Category Archives: Eurosatory

FN Herstal Moves Closer To Integrating Weapon Mounted Systems With Modern Technology

Beretta is not the only major developer / manufacturer that is advancing weapon mounted systems integration via a powered rail with a high speed data buss. FH Herstal has got some serious plans for their highly regarded SCAR rifle. The … Continue reading

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Patria’s AMV (XP) Wheeled Armor Vehicle

Finland’s Patria is a well diversified multinational corporation that has built a reputation on its wheeled armored vehicle solutions, as personified by the 8 wheeler AMV (XP). The company is engaged in consulting, systems integration, life cycle support, mortar systems … Continue reading

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Russian Ka-52 Alligator Attack Helicopter

Characteristically Russian is the widespread use of coaxial counter rotating rotors to eliminate the stabilizing tail rotor. The Kamov Ka-52 replaces the obsolete Mi-24 Hind attack helicopters with a modern avionics and communications package that includes ISR capabilities as well … Continue reading

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BAE Systems CV90 Armadillo With Lemur Remote Weapon Station.

  BAE’s CV90 Armadillo is an impressive multirole battlespace vehicle delivering a high degree of survivability, mobility with tremendous payload capacity. This version features the BAE Lemur 30mm remote weapon station. Customer approval is so high that BAE is selling … Continue reading

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CZ P-09 and CZ 805 Bren

CZ 805 BREN in either its A1 (14” barrel) or A2 (11” barrel ) configurations is an impressive rifle. The system has a monolithic rail with configurable side rails at the 3 o’clock, 6 o’clock and 9 o’clock position. Operating … Continue reading

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FAMAS Alive and Well In 2014

Rumors about the demise of the venerable French FAMAS abound on the internet; however, at least with regards to the FELIN program, France’s FAMAS doesn’t appear to be going any time soon. Assuming the key drivers for deploying a bull-pup … Continue reading

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MBDA Missile Systems Mistral Surface To Air MANPAD

The Mistral is a flexible IR homing surface to air missile. It’s intended for use with a man portable launch unit but can be configured to mount on a vehicle or watercraft. It has a range of roughly 6km and … Continue reading

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French Sniper Platform a la FÉLIN

  French FRF2 sniper rifle with SWORD sniper optic that incorporates high magnification, laser range finding functionality and uncooled thermal imaging.

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EUROSATORY 2014 Comes To A Close

EUROSATORY is the largest military defense exhibition in the world. This year it was even larger with over 1500 exhibitors of which 70% are international firms. Every sector of the global defense industrial fabric is represented; attendees experienced everything from … Continue reading

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France’s FÉLIN Combat System

  FÉLIN (Fantassin à Équipement et Liaisons Intégrés) Integrated Infantryman Equipment and Communications). The French military is one of a few organizations to successfully integrate a number of technologies and weapon system to deliver a functional equivalent to the U.S. … Continue reading

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Concern Kalashnikov JSC

For the Kalashnikov fan, and I consider myself to be part of that group, Concern Kalashnikov’s exhibit was something to get moist over. Concern Kalashnikov, is part of the Rostec State Corporation, it was once know as Izhmash. Currently It … Continue reading

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Aimpoint Launches The Micro T-2 Sight

Aimpoint introduced its new Micro T-2 sight at Eurosatory 2014. The T-2 keeps the same compact form factor and mounting compatibility as the highly successful T-1 but that is where similarities end. The most important development in this new sight … Continue reading

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Beretta’s i-Protect System

i-Protect represents a state of the art digitization of the operator, his or her weapon system and geo referenced information to provide a more complete command and control picture down to the individual level. i-Protect requires the use of a … Continue reading

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Rippel Effect Systems AK-47 Upgrade Kit and UBL40 Grenade Launcher

Rippel Effect Systems is a South African OEM that’s been around for quite sometime, since 1995. The company develops grenade launchers, sights and an amazing upgrade kit for the Avtomat Kalashnikova. The upgrade kit can best be described as an … Continue reading

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MEPRO Meslas and LRF Modules

MEPRO has been steadily adding to its electro optical line with integrated targeting systems like its new MESLAS and the growing array of eye safe erbium glass LRF modules like its LRF-20-70. Of particular interest to our readers is the … Continue reading

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Raytheon’s Excalibur S Undergoes First Successful Live Fire Test

The Excalibur S is a 155mm munition with a dual guidance system. The variant is built on the highly effective Excalibur 155 mm projectile. The new munition is  GPS-guided ;with a new guidance and navigation unit (GNU) and a semi-active … Continue reading

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CAA Tactical Arms Introduces GSCR and GSC Shot Counters

CAA, an Israeli weapon accessories manufacturer introduced the Secubit GS-Counter. Secubit produces two models the GSC™ for Glock 17, Glock 18 or Glock 19 and the GSCR™ for Picatinny rail mount. The counter can record up to 500,000 rounds fired. … Continue reading

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RAPID International Inc. Introduces MOHOC Helmet Mounted Camera

San Francisco based Rapid International Inc. introduced its MOHOC™ at SOFIC 2014 in Tampa and are presently exhibiting at EUROSATORY 2014 Hall 5 E 491. Unlike CONTOUR, GO-PRO, RAZOR and SONY, MOHOC is designed from the ground up to be … Continue reading

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Patria Weapon Systems Unveils NEMO Trainer Simulator

  The NEMO trainer is designed to simulate PWS’ 120mm turret mounted mortar system NEMO. The simulator can be operated as a stand-alone trainer or linked to a Patria Armored Modular Vehicle (AMV). In the later arrangement, the AMV would … Continue reading

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EUROSATORY 2014 Kicks Off

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Keep Your Eye On The Sparrow…

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Eurosatory 2012 (Continued)

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FN Herstal’s SmartCore At Eurosatory 2012

What originally started out as a shot counter to help the United States Army solve its maintenance issues with the M4, now offers enhanced functionality in situational awareness. The problem with managing weapon systems, particularly shoulder fired individual soldier systems, … Continue reading

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Thales F88 Enhanced and FN90 Assault Rifles At Eurosatory 2012

 

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Abundance Of Jamming Equipment At Eurosatory

One thing is evident, and that is that jamming equipment is very much in vogue; with a variety of portable jammers now available to both the large Army and SOF. This is great because it helps to deny cellular and … Continue reading

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IWI Displays X95 At Eurosatory

IWI’s family of Tavor carbines are some of the best carbines available. Although the IWI CTAR, or Compact Tavor, addressed the size consideration for urban and counter terror operations, it lacked the ability to downsize from a full powered rifle caliber to … Continue reading

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iRobot Receives $12.7 Million Order From The US Army Contracting Command

Eurosatory – iRobot announced  they had received a $12.7 million order from  U.S. Army Contracting Command for 68 model 310 SUGV robots and spares kits. All deliveries will be completed by 31 Aug 2012. The iRobot 310 SUGV is a man-portable robot … Continue reading

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Infotron IT180 VTOL UAV

  I thought  counter-rotating rotors were exclusive to the Kamov Russian designs, a la Mischa… This little guy sports 2 counter-rotating rotors, and can be deployed in 2 minutes or less. It comes with a choice of powerplants either an electric brushless … Continue reading

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First Time At Eurosatory? Try Au Pied De Cochon…

If this is your first time attending Eurosatory, I’d like to suggest that you visit Au Pied De Cochon for a great dinning experience with an excellent selection of local wines. Give them a try and let me know what … Continue reading

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Somber Moods At Eurosatory 2012

Moods are more somber at Eurosatory as the reality of EU’s economy unfolds. Aggravating things further is the looming prospect that budget sequestration for the DOD may be unavoidable.  

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Eurosatory 2012 Kickoff In Just A Few Hours…

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