• Training

  I/ITSEC 2016: US Air Force addresses critical pilot shortage

  21st November 2016

  The impasse between the US Congress and the White House that led to sequestration and forced the US Air Force to reduce training and stand …

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2016: JTAC sim finds target

  21st November 2016

  Following its success in securing a contract on the US Air Force’s Joint Terminal Control Training and Rehearsal System (JTC TRS) programme, Virginia-based QuantaDyn is …

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2016: Top trends in simulation and training (video)

  21st November 2016

  As industry prepares for this year's I/ITSEC 2016 exhibition in Orlando, Florida, Shephard looks at some of the top trends in the training and simulation market. …

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2016: Looking ahead to this year's show (video)

  21st November 2016

  In November the simulation and training industry will once again gather in Orlando, Florida, for the industry's largest exhibition, I/ITSEC.  The show will once again …

• Defence Helicopter

  Afghanistan to shift to US-built helicopters

  21st November 2016

  The Afghan Air Force (AAF), under guidance and funding from the US Department of Defense (DoD), will shift from Russian-built helicopters to ones manufactured in …

• Naval Warfare

  DHS approves C-27J next phase

  18th November 2016

  The US Coast Guard’s Medium Range Surveillance (MRS) Aircraft programme has reached a new milestone, with the Department of Homeland Security clearing the programme to …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  GA-ASI offers Angel One for humanitarian efforts

  17th November 2016

  General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) will provide its Angel One unmanned jet-propelled aircraft to deliver Humanitarian Daily Ration packets (HRDs) to support humanitarian efforts, the …

• Defence Notes

  NZ defence plan rectifies vague white paper

  16th November 2016

  New Zealand released its 2016 Defence Capability Plan on 16 November offering some clarity on future defence projects. It follows the release of the Defence …

• Digital Battlespace

  Satmove Ka trials approaching

  15th November 2016

  Thales is expected to begin first tests of the new Satmove Ka satellite terminals with the French government at the end of the year or early …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  RIMS offers offshore UAV inspections

  15th November 2016

  Netherlands-based Robotica in Maintenance Strategies (RIMS) has launched inspections services for the maritime and offshore industry using the Elios UAV, the company announced on 9 …

• Land Warfare

  TACMS in first flight test

  11th November 2016

  Lockheed Martin’s first modernised Tactical Missile System (TACMS) has successfully completed its first flight test at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, the company announced …

• Land Warfare

  India to buy T-90MS tanks

  11th November 2016

  The procurement of 464 T-90 main battle tanks by India was approved in early November by the defence minister, Manohar Parrikar. He chaired India’s Defence …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Zhuhai 2016: Big balloons hold sway

  11th November 2016

  While most attendees at last week’s Zhuhai Air Show were focused on sexy weaponry designed to turn heaven into hell, there were also big balloons …

• Training

  HCMS Montréal sets to sea as X-Ship

  10th November 2016

  The Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) HMCS Montréal has commenced operations as an experimental ship, the navy announced on 7 November 2016. The Halifax-class frigate has …

• Digital Battlespace

  RAF Red Arrows tap Airbus Skynet

  10th November 2016

  The British Royal Air Force's (RAF) Red Arrows aerobatics display team is using Airbus Defence and Space satellite communications during its Asia Pacific and Middle …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• ISR/special mission, Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

  Q02 (Qatar)

  Programme Background Reiner developed the Q01 jointly with the Emirate of Qatar, primarily for the Qatar Armed Forces. It was introduced at the ILA Berlin Air ...

• UAS: flight control systems

  UAS: flight control systems | MQ-9A Reaper (Iran War replacement) [USAF]

  The USAF is planning to replace the MQ-9 Reapers lost during the 2026 Iran War. As of June 2026, the force has allocated funding to ...

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

  Remote Carrier (RC) [France]

  Programme Background FCAS Project As noted by Airbus, the FCAS project is a tri-nation effort which will be centred around a core Next-Generation Weapon System ...

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

  Remote Carrier (RC) [Spain]

  Programme Background FCAS Project As noted by Airbus, the FCAS project is a tri-nation effort which will be centred around a core Next-Generation Weapon System ...

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

  Remote Carrier (RC) [Germany]

  Programme Background FCAS Project As noted by Airbus, the FCAS project is a tri-nation effort which will be centred around a core Next-Generation Weapon System (NGWS), which ...

• Military UAS - tactical

  Heavy Lift UAV [Germany]

  Background  Victor U250 agreement On 10 June 2026, at ILA Berlin, Rheinmetall, ERC Systems, and the North Rhine-Westphalia state formed a strategic partnership to lay ...

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

  Remote Carrier [French Navy]

  Background Carrier Air Wing Plan The French Navy presented a broad plan for its carrier air wing for the future decades at a briefing at ...

• Fighter - multirole

  Project Halcon I [Spain]

  Programme Background The Spanish Air Force began requirements assessments, although potential suppliers including Boeing (F/A-18E/F), Lockheed Martin (F-35), Airbus-BAE-Leonardo (Eurofighter Typhoon) are already engaged with ...

• Fighter - multirole

  Project Quadriga [Germany]

  Programme Background Under Project Quadriga, Berlin is seeking a replacement for its 33 Typhoon Tranche 1. Furthermore, Germany is offering its Tranche 1 fleet to ...

• Military UAS - MALE

  Eurodrone [France]

  Background Inception (Stage One) The European MALE RPAS programme was launched in September 2016. Germany, Spain, France and Italy had negotiated and agreed, in collaboration ...

• Military UAS - MALE

  MQ-9A Reaper (Iran War replacement) [USAF]

  Background Iran War losses In May 2026, the Congressional Research Service confirmed that 42 MQ-9A Reapers had been shot down during the 2026 Iran War.  Desire ...

• Loitering munitions

  Loitering Munitions (Framework Contract) [Germany]

  Background Framework contract value Hartpunkt, reporting in March 2026, noted that the German Army has a framework contract worth €2.4 billion ($2.83 billion) for the procurement of loitering ...

• Loitering munitions

  Harop [Azerbaijan]

  Programme Background According to a December 2020 report by the Centre for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS), Azerbaijan acquired an estimated 50 Harop loitering munitions ...

• Military UAS - MALE

  Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) [Germany]

  Background Need Michael Schoellhorn, CEO of Airbus Defence and Space, stated in July 2024 that the “German Air Force has expressed a clear need for an ...

• Military helicopters - attack

  UH-60M Black Hawk [Mexico]

  Programme Background In April 2016, Mexico finalised an order for seven additional UH-60M platforms. At the time of procurement, the Mexican Air Force already had ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Military UAS - MALE

  U760 Ravenstorm

  The U760 Ravenstorm is a Collobrative Combat Aircraft (CCA) manufactured by Airbus. Unveiled at ILA Berlin 2026, the aircraft is designed to operate alongside fighter pilots in air-to-air ...

• Military UAS - MALE

  Wingman

  The Wingman is an Airbus concept drone unveiled at ILA Berlin in June 2024. The loyal-wingman-type fixed-wing UAV was explicitly aimed to accompany and augment ...

• Military UAS - MALE

  U145

  Unveiled in June 2026, the U145, developed by Airbus, is an uncrewed version of the H145 helicopter. The aircraft is being pitched for specific military ...

• ISR/special mission, Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

  Q01 / Q02

  The Q01 is an optinoal piloted MALE prototype aircraft developed by Reiner Stemme Utility Air-Systems GmbH in collaboration with the Emirate of Qatar. The Q02 has ...

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

  Grille

  The Grille 9X DRONEVAC, or Cricket, is an uncrewed multicopter designed for MEDEVAC missions. Designed by Avilus, the UAV is meant to transport injured service personnel to safe ...

• 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 ...

• Multipurpose missiles, Loitering munitions, Military UAS - fixed-wing

  RCM²

  The Remote Carrier Multidomain Multirole Effector (RCM²) is an uncrewed aircraft developed by MBDA. Between a missile and a drone, it is a multi-domain platform that performs ...

• Subsystems: visual

  SeaView R5

  The visual scene created with SeaView R5 can be displayed on a wide variety of display devices including flat, spherical and cylindrical screens. Projection systems ...

• Military UAS - tactical

  Victor U250

  The Victor U250 is a heavy lift drone in development by ERC Systems. The UAV has been developed by ERC for critical mission applications including ...

• Military - USVs

  High-Speed Intercept Boat

  Poly Technologies displayed its High-Speed Intercept Boat at DSA in Malaysia in 2016. 

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

  FEANIX

  The Future Effector - Adaptable, Networked, Intelligent, Xpendable (FEANIX) is a long-range Light Remote Carrier (LRC) that can be launched from the air, land, and sea.  Unveiled by ...

• Loitering munitions, Military UAS - small

  SkyStriker

  The SkyStriker is a UAV and loitering munition manufactured by Elbit Systems. It is a cost-effective platform capable of operating fully autonomously and striking targets ...

• MPVs - 4x4

  Bars-6

  Bogdan publicly unveiled the 7t Bars-6 (Panther) 4x4 light APC at IDEX 2015, and in July 2016, the company introduced an upgraded version ready for ...

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

  Mini UAV Fixed Wing I

  The Jordan Design and Development Bureau (JODDB) unveiled the hand-launched Mini UAS (also known as Mini UAV Fixed-Wing I) at SOFEX 2016, along with a wider family ...

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

  Mysterious Bee

  The Mysterious Bee hybrid, fixed-wing/quadcopter UAV was unveiled at the Zhuhai Airshow 2016. It is designed to operate from ships, small islands, mountainous areas and ...