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Tactical repairs take a step into the future Field repairs are vital to sustaining the effectiveness of a fighting force, but a lack of equipment and cumbersome processes have often made them inefficient, time-consuming...
Why defence forces are shifting to rugged Android mobile devices Rugged mobile devices are big business. But without the right operating system and customer support, they risk not fulfilling their potential. Peter Thomas, vertical strategy manager...
Powering the military’s miniaturised electronics for high portability Omnetics Connector Corporation is a leading connector design and manufacturing company with over 30 years of experience focused on micro-miniature and nano-miniature...
SOSA: the new paradigm for military procurement As the US military ramps up its efforts to bring new technologies to the battlefield faster and more cost-efficiently, the Open Group Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA) is...
GPS Jamming: The Escalating Threat to Allied Mission Success For almost 40 years, Western armed forces have relied upon the U.S. NavStar Global Positioning System (GPS) constellation to guide them both on and off the battlefield.
Hit the switch for internal security When so much of military capability relies on secure networks, cybersecurity has become a priority, but internal threats – through human error or malicious activity – pose as much risk...
Inside the architecture of the enterprise tablet The convenience, configurability and ruggedness of tablet devices are enabling businesses to become more efficient and effective by empowering their frontline employees with data...
Eyes on the ground Just as the Nato Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) monitors Alliance airspace, the Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) system will observe what is happening on the...
Disquiet on the eastern front Since the end of Soviet rule in 1991, the countries on Europe’s eastern fringe have looked to Nato for training, weapons and logistical support. That’s especially true in recent years,...
Eye of the swarm Militaries all over the world are moving ahead with swarming attack drones, investing considerable amounts of time and money in the still-nascent technology. Nicholas Kenny hears...
Wave of the future France’s recent rift with Australia and the US may have taken up plenty of attention, but submarines are clearly a broader part of US strategy too. That’s particularly true when it...
Practice makes perfect The British Army’s development of a next-generation collective training system is set to take a high-tech approach to preparing its forces for combat. From virtual and augmented...
Fighting fit Clothes make a person, or so the saying roughly goes, and the clothing used by militaries is no different. Testing and evaluating protective clothing and ballistic protection for...
Clear the air As the danger posed by emerging near-peer aerial threats continues to grow, especially regarding small drones, the US Army has unveiled its first new short-range air defence system...
Ground-based air defence system IRIS-T SLM demonstrates its operational efficiency under realistic operating conditions Successful firing of the further developed system
RUAG Ammotec launches new brand MFS RUAG Ammotec group decided to reintroduce MFS (Mátravidéki Fémművek Sirok – Matra Metalworks Sirok) brand to be its main pillar to its dynamic expansion of its defense and law...
War machines A new era of cooperation between soldier and machine is dawning, as the US Army moves forward with a series of scouting trials using ‘robotic wingmen’ to support troops on the ground...
In the works Leading the field in dismounted soldier systems, the US had planned to roll out 40,000 integrated visual augmentation system (IVAS) units in 2021 until budget cuts set them awry. At...
War without end With President Biden’s campaign pledge to halt US arms sales to Saudi Arabia and reopen negotiations with Iran, there was reason to think that an end to the civil war in Yemen could...
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