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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Land Warfare
SOFEX 10: SOF commanders call for more specialised indigenous forces
11th May 2010
Commanders of international special operations forces (SOF) have called for the increased use of specialised indigenous forces to counter the emergence of a fourth ‘battlefield …
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Land Warfare
IDEB: 2010 Saab develops C-IED training system
7th May 2010
The UK’s Land Warfare Centre and Swedish company Saab have developed a counter-improvised explosive device (C-IED) training system to best prepare troops for operations in …
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Land Warfare
IDEB 2010: Slovakia unveils upgraded LMV
6th May 2010
The Ministry of Defence of the Slovak Republic (MoSR) unveiled its first Iveco M65E 4x4 Light Multirole Vehicle (LMV) at the International Defence Exhibition Bratislava …
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Land Warfare
IDEB 2010: Czech Republic considers MPV buy
6th May 2010
The Czech Republic’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) is considering an urgent operational requirement to equip its Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams in Afghanistan with mine-protected …
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Land Warfare
Warthog deployment postponed by UK pending extra trials
30th April 2010
Deployment of the UK’s fleet of Warthog All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) to Afghanistan has been delayed until September at the earliest, according to Ministry of …
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Land Warfare
Ocelot LPPV ready to roll next year
28th April 2010
Force Protection (FP) and Ricardo are positioned to start mass production of the ‘Ocelot’ light protected patrol vehicle (LPPV) by the end of the year, …
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Land Warfare
BAE Systems unveils Sentinel
26th April 2010
BAE Systems is to unveil a prototype for a new family of light utility vehicles specifically aimed at the market between commercial off-road and protected …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Upgrades for gMAV in light of Iraq ops
22nd April 2010
Honeywell Defense & Space is set to upgrade the US Army’s gas-powered Micro Air Vehicle (gMAV) with a variety of capabilities following feedback from operations in …
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Land Warfare
Dutch decision casts doubt over SF programme
20th April 2010
The Netherlands Ministry of Defence (MoD) has ‘cancelled or postponed’ a requirement to equip its Special Forces (SF) with a dedicated, multi-role Special Operations Vehicle …
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Digital Battlespace
Data link upgrade for Dutch Navy
20th April 2010
The Dutch Ministry of Defence (MoD) has revealed plans to modernise the Royal Netherlands Navy's (RNLN) Tactical Data Link Systems (TDLSs) in order to increase …
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Land Warfare
US Army delays GCV deadline
19th April 2010
The US Army has delayed the deadline for the request for proposals (RfP) for its Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) programme in order to allow industry more …
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Land Warfare
Supacat goes live with web forum
16th April 2010
Supacat is to launch a web-based one-stop-shop allowing its international customers to compare and contrast capabilities as well as allowing them access to view the …
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Digital Battlespace
British Army require IM improvements
14th April 2010
Information Management (IM) technology operated by UK Armed Forces is currently ‘inadequate’ to fully support modern, cross-cutting communications systems such as Bowman, according to General Dynamics …
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Land Warfare
Supacat reveals LPPV offering
14th April 2010
Supacat and NP Aerospace officially unveiled their participant for the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) Light Protected Patrol Vehicle (LPPV) programme on 13th April, ahead …