2013-01-24 by Robbin Laird Often, the acquisition of a new defense platform is discussed in terms of itself and the entire operational impact or strategic context is lost. This is the usual case with the most innovative air tanker solution to date, namely the A330MRTT. The A330MRTT deployed as a…
2013-01-24 The Vietnamese are increasingly vigilant about their air and sea borders. Their concern with the Chinese in the South China sea is evident. The Vietnamese are buying submarines and Maritime Patrol Aircraft among other things to ensure their security. In a visit to the final assembly line in September,…
2013-01-19 by Dr. Xin Song, Leonard Zuga, and Professor Michael Pecht Specialized Test Services China Compulsory Product Certification All electrical equipment manufactured in China or imported to China must comply with the regulations for China Compulsory Product Certification, abbreviated as CCC or 3C, which were issued by AQSIQ in December 2001. The…
2013-01-16 The Republic of Korea has selected the AW159 helicopter to meet its Maritime Operational Helicopter requirement. [caption id="attachment_49917" align="alignnone" width="300"] The AgustaWestland AW159. Credit Image: AugustaWestland[/caption] According to a Press Release from Augusta Westland: This contract, which includes aircrew and maintainer training, initial spares and support services, will help…
2013-01-16 During our visit to the Light and Medium transport line in Seville in September 2012, one of the planes seen on the line was an Egyptian C-295. SLD: What about the Egyptian planes? Armas: We have currently contracted for six C-295s with Egypt. We have delivered three and anticipate…
2013-01-16 During our visit to the Light and Medium transport line in Seville in September 2012, one of the planes seen on the line was a Kazakh C-295. SLD: There is a Kazakh C-295 being built on the final assembly line. This is the largest plane built on this line.…
2013-01-15 by Dr. Xin Song, Leonard Zuga, and Professor Michael Pecht General Lab Services of the NCTC The NCTC provides various lab services, including electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing, safety testing, environmental reliability testing, server room / data center inspection, IC card testing, RFID testing, quality and performance testing, semiconductor component…
2013-01-14 by Dr. Xin Song, Leonard Zuga, and Professor Michael Pecht National Computer Quality Supervising Test Center and China’s Dual-Use Industrial Base The National Computer Quality Supervising Test Center (NCTC) was established under the authorization of the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection, and Quarantine (AQSIQ)[1] and the Ministry of Industry…