• Land Warfare

  Eurosatory: Saab demos camouflage

  24th June 2014

  Saab Barracuda is collaborating with vehicle OEMs to expand the use of its multispectral mobile camouflage system (MCS). Speaking at the Eurosatory exhibition, Anders Wiman, Saab …

• Digital Battlespace

  New batch of PRC-155 Manpack radio deliveries commence

  23rd June 2014

  The US Army’s programme to acquire additional PRC-155 Manpack radios in support of fielding requirements is making good progress, with the first two systems delivered. …

• Land Warfare

  FAAC to reconfigure Virtual Clearance Training Suites

  23rd June 2014

  FAAC has received funding from the US Army’s Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training, and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) to reconfigure previously-contracted training suites to meet …

• Military Logistics

  BAE Systems to support Type 45 Destroyers

  23rd June 2014

  BAE Systems will manage the support, maintenance and upgrade of the Royal Navy’s Type 45 Destroyers at Portsmouth Naval Base under a £70 million contract …

• Defence Notes

  Eurosatory: Companies position themselves for the future

  23rd June 2014

  In a climate of defence cuts, the main themes of the Eurosatory exhibition this year were to push new products, showcase technological developments and drive …

• Military Logistics

  Eurosatory : Dirks dévoile mur anti-blast

  20th June 2014

  Le mur Langener Wall (LaWa) de Dirks Defence and Security Company a été mis en représentation pour la première fois à Eurosatory. « Le LaWa …

• Military Logistics

  Eurosatory: Dirks unveils blast wall

  20th June 2014

  The Langener Wall – shortened to the LaWa – from Dirks Defence and Security Company has been displayed for the first time at Eurosatory.  ‘The …

• Land Warfare

  Eurosatory: KMW unveils AGM-mounted Boxer

  20th June 2014

  Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) has integrated its Artillery Gun Module (AGM) onto the ARTEC Boxer multirole armoured vehicle (MRAV), the company revealed at Eurosatory in Paris.  …

• Land Warfare

  Eurosatory: Streit introduit les VBL Warrior et Varan

  20th June 2014

  Le groupe Streit a dévoilé  deux nouveaux véhicules blindés légers (VBL) surnommés le Warrior et le Varan. Selon le groupe, le TTB de 14 places …

• Defence Helicopter

  Three MH-60R flight trainers in service with US Navy

  20th June 2014

  Three MH-60R tactical operational flight trainers (TOFT) built by CAE USA are now in service with the US Navy, having been declared ready-for-training. CAE announced …

• Military Logistics

  Lockheed Martin to modify 11 C-5 aircraft

  20th June 2014

  Lockheed Martin will modify 11 C-5 transport aircraft for the US Air Force as part of the C-5 Reliability Enhancement and Re-engining Program (RERP). The …

• Defence Helicopter

  Canada’s CH-148 Cyclone programme back on track

  20th June 2014

  A contract amendment has been signed between Sikorsky and the Canadian government, clearing the way for Sikorsky to deliver 28 CH-148 Cyclone helicopters to the …

• Land Warfare

  Eurosatory: Streit introduces Warrior and Varan LAVs

  20th June 2014

  Streit Group has used Eurosatory to unveil two new light armoured vehicles (LAV), dubbed the Warrior and Varan. According to the company, the 14-seater Warrior …

• Military Logistics

  Eurosatory : Lincad dévoile nouveaux chargeurs

  19th June 2014

  Groupe de management puissance Lincad a dévoilé deux nouveaux produits à Eurosatory Paris cette annee – le Caravel Mk2 et le Power Scavenger chargeurs de batterie. …

• Land Warfare

  Eurosatory: Stabilised weapon mount nears production

  19th June 2014

  Paradigm SRP is about to enter into production with its Talon gyro-stabilised weapon platform, as it chases a launch customer for the system. The company, …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Transport/tanker aircraft

  A330 MRTT (1-12) [France]

  In November 2014, The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has confirmed purchase of 12 A330 MRTT air-to-air refuelling aircraft from Airbus. The contract will cover the development and ...

• Transport/tanker aircraft

  A400M-Spain

  In December 2018, Spain Air Force took delivery of its first A400M. The aircraft will be operated by the Air Transport Wing (ATW) 31 of the ...

• Light attack, Trainer

  Tejas LCA - India Follow-On

  According to the HAL's chairman R Madhavan, 'apart from all the capabilities of IOC aircraft, the FOC variant additionally comes with an air-to-air refuelling capability, close-combat ...

• Transport/tanker aircraft

  Strategic Tanker Transport [Canada]

  Programme Background This project will replace the existing fleet capability, including strategic airlift, air-to-air refuelling, Aeromedical Evacuations and Strategic Government of Canada transport. The Strategic ...

• Transport/tanker aircraft

  Tanker Aircraft [Greece]

  Programme Background Requirement Procurement of tanker aircraft is aligned with a broader 2021-approved Hellenic National Defence General Staff (GEETHA) plan to enhance the HAF's reach and ...

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  Air: Radio and SATCOM | Tanker Aircraft [Greece]

  The Hellenic Air Force (HAF) is advancing plans to procure four Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft from the United States through the Excess Defense Articles (EDA) ...

• Data links

  Data links | Tanker Aircraft [Greece]

  The Hellenic Air Force (HAF) is advancing plans to procure four Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft from the United States through the Excess Defense Articles (EDA) ...

• Transponders and IFF

  Transponders and IFF | Tanker Aircraft [Greece]

  The Hellenic Air Force (HAF) is advancing plans to procure four Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft from the United States through the Excess Defense Articles (EDA) ...

• Transport/tanker aircraft

  C-390 [Hungary]

  Programme Background The aircraft for Hungary will be specially configured for tactical transport operations, air-to-air refuelling of the service's Saab Gripen C/D fighters, and medical ...

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  Air: Radio and SATCOM | KC-135 [Argentina]

  Argentina has reportedly formally requested two KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, according to an interview given by the Chief of the Argentine Air Force on 1 September ...

• Data links

  Data links | KC-135 [Argentina]

  Argentina has reportedly formally requested two KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, according to an interview given by the Chief of the Argentine Air Force on 1 September ...

• Transponders and IFF

  Transponders and IFF | KC-135 [Argentina]

  Argentina has reportedly formally requested two KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, according to an interview given by the Chief of the Argentine Air Force on 1 September ...

• Transport/tanker aircraft

  A330 MRTT (1-9) [NATO]

  Programme Background Following operations in Libya and extensive analyses by the European Defence Agency (EDA), it was agreed at the NATO Summit in 2012 that ...

• Maritime patrol

  P-8I Follow-On [India]

  Programme Background The IN currently has eight P-8I aircraft in service, these ordered on 4 January 2009 for $2.1 billion. India inducted its first P-8I ...

• Transport/tanker aircraft

  KC-Y tanker aircraft [USA]

  Programme Background The USAF is replacing its fleet of 396 KC-135 Stratotanker refuelling aircraft, built in the 1950s and 60s, and 59 KC-10 Extenders, which entered service ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Air: transport/tanker simulators

  KC-767 JBOT Trainer

  ACME has delivered a Remote Air Refueling Operator trainer to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. The trainer supports the KC-767J tanker aircraft that has a remote ...

• Transport/tanker aircraft

  A330 MRTT

  The 111t basic fuel capacity of the A330-200 airliner – from which the A330 is derived – enables the A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) to ...

• Air: transport/tanker simulators

  A330 MRTT Training Devices

  Under subcontract to Airbus Defence and Space, CAE has provided A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) training devices to the UAE Air Force and Royal Saudi ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

  X-47B UCAS

  The X-47B is a tailless, strike fighter-sized unmanned aircraft, which was developed as part of the USN's Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstration project. The aircraft ...

• Transport/tanker aircraft

  MC-X Orca

  At DX Korea 2022, KAI presented an MC-X Orca medium transport aircraft concept model. The twin-engine aircraft is aimed at the Republic of Korea Air Force ...

• Air: air combat simulators

  Hellenic Air Force F-16 ATD

  L3Harris Technologies has delivered two F-16C Block 52+ Aircrew Training Devices (ATDs) to the Hellenic Air Force. The trainers enable pilots to hone air-to-air and ...

• Surface-to-air missiles, Loitering munitions

  359

  Unveiled in January 2025, the 359 is a surface-to-air (SAM) loitering munition. It is designed to engage targets such as AWACS, refuelling tankers, and other high-altitude surveillance and ...

• Transport/tanker aircraft

  KC-130J Super Hercules

  The KC-130J Super Hercules is a tanker variant of the C-130J Super Hercules. It is designed to deliver fuel to several platforms, including helicopters and ...

• Trailers

  M900 Series

  Heil’s M900-series tactical refuellers are designed and built to meet US military performance standards. The M967A2 ground equipment refueller and the M969A3 aircraft refueller are ...

• Air: fixed-wing flight simulators

  M-346 FMS

  Developed in conjunction with CAE, the M-346 Full Mission Simulator (FMS) can emulate basic fighter manoeuvres, formation flight, in-flight refuelling and advanced air-to-air and air-to-ground ...

• Light attack, Trainer

  MB-339C

  The MB-339C is an advanced/lead-in fighter trainer developed based on the MB-339A that made its first flight in August 1976. The latest MB-339C version is ...

• Fixed wing aircraft engines

  CF6-80E1A3

  The CF6-80E engines, developed by GE Aviation, power the newest generation of airliners such as Airbus A330. The engine incorporates a new 96-inch (2.44 meters) ...

• Air: transport/tanker simulators

  Transport, Refuelling and Sensor Aircraft Training

  Thales supports air force training needs for multi-mission aircraft in service around the world including A400M, MRTT/Voyager, Boeing Wedgetail, C-130 and KC-135, covering tactical airlift, ...

• Air: fixed-wing flight simulators

  Fast Jet Training

  Thales provides a suite of training products for the life-cycle of military fast jet training. These encompass the design, development and establishment of training services ...

• ISR/special mission, Transport

  EC-130J Commando Solo

  The EC-130J Commando Solo is a special mission aircraft based on the C-130J transport airframe. It is used to conduct military information support operations and ...