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Naval Warfare
Poland doubles Kormoran minehunter fleet
24th March 2022
Three more Kormoran II-class vessels will join the expanding Polish Navy with deliveries planned for 2025-2027.
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Naval Warfare
Berdyansk disaster hits Black Sea Fleet capabilities
24th March 2022
As the Russian Navy assesses the damage from explosions and ship fires at the occupied port of Berdyansk, the strategic consequences for the Black Sea Fleet could be severe.
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Defence Notes
German MoD mulls military equipment shopping list
16th March 2022
Berlin is planning to spend big on defence equipment following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Defence Notes
Australia takes ballistic missile threat more seriously
7th March 2022
Australia is improving its ability to model enemy ballistic missile attacks.
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Defence Notes
Romania pledges to raise defence spending
15th March 2022
Another European NATO member state aims to increase its defence budget, with Romania looking to spend 2.5% of GDP from 2023.
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Naval Warfare
Black Sea battles (Opinion)
21st March 2022
While much of the Russian invasion of Ukraine has played out in the air and land domains, the naval aspect remains important. Attempted amphibious assaults, naval supply lines and ancient treaties regarding maritime movement have all been at the forefront of the conflict.
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Defence Helicopter
Boeing to rebuild six more Chinooks for USSOCOM
11th March 2022
US Special Operations Command orders six remanufactured MH-47G helicopters from Boeing.
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Training
UK Royal Navy recruits Banshee UAS for Project Vampire
17th March 2022
Following the invitation to tender in January, the UK MoD has contracted QinetiQ for Project Vampire.
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Air Warfare
Super Hercules FMS deal for Egypt stays on track
11th March 2022
Egypt is still on track to receive 12 C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft via the FMS programme after the US Senate voted against a proposal to block the deal.
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Training
Banshee target UAV to howl in Japan
11th March 2022
QinetiQ is to provide Banshee Jet 80+ target UAVs to the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
NAVAIR orders more Triton support from Northrop Grumman
10th March 2022
Continued input from OEM Northrop Grumman will help ensure that the MQ-4C is ready to conduct ISR missions, says NAVAIR.
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Naval Warfare
WDS 2022: New frigate design helps plot course for greater Saudi military shipbuilding
8th March 2022
Saudi Arabia’s International Maritime Industries (IMI) is enhancing its military shipbuilding capabilities through a new partnership with HHI.
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Land Warfare
UK deploying Sky Sabre air defence system to Poland
17th March 2022
Air defence capabilities have come into the spotlight as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues.
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Air Warfare
How can strong industrial partnerships help to enhance fleet readiness? (Studio)
3rd March 2022
To adapt to an unpredictable future, military aircraft operators must partner closely with industry, accessing the resources and flexibility they need in a rapidly evolving operational environment.
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Defence Notes
Global defense industry to tap into Middle East market at Saudi Arabia’s World Defense Show (Sponsored)
23rd February 2022
Taking place from 6-9 March 2022 in Riyadh, World Defense Show, the global stage for interoperability, will bring together the global industry for four action-packed days of exhibits, live demonstrations, conferences, and seminars.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Fardier SOV
Programme Background The French Army's airborne units previously operated 280 Lohr FL500 Fardier utility vehicles to carry heavy equipment. Those vehicles increased the tactical mobility ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
French Operational Pocket Drone / DrOP (France)
Programme Background French UAV Procurment / DrOP Under its 2019-2025 Military Programming Law (LPM), France aims to introduce 1,200 new UAVs into service with the ...
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APCs/IFVs - 6x6
VBMR Griffon [France]
Programme Background Development of the Griffon commenced in 2014 when the consortium of Arquus, Nexter and Thales was awarded a development contract to design the ...
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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 ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
A400M-France
Airbus formally delivered the first production A400M to the French Air Force in August 2013. The French Air Force took delivery of its 15th A400M ...
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Sealift/replenishment vessels
Navio Polivalente Logistico (NAVPOL) (Portugal)
Programme Background Requirements The NAVPOL is expected to feature a flexible and modular LPD design capable of amphibious operations and HADR tasks. Timeline The plans for ...
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MPVs - 4x4
Land Mobility Programme [UK - Medium Protected Mobility]
This programme briefly introduces the wider Land Mobility Programme and then focuses on the Medium Protected Mobility (MPM) programme. Information on the LMV and MPM can ...
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Military helicopters - multirole
H-145M-Luxembourg
With a MTOW of 3.7t, the H145M can be used for a wide range of tasks, including troop and passenger transport, surveillance, air rescue, reconnaissance ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Corps of Engineers UAS [Ireland]
Programme Background EU Competition Notice On 13 August 2024, a competition notice appeared on the EU tendering website stating that the Irish Defence Force invited ...
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EBRC Jaguar [France]
Programme Background Requirement Initially, the French government required 248 Jaguars. However, this requirement quickly rose to 300 platforms, 50% of which are set to be ...
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OPVs
Patrouilleurs Hauturiers OPVS (former Patrouilleurs Océanique) [France]
Programme Background Requirements The programme aims to procure new OPVs that will replace the D'Estienne d'Orves-class and the Flamant-class vessels. The OPVs are intended to be armed ...
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MPVs - 4x4
Portugal VTLB
Programme Background The Portuguese Army planned to allocate funds for the procurement of 167 VTLBs during the Military Programming Law running from 2015 until 2026. ...
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Minehunters
Mine Warfare Vessels [France]
Programme Background Requirements France’s Mine Warfare Vessels programme is aimed at replacing the ageing Eridan-class minehunters. The programme will follow the Future Naval Mine Action System ...
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OPVs
Next Generation OPVs (NGOPVs) Procurement [India]
Programme Background Timeline On 20 December 2023, the Indian Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Mazagon Dockyard Shipbuilders (MDL) to construct six Next Generation Offshore ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
V-Bat 128 [Canada]
Programme Background Requirement Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) was seeking a platform for the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) that would significantly expand its surveillance range ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Military UGVs
Centurio
At Eurosatory 2024, KNDS unveiled the Centurio family of 4x4 UGVs. Based on the Phobos UGV by SOGECLAIR, Centurio has been developed in the 2024-30 ...
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Land: handheld NV devices
O-NYX
The Thales O-NYX is a Ultra-Compact Night Vision Goggle used by the French armed forces. They have an enlarged field of vision to 51° compared ...
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Sniper rifles
Model 95
The Model 95 is a bolt-action 50cal sniper rifle in a bullpup configuration, which entered production in 1995. Its buttplate, magazine well and trigger housing ...
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Land: range systems and targets
Urban Ranges
Cubic Range Design Solutions has provided facilities around the world for military and law enforcement training in urban terrain. It uses its previous experience, as ...
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Air-to-surface missiles
Storm Shadow/SCALP EG
The Storm Shadow is an air-launched cruise missile developed by France, Italy and the UK. It is known as the Storm Shadow in the UK ...
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Pistols
P30
The P30 is available in 9x19mm and .40 S&W; calibres with six variants of each. The grip of the P30 has exchangeable backstrap and grip ...
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MPVs - 4x4
SandCat
The 4x4 SandCat family of vehicles was designed by Israeli armour specialist Plasan Sasa in 2005 for a range of military, special operations, homeland security, ...
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Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - tactical
EK 001 Blue Whale
The EK 001 Blue Whale is a large, rotary-wing UAV capable of carrying a payload of 23kg. It is in the early stages of development. ...
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Suppressors
FA556-212
The Fast Attach 5.56mm (FA556)-212 sound suppressor is designed for use on the AR-15, C8 SFW, HK416, M4, M16 and SA-80. Firearms with 266.7mm barrels ...
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Pistols
Jericho Steel
Designed for military and law enforcement users, the Jericho pistol in steel frame configuration is available in 9x19mm and .45 ACP calibres and in standard ...
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Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - tactical
IA-12A Stark
The IA-12A Stark is a small, rotary-wing UAV that features a dual propulsion system, swappable payload bay, retractable landing gear, single operator control, ground mission planning, ...
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Pistols
P Series
The S120 pistol series has been used globally in law enforcement and military organisations, with the weapons initially designed as tactical and task force pistols ...
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MPVs - 4x4
Tiger LPV
The MDT Armor 4x4 Tiger Light Protected Vehicle (LPV) is designed to meet the requirements of military and law enforcement customers for a survivable, light ...
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Pistols
Jericho Polymer
Jericho pistols have been used for over three decades by military and police units, including law-enforcement entities in Israel and around the world. Designed for ...
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Sniper rifles
ALIAS CS5
The ALIAS Concealable Subsonic/Supersonic Suppressed Sniper System (CS5) is designed for concealment in urban settings. With the buttstock and suppressor detached, the CS5 is 597mm ...
