Australia has a small but vibrant drone and counter-drone industry ranging from niche dual technology company Grabba Technologies to large multinational like DroneShield. It is these companies and a reshaping of procurement methods to ramp up its drone power.
Israel has a substantial air defence system which includes Iron Dome and David’s Sling but laser systems will allow lower cost intercepts for short ranges against smaller threats.
Persistent Systems has been cleared by National Security Agency (NSA) to transmit sensitive data on commercial networks. The devices are added to the NSA’s Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) component list which also includes other companies’ products providing the same security.
The Czech Government is to approve the purchase of a fleet of vehicle mounted integrated air defence systems as the country invests to overhaul its equipment. Spending includes two dozen F-35As, CAESAR howitzers and refurbished Leopard tanks.
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9th October 2017
US Army leaders in search of a new short-range air defence (SHORAD) system might be a little spoilt for choice at this year’s AUSA, as …
9th October 2017
The US has approved the $15 billion sale of THAAD systems and support services to Saudi Arabia as the country continues to enhance its missile …
9th October 2017
As the German Army considers the future direction of its next-generation Command, Control (C2) and Communications capabilities, interested industry players are positioning to provide mounted …
9th October 2017
Grant Turnbull, editor at Shephard Media, highlights some of the key technologies at this year's AUSA, including short range air defence systems, UGVs and active …
8th October 2017
Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) has announced it will develop combat vehicle prototypes to meet the US Army’s Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) requirement. The announcement on 5 …
6th October 2017
As prime contractor for several vehicle modernisation programmes with the US Army, BAE Systems is expected to see a significant ramp up in work over …
6th October 2017
Saudi Arabia and Russia have signed a principal agreement that could lead to a significant arms deal between the two countries, potentially valued at $3 …
6th October 2017
BAE Systems' M777 Howitzer has been in service for many decades but the company is continuing to develop the system as new customers come online. …
6th October 2017
As the US Army looks to retain its overmatch capabilities with various new vehicle programmes ad modernisations, Shephard looks at some of the key developments for the …
6th October 2017
As Shephard prepares for this year's AUSA exhibition in Washington DC, Land Warfare International editor Grant Turnbull sits down with Beth Maundrill to discuss the …
6th October 2017
Rheinmetall has entered into a global cooperation agreement with Paravan to advance autonomous driving technologies. The companies will work to develop semi- and fully autonomous …
6th October 2017
The Republic of China Army (ROCA) has announced it will kick off a research process to upgrade its M60A3 TTS MBT fleet. After a long …
5th October 2017
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS) has received a $17 million contract from the US Army for production of the 40mm M781E1 Low Velocity …
5th October 2017
New Tiger 4x4 vehicles delivered to the Somali National Army (SNA) are part of a sweetener deal from China that will increase Beijing’s influence. A …
5th October 2017
Telos Corporation will carry out work to modernise the Base Information Transport Infrastructure (BITI) Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN) for the US Air Force, the …
5th October 2017
FLIR Systems has received an order worth $74.7 million to deliver TacFLIR surveillance cameras in support of the US Army's EO/IR-Force Protection (FP) programme, the …
5th October 2017
MBDA has signed new Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with five Australian companies as part of its MMP missile system bid for the LAND 400 Phase …
4th October 2017
Harris Corporation has received an order to develop an integrated tactical communications network as part of the communications modernisation programme of an undisclosed Asia-Pacific country, …
4th October 2017
With the US Army running a 1980s-vintage amoured vehicle fleet, the service is concentrating efforts on major upgrades as well as how platforms such as …
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