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  • Defence Notes

    Moscow slams Norway plans to double US troop presence

    14th June 2018

    Moscow on 14 June criticised Norway's plans to ask Washington to double the number of US troops stationed in the Scandinavian country and deploy them …

  • Naval Warfare

    Pakistan turns to China for modern frigates

    5th June 2018

    The Pakistan Navy (PN) signed a deal with the China Shipbuilding Trading Company (CSTC) on 1 June for two additional Type 054A multi-mission frigates. The …

  • Naval Warfare

    UDT 2018: Intelligence operations key for future Dutch submarine

    25th June 2018

    Saab and Damen this month unveiled a design for the replacement of the Royal Netherlands Navy’s (RNLN) ageing Walrus class submarines, with a focus on …

  • Naval Warfare

    Keel laid for Swedish SIGINT ship

    19th June 2018

    PGZ Stocznia Wojenna has laid the keel for the new Swedish signals intelligence (SIGINT) ship at the Nauta shipyard in Gdynia, Poland, Saab announced on …

  • Defence Notes

    Norway wants US to double its troops in country

    12th June 2018

    Norway will ask the US to double the number of US troops stationed in the country and deploy them nearer the border with Russia, the …

  • Digital Battlespace

    China’s ‘sloppy’ American spy

    22nd June 2018

    The US Justice Department (DOJ) issued a felony complaint against Ron Hansen, a former US intelligence officer, on 2 June, alleging he worked for Chinese …

  • Defence Notes

    NATO chief hails German defence spending boost

    7th June 2018

    NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg hailed on 7 June German plans to increase defence spending by 80% by 2024 as 'a step in the right direction' …

  • Military Logistics

    QinetiQ agrees EMALS contract

    7th June 2018

    QinetiQ North America (QNA) has agreed a contract to deliver control hardware and software for the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and the Advanced Arresting …

  • Defence Notes

    Qatar says 'stronger' despite year-long Gulf dispute

    6th June 2018

    On the first anniversary of a bitter Gulf diplomatic rift, Qatar's foreign minister on 5 June declared his country stronger than ever and said it …

  • Naval Warfare

    USCG accepts delivery of 29th FRC

    13th June 2018

    The US Coast Guard (USCG) received its 29th Fast Response Cutter (FRC), Forrest Rednour, in Key West, Florida, on 7 June. The 154ft FRC will …

  • Defence Notes

    NATO should adopt hybrid warfare trigger: Special Rapporteur

    28th May 2018

    NATO states should modify the alliance's Article 5 collective defence provision to trigger a response in the event of so-called ‘hybrid warfare’ attacks, a conservative …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Indra, Elettronica developing EuroDIRQM

    12th June 2018

    Indra has partnered with Elettronica Group to develop a next generation Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL)-based Direct Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) system for rotary and fixed wing …

  • Defence Notes

    UN envoy concerned by fight for key Yemen port

    5th June 2018

    The UN envoy for Yemen, Martin Griffiths, said on 5 June that he was ‘very concerned’ over fighting for the rebel-held port of Hodeida, as …

  • Naval Warfare

    BAE to deliver payload tubes for Virginia subs

    11th June 2018

    BAE Systems has received a contract from General Dynamics Electric Boat to produce payload tubes for two of the US Navy’s new Virginia-class submarines, the …

  • Naval Warfare

    UDT 2018: US Mk 48 torpedo upgrade in sight

    20th June 2018

    A contract award for a technological insertion upgrade into the US Navy’s Mk 48 heavyweight torpedo is imminent. Defence sources have told Shephard that an …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Self-propelled rocket launchers

    Flute MLRS

    The Flute Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) is a self-propelled missile system that can be armed with up to eight unguided S-8 rockets (Flute-80) or ...

  • Submarines: conventional, attack

    Ula Class

    The Ula-class conventional attack submarines (SSK) was a joint project between Norway and Germany, with some sections made in Norway, but assembled in Germany, equipped ...

  • Sea: optronic masts and periscopes

    SERO 14/15

    SERO 14/15 periscopes were developed on behalf of Germany’s Federal Office for Defence Technology and Procurement. Used in Norwegian ULA plus German and Italian Type ...

  • Sea: tactical training

    Proteus ASW and Sonar Trainer

    The Proteus ASW and Sonar Trainer expands the Action Speed Tactical Trainer’s sonar capability with new sonar simulations to create a dedicated ASW trainer. Various ...

  • Major networking projects

    Missile Defence

    In 2010, NATO rolled out an initial capability to protect alliance forces against missile threats and is now examining options for protecting territory and populations. ...

  • Major networking projects

    AGS

    NATO is acquiring an Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) system that will give commanders a picture of the situation on the ground in areas of interest. ...

  • Major networking projects

    Ballistic Missile Defence

    In early 2010, NATO acquired the first phase of an initial theatre ballistic missile defence capability to protect alliance forces. 

  • Submarines: conventional, attack

    Type 212CD

    Norway is to get four new Type 212CD ‘common design’ submarines to replace the existing Ula-class SSKs after it selected German shipbuilder ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems ...

  • OPVs

    Afrika Class (Vard 7 055)

    The Afrika-class (Vard 7 055) is a 53m OPV developed by Vard Marine. Designed to undertake surveillance, patrol and response operations with the EEZ, the ...

  • Sea: procedural training, Sea: tactical training

    Submarine Training Systems

    Thales has delivered submarine training systems to nations around the world, including Submarine Control Simulators and Machinery Control Trainers, with example deployments being the UK ...

  • Major networking projects

    Air and Missile Defence

    NATO Air and Missile Defence comprises all measures aimed at monitoring and reacting to potential air threats in NATO airspace, as well as countering hostile ...

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

    Granat-1

    The Granat-series UAS by Kalashnikov Concern (Izhmash Unmanned Systems) – the largest Russian manufacturing company that produces a wide range of precision weapons – includes at least ...

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

    Granat-4 (Rubezh-20)

    The Granat-series UAS by Kalashnikov Concern (Izhmash Unmanned Systems) includes at least six tactical variants: the Granat-1, -2, -3, -4, -5 and -6. A popular ...

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

    Argus Elite

    The Argus Elite is a rotary-wing micro UAS manufactured Alliance Solutions Group (ASG). Its EO/IR cameras and hazardous material sensors allow it to capture positional, chemical, ...

  • Air: mission management systems

    DSAR

    Data Storage and Retrieval (DSAR) provides the capability for storing, managing and disseminating joint ISR and operational C2 data and information. It can support cross-community ...