• Naval Warfare

  Asia outstrips Europe in defence spending

  7th March 2012

  Defence spending in Asia is expected to overtake that in Europe at some point this year, according to London-headquartered International Institute for Strategic Studies. John …

• Digital Battlespace

  General Dynamics to continue USAF cyber defence work

  6th March 2012

  General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems has announced that it has been awarded a contract to continue its cyber network defence, operations and exploitation support of …

• Digital Battlespace

  ACUS advises 'back-to-basics' Cyber strategy

  6th March 2012

  The Atlantic Council of the US (ACUS) and industry partner IBM have outlined opinions on the current cyber security threat, warning that NATO is best …

• Digital Battlespace

  Raytheon wins DARPA communications contract

  1st March 2012

  Raytheon has been awarded a contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) that will allow armed forces to conduct jamming operations with minimal …

• Digital Battlespace

  Lockheed Martin's MUOS successfully launched

  27th February 2012

  Lockheed Martin’s Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellite was successfully launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V …

• Digital Battlespace

  Report warns of EMP threats

  22nd February 2012

  A UK government report has warned the Ministry of Defence (MoD) against overlooking the threat of electro-magnetic pulse (EMP) weapons. According to the Defence Committee's …

• Digital Battlespace

  DCCA awarded US DOD task orders

  7th February 2012

  Data Computer Corporation of America (DCCA) has announced that it has been awarded two task orders by the US Department of Defense (DOD) worth approximately …

• Digital Battlespace

  AFCEA West 2012: Action urged over cyber security

  27th January 2012

  An industry expert has emphasised the importance of a universal sense of responsibility when it comes to enhancing cyber security. Speaking to Shephard during the …

• Naval Warfare

  AFCEA West 2012: Bidders eye USN network project

  25th January 2012

  HP Enterprise Services has readied its bid for the US Navy's Next Generation (NGEN) competition to provide network capabilities, as it anticipates the release of …

• Digital Battlespace

  AFCEA West 2012: Dell furthers military products

  25th January 2012

  Dell has confirmed that its Tactical Mobile Data Center (T-MDC) has received interest from potential 'elite' customers, including NATO. 'All militaries across the world operate …

• Digital Battlespace

  AFCEA West 2012: General Dynamics advances cyber capabilities

  24th January 2012

  Following the US Government’s efforts to enhance cyber security capabilities, General Dynamics is furthering its efforts in this area to address the growing trends. Speaking …

• Digital Battlespace

  MilDef receives Danish rugged computer order

  19th January 2012

  MilDef has been selected to supply the Danish Defence Acquisition & Logistics Organization (DALO) with rugged computers and special electronics, as part of a contract …

• Digital Battlespace

  UK wary of cyber threat

  19th January 2012

  A UK government official has warned that the NATO air operation in Libya could have been vulnerable to cyber-attack as the mission was so dependent …

• Digital Battlespace

  MicroTech wins US Army cloud contract

  6th January 2012

  MicroTech has announced that it has been selected by the US Army as one of a number of companies to provide the Army Private Cloud …

• Digital Battlespace

  ITT Exelis wins US Army SATCOM contract

  5th January 2012

  ITT Exelis has announced that it has been awarded a contract by the US Army Space and Missile Defense Command and the Army Forces Strategic …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Fighter - multirole

  Penetrating Counter Air (PCA) [USA]

  Programme Background Requirement Originally conceived as a replacement for the F-22, the PCA was designed to counter various air threats, including integrated air defence systems ...

• Minehunters

  Project SEA 1905 - MMCMMS [Australia]

  Programme Background Requirements Australia is looking to acquire up to eight new advanced mine countermeasures/hydrographic survey vessels under the Project SEA 1905 Maritime Mine Countermeasures ...

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

  Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) [USAF]

  Programme Background Requirements The programme's requirements are based on the USAF's belief that it requires mass to compete effectively with an adversary in symmetrical warfare. However, ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle [USA]

  Programme Background Requirement The OMFV programme is the latest of several attempts to develop a Bradley replacement.  Designed to be capable of operating with or without ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Major networking projects

  CoMotion Cyber

  Based upon CoMotion technology used in the Command Post of the Future, CoMotion Cyber provides individualised visualisation of a cyber common operational picture from diverse ...

• Major networking projects

  Defending Against Cyberattacks

  NATO is developing measures to improve protection of its communication and information systems against attempts at disruption through attacks or illegal access. These efforts form ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  KG-255 X

  The NSA-certified ViaSat KG-255X combines Type 1 High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor (HAIPE) with the latest cyber defence technologies and visualisation software to allow secure ...

• Data links

  Ruggedcom RX1500 Series

  The Ruggedcom RX1500 series, which consists of the RX5100 and the RX1501, is a layer 2/3 router and switch. Its modular and field-replaceable design allows ...

• Data links

  Ruggedcom M969

  The Ruggedcom M969 is a hardened, managed Ethernet switch in a MIL-STD 901D rated package for protection against vibration and shock impacts. It is equipped ...

• Subsystems: software

  Network Defense Trainer

  The Scalable Network Defense Trainer is an LVC simulation system for delivering realistic hands-on cyber training. It enables students to experience cyber attacks launched against ...

• Data links

  Ruggedcom RX5000

  The Ruggedcom RX5000 multi-service platform integrated switch and router is designed for utility, industrial and military network applications. The RX5000 series has a high level ...

• Major networking projects

  MADSS

  The Mission Assurance Decision Support Service (MADSS) will provide combatant commanders with a joint globally available common operating picture of network status supporting operations during ...

• Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - small

  SpectroDrone

  At the HLS & Cyber Expo in Israel in November 2016, Laser Detect System (LDS) unveiled its SpectroDrone sensor. The system has been designed to ...

• Subsystems: software

  Simulation Engine II

  The Simulation Engine II (SE II) commercial game engine is the first PC-based game engine to be developed by Sonalysts as a commercial product and ...

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

  E-UAV

  In October 2021, the Jordan Design and Development Bureau (JODDB) unveiled the E-UAV at the Artificial Intelligence Defense Technology and Cyber Security Exhibition and Conference (AIDTSEC). The UAV is ...

• Data links

  Ruggedcom RX1510 Series

  The Ruggedcom RX1510 series is a ruggedised layer 2/3 modular and field-replaceable routing/switching platform. Based on the embedded ROX II operating system, the RX1510 series ...

• Land: COMINT and ELINT systems, Land: Electronic Attack - Jamming, Land: Integrated Defensive Systems

  Corvus- PECM

  Corvus is a multi-role, scalable platform supporting operations across Cyber and Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA). The Corvus architecture is rapidly reconfigurable to deliver force protection, individual ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval Drakon

  The Naval DRAKON is a cyber-secure shipboard communication system designed to facilitates communication between naval vessels, airborne sensors, and command centres. This platform integrates various SATCOM systems, ...

• Counter-UAS systems

  DroneSentryX

  DroneSentry-X is a cross-vehicle compatible, automated 360° detect and defeat device. It provides 360° awareness and protection using integrated sensors to detect and disrupt UAS. ...