Uncrewed Vehicles
Teledyne FLIR launches Stormcaster-DX for standoff drone-based targeting
The Stormcaster-DX laser target designator for small VTOL UASs is designed for small unit teams operating at the tactical edge who require the ability to designate targets at short notice.
Land Warfare
Compact solution addresses SWaP issue for counter-drone missions
A new high-power microwave system for C-UAS missions has already been tested in the US against a range of UAS targets.
Land Warfare
Dstl moves on with development of next-gen assault rifle
Elements of the Future Individual Lethality System could be ready for the British Army by 2026.
Digital Battlespace
Middle East stays hungry for multi-domain C4I
Demand in the Middle East for ‘total systems integration’ in C4I reflects a broader interest in developing robust joint operating capabilities.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
IDEX 2011: UK to test UGV for compound operations in Afghanistan
20th February 2011
The UK's Ministry of Defence (MoD) has procured a number of ReconRobotics' Scout XT UGVs ahead of an evaluation programme in Afghanistan. Speaking to Unmanned …
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Digital Battlespace
IDEX 2011: GNOMAD bound for Iraq
20th February 2011
The US Army and ITT Electronic Systems are working up plans to deploy an undisclosed number of Global Network On the Move-Active Distribution (GNOMAD) systems …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Joint missions for Hermes
9th February 2011
Elbit Systems has demonstrated a ‘series’ of joint flight missions with Hermes 450 and 900 UAVs, controlled from a single Universal Ground Control Station (UGCS), …
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Military Logistics
Military Logistics 2010: Room for improvement for UK logistics operations
24th November 2010
British forces are suffering from ‘cultural logistics blindness’, according to Maj Gen Jeff Mason, Assistant Chief of Defence Staff, Logistics Operations at the Ministry of …
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Military Logistics
Military Logistics 2010: UK considers logistics lessons for Afghanistan drawdown
24th November 2010
The UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) is already analysing options for the drawdown of troops and equipment from Afghanistan although few lessons learned from Operation …
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Military Logistics
Military Logistics 2010: British Army outlines support priorities for next decade
23rd November 2010
The British Army’s Director General Logistics, Support and Equipment, Maj Gen Chris Deverell has revealed his vision of ’Supporting Capability 2010 to 2020’ at the …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
RAAF upgrades Heron UAS for Afghanistan operations
9th November 2010
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has begun operational use of its Kestrel Ground Moving Target Indicator (GMTI) in Afghanistan, according to payload manufacturer Sentient. …
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Digital Battlespace
MILCOM 10: US Army braced for 'cuts and consolidation' in communications
3rd November 2010
US Army director of architecture, operations, networks and space Maj Gen Mark Bowman today spelt out to delegates at the MILCOM conference a future of …
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Digital Battlespace
MILCOM 10: Raytheon primed to deliver NMT to customers in 2011
2nd November 2010
Raytheon is preparing to deliver its first Navy Multiband Terminal (NMT) to the US Navy and other international customers in the latter part of 2011, …
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Digital Battlespace
MILCOM 10: USSOCOM completes stage one of HD ISR tests
2nd November 2010
The US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has successfully completed the first stage of live mission tests in Afghanistan designed to upgrade ISR data link capabilities. …
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Digital Battlespace
MILCOM 10: Legacy solutions for 'next decade' says former British Army C4I director
2nd November 2010
Former Director of Command and Battlespace Management Division for UK Land Forces, Brig Andy Bristow, warned delegates at Milcom 2010 not to 'forget lessons of …
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Digital Battlespace
MILCOM 10: US Army describes future C4I strategy
1st November 2010
The US Army's Lt Gen Dennis Via, director C4 Systems for the Joint Staff today outlined future priorities to ensure future C4I capabilities meet the …
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Digital Battlespace
MILCOM 10: DoD set to receive high density server for airborne ISR
1st November 2010
Mercury Computer Systems (MCS) is scheduled to deliver its first high density server to the US Department of Defense (DoD) for deployed ISR operations, the …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 10: SMAW II passes Critical Design Review
28th October 2010
Raytheon and Nammo Talley have announced the successful Critical Design Review (CDR) of their Shoulder-launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon (SMAW) II, paving the way for its …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 10: Government agencies primed for Sentinel
28th October 2010
The US Department of Defense (DoD) and another undisclosed government agency are 'ready' to test and evaluate BAE Systems' Sentinel multi-mission off-road vehicle, according to …
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Digital Battlespace
AUSA 10: US and NATO forces set for satcom upgrade
27th October 2010
Thales Communications will begin deliveries of its next-generation satellite communications (satcom) Integrated Waveform (IW) for its AN/PRC-148 JTRS Enhanced MBITR (JEM) to military users by …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 10: USSOCOM and AFRICOM take lead on MONAX
27th October 2010
The US Special Operations Command and Africa Command (AFRICOM) are set to become the first agencies to use Lockheed Martin's MONAX communications system, it was …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 10: US Army backs GCV and JLTV programmes
27th October 2010
The US Army is' fully committed' to both the Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) and Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) programmes, officials stated at the AUSA …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 10: JGMS secures first South American deal
27th October 2010
Jeep Government and Military Sales (JGMS), Jankel Group's joint venture with Chrysler, has announced its first substantial contract in South America, the company revealed at …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 10: Lockheed Martin offers up 40mm 'tag and track' capability
26th October 2010
Lockheed Martin has developed a covert tagging and tracking system, initiated by 40mm grenade, designed to covertly 'paint' high value targets and suspected enemy combatants …