• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Teledyne FLIR stays ahead of the pack on MTRS Increment II

  30th June 2022

  US Army Contracting Command keeps faith in Teledyne FLIR with a new MTRS Increment II deal.

• Air Warfare

  Farnborough 2022: Lockheed Martin delivers LANCE airborne directed-energy weapon to US Air Force Research Laboratory

  18th July 2022

  The new LANCE airborne directed-energy weapon features far better SWaP characteristics than a solution Lockheed Martin provided for the US Army five years ago.

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Claims of Iran drone deal highlight Russia's UAS capability gaps

  2nd August 2022

  The US National Security Advisor's statement about the supply of Iranian drones to Russia has sparked considerable attention, but is this deal viable and really wanted by Moscow?

• Land Warfare

  Croatia seeks partner for Patria BOV maintenance

  5th July 2022

  Croatian MoD awaits interest from industry in tender to support its 126-vehicle fleet of Patria BOV APCs.

• Training

  Australia to begin Integrator UAS training course

  24th June 2022

  The Australian Army’s first Integrator UAS Pilot course is an important part of the Land 129 Phase 3 effort to ensure operational readiness.

• Land Warfare

  Spain’s Dragon gains its claws with successful Spike integration

  29th June 2022

  Escribano and PAP Tecnos have demonstrated the successful integration of the Spike missile in the Guardian 30 RWS, which will equip Spain’s future 8x8 Dragon vehicle.

• Land Warfare

  US Army starts LTAMDS operational tests

  26th May 2022

  After receiving the first Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS), the US Army is now testing the system in the White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.

• Defence Helicopter

  Farnborough 2022: Sikorsky reveals plan to develop new X2 helicopter for Europe

  18th July 2022

  Sikorsky has opened up about an ambitious plan to develop a third X2 technology-based helicopter to meet European demand.

• Training

  USAF certifies Polish M-346 training system for F-16 and F-35 pilots

  9th May 2022

  A positive evaluation of the M-346 means that personnel from Poland and neighbouring countries can train locally with the aircraft.

• Air Warfare

  Malaysian Army tests its MD 530G helicopters

  29th June 2022

  Malaysia is now operating the MD 530G light helicopter, while the first CN-235 maritime patrol aircraft conversion has arrived home.

• Land Warfare

  Argentina modernises TAM MBT turret

  29th June 2022

  The Argentine Army awarded domestic company IMPSA a contract to upgrade the turret of the Argentine Medium Tank (TAM), as part of the TAM 2C modernisation programme.

• Land Warfare

  Rheinmetall awards Lynx IFV-related contracts to Slovak industry

  11th May 2022

  Two contracts from Rheinmetall for Slovakia RayService include components for Hungarian Lynx KF41s and a fixed pre-contract for the deliveries of Lynx components to the Slovak Army if Rheinmetall wins an IFV tender.

• Defence Notes

  US Army enlists Raytheon to build TITAN prototype

  4th July 2022

  The US Army has contracted Raytheon to develop a prototype for the TITAN programme to support Joint All-Domain Command and Control.

• Land Warfare

  Brazil poised to release RfP for armoured vehicles

  17th June 2022

  The Brazilian Army is looking to acquire 98 new 8x8 medium wheeled armoured reconnaissance vehicles under the VBC Cav-MSR programme, with an RfP due out by the end of this month.

• Land Warfare

  Eurosatory 2022: Leonardo makes HITFACT II turret available for more applications

  24th June 2022

  As Italy's Centauro II enters full production, Leonardo is offering the HITFACT II 120mm turret (on display at Eurosatory 2022) for installation on other new and upgraded platforms.

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• APCs/IFVs - 8x8

  Rosomak [Poland - Fourth Batch]

  Programme Background The Polish Army selected the Rosomak 8x8 armoured vehicle (a version of Patria's Armored Modular Vehicle (AMV) 8x8 produced under licence by Rosomak) ...

• APCs/IFVs - 8x8

  Rosomak [Poland - Second Batch]

  Programme Background Requirement The Polish Army selected Patria's XC-360 Armored Modular Vehicle (AMV) to meet its requirement for a new 8x8 armoured vehicle to replace ...

• Loitering munitions

  Warmate (Framework Agreement) [Poland]

  Background Previous Orders Before the announcement of the framework agreement in 2025, Poland had acquired other batches of Warmates. In 2017, it had a procurement programme ...

• APCs/IFVs - 8x8

  Rosomak [Poland - Third Batch]

  Programme Background The Polish Army selected the Rosomak 8x8 armoured vehicle (a version of Patria's Armored Modular Vehicle (AMV) 8x8 produced under licence by Rosomak) ...

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

  Wizjer [Poland]

  Programme Background Requirements In its Technical Modernisation Programme 2013-2022, the Polish Ministry of National Defense (MND) identified the need for several new types of UAVs ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  NBPWP Borsuk (Batch 1) [Poland]

  Programme Background The NBPWP Borsuk is intended to replace the BWP-1s currently in service with the Polish Army. Development of the platform began in 2014 with the ...

• Main battle tanks

  M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams [Poland - Forecast]

  Programme Background Requirement The Polish Army wants to replace its legacy Soviet T-72 MBTs with new NATO-standard platforms to increase interoperability with its allies and ...

• APCs/IFVs - 8x8

  Rosomak [Poland - Sixth Batch]

  Programme Background The Polish Army selected the Rosomak 8x8 armoured vehicle (a version of Patria's Armored Modular Vehicle (AMV) 8x8 produced under licence by Rosomak) ...

• MPVs - 4x4

  4x4 Command and Reconnaissance Vehicle [Poland]

  Programme Background The Polish Army wants to replace legacy Soviet equipment procured during the Cold War with new NATO-standard platforms to enhance its interoperability with ...

• Main battle tanks

  Wilk

  Programme Background The Wilk programme was included in the Polish MoDs Technical Modernisation Plan of the Polish Armed Forces for 2021-2035. It was primarily aimed ...

• Pegaz Special Operations Vehicles

  Programme BackgroundRequirementThe Polish MoD has a long-standing requirement to procure a new 4x4 tactical vehicle to replace the M1165A1 HMMWVs and Oshkosh M-ATVs currently in ...

• APCs/IFVs - 8x8

  Rosomak [Poland - Fifth Batch]

  Programme Background The Polish Army selected the Rosomak 8x8 armoured vehicle (a version of Patria's Armored Modular Vehicle (AMV) 8x8 produced under licence by Rosomak) ...

• Main battle tanks

  M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams [Poland]

  Programme Background Requirement Since the early 2010s Poland wanted to upgrade its Soviet-era tank fleet due to modernisation requirements, the need to increase interoperability with NATO ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  NBPWP Borsuk [Poland]

  Programme Background One of the highest priority equipment procurement programmes for the Polish MoD is the procurement of a new, NATO-standard platform to replace around ...

• LTVs - 4x4

  Legwan [Poland]

  Programme Background The Polish government is currently undergoing a significant modernisation of its armed forces, spurred largely by the renewed threat posed by Russia since ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• APCs/IFVs - 8x8

  Rosomak

  The Rosomak is a variant of Patria's 8x8 Armored Modular Vehicle (AMV) platform produced under licence in Poland. Approximately 90% of the vehicle's components are manufactured by Polish ...

• Land: RWS

  ZSSW-30

  The ZSSW-30 is an unmanned turret developed by a consortium of Huta Stalowa Wola (HSW) and WB Electronics. Armed with a 30mm cannon, 7.62mm coaxial machine ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  Anders Multirole Combat Platform

  The tracked WPB Anders multirole combat platform was designed to replace the BMP-1 IFV and other vehicles in Polish Army service. The Anders family is ...

• Self-propelled guns, Self-propelled missile systems

  ZSU-23-4MP Biala

  ZSU-23-4MP Biala is the a locally developed Polish  upgrade of ZSU-23-4 Shilka tracked four-barrel 23mm anti-aircraft gun developed in 1957-65 by Mytishchi Engineering Works to meet the ...

• LTVs - 4x4

  LTMPV Dino 319

  The Dino 319, developed by Team Concept, is a tactical vehicle that combines exceptional off-road capabilities with lightweight composite materials and a modular configuration. Designed ...

• Main battle tanks

  PT-91

  The PT-91 Twardy (Hard) tracked MBT is a derivative of the Soviet T-72M1 produced under licence in Poland by Zaklady Mechaniczne Bumar Łabedy, now part ...

• Self-propelled mortars

  Rak

  HSW unveiled its Rak 120 mm SP mortar turret at MSPO 2008. It is designed to be integrated onto any suitable tracked or wheeled AFV ...

• MPVs - 4x4

  Patriot II

  The Patriot II multipurpose 4x4 armoured vehicle is a further development of Excalibur Army's original Patriot.  Longer and heavier than its predecessor, the Patriot II ...

• Military helicopters - multirole

  W-3 Sokol

  The Leonardo/PZL-Świdnik W-3 Sokol twin-engine utility and combat support helicopter was designed and is built-in Poland. The latest version is the W-3PL Gluszec, an upgraded ...

• Self-propelled guns

  Krab

  Poland selected a modified version of the BAE Systems AS90M Braveheart 155mm/52cal turret to meet its requirement for a new SPH. Poland’s HSW is prime ...

• Air: Defensive Systems - Radar Warning Receivers

  TDS-H

  The TDS-H threat detection system is a compact, user-programmable RWR. Its sensitive instantaneous frequency-measurement capability enables high POI and early warning. The system utilises miniaturised ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  LPG

  The Lightweight Tracked Chassis (LPG) is being developed by HSW for the Polish Army. Unlike previous attempts to develop an LPG, the new vehicle dispenses ...

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

  FlyEye

  WB Group manufactures the FlyEye, a hand-launched mini-UAS designed to provide reconnaissance capabilities.  With a modular configuration and the ability to host multiple payloads, the Polish ...

• Medium UGVs

  Perun UGV

  Perun, a developmental 4x4 Uncrewed Ground Vehicle, was first introduced at the MSPO 2018 trade show in Kielce. It is engineered for combat and reconnaissance ...

• Land: NVGs

  MU-3 KOS

  The MU-3 KOS is a helmet-mounted NV device with a built-in IR illuminator for use in total darkness. The system's design allows cooperation with a ...