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DSEI 2017: WEW fuels demand
WEW’s new self-contained Fuel Storage and Dispensing (FSD) system has a far larger capacity than the manufacturer’s normal product line, designed with the demands of …
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DSEI 2017: Land C4ISR integration concept unveiled
Systems engineering specialist Drumgrange displayed its Land C4ISR Integration concept for tactical ground vehicles at this year's DSEI. Aimed at supporting mobility operations, the vehicle-mounted …
Uncrewed Vehicles
DSEI 2017: UMS Skeldar announces leasing partnership (video)
UMS Skeldar announced that it has joined forces with JetLease, a private aircraft leasing company, to launch the first global leasing product for its V-200 …
Land Warfare
DSEI 2017: BAE shows off new CV90 turret (video)
BAE Systems showcased its CV90 IFV at DSEI in London equipped with its latest generation E30 turret which includes a Spike LR missile launcher system, a 30mm …
Land Warfare
DSEI 2017: MKU highlights soldier modernisation system (video)
Indian company, MKU, displayed its range for body armour, helmets and optics equipment at DSEI 2017 in London. Shephard spoke with Neeraj Gupta, managing director at …
Training
DSEI 2017: Gripen positions for training programmes (video)
At DSEI 2017 Saab positioned a variant of its Gripen C, dubbed the Gripen Aggressor, for two upcoming red air training programmes, the UK's ASDOT …
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Defence Helicopter
DSEI 2017: Rockwell Collins with force (video)
14th September 2017
At DSEI 2017, Rockwell Collins has announced its mission computer for Airbus Helicopters' HForce programme, which modifies the company’s civil platforms to allow for military …
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Special Operations
DSEI 2017: USMC special ops look for new UAS
14th September 2017
The US Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC) will be looking to trial a group two UAV in the near future, Shephard has learnt. MARSOC …
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Digital Battlespace
DSEI 2017: Unsheathing the Broadsword
14th September 2017
BAE Systems’ Broadsword wearable technology will achieve internal certification by the end of September, company officials have disclosed, while customers continue to evaluate systems ahead …
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Defence Notes
DSEI 2017: Joint Forces Command fosters ‘miltech’ industry
13th September 2017
The head of Joint Forces Command (JFC) has laid out an ambition for his command to become the ‘information command’ as he continues efforts to …
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Land Warfare
DSEI 2017: Elbit demonstrates soldier system (video)
13th September 2017
Elbit Systems is demonstrating the latest developments of its digital army programme components at DSEI 2017. Shephard spoke to senior director of C4ISR at Elbit, Gil …
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Land Warfare
DSEI 2017: T-REX makes an entrance into C-UAS
13th September 2017
Orbital ATK has unveiled its Tactical Robotic Exterminator (T-REX) counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) concept at DSEI in London. The T-REX concept, displayed in a scale-model …
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Land Warfare
DSEI 2017: Shields up for UK active protection
13th September 2017
The UK Ministry of Defence has officially announced that it is funding a new initiative that could see vehicle-based active protection systems (APS) fielded for …
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Land Warfare
DSEI 2017: BAE connects to the tactical edge
13th September 2017
The BAE Systems Tactical Hotspot Concept Demonstrator tactical ground vehicle, designed to support strike brigades during expeditionary operations, will begin an 18-month evaluation programme with …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSEI 2017: Leonardo predicts unmanned rotary dominance
13th September 2017
Leonardo is well into Phase 2 of its Rotary Wing Unmanned Air System (RWAS) capability concept demonstrator (CCD) for the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) …
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Land Warfare
DSEI 2017: Argus Soldier System open to operators (video)
13th September 2017
Rheinmetall Canada is displaying its Argus Soldier System at DSEI 2017. The Canadian armed forces will receive 4,000 systems in total. The lightweight, modular and …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSEI 2017: Qinetiq shows new Titan configuration
13th September 2017
Qinetiq North America (QNA) showcased its Titan UGV equipped with a RGP protection unit and ISR sensor suite for the first time at DSEI. The …
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Land Warfare
DSEI 2017: Saab launches new mortar ammunition
13th September 2017
Saab Bofors Dynamics Switzerland (SBDS), a subsidiary of Saab, has launched a new 120mm mortar ammunition at DSEI this year. Known as 'Thor', the mortar features …
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Digital Battlespace
DSEI 2017: New COMINT for Watchkeeper
13th September 2017
Qinetiq’s AS3 COMINT system is ready to be utilised on the Watchkeeper UAV and development of the system for use on other UAVs is continuing, …
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Digital Battlespace
DSEI 2017: Thales to bring new detection product using IR
13th September 2017
UV threat detection systems have been extremely useful, but the next generation of systems will incorporate infrared, which outperforms UV in multiple ways, according to …
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Naval Warfare
DSEI 2017: Royal Navy seeks 'transformative' technologies
13th September 2017
As the armed services increasingly recognise the need to keep pace with technological developments in the public sector, Adm Philip Jones, First Sea Lord and …
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Digital Battlespace
DSEI 2017: UTC showcases Litis (video)
13th September 2017
UTC Aerospace Systems is showcasing its MEMS inertial measurement system, LITIS at DSEI 2017. LITIS is compact, light-weight and rugged in design and meets users' …
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Training
DSEI 2017: Marathon lets new training robot loose
13th September 2017
Australian-based company Marathon Targets has detailed the latest member of its autonomous robotic target range at DSEI. The T10 is a scaled-down version of the …
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Land Warfare
DSEI 2017: Thales pitches new F90 rifle to Germany
12th September 2017
Defence manufacturer Thales has set its sight on the European and NATO market for its new F90MBR modular bullpup rifle, with the company already bidding …
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Digital Battlespace
DSEI 2017: UK Dragonfire aims to the future (video)
12th September 2017
Earlier this year, the UK MoD awarded a contract to an industrial consortium of companies to develop laser technology for directed energy weapons. Shephard talks through …
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Naval Warfare
DSEI 2017: Babcock unveils Arrowhead 120 design
12th September 2017
Following the publication of the UK Government’s National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSbS), Babcock has released its design for the Type 31e frigate. Focused on providing a …