Detect. Connect. React. The increasing digitalization of the modern battlefield poses challenges for the armed forces as well as offering opportunities. Reliable networking of systems and actors at multiple command echelons is very important given the decisive impact of information, command and fire superiority. 
 

Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) concluded a four day visit to the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEi) in London, held from 12 to 15 September; to actively engage with industry leaders and promote its upcoming 10^th anniversary edition. 

Defense and security company Saab is exploring the potential for the recently announced Gripen Aggressor, to meet the needs of the United States Air Force (USAF) for Adversary Air (ADAIR) combat training. The new Gripen Aggressor with its unique mix of high performance, and advanced sensor and datalink capabilities, combined with a low life cycle cost, provide a perfect solution for this unique requirement. 
 

Malaysia recently participated in one of the biggest defence exhibitions in the world, Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) in ExCeL London. Representing Malaysia as a participant was DSA Exhibition & Conference Sdn Bhd, the organiser of renowned international exhibition, Defence Services Asia (DSA), which will take place at the Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur from 16 – 19 April 2018.

The delegation of the State Concern "UkrOboronProm" (UOP) during the visit to London – at the invitation of the British Embassy in Ukraine – held a series of negotiations with British and other international companies in the field of defense industry, ahaving met with defence departments of the United Kingdom. UOP delegation represented the Ukrainian defense industry at the international exhibition DSEI 2017. 
 

Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin today announced some of the latest developments in UK defence innovation at the Defence and Security Equipment International Exhibition in London (DSEI 2017). 
 

The Ministry of Defence and the Royal College of Art have collaborated on a future concept for Army combat uniform on show at this week’s Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2017 event. 
 

LONDON, UK --- Seagull, Elbit Systems’ multi mission Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) system, demonstrated live, a remotely operated Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) mission. Via Satellite Communication (SATCOM), the Seagull platform, sailing in the Haifa Bay, Israel, performed the operational ASW mission using control consoles situated some 3,515km away in Elbit Systems booth at DSEI Exhibition. 
 

LONDON --- General Dynamics Land Systems–UK and General Dynamics European Land Systems are showcasing the EAGLE 6x6, which will enter trials shortly for a part of the UK’s Multi Role Vehicle – Protected (MRV-P) programme, at Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI). 
 

ABIMDE (Brazilian Defense and Security Industries Association) will be at DSEI 2017 (Defense and Security Equipment International), which will take place in London from September 12 to 15. The Brazil Pavilion will feature 22 associated companies as well as a meeting room in a 300m² area situated at the N8-130 sector.

Stand N5-192:  Acromag’s new innovative PCIe-based AcroPack Series of general purpose I/O modules for embedded computing applications are an extended version of the mPCIe specification and feature a 100-pin connector to handle the I/O. The SWaP-C (size, weight power and cost) optimized modules are a tiny 70mm x 30mm in size and weigh on average only .05 ounces. Each module uses less than 5 watts of power and boards start at $395 per module. 

Atech, a company of Group Embraer, will be one of the highlights in the Brazil Pavilion at DSEI 2017 (Defence and Security Equipment International), which takes place in London (UK), from September 12 to 15, where it will showcase its Arkhe family of products and services: Arkhe Command & Control (C4ISR systems), Arkhe Mission & Combat (built-in systems), Arkhe Intelligence (intelligence systems), Arkhe Cyber (cybersecurity) and Arkhe Academy (qualification, simulation and training).

Bagira announced that it has won the Netherlands Ministry of Defence's Joint Fires Training Exercise and System (JFTES) tender, and has been selected for the supply of JOBSS to the Royal Netherlands Army. JOBSS was developed by Bagira as a comprehensive simulator for all the Joint-fires processes. JOBSS has been deployed and used by the Israeli Defence forces (IDF) troops since 2016, and was recently procured by two additional international customers. 

September 12th, 2017, Vancouver, BC-- Clarius Mobile Health, a digital healthcare company, is demonstrating its wireless, handheld ultrasound scanners this week at the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) show in London. The four-day event, from September 12-15th, brings together the global defence and security sector to innovate and share knowledge. 

Tuesday 12th September - Following the recent announcement of Cox Powertrain's collaboration with Xenta Systems and Murphy by Enovation Controls, Cox Powertrain will reveal the exclusive engine control and display systems that have been chosen for the company's high powered diesel outboard engine, the CXO300 at this year's DSEI.

Fischer Connectors, the global innovator in push-pull circular connectors and cable assembly solutions, is showcasing its innovative ruggedized products designed to meet the growing needs for faster, more powerful and smaller solutions in defense & security applications at the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) tradeshow. In close partnership with its customers, Fischer Connectors continues to push the boundaries of connectivity to address design engineers’ need to minimize space and maximize performance in their devices used in Dismounted Soldier, Ground, Aerospace and Marine military applications.

Hov Pod Introduces New Perimeter Security Solutions Optimized to Monitor and Secure Facilities and Critical Infrastructure Located in Rural, Amphibious or Remote Areas, at DSEI 2017.

“The autonomous hovercraft will revolutionize land-air- water-based, security, military and surveillance operations. Says Ron Harris, VP of Marketing of Hov Pod  Boats currently hold the title of Unmanned Surface Vehicle - USV, however they are ocean bound.  Hov Pod operate in all waters, they have a wide footprint and are designed specifically for balance, buoyancy and stability.

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) today unveiled the newest member in its Loitering Munitions (LM) family, the Maritime Harop.  IAI is the world's pioneer in developing and fielding various types of LMs: Harpy and Harpy NG (an autonomous anti-radiation LM for SEAD/DEAD missions), HAROP, an Electro-Optical/Infra-Red (EO/IR)-guided, man-in-the-loop LM, designed to locate, track and destroy high quality static and mobile targets, the Green Dragon, tactical, low-cost solution, designed to provide significant situational awareness and firepower in a compact envelope, and the Rotem tactical LM based on a light multi-rotor platform that delivers outstanding capabilities against low signature enemy systems in urban and complex environments. IAI's LM systems will be presented at the DSEI, Defense and Security Exhibition in London, on September 12-15, 2017 (Stand: S7-341).

Aims to drive efficiency and performance improvements throughout the industry LEO 2 being unveiled at DSEI. Microlease plc today unveiled LEO 2, the new Through-Life Support solution for asset management that enables aerospace, security and defence manufacturers and contractors to optimise the supply chain, improving performance and reducing costs. LEO 2 offers a fully collaborative working environment for managing deployed assets more efficiently, providing greater control and visibility of assets and the supply chain, optimising utilisation and lowering whole life costs.  

DSEI 2017 – LONDON, UK --- Affirming its position as the world leader in electronic countermeasures against Radio Controlled IEDs (RCIEDs), Allen-Vanguard unveiled at DSEI 2017 its new ANCILE electronic shield for defeating commercial drones (Unmanned Aerial Systems, or UAS). 
 

IXTROM Group, a Canadian based, innovative company for global management, situational awareness, and command and control intelligence, has selected DSEI 2017 in London to unveil its newest breakthrough. IXVMS7 (Simulation and Exercise Management and Awareness System) is the most technologically advanced modeling and simulation system that empowers commanders, operators and responders by strengthening their operational effectiveness through enhanced performance for the validation of drills, tactics, techniques and procedures.

Defence and security company Saab presents a new variant of Gripen, Gripen Aggressor. Gripen Aggressor is based on the proven Gripen C-series and is the ultimate platform for the adversary air combat training market. Gripen Aggressor brings a unique mix of high performance, mission flexibility and availability combined with a low life cycle cost. 
 

At DSEI 2017, the Defence and Security Equipment International show taking place from September 12 to 15 in London, Safran Electronics & Defense is showcasing its broad range of systems and equipment designed to meet strategic surveillance, detection, fire control, navigation and surveillance requirements.

Safran Electronics & Defense has signed its first sales contract for the latest-generation PASEO NS (Naval System), which will outfit new frigates deployed by an Asian navy. Delivered at the end of 2018, these PASEO NS sights will offer day/night target designation and surveillance capabilities.

Cohort plc company, SEA is using DSEI 2017 to unveil a new, enhanced version of its thin line KraitArray towed Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) sonar, offering operators greater detection and bearing ranges.

Cohort plc company SEA has built upon its growing pedigree for supplying Torpedo Launcher Systems (TLS) to navies in South East Asia with a contract to provide Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) in South Korea with systems for two new frigates being built for the Philippines Navy.

Cohort company SEA has exploited its use of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) in training simulation technology to develop a new Situational Awareness (SA) tool for ships’ Officer of the Watch (OOW). The AR technology, unveiled at DSEI,  uses a Microsoft Hololens to present a single fused picture of all the relevant information needed by the OOW as he/she manages the vessel’s course in a crowded seaway, taking data feeds from sources such as radar and a Warship Electronic Chart Display and Information System (WECDIS).

LONDON --- The passive radar system newly developed by Hensoldt has proved its capability of being operated in a multi-sensor network – the so-called clustering – in a number of field tests in real scenarios. 
 

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) today unveiled the newest member in its Loitering Munitions (LM) family, the Maritime Harop. 
 

QinetiQ’s AS3 communications intelligence (COMINT) system is ready to fly as a payload on Thales’s Watchkeeper unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). 
 

The UK Ministry of Defence, on behalf of the Governments of UK, Spain, Italy and Germany, has responded to the Belgian F-16 replacement Request for Government Proposal. 
 

Denel will be extending its marketing drive into European markets next week through its participation in the world’s leading defence and technology exhibition, DSEI 2017 in London. 
 

Patria attends DSEI 2017 event held on 12-15th September at ExCel in London, showcasing Patria AMVXP armoured wheeled vehicle integrated with Kongsberg PROTECTOR Dual RWS. Patria will also highlight its know-how in simulation technology by demonstrating Patria AMV Part Task Trainer networked with Patria Nemo Training Simulator. Patria’s stand is located at exhibition lot N6-160. 
 

Defence and security company Saab will present for the first time ever at an exhibtion, the vehicle-based MSHORAD (Mobile Short-Range Air Defence) solution – comprising the Giraffe 1X radar, Command and Control (C2) and RBS 70 NG Remote Weapon Station (RWS). The system will be on display at Saab’s stand, N2-230, at DSEI, London, England. 
 

DroneShield Limited, a worldwide leader in drone detection and countermeasure technologies, will be attending the DSEI conference in London 12-15 September 2017. It will be exhibiting as part of Team Defence Australia pavilion, with its DroneGun tactical rifle-shaped countermeasure displayed for visitors. DroneGun was launched approximately a year ago, with a substantial interest globally and high profile deployments including Swiss Police and Special Forces at the World Economic Forum in Davos in January 2017, deployments with multiple militaries in the Middle East, and current trials by militaries and law enforcement globally.

Defence and security company Saab will be exhibiting its formidable range of products at the Defence Security and Equipment International (DSEI) exhibition, London, England, at stand N2-230, from the 12 to 15 September. Saab’s stand will exhibit its innovative thinking through demonstrations, mini-talks, press briefings and a new format called Saab Insight on a big screen. 
 

AARHUS, Denmark --– At this year’s Defence and Security Equipment International exhibition in London, Terma invites customers and visitors to experience our C-Guard Naval decoy launching system, SCANTER Naval Radars, and C2 C-Flex System. 
 

Armour Communications, a leading provider of specialist, secure communications solutions for Windows 10 Desktop, iOS and Android smartphones/tablets will be showing its flagship solution Armour Mobile, which provides all the functionality seen in consumer-grade (free) apps but with the benefit of significantly enhanced security. New for DSEI is Armour Black, a range of higher assurance solutions for Government, Defence, covert communities and the security-conscious Enterprise.

Patria attends DSEI 2017 event held on 12 – 15 September at ExCel, London, showcasing Patria AMVXP armoured wheeled vehicle integrated with Kongsberg PROTECTOR Dual RWS. 
 

North Korea has announced that it is now in possession of a miniaturized hydrogen bomb that can be mounted on an ICBM, according to Yonhap News.

Artemis Optical, a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of high precision thin film coatings has launched a new thermal imaging protection filter.  The product has been developed to counter the growing threat to thermal camera systems from long wave infrared lasers.

NATO instructors training Ukrainian troops in the art of war have been accused of incompetence. Recently, Ukraine's Defense Ministry decided to show off fresh photos of NATO troops training their Ukrainian counterparts for battle. However, eagle-eyed observers pointed out that all they ended up showing off was the NATO trainers' ineptitude.

The liberation of Raqqa will not be an easy walk for the international coalition, and coordination of all forces is crucial, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

The FBI is breaking US privacy laws by failing to issue timely privacy impact assessments and better manage its photo data base as the agency upgrades facial recognition systems that are used to identify criminal suspects, the General Accountability Office (GAO) said in an audit report on Monday.

The first batch of UK armored vehicles has arrived in Estonia as part of NATO's drive to boost military presence in Eastern Europe, the UK Defense Ministry said Wednesday.

Built by the Waterboro, Maine-based Technologies Inc., the Ripsaw -- the lightweight tracked vehicle -- is being evaluated for possible future combat operations at New Jersey’s Picatinny Arsenal.

The Indian Air Force has ordered terrain warning awareness system for its six Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules aircraft due this year to avoid accidents in Himalayan terrain. The aircraft will be based with the mountain strike corps being raised on the Line of Actual Control with China.

Germany will meet its commitments to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) despite comments made by US President Donald Trump the country owes the alliance money, US Defense Secretary James Mattis said during a congressional hearing on Wednesday.

Lobaev Arms is a company formed by Tsar-Cannon, the leading Russian manufacturer of highly accurate long range sniper rifles, unique in its class. Sputnik spoke with Vladimir Lobaev, chief designer and founder of Lobaev Arms.

The US-led coalition against the Daesh terror group, outlawed in numerous countries, will investigate reports that a strike near the Syrian city of Raqqa hit civilians, an Operation Inherent Resolve spokesperson told Sputnik on Wednesday.

A single hand-held device for military target spotters is both easier to use and more accurate than the legacy system the device replaces, according to a press release by the US Marine Corps on Tuesday.

Lockheed Martin has sold more than $12.7 billion worth of weapons and high-tech systems to international customers last year.

The US Army has awarded a contract worth up to $98 million to Revision Military to develop a new generation of combat helmets that better protect soldiers from devastating injuries on the battlefield, US Senator Patrick Leahy announced in a press release on Tuesday.

Over 4,500 British soldiers are to be transferred to new units, and nearly 40 major units moved as part of a major military restructuring plan - but while the changes are billed as a major investment in the armed forces that will establish a new "warfighting" division and two strike brigades, critics suggest.

The US military are learning Russian. However their most popular tutorial materials seem to be scrabble game and alphabet posters for kids, at least as pictured by Defense News naval warfare reporter Christopher Cavas.

2017 has already seen a spate of bold statements by Russia and US officials about the development and testing of laser weapons in their countries; earlier this week, the US announced that it is preparing to test a new high-powered laser weapon which can be mounted on army trucks.

Israel's Justice Ministry has launched an investigation into the potentially corrupt purchase of German submarines involving individuals close to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, following months of examination by law enforcement agencies.

Senator Ron Wyden noted the Department of Defense cannot be audited, and claimed the budget increase would benefit defense contractors.

The US Army is developing a Long Range Precision Fires (LRPF) weapon to support Army and Marine missions threatened by opposition bunkers, helicopter pads, troop barracks, and other ‘fixed-location targets,’ Scout Warrior reports.

The father of a Navy SEAL killed during a US raid in Yemen has refused an invitation to meet with President Donald Trump, who authorized the strike. The dead soldier’s father criticized the raid as unnecessary and 'stupid,' and is demanding a military investigation.

The Iranian naval special forces were deployed in country's territorial waters and north of the Indian Ocean as part of the Velayat 95 naval drills.

South Korea's Lotte Group agreed to a planned exchange of land with the military for the installation of Washington's Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) anti-ballistic missile system, the country's Defense Ministry said Monday.

Hungary does not consider Moscow to be a threat to NATO states, though it respects the position of other countries, like Poland or the Baltic states, which see Russia as an existential threat to them, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto told RIA Novosti.

The United States is likely to deploy its Terminal-High Altitude Area Defense anti-ballistic missile system in South Korea in June, local media said Sunday.

The United States Air Force plans to deploy its cutting-edge F-35A fighter jets to fight Daesh in the Middle East in a few years, Air Combat Commander Gen. Herbert J. Carlisle.

Lockheed Martin has been awarded additional funding to provide equipment and technical support for Aegis Ashore test and operational systems in Poland.

Following a request from India’s Defense Ministry, New Delhi’s Air Force has decided not to make an acquisition request for the British Advanced Hawk trainer aircraft, due to a recent bribery scandal.

Ankara has expressed interest in purchasing the S-400 Triumf mobile surface-to-air missile systems from Russia to develop its own air defense system, Turkish MP Ahmet Berat Conkar of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) told Sputnik Turkey.

Turkish troops will not remain in Syria after the Daesh terrorist group (outlawed in Russia) is defeated there, a senior adviser to Turkish President Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told the RT broadcaster in an interview.

After a flurry of military drills that included artillery, tank, and helicopter exercises, an Iran Revolutionary Guard official warned that underestimating Iran’s military prowess could lead to the US being on the wrong end of a “strong slap in the face.”

The Russian Armed Forces have deployed another S-400 Triumf missile system to the Moscow Region.

The Polish Defense Ministry has opened tender negotiations on the delivery of eight helicopters for special forces and eight anti-submarine helicopters with three producers, namely Boeing, and jointly with German Lufthansa Group and Italian marine antennas producer Glomex, the statement on the ministry’s official website said Monday.

Whereas the development of nuclear arms remains an absolute priority for Russia, their role will be decreased by the entry into service of high-precision weapons, according to the defense minister.

The UK Defense Ministry refuted a report by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) which said the United Kingdom failed to meet the NATO requirements concerning defense spending.

A new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “World Airborne Fire Control Radar Market by Frequency Band and Geography: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2014–2022,” forecasts that the world airborne fire control radar market is expected to reach $3,455 million by 2022, growing at a CAGR of 3.9% from 2016 to 2022. X-band segment is expected to witness highest growth rate, while region-wise North America is projected to lead the market during the forecast period.