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The six divisions of Diehl Group of Nuremberg, Germany, have been restructured into four corporate divisions to boost the company's core businesses. The four are Diehl Metall, Diehl Controls, Diehl Gerate and Diehl VA Systeme. The VA unit is further divided into the Defense and Avionics subsidiaries. All the company's previous activities under the Aviation and Ammunition Divisions are now lumped into the Defense group while the Avionics group deals with activities involving avionics.
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Aerostar SA of Romania, DASA of Germany, and Elbit Systems of Israel, have developed an upgrade package for the MiG-29 SNIPER fighter aircraft. Included in the upgrade package are a new digital mission computer; Mil- Bus 1553B; new avionics and communications systems; new navigation systems; radar warning receiver; new HOTAS controls; and new air data computer. The upgraded MiG-29 will also feature new mechanical and electrical components including wiring harnesses and antenna.
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Life Support Systems of Switzerland and Autoflug GmbH of Germany have developed a new anti-g protection system called the LIBELLE G-Multiplus self-regulating system. The LIBELLE allows pilots to undergo high-g maneuvers that previously have not been tolerated by the human body. It also allows modern aircraft to fly high-acceleration patterns that used to be restricted by the physical endurance of the pilots.
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