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Uncrewed Vehicles
UMS Skeldar and Ultra Maritime unveil anti-submarine warfare solution at DSEI 2023
12th September 2023
The new ASW platform allows for the deployment of sonobuoys via a rotary-wing UAS, enhancing capabilities to track potentially hostile submarines.
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Naval Warfare
Insight: How rising tensions have fuelled the Type 26 frigate's development
12th September 2023
Slated to enter service in the late 2020s, the Type 26 frigate addresses the pressing need for enhanced ASW capabilities, particularly in light of heightened tensions with Russia. Shephard Defence Insight analyses the design and its equipment fit.
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Air Warfare
Collins-Elbit JV wins contract to supply US Navy with helmet-mounted cueing system
7th September 2023
Ahead of DSEI 2023, Collins Elbit Vision Systems (CEVS) has released details of its new Zero-G HMDS+ helmet mounted display system and announced it has been awarded a $16 million development contract from the US Navy (USN) for the Improved Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (IJHMCS).
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Training
NATO, Latvia team up to test 5G for military comms solutions
4th September 2023
A Latvian-NATO operational technology exploration scheduled for October will involve trials with virtual and augmented realities, uncrewed vehicles, sensors and applications within a tactical 5G bubble.
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Defence Notes
How the Pentagon is using quantum technology to improve its military capabilities
29th August 2023
The US DoD has been conducting several initiatives in the area of quantum science, the study of the smallest possible units of matter and energy, and intends to deepen the efforts in FY2024 as it watches China make advances in defence.
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Naval Warfare
How the Canadian Surface Combatant programme can recover from COVID-19 delays
23rd August 2023
The Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) is working with Irving Shipyard to manage the lingering impact of COVID-19 on the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) project.
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Land Warfare
European countries test use of mixed reality in combat vehicles
26th July 2023
Estonia and Croatia recently conducted trials with the Vegvisir Mixed Reality Situational Awareness System.
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Naval Warfare
Defence AI company Helsing envisions benefits for ASW, amplifying sensor capabilities
24th July 2023
According to defence AI company Helsing, the technology could improve how navies conduct anti-submarine warfare (ASW) operations.
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Land Warfare
Fibrotex develops mobile camouflage systems for US clients
19th July 2023
Fibrotex’s camouflage triad will be complete with the development of mobile camouflage systems.
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Air Warfare
BAE Systems Phasa-35 UAS soars into the stratosphere
17th July 2023
BAE Systems has achieved the first stratospheric flight of the Phasa-35 High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS) uncrewed aerial system (UAS). Weighing 150kg, the drone flew to over 66,000ft in altitude and could offer long-endurance ISR and communication capabilities.
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Land Warfare
Polaris adds remote weapon station to MRZR Alpha light vehicle
28th June 2023
Polaris displayed an MRZR Alpha vehicle fitted with a Kongsberg Protector RS2 remote weapon station (RWS) at the Modern Day Marine (MDM) expo in Washington DC.
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Defence Notes
What will future military drones look like?
22nd June 2023
Industry and armed forces have been working on the development of faster, more lethal, sophisticated and mass-producible UAVs.
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Land Warfare
US marines get expeditionary boost from new ULTV vehicle programme
20th June 2023
The USMC has reached the IOC milestone and started fielding the Ultra Light Tactical Vehicle.
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Air Warfare
As interest grows in ASW platforms, Leonardo showcases C-27J MPA at SeaFuture 2023
7th June 2023
At SeaFuture 2023 in La Spezia, Leonardo displayed a model of the MPA version of its C-27J Next Generation aircraft.
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Naval Warfare
Prototype quantum navigation sensor tested on Royal Navy experiments ship
26th May 2023
A prototype quantum sensor for future navigation – developed by Imperial College London – has been tested onboard the UK RN's research ship XV Patrick Blackett.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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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 ...
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Frigates
Canadian Surface Combatant [Canada]
Development and Procurement Requirements Fifteen frigates are being procured to replace the Royal Canadian Navy's 12 ageing Halifax-class frigates and the now-retired Iroquois-class destroyers with ...
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Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - tactical
ISTAR UAS project (Canada)
Programme Background Objective The Royal Canadian Navy's (RCN) main significant UAV project is the RCN Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance Unmanned Aircraft System (RCN ...
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Military UAS - small
Heavy Lift Capability (UASHLC) [UK]
Programme Background Requirement & Objective The RN has identified a requirement to acquire an RPAS to transport cargo and supplies between ships and personnel. When mature, it ...
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Trainer
T-54A Multi-Engine Training System (METS) (USA)
Programme Background Multi-Engine Training System is a USN programme to replace the ageing T-44C Pegasus fleet and modernize multi-engine aircraft training. Multi-Engine Training System provides ...
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Maritime patrol
Sea Sultan [Pakistan]
Programme Background On 10 January 2020, Pakistan issued a tender for a single unconfigured long-range twin-jet MPA. In October 2020, Adm Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, the PN’s soon-to-retire ...
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Maritime patrol
Sea Sultan - Forecast (Pakistan)
Programme Background On 10 January 2020, Pakistan issued a tender for a single unconfigured long-range twin-jet MPA. In October 2020, Adm Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, the PN’s soon-to-retire ...
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Maritime patrol
Maritime Patrol Aircraft Procurement [Italy]
Programme Background In an appearance before the Italian parliament’s Foreign and Defence Affairs Committee on 14 July 2022, Italian Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Adm ...
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Minehunters
Next Generation Minehunters (CNG) [Italy]
Programme Background Requirements Four vessels will be under CNG-A, a new ocean-going MCMV, while a further eight minehunters will be procured under CNG-C, a new ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Aksungur [Turkish Navy]
Programme Background First Flight & Contract Award The platform's maiden flight was completed on 20 March 2019, and it was first publicly shown at IDEF ...
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Reconnaissance/patrol vehicles
AGMV 1.1
Programme Background The US Army has been seeking a lightweight, air-droppable, high mobility vehicle since as early as 2014, when it initiated its Ultra Light ...
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Reconnaissance/patrol vehicles
eLRV
Programme Background Purpose The US Army unveiled a new concept for a more deployable IBCT structure at AUSA in October 2014. Built around three main types ...
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Frigates
Global Combat Ship Programme - Batch 2 - City Class (Type 26)
Programme Background Requirements The Type 26 fleet will need the flexibility to react to current, and future challenges as they occur, such as combat scenarios, ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Air: sonar systems
TMS 2000
The TMS 2000 was developed by Thales. It is a sonobuoy processing system to be used with helicopter and MPA applications. It has been designed ...
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ISR/special mission, Maritime patrol
C-27J Next Generation MPA
Developed by Leonardo, the C-27J MPA is the Maritime Patrol version of the C-27J NG transport aircraft. While retaining the key characteristics of the transport ...
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Air: sonar systems, Sea: sonar systems
ASELBUOY
ASELBUOY is a NATO A-size passive directional sonobuoy deployed from aircraft and surface ships. It can operate in 30 m and 150 m depths, providing ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
Ultra
The Ultra UAV, or HCMC, is a fixed-wing twin-engined cargo-carrying platform manufactured by Windracers. The platform is mainly aimed at the commercial market and has conducted trials ...
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Land: air defence radar
ELM-2090U
IAI-ELTA's ELM-2090U UHF Ultra is a land-based long-range early warning radar designed to autonomously detect and simultaneously track Ballistic Missiles (BMs), satellites and airborne targets ...
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Weapon-mounted lights
X-Series WeaponLights
X-Series WeaponLights feature an LED emitter focused by a Total Internal Reflection lens to produce a tight beam with extended reach and significant surround light ...
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Weapon sights for day use
3-12x54 PM II Ultra Bright
The 3-12x54 PM II Ultra Bright is the first scope within Schmidt & Bender's new PM II Ultra Bright line. With a transmission of 96%, ...
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Weapon sights for day use
4-16x56 PM II Ultra Bright
The 4-16x56 PM II Ultra Bright is the second scope within Schmidt & Bender's new PM II Ultra Bright line. With a transmission of 96%, ...
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Data links
AN/ARQ-59
The AN/ARQ-59, also known as CDL Hawklink, is an airborne data link which provides C2 and sensor data transfer functions, among others. Manufactured by L3Harris, ...
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Air: sonar systems
FLASH
The Folding Light Acoustic System for Helicopters (FLASH) is a low-frequency, wideband dipping sonar. It features a new open-architecture common acoustic processor, with integrated VHF ...
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Data links
AN/USQ-167 CDLS
The AN/USQ-167 Communications Data Link System (CDLS) is the first USN CDL system to support standard CDL interfaces to enable network-centric warfare. It is a ...
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Data links
SOLO COFM HD & SD Video Downlinks
DTC offers a number of downlink solutions to support a range of missions, delivering high-resolution video images. There are multiple installation options for fixed-wing, rotary ...
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Maritime patrol
Falcon
Following previous MPAs in Dassault's Falcon family, a variant based on the Falcon 900 was launched in 2005. The MPA has a 360° radar in ...
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EO/IR systems
Light Eye
Light Eye is a lightweight unmanned aerostat-mounted EO system designed for standoff, wide-coverage air observation. It is optimised for altitudes of up to 2,600ft with ...
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Frigates
Canadian Surface Combatant (Type 26)
The Type 26 Anti-Submarine Warfare frigate has been designed for the UK RN, but with an emphasis on export. Both the Royal Canadian Navy and ...