All articles by Vemula Pravalika
Vemula Pravalika
Babcock ready to respond to ORKA submarine programme
Babcock International Group, the defence company, announces it is gearing up to play its part in the future ORKA submarine programme as it gains momentum.
Artificial intelligence in convoy: Rheinmetall takes first place at ELROB 2024
Rheinmetall has once again demonstrated its expertise in the field of artificial intelligence. It achieved a significant success in connection with the Interoperable Robotic Convoy (InterRoC) project. In the European Land Robot Trial 2024 (ELROB) competition, the Rheinmetall InterRoc team consisting of the Research & Technology division of Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH and Rheinmetall Canada Inc. won first place in the “Automated Convoy” category. The combination of HX truck and integrated PATH autonomy kit proved its worth.
Military ‘SILENT HANGAR’ To Help Protect Against Foreign GPS Jamming
A new test facility, one of the largest in Europe, will help military kit to be better protected from attempts to jam GPS devices.
Bertin Exensor Signs Framework Agreement with FMV for TMM Systems
Bertin Exensor, a Swedish subsidiary of the French technology group Bertin Technologies, has signed a significant framework agreement with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV). The agreement concerns the delivery of additional TMM (Tactical Modular Ground Sensor System) in all configuration types, marking an important milestone for the company.
Toughbook Secure Takes Military Device Configuration To New Heights
Panasonic’s TOUGHBOOK Secure offering enables commercial-off-the-shelf devices to be customised for the defence sector – enhancing device and data security.
Chess Dynamics and BAE Systems Bofors collaborate on next-generation Tridon Mk2
Chess Dynamics, the leading British surveillance, tracking and gunfire control specialist, has today announced a successful collaboration with BAE Systems Bofors for the fire control element of the Tridon Mk2. This next generation 40mm anti-aircraft system represents a significant advancement in firepower and operational capability, and incorporates Chess’ leading air defence system technology.
Missile Framework-contract for Rheinmetall: Bundeswehr orders 70mm-practice rockets for combat helicopters – envisaged order value over €100m
Rheinmetall has finalized a framework-contract with the Bundeswehr concerning the delivery of 70mm-practice rockets. The German Armed Forces want to procure rockets with a possible order value of over €100m. An initial order worth a mid-double-digit million euro amount was booked in the second quarter of 2024. It is foreseen to deliver the pilot lot in 2024. Upon acceptance of the delivery, the serial production will commence between 2025 and 2029.
Rheinmetall delivers first simulation system Ausbildungs-Ausstattung Training Navigation to the German Navy: Ceremonial handover at the NAVOS in Bremerhaven
In the presence of representatives of the German Navy headquarters, Rheinmetall handed over the first of seven ship-handling simulators Ausbildungs-Ausstattung Training Navigation “AATN” to the Bundesamt für Ausrüstung, Informationstechnik und Nutzung der Bundeswehr (BAAINBw) at the Naval Operations School (MOS/NAVOS) in Bremerhaven. The BAAINBw also handed over the system to the Navy, thus giving the authorization to use the system. This is a significant milestone for everyone involved, as it marks the start of the rollout to the end users, who can now integrate their first simulator into their training operations.
Bringing rotorcraft up to speed
These days, discussions around the future of airborne warfare tend to focus on drones. This is unsurprising: versatile, fast and deadly, they’re transforming battles from Ukraine to Palestine. But what about helicopters? They may be rather larger than the average UAV, but the new generation of rotary craft are just as flexible, designed for everything from anti-submarine warfare to armed scouting missions. Tallha Abdulrazaq talks to Cyril Heckel, programme manager, Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) at Nato’s Support and Procurement Agency, to explore the role of rotary combat in the modern defence environment – and how programmes like NGRC will overcome the limitations of traditional helicopters.
An (under) sea change
With uncrewed vessels hitting the headlines recently, the world’s attention has turned to their application in combat. But as Andrew Tunnicliffe finds out, there are some big challenges ahead – for the Europeans at least. Andrew talks with Commander Guillaume, a French naval officer and branch manager for the Permanent Commission for Programmes and Trials, and asks how long navies across the continent can keep ignoring the security implications of this new technology.