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Uncrewed Vehicles
Elistair launches Orion UAS
7th March 2018
Elistair has launched a tethered UAS called Orion, the company announced on 2 March. Designed for semi-persistent aerial surveillance and telecommunications relay, the Orion UAS …
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Defence Notes
Russia deploying ballistic missiles to Baltic enclave
5th February 2018
Lithuania has accused Russia of deploying nuclear-capable ballistic missiles to its Kaliningrad exclave on the Baltic, on 5 February, as relations between Moscow and the …
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Land Warfare
EO/IR Special Report: Asian armies sensitive to vehicle EO/IR needs
12th February 2018
Demand for vehicle-based EO/IR systems for surveillance and observation operations is increasing rapidly across the Asia-Pacific region. Following North America, the region is anticipated to …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Oceanology International 2018: Thales question UV maritime readiness
14th March 2018
Thales has raised concerns over the failure of UV and UAS to be adequately supported within maritime environments. During a speech at Oceanology International in London, …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Oceanology International 2018: Forum launch first of new EROV range
14th March 2018
US based oilfield and subsea manufacturer Forum Energy Technologies has unveiled its new electric remotely operated vehicle (EROV) XLe Spirit at Oceanology International. Designed primarily …
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Special Operations
Army steps forward on 40mm airburst
15th February 2018
The US Army is moving forward on development of a new 40mm low velocity airburst munition. Designated XM1166, the High Explosive Airburst (HEAB) system would …
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Digital Battlespace
Thales awarded French sonar system work
12th February 2018
Thales has received a contract from the French defence procurement agency to conduct a set of studies and technological developments for a sonar system to …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
SCTX 2018: Avenger UGV logs first customers
6th March 2018
NATO countries Bulgaria and Romania have ordered a number of Avenger UGVs, just a year after Med-Eng unveiled the new system. Six of the platforms …
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Defence Notes
Slovenian Army chief sacked after NATO test failure
22nd February 2018
Slovenian Prime Minister Miro Cerar has given the Chief of the Army Staff his marching orders after one of its key brigades failed a NATO …
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Naval Warfare
Lockheed’s MK 41 VLS for Type 26
6th March 2018
Lockheed Martin has received a contract from BAE Systems to equip the Royal Navy's Type 26 Global Combat Ship with the MK 41 Vertical Launching …
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Defence Helicopter
China’s ‘Black Hawk’ set to enter PLA service
23rd February 2018
After a small flurry of helicopter images appeared on the Chinese internet this week, the Z-20 medium helicopter is thought to be approaching low-rate initial …
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Military Logistics
BAE Systems to modernise USS Philippine Sea
14th February 2018
BAE Systems has been awarded a $9.6 million contract to modernise the US Navy’s USS Philippine Sea guided-missile cruiser, the company announced on 12 February. …
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Defence Helicopter
EO/IR special report: Promising outlook for Asia military helo market
13th February 2018
By virtue of spending estimates between now and 2027 the military EO/IR Asia-Pacific market is forecast to become the second biggest globally – behind North …
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Defence Helicopter
Playing the Ace card with the Austrian Armed Forces
8th March 2018
Despite setbacks with contracts and the adjustment of onboard tech, Ace Aeronautics, manufacturers of the Ace Deck VL 60 avionics suite, is not only confident …
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Defence Helicopter
Thales’ 70mm rockets for Tiger helicopters
14th February 2018
The Spanish Army Aviation (FAMET) and the German armed forces have selected Thales rockets to equip their Tiger helicopter fleets, the company announced on 13 …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Short Range Missile Defence Systems: 0 to 20 km range
Marine Air Defence Integrated System [US]
Background The Marine Air Defence Integrated System (MADIS) is a US Marine Corps (USMC) programme to counter UAVs, low-flying, high-speed fixed-wing aircraft, and helicopters using a mobile ...
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Self-propelled rocket launchers
HIMARS [Canada]
Background The Canadian army does not currently operate any MLRS systems. Following the effectiveness of MLRS in Ukraine, many militaries have begun investing in their ...
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Medium Range Missile Defence Systems: 20-90km range
Uplift SHORAD UOR [Canada]
Background The Canadian Army's future GBAD system "will provide tactical air defence protection to friendly forces and vital installations during expeditionary and domestic operations against the ...
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Self-propelled rocket launchers
HIMARS [Sweden]
Background Following the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, Sweden began a process of military modernisation, in line with trends across much of Europe. The war ...
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Medium Range Missile Defence Systems: 20-90km range
Medium Range Air Defence [Canada]
Background The Canadian Army's future GBAD system "will provide tactical air defence protection to friendly forces and vital installations during expeditionary and domestic operations against ...
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Medium Range Missile Defence Systems: 20-90km range
NASAMS [Australia]
Background The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) initiated the LAND 19 Phase 7b programme, which intends to replace the Bofors RBS 70 VSHORAD system with ...
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MPVs - 4x4
NMS 4x4 [Qatar]
Background Prior to the announcement that Qatar had signed a contract for 214 NMS, there were reports in 2017 that the Qatar Armed Forces were ...
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Land: air defence radar
Lower Tier Air and Missile Defence Sensor [US]
Background The US Army's Lower Tier Air and Missile Defence Sensor (LTAMDS) is being acquired from US-based Raytheon. The United States Army is the primary customer ...
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Military UAS - MALE
Tactical Drone System (SDT) (15-28) [France]
Background Tactical Drone System (SDT) programme The French Army launched the SDT programme to replace the Sagem (now Safran) Sperwer Intermediate Tactical Drone System (SDTI) ...
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Medium Range Missile Defence Systems: 20-90km range
Indirect Fire Protection Capability [US]
Background The US Army's Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC) is designed to sit between SHORAD capabilities and the high-end Patriot. The IFPC System is a mobile, ground-based ...
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Long Range Missile Defence Systems: > 90km range
PAC-3 MSE (T-Dome) [Taiwan]
Background Taiwan is procuring PAC-3 MSE missiles forming its T-Dome multi-layered air and missile defense system. The PAC-3 MSE missiles will work work alongside Sky Bow III ...
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Medium Range Missile Defence Systems: 20-90km range
Medium Range Intercept Capability [US]
Background The US Marine Corps' Medium Range Intercept Capability (MRIC) is a new medium-range air defence capability developed from the Israeli Tamir surface-to-air missile and Iron ...
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Medium Range Missile Defence Systems: 20-90km range
Anant Shastra [India]
Background The Anant Shastra (QRSAM) surface-to-air missile weapon system is planned to strengthen the protection of Indian forces along the borders with Pakistan and China. ...
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Hybrid effector systems
M-SHORAD Increment 3 [USA]
Background The US Army is upgrading its maneuver short-range air defense system (M-SHORAD). Under the overal programme, there are three increments. Increment 1 vehicles are ...
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Medium Range Missile Defence Systems: 20-90km range
Akash NG [India]
Background Akash NG is planned to be inducted into the Indian Armed Forces and Air Force to support national defence capabilities and self-reliance. Akash NG will replace the original Akash missile ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Surface-to-surface missiles
Precision Strike Missile (PrSM)
The Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), developed by Lockheed Martin, is a next-generation surface-to-surface missile system designed to provide the US Army with enhanced long-range precision ...
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Surface-to-surface missiles
MGM-140 ATACMS
The MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) is an American surface-to-surface missile. ATACMS is described as the US Army's primary 24/7, all-weather, and surface-to-surface artillery precision ...
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Land: battle management systems
AMDWS
AMDWS (Air and Missile Defense Work Station), is a collaborative battlespace awareness information management system developed by Northrop Grumman to meet the requirements of the ...
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Artillery rockets
GMLRS
GMLRS (Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System), an extended-range guided version of the MLRS, is a GPS/INS-guided 227 mm artillery rocket for wheeled M142 HIMARS and tracked ...
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Surface-to-air missiles
MIM-104E PAC-2 Guidance Enhanced Missile-Tactical ballistic missile (GEM-T)
An upgrade to the PAC-2 missile, the Guidance Enhanced Missile TBM (GEM-T) is designed to defeat tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles or enemy aircraft in ...
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Land: infantry weapon simulators
DX407 GT Simulator
The DX407 is an indoor GT simulator for the Eryx short-range shoulder- and tripod-fired antitank missile. It is used for initial training and skill maintenance ...
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Surface-to-air missiles
CAMM-ER
The CAMM-ER, the Common Anti-air Modular Missile Extended Range, is part of MBDA's CAMM family of next-generation air defence missiles. The missile is conceived to provide ...
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Land: air defence radar
LTAMDS
The Raytheon Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense System (LTAMDS) is an active electronically scanned array Gallium Nitrade (GaN) radar. The use of GaN strengthens ...
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Air: Defensive Systems - MLDS, Air: Defensive Systems - Laser Warning Receivers
LIMWS
BAE Systems is leading the US Army’s Limited Interim Missile Warning System (LIMWS) initiative. This is intended to enhance the missile protection provided to US ...
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Major networking projects
IBCS
The Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System (IBCS) is a C2 system designed to integrate current and future sensors. The system also improves ...
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Surface-to-air missiles
MIM-104 A/B Patriot (PAC-1)
The MIM-104 Phased Array Tracking to Intercept of Target (Patriot) is an American Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) designed for air defence duties. The original Patriot entered US ...
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Crew-served assault/anti-tank weapons
Terminator
The Jadara Terminator is a crew-served antitank missile launcher designed and manufactured by Jadara Equipment and Defence Systems in Jordan. It features a 107mm diameter ...
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Surface-to-surface missiles
Iskander-M/E/K
The Iskander-M (NATO reporting name: SS-26 'Stone') is a short-range ballistic missile. It was the second attempt by Russia to replace the Skud after its ...
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Surface-to-air missiles
9M96E
The 9M96 is a family of surface-to-air missiles that are designed to intercept a wide range of aerial threats. They were designed for the S-400 ...
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Short Range Missile Defence Systems: 0 to 20 km range
MIM-23 Hawk
The MIM-23 HAWK (Homing All the Way Killer) is an American medium-range surface-to-air missile system developed by Raytheon in the 1950s to provide mobile air ...