• Digital Battlespace

  Sentry-H radio achieves JITC certification

  19th November 2018

  Codan Radio Communications’ Sentry-H high frequency radio has received the US Department of Defense’s (DoD) Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) certification, the company announced on …

• Defence Helicopter

  Egypt requests AH-64E helicopter FMS

  30th November 2018

  The US government has made a determination approving a potential foreign military sale of ten AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to Egypt, the Defense Security Cooperation …

• Digital Battlespace

  AOC 2018: Lockheed's eyes set on digi over analogue contract

  27th November 2018

  Lockheed Martin this month successfully completed a system requirement review of the digital AN/ALQ-217 ESM system. The company is targeting an EMD contract in 2022 which …

• Land Warfare

  Russia increases Arctic presence with new missile system

  5th December 2018

  The first batch of 12 Tor-M2DT self-propelled surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems have been delivered to the Russian Land Force’s 726th Training Centre of Air Defence …

• Digital Battlespace

  BAE Systems receives RFMLS contract from DARPA

  30th November 2018

  BAE Systems has received a $ 9.2 million contract from the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for the Radio Frequency Machine Learning System …

• Military Logistics

  Alion receives NAVSEA 21 contract

  23rd November 2018

  Alion Science and Technology has received a $74 million NAVSEA 21 Omnibus bridge contract under the Seaport-E multiple award contract, the company announced on 20 …

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2018: Another ASDOT re-shuffle

  27th November 2018

  Cobham has announced that QinetiQ will now join Draken International and 3SDL as a member of its team to pursue the UK’s Air Support to …

• Naval Warfare

  Norway frigate collision due mainly to human factors: inquiry

  29th November 2018

  A collision earlier this month between a Norwegian frigate and a Maltese oil tanker was mainly due to human factors, investigators said 29 November, ruling …

• Digital Battlespace

  AOC 2018: Radios in the spotlight at US Army’s evaluation

  21st November 2018

  As part of its exploration of a new integrated tactical network, the US Army demonstrated the capabilities of several new tactical radios during the recent …

• Digital Battlespace

  US Navy launches nanosatellite

  26th November 2018

  The US Navy has launched a nanosatellite, designed to extend the range of ultra-high frequency (UHF) communications into the polar regions, from Vandenberg Air Force …

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2018: ECEME uses constructive training system

  23rd November 2018

  The Brazilian Army’s Land Operations Command (COTER) has used the COMBATER constructive simulation system in an exercise for the Army Command and Headquarter Staff School …

• Digital Battlespace

  Harris’ AN/PRC-163 radio NSA Type-1 certified

  12th November 2018

  Harris Corporation has received National Security Agency Type-1 certification for its AN/PRC-163 multi-channel handheld networking radio, the company announced on 6 November. The Harris AN/PRC-163 …

• Digital Battlespace

  AOC 2018: US Army looks to tactical edge encryption requirements

  21st November 2018

  As part of the Integrated Tactical Network (ITN) concept being explored by the US Army, planners are revising the encryption requirements at the tactical edge …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Europe gets taste for power in new unmanned future

  15th November 2018

  Europe’s first hydrogen-powered UAS was unveiled on 15 November at London’s Commercial UAV Show, demonstrating how extended flying times could become a reality for smaller …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Elbit to provide UAS maritime patrol for EMSA

  6th November 2018

  Elbit Systems has received a framework contract from the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) to provide maritime UAS patrol services within the European Union, the …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• APCs/IFVs - 6x6

  6x6 APC (Philippines)

  Programme Background The Philippine Army has identified an urgent need for new wheeled APCs, after the Battle of Marawi exposed shortcomings in its existing fleet ...

• ISR/special mission

  E-6 TACAMO Recapitalisation Programme (E-130J) [USN]

  Programme Background The E-6 Take Charge and Move Out (TACAMO) Recapitalisation Programme (E-XX) provides for air vehicle replacement and mission systems modernization to augment and eventually ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle [USA]

  Programme Background Requirement The OMFV programme is the latest of several attempts to develop a Bradley replacement.  Designed to be capable of operating with or without ...

• Fighter - multirole

  Kfir Replacement [Colombia]

  Programme Background In May 2021, budget constraints prompted new Colombian finance minister José Manuel Restrepo (in post since 3 May) to place on indefinite hold ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  KF41 Lynx [Hungary]

  Programme Background Since 2017, the Hungarian MoD has invested considerable funds into the modernisation of Hungary's Armed Forces. Under its Zrínyi 2026 development plan, the ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  Project Land 400 Phase 3 [Australia]

  Programme Background Requirement: 2015 RfI The Land 400 Phase 3 programme will procure a new tracked IFV to replace the Australian Army's legacy fleet of ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  Land 400 Phase 3 (Amphibious Vehicles) [Australia]

  Programme Background The Australian DoD released the initial RfI for the Land 400 Phase 3 programme in November 2015. Following consultations with local industry, the ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  Land 400 Phase 3 (Logistics, Ammunition Carrier and Mortar Carrier Variants) [Australia]

  Programme Background The Australian DoD released the initial RfI for the Land 400 Phase 3 programme in November 2015. Following consultations with local industry, the ...

• Maritime patrol

  Long Range Patrol Aircraft [The Philippines]

  Programme Background On 10 July 2023, Elbit Systems announced that it had secured a contract for two long-range patrol aircraft. Although the customer was not ...

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

  Force Protection Drone Systems [Poland]

  Background Force Protection In November 2024, the Polish Defence Ministry's Armaments Agency signed a PLN 499 million (US$127.6 million) agreement with WB Group for 12 Force Protection drone ...

• Fighter - multirole

  F-16V Procurement [Slovakia]

  Programme Background Earlier in April 2018, the US State Department announced that it has approved a possible FMS deal of 14 F-16V aircraft for an ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

  Hermes 900 StarLiner [Switzerland]

  Programme Background Contract Information In September 2015, under the Reconnaissance Drone System 15 (ADS 15), the Swiss Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (VBS) awarded ...

• APCs/IFVs - 8x8, Tanks

  Tracked & Wheeled Light Tank (Philippines)

  Programme Background The decision to split the programme into a wheeled and a tracked element follows the belief of the Philippine Army that this will ...

• Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing

  Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Project [UK]

  Programme Background Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Project The British Army launched the RAS project to provide the "direction required to exploit emerging technologies to ...

• Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing

  Magni-X (UK)

  Programme Background On 12 January 2022, Elbit Systems UK announced it had been awarded a contract from the UK MoD's Defence Equipment & Support's Future Capability ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  E-LynX MP Vehicular

  Elbit Systems' E-LynX MP (7200MP-VD55) is a dual-channel vehicular SDR that supports VHF, UHF and L-Band transmissions. The radio features VOIP and analogue interface support, Blue ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  E-LynX Manpack

  Elbit Systems E-LynX Manpack is a multi-band VHF/UHF radio system. The MANET-capable radio features GPS-independent synchronisation, advanced security features and support for multiple waveforms.

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  E-LynX AR

  Elbit Systems' E-LynX AR is a multi-channel SDR designed for operation in airborne platforms, including helicopters, transport aircraft and fighter jets. The MANET-capable radio allows ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  PNR-1000

  Part of the E-LynX family, the PNR-1000 IP radio supports up to 64-member ad-hoc networking including full-duplex voice conferencing, data and video simultaneously. As the newest generation ...

• UAS: communication systems

  E-LynX LX

  Produced by Elbit Systems, the E-LynX LX is a lightweight communication system designed for uncrewed applications in particular. It provides video, audio and data communications ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  MCTR-7200 (E-LynX HH)

  Part of the E-LynX family, the field-proven MCTR-7200 is a tactical software-defined radio with software communications architecture, an intuitive user interface and multiple configuration options. ...

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  MCTR-7200 MIPR

  Part of the E-LynX family, the MCTR-7200 Military IP Radio (MIPR) is a tactical networking IP data radio that delivers high-speed broadband data communication to ...

• Artillery rockets

  EXTRA

  EXTRA is an Israeli 306 mm GPS/INS guided artillery rocket developed by IMI (Now a subsidiary of Elbit Systems as Elbit Systems Land) for use ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  Tadiran CNR-9000HDR/IP Radio

  The Tadiran CNR-9000HDR IP Radio is a VHF/FM combat IP radio system with COMSEC and ECCM capabilities for voice and data communications. In addition to ...

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  AN/ARC-174

  Rockwell Collins AN/ARC-174 is an HF radio system primarily used in military helicopters. Amongst its several customers, the radio set was notably chosen for the ...

• APCs/IFVs - 6x6

  Guarani 6x6 (VBTP)

  Iveco Defence Vehicles developed the 6x6 VBTP-MR Guarani 17-20t-class amphibious armoured vehicle family to meet the requirements of the Brazilian Army. In 2009, IDV signed ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Albatross

  Based on Elbit Systems' E-CIX framework, Albatross is a combat management system in service with the Royal Swedish Navy and other export customers. According to industry ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  Tadiran CNR-9000

  The Tadiran CNR-9000 is described as a multi-mode VHF/FM COMSEC/ECCM radio for voice and data communications. The mature, third-generation frequency-hopping radio was developed from the ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  PRC-710MB

  The PRC-710MB was developed to meet the growing demand for military voice and data communications in operations involving multiple forces. Providing ground-to-ground, ground-to-air and ground-to-sea ...

• Land: tactical engagement simulators

  SMODIM

  ICE's Smart Onboard Data Interface Module (SMODIM) integrates with aircraft and ground vehicles to provide collective force-on-force participation and weapons systems training. SMODIM is the ...