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Land Warfare
BAE Systems Hägglunds’ CV90120 medium tank takes shape
5th November 2025
The new vehicle will be based on the CV90 Mk IV chassis and turret, and will be armed with a Rheinmetall 120mm L44A1 low recoil smoothbore gun.
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2025: GDLS showcases an "undetectable" mission command version of the Stryker
14th October 2025
Based on the Stryker A1, the NEXUS vehicle has been engineered to provide reduced signatures across the visual, thermal, acoustic and electromagnetic spectrums.
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Defence Notes
Details revealed on Germany’s big spending plans
28th October 2025
In May this year, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the government plans to position Germany as “Europe's strongest conventional army”. A new blueprint outlines how this is going to occur through massive investment.
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Land Warfare
Improved British Army Javelin launcher passes milestone as more missile orders placed
27th May 2025
Almost US$2 billon has been placed in orders for the Javelin anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) in the past 18 months with the British Army just announcing firing of its Lightweight Command Launch Unit (LWCLU) over an extended range.
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Land Warfare
DSEI 2025: Trials completed for new version of Tridon air defence gun
10th September 2025
Less than two years ago, Sweden’s BAE Systems Bofors announced it was developing a new 40mm short-range air defence system using internal research and development funding, calling it the Tridon Mk2.
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Land Warfare
Germany to increase artillery capability
23rd May 2025
Germany has substantially reduced its artillery capability since the end of the Cold War but is now looking to substantially boost numbers in the face of a changed geopolitical environment across the continent.
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Air Warfare
January Drone Digest: MALE, rotary-wing and loitering munition UAVs dominate early 2026
27th January 2026
The first month of 2026 has seen activity in the MALE, rotary-wing, and loitering munition UAV markets, with significant investments and commitments from Germany, Turkey, the UAE and the US. At the same time, questions over loitering munition performance in Ukraine highlight the growing scrutiny alongside rising demand.
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Defence Notes
Foreshadowing of UK defence review suggests it is light on programme details
2nd June 2025
The UK’s Strategic Defence Review (SDR) was designed to answer two questions: What is needed to fix UK defence and make it fit for the 2040s, and what do you get for a fixed financial profile? The SDR outlines that work still needs to be done on specifics.
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Land Warfare
International consortium bids for Spanish 6x6 cavalry scout vehicle requirement
16th May 2025
Rival bids are expected for Spain’s 6x6 cavalry scout vehicle requirement, with an international consortium facing competition from major players including GDELS, Rheinmetall and the UAE’s Edge Group.
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Land Warfare
Light tanks for Slovakia – cost-effective alternative or false economy?
26th September 2025
Slovakia is currently considering replacing its Soviet era main battle tanks (MBTs) with lighter alternatives. However, the lower cost of these platforms may prove to be a false economy if they cannot compete with true MBTs.
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Air Warfare
Will drone motherships form part of tomorrow’s warfare?
26th August 2025
While motherships offer multiple operational advantages, the changes in the character of warfare may bring new tactics to the battlefield, reducing their role.
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Land Warfare
Dutch order for up to 1,570 trucks highlights surging demand
19th May 2025
The past 12 months has seen billions-of-dollars in logistics, support and supply trucks ordered and delivered. The deals range from a US Army US$1.5 billion contract with Oshkosh, Italy for US$784 million from IDV and Canada’s US$1.8 billion order for Mercedes-Benz Zetros trucks to a German order worth US$3.5 billion with Rheinmetall.
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Naval Warfare
Austal signs long-delayed shipbuilding pact as industry risks persist
18th August 2025
Austal signs long-delayed Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, but schedule risks and programme delays still loom over Canberra’s naval plans.
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Land Warfare
Malaysia advances armoured modernisation with $435 million Tarantula vehicle deal
23rd May 2025
Mildef International Technologies will supply high-mobility armoured vehicles featuring systems from Aselsan under a new strategic agreement.
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Land Warfare
Serbia pushes new and improved weapons to showcase native capabilities
7th October 2025
Last month’s Partner 2025 exhibition in Belgrade, Serbia was seen as a chance for local companies to grab the spotlight. New systems, anti-tank weapons and turrets were displayed as well as programme progress updates.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - small
Jump 20 [Denmark]
Background 2020 Tender In January 2018, Denmark's three main political parties signed the Danish Defence Agreement, a cross-party defence white paper covering the period between ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Piranha V [Denmark]
Programme Background In February 2013, the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization (DALO) selected the Piranha V as one of five contenders for evaluation to ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
CV90 [Denmark]
Programme Background Bidders and Suppliers The Danish Army has already taken delivery of 45 CV9035 IFV with deliveries running from 2007 through 2009. One of ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
CV90 [Denmark]
Programme Background The CV90 is already in service with Denmark, with 44 CV90s currently in service with the Danish Army. In September 2024, Denmark ordered ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Patrol Ships Procurement [Denmark]
On 18 August 2022, the Danish MoD announced a plan to invest up to $5.5 billion to replace a large number of platforms of the ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Patrol Ships Procurement [Denmark]
On 18 August 2022, the Danish MoD announced a plan to invest up to $5.5 billion to replace a large number of platforms of the ...
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MPVs - 4x4
Eagle V 4x4 [Denmark]
Programme Background Denmark previously operated a fleet of Eagle IV 4x4s. The acquisition of new Eagle Vs was intended to complement this fleet, before eventually replacing ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Absalon Class Replacement [Denmark]
On 18 August 2022, the Danish MoD announced a plan to invest up to $5.5 billion to replace a large number of platforms of the ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Air Defence Frigates Procurement [Denmark]
On 18 August 2022, the Danish MoD announced a plan to invest up to $5.5 billion to replace a large number of platforms of the ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Air Defence Frigates Procurement [Denmark]
On 18 August 2022, the Danish MoD announced a plan to invest up to $5.5 billion to replace a large number of platforms of the ...
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LTVs - 4x4
HMT Extenda Replacement [Denmark]
Programme Background Denmark first acquired the HMT Extenda in 2006 for use by its special forces, the Jaeger Corps. The HMT Extenda is also used by ...
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Frigates
Air Defence Frigates Procurement [Denmark]
Programme Background Requirements After focusing on the procurement of new highly capable patrol ships and new Arctic frigates as a replacement for the Thetis-class, Shephard had ...
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LTVs - 4x4
G-Wagon [Denmark]
Programme Background The Danish military first acquired the G-Wagon in the 1980s, ultimately acquiring an estimated 3,300. As with multiple other militaries, the G-Wagon is ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Patrol Boats Procurement (1-21) [Denmark]
In April 2025, the Danish government agreed on a plan to strengthen the Danish Navy in the short and long term. The plan is articulated ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Patrol Boats Procurement (1-21) [Denmark]
In April 2025, the Danish government agreed on a plan to strengthen the Danish Navy in the short and long term. The plan is articulated ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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MPVs - 4x4
Eagle V 4x4
GDELS unveiled the fifth generation of its Eagle light tactical vehicle at Eurosatory 2012. The platform has replaced earlier-generation vehicles in production. More than 1,250 ...
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EO/IR systems
Helios/HeliTOW
A stabilised direct view optical system for surveillance and targeting, HeliTOW includes TOW missile tracking and guidance systems. The sight unit provides the gunner with ...
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Sniper rifles
AX50
The 50cal AX50 long-range anti-materiel rifle is based on the company's AW50. It has an external stock design with the aim of facilitating a secure, ...
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EO/IR systems, Sea: ship surveillance and fire control systems
SeaFLIR 280-HDEP
Unveiled in 2020, the SeaFLIR 280-HDEP is a shipboard multi-spectral surveillance system manufactured by Teledyne FLIR. It features an FHD daylight camera, a WXGA MWIR ...
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EO/IR systems
SeaFLIR 380X-HD
The SeaFLIR 380X-HD is a long-range, shipboard EO/IR system. It is available as an upgrade to any existing SeaFLIR 380-HD system. Manufactured by Teledyne FLIR, the system features ...
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Patrol boats
MHV Concept
The MHV Concept is a design developed by OSK in 2025 in response to a Danish patrol boat requirement to replace its existing MHV 800 and ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Piranha V
The Piranha V, the latest member of the Piranha family of wheeled armoured fighting vehicles, introduced a vehicle in the upper weight class. Unveiled in ...
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Land: soldier modernisation systems - national programmes
DANES
Initial efforts to field a complete soldier system through the Danish Army Network-Enabled Soldier (DANES) concept were abandoned, following an evaluation of the US Land ...
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OPVs
MPV80
At DSEI 2021, OMT presented the Modular Patrol Vessel 80 (MPV80), an OPV design characterised by strong modularity and flexibility. The MPV80 comes in three ...
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Land: RWS
Lemur
Originally comprising a series of roof-mounted stabilised EO sights, the BAE Systems Bofors Lemur family has since expanded to incorporate armed RWS variants. Available in ...
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Medium/general-purpose machine guns
M60E6
The M60E6 GPMG is the latest improved version of the M60. USORD's M60E4/Mk 43 is in service in at least 15 countries and with US ...
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Frigates
GMF-120
The GMF-120 (Guided Missile Frigate) is an air defence missile frigate designed by German shipbuilder NVL. The vessel was first displayed at the Danish Tradeshow DALO Industry ...
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LTVs - 4x4
G-Wagon
Mercedes-Benz G-Wagons are designed to meet specific military needs and have been in production since 1979. The vehicle comes in several variants, including 4x4 and 6x6 versions. ...
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Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns
C7A2
Colt Canada developed the 5.56mm C7 family of assault weapons based on the M16A2 to meet the requirements of the Canadian Army. The family includes ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - micro
eBee TAC
The eBee TAC is a BlueUAS-approved micro fixed-wing UAV from EagleNXT. Described by the manufacturer as a cyber-secure governmental and tactical mapping drone, the system ...
