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| 12/10/2007: Forces Capture Numerous Terrorist Suspects in Iraq Coalition forces captured several wanted individuals and dozens of additional suspects during operations targeting al Qaeda networks throughout Iraq. defenselink.mil |
MOWAG to Supply Spanish Marines with a Further 21 PIRANHA IIICs General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) announces that on December 20, 2007 the Spanish Ministry of Defence and MOWAG GmbH signed a contract for a further batch of 21 units of the PIRANHA IIIC 8x8 in the amphibious version. Until recently, 18 PIRANHA IIIC 8x8s have been in operation with the Infanteria de Marina (Spanish Naval Marine corps), and this second order will consolidate the total fleet number to 39 units. The vehicles will be manufactured in Kreuzlingen and delivered from the year 2009 until 2014.The newly signed contract comprises of 21 PIRANHA IIIC 8x8s in nine variants to fulfill specific operational roles including APC, fire capability, command post, engineering, ambulance, recovery and reconnaissance. MOWAG's CEO, Christoph Frei, was proud and pleased about the close cooperation with Spain, declaring: "This contract is further proof of our customers' confidence in the performance and reliability of our PIRANHA range, and of the good strategic partnership between the Spanish authorities and MOWAG GmbH."The PIRANHAs will be used primarily within the framework of international missions by Spanish Army. The threat situation in such missions specifically calls for a high level of protection for the vehicle crews against mines and ballistic weapons. With the PIRANHA IIIC 8x8, the technology-minded company from Kreuzlingen offers a proven vehicle, which fulfils this high-ranking requirement of protection. With its second order, the Infanteria de Marina continue to trust in the reliability and performance of the successful product from Kreuzlingen.THE MOWAG PIRANHA IIIC 8X8 - A WELL-PROVEN PLATFORMThe PIRANHA IIIC has a length of 7.30m, a width of 2.66m, and a GVW of 22 t. The vehicle reaches a speed of up to 100 km/h on the road. The PIRANHA IIIC easily manages gradients of up to 60%, and fording depths of up to 1.50m. The 400 HP engine, together with the seven-speed automatic transmission, the modern independent wheel sus-pension, the tire pressure control system and the disengageable all-wheel drive give the PIRANHA IIIC a high degree of mobility even in difficult terrain. Moreover, the protection against ballistic threats and against mines provides the crew with a maximum degree of protection on a mission. The vehicle is equipped with all the necessary features (NBC system, autonomous power supply, A/C system, etc.) that are required for the 24-hour operation of integrated systems.MOWAG GmbH of Kreuzlingen develops, designs and manufactures technologically advanced special vehicles for military use. More than 13,500 armoured and non-armoured wheeled vehicles of the MOWAG PIRANHA, MOWAG EAGLE, and MOWAG DURO series are in service worldwide. Since October of 2003, MOWAG is part of the General Dynamics European Land Systems group, and employs a qualified staff force of more than 600 at its Kreuzlingen site.General Dynamics European Land Systems (GD ELS), headquartered in Vienna (Austria), is a business unit of General Dynamics Corporation and conducts its business through European operating sites located in Spain, Germany, Austria and Switzerland. With more than 3,250 highly skilled technical employees, GD ELS companies design, manufacture and deliver to global customers Land Combat Systems, including wheeled, tracked, and amphibious vehicles, armaments and munitions. army-technology.com |
02/15/2008: Army Medics Lauded for Actions in Taliban Attack Five medics received Army Achievement Medals following the Talaban bombing of a Kabul hotel, Jan. 14, 2008. "We're the only medics that go outside the wire," said U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Karla Tapia. "We're known as the 911 of Kabul city." defenselink.mil |
Soldiers Receive Culinary Honors The 33rd U.S. Army Culinary Competition capped two weeks of intense competition, training and camaraderie with an awards ceremony March 14 at Fort Leeâs Mifflin Hall. army.mil |
AT Electronic and Communication International AT Electronic and Communication International is a global wholesale distributor of communication equipment, including: Military HF transceiversMilitary VHF tactical radiosDigital microwave radiosVSAT transceiversVSAT BUCVSAT SSPAsHF encryptionVHF encryptionVPN encryptionGSM encryptionEncrypted phonesEncryption productsSatellite monitoring systemsJammersLOW-BAND VHF MILITARY TACTICAL TRANSCEIVERThe Q-MAC VHF-90M low-band VHF military tactical transceiver is a state-of-the-art, compact and lightweight unit for multi-role tactical military and security applications in demanding, mission-critical conditions.VHF-90M MANPACK MILITARY RADIOThe MX9714 VHF-90M man-pack package is a military grade portable communication set specifically designed for tactical applications. It is designed to withstand complete immersion, vibration, drops, and temperature extremes to Mil-Std 801F.The main components of the VHF military man-pack MX9714 system are:VHF-90M low-band VHF military tactical transceiver VDB-25M VHF dock and 25W booster 8.8Ah, 14.4V Lithium Ion (LiON) battery pack 1m tape whip antenna3m, six-section whip antennaTelephone handsetFramed backpack The core of the MX9714 system is the compact and lightweight VHF-90M transceiver, which features only essential controls to ensure ease of operation in combat situations. The VHF-90M is available with a secure, jam-resistant ECCM frequency hopping and digital-encryption option which can be field-upgraded after the initial deployment.The VHF-90M transceiver is plug-and-play compatible with vehicular, base station and man-pack docking systems, allowing deployment in multi-role environments. The key user benefits include minimised inventory and simplified operator training. Auxiliary connectors are provided for data terminals, combat workstations, speakers and remote control facilities.System features include:30MHz to 88MHz low-band FM coverage 25W output powerAdvanced DSP voice and data signal processing ECCM frequency-hopping with digital voice and data encryption Selective and group calling Free channel search Compatibility with PRC-77 and equivalents in legacy mode PC and field programmable Emergency erase function Channel scan function Cloning functions Small size US / NATO VHF whip antenna Optional accessories include:Secure modes (hopping and encryption) Numeric handset for selective calling and field programming Data waveforms Tactical headset Serial programming / data cable Cloning cable Replacement spare modules Replacement spare antenna Battery charger ARMOURED VEHICLE INTEGRATED HF RADIO SYSTEMWe also supply a higher power, heavy-duty variant of the HF-90M radio system for application on armoured (tracked and wheeled) fighting vehicles, comprising:The combat-proven 50W HF-90M frequency hopping transceiverA newly-designed military-build standard HF-150M 150W booster amplifier A newly-designed military-build standard TA-91M antenna tuning unit A new NATO / US standard 4.2m vertical whip antenna with heavy-duty base The system offers a linear 150W output across the whole 2MHz to 30MHz HF band and maintains full compatibility with the highly secure frequency-hopping option, thereby maintaining a high degree of communication security. Furthermore, in appreciation of real-world operating conditions, the 150W amplifier features 'off tune' and 'missing antenna' protection, and in the event of the amplifier failing for any reason the system can revert to bypass mode.SATELLITE MONITORING AND INTERCEPT SYSTEMOur SEU 8800 satellite monitoring and intercept system features:Automatic satellite tracking Tracking of all known satellites by 'mouse-click' Automatic set-up for each satellite to be tracked Frequency range 100MHz to 14,000MHz in bands or per specification Multi-mode broadband receivers Provision for multi-satellite operation Remote control via TCP / IP, encrypted VPN Remote upgrade of satellite list Various outputs for signal analysisDemodulation, decoding and decryptionROBUST AND SECURE VOICE / DATA TERMINALThe RI-5000 robust and secure voice / data terminal can be fitted to any type of analogue or digital transceivers with its advanced technologies such as unique data error correction, spread spectrum, powerful synchronisation and newly developed VLBRVC technology.ENCRYPTOR FOR TACTICAL RADIO COMMUNICATIONS SEU-8210The SEU-8210 is an advanced, high security, state-of-the-art voice and data ciphering unit. The SEU- 8210 effectively secures voice / data communications from unauthorised monitoring.MILITARY AND TACTICAL RADIOSOur military and tactical radios include:VHF tactical handheld radio25W man-pack military radioMilitary tactical VHF base radiosVHF military tactical vehicle packagesHF / VHF / UHF multiband digital transceiver HF VHF man-pack digital transceiverVHF military tactical radio repeater and remote controlCOMMUNICATIONS JAMMERSOur range of jammers includes:Broadband jammersGSM jammers VHF jammers Mobile phone jammers Miniature jammers Communication jammers army-technology.com |