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  • Defence Notes

    Analysis: Mattis confirms new stability policy initiative

    3rd June 2017

    US Defense Secretary James Mattis has confirmed plans the US will implement the Asia Pacific Stability Initiative (APSI), now in the development stages in the …

  • Training

    ITEC 2017: Simulation descends on NATO

    8th May 2017

    Masa, an attendee of ITEC 2017 and the forthcoming CAX (computer aided exercise) Forum, will highlight its latest version of Masa Sword including its new …

  • Naval Warfare

    IMDEX Asia: A26 sub goes vertical

    17th May 2017

    Sweden’s Saab is displaying a model of its A26 conventional submarine (SSK) fitted with vertical launch missile tubes at IMDEX Asia. This version of the …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Thales Nederland details radar advancements

    19th May 2017

    Thales Nederland is currently undertaking testing activity of an initial three SMART-L MM 3D long-range multi-mission radars for air and space surveillance and ballistic missile …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Harris wins tactical radio contracts

    11th May 2017

    Harris Corporation has received contracts worth a combined $90 million from an undisclosed European customer to provide tactical radios for the country's communications readiness programme, …

  • Land Warfare

    IDEF 2017: MKEK continues small arms upgrade

    10th May 2017

    Turkey's state-run arms manufacturer MKEK has used this year's IDEF in Turkey to display its portfolio of assault rifles and sniper rifles, several of which …

  • Digital Battlespace

    NATO looks to protect C-17 fleet

    5th May 2017

    The NATO Support and Procurement Agency is looking to equip its C-17 aircraft with Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) systems under a foreign military sale …

  • Training

    ITEC 2017: German Navy Sea King FMS RFT

    16th May 2017

    Following on from a major upgrade to the German Navy's Sea King Mk41 helicopter simulator at Nordholz naval air station, the device has now been …

  • Land Warfare

    ​US Army Europe evaluates Saab Barracuda camouflage

    12th May 2017

    The US Army's 2nd Cavalry Regiment, stationed in Vilsek, Germany, is evaluating Saab's Barracuda Mobile Camouflage System (MCS) on its 8x8 Stryker Infantry Combat Vehicles. …

  • Training

    ITEC 2017: KF Aerospace to deliver Bell 206 FTD

    16th May 2017

    KF Aerospace, formally Kelowna Flightcraft, has been brought under contract by Canada's Department of National Defence to deliver and operate a Bell 206 Flight Training …

  • Military Logistics

    NATO requests C-17 logistics support

    4th May 2017

    The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential $300 million foreign military sale to the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) for …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    AUVSI 2017: Autonomous sales steady for Northrop

    2nd May 2017

    Northrop Grumman reported a slight increase in sales of its autonomous systems in its first quarter financial results, released at the end of April 2017.Despite …

  • Special Operations

    SOFIC 2017: SOCOM seeks next-gen sniper sight

    12th May 2017

    US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is seeking a next-generation sniper rifle sight capable of supporting long range engagements out to 1,600m in range, service officials …

  • Naval Warfare

    IMDEX Asia: Is As-Pac ready for a sub accident?

    18th May 2017

    Asia-Pacific is experiencing a surge in both submarine acquisitions and an interest by navies in gaining such a capability for the first time. Examples of …

  • Defence Notes

    IMDEX Asia: Saab looks to Asia-Pacific market for Swordfish

    12th May 2017

    Saab, which has been attempting to bait several Asia-Pacific air forces with its Swordfish maritime patrol aircraft, has sharpened its offering.One improvement confirmed by the …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • 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. 

  • APCs/IFVs - tracked

    BMD-2

    Between 1,000 and 2,000 BMD-2 (Boevaya Mashina Desantnaya - Airborne Combat Vehicle) amphibious IFVs were produced for the Soviet Airborne Forces (VDV) by the Volgograd ...

  • APCs/IFVs - tracked

    BMD-4M

    The BMD-4M is based on the BMD-4, which has been in the Russian Army's airborne forces (VDV) service since 2004. It was developed to provide an ...

  • APCs/IFVs - tracked

    BMD-1

    The Volgograd Tractor Plant (now known as the Volgograd Machine-Building Company) developed the BMD-1 amphibious IFV specifically to meet the requirements of the Soviet Union's ...

  • Long Range Missile Defence Systems: > 90km range

    Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System

    The Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) System, developed by the United States, provides advanced sea-based and land-based protection against ballistic missile threats.  Using the AN/SPY-1 ...

  • Land: battle management systems

    BMD-Flex

    BMD-Flex is a modular C2 software system for integrated air and missile defence. Built on T-Core, BMD-Flex’s features and functions can be tailored, ranging from ...

  • Land: manned turrets

    Bereg

    KBP developed the Bereg one-person turret (referred to as a ‘combat module’ in Russia) to provide an upgrade option for the Russian-designed BMD-series airborne IFV ...

  • Land: manned turrets

    Bakhcha

    The Bakhcha is the latest version of the two-man turret originally developed for the BMP-3 tracked IFV, which entered Soviet Army service in 1987.  It ...

  • Long Range Missile Defence Systems: > 90km range

    Aegis Ashore

    Aegis Ashore is the first operational land-based version of the Aegis Combat System originally developed by Lockheed Martin for the US Navy's Ballistic Missile Defence ...

  • Cannons

    2A70

    The 2A70 is a 100mm cannon that has been designed to equip infantry fighting vehicles, including the BMP-3, BMP-3F and the BMD-4M.

  • Major networking projects

    NATO SATCOM

    Leonardo has been awarded a turnkey contract to rationalise and upgrade NATO’s SATCOM systems and associated infrastructure. The company will design, build, test, commission and ...

  • Major networking projects

    NATO DCIS

    Airbus is delivering the NATO Deployable Communication and Information System (DCIS). The project represents a major upgrade in the capability of NATO Response Forces (NRF) ...

  • Land: RWS

    Qimek NATO

    Rheinmetall's RWS family includes the Qimek single-weapon RWS and the Nanuk dual-weapon RWS. The Qimek NATO combines full stabilisation, long-range day/night all-weather sights and a ...

  • Land: RWS

    Nanuk NATO

    Rheinmetall's RWS family includes the Qimek single-weapon RWS and the Nanuk dual-weapon RWS, which was introduced in 2008. The Nanuk NATO combines full stabilisation, long-range ...

  • APCs/IFVs - tracked

    BTR-MDM

    The BTR-MDM Rakushka is an amphibious tracked armoured vehicle developed by Kurganmashzavod to meet the Russian Airborne Forces' (VDV) need for a new air-droppable APC. ...