Smart Shooter Launches SMASH HOPPER

AK Srivastava assumed as Director ( Defene Business), BEML

Smart Shooter Launches Smash Hopper

SMART SHOOTER, a worldclass designer, developer, and manufacturer of innovative fire control systems that significantly increase the accuracy and lethality of small arms, launches SMASH HOPPER: a new Light RemoteControlled Weapon Station (LRCWS) that provides a “One Shot – One Hit” capability while controlled by an operator from a safe distance. Compact, lightweight, and rapidly deployable, SMASH HOPPER extends the maximum effective range of the host

weapon system to its ballistic limits.

Introduced by the company for the first time, Smart Shooter’s SMASH HOPPER has been optimized to increase the survivability of tactical units through the provision of enhanced and clandestine surveillance, accuracy, and lethality.

Measuring approximately 15 Kg, SMASH HOPPER can be integrated into an existing Command-and-Control system(C2), providing operators with the ability to hand-off or receive targets across existing communications networks. Featuring a safe trigger mechanism, a mounting solution, and a ruggedized Remote-Control Unit (RCU), SMASH HOPPER provides a pan–and–tilt capability for the weapon system and can be controlled

AK Srivastava, has assumed as Director (Defence Business) and nominated as member of the Board of BEML Limited, Schedule ‘A’ Company, under Ministry of Defence. Prior to this elevation, he was Chief General Manager, BEML Defence (Marketing).

He is graduated from IIT Kharagpur in Mechanical Engineering and joined BEML as an Engineer Trainee in 1987. In his professional career spanning over three decades in BEML, he has worked in various critical functional areas at different geographical locations including overseas.

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Offering day and night capability with automatic scanning and target detection, SMASH HOPPER is ideal for multiple mission areas including force protection, border security, anti-drone, remote ambush, and offensive action operations at complex environments. It can be mounted utilizing a standalone deployable tripod, a stationary fixed mast or a lightweight vehicle.

Michal Mor, Smart Shooter CEO: “We are honored to present SMASH HOPPER, an innovative portable LRCWS solution that offers precise fire capability against ground, aerial, static, or moving targets. The unique “One shot – One hit” SMASH capability finds its way into the world of RCWS in a soldier friendly truly light configuration. Designed as a modular and rapidly deployable solution, SMASH HOPPER dramatically increases accuracy, lethality, and survivability of small arms.”

Galvion Signs Major Helmet Contract with Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition (DALO)

Galvion, a world leader in innovative head protection systems and power management solutions, has signed a new contract to supply with a suite of helmet systems to the Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO).

Awarded following a full and open competition, the 7-year contract is worth approximately USD $23.5 million. Galvion will deliver new helmets across two unique helmet geometries and additionally, has established a spare parts and life extension programme with estimated completion in 2034. The Danish MoD, the Danish Police and Ministry of Foreign Affairs can also use this framework contract to procure and support their own specific helmets.

DALO is not a new customer to Galvion; in 2012, Galvion (under its former corporate name Revision Military) won a contract to deliver helmets and spare parts to Denmark over a seven-year period. Following a competitive technical assessment process including comprehensive user trials, this newest contract extends an already strong relationship with the DALO. Starting in Q4 2020, Galvion will begin delivering a combination of their flagship Batlskin Caiman® Special Forces helmet system and the newly launched PDxT™ helmet. The PDxT introduces a new helmet geometry to balance space, comfort and impact performance together with a low-profile shell. Both helmet platforms include the very latest APEX lining system, which can be configured to meet a variety of impact standards and mission requirements.

Major Kasper Riis from DALO said: “We’re pleased that Galvion won the tender and therefore will continue as our ongoing supplier of helmet systems, following an extensive competitive assessment to establish protection for our soldiers, whilst delivering value for money. Galvion (formerly Revision Military) have proven themselves to be a reliable and dependable supply partner to DALO in recent years and we’re confident that this new contract will build on that success and that Galvion will continue to be a good partner for DALO”.

Jonathan Blanshay, CEO at Galvion said: “We’re honoured to sign another contract with the DALO, solidifying our partnership for many years to come. Galvion has developed a reputation as the leader in NATO next-generation helmet systems, and the awarding of this contract speaks of our commitment to provide bespoke solutions for the modern soldier. He added: “Our team has created a suite of helmets for the Danish MoD that balances quality, durability and the all-important user-acceptance and we are excited to start delivering these systems to the soldiers who need them”.

NCC Cadets in Maharashtra Plants 37000 Saplings

Over 36000 NCC cadets and their families across Maharashtra participated in a tree plantation drive undertaken by the NCC Directorate .During the two months long drive, more than 37,000 saplings were planted by the NCC cadets and their families . Despite the nationwide lockdown due to COVID-19 Pandemic, the NCC cadets participated enthusiastically in the tree plantation drive with an aim of improving the Green cover of our country and contributing in the fight against global warming for a better environment for the next generation.

A pledge was taken by all the NCC Cadets & Associate NCC Officers (ANOs) of various schools & colleges to plant a Sapling (Tree) at Home, neighborhood or at their Native place. The spirit of NCC cadets was undeterred even during the pandemic and the Tree Plantation drive was taken to their backyards.