• Land Warfare

  BAE Systems to complete M109A7 LRIP

  2nd November 2015

  BAE Systems has been awarded a low-rate initial production (LRIP) contract option worth $245.3 million by the US Army to complete low rate initial production …

• Land Warfare

  TDW demos scalable effects for UK MoD

  28th October 2015

  A new technology designed to allow military forces to select the explosive output of ammunition in the field has been demonstrated for the UK Ministry …

• Land Warfare

  BAE to produce Oz ammunition carriers

  21st October 2015

  BAE Systems Australia has signed a $2 million contract to produce ammunition carriers for the Australian Defence Force's (ADF's) M777 lightweight towed Howitzer, the company announced …

• Defence Helicopter

  New H145 for German police force

  21st October 2015

  Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H145 helicopter in police configuration to the federal-state police of Baden-Württemberg at the company’s industrial site in Donauwörth, it …

• Defence Helicopter

  ADEX 2015: LCH/LAH to help Airbus penetration

  21st October 2015

  Airbus Helicopters sees the Light Civil Helicopter/Light Attack Helicopter (LCH/LAH) programme in South Korea as an avenue to deepen penetration of the country’s rotorcraft market. …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  BAE Systems, ASV demo new unmanned technology

  19th October 2015

  A new unmanned vessel has been demonstrated by a BAE Systems and ASV team as the two companies look to enhance naval operations with unmanned …

• Defence Helicopter

  AUSA 2015: Industry prepares DVE solutions

  14th October 2015

  Industry is positioning itself to provide solutions for degrated visual environments (DVE) on the US Army's helicopters. The US Army indicated during the AUSA exhibition in …

• Defence Helicopter

  Thai army buys more AW139s

  14th October 2015

  The Royal Thai Army (RTA) is expanding the size of its AgustaWestland fleet after signing up for eight twin-engine AW139 helicopters. The latest deal, announced …

• Land Warfare

  AUSA 2015: Oshkosh offers 6x6 M-ATV

  14th October 2015

  A technology demonstrator 6x6 MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) from Oshkosh Defense is on display at the AUSA exhibition in Washington. The company is targeting militaries …

• Land Warfare

  India shortlists K9 SPH

  12th October 2015

  The artillery woes of the Indian Army seem set to be partially resolved after Delhi announced a self-propelled howitzer (SPH) from South Korea had successfully …

• Land Warfare

  AUSA 2015: Raytheon's long-range Pike

  12th October 2015

  Raytheon has developed a mini-rocket called Pike to offer infantry units a cost-effective long-range anti-personnel capability. The PGM-ER Pike is a 40mm system that can …

• Land Warfare

  AUSA 2015: BAE light tank goes back to the future

  12th October 2015

  A two decade-old light tank design is being displayed by BAE Systems at the AUSA exhibition that it says could meet the US Army’s future mobile …

• Land Warfare

  USMC AA7 prototypes on way

  12th October 2015

  New modernized prototype Assault Amphibious Vehicle 7s (AA7s) are to be delivered to the USMC this year. SAIC is to deliver ten initial prototypes for …

• Digital Battlespace

  Sub combat system lab for Australia

  12th October 2015

  As Australia edges painfully closer to selecting a platform for its future Sea 1000 submarine requirement, Lockheed Martin Australia is taking the step of opening …

• Land Warfare

  Nordic artillery drama continues

  12th October 2015

  As the closure date for proposals for Norway’s new artillery programme draws near, Sweden has finally received the first of 24 new pieces. After pulling …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Fighter - multirole

  MiG-35 (Russia)

  The MiG-35 is a new-generation derivative of the twin-engine MiG-29 (NATO code-name ‘Fulcrum’) featuring multi-role combat capabilities, significantly reworked airframe and a vastly expanded arsenal ...

• OPVs

  Offshore Patrol Vessels [Thailand]

  Programme Background Timeline It was reported in April 2021 that the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) is considering procuring an additional OPV in the fiscal year ...

• OPVs

  Taepyungyang Class (14) [South Korea]

  The South Korean Coast Guard (KGC) currently operates 13 Taepyungyang-class large patrol vessels or also referred to as an offshore patrol vessel (OPV) but the Eastern ...

• Landing platform docks/dock landing ships

  Modified Ivan Green Class (Project 11711)

  Programme Background The modified Ivan Gren class (Project 11711) large amphibious assault ships (LST) have been designed by Nevskoe Design Bureau for the Russian Navy. Two ships ...

• Trainer

  Hawk 127 Replacement (Future Lead-In Fighter Training System- Project Air 6002 PH1) [Australia]

  Programme Background Requirements The RAAF is seeking a future solution that provides a ‘relevant, adaptable, affordable and safe LIFTS out to 2050’ for training pilots ...

• Light attack, Trainer

  M-345 (1-18) [Italy]

  Programme Background Requirement Italy operated the MB-339 trainer platform since 1982, procuring 137 aircraft in total. These older airframes required replacement, with the Italian Air ...

• Trainer

  M-345 Italy Future Procurement

  Programme Background On 29 Decemeber 2017, Aermacchi's M-345 High Efficiency Trainer (HET) prototype aircraft successfully completed its first flight from Venegono Superiore airfield in Varese, ...

• OPVs

  Specialised Southern Ocean Patrol Vessel [New Zealand]

  Programme Background Requirements Plans for a new OPV for the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) first came about in April 2016. The RNZN wants to ...

• Light attack, Trainer

  M-346 [Egypt]

  Programme Background According to various media reports published throughout 2022, Egypt was expected to sign an agreement covering the production of 20 M-346 training aircraft. ...

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  Air: Radio and SATCOM | M-346 FA [Brazil]

  Brazil is evaluating the procurement of up to 30 Leonardo M-346 light attack aircraft under a potential agreement with Italy, aimed at modernising its aerial ...

• Data links

  Data links | M-346 FA [Brazil]

  Brazil is evaluating the procurement of up to 30 Leonardo M-346 light attack aircraft under a potential agreement with Italy, aimed at modernising its aerial ...

• Air: Helmet-mounted displays

  Air: Helmet-mounted displays | M-346 FA [Brazil]

  Brazil is evaluating the procurement of up to 30 Leonardo M-346 light attack aircraft under a potential agreement with Italy, aimed at modernising its aerial ...

• Air: Head-up displays

  Air: Head-up displays | M-346 FA [Brazil]

  Brazil is evaluating the procurement of up to 30 Leonardo M-346 light attack aircraft under a potential agreement with Italy, aimed at modernising its aerial ...

• Transponders and IFF

  Transponders and IFF | M-346 FA [Brazil]

  Brazil is evaluating the procurement of up to 30 Leonardo M-346 light attack aircraft under a potential agreement with Italy, aimed at modernising its aerial ...

• Light attack, Trainer

  M-346FA [Austria]

  Programme Background  The Italian Government issued a a Determinazione a Contrarre (DaC) to officialise a Government-to-Government contract on 5 May 2025, with the Direzione degli Armamenti Aeronautici ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• UAS: Integrated systems - uncrewed

  NavStorm-M

  BAE Systems' NavStorm-M is a gun-hardened, integrated anti-jamming and Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver for artillery rounds, bombs, missiles, and uncrewed systems. It was revealed ...

• UAS: Integrated systems - uncrewed

  LN-251

  Northrop Grumman's LN-251 is an Inertial Navigation System/Global Positioning System (INS/GPS) solution. It is an integrated navigation system with an embedded 12/24 channel, All-In-View, Selective Availability/Anti-Spoofing Module ...

• Air: chaff, flare and decoy systems

  M-206 IR Decoy Flare

  BAE Systems' M-206 Flare is an infrared decoy dispensed from the host aircraft to decoy infrared-seeking missile threats away from the aircraft. 

• UAS: Integrated systems - uncrewed

  KN-4074ED SAASM P(Y) Code INS/GPS

  The KN-4074EB SAASM P(Y) Code INS/GPS has an enhanced capability for the KN4074E with P(Y) code equivalent DGPS corrections.

• Military - UUVs

  Talisman M

  The Talisman UUV family is designed by BAE to provide flexibility for inshore MCM and harbour surveillance. The Talisman M is a demonstrator system used ...

• UAS: communication systems

  N-100-6 GPS Antenna

  The N100-6 GPS antenna offers a polarimetric solution for multiple element outputs, and has been designed to provide a significantly reduced size aperture for anti-jam ...

• Air: Integrated Defensive Systems

  ADA Anti-Jamming System

  The ADA is an airborne GNSS anti-jamming solution manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). It is designed to protect avionics systems from GPS jamming by using digital ...

• Air: Integrated cockpit systems

  Common Open Reuse Environment

  The Lockheed Martin Common Open Reuse Environment (CORE) is an integrated glass cockpit and avionics solution that can interact with both civilian and military systems. ...

• Military - UUVs

  Talisman L

  The Talisman Littoral (L) is a UUV designed by BAE. It is derived from the larger Talisman M and repackages it into a two-man portable system for ...

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  PRC-434G/CS

  The PRC-434G/CS personal survival radio is a handheld, lightweight transceiver that is capable of responding to interrogations transmitted by the airborne location system. Short-burst transmissions ...

• UAS: Integrated systems - uncrewed

  KN-4074E

  Produced by Kearfott, the KN-4074E SAASM P(Y) Code INS/GPS is a lightweight navigation system that can be used on various uncrewed or crewed applications, including fixed- and rotary-wing ...

• Subsystems: visual

  EuroSim

  EuroSim is a configurable simulator tool used to support all phases of space and non-space programmes through real-time simulations with a person and/or hardware-in-the-loop, and ...

• UAS: Integrated systems - uncrewed

  KN-4075 High Performance INS/GPS

  Kearfott’s KN-4075 High Performance INS/GPS system offers a low weight and small-size navigation system for a variety of rotary- and fixed-wing unmanned and manned aircraft ...

• Air: Electronic Attack - Jamming, Air: chaff, flare and decoy systems

  RTM Chaff and Flare Magazines

  Kanfit builds an array of chaff and flare magazines. According to the firm’s official literature these magazines are remarkable as they are produced as a ...

• UAS: Integrated systems - uncrewed

  KN-4073C SAASM P(Y) Code INS/GPS

  The KN-4073C SAASM P(Y) Code INS/GPS is a lightweight navigation system that can be used on a range of manned aircraft applications, fixed- and rotary-wing ...