Speaking across the Divide
While JADC2 heralds a paradigm shift in how the US armed forces and allied services share information, its implementation faces distinct challenges.
On paper, the...
Airborne AESA Fighter Radars
AESA radars are generally considered to be the most innovative and technologically-advanced type of tactical radar system and have become almost a necessity for...
Operating at the Speed of Relevance
Air Marshal Sir Gerry Mayhew, the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) Deputy Commander for Operations (DCOM Ops) talked to Armada International during a busy tour...
Shipbuilding With VR, AR and Digital Twinning
Damen develops simulation training products to add value in ship concept, design, build, and support.
Navies are seeking to introduce new ships more quickly and...
CBRN Danger Persists
Despite the impact of COVID-19, there is still good reason for governments to affirm their commitment to new CBRN equipment and training.
The long delayed...
NATO’s Emerging Maritime Threats
Vice Admiral Keith Blount, NATO’s Commander Allied Maritime Command discusses the range of emerging and traditional threats and risks now pressurising the alliance’s maritime...
US Army Big Six Requirements and Programmes (Part 2)
This is the second of a two part series to explain the US Army’s ‘Big Six’ programmes to future proof it over the coming...
Winning the CBQ
The close quarter battle (CQB) requires weapons that can be brought quickly onto a target, not to mention sights that allow quick and accurate...
UGVs – Gaining Traction at Last?
Unmanned ground vehicles have not yet seen the success experienced by unmanned airborne systems, but is this about to change?
While unmanned air vehicles (UAVs)...
Synthetic Training for Combat Air: Panacea or Pipedream?
While there seems to be a general agreement that more synthetic flying is a good thing (cost-effective, environmentally better, and broadly more inclusive), will...