FNSS advances Indonesian Kaplan APC programme as local production expands
FNSS and PT Pindad are progressing the Indonesian tracked armoured personnel carrier programme as local production gets under way.
Indra’s InShield DIRCM in flight test
Indra’s InShield Directed Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) system has successfully passed in-flight tests during the NATO Trial EMBOW XVI exercise, the company announced on 5 October.
These tests were performed at the WTD 91 test centre in Meppen, Germany, with the collaboration of the ministries of defense of Spain, Germany and France.
The DIRCM system, developed to protect aircraft from infrared guided surface-to-land and surface-to-air missiles, was integrated in a CH-47 Chinook helicopter of the Spanish Army Airmobile Forces and was certified to perform in-flight tests.
Tests were coordinated with the Spanish Ministry of Defence and carried out with the collaboration of Logistic Command of the Spanish Army.
Upon passing NATO tests, the Indra system is qualified at operational tests, and is considered to be at Technology Readiness Level 8. This is the highest level of development before its entry into service (TRL 9).
The company is working to achieve this objective within the SYP 21501 programme for the supply of a DIRCM that will be implemented in Spain’s A400M aircraft.
Related Equipment in Defence Insight
You may also like
More from Land Warfare
-
![FNSS advances Indonesian Kaplan APC programme as local production expands]()
-
![Tulpar firing trials expand Hitfact Mk II platform options]()
Tulpar firing trials expand Hitfact Mk II platform options
Firing trials of the Tulpar and Leonardo Hitfact Mk II combination follow an integration programme covering mechanical, electrical, electronic and software interfaces.
-
![How to breach a minefield: from traditional systems to modern techniques in action]()
How to breach a minefield: from traditional systems to modern techniques in action
The news from Ukraine has again shown that antitank minefields and other obstacles on the battlefield, such as deep trenches, can play a key role in both offensive and defensive operations. Given this, there will always be a need to clear them, both during and after a conflict.
-
![British Army's open plan draws diverse offerings for Land Rover replacement]()
British Army's open plan draws diverse offerings for Land Rover replacement
The UK Ministry of Defence has avoided being prescriptive in its search to replace the British Army’s Land Rover, meaning vehicle types being offered range from Land Rover Defender Wolf II and Humvee to the hybrid series Fering Pioneer. What does this mean for the procurement process?
-
![DVD 2026: British Army’s Ajax back in the hands of users as part of a gradual return]()
DVD 2026: British Army’s Ajax back in the hands of users as part of a gradual return
The introduction of Ajax vehicles into British Army service was stopped after operator health issues were reported during an exercise, but manufacturer General Dynamics Land Systems UK believes work over the past 10 months has dealt with the problems.
-
![Europe commits to long-range fires but countries move in different directions]()
Europe commits to long-range fires but countries move in different directions
Sweden, Croatia and France are pursuing different rocket artillery solutions as European armies seek greater reach, survivability and industrial resilience.
