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Naval Warfare
Royal Navy taps up Atlas Elektronik for autonomous mine-hunting systems
13th April 2022
The new contract continues the RN's push to develop its autonomous mine-hunting capabilities.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSA 2022: Tactical UAV points way to Malaysian self-reliance
29th March 2022
The Malaysian-developed Deftech Tactical UAV was designed to reduce reliance on foreign OEMs.
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Air Warfare
AMCA fighter moves off India’s drawing board
11th March 2022
India hopes to have the AMCA fighter in the hands of the air force by around 2035.
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Training
Textron poised to renew support for Argentine trainer aircraft
11th April 2022
Proposed follow-on T-6 aircraft support would help Argentina to revamp its trainer aircraft capabilities, says US State Department.
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Defence Helicopter
Germany dismisses Chinook report but plans heavy-lift helicopter decision soon
28th April 2022
In another twist for Germany's heavy-lift helicopter acquisition, the MoD has questioned where information about selection of the CH-47F came from, dismissing such a claim and stating that an official announcement will happen soon.
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Land Warfare
Russian tank-based combat UGV faces challenges to service entry
12th April 2022
UralVagonZavod is set to commence live-fire trials of a family of armed uncrewed ground vehicles based on the T-72 MBT chassis. This design approach has a cheaper development path, but creates an overly heavy platform with operational limitations.
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Air Warfare
DSA 2022: TAI affirms commitment to Malaysia even if bids fail
30th March 2022
Even if it is unsuccessful in bids for MALE UAV and light combat/trainer aircraft programmes, Turkish Aerospace (TAI) executives confirmed to Shephard that the company aims to build ‘long-term relationships’ in Malaysia.
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Air Warfare
DSA 2022: Widad Skycore seeks to meet Malaysian helicopter needs
30th March 2022
Malaysia's constrained finances are hindering new helicopter procurements, but one Malaysian-based company is hoping to get involved.
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Land Warfare
DSA 2022: Dillon Aero seeks to stoke Asia-Pacific appetite for miniguns
29th March 2022
Malaysia already fields miniguns from Dillon Aero on land and rotary-wing platforms but the US manufacturer is seeking other Asia-Pacific customers.
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Defence Notes
DSA 2022: Denel eyes Asian opportunities with restructuring process almost complete
28th March 2022
A revamped Denel aims to make an impact in Malaysia and the broader Southeast Asian market, its interim CEO tells Shephard in an exclusive interview.
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Naval Warfare
USN issues Digital Modular Radio contract modification
29th March 2022
‘Emergent requirements that were not anticipated at the onset of the contract’ have prompted the DoD to amend its Digital Modular Radio deal with General Dynamics Mission Systems.
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Land Warfare
Russian armour failures imply enduring value of shoulder-fired missiles
21st March 2022
Shoulder-fired anti-tank and air defence weapons are proving their worth for Ukraine in its ongoing resistance against Russia – and these systems will remain in the spotlight whether through replenishing depleted stocks, finding new customers or increasing the capabilities of existing users.
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Land Warfare
IWI launches Ace Sniper rifle
6th April 2022
The semi-automatic 7.62x51mm Ace Sniper rifle is already in operation, according to IWI parent company SK Group.
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Defence Notes
African defence market feels ripple effects of Russian sanctions
30th March 2022
How is the imposition of political and economic sanctions on Russia affecting regions heavily dependent on military equipment provided by Moscow and could this serve as an opportunity for new competing countries to attempt to fill a void?
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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.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Landing platform docks/dock landing ships
Landing Platform Docks [Saudi Arabia]
Background Requirements The Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) is in the process of a fleet transformation plan (SNEP II) which, so far, has seen the procurement of ...
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Military UAS - small
Shield AI UAVs [Saudi Arabia]
Background Reported talks Reporting from the World Defence Show (WDS) 2026, the Middle East Eye (MEE) noted that, according to two sources, Saudi Arabia was ...
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Military UAS - tactical
Haboob [Saudi Arabia]
Background Licence production In April 2020, the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) announced that it had granted NTRA Defense Technologies a licence to produce ...
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Military UAS - MALE
Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) [Qatar]
Background Saudi Arabia Speaking to Breaking Defense at the Dubai Airshow 2025, GA-ASI President David Alexander stated that Saudi Arabia was working to sign a procurement ...
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Military UAS - MALE
Gambit [UAE]
Background Saudi Arabia Speaking to Breaking Defense at the Dubai Airshow 2025, GA-ASI President David Alexander stated that Saudi Arabia was working to sign a procurement ...
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Military helicopters - multirole
UH-60M (National Guard) [Saudi Arabia]
Background Broader order The Saudi Arabian UH-60M order in 2017 was part of a broader contract with the US Army, which covered 257 total helicopters ...
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Light attack, Trainer
Hawk Mk 165 Advanced Jet Trainer- Saudi Arabia
Background Requirement The Hawk Mk 165 fleet will be used to train Saudi pilots before they transition to the Eurofighter Typhoon and F-15 in service with RSAF. Under ...
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Military helicopters - attack
Surion Marine Attack Helicopter [South Korea]
Programme Background The ROKMC has planned to obtain 24 attack helicopters for the first time. When bidding opened in January 2019, there were five contenders: Bell ...
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Loitering munitions
Loitering Munitions [Czech Republic]
Background KVAČR Concept In February 2024, the Czech Army unveiled the Construction of the Army of the Czech Republic (KVAČR) concept, which outlined an increase ...
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Loitering munitions
Deep-strike, low-cost, loitering munition [India]
Background Effectiveness of the capability Following the launch of Operation Epic Fury on 28 February 2026, which marked the beginning of the 2026 Iran war, ...
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Frigates
Frigates Procurement Programme [Saudi Arabia]
Background Requirements The Royal Saudi Navy urges to enhance its combat capabilities and to replace older vessels. Riyadh has recently embarked on major naval procurement ...
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Military UAS - MALE
StormFighter [UK]
Background Project Mosquito and its cancellation Beginning in 2019, the UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), in collaboration with the Royal Air Force (RAF), ...
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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 - 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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UAS: communication systems
UAS: communication systems | Carrier-based Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) [French Navy]
In May 2025, the French Navy presented a broad plan for its carrier air wing, outlining its composition at three points in time: 2038, 2040 ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Military UAS - MALE
Samoom
Unveiled at the World Defence Show 2022, the Samoon is a Saudi Arabian UCAV manufactured by Intra Defence Technologies. It is powered by Belgian ULPower Aero ...
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Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors
2800 ASW Patrol Boat
The 2800 ASW Patrol Boat, developed by Couach, is a vessel designed for ASW operations. Unveiled at the 2022 World Defence Show, the vessel can be ...
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MPVs - 4x4
Cockerill i-X
The Cockerill i-X is a wheeled armoured vehicle designed as a light armoured platform with a modular turret for intercepting enemy forces. John Cockerill Defense unveiled the new ...
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Land: battle management systems
Mulhim
Developed by Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), Mulhim is a developmental Battle Management System designed for brigade-level and below formations. First unveiled in 2022, it ...
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UAS: communication systems
SkyARX Ku-18
CTech SkyARX Ku-18 is a lightweight, SATCOM-on-the-move terminal designed for air applications. The Ku-band terminal supports the secure transmission of full-motion video, data, and mission-critical ...
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EO/IR systems
PT-8N
The PT-8D is an IR system from Overwatch Imaging. It is fitted with multiple HD thermal cameras and has been designed to conduct missions at dusk ...
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Military UAS - mini
SKAT 350
Based on the Supercam 350, the SKAT 350 is a mini fixed-wing UAV manufactured by Kalashnikov Concern JSC. The drone was revealed in early 2024, ...
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EO/IR systems
PT-8D
Marketed as a cost-effective solution, the PT-8D is a wide-area search and ISR payload from Overwatch Imaging. It features an RGB colour camera and a ...
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Air: Displays
LAD2008DA
Produced by Psion DSP, LAD2008DA is a 20"x8" Large Area Display for full-glass cockpit applications. It was showcased during the 2022 Farnborough Air Show and the 2023 ...
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Land: RWS
TEBER-II 30/40
The Teber II-30/40 is a remote-controlled turret developed by Turkish manufacturer FNSS. This RCT is designed to fit tracked or wheeled armour vehicle programs. FNSS ...
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EO/IR systems
PT-8DN
The PT-8DN is a versatile day-night payload from Overwatch Imaging. It has dual RGB sensors of different focal lengths and an HD LWIR sensor. It also ...
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Man-portable missile systems
Dzhigit
Dzhigit is a two-barrel, pedestal air defence missile launcher intended for single or salvo launches of Igla family surface-to-air missiles. Developed in the 1990s, the Dzhigit ...
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Loitering munitions
Hamza-3
Egypt’s state-owned Arab Organisation for Industrialisation (AOI) unveiled its Hamza-3 at the World Defence Show 2026. It is fitted with cameras and anti-jamming systems, and can ...
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Air: Displays
RDU-4208 LAD
ScioTeq RDU-4208 is a 20"x8" Large-Area Display. It features a fully redundant, high-resolution screen with multitouch support. Unveiled in 2022, it was also demonstrated in ...
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MPVs - 4x4
D-Tiger
Thai Defense Industry (TDI) unveiled its D-Tiger 4x4 armoured tactical vehicle at Defense & Security 2022 in Bangkok. The D-Tiger is aimed at export sales, with ...
