• Digital Battlespace

  Per Vices new SDR for radar applications

  27th June 2016

  Per Vices has introduced a new software defined radio for radar applications called Crimson the Next Generation (Crimson TNG). Crimson TNG is a high performance …

• Defence Helicopter

  Ch-47 Rear Crew Trainer makes progress

  27th June 2016

  Bluedrop’s fuselage has been integrated with Boeing’s cockpit training simulator system, marking a major milestone in the development of the CH-47 Chinook helicopter Rear Crew …

• Digital Battlespace

  Eurosatory: New SIGINT for UK SF

  21st June 2016

  UK Special Forces are understood to have become the first customer for L-3 Linkabit’s latest tactical signals intelligence (SIGINT) system, the PRD-13(V)3 which provides an …

• Defence Helicopter

  Eurosatory: New rockets for French Tigers (video)

  14th June 2016

  The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) is currently working on developing new laser guided rockets for the French Army's Tiger attack helicopter.To date the DGA, …

• Digital Battlespace

  Eurosatory: Steps towards European waveform

  16th June 2016

  A new European waveform developed under the European Secure Software defined Radio (ESSOR) programme is bringing militaries closer to true interconnectivity. At the tactical level, …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  DRS, ASI to develop route clearance bots

  30th May 2016

  DRS Technologies and Autonomous Solutions (ASI) have signed a strategic teaming agreement to develop automated route clearance vehicle solutions for the US military, DRS announced …

• Land Warfare

  Jordan to acquire TOW missiles

  11th May 2016

  Raytheon will supply tube-launched, optically tracked, wireless-guided (TOW) missiles for Jordon’s armed forces under an agreement between Jordan's Ministry of Defence and the US Department …

• Training

  Germany orders laser duel simulators

  4th May 2016

  Rheinmetall will supply the German Army Combat Training Centre with new equipment for staging combat training exercises under an order worth $23 million announced on …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  AUVSI 2016: Clean comms for Clear-Com

  27th April 2016

  Communications provider Clear-Com will showcase their new DX410 wireless intercom system and other connectivity solutions at Xponential in New Orleans, running from 2-5 May. The …

• Digital Battlespace

  DSA 2016: Malaysian LCS gets IP comms

  20th April 2016

  Rohde & Schwarz (R&S) has signed a contract with Malaysian shipbuilder, Boustead Naval Shipbuilding to provide communications for its new Littoral Combat Ships. Signed at …

• Digital Battlespace

  Bittium introduces Tough VoIP Service

  8th April 2016

  Bittium has introduced a new Tough VoIP Service software product that allows both wireless tactical data network and fixed data network users to be connected …

• Digital Battlespace

  Japan’s new Field Communication System

  28th March 2016

  The Japanese Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF) has fielded a new communication system featuring dedicated wireless devices of various frequency bands and modulation systems, the service …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  US DoD orders WASP aerostat systems

  9th March 2016

  Drone Aviation has received a contract from the US Department of Defense (DoD) for the supply of its Winch Aerostat Small Platform (WASP) tactical aerostat …

• Digital Battlespace

  Finland upgrades wireless comms

  25th February 2016

  Bittium has been awarded a $3.1 million contract by the Finnish defence forces for the development of a new software package (waveform) for the Bittium …

• Digital Battlespace

  Singapore Airshow: Regional customer to trial SARBE CommLink

  18th February 2016

  An unnamed customer in the Asia Pacific region is preparing for a trial of McMurdo’s SARBE CommLink within the next six months ahead of a …

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Data links

  M2DLS

  The Mini-Micro Data Link System (M2DLS) is an advanced and reliable digital data-link system, especially designed for small UGVs, small VTOL UAVs and other applications ...

• Air: Radio and SATCOM, Data links

  Evenlode Wireless Connectivity Module

  The Evenlode Wireless Connectivity Module (WCM) allows wireless gateway interfacing to Enterprise Control Systems Ltd (ECS) Evenlode modular air equipment. This may be used to ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  Crimson TNG

  Crimson The Next Generation (Crimson TNG) is a wideband transceiver and signal-processing platform. Crimson TNG operates within a DC to 6GHz frequency with four receive ...

• Land: tactical engagement simulators

  ITAS-TESS

  The Improved Target Acquisition System – Tactical Engagement Simulation System (ITAS-TESS) is a laser-based system designed to conduct simulated weapons engagement during crew and collective ...

• Military - UUVs

  MiLLi AUV

  The MiLLi AUV is a lightweight platform designed for mine and torpedo detection in harbour channels. It is also capable of supporting rescue missions and ...

• Military - USVs, Military - UUVs

  SwarmDiver

  The SwarmDiver is a micro-USV/UUV intended to operate in a swarm. The system, which requires one operator, is designed to be easily deployable and can ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  TacLAN Radios

  TacLAN high-capacity radios are designed for the use on the move, whether vehicle-based or dismounts. TacLAN products can be used as IP radios (through an ...

• Land: tactical engagement simulators

  MANWORN II DPU

  The MANWORN II Dismounted Player Unit (DPU) is a flexible position location tracking system suitable for individual through brigade-level training. MANWORN II DPU features GPS ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  PhantomBlu

  Produced by Blu Wireless, PlantomBlu is a millimetric wave (MMW) communications solution designed for tactical platforms. The 5G-compatible system provides self-healing networks that have a ...

• Land: infantry weapon simulators

  BlueFire

  BlueFire wireless weapon simulators provide advanced realism by maintaining form, fit and function. The weapons use commercial wireless Bluetooth technology to communicate with the training ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  Diamond

  Diamond is a digital intercom and radio combiner system for use on land and maritime platforms, including high speed patrol craft. Diamond has been designed ...

• Major networking projects

  TSP JCTD

  The Tactical Service Provider (TSP) will integrate two-way Digital Video Broadcasting – Return Channel via Satellite (DVB-RCS) with the broadband mobile wireless technology WiMAX, based on IEEE ...

• Subsystems: hardware

  MMCC

  The Modular Mobile Command Control (MMCC) serves as a secure wireless mobile network infrastructure for mobile training exercise control with scalability for small to large ...

• Data links, UAS: communication systems

  PRM2136

  Peraso PRM2136 is a millimetre wave (mmWave) communications module designed for low-latency, high-bandwidth applications in a small form factor. Originally launched in 2022, it was introduced to ...

• Land: tactical engagement simulators

  MILES PAN

  A wireless version of MILES, the Personal Area Network (PAN), is designed with small, lightweight components and packaged in mobile transit cases. The equipment is configurable ...