• Digital Battlespace

  Elisra's new IEW solution debuts at Farnborough

  20th July 2010

  Elisra, a venerable EW, intelligence and communications world leader, unveils its new modular advanced SIGINT (Signal Intelligence) and EW (Stand-off/Stand-in) system - a complete operational …

• Military Logistics

  Ultra Electronics launches ASIS to keep military aircraft flying safely, for longer

  19th July 2010

  Ultra Electronics Ltd Controls (Hall 1, C7) today announces the industry launch of ASIS, an entirely new innovation that it expects will revolutionise how military …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Northrop Grumman's Fire Scout Vertical unmanned system rises to the test under extreme environmental conditions

  14th July 2010

  The US Navy and the Northrop Grumman Corporation-led Fire Scout Industry Team have successfully completed a rigorous set of flight demonstrations of the MQ-8B Fire …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Sagem's Patroller long-endurance surveillance drone completes fourth series of tests

  6th July 2010

  The Patroller medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) drone built by Sagem (Safran group) has successfully completed its latest series of tests, validating overall system operation. Carried out …

• Land Warfare

  USAF seeks special operations CSAR vehicle

  24th June 2010

  The US Air Force Special Operations Command (USAFSOC) is expected to release a request for proposals (RfP) by the end of the year for a …

• Land Warfare

  Eurosatory 2010: Boxer IFV options unveiled

  18th June 2010

  The ARTEC Boxer 8x8 Multi-Role Armoured Vehicle (MRAV) is now being marketed as an infantry fighting vehicle with a choice of two turrets. The Boxer …

• Land Warfare

  Eurosatory 2010: BAE launches ULW, delivers it for SOF field trials

  17th June 2010

  BAE Systems’ solution to ‘reduce the burden’ of dismounted warfighters will be evaluated by NATO special operations forces (SOF) in the next few months, the …

• Land Warfare

  Eurosatory 2010: GCV design 'more than a stretched Puma'

  17th June 2010

  The German Army's Puma tracked infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) is the 'ideal starting point for development' of a ground combat vehicle (GCV) for the US …

• Military Logistics

  Thales launches PART>Log

  17th June 2010

  Thales announced today the launch of PART>Log, a modular line of high added value services that can be used to control the entire supply chain …

• Land Warfare

  Eurosatory 2010: GDELS unveils next-gen Eagle

  16th June 2010

  General Dynamics European Land Systems - Mowag unveiled its next-generation Eagle light tactical vehicle at Eurosatory which offers improved survivability, payload and mobility.  The modular …

• Digital Battlespace

  Harris Corporation introduces modular, flexible FalconFighter for future soldier system programs

  15th June 2010

  Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, today introduced FalconFighter, a new modular soldier system that integrates a variety of advanced technologies into …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  RE2, Inc. awarded funding to develop a conformal end-effector

  14th June 2010

  RE2, Inc., a leading developer of intelligent modular manipulation systems, announced today that it has been awarded a research and development contract with the Robotics …

• Digital Battlespace

  Eurosatory 2010: Harris launches soldier modernisation solution

  14th June 2010

  Harris Corporation has unveiled a concept version of its Falcon Fighter modular soldier system at Eurosatory aimed at providing soldier modernisation programmes (SMP) with a 'battle-proven' …

• Land Warfare

  Eurosatory 2010: LPPV bids formalised

  14th June 2010

  Supacat and Force Protection will submit their formal bids for the UK Ministry of Defence’s Light Protected Patrol Vehicle (LPPV) programme on Tuesday 15 June, …

• Digital Battlespace

  Allied Telesis modernizes Turkish Armed Forces hospital system

  14th June 2010

  Allied Telesis, Inc., a global provider of secure IP/Ethernet switching solutions and an industry leader in the deployment of converged multi-play networks, was selected by …

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.