• Special Operations

  Indonesia buys Korea's MILES training system

  12th May 2017

  Korea's MILES training system has been selected the Indonesian special forces, in the system's first international export contract, the Korean Ministry of National Defence announced …

• Special Operations

  SOFIC 2017: SOCOM seeks next-gen sniper sight

  12th May 2017

  US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is seeking a next-generation sniper rifle sight capable of supporting long range engagements out to 1,600m in range, service officials …

• Defence Notes

  USMC and navy conduct technology experiment

  9th May 2017

  The US Navy has revealed that it successfully demonstrated augmented reality systems and advanced wireless networks during the amphibious Ship-to-Shore Maneuver Exploration and Experimentation Advanced …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  AUVSI 2017: Chinese robotics investment grows

  2nd May 2017

  Wireless power and battery systems developer WiBotic has become the latest company to benefit from Chinese investment as the country looks to expand its interests …

• Special Operations

  SOFIC 2017: ​Systematic BMS for operators

  8th May 2017

  Responding to emerging requirements from the SOF community, battle management system (BMS) specialist Systematic has revealed plans to create a dedicated ensemble for operators and …

• Digital Battlespace

  SES unveils new Rapid Response Vehicle

  24th April 2017

  SES has introduced a new Rapid Response Vehicle (RRV), enabled with satellite communications (SATCOM) to provide high-speed connectivity and global communications services for humanitarian and …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Rajant’s Kinetic Mesh selected for Intellos A-UGV

  7th April 2017

  Sharp Electronics will use Rajant's Kinetic Mesh wireless technology as the wireless communications infrastructure platform for its Intellos automated unmanned ground vehicle (A-UGV), the company …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  The secret sauce of the Vertex

  6th April 2017

  Lausanne-based unmanned systems manufacturer Hydromea has showcased the Vertex AUV, which officials aim to market towards a variety of commercial and civil applications in the …

• Military Logistics

  Honeywell wins ESPC contract from USAF

  29th March 2017

  The US Air Force (UASF) has awarded Honeywell a $243 million facility modernisation project at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, the company announced …

• Training

  German forces receive Sagittarius Evolution

  20th March 2017

  Thales has delivered the mobile version of the Sagittarius Evolution small arms trainer to the Special Forces Command Marine (KSK) of the German armed forces, …

• Digital Battlespace

  Bittium to update Finnish TAC WIN software

  7th March 2017

  Bittium will further develop the software package for the Bittium Tactical Wireless IP Network (TAC WIN) used by the Finnish defence forces, the company announced …

• Defence Helicopter

  ​Heli-Expo 2017: UAV camera systems offered to helicopter market

  6th March 2017

  Enstrom Helicopters has partnered with aerial imagery provider Vertivue to promote the new Skybox stabilised camera system on the 480B helicopter at Heli-Expo 2017.The Skybox …

• Special Operations

  USSOCOM highlights desired technologies

  3rd March 2017

  United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) representatives have released new guidelines on the eight specific technology areas the command is seeking to advance in order …

• Training

  Meggitt details ISMT progress

  24th February 2017

  Meggitt Training Systems has completed the final inspection and physical configuration audit of the US Marine Corps' (USMC's) Small Arms Trainer, the company announced on …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Aero India 2017: Aeronautics sees huge As-Pac potential

  12th February 2017

  Aeronautics, thanks to a product line of UAV platforms, associated Controp electro-optic payloads, Commtact data links and Zanzottera engines, is eyeing India as a market …

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Data links

  M2DLS

  The Mini-Micro Data Link System (M2DLS) is an advanced and reliable digital data-link system, especially designed for small UGVs, small VTOL UAVs and other applications ...

• Air: Radio and SATCOM, Data links

  Evenlode Wireless Connectivity Module

  The Evenlode Wireless Connectivity Module (WCM) allows wireless gateway interfacing to Enterprise Control Systems Ltd (ECS) Evenlode modular air equipment. This may be used to ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  Crimson TNG

  Crimson The Next Generation (Crimson TNG) is a wideband transceiver and signal-processing platform. Crimson TNG operates within a DC to 6GHz frequency with four receive ...

• Land: tactical engagement simulators

  ITAS-TESS

  The Improved Target Acquisition System – Tactical Engagement Simulation System (ITAS-TESS) is a laser-based system designed to conduct simulated weapons engagement during crew and collective ...

• Land: tactical engagement simulators

  MANWORN II DPU

  The MANWORN II Dismounted Player Unit (DPU) is a flexible position location tracking system suitable for individual through brigade-level training. MANWORN II DPU features GPS ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  PhantomBlu

  Produced by Blu Wireless, PlantomBlu is a millimetric wave (MMW) communications solution designed for tactical platforms. The 5G-compatible system provides self-healing networks that have a ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  TacLAN Radios

  TacLAN high-capacity radios are designed for the use on the move, whether vehicle-based or dismounts. TacLAN products can be used as IP radios (through an ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  Diamond

  Diamond is a digital intercom and radio combiner system for use on land and maritime platforms, including high speed patrol craft. Diamond has been designed ...

• Land: infantry weapon simulators

  BlueFire

  BlueFire wireless weapon simulators provide advanced realism by maintaining form, fit and function. The weapons use commercial wireless Bluetooth technology to communicate with the training ...

• Data links, UAS: communication systems

  PRM2136

  Peraso PRM2136 is a millimetre wave (mmWave) communications module designed for low-latency, high-bandwidth applications in a small form factor. Originally launched in 2022, it was introduced to ...

• Subsystems: hardware

  MMCC

  The Modular Mobile Command Control (MMCC) serves as a secure wireless mobile network infrastructure for mobile training exercise control with scalability for small to large ...

• Major networking projects

  TSP JCTD

  The Tactical Service Provider (TSP) will integrate two-way Digital Video Broadcasting – Return Channel via Satellite (DVB-RCS) with the broadband mobile wireless technology WiMAX, based on IEEE ...

• Land: tactical engagement simulators

  CVS TES

  The Combat Vehicle System (CVS) provides a modular, adaptable wireless tactical engagement simulation (TES) and instrumentation system for live, scalable combat training range exercises. Designed ...

• Land: handheld day observation, surveillance and targeting systems

  Senop Lilly

  Unveiled at the September 2017 DSEI exhibition, Lilly is a handheld multipurpose observation, surveillance and targeting system developed on the basis of Senop’s proven Lisa ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  RF-7800W

  The RF-7800W-OU440 high-capacity LoS radio has an IP design that operates from 4.4-5GHz. This provides connectivity at distances over 50km and extending WANs and LANs ...