Daily News - Day 2
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General Sir Mike Jackson and Nick Chaffey of PA Consulting Group today opened the DSEi Global Defence Conference by looking at the challenges now facing defence and how both industry and government must “rise to the challenge”. Given that the next decade will be dominated by the need to realign the UK’s strategic aspirations and balance rapidly evolving strategic priorities with declining defence resources, the public and political appetite for further military enhancements, versus investment in domestic security, health and education will be key.
11 September, 2007
BMT looks to extend submarine reach
UK naval design and systems engineering group BMT Defence Services (Stand 296) has completed initial feasibility study work aimed at conceptualising a deck hangar facility designed to support the launch and recovery of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) from conventional submarines.11 September, 2007
Filter prevents spikes
On Stand 2090 XP Power is highlighting availability of its new 500W active filter unit for use in harsh electrical environments. Designated the DSF500, this is designed to protect dc-dc converters from the surges, spikes and ripples typically found on the electrical system of any military platform, such as an aircraft or vehicle.
11 September, 2007
‘Next gen’ MG to replace M2?
PEO Soldier’ is the US Army organisation that develops, procures, fields and sustains virtually everything a soldier wears or carries, and visitors to Stand 1106A may learn about a .50 calibre machine gun that could provide a welcome improvement in infantry weaponry.
11 September, 2007
German Army brings Mikado to London
The German Army (Heer) is becoming increasingly involved in out-of-area operations and has now fielded a complete family of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) to provide all units with an enhanced reconnaissance capability. The smallest of these is the Mikado mini-UAV, which is deployed by German Army infantry at the section level to give a real-time surveillance capability, especially in urban operations.11 September, 2007
MRR contenders line up
The four companies bidding to supply a new maritime Medium Range Radar (MRR) for the Royal Navy’s surface fleet are all pressing the merits of their rival solutions at DSEi in the run-up to a source selection decision expected early in 2008. BAE Systems Insyte (Stand 573), Elta Systems, Lockheed Martin UK (Stand 1455), and Thales Naval UK (Stand 855) submitted their bids for the MRR requirement to the UK’s Defence Equipment and Support Organisation in early July.11 September, 2007
Australian gun mounts gain orders
On Stand 1228, Australian specialist gun mount company W&E Platt is seeking to penetrate new markets, having recently won contracts to supply heavy and light machine gun mounts to the UK Ministry of Defence for urgent operational requirements in Afghanistan and Iraq.11 September, 2007
High-class weapons from Low Country
FN Herstal is a long established and widely respected source of weapons of many kinds including two of very different kinds featured on Stand 1135. One, the M3M pintle mount, is very much in demand to add firepower to tactical helicopters operating in Iraq and Afghanistan, while the other, the FN303 Less Lethal Launcher, can now fire two new projectiles.11 September, 2007
Europe’s biggest ever helicopter programme
The NH90 tactical transport and naval helicopter, which has 495 firm orders to date, is highlighted on the Eurocopter Stand 1177. It is the biggest helicopter programme ever launched in Europe and poised to become the benchmark for this class.11 September, 2007
New aids to night vision
Two very different new products have been launched on the Qioptiq Stand 1206, where the DAGIR is the latest addition to the company’s portfolio of surveillance equipment. By contrast, the SVIPIR-2+ also launched at the show is a battlefield product for dismounted personnel.
The SVIPIR-2+ is part of a family of new compact and lightweight thermal sights utilising the latest lowpower uncooled TI camera technology. The sight has been designed specifically to provide surveillance and target engagement capability to snipers who want to retain the capability of their existing optical day sight.
11 September, 2007