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Rheinmetall unveils new low-signature weapon system Fly-K at Milipol in Paris Today's armed forces increasingly find themselves deployed in out-of-area missions. In scenarios like these, troops are exposed to a multitude of different threats. Keeping a low profile can help, and not just during commando-type operations. Being able to engage the enemy without revealing one's own position can give friendly troops a vital edge. Rheinmetall Defence has concluded a licensing agreement with the Swiss firm Cathyor Engineering S.A. for Fly-K, an innovative low-signature weapon that Rheinmetall will be showcasing at MILIPOL 2007 for the first time. This carefully targeted expansion of the Group's product portfolio is set to give Rheinmetall customers the critical advantage of being all but undetectable on the battlefield. Globally unique, Fly-K consists consists of a tried-and-tested family of ammunition already used by a number armies as well as the accompanying launcher. A wide variety of different ammunition types are already available, including high explosive, white phosphorous smoke/obscurant, and practice rounds. The Fly-K family of ammunition also features an illumination round for the visual and infrared spectrum; others contain grappling hooks and anti-frogman warheads. An HE round with a proximity fuse is planned, as are several variants with non-lethal payloads (red phosphorous smoke/obscurant, CS and OC gas, flash & bang stun ammunition) and marking rounds (coloured smoke and chemo-luminescent markers). The weapon is designed for use in a wide variety of tactical scenarios: - Single-shot launcher: Intended for use by individual infantrymen, this variant is ultra-light and very safe to handle. The single-shot launcher is also highly reliable, even in rugged operating environments. - Multi-shot launcher: An electronically controlled weapon system with several different types of ammunition fired at a controllable launch speed in variable salvoes. Light and robust, it can be readily mounted on tactical vehicles. To cite just one example, the concept enables lightly armoured vehicles or boats to respond to an attack without revealing their position. This revolutionary principle revolves around the unique interaction of the weapon and ammunition. As soon as the weapon transmits the ignition impulse to the ammunition, an enclosed internal propelling system launches the round. Among other things, this approach offers the following advantages: Low signature during launch: - Noiseless: < 52 dB at 100m distanc - No heat signature: Undetectable by IR sensors - No smoke: Cannot be visually detected in daylight - No muzzle flash: Cannot be visually detected at night Efficient, versatile, safe: - Low weight means being able to carry more ammunition per unit - No possibility of double feeding due internal propelling system - Possibility of constant fire; no overheating of the weapon - A wide variety of ammunition types enables a multitude of missions Source: Rheinmetall AG GD Chemical Detection Technology Selected by U.S. DoD for Evaluation General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products has been selected by the U.S. Department of Defense to participate in the first major phase of Increment 2 of the Joint Chemical Agent Detector (JCAD) Program. General Dynamics' handheld chemical agent detector, JUNO(TM), incorporates next-generation differential mobility spectrometry (DMS) technology, providing better detection, sensitivity and selectivity compared with that of traditional, handheld ion mobility spectrometry (IMS)-based chemical agent detectors. The goal of the JCAD program is to improve protection for the warfighter by making it possible for users to confidently, quickly and easily monitor exposure levels to multiple chemical warfare agents, toxic industrial chemicals and nontraditional agents simultaneously, and confirm decontamination effectiveness. "Our JUNO(TM) technology represents the next generation in handheld chemical threat detection systems," said Bill Gural, vice president and general manager of Detection Systems at General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products. "This achievement is the result of our continued commitment to innovate through independent research and development and our ability to leverage our expertise in detection technologies." JUNO(TM) features a simple, cell phone-style interface and is capable of detecting, identifying, quantifying and alerting individual warfighters to the presence of chemical agent vapors. In addition, as new chemical threats emerge, JUNO(TM)'s software can be upgraded and its detection library capacity can be expanded. It can be used in handheld, fixed-site, ground vehicle, shipboard and aircraft interior applications. Source: General Dynamics Patria AMV 8x8 vehicle agreement signed with the Croatian Ministry of Defence Patria and Duro Dakovic Special Vehicles as Consortium partners and the Croatian Ministry of Defence have today signed an agreement covering 84 Patria AMV 8x8 vehicles to the Croatian Army. The vehicles will be manufactured in Finland and Croatia. The value of the agreement is approximately EUR 112 million. Deliveries are scheduled to start before the end of 2008 and all deliveries to be completed by the end of 2012. Mr Jorma Wiitakorpi, CEO and President of Patria stated: “We note with great satisfaction that our AMV vehicle has taken another important step towards becoming the preferred choice of the armies of the region. The newest 4th generation Patria AMVs have already shown in real-life crisis management missions that they honour the promises: excellent protection and performance. Through the offset included Patria offers potential to the Croatian economy as a whole. The vehicles will be produced through direct participation of local cooperation partners.” Mr Bartol Jerkovic, President of Duro Dakovic Special Vehicles (DDSV) said: “DDSV’s experience and know-how in main battle tank (MBT) production and modernisation has been recognised by the Croatian Government and our strategic partner Patria as a good basis for establishing of Croatian competence centre for AMV 8x8 vehicle production. Using Patria Technology Transfer, the vehicles will be manufactured by the Consortium DDSV-Patria. Additionally, DDSV will be responsible for specific mission equipment production and final integration as well as after-sales activities.” Patria is a defence and aerospace group with international operations delivering its customers competitive solutions based on own specialist know-how and partnerships. Patria is owned by the State of Finland and the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company EADS N.V. Source: Patria |
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