• Land Warfare

  Indian Air Force sets sights on air defence guns

  4th January 2018

  The Indian Air Force is replacing out-of-date L/70 40mm and ZU-23-2B 23mm air defence guns via a limited tender for new-generation short-range air defence systems …

• Land Warfare

  India to buy Israeli missiles

  2nd January 2018

  India is to buy 131 surface-to-air missiles from Israel in a $70 million deal, the Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 2 January ahead …

• Defence Notes

  US apologises to Japan over military accidents

  9th January 2018

  The US has apologised to Japan following a recent series of accidents involving US military equipment, the Japanese Ministry of Defence (MoD) said. US Secretary …

• Naval Warfare

  Negotiations collapse in Indian minesweeper project

  10th January 2018

  The Indian Navy’s (IN) quest to build 12 mine countermeasures vessels (MCMV) under an INR328 billion ($5.2 billion) ‘Make in India’ programme has collapsed at …

• Digital Battlespace

  Japan considers EW aircraft and greater offensive capabilities

  2nd January 2018

  Japan’s MoD is considering the acquisition of electronic warfare (EW) aircraft to blunt enemy air defences and command networks, with several jets to be procured …

• Defence Notes

  Philippines reaches out to Indonesia as ISIS regroups

  9th January 2018

  As ISIS-inspired terror groups begin to recruit online in Southeast Asia, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has sought the help of Indonesia to implement an improved …

• Defence Helicopter

  Russia receives Mi-28N Night Hunter helicopter

  5th January 2018

  Russian Helicopters ended 2017 with the delivery of a Mi-28N Night Hunter to the Russian armed forces. The attack helicopter was delivered to the Russian …

• Digital Battlespace

  Elbit’s Mercury Radio System achieves UK FOC

  5th January 2018

  Elbit Systems’ Mercury Radio System has achieved full operational capability (FOC) and is now in service with the UK's Army Cadet Force (ACF), the company …

• Training

  PZL to modernise 130 Orlik TC-I trainers

  27th December 2017

  PZL Warszawa-Okęcie has received a contract to upgrade the Polish Air Force’s PZL 130 Orlik TC-I trainer aircraft fleet to the latest standard, Airbus announced …

• Land Warfare

  Patriots came at too high of a price for Poland

  13th December 2017

  The cost of the first phase of the Wisla medium range air and missile defence programme seemingly came as a bitter surprise to government officials …

• Naval Warfare

  Vietnam eyes SAR vessels from Poland

  8th December 2017

  The Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) is eyeing six new search and rescue (SAR) vessels following a framework loan agreement struck between Hanoi and Warsaw. The …

• Defence Helicopter

  Russia and India dominate helicopter orders

  31st December 2017

  Two nations that have dominated the military helicopter headlines in the latter half of 2017 are Russia and India. Russia saw numerous orders for new …

• Naval Warfare

  Babcock strengthens UK Type 31 bid team

  8th January 2018

  In an effort to unsettle BAE Systems' decades-long monopoly over Royal Navy shipbuilding, Babcock and BMT have expanded their team for the UK's Type 31e …

• Defence Helicopter

  Bell explores possibilities in Poland

  4th December 2017

  Bell Helicopter continues to perceive Poland as one of the most attractive export markets in the Central and Eastern Europe region, putting high hopes on the …

• Defence Notes

  Doubt cast over UK MoD efficiencies

  18th December 2017

  The UK Defence Committee has expressed its lack of confidence in the Ministry of Defence's (MoD) ability to realise extensive efficiency targets essential for the …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Military UAS - mini

  Action Plan of the Georgian Defence Force (FlyEye) [Georgia]

  Programme Background Action Plan of the Georgian Defence Forces 2020-30 In July 2021, the Georgian Minister of Defence, Juansher Burchuladze, outlined the country's military modernisation plan. ...

• Military UAS - MALE

  Gryf [Poland]

  Background Requirements The Polish Ministry of Defence (MoD) identified the need for several ingeniously produced UAVs to provide ISTAR and strike capabilities for its armed forces ...

• Main battle tanks

  Wilk [Poland]

  Background The Wilk programme was included in the Polish MoDs Technical Modernisation Plan of the Polish Armed Forces for 2021-2035. It was primarily aimed at ...

• Fighter - multirole

  F-35A (1-32) [Poland]

  Background Requirement In September 2019, the US State Department approved a possible FMS for up to 32 F-35A to Poland, which translated into a contract ...

• Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - mini

  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 ...

• Military UAS - mini

  FlyEye (Framework Agreement) (Uncontracted) [Poland]

  Background Pre-2023 contracts Across three orders, one in the early 2010s, another in December 2018 and another in February 2022, the Polish Territorial Defence Force ...

• Main battle tanks

  K2 Black Panther (Phase 1) [Poland]

  Background Requirement Poland's K2 purchase is the successor of the Wilk programme which aimed to replace the country's Soviet-era T-72 and PT-91 MBTs with a modern ...

• Frigates

  Miecznik (Swordfish) Programme (1-3) [Poland]

  Background Polish Armament Group is a consortium that was tasked with the development of the Miecnik class coastal defence vessels for the Polish Navy. Known ...

• Military UAS - MALE

  Zefir (Uncontracted) [Poland]

  Programme Background Inception The Zefir programme required a MALE UCAV with an operating radius of up to 1000km. In 2018, Defence24 reported that Poland could ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  NBPWP Borsuk [Poland]

  Background Programme requirements One of the highest priority equipment procurement programmes for the Polish MoD is the procurement of a new, NATO-standard platform to replace ...

• APCs/IFVs - 8x8

  Serwal Wheeled Armoured Vehicle [Poland]

  Background The existence of the Serwal programme was first revealed in May 2020, when the Secretary of State at the Polish MoD informed the Polish ...

• Military UAS - MALE

  Zefir (Contracted) [Poland]

  Programme Background Inception The Zefir programme required a MALE UCAV with an operating radius of up to 1000km. In 2018, Defence24 reported that Poland could procure ...

• Military UAS - MALE

  Bayraktar TB2 [Poland]

  Programme Background Requirement Under the Gryf programme, the Polish MoD identified the need for an indigenously produced MALE UAV to provide ISTAR and strike capabilities at ...

• Loitering munitions

  Gladius (2026) [Poland]

  Background 2022 Contract award In May 2022, Poland announced the signing of a PLN2 billion ($450 million) procurement contract for the supply of four Gladius batteries. ...

• Military UAS - mini

  FlyEye (Framework Agreement) (Contracted) [Poland]

  Background Pre-2023 contracts Across three orders, one in the early 2010s, another in December 2018 and another in February 2022, the Polish Territorial Defence Force ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Military UAS - tactical

  PGZ-19R

  The PGZ-19R is a low-altitude, short-range tactical fixed-wing UAV. Based on the E-310 demonstrator, the platform has been designed to carry ISR sensors, search and rescue and ...

• Military helicopters - multirole

  AW149

  The AgustaWestland 'AW149' is an 8t-class multirole battlefield helicopter developed by AgustaWestland (now Leonardo) launched in 2006, making its maiden voyage in 2009. For combat ...

• Self-propelled guns

  Krab

  Poland selected a modified version of the BAE Systems AS90M Braveheart 155mm/52cal turret to meet its requirement for a new SPH. Poland’s HSW is prime ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  BMP-1

  The BMP-1 (Bronevaya Maschina Piekhota-1) is a tracked amphibious IFV that was developed in the Soviet Union during the 1960s.  Entering service with the Soviet ...

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

  R&S M3SR Series4400

  Rohde & Schwarz M3SR Series4400 is a VHF/UHF radio system designed for stationary and shipborne applications. It offers several proprietary frequency-hopping waveforms as well as data link ...

• EO/IR systems

  LRF Mod 4EC/6EC

  The Mod 4EC and Mod 6EC were designed specifically for remotely operated small platforms. The modules can be attached to Mini-Typhoon, CLAWS and other systems ...

• Military helicopters - light/training

  SW-4

  The SW-4 is a light, single-engine, multi-mission helicopter designed to carry up to five people (pilots included) and to be operated during the day and ...

• Light attack, Trainer

  FA-50

  Based on the T/TA-50 trainer/light attack aircraft, the FA-50 is further developed and upgraded with a tactical data link, precision-guided munitions, and a self-protection subsystem. ...

• ISR/special mission, Maritime patrol

  A320neo M3A

  Currently under development by Airbus, the A320 M3A is the Maritime Patrol version of the civilian A320neo aircraft. The aircraft can be fitted with a wide ...

• Military UAS - mini

  FlyEye

  WB Group manufactures the FlyEye, a hand-launched mini-UAS designed to provide reconnaissance capabilities.  With a modular configuration and the ability to host multiple payloads, the Polish ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  AN/SQQ-89

  The AN/SQQ-89 is an ASW combat system incorporates and processes all the sonar information and LAMPS sensor data. Manufactured by Lockheed Martin, there are currently ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  R35010

  The Radmor R35010 personal role radio is a handheld, lightweight radio intended to operate in a small radio network between combat team members.  The R35010 ...

• 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 ...

• Land: RWS

  ZSSW-30

  The ZSSW-30 is an unmanned turret developed by a consortium of Huta Stalowa Wola (HSW) and WB Electronics. Armed with a 30mm cannon, 7.62mm coaxial machine ...

• LTVs - 4x4

  LTMPAV Dino 519

  The Dino 519 is a light tactical multi-purpose armored vehicle (LTMPAV) developed by Team Concept, a Poland-based armored vehicle manufacturer.