Land Warfare

DSEi 2011: BAE Systems launches 'invisibility cloak'

14th September 2011

BAE Systems has launched a new product that allows a vehicle to match its surroundings in the infrared (IR) spectrum. At the DSEi exhibition in …

Land Warfare

AmSafe, ST Kinetics collaborate to offer Tarian

14th September 2011

AmSafe Industries, Inc., the leading provider of engineered restraint systems to the aviation, defence and specialty vehicle markets, today announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) …

Digital Battlespace

ESC BAZ launches MAX family of universal control systems

14th September 2011

ESC BAZ, a leading provider of advanced surveillance, observation and reconnaissance systems for defense and security applications, has launched MAX - its new family of …

Digital Battlespace

DSEi 2011: Cassidian unveils cyber strategy details

13th September 2011

Cassidian Systems' new cyber warfare division has submitted a series of draft policy papers as it bids to develop an Anglo-French capability, according to CEO …

Digital Battlespace

DSEi 2011: Dell hit-list for defence communications

13th September 2011

The next-generation of communications equipment will require 'mobility, security and efficiency', according to Joe Ayers, vice president and general manager for defense sales at Dell. …

Uncrewed Vehicles

DSEi 2011: Boeing and John Deere launch UGV

13th September 2011

Boeing and John Deere have launched the Assisted Carriage System (ACS) UGV in response to a UK MoD requirement for a reduced burden on the …

Land Warfare

DSEi 2011: GD UK unveils first Scout SV

13th September 2011

General Dynamics UK has unveiled a representative prototype of the UK's Scout Specialist Vehicle (SV) platform for the first time at the DSEi exhibition in …

Land Warfare

DSEi 2011: LRTV unveiled for special operations

13th September 2011

Force Development Services (FDS) unveiled the Nomad Light Role Tactical Vehicle (LRTV) at DSEi on 13 September as it targets requirements within the special operations …

Digital Battlespace

DSEi 2011: Raytheon highlights dual-band data link for European BMD capability

13th September 2011

Raytheon has described how an initial flight test date for the SM-3's dual-band data link will be dependent on interest from European nations. Speaking at …

Uncrewed Vehicles

DSEi 2011: BAE confident in Anglo-French MALE bid

13th September 2011

BAE Systems considers Telemos, its offering for the Anglo-French MALE UAV requirement alongside Dassault Aviation, as a 'strong bid' in light of how the two …

Digital Battlespace

DSEi 2011: NG opens up HART to Europe

13th September 2011

Northrop Grumman (NG) introduced its Heterogeneous Airborne Reconnaissance Team (HART) solution to the European market at DSEi on 13 September. According to Tim Beard, deputy …

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 ...

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 ...

Landing craft and hovercraft

Manoeuvrable Boats [Japan]

Programme Background Requirements According to the 2022 Defence Buildup Programme, Japan will procure new manoeuvrable boats for the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF). The boats ...

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 ...

Submarines: conventional, attack

Taigei Class (29SS) (3-7) [Japan]

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 ...

Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors

Ukraine - UK supplied Fast Inshore Attack Craft (FIAC)

Programme Background It was first reported in late September 2020 that the UK could provide eight Barzan-class fast attack craft to Ukraine. The platform has been ...

Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - tactical

Flexible Tactical Uncrewed Air System (FTUAS) [UK]

Programme Background Tender Notice & Timeline On 25 May 2021, the MoD published a tender notice for the urgent acquisition of a UAS and ancillaries under ...

APCs/IFVs - tracked

Heavy IFV (Poland)

Programme Background Requirement Due to the perceived threat from Russia and the conflict in Ukraine, Poland has accelerated and expanded its plans to modernise its ...

Frigates

Arctic Frigates Procurement/Thetis Class Replacement [Denmark]

Programme Background Requirements After awarding a design contract for the procurement of a new generation of patrol vessels, Denmark is expected to focus on the ...

Frigates

Arrowhead 140 Frigate Acquisition [Indonesia]

Programme Background Requirements Indonesia’s policy of Minimum Essential Force (MEF) seeks to create an armed force capable of defending the nation. The navy has thus ...

Corvettes, OPVs

Multifunction Modular Ships Procurement [Lithuania]

Programme Background Timeline The Baltic republics of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia (3B) plan to continue developing their respective navies, regarding them as essential elements in the ...

Fighter - multirole

Global Combat Air Programme (UK)

Programme Background The next-generation platform concept is part of the 2015 Strategic Defence and Security Review, which sought to deliver a Future Combat Air System ...

APCs/IFVs - 8x8, APCs/IFVs - tracked

Bulldog FV432 Mk 3 Replacement (UK)

Programme Background Requirement Serving in several iterations since 1963, the FV432 Mk3 'Bulldog' remains operational and deployed as command vehicles, ambulances, and recovery vehicles within the British Army. Although ...

APCs/IFVs - tracked

VBC Fuz Armoured Infantry Combat Vehicle (Brazil)

Programme Background Technical Requirements The Brazilian Army released two documents outlining the technical and operational requirements for the VBC Fuz in early 2020. These outline ...

Landing platform docks/dock landing ships

Multi-Role Support Ship (MRSS) [UK]

Programme Background Requirements According to the UK MoD's March 2021 Defence Command Paper, entitled 'Defence in a Competitive Age', the RN will invest in six ...

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 ...

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: 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: 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Surface-to-air 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

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 ...

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 ...

Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing

Ghost

Ghost, or Ghost 4, is an autonomous small UAS manufactured by Anduril. Operating on the Lattice AI platform and featuring a small acoustic and visual signature, ...

Military UGVs

Nerva S

Nexter Robotics unveiled the hand-thrown, two-wheeled Nerva S at DSEI 2013 in London. The system, which is a smaller version of the Nerva LG (see ...

Self-propelled missile systems

MSHORAD

Unveiled at the DSEI 2017, the Mobile Short-Range Air Defence (MSHORAD) solution, comprising the Giraffe 1X, C2 and RBS 70 NG Remote Weapon System (RWS), ...