Talk:Denel Dynamics

Press release
A-Darter A new solid-state inertial measurement unit (SiIMU®02) developed by BAE Systems has been selected to provide mid-course guidance for the new A-Darter air-to-air missile produced by Denel Aerospace Systems of South Africa.

A fifth-generation, infrared-guided air-to-air missile system, A-Darter has been designed to meet the challenges of future air combat against fighters equipped with sophisticated electronic countermeasures.

“We have found, in BAE Systems, an excellent partner to supply A-Darter with a state-of-the-art inertial measurement unit,” said Deon Olivier, product manager for air-to-air missiles for Denel Aerospace Systems. “Because the development of a new missile is such a long-term commitment, it is important for us to select our key supplier partners with great care.”

“Selection of BAE Systems’ solid-state technology for A-Darter reflects the maturity of our micro-machined electromechanical system (MEMS) product range and the technical suitability of this model for accurate mid-course navigation of missile systems” said Derrick Cox, business development manager for BAE Systems in Plymouth, U.K., where the inertial measurement unit (IMU) is being developed.

SiIMU®02 is a proprietary product of BAE Systems. The MEMS IMU measures angular rate and acceleration on each of three axes, providing affordable mid-course guidance and navigation. SiIMU®02 has been proven to withstand extremely harsh operating environments, including the survival of gun-launch shock up to 20,000g (20,000 times the force of gravity) for guided projectiles.

http://www.moneyweb.co.za/business_today/203261.htm 81.86.144.210 12:07, 5 October 2006 (UTC)

Merger from Denel Aviation
After viewing the company websites through the links provied in these two article, I have merged both articles. Denel Aviation is a company within Denel Aerospace Systems. According to both websites, Denel Aviation does not manufacture any aircraft itself (including the Denel AH-2 Rooivalk, but provides services to owners of Denel and other aircraft. As both articles were rated as stubs, I felt that it would be better to combine them at this time. This also simplifies the confusing linking situation, as some of Denel's aircraft pointed to Denel Aviation, while others pointed to Denel Aerospace Systems. - BillCJ 16:15, 31 December 2006 (UTC)

WikiProject class rating
This article was automatically assessed because at least one article was rated and this bot brought all the other ratings up to at least that level. BetacommandBot 10:17, 27 August 2007 (UTC)

Another name change
This subsidiary of Denel is now known as Denel Dynamics. See www.deneldynamics.co.za Roger (talk) 16:19, 24 October 2008 (UTC)


 * I have started the move and cleanup process. Please help. There is a lot more that needs to be done. All Denel related articles need to be updated to be in line with the current coprporate structure of the Denel Group. Roger (talk) 12:30, 14 February 2010 (UTC)