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News - AR

  • Training

    DSET 2019: US Army trials new training approach

    20th March 2019

    The summer of 2019 will see the US Army Aviation Training Center of Excellence (USAATCE) at Fort Rucker, Alabama, start a new pilot training experimental …

  • Training

    Saab select VE Studio for VMT development

    6th December 2018

    DiSTI’s VE Studio has been selected by Saab Aeronautics for the development of a virtual maintenance trainer (VMT) for Saab’s Gripen E aircraft, the company …

  • Training

    I/ITSEC 2018: ECS makes medical scenario HaptX

    28th November 2018

    Six years on from the ideas stage, HaptX Gloves, in partnership with ECS, are demonstrating for the first time at I/ITSEC 2018 in Orlando the turnkey system designed …

  • Training

    I/ITSEC 2018: Collins Aerospace evolving coalescence (video)

    28th November 2018

    At I/ITSEC 2018, Collins Aerospace presents its Coalescence augmented reality solution through AR it immerses the user into the virtual scene and allows them to …

  • Training

    I/ITSEC 2018: Showing front with AR and VR tech

    27th November 2018

    First-time exhibitor, Frontis' AR and VR platforms are supporting training missions for the South Korean soldier from a mechanic level to field preparation operations, Shephard has learnt. …

  • Training

    I/ITSEC 2018: Show opens (video)

    26th November 2018

    I/ITSEC 2018 sees a host of high-fidelity projectors, VR and AR technologies on display. Shephard considers the key themes and trends which are likely to dominate …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Augmented reality to set sail on UK Type 23s

    22nd November 2018

    Augmented reality (AR) glasses could be in action on the bridges of the Royal Navy’s Type 23 frigate within two years as the first step …

  • Special Operations

    USSOCOM looks to optical dominance

    8th November 2018

    United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is exploring improvements and enhancements to visual augmentation systems and related auxiliary technologies, with the overall goal of establishing …

  • Land Warfare

    AUSA 2018: US Army downselects for Sub-Compact Weapon programme

    2nd October 2018

    Six contractors have been selected to provide the US Army with sub-compact weapon (SCW) prototypes for testing, as the service looks to acquire a new …

  • Training

    Australian Army to receive Cubic Synthetic Wrap

    22nd September 2018

    Elements of Cubic Defence UK’s Micro-SCOPIC, in service as part of the British Army’s Collective Training Synthetic Wrap Capability Programme since 2016, are set to …

  • Military Logistics

    US Navy, Moback collaborate on AR/VR capabilities

    4th July 2018

    The US Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD), is collaborating with Moback to research and investigate specialised augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    SOFEX 2018: Jordanian CH-4 makes public debut

    8th May 2018

    The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) CH-4 MALE UAV in service with the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) has made its first public …

  • Digital Battlespace

    German Army looks to 'smart' weapon sights

    20th April 2018

    The German Army is preparing to evaluate Elbit Systems’ SmartSight digital weapon sight as it considers how the technology could support dismounted close combat troops …

  • Training

    BISim releases VBS Blue IG

    13th April 2018

    Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) has unveiled VBS Blue IG, a CIGI-compliant, 3D whole-earth image generator, the company announced on 10 April. VBS Blue IG is …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Singapore Airshow 2018: Taiwan produces Rockwell Collins radios

    4th February 2018

    Rockwell Collins has achieved a sale of its next-generation AR-1500 networked communications airborne radio, with Taiwan revealed as the equipment’s maiden customer. Using software-defined architecture, …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

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

    Anka-S [Indonesia]

    Programme Background Requirement Indonesia wanted to acquire or produce a MALE UAV to operate at different air bases around Indonesia to cover the archipelago.  Procurement Over Production Early ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

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

    AR-500 (Series)

    The AR-500 series is a family of rotary-wing Chinese UAVs that includes the AR-500B, AR-500BJ, AR-500C and AR-500CJ.  UAVs from the series will likely be ...

  • Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns

    STK 5.56 BMCR

    The STK 5.56 Bullpup Multirole Combat Rifle (BMCR) is a family of rifles which consists of three variants: Assault Rifle (AR); Sharpshooter/Marksman Rifle (MR) and ...

  • Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns

    STK 5.56 CMCR

    The STK 5.56 Conventional Multirole Combat Rifle (CMCR) is a family of rifles which comprises three variants: Assault Rifle (AR); Sharpshooter/Marksman Rifle (MR); and Machine ...

  • Air-to-surface missiles

    AR-1

    The AR-1 is a variant of the Chinese HJ-10. It is designed to be carried by UAVs. 

  • Air: Radio and SATCOM

    AR-1500

    Designed for export markets, the TruNet AR-1500 delivers high-speed communication between aircraft and ground forces. Notably, the transceiver supports modern waveforms as well as country-specific encryption ...

  • Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns

    SIG MCX

    Introduced in 2014, the SIG MCX was designed specifically for the 300 AAC Blackout (7.62x35mm) cartridge, but a modular design allows the weapon to be ...

  • Air: Integrated cockpit systems

    Standard 3

    Jointly developed by ATR and Thales, The Standard 3 avionics suite has been specifically designed for ATR-600 aircraft. It offers the pilot user-friendly interface, along ...

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

    AR-2000

    Unveiled by the China National Aero-Technology Import and Export Corporation (CATIC) at the Dubai Air Show 2023, the AR-2000 is a large rotary-wing drone designed for ...

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

    AR-36

    Unveiled at UMEX 2022, the AR-36 is a multi-purpose VTOL UAV manufactured by CATIC. A hybrid powerplant powers the platform, and it can carry various mission ...

  • Air-to-surface missiles

    CM-502KG

    The CM-502KG is a Chinese air-to-surface missile. It is a variant of the CM-502G, similar in size to the AR-1. It has more than twice ...

  • Air: Radio and SATCOM

    BNET-AR

    BNET-AR Airborne SDR is a member of Rafael's BNET Family of IP Software Defined Radios. The modular, multiband system utilises an open architecture and provides ...

  • Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns

    AR-M7T

    The AR-M7FT has a right-side folding telescoping buttstock. The magazine, lower handguard, upper handguard and pistol grip are made from glass fibre-reinforced polycaproamide. MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny ...

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

    Saqr 1

    The Saqr 1 is equipped with a Ka-band SATCOM system. It has a range of 2,500km and can launch guided armaments from 550-6,000m with a ...

  • Air: Radio and SATCOM

    E-LynX AR

    Elbit Systems' E-LynX AR is a multi-channel SDR designed for operation in airborne platforms, including helicopters, transport aircraft and fighter jets. The MANET-capable radio allows ...

  • Air: Radio and SATCOM

    SOVERON AR

    Developed by Rohde&Schwarz;, SOVERON AR is an airborne SDR that is in use with both fixed and rotary wing platforms. Notably, the radio adheres to ...