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Defence Notes
Over half of NATO members to miss the mark on defence spending
20th July 2023
Although the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine has been driving military expenditure upward worldwide, only 11 out of 30 NATO countries are expected to meet or exceed the 2% mark in 2023.
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Air Warfare
How can Sweden develop a future air combat capability, freeing it from GCAP ties – for now?
14th April 2023
Sweden is exploring ways to upgrade its JAS 39 C/D jets to keep them operationally relevant and is studying future fighter capabilities, potentially including an upgraded Gripen multi-role aircraft in partnership with Brazil's Embraer.
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Naval Warfare
How the Canadian Surface Combatant programme can recover from COVID-19 delays
23rd August 2023
The Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) is working with Irving Shipyard to manage the lingering impact of COVID-19 on the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) project.
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Training
International forces collaborate in Exercise Ulchi to enhance Northeast Asia's security
22nd August 2023
Exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield 23 underscores international cooperation in strengthening defence capabilities, as US and South Korean military units and several UN Command member states engage in training.
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Air Warfare
Azerbaijan's integral role in Turkish TF-X Kaan fighter programme strengthens defence capabilities and strategic ties
2nd August 2023
'By involving Azerbaijan [in the TF-X Kaan programme], Türkiye can potentially share the financial burden of the project, leading to cost savings and economic advantages for both countries,' team lead for government contracting at Tusas Engine Industries tells Shephard.
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Digital Battlespace
BAE Systems awarded contract from USN for next-generation interrogator
27th July 2023
BAE Systems has secured a $15 million contract from the USN to deliver its advanced digital interrogator for maritime vessels, enhancing situational awareness and reducing friendly fire incidents.
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Digital Battlespace
BAE Systems wins DARPA contract to develop next-gen airborne signal processing technology
18th August 2023
BAE Systems has secured a $14 million contract from DARPA to develop technology for smaller, more efficient signal processing on military platforms.
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Land Warfare
Australian Land 8116 howitzer conducts test firing
6th July 2023
Hanwha has successfully completed the first stage of Land 8116 Protected Mobile Fires Ordnance Integration Testing, marking a milestone in artillery system integration for the Australian Defence Force.
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Digital Battlespace
Details released of US Navy UGV radio deal
6th July 2023
Persistent Systems will supply 600 MPU5 radios to the USN for installation onto EOD UGVs with deliveries expected to start next year.
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Digital Battlespace
DSEI 2023: OneWeb plans for next-generation satellites as constellation nears global coverage
11th September 2023
Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications company OneWeb will provide a global system from early next year with all 634 first-generation satellites in orbit and plans are under way to put next-generation satellites into space in three or four years’ time.
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Air Warfare
Boeing kicks off US Air Force B-52 bomber radar upgrade
5th June 2023
The radar upgrade is part of the wider B-52 modernisation programme that aims to keep the Stratofortress in the air until 2050 and beyond.
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Naval Warfare
How serious a threat is North Korea's nuclear-armed navy?
8th September 2023
As well as splurging on ballistic weapons, North Korea has been developing submarines and surface combatants capable of firing nuclear-tipped missiles. Largely based on outdated designs, do they nonetheless pose a serious regional threat?
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Naval Warfare
DSEI 2023: Kongsberg expects launch customer for Vanguard multrole ship imminently
8th September 2023
Testing and qualification of the Vanguard multirole ship by designer Kongsberg has been completed and the company expects a launch customer shortly. The vessel is optimised to be a 'mothership' for uncrewed systems.
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Defence Notes
What's new in the updated version of the US Marines Force Design 2030
9th June 2023
The most recent Force Design 2030 document introduces adjustments in terms of capabilities, doctrine, structure and training focusing on improving readiness.
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Defence Helicopter
ITP Aero tests NH90 engines with sustainable fuel
26th July 2023
ITP Aero has successfully completed engine testing using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for the NH90 helicopter's GE CT7-8F5 engines, marking a significant step in reducing emissions.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
KC-390 [Brazil]
Programme Background Requirement The aircraft deliveries were scheduled to start by the end of 2016 and continue over a period of ten years. However, the first ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
C-130H Replacement [Sweden]
Programme Background Requirements Sweden has five C-130H aircraft (designated Tp-84) and one KC-130H. Two C-130Es bought in the 1960s have retired, but the six H ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Hermes 900 [Chile]
Methodology Unit cost In 2024, the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) acquired one Hermes 900 for 50 million reais ($9.14 million), giving each drone an estimated ...
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Military helicopters - attack
H145M [Brazil]
Background Brazilian leadership announced in February 2022 that the Sabre Mil Mi-35M Hind-E attack helicopters were being retired from active service. This decision came as a ...
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Fighter - multirole
JAS 39E/F Gripen [Brazil]
Background In 2016, Gripen’s Project and Development Center was opened in Sao Paulo to allow Sweedish and Brazillian engineers to work together in the Gripen ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Hermes 900 [Colombia]
Methodology Unit cost In 2024, the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) acquired one Hermes 900 for 50 million reais ($9.14 million), giving each drone an estimated gross ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Hermes 900 (5) [Brazil]
Background First three batches (2014-2024) Across three purchases, Defence Insight estimates that Brazil has acquired five Hermes 900 UAVs. In 2014, Elbit reported supplying one ...
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Long Range Missile Defence Systems: > 90km range
Long Range Air Defence [Brazil]
Background Brazil is in the process of expanding its medium-range air defence capabilities and is known to be interested in acquiring a long-range air defence ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Hermes 900 (1-4) [Brazil]
Background First batch (2014) In 2014, Elbit reported supplying one Hermes 900 UAV to the Brazilian Air Force (FAB). The drone is called the RQ-900 in Brazilian ...
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Maritime patrol
C295 add-on [Brazil]
Programme Background In 2014 Brazil signed a contracted for two additional C-295 SAR platforms with the option to acquire one additional platform. In 2018, reports ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Air-to-surface missiles
MAR-1
The MAR-1 is a Brazilian air-to-surface anti-radiation missile (ARM) developed by Mectron in collaboration with the Aerospace Technology and Science Department (DCTA) of the Brazilian ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
Harpia
Described as the UAV with the most onboard technology in Latin America, Harpia is a multifunctional fixed-wing Brazilian drone developed by Advanced Technologies Security & Defence. The Uruguayan ...
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Light attack, Trainer
EMB-312 Tucano
The EMB-312 Tucano (Brazilian designation T-27) is a trainer and light attack aircraft developed by Embraer to meet the training requirements of the Brazilian Air ...
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Air: air combat simulators
TPTS
Tactical Procedures Training Simulators (TPTS), operating with SWARM software, can be used to provide most core training elements to pilots or offload training tasks from ...
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Guided munitions
SMKB (Smart-MK-Bomb)
The Smart-MK-Bomb, or the SMKB, is a precision guidance kit developed by Mectron and designed to turn Mk 82 and Mk 83 bombs into guided munitions.
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Albatroz Vortex
The Albatroz Vortex from Stella Tecnologia is a development of the company's Albatroz UAV. The key differentiator is that the Vortex is fitted with an ATJR ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Condor
The Condor, or Atobá XR, is an in-development MALE-class UAV from Stella Technologia. The development of the multi-role is tied to the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), which has ...
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Trainer, Transport
EMB-121 Xingu
The EMB-121 Xingu is a twin-turboprop light transport and advanced multi-engine trainer aircraft developed by Embraer based on the EMB-110 Bandeirante. Its maiden flight was ...
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Land: battle management systems
Arkhe Mission & Combat
Launched in 2017, Atech's Arkhe Mission & Combat solutions offer a variety of solutions enabling operator to conduct missions from planning to execution and debriefing. It ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
KC-390/C-390 Millennium
The KC-390 is a high-wing, twin-turbofan, T-tail design intended to meet the needs of the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) for a tanker/transport aircraft. Developed and ...
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Fighter - air superiority
F-5E/F Tiger II
The F-5E (single-seat)/F (twin-seat) Tiger II is an air superiority fighter developed by Northrop Grumman based on the original F-5 Freedom Fighter. Production of the ...
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Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift
H225M
The medium-weight, 11t-class H225M (formerly known as the EC725) is the latest military Super Puma/Cougar family member. Technical features include a modular design of mechanical ...
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EO/IR systems
Skyward
The SkyWard system is an advanced Infrared Search and Track (IRST) solution developed for next-generation airborne platforms, including 5th-generation fighter aircraft. Designed with modularity in ...
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Land: air defence radar
Saber M60
The Saber M60 is a low-altitude air-defence radar developed by the Brazilian Army's CTEx (Army Technology Centre) in collaboration with Bradar, part of Embraer Defence ...
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EO/IR systems, Land: unattended sensor/surveillance systems, Sea: ship surveillance and fire control systems
SHAPO
SHAPO is a multi-sensor, gyro-stabilised observation payload. It is intended for UAVs, helicopters, light aircraft, patrol boats, aerostats, airships, armoured vehicles and masts. Sensors include a ...
