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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2018: GDELS unveils new configurations for ASCOD
11th June 2018
General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) is showcasing two new configurations for its ASCOD tracked platform at this year’s Eurosatory, including a new 120mm ‘tank …
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Naval Warfare
France challenges Beijing in South China Sea
12th June 2018
France is increasing its military presence in the Indo-Pacific region, sending warships through the South China Sea and planning air exercises to help counter China's …
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Land Warfare
Chinese arms deliveries to Africa put on hold
15th June 2018
France, Britain and the US on 14 June 2018 put a hold on a request from the Central African Republic (CAR) for UN Security Council …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2018: No timeframe for Czech response on CV90
12th June 2018
Showcasing its CV90 Mk IV at Eurosatory, officials from BAE Systems Hägglunds told Shephard they are waiting for an official response from the Czech Republic …
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Defence Notes
NASA chief reportedly in talks with companies about running ISS
5th June 2018
The head of the US space agency NASA is in talks with several global companies about taking over day-to-day operations at the International Space Station …
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Land Warfare
CAR asks UN to approve China arms deliveries
12th June 2018
The Central African Republic (CAR) has asked the UN Security Council to approve deliveries of Chinese-made armoured vehicles, machine guns, tear gas grenades and other …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2018: Bulgarian 8x8 competition to be launched soon
4th June 2018
With the Bulgarian government busily preparing to launch a competitive procurement for new armoured vehicles, aspiring manufacturers showcased their products at the recent HEMUS defence …
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Defence Notes
NATO rejects Qatar membership ambition
6th June 2018
NATO on 6 June declined an overture by Qatar to join the Western military defence alliance, saying membership was reserved to the US and Europe. …
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Land Warfare
GDELS develops new Piranha variant
31st May 2018
General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) has developed a new variant of its Piranha 8x8 wheeled infantry fighting vehicle (IFV), the company announced on 30 …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Leonardo completes satellite-controlled European MALE-class UAS flight
24th May 2018
Leonardo has completed the first flight campaign to demonstrate satellite control of a European-built Medium Altitude Long Endurance class (MALE) UAS, the company announced on …
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Training
ITEC 2018: Dutch Air Force acquires UAV simulator
9th May 2018
The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) 306 Squadron at Leeuwarden Air Base has received a desk-top simulator for UAV training, the Dutch Ministry of Defence …
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Digital Battlespace
EW Europe 2018: COMINT requirements continue to morph
6th June 2018
With focus shifting to state-based threats, communications intelligence (COMINT) is seeing renewed interest as nations look to once again modernise their inventories to suit this …
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Defence Notes
Stretched UK proposes standing invite to EU operations
9th June 2018
With the UK government seeking to obtain a ‘standing invitation’ to contribute with the EU’s Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP), officials have said that …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
ENAV selects Leonardo for UAS UTM system
29th May 2018
Leonardo has been selected by ENAV as its industrial partner for the development of an Italian UAS traffic management (UTM) system, the company announced on …
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Digital Battlespace
Eurosatory 2018: FLIR adopts ambitious growth strategy
4th June 2018
Soldier modernisation programmes pursued by militaries around the world offer lucrative opportunities for producers of advanced sensing solutions. Providing essential technology for both modern soldier …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Transport/tanker aircraft
A330 MRTT Follow-On (NATO)
Following operations in Libya and extensive analyses by the European Defence Agency (EDA), it was agreed at the NATO Summit in 2012 that the EDA ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
A330 MRTT (1-9) [NATO]
Programme Background Following operations in Libya and extensive analyses by the European Defence Agency (EDA), it was agreed at the NATO Summit in 2012 that ...
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Landing craft and hovercraft
EDA-S [France]
Programme Background Following the announcement of the 14-ship contract, the DGA approved the design of the first two standard amphibious landing craft (EDA-S) in October 2019, ...
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Tanks
New MBT [Romania]
Programme Background Requirement The Romanian Army's MBT fleet is composed of T-55 variants that are due to be retired in the mid-2020s. Although Romania's TR-85 ...
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Tanks
M1A2 Abrams SEPv3 [Romania]
Programme Background Requirement The Romanian Army's MBT fleet is composed of T-55 variants that are due to be retired in the mid-2020s. Although Romania's TR-85 ...
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OPVs
Third Hamilton Class Cutter [Sri Lanka]
Programme Background Timeline In mid-2017, Sri Lanka was considering purchasing a Gepard 5.1-class (Project 1166.1) frigate from Russia. The delivery was planned based on an ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
Tanker Aircraft [Greece]
Programme Background Requirement Procurement of tanker aircraft is aligned with a broader 2021-approved Hellenic National Defence General Staff (GEETHA) plan to enhance the HAF's reach and ...
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Corvettes
European Patrol Corvette (EPC) [France]
Programme Background Requirements The European Patrol Corvette (EPC) is one of the new PESCO (Permanent Structured Cooperation on Defence and Security) projects. PESCO was established ...
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Corvettes
European Patrol Corvette (EPC)/Buques de Protección Marítima (BPM) [Spain]
Programme Background Requirements The European Patrol Corvette (EPC) is one of the new PESCO (Permanent Structured Cooperation on Defence and Security) projects. PESCO was established ...
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Corvettes
European Patrol Corvette (EPC) [Italy]
Programme Background Requirements The 2021-2023 Documento Programmatico Pluriennale (DPP) - a multi-year defence planning document from the Italian MoD - includes a plan to acquire eight "Patrol Ships", ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Second-hand LCS [Greece]
In January 2024, Tasos Chatzivasileiou revealed that discussions are taking place with the US regarding the potential acquisition of four second-hand Freedom-class LCS. A letter ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Second-hand LCS [Greece]
In January 2024, Tasos Chatzivasileiou revealed that discussions are taking place with the US regarding the potential acquisition of four second-hand Freedom-class LCS. A letter ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Third Hamilton Class Cutter [Sri Lanka]
In 2017, Sri Lanka was considering acquiring a Gepard 5.1 class patrol frigate from Russia but reports from 2018 claim the purchase is not going ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Third Hamilton Class Cutter [Sri Lanka]
In 2017, Sri Lanka was considering acquiring a Gepard 5.1 class patrol frigate from Russia but reports from 2018 claim the purchase is not going ...
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Mine-protected vehicles, MPVs - 4x4
Surplus Maxxpro [Bangladesh - Batch 1]
Programme Background The Bangladesh Army requires MRAPs to provide protected mobility to its troops deployed on UN peacekeeping missions in Mali and the Central African ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Land: air defence radar
APIS
APIS is a passive high-resolution primary radar system developed by Indra. It is the first passive system in the world capable of offering images using ...
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Landing craft and hovercraft
EDA-S
The Engins de Debarquement Amphibie - Standards (EDA-S) is an amphibious landing craft built by CNIM in partnership with Socarenam, Mauric and CNN MCO. It ...
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Landing craft and hovercraft
EDA-R
Four EDA-R (Engin de Débarquement Amphibie-Rapide) fast amphibious landing craft were ordered for the French Navy in 2009 after a 12-month evaluation. They are designed ...
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Patrol boats
Marine Protector Class
The Marine Protector-class of coastal patrol boats (CPBs) was ordered in 1996 to replace the USCG's Point-class vessels. Fifty boats were originally ordered, which was ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
LOTUS
The LOTUS, Low Observable Tactical Unnamed System, is a tactical UAV especially designed for border patrol ISR operations. The development of the project is funded by ...
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Military helicopters - scout/light attack
OH-58D Kiowa Warrior
The OH-58D Kiowa Warrior is a two-person, light scout helicopter with a day/night mast-mounted sight, glass cockpit and four-bladed rotor system. Following the retirement of ...
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Air: helicopter radar, Air: surveillance and maritime patrol radar
ENR
The NH90 NATO Frigate Helicopter is equipped with the European Navy Radar (ENR) developed by Thales in conjunction with Airbus and Leonardo.
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Frigates
Aquitaine Class (FREMM)
The Aquitaine-class frigates for the French Navy are based on the Franco-Italian, European, multipurpose frigate design FREMM (European multi-mission Frigate/Fregata Europea Multi-Missione). For France, the ships ...
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Patrol boats
Reliance Class Cutters
The Reliance-class cutters, also known as Medium Endurance Cutters, are in service with the US Coast Guard (USGC). They work alongside the Famous-class ships on ...
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Uncrewed aerial systems engines
AE50R
The AE50R is an aviation gasoline single rotary engine with an output of 40.4kW. The engine is certified according to European Aviation Safety Agency Part ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
One 150
The One 150 is a tactical UAV manufactured by Primoco UAV. The UAV is designed for commercial and military use and can be configured to ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing
Sky-X
The Sky-X UCAV was conceived for demonstration and research purposes and in 2005 became the first European-designed UAV over 1000 kg and with performance comparable ...
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Frigates
Bergamini Class (FREMM)
The Bergamini-class frigates for the Italian Navy are based on the Franco-Italian, European, multipurpose frigate design FREMM (European multi-mission Frigate/Fregata europea multi-missione). For Italy, the ...
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Patrol boats
Island Class
The Island-class patrol boat is in service with the US Coast Guard, which first entered service in early 1986, with the last of 49 entering ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
AVE-C/D
The AVE-C/D is a flight control system UAV demonstrator (AVE-C) and stealth UAV demonstrator (AVE-D), forming part of the R&D; programme initiated by the French ...
