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Air Warfare
Insight: How India’s Tri-Service MQ-9B $4 billion deal was awarded
22nd October 2024
After lengthy negotiations, the Indian Ministry of Defence has now signed a US$4 billion contract with the US Government to procure 31 MQ-9B drones from General Atomics, marking India as the largest customer of this UAV model.
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Air Warfare
In focus: UK New Medium Helicopter programme down to one bidder
3rd September 2024
The end of the long procurement process could be in sight as both Airbus and Sikorsky pull out over bid criteria.
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Air Warfare
Egypt orders two C-130J Super Hercules
6th September 2024
The two aircraft may well be the first instalment of up to a dozen replacements for Egypt’s legacy Hercules fleet.
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Land Warfare
Croatia to gain new HIMARS equipment in $390 million deal
2nd September 2024
Croatia has become the latest NATO ally to request the purchase of HIMARS guided missile launchers.
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Digital Battlespace
The imperative for a vibrant UK space industry
6th August 2024
Ahead of a new Shephard Technology Report to be published in September, senior executives from Lockheed Martin Space have underlined the importance of investing in defence space systems by countries like the UK.
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Air Warfare
NATO’s Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability moves ahead with development contracts
26th July 2024
The Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) programme is a transnational effort across NATO to replace a range of helicopters which are expected to begin retiring from the mid-2030s.
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Naval Warfare
Lockheed Martin strengthens Spanish SPY-7 radar supply chain
24th July 2024
The global defence giant chose a Spanish firm for its work on the Bonifaz-class frigate.
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Air Warfare
General Atomics’ MQ-9B passes full-scale second lifetime fatigue test
15th October 2024
The MQ-9B is General Atomics' most advanced remotely piloted aircraft. The fatigue test was the second of three lifetimes of testing for the aircraft, the equivalent of 80,000 hours.
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Defence Notes
Irish defence budget increased by just €100 million despite €25 billion surplus
3rd October 2024
The budget of more than €1.3 billion is a record figure for the Irish Defence Forces but almost a quarter is to meet to meet the pensions costs of Defence Forces Veterans and their dependents.
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Digital Battlespace
How to build navigational resilience for your military in a hackable world
17th September 2024
If the position or navigation information of your defence assets are compromised, they are as good as useless.
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Naval Warfare
NATO to test the use of 5G in maritime communications
15th October 2024
The Digital Backbone Experimentation 2025 in Latvia will assess the deployment of 5G in multidomain communications.
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Air Warfare
Why is there an “insatiable demand” worldwide for AMRAAM?
23rd October 2024
Recent contracts and requests to purchase this capability have been reaching multi-billion levels.
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Air Warfare
The Philippines prepares for high-end fighter operations
24th September 2024
The Southeast Asian country’s air force is broadening the warfighting mission sets of its FA-50PH by shifting focus towards offensive counter air, defensive counter air and ground attack missions.
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Land Warfare
Missile production being boosted across three continents
12th December 2024
The demand for missiles reflects current strategic interests, such as those in the Indo-Pacific region and conflict in Europe, along with an expectation of local involvement in manufacture which also supports a drive to build capacity.
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Land Warfare
Norway cleared for HIMARS purchase worth $580 million
12th August 2024
HIMARS weapons have been in high demand with systems provided to Ukraine, Poland placing an order, Australia and Morocco being approved for Foreign Military Sales, Taiwan ordering more and the Netherlands requesting systems.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Destroyers
Canadian Surface Combatant/River Class (1-3) [Canada]
Development and Procurement Requirements Fifteen frigates are being procured to replace the Royal Canadian Navy's 12 ageing Halifax-class frigates and the now-retired Iroquois-class destroyers with ...
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Fighter - multirole
Future Fighter Capability Project [Canada]
Programme Background Canada’s defence policy estimates the acquisition of the aircraft, associated equipment and setup to enable entry into service will cost C$15-19 billion ($12.9-14.5 billion). In ...
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Destroyers
Canadian Surface Combatant/River Class (4-15) [Canada]
Development and Procurement Requirements Fifteen frigates are being procured to replace the Royal Canadian Navy's 12 ageing Halifax-class frigates and the now-retired Iroquois-class destroyers with ...
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Military helicopters - light/training
Future Aircrew Training Program (Helicopter Procurement) - Canada
Programme Background The FAcT requires to graduate 120 pilots, 40 combat systems officers and 36 airborne electronic sensor operators per year with 15% fluctuation. Training services ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Canadian Surface Combatant/River Class (4-15) [Canada]
The Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) project is part of the National Shipbuilding Strategy to replace both the Iroquois-class destroyers and the Halifax-class multi-role patrol frigates. ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Canadian Surface Combatant/River Class (4-15) [Canada]
The Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) project is part of the National Shipbuilding Strategy to replace both the Iroquois-class destroyers and the Halifax-class multi-role patrol frigates. ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Canadian Surface Combatant/River Class (1-3) [Canada]
The Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) project is part of the National Shipbuilding Strategy to replace both the Iroquois-class destroyers and the Halifax-class multi-role patrol frigates. ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Canadian Surface Combatant/River Class (1-3) [Canada]
The Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) project is part of the National Shipbuilding Strategy to replace both the Iroquois-class destroyers and the Halifax-class multi-role patrol frigates. ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Canadian Surface Combatant/River Class [Canada]
The Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) project is part of the National Shipbuilding Strategy to replace both the Iroquois-class destroyers and the Halifax-class multi-role patrol frigates. ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Canadian Surface Combatant/River Class [Canada]
The Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) project is part of the National Shipbuilding Strategy to replace both the Iroquois-class destroyers and the Halifax-class multi-role patrol frigates. ...
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Fighter - multirole
Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) [Japan]
Programme Background Shephard notes that GCAP's Japanese, British and Italian components are tracked in separate entries. Programme Timeline 2020: The Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency of Japan issued ...
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Trainer
Future Aircrew Training Program [Fixed-wing Aircraft Procurement] - Canada
Programme Background The new procurement will result in one contract covering all the requirements, including maintenance and infrastructure services. Training services are currently provided through ...
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Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift
CH-53K [U.S. Marine Corps]
Programme Background The U.S. Marine Corps awarded Sikorsky a USD$10.855 billion contract covering up to 99 CH-53K helicopters. According to Lockheed Martin, this is the ...
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Military helicopters - multirole
New Medium Helicopter (NMH) [UK]
Programme Background NMH Market Interest Day On 11 November 2021, the MoD communicated the requirements of the £1 billion ($1.34 billion) New Medium Helicopter (NMH) ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-16V Block 70 (Bahrain)
Programme Background In 2018, the US government awarded a $1.12 billion contract to Lockheed Martin to produce 16 F-16 Block 70 aircraft for Bahrain, which ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
CMS 330
Lockheed Martin Canada's CMS 330 is a combat management system designed as a modern, affordable solution for mid-life upgrades in particular. Initially developed for the ...
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Submarine-launched torpedoes
Mk 48 Mod 7AT CBASS
The MK 48 MOD 7 Common Broadband Advanced Sonar System (CBASS) is the latest variant of the Mk 48 torpedo family manufactured by Lockheed Martin and ...
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Land: coastal surveillance radars
JORN
The Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN) is an over-the-horizon, three-radar surveillance system manufactured by Lockheed Martin. It is deployed across three radar locations in Australia ...
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Sea: naval surveillance radar
AN/SPY-7(V)1
The AN/SPY-7(V)1 is a solid-state naval surveillance radar produced and manufactured by Lockheed Martin. The system is expected to be fully integrated into programmes for ...
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Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Indago
Indago is a small quadrotor UAV with VTOL. It is equipped with a large-screen handset and is marketed as 'whisper-quiet' with a noise level of ...
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Destroyers
River Class (Type 26)
The Type 26 Anti-Submarine Warfare frigate has been designed for the UK Royal Navy, but with an emphasis on export. Both the Royal Canadian Navy ...
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Ship-launched torpedoes, Submarine-launched torpedoes
Mk-48 Mod 6AT ADCAP
The Mk-48 ADCAP (Advanced Capability) is the improved version of the Mk-48 family. Development started with the Mk-48 Mod 5 and continues to the present ...
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Trainer
Phenom 100
Phenom 100 is a very light jet originally developed for single owner-pilot operation but later gained popularity as a jet trainer aircraft. The platform first ...
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Military - UUVs
Lamprey MMAUV
The Lamprey Multi-Mission Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (MMAUV) is a UUV designed by Lockheed Martin. The UUV is intended as an autonomous companion submersible to a ...
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Sea: sonar systems
TB-37(U)/AN/SQR-20
The TB-37(U) is a Multi-Function Towed Array (MFTA) sonar developed by Lockheed Martin as the primary contractor, with L3Harris contributing to the production and providing Towed ...
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Land: battlefield and ground surveillance radar
AN/TPQ-53
The AN/TPQ-53 counterfire target acquisition radar can track incoming rounds at a range of 60km when using its 90° search mode or at 20km range ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Vectis
Unveiled in September 2025, the Vectis is an MALE fixed-wing UAV from Lockheed Martin Skunk Works. The UAV is designed to operate alongside 5th and next-generation ...
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Naval: RF/IR/acoustic decoys
ALEX
Lockheed Martin’s Automated Launch of Expendables (ALEX) can be integrated into an EW suite or act as a standalone system. Modularity allows a number of ...
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Heavy UGVs
AMAS
The Autonomous Mobility Appliqué System (AMAS) is a multi-platform kit designed to integrate low-cost sensors and control systems onto US Army and USMC tactical vehicles ...
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Fighter - air superiority
F-22A Raptor
F-22A Raptor is a fifth-generation stealth air superiority fighter with air-to-ground attack capability. It was developed by Lockheed Martin to meet the requirement of the USAF ...
