BIFF selected
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The multi-national Combat Identification Working Group (CIA) has recommended an adoption of the Question & Answer Ka-band (33-40 GHz) technology as the best and cost effective solution for Battlefield Identification Friend or Foe (BIFF). CIA was created by France and Germany with the UK and US to evaluate several different solutions for BIFF systems and suggest the prime approach in view of a potential standardized decision. The BIFF programme is designed to equip the AFVs in service with the four major NATO armies with a common IFF system or fully interoperable.
Publication Name: Military Technology
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-3226
Year: 1998
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Verseidag-Indutex ULTRAX technology
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Verseidag-Indutex manufactures ULTRAX products for soft and hard ballistics fabrics used in security applications. The company is certified for all production and checking stages from ISO 9001 and Iko-Audit 14001. The ballistics level of the textiles are ensure through the use of hydrophobic finishing of the fabrics with fluorocarbon resins. Its products range from vests, helmets to protective shields. The company is also the main supplier for DaimlerChrysler and BMW for all shooting classes.
Publication Name: Military Technology
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-3226
Year: 2000
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Industrial focus: intensive preparation for the European competition
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The Defence Technical Institute's 20,000-hectare test facility in Meppen, Germa y, has a wide range of equipment, simulators and ranges, along with an industry-leading technical staff.
Publication Name: Military Technology
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-3226
Year: 2000
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