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Land Warfare
Czech Republic set to order RBS 70 NG systems as CAESAR howitzers begin production
2nd June 2025
The Czech Government is to approve the purchase of a fleet of vehicle mounted integrated air defence systems as the country invests to overhaul its equipment. Spending includes two dozen F-35As, CAESAR howitzers and refurbished Leopard tanks.
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Defence Notes
A “bolder, more radical” UK Strategic Defence Review will be published within two weeks, says key reviewer
22nd May 2025
The UK Strategic Defence Review, which was anticipated to be published by mid-2025, has been given a more definitive release date by the report’s lead reviewer.
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Air Warfare
Initial flight testing completed of LRASM anti-ship missile on F-35
5th March 2025
The AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) is a precision-guided, anti-ship standoff missile based on the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile-Extended Range (JASSM-ER). It is being developed to meet US requirements and in 2020 the sale was approved to Australia of up to 200 LRASM for an estimated cost of US$990 million.
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Air Warfare
Testing of Taiwan’s air-launched supersonic anti-ship missile commences
14th March 2025
Should it be introduced into service, the air-launched Hsiung Feng 3 could boost Taiwan’s anti-ship missile capacity and kill zones.
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Air Warfare
Ghost Bat drone makes first deployment in latest milestone
25th June 2025
In the past 18 months, Boeing’s MQ-28A Ghost Bat uncrewed aerial system (UAS) has achieved several milestones including teaming with manned aircraft, achieving 100 flight hours and training of first military pilot.
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Air Warfare
Taurus KEPD 350E missile sees upgrade for German armed forces
4th April 2025
Taurus Systems, a joint venture between MBDA Germany and Saab, was awarded a $161 million 10-year contract in January 2025 to modernise the Taurus 350 missile.
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Air Warfare
USAF tests Harpoon missile integration on F-16 aircraft
4th March 2025
The integration of the Harpoon missile on the Lockheed Martin fighter worked to showcase the rapid speed at which a ‘gateway system’ integration can add new capabilities to aircraft.
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Air Warfare
MBDA’s Meteor completes first F-35B test flight
28th February 2025
The US Marine Corps’ aircraft conducted the first test flight of the missile from Naval Air Station Patuxent River.
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Air Warfare
Aselsan conducts live-fire test of Gözde guidance kit with F-16 aircraft
5th March 2025
The test is a first for the kit, developed via a partnership between Aselsan and Tübitak SAGE, to hit a high-speed moving target.
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Air Warfare
StormShroud enters service with UK RAF to suppress enemy air defences
2nd May 2025
StormShroud is designed to support UK Royal Air Force (RAF) Lockheed Martin F-35B and Eurofighter Typhoon fighter aircraft by providing suppression of enemy air defences (SEAD). It is built around the Tekever AR3 uncrewed aerial system (UAS) and Leonardo BriteStorm electronic warfare (EW) jammer payload.
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Naval Warfare
HALO programme decommissioned by US Navy in favour of LRASM upgrades
22nd April 2025
The programme was due to be at full operational capability in the US Navy by 2031, but has been pulled over cost and timeline concerns.
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Air Warfare
US Air Force needs to “rebuild to win”, says deputy chief of staff of operations
21st March 2025
Aging aircraft, fewer platforms and a lack of replacements for retired systems has impacted the US Air Force’s lethality and training capabilities, according to the force’s deputy chief of staff for operations.
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Air Warfare
France to buy more Rafale jets and invest €1.5 billion in upgrading air base
20th March 2025
The Luxeuil Saint-Sauveur air base will be modernised to ensure it can host nuclear weapons as France continues efforts to boost its nuclear deterrence.
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Defence Notes
Companies post mostly rosy results but warn of potential dark clouds
25th April 2025
First quarter 2025 results have been dropping for companies in the past week but many of the US results come with a health warning in their forward-looking aspects about the potential impact of actions by the Trump administration.
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Air Warfare
Boeing beats out Lockheed to scoop NGAD $20 billion contract
21st March 2025
Designated ‘F-47’, the sixth-generation fighter will serve as a replacement for Lockheed’s F-22 Raptor, currently in service with the USAF.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Fighter - multirole
F-16V [Taiwan]
Programme Background On 28 April 2020, US DoD announced that General Electric has been awarded $707 million contract for four undefinitized contract actions under an ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-5E/F replacement [Chile]
Background The Chilean Air Force has operated the the F-5E/F since 1976 and continues to do so through 2026. The aged platform has received various ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-16V Block 70 [Bahrain]
Background Contract award In 2018, the US government awarded a US$1.12 billion contract to Lockheed Martin to produce 16 F-16 Block 70 aircraft for Bahrain, ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-16V add-on [Peru]
Background In April 2026, Peru finalised their selection of the F-16V Block 70 aircraft as the nation's new fighter aircraft. The decision came after an ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-16V [Turkey]
Background Requirement Turkish Air Force ordered 100 F-35A aircraft as a partner nation, however, the country was removed from the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter programme in ...
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Fighter - multirole
Horizon 3 - Multirole Fighter Programme [Philippines]
Programme Background Requirement The Philippines retired its F-5 fighters in 2005 and purchased 12 FA-50 light attack aircraft from South Korea in 2013. However, new fighter ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-16V [Slovakia]
Background FMS approval Earlier in April 2018, the US State Department announced that it has approved a possible FMS deal of 14 F-16V aircraft for ...
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Fighter - multirole
Fighter Aircraft [Peru]
Programme Background Requirement Peru operates 11 Mirage 2000 aircraft that were purchased in the 1980s. Initially, the country wished to operate 26 aircraft, but this was ...
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Light attack
Light attack aircraft [Peru]
Background In the last decade Peru has taken strides to modernise their air capabilities including the most recent acquisition of 12 F-16V fighter aircraft finalised ...
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Fighter - multirole
Kfir Replacement [Colombia]
Background Timeline In May 2021, budget constraints prompted new Colombian finance minister José Manuel Restrepo (in post since 3 May) to place on indefinite hold ...
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Light attack, Trainer
Trainer / Light Attack Aircraft [Bulgaria]
Programme Background In October 2019, Business Korea reported that Bulgaria is also looking for opportunities to build a manufacturing plant for T-50 Golden Eagle aircraft. ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-16V (9-16) [Bulgaria]
Programme Background In April 2022, the US State Department approved a potential FMS worth $1.673 million to procure eight F-16Vs to Bulgaria. The aircraft are ...
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Fighter - multirole
Rafale (Greece)
Programme Background Greece is mounting a procurement surge amid renewed tension with Turkey in the Eastern Mediterranean. In announcing the Rafale deal, Greek Prime Minister ...
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Fighter - multirole
Next Generation Fighter Aircraft (Vietnam)
Programme Background Requirement The Vietnam People's Air Force (VPAF) operates an ageing fleet of Su-22 aircraft as well as Su-27s and Su-30s. According to expert commentary, ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-5 Replacement [Mexico]
Background Mexico's last fighter aircraft capability rested with their fleet of eight F-5E and two F-5F Tiger IIs platforms from Northrop Grumman; the units were retired ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Fighter - multirole
F-16V Block 70/72
The F-16 Block 70/72, also referred to as the F-16V, is a fourth-generation multirole fighter aircraft. It is the latest version of Lockheed Martin's F-16 ...
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Air: Displays
F-16 Center Pedestal Display
Produced by Elbit Systems of America, the F-16 Center Pedestal Display (CPD) provides a high-resolution colour display that replaces several legacy instruments on F-16 aircraft.
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Data links
AN/APX-126
The AN/APX-126 is a combined IFF interrogator and transponder developed by BAE Systems. Designed specifically for F-16 aircraft, it is in service with the US ...
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Marine engines
MTU 595 series
The MTU 595 series, manufactured by Rolls-Royce UK, consists of 12V and 16V versions of engines. The engines have a rated speed between 1500 to ...
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Air: Integrated Defensive Systems
AN/ALQ-213(V) DAC
Terma’s AN/ALQ-213(V) electronic warfare management unit is used extensively on General Dynamics/Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon series combat aircraft around the world. The AN/ALQ-213(V) is ...
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Fighter - multirole
KF-16
The KF-16 is a third-generation multirole fighter aircraft domestically produced by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) based on the F-16C/D Block 52 to meet the local ...
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Air: Helmet-mounted displays
JHMCS II
The Joint Helmet-Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS) is a joint USAF/USN programme that has fielded over 5,000 systems. The JHMCS is qualified on F-15, F-16 and ...
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Marine engines
16V 1163 TB 93
The 16V 1163 TB 93 is manufactured by Rolls-Royce UK and is a part of the 16V 1163 family of engines. The engine measures 4668mm ...
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Marine engines
MTU 16V 2000 M94
Manufactured by Rolls-Royce subsidiary MTU, the MTU 16V 2000 M94 delivers power up to 1939 kw at a maximum speed of 2450 rpm. The engine ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-16C/D Block 25, 30/32, 40/42
The F-16C/D ('C' one-seat, 'D' two-seat designation) is the second generation of the F-16 Fighting Falcon family. The production of the F-16C/D began in 1983 with ...
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EO/IR systems
DB/MS-110
The DB-110 is a long-range oblique photography (LOROP) EO/IR dual-band sensor that combines visible and IR imaging. MS-110 represents the next generation of the widely deployed ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-16C/D Block 50/52/52+
A member of the F-16 Fighting Falcon family, the F-16C/D Block 50/52 ('C' single-seat, 'D' dual-seat) is a third-generation multirole fighter that was rolled out ...
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Fighter - air superiority
F-5E/F Tiger II
The F-5E (single-seat)/F (twin-seat) Tiger II is an air superiority fighter developed by Northrop Grumman based on the original F-5 Freedom Fighter. Production of the ...
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Marine engines
MTU 4000
The MTU Series 4000 is manufactured by Rolls-Royce UK. The engine consists of a 90° V cylinder configuration and has a displacement/cylinder capacity of 4.77 ...
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Fixed wing aircraft engines, Uncrewed aerial systems engines
F110-GE-129
The F110-GE-129, manufactured by GE Aviation, is a derivative of the F110-GE-100 engine, sharing 81% of parts with the GE-100. The GE-129 engine is in ...
