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  • Defence Helicopter

    USAF joins race to clear DVE

    11th January 2016

    The US Air Force is looking to enhance the capabilities of its Sikorsky HH-60G Pave Hawk fleet so it can operate more safely and effectively …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Rome Research awarded US C4I contract

    8th January 2016

    BAE Systems has contracted Rome Research for the operation and maintenance of multiple communications facilities operating under the Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Rockwell Collins awarded RNP RNAV work

    7th January 2016

    Rockwell Collins has been awarded a contract by the US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) to assist government development of a standard set of interfaces …

  • Digital Battlespace

    USSOCOM EW contracts awarded

    5th January 2016

    The US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has issued funding to two companies to further develop new electronic warfare equipment for C-130J aircraft, it was announced …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Uran-9 set for release

    31st December 2015

    Rosoboronexport is set to introduce its new Uran-9 combat multi-purpose robotic system for the counter-terror and military markets in 2016, the company announced on 30 …

  • Military Logistics

    BAE Systems wins radar support contract

    23rd December 2015

    BAE Systems will provide radar support services to US government agencies under a $278.5 million contract awarded by the US Air Force.  The contract is …

  • Land Warfare

    BAE Systems to supply AAV7A1 to Brazil

    22nd December 2015

    BAE Systems will deliver 23 upgraded Assault Amphibious Vehicles (AAV7A1) to the Brazilian Marine Corps under an $82 million contract announced on 21 December. The …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Lean RIBs could run unmanned

    22nd December 2015

    The Royal Navy’s new Pacific 24 RIBs could include an unmanned capability in future by retrofitting technology demonstrated earlier this year. In October, BAE Systems and …

  • Defence Notes

    New arms for Taiwan

    22nd December 2015

    The $1.83 billion arms sale to Taiwan announced by the US on 16 December will probably be the last such package from the Obama administration …

  • Land Warfare

    Nexter set for ammo boom

    21st December 2015

    Nexter Group’s newly enlarged ammunition business is expected to achieve sales of nearly €750m in 2015, a 50% increase from last year. Officials disclosed their results …

  • Military Logistics

    BAE Systems wins ship maintenance work

    18th December 2015

    The US Navy has awarded a contract to BAE Systems to perform overhaul and maintenance services on the USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11), a Lewis …

  • Naval Warfare

    Morocco orders Damen vessels

    18th December 2015

    Damen Shipyards will supply the Royal Moroccan Navy with five Interceptor 1503 vessels as part of an order announced on 14 December. The Moroccan navy …

  • Land Warfare

    Tank life extension challenge

    16th December 2015

    The UK MoD has released a tender document for an initial pre-competition phase for the life extension of 227 Challenger II (CR2) main battle tanks …

  • Naval Warfare

    New RN RIBs due from 2016

    15th December 2015

    The first next-generation Pacific 24 Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) destined for the Royal Navy will come off the BAE Systems specialist small boat production line …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Airbus Helicopters delivers German H145Ms

    9th December 2015

    Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first two H145M military multi-role helicopters to the German armed forces, the company announced on 8 December.  The helicopters will be …

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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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

    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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • Naval: shipboard communication systems

    Naval: shipboard communication 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 ...