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DASA awards £2m to fast-track autonomous vehicles in harsh conditions

Land April 7, 2020

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has announced it has awarded 21 contracts worth a total £2.1 million to boost how autonomous vehicles and systems operate in challenging environments. DASA, on behalf of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), launched the Autonomy in a Dynamic World competition last year seeking proposals for innovative ...

Report expects US to invest heavily in developing new technologies

Land April 3, 2020

The latest research from Frost & Sullivan reveals that the US Department of Defense (DoD) is expected to spend an estimated $481 billion between 2018 and 2024 developing new technologies. The technological superiority of the United States armed forces is being challenged by new and evolving threats constantly being developed by ...

WFEL appoints new Director for Boxer MIV Programme

Land April 2, 2020

Following WFEL’s recent announcement of its significant involvement in the production of the Boxer Mechanised Infantry Vehicle for the British Army, the company has announced the appointment of Andrew Munt as Boxer Programme Director. Mr Munt will take responsibility for WFEL’s new Boxer facility construction and full equipment commissioning whilst ensuring ...

Bittium secures order from Finnish Defence Forces

Land April 2, 2020

Bittium has received a purchase order from the Finnish Defence Forces for the Bittium Tactical Wireless IP Network (TAC WIN) system’s products, which are meant for tactical communications. The purchase order is part of the renewal of the Finnish Defence Forces’ command, control and communications system, where the software-defined Bittium TAC WIN system is ...