• Training

  Rheinmetall and Lightspace Technologies to develop augmented reality systems

  14th June 2024

  The new agreement is continuation of development work which took place in 2023 and marks a strengthening in the collaboration between the two companies.

• Training

  Fincantieri company launches VR and AR simulator for ROVs

  18th September 2024

  Designed for the Italian Navy, the simulator was presented at Mine Countermeasures Forces Command in La Spezia.

• Land Warfare

  Eurosatory day three: Images from across the show

  19th June 2024

  An eventful day three of Eurosatory 2024 comes into focus with our pick of the best images from across the show.

• Land Warfare

  Booz Allen unveils AR real-time language translation tool

  9th May 2024

  The Augmented Reality Translate solution enables operators in the field to read foreign language signs and have them translated in an augmented reality headset.

• Naval Warfare

  Fincantieri begins cutting steel for the Italian Navy’s new OPVs

  25th September 2024

  The company will build four offshore patrol vessels for the Italian Navy, with an option for another two. The first of the new vessels will not be expected to launch until 2027.

• Digital Battlespace

  How commercial tech is reshaping military requirements

  24th May 2024

  Non-military drones, robotics, VR, AR, SATCOM and cyber tech will play a crucial part in future warfare.

• Training

  Lockheed makes progress on TF-50 augmented reality project

  13th February 2024

  Lockheed Martin and Red 6 have achieved Phase 1 integration of Red 6’s augmented reality training solution into the TF-50 simulator.

• Naval Warfare

  NATO Allies share maritime mine-clearing techniques to combat a growing international menace

  25th September 2024

  The US and many other countries came together to share mine-clearing protocols at Exercise Sea Breeze in the Black Sea, aiming to make navigation pathways safer.

• Digital Battlespace

  How SOF teams can operate in disconnected and limited bandwidth environments

  28th May 2024

  Advanced, improved solutions have been enabling special operators to perform missions in isolated, remote locations across the globe.

• Land Warfare

  Could mind control drones be about to enter the battlefield?

  20th March 2024

  Ultra Precision Control Systems (PCS) showcased technology at the Future Soldier Technology Conference that could allow for drone control through thought, using EEG data and AI.

• Defence Notes

  US companies invest in production capabilities to satisfy DoD’s hunger for cutting-edge capabilities

  18th October 2024

  BAE Systems, Booz Allen Hamilton and Lockheed Martin have been betting on new facilities and innovative manufacturing technologies to speed up the development of new solutions.

• Training

  Boeing and Red 6 make moves on airborne augmented reality training

  21st November 2023

  Boeing and augmented reality training specialist Red 6 have achieved notable progress in integrating advanced technology into training aircraft.

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2023: BAE Systems integrates Red 6 and PLEXSYS tech into single synthetic environment training solution

  28th November 2023

  BAE Systems has revealed plans to integrate Red 6's Advanced Tactical Augmented Reality Systems (ATARS) and PLEXSYS' Advanced Simulation Combat Operations Trainer into its Project OdySSEy single synthetic environment.

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2023: HTC VIVE and V-Armed showcase immersive full-body training scenario

  28th November 2023

  The solution offers a realistic environment in which to train and evaluate military personnel and first responders.

• Training

  DSEI 2023: Boeing and Red 6 partnership first to achieve successful AR integration on aircraft

  14th September 2023

  The partnership between Boeing and Red 6 has resulted in the successful flight testing of AR technology in a TA-4JA tactical aircraft, with plans to extend testing to the T-7 Red Hawk advanced trainer.

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• EO/IR systems

  Star SAFIRE 380X

  FLIR is upgrading the 380 series gimbal hardware, firmware and software to support the implementation of advanced image aiding features. The upgrade replaces the single ...

• Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing

  Tepegöz

  The Aselsan Tepegöz is a tethered, persistent surveillance system designed to provide jamming-resistant 24/7 surveillance, intelligence and early warning capability for forward operating bases, critical ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  DRASS Combat Management System

  The Italian company DRASS is developing its proprietary combat management system for use in compact submarines. The development of this CMS suite was first unveiled in ...

• Air: Integrated cockpit systems

  Sferion

  Sferion is an augmented reality pilot assistance system designed to provide help in degraded visual environments. It uses data gathered from a SferiSense ladar to ...

• Air: mission management systems

  Airborne LINX

  Airborne LINX is a sensor and communication system which can be integrated into existing aircraft. All data and communications are displayed on the Mission Management ...

• Data links

  Evenlode III

  Evenlode III is a lightweight data terminal designed for communication between air and land platforms. Capable of reaching a maximum link data rate of 20.1Mbps, ...

• Land: tactical engagement simulators

  ARTIST

  The Augmented Reality Integrated Training System (ARTIST) is an embedded, hybrid – live and virtual – training suite for combat platforms and operators of EO ...

• EO/IR systems

  USG-231T

  The USG-231T is an IR camera from Ukrspecsystems. The compact and lightweight system has been designed to conduct night surveillance and inspection from fixed-wing and rotary-wing UAVs in no-light and ...

• Air: mission management systems

  TM-100 Map and Video Management system

  Trakka Systems introduced a new TM-100 Map and Video Management system at HAI Heli-Expo 2017 in Dallas. The augmented reality mapping system with metadata video and audio ...

• EO/IR systems

  USG-261

  The USG-261 sensor is the smallest and lightest solution in the Ukrspecsystems' range.  It has a lightweight FHD EO camera and has been designed for small fixed-wing ...

• Land: NVGs

  Minie-D

  The Minie-D is an I2 NVG including a video display, capable of superimposing data or video over the intensified image. The functionality offers an augmented ...

• Land: tactical engagement simulators

  IronVision

  Elbit Systems is offering a training solution for the IronVision helmet display and tracking system geared towards tanks, AFVs and APCs. The proposed system is ...

• Land: battle management systems

  Mulhim

  Developed by Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), Mulhim is a developmental Battle Management System designed for brigade-level and below formations. First unveiled in 2022, it ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval Cockpit

  Naval Cockpit is a maritime C2 system developed by Leonardo. Notable for incorporating design elements from aircraft cockpits, it features several combat management system functions, ...

• EO/IR systems

  TC-300

  The TrakkaCam TC-300 is a multi-sensor surveillance system in a single-line replaceable unit configuration. The payload suite comprises six sensor channels, namely a laser rangefinder, laser ...