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Defence Notes
India plans to leverage leasing
22nd November 2020
Leasing is looking like an increasingly attractive option for the Indian military.
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Naval Warfare
Russia strives to develop shipborne anti-air weapons
23rd October 2020
Developing and fielding shipborne anti-access/area denial systems has proven problematic
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Frontex picks Heron for maritime surveillance role
21st October 2020
Framework contract follows series of trials over recent years
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Defence Notes
Experts expect ‘crawl, walk, run,’ process to make Skyborg a success
9th October 2020
In light of debate surrounding how well-suited loyal wingman aircraft are in competing against IADS and hypersonic missiles, analysts are confident the systems will eventually prove themselves in contested environments.
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Digital Battlespace
MANET solution enables vehicles to share data on the move
13th October 2020
IFVs and similar platforms require a robust, scalable MANET
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Naval Warfare
Is the USN defying the aircraft carrier’s obsolescence?
16th October 2020
Aircraft carriers retain their relevance in the latest USN strategic thinking, despite arguments against their continued development
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Digital Battlespace
US Army adopts StreamCaster MANET in Capability Set 21 CDR
6th October 2020
Radios will connect key C2 nodes
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Digital Battlespace
Warfighter burden could be lightened with multipurpose RDC
28th September 2020
US company Persistent Systems has released details of a new Android-based Rugged Display and Controller (RDC), which is designed to be linked to the company’s …
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Defence Notes
Eccentricity reigns in Indonesian defence procurements
20th September 2020
On more than one occasion, the Geobukseon has ridiculed India for its defence procurement morass, its inability to make decisions and failure to introduce equipment …
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Digital Battlespace
US Army seeks to move with the times on satellite hardware
10th July 2020
The US is adapting to the changing nature of communications and reconnaissance satellite hardware, as the space industry moves towards smaller and cheaper systems in low …
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Air Warfare
Indonesian interest in Osprey wavers
10th July 2020
The 6 July announcement of a potential FMS deal for eight Bell-Boeing MV-22B Block C Ospreys to Indonesia took many by surprise. Including some in …
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Naval Warfare
US approves FMS of Mark VI Patrol boats to Ukraine
18th June 2020
The US State Department has given the green light to a potential FMS of up to 16 Mark VI Patrol Boats and other related equipment …
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Training
Taiwanese jet trainer achieves first official flight
24th June 2020
Taiwan’s new-generation Advanced Jet Trainer (AJT) performed its official maiden flight on 22 June, witnessed by President Tsai Ing-wen. The aircraft, nicknamed Brave Hawk, is …
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Land Warfare
Germany to procure MG4 A3 from 2021
19th June 2020
Amid continued efforts to improve the lethality of the German armed forces, the Bundeswehr recently released images of paratroopers from Zweibrücken training with the new …
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Defence Notes
US watching brief turns the screw on Russia’s Libyan foray
28th May 2020
A recent series of declassified intelligence images published by US Africa Command (AFRICOM) showing Russian fighter jets positioned in Libya looks to have unravelled consistent attempts …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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MPVs - 4x4
Komodo (Indonesia)
Programme Background Previous Orders The Indonesian Army (TNI-AD) has taken delivery of many Komodo 4x4 armoured vehicles since PT Pindad first unveiled the platform in ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Cobra IFV [Indonesia - Batch 2]
Programme Background It is unclear how many different variants of the Cobra have been ordered by the TNI-AD, but it is thought that the majority ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
Surplus M113 APC [Indonesia]
Programme Background Between 2014 and 2017, the Indonesian Army (TNI-AD) received 125 surplus M113 tracked APCs from Belgium. These provide a cost-effective means to mechanise ...
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MPVs - 4x4
JLTV (Batch 1) [Israel]
Background Israel first procured the JLTV in November 2023, when it ordered 75 vehicles from Oshkosh. Before this, Israel primarily operated a fleet of older domestically ...
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MPVs - 4x4
JLTV (Batch 2) [Israel]
Background Israel first procured the JLTV in November 2023, when it ordered 75 vehicles from Oshkosh. Before this, Israel primarily operated a fleet of older domestically ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Boxer A2 [Germany]
Background The first batch of Boxer A1 vehicles is also being upgraded to Boxer A2 standard under a 2017 contract awarded to ARTEC. Methodology Quantity ...
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MPVs - 4x4
JLTV A2 [Canada]
Background This programme comes amid uncertainty over both the JLTV and Canada's defence relationship with the US. A shadow was cast over the JLTV programme ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Cobra IFV [Indonesia]
Programme Background It is unclear how many different variants of the Cobra have been ordered by the TNI-AD, but it is thought that the majority ...
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Sealift/replenishment vessels
AD(X) Destroyer Tenders [USN]
Programme Background At Surface Navy 2026, General Dynamics NASSCO unveiled an internally developed concept, pitching a AD(X) Destroyer Tender to the USN. The destroyer tender ...
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Submarines: conventional/attack
Submarines Procurement (1-2) [Greece]
Background Requirements As of 2025, the Hellenic Navy (HN) submarine force consists of four Type 214, four Type 209/1200 and two Type 209/1100. With the ...
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Military UAS - MALE
Carrier-based Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) [French Navy]
Background Carrier Air Wing plan The French Navy presented a broad plan for its Carrier Air Wing for the coming decades at a briefing during ...
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Patrol boats
Mk VI Patrol Boat (7-8) [Ukraine]
Background The Mk VI is described as the USN's next-generation patrol boat and is currently in service with the US Navy's Coastal Riverine Forces (CRF). The boats ...
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Patrol boats
Mk VI Patrol Boat - Ukraine (9-16)
Programme Background The Mk VI is described as the USN's next-generation patrol boat and is currently in service with the US Navy's Coastal Riverine Forces (CRF). The ...
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Patrol boats
Mk VI Patrol Boat (1-6) [Ukraine]
Background The Mk VI is described as the USN's next-generation patrol boat and is currently in service with the US Navy's Coastal Riverine Forces (CRF). The boats ...
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Military UAS - MALE
Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) [Sweden]
Background CCA studies In May 2024, Saab revealed initial details of Sweden’s Konceptet Framtidens Stridsflyg (KFS), which translates to “a future fighter aircraft study.” The ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Guided munitions
SmartGlider Heavy
The SmartGlider Heavy is an advanced air-to-ground precision-guided munition developed by MBDA to address the challenges posed by modern anti-access and area-denial (A2/AD) environments.
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Landing platform docks/dock landing ships
Fearless MRSS
Unveiled at Combined Naval Event (CNE) 2024, the Fearless design is Steller System's answer to the upcoming MRSS requirement of the Royal Navy. Fearless is ...
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Loitering munitions
SkyShark
SkyShark is a medium-range, high-speed One Way Effector (OWE) drone designed to deliver decisive strike capability at low cost and high volume. Engineered for autonomous ...
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Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns
CZ 805 Bren A1/A2
Česká zbrojovka developed the CZ 805 Bren A1 assault rifle and A2 carbine in 2006 to provide the Czech Armed Forces with a new weapon ...
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Anti-ship missiles
Sea Breaker
Sea Breaker is a precision-guided, long-range, autonomous missile system manufactured by Rafael. Debuted at DSEI 2021, the platform delivers pinpoint strikes from stand-off ranges up to 300km ...
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Military UAS - small
FT-5 LOS
The FT-5 LOS (the Moose), or FT5, is a short-range tactical UAV designed for EW, ISR and strike missions. It is capable of fully autonomous take-off and landing. The ...
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Unguided Tank Ammunition
KE-W A2 Armor-Piercing, Fin-Stabilized, Discarding Sabot-Tracer (APFSDS-T)
The KE-W A2 Armor-Piercing, Fin-Stabilized, Discarding Sabot-Tracer (APFSDS-T) is a 120mm tank round manufactured by General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems.
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CUAS - interceptors
AD-1 Inferno
The German company Helsing has unveiled a jet-powered, ground-launched interceptor, the AD-1 Inferno. The missile is a container-launched, jet-powered interceptor capable of aerial loitering, swarming, ...
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CUAS - interceptors
AD-2 Ambush
The German company Helsing has unveiled a rocket-powered, ground-launched interceptor, the AD-2 Ambush. The missile is a container-launched, jet-powered interceptor capable of aerial loitering, swarming, ...
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Land: air defence radar
ELM-2288 AD-STAR
The ELM-2288 Advanced Air Defense, Surveillance, Threat Alert and Air Traffic Control Radar (AD-STAR) is a 3D solid-state long-range S-band family of transportable radars designed ...
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Heavy machine guns
M2A2
The US Ordnance 50cal M2A2 combines the performance of the venerable M2HB with upgrades such as fixed headspace and timing. This increases the level of ...
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Land: RWS
Pitbull
General Robotics developed the lightweight Pitbull family of remote weapons station for use on aerial, land and naval crewed or uncrewed platforms. Armed with a single ...
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Naval guns
Seahawk LW
The Seahawk LW naval gun is available in two configurations- the LW A1 and the LW A2. The Seahawk LW combines the Seahawk lightweight gun ...
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Air: chaff/flare/decoy systems
Cirrus 118
Cirrus 118 is a development of the DM69 A2 array flare, offering improved effectiveness, according to the company. It is designed to offer an aircraft-like ...
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CUAS - detectors
Retinar FAR-AD Drone Detection Radar
Retinar FAR-AD Drone Detection Radar, developed by Meteksan Defence, is a radar system to enable security against mini/micro unmanned aerial vehicles. Retinar FAR-AD can automatically ...
