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Bernd Kögel to spearhead launch of DSEI Germany as Managing Director

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Clarion Events Defence and Security announces the appointment of Colonel (ret) Bernd Kögel as Managing Director of DSEI Germany, effective October 1, 2025. A seasoned leader with over three decades of military and defence experience, Kögel will steer the launch of DSEI Germany in Hannover in March 2027, marking DSEI’s expanding footprint as countries across the […]

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DSEI UK 2025 Tech Zone reflects MoD’s call for rapid defence innovation as “groundbreaking work is being done outside of defence”

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With the Ministry of Defence doubling down on technology to futureproof the UK’s armed forces, this year’s DSEI UK (9–12 September, Excel London) will unveil its updated Tech Zone with more than 100 tech companies, a hub for the cutting-edge innovation which is set to reshape how Britain fights and wins. Tech giants like Amazon

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ASIS International announces keynote speaker for ASIS Europe 2024

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ASIS International has announced that General (Ret) Tom Middendorp, Chairman, International Military Council on Climate and Security (IMCCS) will be its opening Keynote speaker at its ASIS Europe 2024 event, taking place March, 20 – 22, 2024 in Vienna, Austria. The IMCCS is a global network of security experts and research institutes from over 40

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Teledyne FLIR releases Boson+ camera module

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Teledyne FLIR has announced the Boson+ with thermal sensitivity of 20 millikelvin (mK) or less, making it the most sensitive long wave infrared (LWIR) camera in the market. It shares the industry-leading SWaP of the widely deployed and real-world-proven Boson thermal camera module. With identical mechanical, electrical, and optical interfaces, the Boson+ is a drop-in

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UK Government launch Cyber Security Strategy to increase defence and resilience

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Today, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Steve Barclay will outline how Britain’s public services are being strengthened to further protect them from the risk of being shut down by hostile cyber threats. The minister will discuss the cyber threat that government and wider public sector systems face in a speech today, as he launches

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Teledyne FLIR announces two-year warranty for Neutrino SWaP & IS camera series

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Teledyne FLIR has doubled its standard warranty to two years for Neutrino SWaP and Neutrino IS series designed for commercial, industrial, and defence original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and system integrators. With a cryocooler mean time to failure (MTTF), Neutrino can provide a cooled mid-wavelength infrared (MWIR) solution for imaging systems with size, weight, power, and cost (SWaP+C) constraints. Cooled

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Counter Terror Expo (CTX) joins DSEI at ExCeL London

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Counter Terror Expo (CTX) and Forensics Europe Expo (FEE) are currently taking place alongside this year’s DSEI event at ExCeL, London. DSEI is one of the largest trade shows held at the convention centre, and takes place with the support of the British government and the help of a heavy policing operation, which cost £2.4m

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AeroVironment has introduced its standardised modular payload interface kits for RQ-20B Puma tactical unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).

AeroVironment offers standardised modular payload interface kits for RQ-20B Puma

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AeroVironment has introduced its standardised modular payload interface kits for RQ-20B Puma tactical unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The Modular Payload Standard was established by US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) in order to create a modular architectural standard for a wide variety of payloads on Groups 1 through 3 UAS. The kits enable third-party payload manufacturers,

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A contract worth over £230 million for the RAF’s Poseidon Maritime Aircraft fleet has been signed with Boeing Defence UK

UK RAF submarine-hunter fleet gets £230m boost

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The UK government has signed a contract worth over £230 million for the RAF’s Poseidon Maritime Aircraft fleet with Boeing Defence UK (BDUK). Specialising in anti-submarine warfare, the Poseidon (P-8A) is the RAF’s multi-role maritime patrol aircraft. Working alongside the Royal Navy and close maritime allies such as the United States and Norway, Poseidon locates,

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£500m firepower upgrade for UK’s Type 45 destroyers

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The UK’s Royal Navy Type 45 destroyers will receive a £500 million upgrade to enhance their firepower capability. Two new contracts have been awarded with the aim of developing the air defence systems of the destroyers. MBDA UK has been awarded an 11-year contract to integrate the Common Anti-Air Modular Missile (CAMM) programme, often referred

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British Army uses AI for the first time during Operation Cabrit

First British Army operation calls on AI

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The British Army has used Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the first time during Exercise Spring Storm, as part of Operation Cabrit in Estonia. Soldiers from the 20th Armoured Infantry Brigade used an AI engine which provides information on the surrounding environment and terrain. Through the development of significant automation and smart analytics, the engine is

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MOD awarded £36 million contract for new police patrol craft

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Marine Specialised Technology has been awarded a £36 million contract to deliver 18 new police patrol craft for the MOD and Gibraltar Defence Police (GDP) forces. To be used around Royal Naval bases in the UK and British Gibraltar Territorial Waters, the five-year contract will deliver 16 patrol craft to the MOD Police and two

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Air Force airmen monitor battlespace movements at a simulated austere base during the Advanced Battle Management System exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Sept. 3, 2020.

US DOD seeks advanced command, control solution

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The US Department of Defense is currently looking for an advance command, control solution. The Joint All-Domain Command and Control’s (JADC2) strategy goal is to link networks and sensors to warfighters with shared data in cyber, land, sea, air and space across all of the military services and combatant commands in a secure manner and

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Royal Navy utilises AI for first time off coast of Scotland

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used by the Royal Navy for the first time off the coast of Scotland at sea as part of Exercise Formidable Shield. The AI applications (known as Startle and Sycoiea) are being used by Operational Experiment (OpEx) on the Type 45 Destroyer (HMS Dragon) and Type 23 Frigate (HMS Lancaster),

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Dstl brings scientific expertise to NATO ‘at sea’ demonstration

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The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is bringing its expertise to the At-Sea Demonstration Formidable Shield 21 (ASD/FS-21), the live exercise combining Allied nations in UK waters to demonstrate effective integrated air and missile defence, including interoperability, command and control. Dstl has enabled the latest artificial intelligence (AI) to be brought into the command spaces

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UK to provide training boost for RAF

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Following a £274 million contract award, the UK will be providing unique synthetic training courses for RAF personnel and will support around 30 UK jobs at the International Training Centre (ITC) in Farnborough. Alongside the continued training for pilots on the interactive C-17 flight simulators, from 2023 RAF trainees will also benefit from two new

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DE&S boosts development of UK military robotics

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In collaboration with the British Army, Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) has launched the Expeditionary Robotics Centre of Expertise (ERCoE), bringing together robotics and autonomous systems experts from across defence, government, academia and industry. ERCoE will operate from MOD Abbey Wood in Bristol and from the Army BattleLab in Dorset, a technology project announced in August

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Dstl reveals plans for future anti-armour project

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The UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has unveiled the requirements for its future Battle Group Organic Anti-Armour (BGOAA) project, which aims to provide the British Army with a suite of anti-armour capabilities in the next decade. BGOAA is split across four areas: a Close-In Self Defence (CISD) capability, a long-range Mounted Close Combat

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UK invests in 14 new Chinooks

UK agrees deal to modernise its Chinook fleet

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The UK Ministry of Defence has agreed a £1.4 billion contract to modernise its Chinook fleet over the coming decade. The move will see 14 of the new H-47(ER) helicopters replace some of the country’s older models and modernise the UK’s heavy lift capabilities. “Proven on both UK and overseas operations time and again over

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Dstl expands AI and data science unit

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A new unit based at the National Innovation Centre for Data (NCID) in Newcastle has just been announced by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl). “As outlined in the Integrated Review, our £6.6 billion investment into research and development will supercharge science and innovation to lead the way in developing cutting-edge technologies,” said Defence

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Dstl Chief Operating Officer steps down from role

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After three years of leading Dstl (the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory), Gary Aitkenhead, Chief Executive, will be stepping down to take up a role with a global technology company. While at Dstl, Gary has overseen the organisation’s response to the Novichok incident, its support to combat COVID and its wider work to deliver the

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Dstl launches new Exploration Division

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The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has unveiled a new Exploration Division which is set to identify and accelerate transformative technologies, systems, concepts and strategies for defence and security. The initiative will also reportedly increase Dstl’s ability to shape future generations’ equipment and strategy for the armed forces while continuing to support current operational

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Defence Secretary summarises 2030 objectives for armed forces

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Defence Secretary, Ben Wallace has recently announced the 2030 outlines for the UK Armed Forces. Outlined in his statement, the UK Armed Forces are set to become a more threat-focussed integrated force; ensuring the military is prepared for new and emerging challenges with a continued shift in thinking across land, sea, air, space and cyber

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US Department of Defense announces cruise missile development projects

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The US Department of Defense has announced that its multi-year Low-Cost Cruise Missile (LCCM) Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (JCTD) project has moved three primary technologies to programmes of record or development projects. The LCCM JCTD was created to advance a decentralised autonomy module for low-cost, conventional, collaborative cruise missiles. The integrated management team has developed

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UK sets out its future defence plans

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The UK is set to invest an extra £24 billion in defence and spend £210 billion on equipment programmes over the next decade. The figures were announced as part of the country’s Integrated Review of security, defence, development and foreign policy. The Integrated Review has also seen the creation of a Counter-Terrorism Operations Centre, the

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Sentinel Photonics awarded UK government funding

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A new photonics spin-out company that provides novel laser detection and protection products for military users has been awarded funding from the UK government. Using research undertaken by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), Sentinel Photonics offers a range of laser detection and protection products that reportedly offer protection from laser-based threats for dismounted

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UK defence spending to focus on new technologies

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British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has told the Munich Security Conference that the focus for the UK’s defence spending will be on new technologies that will “revolutionise” modern warfare. The virtual speech was part of a live broadcast set for the day the influential conference should have started. “If we are to assure our safety,

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Citadel Defense wins government contract

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Citadel Defense has received a multi-million-dollar government contract for its Titan AI-powered, RF-based counter drone system. Under this contract, Titan systems are being delivered in response to urgent needs. Citadel’s technology was selected following a competitive evaluation of two dozen competitive counter small unmanned aircraft systems (C-sUAS). According to the manufacturer, Titan proved highly effective

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Thales wins Nato defence cloud contract

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Thales has won a contract from Nato to provide the first certified defence cloud solution that can be deployed in the theatre of operations in less than 24 hours. The company was reportedly selected after a worldwide competitive tendering process on the basis of its defence systems integration know-how. With this contract, Thales enters a

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Thales supports Belgian and Netherlands Navies with radar

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The Navies of Belgium and the Netherlands are equipping 12 next generation Mine Counter Measures Vessels with Thales’ NS50 radars for air and surface surveillance with fire control capabilities. Thales describes its NS50 as “the world’s most compact, affordable 4D multi-function naval radar in the market”. It offers air and surface detection, tracking and classification

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UK’s F-35 Lightning fleet gains further support

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Lockheed Martin and the F-35 Joint Program Office have signed a £76 million aircraft support contract aimed at maximising the availability and capability of the UK’s F-35 Lightning stealth jets. The Lightning Air system National Capability Enterprise (LANCE) contract will provide additional expertise on aircraft maintenance, bespoke UK training courses for pilots, groundcrew and engineers,

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£3m announced to fund DASA Intelligent Ship Phase 2

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The second phase of funded proposals has been announced for the UK’s Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) Intelligent Ship competition. Phase 2 of Intelligent Ship, run by DASA on behalf of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), sought novel technologies for use by the military in 2030 and beyond. Nine projects have been funded,

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IDEX and NAVDEX 2021 attendees exempt from quarantine on arrival in UAE

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Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre has exempted visitors to the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX 2021) and the Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX 2021) from the 10-day quarantine procedure on their arrival into Abu Dhabi. The events take place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre from 21-25 February. International visitors to the UAE must present their

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MBDA wins £550 million contract from UK MoD

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MBDA Systems has received a contract valued at £550 million for production of the SPEAR3 missile system from the UK’s Ministry of Defence. The network enabled miniature cruise missile can travel long distances at high-subsonic speed and over the next decade will become the primary air-to-ground weapon for the UK’s F-35B Lightning jets. “MBDA is

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BAE Systems receives rapid response contract from US Navy

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The US Navy has awarded BAE Systems a US$4 million contract to conduct a quick-turnaround demonstration of a new radio frequency countermeasure (RFCM) system for the P-8A Poseidon. The pod-mounted RFCM system is a system that will reportedly add a new self-protection capability to the next-generation US Navy aircraft. “The ability to meet this unprecedented

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BAE Systems wins US Marine Corps contract

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The US Marine Corps has decided to move into full-rate production and award a US$184 million contract for 36 vehicles from BAE Systems’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle Family of Vehicles (ACV FOV). The ACV is an advanced, next generation vehicle for conducting ship-to-shore operations and effectively getting Marines into the fight. The full-rate production milestone comes

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International deterrence and assurance conference accepting abstract submissions

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Dstl has partnered with US Strategic Command and US Naval War College for the 6th annual deterrence and assurance academic alliance event. Registrations and abstract submissions are open for a fully virtual event being held from 30 March to 1 April 2021, hosted by the University of Nebraska in Omaha, USA. The theme of the

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Semtech and Ripl Networks to deliver IoT tracking solution for US DoD

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Semtech’s LoRa devices have been integrated with Ripl Networks’ IP mesh, 3D location tracking software to help secure naval ports. The solution has been selected by the US Department of Defense (DoD) to deploy an IP mesh, 3D tracking solution for foreign guest and fleet assets at naval ports. Semtech’s LoRa devices provide the long

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BAE Systems wins £2.4 billion UK munitions contract

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BAE Systems has been awarded a new 15-year contract to supply munitions to the UK’s Ministry of Defence. The contract, called the Next Generation Munitions Solution (NGMS), is due to commence in January 2023 and will succeed the current Munitions Acquisition, the Supply Solution (MASS) contract, and covers the delivery of munitions products and engineering

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