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Portable Backpacks for Terrorism Counter-Measure Equipment on Show at Counter Terror Expo

Allen Vanguard is exhibiting the portable search backpacks at Counter Terror Expo containing customised search equipment packages for handling different threats

05 March 2010: Allen-Vanguard

 

CE Approved FM53 Respirator on Show at HOSDB Exhibition in the UK

Avon Protection is introducing the FM53 Respirator for use by military personnel for protection from CBRNE as well as other threats

04 March 2010: Avon Protection

 

Senior VP Joins Versar

Defence Industry experienced Engineer joins Versar as Senior Vice President and Director of Corporate Initiatives

25 February 2010: Versar

 

SDK Available for Body-Worn Micro Display Systems

The Golden-i headset can now be developed for additional communication and computer integration applications with the availability of an open access software developer’s kit bringing greater applicability to military and industrial uses

17 February 2010: Kopin

 

Materials Contract for PPE and Survivability Products in India

Through Partnership agreement with Anjani Technoplast of India, BAE Systems is supplying Tensylon ballistic material for use in survivability products and personal protective equipment to be used by Indian forces, law enforcement and emergency services personnel

15 February 2010: BAE Systems (Land and Armaments)

 

Senior Management Changes at Versar

Experienced personnel in Government, Finance and the Armed Forces take board positions at Versar as current CEO resigns

12 February 2010: Versar

 

CBRNE Conference attendees include RST President

CEO of Radiation Shield Technology to act as Chairman at CBRNE conference dedicated to the development of a unified response strategy

26 January 2010: Radiation Shield Technology

 

Power supply development to reduce battery load on dismounted soldiers

Protonex will develop new power supply technology for the HULC robotic exoskeleton for extended missions whilst worn by dismounted troops

21 January 2010: Lockheed Martin Missile and Fire Control

 

Protective insert body armour order from US Army

Ceradyne will supply a Foreign Military Sales order for Small Arms Protective Inserts body armour

13 January 2010: Ceradyne

 

Versar acquires UK based Professional Protection Systems

Personal Protective Equipment Supplier serving the nuclear industry acquired by Versar in move to extend PPE presence internationally

06 January 2010: Versar

 

Battlefield helmet design includes cooling device activated by impact

ThermaCap helmet designed to reduce the likelihood of long term injuries after head impacts by creating a mild hypothermic condition for the brain

14 December 2009: ThermaHelm

 

NATO FM12 Standard respirators for use in the Quick Don program

Remploy has ordered FM12 Respirators and filters from Avon Protection to be used on the Quick Don CBRN personal protection suit

14 December 2009: Avon Protection

 

SWIR imaging development order from DARPA

The Defence Advanced Research Project Agency has commissioned SUI Goodrich in the development of SWIR imaging technology for enhancing battlefield night vision capabilities

25 November 2009: Sensors Unlimited, Inc., Part of Goodrich Corporation

 

Rockwell Collins delivers ground soldier ensemble prototypes

Rockwell Collins has delivered 10 prototype systems for the U.S. Army Ground Soldier System (GSS) Increment 1 program, which will significantly enhance soldiers' effectiveness on the battlefield. The announcement was made during the Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting & Exposition in Washington

08 October 2009: Rockwell Collins

 

ASEO - New knife and slash resistant undergarments

ASEO are using already very successful two layers Coolmax®/Spectra® combination for recently developed V-Neck Undergarments, offering superb knife, cut, slash and bite resistance.

05 October 2009: ASEO Ltd.

 

BCB International launches breakthrough anti-piracy system at DSEi 2009.

BCB International will be unveiling the Buccaneer Ship-Borne Shore Launcher (SBSL) on Stand 447 at DSEi, 8-11 Sept 2009 at the ExCel Centre in London. This system has been developed to provide a ship’s master with a flexible reaction system to incidents at sea, ranging from a man overboard to attack by pirates.

07 September 2009: BCB International

 

BCB at DSEi 2009

As a leading designer and manufacturer of personal military equipment, we will again be showcasing an extensive range of our innovative high quality products at DSEi 09 from 8 to 11 September 2009 on stand 447; North Hall.

05 September 2009: BCB International

 

Point Blank Solutions - Improved Outer Tactical Vest ('IOTV') contract From the U.S. Army

Point Blank Solutions, Inc. ('PBSI', Pink Sheets: PBSO), a leader in the field of protective body armor, announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Point Blank Body Armor, Inc. has been selected as a chosen supplier to produce the Improved Outer Tactical Vest for the US Army ('IOTV Main Buy' - Solicitation W91CRB-07-0079).

19 August 2009: Point Blank Solutions

 

ATK - $20 million to deliver load-bearing vests for the U.S. Marine Corps

Alliant Techsystems has received a $20 million order from the U.S. Marine Corps to produce Scalable Plate Carriers™ and components.

17 August 2009: ATK

 

ITT awarded $43 million U.S. Army follow-on order for Enhanced Night Vision Goggles

ITT Corporation has been awarded $43 million in follow-on orders from the U.S. Army’s Research, Development and Engineering Command Acquisition Center for the Enhanced Night Vision Goggle (ENVG), and associated spare parts

13 August 2009: ITT Corporation

 

Snugpak - suppliers to UK armed forces

Snugpak has a proud history of supplying the British armed forces with its quality sleeping bags and insulated clothing and is the only company still producing performance synthetic fill sleeping bags in the UK.

29 July 2009: Snugpak

 

Cobham wins US Army Personal Cooling System deal worth up to US$110 million

Cobham has been awarded a five year, Indefinite Delivery, Definite Quantity (IDDQ) contract from the US Army to provide Microclimate Cooling Systems to the Air Warrior program office. Cobham’s initial task order is valued at approximately US$6.5 million, with expected revenue of up to $110m during the next five years.

08 July 2009: Cobham plc

 

Sorbothane®, - Unique pronation control insole has military application

New from Sorbothane®, Sorbo-Pro Total Control, for preventing foot and leg discomfort. Designed to ensure that feet are correctly supported, aligned and cushioned, it combines biomechanical pronation control technology with unrivalled Sorbothane shock impact protection.

09 May 2009: Mobilis Healthcare Group

 

Elbit Systems to be part of Ground Soldier Ensemble Program

Elbit Systems' U.S. Subsidiary Selected to Provide Soldier-Worn Computer Systems to U.S. Army for the Ground Soldier Ensemble Program

06 May 2009: Elbit Systems

 

Rockwell Collins selected for U.S. Army Ground Soldier Ensemble program

Rockwell Collins has been awarded a contract for the Technology Development Phase of the U.S. Army Ground Soldier Ensemble (GSE) program. The base contract for Rockwell Collins is valued at $12.1 million.

06 May 2009: Rockwell Collins

 
 
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