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Land Warfare
How innovations in force protection are reshaping modern combat (Studio)
4th June 2024
Advances in force protection are crucial, with global conflicts demonstrating the importance of defending against asymmetric threats. New systems that enable manoeuvrability and survivability in the face of evolving threats enable forces to effectively complete their missions and uninterrupted combat continuity.
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Land Warfare
Germany follows Austria and orders Skyranger air defence systems
28th February 2024
Unveiled at Eurosatory 2004, the Oerlikon Skyranger is a mobile ground based air defence system (GBAD) which can be deployed against air targets at short and very short range and against ground targets. The system for Germany is the missile and gun system alone mounted on Boxer IFVs.
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Land Warfare
Malaysian Army self-propelled howitzer acquisition programme faces a blurry future
27th February 2024
The schedule, number of platforms and total estimated cost of the Malaysian Army’s 155mm self-propelled howitzer (SPH) acquisition programme has remained undefined despite the procurement effort having been announced back in the 2010s.
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Land Warfare
Elbit Systems wins $300 million deal to supply vehicle systems to European customer
20th February 2024
Elbit Systems has won a contract to supply equipment and subsystems for a European country’s armoured vehicles which could include UT30 MK2 unmanned turrets and Iron Vision head-mounted displays.
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Land Warfare
Milrem to supply more vehicles to Ukraine as more customers appear on horizon
29th January 2024
Milrem announced one of largest large UGV contracts ever on 24 January and has outlined plans for a new vehicle and new deliveries.
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Land Warfare
World Defense Show 2024: Allen-Vanguard to supply Scorpion electronic counter measure systems to NATO ally
1st February 2024
Scorpion, a man-portable, non-ITAR remote controlled improvised explosive device jammer, has been designed to deliver a hybrid, full-spectrum system and threat-band coverage protection for dismounted personnel on the move and at stationary checkpoints.
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Land Warfare
Austria trebles Pandur EVO 6x6 fleet via $1.9 billion order
20th February 2024
The Pandur EVO, a 6x6 APC which features a longer hull design, improved driveline technology and powerpack, will provide a significantly increased level of protection, payload and mobility compared to the Pandur I.
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Land Warfare
Raytheon and Rafael to expand Iron Dome missile production
23rd February 2024
Rafael developed Iron Dome to provide a dual-role system which could be used for C-RAM and very-short-range air defence. Since 2011, Iron Dome has served as the lowest layer of the multi-layered Israeli air and missile defence network.
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Land Warfare
US Army to power its ground fleet with alternative fuels
28th December 2023
The service has been researching hybrid electric systems, fuel efficiency, operational power generation and battery storage, as well as the use of hydrogen and synthetic power sources.
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Defence Notes
World Defense Show 2024: The show’s second iteration adapts to a changing world
13th February 2024
Saudi Arabia’s welcomed the return of the World Defense Show with the event’s heavy focus on vehicles and CUS systems reflecting ongoing conflicts and the priorities of many national programmes.
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Defence Notes
World Defense Show 2024: The show’s second iteration adapts to a changing world
13th February 2024
Saudi Arabia’s welcomed the return of the World Defense Show with the event’s heavy focus on vehicles and CUS systems reflecting ongoing conflicts and the priorities of many national programmes.
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Land Warfare
New application developed for Ragnarok 120mm mortar
20th March 2024
Rheinmetall Nordic’s Mortar Weapon System (MWS) 120 Ragnarok has been showcased with enhanced flexibility and firepower, having been integrated in multiple armoured vehicles and featuring a trailer-mounted version.
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Land Warfare
Rheinmetall to improve Skyranger 30 for Hungary’s Lynx KF41 mobile air defence vehicle
20th December 2023
The Skyranger 30 air defence system combines a 30mm cannon with a missile launcher options and a range of sensors.
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Land Warfare
Will reliance on Russian supply chain scupper Lazar APC upgrades?
7th December 2023
Two Serbian armoured vehicles, the Lazar 8x8 and the Lazanski 8x8, have been equipped with different remote controlled weapon stations and protection levels.
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Land Warfare
Estonia builds up defences by strengthening its CV90 fleet
25th January 2024
Estonia has been enhancing its defence capabilities by acquiring and upgrading various armoured vehicles including the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle, the Otokar Arma (6x6) armoured personnel carrier (APC) and the Nurol Makina NMS (4x4) armoured vehicle.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Military UAS - fixed-wing
Fixed-Wing VTOL UAV (Malaysia)
Programme Background Tender Issued As reported by Shephard, on 18 June 2021, Malaysia issued a tender for fixed-wing hybrid VTOL UAVs. Requirement The tender stated that Malaysia required ...
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MPVs - 4x4
High Mobility Reconnaissance Vehicle (India)
Programme Background Aiming to boost mobility and enhance Recce and Command elements, the Indian Army is seeking 91 High Mobility Reconnaissance Vehicles (HMRV). Prioritising mobility and protection ...
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APCs/IFVs - 6x6, APCs/IFVs - 8x8
New Generation Light Armoured Vehicles - Wheeled [Türkiye - Future Orders]
Programme Background The NGLAV is an umbrella programme that will be composed of three phases and 2962 units of tracked and wheeled vehicles. Phase I ...
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Military helicopters - attack
AH-64E Apache (Indian Army)
It is a hybrid procurement, as was the 2015 Air Force one (see separate entry), employing both a direct commercial sale with Boeing and an ...
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APCs/IFVs - 6x6, APCs/IFVs - 8x8
New Generation Light Armoured Vehicles - Wheeled [Türkiye - Batch I]
Programme Background The NGLAV is an umbrella programme that will be composed of three phases and 2962 units of tracked and wheeled vehicles. Phase I ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
8x8 IFV [Greece]
Programme Background The Greek Army is believed to operate a vast inventory of tracked APCs numbering more than 2,600 vehicles. This consists of legacy Cold ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Pars Scout 8x8 ÖMTTZ
Programme Background The SSB first outlined its requirement for special purpose vehicles around 2010, but the decision to formally launch the ÖMTTZ programme did not come ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Iraq 8x8 Armoured Vehicle
Programme Background It is important to note that there has been no official confirmation that Iraq is currently running a programme to procure 8x8 armoured ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
8x8 APC (Pakistan)
Since few details concerning this 8x8 requirement have been released by the Pakistan MoD, the values in this forecast are based upon informed estimates. Due ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Lazar 3 (Turkmenistan)
Programme Background Though it inherited a large number of BTR-60s, BTR-70s and BTR-80s from the Soviet Union, Turkmenistan's army lacks a modern 8x8 armoured vehicle offering ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
UAE Rosomak 8x8 (Options)
Prior to the imposition of the Finnish ban on arms exports to the UAE, Patria had also offered the AMV and AMV28A platform to the ...
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APCs/IFVs - 6x6, APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Otaman (Ukrainian Marine Corps)
Programme Background Practika first unveiled the Otaman family of 6x6 and 8x8 armoured vehicles in late 2016. These were developed to meet the requirements of ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Pacha Kuyuchix (New 8x8 Armoured Vehicle) [Peru - Forecast]
entry.Programme Background The Peruvian Army is reliant upon a range of ageing 4x4 APCs, including the UR-416, Type 6614 and Type 6616, all of which ...
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APCs/IFVs - 6x6, APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Piranha I Replacement [Chile]
Programme Background Chile has operated the Piranha I armoured vehicle platform for more than 40 years. During the early 1980s between 100 and 200 Piranha ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
R600A (RTMC)
Programme Background The Royal Thai Marine Corps (RTMC) has a requirement for new amphibious APCs that have higher capacity and offer greater protection than its ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Genesis
The Genesis 8x8 armoured vehicle was unveiled by FFG in September 2020. Featuring a full hybrid electric powertrain, it is intended to demonstrate technology that ...
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Military UGVs
WOLF-X
The WOLF-X is a wheeled 8x8 Robotic Combat Vehicle developed by HDT Global in partnership with McQ and BAE Land & Armament Systems. In September 2023, as ...
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APCs/IFVs - 6x6, APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Alligator
The Alligator vehicle family, available in both 6x6 and 8x8 configurations, is the culmination of the development work BAE Systems undertook for the Swedish Army’s ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
Hybrid Tiger
Manufactured by the Naval Research Laboratory, the Hybrid Tiger is an electric UAV. As its name suggests, the platform features a hybrid power generation unit. ...
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Military UGVs
Phantom
Debuted in 2016, the Phantom was a Ukrainian UGV manufactured by Ukroboronprom and its affiliate SpetsTechnoExport. Powered by a 30kW hybrid engine and in a 6x6 ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Pars Alpha 8x8
Unveiled at the World Defense Show 2024 in Riyadh, the Pars Alpha is the latest 8x8 Armoured Vehicle from Turkish manufacturer FNSS. Featuring improvements on ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
Skylark 3 Hybrid
The Skylark 3 Hybrid is a UAV manufactured by Elbit Systems. Unlike the Skylark 3, which is fitted with an electric motor, the Skylark 3 Hybrid ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Pars IV 8x8
The Pars IV 8x8 is being developed by FNSS to compete for the Turkish Army's New Generation - Wheeled Armoured Vehicle programme. Designed to offer ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
StrykerX
Unveiled at AUSA 2022, the StrykerX from General Dynamics Land Systems is the technology demonstrator for the next-generation Stryker vehicle family. Featuring a hybrid diesel-electric power ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Pars Scout 8x8
The Pars Scout 8x8 is being developed alongside the Pars Scout 6x6 to meet a requirement from the Turkish Land Forces Command for a Special Purpose Tactical ...
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Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - small
Hydra 400
The Hydra 400 is a British cargo-carrying drone from Hydra Drones. Displayed at DSEI 2023, the UAV has four configurations: a fully electric variant, a 2-jet ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Arma 8x8 NG
The Arma 8x8 NG, an improved variant of the Arma 8x8 and 6x6 platform, is an amphibious armoured combat vehicle produced by Otokar in Turkey. First ...
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Trucks and utility vehicles - 4x4, Trucks and utility vehicles - 6x6, Trucks and utility vehicles - 8x8
Kerax Family
The Kerax family consists of off-road trucks available in 4x4, 6x6, and 8x8 configurations, designed to meet the specific requirements of armed forces while utilizing ...
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Trucks and utility vehicles - 8x8
E13TP 8x8
The Sisu E13TP 8x8 hook lift vehicle is a high-mobility, high-capacity, all-terrain, high-speed, all-wheel-drive tactical truck. The armoured cabin can also be equipped with NBC ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Otaman 8x8
The Otaman 8x8 is produced by Practika. It was first unveiled at the Kiev Arms and Security Exhibition in 2017. It is marketed as a ...
