• Digital Battlespace

  LandWarNet 2011: DoD COI warns of cyber threat progression

  24th August 2011

  A 'growing cyber threat, exploding technologies and shrinking budgets' comprise the challenges ahead for the US Department of Defense (DoD), according to its chief ,information …

• Digital Battlespace

  Lockheed Martin AMF JTRS team delivers Joint Tactical Radio

  24th August 2011

  High-capacity, secure battlefield communications links between all elements of the US military forces are one step closer to truly being connected. The Lockheed Martin team …

• Defence Helicopter

  SNC demonstrates T2 capabilities

  24th August 2011

  Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) successfully demonstrated a Transport Telemedicine (T2) capability developed under a US Army, Utility Helicopter Program Office 'Operational Situational Awareness - Medevac' …

• Digital Battlespace

  Lockheed Martin introduces "network in a box"

  24th August 2011

  Answering the need to enable military vehicles to serve multiple mission roles, Lockheed Martin offers soldiers a mobile network in a carrying case. Lockheed Martin's …

• Defence Helicopter

  Department of the Navy goes green with Osprey

  22nd August 2011

  The Navy and Marine Corps team reached another milestone toward achieving the Secretary of the Navy’s energy goals by successfully flying a Marine Corps MV-22 …

• Military Logistics

  Polycon AWIS available for C-130

  22nd August 2011

  Becker Avionics, partner with Axnes Aviation AS for sales and marketing, as well as product support services for the Polycon Wireless Intercom Extension System for …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  InterSense delivers next-generation 'NavChip' IMU technology

  17th August 2011

  To support the rapidly growing MEMS IMU (inertial measurement unit) market, InterSense Incorporated today announced the commercial availability of NavChip, the world's first IMU on …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Block 30 Global Hawks receive USAF IOC

  17th August 2011

  The US Air Force Air Combat Command has declared that the Northrop Grumman-built unmanned RQ-4 Block 30 Global Hawk has reached its initial operational capability …

• Digital Battlespace

  ITT, Mercury unveil embedded ISR processing system

  17th August 2011

  ITT Corporation and Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. have jointly developed a processing solution known as FELCO (Federated Embedded inteL-server for Collaborative Operations) that meets the …

• Digital Battlespace

  Airborne Systems announces successful airdrop of SENTRy radio

  17th August 2011

  Airborne Systems, a subsidiary of HDT Global ("HDT") - leading provider of highly-engineered mobile military and emergency response solutions, including military parachutes and aerial delivery …

• Digital Battlespace

  Harris Corporation receives $4.7m order from Canada

  16th August 2011

  Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, has received a $4.7 million order from the Government of Canada for Falcon III AN/PRC-117G multiband …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  AUVSI: PCAS reaches first design review

  15th August 2011

  DARPA’s Persistent Close Air Support (PCAS) programme has completed its first Conceptual Design Review with mission systems integrator Raytheon describing aspirations for a ‘cross-service’ capability …

• Defence Helicopter

  UK helicopter crews prepare for Afghanistan

  12th August 2011

  A major exercise has been testing the crews of the UK's Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) as they prepare for deployment to Afghanistan. Around 440 personnel …

• Digital Battlespace

  Link Microtek provides secure Type 45 comms

  12th August 2011

  An infra-red short-range mobile communications system from Link Microtek has been installed on the first three of the UK MoD's fleet of Type 45 Destroyers, …

• Military Logistics

  QinetiQ North America lands $22m GSA Alliant task order

  12th August 2011

  QinetiQ North America today announced that the United States Army has awarded the company a time and materials continuation Task Order valued at $22 million …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Fighter - multirole

  F-16V Procurement [Slovakia]

  Programme Background Earlier in April 2018, the US State Department announced that it has approved a possible FMS deal of 14 F-16V aircraft for an ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• Fighter - multirole

  JAS 39E/F Gripen (Brazil)

  In 2016, Gripen’s Project and Development Center was opened in Sao Paulo to allow Sweedish and Brazillian engineers to work together in the Gripen development ...

• Fighter - multirole

  Kfir Replacement [Colombia]

  Programme Background In May 2021, budget constraints prompted new Colombian finance minister José Manuel Restrepo (in post since 3 May) to place on indefinite hold ...

• ISR/special mission

  E-6 TACAMO Recapitalisation Programme (E-130J) [USN]

  Programme Background The E-6 Take Charge and Move Out (TACAMO) Recapitalisation Programme (E-XX) provides for air vehicle replacement and mission systems modernization to augment and eventually ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  KF41 Lynx [Hungary]

  Programme Background Since 2017, the Hungarian MoD has invested considerable funds into the modernisation of Hungary's Armed Forces. Under its Zrínyi 2026 development plan, the ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  KF41 Lynx (Ukraine Aid) [Germany]

  Programme Background Ukraine first expressed an interest in acquiring the KF41 Lynx in 2023.  This was followed by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  IFV Replacement [Romania]

  Programme Background In service as a chassis since 1982 and in its current form since 1991, the Romanian MLI-84M tracked IFV is expected to go ...

• APCs/IFVs - 6x6

  Jaguar Medium Common Armoured Vehicle Platform [Belgium]

  Programme Background In its Strategic Vision for Defence document published in June 2016, the Belgian MoD outlined its aspirations for equipping five motorised manoeuvre battalions ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing

  Force Protection Drone Systems [Poland]

  Background Force Protection In November 2024, the Polish Defence Ministry's Armaments Agency signed a PLN 499 million (US$127.6 million) agreement with WB Group for 12 Force Protection drone ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  Armoured Cavalry Vehicle [Canada]

  Programme Background The Canadian Army is currently undergoing a generational transformation. Its organisational structure is being overhauled with a transition away from a geographical focus ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  New IFV [Greece]

  Programme Background Current Greek Capabilities The majority of Greece's IFV fleet is comprised of BMP-1s. Greece acquired 501 BMP-1s from Germany between 1993 and 1994. ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  Pizarro Replacement [Spain]

  Programme Background Spain currently operates a fleet of 225 Pizzaro IFVs. The Pizarro is a derivative of the ASCOD, with another variant called the Ulan ...

• APCs/IFVs - 6x6

  VBMR Griffon (Batch 1) [Belgium]

  Programme Background In its Strategic Vision for Defence document published in June 2016, the Belgian MoD outlined its aspirations for equipping five motorised manoeuvre battalions ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  E-LynX AR

  Elbit Systems' E-LynX AR is a multi-channel SDR designed for operation in airborne platforms, including helicopters, transport aircraft and fighter jets. The MANET-capable radio allows ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  E-LynX Manpack

  Elbit Systems E-LynX Manpack is a multi-band VHF/UHF radio system. The MANET-capable radio features GPS-independent synchronisation, advanced security features and support for multiple waveforms.

• 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 ...

• UAS: communication systems

  E-LynX LX

  Produced by Elbit Systems, the E-LynX LX is a lightweight communication system designed for uncrewed applications in particular. It provides video, audio and data communications ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  MCTR-7200 (E-LynX HH)

  Part of the E-LynX family, the field-proven MCTR-7200 is a tactical software-defined radio with software communications architecture, an intuitive user interface and multiple configuration options. ...

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  MCTR-7200 MIPR

  Part of the E-LynX family, the MCTR-7200 Military IP Radio (MIPR) is a tactical networking IP data radio that delivers high-speed broadband data communication to ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  PRC-4090

  The Barrett PRC-4090 is a software-defined radio that offers secure e-mail, data transfer and voice connectivity within an HF network. Notably, it can connect to ...

• 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 ...

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  AN/ARC-174

  Rockwell Collins AN/ARC-174 is an HF radio system primarily used in military helicopters. Amongst its several customers, the radio set was notably chosen for the ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  BNET-V

  BNET-V is a MANET Software-Defined Radio for vehicles. Designed by Rafael, the multiband radio has a modular architecture and offers compatibility with several legacy systems.

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  SOVERON AR

  Developed by Rohde&Schwarz;, SOVERON AR is an airborne SDR that is in use with both fixed and rotary wing platforms. Notably, the radio adheres to ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  Next Generation Survivor Radio

  The Next Generation Survivor Radio (NGSR) is a software-defined radio being developed by General Dynamics Mission Systems. It is expected to enter into service after June 2026.

• Land: Radio and SATCOM, Naval: Radio and SATCOM

  CNHF1

  Produced by KNL, the CNHF1 is a software-defined HF radio system with cognitive radio capabilities. Capable of receiving the entire HF spectrum, it provides secure, ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  MCR1025

  Reutech's LANDSEC MCR1025 is an HF manpack radio system in service with the South African National Defence Force. Notably, it supports Automatic Link Establishment (ALE) ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  Sentry Mesh 6161

  The Sentry Mesh 6161-L is a software-defined radio produced by Domo Tactical Communications and Codan Communications. Unveiled in 2023, the L-band radio is marketed at soldier ...