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Air Warfare
Singapore Airshow 2026: Rafael highlights tailored effector solutions for different operational needs
10th February 2026
Shephard spoke with Rafael’s CEO about the company’s effector offerings as well as his perspective on one-way attack drones.
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Land Warfare
Ireland targets improved anti-drone capability before mid-year ahead of EU presidency
22nd April 2026
With Ireland's EU presidency set to commence from July this year, the ramped-up efforts to procure a counter-uncrewed aerial system and radar capability under its Military Radar Programme are on track to meet targeted roll-out dates.
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Naval Warfare
Denmark’s air defence frigate requirement draws growing European competition
2nd October 2026
With no formal competition under way, industrial partnerships, production capacity and air defence capability could all shape the programme as Denmark considers how to replace its three Iver Huitfeldt-class frigates.
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Air Warfare
FY2027 budget request highlights shift in USAF’s future aerial refuelling priorities
23rd April 2026
The USAF’s Next-Generation Aerial Refuelling Programme is coming under scrutiny in the wake of the Pentagon’s FY2027 budget request, signalling a change in how the force could prioritise the modernisation of its tanker fleet.
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Land Warfare
Rolls-Royce to lead powertrain development for MGCS in important step for the programme
13th March 2026
The move signals significant progress for the delayed Franco-German Main Ground Combat System programme with first powerpack prototypes set to be tested before the end of the decade.
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Air Warfare
Pentagon confirms it will continue with the acquisition of E-7 Wedgetails for US Air Force
15th May 2026
The Pentagon has sent an amendment to the Office of Management and Budget, according to Pete Hegseth, including funds for the procurement of E-7 Wedgetails in FY2027.
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Naval Warfare
What capabilities are being tested under AUKUS Pillar 2?
23rd February 2026
Collaboration on AUKUS Pillar 2 extends beyond the core trilateral agreement, presenting global opportunities for companies with advanced technologies.
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Land Warfare
UK finally signs $1.35 billion British Army howitzer deal but with scaled-back numbers
14th May 2026
The deal will provide the British Army with five times the number of guns it currently operates as an interim measure, but it still leaves the force with comparatively fewer weapons than partner forces.
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Air Warfare
Eurosatory 2026: MBDA and Thales look to civilian industry for loitering munition scale-up
19th June 2026
Thales and MBDA have taken steps to ensure the mass production of their respective loitering munition offerings at Eurosatoy, teaming with civilian manufacturers. These moves come amid France’s push towards sovereign drone production and continued market expansion.
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Naval Warfare
What HII’s UK expansion could mean for Royal Navy’s uncrewed future
14th January 2026
As HII prepares to deliver its latest AI-enabled uncrewed surface vessel later this year, its major UK facility expansion aligns with the UK Royal Navy’s plans for a hybrid fleet.
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Defence Notes
“The challenge is not demand, but delivery”: why rapid building of industrial capability is key to Europe’s future defence
3rd June 2026
In today’s complex security landscape, military requirements are rapidly evolving across all domains. As European defence spending rises, industry is under growing pressure to expand production capacity, strengthen supply chains and accelerate delivery timelines to meet operational demand.
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Defence Notes
The speed of relevance: how companies can navigate the new era of European defence procurement
15th June 2026
European militaries face a rapidly evolving security landscape and defence production must accelerate to meet surging demand for platforms and equipment. Industry needs to adapt to ensure it gets its products into the hands of the end user, Evelyn Rafferty, Senior Director Aerospace and Defence - Europe at Plexus told Shephard’s Gerrard Cowan.
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Air Warfare
Indonesia strengthens Turkish defence ties with Kizilelma drone order
11th May 2026
Indonesia’s purchase of 12 drones with options for an additional 48 is the third deal in as many years between Indonesian and Turkish defence industries, bolstering the former’s plans to strengthen its own domestic production and defence industry.
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Land Warfare
Sweden’s recent air defence spend tips to $6 billion with 2026 procurement planned
12th January 2026
Procurement of various short-range systems will begin in the first quarter of 2026, with additional procurements to be made later in the year.
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Air Warfare
Can laser-guided rockets and light aircraft help tackle the CUAS cost-curve?
22nd April 2026
While the move to integrate lower-cost missiles onto more combat aircraft is long overdue, there is also an opportunity for cheaper turboprop platforms to perform CUAS roles.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Maritime patrol
Long Range Patrol Aircraft [The Philippines]
Programme Background On 10 July 2023, Elbit Systems announced that it had secured a contract for two long-range patrol aircraft. Although the customer was not ...
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CUAS - hybrid effector systems
ReDrone [Romania]
Background Romania signed a contract with Elbit Systems to receive its ReDrone multi-layered unmanned air defense systems (C-UAS). The ReDrone is equipped with a DAiR ...
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Military UAS - mini
Magni-X (UK)
Programme Background On 12 January 2022, Elbit Systems UK announced it had been awarded a contract from the UK MoD's Defence Equipment & Support's Future Capability ...
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Military UAS - small
Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Project [UK]
Programme Background Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Project The British Army launched the RAS project to provide the "direction required to exploit emerging technologies to ...
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APCs/IFVs - 6x6
6x6 APC [Philippines]
Programme Background Programme Background The Philippine Army has identified an urgent need for new wheeled APCs, after the Battle of Marawi exposed shortcomings in its ...
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Military UAS - tactical
Watchkeeper X (Uncontracted) [Romania]
Background 2021 In mid-2021, the Romanian manufacturer Aerostar signed a collaboration with U-TacS to potentially produce the Watchkeeper X in Romania. U-TacS is a joint ...
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Military UAS - tactical
Watchkeeper X (Contracted) [Romania]
Background 2021 In mid-2021, the Romanian manufacturer Aerostar signed a collaboration with U-TacS to potentially produce the Watchkeeper X in Romania. U-TacS is a joint ...
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Military UAS - MALE
Hermes 900 StarLiner [Switzerland]
Background Contract Information In September 2015, under the Reconnaissance Drone System 15 (ADS 15), the Swiss Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (VBS) awarded Elbit ...
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Light tanks
Light Tank Programme (Tracked) [Philippines]
Programme Background The decision to split the programme into a wheeled and a tracked element follows the belief of the Philippine Army that this will ...
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Military UAS - small
Thor [Israel]
Background Various Contracts On 3 December 2024, the Israeli Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced it had purchased “advanced drones and autonomous systems” from Elbit Systems in various ...
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Military UAS - MALE
Hermes 900 (1-4) [Brazil]
Background First batch (2014) In 2014, Elbit reported supplying one Hermes 900 UAV to the Brazilian Air Force (FAB). The drone is called the RQ-900 in Brazilian ...
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APCs/IFVs - 6x6
6x6 APC (Batch 2) [Philippines]
Programme Background First Contract The Philippine Army has identified an urgent need for new wheeled APCs, after the Battle of Marawi exposed shortcomings in its ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
A400M [Germany]
Background Original requirement revision The original German A400M requirement was for 60 of the platform, though the programme as re-baselined in 2010 which reduced the ...
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Military UAS - MALE
Hermes 900 [Undisclosed European Country]
Background Various Contracts On 18 November 2024, Elbit Systems announced it had awarded various contacts with a combined $335 million to an undisclosed European country. ...
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CUAS - hybrid effector systems
ReDrone [Netherlands]
Background In 2023 the Netherlands signed a contract with Israeli company Elbit Systems to supply an unspecified number of its ReDrone C-UAS for $55 million. ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Artillery rockets
EXTRA
EXTRA is an Israeli 306 mm GPS/INS guided artillery rocket developed by IMI (Now a subsidiary of Elbit Systems as Elbit Systems Land) for use ...
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Major networking projects
ELBIT TIGER
Tactical Intranet Geographic Dissemination in Real Time (TIGER) is a tactical communications system that integrates media, including legacy and narrowband channels, creating an end-to-end, unified ...
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Land: RWS
Elbit UT50
Announced in FQ4 2022, the Elbit UT50 is Elbit Systems of America's latest RWS mounted with a 50mm XM913 cannon. Elbit's development of a 50mm variant ...
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Land: Radio and SATCOM
PNR-1000
Part of the E-LynX family, the PNR-1000 IP radio supports up to 64-member ad-hoc networking including full-duplex voice conferencing, data and video simultaneously. As the newest generation ...
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Towed guns
Soltam M-71
Elbit Systems M-71 towed howitzer is a long-range field gun incorporating advanced artillery systems. It was originally built by Soltam but the company was purchased ...
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Air: Electronic Attack - Jamming
Skyjam
Skyjam, manufactured by Elbit systems, is a communication jamming system. The system can be mounted to a variety of airborne systems.
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Military UAS - small
Thor
Thor is a VTOL small-UAV manufactured by Elbit Systems. The platform is designed for ISR missions and features a real-time HD data link and unique ...
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Air: fixed-wing flight simulators
Tzofit Training Centre
In June 2009, Elbit inaugurated the Beechcraft King Air B200 Tzofit Training Centre for IDF pilots. Elbit Systems serves as the project’s prime contractor, while ...
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Unguided Artillery Ammunition
M150 Smoke Projectile
The M150 smoke projectile, manufactured by Elbit Systems, is an advanced 155mm smoke projectile artillery ammunition.
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Air: chaff/flare/decoy systems
ASF-3/-6
Elbit Systems' ASF-3/6 spectral IR flares provide combat aircraft with increased survivability against MANPADS.
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Military UAS - mini
Magni-X
Magni-X is a mini rotary-wing UAV from Elbit Systems. The aircraft was first unveiled in 2019 and was designed specifically for Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) operations ...
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Military UAS - small
Skylark I-eVTOL
The Skylark I-eVTOL is, as its name suggests, an electric-powered VTOL capable development of the Skylark I. Manufactured by Elbit Systems, the drone can be controlled ...
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Land: Radio and SATCOM
E-LynX MP Vehicular
Elbit Systems' E-LynX MP (7200MP-VD55) is a dual-channel vehicular SDR that supports VHF, UHF and L-Band transmissions. The radio features VOIP and analogue interface support, Blue ...
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Military UAS - tactical
Skylark II
The Skylark II is a fixed-wing UAV that can be used for various military and security applications, including tactical covert surveillance and reconnaissance, perimeter security ...
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Air: Defensive Systems - Radar Warning Receivers
SPS-3000
The SPS-3000 radar warning receiver is a part of the advanced self-protection suite (ASPS), manufactured by Elisra Electronic Systems, now a part of Elbit Systems.
