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Training
DSEI 2021: RAF says Waddington will be MQ-9B global training hub
13th September 2021
The UK is to build a Protector International Training Centre at RAF Waddington, hoping to attract operators from around the world.
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Land Warfare
IAI to develop IDF’s future AFV
11th October 2021
Israel’s Ministry of Defence has selected IAI to develop a future armoured fighting vehicle for the IDF.
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Defence Notes
Serco secures Space Force surveillance systems contract
13th October 2021
A new US Space Force contract for Serco has a five-month base period with five one-year options worth a total value of $33 million if fully exercised.
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Land Warfare
Nexter and STV Group sign ammunition agreement
8th October 2021
Nexter Group and Czech manufacturer STV Group are joining efforts for the local supply and certification of 155mm shells and modular charges.
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Air Warfare
DSEI 2021: Teledyne FLIR opens talks with New Medium Helicopter competitors
14th September 2021
Teledyne FLIR has started discussions with NMH airframers as industry awaits firm requirements to be released by the UK MoD.
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Defence Notes
Five Power Defence Arrangements stays firm to original principles
18th October 2021
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the long-running FPDA, but is it still relevant?
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Defence Notes
Ukraine to repurpose Neptune missile
6th October 2021
Luch Design Bureau offers versions of RK-360MTs coastal defence missile system for land, sea and air-launched applications.
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Naval Warfare
Australia has much to mull for its nuke sub hull
6th October 2021
The announcement of AUKUS and nuclear-propelled submarines for Australia raised more questions than it answered.
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Training
DSEI 2021: RAF Typhoon training gap slowly closes
14th September 2021
The UK's DE&S finally awards a contract to procure long needed Typhoon synthetic training equipment for RAF stations Lossiemouth and Coningsby.
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Defence Notes
DSEI 2021: Space Hub – What to expect?
7th September 2021
After its debut in 2019, DSEI 2021 will bring a Space Hub to highlight the UK investment in Space Defence.
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Air Warfare
DSEI 2021: Airbus pitches H175M UK production for RAF’s New Medium Helicopter acquisition
10th September 2021
As competition intensifies across industry to fight it out for the RAF's New Medium Helicopter acquisition, Airbus has announced a compelling production plan.
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Naval Warfare
Ultra nets contract for lightweight torpedo components
29th September 2021
The latest contract modification awards reflects an exercised option to provide several militaries with MK 54 lightweight torpedo array kits.
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Defence Notes
UK must absorb harsh lessons from Afghan debacle (Opinion)
21st September 2021
Facts on the ground contrast sharply with the grand ambitions enshrined in UK defence strategy.
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Defence Notes
Third time lucky for National Space Strategy
27th September 2021
Following two delayed publication dates, the UK has finally released its National Space Strategy.
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Defence Notes
Italy signs on for six P180 turboprops
5th October 2021
Italy and Piaggio Aerospace have agreed to a six P180 Avanti aircraft deal.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Loitering munitions
Nyan OWE [UK]
Background Transparency notice On 13 February 2026, the UK MoD published a transparency notice concerning OWE Nyan, specifically, the procurement of OWE drones for operational ...
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Sealift/replenishment vessels
Fleet Solid Support (FSS) (1-3) [UK]
Background Requirement The 2015 Strategic Defence & Security Review (SDSR) highlighted the requirement for three Military Afloat Reach & Sustainability (MARS) Fleet Solid Support (FSS) vessels ...
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Military UAS - small
AR3 (Ukraine Aid) [UK]
Background £270 Million investment On 15 September 2025, the UK MoD noted that, since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the UK ...
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Loitering munitions
FPV & Attack Drones (Ukraine Aid) [UK & Norway]
Background £450 million On 11 April 2025, the UK MoD announced a £450 million package for Ukraine, which included £350 million from the UK from this ...
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MPVs - 4x4
Multi-Role Vehicle (Protected) (MRV-P) Package 1 (UK)
Programme Background Requirement The MRV-P programme was intended to procure replacements for a diverse fleet of 4x4 and 6x6 vehicles purchased during the wars in Iraq ...
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Loitering munitions
Altius 600M & Altius 700M (Ukraine Aid) [UK]
Programme Background Anduril On 6 March 2025, the UK MoD and John Healey, the Secretary of State for Defence, announced a package to help counter Russia's aggression against ...
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Military UAS - mini
Project Tiquila [UK]
Programme Background Tender Notice On 18 September 2020, the MoD Combat Air Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) Team published a tender notice for a system integrator ...
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Military UAS - mini
30,000 FPV Drones (Ukraine Aid) [UK]
Programme Background IDCC On 9 January 2025, the UK MoD announced that 30,000 FPV drones would be sent to Ukraine after the awarding of £45 million ...
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Military UAS - micro
First Person View (FPV) Drones (Ukraine Aid) [UK]
Programme Background 2024/2025 Military Aid Package On 12 January 2024, the UK government announced it would provide Ukraine with £2.5 billion ($3.2 billion) in military ...
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Military helicopters - multirole
New Medium Helicopter (NMH) [UK]
Background NMH Market Interest Day On 11 November 2021, the MoD communicated the requirements of the £1 billion ($1.34 billion) New Medium Helicopter (NMH) programme ...
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Military UAS - MALE
Protector RG1 [UK]
Background Programme goal The programme aims to replace the MQ-9A Reapers in the RAF's inventory until they are formally retired in October 2025. The MQ-9B will deliver a UK ...
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Fighter - naval
F-35B [UK]
Programme Background The total cost of the currently funded programme as reported through the UK Major Projects Report is expected to be £10.5 billion ($13.5 ...
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Transport
Command Support Air Transport Recapitalisation [UK]
Programme Background The tender, originally released on 28 October 2021, required industry bidders to put forward aircraft that can achieve a minimum unrefuelled range of ...
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LTVs - 4x4
Land Mobility Programme (Light Mobility Vehicle) [UK]
This programme briefly introduces the wider Land Mobility Programme and then focuses on the Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) programme. Information on the LPM and HPM can ...
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Loitering munitions
Project Brakestop [UK]
Background Information notice On 25 September 2024, the UK MoD published a prior information notice for Project Brakestop, informing industry of the upcoming competition. Requirements ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Major networking projects
Project Marshall
The Joint Military Air Traffic Services project was initiated by the UK MoD in November 2005 to identify and evaluate options for the future delivery ...
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Light UGVs
T7
The T7 is a multi-mission robotic system designed for military, police and hazardous missions. At DSEI 2017, the UK MoD awarded the Harris Corporation a ...
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Directed energy weapons
DragonFire
DragonFire is a laser weapon system built for the UK MoD and manufactured by a consortium of manufacturers. The primary manufacturer is MBDA, though they ...
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Air: fixed-wing flight simulators
ASTOR FBFCT
The Fixed Base Flight Crew Trainer (FBFCT) is a Level 5+ FTD for the UK RAF’s Airborne Standoff Radar (ASTOR) platform. The ASTOR FBFCT is ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
Warthog
The Warthog is based on the ST Kinetics Bronco all terrain tracked carrier (ATTC) and was developed to meet a UK MoD urgent operational requirement ...
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Major networking projects
Skynet 6 SATCOM
Skynet 6 is designed to replace Skynet 5. The PFI contract for Skynet 5, held by Paradigm Secure Communications and Airbus DS, ends in 2022. As ...
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Air-launched ASW torpedoes, Ship-launched torpedoes
Sting Ray Mod 1
The Sting Ray Mod 1 is an air- and surface-launched, lightweight ASW torpedo. It can be deployed from frigates, helicopters and maritime patrol aircraft against ...
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Major networking projects
DTT
Raytheon UK is working with the UK MoD to deliver a Defence Targeting Toolset (DTT) capability. Aimed initially at land operations and eventually extending to ...
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Sealift/replenishment vessels
RFA Proteus (Vard 3 08)
RFA Proteus serves as the launchpad for remotely operated vehicles and is the newest UK seabed warfare vessel. The ship, bought by the UK MoD as MV ...
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Major networking projects
Skynet 5 SATCOM
Airbus is the service provider for the UK MoD Skynet 5 private finance initiative contract, signed in October 2003 and now worth $5.6 billion. Airbus ...
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Air: fixed-wing flight simulators
UK MFTS
The Military Flying Training System (MFTS) programme, is a private finance initiative involving the MoD and Ascent, a JV of Lockheed Martin and Babcock, which was ...
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Trucks and utility vehicles - 6x6
Wheeled Tanker
The Oshkosh Wheeled Tanker is a high-performance tactical vehicle, designed and built for the UK MoD in order to replace the existing fleet of legacy ...
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Loitering munitions
Dart 250
The Dart 250 is a jet-powered One Way Effect (OWE) with a range of 250 km and a maximum speed of 400 km/h. According to reports, the Dart ...
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Air: helicopter flight simulators
UK MSHATF
The Medium Support Helicopter Aircrew Training Facility (MSHATF) opened for training at RAF Benson, England in July 1999. It provides training services to personnel from ...
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Data links
AN/URC-138
The AN/URC-138 is a Link 16 interoperable terminal originally developed for the Sea Harrier. It has the same Link 16 crypto as JTIDS/MIDS. The system ...
