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ideaForge unveils new UAVs at Aero India 2025

India UAV supplier ideaForge has launched the Netra 5 and Switch V2 drones at Aero India 2025, boasting of enhanced endurance, AI-driven autonomy and improved operational capabilities.

Havelsan boosts command and control in Omani fleet “for 20 years”

A new deal between the Turkish firm and the Royal Navy of Oman would upgrade all the navy’s currently active vessels.

IDEX 2025: Milrem Robotics unleashes Havoc

Milrem Robotics has added a large 8x8 Uncrewed Ground Vehicle (UGV) to its list of products as it continues to ramp up production of its Tracked Hybrid Modular Infantry System (THeMIS) UGV.

Regent’s Viceroy targets “early March” for US Marine-aided sea trials

The sea trials will focus on de-risking the seaglider with US Marine involvement after Regent signed a partnership to help develop the prototype, against a backdrop of growing military interest from the UK and Japan.

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Land Warfare

Allen-Vanguard introduces latest IED protection solutions

1st June 2011

Allen-Vanguard unveiled its latest solutions suite for military vehicle crew survivability today at Canada's largest defence and security event in support of Canadian and allied …
Digital Battlespace

Lockheed Martin demonstrates Coalition intelligence interoperability

1st June 2011

Using advanced, multi-level security intelligence sharing technologies, Lockheed Martin enabled members of the "Five Eyes" international consortium (United States, Canada, Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand) …
Uncrewed Vehicles

TMD unveils microwave power modules for UAV datalinks

1st June 2011

TMD Technologies has introduced two new microwave power modules (MPMs) designed specifically for use with military datalinks on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Developed from the …
Defence Helicopter

UK Apaches offered to Libyan mission

31st May 2011

Four of the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MoD’s) Apache attack helicopter will be made available to NATO should it need them during its Operation Unified …
Military Logistics

KC-130s help light the way

31st May 2011

USMC KC-130Js are being employed in Afghanistan to illuminate safe landing zones when the nights are exceptionally dark. While the KC-130Js are busy in-theatre refuelling Harriers …
Defence Helicopter

iPad proving invaluable for Marine Corps aviators

31st May 2011

USMC aviators in Afghanistan are using iPads loaded up with maps of the southern regions of the country to reduce their workload in the cockpit. …
Digital Battlespace

Swedish Armed Forces approves Farist Micro VPN-crypto device

31st May 2011

Tutus Data is pleased to announce that the Färist Micro VPN-crypto device has been approved by the Swedish Armed Forces for the protection of classified …
Land Warfare

Force Protection unveils Team Timberwolf

31st May 2011

Force Protection Industries, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Force Protection, announced today the formation of Team Timberwolf. Team Timberwolf is comprised of Force Protection …
Land Warfare

Canada Land Forces choose Revision for eye protection

31st May 2011

Revision, a leading developer and manufacturer of ballistic protective eyewear for defence agencies and armed forces worldwide has secured a contract with the Canadian Department …
Digital Battlespace

Sofradir's infrared detectors selected for Sentinel-5-Precursor

31st May 2011

Sofradir, a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced infrared detectors for military, space and industrial applications, announced today that it has been awarded the contract …
Digital Battlespace

Elbit Systems unveils InterSKY VNO-S2 SatCom network solution

31st May 2011

Elbit Systems Ltd. announced the launch of InterSKY VNO- S2 at SatCom Africa 2011, satellite communications conference and exhibition taking place in Johannesburg, South Africa. …
Defence Helicopter

EW 2011: UK upgrades its helicopter protection

27th May 2011

The UK Ministry of Defence has delivered the first software update to the Integrated Defensive Aids System (DAS) for the RAF’s fleet of Chinook transport …
Military Logistics

USAF MOP integration success

27th May 2011

The USAF is attributing the successful integration of its Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) onto its B-2 Spirit stealth bomber to its weapons load trainer, because …
Digital Battlespace

EW 2011: Call goes out for unified EW command

27th May 2011

The US has been urged to set up a unified EW command and to redefine the electromagnetic spectrum as a domain that needs to be …
Uncrewed Vehicles

EW 2011: UAVs to enter the EW business

27th May 2011

NATO is making moves to adapt coalition UAVs for electronic warfare (EW) roles in Afghanistan, taking advantage of the heavy use of unmanned assets in …
Defence Helicopter

Canadian Delta Chinooks pave way for Foxtrot buy

27th May 2011

Experience garnered from Canada's urgent buy of Chinooks for use in Afghanistan is helping to pave the way for the country's CH-147F purchase. For nearly …
Military Logistics

First Airbus Military A330 MRTT leaves for Australia

27th May 2011

The first Airbus Military A330 MRTT new generation tanker/transport for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has left Madrid at 10h00 local time on its …
Land Warfare

Army showcases Quantum Hybrid

27th May 2011

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. announced that the US Army's Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) demonstrated the Clandestine Extended Range Vehicle …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Hydroid passes CDR for littoral battlespace AUVs

27th May 2011

Hydroid Inc. announces that it has passed Critical Design Review (CDR) to provide Littoral Battlespace Sensing (LBS) Autonomous Undersea Vehicles (AUVs) and associated technologies to …