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, and how Ajax fits broader land-modernisation pathways. Readers can consult the original for programme context, industrial posture at DSEI, and any schedule notes highlighted in the source coverage.
Source: Shephard Media — 10 September 2025
DSEI 2025: Trials completed for new version of Tridon air defence gun
Shephard Media reports that trials for an updated Tridon air-defence gun have been completed, with the coverage looking at the scope of testing, platform integration options, and intended operational roles. The DSEI piece also situates the system within short-range air-defence trends—counter-UAS, mobility, and digital fire-control—while noting where further qualification or customer-specific integration could follow. See the source for details on schedule, test venues and any incremental performance notes.
Source: Shephard Media — 10 September 2025
DSEI 2025: TEKEVER advocates full modularity — not just the payload
According to Army Technology, TEKEVER is using DSEI to push system-level modularity across power, comms, autonomy and mission kits—not merely payload swaps. The approach aims to accelerate re-role between ISR, comms relay, and maritime missions, leveraging open architectures and faster integration cycles. The article outlines the company’s roadmap, demonstration themes and how customers are asking for quicker configuration turnarounds with minimal airframe downtime.
Source: Army Technology — 10 September 2025
DSEI 2025: GDLS & Lockheed Martin unveil Ajax IFV variant/concept
EDR Magazine covers the show-floor unveiling by General Dynamics Land Systems and Lockheed Martin, highlighting collaboration optics around Ajax and how the display frames future lethality, survivability and digital backbone options. The piece provides imagery and booth-level context from DSEI, with emphasis on concept direction rather than final programme decisions. See the original for details on the demonstrator configuration and partner roles.
Source: EDR Magazine — 10 September 2025
DSEI 2025: Orbit’s MPT30Ka satcom tested on 12 m USV
Janes reports a Ka-band satcom fit trialled on a 12 m unmanned surface vessel, looking at high-bandwidth beyond-line-of-sight connectivity for autonomous naval craft. The article examines antenna integration, sea-state resilience and implications for distributed C2 of USV fleets. It also situates the trial among broader naval C4ISR trends visible across DSEI this year.
Source: Janes — 10 September 2025
DSEI 2025: BAE Systems’ FalconWorks & LM Skunk Works team on autonomous air vehicles
EURO-SD/Janes coverage points to a teaming arrangement between BAE Systems’ FalconWorks and Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works exploring disruptive autonomous aircraft concepts for the UK. The reporting frames this as R&D-focused collaboration rather than a procurement announcement, with scope areas including teaming architectures, autonomy stacks and mission-system integration pathways. Read the source for partnership contours and initial technical focus areas.
Source: EURO-SD / Janes — 10 September 2025
DSEI 2025: Schiebel showcases next-gen Camcopters
Janes highlights Schiebel’s next-generation Camcopter developments, with attention to air-vehicle upgrades, mission-system options and maritime deployment profiles. The DSEI reporting situates the family within growing naval UAS demand for ISR, logistics and comms relay roles, with modular payloads and integration pathways a recurring theme across stands this year. See the original for specifics on sensors, endurance classes and demonstration assets at the show.
Source: Janes — 10 September 2025
DSEI 2025: MBDA’s Akeron MBT 120 — indirect fire for tanks
EDR Magazine covers MBDA’s Akeron MBT 120 concept, extending indirect/NLOS effects to tank formations. The piece explores how the family could evolve to give armour commanders more options against dispersed, defiladed or high-value targets at range, while noting this is a show-coverage perspective rather than a customer fielding announcement. Check the original for launcher concepts, integration ideas and development notes.
Source: EDR Magazine — 10 September 2025
DSEI 2025: Which allied ships are heading to London?
Forces News compiles the allied naval presence planned around DSEI week, spanning frigates and patrol vessels. The list offers a useful snapshot of deck tours and industry engagements that typically underpin maritime announcements during the show. Refer to the original for the up-to-date ship roster, timings and any last-minute changes to quayside activities.
Source: Forces News — 10 September 2025
DSEI 2025: Teledyne FLIR’s SkyCarrier™ autonomous UAS launch & recovery
EDR Magazine spotlights SkyCarrier™, an autonomous launch and recovery platform targeting repeatable, deck-agnostic UAS operations. The article frames potential use cases for expeditionary ISR and logistics, with an emphasis on reducing operator load and standardising workflows across platforms. Visit the source for system components, control concepts and demonstration specifics presented at DSEI.
Source: EDR Magazine — 10 September 2025
See more on our DSEI hub and the recent Defence Evening Brief.
- Shephard Media — Ajax IFV positioning
- Shephard Media — Tridon trials
- Army Technology — TEKEVER modularity
- EDR Magazine — Ajax unveil
- Janes — Orbit MPT30Ka on USV
- EURO-SD / Janes — FalconWorks & Skunk Works
- Janes — Schiebel Camcopters
- EDR Magazine — Akeron MBT 120
- Forces News — Allied ships list
- EDR Magazine — SkyCarrier™
