que é sobre presentes ou recordações para os alunos.
Audioemotion The radiodays Conference 2012 BarcelonaCreaTECH540º
Audioemotion is an online radio advertising network in Spain that has experienced significant growth. It aggregates online listeners from many radio stations and provides targeted advertising formats like prerolls, banners, and customized playlists. Advertisers achieve much higher clickthrough rates and double the ROI compared to single station campaigns. Audioemotion's success is due to its specialized knowledge in online radio, independence, targeting capabilities, and ability to deliver results for advertisers.
In attesa della comunicazione ufficiale da parte di Consip (la società del Tesoro per la razionalizzazione degli acquisti della Pa), la genovese QUI! Group guidata da Gregorio Fogliani è risultata la miglior offerente per la fornitura di buoni pasto presso le pubbliche amministrazioni di Lombardia, Liguria, Piemonte, Valle d'Aosta (lotto 1) e Lazio (lotto3), per un valore di 388 milioni di euro.
From the Joomlapolis Picture-book series: This presentation guides you through the installation and configuration of the CB Admin Navigation module that adds Joomla administration menus for CB, GroupJive and CBSubs.
P&G is a 162-year-old fast moving consumer goods company that markets over 250 brands in 140 countries. The document discusses P&G's operations in the Baltics and challenges facing the company globally. It also provides an overview of P&G's IT vision to use information technology to enhance consumer understanding, accelerate innovation, and create competitive advantage. Finally, it describes an international IT management seminar that P&G sponsors to develop students' technology and management skills.
This presentation is done by Joachim Limos as one of his projects on ITALIAN REGIONS in his Italian 11 class (AY 2013-2014) at the University of the Philippines under Prof. Emanuela Adesini.
The US Army Corps of Engineers has been engineering solutions for America's challenges since 1775, designing iconic projects like the Washington Monument and Pentagon. As the country's only engineering school until 1802, Army engineers played a crucial role in America's growth and expansion. Today, the Corps works to strengthen infrastructure, restore ecosystems, and develop solutions to issues like climate change and renewable energy. However, the US faces a shortage of STEM professionals that the Corps is working to address through strategic outreach to students and communities to promote STEM careers and raise awareness of the Corps as a desirable employer.
The document summarizes investment opportunities in Vinnytsia region of Ukraine. It highlights the region's advantageous location in the center of Ukraine, availability of infrastructure like highways and an international airport, skilled workforce, and availability of unoccupied lands and production spaces. It provides details on the region's industries, resources like mineral deposits, plots of lands available for investment projects, and incentives for business.
VIVERE NELLA PROVINCIA DELL’AQUILA
Informazioni e guida ai servizi sul territorio
MONDO IMMIGRATO: NUOVI SENSORI TERRITORIALI
Proge\o promosso dalla Prefe\ura dell’Aquila e realizzato sul territorio da
Fondazione Mondo Digitale, Leonardo Cooperativa sociale,
Cooperativa Nuovi Orizzonti Sociali e Fraterna Tau Onlus.
[Azione 5 - Proge\i innovativi per l'integrazione, programma annuale 2010, priorità 1]
www.mondoimmigrato.it
FONDO EUROPEO PER L’INTEGRAZIONE DI CITTADINI DI PAESI TERZI 2007-2013
- The .UA ccTLD was created in 1992 and is administered by Hostmaster Ltd. It has grown to over half a million registered domains by 2010.
- The domain space includes 2LD public domains for regions and communities, as well as private domains for brands. The largest 2LD domains are .com.ua with over 200,000 registrations, and .org.ua.
- In 2010, IDN was launched allowing domains in Cyrillic scripts, and there have been over 12,000 registrations since. The registry has a highly available technical infrastructure across DNS and registration systems.
Atsumi Peninsula Aichi-ken Japón by Paco Barberá B & M Co., Ltd.
Este documento describe los pasos para configurar una nueva red inalámbrica. Explica cómo conectar el enrutador a la fuente de alimentación, conectarlo al módem, asignarle una dirección IP y nombre de red, e iniciar la configuración inalámbrica para que los dispositivos puedan conectarse a internet a través de la red recién creada.
Este documento presenta un índice de temas relacionados con Internet. Incluye secciones sobre el origen e historia de Internet, cómo funciona a través de elementos como navegadores, servidores y protocolos TCP/IP, las direcciones IP, dominios y tipos de dominio, cómo nos conectamos a través de oficinas y lugares públicos, los actores clave de Internet como proveedores, la seguridad en Internet y vulnerabilidades, así como aspectos de la Web 1.0, 2.0 y semántica. También cubre temas sobre búsqued
KAPCO began in 1972 as a distributor of aircraft parts and has since expanded through several acquisitions to become a full-service supplier and manufacturer in the aerospace industry. It operates out of eight facilities totaling over 250,000 square feet of warehouse space and employs around 295 personnel. KAPCO distributes over 28,000 proprietary OEM parts and manufactures and machines its own parts to stringent quality standards with approvals from top aviation companies.
Tulmar provides engineered protective textiles and survivability solutions for vehicles, aircraft, and personnel. They produce blast-resistant seating, vehicle stowage systems, protective covers, inflatable shelters, life rafts, life jackets, tactical flotation devices, aviation restraints, and safety training equipment. Tulmar works directly with defense and aviation clients as well as partners with leading manufacturers to deliver high-quality, engineered solutions.
This document provides an overview of the Bangalore International Airport (BIA) located in Devanahalli, 40 km from Bangalore, India. It describes the airport's facilities, infrastructure connections like roads and rail, planned developments around it like an aerotropolis, and the Bangalore International Airport Area Planning Authority established to oversee development in the region. BIA has begun operations and aims to handle 17 million passengers by 2015 through connections to 50 domestic and international destinations. Major projects proposed around BIA include an IT investment region, global financial district, aerospace park, and medical and entertainment developments.
O documento é sobre uma turma do 3o ano no 1o semestre de 2012. Ele menciona lembrancinhas, sugerindo que é sobre presentes ou recordações para os alunos.
Audioemotion The radiodays Conference 2012 BarcelonaCreaTECH540º
Audioemotion is an online radio advertising network in Spain that has experienced significant growth. It aggregates online listeners from many radio stations and provides targeted advertising formats like prerolls, banners, and customized playlists. Advertisers achieve much higher clickthrough rates and double the ROI compared to single station campaigns. Audioemotion's success is due to its specialized knowledge in online radio, independence, targeting capabilities, and ability to deliver results for advertisers.
In attesa della comunicazione ufficiale da parte di Consip (la società del Tesoro per la razionalizzazione degli acquisti della Pa), la genovese QUI! Group guidata da Gregorio Fogliani è risultata la miglior offerente per la fornitura di buoni pasto presso le pubbliche amministrazioni di Lombardia, Liguria, Piemonte, Valle d'Aosta (lotto 1) e Lazio (lotto3), per un valore di 388 milioni di euro.
From the Joomlapolis Picture-book series: This presentation guides you through the installation and configuration of the CB Admin Navigation module that adds Joomla administration menus for CB, GroupJive and CBSubs.
P&G is a 162-year-old fast moving consumer goods company that markets over 250 brands in 140 countries. The document discusses P&G's operations in the Baltics and challenges facing the company globally. It also provides an overview of P&G's IT vision to use information technology to enhance consumer understanding, accelerate innovation, and create competitive advantage. Finally, it describes an international IT management seminar that P&G sponsors to develop students' technology and management skills.
This presentation is done by Joachim Limos as one of his projects on ITALIAN REGIONS in his Italian 11 class (AY 2013-2014) at the University of the Philippines under Prof. Emanuela Adesini.
The US Army Corps of Engineers has been engineering solutions for America's challenges since 1775, designing iconic projects like the Washington Monument and Pentagon. As the country's only engineering school until 1802, Army engineers played a crucial role in America's growth and expansion. Today, the Corps works to strengthen infrastructure, restore ecosystems, and develop solutions to issues like climate change and renewable energy. However, the US faces a shortage of STEM professionals that the Corps is working to address through strategic outreach to students and communities to promote STEM careers and raise awareness of the Corps as a desirable employer.
The document summarizes investment opportunities in Vinnytsia region of Ukraine. It highlights the region's advantageous location in the center of Ukraine, availability of infrastructure like highways and an international airport, skilled workforce, and availability of unoccupied lands and production spaces. It provides details on the region's industries, resources like mineral deposits, plots of lands available for investment projects, and incentives for business.
VIVERE NELLA PROVINCIA DELL’AQUILA
Informazioni e guida ai servizi sul territorio
MONDO IMMIGRATO: NUOVI SENSORI TERRITORIALI
Proge\o promosso dalla Prefe\ura dell’Aquila e realizzato sul territorio da
Fondazione Mondo Digitale, Leonardo Cooperativa sociale,
Cooperativa Nuovi Orizzonti Sociali e Fraterna Tau Onlus.
[Azione 5 - Proge\i innovativi per l'integrazione, programma annuale 2010, priorità 1]
www.mondoimmigrato.it
FONDO EUROPEO PER L’INTEGRAZIONE DI CITTADINI DI PAESI TERZI 2007-2013
- The .UA ccTLD was created in 1992 and is administered by Hostmaster Ltd. It has grown to over half a million registered domains by 2010.
- The domain space includes 2LD public domains for regions and communities, as well as private domains for brands. The largest 2LD domains are .com.ua with over 200,000 registrations, and .org.ua.
- In 2010, IDN was launched allowing domains in Cyrillic scripts, and there have been over 12,000 registrations since. The registry has a highly available technical infrastructure across DNS and registration systems.
Atsumi Peninsula Aichi-ken Japón by Paco Barberá B & M Co., Ltd.
Este documento describe los pasos para configurar una nueva red inalámbrica. Explica cómo conectar el enrutador a la fuente de alimentación, conectarlo al módem, asignarle una dirección IP y nombre de red, e iniciar la configuración inalámbrica para que los dispositivos puedan conectarse a internet a través de la red recién creada.
Este documento presenta un índice de temas relacionados con Internet. Incluye secciones sobre el origen e historia de Internet, cómo funciona a través de elementos como navegadores, servidores y protocolos TCP/IP, las direcciones IP, dominios y tipos de dominio, cómo nos conectamos a través de oficinas y lugares públicos, los actores clave de Internet como proveedores, la seguridad en Internet y vulnerabilidades, así como aspectos de la Web 1.0, 2.0 y semántica. También cubre temas sobre búsqued
KAPCO began in 1972 as a distributor of aircraft parts and has since expanded through several acquisitions to become a full-service supplier and manufacturer in the aerospace industry. It operates out of eight facilities totaling over 250,000 square feet of warehouse space and employs around 295 personnel. KAPCO distributes over 28,000 proprietary OEM parts and manufactures and machines its own parts to stringent quality standards with approvals from top aviation companies.
Tulmar provides engineered protective textiles and survivability solutions for vehicles, aircraft, and personnel. They produce blast-resistant seating, vehicle stowage systems, protective covers, inflatable shelters, life rafts, life jackets, tactical flotation devices, aviation restraints, and safety training equipment. Tulmar works directly with defense and aviation clients as well as partners with leading manufacturers to deliver high-quality, engineered solutions.
See the latest presentation from CP Cases - Military standard protective cases and 19" equipment rack mount cases for air transport, weapons cases, satellite communications, medical equipment and more. All cases are field ready for extreme weather conditions and have been designed to be robust and secure for storage, transport and field operations.
The document discusses several emerging technologies in the aerospace and defense industry, including opportunities and key players in the Southwest region. It analyzes unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs/UCAVs), environmental impact reduction technologies, nano composites, and software defined radios. For each area, it provides a market size assessment, discusses regional strengths and weaknesses, and lists relevant companies in the Southwest, such as BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, Airbus UK, Queensgate Instruments, and the University of Bristol.
A gathering of key stories and photos that capture some of the action at the Army's manufacturing center at Watervliet, New York for the month of March 2016. The Arsenal has been in continuous operation since the War of 1812.
The Watervliet Arsenal is an Army-owned-and-operated manufacturing facility and is the oldest, continuously active arsenal in the United States having begun operations during the War of 1812. It celebrated its 200th anniversary on July 14, 2013.
Today's Arsenal is relied upon by U.S. and foreign militaries to produce the most advanced, high-tech, high-powered weaponry for cannon, howitzer, and mortar systems. This National Historic Registered Landmark had revenue in fiscal year 2015 that exceeded $138 million and provides an annual economic benefit to the local community in excess of $100 million.
This is a low resolution edition and so, if you wish a higher resolution copy, please send a note to: usarmy.watervliet.tacom.list.wvapublicaffairs@mail.mil
1) The document discusses using autonomy and big data to enhance military capabilities. It describes how military platforms could use prior environmental data to achieve greater autonomy.
2) Several challenges for military applications were identified, including operating in GPS-denied environments and dealing with threats. The discussion focused on acquiring and processing environmental data for autonomous vehicles.
3) Two specific challenges were outlined: sourcing big data in difficult, hostile environments with limited resources; and validating data from multiple sources that may be trusted, classified, unvalidated or open/ambiguous. Transforming intelligence using big data is seen as important for the future.
This document is a product catalogue from Kingsmill Industries, a leading manufacturer of earthing and lightning protection products in the UK. It includes information on their company background and commitment to standards like BS EN 62305, BS EN 50164, and BS 7430. The catalogue consists of specifications, drawings and data on their various products, which range from earth rods and plates to conductors, connectors, and surge protection devices. It provides contact details for ordering and notes their technical testing meets ISO 9001 standards for quality assurance.
The British Ministry of Defense is upgrading 449 of its 786 Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicles through the Warrior Capability Sustainment program. Several companies are competing for this contract, called the Warrior Lethality Improvement Program, which involves replacing old turrets and weapons. Contenders are demonstrating upgraded turrets at exhibitions, including ones from Selex Sensors and Lockheed Martin that would incorporate new sights, armor, and cameras to support troops until 2035.
We produce, deliver and service winches all over the world. Specially designed winches for special applications are the core of our production. Electric, hydraulic or pneumatic winches up to 100 tons. Become our client, contact us and we will calculate the price of your winch and give you an individually tailored offer, only on industrialwinch.com.
WATERVLIET ARSENAL, N.Y. -- The Watervliet Arsenal announced on March 22, 2016 that heat furnaces owned by the Arsenal’s public-private partner, Electralloy, have been approved by the U.S. Army for military cannon manufacturing.
“What this means is that after significant testing we have learned that we can now use Electralloy’s furnaces to support our cannon production for the 155mm self-propelled and towed howitzer systems,” said Joseph Turcotte, the Watervliet Arsenal’s deputy commander. “The tests went so well that we believe we will be able to decrease our forge production time by nearly 25 percent, while using low-cost natural gas to heat the furnaces, both of which will significantly reduce the production costs for those two weapon systems.”
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Wind Drivetrain: Reliability and Serviceability of DrivetrainsTorben Haagh
An integral component of a wind turbine, the drivetrain is continually evolving as new concepts and designs are explored. As larger turbines are developed, and more wind farms are installed in deeper water, the service and maintenance of each component must also be considered.
Want to learn more about this topic? Please also visit our website: http://bit.ly/wind-drivetrain
Connect-to-Protect Introduces Industry's First Trailer Harness Plug Protector...Clete Crutcher
Optronics will use its leadership with light- and medium-duty trailer OEMs and its vast aftermarket distribution network to bring the Connect-to-Protect brand to a broader North American market.
This racking safety audit report summarizes the findings of an inspection of the pallet racking system at a warehouse. Several safety issues were identified that violate OSHA standards including overloaded racks causing damage, missing side rails creating a tipping hazard, and pallets not properly secured creating a crushing hazard. The report recommends conducting a Pre-Start Health and Safety Review to properly assess the load rating of the racks and ensure compliance with safety regulations given modifications have been made without documentation.
Rotor Blades: The use of composites in rotor blade designTorben Haagh
The document discusses the use of composites in wind turbine rotor blade design. It notes that the wind power industry is expected to grow significantly to meet EU targets for reducing carbon emissions. Research is being conducted to develop stronger and lighter composite materials for longer blades that can be used in offshore installations. New glass-fiber and carbon-fiber composites are being studied that improve characteristics like strength, weight reduction, and fatigue resistance to allow for more durable and cost-effective blade production. Manufacturers are working to optimize the use of different composites in blade construction.
T&D distribute hazardous area (ATEX) flameproof cable glands to the oil, gas, petrochemical offshore and marine industries.
CMP flameproof cable glands (A2F, E1FW, E2FW, E1FX) with ATEX certification provide an inner and outer proof sheath seal with armour clamp for steel wire, steel tape, screened or braided cables and lead sheathed cables.
CMP flameproof cable glands are Dual Certified for Flameproof EEx d and Increased Safety EEx e methods of explosion protection - CMP Triton cable glands are deluge proof (submersible) and flameproof suitable for terminating SWA, STA and braided cables.
Hazardous area cable glands suit Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 21 and Zone 22 with Dual Certification (Flameproof Type 'Ex d' and Increased Safety Type 'Ex e').
ATEX Certified Electrical Equipment for Hazardous Areas
ATEX is the name given to a set of European Directives relating to Hazardous Area Electrical Equipment Installations (Flammable Atmospheres) to avoid industrial accident or incident. ATEX Directive 94/9/EC (ATEX 95), is a directive adopted by the EU under the “New Approach” strategy.
The “New Approach” ATEX directive supersedes the “Old Approach” ATEX Directive, the Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Directive, 76/117/EEC – ATEX 94/9/EC (ATEX 95) facilitates free trade in the EC for hazardous area electrical equipment intended to be used in potentially explosive atmospheres. ATEX Directive 94/9/EC (ATEX 95) covers “Electrical Equipment” used in hazardous areas with potentially explosive atmospheres created by presence of gases, vapours, mists or dusts. T&D UK stock and distribute an extensive range of ATEX Certified Electrical Equipment for Hazardous Areas including cable glands, electrical enclosures, junction boxes, plugs and sockets, cable joints, control stations, cable transits, cable cleats, mobile phones, laptops, digital cameras, conduit systems, portable lighting (torches, handlamps, headlamps).
Flameproof Ex "d" Cable Glands - electrical equipment may include arcing and sparking (incendive) devices and flammable mixtures which may enter the enclosure or junction box. The cable gland design is specified to contain an internal explosion and prevent transmission of sufficient energy to ignite a potentially flammable atmosphere outside the enclosure or junction box.
This document summarizes initiatives to make the mineral mining industry more sustainable and reduce its carbon footprint. As demand grows for minerals needed for renewable energy and electric vehicles, mining output must increase significantly. However, mining traditionally has not been environmentally friendly. The World Bank's Climate-Smart Mining initiative champions minimizing the climate and environmental impacts of mineral extraction, processing, and recycling. It identifies approaches like using renewable energy, improving efficiency, and adopting circular business models. Many mining companies are taking actions like these to cut their carbon emissions and become more sustainable throughout their supply chains.
Stuart Coleman has over 30 years of experience in sales, installation, repair and maintenance of scientific equipment. He is currently a Sales Engineer at AVT Services where he services clients in manufacturing, scientific and research industries such as CSIRO and universities. Previously, he was the Owner/Managing Director of Photofix Pty Ltd and Elab Digital Pty Ltd for 18 years where he employed nine technicians and serviced photo processing laboratories, developing two patented environmental products. He holds qualifications in electrical engineering and graphic design from South Africa.
The document discusses the need for lightning protection systems and describes their key components. It explains how lightning occurs through the separation of positive and negative charges in thunderclouds. Lightning protection aims to control the passage of lightning by capturing strikes on air terminals and safely directing the energy to ground. The document compares methods for determining where to place air terminals, such as the Rolling Sphere Method, and describes the functions of air terminals, downconductors, and grounding systems that make up an effective lightning protection installation.
This document provides information about the "Air Surveillance & Reconnaissance 2011" conference to be held March 22-23, 2011 in London. The conference will bring together decision makers from over 10 countries to discuss current and future air ISR priorities, platforms, and technologies. It will feature presentations from leaders in the US, Canada, Germany, France, India, and other nations. Panel discussions led by NATO will examine platform integration and the future of UAVs. The goal is to provide timely intelligence from air assets to commanders on the ground. Sponsors and exhibitors will have opportunities for branding and thought leadership.
The document provides information on metal seals, including their advantages, applications, and design guidelines. It details the different types of metal seals, sizes, materials, and technical specifications. The document is intended to help users select the appropriate metal seal for their application.
The SMRT SOS Dan Buoy is patented man overboard equipment that is ready for instant deployment without needing to be set up or activated. It is a compact, self-contained device designed to simplify man overboard rescues by automatically transmitting location signals within seconds of hitting the water, allowing rescue teams to quickly find the person. The buoy comes in a weather-resistant case that can be mounted anywhere on a vessel.
The Diver Recovery Vest was designed by SOS Marine to replace several pieces of cumbersome diving equipment with a single easily donned vest. It combines a safety harness, quick-release weight system, and buoyancy compensator into one body-hugging unit. Extensively tested with military and commercial divers, it allows a diver to enter the water in just 2 minutes compared to 15 minutes previously, and can safely lift an unconscious diver from the water. The vest enhances both safety and productivity for divers through its innovative design and use of high-quality, durable materials.
The SOS Recovery Ladder is a multifunctional ladder that can be used to rescue crew from the water in 2 ways: as a ladder to climb back onboard or horizontally to lift an injured person onboard using leverage. It is lightweight, compactly stored in a high visibility bag, and can be deployed by one person in under a minute. With 5 rungs and 4 attachment points, it provides a stable way to rescue someone from the water and get them back on deck.
The REELSLING is a flotation device used to assist in recovering persons who have fallen overboard. It features a flexible flotation collar with reflective tape, grab handle, whistle, and over 160 feet of floating retrieval line. The REELSLING provides 21 pounds of flotation and is constructed of durable, high-visibility materials for easy identification and retrieval. It is intended to be attached to a boat and deployed to circle a person in the water until contact is made and they can be pulled back to the boat for recovery.
SOS Dan Buoy man overboard brochure SOS-6375Helen Mansour
The SOS Dan Buoy is a compact, self-contained rescue device designed to quickly and easily mark the location of a person who has fallen overboard from a boat. Within seconds of being thrown into the water, it inflates to stand over 2 meters tall and is visible from up to 1.7 kilometers away. It features webbing loops for the person in the water to hold onto for support until rescue. The portable device is reusable after replacing its CO2 canister.
Marine Pilot SOS Waterfront Lifejacket Vest 2012Helen Mansour
S.O.S Marine is designing a lifejacket vest tailored for marine pilots and waterfront workers that provides mobility while ensuring safety. The vest has an adjustable waist belt and custom pouches to carry equipment and personal items. It also includes a hands-free hydration system with a 3 liter bladder to allow wearers access to drinking water while working or in an emergency overboard situation to help manage heat stress, while reducing waste from plastic water bottles.
SOS Naval Forces Foam Lifejackets SOS-9929Helen Mansour
The foam vest is designed for naval forces worldwide, providing excellent maneuverability both in and out of water. It is constructed of closed cell foam with a front zipper and adjustable waist belt to securely fit the body. The vest is comfortable for tropical conditions and extended use, with pockets, a whistle, and reflective tape for safety.
SOS Marine designs and manufactures specialized safety equipment for defense, law enforcement, and high-risk marine operations. Their Boarding Party Lifejacket Vest combines a lifejacket and tactical vest, providing safety, comfort, and storage for mission needs. Key features include inflatable lifejacket bladders, webbing and pockets for gear, and an integrated hydration bladder to prevent dehydration in hazardous conditions. The vest is approved to international standards and recognized for its innovative design.
SOS Waterproof Outboard Motor Bag SOS-9981Helen Mansour
The waterproof outboard motor bag is constructed of Hyperlon material with hand-glued seams and a stainless steel zipper. It has handles, tie-down straps, an inflation/deflation valve, and provision for optional shoulder straps to securely carry contaminated items for disposal. The bag is designed for use by special forces to transport equipment while protecting it from water, dust, or other contaminants when delivered by air or combat swimmers.
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forces covered
By Philip Smart
In 1956 sail maker Cliff Bartlett began repairing tarpaulins in his
family home.
It was a natural extension, using the same canvas handling skills honed in
providing motive power for sailboats.
But once in the field, Bartlett saw the potential for tarpaulins and other
textile products that “protect, preserve, contain and transport”, particularly in
military applications where equipment and people only perform at their best
if protected from the elements.
Today the business to which he gave his name, C.E. Bartlett, is still a family
owned textile fabricator, employing 90 people and providing tarpaulins, flexible
water tanks, safety equipment and even a portable altitude chamber for treating
altitude sickness, from its three sites in the Victorian regional city of Ballarat.
Australian Army ASLAV armoured vehicle crews have protected their vehicles
with camouflaged tarpaulins from Bartlett. They’ve probably also slept in a
Bartlett tent, enjoyed rations protected by a Bartlett tarpaulin and used water
stored in one of the company’s self-inflating tanks or collar dams.
Emergency services agencies use Bartlett products to shield a car
C.E. Bartlett’s inflatable tanks have helped the Australian Army maintain
its troops and equipment on the move.
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Contents
Bartlett has our defence
forces covered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Tank tracks to aircraft brakes,
MA Spares delivers for Defence . . . . . . . 2
BVCI – cable pits and secure
access cover assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SOS Marine saving lives
by design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Going Mobile in Classified Military
Environments: Time to leave Old
Practices, not Devices, at the Door . . . . 5
Q&A: Hire Intelligence
talking business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Solar Airfield Lighting Solutions
in Defence Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Sunshine Refuellers
now Refuel International . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
News in Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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Philip Smart
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accident victim while the vehicle is dismantled to aid their escape. Rescuers
are likewise protected by shields over exposed sharp edges in the wreckage.
Bartlett even makes an inflatable portable altitude chamber, like an inflatable
sleeping bag, which provides a sealed cell for the victim in which internal
pressure is maintained at a higher level than ambient air pressure to simulate
a lower altitude.
Like many industries, textile production is one that the layman may believe
is relatively simple. Not so; in developing products over 60 years of operation,
C.E. Bartlett has often had to introduce new technologies and processes to
create products that will survive everything the Australian military, and other
customers, can throw at them.
New fabrication and sealing techniques for woven synthetic fabrics have
led on to faster, more durable fabric welding systems, making Bartlett a
recognised pioneer in the art of making canvas, PVC and synthetic products.
Bartlett works closely with fabric producers and has, over the years,
introduced many new fabrics specific to product and market needs.
“The challenges are always new but the underlying theme is the same,”
according to a company spokesman. “To seek the most efficient, practical
and innovative way to combat the elements; to protect human life or precious
goods from nature’s forces; to harness the energy of the elements for the
benefit of our customers.”
C.E. Bartlett has received various local, state and industry awards as a result
of its innovative approach to manufacturing and product development,
including being inducted into the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame in
2006 and winning the overall 2005 Business Excellence Award at the CGU
Commerce Ballarat Business Awards.
Tank tracks to aircraft brakes,
MA Spares delivers for Defence
By Philip Smart
It may surprise some to know that operators of military hardware
often face the same complications as their civil colleagues when
sourcing spare components for ongoing maintenance.
Where do you find track links for a main battle tank or brake components for an
F/A-18 Classic Hornet fighter jet, long after those supplied with the initial purchase
are life expired? For the Australian Defence Force, the answer is MA Spares.
Queensland based Military and Aviation (MA) Spares has supported
defence and defence prime contractors for more than a decade, providing
replacement parts across the spectrum of military equipment from aircraft
and helicopters to soldier systems, armoured vehicles, warships and guided
weapons. The sheer variety of parts sourced and supplied seems limitless.
The MA Spares North Ipswich
team. From left, Steve
Drinkwater, Amy Szemes and
Pete Bolton.
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“On a weekly basis we supply critical spare parts to defence that range from
aircraft brakes and flight controls to M113 track wheels, to engine spare
parts fitted to Australian warships,” said MA Spares managing director
Steve Drinkwater. “We also supply a lot of hardware, nuts, bolts and rivets,
along with consumables like paint, sealants and chemicals to defence and
defence primes.”
MA Spares’ North Ipswich head office is sited close to RAAF Base Amberley. It
is the hub for all customer relations, requests for quotes and purchase orders
from Australian and overseas customers.
MA also has a wholly-owned US subsidiary in Seattle, Washington State,
which deals with American Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMS) and
handles US export regulations, including the US International Traffic in Arms
Regulations (ITAR).
“Customers within Australia include the Australian Defence Materiel
Organisation (DMO) who support, and in most cases are the procurement
agency for the Air Force, Army and Navy, several defence maintenance
contractors and commercial customers,” Drinkwater said. MA Spares also
serves customers in South East Asia, including the Royal Malaysian Air Force
and Philippines Air Force.
“This variation in our customer base allows the company to understand
the stringent regulatory requirements governing the supply and use of
aeronautical product and military materiel.”
MA Spares also handles aircraft life support and ground support equipment
and has several exclusive distributorships including Mahindra (OEM for the
GA Airvan and Nomad aircraft), GEC aircraft and heavy vehicle weight scales
and Sun Aero (Aerowing) for aircraft fuel leak detection equipment.
“We’re always looking for new OEMs, particularly overseas companies that
need a local company to market and distribute their product in to Defence in
Australia,” Drinkwater said.
The company’s ability to deliver was recognised with a Supplier Excellence
Award from Boeing Defence Australia in December 2014.
BVCI – cable pits and secure
access cover assemblies
BVCI are an Australian owned and operated plastic and pre-cast
concrete manufacturer of a wide range of high security SCEC
endorsed cable pits and secure access cover assemblies for
Defence and other high security installations.
BVCI are a major supplier to Defence projects throughout Australia, providing
the standard SCEC C1, C2, C4, C5 and 911 style cable pit assemblies as well as
a wide range of SCEC endorsed plinths for use over existing pit installs.
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Apart from the SCEC communications pit range, BVCI design and manufacture
a wide range of LV and HV cable pits and manholes as used in Defence electrical
installation programs and of course in general secure Energy facilities.
Utilising Finite Element Analysis (FEA) design techniques together with in-
house structural and civil design and engineering capabilities, BVCI is able
to design, manufacture and deliver solutions for any special security project,
whether it be for Defence, Detention facilities, Airports, Telecommunications,
or other secure facility needs.
BVCI are continually up-grading existing, and designing new products to meet
the demands of industry, especially relative to high level security, and work
closely with Authorities and customers in developing product to meet the
cable housing security demands of today’s world.
SOS Marine saving lives by design
By Philip Smart
Marine safety equipment has an unglamorous life – designed to
stay out of the way as much as possible until a life-threatening
emergency. Then it has to work perfectly, first time, every time.
Thanks to its vast experience and strengths in design, Australian company SOS
Marine’s products have been delivering on the promise for more than 30 years.
SOS Marine started by providing safety equipment for water sports in the
early 1980s. The Sydney based retail operation quickly developed a reputation
for delivering products that saved lives, fitting out more than 90% of Sydney’s
18-footer sailing fleets and two maxi-class racing yachts, before moving in to
the highly-demanding world of defence.
Selling other people’s equipment yielded great background knowledge of
what works and what specialist customers really need, which was all added
to the mix when the company began designing its own equipment for marine
scenarios from water rescue to high-risk tactical operations. SOS Marine
now provides specialist safety equipment to 12 defence forces and a myriad
of public safety agencies worldwide, including Australia’s elite forces, navy
clearance dive team and army bomb squad.
Its client list is a who’s who of agencies and forces conducting serious
operations in marine environments, from the Australian Defence Force,
Australian Customs, Immigration, Water Police Australia-wide, Federal
Police, Marine Rescue and Pilots, ambulance services, even mining and
construction industries and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial
Research Organisation (CSIRO). The company’s global footprint now includes
New Zealand, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, Canada, Norway, Europe, United
Kingdom, Belgium, Poland, United States and the United Arab Emirates.
SOS Marine has provided inflatable lifejackets for the Royal Australian
Navy for 20 years, and 10,000 more for Gulf Region Defence Forces, plus
Australian Customs Service
officers are among a myriad of
public security agencies using
SOS Marine safety vests.
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25,000 field packs for the Australian Army. The company supplies Australia’s
elite forces with specialist assault swimmer’s buoyancy vests, waterproof
drop bags, load-bearing vests and diving buoyancy compensators, built
to survive the rigours of parachuting and fast roping. The Australian Navy
clearance diving team uses SOS Marine low-magnetic diving buoyancy
compensators, shown to outperform the NATO Min Mag Standards, for mine
countermeasures and marine tactical operations. Sydney Olympics Police
and Special Air Service security personnel used SOS Marine equipment. So
did the athletes, with SOS Marine providing the official uniform dress bag.
The New Zealand Navy has implemented the SMS Marine Boarding Party
Vest across its fleet.
SOS is always developing new products, such as the recently released SMRT
SOS Dan Buoy. The Dan Buoy is a self-inflating buoy designed to provide
rescuers with a highly visual marker for a person in the water. Once thrown
into the water, the SOS Dan Buoy also sends out an alert signal automatically,
transmitting GPS coordinates to a vessel’s chart plotter. The SOS Dan Buoy
can also provide flotation for the casualty.
Managing Director Ross Spencer believes the company’s success stems from
a combination of design flexibility and attention to quality, underlined by
world-recognised DNV Quality ISO9001 accreditation.
“SOS Marine’s experience provides flexibility to be adaptive with a wide
range of design customisation of products, from the basic design to the most
complex,” he said. “Several of SOS Marine’s award-winning products hold
international patents and have NATO approval.”
Going Mobile in Classified
Military Environments: Time to
leave Old Practices, not Devices,
at the Door
By Matthew Gollings and Dirk Hodgson
Ask a civilian how they imagine their government’s intelligence
agencies’ communication systems work and they’ll likely conjure
up a James Bond-like world of advanced gizmos that can quickly
access everything from classified satellite images to the location
of friendly forces in the field.
However the reality is that most Command, Control and Intelligence (C2I)
agency employees literally get asked to leave all mobile devices at the door, to
guard against the very real threat of information leakage.
While this is the cultural status quo in many C21 agencies, it is also a growing
risk to mission effectiveness, with slow adoption of mobile technologies
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potentially leaving C2I agencies at an operational disadvantage, lagging
behind more connected adversaries. The question is: are C21 agencies
adequately protecting themselves if leaving the benefits of mobile at the door?
Is mobile worth the investment for C21 agencies?
The business case behind greater mobile adoption is strong. Mobile
technology has led to a transformation of the workplace and the mobile-
enabled workforce is widely regarded as the future for every organisation.
Mobility has proven to provide better and faster decision making through
improved access to key data and analytics. It enables employees to collaborate
with ease. Clearly, these are capabilities that have the potential to deliver
considerable, crucial gains to C2I agencies.
Consider, for example, a scenario where a commander has an urgent need to
approve the prioritisation of intelligence targets in a classified operation. In
many private sector organisations, decision support information can be pushed
directly to executives’ smartphones or tablets, allowing them to make decisions
in a considered, auditable and rapid manner from anywhere with the click of
a button on their device. Clearly this would be advantageous for C2I agencies,
and advances to technologies mean that it is also increasingly feasible.
Securing the mobile C2I world
Achieving required mobile security for a classified environment – without
compromising the functionality and usability employees rightly demand
– is challenging but not unsurpassable. There are a range of ways to bring
government-grade security to the entire software stack on mobile devices
– protecting both the data and the device itself. For example; virtualisation
now allows mobile phones to support several operating systems on the same
hardware, so that an agency’s IT department can securely manage a single
device, rather than worrying about securing multiple devices.
Among others, the Australian government recently defined its evaluation
pathway for use of mobile devices, including detailing the progressive steps
towards certification in meeting security requirements. However, this is only
the first step – the path to taking full advantage of mobile capabilities in C2I
agencies is still being defined and will take some time to implement.
A word of caution is offered by the NSA’s Troy Lange, who notes that “the
device is probably the easiest part”. All of the other components – network
monitoring, enterprise services – are much harder. The NSA solution involves
redundant, independently designed encryption layers. It’s also cloud based,
with the device acting as a conduit to classifed data, rather than a storage hub.
Time to leave old practices at the door
The increased threat from connected adversaries coupled with advancements
in classified mobile capabilities, makes now the right time for C21 agencies to
make mobile a priority – designing new mission enhancing mobile services
and mapping their secure path to a more digital, mobile-empowered future.
In doing so, old practices – rather than mobile devices – will be left at the door.
Matthew Gollings is Accenture Australia’s Defence Lead. He has more than 20
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years of defence experience, including 15 years in the Air Force as an engineer.
Dirk Hodgson is Accenture Australia’s Mission Services for Defence Lead,
working with the nation’s Command, Control and Intelligence agencies. He
previously spent seven years as an Intelligence Officer within the Department of
Defence.
Q&A: Hire Intelligence
talking business
Q.Tell us about your company and your defence-related business.
A. What is your primary area of Defence business?
Our primary area is in the area of Meetings & Events providing the short term
hire of technology such as iPads, video walls and the like. We recently hired 30
iPads to the DoD for a conference at Russell NSW.
We also do some short term project work such as the hire of high end servers
for short term projects, and also do supply of laptops/desktops for training.
Q. Are you looking to expand this – or diversify?
A. We are always looking to expand/diversify, we would love to grab a greater
share of the photocopier/MFD market share whereby we provide our A3
copier/multi function units into defence departments for their everyday
use, all consumables (toner), service & maintenance of the hired equipment
supplied through us and a single monthly invoice.
We are also looking to offer managed services, whereby all hardware, software
and the support of these needs are provided by us and again invoiced in a
single monthly invoice.
We have also been expanding our product range to Test & measure equipment
such as data loggers, meters, oscilloscopes, thermal imaging cameras.
Q. Do you have new technologies that apply to Defence?
A. Nothing particular to Defence, as above the test & measure equipment is
doing a brisk trade, but all new technologies, be it tablets, video walls, real &
virtual servers all have a place in defence – particularly when it comes to the
Meetings & Events space.
Q. Do you have a significant achievement in Defence or related business you
want to publicise?
A. We were contracted by Brisbane Convention centre to supply well over
140 TV panels on floor stands for the G20 Summit in November. At the same
time we had over 30 photocopiers and a significant number of PC’s, laptops,
printers, monitors, phones and 4G hotspots on rent to over a dozen foreign
embassies who set up temp offices in and around high end hotels in Brisbane,
but also in Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney.
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Solar Airfield Lighting Solutions
in Defence Applications
Orion Solar has been supplying Carmanah solar powered aviation lights in
Australia for more than ten years which meeting the requirements of a range
of civil and military applications. The ability to deploy an airfield lighting
system within a matter of hours without grid power, buried cable or airfield
electrical vaults makes the technology particularly suitable for defence
applications. For this reason, Orion Solar displayed their capabilities on the
Queensland Defence Suppliers stand at the recent Avalon 2015 Air Show.
A recent example of the success of the Carmanah lights was the installation of
A704-5 runway edge lights at Canada’s premier airlift base at Trenton, Ontario.
Trenton is the hub of the Canadian Forces air transport fleet for both strategic
and tactical operations. The lights were equipped with visible and IR LEDs
for use with NVG, radio control to support aircrew ARCAL operation and
handheld wireless controller for ground operation. The installation was used
to train the C-17 aircrew in approach and landing using their night vision
goggles. The training cycle that ensued paved the way for the first tactical NVG
approach in Afghanistan performed by the Royal Canadian Air Force. The
lights have since been moved to the Canadian Forces airfield Mountainview
where they continue to support flight training for the RCAF.
The lighting demands of many military bases all over the world have been
met by proven Carmanah products and recently they met another challenge
in the Jordanian desert. This was an urgent request to supply, install and
commission four solar LED helipads within a one month timeframe. The
solution for this project incorporated an array of A650 solar aviation lights,
providing safe helicopter landings with a reliable and portable system,
without dependency on an external power source.
The United States Department of Defense have been long-term users of
Carmanah’s products, deploying them in undisclosed forward operating bases
in the Middle East for runway edge marking, threshold, taxiway, obstruction
and helipad lighting. The photograph shows a F-18 at an airfield in Iraq.
Orion Solar supplies a range of solar powered LED lighting for marine,
aviation, traffic and general illumination applications from it’s Gold Coast
base. In addition to defence, our markets include maritime authorities,
the mining industry, civil aviation and local government, in Australia, New
Zealand, Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Islands.
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Sunshine Refuellers
now Refuel International
2014 has been a considerable year of change at Sunshine Refuellers Pty
Ltd with the divestment of Liquip International and Beta Fueling Systems.
The rebranding of the Melbourne Australia facility is the final piece in the
restructuring and we are pleased to inform you that we are now trading as
REFUEL INTERNATIONAL.
Refuel International is in a fortunate position of being able to offer the
industry truly customized solutions to their refuelling challenges combined
with newly established local support in SE Asia. Refuel International will be
taking on the New Year with a fresh outlook, a new approach and a robust
instillation of optimism and enthusiasm to strengthen growth into the
business.
Our brand new website www.refuelin.com will focus on providing our
customers with the most accurate product information and updated news on
latest build and technology.
Company Profile
Refuel International (RI) offers a broad range of refuelling vehicles, equipment
and support services across the globe. We design and manufacture aircraft
Refuellers with a variety of tank capacities as well as Hydrant Dispensers and
Hydrant Carts to applicable Commercial, Military and JIG standards. Our
vehicles are designed to operate and endure all conditions and environments
with the flexibility for ‘tailor made’ options for your particular situation.
Complementary to our equipment offerings, our service division provides
international support through our regional employees in Asia and Australia.
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1.What is your primary area of Defence business?
Design & Manufacture Aviation Refuelling Equipment
2. Are you looking to expand this - or diversify?
Yes, we currently supply refuel equipment for the Rail and Maritime industries
3. Do you have new technologies that apply to Defence?
With the NEW aircraft types coming into Service, this will require solutions
specific to Defence needs. As an example the Air Force now has the
Airbus A330 Air to Air Refueller that carries a significant amount of Fuel
not uncommon in the commercial industry. This gives the Air Force the
opportunity to look at supporting that aircraft type with similar equipment
as used on major airports in Australia, but not historically seen at military
establishments.
4. Do you have a significant achievement in Defence business you want to
publicise?
Recently supplied Aviation Refuelling vehicles to Transfield as part of the
Garrison Support Contract for the ADF. The vehicles will be used to refuel
Navy and Air Force aircraft at multiple sites throughout Australia
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Airbus Defence and Space satellite move to deliver
military satcom over Asia-Pacific region
Airbus Defence and Space announced during Satellite 2015 held recently in
Washington DC the forthcoming move of its Skynet 5A satellite. The move of
Skynet 5A will enable delivery of protected and secure satcom services in the
new coverage footprint from mid-2015.
Airbus Defence and Space welcomes KC-30A removal
from Projects of Concern list
Airbus Defence and Space has welcomed the DMO’s recent decision to
remove the KC-30A multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) from the Projects of
Concern (POC) List.
Barrett releases Rapid Field Deployment System
Barrett Communications, in partnership with STAR Solutions and NVIS
Communications of California (Barrett’s Systems Integrator in North
America), has launched the Barrett FirstLink Rapid Field Deployment System
(RFDS) at a recent exhibition held in Las Vegas. The Barrett FirstLink RFDS is
a complete solution for extending FirstNet’s Band 14 LTE footprint from any
location over short, medium and long haul distances back to core. Providing
responders “reach back” and “reach forward” over High Frequency (HF) radio,
HF radio extends the FirstLink RFDS’s reach to up to hundreds of miles away
without additional infrastructure and is free to air.
Codan launches hybrid P25 and LTE communications
solution
Codan Radio Communications, a division of Codan Limited (ASX-CDA), has
announced the launch of Stratus, a hybrid P25 and LTE communications
network solution. The integration of P25 and LTE (3G/4G) leverages
the strengths of both technologies to provide secure mobile voice
communications anywhere with public cellular coverage, while linking into
established analog or P25 networks for wide area coverage.
Connector-Tech ALS moves to Darra
Connector-Tech ALS has moved to a new location at 18 Sudbury Street, Darra,
Queensland 4076. The larger premises in the centre of Darra’s manufacturing
precinct will accommodate the company’s expanding product range and sales
team just 20 minutes from the Brisbane CBD.
Micreo supplying to US production contract
Micreo Limited, a designer and manufacturer of Radio Frequency subsystems
for global defence and aerospace applications, has begun shipping
production units to Raytheon’s SAS Division for incorporation into the ALR-
69A(V), the world’s first all-digital radar warning receiver (RWR).
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Micreo was selected by Raytheon following a competition over two years ago
for the design and development of the RF Microwave Integrated Circuit (MIC)
for the ALR-69A(V) system.
Frequentis and Thales sign subcontract for OneSKY
Frequentis will work with prime contractor Thales to develop a single system
platform that unifies the separate Air Traffic Management systems currently
used by Airservices Australia and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). This is
the start of a 20 year, long-term partnership which will support the forecasted
growth of air traffic in the Australian airspace by 30 percent until 2030.
General Dynamics and Thales Australia to team
for LAND 400
General Dynamics Land Systems and Thales Australia have signed a teaming
memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the intention to submit a bid
in response to the Land 400 Phase 2 - Mounted Combat Reconnaissance
Capability Request For Tender.
Nioa keen for Land 40 Ph2 decision; proposes
Rheinmetall ammunition
Local firm Nioa is eagerly waiting the announcement of the preferred tenderer
for Land 40 Ph.2. The company announced recently that Rheinmetall had won
a contract to supply the German Army with 40mm x 53 airburst ammunition,
noting that this ammunition is suitable for Nioa’s candidate for the Land 40
Ph.2 project, the GD MK47 40mm Automatic Grenade Launcher.
Rafael ends 2014 with profit of US$90 million
and record orders
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd ended the year 2014 with a net profit
of US$90 million with orders totaling US$3 billion, an order backlog of US$5
billion and sales of $US1.9 billion.
TAE management buyout agreed
Members of the current management team of TAE, led by General Manager
Andrew Sanderson, have reached agreement with Air New Zealand to
purchase the TAE Group of companies. When the deal completes, the
ownership change means that TAE will be 100% Australian owned, making
it the nation’s largest fully Australian-owned aviation engineering services
company.
BMT Design & Technology celebrates Ten Years
BMT Design & Technology (BMT D&T), a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, is
celebrated 10 years in business earlier this year. Established in 2005, BMT
D&T is recognised as one of Australia’s leading independent defence and
maritime consultancies.
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Rockwell Collins celebrates expansion of Sydney facility
Rockwell Collins recently celebrated the expansion of the company’s Sydney
facility where F-35 Lightning II Distributed Aperture System (DAS) optical
assemblies will be manufactured. DAS imagery projected onto the pilot’s
helmet-mounted display provides the capability to, in effect, look virtually at
terrain and the rest of the outside world, through the floor and wings of the
aircraft.
In 2014, Rockwell Collins signed a long-term agreement with Northrop
Grumman Corporation to produce optical assemblies in Australia for the DAS
on the Lockheed Martin F-35 aircraft.
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