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Vectronix Laser Technology for Accurate Range Finding and Location of Distant Targets In December 2007 Vectronix AG received an order from the UK Ministry of Defence to deliver 580 PLRF15C Pocket Laser Range Finders as part of the British Sniper System Improvement (SSI) Programme. The contract includes user and service training. Deliveries are scheduled to start in February 2008 with completion expected at the end of 2008. The Vectronix PLRF15C measures distances to terrain features and objects from a minimum of five meters up to three kilometers. Its 1550 nm laser is class 1 eyesafe according to IEC 60825-1 and consumes very little energy. The PLRF15C incorporates a compass for azimuth and elevation measurement. It is easy to operate, extremely compact in size, waterproof, and functions reliably in harsh environments. Environmental conditions are tested to MIL-STD-810F. Source: Vectronix Textron Marine & Land Awarded $228 M for 329 Additional U.S. Army M1117 Armored Security Vehicles New Orleans, LA. -- Textron Marine & Land Systems (TM&LS) has been awarded a contract modification for $228 million to build an additional 329 M1117 Armored Security Vehicles (ASV) by the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive & Armaments Command (TACOM). "With this additional order, our customer has again chosen the ASV to protect soldiers," said Tom Walmsley, general manager, Textron Marine & Land Systems. "Our partnership with TACOM has allowed these vehicles to be delivered with the latest fragmentation protection kits, improving the system survivability even more." The ASV has been in continuous combat for almost 60 months with an organic Operational Readiness Rate consistently greater than 90 percent. With this award, the total number of ASVs produced to date for the U.S. Army or remaining to be delivered under contract with the U.S. Army is now at 2058 vehicles. Production and deliveries of the ASV continue at the normal production rate of 48 vehicles a month with firm contracts through May 2009. The ASV is used by the U.S. Army for its Military Police, convoy protection and Field Artillery Combat Observation and Lasing Teams (COLT). Its record of performance, reliability and survivability in the field is excellent. More than 1040 ASVs have been deployed in combat missions in support of the Global War on Terrorism. Textron Marine & Land Systems has built more than 1270 vehicles for the U.S. Army as of January 2008. Source : Textron Inc. |
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