IMENCO wins major Royal Navy Contract for Type 31 Frigates

IMENCO UK Ltd, the award-winning supplier of marine and naval visual surveillance systems based in Aberdeen and Wick, is delighted to announce a major contract win from Babcock International Group for the supply of CCTV systems for the Royal Navy’s Type 31 programme. The contract covers five Type 31 general purpose frigates being constructed at … Leggi tutto

ESCRIBANO MECHANICAL & ENGINEERING makes a demonstration of its national technology to Chief of Staff of Spanish Army

The Spanish company ESCRIBANO, leader in innovation and cutting-edge technologies for Defense and Security exhibited at the San Juan el VISO facilities, its new center of experimentation, testing and training, its remote stations and electroptic systems in vehicles and unmanned platforms. Madrid, 26th April 2021. Escribano M&E performed to CSA Francisco Javier Varela Salas, a … Leggi tutto

NSPA acquires Remotely Operated Vehicle System (ROVS) for the Spanish Navy

LUXEMBOURG – The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has acquired a Remotely Operated Vehicle System (ROVS) for the Spanish Navy. The system will provide the Spanish Navy with improved diving support capabilities and will facilitate the execution of their International Submarine Escape and Rescue Liaison Office responsibilities. The ROVS includes a launch and recovery … Leggi tutto

IMENCO launches new low-cost militray approved NAVAL PTZ

ODIN features the latest technology in intelligent imaging and video streaming and uses an advanced 1/2.8” STARVIS CMOS sensor with a Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) and exceptional low light performance. ODIN key specifications:30x optical zoom, with 16x digital zoom and ultra-low light sensitivity of 0.01 Lux in colour day modeAuto ICR switching to night mode … Leggi tutto

Leonardo: the AW109 Trekker enters the Indonesian helicopter market

Leonardo announced today the delivery of an AW109 Trekker light twin to FlyKomala of Indonesia, marking the entrance of the type into the country’s helicopter market. The aircraft will be used by the operator to carry out a range of missions including passenger transport, utility transport, disaster relief, and emergency support duties. FlyKomala will benefit … Leggi tutto

The italian Space Operations Command is getting ready

The Italian Ministry of Defense is forming a Joint Command for Space Operations to oversee and control the national defense space systems. The institution of the “Comando Interforze delle Operazioni Spaziali” (Joint Space Operations Command) or “COS” was announced in December 2019 by the Undersecretary of Defense Angelo Tofalo during the presentation of the book … Leggi tutto

ESCRIBANO M&E NEW DEVELOPMENT GUARDIAN 30, IS HERE!

The new land Remote Weapon System GUARDIAN 30 will be displayed at IDEX 21 from February 21st to 25th in Abu Dhabi Madrid 18th February. Escribano Mechanical and Engineering new Remote Weapon System (RWS) development GUARDIAN 30, specially designed for the new current Spanish Army project VCR 8×8 Dragon vehicle, has successfully completed its first … Leggi tutto

Escribano designs a swarm system of UAVs for Surveillance and Recognition missions

A pioneer technology designed in Spain for a better world Madrid 4 January. The Spanish company Escribano Mechanical &  Engineering was recently awarded a contract from the DGAM’s (Directorate  General of Armament and Material) of the Spanish Ministry of Defence for the  development of an autonomous, and multiplatform swarm system for ISTAR  (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target … Leggi tutto

Escribano Mechanicals & Engineering (EM&E) launches it’s new Remote Weapon System “Guardian L-HIT”

The next step in the continuous process of innovation & development from Escribano Mechanical & Engineering. Madrid, 21th December 2020. The Spanish company Escribano Mechanicals & Engineering (EM&E) is expanding their catalogue of Remote Weapon Station (RWS) by announcing their newest development: the Guardian L-HIT (Lightweight High Impact Turret). Based on the well-known RWS Guardian … Leggi tutto

The IFV Dardo: History, Characteristics, Remarks and Possible Future

This is an article resulting from the collaboration between Alessandro Rea and Giacomo Voceri and is a focus on the IFV Dardo (VCC-80) built in Italy and in service only with the Italian Army. Summary The actual IFV in service in the Italian Army is the “Dardo” (Dart). This vehicle became operative after a long … Leggi tutto

Escribano Mechanical & Engineering presents ASPIS a new lightweight remote weapon station

The new RWS has been integrated into Victoria unmanned vessel, developed by the Spanish company FERRI Madrid, 15 September 2020. Escribano Mechanical & Engineering has developed ASPIS, its new remote weapon station for naval and land use. This RWS has a compact size that confers it a weight of less than 90 kg, being the … Leggi tutto

Spanish Ministry of Defence and Tess-Defence SA sign contract for the manufacture of 8×8 “Dragon” Vehicles

The Spanish Minister of Defence, Margarita Robles, presided this morning over the signing of the supply contract for the manufacture of 348 8X8 “Dragon” wheeled combat vehicles (VCRs), with a duration of ten years. On behalf of the Ministry of Defence, the contract was signed by the Deputy Purchasing Manager of the General Directorate of … Leggi tutto