Soldier News & Articles

Smiths Detection Device Allows for Mobile Detection of Explosives and Super Toxic Chemicals

The launch of the LCD 4, a body worn toxic chemical detector, alongside the XID extension, brings enhanced versatility to the detector, allowing it to identify traces of super toxic chemical agents, narcotics and explosives

Mar 15, 2023
Spanish Air Force Expands PC-21 Trainer Fleet

Alongside the order for the trainer aircraft, the package also includes a PC-21 simulator, two cockpit procedure trainers, additional mission planning and debriefing systems as well as pilot training software

Mar 14, 2023
Parsons Awarded Task Order for Air Base Air Defense Capabilities

The air-base air-defense (ABAD) capabilities will address threats ranging from unmanned aerial systems to cruise missiles against U.S. Air Forces-Europe (USAFE) and Air Forces Africa (AFAFRICA) bases

Mar 14, 2023
MST’s FRISC Craft Selected for German F126 Frigates

The supply contract includes the delivery of twelve special forces FRISC RHIB's with transportation trailers and a comprehensive Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) package

Mar 14, 2023
Thales Alenia Space Launches EuroHAPS Project for Demonstration of Stratospheric Platforms

The project will conduct flight demonstrations for stratospheric platforms including a reduced-scale Stratobus from Thales Alenia Space, a Hybrid High Altitude Airship from CIRA, and an Autonomous Stratospheric Balloon System from ESG and TAO

Mar 13, 2023
Gilat Acquires DataPath to Increase Presence in Defense Market

Following the closing of the DataPath acquisition, Gilat expects its annual revenues in the defense sector to increase by approximately $50 million

Mar 13, 2023
Kopin Develops New OLED Display for F-35 Jets

Kopin recently completed its full performance validation of the Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) display in preparation for customer qualification and flight testing

Mar 13, 2023
Partnership to Deliver Next-Gen XR Pilot Training

Leonardo and Varjo are working together to deliver mixed reality training, enabling pilots to train using physical avionic controls within simulations replicating real-life conditions

Mar 10, 2023
Australian Defence Force Awards ASIST Contract Extension

CAE Australia awarded a contract extension to deliver Aerospace Simulator Integrated Support and Training (ASIST) to the Australian Defence Force until 2039

Mar 07, 2023
Neousys Launches Rugged HPC Server with Optimized SWaP for UGVs

RGS-8805GC, Neousys' new rugged HPC server, brings high-performance computing into extreme conditions with optimized size, weight and power (SWaP) for unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) applications

Mar 06, 2023
INVISIO AI-Powered Systems Selected by European Army

INVISIO's AI powered functionality encompasses a number of innovations, including automatic sound adaptation based on surrounding noise levels and advanced digital signal processing technology that filters away unwanted noise

Mar 03, 2023
Advancing Defense Capability Through Strategic Collaboration Defense Advancement works with major OEMs to foster collaboration and increase engagement with SMEs, to accelerate innovation and drive defense capabilities forward.