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Simrad Optronics

Simrad Optronics AS is the holding company of Simrad Optronics Group located in Nøtterøy, Norway. Simrad Optronics Group is a global niche supplier to the defence industry, with production facilities in Norway and Maine, United States. Daughter companies include Vinghøg AS at Nøtterøy, Norway and Vingtech Corporation in Maine, United States. The company was listed on Oslo Stock Exchange until July 2010. As of July 12, 2010 Rheinmetall AG is the company's sole shareholder; following a voluntary offer of May 12 to acquire all issued and outstanding shares in the company. The company supplies products in four main product areas: ;Remote Weapon Systems: CCD cameras, weapon integration, firing solenoids and lasers for remote weapon systems ;Electro-optics: Advanced optoelectronics observation, laser and sight systems for various applications, including night vision ;Weapon Improvement Products: Integration of a wide range of small - and medium caliber guns to vehicle and ground mounted system ;Vehicle Systems: High-end observation and target acquisition systems for light and heavy military vehicles There are today three companies using the Simrad brand: * Simrad Optronics AS, as described in this article.…

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Simrad Optronics AS is the holding company of Simrad Optronics Group located in Nøtterøy, Norway. Simrad Optronics Group is a global niche supplier to the defence industry, with production facilities in Norway and Maine, United States. Daughter companies include Vinghøg AS at Nøtterøy, Norway and Vingtech Corporation in Maine, United States. The company was listed on Oslo Stock Exchange until July 2010. As of July 12, 2010 Rheinmetall AG is the company's sole shareholder; following a voluntary offer of May 12 to acquire all issued and outstanding shares in the company. The company supplies products in four main product areas: ;Remote Weapon Systems: CCD cameras, weapon integration, firing solenoids and lasers for remote weapon systems ;Electro-optics: Advanced optoelectronics observation, laser and sight systems for various applications, including night vision ;Weapon Improvement Products: Integration of a wide range of small - and medium caliber guns to vehicle and ground mounted system ;Vehicle Systems: High-end observation and target acquisition systems for light and heavy military vehicles There are today three companies using the Simrad brand: * Simrad Optronics AS, as described in this article.…

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  1. date of foundation: 1947 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

Discussion questions

  1. Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
  2. The record states that the date of foundation is "1947". What evidence would count against this claim?
  3. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
  4. If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?

Bibliography

  1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1359489242

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