• Defence Notes

  Lockheed Martin develops new hybrid antenna

  25th August 2021

  Lockheed Martin has rapidly prototyped, tested and validated the new multi-purpose antenna over a period of a few months.

• Digital Battlespace

  Artificial intelligence becomes the critical enabler of future operations (Studio)

  27th August 2021

  The US and its allies have found themselves in the middle of an AI arms race, with the prize of decision dominance on the battlefield for whoever gets there first.

• Digital Battlespace

  How Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are Becoming the Critical Enablers for JADC2 (webinar)

  28th July 2021

  Just how are the US and its allies employing recent advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning and data fusion to make sense of the noise and help military commanders make better decisions faster?

• Digital Battlespace

  How is artificial intelligence changing the face of modern warfare? (Studio)

  22nd July 2021

  The promise and massive advantages of AI has led to doctrinal shifts and reimagining of systems and approaches for militaries around the world.

• Digital Battlespace

  SDA embraces its role as 'constructive disruptor'

  2nd June 2021

  The US Space Development Agency is working to a fast tempo as it prepares a prototype LEO constellation to deliver overarching capabilities for frontline personnel.

• Training

  Germany deals contract to Top Aces

  29th April 2021

  Germany has extended its contract with Top Aces to provide it with adversary air training services from the company's base at Wittmundhafen.

• Digital Battlespace

  Northrop Grumman seeks role in new US Army JADC2 demo

  26th February 2021

  Northrop Grumman wants to extend existing JADC2 links with the US Army by supporting EDGE 21.

• Digital Battlespace

  USN has 2023 delivery date in mind for Project Overmatch

  24th February 2021

  The USN wants to accelerate the rollout of a new fleet architecture using AI and manned-unmanned teaming to enable distributed maritime operations.

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  HALE Platforms Provide Vigilance for a Changing World (Studio)

  3rd March 2021

  For Northrop Grumman, ‘deterrence by detection' is crucial to the future development of the Global Hawk high-altitude long-endurance (HALE) platform.

• Digital Battlespace

  Dozens of firms line up to compete in JADC2

  13th January 2021

  USAF picks 37 companies to battle for up to $950 million of JADC2 contracts.

• Land Warfare

  US Army focuses on Project Convergence to ensure readiness

  27th January 2021

  Focused on the 'joint fight' with other branches of the armed forces, the US Army is hoping to apply lessons learned from Project Convergence to prepare troops and capabilities for integration into all-domain operations.

• Digital Battlespace

  Pentagon takes meaningful steps towards a viable military Internet of Things

  4th December 2020

  Efforts continue to place Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2)​ firmly in the Pentagon's long-term acquisition plans.

• Digital Battlespace

  Tussle for cyber advantage leaves no clear winner

  26th November 2020

  Vulnerabilities are multiplying for the US, even as it makes progress on an ambitious all-domain programme for information sharing

• Land Warfare

  OMFV inches towards five-way contest

  11th December 2020

  Industry holds its breath for Phase 2 RfP (specifically for digital designs) on 18 December

• Digital Battlespace

  Northrop Grumman and Boeing complete AESA tests with OMS sensor

  11th November 2020

  Successful ground demonstrations and test flights could pave way for more cost-effective airborne sensor solutions

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

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

  MQ-25 Stingray

  The MQ-25 Stingray is a carrier-based, long-endurance UAS that will conduct aerial refuelling as a primary mission and provide ISR capability as a secondary mission. ...

• Transport/tanker aircraft

  KC-390/C-390 Millennium

  The KC-390 is a high-wing, twin-turbofan, T-tail design intended to meet the needs of the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) for a tanker/transport aircraft. Developed and ...