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Air Warfare
Hungarian Air Force takes ownership of its first C-390 Millennium
6th September 2024
The move makes Hungary the second C-390 operator within the NATO alliance.
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Defence Notes
RTX’s unauthorised exports result in $200 million fine
2nd September 2024
According to the US Department of State, 750 company violations were recorded from 2017 to 2023.
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Land Warfare
Kongsberg awarded $329 million for turrets for ACV-30s
5th November 2024
In April 2020, Kongsberg was selected to provide up to 150 of its MCT-30, now called RT20, turret for Amphibious Combat Vehicle Medium Caliber Cannon (ACV-30) variant. The latest contract is described as Full Rate Production Lots 5 and 6.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Pentagon adds Replicator 2 to budget request with focus on C-sUAS capabilities
1st October 2024
Funds for the second phase of this effort will be allocated in the US Department of Defense (DoD) FY2026 budget request.
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Land Warfare
US Army receives first RCV-Light platforms
23rd August 2024
The US Army will now start the testing phase of RCV bidders in the Aberdeen Proving Ground.
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Air Warfare
Embraer’s Millennium and Super Tucanos generate new customers
19th September 2024
Described as a “true” multi-role aircraft, Embraer has set an aim for the C-390 Millennium to be the cornerstone for different operations, from HA/DR to combat missions.
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Land Warfare
Paramount supplies Maatla vehicles to Ghana
19th September 2024
Paramount’s Maatla 4x4 is a Light Protected Vehicle (LPV) aimed at the African off-road armoured vehicle market and the announcement of deliveries to Ghana means, along with the Democratic Republic of Congo, it is known to be in service with two African countries.
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Air Warfare
UK RAF Wedgetail AEW&C completes first flight
23rd September 2024
The future UK E-7 fleet will operate from RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland and the inaugural test flight is of one of three aircraft currently under modification in Birmingham, UK, where the flight took off from.
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Naval Warfare
South Korea receives first Batch-III frigate and issues contracts for other vessels
17th January 2025
South Korea is moving ahead at speed with its frigate programme, involving both domestic heavy-hitting shipbuilders.
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Land Warfare
US to invest nearly $600 million in Israeli defence in 2025
8th January 2025
Jerusalem’s air defence capabilities procurement efforts will receive up to $190 million.
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Land Warfare
US Army advances with the integration of PAC-3 MSE, LTAMDS and IBCS
12th December 2024
The service recently carried out two flight tests at the White Sands Missile Range against cruise and ballistic missile surrogates.
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Land Warfare
UK and US militaries advance mobile directed energy weapon systems
4th February 2025
Recent tests have demonstrated how the UK and US armed forces have been scaling DEWs for mobile field-based operations.
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Air Warfare
Airbus to deliver 19 H135 training helicopters to Royal Canadian Air Force
4th November 2024
The agreement includes H135 acquisition, support and services, support for the development of a ground-based training solution and advanced engineering support. Deliveries for the aircraft are expected to commence in the first half of 2026.
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Air Warfare
Saab delivers fifth and final GlobalEye to UAE
17th September 2024
Saab delivered the fourth GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft to the UAE earlier this year with the fifth aircraft concluding the order.
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Air Warfare
Why the F-16 fighter jet remains a force to be reckoned with (updated 2025)
10th February 2025
The Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter jet remains in the limelight more than 40 years after its first flight. Shephard sums up the latest developments and details everything you need to know about the aircraft in 2025.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Transport
C-130J (Secondhand) [Greece]
Programme Background The decision was prompted by repeated operational failures in the HAF’s C-130 fleet, particularly highlighted during a failed mission to transport a Greek ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
C-2 (Japan)
Programme BackgroundKawasaki Heavy Industries developed the C-2 for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) to replace its Kawasaki C-1 and Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules fleets. ...
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Transport
C-130J - USAF
Programme Background The C-130J Super Hercules is a four-engine turboprop transport aircraft developed by Lockheed Martin to replace aging C-130 variants. The US and FMS ...
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Transport
C-130 Replacement [Chile]
Programme Background One potential answer was the KC-390, for which it signed a letter of intent for six, but which now appears not to be ...
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Transport
C-130 Replacement [South Africa]
Programme Background Requirement South Africa’s current C-130BZ fleet has become increasingly difficult and expensive to maintain, being amongst the oldest C-130 aircraft still operational. Despite a 2023 ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
C-130H Replacement [Sweden]
Programme Background Requirements Sweden has five C-130H aircraft (designated Tp-84) and one KC-130H. Two C-130Es bought in the 1960s have retired, but the six H ...
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Transport
C-130 Replacement [Saudi Arabia]
Programme Background Requirement The Royal Saudi Air Force operates 33 C-130H, 7 KC-130H aircraft and two KC-130Js. The country has been seeking to replace its ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
A400M [Indonesia]
Programme Background The TNI-AU currently relies on 17 Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules and L-100-30 aircraft, including five C-130Hs transferred from Australia. Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) is ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | C-130 Hercules Replacement [Greece]
As part of the Long Defence Procurement Program covering 2025-2036, Greece has identified Embraer's C-390 transport aircraft as a possible replacement for the C-130 Hercules. The ...
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Data links
Data links | C-130 Hercules Replacement [Greece]
As part of the Long Defence Procurement Program covering 2025-2036, Greece has identified Embraer's C-390 transport aircraft as a possible replacement for the C-130 Hercules. The ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | C-130 Hercules Replacement [Greece]
As part of the Long Defence Procurement Program covering 2025-2036, Greece has identified Embraer's C-390 transport aircraft as a possible replacement for the C-130 Hercules. The ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
KC-130J - US Marine Corps
Programme Background The C-130J Super Hercules is a four-engine turboprop transport aircraft developed by Lockheed Martin to replace aging C-130 variants. The US and FMS ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
A400M-Forecast [Indonesia]
Programme Background The TNI-AU currently relies on 17 Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules and L-100-30 aircraft, including five C-130Hs transferred from Australia. Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) is ...
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Transport
C-130 Replacement [Greece]
Programme Background Requirement The existing C-130 fleet of the Hellenic Air Force has faced operational readiness issues, with only one or two airframes in service at ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
C-37A - USAF
Programme Background The USAF was using C-20B transport aircraft, variant of civilian Gulfstream III, to provide worldwide airlift for DoD and government officials. With the ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Air: transport/tanker simulators
C-130 Tampa Training Center
CAE owns and operates a training centre in Tampa, Florida, for operators of the Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules aircraft. CAE’s C-130 Tampa Training Center offers ...
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Air: transport/tanker simulators
C-130 ATS
The Lockheed Martin C-130 Aircrew Training System (ATS) provides academic and simulation training for C-130 weapons system aircrews and maintenance personnel. Located in Little Rock, Arkansas, ...
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Air: surveillance radar
AN/APN-241
The AN/APN-241 is a high-resolution tactical transport radar manufactured by Northrop Grumman. It was designed and developed as a baseline radar for the C-130 mission ...
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EO/IR systems
Orca 130
According to the manufacturer, Threod Systems, the Orca 130 is a non-ITAR, four-sensor gyro-stabilised payload for ISR missions. The Orca 130 is the standard payload for the ...
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Transport
C-130J Super Hercules
The C-130J Super Hercules is the latest model of the C-130 Hercules four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft. The C-130J primarily performs the tactical portion of ...
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Trailers
MTVR Cargo Trailer
The MTVR Cargo Trailer was developed for use with the USMC's Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR), produced by Oshkosh Defense. It is built for rugged ...
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Air: Integrated cockpit systems
Cockpit 9000
Produced by CMC Electronics, the Cockpit 9000 is an integrated avionics solution primarily integrated into C-130 aircraft. According to the manufacturer, over 100 C-130s are ...
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Transport
C-130 Hercules
The C-130E/H Hercules is a four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft. It first entered service in 1962. According to Lockheed Martin, 1,693 C-130E and C-130H models ...
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Transport
C-2
Kawasaki Heavy Industries developed the C-2 for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) to replace its Kawasaki C-1 and Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules fleets. The ...
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Air: transport/tanker simulators
USAF C-130J MATS
Training for USAF C-130J crews is managed under a programme called C-130J Maintenance and Aircrew Training System (MATS). Lockheed Martin is the prime contractor for ...
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Fixed wing aircraft engines
AE 2100
The Rolls-Royce AE 2100 turboprop engine is a widely used military powerplant that can be found on Lockheed Martin C-130 variants (AE 2100D3), Leonardo C-27J ...
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Launchers
Hercules AH-01
The Hercules AH-01 high-pressure pneumatic launcher is designed to launch UAVs of up to 500kg MTOW. It is air-transportable in C-130, A400M, or other similar ...
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LTVs - 4x4
Flyer 72/GMV 1.1
The Flyer 72 Advanced Light Strike Vehicle (ALSV) was developed by General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), in partnership with Flyer Defense, to meet ...
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Fixed wing aircraft engines
AE 2100D3
The AE2100 engine, a derivative of the T406 turboshaft family of engines, is designed by Rolls-Royce to power high-speed transport aircraft. The AE2100D3 variant was ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
X-61A Gremlin
Dynetics, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Leidos, is developing the X-61A Gremlin. This low-cost swarming drone can be outfitted with different payloads, launched by a mothership, recovered ...
