Essays about: "Defense industry"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 67 essays containing the words Defense industry.

  1. 1. Peace-washing : The pacifization of the Swedish arms export

    University essay from Försvarshögskolan

    Author : Freja Wehrling; [2024]
    Keywords : Sweden; pacifization; militarization; critical peace studies; critical military studies; semiotics; arms export; defense industry; Sverige; militarisering; försvarsindustri; vapenexport; fredstudier; kritiska säkerhetsstudier; semiotik;

    Abstract : Sweden’s role internationally is often cited as a paradox which is argued to have its origin in the opposition between the state’s international humanitarianism and its large arms export. The tension here has often been examined from the perspectives of militarization in research on the subject. READ MORE

  3. 2. Early-Stage Validation of Autonomous Vehicles in Ambiguous Environments : A Systems-Theoretic Process Analysis (STPA) of an Autonomous Military Defense Industry Vehicle

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Fordonssystem

    Author : Maria Axelsson; [2024]
    Keywords : STPA; System Safety; AFRY; Milrem Robotics; Safety Analysis; Autonomous Vehicles; Control Structure; Control Model; NGV; THeMIS; themis; THEMIS;

    Abstract : This report delves into the early developmental phase of an autonomous vehicle designed for defense applications. Navigating diverse terrains, this unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) poses unique challenges, particularly in the absence of clearly defined directives found in typical traffic scenarios. READ MORE

  4. 3. Security in the context of the European semiconductor industry : A qualitative content analysis of the European Chips Act

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk historia och internationella relationer

    Author : Henrik De Laval; [2023]
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    Abstract : Semiconductors are essential in virtually all electronic devices, ranging from civilian to military applications. The semiconductor industry is therefore a critical, and arguably strategic and security-related, industrial sector. READ MORE

  5. 4. Navigating through Frustrations : A User-Centered Approach to Enhancing Airborne Early Warning and Control System Operator Experience

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informatik och media

    Author : Josef Jönsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Human-computer interaction; Military; User interface design; Usability; User-centered Design; Airborne Early Warning and Control System; User experience; Research-through-design; Defense industry; High-stakes environments;

    Abstract : This master thesis focuses on enhancing the user interface experience for Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system operators in a military context. Collaborating with Saab, a defense sector company, the study employs the research through design and a user-centered design approach to investigate user needs and how they interact with the interface. READ MORE

  6. 5. Capability Engineering An Alternative to Systems Engineering: Swedish combat vehicle industry

    University essay from Försvarshögskolan

    Author : Måns Lindgren; [2023]
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    Abstract : This thesis aims to look at ways capability engineering can be introduced to the Swedish combat vehicle industry, as well as to identify success factors for capability engineering. In this thesis, a case study methodology has been used. Where one case was BAE Systems Hägglunds selling new combat vehicles to Norway. READ MORE