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DSEI 2023: Controp unveils Smart Vision AI software for EO/IR payloads

Controp Precision Technologies unveiled its Smart Vision AI software for enhancing the level of autonomy and automation for a variety of surveillance and reconnaissance missions at DSEI 2023.
Babcock and Cosworth to test hybrid propulsion in militarised Land Cruiser 70

Babcock has signed an MoU with propulsion experts Cosworth to investigate the use of hybrid power systems in military vehicles and will begin with integrating a Catalytic Generator (Cat Gen) into a 70 Series Toyota Land Cruiser.

Defence Notes

DSEI 2023 in review: Ukraine, AI and the real world

DSEI 2023 took place in the shadow of the largest European land war in more than seven decades and a growth in conversations about artificial intelligence (AI) with limited UK immediate defence programme opportunities; many of the new products and exhibitors' announcements reflected this.

Uncrewed Vehicles

DSEI 2023: SpearUAV rolls out drone launcher system for submarines

Israeli UAS developer SpearUAV introduced a submarine-launched capsule option for its Viper 750 UAV at DSEI 2023.

Land Warfare

Insight: Why the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle is making a clean sweep of Nordic markets

Shephard Defence Insight explores the evolution of BAE Systems Hägglunds’ CV90 IFV from its inception in the late 1980s to the latest CV90 MkIV, detailing the order history and upgrade packages of its ten European customers.

Digital Battlespace

DSEI 2023: APS claims 90% success rate in tracking drones in Ukraine

Advanced Protection System (APS) has reported a 90% success in tracking Russian UAVs operating in the Ukraine war using its SKYctrl anti-drone system.

Digital Battlespace

DSEI 2023: OneWeb plans for next-generation satellites as constellation nears global coverage

12th September 2023

Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications company OneWeb will provide a global system from early next year with all 634 first-generation satellites in orbit and plans are under way to put next-generation satellites into space in three or four years’ time.
Naval Warfare

Delay to Irish Naval Service's new Multi-Role Vessel tender raises affordability questions

11th September 2023

An expected tender for the procurement of a new Multi Role Vessel (MRV) for the Irish Naval Service (INS) this year has yet to emerge.
Training

DSEI 2023: latest consortium to bid for British Army collective training steps forward

11th September 2023

With a commitment to making training more efficient, effective, and frequent, Team Crucible plans to provide a digitally enabled collective training service for the British Army, employing real-time data feedback and advanced synthetic capabilities.
Defence Notes

DSEI 2023: Will UK defence be 'on pause' until the next general election?

11th September 2023

The 2023 edition of DSEI will be the last to be held during the current UK Parliament. With an election due within 16 months, is this the ‘end of term’ for the current government, and what are the prospects for the MoD and British defence more widely?
Land Warfare

DSEI 2023: ST Engineering shows latest mortar and announces UK partnership

11th September 2023

As ST Engineering's latest 120mm Ground Deployed Advanced Mortar System (GDAMS) makes its first appearance at DSEI 2023, the Singaporean company has announced a partnership with NP Aerospace to take on UK and NATO market opportunities.
Land Warfare

DSEI 2023: Elbit wins $109 million contract to supply Iron Fist APS for CV90 vehicles

11th September 2023

Elbit Systems has been awarded a $109 million contract to provide BAE Systems Hägglunds with the Iron Fist Active Protection System (APS) for installation on the CV90 platform, enhancing the vehicle's protection against threats.
Air Warfare

Insight: What does the future hold for the Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft?

11th September 2023

The Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 3A has been adopted by Middle Eastern air forces as well as the European partner nations. Shephard Defence Insight analyses its next-generation radar, cockpit technology and future upgrade plans.
Air Warfare

DSEI 2023: ISS Aerospace unveils tube-launched Wasp tactical UAS

11th September 2023

ISS Aerospace is unveiling the tube-launched Wasp M4-TL tactical UAS at DSEI 2023.
Digital Battlespace

DSEI 2023: OneWeb launches soldier-portable terminal for frontline tactical SATCOM

11th September 2023

Global Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications network company, OneWeb, is unveiling a new soldier-portable, lightweight user terminal (UT) which is designed to be carried in a backpack for operations close to the tactical edge.
Uncrewed Vehicles

DSEI 2023: UMS Skeldar and Marshall unveil containerised deployment system for V-200 UAS

11th September 2023

UMS Skeldar and Marshall Land Systems are unveiling the Battlefield Deployable Uncrewed Aerial System (BDUAS) at DSEI, a complete package for transporting, maintaining and controlling a Skeldar V-200 UAV.
Air Warfare

The evolution of airborne dominance: all you need to know about the MQ-9 Reaper UAS

11th September 2023

Discover the journey of the GA-ASI MQ-9A Reaper UAS and its role in shaping modern conflict dynamics. From its inception to its deployment in the Middle East, Shephard analyses the Reaper's capabilities, including surveillance and precision strike.
Naval Warfare

DSEI 2023: Kongsberg expects launch customer for Vanguard multrole ship imminently

8th September 2023

Testing and qualification of the Vanguard multirole ship by designer Kongsberg has been completed and the company expects a launch customer shortly. The vessel is optimised to be a 'mothership' for uncrewed systems.
Air Warfare

Poland's PZL Mielec completes first F-16 fighter rear fuselage for Lockheed Martin

8th September 2023

Lockheed Martin company PZL Mielec has completed its first F-16 Block 70/72 aft fuselage as the aircraft’s popularity continues to grow.
Air Warfare

Insight: Is the Watchkeeper UAV providing value for money for the British Army?

8th September 2023

The Watchkeeper UAS has garnered interest from countries like Poland and Romania, despite a chequered operational history in the UK. Shephard analyses the aircraft's capabilities and the cost they come at.
Land Warfare

DSEI 2023: UK-developed Venom revolver cannon to equip Turkish remote weapon stations

8th September 2023

The Venom LR, revolver cannon developed by UK-based AEI Systems, offers features such as reduced recoil, multiple firing modes and compatibility with standard 30mm ammunition. It is now being integrated onto Unirobotics' Trakon remote weapon station (RWS).
Training

DSEI 2023: Inzpire extends training support to Royal Air Force

8th September 2023

Inzpire's Collective Training Division (CTD) has been awarded a two-year contract to provide subject matter expertise support for 20 Squadron’s Qualified Weapons Instructor (Command & Control) Course (QWI (C2)) at RAF Boulmer.
Naval Warfare

Why the durable MEKO warship design remains popular with navies

8th September 2023

The MEKO design from ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) can be found in many navies around the world and the number of countries that are purchasing MEKO ships is growing. Shephard provides an overview of the latest MEKO offerings and how this type of vessel has remained successful on the international markets over the decades.
Land Warfare

DSEI 2023: Allen-Vanguard extends electronic countermeasure support work in Somalia

8th September 2023

Allen-Vanguard has extended its electronic countermeasures support to Somalia with an 18-month contract extension for its field service representative (FSR) team.
Defence Notes

The Imperative of Collaborative Innovation in European Defence (Opinion)

7th September 2023

The dynamics of global defence are shifting, and isolated endeavours are increasingly giving way to collaborative innovation, joint ventures, and partnerships. Steve Griessel, CEO of Paramount, argues that as Europe navigates its defence priorities, the pressing question is not what we must create but with whom we must join hands.
Air Warfare

Elbit Systems completes delivery of self-protection suite for Dutch VIP aircraft

7th September 2023

Elbit Systems has completed installation of an advanced self-protection suite, including a Direct Infra-Red Counter Measures (DIRCM) system and Infra-Red-based Passive Airborne Warning System (IR MWS) on the Royal Netherlands Air Force's Gulfstream G-650ER VIP aircraft.