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A sense of things to come Developed by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Innovate UK, SAPIENT is an open software architecture that helps different sensors, interfaces and...
Abandon ship? As the maritime operating environment continues to change, questions persist over the continued relevance of the offshore patrol vessel (OPVs). Andrea Valentino speaks to a range...
Trust the processor Militaries across the globe are experimenting with artificial intelligence to enhance their war fighting capabilities, but challenges remain over how to implement these tools. Gary...
In the driving seat Automation is hardly a new technology in terms of military logistics, being used in some form or other for the past 60 years or so. However, ongoing advances in this area offer...
Electric potential Offering the capacity for significant advances in stealth capabilities – with reduced thermal and noise signatures as well as enhanced mobility over challenging terrain – tactical...
Tension over Taiwan As hostilities between China and the US heat up over the future of Taiwan, questions remain on how Taiwan’s allies can best help it prepare for future conflict on its shores. A key...
Hardware-based crossdomain access solutions for OSINT As the importance of open-source intelligence (OSINT) to military operations has become increasingly clear to Nato members and other armed forces around the world, so too have the...
Protection for units in complex operations Established as a trusted worldwide supplier, Blücher has now consolidated all of its protective materials, garments and services under the SARATOGA brand. Providing full-spectrum...
A key supply of prehospital and combat casualty care Established in Sandviken, Sweden, in 1995, Promoteq provides medical equipment in the four following categories: prehospital systems solutions, consumables, medical technology...
Connecting the battlefield Rugged laptops and other new technologies are transforming how armies do battle. But without robust cables and connectors to connect diffuse systems, success in this new world...
The industry’s one-stop line of supply for the demolitions train Few companies can boast that they are able to supply any and all demolitions requirements, but CBRNergetics views itself as an outlier in the field. Providing products from initiation...
USBs are no longer keys to unlock military networks In a world that relies so heavily on digital information, cybersecurity is paramount, particularly for military forces. Protecting high-value data requires advanced technologies...
Portable high-speed satellite internet As a fast-growing Swedish technology company in the satellite communications industry, Satcube is focused on developing portable satellite terminals to help people stay connected...
Blinding eyes in the sky UASs have dramatically proved their worth during the war in Ukraine – but systems countering them have traditionally struggled to keep up. Defence and Security Systems International...
Downing drones: Why mobile ground-based air defence is resurgent Drones represent an emerging threat to infrastructure and operations, as well as threats that typical countermeasures may not be able to tackle effectively. Matthias Diem, head...
Sea mines are back Long neglected by many nations as a key weapon, sea mines are proving their worth in the Black Sea, and armed forces are once again looking at them as a key armament for defending...
Designing the future of combat at sea Innovation is what keeps military forces at the cutting-edge of effectiveness, whether on land, in the air or at sea. Ana Moya, innovation manager at Navantia, explains how the...
A fleet fit for a changing world The demands of modern warfare are constantly changing. Different terrains, different types of enemy, and constantly evolving tactics mean a versatile and robust fl eet of vehicles...
Superior firepower A joint venture between BAE Systems and NEXTER Systems, CTA International is responsible for the development, qualification, production and in-service support of the 40CTAS – a...
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