• Digital Battlespace

  DoD to investigate further use of 5G

  6th April 2022

  In its FY2023 budget request, the DoD called for $250 million to be allocated for 5G projects with the goal to deepen the use of this technology in military applications. Providing low-latency and higher speeds communications are among the goals for the US armed forces.

• Naval Warfare

  Sonardyne releases life-saving mine clearing capability

  18th February 2022

  Sonardyne has launched a wireless initiation capability for naval mine disposal.

• Digital Battlespace

  Saab unveils DeployNet 5G network

  21st February 2022

  UAE-developed DeployNet enables high-capacity bandwidth in geographically remote areas.

• Digital Battlespace

  Bittium gains TAC WIN task order from Finland

  10th February 2022

  Bittium will provide TAC WIN routers and radio heads this year to meet Finnish military requirements. The Finnish Defence Forces have issued another task order …

• Land Warfare

  South Korea continues production of tanks and wheeled AFVs

  2nd February 2022

  With no reduction in tensions on the Korean Peninsula, Seoul continues to modernise its extensive AFV fleet.

• Land Warfare

  US Army to select next-gen rifle supplier in Q4 2022

  17th January 2022

  The US Army will select the supplier of the Rifle (NGSW-R) and the Automatic Rifle (NGSW-AR) and begin equipping the first unit in Q4 2022.

• Defence Notes

  Commtact set to launch new multi-platform broadband comms solution

  11th October 2021

  CommNet features proprietary technologies to aid C2 centres and emergency responders.

• Defence Notes

  Electric Sky to test long-distance power transmission for UAVs

  8th December 2021

  DARPA persists in funding research into extending the power range and mission endurance of UAVs.

• Land Warfare

  Land Warfare magazine: China update, the ATGM threat and more

  21st December 2021

  Read the latest edition of Land Warfare for free in our app or on your desktop.

• Digital Battlespace

  Li-Fi enhances US Army connectivity

  8th December 2021

  Li-Fi optical wireless communications solve certain limitations associated with RF communications, says US Army.

• Training

  German Army to use wireless AGDUS for combat training

  3rd December 2021

  New AGDUS passive vehicle training systems from Rheinmetall will be used by the German Army in its Combat Training Centre

• Digital Battlespace

  Blu Wireless launches 5G communications capability for military vehicles

  10th November 2021

  Tactical real-time integration via 5G of multi-spectral sensor data from multiple sources may define the future of battlefield communications.

• Air Warfare

  Airbus proves Zephyr’s connectivity capabilities

  16th November 2021

  Airbus, with NTT DOCOMO, has demonstrated the stability between the Zephyr S HAPS and the ground antenna for communication purposes.

• Air Warfare

  Aeronautics develops VTOL Orbiter variant

  15th October 2021

  Aeronautics is working on a new VTOL member of its Orbiter family.

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  CANDL lights up MUM-T demonstrations

  3rd November 2021

  Patria engages with Finnish-German research project on cooperation between crewed aircraft and UAVs.

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 ...