European Security & Defence, Beethovenallee 21, Bonn (2024)

25/06/2024

As battlefields trend toward increasing transparency through the proliferation of intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR) technologies, denial of these vital streams of information is becoming imperative to survival.

25/06/2024

The uptake of radio frequency over fibre optic technology for use on the battlefield could increase in the coming years as land forces seek ways to mask their radio emissions from detection and interference.

25/06/2024

The wars currently being waged have brought the importance of the main battle tank as a potent tool in the hands of the troop commander back into focus. At the same time, new threats – especially from the air – have emerged. For more than 10 years, Germany and France have been designing a successor system for the Leopard 2 and Leclerc main battle tanks in the joint Main Ground Combat System project, which is taking a new technological approach given the new picture of war.

The wars currently being waged have brought the importance of the main battle tank as a potent tool in the hands of the troop commander back into focus.

25/06/2024

With numerous procurement and upgrade efforts occurring across the European continent, France’s SCORPION programme remains a standout among Europe’s ground forces modernisation efforts. This article examines the key capabilities being replaced or improved under SCORPION, as well as the road taken to get there.

With numerous procurement and upgrade efforts occurring across the European continent, France’s SCORPION (synergie du contact renforcée par la polyvalence et l'infovalorisation) programme remains a standout among Europe’s ground forces modernisation efforts.

21/06/2024

Continuing the development of its AN/ALQ-254(V)1 Viper Shield digital electronic warfare (EW) suite for the Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70/72 (F-16V) multirole fighter, L3Harris announced at the 2024 defence exhibition in Paris that it has completed the system’s fourth software drop.

L3Harris announced at Eurosatory 2024 that the fourth software drop for its Viper Shield digital EW suite for the F-16 Block 70/72 is complete.

21/06/2024

At Eurosatory 2024 on 18 June Saab gave a rare briefing on its Sirius Compact range of passive electronic warfare (EW) sensors, which were launched into the market around two years ago.

At Eurosatory 2024 on 18 June Saab gave a rare briefing on its Sirius Compact range of passive electronic warfare (EW) sensors.

21/06/2024

With at least two prototypes of the FAMOUS programme’s Tracked All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) undergoing trials in Finland, project co-ordinator Patria brought a mock-up of the vehicle to Eurosatory 2024, held in Paris from 17 to 21 June, to officially launch the concept.

Project co-ordinator Patria brought a mock-up of the FAMOUS programme’s Tracked ATV to Eurosatory 2024 to officially launch the concept.

21/06/2024

Until now the only glimpses of Ukraine’s Maritime Autonomous Guard Unmanned Robotic Apparatus V-5 (MAGURA V5) have been from grainy infrared footage posted online by the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence’s Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR) of the bomb-laden unmanned surface vessel (USV) attacking Russian warships.

At Eurosatory 2024, held in Paris from 17 to 21 June, the Ukrainians brought a real example of the MAGURA V5 unmanned surface vessel.

21/06/2024

Artificial intelligence techniques are gradually being adopted in tactical battle management systems bringing both risks and rewards.

21/06/2024

Developments in the dismounted soldier systems of several countries were revealed at the SAE Media Group’s Future Soldier Technology Conference in London in March 2024, with particular emphasis on system integration, mounted/dismounted interoperability and the introduction of innovative and disruptive technology. Since the end of the conference there have been contract awards that have confirmed project intentions briefed by different speakers.

Developments in the dismounted soldier systems of several countries were revealed at the SAE Media Group’s Future Soldier Technology Conference in London in March 2024, with particular emphasis on system integration, mounted/dismounted interoperability and the introduction of innovative and disrup...

20/06/2024

Alongside examples of the Arocs, Unimog and FGA 14.8 APC chassis, at Eurosatory 2024 Daimler Truck displayed three examples of the Zetros range, including the debut of a brand new 8×8 chassis.

Daimler Truck displayed three examples of the Zetros range at Eurosatory 2024, including the debut of a brand new 8×8 chassis.

20/06/2024

Textron Systems displayed a model of its XM204 top-attack anti-armour munition at the Eurosatory 2024 defence exhibition, held in Paris from 17-21 June, having secured the go-ahead to move into full-rate production with the weapon just a few weeks before the show.

Textron Systems displayed a model XM204 top-attack anti-armour munition at Eurosatory 2024 and has moved into production with the system.

20/06/2024

On 17 June, the first day of the Eurosatory 2024 defence exhibition in Paris, French mobility specialist Texelis and Indonesia’s PT Sentra Surya Ekajaya (PT SSE) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of 4×4, 6×6 and 8×8 vehicles.

At Eurosatory 2024 France's Texelis and Indonesia’s PT SSE signed an MoU to collaborate on developing 4×4, 6×6 and 8×8 vehicles.

20/06/2024

Options for military truck procurers are gradually dwindling. This article provides an overview of the shrinking European marketplace.

20/06/2024

Recent years have seen multiple hypersonic weapon designs seen coming out of primarily China, Russia, and the US. While several designs have already entered active service, they remain a significant challenge for most existing ground-based air defence (GBAD) systems to intercept. As such, the hypersonic threat has triggered a rush for bespoke solutions to this unique problem.

Recent years have seen multiple hypersonic weapon designs seen coming out of primarily China, Russia, and the US. While several designs have already entered active service, they remain a significant challenge for most existing ground-based air defence (GBAD) systems to intercept. As such, the hypers...

20/06/2024

There are countless commonly-cited myths floating around regarding what high explosive anti-tank (HEAT) warheads are and how they work, most of which are completely inaccurate. In this article, the author provides a crash course in the field of shaped charges and related protection systems, demystifying HEAT warheads as well as many commonly-cited countermeasures, and explaining how they really work.

There are countless commonly-cited myths floating around regarding what high explosive anti-tank (HEAT) warheads are and how they work, most of which are completely inaccurate. In this article, the author provides a crash course in the field of shaped charges and related protection systems, demystif...

19/06/2024

The ongoing war in Ukraine is deeply intertwined with the use of different remote-controlled, autonomous, uncrewed and robotic platforms by both sides.

19/06/2024

With the growing loss rates of armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs) seen on modern battlefields, particularly in Ukraine, it is worth examining the materials and technologies which go into protecting these vehicles, to better understand their limits.

19/06/2024

8×8 armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs) now make up a sizable proportion of many military AFV fleets. However, pressures to integrate more protection and heavier armament are leading to greater compromises in mobility that will have an impact on their operational utility.

18/06/2024

NFM presented the THOR Modular Combat Vest System Light Weight (MCVS-LW) on its stand yesterday.

18/06/2024

With Western militaries increasingly re-orienting themselves toward peer conflict, what role will protected mobility vehicles play in this post-global war on terror (GWOT) world?

18/06/2024

Outside of Russia and Ukraine, other European countries are investing significant resources into the procurement of main battle tanks (MBTs), including upgrades for legacy vehicles, production of new types, and the development of next-generation systems.

14/06/2024

The technology company VINCORION plays an important role in the development and production of innovative components for main battle tanks, infantry fighting vehicles and armored personnel carriers such as Leopard, Puma, Boxer and the Panzerhaubitze 2000 self-propelled howitzer.

Precise Weapon Stabilization and Powerful Electrical Systems The technology company VINCORION plays an important role in the development and production of innovative components for main battle tanks, infantry fighting vehicles and armored personnel carriers such as Leopard, Puma, Boxer and the Panze...

14/06/2024

The chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threat refuses to disappear. Continued examples of actual and alleged uses of chemical weapons around the world show that the spectre of chemical warfare is not relegated to history.

The chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threat refuses to disappear. Continued examples of actual and alleged uses of chemical weapons around the world show that the spectre of chemical warfare is not relegated to history. Nuclear

14/06/2024

The business of winning exploitable advantage – both tactical and strategic in scope – remains centred on achieving intelligence or information superiority.

14/06/2024

The Israeli Ministry of Defense’s mission to the United States has officially signed a letter of offer and acceptance (LOA) to acquire a third squadron of Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighters for the Israeli Air Force (IAF), Lockheed Martin announced on 4 June 2024.

The Israeli Ministry of Defense has officially signed an LOA for a third squadron of Lockheed Martin F-35s for the Israeli Air Force.

14/06/2024

Head protection and power/data management specialist Galvion announced on 13 June 2024 that its European production hub in Poland is approaching completion.

Head protection specialist Galvion announced on 13 June 2024 that its European production hub in Poland is approaching completion.

14/06/2024

IAE International Aero Engines (IAE), a multinational consortium comprised of shareholders including RTX’s Pratt & Whitney, Pratt & Whitney Aero Engines International, Japanese Aero Engines Corporation and MTU Aero Engines, has named Kelly Horan as its new president. Horan succeeds Kim Kinsley, who held the position since June 2023.

IAE International Aero Engines has named Kelly Horan as its new president. Horan succeeds Kim Kinsley, who held the position since June 2023.

14/06/2024

UK-based brake and clutch specialist Alcon is launching its latest-generation full-service brake-by-wire (B*W) technology at the Eurosatory 2024 defence exhibition, being held in Paris from 17 to 21 June.

Alcon is launching its latest-generation full-service brake-by-wire (B*W) technology at the Eurosatory 2024 defence exhibition in Paris.

14/06/2024

German technology group Rheinmetall is opening up new business areas in the space domain, presenting initial conceptual approaches at the recent ILA Berlin 2024 air show, which was held in the German capital from 5-9 June.

Rheinmetall is opening up new business areas in the space domain, presenting initial conceptual approaches at the recent ILA Berlin 2024 air show.