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GE's composite gas turbine enclosure provides a safer engine room environment and improved access for sailors, including reduced engine room noise, cooler engine room temperatures, and significant weight reduction
The XSPEE3D Metal 3D Printer is fully transportable as a standard shipping container with the printer and all auxiliary equipment in one box and provides on-demand manufacturing, critical for deployed troops maximizing availability and minimizing downtime
A multi-role weapon system, the Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifle allows dismounted soldiers to effectively deal with multiple challenges on the battlefield, and can fire at a range of 84mm calibre munitions for various operational objectives
SPY-6 radars can defend against ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, hostile aircraft and surface ships simultaneously, and provide several advantages over legacy radars, including greater detection range and increased sensitivity
The lifejackets incorporate advancements in bladder technology and are designed to enhance operational effectiveness, performance, and safety when the need arises to delay, disrupt or intercept other forces
Under the contract, a Northrop Grumman-led team will define the modular open-system architecture of an enhanced V-BAT aircraft, including the integration of advanced surveillance and electronic warfare (EW) payloads
After proven capabilities in the A1, the US Army continued to specify the Allison 2500 SP transmission for the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle A2, expected to be delivered 18 months after the February 2023 contract award
Marshall Aerospace’s ARC Radar is a role-fit palletized solution with no permanent integration and no modifications required, utilizing only existing aircraft power outlets to temporarily outfit fleets for ISR missions
Skysiren uses a tactical data processor which filters Integrated Broadcast Service data via configurable profiles, including situational awareness, combat identification, and critical threat warnings to enhance platform and force survivability
This third edition includes updates to the GNSS constellations, technology advancements to enhance positioning, navigation and timing accuracy, and a new chapter on the growing field of automotive autonomy
Next Generation Weapon System (NGWS) participating nations entrust Indra as prime, and FCMS and Thales as main partners with the development of the new suite of sensors that will equip NGWS platforms
Around 2,100 Caiman helmets and 4,200 helmet covers will be delivered as part of the one-year contract, with an option to make it 5 years and deliver up to 8,400 additional helmets and accessories
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