Aerospace & Defence
Alcon launches new Ford F550 brake upgrade kit
Alcon Components has announced the launch of a new brake upgrade kit for the Ford F550 to support the performance off-road, specialist, armoured and defence vehicle sectors. The 6-piston caliper and pad kit is compatible with the stock OEM actuation and stability control system, so is easy to fit but has been fully 'ruggedised' to ensure extreme levels of robustness and performance are balanced with the requirement to keep weight to a minimum.
Low-power radiation tolerant PolarFire FPGAs available
Microchip Technology has announced it is shipping engineering silicon for its RT PolarFire FPGA while the device is being qualified to spaceflight component reliability standards. Designers can now create hardware prototypes with all the same electrical and mechanical performance that the space-qualified RT PolarFire FPGAs will provide for high-bandwidth on-orbit processing systems with low power consumption and the ability to withstand radiation...
Strategic partnership to supply sustainable aviation fuel
Neste and Avfuel have announced a strategic partnership to create an efficient, continuous supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the United States. Neste will provide Avfuel with SAF in volumes able to meet the growing demands of Avfuel’s customers, including fixed base operators (FBOs), airports, flight departments, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and commercial operators.
Data exchange module future proof for evolving standards
Distributor RFMW is now offering design and sales support for a VHF Data Exchange System Module from CML Microcircuits.
Racal Acoustics announce headset contract with DALO
Racal Acoustics, the UK-based global designer and manufacturer of audio communications and protection systems has announced a new contract to supply the Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO), with their RA4000 Magna digital headset system.
Milrem Robotics rolls out its new Type-X RCV
The medium class Type-X RCV (Robotic Combat Vehicle) developed by Milrem Robotics passed its initial mobility tests. The Type-X RCV designed to support mechanised units was first announced in the summer of last year. The Type-X will become an intelligent wingman to main battle tanks and infantry fighting vehicles capable of taking on the most dangerous tasks and positions, which result in lower lethality risk.
Precision micromotors in defence electronics
Emerging technologies have a large influence on the defence sector, facilitating the development of sophisticated electronic defence and intelligence systems. But how do you develop power components that meet the demands of innovative defence technology? Here, Stewart Goulding, Managing Director at Electro Mechanical Systems, has explained how precision micromotors are aiding the advancement of defence electronics.
NCC and Dstl partner for R&D composite structures
A new partnership has been formed to explore the art of the possible for the next generation of lightweight, strong and resilient combat aircraft composite structures. This will range from innovative approaches to overall structural layout, manufacturing and assembly to the optimal combination of detail features, and material selection.
Airline flight trials for a hybrid-electric aircraft
Ampaire has completed a demonstration flight of a hybrid-electric aircraft along an actual airline route. The company flew its Electric EEL aircraft on November 22nd on a 20-minute flight from Maui’s Kahului Airport across the island to Hana and back on a single charge.
Galvion helmet system chosen as protection for German Specialised Forces
Galvion has announced that a customised Baltskin Viper helmet solution has been chosen as the next Specialised Forces Helmet (Helm SpezKr schwer; Specialised Forces are Ranger-type units of the German Army). The program was awarded to Rheinmetall Soldier Electronics, who will act as the in-country contracting entity for the Galvion helmet, following a full and open competition.