Contents In this issue 8 6 News in numbers The vital stats impacting the industry.


Land operations 8 Guarding Nato’s eastern gates With the threat of a Russian invasion of Eastern Europe once more on the agenda, there has never been a more pressing time for Nato member states to ensure they are prepared to defend their territory. Tallha Abdulrazaq speaks to Major General Veiko-Vello Palm of the Estonian Defence Forces to understand the current state of play, and what Nato needs to do next to secure its eastern flank.


12 Superior firepower CTA International


14 A fleet fit for a changing world NIMR


Naval capabilities


16 The modular sea change For modern navies, modularity can enhance persistence, sustainability and effectiveness while improving efficiency, cost and integration. Nicholas Kenny speaks with Emma Salisbury, US military-industrial complex expert and PhD candidate at Birkbeck College, University of


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London, and retired Rear Admiral Nils Wang, director of Naval Team Denmark and former chief of the Royal Danish Navy, to learn more.


19 Designing the future of combat at sea Navantia


20 Sea mines are back DA-Group


Air systems


22 The view from the ground The Russian invasion of Ukraine has brought the importance of counter- drone technology to the fore. Andrea Valentino talks to Dr Cristian Coman, lead for counter-drone activities at


32 Connecting the battlefield Omnetics


35 Fast and simple sleeper counter mobility systems FMG Defence


the NCI Agency, and Riki Ellison, chairman and founder at the Missile Defence Advocacy Alliance, to learn about the latest developments in counter-drone technology.


25 Downing drones: Why mobile ground-based air defence is resurgent Rheinmetall Air Defence


26 Blinding eyes in the sky Anduril


Future soldier 28 Night-vision quest


Nato members and partners across Europe are looking to improve their night-vision capabilities to enhance situational awareness during night- time operations. Andrea Valentino chats with Major Jari Tiilikka from the Finnish Defence Forces, and Lieutenant Colonel Rune Nesland- Steinor of the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency, to understand why their location and environment means the Nordics have long relied on night vision.


31 Portable high-speed satellite internet Satcube


16 Defence & Security Systems International / www.defence-and-security.com


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