MX-20 EO/IR turret offers new role for Aurora

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The installation of the L-3 Wescam MX-20 electro-optical, infrared (EO/IR) sensor, mounted in a 5-axis gyro-stabilized, twenty inch diameter turret has transformed Canada's maritime aircraft CP-140 Aurora into a long-range patrol and strategic intelligence. The sensors include a high magnification thermal imager, colour daylight 3 CCD television (TV) camera with zoom lens, monochrome and colour TV with step-zoom spotter lens.

Canada, Aircraft, Usage, Aircraft industry, MX (Missile)

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Hypersonic missile developments

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EADSE missile systems company LFK-Lenkflugkorpersysteme, Germany has conducted a test firing of a hypersonic carbon fiber composite missile designated HFK-E1 that surpassed the speed of M7.0. The firing might be the last in LFK's hypersonic missile development program, following the German Defense MinistryEs (MoD) withdrawal of the funding in January 2004.

Germany, Guided Missiles, Space Vehicles, Parts, Aerospace industry, LFK Lenkflugkorper GmbH

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Lockheed Martin aims to build on LRLAP success

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United Defense Limited Partnership has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control to help design the Long-Range Land Attack Projectile.

Contracts & orders received, Contracts & orders let, Contracts, Contract agreement, United Defense L.P.

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