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Military Technology

GD partners with BAE to develop Smart 81mm mortar round

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

General Dynamics (GD) Ordnance and Tactical Systems has signed a teaming agreement with BAE Systems to develop and demonstrate the 81mm roll controlled guided mortar (RCGM) with global positioning system (GPS) guidance to boost the soldier’s combat e…

 

Lockheed to provide PAC-3 missiles hardware for US Army

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

The US Army Aviation and Missile Command has awarded a contract to Lockheed Martin to provide hardware and associated services for the combat-proven Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) missile programme.

 

Marshall Land Systems Delivers Mobile CT Scanner To UK MOD

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

In a simple ceremony, Marshall Land Systems has handed over the UK MOD’s first truly deployable CT Scanner to representatives of the MOD.

 

The Effects of an Exoskeleton on Oxygen Consumption and Kinematics

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

The purpose of this study was to investigate the metabolic cost of wearing a prototype exoskeleton (EXO) while walking with a range of heavy loads, and to analyse the associated gait biomechanics.

 

Israel best prepared to counter cyber attacks, says report

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

Israel has been rated as best prepared to counter emerging cyber attacks followed by Finland and Sweden, according to a survey by Security and Defense Agenda (SDA), a Belgian research group commissioned by McAfee.

 

Eurocopter delivers first NH90 TTH to French Army

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

The French armament procurement agency (DGA) has taken delivery of the first final operational configuration (FOC) qualified NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopter (TTH) under a contract from Eurocopter at its facility in Marignane, France.

 

Human Universal Load Carrier (HULC)

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

Human Universal Load Carrier (HULC) is an exoskeleton being developed by Lockheed Martin for dismounted soldiers. The HULC enables soldiers to carry loads up to 91kg.

 

The thinking behind Lockheed’s HULC exoskeleton

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

Lockheed Martin HULC program manager Jim Ni explains the inner workings of the Human Universal Load Carrier, Lockheed Martin’s exoskeleton equivalent.

 

Lockheed’s exoskeleton in action

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

Action shots of Lockheed Martin’s HULC, designed to enhance the logistical capabilities of dismounted warfighters.

 

Northrop wins US Army’s C-RAM contract

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

Northrop Grumman has received a contract from the US Army to install and maintain the counter-rocket, artillery and mortar (C-RAM) interceptor system at the forward operating bases (FOBs) supporting Operation Enduring Freedom and the ongoing US missi…