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Defence Notes
How temporary funding could affect the US military’s critical acquisition programmes
25th September 2024
Operating under continuing resolutions would affect Patriot, Virginia-class, Columbia-class and B-21 programmes.
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Naval Warfare
Indian naval crew awaits delayed Russian-built frigates
28th November 2024
India has been re-evaluating its naval capabilities as its maritime objectives continue to expand beyond the Indian Ocean.
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Air Warfare
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force selects General Atomics MQ-9B SeaGuardians
5th December 2024
The MQ-9B SeaGuardian will be used as part of the JMSDF’s long range maritime ISR patrol programme.
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Defence Notes
Brazil’s proposed $23.7 billion defence budget targets GDP-linked military funding
24th September 2024
Brazil’s 2025 budget proposals will see a 5.9% increase in defence spending, with funds allocated for key programmes including the procurement of helicopters, armoured vehicles and nuclear-powered submarines, despite looming fiscal challenges.
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Land Warfare
Italy set to begin evaluation of KF41 IFV
3rd January 2025
The KF41 is entering service in Hungary and a version of it is in the running to meet the US XM30 requirement. An order from Italy could be for as many as 1,050 vehicles.
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Land Warfare
US sanctions fail to rattle India as it looks to Russian long-range radar
20th December 2024
India has been navigating a strategic balancing act in its defence modernisation efforts as it considers deals with Russia and the US.
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Naval Warfare
Naval Warfare Preview 2025: Billion-dollar programmes will advance but unpredictable forces muddy the waters
20th December 2024
Large programmes around the world are likely to be immune to flux, but the impact of geopolitics could be unprecedented in 2025.
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Naval Warfare
Germany and Finland suspect “hybrid sabotage” of undersea infrastructure
20th November 2024
Without naming a culprit, the defence ministers of both nations expressed concern about “deliberate” severing of undersea internet cables.
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Land Warfare
Multinational grouping orders Piorun MANPADS
18th November 2024
The Piorun MANPAD has a range of 6.5km with improved versions being developed. Estonia, Lithuania, Norway and Poland have signed an agreement to purchase systems.
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Land Warfare
European MBT programmes make tracks and try to find a path forward
8th July 2024
European MBT programmes over the next decade or two could result in orders up to US$10 billion with orders occurring and plans for purchases predicted to refresh ageing fleets.
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Air Warfare
Sixth African country signs for Super Tucano
2nd January 2025
The order comes on top of other countries ordering aircraft in 2024, specifically Portugal, Uruguay and Paraguay.
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Defence Notes
UK Strategic Defence Review asks public for views on future defence directions
30th August 2024
Currently serving military personnel, veterans, industry and academia have been invited to submit evidence to shape the UK’s future defence postures and spending.
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Training
Saab expands footprint in the US
18th December 2024
The company will operate in two new locations in the coming years to better support US services.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2024: Barco unveils new I600‑4K projection platform to the simulation market
4th December 2024
The solution can be used in simulations in all domains and is designed to be an an entry-level single-chip laser phosphor solution that offers 4K UHD resolution at 120Hz.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2024: Zeiss introduces Velvet 4K SIM projector for night flight simulation
9th December 2024
The next-generation platform is motion-compatible and can be used in OTW and NVG applications.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Transport
King Air 360 [Nigeria]
Programme Background On 7 October 2021, Nigeria’s Budget Office published its proposed budget details. The Nigerian Air Force requested 10.86 billion Nigerian Naira (US$26.4 million) ...
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Maritime patrol
P-8 Poseidon [South Korea]
Programme Background South Korea is facing an imminent submarine threat from North Korea. The Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) is operating an aging fleet of P-3C ...
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ISR/special mission
King Air 350ER ISR [Kuwait]
Programme Background In February 2018, the US State Department has approved an estimated $259m potential foreign military sale of King Air 350ER intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance ...
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Loitering munitions
HX-2 (Uncontracted) (Ukraine Aid) [Germany]
Background Contracted Drones In November 2024, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced in Schrobenhausen, Bavaria, that Germany would supply Ukraine with 4,000 HF-1 loitering munitions. ...
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Loitering munitions
HX-2 (Contracted) (Ukraine Aid) [Germany]
Background HF-1 Readjustment In November 2024, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced in Schrobenhausen, Bavaria, that Germany would supply Ukraine with 4,000 HF-1 loitering munitions. ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
C-2 (Japan)
Programme BackgroundKawasaki Heavy Industries developed the C-2 for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) to replace its Kawasaki C-1 and Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules fleets. ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Teal 2 (Customs and Border Protection Force) [US]
Programme Background First Order Global News Wire reported that Red Cat had filled an order for 54 Teal 2 units from the US Customs and ...
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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 ...
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Military UAS - micro
Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) (Tranche 2) / Rucksack Portable UAS (RPUAS) [USA]
Background The Rucksack Portable UAS (RPUAS) Programme The RPUAS programme will provide the battalion and below-ground manoeuvre elements within the US Army with an organic, ...
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Loitering munitions
HF-1 (Ukraine Aid) [Germany]
Background 4000 Drones In November 2024, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced in Schrobenhausen, Bavaria, that Germany would supply Ukraine with 4,000 HF-1 loitering munitions. Deliveries ...
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MPVs - 4x4
Ara 2 (Chad - Options)
Programme Background The Chadian Armed Forces have a requirement for mine-resistant armoured vehicles to provide protected mobility to troops deployed on operations against hostile forces. ...
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APCs/IFVs - 6x6
Fuchs 2 Local Assembly
The Fuchs 2 will replace a variety of legacy APCs currently in service with the Algerian Army including the Panhard M3 VTT, the BTR-60 and ...
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ISR/special mission
RC-2 - Japan
Programme Background Japan has decided to develop its own EW aircraft to oppose China and Russia, countries that are already reinforcing their own EW capabilities. ...
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OPVs
River Class Batch 2
Programme Background BAE Systems developed an improved version at the River class Batch 1 ships (which first entered service in 2003), to be dubbed the ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS) (Increment 2) [US Army]
Programme Background Programme Objective The Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS) was to provide a tactical ISTAR capability for US Army Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs). It was intended to ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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EO/IR systems
AN/AAQ-14
The AN/AAQ-14 LANTIRN (Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night) targeting pod is a crucial component of the LANTIRN system, developed by Martin Marietta ...
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EO/IR systems
AN/AAQ-27A
In production for USMC MV-22 Osprey tiltrotors, the AAQ-27A allows pilots to see through darkness, smoke, haze and adverse weather. The third-generation medium-wave IR system ...
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Air: Electronic Attack - Jamming, Air: Integrated Defensive Systems
AN/AAQ-24(V)
Northrop Grumman’s AN/AAQ-24(V) is a Directional Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) designed to protect large fixed-wing and small rotary wing aircrafts. The system has been installed in ...
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EO/IR systems
AN/AAQ-13
The AN/AAQ-13 is a navigation pod developed by Martin Marietta (now part of Lockheed Martin) for the U.S. Air Force. It is a key component ...
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Air: EO/IR – Jamming Systems
AN/AAQ-45
Leonardo’s AN/AAQ-45 Distributed Aperture Infrared Countermeasures is designed to equip rotorcraft. The system is being installed on Sikorsky HH-60G Pave Hawk medium-lift utility helicopters used ...
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Air: Defensive Systems - MLDS, EO/IR systems
AN/AAQ-37 DAS
The AN/AAQ-37 Distributed Aperture System (DAS) comprises six high-resolution infrared sensors mounted around the aircraft's airframe to provide seamless, spherical coverage (4π steradians). The DAS ...
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EO/IR systems
AN/AAQ-29A
In production for USMC CH-53E and USAF HH-60G platforms, the medium-wave IR AAQ-29A is similar to the AN/AAQ-27A, the difference being its incorporation of an ...
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EO/IR systems
LITENING
The LITENING Advanced Targeting Pod is an electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) system designed to detect, acquire, identify, and track targets over extended ranges. It supports diverse mission ...
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Air: Electronic Attack - Jamming, Air: Electronic Attack - Pod, Air: EO/IR – Jamming Systems
Guardian
Northrop Grumman’s Guardian Directional Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) is intended to product airliners and large aircraft against IR-guided missiles, principally surface-to-air missiles fired from Man-Portable Air ...
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EO/IR systems
LANTIRN
The Low-Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night (LANTIRN) system increases the combat effectiveness of fighter aircraft, allowing them to fly at low altitudes, at night ...
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Combat Search and Rescue
Saab 340B+ / SAR-200
The Saab 340B+, known also as SAR-200, is a search and rescue aircraft based on the Saab 340 regional airliner. It is powered by two CT7-9B turboprop ...
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Air: Integrated Defensive Systems
SISCM
The Suite of Integrated Sensors and Countermeasures (SISCM), also known as the AN/APR-39B, is designed to provide an integrated, multi-sensor threat warning and countermeasures capability using ...
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EW test systems
Meon v3
Developed as an end-to-end confidence flight-line test set for stimulation and radiometric measurement of MWS/IRCM systems. It is compatible with ALQ-144, ALQ-157, ALQ-204 Matador, AAQ-24 ...
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Air: Defensive Systems - MLDS
AN/AAR-54(V)
Northrop Grumman’s AN/AAR-54(V) is a Missile Approach Warning System (MAWS) designed for fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft. The MAWS employs ultraviolet sensing to detect the hot ...
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Combat Search and Rescue
HC-130P/N
HC-130P/N is a SAR aircraft developed as extended-range version of C-130 Hercules transport airframe to execute all weather personnel recovery operations from austere airfields and ...