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News - ILA 2016

  • Land Warfare

    Analysis: Challenger 2 - the bids are in

    16th August 2016

    Given the lack of armoured vehicle manufacturing capability in the UK, domestic contenders for the Life Extension Project (LEP) for the British Challenger 2 MBT are being …

  • Training

    NZDF plays leading role in RIMPAC exercise

    4th August 2016

    The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) played a leading role in an exercise during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2016, commanding Coalition Task Force …

  • Naval Warfare

    Philippine Coast Guard heads west

    10th August 2016

    The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is moving an additional vessel to the South China Sea where it will be able to perform routine patrols in …

  • Military Logistics

    Engines selected for USNS John Lewis

    2nd August 2016

    Fairbanks Morse will supply the main propulsion diesel engines for USNS John Lewis, the lead ship of the new T-AO 205 class of underway replenishment …

  • Land Warfare

    Lockheed challenges for British tank

    10th August 2016

    Lockheed Martin UK has announced it is bidding for the UK’s Challenger 2 main battle tank Life Extension Programme (CLEP). The company will work in …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Dutch missile defence progresses

    29th July 2016

    Thales-Nederland is developing its SMART-L early warning capability (EWC) L-band long range radar with ballistic missile defence (BDM) capability. The company is talking to the Royal Netherlands …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    DJI Arena to open in South Korea

    2nd August 2016

    A new facility is set to open in South Korea to provide a space for private UAS operators to learn how to safely operate their …

  • Defence Helicopter

    RAN MH-60R fleet nears completion

    1st August 2016

    The final MH-60R Seahawk helicopter destined for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) via the US foreign military sales (FMS) programme has been delivered by Lockheed …

  • Land Warfare

    Canada’s soldier mod delayed

    5th August 2016

    Plans to deliver a host of new technologies for the Canadian Army as part of a C$250 million modernisation project has been delayed due to …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Kelvin Hughes eyes overseas markets

    1st August 2016

    Border security and facility protection are growing markets in the Middle East and radar manufacturer Kelvin Hughes is positioning to provide solutions. As the Middle …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Mi-8 likely brought down by machine gun fire

    2nd August 2016

    Despite being equipped with the L370-5 ‘President-S’ countermeasures suite, Russian Air Force (RuAF) Mi-8AMT(Sh)-Vs remain vulnerable to large calibre machine guns. This was starkly illustrated …

  • Naval Warfare

    Incidents of maritime crime drop

    25th July 2016

    Global piracy and armed robbery at sea have fallen to their lowest levels since 1995 according to the latest report from the International Chamber of …

  • Military Logistics

    USAF orders ALEP Block 2 eyewear

    26th July 2016

    Teledyne Scientific and Imaging has received a contract worth $30.1 million from the US Air Force (USAF) to fabricate, test and deliver Aircrew Laser Eye …

  • Land Warfare

    Eitan to field alongside Namer

    2nd August 2016

    The Israel Defense Force unveiled its 8x8 Eitan (Hebrew for ‘steadfast’) APC demonstrator on 1 August 2016.  It is the first wheeled APC developed for …

  • Military Logistics

    HMAS Canberra embarks AAVs

    26th July 2016

    The Royal Australian Navy’s HMAS Canberra, a Canberra-class landing helicopter dock ship, has embarked four US Marine Corps (USMC) Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV) off the …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

  • ISR/special mission, Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    Q02 (Qatar)

    Programme Background Reiner developed the Q01 jointly with the Emirate of Qatar, primarily for the Qatar Armed Forces. It was introduced at the ILA Berlin Air ...

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

    Remote Carrier (RC) [France]

    Programme Background FCAS Project As noted by Airbus, the FCAS project is a tri-nation effort which will be centred around a core Next-Generation Weapon System ...

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

    Remote Carrier (RC) [Spain]

    Programme Background FCAS Project As noted by Airbus, the FCAS project is a tri-nation effort which will be centred around a core Next-Generation Weapon System ...

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

    Remote Carrier (RC) [Germany]

    Programme Background FCAS Project As noted by Airbus, the FCAS project is a tri-nation effort which will be centred around a core Next-Generation Weapon System (NGWS), which ...

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

    Remote Carrier [French Navy]

    Background Carrier Air Wing Plan The French Navy presented a broad plan for its carrier air wing for the future decades at a briefing at ...

  • Fighter - multirole

    Project Halcon I [Spain]

    Programme Background The Spanish Air Force began requirements assessments, although potential suppliers including Boeing (F/A-18E/F), Lockheed Martin (F-35), Airbus-BAE-Leonardo (Eurofighter Typhoon) are already engaged with ...

  • Fighter - multirole

    Project Quadriga [Germany]

    Programme Background Under Project Quadriga, Berlin is seeking a replacement for its 33 Typhoon Tranche 1. Furthermore, Germany is offering its Tranche 1 fleet to ...

  • Loitering munitions

    Harop [Azerbaijan]

    Programme Background According to a December 2020 report by the Centre for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS), Azerbaijan acquired an estimated 50 Harop loitering munitions ...

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

    Eurodrone [Spain]

    Programme Background Inception (Stage One) The European MALE RPAS programme was launched in September 2016. Germany, Spain, France, and Italy negotiated and agreed, in collaboration ...

  • Military helicopters - attack

    AH-1Z [Romania]

    The Romanian MoD has a long-standing requirement for new rotary platforms, including troop transport, supply and attack configurations. According to the the Military Strategy document, ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 8x8

    Piranha V

    264 of the Piranha Vs will be assigned to the Danish Army's 1st Brigade, following its reorganisation in January 2019. Each of its three armoured ...

  • Air: Radio and SATCOM

    Air: Radio and SATCOM | Tejas LCA - India Follow-On

    Indian Air Force is planning to buy a total of 140 Tejas LCA to equip seven squadrons. Between 2006 and 2016, India’s Defence Acquisition Council authorised ...

  • Data links

    Data links | Tejas LCA - India Follow-On

    Indian Air Force is planning to buy a total of 140 Tejas LCA to equip seven squadrons. Between 2006 and 2016, India’s Defence Acquisition Council authorised ...

  • Air: Helmet-mounted displays

    Air: Helmet-mounted displays | Tejas LCA - India Follow-On

    Indian Air Force is planning to buy a total of 140 Tejas LCA to equip seven squadrons. Between 2006 and 2016, India’s Defence Acquisition Council authorised ...

  • Air: Head-up displays

    Air: Head-up displays | Tejas LCA - India Follow-On

    Indian Air Force is planning to buy a total of 140 Tejas LCA to equip seven squadrons. Between 2006 and 2016, India’s Defence Acquisition Council authorised ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • ISR/special mission, Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    Q01 / Q02

    The Q01 is an optinoal piloted MALE prototype aircraft developed by Reiner Stemme Utility Air-Systems GmbH in collaboration with the Emirate of Qatar. The Q02 has ...

  • Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - tactical

    Grille

    The Grille 9X DRONEVAC, or Cricket, is an uncrewed multicopter designed for MEDEVAC missions. Designed by Avilus, the UAV is meant to transport injured service personnel to safe ...

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

    AeroForce 380

    The AeroForce 380 is a MALE fixed-wing drone. Based on the Milkor 380, it is tailored for maritime surveillance and Coast Guard missions. It can ...

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

    Wingman

    The Wingman is an Airbus concept drone unveiled at ILA Berlin in June 2024. The loyal wingman-type fixed-wing UAV is designed to accompany crewed fighters, ...

  • Multipurpose missiles, Loitering munitions, Military UAS - fixed-wing

    RCM²

    The Remote Carrier Multidomain Multirole Effector (RCM²) is an uncrewed aircraft developed by MBDA. Between a missile and a drone, it is a multi-domain platform that performs ...

  • Subsystems: visual

    SeaView R5

    The visual scene created with SeaView R5 can be displayed on a wide variety of display devices including flat, spherical and cylindrical screens. Projection systems ...

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

    FEANIX

    The Future Effector - Adaptable, Networked, Intelligent, Xpendable (FEANIX) is a long-range Light Remote Carrier (LRC) that can be launched from the air, land, and sea.  Unveiled by ...

  • Military - USVs

    High-Speed Intercept Boat

    Poly Technologies displayed its High-Speed Intercept Boat at DSA in Malaysia in 2016. 

  • Galaxy R8700

    The Altavian Galaxy R8700 is an octocopter UAV designed for inspection of mining, construction, urban and small project sites. It was unveiled in August 2016. 

  • PD6-AW

    Prodrone's PD6-AW all-weather hexarotor drone is designed for professional filming, photography, land surveying, inspections and other roles. The platform was unveiled in April 2016. 

  • MPVs - 4x4

    Bars-6

    Bogdan publicly unveiled the 7t Bars-6 (Panther) 4x4 light APC at IDEX 2015, and in July 2016, the company introduced an upgraded version ready for ...

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

    Mini UAV Fixed Wing I

    The Jordan Design and Development Bureau (JODDB) unveiled the hand-launched Mini UAS (also known as Mini UAV Fixed-Wing I) at SOFEX 2016, along with a wider family ...

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

    Mysterious Bee

    The Mysterious Bee hybrid, fixed-wing/quadcopter UAV was unveiled at the Zhuhai Airshow 2016. It is designed to operate from ships, small islands, mountainous areas and ...

  • Awing-F100J

    Awing-F100J is the latest UAV from Tianjin-based Quadrant Space (Tianjin) Technology and was displayed at the 11th Zhuhai Airshow in China for the first time ...

  • T333

    The T333 is a coaxial dual-rotor UAV. It is an upgrade to the TD220 unmanned helicopter and was displayed for the first time at the ...