• Military Logistics

  B767-300ER flies with IAI fly-by-wire boom

  26th August 2014

  Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has successfully flight tested a B767-300ER aircraft equipped with a fly-by-wire (FBW) boom system, it announced on 26 August. The successful …

• Defence Helicopter

  Honeywell HUMS for Singapore Chinooks

  26th August 2014

  The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has chosen Honeywell to supply health and usage monitoring systems (HUMS) for its Boeing Chinook CH-47SD helicopters. Honeywell …

• Land Warfare

  India lifts Denel blacklisting

  26th August 2014

  India’s MoD lifted a nine-year ban on South African defence company Denel on 12 August, according to an Indian official. The company was put on …

• Digital Battlespace

  Northrop Grumman awarded French AN/ALQ-217 FMS work

  26th August 2014

  The French military’s E-2C Hawkeye Airborne Early Warning Aircraft will be fitted with AN/ALQ-217 electronic support measures units to improve situational awareness capabilities and enhance …

• Defence Helicopter

  Ka-62 maiden flight planned for December

  21st August 2014

  The first Kamov Ka-62 prototype will not now take to the air until December this year, it has been revealed.  The delay in the KA-62’s …

• Digital Battlespace

  XTAR announces Leidos airborne ISR support contract

  21st August 2014

  XTAR will support Leidos in the testing of manned airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft serving US military missions around the globe, under a …

• Digital Battlespace

  Lockheed Martin introduces maritime test bed

  21st August 2014

  Lockheed Martin has developed a new maritime test bed to assist the US Navy in validating sophisticated intelligence, communications and sensor systems before they are …

• Defence Helicopter

  MD 530G Scout completes live fire qualifications

  21st August 2014

  The MD 530G Scout attack helicopter has successfully completed Live Fire Qualification Exercises at Yuma Proving Grounds, Arizona, MD Helicopters announced on 20 August. The …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Northrop keeps faith in Euro Hawk

  21st August 2014

  Germany’s Euro Hawk high altitude long endurance (HALE) UAS programme is still very much alive, senior officials at Northrop Grumman continue to insist. Speaking to …

• Defence Helicopter

  Z-18F ASW helicopter breaks cover

  21st August 2014

  A larger People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopter has long been expected and a new platform is now currently undergoing trials, according …

• Defence Helicopter

  First RAN Landing Helicopter Dock nears delivery

  19th August 2014

  The first Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) ship under construction for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has sailed on her final contractor sea trials before delivery …

• Digital Battlespace

  Airbus D&S to supply MSSR 2000 I radar to Indonesia

  19th August 2014

  Airbus Defence and Space (D&S) will supply two Monopulse Secondary Surveillance Radars (MSSR) 2000 I as part of a programme to improve the Indonesian Air …

• Military Logistics

  StandardAero wins RAAF Orion support contract

  19th August 2014

  StandardAero is to support the T56 propulsion systems on the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) AP-3C Orion aircraft fleet according to the terms of a …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  US Army demonstrates K-Max and SMSS cooperation

  19th August 2014

  The US Army and Lockheed Martin (LM) have successfully demonstrated a new concept of operation using the K-Max unmanned helicopter and Squad Mission Support System …

• Military Logistics

  Australia expands support aircraft

  18th August 2014

  The Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) Air Mobility Group will be strengthened by the addition of two more A330 (locally designated as KC-30A) Multi-Role Tanker/Transports …

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 ...

• 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

  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 ...

• 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 - 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 ...

• 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 - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing

  Anafi UKR

  Publicly unveiled at the 2025 Paris Air Show, the Anafi UKR is a micro rotary-wing UAV manufactured by Parrot  based on direct field feedback.  According ...

• 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 ...