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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2019: First time a charm for Talisman?
1st May 2019
While many exhibitors, if not most, attending an event or show will look at number of units sold as a quantitative measure of success, there …
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Defence Notes
Podcast: FARA developments, technology transfer and Lockheed on NATO’s 70th
26th April 2019
Welcome to Episode 14 of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert of future podcasts here.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Terra Drone, KDDI launch new UAS services
29th April 2019
Terra Drone and KDDI have launched new infrastructure inspection services using UAS, Terra-Drone announced on 25 April. The solution uses UAS with high-resolution cameras to …
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Military Logistics
IDEF 2019: Weaponised cranes to aid Turkey's insurgency fight
1st May 2019
Turkish manufacturer MPG is displaying the first out of 29 specially armoured recovery cranes to replace civilian vehicles that the Turkish government is currently using …
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia 2019: New OPV design to complement Israel Shipyards' existing portfolio
10th May 2019
Israel Shipyards will unveil a new offshore patrol vessel (OPV) design at IMDEX Asia in Singapore – dubbed the OPV-45 – as the company looks …
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Digital Battlespace
Harris receives F/A-18 EW contract modification
1st May 2019
Harris Corporation has received a $212 million contract modification to supply the next production lot of electronic jammers for US Navy and foreign military sales …
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Training
Raytheon to support training at US Army JMRC
2nd May 2019
Raytheon will support training at the US Army's Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC) located in Hohenfels, Germany, under a contract announced on 30 April.The contract, …
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Digital Battlespace
US Army develops new voice-bridging system
3rd May 2019
The US Army is developing a new device called the Radio Interoperability Capability-Universal (RIC-U) to simplify secure radio communications with allied partners, the army announced …
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Digital Battlespace
EW Europe 2019: SPREOS IR countermeasure production configuration showcased
7th May 2019
Bird Aerosystems will present its Self Protection Radar Electro-Optic System (SPREOS) Compact Directional IR Counter Measure (DIRCM) at EW Europe 2019, Stockholm. SPREOS will be showcased …
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Digital Battlespace
Northrop delivers first command centre for IAMD
3rd May 2019
Northrop Grumman has delivered the first production-representative engagement operations centre (EOC) for the US Army’s Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS), …
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Naval Warfare
USCG receives 13th C-130J aircraft
1st May 2019
The US Coast Guard (USCG) received its 13th C-130J Super Hercules long range surveillance aircraft in baseline configuration from Lockheed Martin on 10 April, 2019. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2019: NASA pushing autopilot envelope for UAM
29th April 2019
NASA’s Cessna LC40 UAM testbed flight research aircraft is being utilised to champion industry and the agency’s research efforts in the field of flight automation, …
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Military Logistics
KBR to support UK MoD
1st May 2019
KBR has received a contract to support the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) in the Middle East, the company announced on 26 April. Under the …
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Defence Notes
US military spending up for first time in 7 years
29th April 2019
US military spending has risen for the first time in seven years, reflecting Trump administration policy, according to a new report released 29 April by …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Collins Aerospace technology supports MQ-9B flight
2nd May 2019
Collins Aerospace’s technology has supported the first end-to-end flight of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ (GA-ASI's) MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft in civil airspace, the company …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Fighter - multirole
J-10 [Pakistan]
Programme Background A video clip released by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) disclosed that a deal to acquire the J-10 from China was signed on 25 ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
CV90 [Czech Republic]
Background The Czech Republic has been working on modernising its mechanised units at least since 2017, when the country launched its "Tracked IFV" programme to ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Boxer IFV (Schakal) [Netherlands]
Background The Boxer is currently in service with both Germany and the Netherlands, having entered service in 2009 and 2013, respectively. In October 2025, the ...
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Medium UGVs
Mission Master (RPV Sprial 2) [UK]
Background First announced in April 2017 and referred to in early MOD documents as the ‘last mile resupply’ initiative, the British Army is reportedly evaluating ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Boxer IFV (Schakal) [Germany]
Programme Background The Boxer is currently in service with both Germany and the Netherlands, having entered service in 2009 and 2013, respectively. In October 2025, ...
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AEW&C
AEW&C Aircraft [India]
Programme Background India is planning to increase its AEW&C; capabilities with indigenous radar systems. A330 Bid In 2015, the IAF has requested to procure six ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Anka-S (Second Batch) [Turkey]
Programme Background First Batch Based on comments by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) and Turkish media in 2018, Shephard believes that Türkiye acquired 26 Anka-S drones ...
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Main battle tanks
Viatura Blindada de Combate-Carro de Combate (VBC-CC) [Brazil]
Programme Background Several key technical requirements have been outlined by the Brazilian MoD. Among the most important are that the platform should weigh less than ...
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UAS: communication systems
UAS: communication systems | RangeHawk (RQ-4 Global Hawk) [US]
Northrop Grumman received a US$325.5 million US Army contract in May 2026 to develop and acquire the RangeHawk HALE UAV, a modified RQ-4 Global Hawk designed ...
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UAS: flight control systems
UAS: flight control systems | RangeHawk (RQ-4 Global Hawk) [US]
Northrop Grumman received a US$325.5 million US Army contract in May 2026 to develop and acquire the RangeHawk HALE UAV, a modified RQ-4 Global Hawk designed ...
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Military UAS - mini
Medium Range Tactical (MRT) [USMC]
Background Request for Information (RFI) In February 2026, the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) issued an RFI for solutions for a Medium Range Tactical (MRT) ...
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MPVs - 4x4
JLTV [Slovenia - 2nd Batch]
Programme Background Slovenia began its procurement of Oshkosh Defence's JLTV 4x4 armoured vehicle in 2018, although a US government FMS contract was not signed until ...
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Light attack, Trainer
L-39NG Senegal
The aircraft will feature five hard-points, two external fuel tanks with 350 lt capacity, Mk 81 and Mk 82 bombs, guided and unguided rockets, single ...
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Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift
NH90 (Special Forces) [France]
Background In French service, advanced H225M Caracals with aerial refuelling capabilities are used by SOF units of the French Air Force (FAF) and French Army. ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
MQ-9A Reaper [Spain]
Programme Background First Contract The US State Department approved a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of MQ-9 Block 5 aircraft and associated parts, equipment, and logistical ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Weapon sights for night use (thermal imaging)
CRATOS
The Clip-On Ruggedized Advanced Thermal Optical Sight (CRATOS) is a miniaturised all-in-one thermal weapon sight designed for handheld, clip-on or stand-alone use.
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Weapon sights for night use (thermal imaging)
HuntIR Mk 2
The HuntIR Mk 2 thermal weapon and reconnaissance sight is designed for clip-on use on mid- and long-range small arms. The standalone weapon sight has ...
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Weapon sights for night use (thermal imaging)
XACT th family
The XACT thermal weapon sight product family includes: the XACT th64 short/medium-range weapon-mounted or handheld sight; the XACT th65 clip-on marksman sight; and the XACT ...
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Weapon sights for night use (thermal imaging)
CNVD-T
The Clip-On Night Vision Device-Thermal (CNVD-T) is a handheld or weapon-mounted thermal sight based on the military SU-232/PAS.
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Weapon sights for night use (thermal imaging)
UTCx
The UTCx (Universal Thermal Clip-on) sight is a universal thermal clip-on to existing weapon sights, currently fielded by the US military and supporting long-range sniper ...
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Weapon sights for night use (thermal imaging)
AN/PAS-13G(V)1 LWTS
The AN/PAS-13G(V)1 Light Weapon Thermal Sight (LWTS) is a handheld or weapon-mounted thermal sight. The TI capability of the LWTS allows for longwave infrared observation ...
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Weapon sights for night use (thermal imaging)
TISI-M
Designed for assault and sharpshooter rifles, SMGs and machine guns, the TISI-M is a lightweight uncooled thermal day and night weapon sight which can be ...
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Weapon sights for night use (thermal imaging)
AN/PVS-30
The AN/PVS-30 is a long-range thermal clip-on sniper night sight. The sight is able to extend the range of engagement by up to 1,000m and ...
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Weapon sights for night use (thermal imaging)
Lily-L
The Lily-L clip-on thermal sight for long-range sniper weapons can be mounted on a Picatinny rail in front of a day scope. It is designed for ...
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Weapon sights for night use (image intensifiers)
MilSight S135 MUNS
The MilSight S135 Magnum Universal Night Sight (MUNS) AN/PVS-27 is a high-resolution clip-on weapon sight that mounts forward of an existing scope, adding NV capabilities ...
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Weapon sights for night use (thermal imaging)
ThermoSight HISS-XLR
The HISS extended long-range (XLR) clip-on thermal weapon sight allows snipers to detect and recognise man-sized targets at up to 2,000m, offering a 25% increase ...
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Individual grenade launchers
UBGL
The single-shot 40mm Under-Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) can be attached to most modern assault weapons using a MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rail system. The breech is swung ...
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Weapon sights for night use (thermal imaging)
MUNSTI
The MUNSTI uncooled thermal imaging clip-on sight is compact and lightweight, designed for use in front of a day optical sight. It is suitable for ...
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Sniper rifles
Dan.338
IWI launched the Dan.338, the first of a new family of bolt-action sniper rifles, at the Eurosatory 2014 exhibition. Chambered for .338 Lapua Mag ammunition, ...
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Weapon sights for night use (thermal imaging)
TVC 60
The TVC 60 is a clip-on thermal weapon sight designed to be used in conjunction with a magnified day optic. The shooter relies on the ...