• Defence Helicopter

  New Chinook CH-47 helicopters

  26th February 2010

  The Minister for Defence, Senator John Faulkner, today announced that the Government has given second pass approval to a major project to acquire seven CH‑47F …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  The (retired) first eye in the sky

  26th February 2010

  The Canadian Forces’ first retired CU-161 Sperwer unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) – tail number 161001 – was unveiled at its new home at the Canadian …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Northrop Grumman's Bat Unmanned Aircraft System successfully completes first flight

  26th February 2010

  Northrop Grumman Corporation announced today that it has flown the first in a new series of Bat unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in January. Configured with …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Elbit Systems unveils its UAS Intelligence Management Center

  26th February 2010

  Elbit Systems Ltd. unveiled today, during a media and analysts visit to the Company's headquarters, its new Intelligence Management Center (IMC) for unmanned aircraft systems …

• Land Warfare

  Harris Corporation receives $78 Million HF radio systems order for US Department of Defense next-generation MRAP vehicles

  26th February 2010

  Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, has received an order valued at $78 million to provide additional Falcon II AN/VRC-104 high-frequency tactical …

• Digital Battlespace

  US Army completes field testing of Northrop Grumman-developed next-generation FBCB2 software

  26th February 2010

  The US Army has completed formal evaluation of the next-generation software version of the Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below (FBCB2), developed by Northrop …

• Digital Battlespace

  Boeing receives US Army production contract for Brigade Combat Team Modernization Increment 1

  26th February 2010

  Boeing today announced that it received a contract from the US Army on Feb. 24 for low-rate initial production of the initial brigade set of …

• Defence Notes

  Southwest opts for Teledyne data distribution and loading IT

  25th February 2010

  Southwest Airlines has implemented Teledyne Controls’ LoadStar Server Enterprise (LSE) software and PMAT 2000 Portable Maintenance Access Terminal to support data distribution and loading across …

• Land Warfare

  Danish CV90s deployed to Afghanistan

  25th February 2010

  The Danish Army has deployed its BAE Systems Hägglunds CV9035 infantry fighting vehicles on operations for the first time shipping 10 of the recently delivered …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Northrop Grumman's Fire Scout deploys unmanned ground vehicles

  25th February 2010

  Northrop Grumman Corporation's Fire Scout Vertical Unmanned Aircraft System (VUAS) demonstrated how the US Army and other land forces could rely on its ability to …

• Defence Notes

  SSJ100 in Yakutsk for cold soak trials

  25th February 2010

  The third Sukhoi Superjet 100 flight prototype, SN95004 (pictured at its roll-out), has landed at Yakutsk airport where it will undergo cold soak trials. These …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Northrop Grumman Remotec delivers heavy-duty robot to Los Angeles Police Department

  25th February 2010

  Northrop Grumman Corporation subsidiary Remotec Inc. and its partner Autonomous Solutions Inc. have delivered a stronger, heavier and more capable robot to the Los Angeles …

• Digital Battlespace

  Northrop Grumman doubles production capacity for key components of in-demand US Army infrared countermeasures systems

  25th February 2010

  Northrop Grumman Corporation has announced the company has more than doubled the production capacity for its Viper laser and pointer/tracker assembly, integral components for several …

• Military Logistics

  AUSA Winter 2010: Decision time near for MAPS

  25th February 2010

  In addition to their work with new ethylene destruction technologies to extend the shelf life of fresh produce (see 'West 2010 Logistics Spotlight' in the …

• Digital Battlespace

  AUSA Winter 10: DoD S&T initiatives focus on data management and network environments

  25th February 2010

  In an opening address to the Association of the United States Army’s Institute of Land Warfare Winter Symposium and Exposition, Alan Shaffer, Principal Deputy to …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  Air: Radio and SATCOM | AEW&C Aircraft [South Korea]

  The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) has a long-standing requirement for two additional AEW&C; aircraft to enhance its early warning capabilities against potential threats ...

• Data links

  Data links | AEW&C Aircraft [South Korea]

  The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) has a long-standing requirement for two additional AEW&C; aircraft to enhance its early warning capabilities against potential threats ...

• Air: Head-up displays

  Air: Head-up displays | AEW&C Aircraft [South Korea]

  The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) has a long-standing requirement for two additional AEW&C; aircraft to enhance its early warning capabilities against potential threats ...

• Transponders and IFF

  Transponders and IFF | AEW&C Aircraft [South Korea]

  The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) has a long-standing requirement for two additional AEW&C; aircraft to enhance its early warning capabilities against potential threats ...

• Zmag SOF Vehicle (Israel)

  Programme Background Originally designed by and marketed by Ido Cohen, the Zmag is part of a family of ATVs aimed at both civilian and military customers. In ...

• Zmag SOF Vehicle (Israel - Options)

  Programme Background Originally designed by and marketed by Ido Cohen, the Zmag is part of a family of ATVs aimed at both civilian and military customers. In ...

• Maritime patrol

  Maritime Patrol Aircraft [Singapore]

  Programme Background Deployed from Changi West airbase, and jointly operated by the RSAF and Republic of Singapore Navy, the ageing Fokker 50 fleet is primarily ...

• Corvettes

  Reshef Class (1-5) [Israel]

  Programme Background Requirements The Israeli Navy is seeking a replacement for its Sa'ar 4 and Sa'ar 4.5-class of fast attack vessels. Dubbed Reshef-class, the new ...

• AEW&C

  AEW&C Aircraft [South Korea]

  Programme Background Requirement The requirement was initially reported in 2016 when it was noted as being part of a long-term development plan, however, reports from ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini

  Spy Ranger SMDR - Contracted (France)

  Programme Background Requirement The French Army has identified a need for a new tactical UAS to replace the Drac UAS, which first entered service in ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini

  Spy Ranger SMDR - Option (France)

  Programme Background Requirement The French Army has identified a need for a new tactical UAS to replace the Drac UAS, which first entered service in ...

• Military helicopters - scout/light attack

  Bell 407GX

  The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency noted that the proposed sale of five Bell 407GX helicopters will help compensate for the combat loss of seven IA407 helicopters ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing

  Vector / Scorpion (Selected) [Ukraine]

  Programme Background 500 Systems Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Quantum-Systems has provided many drones to Ukraine. Over 400 units have been provided as aid ...

• Military UAS - mini

  Mini UAV (Bulgaria)

  Programme Background The Bulgarian Army wants to procure UAVs to enhance the organic tactical ISR capabilities of its ground forces. According to Bulgarian media, a ...

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

  HUSAR (2017 Order) [Germany]

  Programme Background Requirement In 2015, the German Army launched the HUSAR programme to identify a replacement for its Airbus Defence & Space KZO and first-generation ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• AEW&C

  Global 6500 AEW&C

  Developed by L3Harris Technologies and Israel Aerospace Industries’ ELTA Systems Group (ELTA), the Global 6500 AEW&C; consists of a conformal airborne early warning (CAEW) mission ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  MSR1000I

  The MSR1000I is a very-short-range Monopulse Secondary Radar which acts as an IFF interrogator. Equipped with the Mode 5 standard, it is suitable for man-portable and ...

• Land: coastal surveillance radars, Sea: naval surveillance radar

  IUHDSS

  The Integrated Underwater Harbour Defence and Surveillance System (IUHDSS) is a harbour defence system developed by Israeli manufacturer Elta Systems. It comprises surveillance, observation, surface ...

• Land: Electronic Attack - Jamming

  ELI-3375 counter-IED suite

  The ELI-3375 is a counter-IED and counter-mine suite manufactured by Elta Systems. It is designed for the detection of surface and underground IEDs, mines, and ...

• Land: air defence radar, Land: battlefield and ground surveillance radar, Land: coastal surveillance radars

  ELL-8388

  The ELL-8388 is a three-dimensional ESM/ELINT surveillance system manufactured by Elta Systems in Israel. It is designed for tactical and strategic intelligence collection and air ...

• Air: AEW/fire control radar

  ELM-2032

  The ELM-2032 is a multimode airborne fire control radar designed for multi-mission fighters, featuring pulse Doppler capabilities, low sidelobe planar antenna, and programmable signal processing. ...

• Air: Electronic Attack - Jamming, Air: Electronic Attack - Pod

  ELL-8222/8212

  ELTA Systems' ELL-8222/8212 is a jamming pod designed to enhance the survivability of large fighter aircraft. The lightweight jammer provides autonomous threat handling based on a ...

• Air: surveillance and maritime patrol radar, Air: UAS radar

  ELM-2054

  The ELM-2054 is a lightweight synthetic aperture radar and target indication sensor manufactured by Elta Systems. It is intended for small tactical UAVs and similar ...

• Air: Integrated Defensive Systems

  EL/L-8427/8 RWJS

  The EL/L-8247/8 is an Integral Self-Protection Suites Radar Warning and Jamming System (RWJS) designed by Elta Systems. It is designed as a compact and cost-effective ...

• Heavy UGVs

  RobDozer

  The RobDozer, or Panda, is an uncrewed ground combat engineering system manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and ELTA Systems.  The UGV is designed for breaching tasks, ...

• Air: surveillance and maritime patrol radar

  ELM-2022ML

  The ELM-2022, is a lightweight maritime airborne surveillance radar developed by IAI ELTA. It is intended for manned and unmanned, fixed- or rotary-wing airborne platforms. The system was ...

• Air: helicopter radar, Air: surveillance and maritime patrol radar

  ELM-2022ES

  The ELM-2022 is an AESA maritime patrol radar developed by Elta Systems. The ELM-2022ES is a variant within the 2022 radar family designed for deployment ...

• Land: COMINT and ELINT systems

  ELK-6060

  ELK-6060 is a radio location system designed to address the need of the combat unit to collect on-the-move, real-time intelligence on hostile V/UHF communication transmissions' ...

• Counter-UAS systems

  Drone Guard

  The Drone Guard, also designated as ELI-3040, detects low-signature, low-level and low-speed airborne targets and has adapted 3D radars with UAV detection and tracking algorithms, ...

• Air: COMINT and ELINT systems

  ELK-7066

  The Elta Systems ELK-7066 COMINT system performs off-the-air passive interception and monitoring of voice and SMS GSM traffic, without interfering with network operation. With RF and ...