All DSEI articles
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NewsUK’s DE&S accelerating defence procurement reform
The UK’s Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) organisation is embarking on a process of procurement reform, with increased programme agility and environmental considerations to receive greater focus.
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NewsNew mindset the key to Tempest success, partners say
Maintaining the early strong momentum of the UK’s Tempest future combat air system (FCAS) programme will require the adoption of a joint venture culture and the ability to smoothly introduce further partner nations, industry and military officials say.
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NewsMiddle East funding to help Aeralis trainer take off
UK start-up Aeralis has secured a major funding boost from an undisclosed Middle East backer, plus new technical support from propulsion giant Rolls-Royce, moving its modular jet trainer concept a step closer to manufacturing reality.
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NewsBAE picks Marshall to support Team Tempest
The UK’s Marshall has been granted delegated design authority by BAE Systems to support activities linked to the Tempest future combat air system programme.
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NewsSikorsky could complete Black Hawks in the UK as it eyes NMH bid
Sikorsky remains confident that its “combat-proven” UH-60 Black Hawk can see off the competition for the UK’s New Medium Helicopter (NMH) programme and does not rule out completing the rotorcraft in the country – potentially alongside a rival bidder – if selected.
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News2Excel unsheathes Excalibur as it outlines 757 conversion into Tempest testbed
UK-based 2Excel Aviation is gearing up to begin the next stage of conversion work that will see a Boeing 757-200 transformed into a flying testbed in support of the country’s Tempest Future Combat Air System after gaining a contract from Leonardo for the activity.
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NewsLitening V service introduction to boost RAF Typhoons
The UK is poised to field further capability enhancements with its Royal Air Force fleet of Eurofighter Typhoons, with the Rafael Litening V targeting pod expected to enter use with the type before year-end.
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NewsAtlas impresses RAF chief ahead of Hercules retirement
The UK Royal Air Force’s use of the Airbus Defence & Space A400M during last month’s coalition airlift from Kabul demonstrated “remarkable operational utility”, chief of the air staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston says.
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NewsUK’s unmanned Mosquito on track for 2023 first flight
The head of the Royal Air Force (RAF) says its Project Mosquito effort to demonstrate a lightweight affordable novel combat aircraft is on track for flight testing before the end of 2023.
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NewsLeonardo and Northrop promise new RWUAS designs as they unveil partnership
Leonardo and Northrop Grumman intend to combine forces in the market for rotary-wing unmanned air systems (RWUAS), with the partners already working on several new designs.
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NewsBAE, Malloy team to offer T-650 heavy-lift UAV
BAE Systems has joined forces with UK unmanned air vehicle manufacturer Malloy Aeronautics to design and market an all-electric vertical take-off and landing design capable of carrying a 300kg (661lb) payload.
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NewsLeonardo Helicopters boosts UK content on AW149 for NMH bid
Leonardo Helicopters has revealed the industrial team that will form part of its bid for the UK’s New Medium Helicopter (NMH) requirement as the manufacturer attempts to boost domestic content on the platform.
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In depthWhy the UK Space Command has skyrocketing ambitions
Among the organisational changes made by the UK Ministry of Defence since the last DSEI show in September 2019, the establishment of a dedicated Space Command is one of the most significant recent developments.
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In depthHow UK military, industry will showcase advances at DSEI
Taking place in London’s Docklands from 14-17 September, the biennial DSEI event marks the first opportunity for the defence industry of the UK and 30 other nations to gather since the emergence and global spread of Covid-19.
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NewsDSEI show to feature 650-plus companies, organiser says
With fewer than six weeks to go before the UK’s first major defence exhibition since the pandemic began, the organiser of the DSEI event has confirmed that 654 companies will be taking part.