• Defence Helicopter

  DSEI 2013: UK Chinook upgrade brings export potential

  13th September 2013

  Thales is pitching its avionics upgrade developed for the UK under Project Julius to existing CH-47 Chinook users around the world. At the DSEI exhibition …

• Defence Helicopter

  DSEI 2013: Thales chases HMD contract

  13th September 2013

  Thales used the DSEI exhibition in London to display its new Scorpion helmet-mounted display (HMD), which it acquired earlier in 2013 by purchasing the HMD …

• Digital Battlespace

  DSEI 2013: Thales showcases electronic architecture for GVA

  13th September 2013

  Thales has unveiled a product integration demonstration pod at the DSEI exhibition in London, designed to illustrate new concepts in Generic Vehicle Architecture (GVA) systems …

• Digital Battlespace

  DSEI 2013: FLIR displays SeaFLIR 280-HD

  13th September 2013

  FLIR Systems is displaying the SeaFLIR 280-HD, a stabilised compact HD multi-sensor marinised imaging system for surveillance and targeting applications.  ‘SeaFLIR 280-HD is the only …

• Digital Battlespace

  DSEI 2013: L-3 furthers EW products

  13th September 2013

  The third generation of L-3 Linkabit’s PRD-13(V)3 electronic support measures system has completed field trials in a tactical on-the-march (OTM) configuration ahead of delivery to …

• Land Warfare

  DSEI 2013: Jankel launches new seating technology

  13th September 2013

  Jankel has launched its new third generation BlasTech seat technology, which provides improved protection for soldiers and crew of MRAP vehicles during an IED contact, …

• Defence Notes

  DSEI 2013: F-35 programme supports UK supply chain

  13th September 2013

  The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) programme has had a significant impact on the UK defence industry benefitting companies across the supply chain, sustaining high …

• Military Logistics

  DSEI 2013: Serco secures UK training services contract extension

  13th September 2013

  British Army Headquarters has awarded Serco a one-year extension to its Contemporary Operating Environment Force (COEFOR) training contract. The military services company announced the contract …

• Digital Battlespace

  DSEI 2013: Vislink unveils hybrid microwave signal receiver

  12th September 2013

  Vislink has showcased its 360 degree six-channel diversity receiver for the first time at the DSEI exhibition in London. Martin Deery, Vislink business development director …

• Digital Battlespace

  DSEI 2013: FLIR displays CommandSpace Maritime

  12th September 2013

  FLIR Systems has publicly launched CommandSpace Maritime, a C2 system that is specifically designed for the maritime industry. The system has been developed with support …

• Defence Notes

  DSEI 2013: MBDA and Lockheed test fire CAMM

  12th September 2013

  MBDA and Lockheed Martin used the DSEI exhibition to announce the successful first launch of a Common Anti-air Modular Missile (CAMM) from Lockheed Martin’s MK …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  DSEI 2013: New mine countermeasure USV unveiled

  12th September 2013

  Atlas Elektronik has developed an optionally piloted vessel, the Atlas Remote Combined Influence Minesweeping Systems (ARCIMS), which is on order with an undisclosed naval customer. …

• Military Logistics

  DSEI 2013: Man-portable water purification unit springs ahead

  12th September 2013

  The SPRING battery-operated water purifier built by Water-Gen has completed trials with the Israeli Army. The Israel-based water generation system manufacturer announced at DSEI that …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  DSEI 2013: Qinetiq expands Welsh UAV test site

  12th September 2013

  Qinetiq has announced that it has signed a teaming agreement with Llanbedr Airfield Estates in Wales to incorporate its airfield as a UAV operations centre. …

• Land Warfare

  DSEI 2013: Saab secures $8.2m Canadian camouflage net contract

  12th September 2013

  The Canadian DND has awarded Saab Barracuda a SEK54 million ($8.2 million) contract to provide its Multispectral Camouflage System (MCS) nets. Saab announced the contract at …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Manoeuvrable Boats [Japan]

  According to the 2022 Defence Buildup Programme, Japan will procure new manoeuvrable boats for the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF). Deliveries are set to start ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Manoeuvrable Boats [Japan]

  According to the 2022 Defence Buildup Programme, Japan will procure new manoeuvrable boats for the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF). Deliveries are set to start ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Manoeuvrable Boats (1-3) [Japan]

  According to the 2022 Defence Buildup Programme, Japan will procure new manoeuvrable boats for the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF). Deliveries are set to start ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Manoeuvrable Boats (1-3) [Japan]

  According to the 2022 Defence Buildup Programme, Japan will procure new manoeuvrable boats for the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF). Deliveries are set to start ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Manoeuvrable Boats (1-4) [Japan]

  According to the 2022 Defence Buildup Programme, Japan will procure new manoeuvrable boats for the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF). Deliveries are set to start ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Manoeuvrable Boats (1-4) [Japan]

  According to the 2022 Defence Buildup Programme, Japan will procure new manoeuvrable boats for the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF). Deliveries are set to start ...

• Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - tactical

  Skeldar V-200 (ASW) [Canada]

  Programme Background Contract Award At Euronaval 2022, Shephard reported that UMS Skeldar and Ultra had been awarded a Phase 2 contract on 19 October to provide ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Arctic Frigates Procurement/Thetis Class Replacement [Denmark]

  On 18 August 2022, the Danish MoD announced a plan to invest up to $5.5 billion to replace a large number of platforms of the ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Arctic Frigates Procurement/Thetis Class Replacement [Denmark]

  On 18 August 2022, the Danish MoD announced a plan to invest up to $5.5 billion to replace a large number of platforms of the ...

• OPVs

  OPVs Procurement (Ukraine)

  Programme Background OMT presented the MPV80 design in September 2021 at the DSEI event in London. The 80m vessel was showcased in three configurations: Offshore ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Arctic Frigates Procurement/Thetis Class Replacement (1-3) [Denmark]

  On 18 August 2022, the Danish MoD announced a plan to invest up to $5.5 billion to replace a large number of platforms of the ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Arctic Frigates Procurement/Thetis Class Replacement (1-3) [Denmark]

  On 18 August 2022, the Danish MoD announced a plan to invest up to $5.5 billion to replace a large number of platforms of the ...

• MPVs - 4x4

  Land Mobility Programme (Light Protected Mobility) [UK]

  This programme briefly introduces the wider Land Mobility Programme and then focuses on the Light Protected Mobility (LPM) programme. Information on the LMV and MPM can ...

• MPVs - 4x4

  Land Mobility Programme [UK - Medium Protected Mobility]

  This programme briefly introduces the wider Land Mobility Programme and then focuses on the Medium Protected Mobility (MPM) programme. Information on the LMV and MPM can ...

• Fighter - multirole

  Global Combat Air Programme [UK]

  Programme Background The next-generation platform concept is part of the 2015 Strategic Defence and Security Review, which sought to deliver a Future Combat Air System ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  BvS10 Beowulf

  BAE Systems Hägglunds launched the BvS10 Beowulf articulated tracked ATV at the September 2015 DSEI exhibition in the UK. The Beowulf is an unarmoured variant ...

• APCs/IFVs - 8x8

  VBCI-2

  Nexter unveiled the VBCI-2 IFV, the latest evolution of its 8x8 VBCI infantry fighting vehicle, at DSEI 2015 in London. Using company funds, Nexter has built ...

• Land: vehicle surveillance/target acquisition systems

  Hawkeye Land Surveillance Systems

  Launched at DSEI 2015, the Chess Dynamics Hawkeye family of multi-sensor surveillance systems is designed to provide short- to extended-range optical surveillance and target acquisition ...

• Land: battle management systems, Naval: Combat Management Systems

  C-Flex Compact

  At DSEI 2015, Terma unveiled the C-Flex Compact, an EO and surveillance mission system for smaller vessels. Based on the C-Flex management system, C-Flex Compact ...

• Military vehicle engines

  TCD 2015

  The TCD 2015 is a modern water-cooled four stroke diesel V-engine that is currently integrated on the RG41 armoured vehicle.

• Special operations vehicles

  LRV 400 Mk2

  Designed for rapid intervention, patrol and strike operations in harsh environments, the LRV (Light Reconnaissance Vehicle) 400 Mk2, unveiled at DSEI 2015, is a further ...

• Air: mission management systems

  HALT

  At DSEI 2015, Collins Aerospace (formerly Rockwell Collins) unveiled a wearable version of the FireStorm family. High Accuracy Lightweight Targeter (HALT) is able to provide ...

• Towed rocket launchers

  SPARC

  Rafael unveiled the SPARC, a 360° remote-controlled towed launcher for its Spike non-line-of-sight (NLOS) missile, at the September 2015 DSEI exhibition in London. Spike NLOS ...

• Man-portable missile systems

  Lightweight Multiple Launcher

  Unveiled at DSEI 2015 in London, the Lightweight Multiple Launcher New Generation (LML NG) system can be used on a tripod or vehicle mount and ...

• Infrastructure - road/runway systems

  HGMS

  The Heavy Ground Mobility System (HGMS) is a temporary modular roadway that enables the rapid deployment and recovery of vehicles and people. The HGMS is ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

  UAS Concept 2 / Autonomous Collaborative Platform (ACP)

  In July 2022, BAE Systems revealed two UAV concepts, one later being branded Concept 2, or the Autonomous Collaborative Platform (ACP), at DSEI 2023.  Signage near ...

• Land: battle management systems

  FACNAV

  Developed by Teleplan, FACNAV is a battle management system designed for use at the battlegroup level and below. The software suite is designed to interact ...

• 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 ...

• Loitering munitions

  Rotem Alpha

  The Rotem Alpha is a VTOL-capable loitering munition from Isreal Aerospace Indusiters (IAI). Drawing upon IAI's Rotem, the drone can be equipped with one of ...

• Military UAS - rotary-wing

  Proteus

  Proteus is a technology demonstrator that Leonardo is developing in collaboration with the UK MoD's Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S;) Future Capabilities Group and the ...