• Military Logistics

  LORD announces successful C-130 flight test

  6th October 2011

  LORD Corporation -- a leader in the management of vibration, noise and motion control -- has completed extensive testing of pre-production hardware of their In-Flight …

• Digital Battlespace

  US Military buys Windmill International SPRS

  30th September 2011

  Windmill International, Inc. announced that it has received a $9 million order for their KA-10 Suitcase Portable Receive Suite (SPRS) for Central Command Special Forces …

• Digital Battlespace

  UCDMO validates Cubic's cross-domain transfer solution

  21st September 2011

  A high-speed cross-domain transfer solution developed by Cubic Cyber Solutions, a defense systems unit of Cubic Corporation, has been validated for use by US Department …

• Military Logistics

  C-27J operational debut in the Mexican skies

  20th September 2011

  Mexico City has hosted in the last days the traditional parade for the celebration of the Mexican Independence's anniversary at the presence of the Country's …

• Digital Battlespace

  DRS Tactical Systems partners with Rugged Notebooks

  14th September 2011

  DRS Technologies, Inc., a Finmeccanica Company announced that its Tactical Systems Group has partnered with Rugged Notebooks, Inc. a leading provider of ruggedized portable computers …

• Land Warfare

  DSEi 2011: LRTV unveiled for special operations

  13th September 2011

  Force Development Services (FDS) unveiled the Nomad Light Role Tactical Vehicle (LRTV) at DSEi on 13 September as it targets requirements within the special operations …

• Digital Battlespace

  DSEi 2011: Cassidian receives UAE contract for Ectocryp

  13th September 2011

  Cassidian has been awarded a contract from Emiraje Systems to provide its ‘groundbreaking’ Ectocryp device to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Announced at a pre-DSEi …

• Digital Battlespace

  ESC BAZ creates a virtual security fence across Israel borders

  12th September 2011

  ESC BAZ, a world-known expert and supplier of advanced surveillance, observation and reconnaissance systems, has announced today the successful installation of a virtual security fence …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Watchkeeper achieves longest flight

  9th September 2011

  The British Army's new Watchkeeper UAS has flown its longest flight yet during a test flight from west Wales. A test flight in the beginning …

• Defence Helicopter

  Bell Helicopter gives V-22 demonstration

  7th September 2011

  Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, today celebrated its long standing partnership with the Canadian Department of National Defense (DND) during a ceremony at the …

• Military Logistics

  US DOD selects winners from CTSI Defense Energy Challenge

  26th August 2011

  Energy security and independence are two goals at the heart of the US Military's investment in clean energy technologies. With over 220 submissions, the 2011 …

• Digital Battlespace

  LandWarNet 2011: USSOCOM boss issues C4ISR wish-list

  25th August 2011

  The commander of US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Adm William McRaven has revealed his wish-list for the future of special operations communications. Addressing delegates at …

• Land Warfare

  Force Protection Australasia submits REDFIN bid

  25th August 2011

  Force Protection Australasia Pty Ltd (FPA), a FORCE PROTECTION, INC. group company today announced it has submitted a bid to the Australian Defence Materiel Organisation …

• Defence Helicopter

  MAKS 2011: Russian Helicopters relaunches Mi-34 production

  17th August 2011

  Russian Helicopters plans to start serial production of its new Mi-34C1 in 2012, according to company representatives at the MAKS air show outside Moscow. The …

• Digital Battlespace

  US Army taps i2 for next-gen ISR platform

  17th August 2011

  The US Army awarded i2, the leading provider of intelligence analysis and investigation software, a contract to deliver Analyst's Notebook software for the Army's Intelligence, …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Logistics Vessels (3-4) [Peru]

  In April 2024, Hyundai Heavy Industries was awarded a US$463 million contract to work alongside SIMA to construct and deliver four naval vessels; one frigate, one ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Logistics Vessels (3-4) [Peru]

  In April 2024, Hyundai Heavy Industries was awarded a US$463 million contract to work alongside SIMA to construct and deliver four naval vessels; one frigate, one ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Offshore Patrol Cutters (OPC 10 to OPC 25)

  The US Coast Guard (USCG) is planning on having up to 25 Offshore Patrol Cutters (OPC's) to replace the aging 29 medium-endurance cutters.The OPC programme ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Offshore Patrol Cutters (OPC 10 to OPC 25)

  The US Coast Guard (USCG) is planning on having up to 25 Offshore Patrol Cutters (OPC's) to replace the aging 29 medium-endurance cutters.The OPC programme ...

• Military helicopters - multirole

  UH-60M - Jordan

  On 7 July 2020, the US State Department announced that it has approved a possible FMS of one UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter and related equipment ...

• Corvettes

  Merkuriy Class (Project 20386)

  Programme Background Requirements The Russian Navy has been streamlining the number of new ship classes to reduce logistic and maintenance costs, meaning around two to ...

• MPVs - 4x4

  4x4 Vehicles [Dominican Republic]

  Programme Background Requirement The Dominican Republic shares a border with Haiti, whose security situation has worsened since the 2010 earthquake. In order to improve border ...

• Loitering munitions

  Attack & Surveillance Drones (Ukraine Aid) [UK]

  Programme Background 1000th Day On 19 November 2024, the UK Government announced a new military support package for Ukraine, which would supply £7.5 million ($9.4 ...

• Maritime patrol

  Maritime Patrol Aircraft [Greece]

  Programme Background Requirement The Greek government issued a request for proposals in 2023, with a focus on acquiring modern, all-weather maritime surveillance aircraft. The intended ...

• Transport/tanker aircraft

  KC-130J [Saudi Arabia]

  Programme Background On 20 May 2017, President Donald Trump signed a Memorandum of Intent for a US$109.7 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia, including US$5.8 ...

• Frigates

  Type 054A/P (Pakistan)

  Programme Background Contracts Pakistan has ordered four frigates from China under the Type 054AP programme, which refers to the vessels being based on the Peoples ...

• Light attack

  M-346 FA [Brazil]

  Programme Background Requirement Brazil operates several A-1 (AMX) light attack aircraft, which were produced by Embraer in partnership with Leonardo in the 1980s. Similarly, the ...

• Maritime patrol

  P-3 Orion replacement [Argentina]

  Background Shephard estimates that Argentina will soon have a new requirement for a more advanced Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) towards 2030 as there current fleet of second-hand ...

• Military helicopters - attack

  H145M [Brazil]

  Background  Brazilian leadership announced in February 2022 that the Sabre Mil Mi-35M Hind-E attack helicopters were being retired from active service. This decision came as a ...

• Fighter - multirole

  Multirole Fighter (Taiwan)

  Programme Background Taiwan claims that Chinese fighter jets are often crossing into the island's air defence zone. The Republic of China Air Force is looking for options ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Air: Integrated Defensive Systems

  ACES

  Raytheon's Advanced Countermeasures Electronic System (ACES) is an Integrated Self-Protection System (ISPS) designed to equip Lockheed Martin F-16 series combat aircraft. It includes sub-systems from ...

• Air: air combat simulators

  Royal Moroccan Air Force F-16 ATD

  L3Harris Technologies continues to upgrade the fielded F-16C Block 52 Aircrew Training Devices to include updates to the current Morocco F-16 OFP Tape and replacement ...

• Fighter - multirole

  F-16A/B Block 1, 5, 10, 15, 20

  The F-16 Fighting Falcon programme started as a low-cost, highly manoeuvrable day fighter to complement the higher-cost, heavier McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle air superiority fighter. ...

• Land: range systems and targets

  Table Top Trainer Family

  The Table Top Trainer family is driven by customer demand for cost-effective and mobile simulation solutions for training in special functions such as laying bridges ...

• Sea: naval surveillance radar

  Fregat M2EM / Top Plate

  The Fregat M2EM, part of the 'Top Plate' radar family, is a three-dimensional, naval air and surface surveillance radar manufactured in Russia. The system is known to ...

• LTVs - 4x4

  Ajban LRSOV

  The Ajban Long-Range Special Operations Vehicle (LRSOV) is an open-top 4x4 long-range reconnaissance vehicle based on Nimr's Ajban multipurpose vehicle. The LRSOV seats four crew ...

• Unguided Mortar Ammunition

  M720A1 60mm Mortar Bomb

  US-based Day and Zimmerman's M720A1 60mm Mortar Bomb is a conventional high-explosive round designed to counter dismounted troops, bunkers lacking top cover, and unarmoured vehicles. 

• Unguided Mortar Ammunition

  M720A2 60mm Mortar Bomb

  US-based Day and Zimmerman's M720A2 60mm Mortar Bomb is a conventional high-explosive round designed to counter dismounted troops, bunkers lacking top cover, and unarmoured vehicles. 

• LTVs - 4x4

  Bastion Patsas

  Unveiled at Eurosatory 2012, the 4x4 Bastion Patsas is an open-top variant of ACMAT's Bastion family developed for SF operations. In 2012, Chad became the ...

• Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - small

  STR-50

  The STR-50 is a rotary-wing UAV manufactured by Stromkind.  Little is known about the platform. It was seen displayed on top of a Boxer 8x8 ...

• Land: vehicle simulators

  Convoy Table-Top Crew Station

  The Convoy Table-Top Crew Station simulates commander, driver and gunner positions of a HMMWV or tactical truck. The gunner position features a head-mounted display for ...

• Titan MkIV

  The Titan MkIV is an octorotor UAV designed for industrial and commercial applications, such as inspection, data collection and surveillance. It is capable of carrying ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  KG-255 INE

  The AltaSec KG-255 is an NSA-certified Type 1 inline network encryptor (INE) that supports the secure exchange of classified information, up to the Top Secret ...

• Military - USVs

  Adaro

  Adaro is a rugged, man-portable, X-class USV. Its series-hybrid energy system allows for quiet operation, including at top speeds, while the heavy fuel-based range extender ...

• Individual grenade launchers

  LG4

  The LG4 is a six-chamber, revolving-cylinder, shoulder-fired, semi-automatic 40x46mm grenade launcher. It is fitted with a top rail for optical sights and a bottom rail ...