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Military Logistics
DSEI 2015: USVs boost MCM sonar capability
17th September 2015
The integration of Northrop Grumman’s upgraded AQS-24B mine hunting system with its Mine Hunting Unmanned Surface Vehicle (MHU) could offer improved capabilities for mine countermeasure …
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Naval Warfare
NZ shortlists South Korean fleet tankers
17th September 2015
New Zealand’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has shortlisted two South Korean firms for its Maritime Sustainment Capability requirement for a new fleet tanker, according to …
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Digital Battlespace
DSEI 2015: Selex miniaturises radio
16th September 2015
The Handheld (HH) SWave software defined radio produced by Selex is being offered in an updated lightweight mode. An evolved handheld (HH-E) model weighing just …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSEI 2015: New approach for Watchkeeper exports
16th September 2015
With the Watchkeeper unmanned aerial system (UAS) currently vying for possible contracts in France and Poland, manufacturer Thales has set out at DSEI how it …
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Defence Notes
DSEI 2015: Bigger export role for UK MoD
16th September 2015
The UK’s defence minister has set out plans for the country's Ministry of Defence (MoD) to take a greater responsibility in promoting exports in a …
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Land Warfare
DSEI 2015: Scout SV becomes Ajax
16th September 2015
The British Army’s new Scout SV tracked reconnaissance vehicle programme has been re-named Ajax. The moves comes as manufacturer, General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) unveiled …
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Naval Warfare
US Navy names new LCS USS Tulsa
16th September 2015
The US Navy has named the next Independence-variant littoral combat ship (LCS) as USS Tulsa (LCS 16), the US Department of Defense's Secretary of the …
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Defence Helicopter
UK Merlin Mk2 fleet achieves FOC
16th September 2015
Merlin Mk2, the British Royal Navy’s anti-submarine warfare helicopter, has officially achieved Full Operating Capability (FOC) on schedule, the UK Department of Defence announced on …
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Land Warfare
DSEI 2015: Launch customer for Carl-Gustaf M4
16th September 2015
The Slovak Republic has placed the first order for the Carl-Gustaf M4, while two other unnamed nations have acquired the weapon system for evaluation and …
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Land Warfare
Lockheed Martin receives GMLRS order
16th September 2015
The US Army has awarded a $227 million contract to Lockheed Martin for Lot 10 production of the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) unitary …
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Land Warfare
DSEI 2015: Hawkei ready for selection
16th September 2015
Thales Australia is anticipating that the Hawkei light protected mobility vehicle will be selected by the end of 2015 for Australia’s Land 121 Phase 4 …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
UAS to monitor volcanic activity
16th September 2015
As part of a Boeing-funded programme, engineering students from the University of Bristol are working on developing an electric-powered unmanned airborne system (UAS) to monitor …
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Digital Battlespace
ASV to deliver MMCM surface vehicle
16th September 2015
ASV has been selected by the Thales-BAE Systems consortium to develop and deliver the first complete operational unmanned mine countermeasures system for the UK/French Maritime …
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Digital Battlespace
DSEI 2015: Russia threat spurs NATO air defence growth
16th September 2015
The increased threat posed by a resurgent Russia over the last two years has ‘heightened’ interest among eastern European states in NATO’s new air defence …
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Land Warfare
DSEI 2015: Savox hammers THOR
16th September 2015
A large order for the THOR tactical headgear system from Savox designed for Finland’s Future Warrior 2020 programme is expected this year. This comes as …