Rafael/Thales pitch Defender air-defence system to markets after successful tests
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The successful live firing test of the Rafael/Thales Defender groundbased air-defence system on 28 February 2006 in Israel has opened the door to a worldwide marketing campaign to sell the combined system. The campaign is initially aimed at promoting Defender as it is employing Rafael's vertically launched Barak command-to-line-of-sight missile with a focus on Latin America, Asia and certain countries in Europe.
Publication Name: Jane's International Defense Review
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 2006
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RussGPS showcases blue-force tracker developed for Russian T-series tanks
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The Moscow-based RussGPS presented its blue-force tracking system it developed for Russian T-series tanks and is marketed along with the BelTech Export Company based in Belarus. The developmental Andromeda 21 satellite navigation system is a low-cost method to provide positional and status awareness within the area of operation inside tank formation.
Publication Name: Jane's International Defense Review
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 2007
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South African defense industry aims for life beyond the 'packages'
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The South African defense industry is making an effort to make its presence felt in the international market. The South African equipments are becoming popular in the developed world and are being brought by the larger armed forces in the developing countries.
Publication Name: Jane's International Defense Review
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 2004
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