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DSEI 2015: Lockheed’s unmanned focus
15th September 2015
Unmanned vehicles are increasingly able to assist in firefighting and rescue operations as technology improves and user experience mounts, according to Lockheed Martin, who produce …
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.
15th September 2015
Unmanned vehicles are increasingly able to assist in firefighting and rescue operations as technology improves and user experience mounts, according to Lockheed Martin, who produce …
15th September 2015
Selex ES has unveiled a new system designed to counter the threat posed by the rapid proliferation of small unmanned aerial systems (UAS) such as …
15th September 2015
The US military’s ambitious rotary-wing modernisation programme, known as Future Vertical Lift (FVL), is on track to complete its first major milestone in 2016, according …
15th September 2015
DSEI show spokesman Al Lockwood, provides an update of what to expect at DSEI 2015.
14th September 2015
The UK has recently carried out a Future Capability Study (FCS) to set out long term requirements for its current military helicopter fleet and to …
14th September 2015
The Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) will work to maintain a credible deterrent capability in the South China Sea amid ongoing disputes among competing …
14th September 2015
Manpower requirements remain a ‘critical challenge’ to Royal Navy operations as changing national demographics affect recruitment, according to First Sea Lord Admiral Sir George Zambellas. …
14th September 2015
A cryptographic key management system will be developed for the UK’s A400M aircraft that will procted data communications on the platforms. It was announced on 14 September that …
11th September 2015
The Netherlands will order 14 Boeing CH-47F MYII Chinook medium transport helicopters, it was announced by the Dutch MoD on 7 September. The €838.1 million …
10th September 2015
Airbus Defence and Space is making its next-generation version of high altitude pseudo-satellite (HAPS) Zephyr. The new UAV will have a 35m wingspan in comparison to …
10th September 2015
As industry gathers in London for the biennial defence carnival that is DSEI, much talk will centre on the likely outcomes of the UK’s forthcoming …
9th September 2015
Spectra Group will launch an aviation version of its already in-service SlingShot beyond line of sight (BLOS) communications system at DSEi in London. The company …
9th September 2015
Northrop Grumman is making one last push at DSEI for Triton UAS to fulfil UK maritime surveillance capability gap before the release of the pending …
9th September 2015
The price of doing business has been revealed by the UK Ministry of Defence, with the cost of running the Royal Navy’s warships disclosed to …
9th September 2015
Swedish company Saab has expressed its desire to expand in the UK, in a possible sign of growing confidence in the British economy and the …
9th September 2015
A trio of UK-based companies will unveil a production ready integrated system designed to detect, track and disrupt unmanned aerial systems (UAS) at this year’s …
9th September 2015
Upgrade kits for 155mm artillery rounds used in Australia are being delivered that will provide the ADF with a precision-guidance capability. The Australian Defence Force …
9th September 2015
QinetiQ will display its latest generation stand-off body scanner, at this year’s DSEI exhibition in London. It is currently in development with the US Transportation …