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Land Warfare

US services test wearable tech to improve soldier’s performance

Developed by the USC Institute for Creative Technologies, the Lightning Platform is an app to assess warfighters’ physiology, metabolism and mental and cognitive status.

Naval Warfare

First UK autonomous XL military submarine is put through in-water testing

The BAE Systems Herne XLAUV has hit the water.

Naval Warfare

US Senate approves additional $175 million for Coast Guard’s FY2025 procurement

Extra funds will enable the branch to manage vessel acquisition programmes better.

Land Warfare

Romania opens the chequebook and reorganises as it watches Russian aggression

Romania is retiring old systems, some Soviet, and replacing them with western equipment from countries such as Sweden and Turkey and boosting existing modern fleets.

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Training

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Land Warfare

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Digital Battlespace

Improved Hadron 640 designed to provide expanded capability for police forces

20th June 2024

As shown at Eurosatory 2024, the inclusion of Prism AI software into the Hadron 640 has allowed for a wider number of roles with a faster provision of data and information for decision-making in police and crowd security roles.
Defence Notes

Majority of NATO countries will reach the 2% of the GDP mark this year

20th June 2024

The result, however, displeased US leadership as eight countries will miss the target in 2024.
Special Operations

Explosive detector dogs sniff out demo explosives at Eurosatory

20th June 2024

The Ukrainian dogs carried out the demonstrations at Eurosatory’s HELPED area which focuses on humanitarian and environmental crises.
Land Warfare

L3Harris developing a twin arm for its T7 UGV

20th June 2024

The L3Harris UGV dual arm would have substantial applications in the security and police areas.
Training

US Air Force advances plan to shift air personnel training

20th June 2024

The US Air Force intends to better prepare its personnel to operate alongside autonomous capabilities and cutting-edge systems.
Digital Battlespace

Thales combines lightweight sensors on specialist target designator vehicle

20th June 2024

The 6x6 Griffon VOA specialist vehicle uses a mix of mast-mounted electro-optics and radar to locate and designate targets primarily for French Army artillery batteries, but can also perform the same role for combat aircraft and helicopters. The Thales mission package is platform-agnostic and could be integrated on other vehicle families for export.
Air Warfare

Leonardo’s AW249 to enhance Italian Army capabilities and target export market

20th June 2024

Leonardo’s new AW249 attack helicopter has made its international debut at Eurosatory 2024, with the Italian defence manufacturer noting it would provide unprecedented capabilities to the Italian Army.
Special Operations

Avon Protection wins orders and unveils total protection CBRN system

20th June 2024

The Eurosatory exhibitor has been clocking up the contract awards in recent months and one of the more notable wins was for a respirator contract worth up to US$47 million from UK MoD but the focus is also on opportunities with police and security forces.
Land Warfare

MAV’Rx on show to select few

20th June 2024

Arquus’s latest 4x4 vehicle prototype was presented in a private setting and features a weapons system from John Cockerill Group.
Land Warfare

DroneShield to boost production of CUAS systems in face of rising demand

20th June 2024

Eurosatory exhibitor DroneShield has a heritage in the CUAS and is riding high with demand for its products from small UAS detectors to the large DroneSentry-X system.
Land Warfare

Milrem improves Themis and uses Ukraine war to inform development

20th June 2024

Milrem’s Tracked Hybrid Modular Infantry System (THeMIS) is a modular, hybrid UGV. The vehicle's modular design and open architecture allow it to be reconfigured to serve as transportation, weapons or IED detection platform.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Shark Robotics showcases its Colossus firefighting UGV at Eurosatory 2024

19th June 2024

Shark Robotics’ Colossus is an uncrewed ground vehicle developed with the Paris Fire Brigade, capable of carrying heavy payloads, operating in extreme temperatures, and featuring remote and future AI-based autonomous control.
Land Warfare

European MBT market shifts: KNDS and Rheinmetall unveil competing platforms

19th June 2024

KNDS and Rheinmetall have been showcasing competing new MBT models at Eurosatory 2024, reflecting shifts in European defence procurement amid the ongoing continental conflict.
Land Warfare

Eurosatory day three: Images from across the show

19th June 2024

An eventful day three of Eurosatory 2024 comes into focus with our pick of the best images from across the show.
Land Warfare

Texelis outlines 6x6 Celeris and ongoing work on 8x8 variant at Eurosatory

19th June 2024

Texelis and Nexter, a KNDS company, manufacture the Serval 4x4 lightweight multi-role armoured vehicle together but Texelis has started selling the rolling chassis of the vehicle as a separate system.
Defence Notes

Defence cooperation in Europe: Views on the current situation from the EDA

19th June 2024

The European Defence Agency (EDA) has been using its platform at Eurosatory to emphasise its role in enhancing EU defence capabilities through collaboration and outlined its future priorities.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Counter-UAS laser being considered for use at Paris Olympics

19th June 2024

Cilas is showcasing its HELMA-P counter-UAS laser weapon at Eurosatory 2024 – which is being considered for use at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games – to detect, track and neutralise drones up to 1km away.
Digital Battlespace

Transforming Military Communications | Intelsat Interview at Eurosatory 2024

19th June 2024

Learn about the importance of data in modern conflicts and humanitarian efforts and how Intelsat's technologies, such as software-defined networking and virtualisation, are meeting these evolving needs.
Land Warfare

Future-Proofing Defence | EOS Interview at Eurosatory 2024

19th June 2024

Learn about EOS's pioneering advancements in high-energy laser weapon systems for countering drones and UAS, alongside their expertise in satellite communication terminals.