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  • Training

    Australia invests in training equipment

    12th March 2020

    The Australian Department of Defence is intensifying its efforts to improve how armed forces personnel are trained, with the award to Raytheon Australia of a …

  • Defence Notes

    Japan invests in hypersonic and stand-off missiles

    10th March 2020

    Japan's Self-Defense Force (SDF) is developing and buying new classes of missile aimed to counter the threats it perceives in its neighbourhood, including a belligerent …

  • Naval Warfare

    Russia tests Tsirkon hypersonic missile in Barents Sea

    28th February 2020

    The Russian Navy frigate Admiral Gorshkov has test-fired the Tsirkon hypersonic missile for the first time in the Barents Sea, TASS reported on 27 February. …

  • Air Warfare

    UAE orders Sniper ATP

    27th February 2020

    The United Arab Emirates Air Force and Air Defence (AFAD) has ordered Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP) from Lockheed Martin, the company announced on 26 …

  • Air Warfare

    Japan charts course for new F-X fighter

    16th March 2020

    As its fleet of F-2A and F-2B fighters ages, Japan continues to consider plans and potential partners for an indigenous next-generation fighter that is due …

  • Land Warfare

    Aussie EF88 rifle approaches delivery milestone

    27th February 2020

    Deliveries of EF88 bullpup rifles to the Australian Defence Force (ADF) are nearing completion, with just 4,000 of these 5.56mm weapons left to be completed. …

  • Defence Notes

    Recent Syria strikes hint at Israeli use of surface-to-surface missiles

    7th February 2020

    Syrian state media announced that air defence systems were activated on 5 February in an attempt to intercept Israeli missiles over Damascus. The attack was …

  • Digital Battlespace

    India gets defence export order from Armenia

    5th March 2020

    Four Indian Swathi weapon locating radars (WLRs) have been sold to Armenia for around $40 million. Deliveries are believed to have started, Shephard has learned. …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Sikorsky receives Lot 2 HH-60W contract

    28th February 2020

    Sikorsky has received the Lot 2 Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) contract award from the US Air Force for the HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) …

  • Naval Warfare

    Nanuchka III-class corvettes to gain new lease of life

    21st February 2020

    The Russian Navy is set to upgrade three more Project 12341 (Nanuchka III-class) missile corvettes in an effort to boost the offensive capabilities of its …

  • Digital Battlespace

    First LTAMDS antenna array complete

    24th February 2020

    Raytheon has completed the first radar antenna array for the US Army's Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS), the company announced on 21 …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Singapore Airshow 2020: Thai army to operate disaster relief Kamovs

    5th February 2020

    The Royal Thai Army (RTA) signed an MoU with the country’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) on 30 January, to use Ka-32A11BC helicopters …

  • Defence Notes

    US sees huge spike in Middle East arms exports

    10th March 2020

    Booming arms export trade between the US defence industry and the Middle East has risen by 79% over the course of the last five years, …

  • Land Warfare

    China goes ballistic for soldier protection

    24th February 2020

    According to the weapons and equipment procurement website of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), China is seeking almost 1.4 million sets of body armour for …

  • Defence Notes

    Taiwan, an island nation under siege

    20th March 2020

    Few countries are more bullied or ostracised than Taiwan. Whether it is militarily, diplomatically or internationally, China has successfully forced Taiwan into the far-flung outer …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

  • APCs/IFVs - 8x8

    M1135 Stryker NBC Reconnaissance Vehicle

    Programme Background According to the DSCA's notification to Congress, the acquisition of 50 M1135 Strykers was intended to allow the Iraqi government to identify harmful ...

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

    MALE Combat Drones [Thailand]

    Programme Background Roadmap In February 2024, the RTAF unveiled its White Paper 2024. Incorporating lessons from the Russo-Ukrainian War, the Israel-Hamas War, and other events ...

  • Military helicopters - multirole

    HH-60W - Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH)

    According to the FY2021 Base funding, the HH-60W helicopter unit cost is $43.2 million. The HH-60W will be capable of employment day or night, in ...

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

    Forpost-R (Russia)

    Programme Background First Contract Recognising the value of tactical UAS during its operations in Syria, the Russian MoD identified a requirement for additional tactical UAVs. ...

  • APCs/IFVs - tracked

    BMPT Terminator

    Despite having earlier rejected the BMPT vehicle, the Russian MoD tested BMPT prototypes in Syria, where the vehicles performed well in combat conditions. This culminated ...

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

    Tactical-Level Armed Drone [Thailand]

    Programme Background Roadmap In February 2024, the RTAF unveiled its White Paper 2024. Incorporating lessons from the Russo-Ukrainian War, the Israel-Hamas War, and other events ...

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

    Micro/Nano Drone Swarms [Thailand]

    Programme Background Roadmap In February 2024, the RTAF unveiled its White Paper 2024. Incorporating lessons from the Russo-Ukrainian War, the Israel-Hamas War, and other events ...

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

    M Solar-X [Thailand]

    Programme Background Roadmap In February 2024, the RTAF unveiled its White Paper 2024. Incorporating lessons from the Russo-Ukrainian War, the Israel-Hamas War, and other events ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - HALE

    High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS) [Thailand]

    Programme Background Roadmap In February 2024, the RTAF unveiled its White Paper 2024. Incorporating lessons from the Russo-Ukrainian War, the Israel-Hamas War, and other events ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing

    MUM-T Drone [Thailand]

    Programme Background Roadmap In February 2024, the RTAF unveiled its White Paper 2024. Incorporating lessons from the Russo-Ukrainian War, the Israel-Hamas War, and other events ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 8x8

    Boxer Heavy Weapons Infantry Carrier [Germany]

    Programme Background The German Army is believed to require a total of 43 Boxer Heavy Weapons Infantry Carriers to equip its Division 2027. 36 of ...

  • Light attack, Trainer

    IAR-99 Replacement (Romania)

    On 29 August 2017, Leonardo announced that the IAR-99 trainer technology demonstrator (TD) will be fitted with company's Vixen 500E AESA radar. The Vixen 500E AESA ...

  • MPVs - 4x4

    Patrul-A (Military Police)

    Programme Background The Russian Military Police is increasingly being called upon to carry out patrols and escort convoys in support of international peacekeeping missions. It ...

  • MPVs - 4x4

    Atlet

    Programme Background The Military Industrial Company (VPK) began development of the Atlet 4x4 armoured vehicle in 2017 to meet a requirement from the Russian Army ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 8x8

    Boxer Heavy Weapons Infantry Carrier [Germany - Forecast]

    Programme Background The German Army is believed to require a total of 43 Boxer Heavy Weapons Infantry Carriers to equip its Division 2027. 36 of ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Land: infantry weapon simulators

    Less Than Lethal Weapon Simulators

    Meggitt produces wireless simulators for the X26 Taser and chemical spray less-lethal weapons. These accessories are supported with specialised courseware.

  • Land: air defence radar

    JY-27

    The JY-27 is a Chinese long-range surveillance radar manufactured by ECRIEE. It was developed to provide early warning information and detect low-observable air targets. It ...

  • Air: Electronic Attack - Jamming

    Rychag-AVM

    KRET’s Rychag-AVM radio frequency jammer is designed to perform electronic attack against hostile communications and radar systems. The Rychag-AVM ensemble is mounted onboard dedicated Mil ...

  • Surface-to-surface missiles

    Hwasong-6

    The Hwasong-6 is a North Korean tactical ballistic missile based on the Hwasong-5, which itself is based on the Soviet R-17 Elbrus. Its NATO reporting ...

  • Land: counter-IED simulators

    Large IED Trainer

    The Large IED Trainer can be integrated into a number of training scenarios including convoy roadside bombs, vehicle-borne IEDs, artillery/mortar impact, vehicle search and/or destruction, ...

  • Core systems: cameras and IR detectors

    Reveal D&I

    Reveal D&I; is a real-time gas detection and identification chemical imaging software for hyperspectral data. This software allows the real-time detection of a large portfolio ...

  • Guided munitions

    KAB-500/1500

    The KAB-500 and KAB-1500 were Soviet electro-optical TV-guided bombs that were part of the KAB family. It is thought that this family of weapons were ...

  • Land: infantry weapon simulators

    Weapons Technology

    Laser Shot designs, engineers and fabricates simulated recoil weapons, drop-in recoil conversion kits, inert training weapons and laser inserts. The company offers individual and crew-served simulated ...

  • Weapons Cases

    CP Cases can supply weapon cases customisable to customer requirements, including made-to-order sizes. The cases are produced using rotomoulding, for extra strength and impact resistance. ...

  • Core systems: cameras and IR detectors

    Hyper-Cam

    The Hyper-Cam is a passive IR hyperspectral imaging system that combines high spatial and spectral resolution. It provides real-time radiometrically calibrated data for gas and ...

  • Core systems: cameras and IR detectors

    HD-IR

    HD-IR high-resolution cameras have high sensitivity for surveillance and airborne mapping applications. The camera features a four-position filter wheel, 1.3MP spatial resolution and an IP67-certified ...

  • Surface-to-surface missiles

    Fateh-110

    The Fateh-110 is a short-range ballistic missile produced in Iran with help from China.

  • Trainer

    T-4

    Developed by Kawasaki, the T-4 is an intermediate jet trainer successor to the T-33A and Fuji T-1A/B. Its first flight was performed on 29 July ...

  • Military UGVs

    Uran-9

    The Uran-9 is a Russian UGV designed to support troops operating in urban environments. Equipped with EO/IR sensors and typically armed with a 30mm automatic cannon, ...

  • UAS: Integrated systems - uncrewed

    Bright Onyx Chemical Sensor

    Active multi-spectral chemical sensor operating in the 5µm region. The Bright Onyx sensor must operate at UAV airspeeds and ranges with detection sensitivities of 10ppmm ...