• Naval Warfare

  Patria to upgrade Finnish FACs

  27th December 2017

  The Finnish Defence Forces’ Logistics Command is set to sign a contract with Patria Aviation for the upgrade of the Hamina-class fast attack missile craft …

• Training

  US Navy considers AUV62-AT

  16th January 2018

  The US Navy will evaluate Saab’s AUV62-AT anti-submarine warfare (ASW) training system this summer under the Foreign Comparative Testing (FCT) programme. The AUV62-AT is an …

• Defence Helicopter

  New training helicopters delivered in Russia

  11th January 2018

  Training has begun for Russia’s Air Force Military Academy on the Ansat-U helicopter, the Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 10 January. The new …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Kraken SAS tested on US Navy AUV

  18th January 2018

  Kraken Robotic Systems’ AquaPix mini synthetic aperture sonar (SAS) system with real-time processing has been successfully integrated and tested onboard a US Navy REMUS 600 …

• Naval Warfare

  Commtact introduces Maritime Data Terminal

  19th January 2018

  Commtact has developed a wireless datalink maritime solution called the Maritime Data Terminal (MDT), the company announced on 17 January. The MDT has been designed …

• Military Logistics

  Y-20 enters service with PLAAF

  11th January 2018

  Local media has reported that China's People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has entered a batch of at least five Y-20 strategic transport aircraft into service …

• Digital Battlespace

  France awards Symphonie contract to Airbus

  23rd January 2018

  Airbus has received the Symphonie contract from the French joint services directorate for defence infrastructure networks and information systems for a period of seven years, …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Blackjack nears IOC on US Navy decks

  22nd January 2018

  Insitu is gearing up for IOC of its RQ-21A Blackjack with the US Navy in the second quarter of 2018 with FOC commencing in the …

• Naval Warfare

  C-130J Minotaur options exercised

  16th January 2018

  L3 Technologies Integrated Systems has had two contract options exercised by the US Coast Guard (USCG) for installation of the Minotaur mission system suite on …

• Defence Notes

  Lockheed Martin LRASM in new test firing

  20th December 2017

  Lockheed Martin has test fired production-configuration Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASM) from a US Air Force B-1B bomber. The test - conducted over the sea …

• Defence Helicopter

  Ka-52s received by Russian Air and Space Force

  15th January 2018

  The Russian Air and Space Force (RuASF) added to its inventory 14 newly-built Ka-52 attack helicopters in 2017. This has been revealed by Yury Borisov, Russian …

• Defence Helicopter

  Indonesia receives five military helicopters

  17th January 2018

  Indonesia’s military received five helicopters – two Airbus Helicopters AS565 MBe Panthers and three armed H125M Fennecs – plus a CN-235-220 aircraft from PT Dirgantara …

• Digital Battlespace

  Analysis: Is a Chinese cyberwar on the horizon?

  2nd January 2018

  A new report has warned US government decision-makers that China has placed such a high value on information dominance that the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) …

• Defence Helicopter

  Russia’s East European MRO business grows

  12th January 2018

  Russian Helicopters has reported good growth in its MRO business in Eastern Europe. Towards the end of last year there were two major MRO contracts …

• Digital Battlespace

  iXblue navigation system for French frigates

  15th January 2018

  iXblue has been selected by Naval Group to supply inertial navigation systems for five 4000-ton frigates being built for the French Navy, the company announced …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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) ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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. ...

• 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 ...

• 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

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...