DSEI 2025 — Post-Show Special Edition
Weapons & Air Defence Effectors headlined the show: MBDA’s Spear Glide, surface-launched ASRAAM and Akeron MBT 120; Leonardo’s Otomat Mk3 for blue-water strike; plus high-energy lasers such as Rafael’s Iron Beam Compact and IPG’s Crossbow Mini. Together, they point to layered, networked fires across land, air and sea. EDR (Spear Glide) • Janes (SL-ASRAAM) • EDR […]
DSEI 2025 — News Roundup 09 | 12.09.2025
DSEI 2025: Boeing highlights Loyal Wingman upgrades Boeing used DSEI to showcase new updates to its Loyal Wingman programme. The enhancements include improved autonomy software, better teaming protocols with manned aircraft, and integration of advanced payloads. As a result, operators can expect faster mission cycles and reduced pilot workload. The company emphasised that the system […]
DSEI 2025 — News Roundup 08 | 12.09.2025
DSEI 2025 — Midday Brief | 12.09.2025 Here is a fresh set of DSEI 2025 updates, compiled as Gutenberg cards (60–100 words each). Each item links to the original article in a new tab. No images are embedded unless they come directly from the linked source. For easier scanning, we grouped items under subheadings. Air […]
DSEI 2025 — News Roundup 07 | 12.09.2025
DSEI 2025 — Morning Brief | 12.09.2025 Below is a concise set of DSEI 2025 updates in Gutenberg cards (60–100 words each). Each item links to the original article in a new tab. No images are embedded unless they come directly from the source. Moreover, we grouped items under clear subheadings to aid scanning. Naval […]
DSEI 2025 — News Roundup 06 | 11.09.2025
DSEI 2025: Navantia launches digital shipyard suite Shephard reports Navantia’s unveiling of a digital shipyard suite that integrates design, production and lifecycle management into a single platform. At DSEI, the company highlighted how the suite improves interoperability, reduces construction times, and enables predictive maintenance via data analytics. Positioned for both military and commercial yards, the […]
DSEI 2025 — News Roundup 05 | 11.09.2025
DSEI 2025: Navantia launches digital shipyard suite Shephard reports Navantia’s unveiling of a digital shipyard suite that integrates design, production and lifecycle management into a single platform. At DSEI, the company highlighted how the suite improves interoperability, reduces construction times, and allows predictive maintenance through data analytics. Positioned for both military and commercial yards, the […]
DSEI 2025 — News Roundup 04 | 11.09.2025
DSEI 2025: Rafael debuts Iron Beam Compact Janes highlights Rafael’s unveiling of Iron Beam Compact, a smaller variant of its high‑energy laser system for short‑range air defence. The system is tailored for mobile platforms and rapid deployment, offering scalable power for counter‑UAS and rocket engagements. At DSEI the company positioned it as a complement to […]
DSEI 2025 — News Roundup 03 | 10.09.2025
UK & Norway join the CAVS programme On 9 September, the UK and Norway formalised entry into the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme to procure Patria 6×6 APCs—bringing membership to seven nations. The announcement, made at DSEI, signals a push for fleet commonality, simplified sustainment and scalable mission fits. UK minister Luke Pollard and […]
DSEI 2025 — News Roundup 02 | 10.09.2025
DSEI 2025: General Dynamics firms up Ajax for potential British Army IFV requirement Reporting from DSEI 2025, Shephard Media says General Dynamics is positioning Ajax against the British Army’s evolving infantry fighting vehicle needs. Coverage highlights the programme’s current status at the show, how the exhibited configuration reflects recent reliability/integration work, and where Ajax sits […]
DSEI 2025 — News Roundup 01 | 10.09.2025
DSEI 2025: General Dynamics firms up Ajax for potential British Army IFV requirement Reporting from DSEI 2025, Shephard Media says General Dynamics is positioning Ajax against the British Army’s evolving infantry fighting vehicle needs. The piece focuses on where the programme stands at the show, how the exhibited configuration reflects recent reliability and integration work, […]
DSEI 2025: Defence Trends & Commercial Outlook
This report surfaces the most visible DSEI 2025 defence trends: autonomy and UAV ecosystems, layered counter‑UAS and directed energy, uncrewed and naval systems for MCM/ASW, rapid‑deployment ISR/radar kits, and deep‑strike/NLOS munitions. Headlines, sources, and dates are taken verbatim from the list; insights are grouped newest → oldest and translated into commercial implications.
MSPO 2025 Commercial Report: Deals, UAS & Fires
The MSPO 2025 commercial report shows a market pivoting around three forces: (1) Poland’s localisation drive and PGZ ecosystem expansion, (2) intense foreign OEM competition coupled with technology transfer offers, and (3) an operational pull from Ukraine that prioritises UAS/C-UAS and long-range fires. The feed of 26 May–9 September 2025 headlines reveals concrete moves—local rocket […]
MTU–GE expand LM2500 naval gas turbine pact
MTU Aero Engines and GE Aerospace will deepen their work on industrial gas turbines and push into naval propulsion. The focus is the LM2500 naval gas turbine. The higher‑power LM6000 will complement it. The plan aligns production, packaging and global MRO under a Germany‑anchored network. Announced on 8 September 2025, the move formalises a long […]
Ghost Bat Proves Cooperative Capabilities
Ghost Bat Proves Cooperative Capabilities Australia’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program hit a key milestone. Boeing Defence Australia and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) finished the MQ‑28A Ghost Bat Capability Demonstration 2025 ahead of schedule. As a result, they validated MQ‑28A Ghost Bat cooperative capabilities across several mission sets. Moreover, the early finish moves […]
T‑STAR drone swarm boosts speed and safety
Durham University has unveiled T‑STAR drone swarm technology that promises faster, safer, and more coordinated multi‑UAV operations in complex environments. The research team says T‑STAR enables swarms to update trajectories in real time, avoid collisions without breaking formation, and keep mission tempo high even in obstacle‑rich airspace.[1]
China’s Type B Unmanned Stealth Fighter
China’s Type B Unmanned Stealth Fighter China’s latest parade in Beijing gave the clearest look yet at a new tailless combat drone dubbed Type B. The large, low‑observable airframe looks closer to a China unmanned stealth fighter than to a loyal‑wingman. Its J‑10‑like size hints at high performance and a push toward uncrewed air superiority.
AI in the Drone Industry: Operator 2.0
At the Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas (2–4 September 2025), senior leaders framed a decisive shift: AI in the drone industry is moving operators from stick-and-rudder piloting to system orchestration, data stewardship, and mission assurance. The outcome is a redefinition of skills, governance, and ROI: who “flies” the aircraft is now less relevant than […]
China Unveils LY‑1 Naval Laser | Directed‑Energy at Sea
China has officially unveiled the LY‑1 naval laser during its largest victory day parade in Beijing. This marks the first public appearance of the LY‑1 naval laser, a system designed to provide shipborne directed‑energy defence against drones and precision missiles. Its debut signals China’s push to deploy naval laser technology as a cornerstone of future […]
Editorial Z-Report | 06.09.2025
Defence Agenda — Evening Brief End-of-day summary · Updated: 31 August 2025 · Europe/Istanbul (UTC+3) 5Top stories 3Programmes moving 2Budget/force structure 24hWatchlist Top Stories UAV swarms vs SHORAD Swarm–defence match-up enters a new test cycle; layered counters are shifting from point solutions to networked effects. Air & Missile Defence CapLink array and missile defence Link-budget […]
Japan Weighs TB2 vs Heron Mk2
In short, Japan evaluates TB2 and Heron drones in a rare, direct head‑to‑head. The decision will shape how Tokyo blends strike, surveillance, and maritime deterrence across the Indo‑Pacific. Key Facts Test campaign: Japan recently completed evaluation of Israel’s Heron Mk2 and is now assessing Türkiye’s Bayraktar TB2, according to official briefings. Mission split: TB2 is […]