• Defence Helicopter

  Australia’s Tiger fleet resumes operations

  6th August 2012

  The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) has announced that the Australian Army’s fleet of Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopters (ARH) has returned to regular training activities …

• Military Logistics

  UAE requests C-17 Globemaster III engines

  6th August 2012

  The United Arab Emirates has requested to purchase two F117-PW-100 engines from the US government under a proposed foreign military sale (FMS). The Defence Security …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Protonex announces new UAV fuel cell power system

  6th August 2012

  Protonex has announced that its UAV-H500 fuel cell power system for unmanned aerial and ground vehicles is now commercially available, bringing more cost-effective alternatives to …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Elbit Systems announces Hermes 900 and 450 contract

  6th August 2012

  Elbit Systems has announced that it has been awarded a contract to supply an unnamed Latin American customer with a mixed fleet of Hermes 900 …

• Digital Battlespace

  Raytheon enhancing cyber offerings

  3rd August 2012

  Raytheon is set to pilot its Appsmart marketplace to five potential customers over the next six months as the system nears its final development. The …

• Defence Helicopter

  Algeria orders more Super Lynx helicopters from AgustaWestland

  3rd August 2012

  The Algerian Ministry of Defence has made a follow-up order for six Super Lynx Mk300 helicopters for the Algerian Navy, it has emerged. Details of the …

• Military Logistics

  Airbus Military signs Portuguese cooperation agreements

  3rd August 2012

  Airbus Military has announced that it has signed a cooperation agreement with the Ministry of Economy and various Portuguese industrial companies in fulfilment of the …

• Military Logistics

  Cobham to supply OBIGGS equipment for KC-46 tanker

  3rd August 2012

  Cobham has announced that it has been selected by Boeing to provide On-Board Inert Gas Generating System (OBIGGS) equipment for use on the US Air …

• Defence Helicopter

  Aero Dynamix delivers MD500 helicopter NVG upgrades

  3rd August 2012

  Aero Dynamix has announced that it has delivered certified NVG cockpit upgrades for three MD500 helicopters owned by an unnamed Latin American military operator. The …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Bluefin Robotics completes testing for HAUV-3

  3rd August 2012

  Bluefin Robotics has announced that government testing for its hovering underwater robot, HAUV-3, is now complete. In a 2 August statement, the company said the …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  New UAV fuel cells delivered to US military

  2nd August 2012

  Ultra Electronics, AMI (AMI) has announced that it has delivered 45 of its ROAMIO D245XR fuel cells for use by the US military in unmanned …

• Military Logistics

  K-Max deployment extended again

  2nd August 2012

  Lockheed Martin has announced that the US Marine Corps (USMC) has approved the deployment extension of the K-MAX Cargo UAS for the second time this …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  French-English UAS programme moves forward

  2nd August 2012

  BAE Systems and Dassault Aviation have been awarded a contract by the UK and French governments for a Future Combat Air System Demonstration Programme Preparation …

• Military Logistics

  Boeing to provide logistic support for Australia's Hawkei project

  1st August 2012

  Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) will provide integrated logistics support (ILS) during the next stage of development of the prototypes of Thales Australia's Hawkei Protected Mobility …

• Defence Helicopter

  Helibras delivers first VIP EC725 to the Brazilian Air Force

  1st August 2012

  Helibras has delivered the first of two VIP-configured EC725 to the Brazilian Air Force under the H-XBR programme. The aircraft was handed over to the …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Fardier SOV

  Programme Background The French Army's airborne units previously operated 280 Lohr FL500 Fardier utility vehicles to carry heavy equipment. Those vehicles increased the tactical mobility ...

• Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing

  French Operational Pocket Drone / DrOP (France)

  Programme Background French UAV Procurment / DrOP Under its 2019-2025 Military Programming Law (LPM), France aims to introduce 1,200 new UAVs into service with the ...

• APCs/IFVs - 6x6

  VBMR Griffon [France]

  Programme Background Development of the Griffon commenced in 2014 when the consortium of Arquus, Nexter and Thales was awarded a development contract to design the ...

• MPVs - 4x4

  Land Mobility Programme (Light Protected Mobility) [UK]

  This programme briefly introduces the wider Land Mobility Programme and then focuses on the Light Protected Mobility (LPM) programme. Information on the LMV and MPM can ...

• Transport/tanker aircraft

  A400M-France

  Airbus formally delivered the first production A400M to the French Air Force in August 2013. The French Air Force took delivery of its 15th A400M ...

• Sealift/replenishment vessels

  Navio Polivalente Logistico (NAVPOL) (Portugal)

  Programme Background Requirements The NAVPOL is expected to feature a flexible and modular LPD design capable of amphibious operations and HADR tasks. Timeline The plans for ...

• MPVs - 4x4

  Land Mobility Programme (Medium Protected Mobility) [UK]

  This programme briefly introduces the wider Land Mobility Programme and then focuses on the Medium Protected Mobility (MPM) programme. Information on the LMV and MPM can ...

• Military helicopters - multirole

  H-145M-Luxembourg

  With a MTOW of 3.7t, the H145M can be used for a wide range of tasks, including troop and passenger transport, surveillance, air rescue, reconnaissance ...

• Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing

  Corps of Engineers UAS [Ireland]

  Programme Background EU Competition Notice On 13 August 2024, a competition notice appeared on the EU tendering website stating that the Irish Defence Force invited ...

• EBRC Jaguar [France]

  Programme Background Requirement Initially, the French government required 248 Jaguars. However, this requirement quickly rose to 300 platforms, 50% of which are set to be ...

• OPVs

  Patrouilleurs Hauturiers OPVS (former Patrouilleurs Océanique) [France]

  Programme Background Requirements The programme aims to procure new OPVs that will replace the D'Estienne d'Orves-class and the Flamant-class vessels. The OPVs are intended to be armed ...

• MPVs - 4x4

  Portugal VTLB

  Programme Background The Portuguese Army planned to allocate funds for the procurement of 167 VTLBs during the Military Programming Law running from 2015 until 2026. ...

• Minehunters

  Mine Warfare Vessels [France]

  Programme Background Requirements France’s Mine Warfare Vessels programme is aimed at replacing the ageing Eridan-class minehunters. The programme will follow the Future Naval Mine Action System ...

• OPVs

  Next Generation OPVs (NGOPVs) Procurement [India]

  Programme Background Timeline On 20 December 2023, the Indian Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Mazagon Dockyard Shipbuilders (MDL) to construct six Next Generation Offshore ...

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

  V-Bat 128 [Canada]

  Programme Background Requirement Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) was seeking a platform for the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) that would significantly expand its surveillance range ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Military UGVs

  Centurio

  At Eurosatory 2024, KNDS unveiled the Centurio family of 4x4 UGVs. Based on the Phobos UGV by SOGECLAIR, Centurio has been developed in the 2024-30 ...

• Land: handheld NV devices

  O-NYX

  The Thales O-NYX is a Ultra-Compact Night Vision Goggle used by the French armed forces. They have an enlarged field of vision to 51° compared ...

• Sniper rifles

  Model 95

  The Model 95 is a bolt-action 50cal sniper rifle in a bullpup configuration, which entered production in 1995. Its buttplate, magazine well and trigger housing ...

• Land: range systems and targets

  Urban Ranges

  Cubic Range Design Solutions has provided facilities around the world for military and law enforcement training in urban terrain. It uses its previous experience, as ...

• Air-to-surface missiles

  Storm Shadow/SCALP EG

  The Storm Shadow is an air-launched cruise missile developed by France, Italy and the UK. It is known as the Storm Shadow in the UK ...

• MPVs - 4x4

  SandCat

  The 4x4 SandCat family of vehicles was designed by Israeli armour specialist Plasan Sasa in 2005 for a range of military, special operations, homeland security, ...

• Pistols

  P30

  The P30 is available in 9x19mm and .40 S&W; calibres with six variants of each. The grip of the P30 has exchangeable backstrap and grip ...

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

  EK 001 Blue Whale

  The EK 001 Blue Whale is a large, rotary-wing UAV capable of carrying a payload of 23kg. It is in the early stages of development. ...

• Suppressors

  FA556-212

  The Fast Attach 5.56mm (FA556)-212 sound suppressor is designed for use on the AR-15, C8 SFW, HK416, M4, M16 and SA-80. Firearms with 266.7mm barrels ...

• Pistols

  Jericho Steel

  Designed for military and law enforcement users, the Jericho pistol in steel frame configuration is available in 9x19mm and .45 ACP calibres and in standard ...

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

  IA-12A Stark

  The IA-12A Stark is a small, rotary-wing UAV that features a dual propulsion system, swappable payload bay, retractable landing gear, single operator control, ground mission planning, ...

• Pistols

  P Series

  The S120 pistol series has been used globally in law enforcement and military organisations, with the weapons initially designed as tactical and task force pistols ...

• MPVs - 4x4

  Tiger LPV

  The MDT Armor 4x4 Tiger Light Protected Vehicle (LPV) is designed to meet the requirements of military and law enforcement customers for a survivable, light ...

• Pistols

  Jericho Polymer

  Jericho pistols have been used for over three decades by military and police units, including law-enforcement entities in Israel and around the world. Designed for ...

• Sniper rifles

  ALIAS CS5

  The ALIAS Concealable Subsonic/Supersonic Suppressed Sniper System (CS5) is designed for concealment in urban settings. With the buttstock and suppressor detached, the CS5 is 597mm ...