• Land Warfare

  DSEI 2019: OSG unveils touchscreen armoured glass solution

  15th September 2019

  Israeli company OSG used DSEI to unveil a touch-screen variant of its ScreeneX vision-through-glass technology. Already supplying transparent armoured glass to multiple vehicle original equipment …

• Defence Notes

  Podcast: Talking to Team Tempest, the USAF's innovation hub and all the news from DSEI

  13th September 2019

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• Digital Battlespace

  DSEI 2019: New Skynet 6 competition announced

  11th September 2019

  A new competition for the Skynet 6 military satellite communications project was announced at DSEI 2019, seeking an an industry partner to operate and manage …

• Digital Battlespace

  DSEI 2019: Thales unveils new soldier architecture

  10th September 2019

  As part of its wider effort to support the ‘collaborative combat’ environment, Thales has unveiled the Soldier Harness Architecture (SHArc) to support the networking, power …

• Digital Battlespace

  DSEI 2019: Controp launches new weapon director payloads

  13th September 2019

  Controp Precision Technologies has revealed the Sight Box - a new configuration of the Sight payload in which all sensors are contained within an enclosure …

• Digital Battlespace

  DSEI 2019: Systematic introduces 3D functionality

  12th September 2019

  Danish defence company Systematic will integrate a three-dimension (3D) capability into its SitaWare Edge command and control (C2) solution, officials have disclosed to Shephard at …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  DSEI 2019: General Robotics showcases next generation Pitbull-3

  11th September 2019

  General Robotics revealed the new anti-drone remote controlled weapon station (RCWS) with its latest features, known as the Pitbull-3 at DSEI 2019. The Pitbull-3 is …

• Naval Warfare

  DSEI 2019: SEA unveils trainable decoy launcher system

  12th September 2019

  SEA has launched a trainable decoy launcher system (TDLS) to protect surface platforms from missile and torpedo threats at DSEI. The company, partnering with Chess …

• Defence Notes

  IAI's extensive portfolio is based on proven operational concepts (sponsored)

  11th September 2019

  Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) extensive portfolio of defense solutions features advanced systems in the air, sea, land, cyber and space. The portfolio is based on …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  DSEI 2019: Drone Evolution launches 'unjammable’ drone tech

  11th September 2019

  Drone Evolution launched its new rotary UAV protection technology as DSEI 2019. Dubbed SafeFlight, the system is designed to protect delivery drones from being jammed, …

• Land Warfare

  DSEI 2019: AUDS unveils latest counter-drone variant

  13th September 2019

  The Anti-UAV Defence System (AUDS) consortium has unveiled an optimised version of its counter-UAS (C-UAS) designed to support mobility requirements in the land domain. The …

• Naval Warfare

  DSEI 2019: Royal Navy ‘must not bask in avoidance of decline’

  9th September 2019

  The departure of HMS Queen Elizabeth for the second iteration of the WESTLANT 19 sea trials off the eastern seaboard of the US in August is …

• Naval Warfare

  DSEI 2019: BMT announces new Omani patrol boat design

  9th September 2019

  BMT Specialised Ship Design has announced its new design for Ares Shipyard - a high speed, interceptor patrol boat, which will be delivered to the …

• Military Logistics

  DSEI 2019: SAMI-Navantia deal confirms full tech transfer of Catiz CMS (updated)

  13th September 2019

  A €1 billion ($1.1 billion) deal managed to slip under the defence carpets at DSEI, as SAMI and Navantia agreed a deal through their joint …

• Digital Battlespace

  DSEI 2019: UK MoD outlines C-UAS demand signals

  13th September 2019

  Officials from the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) C-sUAS team have challenged industry to provide greater capability for armed forces operating in austere conditions. According …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Manoeuvrable Boats [Japan]

  According to the 2022 Defence Buildup Programme, Japan will procure new manoeuvrable boats for the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF). Deliveries are set to start ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Manoeuvrable Boats [Japan]

  According to the 2022 Defence Buildup Programme, Japan will procure new manoeuvrable boats for the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF). Deliveries are set to start ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Manoeuvrable Boats (1-3) [Japan]

  According to the 2022 Defence Buildup Programme, Japan will procure new manoeuvrable boats for the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF). Deliveries are set to start ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Manoeuvrable Boats (1-3) [Japan]

  According to the 2022 Defence Buildup Programme, Japan will procure new manoeuvrable boats for the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF). Deliveries are set to start ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Manoeuvrable Boats (1-4) [Japan]

  According to the 2022 Defence Buildup Programme, Japan will procure new manoeuvrable boats for the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF). Deliveries are set to start ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Manoeuvrable Boats (1-4) [Japan]

  According to the 2022 Defence Buildup Programme, Japan will procure new manoeuvrable boats for the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF). Deliveries are set to start ...

• Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - tactical

  Skeldar V-200 (ASW) [Canada]

  Programme Background Contract Award At Euronaval 2022, Shephard reported that UMS Skeldar and Ultra had been awarded a Phase 2 contract on 19 October to provide ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Arctic Frigates Procurement/Thetis Class Replacement [Denmark]

  On 18 August 2022, the Danish MoD announced a plan to invest up to $5.5 billion to replace a large number of platforms of the ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Arctic Frigates Procurement/Thetis Class Replacement [Denmark]

  On 18 August 2022, the Danish MoD announced a plan to invest up to $5.5 billion to replace a large number of platforms of the ...

• OPVs

  OPVs Procurement (Ukraine)

  Programme Background OMT presented the MPV80 design in September 2021 at the DSEI event in London. The 80m vessel was showcased in three configurations: Offshore ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Arctic Frigates Procurement/Thetis Class Replacement (1-3) [Denmark]

  On 18 August 2022, the Danish MoD announced a plan to invest up to $5.5 billion to replace a large number of platforms of the ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Arctic Frigates Procurement/Thetis Class Replacement (1-3) [Denmark]

  On 18 August 2022, the Danish MoD announced a plan to invest up to $5.5 billion to replace a large number of platforms of the ...

• MPVs - 4x4

  Land Mobility Programme (Light Protected Mobility) [UK]

  This programme briefly introduces the wider Land Mobility Programme and then focuses on the Light Protected Mobility (LPM) programme. Information on the LMV and MPM can ...

• MPVs - 4x4

  Land Mobility Programme [UK - Medium Protected Mobility]

  This programme briefly introduces the wider Land Mobility Programme and then focuses on the Medium Protected Mobility (MPM) programme. Information on the LMV and MPM can ...

• Submarines: conventional, attack

  Taigei Class (29SS) (1-2)

  Programme Background The Taigei-class (29SS) is the latest class of submarines to be developed for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). The class, which has been developed ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

  UAS Concept 2 / Autonomous Collaborative Platform (ACP)

  In July 2022, BAE Systems revealed two UAV concepts, one later being branded Concept 2, or the Autonomous Collaborative Platform (ACP), at DSEI 2023.  Signage near ...

• Land: battle management systems

  FACNAV

  Developed by Teleplan, FACNAV is a battle management system designed for use at the battlegroup level and below. The software suite is designed to interact ...

• 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 ...

• Loitering munitions

  Rotem Alpha

  The Rotem Alpha is a VTOL-capable loitering munition from Isreal Aerospace Indusiters (IAI). Drawing upon IAI's Rotem, the drone can be equipped with one of ...

• Military UAS - rotary-wing

  Proteus

  Proteus is a technology demonstrator that Leonardo is developing in collaboration with the UK MoD's Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S;) Future Capabilities Group and the ...

• Landing platform docks/dock landing ships

  HDL-10000

  At DSEI 2023, Hyundai Heavy Industries unveiled the HDL-10000, a 145m Multi-Role Support Ship capable of providing logistic support during HADR and amphibious operations. The vessel has ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical

  STRIX

  The STRIX is a prototype tandem-wing UAV that BAE Systems Australia is developing in collaboration with Innovaero. It is slated to begin operational service in 2026 and can be ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  Diamond Wireless Intercom System

  The Diamond Wireless Intercom System is the wireless variant of Drumgrange’s Diamond digital intercom and radio combiner system and has been designed for use on ...

• Landing platform docks/dock landing ships

  ELLIDA - Second Generation

  At DSEI 2023, BMT unveiled the second generation ELLIDA, a new family of multi-role support and logistics ships. The British company is expected to pitch ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing

  Jackdaw

  At DSEI 2023, QinetiQ unveiled the Jackdaw, a low-cost, high-performance, attritable fixed-wing UAV. QinetiQ has stated it is designed for swarming and collaborative autonomous operations, including crewed-uncrewed teaming. The ...

• Launchers

  Multi Canister Launcher (MCL)

  SpearUAV's Multi Canister Launcher (MCL) is a compact system that enables swift deployment of the Viper 300 and Viper 1 (Interceptor) from a range of ...

• APCs/IFVs - 8x8

  AMVxp

  Patria launched an 8x8 armoured concept vehicle, now named AMVxp, at the DSEI exhibition in September 2013. The AMVxp builds on Patria's experience producing the ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small

  Punisher

  The Punisher is a reusable airstrike drone from UA Dynamics. According to a company representative speaking to Shephard at DSEI 2023, the drone has reportedly ...

• Anti-ship missiles

  Sea Breaker

  Sea Breaker is a precision-guided, long-range, autonomous missile system manufactured by Rafael. Debuted at DSEI 2021, the platform delivers pinpoint strikes from stand-off ranges up to 300km ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - micro

  Fury

  Manufactured by UAVTEK, the Fury is a UAV designed to be powerful, lightweight and easy to assemble. It has VTOL capabilities, transitioning to a conventional ...