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Air Warfare
Paris Air Show 2025: A400M production moved forward as development plans outlined
17th June 2025
It is more than a decade since the Airbus A400M tactical lift aircraft entered service. More than 130 aircraft are in service around the world with nine countries, while another order has been made by Indonesia. The company is now looking to lower operational costs and increase the number of potential missions.
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Land Warfare
Romania acquires additional Patriot air defence systems
7th January 2025
The third Patriot order from the country comprised radars, control stations and missiles.
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Defence Notes
Australia’s Exercise Talisman Sabre concludes after a series of firsts
14th August 2025
More than 40,000 military personnel from 19 participating nations took part in the 11th iteration of the biennial Exercise Talisman Sabre multi-domain event which was held across Australia and in Papua New Guinea.
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Air Warfare
Airbus to further work on France’s A321XLR maritime patrol aircraft programme
5th February 2025
The two-year contract on the A321 militarised maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) will look to risk-assess the programme ahead of its development phase in 2026.
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Naval Warfare
Lockheed Martin wins three new DoD naval contracts including on Littoral Combat Ships
28th February 2025
Lockheed Martin has won contracts and contract modifications on systems and platforms ranging from missile systems and naval helicopters to Littoral Combat Ships.
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Land Warfare
IDEX 2025: DroneShield heralds “incredibly strong” start to 2025, as it works to overcome capacity challenges
18th February 2025
The Australian counter-UAS software and hardware provider is looking to significantly increase revenue and scale to match its growing sales footprint with customers across the globe.
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Air Warfare
Pivotal showcases BlackFly eVTOL at SOF Week with eyes on military adoption (video)
8th May 2025
Pivotal has demonstrated its lightweight electric VTOL aircraft, BlackFly, live at SOF Week 2025, as the company positions the platform for special operations and wider defence applications.
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Land Warfare
US Army modernisation plans raise big concerns for lawmakers
25th June 2025
The termination of programmes such as JLTV and RCV has been harshly criticised by members of the US Congress.
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Air Warfare
US Air Force pushes back T-7A production to 2026
21st January 2025
The US Air Force (USAF) and Boeing have agreed to adjust parts of the T-7A Red Hawk acquisition, with four more test T-7As being acquired to help improve manufacturing readiness and boost testing capacity.
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Air Warfare
US Army cancels FTUAS and the MQ-1 Gray Eagle as part of the Army Transformation Initiative
13th May 2025
Last week, it was revealed that the US Army intended to cancel the long-running Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS). The revelation, no doubt part of the Army Transformation Initiative (ATI), came a week after the force highlighted that it would cancel the procurement of Gray Eagle aircraft.
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Land Warfare
Lockheed Martin lands US Army US$9.8 billion Patriot contract
4th September 2025
The contract will be used to produce 1,970 Patriot Advanced Capability (PAC-3 MSE) interceptors and hardware.
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Naval Warfare
Malaysian frigate completes detailed design work long after deadline
17th October 2024
The KD Maharaja Lela, first proposed in 2014, is still not scheduled to be commissioned by the Royal Malaysian Navy until 2026.
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Air Warfare
Paris Air Show 2025: Aarok to be offered to India
18th June 2025
Turgis Gaillard and Bharat Forge have signed an MoU to offer the Aarok, produced in India, to the Indian Ministry of Defence. The UAV could satisfy the country’s desire for an indigenous MALE UAV, offering an alternative to the TAPAS BH-201 that has had a rocky development.
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Land Warfare
Australia embraces quantum technology for precise navigation and targeting
15th April 2025
A new project is aiming to deliver a ground-to-satellite optical quantum link, which would allow much more precise battle planning.
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Air Warfare
Ukraine’s fighter fleet boosted with France’s Mirage 2000s and extra Netherlands’ F-16s
7th February 2025
The first Dassault Mirage 2000 aircraft have finally been delivered to Ukraine, as confirmed by France’s defence minister on 6 February. They will join the F-16s already in service to bolster Ukrainian air defence.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Fighter - multirole
Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft [Malaysia]
Programme Background In mid-2024, Malaysia commenced discussions with Kuwait regarding a possible transfer of up to 33 F/A-18 Hornet aircraft. According to reports, the Kuwaiti government ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft [Malaysia]
During a parliamentary meeting in August 2025, the Malaysian Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) revealed the prospect of acquiring a fifth-generation fighter aircraft. The possible new ...
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Data links
Data links | Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft [Malaysia]
During a parliamentary meeting in August 2025, the Malaysian Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) revealed the prospect of acquiring a fifth-generation fighter aircraft. The possible new ...
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Air: Helmet-mounted displays
Air: Helmet-mounted displays | Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft [Malaysia]
During a parliamentary meeting in August 2025, the Malaysian Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) revealed the prospect of acquiring a fifth-generation fighter aircraft. The possible new ...
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Air: Head-up displays
Air: Head-up displays | Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft [Malaysia]
During a parliamentary meeting in August 2025, the Malaysian Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) revealed the prospect of acquiring a fifth-generation fighter aircraft. The possible new ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft [Malaysia]
During a parliamentary meeting in August 2025, the Malaysian Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) revealed the prospect of acquiring a fifth-generation fighter aircraft. The possible new ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | F-35A [Singapore]
On February 28, 2024, Singapore’s Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen announced during a parliamentary budget discussion that the city-state had placed an order for eight ...
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Data links
Data links | F-35A [Singapore]
On February 28, 2024, Singapore’s Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen announced during a parliamentary budget discussion that the city-state had placed an order for eight ...
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Air: Helmet-mounted displays
Air: Helmet-mounted displays | F-35A [Singapore]
On February 28, 2024, Singapore’s Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen announced during a parliamentary budget discussion that the city-state had placed an order for eight ...
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Air: Head-up displays
Air: Head-up displays | F-35A [Singapore]
On February 28, 2024, Singapore’s Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen announced during a parliamentary budget discussion that the city-state had placed an order for eight ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | F-35A [Singapore]
On February 28, 2024, Singapore’s Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen announced during a parliamentary budget discussion that the city-state had placed an order for eight ...
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Fighter - air superiority, Fighter - multirole
Kaan [Indonesia]
Programme Background Witnessed by President Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia and Turkish Aerospace signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at InfoDefence 2025 in Jakarta for 48 Kaan fighters. ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing
Bandit (US)
Programme Background Goal As stated by Alyson Turri, the AFRL Bandit programme manager, the goal is to "develop an unmanned platform that looks like a fifth-generation ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Kalina Class
The Kalina-class conventionally powered submarine is being developed to follow the Lada-class submarines. The new fifth-generation Kalina-class will be used for coastal defence against surface ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Kalina Class
The Kalina-class conventionally powered submarine is being developed to follow the Lada-class submarines. The new fifth-generation Kalina-class will be used for coastal defence against surface ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Crew-served assault/anti-tank weapons
Akeron MP
The Akeron MP, formerly known as MMP (Missile Moyenne Portée), is a fifth-generation man-portable surface-to-surface missile system developed by MBDA. It features a dual-mode seeker, fiber-optic data link, and a ...
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Laser pointers
AN/PEQ-11A
The AN/PEQ-11A (DIAL-100G) is a multifunction aiming laser combining an IR pointer/illuminator and visible green laser. It is in service with US military forces. The ...
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Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns
SCW
The Sub Compact Weapon (SCW), the most compact of Colt’s 5.56mm family, is designed for use in confined areas of operation. The SCW has a ...
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Weapon sights for night use (image intensifiers)
ROD-54
The ROD-54 is a weapon sight equipped with a Gen III EO I2 tube with maximum FOM 1600. The sight withstands large calibre recoil and ...
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Individual grenade launchers
MGL Mk 1S
The 40mm Multiple Grenade Launcher (MGL) Mk 1S is a shoulder-fired, six-shot launcher. The Mk 1S is a standard 105mm chamber, third-generation launcher enhancing the ...
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Sniper rifles
WKW TOR-12.7
The WKW TOR-12.7 bolt-action, long-range, bullpup anti-materiel rifle fires .50 BMG cartridges to engage assets such as stationary aircraft, small watercraft, communications equipment, radar installations, ...
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Crew-served assault/anti-tank weapons
Carl-Gustaf M4
The Carl-Gustaf M4 is a fourth-generation, lightweight 84mm recoilless rifle developed by Saab Dynamics in September 2014. It is a highly versatile shoulder-launched weapon system ...
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Weapon sights for night use (thermal imaging)
Matis Man-Portable
Developed for integration with antitank or anti-aircraft guns and missile systems, this biocular thermal imager can have a micro-scanning device to boost detection and identification ...
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Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns
M16A4
Since entering US military service in 1963, the M16 and its derivatives have become the most widely used 5.56mm assault rifle family in the world, ...
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Weapon sights for night use (thermal imaging)
TWS-13 Thermal Weapon Sights
The TWS-13 thermal weapon sight provides soldiers with the ability to detect, observe and engage targets in all conditions, day or night. Combining a lightweight ...
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Laser pointers
SBAL-PL
In January 2015, Steiner eOptics announced the launch of the SBAL-PL, a pistol-mounted laser-aiming and white-light illuminating system. It combines a battlefield-proven green laser aiming ...
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Medium/general-purpose machine guns
FN MAG
The FN MAG (Mitrailleuse d'Appui Général) is a 7.62x51mm NATO general-purpose machine gun designed and manufactured by FN Herstal in Belgium. Introduced in 1958, it ...
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Sniper rifles
CMS 7.62x51mm
The bolt-action Counter Measure Sniper (CMS) 7.62x51mm was designed as an anti-personnel sniper rifle. The concept is based on an adjustable stock made from aircraft-grade ...
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Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns
SIG516 Patrol
The SIG516 Patrol is a development of the AR-15/M16 design. It has a nitride-treated military-grade barrel and adjustable four-position gas regulator, 7075-T6 aircraft-grade aluminium upper ...
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Crew-served assault/anti-tank weapons, Individual assault/anti-tank weapons
MILAN ER
The MILAN ER (Extended Response) is an advanced anti-tank guided missile system manufactured by MBDA, representing the latest generation of the combat-proven MILAN family. It ...
