• Land Warfare

  Eurosatory: Patria names concept vehicle

  17th June 2014

  Patria has named its new 8x8 vehicle concept the AMV XP following the vehicle’s launch at DSEI in 2013. ‘The AMV XP is a new …

• Land Warfare

  Eurosatory : Hawkei positionné pour export

  16th June 2014

  Thales est en train d’introduire leur Hawkei 4x4 (light protected vehicle - LPV) sur le marché d’export. Le groupe annonçait l’activité à l’exposition Eurosatory à Paris …

• Land Warfare

  Eurosatory: Hawkei positioned for export

  16th June 2014

  Thales is introducing its Hawkei 4x4 light protected vehicle (LPV) to the export market. The company announced the move at the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris on …

• Defence Helicopter

  Northrop Grumman announces US EW orders

  13th June 2014

  Northrop Grumman will produce and deliver pre-production units of the APR-39D(V)2 radar warning receiver (RWR)/electronic warfare management system (EWMS) for the US Army and Navy …

• Land Warfare

  Eurosatory: GDELS partners with Defenture for new LTVs

  11th June 2014

  A partnership between the Dutch specialist vehicles manufacture, Defenture, and General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) is offering two new super light tactical vehicles (SLTVs) …

• Land Warfare

  Eurosatory: GDELS en coentreprise avec Defenture pour les LTV

  11th June 2014

  Une coentreprise entre Defenture, spécialiste Hollandais en production véhiculaire, et General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) a engendré deux nouveaux modelés SLTV (véhicule tactique super-léger) …

• Land Warfare

  Ireland contracts Saab for RBS 70 upgrade

  11th June 2014

  Saab will upgrade the Irish defence force’s RBS 70 air defence missile systems under a recently signed contract announced on 11 June. The contract has …

• Land Warfare

  British Army faces recruiting shortfalls under 2020 plans

  11th June 2014

  The British Army is facing a gap in manpower in both regular and reserve forces if current recruiting practices are continued, the National Audit Office …

• Land Warfare

  Eurosatory: Upgraded ATMOS artillery showcased

  11th June 2014

  A new version of the ATMOS (Autonomous Truck Mounted System) 155mm 52cal self-propelled howitzer (SPH) is being displayed at Eurosatory in Paris. Manufactured by Elbit …

• Land Warfare

  Eurosatory: L’artillerie ATMOS mit à jour

  11th June 2014

  Un nouvelle version de l’obusier ATMOS (Système autonome monté sur camion) 155mm 52cal auto-motorisé est en représentation à Eurosatory à Paris. Manufacturé par Elbit Systems, …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Reliability issues threaten to scupper UAV civil applications, Schiebel says

  11th June 2014

  Potential of UAVs in the civil sector will not be realised until the reliability of the systems is increased to be at least on par …

• Naval Warfare

  UDT: Dutch MoD advances submarine replacement

  10th June 2014

  The Dutch MoD plans to finalise a specification requirement for a new submarine mid-2015 to replace the Walrus-class.  ‘The cost-benefit ration for another overhaul is …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Swiss armed forces select Hermes 900 HFE UAV

  9th June 2014

  Elbit Systems will supply its Hermes 900 HFE unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to the Swiss Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS) under …

• Defence Helicopter

  Poland moves ahead with helicopter purchase

  5th June 2014

  The Polish Ministry of Defence has invited three companies to submit their final tender to provide 70 multirole helicopters for the Polish Army. Polish media …

• Digital Battlespace

  Sweden selects CAE naval warfare training system

  3rd June 2014

  CAE will provide a comprehensive Naval Warfare Training System (NWTS) for the Swedish Navy under a new contract from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration announced …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Manoeuvrable Boats [Japan]

  According to the 2022 Defence Buildup Programme, Japan will procure new manoeuvrable boats for the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF). Deliveries are set to start ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Manoeuvrable Boats [Japan]

  According to the 2022 Defence Buildup Programme, Japan will procure new manoeuvrable boats for the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF). Deliveries are set to start ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Manoeuvrable Boats (1-3) [Japan]

  According to the 2022 Defence Buildup Programme, Japan will procure new manoeuvrable boats for the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF). Deliveries are set to start ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Manoeuvrable Boats (1-3) [Japan]

  According to the 2022 Defence Buildup Programme, Japan will procure new manoeuvrable boats for the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF). Deliveries are set to start ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Manoeuvrable Boats (1-4) [Japan]

  According to the 2022 Defence Buildup Programme, Japan will procure new manoeuvrable boats for the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF). Deliveries are set to start ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Manoeuvrable Boats (1-4) [Japan]

  According to the 2022 Defence Buildup Programme, Japan will procure new manoeuvrable boats for the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF). Deliveries are set to start ...

• LTVs - 4x4

  Land Mobility Programme (Light Mobility Vehicle) [UK]

  This programme briefly introduces the wider Land Mobility Programme and then focuses on the Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) programme. Information on the LPM and MPM can ...

• Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - tactical

  Skeldar V-200 (ASW) [Canada]

  Programme Background Contract Award At Euronaval 2022, Shephard reported that UMS Skeldar and Ultra had been awarded a Phase 2 contract on 19 October to provide ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Arctic Frigates Procurement/Thetis Class Replacement [Denmark]

  On 18 August 2022, the Danish MoD announced a plan to invest up to $5.5 billion to replace a large number of platforms of the ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Arctic Frigates Procurement/Thetis Class Replacement [Denmark]

  On 18 August 2022, the Danish MoD announced a plan to invest up to $5.5 billion to replace a large number of platforms of the ...

• APCs/IFVs - 8x8, APCs/IFVs - tracked

  Bulldog FV432 Mk 3 Replacement [UK]

  Programme Background Requirement Serving in several iterations since 1963, the FV432 Mk3 'Bulldog' remains operational and deployed as command vehicles, ambulances, and recovery vehicles within the British Army. Although ...

• OPVs

  OPVs Procurement (Ukraine)

  Programme Background OMT presented the MPV80 design in September 2021 at the DSEI event in London. The 80m vessel was showcased in three configurations: Offshore ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Arctic Frigates Procurement/Thetis Class Replacement (1-3) [Denmark]

  On 18 August 2022, the Danish MoD announced a plan to invest up to $5.5 billion to replace a large number of platforms of the ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Arctic Frigates Procurement/Thetis Class Replacement (1-3) [Denmark]

  On 18 August 2022, the Danish MoD announced a plan to invest up to $5.5 billion to replace a large number of platforms of the ...

• MPVs - 4x4

  Land Mobility Programme (Light Protected Mobility) [UK]

  This programme briefly introduces the wider Land Mobility Programme and then focuses on the Light Protected Mobility (LPM) programme. Information on the LMV and MPM can ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  BvS10 Beowulf

  BAE Systems Hägglunds launched the BvS10 Beowulf articulated tracked ATV at the September 2015 DSEI exhibition in the UK. The Beowulf is an unarmoured variant ...

• APCs/IFVs - 8x8

  VBCI-2

  Nexter unveiled the VBCI-2 IFV, the latest evolution of its 8x8 VBCI infantry fighting vehicle, at DSEI 2015 in London. Using company funds, Nexter has built ...

• Military vehicle engines

  TCD 2015

  The TCD 2015 is a modern water-cooled four stroke diesel V-engine that is currently integrated on the RG41 armoured vehicle.

• Land: vehicle surveillance/target acquisition systems

  Hawkeye Land Surveillance Systems

  Launched at DSEI 2015, the Chess Dynamics Hawkeye family of multi-sensor surveillance systems is designed to provide short- to extended-range optical surveillance and target acquisition ...

• Land: battle management systems, Naval: Combat Management Systems

  C-Flex Compact

  At DSEI 2015, Terma unveiled the C-Flex Compact, an EO and surveillance mission system for smaller vessels. Based on the C-Flex management system, C-Flex Compact ...

• LTVs - 4x4

  LRV 400 Mk2

  Designed for rapid intervention, patrol and strike operations in harsh environments, the LRV (Light Reconnaissance Vehicle) 400 Mk2, unveiled at DSEI 2015, is a further ...

• Air: mission management systems

  HALT

  At DSEI 2015, Collins Aerospace (formerly Rockwell Collins) unveiled a wearable version of the FireStorm family. High Accuracy Lightweight Targeter (HALT) is able to provide ...

• Towed rocket launchers

  SPARC

  Rafael unveiled the SPARC, a 360° remote-controlled towed launcher for its Spike non-line-of-sight (NLOS) missile, at the September 2015 DSEI exhibition in London. Spike NLOS ...

• Man-portable missile systems

  Lightweight Multiple Launcher

  Unveiled at DSEI 2015 in London, the Lightweight Multiple Launcher New Generation (LML NG) system can be used on a tripod or vehicle mount and ...

• Loitering munitions

  Crossbow

  MBDA unveiled Crossbow, a ground-launched One Way Effector Heavy (OWE(H)) at DSEI 2025. Equipped to carry kinetic or non-kinetic payloads up to 300kg, the turbojet-powered OWE(H) ...

• Loitering munitions

  Q-SLAM-100

  Unveiled at DSEI 2025, the Q-SLAM-100 is a man-portable loitering munition. Manufactured by Arquimea, the system is designed for medium-range missions with 120 minutes of flight autonomy ...

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

  Camcopter S-101

  Unveiled at DSEI 2025, the Camcopter S-101 is a weaponsised and upgraded variant of the Camcopter S-100.  Development and production of the S-101 is being carried ...

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

  Camcopter S-301

  Unveiled at DSEI 2025, the Camcopter S-301 is a weaponsised and upgraded variant of the Camcopter S-300.  Due to be released in 2026, the UAV can be ...

• HGMS

  The Heavy Ground Mobility System (HGMS) is a temporary modular roadway that enables the rapid deployment and recovery of vehicles and people. The HGMS is ...

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

  Autonomous Collaborative Platform (ACP)

  In July 2022, BAE Systems revealed two UAV concepts, one later being branded Concept 2, or the Autonomous Collaborative Platform (ACP), at DSEI 2023.  Signage near ...