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prameela vegi
The vehicle platforms transforming the US Army’s Next Generation Combat Vehicle (NGCV)
The US Army is currently undergoing a major transformation of its next generation combat vehicle platforms. At the heart of this is the cross functional team (CFT), which tests equipment as it is being designed, giving soldiers on the field instant feedback on its use by having prototypes deployed through numerous training and live fire exercises. The feedback is then fed back to army commanders giving them an indication of their effectiveness and where functionality can be improved.
Germany and Norway come to agreement on 212CB Submarine Partnership
The Norwegian Ministry of Defence has announced that Germany and Norway have agreed to a joint partnership to procure Submarine 212CD. Germany will procure 2 submarines (pending approval from German office), whilst Norway will procure 4 submarines in this design.
Key takeaways from the UK’s Integrated Review
The phrase ‘No plan survives first contact with the enemy’ is a well-worn idiom for a reason – the past year has proved to be a case in point about the unpredictability of the future, if further evidence was needed.
Future Soldier Technology 2021: HIPPO Hybrid Amphibious Wheeled Carrier
Defence agencies are searching for best practices in unmanned ground system capabilities and how to best utilise hybrid technology.
Swept away – Automated minesweeping, keeping personnel out of danger
Minesweeping is one of the most thankless missions undertaken by modern navies. Advances in underwater drone technology, however, promise to automate this repetitive and dangerous task.
BAE Systems Acquires Pulse Power and Measurement Limited; An Independent Developer of High-end Electronics
Pulse Power and Measurement Limited (PPM) and BAE Systems have today announced that BAE Systems has acquired PPM, an independent developer and manufacturer of high-end electronics.
IDEX 2021: NIMR capabilities reaching a new era
The IDEX 2021 conference comes to a close and showcases the UAE’s premier technological partners and its demonstration for a stronger defence domestically, as well regionally across the Middle East.
IDEX 2021 – TATRA TRUCKS: Fully Loaded, 4×4 to 16×16, complete off-road performance
TATRA TRUCKS, exhibited this week at IDEX 2021 has a deep history in automotive trucks and engineering, ranging from 4×4 to 16×16.
Embraer at IDEX 2021 – how innovation is accelerating Brazil’s largest aerospace and defence supplier
Embraer Defense & Security is Brazil’s established defence and aerospace provider of multirole aircrafts for both civilian and military applications.
IDEX 2021: Navantia showcases future ship design with interactive training platforms
Navantia, the global shipbuilding company from Spain, are present this week at the world’s largest defence exhibition, IDEX and NAVDEX, demonstrating to the Middle-East region a combination of tools which include new innovative ship designs.