• Digital Battlespace

  Goodrich launches TASE400 Stabilized Microgimbal

  11th October 2011

  Goodrich Corporation today announced the release of the TASE400, the latest and highest performance stabilized camera gimbal. The TASE400 marks the fourth complete gimbal solution …

• Military Logistics

  AUSA 2011: Urdan showcases new engineer systems

  10th October 2011

  Israeli manufacturer Urdan is showcasing four new engineering vehicle add-ons at AUSA. The solutions include a trailer, suspension system, bulldozer attachment kit, and mine-clearing roller …

• Defence Helicopter

  AUSA 2011: Sikorsky bets on X2 technology

  10th October 2011

  Sikorsky is betting heavily on its X2 coaxial configuration as it looks to meet the military rotorcraft needs of the future, with the compound helicopter …

• Land Warfare

  AUSA 2011: Oshkosh takes wraps off L-ATV

  10th October 2011

  Oshkosh Defense is using this year's AUSA exposition to give the US Army a taste of its next-generation light combat, all-terrain vehicle, the L-ATV. The …

• Military Logistics

  AUSA 2011: Hesco launches new design barrier

  10th October 2011

  Hesco Bastion is introducing its new 2012 force protection barriers at AUSA. According to the company, the 2012 Mil range of protective barriers provides a …

• Defence Helicopter

  Bulgarian Navy takes delivery of first Panther

  10th October 2011

  The Bulgarian Navy has finally taken delivery of its first Eurocopter AS565 Panther following protracted negotiations between the government and the manufacturer. The aircraft was …

• Defence Helicopter

  CH-47D Chinook helicopters resume flying operations

  10th October 2011

  Army has lifted the precautionary suspension of flying operations for the CH-47D Chinook helicopter. The suspension was put in place on 30 September following the …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Faun Trackway develops new UAV landing mat

  10th October 2011

  Faun Trackway USA today announced the development of a new Aircraft Landing Mat (ALM) technology specifically designed for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) use. After launching …

• Military Logistics

  RAAF C-17 working with New Zealand to deliver aid

  10th October 2011

  The Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) have together delivered a water purification plant from New Zealand to Tuvalu to …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  AAI UAS introduces multi-mission payloads for Shadow UAV

  10th October 2011

  AAI Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), an operating unit of Textron Systems, a Textron Inc. company, along with Phoenix Global Support, announced today the introduction of …

• Defence Helicopter

  Raytheon's CIRCM can shield UAVs

  10th October 2011

  Raytheon Company's Common Infrared Counter Measures solution for US Army helicopters is also ideal for protecting unmanned aircraft systems. At 15 pounds less than the …

• Digital Battlespace

  Goodrich, KNK team to develop ISR technology

  10th October 2011

  Goodrich Corporation has signed a teaming agreement with UK-based Knowledge Network Konsulting (KNK) Ltd. This agreement will enable Goodrich's Malvern, UK operation to collaborate with …

• Land Warfare

  Eagle Industries wins contract for USMC Pack

  10th October 2011

  Alliant Techsystems announced today that its Eagle Industries business has received a five year, $50 million indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract from Marine Corps …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Northrop Grumman deploys first STARLite radar

  10th October 2011

  Northrop Grumman Corporation today announced the first deployment of the company's STARLite radar on a US Army Persistent Threat Detection System (PTDS), an aerostat surveillance …

• Defence Helicopter

  Northrop Grumman unveils laser-based solution for CIRCM

  10th October 2011

  Northrop Grumman Corporation and Daylight Solutions have announced the successful integration and test of the Solaris Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL)-based system into the Northrop Grumman …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Military UAS - MALE

  Tactical Drone System (SDT) (15-28) [France]

  Background Tactical Drone System (SDT) programme The French Army launched the SDT programme to replace the Sagem (now Safran) Sperwer Intermediate Tactical Drone System (SDTI) ...

• Military UAS - micro

  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]

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

• Military UAS - tactical

  Future UAVs: Navy Aerial Drone System (SDAM) [France]

  Background Requirement The requirement for the SDAM programme was a rotary-wing VTOL-capable UAV with a modular configuration that can host a range of payloads. France ...

• CUAS - hybrid effector systems

  C-UAS [Portugal]

  Background Portugal's Military Programming Law 2023–2034 includes $8.8724 million (€8.2 million) to acquire counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) by 2034. It is assumed that this acquisition requires ...

• 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 HPM can ...

• Medium Range Missile Defence Systems: 20-90km range

  ASTER / VL MICA Multi-layer [France]

  Background The Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation, acting on behalf of France, awarded EUROSAM a contract on April 30th, 2026, for the development of the ...

• Medium Range Missile Defence Systems: 20-90km range

  Medium Range Air Defence [Portugal]

  Background Portugal's Military Programming Law 2023-2034 includes a requirement for medium-range air defence. In order to facilitate this, Portugal has joined the European Sky Shield Initiative ...

• 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 ...

• Medium Range Missile Defence Systems: 20-90km range

  ASTER / VL MICA Multi-layer (additional) [France]

  Background In October 2026, France ordered four additional firing units of the SAMP/T NG air and missile defence system. With this order, the total number of SAMP/T ...

• 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 ...

• ISR/special mission

  Strategic Intelligence Aircraft [France]

  Background In February 2018, the Minister of the Armed Forces, Florence Parly, announced that the strategic intelligence aircraft program CUGE Universal EW Capability began to ...

• Transport/tanker aircraft

  A400M [France]

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

• 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 ...

• Self-propelled guns

  Serval LAD [France]

  Background France's Military Planning Law 2025-2030 committed it to purchasing 12 variants of the Serval MPVS specialised for counter-drone operations. Following Senate criticism, this figure was ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Medium 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 ...

• Military UAS - MALE

  Patroller

  The Patroller is a long-endurance, multi-mission UAS manufactured by Safran Electronics & Defence. Designed for ISR operations, the platform hosts a Euroflir 410 EO/IR pod and can accommodate ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 - 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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

  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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...