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Naval Warfare
Questions raised over Australia’s Guardian ship
6th July 2022
Technical faults have been reported in patrol boats being donated by Australia to its Pacific neighbours.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Kappa optronics joins Eurodrone supplier base
17th June 2022
Kappa optronics has received an order from Airbus to provide company materials for the multinational Eurodrone programme.
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Naval Warfare
Incumbent loses out as Austal USA wins follow-on Offshore Patrol Cutter contract
4th July 2022
Austal will leverage its new steel shipbuilding facility to build up to 11 Heritage-class OPCs for the US Coast Guard.
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Defence Notes
Limits to production cast shadow over Middle East arms industry
15th June 2022
Domestic industrial production capabilities across the Middle East are not enough to project power, according to a leading defence analyst.
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Naval Warfare
Ukraine effect influences Neptune Shield
11th June 2022
Motivated by Russian aggression against Ukraine, more NATO allies and partner countries than expected joined the recent Neptune Shield 2022 vigilance activity.
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Naval Warfare
Italy readies LHD Trieste for 2023 delivery, expands F-35 operations
2nd June 2022
Once commissioned with the Italian Navy, the Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) Trieste will be the largest vessel in the fleet, displacing 33,000t, and the second capable of operating the F-35B.
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Air Warfare
Pakistan looks to revitalise its transport aircraft fleet
20th June 2022
Pakistan is snapping up retired Belgian Air Force C-130s as it looks to fortify its transport aircraft fleet.
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Defence Notes
Boeing pushes for F-15EX ‘predictability of demand’ as budgeting unsettles production
11th May 2022
As the USAF tinkers with F-15EX production plans, Boeing could be faced with difficult industrial base decisions.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
RCO defends Project Mosquito cancellation, claiming investment stopped making sense
4th July 2022
Despite the UK MoD awarding Spirit Aerosystems a Project Mosquito Phase 2 design and development contract for a low-cost, uncrewed fighter aircraft valued at £30 million, the project has been cancelled without a demonstrator being built.
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Defence Notes
NAVAIR awards annual F-35 engine sustainment contract
27th May 2022
Raytheon is sustaining the F135 engine and will also provide common F-35 programme support activities under a new contract modification.
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2022- Teledyne FLIR Defense delivers 127 UGVs to the German Army
17th June 2022
The new PackBot 525 from Teledyne FLIR is built on a common architecture that allows users to quickly connect cameras and other attachments to suit different mission needs.
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Digital Battlespace
Eurosatory 2022: MKS introduces UAV lenses
16th June 2022
MKS Instruments' new reduced-sized 18-255mm Ophir LightIR image can be fitted on tactical UAV IR cameras.
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Land Warfare
PLA fields new armoured recovery vehicle based on ZTQ-15 tank
1st June 2022
China's army has introduced a new ARV to service units equipped with ZTQ-15 light tanks.
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Defence Notes
Eurosatory 2022: MKU redefines fleet control systems in Europe
17th June 2022
MKU Germany unveiled its Autro Platform Intelligence fleet control system at Eurosatory 2022.
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2022: Senop to supply laser sights and image intensifiers to Finland
17th June 2022
A new order for Senop from the Finnish Defence Forces consists of laser sights and monocular image intensifiers.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Fighter - multirole
F-35A (61-75) [Italy]
Programme Background Requirement In 2009, the Italian MoD planned to purchase 131 F-35 aircraft, which was later reduced to 90. According to the MoD documentation, ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-35A (Add-On) [Germany]
Programme Background The German newspaper Spiegel published a report on 20 October 2025 claiming that German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius is seeking to acquire 15 additional F-35A ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-35A (33-64) [Poland]
Background Requirement announcement In June 2026, the Polish Minister of Defence announced that the classified Polish Armed Forces Development Programme, which was officially signed off ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-35A Japan
In 2019, Japan requested to be an official partner in the F-35 programme, but this request was rejected by the Pentagon. The F-35 Joint Strike ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-35A [Denmark]
Programme Background Denmark joined the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program in 2002 during the System Development and Demonstration phase and has influenced technical elements ...
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Fighter - multirole
Multirole Fighter (Austria)
Background Fleet to be replaced In 2003, Austria purchased 15 Typhoon Tranche 1 aircraft and deliveries were completed between 2007-2009. Australian Tranche 1 fleet is ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-35A [UK]
Programme Background Ahead of a NATO meeting taking place at the end of June 2025, the United Kingdom confirmed the procurement of 12 new F-35A ...
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Fighter - multirole
MRCA - Multi Role Combat Aircraft (Fighter) [India]
Programme Background Launched years ago, the Medium Multirole Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) programme is notorious internationally of the serpentine nature of Indian military procurements. Under the ...
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Fighter - naval
F-35B (31-40) [Italy]
Background Requirement In 2009, the Italian MoD planned to purchase 131 F-35 aircraft, which was later reduced to 90. According to the MoD documentation, 131 ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-15EX (2020) [USA]
Programme Background The F-15EX is based on the 2-seat F-15QA (Qatar) configuration upgraded with USAF-only capabilities, including the Eagle Passive Active Warning and Survivability System (EPAWSS) ...
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Fighter - multirole
Kfir Replacement [Colombia]
Background Timeline In May 2021, budget constraints prompted new Colombian finance minister José Manuel Restrepo (in post since 3 May) to place on indefinite hold ...
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Fighter - multirole, Trainer
MRCA - Multi Role Combat Aircraft (Trainer) [India]
Programme Background Launched years ago, the Medium Multirole Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) programme is notorious internationally of the serpentine nature of Indian military procurements. Under the ...
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Fighter - multirole
Future Fighter Capability Project [Canada]
Background Canada’s defence policy estimates the acquisition of the aircraft, associated equipment and setup to enable entry into service will cost C$15-19 billion (US$12.9-14.5 billion). However, by ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-35I Adir (51-75) [Israel]
Background Fleets one and two Across three separate orders, spanning from 2010 to 2016, Israel ordered 50 F-35I fighter aircraft, which make up its first ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-15EX (FY2021-2025) [USA]
Programme Background The United States Air Force (USAF) is looking to procure 239 F-15EX fighter aircraft, which is an increase from an original requirement of 144 ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Air: Displays
GH-4200
L3Harris GH-4200 Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESIS) is a repeater display designed for F-15 and F/A-18 aircraft.
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Fighter - air superiority
F-15J/DJ
The F-15J and F-15DJ "Peace Eagle" are variants of the F-15 Eagle air-superiority tactical fighter aircraft manufactured by Mitsubishi for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.
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Air: Integrated Defensive Systems
F-15 Tactical Electronic Warfare Suite (TEWS)
The F-15 Tactical Electronic Warfare Suite (TEWS) is an integrated defence system manufactured by Northrop Grumman. It is designed for the F-15, F-15K and F-15E ...
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Fighter - air superiority
F-15 Eagle
The F-15 Eagle is a group of air-superiority tactical fighter aircraft that includes the F-15A/B/C/D models. The F-15A "Streak Eagle" and F-15C are single-seat versions used ...
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Air: Electronic Attack - Jamming
AN/ALQ-135
The AN/ALQ-135, manufactured by Northrop Grumman, is a mounted active jamming system carried on the F-15C and F-15 E combat aircrafts. The system is a ...
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Core systems: cameras and IR detectors
Ophir Lightweight IR Zoom Lenses
The LightIR thermal imaging zoom lenses include the 20-275mm f/5.5 mediumwave IR(264gr) and the 15-75mm f/1.2 longwave IR (320gr). Both lenses are lightweight and high-performance, ...
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Guided munitions
Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM)
The Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) is a guidance kit developed for the USAF and USN that converts unguided bombs into all-weather ‘smart’ munitions. JDAM-equipped ...
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Air: Defensive Systems - Radar Warning Receivers
AN/ALQ-128(V)
Raytheon’s AN/ALQ-128(V) is a Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) which equips the F-15C/D Eagle and F-15E Strike Eagle series combat aircraft. The system's original manufacturer was ...
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EO/IR systems
IRST
IRST is a passive, long-range IR search and track (IRST) sensor system that detects and tracks airborne threats in electronic attack and heavy countermeasure environments. ...
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Air: Helmet-mounted displays
JHMCS II
The Joint Helmet-Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS) is a joint USAF/USN programme that has fielded over 5,000 systems. The JHMCS is qualified on F-15, F-16 and ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-16A/B Block 1, 5, 10, 15, 20
The F-16 Fighting Falcon programme started as a low-cost, highly manoeuvrable day fighter to complement the higher-cost, heavier McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle air superiority fighter. ...
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Core systems: cameras and IR detectors
7020-1-D-01
The 7020-1-D-01 is an athermal longwave infrared fixed-focal-length assembly, 25mm F/1.0. It supports multiple detectors with pitch from 15-50µm and designed for general thermal imaging ...
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Air: air combat simulators
Pakistan Air Force F-16C ATDs
The F-16C Aircrew Training Devices built by L3Harris Technologies for the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) became ready for training in 2014. Both simulators, one a ...
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Guided munitions
GBU-53/B StormBreaker
GBU-53/B StormBreaker is a precision-guided glide bomb developed by Raytheon to equip F-15, F/A-18 and F-35. It is also known as the Small Diameter Bomb II. The StormBreaker includes a ...
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Core systems: cameras and IR detectors
7010-1-D-01
The 7010-1-D-01 is an athermal longwave infrared fixed-focal-length assembly, 35mm F/1.2. It supports multiple detectors with a pitch from 15-50µm and is designed for general ...
