How to allow the soldier to stay alert and connected to his radio while protecting him from harmful noises? The solution is called BANG, an innovation developed by the French-German Research Institute of St. Louis (ISL) in partnership with the SME Cotral. It is supported by the French Defence Procurement Agency (Direction générale de l’armement - DGA). It has just been successfully tested by Army experts. Read more BANG system at Frenc Armed Forces booth (Picture source Army Recognition) Read more
Eurosatory 2018 : With RAPACE, French Defence Procurement Agency show how to adjust a weapon without shooting
The weapon setting is specific to each user and nowadays requires a systematic validation by shooting at the shooting range. The RAPACE innovation changes the rule: a unique calibration is now enough. The digital solution RAPACE makes it possible to adjust the weapon without shooting, anywhere and very quickly. This world innovation is developed by the STARNAV Company with the support of the French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA - Direction générale de l’armement). Three RAPACE benches already equip the French Special Forces. Read more RAPACE system makes it possible to adjust the weapon without shooting (Picture source Army Recognition) Read more