Terrex uncloaks its theory of 8x8 evolution
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The evolution of the Singapore Technologies Kinetics' Terrex 8x8-armoured carrier vehicle, which provides the customer with the best-value solution, is described. The construction of the first Terrex prototype (AV81) and the second prototype (AV82) differs in detail, but the basic Terrex structure consists of a monologue hull fabricated of Swedish Steel Armox high-hardness steel plates and has a modular roof design intended to facilitate vehicle configuration changes in the theatre of operation.
Publication Name: Jane's International Defense Review
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 2005
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Thales hopes to keep ships in the picture with its naval sensor suite
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Thales in 2006 is developing an integrated naval above-water sensor suite aimed at frigate and corvette-sized patrol ships, as well as larger amphibious and fleet-support vessels that are expected to operate in littoral waters with a high probability of asymmetric threats. The Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS), described as innovative is being developed at the Hengelo, the Netherlands, facility of Thales Nederland.
Publication Name: Jane's International Defense Review
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 2006
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DCN launches new family of Galaxi-based combat systems
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DCN Combat Management Systems has launched a new family of combat management system solutions that is based on a new, open systems framework architecture known as Galaxi. The new architecture Galaxi acts as a component model by providing a common set of technologies, languages, patterns and practices, and it is based on information technology industry standards including Corba, DLRL, SNMP and HLA.
Publication Name: Jane's International Defense Review
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 2005
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