Safe to human far ultraviolet C light bands can revolutionize public health by curbing airborne disease like flu

Continuous low doses of far ultraviolet C (far-UVC) light can kill airborne flu viruses without harming human tissues, according to a new study at the Center for Radiological Research at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC). The findings suggest that use of overhead far-UVC light in hospitals, doctors’ offices, schools, airports, airplanes, and other public …

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Lockheed and Elbit are working together on upgrading the British Challenger 2 tank

Lockheed Martin UK is to bid for the Ministry of Defence’s contract to upgrade the British Army’s Challenger 2 tanks. In collaboration with Elbit Systems UK, Lockheed Martin UK will submit a proposal to undertake the Life Extension Project (LEP) that will see the main battle tanks in service until 2035. Lockheed Martin UK is …

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Rheinmetall Lynx is new modular infantry fighting vehicle

Rheinmetall Lynx is an advanced new modular family of vehicles that offers our customers the highest levels of survivability, mobility, lethality and capacity while utilizing proven technologies. Four core capabilities characterize the Lynx infantry fighting vehicle: firepower, force protection, situational awareness and mobility. Firepower: Lynx features a Rheinmetall LANCE turret armed with a stabilized, externally …

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