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Defence Notes
Brunei’s defence budget rises
15th March 2016
Brunei’s defence budget will grow nearly 5% in 2016-17, as announced by the Brunei Legislative Council last week. The total defence budget amounts to BN$564.7 …
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Digital Battlespace
BAE Systems to support NAWCAD
11th March 2016
BAE Systems announced on 10 March that it is to support the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division's (NAWCAD's) Special Communications Mission Solutions Division under …
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Defence Helicopter
USAF orders BAE's friend-or-foe systems
11th March 2016
BAE Systems has been chosen by the US Air Force (USAF) to provide its friend or foe identification technology for the USAF’s HH-60W combat rescue …
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Naval Warfare
Ukraine plans for 20 new patrol boats
8th March 2016
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence plans to purchase up to 20 new armoured patrol boats for the Ukraine Coast Guard during the next three years, …
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Land Warfare
Malaysian Army boosting firepower
8th March 2016
Malaysia is to dramatically increase the firepower of its artillery units with the acquisition of its first self-propelled howitzers (SPH). The country is understood to …
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Land Warfare
FICV: And then there were eight
7th March 2016
India's Future Infantry Combat Vehicle (FICV) programme has moved a step closer to the starting blocks with industry putting forward an expression of interest (EoI). …
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Naval Warfare
Goa Shipyard launches MCGS Victory
3rd March 2016
Goa Shipyard has launched MCGS Victory, the first fast patrol vessel built for the Mauritius Coast Guard (MCG), it announced on 29 February. The vessel, …
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Military Logistics
Australia aims for new ammo
3rd March 2016
The Australian Army is seeking new 155mm ammunition for its howitzers according to an RfT released on 26 February. The Future Artillery Ammunition (FAA) requirement …
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Defence Helicopter
Heli-Expo 2016: MD reveals new attack helicopter (video)
2nd March 2016
MD Helicopters has launched a new attack helicopter programme it has dubbed the ‘6XX’ with the aggressive timeline of being ready for market in 2018. …
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Digital Battlespace
DLS gets MIDS JTRS Lot 4 award
2nd March 2016
Data Link Solutions (DLS) will supply the Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS JTRS) to US and coalition forces under a $51.8 …
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Defence Helicopter
Heli-Expo 2016: Sikorsky looks to future of civil aircraft
1st March 2016
Sikorsky is looking towards future civil helicopter possibilities in anticipation of the oil and gas market rebound, as the new Lockheed Martin division voices its …
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Digital Battlespace
BAE Systems details FSSR contract
1st March 2016
BAE Systems has been awarded an $11 million contract by the US Office of Naval Research (ONR) to develop Full-Spectrum Staring Receiver (FSSR) technology, the …
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Defence Helicopter
Heli-Expo 2016: Capability gap looming
29th February 2016
The Pentagon is facing a capability gap before new vertical lift technologies enter service, a leading rotorcraft analyst has argued. The US military continues to …
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Naval Warfare
HMAS Ballarat completes upgrade
26th February 2016
HMAS Ballarat, an Anzac-class frigate of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), has successfully completed its anti-ship missile defence upgrade, the navy announced in 24 February. …
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Defence Helicopter
Singapore Airshow: Airbus prioritises Aussie Tiger problems
20th February 2016
Airbus Helicopters is making the Australian Army’s troubled Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH) programme a top priority, the company insisted at the Singapore Airshow. Philippe …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Loitering munitions, Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
Tempest 50 [USAF]
Programme Background Contract Award On 18 December 2024, the US DoD announced that the USAF had awarded Firestorm Labs a $100 million Small Business Innovation Research ...
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Trainer
Hawk 127 Replacement (Future Lead-In Fighter Training System- Project Air 6002 PH1) [Australia]
Programme Background Requirements The RAAF is seeking a future solution that provides a ‘relevant, adaptable, affordable and safe LIFTS out to 2050’ for training pilots ...
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Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors
24m Fast Mortar Vessels [Sweden]
Programme Background In May 2023, the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration announced the signing of a contract with Swede Ship Marine to deliver eight 24m Fast Mortar ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
Armoured Cavalry Vehicle [Canada]
Background The Canadian Army is currently undergoing a generational transformation. Its organisational structure is being overhauled with a transition away from a geographical focus towards ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Fast Response Cutters (USCG Domestic Programme) (68-77)
As reported by Shephard in July 2025, the US Coast Guard (USCG) will receive around $25 billion to cover the acquisition of new capabilities from ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Fast Response Cutters (USCG Domestic Programme) (68-77)
As reported by Shephard in July 2025, the US Coast Guard (USCG) will receive around $25 billion to cover the acquisition of new capabilities from ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Fast Response Cutters (68-77) [USCG]
As reported by Shephard in July 2025, the US Coast Guard (USCG) will receive around $25 billion to cover the acquisition of new capabilities from ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Fast Response Cutters (68-77) [USCG]
As reported by Shephard in July 2025, the US Coast Guard (USCG) will receive around $25 billion to cover the acquisition of new capabilities from ...
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Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors
Indonesian Navy PC-60M
Programme Background Local Indonesian shipyard PT Caputra Mitra Sejati has designed and developed a class of fast patrol boats that have been ordered by the ...
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Self-propelled guns
Mobile Tactical Cannon [USA]
Background The US Army began using the M777 in 1995. Since then, it has served as a field artillery piece providing fire support for American ...
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Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors
Roussen Class
The Roussen class fast attack craft missile (FACM) is in service with the Hellenic Navy. The British-design FACMs also known as the Super Vita, has been improved ...
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Military - USVs
Type 92 uncrewed underwater sense platform [UK]
Background Requirements The Type 92 USVs will be required to complement the Royal Navy's existing anti-submarine warfare (ASW) assets in the Type 31 and Type ...
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Patrol boats
Fast Patrol Vessels (1-8) [India]
Programme Background On 28 March 2022, the Indian MoD signed a contract worth INR 4.73 billion ($62.1 million) with Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) for the procurement ...
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Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors
New Water Jet Fast Attack Craft (NWJFAC) (1-31) [India]
Programme Background Requirements The Indian Navy is seeking replacements for a large proportion of its 19 46-49m-long waterjet-powered fast attack craft, several of which are approaching ...
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Patrol boats
Fast Response Cutters (68-77) [USCG]
Background Timeline As reported by Shephard in July 2025, the US Coast Guard (USCG) will receive around $25 billion to cover the acquisition of new capabilities ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
INTeACT
Developed by BAE Systems, INTeACT is a next-generation combat management system for surface vessels with a dedicated software development kit (SDK). Notably, it includes AI-powered ...
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Loitering munitions, Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
Tempest 50
The Tempest 50 is an American loitering munition and UAV from Firestorm Labs. Uniquely, 50 units of the UAV a month can be produced from ...
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UAS: communication systems
Helix Mesh Rider
Helix Mesh Rider is a SWaP (Size, Weight and Power) optimised mesh radio designed for uncrewed systems. Notably, it supports six frequency bands in a ...
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Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors
Fast Interceptor Craft
The Fast Interceptor Craft (FIC) is a high-speed insertion craft developed and built by VT Halmatic, now part of BAE Systems Maritime. According to BAE ...
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Subsystems: software
Vortex Simulation
Vortex Simulation is a software platform for simulating tactical wheeled and tracked vehicles, speciality vehicles and non-tactical vehicles. Vortex lets training systems developers and engineers ...
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Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Sky Mantis 2
Unveiled in March 2024, the Sky Mantis 2 is a mini rotary-wing drone manufactured by Evolve Dynamics. Based on end-user feedback, the drone is an ...
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Data links
QNT
The QUINT Networking Technology (QNT) programme is intended to develop robust, affordable, miniature networked data link technologies suitable for use on weapons and by tactical ...
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Air: mission management systems
RAFES
Germany’s NBC defence C2 system, known as RAFES, is integrated into the overall FüInfoSys Heer army C2 system, adding NBC-specific functions to the standard mapping, ...
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Air: aerial targets
BQM-34 Firebee
The BQM-34 Firebee is an uncrewed aerial target system that the USAF and USN have used for more than 50 years. The primary mission of ...
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Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - small
Commander 3XL
Described by the manufacturer, Draganfly, as the Swiss Army knife of drones, the Commander 3XL is a rotary-wing, multi-purpose UAV. The Commander 3 XL Hybrid is ...
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Unguided Medium Calibre Ammunition
Bofors 40mm 3P
The Bofors 40mm 3P (Pre-fragmented, Programmable, proximity-fused) is a multi-purpose medium calibre round designed for the Bofors 40 Mk4, a gun system manufactured by BAE Systems ...
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Naval guns
Mk 38 Mod 2/3
The Mk 38 Machine Gun System is a stabilised self-defence weapon system intended for ships' self-defence capabilities in all weather conditions, day or night. Installed ...
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EW test systems
FAST
Functional And Stray voltage Tester (FAST) is a handheld armament pre-flight tester that functions as a flightline tester. It is used to perform ‘O’-level armament ...
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Trainer
Hawk
The BAE Systems Hawk trainer aircraft first flew in 1974, with the original Hawk T1 (designated Hawk 50 for export) entering service two years later ...
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Frigates
Adaptable Strike Frigate
The Adaptable Strike Frigate (ASF) is a frigate design developed by BAE Systems Naval Ships. Marketed as a platform characterised by strong modularity, the ship ...
