Uncrewed Vehicles
Franco-British unmanned alliance makes gains
23rd October 2017
New details are emerging about the Franco-British collaboration on a Future Combat Air System (FCAS) as the programme readies for the transition from planning and …
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Digital Battlespace
Chinese cyber-attack targets maritime suppliers
The security of computer networks and digital systems represents a growing area of concern for both civilian and state-owned entities active in the maritime domain, …
Defence Notes
Associated British Ports calls for changes to port security regulations
A confluence of an expanding array of threats, regulatory inertia and a lack of effective communications with a confusing UK state apparatus means that British …
Digital Battlespace
EO/IR Special Report: Hensoldt expands Asia footprint
When Airbus Group took the decision to concentrate on its core aviation-related business lines, a number of divisions were cut free to fend for themselves. …
Digital Battlespace
Analysis: Thales doubles down on cyber security
The proposed Thales/Gemalto merger has helped shine light on the grey area where defence contractors and what might be termed the ‘traditional’ information-assurance world are …
Digital Battlespace
How to protect your smartphone - military edition
24th July 2017
Militaries spend millions on training and equipping troops to keep them safe in combat.
Uncrewed Vehicles
ISDEF 2017: Controp expands portfolio
10th June 2017
Israel-based Controp has in recent months been showcasing the latest additions to its STAMP family of aircraft payloads at overseas shows, such as AUVSI’s Xponential …
Digital Battlespace
F-35 and Typhoon share data
1st February 2017
Interoperability trials between the UK RAF’s F-35 Lightning II and Typhoon jets have been successful. According to Air Cdre Harv Smyth, the UK's Lightning Force …
Digital Battlespace
Gripen radar upgrade on offer
31st January 2017
Saab is marketing an upgraded version of the Gripen C/D's PS-05/A mechanically scanned radar following successful tests in 2016. The enhancements, first announced in 2015 as …
Digital Battlespace
Pentagon warns of cyber weakness
20th January 2017
Many US DoD networks, and the majority of the department's current acquisition programmes, are not capable of preventing nation-state adversaries from executing cyber attacks. According …
Uncrewed Vehicles
Monaco installs UAS countermeasures
21st November 2016
The principality of Monaco has installed a counter-UAS system to protect the city against threats posed by small unmanned aircraft. The system has been operational …
Uncrewed Vehicles
App to the future
15th November 2016
A new British company believes it has a solution to one of the major challenges to expansion of the unmanned aircraft industry - air-traffic control. …
Uncrewed Vehicles
Insitu eyes unsegregated opportunities
4th November 2016
Insitu is exploring the potential to conduct commercial beyond line of site (BLoS) operations in the US, following the successful flights last year with a …
Uncrewed Vehicles
Adcom targets UK production
26th November 2015
UAE-based UAV manufacturer Adcom are looking to start UK production of its United 40 platform and conduct its first in-country flight next year. The company …
Uncrewed Vehicles
Euro Hawk sensor nears test flight
17th March 2015
More details have emerged about the contract modification issued by the German defence ministry in January which re-started the stalled Euro Hawk programme. The project, …
Defence Helicopter
Netherlands beefs up its Apaches
17th March 2015
The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) has developed a new set of modifications and operational techniques to turn its AH-64D Apaches into an ISTAR platform …
