At Eurosatory 2018, Elbit Systems will demonstrate for the first time the Strike-cell capability to operate networked and automated multi-sensor and fire systems combat arrays; unveil the E-Lynx Software Defined Radios (SDR) enhanced package including new vehicular and man-packed configurations; and launch two new sensing and targeting systems.

Networked Strike-cell

Shilat Optronics, an Israeli electro-optics company that offers proprietary technologies for defense and homeland security applications, will launch two innovative night vision products at Eurosatory 2018.

Orbit Communications Systems, an Israeli provider of precision tracking-based communications solutions and airborne audio management systems, announced on Wednesday that a major Asian Navy ordered Orbit's maritime satcom systems totaling approximately $1.1 Million. The order includes several new Ku-band OceanTRx 4 systems, as well as spare parts for existing Orbit systems.

OceanTRx 4 is a 1.15m (45") maritime stabilized VSAT system supporting X, Ku and Ka bands.

In its relations with Africa, Russia – which operates on global markets especially in the field of oil and non-oil raw materials – does not use the same logic as the Western countries’. The latter have always looked only for materials to be processed and turned into finished products within their factories.

Computech International (CTI), an Israeli company specializing in advanced, unique military IT and communication solutions for the harshest conditions, will launch OCTOPUS 360, a situational awareness system designed for combat teams in closed-hatched vehicles in hostile environments, at Eurosatory 2018.

Elbit Systems today reveals MAY, an innovative sensing and analysis system that provides real-time, autonomous, wide-area acoustic-based intelligence that enhances situational awareness and response time of security forces operating in urban and border areas.  

BLER Systems, a developer of security and cyber intelligence solutions, will demonstrate its Target Profiler OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) System at Eurosatory 2018.

BLER's Target Profiler System is an integrated, enterprise-grade intelligence and investigation-support solution used to conduct business intelligence, and criminal and terror investigations for enterprise organizations, financial institutions, and government agencies.

Supergum Industries, an Israeli manufacturer of Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) protective solutions and systems for military, homeland security, and civilian applications, will introduce its new solutions for the detection of CBRN hazards at Eurosatory 2018. The company’s Sampling Kit allows collection of samples to identify substances and their concentration. The Active Air Sample enables sampling of the air to confirm full decontamination.

Fibrotex, an Israeli company operating in the field of Camouflage, Concealment, and Deception, introduces the Sophia Kit – a multispectral, multi-purpose kit enabling the operational flexibility and freedom to select any camouflage solution in the field, according to the mission. The compact, lightweight, 2D net is reversible and multispectral, giving forces powerful camouflage capabilities.

US defense contractor Northrop Grumman received US antitrust approval to buy solid rocket motor supplier Orbital ATK.

The $7.8 billion deal was approved on condition that Northrop supply the solid rocket motors to competitors for missile contracts and to separate the two companies’ operations with a firewall, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said in a statement.

Northrop said in a statement it expects the transaction will be completed after market close on Wednesday. The European Commission approved the deal in February.