• Air Warfare

  KAI to develop mine countermeasures helicopter for South Korean navy

  5th January 2023

  The decision by the Republic of Korea Navy means KAI will be third company in the world to develop a dedicated minesweeping helicopter.

• Naval Warfare

  Pakistan Navy continues renewal of submarine fleet

  26th January 2023

  While it awaits new Chinese-designed diesel-electric submarines, the Pakistan Navy continues its modernisation of older Agosta 90B boats.

• Air Warfare

  US Navy contracts BAE for next-generation aircraft survivability system

  16th December 2022

  BAE's Smart D2 technology supports the USN's conversion from round to square countermeasures.

• Naval Warfare

  Sweden looks to Saab to extend life of its minehunters

  22nd December 2022

  Mine warfare is a crucial capability in the region, given the vast amount of unexploded ordnance in the Baltic Sea.

• Air Warfare

  India spells out defence priorities as multiple programmes get green light

  3rd January 2023

  The Indian Ministry of Defence has approved 24 procurement programmes, including cruise missiles for the air force, light tanks for the army and multi-purpose vessels for the navy.

• Air Warfare

  South Korea to upgrade F-15K fleet and buy new aerial tankers

  6th January 2023

  South Korea is investing big in an F-15 fleet overhaul and new tankers, despite being unable to counteract small UAVs from North Korea.

• Naval Warfare

  Royal Navy to get upgraded torpedo launchers and countermeasures

  23rd November 2022

  Six of the Royal Navy’s anti-submarine warfare frigates will receive torpedo launcher upgrades.

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Seebyte extends US Navy autonomous systems support

  29th November 2022

  Under the award, Seebye will support the USN’s MK18 UUV family of systems programme.

• Air Warfare

  BriteCloud decoy for combat aircraft moves closer to US service

  25th November 2022

  The Air National Guard has 'recommended' use of the BriteCloud 218 decoy system following a series of DoD trials.

• Air Warfare

  Elbit to supply self-protection systems for Asia-Pacific helicopter fleets

  17th November 2022

  Elbit will supply passive and active IR countermeasures for installation on attack and utility helicopters operated by an undisclosed customer in Asia-Pacific.

• Land Warfare

  EU countries seek advanced ground combat capabilities

  15th December 2022

  In order to plug capability gaps highlighted by the war in Ukraine, European governments aim to invest in cutting-edge weapons and data management systems, artificial intelligence and next-generation armoured vehicles.

• Naval Warfare

  South Korea to upgrade amphibious assault ship ROKS Dokdo

  9th December 2022

  The South Korean Navy is upgrading its oldest LPH, has awarded a contract for four new fast attack craft, and has changed tender evaluation processes following criticism from the biggest shipbuilders.

• Defence Notes

  Scorpius - A Quantum Leap in Electronic Warfare Capabilities and Performance (sponsored)

  17th November 2022

  As technology advances incessantly, so too do the deadly threats appearing on the multi-dimensional electronic battlefield.

• Land Warfare

  Allen-Vanguard protects peacekeepers from unconventional threats

  1st November 2022

  Allen Vanguard has announced that it has completed the overhaul of 19 vehicles to provide increased RCIED and UAV protection.

• Defence Notes

  Defence at depth: Seabed warfare in the spotlight

  7th November 2022

  When multiple leaks sprung on the NordStream 1 and 2 pipelines this summer, governments and navies were reminded of the threat posed to seabed infrastructure.

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Minehunters

  MCMV 47 [Brazil]

  The original plan for the Brazilian Navy to acquire two new mine countermeasures vessels to replace the aging Aratu-class vessels which were delivered from Germany ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCMVs) [Malaysia]

  Under the 14th Malaysia Plan for 2031–35, the Royal Malaysian Navy hopes to acquire four new Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCMVs). Malaysia currently operates four MCMVs, which ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCMVs) [Malaysia]

  Under the 14th Malaysia Plan for 2031–35, the Royal Malaysian Navy hopes to acquire four new Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCMVs). Malaysia currently operates four MCMVs, which ...

• Minehunters

  Project SEA 1905 - MMCMMS [Australia]

  Programme Background Requirements Australia is looking to acquire up to eight new advanced mine countermeasures/hydrographic survey vessels under the Project SEA 1905 Maritime Mine Countermeasures ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCMVs) [Spain]

  In December 2024, the Spanish Navy released the "Armada 2050" plan, a strategic document that details the development and the long-term vision of the Navy. ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCMVs) [Spain]

  In December 2024, the Spanish Navy released the "Armada 2050" plan, a strategic document that details the development and the long-term vision of the Navy. ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | P6359 Future Naval Mine Countermeasures system (NMCM) [Norway]

  Norway's current naval mine countermeasures (NMCM) inventory is reaching the end of its operational lifespan and is in need of replacement. The future project under ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | P6359 Future Naval Mine Countermeasures system (NMCM) [Norway]

  Norway's current naval mine countermeasures (NMCM) inventory is reaching the end of its operational lifespan and is in need of replacement. The future project under ...

• Military helicopters - multirole

  H-145M (Serbia)

  Serbia's aircraft will be equipped with a fast roping system, high-performance camera, fire support equipment, ballistic protection as well as an electronic countermeasures system. The ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Mine Countermeasures Platforms (1-12) [Germany]

  In 2018, the German Navy launched the process of acquiring a fleet of 11 Mine Countermeasures platforms. The German Navy's 'Force Structure Goals 2035+' foresees 12 ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Mine Countermeasures Platforms (1-12) [Germany]

  In 2018, the German Navy launched the process of acquiring a fleet of 11 Mine Countermeasures platforms. The German Navy's 'Force Structure Goals 2035+' foresees 12 ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | New Generation Minehunters/Offshore (NGM/A) (1-4) [Italy]

  The Italian Navy is procuring twelve new multi-purpose mine countermeasures (MCM) vessels under the Cacciamine Nuova Generazione (CNG) programme. The programme includes coastal-going units (NGM/C) ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | New Generation Minehunters/Offshore (NGM/A) (1-4) [Italy]

  The Italian Navy is procuring twelve new multi-purpose mine countermeasures (MCM) vessels under the Cacciamine Nuova Generazione (CNG) programme. The programme includes coastal-going units (NGM/C) ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | New Generation Minehunters/Coastal (NGM/C) (1-5) [Italy]

  The Italian Navy is procuring twelve new multi-purpose mine countermeasures (MCM) vessels under the Cacciamine Nuova Generazione (CNG) programme. The programme includes coastal-going units (NGM/C) ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Huon Class Replacement [Australia]

  The April 2024 cancellation of the Project SEA 1905 Maritime Mine Countermeasures Programme left the Royal Australian Navy without a direct plan to replace its ageing Huon-class ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Naval: RF/IR/acoustic decoys

  RF and IR Countermeasures (Current)

  Chemring Countermeasures provides both radar-reflective and IR 130mm cartridges, as well as payloads in varying calibres up to 130mm for a range of current decoy ...

• Naval: RF/IR/acoustic decoys

  RF and IR Countermeasures (Developmental)

  Chemring Countermeasures' development of RF distraction capability is focused on a single-burst chaff payload that features variable range and height control of the deployment point. ...

• Air: chaff/flare/decoy systems

  Alloy Surfaces and Kilgore IRCM flares

  Chemring Countermeasures develops and manufactures the Alloy Surfaces and Kilgore range of airborne IR flares that are compatible with most available dispensers on a variety ...

• UAS: Integrated systems - uncrewed

  MRA

  The Miniature Radar Altimeter (MRA) provides a radar solution weighing 400g with a 105cm² footprint that is claimed to be one of the world’s smallest ...

• Naval: RF/IR/acoustic decoys

  C-Guard

  C-Guard, formerly known as SKWS, is a lightweight decoy launching system developed for small and large ships using standard NATO SeaGnat 130mm tubes in fixed ...

• Air: Electronic Attack - Jamming, Air: chaff/flare/decoy systems

  MEB Mk 3 Type 1

  Chemring’s MEB Mk.3 Type-1 is a chaff magazine which can equip standard NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation) countermeasures dispensers. The company says in its official ...

• Light UGVs

  Zeus

  NIC Instruments' Zeus UGV is a development of its First Responder (see separate entry) platform and was unveiled at Milipol Paris in November 2017. The company ...

• Air: Electronic Attack - Jamming, Air: chaff/flare/decoy systems

  Chaff Pack BOL Mk2 Type 1

  Chemring developed the BOL Mk.2 Type-1 chaff pack to work with Saab’s BOL countermeasures dispenser. The latter is deployed widely on fast jets through the ...

• Air: chaff/flare/decoy systems

  RR129 Chaff Cartridge

  Chemring’s RR129 chaff cartridge is designed to equip fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft protecting them against radar-guided air-to-air and surface-to-air missiles. The company’s official literature says ...

• Air: chaff/flare/decoy systems

  Fighter Countermeasures

  Lacroix makes a range of chaff IR and EO decoy cartridges dedicated to the protection of all airborne platforms. Decoy cartridges are compatible with any ...

• Naval: RF/IR/acoustic decoys

  Naval Countermeasures

  Lacroix's naval countermeasures are shipborne expendable decoys for seduction, distraction and seduction/dissimulation, using both chaff and IR modules and chaff rockets. Chaff covers I/J band. ...

• Light UGVs

  Ibis

  Unveiled in September 2008, the 6x6 Ibis UGV has been designed for EOD clearance, reconnaissance and rescue operations. It features a manipulator arm possessing a ...

• Land: COMINT and ELINT systems, Land: Defensive Systems - DF systems

  Resolve EW Suite

  Resolve is a manpack electronic surveillance system designed for the interception, geolocation and exploitation of tactical communications. It has a true 40MHz instantaneous wideband capability, ...

• Air: Electronic Attack - Jamming

  AN/ALQ-214 IDECM RFCM

  The ALQ-214 Integrated Defensive Electronic Countermeasures RF Countermeasures (IDECM RFCM) subsystem comprises an onboard technique generator developed by Harris integrated with an offboard fibre-optic towed ...

• Land: Electronic Attack - Jamming

  Broadshield- LCS

  The Lightweight Countermeasures Suite (LCS) is a small form factor manpack inhibitor. Utilising the company's modular countermeasures suite (MCS) technology, the LCS offers active only ...