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 within the broader land-modernisation pathway. Readers can consult the original for programme context, industrial posture at DSEI, and any schedule notes highlighted by the source.
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 concluded, with show coverage detailing the scope of testing, platform integration options, and intended operational roles. The piece situates Tridon within SHORAD trends—counter-UAS, mobility and digital fire-control—while noting where further qualification or customer-specific integration could follow. See the source for schedule specifics, test venues and 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 roadmap, demonstration themes and customer demand 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. Consult the original for 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, examining high-bandwidth beyond-line-of-sight connectivity for autonomous craft. The article looks at antenna integration, sea-state resilience and implications for distributed C2 of USV fleets, and places the trial within C4ISR themes visible across DSEI this year.
Source: Janes — 10 September 2025
DSEI 2025: BAE Systems’ FalconWorks & LM Skunk Works team on autonomous air vehicles
Coverage from EURO-SD and Janes points to a teaming arrangement between BAE Systems’ FalconWorks and Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works exploring disruptive autonomous aircraft concepts for the UK. Framed as R&D collaboration rather than procurement, scope areas include teaming architectures, autonomy stacks and mission-system integration. The original lays out 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 reporting situates the family within growing naval UAS demand for ISR, logistics and comms relay roles, with modular payloads and integration pathways recurring across stands this year. See the original for specifics on sensors, endurance classes and demonstration assets.
Source: Janes — 10 September 2025
DSEI 2025: MBDA’s Akeron MBT 120 — indirect fire for tanks
EDR Magazine covers MBDA’s Akeron MBT 120, 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 show coverage rather than a 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 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 current ship roster, timings and any late adjustments 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 use cases for expeditionary ISR and logistics, emphasising reduced operator load and standardised workflows across platforms. Visit the source for system components, control concepts and demonstration specifics presented at DSEI.
Source: EDR Magazine — 10 September 2025
DSEI 2025: Allied warships, land and UAS themes headline the week
This final card summarises the day’s cross-domain threads visible on the floor: allied naval presence along the Thames, renewed momentum on UK land programmes (Ajax and SHORAD pieces), and a strong UAS/autonomy showing across primes and SMEs. For deeper context on timelines, user needs and integration roadmaps, follow the original roundups and exhibitor releases listed above.
Source: Defence Agenda curation — 10 September 2025
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