• Defence Helicopter

  AUSA 10: Companies battle it out for JAGM

  27th October 2010

  Lockheed Martin and the Raytheon-Boeing team are gearing up for the release of a request for proposals (RfP) for the US military’s $5 billion next-generation …

• Land Warfare

  AUSA 10: US Army backs GCV and JLTV programmes

  27th October 2010

  The US Army is' fully committed' to both the Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) and Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) programmes, officials stated at the AUSA …

• Land Warfare

  AUSA 10: JGMS secures first South American deal

  27th October 2010

  Jeep Government and Military Sales (JGMS), Jankel Group's joint venture with Chrysler, has announced its first substantial contract in South America, the company revealed at …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  AUSA 10: Shadow damage tolerance trials

  27th October 2010

  In cooperation with the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency [DARPA], the US Army has begun looking at ways to reduce UAS fleet attrition through the …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Euronaval 2010: Specialised UAV ships becoming the rage?

  27th October 2010

  Shipbuilders are looking to the future producing designs that cater for the launch of UAVs. While helicopter landing spots are now a regular feature, even …

• Military Logistics

  Alternative Fuel Technologies awarded $715,000 phase 2 SBIR US Army contract

  27th October 2010

  Alternative Fuel Technology, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Alternative Fuel Technologies, Inc. announced today that the Company has been awarded and has commenced working …

• Digital Battlespace

  Raytheon's Multi-Spectral Targeting System delivers high-definition image capability

  27th October 2010

  Raytheon Company is upgrading sensors with enhanced target location accuracy and high-definition imaging. "This is an important upgrade for our Multi-Spectral Targeting Systems family of …

• Defence Helicopter

  The US Army's UH-72A Lakota light utility helicopters reaches flight milestone

  27th October 2010

  The UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopter, which is supplied by EADS North America, has surpassed the 40,000-flight hour milestone in operational service with the US …

• Defence Helicopter

  Euronaval 2010: How cornered submariners could fight back

  27th October 2010

  A project to develop a submarine-launched surface-to-air missile is now being self-funded by the manufacturer after struggling to get funding from the German government. The …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  BAE Systems-Northrop Grumman add iRobot to Ground Combat Vehicle team

  27th October 2010

  BAE Systems and Northrop Grumman today announced they have added iRobot Corp. to their Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) team in their bid for the US …

• Digital Battlespace

  IAI announces first deliveries of maritime MOSP3000 systems to a foreign customer

  27th October 2010

  Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has announced the first deliveries of its MOSP3000 (Multi-Mission Optronic Stabilized Payload) systems to a foreign customer for naval missions. The …

• Land Warfare

  AUSA 10: Lockheed Martin offers up 40mm 'tag and track' capability

  26th October 2010

  Lockheed Martin has developed a covert tagging and tracking system, initiated by 40mm grenade, designed to covertly 'paint' high value targets and suspected enemy combatants …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  AUSA 10: CC goes through design revolution

  26th October 2010

  The new look unmanned systems Common Controller (CC), which is part of the US Army’s Brigade Combat Team Modernization programme, is being exhibited at this …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  AUSA 10: Second Gray Eagle QRC operational

  26th October 2010

  Speaking at the AUSA Annual Meeting Col Greg Gonzalez, Program Manager UAS for the US Army, confirmed that a second Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) based …

• Defence Helicopter

  AUSA 10: New name for old workhorse

  26th October 2010

  The US Army is designating future Kiowa Warrior upgrades as the OH-58F ‘Fox’ model as it attempts to keep the aging aircraft current before any …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Main battle 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 - 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 ...

• Main battle 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 - 8x8

  Boxer (JSFT) [Germany]

  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 ...

• 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 ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  AMPV [USA]

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

• Main battle 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 - 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 ...

• 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 - 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

  Pandur Evo (Second Batch) [Austria]

  Programme Background The Austrian Army requires armoured vehicles with a high degree of mobility and blast protection to support its forces deployed on domestic and ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Multipurpose missiles, Loitering munitions

  Barracuda (Family)

  Barracuda is a family of air-breathing Autonomous Air Vehicles (AAV), purpose-built for hyper-scale production and mass employment. The Barracuda-M is the munition configuration of Barracuda. Different family members ...

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

  Archer

  The Archer family are an FPV-style loitering munitions and UAVs from Neros. Certified by BlueUAS, the drone is designed and manufactured in Los Angeles, California.  In February 2025, ...

• Light 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 ...

• 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 ...

• Heavy 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• Main battle tanks

  M1E3 Abrams

  Announced in September 2023, the M1E3 Abrams is to be the next generation Abrams Main Battle Tank (MBT). Currently under development with General Dynamics Land Systems, it ...