Technology News & Articles

British Army Land Rovers to Undergo EV Conversion & Battlefield Tests

Through a partnership with Electrogenic, Babcock International will convert four in-service military Land Rovers, two protected vehicles and two general service, from diesel fueled to EV

Apr 14, 2023
Getac Unveils Next Generation UX10 Tablet & V110 Laptop  

Both the UX10 and V110 feature 12th Generation Intel Core Processors, expanded memory and increased storage options, as well as extensive I/O and connectivity options (including 5G)

Apr 13, 2023
Viasat Debuts High-Capacity Mercury Free Space Optical Communication Terminal

Viasat's new Mercury Free Space Optical Communications (FSOC) terminal is designed to deliver high-performance and resilient connectivity in contested environments

Apr 13, 2023
Embraer Launches NATO-Compliant A-29N Super Tucano Light Attack Aircraft

New version of the A-29 Super Tucano aircraft, the A-29N, will feature equipment to meet NATO's operational requirements, including a new datalink and single-pilot operation

Apr 13, 2023
Compact Brushless DC Flat Motor for Aerospace & Defense Applications

Portescap’s new 45ECF motor features maximum continuous torque up to 91 mNm in a compact package for applications that demand high performance in tight spaces

Apr 13, 2023
UK MoD Completes Capability Assessment Trial of IoT Data Network  

Smarter Technologies’ Orion IoT data network is a low power, ultra-narrow band 433 MHz UHF radio system that can penetrate concrete ammunition bunkers, fuel installations and underground facilities, without affecting equipment

Apr 13, 2023
BlueHalo Awarded $76 Million OTA for High-Energy Laser System

BlueHalo will provide an Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) mounted 20-kilowatt class laser weapon to defend against the growing Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) threats in the battlefield

Apr 12, 2023
GM Defense Receives ISV Full-Rate Production Decision

Based on the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2, the Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) weighs 5,000 pounds, making it light enough to be sling loaded from a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter and compact enough to fit into a CH-47 Chinook helicopter

Apr 12, 2023
MoD to Work with Industry Partners on 3D Printing

The companies, AMFG, Babcock, NP Aerospace, RBSL and Thales, will work closely with the MoD alongside other industry organizations to scale up the use of AdM parts, and open doors to greater innovation in manufacturing

Apr 12, 2023
AFRL to Expand AI-Powered Maintenance Across F-16 Fleet

SparkCognition Government Systems will broaden the implementation of its Digital Maintenance Advisor to the full aircraft and will enable prescriptive maintenance features through the use of additional data sets

Apr 12, 2023
Automatic Text Extraction Technology Enhances Naval Situational Awareness

Charles River Analytics' Automatic Text Extraction for Awareness in the Maritime system works with existing labeled image datasets and banks of unannotated maritime images to enable automated systems to recognize text on ships

Apr 12, 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.