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CybAero successfully performs factory acceptance tests

CybAero, which develops and manufactures remotely piloted helicopter systems, received an order in January 2014 for three systems to China Customs. The systems will be based on three new ships and used for applications such as customs control, port management and anti-smuggling operations. CybAero completed the tests and trials for the first system which will …

Micropol introduces electrical cable drum for harsh environments

Sweden based company Micropol Fiberoptic AB is pleased to announce the introduction of an electrical driven fiber optical drum for harsh environments. The cable drum fills an important gap in the market for distance-controlled robots. Distance control is required when there is a risk for the operatorโ€™s health and safety. In traditional cases, communication between …

Micropol introduces electrical cable drum for harsh environments

Sweden based company Micropol Fiberoptic AB is pleased to announce the introduction of an electrical driven fiber optical drum for harsh environments. The cable drum fills an important gap in the market for distance-controlled robots. Distance control is required when there is a risk for the operatorโ€™s health and safety. In traditional cases, communication between …

Rolls-Royce signs agreement to sell Commercial Marine business to KONGSBERG

Rolls-Royce announced today that it has signed an agreement to sell its Commercial Marine business, to KONGSBERG, for an enterprise value of ยฃ500m and net proceeds of around ยฃ350m to ยฃ400m. KONGSBERG, headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, is an international, knowledge-based group delivering high technology systems and solutions to clients within the oil and gas industry, …

Saab and Brazil sign contract for Gripen NG

Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract with the Brazilian Federal Government (Ministry of Defense through the Aeronautics Command, COMAER) covering the development and production of 36 Gripen NG fighter aircraft for the Brazilian Air Force. The total order value is approximately SEK 39.3 billion. Saab and COMAER have also signed an Industrial …

BAE Systems delivers new CV90 mortar variant to the Swedish Army

BAE Systems has completed the first full rate production delivery of the CV90 Mjรถlner Mortar System to the Swedish FMV (Defence Materiel Administration), introducing a new capability to the fleet of CV90s by adding indirect firepower. The first four vehicles will be handed over to the Swedish Army in September following the recent delivery that …

Sensor enhanced capabilities

Acoustic sensors, which detect and analyse sound waves to identify and locate specific sources, are crucial for detecting enemy movements, such as the approach of ground forces or the operation of vehicles. Acoustic sensors contribute significantly to perimeter security and the protection of military installations. Radar systems, operating across the electromagnetic spectrum, are indispensable for …

Polish Military University of Land Forces Expands Their Laser Based Training capability

Saab has received an order from the General Tadeusz Kosciuszko Military University of Land Forces (AWL), located in Wroclaw, Poland, to expand its fully-instrumented, GAMER laser-based training capability (LSS). With the new system โ€“ the Laser Tactical Simulator (LTS), AWL is going to grow the number of participants in exercises and functionalities of their current …

GKN Aerospace receives order for Swedish future fighter power and propulsion concept studies

GKN Aerospace has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to develop conceptual studies for advanced power and propulsion systems to support future fighter systems. The agreement runs for two years, from 2024 to 2025, with the potential for a follow-on phase beyond. The contract covers conceptual studies of power and propulsion …

Saab successfully completes flight test with IRST for Gripen E

Defence and security company Saab has successfully performed the first flight with the new sensor IRST (Infra Red Search and Track) which will feature in Gripen E, according to schedule. The IRST does not emit a signal and can, without revealing the aircraftโ€™s own position, silently detect, track and identify all types of targets. โ€œThe …

Micropol delivers new measuring devices to the Swedish Armed Forces

Micropol Fiberoptic has a long relation with the Swedish Armed Forces, which dates back to 1988. Since then, Micropol has developed and delivered a number of different fiber optic communication systems for use in hostile environments. One of the latest examples is the FALCON expanded beam technology. FALCON delivers the best optical performance in the …

Micropol delivers new measuring devices to the Swedish Armed Forces

Micropol Fiberoptic has a long relation with the Swedish Armed Forces, which dates back to 1988. Since then, Micropol has developed and delivered a number of different fiber optic communication systems for use in hostile environments. One of the latest examples is the FALCON expanded beam technology. FALCON delivers the best optical performance in the …