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DSEI 2015: New approach for Watchkeeper exports
16th September 2015
With the Watchkeeper unmanned aerial system (UAS) currently vying for possible contracts in France and Poland, manufacturer Thales has set out at DSEI how it …
Representatives from UK Trade and Investment Defence and Security Organisation (UKTI DSO) used the DSEI exhibition to showcase various technologies on offer from UK industry.
Richard Thomas, UV and maritime security editor at Shephard Media, reviews the major announcements at DSEI 2015.
16th September 2015
With the Watchkeeper unmanned aerial system (UAS) currently vying for possible contracts in France and Poland, manufacturer Thales has set out at DSEI how it …
16th September 2015
The UK’s defence minister has set out plans for the country's Ministry of Defence (MoD) to take a greater responsibility in promoting exports in a …
16th September 2015
The British Army’s new Scout SV tracked reconnaissance vehicle programme has been re-named Ajax. The moves comes as manufacturer, General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) unveiled …
16th September 2015
The Slovak Republic has placed the first order for the Carl-Gustaf M4, while two other unnamed nations have acquired the weapon system for evaluation and …
16th September 2015
Thales Australia is anticipating that the Hawkei light protected mobility vehicle will be selected by the end of 2015 for Australia’s Land 121 Phase 4 …
16th September 2015
The increased threat posed by a resurgent Russia over the last two years has ‘heightened’ interest among eastern European states in NATO’s new air defence …
16th September 2015
A large order for the THOR tactical headgear system from Savox designed for Finland’s Future Warrior 2020 programme is expected this year. This comes as …
16th September 2015
Singapore Technologies (ST) Kinetics showcased a new and improved version of the 8x8 Terrex infantry carrier vehicle, the Terrex 2, at the DSEI exhibition in …
16th September 2015
Northrop Grumman displayed the Andros FX UGV in Europe for the first time at the DSEI exhibition in London. According to Walt Werner, director of …
16th September 2015
Inzpire has launched a land variant of its Geco (Graphical Electronic Cockpit Organiser) mission system at this year’s DSEI event in London. The company has …
16th September 2015
A 4x4 vehicle from Supacat will improve their specialist offerings based on lessons learned from earlier light platforms. The new LRV 400 Mk2 being displayed at the DSEI …
15th September 2015
Claimed as being the first ‘viable’ high power diesel outboard engine for military users, the OXE Diesel was launched at DSEI 2015. Unveiled by UK …
15th September 2015
A new generation helmet-mounted display system (HMDS) manufactured by BAE Systems has begun trials to assess the capabilities of the integrated night-vision technology. The latest …
15th September 2015
The Royal Air Force (RAF) has announced the in-service delivery of its seventh Airbus Defence and Space A400M Atlas, it was revealed at DSEI in …
15th September 2015
In a bid to boost export potential for the Bushmaster Thales Australia is planning to release a baseline version of the vehicle before the end …
15th September 2015
French armoured vehicle manufacturer Nexter has unveiled a new variant of its Véhicule Blindé de Combat d'Infanterie (VBCI) 8x8 vehicle, which it sees as a …
15th September 2015
Lockheed Martin is offering up the SC-130J as a solution for the UK and say that the aircraft could be in service by the end …
15th September 2015
Delivery of the first batch of Freccia 8x8 armoured fighting vehicles will be completed by the end of the year, with the exception of 26 …
15th September 2015
Shephard Media goes behind the scenes of DSEI 2015.
15th September 2015
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has concluded a two-year long study looking at unmanned rotary wing systems, including conducting simulated deck landings with a …