• Land Warfare

  Eurosatory 2012: Streit eyeing opportunities for Jaguar APC

  14th June 2012

  The Streit Group is eyeing a number of opportunities for its new Jaguar APC, which was unveiled for the first time at the Eurosatory exhibition …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Remus 600 AUV for Japanese MOD

  13th June 2012

  Hydroid has announced that the Japanese Ministry of Defence (MOD) has purchased one Remus 600 system for mine countermeasure operations. The new purchase brings the …

• Land Warfare

  Eurosatory 2012: Thales secures sale of Minie-DIR modular NV system

  12th June 2012

  Thales has secured initial sales of 100 units its Minie-DIR modular night vision system with a European army, in a procurement the company hopes could …

• Land Warfare

  Eurosatory 2012: Jankel unveils Pegasus SOV

  12th June 2012

  Jankel is targeting a number of European nations that have potential requirements for a new special forces tactical vehicle with the launch of its Pegasus …

• Land Warfare

  Eurosatory 2012: French MoD and Sagem consider FELIN improvements

  12th June 2012

  The French MoD and Sagem are already plotting improvements to the FELIN soldier modernisation programme just weeks after the return of the first unit to …

• Land Warfare

  Eurosatory 2012: Thales brings Hawkei to Europe

  11th June 2012

  Thales Australia used the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris on 11 June to display its Hawkei light protected vehicle in Europe for the first time. Developed …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Eurosatory 2012: Thales pushes complementary asset approach to ISR

  8th June 2012

  Following the launch of the company’s Spy’Arrow UAV, Thales is moving toward a complementary asset approach to ISR by integrating its Spy’ and Margot families …

• Defence Helicopter

  Aerospace Forum Sweden 2012: Finnish helicopter battalion moves towards international operation readiness

  6th June 2012

  The Finnish Army's helicopter battalion is preparing for the delivery of its first NH90 in the fully operational configuration (FOC). The unit - based at …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  UDT Europe: GUT develops latest version of the Morswin.

  30th May 2012

  The Gdansk University of Technology (GUT) is developing the latest variant of its multi-mission ROV, the Morswin. Professor Lech Rowinski of the GUT in Poland …

• Naval Warfare

  UDT Europe: SDSR supports UK underwater capabilities

  29th May 2012

  The views of the UK's Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) is a major support to the development of the Royal Navy’s underwater capabilities according …

• Defence Helicopter

  Enterprise Ventures wins MH-60S CSTRS contract

  25th May 2012

  Enterprise Ventures Corporation (EVC) has announced that it has been awarded a contract from Naval Surface Warfare Centre - Panama City Division (NSWC-PCD) to build …

• Land Warfare

  New Special Operations Tactical Vehicle bid unveiled

  24th May 2012

  Navistar Defense, Indigen Armor and SAIC have unveiled the team's Special Operations Tactical Vehicle bid for the US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) Ground Mobility Vehicle …

• Digital Battlespace

  SOFIC 2012: Thales announces development of MBITR 2

  23rd May 2012

  Thales has disclosed that is developing a second generation two-channel variant of its Multiband Inter/Intra team Radio (MBITR) expected to be released 'early next year'. …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  NTNU purchases Remus 100 AUV

  16th May 2012

  Hydroid has announced that the Norwegian University of Technology and Science (NTNU) has purchased a Remus 100 autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) system to support and …

• Digital Battlespace

  US Army launches NIE 12.2

  15th May 2012

  The US Army has kicked off the latest evolution of its Network Integration Evaluation (NIE) exercise at Fort Bliss, Texas and White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

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

  Multidomian Micro Drones [USSOCOM]

  Background Special Notice On 14 November 2024, a Special Notice was released that informed the industry that the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) was looking for ...

• Military UAS - MALE

  Massed Modular Aircraft (MMA) [USAF]

  Background MQ-9A Reaper Since 2007, the USAF has operated General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) MQ-9 Reaper, with the first order being placed in 2002. Over ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small

  Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS) (Increment 2) [US Army]

  Programme Background Programme Objective The Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS) was to provide a tactical ISTAR capability for US Army Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs). It was intended to ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Multipurpose Modular Patrol Vessels (MMPV) (3-4) [Bulgaria]

  The Bulgarian Navy is procuring two multi-functional modular patrol vessels to replace four ageing Soviet-made vessels. In 2020, NVL Group was awarded the contract for the ...

• UAS: communication systems

  UAS: communication systems | MQ-9 Next [USAF]

  In May 2026, requirements were outlined for the USAF’s medium- to long-term replacement for the General Atomics (GA-ASI) MQ-9 Reaper, which it acquired in large ...

• UAS: flight control systems

  UAS: flight control systems | MQ-9 Next [USAF]

  In May 2026, requirements were outlined for the USAF’s medium- to long-term replacement for the General Atomics (GA-ASI) MQ-9 Reaper, which it acquired in large ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | European Patrol Corvette (EPC)/Buques de Protección Marítima (BPM) [Spain]

  The European Patrol Corvette (EPC) is being developed by a joint venture between Italy's Fincantieri, France's Naval Group (named Narviris), and Spain's Navantia. The corvette ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | European Patrol Corvette (EPC)/Buques de Protección Marítima (BPM) [Spain]

  The European Patrol Corvette (EPC) is being developed by a joint venture between Italy's Fincantieri, France's Naval Group (named Narviris), and Spain's Navantia. The corvette ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | European Patrol Corvette (EPC) [France]

  The European Patrol Corvette (EPC) is being developed by a joint venture between Italy's Fincantieri and France's Naval Group (named Narviris) and Spain's Navantia. The corvette ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | European Patrol Corvette (EPC) [France]

  The European Patrol Corvette (EPC) is being developed by a joint venture between Italy's Fincantieri and France's Naval Group (named Narviris) and Spain's Navantia. The corvette ...

• UAS: communication systems

  UAS: communication systems | Massed Modular Aircraft (MMA) [USAF]

  In May and July 2026, requirements were outlined for the USAF’s Massed Modular Aircraft (MMA), which appears to be the medium- and long-term replacement for the ...

• UAS: flight control systems

  UAS: flight control systems | Massed Modular Aircraft (MMA) [USAF]

  In May and July 2026, requirements were outlined for the USAF’s Massed Modular Aircraft (MMA), which appears to be the medium- and long-term replacement for the ...

• Corvettes

  Multipurpose Modular Patrol Vessels (MMPV) (3-4) [Bulgaria]

  Programme Background Timeline The Bulgarian Navy is procuring two multi-functional modular patrol vessels to replace four ageing Soviet-made vessels (see separate entry). German-based shipbuilder NVL ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | European Patrol Corvette (EPC) [Italy]

  The European Patrol Corvette (EPC) is being developed by a joint venture between Italy's Fincantieri, France's Naval Group (named Naviris), and Spain's Navantia. The patrol-type vessel ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | European Patrol Corvette (EPC) [Spain]

  The European Patrol Corvette (EPC) is being developed by a joint venture between Italy's Fincantieri and France's Naval Group (named Narviris) and Spain's Navantia. The corvette ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Air: Integrated cockpit systems, Land: Radio and SATCOM

  FlexLink

  FlexLink Adaptive Connectivity Solution is a developmental communications system that emphasises Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) design. Designed by Collins Aerospace, it can create cross-domain networks operating in ...

• Loitering munitions

  Damocles

  Unveiled in October 2025, the Damocles launched effect (LE) is a rotary-wing coaxial UAV designed to operate in peer warfare environments. Its primary role is as ...

• Loitering munitions

  S10s

  The S10s is a low-cost loitering munition from Pablo Air. The system is designed to operate as the strike platform, with the company's R10 operating alongside ...

• Data links

  FireNet

  FireNet is a tactical data link radio system that provides Link 16 capability in a small form factor. Produced by BAE Systems, it is offered in ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing

  Valiant

  The Vailent is a fixed-wing, VTOL-capable UAV from Griffon Aerospace. It has a modular open systems approach (MOSA), and various payloads can be fitted to ...

• EO/IR systems

  STAG8–MLD

  The STAG8-MLD is a stabilised gimbal system designed for ISTAR missions. Part of the STAG family, it features a Modular Open System Architecture (MOSA) for ...

• Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - small

  VAPOR CLE

  Unveiled at AUSA 2025, the VAPOR Combat Long Endurance (CLE) is the newest version of AeroVironment's (AV) rotary-wing VAPOR offerings. Compared to the older versions, VAPOR CLE ...

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

  Gray Eagle 25M

  The Gray Eagle 25M (GE-25M) is a modernised variant of the Gray Eagle MALE fixed-wing UAV. The GE-25M features a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA), advanced ...

• Loitering munitions

  Mayhem 10

  Introduced at AAAA 2026, the Mayhem 10 is, according to AeroVironment (AV), an autonomous, multi-role launched effect designed to deliver coordinated non-kinetic and kinetic effects. Deployable from air, ...

• Loitering munitions

  Switchblade 400

  At AUSA 2025, AeroVironment (AV) unveiled the Switchblade 400, a rocket-launched, medium-range, man-portable loitering munition. AV states the aircrat has been designed to defeat tanks and heavy ...

• 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 ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small

  ThunderB-NG VTOL

  The ThunderB-Next Generation VTOL, or ThunderB-NG VTOL, is a vertical take-off and landing capable version of the ThunderB. The fixed-wing UAV features a fully autonomous flight control system ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical

  Aerosonde Mk 4.8 HQ FTUAS

  From the Texton family of Aerosonde UAS, the Aerosonde Mk 4.8 Hybrid Quad (HQ) FTUAS is a tactical drone purpose-built to meet the US Army's Future Vertical Lift ...

• Military UAS - MALE, Military UAS - rotary-wing

  MQ-72C Lakota Connector

  The MQ-72C Lakota Connector is an uncrewed version of Airbus' UH-72B, primarily designed to provide contested logistics in austere expeditionary environments. Airbus has partnered with L3Harris, Shield AI, ...

• Military - USVs

  Variant 7

  The Variant 7 is a 7.8m autonomous unmanned surface vessel (USV) developed by Blue Ops, the maritime business unit of Red Cat Holdings.