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EADS in Spain delivers the first squad of the Spanish Future Soldier (COMbatiente FUTuro, COMFUT)

EADS in Spain has delivered the system for the first COMFUT (COMbatiente FUTuro) squad, the future Spanish Army soldier modernisation programme, to the Ministry of Defence’s Procurement Office (Dirección General de Armamento y Material, DGAM). The squad comprises twelve individual comprehensive kits.

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TASER Device Used to Avoid Tragedy in Edmonton

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- TASER International, Inc., a market leader in advanced electronic control devices, released the following News Alert:

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IdaTech Introduces the 250 Watt iGen™ System

BEND, ORE., USA, December 31, 2007 – IdaTech, plc, a global fuel cell solutions provider, is pleased to announce the launch of the iGen™ fuel cell system, a CE certified 250 watt integrated power generation solution for charging batteries in industrial applications. Operating on a liquid fuel, the compact iGen™ system is the newest addition to IdaTech's family of reliable fuel cell power products for critical power applications.

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Honda to mass produce fuel cell vehicles within next 10 years

Mass production of fuel cell vehicles could begin within the next decade, it has been claimed.

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Metal Storm Inc. Demonstrates Less Lethal Technology in Crowd Control Scenario

ARLINGTON, VA -- Metal Storm Limited is pleased to announce that Metal Storm Incorporated has successfully conducted a live fire demonstration of a Crowd Control system using Metal Storm stacked projectile technology.

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GD Successfully Completes Future Combat Systems Phase I Robotic Convoy Experiment

WESTMINSTER, Md. – General Dynamics Robotic Systems successfully completed Phase I of the Future Combat Systems (FCS) Robotic Convoy Experiment (RCX) at White Sands Missile Range.

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Major German Bundeswehr order for SFC fuel cells

Brunnthal -- SFC Smart Fuel Cell AG, market leader in fuel cell technologies for mobile and off-grid power applications, has been awarded a major follow-up contract by the German Bundeswehr.

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ApNano launches Nano Armor subsidiary for amazing Bullet-Proof products

Israel-based ApNano’s subsidiary develop the new NanoArmor line of nanotechnology bullet-proof jackets.

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QinetiQ and Ricardo to demonstrate low cost, high performance battery technology for hybrid vehicles

Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery technology shows significant promise for hybrid and electric vehicle applications in terms of its comparatively high power and energy density, and ability to retain charge for extended periods.

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Ansaldo Fuel Cells signs agreement in the energy sector with L-3 Communications Combat Propulsion Systems

Ansaldo Fuel Cells (AFCo), a Finmeccanica company coordinated by Ansaldo Energia, and L-3 Communications Combat Propulsion Systems (L-3 CPS) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement to develop and market fuel cell energy generation systems.

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Acro Announces Technology Agreement with LSRI

Acro to provide multi-type explosive tester for commercial and military explosives, complementing its existing peroxide explosive tester.

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Unique Solid Terrain Modeling technology adds a new dimension to strategic, tactical and operational planning

A unique technology, which utilises digital photographic and surveillance data to produce highly accurate and realistic solid, three dimensional geographic models, is being shown at DSEi for the first time.

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Army Unveils First Hybrid-Electric Propulsion System for New Combat Vehicles

The US Army, which has long been at the forefront of developing hybrid-electric vehicles, is planning to demonstrate the first eight hybrid-electric propulsion system for a new fleet of Manned Ground Vehicles (MGVs) that will equip 15 Future Combat Systems Brigade Combat Teams (FCS BCTs).

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BAE Systems Unveils Hybrid Electric Drive System For Future Combat Systems

SANTA CLARA, California -- BAE Systems demonstrated the first hybrid electric drive system for ground combat vehicles as part of the U.S. Army’s Future Combat Systems (FCS) program. Creation of the hybrid electric drive system, led by BAE Systems, is a joint development with General Dynamics Land Systems in partnership with the Army and the FCS Lead Systems Integrator team of Boeing and Science Applications International Corp.

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Integran Technologies USA Awarded Contract by US Air Force

Pittsburgh, PA -- Integran Technologies USA Inc. a leading developer of metallurgical nano-technologies announced today that it has been awarded a $699,000 Phase II SBIR contract by the US Air Force (Robins AFB, Georgia) for the further development and optimization of medium caliber gun barrel bore coatings.