Pocket Sized Forward Entry Device (PFED)
The joint Pocket-sized Forward Entry Device (PFED) is a new military grade Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) application designed primarily for forward observers, artillery fire direction and target acquisition missions. The PFED is an integrated system, comprising of communications-enabled RPDA, GPS receiver and laser range-finding binoculars. Similar systems also support intelligence reporting. Similar systems are currently under development to support...
BB 2590 Li-ion Rechargeable Battery
The BB 2590 lithium ion rechargeable battery is the new generation of rechargeable battery, planned to replace BB 390 Ni-Cd models which was used primarily for training. Several manufacturers are producing the battery, and new chargers are offered to provide optimal support for the product. The British Army was one of the first forces to adapt rechargeable batteries for its...
BA 5590 Lithium Battery
The most common battery is the BA 5590. This battery is rated at 7.2 Ah at 70 F and 5.6 Ah at -20 F. Based on the Li/SO2 chemistry, in use the US Military in communications applications over the past 10 - 15 years, this type was the only lithium technology currently available that has a proven successful record...
Hunter UAV Completes Testing of new BAT Derivative – laser guided Viper Strike Munitions
The US Army completed firing tests of the Northrop Grumman Viper Strike precision munitions, fired from an IAI/Northrop Grumman Hunter UAV. Viper Strike is a derivative of the BAT "brilliant Attack munitions", which uses a semi-active laser guidance. The new weapon is designed for operation over built-up and urban area, where visibility and collateral damage risks restrict the use of flat...
US Army To Test Smart Munitions on UAVs
The US Army is conducting flight testing of an armed version of the IAI/TRW Hunter unmanned Aerial Vehicle, as part of evaluations of an armed UAV concept. This method of operation was already proven successful in Afghanistan, when general Atomics Predator UAVs, operated by the CIA and the US Air Force, have fired Hellfire missiles from high altitude. According to...
Sniper XR (Pantera) Targeting pod
The new targeting pod selected by the US Air Force is designated "Sniper". It was developed by Lockheed martin, together with an export version is called "Pantera." The design is based on a mid-1990s candidate for the US Navy advanced targeting pod system. The wedge-nosed, long-range targeting pod design features a third-generation mid-wave Flir system, diode-pumped laser operating up...
Net Centric Precision Strike Weapons
Start < Page 4 of 9 > Precision Guided Weapons become true force multipliers when they are included as "effectors" in an integrated Net-Centric force. In order to effectively share data and respond to information flows, precision guided weapons must be able to receive information before, and during their autonomous flight, and also send back information which can be shared by...
