• Military Logistics

  Embraer completes KC-390 troop unloading test

  28th November 2018

  Embraer has completed troop unloading, evacuation by hatch and evacuation tests through the front and rear doors of the KC-390 military transport aircraft at Brasília …

• Digital Battlespace

  Leonardo sets its sights on E-scan radar prototype testing

  6th December 2018

  The newest electronically scanning radar, Grifo-E, developed by manufacturer Leonardo, is set to undergo a series of prototype tests by the end of 2019. The company …

• Land Warfare

  Russian armed forces receive IMR-3M vehicles

  28th November 2018

  Engineering units of the Russian armed forces have received 13 new IMR-3M mine-clearance vehicles as part of a contract signed in 2016. The IMR-3M, based …

• Digital Battlespace

  Raytheon receives KuRFS radar contract

  7th November 2018

  Raytheon has received a $191 million contract from the US Army for its Ku-band radio frequency (KuRFS) radars. KuRFS is an advanced electronically scanned array …

• Defence Helicopter

  Serbia receives first H145M helicopter

  28th November 2018

  Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first of nine H145M helicopters to the Serbian Ministry of Defence, the company announced on 23 November. Acceptance by the …

• Land Warfare

  Lithuania looks to NATO to deter Russia, dismisses European Army

  6th December 2018

  The idea of a European Army was dismissed by a Lithuanian defence official who said that NATO nations should continue to increase spending within the …

• Defence Notes

  EDEX 2018: Weaponised jets proving a challenge for Egypt

  4th December 2018

  The Egyptian Air Force's fast jet fleet is being blighted by a hold-up on its desired weapon for the Dassault Rafale and the service has …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Elbit to provide UAS maritime patrol for EMSA

  6th November 2018

  Elbit Systems has received a framework contract from the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) to provide maritime UAS patrol services within the European Union, the …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  British Army begins Autonomous Warrior exercise

  19th November 2018

  The British Army is carrying out a four-week Autonomous Warrior land exercise to test a range of prototype UAS and UGVs. The exercise intends to …

• Special Operations

  Exclusive: Netherlands SOCOM stands up

  4th December 2018

  On 5 December, the Netherlands Special Operations Command (NLD SOCOM) will officially stand up as a single entity to command the various special operations force …

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2018: Thai Army receives howitzer crew trainers

  19th November 2018

  Israeli simulation specialists, Bagira Systems has delivered its Joint-fires BattleSpace Simulator (JOBSS) to Van Halteren Defence, as part of the latter’s Integrated-Howitzer Crew Trainer (I-HCT) programme …

• Land Warfare

  Russian Army to induct 30 T-72B3 tanks

  15th November 2018

  The Russian Army's 2nd Combined Arms motorised rifle brigade in Orenburg will receive 30 modernised T-72B3 tanks in the first half of 2019, according to …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  European Union expands UAV maritime surveillance service providers

  5th November 2018

  Elbit Systems and CEiiA have become the latest team to be contracted to provide UAV services to support the European Union (EU) in monitoring waters …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Industry mulls commercial drone durability

  19th November 2018

  While the use of unmanned systems by emergency services and aid organisations is already widespread several key capability gaps still exist, covering areas such as …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Japan secures Global Hawks and eyes Avengers

  21st November 2018

  Tokyo has committed money as part of its order of three RQ-4 Global Hawk HALE UAVs, with the US DoD announcing on 19 November an …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

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

  Scorpio 500 [US]

  Background Contract Award In December 2024, XTEND was awarded a US$8.8 million contract by the US Department of Defense (DoD) for its Scorpio 500. As reported by ...

• Light attack, Trainer

  T-50 [Thailand]

  The purchase had been earlier approved by the Thai cabinet on 11 July 2017.  AVM Pongsak Semachai revealed that the aircraft would be paid for ...

• Loitering munitions

  Organic Precision Fire - Light (OPF-L) (Uncontracted) [USMC]

  Background Force Design 2030 The USMC Force Design 2030 is a modernisation effort to create a lighter, more agile maritime force. In May 2022, an annual update ...

• APCs/IFVs - 8x8

  Cobra IFV [Indonesia]

  Programme Background It is unclear how many different variants of the Cobra have been ordered by the TNI-AD, but it is thought that the majority ...

• Loitering munitions

  Echelon 2: Ground Organic Precision Strike Systems (GOPSS) [USSOCOM]

  Programme Background Requirements The U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has made loitering capabilities a priority in its efforts to support counter-violent extremist organization (C-VEO) operations and ...

• Light attack, Trainer

  T-50 Follow-On [Thailand]

  Programme Background The Royal Thai Air Force  (RTAF) exercised its option to purchase additional two aircraft from an earlier deal. The RTAF purchased four T-50 jets in ...

• APCs/IFVs - 8x8

  Land 400 Phase 2 - Boxer CRV [Australia]

  Programme Background History The Land 400 Phase 2 programme will procure a replacement for the ASLAV, a derivative of the General Dynamics Land Systems Light Armoured Vehicle ...

• Wheeled assault guns

  VBC Cav-MSR [Brazil]

  Programme Background Purpose The Brazilian Army's mechanised cavalry regiments are believed to operate approximately 400 EE-9 Cascavel 6x6 fire support vehicles manufactured by the now-defunct ...

• Loitering munitions

  Loitering Munition 1 [Taiwan]

  Programme Background 2023 At Taichung in March 2023, NCSIST unveiled the loitering munition. The munition showed the country's focus on asymmetric capabilities to defend itself ...

• APCs/IFVs - 8x8

  Cobra IFV [Indonesia - Batch 2]

  Programme Background It is unclear how many different variants of the Cobra have been ordered by the TNI-AD, but it is thought that the majority ...

• Patrol boats

  Multifunctional Support Ships (TRIFC/MICAN) (1-2) [Netherlands]

  Programme Background Requirements In 2022, the Royal Netherlands Navy started The Rapidly Increased Firepower Capability (TRIFC) concept, a study focused on procuring low-manned platforms to augment the firepower ...

• Loitering munitions

  Maritime Launched Effects (MLE) [US]

  Background Origin The loitering munition effort dates back to at least 2018 and was previously called Maritime Precision Engagement (MPE). The US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) ...

• Maritime patrol

  Long Range Patrol Aircraft [The Philippines]

  Programme Background On 10 July 2023, Elbit Systems announced that it had secured a contract for two long-range patrol aircraft. Although the customer was not ...

• APCs/IFVs - 6x6

  6x6 APC (Philippines)

  Programme Background The Philippine Army has identified an urgent need for new wheeled APCs, after the Battle of Marawi exposed shortcomings in its existing fleet ...

• Loitering munitions

  Organic Precision Fire - Light (OPF-L) (Contracted) [USMC]

  Background Force Design 2030 The USMC Force Design 2030 is a modernisation effort to create a lighter, more agile maritime force. In May 2022, an annual update ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Self-propelled rocket launchers

  PULS

  The PULS (Precise & Universal Launching System) from Elbit Systems is a modular, truck‑mounted multiple‑launch rocket/missile system developed in Israel to provide flexible long‑range fires ...

• Artillery rockets

  Predator Hawk

  The Predator Hawk artillery rocket, developed by Elbit Systems, is a high-precision, long-range weapon designed to engage targets at distances up to 300km. It is ...

• Land: Defensive Systems - Gunshot Detection / Hostile Fire Indicator

  SWAD

  Small Arms Fire Warning and Direction System (SWAD) is a passive, stationary EO gunshot detection and hostile fire indicator manufactured by Elbit Systems. It is ...

• Land: COMINT and ELINT systems

  SkyFix DF

  The SkyFix DF is a lightweight, high-precision COMINT/DF system covering the 30MHz-3GHz frequency band. It uses a correlative interferometer technique and wide aperture, high-precision antenna ...

• Guided munitions

  Mini Lizard

  The Mini Lizard is a compact, precision-guided munition developed by Elbit Systems, tailored for light attack aircraft. Weighing approximately 9kg, the Mini Lizard is designed to ...

• Major networking projects

  ELBIT TIGER

  Tactical Intranet Geographic Dissemination in Real Time (TIGER) is a tactical communications system that integrates media, including legacy and narrowband channels, creating an end-to-end, unified ...

• Land: RWS

  Elbit UT50

  Announced in FQ4 2022, the Elbit UT50 is Elbit Systems of America's latest RWS mounted with a 50mm XM913 cannon. Elbit's development of a 50mm variant ...

• Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - small

  Thor

  Thor is a VTOL small-UAV manufactured by Elbit Systems. The platform is designed for ISR missions and features a real-time HD data link and unique ...

• Light tanks

  ASCOD MMBT

  GDELS unveiled the ASCOD Medium Main Battle Tank (MMBT), a 120mm-armed 42 tonne tank based on its tracked ASCOD IFV, at Eurosatory 2018.  The ASCOD MMBT ...

• EO/IR systems, Sea: ship surveillance and fire control systems

  MSP 500

  The MSP 500 (Multi-Sensor Platform) is an electro-optical fire control and reconnaissance system developed by STN Atlas Elektronik and Zeiss Optronik and produced by Rheinmetall Defence ...

• Guided munitions

  Excalibur N5

  The Excalibur N5 is a 5-inch (127mm) naval variant of the Excalibur precision-guided artillery projectile, engineered to enhance the capabilities of naval gunfire. Designed for ...

• Land: battle management systems

  Torch-X Mounted

  Elbit Systems Torch-X Mounted is a battle management solution that notably includes fire control capability and AI-powered decision support tools. According to news sources, the ...

• Towed guns

  ATHOS 2052

  The 155mm/52 calibre Autonomous Towed Howitzer Ordnance System (ATHOS) 2052 is a towed system offered by Elbit Systems, which acquired artillery manufacturer Soltam in 2010.Equipped ...

• Self-propelled guns

  ATMOS

  Unveiled in 1999, the Autonomous Truck Mounted Howitzer System (ATMOS) was developed by Soltam Systems (now Elbit Systems) as a private venture to meet the ...

• Land: vehicle simulators

  AGTS

  The Advanced Gunnery Training System (AGTS) is designed to train individuals, crews and platoons in the skills of precision gunnery. It provides training on procedures, ...