Digital Battlespace
RAF ISTAR Force moves forward with transformation
The UK's Royal Air Force (RAF) is moving forward with an ambitious plan to transform its intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) force to …
Naval Warfare
AUSA 2018: 30mm ‘Swimmer’ round set for more UK trials
The Royal Navy is expected to carry out more trials of a 30 x 173mm round that can ‘swim’ underwater and is capable of neutralising sub-surface …
Digital Battlespace
AUSA 2018: US Army looks to beef up drone defences with Q-53
The US Army is set to take on several modified AN/TPQ-53 counter-rocket, artillery and mortar (C-RAM) radars from Lockheed Martin that will have an expanded …
Rotorhub
Helitech 2018: Airbus bags €2m Irish support contract
Ireland’s national police service (INPS) has awarded a contract worth up to €2 million to Airbus Helicopters UK for the support of its two H135 …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2018: Options open for NGCV, but smaller may be better
9th October 2018
The US Army is accelerating the timelines for its Next Generation Combat Vehicle (NGCV) programme to replace the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, and initial requirements seem …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2018: Lynx prepares for qualification and US NGCV bid
9th October 2018
German vehicle manufacturer Rheinmetall is preparing for the final stages of company qualifications for its new KF41 Lynx, which will be bid into the US …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2018: General Dynamics swoops in with 50mm-equipped Griffin
8th October 2018
General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) has unveiled its new Griffin III technology demonstrator, which the company is hoping will help the US Army inform future …
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Digital Battlespace
AUSA 2018: US Army modernisation sees boost for Harris
8th October 2018
Communication specialist Harris is ramping up efforts to support US Army modernisation as several radio programmes move to production phase and planned deliveries of new …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2018: Air defence Stryker takes next step
8th October 2018
Modernising air and missile defence is one of the US Army’s top six modernisation priorities, and one key element of that is rebuilding a frontline …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2018: Raytheon, Saab team for USSOCOM Carl Gustaf requirement
5th October 2018
US missile manufacturer Raytheon and Swedish company Saab have been awarded an initial contract to demonstrate a guided munition for the US Army's Carl Gustaf …
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Digital Battlespace
AUSA 2018: Army's next-gen IBCS progresses
5th October 2018
Industry is preparing to speed up fielding of the US Army’s next-generation air and missile defence command and control (C2) system, which will form the …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2018: Show preview (video)
4th October 2018
As AUSA gets set to begin in Washington DC, Shephard discuss the various modernisation strands the US Army are prioritising and how the service will likely concentrate …
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Digital Battlespace
US Army networking: Stepping up
4th October 2018
Despite its huge budget, the US Army has struggled to keep pace with the rapid developments in networking technologies. As peer adversaries increasingly threaten the …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2018: US Army carries out AMPV testing
2nd October 2018
The US Army has completed a two-month programme field testing the service’s new Armoured Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV). Soldiers from the 1st Cavalry Division teamed with the …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2018: US Army downselects for Sub-Compact Weapon programme
2nd October 2018
Six contractors have been selected to provide the US Army with sub-compact weapon (SCW) prototypes for testing, as the service looks to acquire a new …
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Digital Battlespace
Elbit scoops £40m contract for UK's Morpheus programme
28th September 2018
Elbit Systems has been awarded an initial £40 million contract to deliver the British Army’s next-generation Battle Management Application (BMA), which forms part of the …
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Digital Battlespace
Five Eyes nations turn to software to boost interoperability
27th September 2018
Interoperability between the Five Eyes nations is likely to be significantly enhanced in the future as connected devices integrate more software-defined features, including radio waveforms, …
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Land Warfare
British Army to receive first Ajax vehicles by year end
25th September 2018
The British Army’s new fleet of Ajax tracked vehicles is inching closer to service as the first production vehicles prepare to be handed over later …
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Land Warfare
Citing progress, UK officials commit to Warrior upgrade
21st September 2018
Top industry and UK government officials used this year’s DVD 2018 event to reaffirm their commitment to the British Army’s flagship Warrior Capability Sustainment Programme …
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Land Warfare
MBDA explores novel tech for land domain firepower
19th September 2018
European missile manufacturer MBDA is showcasing several new solutions at DVD 2018 geared towards future land requirements in both the UK and abroad. The company …
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Land Warfare
Boxer UK update: Boxing clever
18th September 2018
Since its inception in the 1990s, the Boxer programme has had highs and lows. By 2015, the vehicle had only secured two customers – lead …
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Land Warfare
BAE Systems unveils upgraded 'Mark 2' Challenger 2
17th September 2018
BAE Systems has revealed its final design proposal for the British Army’s Challenger 2 Life Extension Programme (LEP), which will refresh much of the vehicle’s …
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Digital Battlespace
Five Eyes acquisition struggles with private sector innovation
13th September 2018
Members of the Five Eyes alliance have in recent years attempted wholesale reform of their acquisition processes to speed up the fielding of new capabilities. …
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Digital Battlespace
US Army armoured brigade incorporates EW vehicle
11th September 2018
The US Army has fielded a new electronic warfare tactical vehicle (EWTV) with an armoured combat brigade, boosting the unit's ability to jam enemy communications. …
