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)
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Eurosatory 2018: Thales lifts curtain on Sophie Ultima thermal imager

At Eurosatory 2018, Thales is taking its Sophie range of thermal imagers to the next level at Eurosatory and presents for the first time Sophie Ultima, a lightweight very high-performance 4-in-1 thermal imager. The new product is ready for connected combat and augmented reality and will help to guarantee tactical superiority both night and day. Read more Thales' new Sophie Ultima thermal imager Read more

Excalibur Army unveils 155 mm TMG EVA 8x8 self-propelled howitzer

The Czech company Excalbibur Army has unveiled its new self-propelled autonomous artillery system with automatic loading of ammunition providing an effective fire by means of both direct and indirect aiming. Its design is based on the 155 mm/52 cal. SpGH Zuzana 2, while overtaking maximum assemblies and design solutions verified within the course of demanding testing and tender trials performed worldwide. Read full news at this link... Excalibur Army's 155 mm TMG EVA 8x8 self-propelled howitzer (Picture source: Excalibur Army) Read more...

Oshkosh Defense showcases its S-ATV combat vehicle at SOFEX 2018 Jordan

American Company Oshkosh Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation company showcases its Special Purposes All-Terrain Vehicle (S-ATV) at the Special Operations Forces Exhibition & Conference (SOFEX), that takes place May 8-10 in Amman, Jordan. The S-ATV was unveiled at Modern Day Marine exhibition in September 2012. Read full news about SOFEX 2018 at this link ... American Company Oshkosh Defense showcases its S-ATV Special Purposes All-Terrain Vehicle at SOFEX 2018, Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference in Amman, Jordan. May 8, 2018. (Picture source Army Recognition) Read More

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