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Defence Notes
Planning underway for Trump's military parade
7th February 2018
The US military's top officer said on 7 February that planning is underway after US President Donald Trump ordered a military parade, an unconventional demand …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
USMC to receive 800 more InstantEye sUAS
12th February 2018
InstantEye Robotics has received an order from the US Navy and Marine Corps Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Office to supply an additional 800 …
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Defence Helicopter
EO/IR special report: Promising outlook for Asia military helo market
13th February 2018
By virtue of spending estimates between now and 2027 the military EO/IR Asia-Pacific market is forecast to become the second biggest globally – behind North …
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Digital Battlespace
EO/IR Special Report: MX-series surveillance systems (sponsored video)
12th February 2018
On 6 February 2018, L3 Wescam announced that it has created smarter, more technologically advanced EO/IR systems by incorporating high-performing imaging and processing technologies into …
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Defence Notes
OPCW probing reports of Syria chemical attacks
7th February 2018
The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) said on 7 February it is probing ‘all credible allegations’ of the use of chemical weapons …
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Digital Battlespace
Singapore Airshow 2018: Airbus floats military A320neo family
9th February 2018
Airbus Defence & Space used the occasion of Singapore Airshow 2018 to reveal future plans for a family of specialist aircraft based on the A320neo …
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Digital Battlespace
RNLAF F-16s to receive Terma’s AAMS
9th February 2018
Terma has received a contract to supply its Aircraft Audio Management System (AAMS) for the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) F-16 aircraft, the company announced …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Unmanned Systems 2018: US Army’s SMET stalled
7th February 2018
While the US is once again on the brink of a government shutdown, the US Army is warning that programmes like its Squad Multipurpose Equipment …
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Military Logistics
USMC’s P-19R achieves IOC
9th February 2018
The US Marine Corps’ (USMC) P-19 Replacement (P-19R) Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting vehicle programme has achieved initial operating capability (IOC), Oshkosh Defense announced on 6 …
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Defence Helicopter
Unmanned Systems 2018: US Army looking to accelerate FVL
8th February 2018
US Army leaders are examining ways to speed up the development and fielding for their Future Vertical Lift (FVL) programme by several years. Funding to …
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Defence Notes
Singapore Airshow 2018: Show in focus (video)
9th February 2018
On the final trade day of Singapore Airshow Shephard's Asia-Pacific editor, Gordon Arthur, takes a look at some of the highlights of the 2018 event.
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Defence Notes
Boost to Japan's bid to relocate US base
5th February 2018
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on 5 January welcomed the result of a mayoral election in the southern Japanese island of Okinawa seen as key …
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Digital Battlespace
US Army increases funding for Patriot radar replacement
13th February 2018
The US Army is seeking to boost funding as part of efforts to replace the legacy Patriot radar system in its lower-tier missile defence architecture. …
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Defence Notes
West 2018: Commander says US-China not on path to conflict
7th February 2018
Adm Scott Swift, Cdr of the US Pacific Fleet said that he does not view the US and China as being on a path to …
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Defence Helicopter
HMS Queen Elizabeth sails for helo trials
7th February 2018
Two Chinook helicopters landed onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth for the first time before the vessel sailed for helicopter trials at sea, the Royal Navy announced …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Fighter - multirole
J-10 [Pakistan]
Programme Background A video clip released by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) disclosed that a deal to acquire the J-10 from China was signed on 25 ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
CV90 [Czech Republic]
Background The Czech Republic has been working on modernising its mechanised units at least since 2017, when the country launched its "Tracked IFV" programme to ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Boxer IFV (Schakal) [Netherlands]
Background The Boxer is currently in service with both Germany and the Netherlands, having entered service in 2009 and 2013, respectively. In October 2025, the ...
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Medium UGVs
Mission Master (RPV Sprial 2) [UK]
Background First announced in April 2017 and referred to in early MOD documents as the ‘last mile resupply’ initiative, the British Army is reportedly evaluating ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Boxer IFV (Schakal) [Germany]
Programme Background The Boxer is currently in service with both Germany and the Netherlands, having entered service in 2009 and 2013, respectively. In October 2025, ...
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AEW&C
AEW&C Aircraft [India]
Programme Background India is planning to increase its AEW&C; capabilities with indigenous radar systems. A330 Bid In 2015, the IAF has requested to procure six ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Anka-S (Second Batch) [Turkey]
Programme Background First Batch Based on comments by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) and Turkish media in 2018, Shephard believes that Türkiye acquired 26 Anka-S drones ...
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Main battle tanks
Viatura Blindada de Combate-Carro de Combate (VBC-CC) [Brazil]
Programme Background Several key technical requirements have been outlined by the Brazilian MoD. Among the most important are that the platform should weigh less than ...
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Military UAS - mini
Medium Range Tactical (MRT) [USMC]
Background Request for Information (RFI) In February 2026, the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) issued an RFI for solutions for a Medium Range Tactical (MRT) ...
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UAS: communication systems
UAS: communication systems | RangeHawk (RQ-4 Global Hawk) [US]
Northrop Grumman received a US$325.5 million US Army contract in May 2026 to develop and acquire the RangeHawk HALE UAV, a modified RQ-4 Global Hawk designed ...
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UAS: flight control systems
UAS: flight control systems | RangeHawk (RQ-4 Global Hawk) [US]
Northrop Grumman received a US$325.5 million US Army contract in May 2026 to develop and acquire the RangeHawk HALE UAV, a modified RQ-4 Global Hawk designed ...
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MPVs - 4x4
JLTV [Slovenia - 2nd Batch]
Programme Background Slovenia began its procurement of Oshkosh Defence's JLTV 4x4 armoured vehicle in 2018, although a US government FMS contract was not signed until ...
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Light attack, Trainer
L-39NG Senegal
The aircraft will feature five hard-points, two external fuel tanks with 350 lt capacity, Mk 81 and Mk 82 bombs, guided and unguided rockets, single ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
MQ-9A Reaper [Spain]
Programme Background First Contract The US State Department approved a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of MQ-9 Block 5 aircraft and associated parts, equipment, and logistical ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Boxer (MIV) [UK]
Background History The UK MoD announced in March 2018 that it would re-join the Boxer programme and pursue a sole-source acquisition of the 8x8 vehicle. ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Weapon sights for night use (thermal imaging)
CRATOS
The Clip-On Ruggedized Advanced Thermal Optical Sight (CRATOS) is a miniaturised all-in-one thermal weapon sight designed for handheld, clip-on or stand-alone use.
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Weapon sights for night use (thermal imaging)
HuntIR Mk 2
The HuntIR Mk 2 thermal weapon and reconnaissance sight is designed for clip-on use on mid- and long-range small arms. The standalone weapon sight has ...
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Weapon sights for night use (thermal imaging)
XACT th family
The XACT thermal weapon sight product family includes: the XACT th64 short/medium-range weapon-mounted or handheld sight; the XACT th65 clip-on marksman sight; and the XACT ...
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Weapon sights for night use (thermal imaging)
CNVD-T
The Clip-On Night Vision Device-Thermal (CNVD-T) is a handheld or weapon-mounted thermal sight based on the military SU-232/PAS.
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Weapon sights for night use (thermal imaging)
UTCx
The UTCx (Universal Thermal Clip-on) sight is a universal thermal clip-on to existing weapon sights, currently fielded by the US military and supporting long-range sniper ...
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Weapon sights for night use (thermal imaging)
AN/PAS-13G(V)1 LWTS
The AN/PAS-13G(V)1 Light Weapon Thermal Sight (LWTS) is a handheld or weapon-mounted thermal sight. The TI capability of the LWTS allows for longwave infrared observation ...
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Weapon sights for night use (thermal imaging)
TISI-M
Designed for assault and sharpshooter rifles, SMGs and machine guns, the TISI-M is a lightweight uncooled thermal day and night weapon sight which can be ...
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Weapon sights for night use (thermal imaging)
AN/PVS-30
The AN/PVS-30 is a long-range thermal clip-on sniper night sight. The sight is able to extend the range of engagement by up to 1,000m and ...
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Weapon sights for night use (thermal imaging)
Lily-L
The Lily-L clip-on thermal sight for long-range sniper weapons can be mounted on a Picatinny rail in front of a day scope. It is designed for ...
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Weapon sights for night use (image intensifiers)
MilSight S135 MUNS
The MilSight S135 Magnum Universal Night Sight (MUNS) AN/PVS-27 is a high-resolution clip-on weapon sight that mounts forward of an existing scope, adding NV capabilities ...
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Weapon sights for night use (thermal imaging)
ThermoSight HISS-XLR
The HISS extended long-range (XLR) clip-on thermal weapon sight allows snipers to detect and recognise man-sized targets at up to 2,000m, offering a 25% increase ...
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Individual grenade launchers
UBGL
The single-shot 40mm Under-Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) can be attached to most modern assault weapons using a MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rail system. The breech is swung ...
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Weapon sights for night use (thermal imaging)
MUNSTI
The MUNSTI uncooled thermal imaging clip-on sight is compact and lightweight, designed for use in front of a day optical sight. It is suitable for ...
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Sniper rifles
Dan.338
IWI launched the Dan.338, the first of a new family of bolt-action sniper rifles, at the Eurosatory 2014 exhibition. Chambered for .338 Lapua Mag ammunition, ...
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Weapon sights for night use (thermal imaging)
TVC 60
The TVC 60 is a clip-on thermal weapon sight designed to be used in conjunction with a magnified day optic. The shooter relies on the ...
