Backgrounder
Eurosatory 2026: Counter-drone moves into mainstream security market
16th June 2026
Counter-drone technology is becoming a core requirement for European law enforcement and public security agencies as drone threats continue to evolve.
16th June 2026
Counter-drone technology is becoming a core requirement for European law enforcement and public security agencies as drone threats continue to evolve.
15th June 2026
From mobile launch trailers to ship decks, software and platforms such as Shield AI’s Hivemind and its X-BAT and V-BAT are positioning autonomous systems as a credible force option for militaries priced out of traditional airpower.
At DSEI 2025, James Gray, Managing Director and CEO of Raytheon UK (part of RTX), outlines the company’s century-long presence in the UK and its evolving role across defence, aerospace, cyber, and tra...
At DSEI 2025, Controp representatives outline how artificial intelligence is being integrated with electro-optical payloads to improve decision-making and operational efficiency across land, air, and ...
At DSEI 2025, Red Cat outlines its expansion from UAVs into uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), positioning itself as a multi-domain defence provider spanning land, sea, and air.
Intelsat outlines how its multi-orbit SATCOM architecture is enhancing connectivity and resilience for special operations forces operating in degraded and contested environments.
21st September 2018
Special operations forces from the Netherlands are set to benefit from a new training facility to support counter-terrorism (CT) and urban warfare mission sets, according …
21st September 2018
Austal has received construction contracts from the US Navy to build two additional Independence-class Littoral Combat Ships (LCS), the company announced on 18 September. These …
21st September 2018
General Dynamics Mission Systems has successfully completed testing and released the updated Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) WFv3.1.5 waveform for the US Navy's software defined …
21st September 2018
As the Royal Australian Navy looks ahead to acquiring Hunter-class frigates, RADM Anthony Dalton, General Manager of Ships at Australia’s Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group …
20th September 2018
US Navy personnel are teaching partner nations the critical logistics skills necessary to repair and maintain small boat fleets to support special operations and other …
20th September 2018
Terma has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Finnish company T&G; Nordic regarding Terma’s C-Guard decoy launching system. Under the agreement, T&G; Nordic will …
20th September 2018
A US government effort to build a multinational coalition to monitor North Korean violations of fuel smuggling appears to be gaining steam. The Trump administration, …
19th September 2018
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has successfully used an upgraded Aegis combat system to test its ballistic missile defence (BMD) capabilities. The Japanese Flight Test …
19th September 2018
South African company Twiga Services is looking to expand its 850 Military Patrol Boat’s (850 MPB) utilisation into South American waters, building on its operational …
19th September 2018
The Australian government has approved a new programme that aims to deliver safe, simple and a more assured defence fuel network in partnership with industry, …
18th September 2018
Serco has received an IDIQ contract to continue providing installation support for close-in weapons systems (CIWS) on US Navy, US Army and US Coast Guard …
18th September 2018
Ukraine continues to invest in its naval fleet development by taking delivery of new vessels while also planning the purchase of additional platforms. The first …
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