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26 October

Lockheed ‘Agile Shield’ Battle Management System Passes Capability Test

Lockheed Martin Australia has announced that its most sophisticated battle management system, dubbed “Agile Shield,” has successfully completed field capability trials.

26 October

Land

Remote Piloted Vehicles (RPV) is being driven through Swindon town during the exercise to carry Ammunition and resupply troops as well as casualty extraction during LIVEX 23. LIVEX 23 is Experimentation and Trials Group activity which took place in both the urban and rural domains around the Swindon area. 2 Yorks and TDUs exercised with experimental kit and equipment initially in the urban domain, specifically the disused Debenhams store in Swindon, moving into the rural domain on 28 Sept. The Phalanx Platoons concept was trialled for the first time with new kit and equipment on a multi-phase exercise to test the concept which incorporates a systems operator into the platoon to provide situational awareness through the use of uncrewed systems. They also trialled a variety of other innovative kit including uncrewed ground vehicles one of which will be weaponised. Other new kit includes enhanced Dismounted Situational Awareness, STEED and ballistic shields.

Rojoef Manuel

British Army Trials Situational Awareness Technologies in Urban Warfare Training

The British Army has tested advanced tactical capabilities for situational awareness in an urban landscape at Swindon.

26 October

Cyber

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Philippines, Denmark to Expand Cyber Defense Partnership

The Philippines and Denmark have announced a plan to amplify digital security ties in response to threats against the countries’ cyberspace.

25 October

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Joe Saballa

US Army to Demo Potential Solutions Against Swarm of 50 Drones

The US Army will hold an ambitious demonstration of counter-drone solutions capable of neutralizing a swarm of 50 unmanned aerial systems.

24 October

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Philippines Bans Use of AI Apps in Military Due to Security Risks

The Philippines has prohibited its military and defense personnel from using artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled applications due to security risks.

23 October

Cyber

Rojoef Manuel

Philippine Military to Organize New Cyber Command

The Philippines will launch a new military command to enhance digital defense in response to growing cyber threats.

20 October

Air

Airmen from Los Angeles Air Force Base learn how to use charging equipment for the base's new Electric Vehicle Fleet during a training demo in El Segundo, Calif., on Oct. 31, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sarah Corrice/RELEASED.)

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Leidos to Deliver Electric Vehicle Charging Services for US Air Force

The US Defense Innovation Unit has awarded Leidos a contract to provide multi-base electric vehicle charging services for the US Air Force.

20 October

Cyber

Rojoef Manuel

Fortress Joins CISA’s Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative

Fortress Information Security has officially joined a Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency consortium against digital threats.

20 October

Technology

Rojoef Manuel

Amwell, Leidos to Deliver Digital Healthcare Platform for US Military

The US Defense Health Agency has awarded Amwell and Leidos a $180-million contract to supply a digital healthcare platform for warfighters.

18 October

Air

Maintenance and aircrew Airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, conducted a mass generation of seven C-130 Hercules aircraft at Rosecrans Air National Guard base, St. Joseph, Missouri, October 14, 2023. Some of the aircraft conducted airdrops at Rosecrans and some aircraft conducted a flyover at a Missouri Western State University football game. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Michael Crane)

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US Air Force Begins Avionics Revamp for C-130H Hercules Fleet

The US Air Force has started the transition of its C-130H Hercules avionics from an analog to a digital configuration.

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