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  • Digital Battlespace

    Textron receives A2PATS contract

    22nd April 2016

    Textron Systems’ Electronic Systems has received a five-year, $49 million IDIQ contract from the US Navy for its Advanced Architecture Phase Amplitude and Time Simulator …

  • Military Logistics

    BAE to build Lightning II facilities

    12th April 2016

    BAE Systems has received a £118 million contract from Lockheed Martin for the construction of engineering and training facilities at RAF Marham in Norfolk, BAE …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    India urgently needs more MALEs

    22nd April 2016

    India’s Ministry of Defence will issue an RfI within a month to solve a pressing requirement for MALE UAVs, as revealed by AVM Sandeep Singh, …

  • Digital Battlespace

    DSA 2016: Eyeing up Malaysia

    22nd April 2016

    Saab believes that Malaysia has a priority requirement for an airborne early warning and control (AEW&C), and maritime patrol capability that can be filled by …

  • Land Warfare

    Japan orders new-build AAV7s

    15th April 2016

    Japan’s MoD has lodged a $149 million order with BAE Systems for 30 Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV), according to a 7 April announcement. What is …

  • Naval Warfare

    Turkish coastguard seeks new patrol ship

    19th April 2016

    The Turkish Coast Guard Command are looking to expand their range of sea and air assets to assist in the coverage of territorial waters. Additional …

  • Naval Warfare

    Shipbuilders shortlisted for Australian programmes

    18th April 2016

    The Australian Government has decided on the shortlist of companies to compete for the SEA 5000 and SEA 1180 shipbuilding programmes that will arm the …

  • Military Logistics

    BAE gets Hawk support contracts

    30th March 2016

    BAE Systems and Babcock have been awarded three servicing contracts worth almos £300 million for supporting the UK's Hawk fast jet trainer fleet until 2020, …

  • Training

    US demonstrates new training technology

    14th April 2016

    The US Office of Naval Research (ONR) has demonstrated new training technology at the Fleet Integrated Synthetic Training/Testing Facility (FIST2FAC) on Ford Island, Hawaii, the …

  • Naval Warfare

    BAE Systems to build more Mk 41 canisters

    8th April 2016

    BAE Systems has been awarded a $38.2 million contract modification from the US Navy to supply additional missile canisters for the Mk 41 Vertical Launching …

  • Training

    ADF extends BAE trainer support

    7th April 2016

    BAE Systems Australia has received a two-year contract extension from the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to continue providing through life support for the Navigation Trainer …

  • Naval Warfare

    First Mk IV RIB delivery scheduled

    11th April 2016

    The first of sixty new Pacific 24 Mk IV Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIB) destined for the Royal Navy will be delivered by manufacturer BAE Systems …

  • Training

    NZ opens SAS battle training facility

    14th April 2016

    The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) inaugurated its new Battle Training Facility (BTF) dedicated for special forces use, on 8 April.  It replaces what the NZDF …

  • Land Warfare

    DSA 2016: Korean AAVs destined for Philippines

    13th April 2016

    The Philippines has, for a long time, been seeking new amphibious assault vehicles (AAV) to equip the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC). It appears South Korea's …

  • Land Warfare

    DSA 2016: NIMR sets sights on Far East

    13th April 2016

    Middle Eastern vehicle manufacturer NIMR is targeting South East Asia as a market for its new vehicles as is builds up its facilities in the …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

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

    Tempest 50 [USAF]

    Programme Background Contract Award On 18 December 2024, the US DoD announced that the USAF had awarded Firestorm Labs a $100 million Small Business Innovation Research ...

  • 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 ...

  • Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors

    Roussen Class

    The Roussen class fast attack craft missile (FACM) is in service with the Hellenic Navy. The British-design FACMs also known as the Super Vita, has been improved ...

  • Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors

    Indonesian Navy PC-60M

    Programme Background Local Indonesian shipyard PT Caputra Mitra Sejati has designed and developed a class of fast patrol boats that have been ordered by the ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 8x8

    ACV-30 PRTV (USA)

    Programme Background The Armoured Combat Vehicle (ACV) programme is intended to provide a replacement for the USMC's fleet of Amphibious Assault Vehicle 7 (AAV7) tracked ...

  • Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors

    New Water Jet Fast Attack Craft (NWJFAC) (1-31) [India]

    Programme Background Requirements The Indian Navy is seeking replacements for a large proportion of its 19 46-49m-long waterjet-powered fast attack craft, several of which are approaching ...

  • Patrol boats

    Fast Patrol Vessels (1-8) [India]

    Programme Background On 28 March 2022, the Indian MoD signed a contract worth INR 4.73 billion ($62.1 million) with Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) for the procurement ...

  • APCs/IFVs - tracked

    BvS10 [Sweden]

    Programme Background The FMV announced that it had signed a contract with BAE Systems Hägglunds for 127 BvS10 MkIIBs in May 2021. These will fulfil ...

  • Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors

    Fast Patrol Boats Procurement (1-20) [Greece]

    Programme Background Requirements In March 2025, the Hellenic Coast Guard published an updated version of its 2021-2027 Procurement Plan. The Plan has a total budget ...

  • Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors

    Ukraine - UK supplied Fast Inshore Attack Craft (FIAC)

    Programme Background It was first reported in late September 2020 that the UK could provide eight Barzan-class fast attack craft to Ukraine. The platform has been ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 8x8

    ACV (US - USMC)

    Programme Background The Armored Combat Vehicle (ACV) programme is intended to provide a replacement for the USMC's fleet of Amphibious Assault Vehicle 7 (AAV7) tracked ...

  • Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift

    CH-47F Chinook-Saudi Arabia

    In addition to this, the request includes M134D mini-Guns, aircraft survivability equipment, infrared signature suppression system, fast rope insertion extraction system, extended range fuel system, ...

  • Naval: Combat Management Systems

    Naval: Combat Management Systems | Fast Patrol Vessels Procurement [India]

    In January 2023, the Indian MoD issued a Request For Proposals (RFP) entailing the acquisition of 14 Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) for the Indian Coast ...

  • Naval: shipboard communication systems

    Naval: shipboard communication systems | Fast Patrol Vessels Procurement [India]

    In January 2023, the Indian MoD issued a Request For Proposals (RFP) entailing the acquisition of 14 Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) for the Indian Coast ...

  • Naval: Combat Management Systems

    Naval: Combat Management Systems | Fast Patrol Vessels Procurement (1-14) [India]

    In January 2023, the Indian MoD issued a Request For Proposals (RFP) entailing the acquisition of 14 Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) for the Indian Coast ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Naval: Combat Management Systems

    INTeACT

    Developed by BAE Systems, INTeACT is a next-generation combat management system for surface vessels with a dedicated software development kit (SDK). Notably, it includes AI-powered ...

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

    Tempest 50

    The Tempest 50 is an American loitering munition and UAV from Firestorm Labs. Uniquely, 50 units of the UAV a month can be produced from ...

  • UAS: communication systems

    Helix Mesh Rider

    Helix Mesh Rider is a SWaP (Size, Weight and Power) optimised mesh radio designed for uncrewed systems. Notably, it supports six frequency bands in a ...

  • Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors

    Fast Interceptor Craft

    The Fast Interceptor Craft (FIC) is a high-speed insertion craft developed and built by VT Halmatic, now part of BAE Systems Maritime. According to BAE ...

  • Subsystems: software

    Vortex Simulation

    Vortex Simulation is a software platform for simulating tactical wheeled and tracked vehicles, speciality vehicles and non-tactical vehicles. Vortex lets training systems developers and engineers ...

  • Data links

    QNT

    The QUINT Networking Technology (QNT) programme is intended to develop robust, affordable, miniature networked data link technologies suitable for use on weapons and by tactical ...

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

    Sky Mantis 2

    Unveiled in March 2024, the Sky Mantis 2 is a mini rotary-wing drone manufactured by Evolve Dynamics.  Based on end-user feedback, the drone is an ...

  • Air: mission management systems

    RAFES

    Germany’s NBC defence C2 system, known as RAFES, is integrated into the overall FüInfoSys Heer army C2 system, adding NBC-specific functions to the standard mapping, ...

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

    P550

    Designed by AeroVironment, the P550 is a fixed-wing UAV that can host reconnaissance, EW or offensive payloads. It was developed with Parry Labs and features Modular Open Systems ...

  • Air: aerial targets

    BQM-34 Firebee

    The BQM-34 Firebee is an uncrewed aerial target system that the USAF and USN have used for more than 50 years. The primary mission of ...

  • Unguided Medium Calibre Ammunition

    Bofors 40mm 3P

    The Bofors 40mm 3P (Pre-fragmented, Programmable, proximity-fused) is a multi-purpose medium calibre round designed for the Bofors 40 Mk4, a gun system manufactured by BAE Systems ...

  • Naval guns

    Mk 38 Mod 2/3

    The Mk 38 Machine Gun System is a stabilised self-defence weapon system intended for ships' self-defence capabilities in all weather conditions, day or night. Installed ...

  • EW test systems

    FAST

    Functional And Stray voltage Tester (FAST) is a handheld armament pre-flight tester that functions as a flightline tester. It is used to perform ‘O’-level armament ...

  • Self-propelled mortars

    AMOS

    The Advanced Mortar System (AMOS) is a twin-barrelled, 120mm breech-loading mortar turret designed to be mounted onto medium-sized wheeled or tracked APC chassis and fast ...

  • Frigates

    Adaptable Strike Frigate

    The Adaptable Strike Frigate (ASF) is a frigate design developed by BAE Systems Naval Ships. Marketed as a platform characterised by strong modularity, the ship ...