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Air Warfare
Multi-domain integration in the spotlight at AOC Europe 2023 (Sponsored)
12th May 2023
Association of Old Crows (AOC) Europe heads to Bonn, Germany, in May 2023 to put ‘Multi-Domain Integration’ in the spotlight for the electromagnetic warfare (EW) community.
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Air Warfare
Taiwan's MQ-9B SkyGuardian timeline accelerates
3rd May 2023
On 1 May 2023, the US DoD formally announced Taiwan's acquisition of four MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones. The programme will conclude in 2025, four years earlier than originally planned.
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Air Warfare
Spanish NH90 helicopters to receive engine capable of flying with sustainable fuel
18th May 2023
The milestone marks an important step towards standardising SAF use in aircraft engines, contributing to short-term decarbonisation goals.
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Air Warfare
BAE Systems highlights need to invest in skills and infrastructure to de-risk next-gen combat aircraft programme
19th April 2023
BAE Systems has won a contract extension worth £656m from the UK MoD to develop the concept and technology for the next generation combat aircraft, part of the Tempest project, but will need to ensure it has the right niche skills and digital and physical infrastructure to successfully deliver.
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Land Warfare
US Army awards Raytheon $237m contract for drone defence technology
25th April 2023
The US Army has awarded Raytheon a $237 million contract for Ku-band Radio Frequency Sensors (KuRFS) and Coyote effectors to defeat UAVs.
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Naval Warfare
Japan continues development of railguns, despite doubts over their effectiveness
15th May 2023
Japan continues to invest in railguns, even though questions remain over their practical utility.
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Naval Warfare
MBDA nets new contract for Saudi CAMM missiles
11th May 2023
The US Navy has awarded MBDA a $19.6 million contract modification to produce Common Anti-Air Modular Missiles (CAMM) to equip Saudi Arabia's future Multi-Mission Surface Combatant (MMSC) ships.
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Air Warfare
Raytheon launches RAIVEN, an AI-enabled threat identification system
25th April 2023
Raytheon has launched a new intelligent EO/IR capability, RAIVEN, that uses artificial intelligence to allow pilots to identify threats faster and more accurately.
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Air Warfare
Turkiye’s strong desire to buy F-16 from US persists, defying previous statements
1st June 2023
Turkiye's renewed interest in the long-gestating F-16 deal, despite geopolitical hurdles and a potential ban on adding indigenous weapons, highlights the significance of this strategic acquisition for Ankara's military capabilities.
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Air Warfare
AeroVironment unveils Puma VTOL kit for small UAS
10th May 2023
The VTOL kit allows the Puma 2AE and Puma 3AE UAS to operate in a wider range of terrains.
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Land Warfare
French Army to equip new infantry regiments with 120mm mortars and loitering munitions by 2030
3rd May 2023
The 20 regiments of the French infantry will receive additional equipment to be able to generate more firepower independently within a radius of 8km.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Leidos developing a resupply drone for the US Marine Corps
24th April 2023
Leidos is developing a UAS that can be used to autonomously resupply forward-deployed forces under a contract with the US Marine Corps (USMC).
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Naval Warfare
Israel marks milestone for Sa'ar 6 corvette fleet
25th April 2023
The Israeli Navy has declared its fleet of newly built Sa'ar 6 corvettes operational, with three having entered service.
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Air Warfare
Australia gains rapid-deploy air traffic control capability for RAAF
19th April 2023
Three deployable air control centres with surveillance radars will support RAAF long- and short-term deployments overseas.
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Training
IT2EC: Training fundamental to the US Army's modernisation
25th April 2023
Multi-domain operations are shaping the US Army's modernisation, and training is fundamental to the modernisation effort, Karen Saunders, US Army programme executive officer for simulation, training and instrumentation (PEO STRI), said at the International Training Technology Exhibition & Conference (IT2EC) in Rotterdam.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Military UAS - small
Black Hornet 3 PRS (UK)
Programme Background The British Army operated approximately 160 first-generation Black Hornet PD-100 nano UAS between 2013 and 2017, when the decision was made to retire ...
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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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Loitering munitions
Organic Precision Fire - Light (OPF-L) (Uncontracted) [USMC]
Background Force Design 2030 The USMC Force Design 2030 is a modernisation effort to create a lighter, more agile maritime force. In May 2022, an annual update ...
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Loitering munitions
Organic Precision Fire - Light (OPF-L) (Contracted) [USMC]
Background Force Design 2030 The USMC Force Design 2030 is a modernisation effort to create a lighter, more agile maritime force. In May 2022, an annual update ...
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Military UAS - small
Bug Nano UAS (UK)
Programme Background The British Army previously took delivery of 160 first-generation Black Hornet PD-100 nano UAS in 2013 to support operations in Afghanistan. After these ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Black Hornet 4 [Switzerland]
Background Announcment Teledyne FLIR Defense announced on 2 February 2026 that it had received a $17.5 million contract from armasuisse, the Swiss Federal Office of ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Soldier Borne Sensor (SBS) (Phase II) [USA]
Programme Background Requirement The Soldier Borne Sensor (SBS) provides short-range day and night ISR to US Army units at the squad, platoon and other small ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Black Hornet 3 (First Order) [Norway]
Programme Background First Batch The Norwegian Home Guard has procured the Black Hornet 3 to provide each of its districts with a nano UAS that ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Black Hornet 4 [Germany]
Programme Background BAAINBw In February 2025, Shephard reported that Teledyne FLIR had been awarded a $15 million contract from Germany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Black Hornet 3 (Second Order) [Norway]
Programme Background First Order The Norwegian Home Guard has procured the Black Hornet 3 to provide each of its districts with a nano UAS that ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
DEF129 (Nano UAS) [Australia]
Programme Background DEF129 The Australian Ground Service has combined various army procurement efforts under the DEF129 programme to increase the abundance and proliferation of UAVs ...
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Military UAS - MALE
Anka-B [Türkiye]
Programme Background TAI announced in November 2019 that it had delivered a total of 22 Anka-B UAVs to the Turkish Navy. Two large contracts contributing ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Black Hornet 3 (Ukraine Aid) [UK & Norway]
Programme Background Russo-Ukraine War Since Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February 2022, UAVs have proved vital to the country's defence. Consequently, as in this programme, the ...
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Loitering munitions
Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance (LASSO) [US Army]
Background Launch The Program Executive Office Soldier, a US Army organisation responsible for rapid prototyping, procurement, and equipment fielding, launched the effort in May 2023 and ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Black Hornet 3 (Ukrainian Aid) [Norway]
Background Previous Purchases Norway has purchased two batches for its use, the first in October 2020 and the second in June 2022. International Fund For ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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EO/IR systems
FLIR 111
The FLIR 111 is a field-proven, high-performance, compact, and lightweight Forward Looking InfraRed (FLIR) system designed for utility and attack helicopters. It is jointly produced ...
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EO/IR systems
KUH FLIR
The KUH FLIR is an IR system from Hanwha Systems for the Korean Utility Helicopter (KUH). Hanwha says it provides stable infrared images at night and/or under limited ...
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Core systems: cameras and IR detectors
SWIR Components – FPAs and Sensor Assemblies
FLIR Systems produces COTS staring focal plane arrays (FPAs) and sensor assemblies based on the company’s InGaAs detectors and integrated circuit technology. FLIR FPAs and ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
PD-100 Black Hornet
The PD-100 Black Hornet personal reconnaissance system (PRS) is designed for dismounted close-combat soldiers, providing them with an immediate reconnaissance capability with minimal increase in ...
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EO/IR systems
StormCaster-DX
Unveiled at Modern Day Marine 2022, the Teledyne FLIR StormCaster-DX is a multi-role, low-SWaP laser target designator (LTD) payload designed to affect the STANAG-compliant terminal ...
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Loitering munitions, Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Rogue 1
Unveiled in May 2024, the Rogue 1 is a rotary-wing quadcopter UAV from Teledyne FLIR. The drone can be equipped with an explosively formed penetrator (EFP), ...
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EO/IR systems
Star SAFIRE III
The Star SAFIRE III was a military-qualified COTS multipurpose and gyro-stabilised airborne platform carrying seven payloads. Manufactured by Teledyne FLIR, the now out-of-production system featured internal navigation, ...
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ED 605 Falcon
The ED 605 is a hexarotor platform designed for light cargo transport, as well as surveillance and infrastructure inspection. The company lists standard payloads as ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Black Hornet 3
The Black Hornet 3 is the next generation of the PD-100 Black Hornet, the world’s smallest nano-UAS. This new model of the Black Hornet provides ...
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Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing
R80D SkyRaider
The military-grade R80D SkyRaider VTOL small UAS is an open-architecture, multi-mission aircraft. Manufactured by Teledyne FLIR System exclusively for US DoD and Federal Agencies, the ...
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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 ...
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EW test systems
RISS
The Real-Time IR/EO Scene Simulator (RISS) provides a set of integrated products for development, test and evaluation of IR and EO sensor systems. Software and ...
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Heavy UGVs
Ripsaw M3
The Ripsaw M3 is a tracked UGV developed by Textron Systems in partnership with Howe & Howe and Teledyne FLIR Systems. The vehicle has been developed ...
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EO/IR systems
GS410 Stabilised Multi-Sensor Targeting System
The GS410 Stabilised Multi-Sensor Targeting System was a single-unit surveillance gimbal with four-axis stabilisation that could be adaptable to various airborne platforms. It featured a forward-looking infrared ...
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EO/IR systems
Hadron 640 (series)
The Hadron 640 is a series of dual thermal and visible camera modules from Teleydyne FLIR. The dual-sensor payload is designed to be integrated into UAVs ...
