• Digital Battlespace

  CACI secures USSOCOM intelligence contract

  30th March 2016

  CACI International has received a five-year $180 million contract to provide Joint Geospatial Analytic Support Services (JGASS) to US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), it announced …

• Digital Battlespace

  Kratos to support SSC Pacific Code 551

  30th March 2016

  Kratos Defense & Security Solutions’ Defense & Rocket Support Services (DRSS) Division is part of the Trabus Technologies team that has received a $7.42 million …

• Military Logistics

  FIDAE 2016: Second KC-390 flight imminent

  30th March 2016

  Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer is poised to fly its second KC-390 prototype ‘in the coming weeks’ as it prepares to increase the tempo of flight …

• Naval Warfare

  DIMDEX 2016: Qatar spending spree

  30th March 2016

  Additional maintenance, equipment and training MoU’s were signed for the Qatar Emiri Armed Forces on 30 March. The contracts were with companies such as MBDA, Thales …

• Military Logistics

  Rolls-Royce to support Hawk engines

  30th March 2016

  Rolls-Royce has been awarded a five-year, £79 million MissionCare contract by the UK Ministry of Defence to support the Adour engines that power the BAE …

• Defence Helicopter

  DefExpo 2016: Rockwell to provide CAAS to Indian Chinooks

  30th March 2016

  Rockwell Collins has been awarded a contract by Boeing to supply Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) for 15 CH-47F Chinook helicopters for the Indian Ministry …

• Defence Helicopter

  FIDAE 2016: Colombia gunships near completion

  29th March 2016

  The Colombian Air Force’s (Fuerza Aérea Colombiana – FAC) programme to integrate Israeli-made Spike air-to-surface missiles onto several of its Black Hawk helicopters is almost …

• Training

  FIDAE 2016: Scorpion snaps at South America

  29th March 2016

  Textron AirLand’s twin-engine Scorpion aircraft has crossed the equator for the first time to appear at the FIDAE Airshow in Chile. The first prototype, also …

• Defence Helicopter

  Mi-28NEs being touted for sale

  29th March 2016

  Russian Helicopters is scouting for additional customers for the Mi-28NE, which is now in production in Rostov-on-Don. There are already two export contracts for delivering …

• Training

  USS Carl Vinson gets new simulator

  29th March 2016

  The USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, has been equipped with a new air traffic control simulator, the US Navy announced on …

• Digital Battlespace

  Patriot radar upgrade on offer

  29th March 2016

  A new AESA radar antenna is being offered for the Patriot air defence system that could improve its capabilities. Using Gallium Nitride (GaN) the full …

• Land Warfare

  Oshkosh receives JLTV, HEMTT contracts

  29th March 2016

  Oshkosh Defense has been officially awarded an over $243 million order by the US Army for the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV)  programme, it announced …

• Land Warfare

  DefExpo 2016: India orders HMVs from Tata

  29th March 2016

  Tata Motors has been awarded a follow-on supply contract by the Indian Army for 619 high-mobility (HMV) 6x6 multi-axle trucks, it announced on 27 March. …

• Land Warfare

  Timeline pressure on Ajax armour

  29th March 2016

  Testing of the prototype variants of the Ajax family of tracked armoured vehicles being built for the British Army is due to get underway imminently. …

• Defence Helicopter

  FIDAE 2016: Chile to place helo order ‘this year’

  29th March 2016

  The Chilean Air Force (Fuerza Aérea de Chile – FACH) is likely to place an order for several medium size helicopters later this year, according …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  Air: Radio and SATCOM | GlobalEye [France]

  During Paris Air Show 2025, the French Defence Procurement Agency and Saab signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the procurement of two GlobalEye AEW&C; ...

• Data links

  Data links | GlobalEye [France]

  During Paris Air Show 2025, the French Defence Procurement Agency and Saab signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the procurement of two GlobalEye AEW&C; ...

• Air: Head-up displays

  Air: Head-up displays | GlobalEye [France]

  During Paris Air Show 2025, the French Defence Procurement Agency and Saab signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the procurement of two GlobalEye AEW&C; ...

• Transponders and IFF

  Transponders and IFF | GlobalEye [France]

  During Paris Air Show 2025, the French Defence Procurement Agency and Saab signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the procurement of two GlobalEye AEW&C; ...

• ISR/special mission, Maritime patrol

  C295 MPAs/MSAs [Spain]

  Programme Background Required to replace Spain's existing P-3M Orion fleet set to reach OSD in the mid-late 2020s, Airbus' C295W has been selected as the replacement ...

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  Air: Radio and SATCOM | C-390 [Portugal]

  During the Paris Air Show 2025, Embraer and the Portuguese Air Force formalised the procurement of Portugal's sixth C-390 aircraft with the option for ten ...

• Data links

  Data links | C-390 [Portugal]

  During the Paris Air Show 2025, Embraer and the Portuguese Air Force formalised the procurement of Portugal's sixth C-390 aircraft with the option for ten ...

• Transponders and IFF

  Transponders and IFF | C-390 [Portugal]

  During the Paris Air Show 2025, Embraer and the Portuguese Air Force formalised the procurement of Portugal's sixth C-390 aircraft with the option for ten ...

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  Air: Radio and SATCOM | C-390 Options [Portugal]

  During the 2025 Paris Air Show, the Portuguese placed a firm order for one C-390 aircraft with the option to acquire 10 additional aircraft for ...

• Data links

  Data links | C-390 Options [Portugal]

  During the 2025 Paris Air Show, the Portuguese placed a firm order for one C-390 aircraft with the option to acquire 10 additional aircraft for ...

• Transponders and IFF

  Transponders and IFF | C-390 Options [Portugal]

  During the 2025 Paris Air Show, the Portuguese placed a firm order for one C-390 aircraft with the option to acquire 10 additional aircraft for ...

• Transport/tanker aircraft

  C-390 [Portugal]

  Programme Background Leadership from the Portuguese Air Force and Embraer signed a contract for a sixth C-390, with the option for ten additional aircraft for ...

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  Air: Radio and SATCOM | C-390 [Lithuania]

  On the third day of Paris Air Show 2025, Embraer announced that the C-390 has been selected by Lithuania as the nation's new military transport ...

• Data links

  Data links | C-390 [Lithuania]

  On the third day of Paris Air Show 2025, Embraer announced that the C-390 has been selected by Lithuania as the nation's new military transport ...

• Transponders and IFF

  Transponders and IFF | C-390 [Lithuania]

  On the third day of Paris Air Show 2025, Embraer announced that the C-390 has been selected by Lithuania as the nation's new military transport ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Air: Displays

  LAD2008DA

  Produced by Psion DSP, LAD2008DA is a 20"x8" Large Area Display for full-glass cockpit applications. It was showcased during the 2022 Farnborough Air Show and the 2023 ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

  Wing Loong X

  The Wing Loong X, or WL-X, is a fixed-wing UAV developed by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC). Debuted at the Paris Air Show ...

• Air: Displays

  RDU-4208 LAD

  ScioTeq RDU-4208 is a 20"x8" Large-Area Display. It features a fully redundant, high-resolution screen with multitouch support. Unveiled in 2022, it was also demonstrated in ...

• Air: aerial targets, Loitering munitions

  Super Simsek

  The Super Simsek (Süper Şimşek) is an improved version of the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) training drone turned loitering munition.  The drone has reconfigurable payload options ...

• EO/IR systems

  M-19 HD

  The M-19 HD multi-sensor, multispectral, HD observation and targeting payload was unveiled at the Paris Air Show in June 2015. It can incorporate up to ...

• Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - tactical

  Rotary Wing Cargo UAV

  Displayed at Paris Air Show 2023, the Rotary Wing Cargo UAV is a cargo-carrying and ISR drone manufactured by Turkish Aerospace (TAI). Powered by a ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical

  Orbiter 5

  Unveiled at Paris Air Show 2023, the Orbiter 5 is a fixed-wing UAV from Aeronautics.  The multi-mission drone can host two payloads simultaneously, features autonomous flight and ...

• Loitering munitions

  FWD-LM01

  The FWD-LM01 is a loitering munition unveiled by Flying Wedge Defence & Aerospace at the Paris Air Show 2025. The manufacturer states the drone is built for ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

  Stealth UCAV (nEUROn Successor)

  At the Paris Air Show 2025, Dassault Aviation showcased a stealthy UCAV, the successor of the nEUROn aircraft. A Safran M88 engine will power the ...

• Loitering munitions

  SpyX

  The SpyX is a loitering munition from BlueBird Aero Systems. Unveiled at the Paris Air Show 2023, the munition offers autonomous electro-optical guided attack capabilities and ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini

  Strix 425

  The Strix 425 is a mini fixed-wing drone from EOS Technologie. The hand-launched platform can host a removable VTOL system and multiple payloads.  According to a company ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small

  LR2M

  The Long Range and Multi-Missions (LR2M) is a fixed-wing VTOL-capable small UAV from Aeronefs Services. Unveiled at the Paris Air Show 2025, the drone is suited to ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

  AeroForce 380

  The AeroForce 380 is a MALE fixed-wing drone. Based on the Milkor 380, it is tailored for maritime surveillance and Coast Guard missions. It can ...

• Air: COMINT and ELINT systems

  Air Keeper

  Elbit Systems unveiled the Air Keeper, an airborne SIGINT and EW system for aircraft at the Paris Air Show 2015. Already operational, Air Keeper is ...

• Loitering munitions

  Toutatis

  The Toutatis is an in-development loitering munition from Thales. According to Thales, the platform is effective against groups of fighters and unarmored and light-armoured vehicles. Unveiled at ...