• Military Logistics

  US Army selects Hamilton Sundstrand Auxiliary Power Unit

  20th July 2010

  The US Army Aviation and Missile Command at Redstone Arsenal, Ala., recently awarded Hamilton Sundstrand, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp., a five-year Indefinite Delivery, …

• Digital Battlespace

  Lockheed Martin to pursue international airborne ISR opportunities with Finmeccanica and L-3 Communications Systems-West

  20th July 2010

  Lockheed Martin announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Italian-based Finmeccanica and L-3 Communication Systems-West to pursue international airborne intelligence, surveillance and …

• Defence Helicopter

  AgustaWestland AW159 Lynx Wildcat makes ts first appearance at Farnborough

  20th July 2010

  AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the AW159 Lynx Wildcat will be making its first appearance at the Farnborough International Air Show. …

• Defence Helicopter

  Sikorsky introduces 'Project Firefly' electric helicopter demonstrator

  20th July 2010

  Sikorsky Innovations, the technology development organization of Sikorsky Aircraft, announced today from the Farnborough International Air Show that it has developed an all-electric helicopter technology …

• Military Logistics

  Refuelling aircraft on operations: Barum and Dewar protects essential kit for troops in Afghanistan

  20th July 2010

  Barum and Dewar are working as sub-contractors to KBR as part of an MOD contract to ensure the latest aircraft refuelling kit and equipment needed …

• Military Logistics

  Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies and Sikorsky Aerospace Services announce formation of joint venture

  20th July 2010

  Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies (ADAT) and Sikorsky Aerospace Services today announced the launch of a joint venture to provide world class military aviation Maintenance, Repair …

• Defence Helicopter

  'Team Germany' offering Cyclone helicopter for German Navy and Air Force

  20th July 2010

  Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today announced its German Multi-Role Helicopter Team (GMRHT), consisting of several partnership agreements that will work together to introduce the Cyclone multi-role …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Northrop Grumman Block 40 Global Hawk successfully completes major flight test milestone

  20th July 2010

  Northrop Grumman Corporation's first Block 40 RQ-4 Global Hawk high altitude long endurance (HALE) unmanned aircraft system (UAS) has completed envelope expansion flights, just six …

• Defence Helicopter

  Farnborough 2010: Sweden sets sights on medium-lift buy

  20th July 2010

  Speaking in the run-up to Farnborough International Air Show the chief of the Royal Swedish Air Force, Major General Anders Sliwer, said that the Swedish …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Farnborough 2010: CENTCOM to receive upgraded Global Hawks by 2011

  19th July 2010

  US Central Command (CENTCOM) will replace its existing fleet of RQ-4 Global Hawk Block 10 unmanned aerial systems with Block 30 vehicles in 2011, according …

• Digital Battlespace

  Farnborough 2010: Detica outlines cyber security plans

  19th July 2010

  Detica has outlined a two-pronged approach to dealing with the threat of cyber warfare in a briefing at Farnborough International Air Show. The company, which …

• Defence Helicopter

  Farnborough 2010: Raytheon joins the CIRCM chase

  19th July 2010

  Raytheon has thrown its hat into the ring for the US Army’s Common Infrared Countermeasures (CIRCM) programme. Speaking at the Farnborough International Air Show on …

• Land Warfare

  Farnborough 2010: MBDA reveals next-gen fire support

  19th July 2010

  MBDA unveiled a new family of next-generation infantry support weapons at the Farnborough International Airshow on 19 July. Designed as part of the company's ‘Concept …

• Defence Helicopter

  Farnborough 2010: Sikorsky secures launch customer for S-70i

  19th July 2010

  Sikorsky Aircraft is set to announce a major first order of its S-70i International Black Hawk at the Farnborough Airshow on 20 July. Speaking to …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Farnborough 2010: Taranis will transform UK military capabilities

  19th July 2010

  Speaking at Farnborough International Air Show BAE Systems officials have hailed the company's recently unveiled Taranis UCAS demonstrator as a ‘truly transformational' asset for the …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Tanks

  NGCV: DLP

  Programme Background Requirement The DLP is one of five vehicle families being developed for the US Army's NGCV programme. Expanded to include five programmes in ...

• Military UAS - tactical

  Nightwarden (Qatar)

  Programme Background The Qatar MoD has established the Surveillance and Reconnaissance Center to carry out ISR missions for the Qatar Armed Forces. Among its roles ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small

  Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS) (Increment 1) [USA]

  Programme Background Programme Objective The Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS) was to provide a tactical ISTAR capability for US Army Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs). It was ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle [USA]

  Programme Background Requirement The OMFV programme is the latest of several attempts to develop a Bradley replacement.  Designed to be capable of operating with or without ...

• Military UAS - small

  Aerosonde (Qatar)

  Programme Background The Qatar MoD has established the Surveillance and Reconnaissance Center to carry out ISR missions for the Qatar Armed Forces. Among its roles ...

• Military UAS - tactical

  Mi2 Challenge [USN]

  Programme Background Requirements The USN wants a UAV to be flown in austere environments without dedicated launch or recovery equipment; since it would be launched ...

• APCs/IFVs - 8x8

  Boxer JFST (Heavy)

  Programme Background The German Army has a requirement for a heavy armoured vehicle platform to supplement the lighter Fennek in service with its JFSTs. Unlike ...

• Tanks

  Botswana K2 MBT

  Programme Background The only indication that the Botswana Ground Force was considering the acquisition of the K2 MBT came from a report in Botswana's The ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  AMPV (USA)

  Programme Background The US Army initiated the AMPV programme to acquire a replacement for several variants of the M113 tracked APC, which has been in ...

• Tanks

  M10 Booker [US]

  Programme Background Inception & NGCV The US Army launched the MPF programme in 2015 when it unveiled its Combat Vehicle Modernization Strategy. This new platform will ...

• Military UAS - micro

  NX70 Microdrone (Second Batch)

  Programme Background The French Army procured the NX70 to meet an urgent operational requirement for a small UAS that could provide short-range ISR for dismounted ...

• Reconnaissance/patrol vehicles

  Ateş Armoured Border Security Vehicle

  The Ateş is equipped with several sensors developed by Aselsan including the Acar ground detection radar,  FalconEye EO system on an extendable mast, and Seda ...

• Military UAS - mini

  RQ-11 Raven (US Army)

  Programme Background The AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven began to be deployed by the US Army in 2004 and was selected as its sole small UAS in ...

• Military UAS - micro

  NX70 Microdrone (Third Batch)

  Programme Background The French Army procured the NX70 to meet an urgent operational requirement for a small UAS that could provide short-range ISR for dismounted ...

• 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 ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Military UGVs

  Centaur

  The Centaur is a military UGV developed specifically for the US Army's Man Transportable Robotic System Increment II (MTRS Inc II), a requirement for a ...

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

  Archer

  The Archer is an FPV-style loitering munition from Neros. Certified by BlueUAS, the drone is designed and manufactured in Los Angeles, Californa.  In February 2025, 6,000 ...

• Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns

  6.5mm CT Carbine

  The 6.5mm Cased Telescoped (CT) Carbine is a closed-bolt, forward-feed, gas piston-operated weapon being developed as part of the US Army's Lightweight Small Arms Technology ...

• Land: tactical engagement simulators

  Instrumented Ground Combat Training Systems

  Cubic supplies combat training systems for CTCs, homestations and forward-deployed environments. The systems are designed to support missions including force-on-force, urban operations, joint, combined arms ...

• Military UGVs

  AMAS

  The Autonomous Mobility Appliqué System (AMAS) is a multi-platform kit designed to integrate low-cost sensors and control systems onto US Army and USMC tactical vehicles ...

• MPVs - 4x4

  RG33

  BAE Systems RG33 is a family of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles available in both 4x4 and 6x6. The medium-weight class of BAE Systems MRAP ...

• Short Range Missile Defence Systems: 0 to 20 km range

  Initial Maneuver - SHORAD

  Unveiled at AUSA 2019, Initial Maneuver Short Range Air Defense (IM-SHORAD) is a multipurpose platform, based on the Stryker IFV, which moves and maneuvers in ...

• Air: fixed-wing flight simulators

  F-35 Training System

  BAE Systems is involved in F-35 Lightning II Training System design and sustainment, working with prime contractor Lockheed Martin. BAE Systems leads the instructional systems ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini

  Raven B / RQ-11

  The Raven B, named the RQ-11 in US nomenclature, is a UAV that provides a low-altitude ISR capability for commercial and military applications. The system offers day/night aerial observation ...

• 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 ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV)

  BAE Systems' Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) was developed in response to a US Army requirement for a platform to replace the ageing M113 APCs in ...

• Data links

  BUG-E

  The USAF Electronic Systems Center developed Battlefield Universal Gateway Equipment (BUG-E) to connect dissimilar communications networks to enable them to share data. For example, it ...

• Air: surveillance and maritime patrol radar, Air: UAS radar

  AN/ZPY-5 VADER

  The Vehicle and Dismount Exploitation Radar (VADER) is an airborne radar system designed primarily for military applications. It is designed to track vehicles and foot traffic ...

• Unguided Medium Calibre Ammunition

  Next Generation Combat Vehicle Ammunition

  The Next Generation Combat Vehicle Ammunition (NGVA) is a family of ammunition being developed by the US Army's Armaments Center and manufactured by General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems ...

• Self-propelled mortars

  M1064 120mm Mortar Carrier

  The BAE Systems M1064 is the standard 120mm SP mortar in service with US Army armoured brigade combat teams. The system consists of an Elbit-designed ...