Western armies continue to test uncrewed ground vehicles, but wider procurement will depend on turning ambitions for autonomy into defined operational roles and funded requirements.
Framework contracts and leasing options aim to shorten acquisition timelines, while manufacturing partnerships could help suppliers scale production to meet allied demand.
Two years ago the Defence Technology Institute (DTI), a division of the Thai Ministry of Defence, displayed a prototype of its Black Widow Spider 8x8 …
The Polish Armament Inspectorate has launched a tender for new armoured tractors and trailers, which will be used to transport main battle tanks and other …
iXblue has launched a new multi-purpose unmanned surface vessel (USV) named DriX, designed for advanced sea operations. Constructed out of composite material, DriX features a …
Four European countries have agreed to extend their air transport services to the UN’s peacekeeping operation in Mali into 2020. Belgium, Denmark, Norway and Portugal …
The Defence and Security Organisation (DSO), under the UK’s Department for International Trade, promoted broader opportunities in defence sales and technology transfers at the Defence …
Sarcos Robotics has received an award from the US Air Force to develop a full-body exoskeleton for logistics applications, the company announced on 1 November.The …
Cubic Global Defense has received a contract worth $11.5 million from the US Marine Corps (USMC) to support the Marine Air Ground Task Force Training …
BAE Systems has been contracted by the Swedish Defence and Material Administration to deliver 254 additional rounds of Bofors 155mm BONUS ammunition to the Swedish …
The FAA has granted a Special Airworthiness Certificate to Aurora Flight Sciences’ optionally-piloted UH-1H helicopter, the company announced on 1 November. Aurora's UH-1H was initially …
Chinese companies were out in force at Defense & Security 2017 in Bangkok, including the China Shipbuilding and Offshore International Company (CSOC). Most prominent on …
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has begun the process of inducting an indigenously produced tactical UAV known as the Sky Scout suitable for training, …
While Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) has been primarily used by the US Army, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) is looking at opportunities in the Middle East …