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News - CMI Defence

  • Defence Helicopter

    Airbus announces safety measure for Tiger pilots

    8th September 2017

    Airbus Helicopters has issued an alert service bulletin (ASB) in relation to Tiger pilots changing from autopilot to manual operation during challenging environments. The safety …

  • Special Operations

    Venezuela activates new Special Operations Command

    1st September 2017

    The Venezuelan Armed Forces (FANB) formally activated a new Special Operations Command in Maracay, Aragua State on 17 August. The new Special Operations Command is …

  • Land Warfare

    Russia spends big on land modernisation

    5th September 2017

    As a sign of its continuing effort to modernise the country's land forces, the Russian MoD inked several high value contracts for new or upgraded equipment during …

  • Defence Helicopter

    HAL begins production of LCH

    31st August 2017

    The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has launched the production of the Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), HAL announced on 28 August. The …

  • Land Warfare

    MSPO 2017: Romania pursues ambitious modernisation

    29th August 2017

    In early August the Romanian Supreme Council for National Defence (CSAT) took a broad decision to begin large-scale redevelopment of the country’s armed forces, boosting …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Australia requests MH-60R upgrade

    4th September 2017

    The US State Department has approved a potential foreign military sale for an Australian MH-60R helicopter upgrade programme, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced on …

  • Special Operations

    Georgian SF become NATO certified

    8th September 2017

    The Georgian Special Operations Forces (GEO SOF) has successfully completed NATO certification to operate a Special Operations Task Group (SOTG), defence sources have confirmed to …

  • Land Warfare

    DSEI 2017: UK soldier modernisation marches on

    5th September 2017

    The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) continues to advance its soldier modernisation initiatives including plans to introduce a lighter ballistic plate for dismounted troops by …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Lockheed Martin to build two CH-53K

    5th September 2017

    Lockheed Martin has received a Low Rate Initial Production Lot 1 contract worth $304 million from the US Naval Air Systems Command to build two …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Ka-52K set for electromagnetic testing

    30th August 2017

    Russian Helicopters is set to begin testing of the Ka-52K maritime reconnaissance and combat helicopter for resistance to electromagnetic interference, the company announced on 26 …

  • Defence Helicopter

    DSEI 2017: Sea Venom firing well on all cylinders

    7th September 2017

    European missile manufacturer MBDA is continuing its Sea Venom anti-ship missile trials and Shephard has learnt that all firings so far have been successful.  The first …

  • Military Logistics

    UK expands GCC presence

    30th August 2017

    Michael Fallon, UK Defence Secretary, signed a memorandum of understanding and services agreement with Oman’s Minister Responsible for Defence Affairs securing the UK’s use of …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Russia wants high-speed combat helicopter

    29th August 2017

    Russian Helicopters has been contracted by the Russian Ministry of Defence to work on a new high-speed combat helicopter concept, the company announced on 24 …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    MSPO 2017: Azerbaijani export license a ‘matter of technicality’

    6th September 2017

    The Orbiter 1K loitering munition, manufactured by Israel-based Aeronautics, was on display at the MSPO exhibition and conference just days after an export license to …

  • Defence Helicopter

    First Mi-38T helicopter in build

    28th August 2017

    Kazan Helicopters, part of Russian Helicopters, has started assembling the first prototype of the Mi-38T helicopter, Russian Helicopters announced on 23 August. Under the terms …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • APCs/IFVs - 6x6

    Anoa

    Pindad designed the 6x6 Anoa APC to meet the requirements of the Indonesian Army. Since the vehicle was publicly unveiled in November 2008, close to ...

  • Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors

    Antasena

    Antasena is an X-18 tank boat developed as a joint collaboration between CMI Defence and PT Lundin. The fast craft has been designed to support ...

  • Wheeled assault guns

    Badak

    A prototype of the 90mm-armed 6x6 Badak (Indonesian for rhinoceros) direct fire support vehicle was unveiled at IndoDefence in November 2014 by Pindad and partner ...

  • Core systems: cameras and IR detectors, EO/IR systems

    NightConqueror CMI

    The NightConqueror Compact Modular Imager (CMI) is the main component of a variety of thermal imaging systems. It is used in stabilised imaging turrets for ...

  • Light tanks

    Tulpar Light Tank

    Otokar unveiled its tracked Tulpar Light Tank, which mounts CMI's Cockerill 3105 turret on Otokar's Tulpar IFV chassis, at the June 2018 Eurosatory exhibition. The ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 8x8

    BTR-3

    Kharkiv Morozov Machine Building Design Bureau produced the first 8x8 BTR-3-series amphibious APC in 2001. The series includes the BTR-3U, the BTR-3U Guardian (variant for ...

  • Land: manned turrets

    Cockerill CPWS 25-30

    The remotely-operated Cockerill Protected Weapon Station (CPWS) can be armed with 25 mm or 30 mm guns from various manufacturers and can be integrated on 4x4, ...

  • Wheeled assault guns

    ERC 90 NG

    The ERC 90 Sagaie 6x6 armoured vehicles were acquired by the French Army to provide a well-armed vehicle for its rapid reaction armoured units. Capitalising ...

  • Frigates

    Drazki Class

    The Bulgarian Navy's three Drazki-class frigates began life as four Wielingen-class (Type E-71) frigates with the Belgian Navy. The ships underwent a major refurbishment and ...

  • Light tanks

    K21-105 Light Tank

    At IDEX 2013, Doosan and John Cockerill Defense presented the K21-105 Light Tank concept which integrates the Cockerill 105mm-armed XC-8 turret on the Doosan K21 ...

  • Major networking projects

    Missile Defence

    In 2010, NATO rolled out an initial capability to protect alliance forces against missile threats and is now examining options for protecting territory and populations. ...

  • MPVs - 4x4

    Commando Select

    The Commando Select 4x4 APC, built on knowledge gained from the M1117 Armored Security Vehicle’s ten years of combat theatre use by the US Army, ...

  • APCs/IFVs - tracked

    Anders Multirole Combat Platform

    The tracked WPB Anders multirole combat platform was designed to replace the BMP-1 IFV and other vehicles in Polish Army service. The Anders family is ...

  • Land: RWS

    CPWS

    Building on the success of the Cockerill Protected Weapon Station (CPWS) 25-30, John Cockerill Defense introduced a new version of the CPWS at the June 2018 ...

  • Major networking projects

    Defence Architecture Framework

    BAE Systems is developing a broad base of systems architecture expertise to execute network-centric warfare projects on behalf of the Australian Defence Force. This is ...