Proving Trials Underway for UK Laser Directed Energy Program
The first of these trials conducted by the Dragonfire consortium at low power proved the system can track air and sea targets with high accuracy
GLOBAL DEFENSE & SECURITY
Global technology news, technical analysis, and industry developments across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. Explore coverage of new military technology, platform engineering, C4ISR systems, contract awards, and uncrewed capabilities shaping modern armed forces.
News archive
Page 356
The first of these trials conducted by the Dragonfire consortium at low power proved the system can track air and sea targets with high accuracy
Sikorsky’s CH-53K is the only sea-based, long range, heavy lift helicopter in production and will provide three times the lift capability of its predecessor
Leonardo UK and Mitsubishi Electric’s JAGUAR represents the latest in combat air sensing technology to provide enhanced radar functions and advanced capabilities that can disrupt and deny adversary surveillance systems
L3Harris will build a 14-vehicle satellite constellation that will include optical communications terminals, infrared mission payloads, Ka-band communications payloads and multiple pointing modes to identify and track missiles
The £2.35 billion investment includes the delivery of the European Common Radar System Mk 2 radar and ensures the aircraft can integrate additional capabilities and weapons to counter emerging threats until 2040 and beyond
Collins Aerospace’s Tactical Combat Training System – Increment II was selected as the P6 combat training system program of record after successful demonstrations of secure blended Live, Virtual, and Constructive capabilities
Bayonet Ocean Vehicles’ crawler robots can traverse both land and sea domains in challenging weather and sea state conditions to fulfil a range of amphibious and littoral warfare roles
General Dynamics Land Systems’ Trophy rapidly detects, classifies and engages threats such as recoilless rifles, antitank guided missiles, rockets, tank rounds and rocket-propelled grenades
Integrated with CarteNav's AIMS-ISR, the Meta Mission Data Spectral interface provides operators with Link 16 units and tracks georeferenced on augmented reality moving maps alongside other sensor data for maximum situational awareness
BAE Systems will lead the development of a new flying combat air demonstrator, which will play a critical role in proving the technology and design principles needed to deliver the UK’s Future Combat Air System
Ricardo’s Antilock Brake System/Electronic Stability Control (ABS/ESC) retrofit system encompasses a complete solution, including active rollover protection, traction control, and improved brake calipers, pads, and rotors
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has announced the recent completion of a successful series of flights with two production XQ-58A Valkyrie aircraft for the Skyborg Program