• Digital Battlespace

  North Korea doubles cyber effort

  9th January 2015

  North Korea has doubled the size of its cyber warfare workforce, according to South Korea’s defence white paper. Released on 6 January, the white paper …

• Digital Battlespace

  Textron enters R&D agreement with US Army

  8th January 2015

  Textron Systems announced on 6 January that its Advanced Information Solutions business has entered a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the US Army's …

• Digital Battlespace

  Raytheon awarded Qatar ADOC FMS contract

  1st December 2014

  Raytheon will design and implement an Air and Missile Defense Operation Center (ADOC) for Qatar as part of a foreign military sales contract between the …

• Digital Battlespace

  I/ITSEC: Scalable exhibits new Network Defense Trainer

  28th November 2014

  Scalable Network Technologies will be demonstrating its new live, virtual, constructive (LVC) cyber training system, the Network Defense Trainer (NDT), at I/ITSEC 2014 in Orlando.  …

• Defence Notes

  I/ITSEC: Cubic looks to the clouds

  27th November 2014

  Cubic is set to demonstrate its next generation capabilities at this year’s I/ITSEC in Orlando, with its latest solutions on offer focusing heavily on cyber …

• Naval Warfare

  IAI highlights maritime security solution (video)

  6th November 2014

  Elta Systems, part of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), used the Euronaval exhibition to highlight an integrated maritime security solution for oil rigs, ports and other …

• Digital Battlespace

  Boeing’s anti-jamming technology completes testing

  5th November 2014

  Boeing’s anti-jamming communications technology has proven its ability to operate as a ground-based user terminal and satellite-based networking hub, providing a potential alternative to existing …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Study looks to improve future UAS survivability

  15th September 2014

  The NATO Joint Air Power Competence Centre (JAPCC) has published a study on the vulnerability of UAS in the contested airspace of future operating theatres, finding …

• Naval Warfare

  Hacker threat to marine logistics, warns IMB

  22nd August 2014

  The International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has warned that shipping and the logistics supply chain is becoming the ‘next playground for hackers’ as criminals target valuable …

• Digital Battlespace

  Japan moves to strengthen ISR capabilities

  7th August 2014

  Japan’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced a raft of C4ISR initiatives as part of its latest defence white paper in response to the ‘increasingly …

• Defence Notes

  Farnborough: Cameron pledges £1.1bn defence injection

  14th July 2014

  UK Prime Minister David Cameron has announced a £1.1 billion investment injection to counter emerging threats to national security such as cyber terrorism. Addressing the …

• Land Warfare

  Oshkosh Defense JLTV bid progresses in testing

  9th July 2014

  Oshkosh Defense’s Light Combat Tactical All-Terrain Vehicle (L-ATV) has completed Net-Ready testing as part of assessments for the US Department of Defense’s (DoD’s) Joint Light …

• Defence Notes

  Eurosatory: DCI to expand in Middle East

  24th June 2014

  Défense Conseil International (DCI) is looking to increase its activities in the Middle East as regional modernisation efforts and rebuilding of navies in Libya, in a …

• Digital Battlespace

  New batch of PRC-155 Manpack radio deliveries commence

  23rd June 2014

  The US Army’s programme to acquire additional PRC-155 Manpack radios in support of fielding requirements is making good progress, with the first two systems delivered. …

• Defence Notes

  Eurosatory: Companies position themselves for the future

  23rd June 2014

  In a climate of defence cuts, the main themes of the Eurosatory exhibition this year were to push new products, showcase technological developments and drive …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Fighter - multirole

  Penetrating Counter Air (PCA) [USA]

  Programme Background Requirement Originally conceived as a replacement for the F-22, the PCA was designed to counter various air threats, including integrated air defence systems ...

• Minehunters

  Project SEA 1905 - MMCMMS [Australia]

  Programme Background Requirements Australia is looking to acquire up to eight new advanced mine countermeasures/hydrographic survey vessels under the Project SEA 1905 Maritime Mine Countermeasures ...

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

  Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) [USAF]

  Programme Background Requirements The programme's requirements are based on the USAF's belief that it requires mass to compete effectively with an adversary in symmetrical warfare. However, ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle [USA]

  Programme Background Requirement The OMFV programme is the latest of several attempts to develop a Bradley replacement.  Designed to be capable of operating with or without ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Major networking projects

  CoMotion Cyber

  Based upon CoMotion technology used in the Command Post of the Future, CoMotion Cyber provides individualised visualisation of a cyber common operational picture from diverse ...

• Major networking projects

  Defending Against Cyberattacks

  NATO is developing measures to improve protection of its communication and information systems against attempts at disruption through attacks or illegal access. These efforts form ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  KG-255 X

  The NSA-certified ViaSat KG-255X combines Type 1 High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor (HAIPE) with the latest cyber defence technologies and visualisation software to allow secure ...

• Data links

  Ruggedcom RX1500 Series

  The Ruggedcom RX1500 series, which consists of the RX5100 and the RX1501, is a layer 2/3 router and switch. Its modular and field-replaceable design allows ...

• Subsystems: software

  Network Defense Trainer

  The Scalable Network Defense Trainer is an LVC simulation system for delivering realistic hands-on cyber training. It enables students to experience cyber attacks launched against ...

• Data links

  Ruggedcom M969

  The Ruggedcom M969 is a hardened, managed Ethernet switch in a MIL-STD 901D rated package for protection against vibration and shock impacts. It is equipped ...

• Data links

  Ruggedcom RX5000

  The Ruggedcom RX5000 multi-service platform integrated switch and router is designed for utility, industrial and military network applications. The RX5000 series has a high level ...

• Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - small

  SpectroDrone

  At the HLS & Cyber Expo in Israel in November 2016, Laser Detect System (LDS) unveiled its SpectroDrone sensor. The system has been designed to ...

• Major networking projects

  MADSS

  The Mission Assurance Decision Support Service (MADSS) will provide combatant commanders with a joint globally available common operating picture of network status supporting operations during ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small

  E-UAV

  In October 2021, the Jordan Design and Development Bureau (JODDB) unveiled the E-UAV at the Artificial Intelligence Defense Technology and Cyber Security Exhibition and Conference (AIDTSEC). The UAV is ...

• Data links

  Ruggedcom RX1510 Series

  The Ruggedcom RX1510 series is a ruggedised layer 2/3 modular and field-replaceable routing/switching platform. Based on the embedded ROX II operating system, the RX1510 series ...

• Subsystems: software

  Simulation Engine II

  The Simulation Engine II (SE II) commercial game engine is the first PC-based game engine to be developed by Sonalysts as a commercial product and ...

• Land: COMINT and ELINT systems, Land: Electronic Attack - Jamming, Land: Integrated Defensive Systems

  Corvus- PECM

  Corvus is a multi-role, scalable platform supporting operations across Cyber and Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA). The Corvus architecture is rapidly reconfigurable to deliver force protection, individual ...

• Loitering munitions, Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small

  Dominator

  The Dominator is a loitering munition and UAV manufactured by AEVEX Aerospace. It has a twin-boom continuation with an inverted v-shaped tailplane. It can be utilised ...

• Counter-UAS systems

  DroneSentryX

  DroneSentry-X is a cross-vehicle compatible, automated 360° detect and defeat device. It provides 360° awareness and protection using integrated sensors to detect and disrupt UAS. ...