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Lincad to develop new multi-channel battery conditioning system

Homeland October 5, 2017

Lincad has announced the development of a new multi-channel battery conditioning system designed specifically to comply with the current International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations. The IATA regulations state that lithium-ion batteries transported by air can only be shipped at 30% state of charge or less. This can pose a significant ...

AUDS counter-drone system enhanced

Homeland October 2, 2017

The AUDS counter-UAS defence system has been enhanced for deployment on military and commercial security and surveillance vehicles to more effectively defeat swarm attacks by malicious unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), including long range winged drones. The AUDS system was developed in 2015 by a consortium of UK defence companies including Blighter Surveillance Systems, Chess ...

Leonardo chosen by the ESA as cyber security partner

Homeland October 2, 2017

Leonardo has announced it has been selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) to conduct a study into the management of data security for the Galileo European navigation satellite programme. Announcing the news at the Cybertech Europe conference in Rome, the Company will support the ESA by defining a state-of-the-art security monitoring ...

Runway restoration unveiled at RAF Valley, Anglesey

Homeland September 28, 2017

Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has this week unveiled a newly restored runway at RAF Valley during a trip to Anglesey, Wales. Currently, RAF Valley provides pilots with advanced fast jet training. And yet, while existing infrastructure was adequate for Hawk aircraft, the runway required a comprehensive overhaul to accommodate training ...