HMS Prince of Wales launches Banshee target drone in landmark demo
Banshee target drones could be used by the RN for experimentation of future sensors, weaponry and radio equipment.
Rendering of Lockheed Martin’s Hellenic Future Frigate. (Photo: Lockheed Martin)
The proposed Hellenic Future Frigate from Lockheed Martin is a multi-mission ship drawing on systems from the USN's Arleigh Burke-class destroyers and Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), modified to meet the requirements of the Hellenic Navy.
A Lockheed Martin/USN bid is competing against offers from France (Naval Group), Italy (Fincantieri), the Netherlands (Damen) and the UK (Babcock).
Speaking to Shephard during DSEI in London on 14-17 September, Lockheed Martin Integrated Warfare Systems and Sensors (IWSS) VP and GM Jon Rambeau said: ‘It's two generations beyond the Littoral Combat Ship, but it's based on
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Banshee target drones could be used by the RN for experimentation of future sensors, weaponry and radio equipment.
Horizon Aerospace Technologies, a subsidiary of Horizon Technologies, finished DSEI with the announcement of a $1 million sale of its FlyingFish system.
UK partners combine in a bid to mitigate the physical burden on armoured vehicle crews.
The Warship Integrated Navigation and Bridge System from Raytheon is already installed on the RN's Daring-class Type 45 destroyers — but the company has broader ambitions.
Arnold Defense has announced the next stage of development for their Fletcher rocket launcher.
A bridge mounted on a Boxer vehicle was one of the most prominent equipment displays at DSEI this year.