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Naval Warfare
DSEI 2021: MoD awards Thales naval laser demonstration contract
14th September 2021
Thales will develop a naval directed-energy weapon that will be fitted onto a Type 23 frigate for testing.
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Air Warfare
France and Germany will operate binational C-130J squadron
2nd September 2021
The ministers of defence of Germany and France signed an agreement to create a binational squadron and a training centre in the Évreux Air Base. IOC is expected to be achieved in late 2021 with FOC to follow in 2024.
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Naval Warfare
UK confirms minehunter retirement dates
7th September 2021
The UK will have paid off its existing mine countermeasure fleet by 2031.
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Air Warfare
DSEI 2021: Leonardo's BriteCloud decoy ready to break America
7th September 2021
Leonardo expects the BriteCloud Foreign Comparative Testing (FCT) programme to open doors for US sales of the countermeasure.
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Training
JASDF seeks successor for the T-4 trainer jet
19th August 2021
Japan requires a new and modern trainer jet to train its pilots, with perhaps 200+ to enter service.
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Air Warfare
US approves Hellenic F-16 fleet upgrades
4th August 2021
An FMS has been approved by the US State Department for F-16 support and equipment to be delivered to Greece.
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Naval Warfare
Taiwan’s navy to fortify frigates and woo Romeo
2nd September 2021
In the coming year, Taiwan has set aside money for new ASW helicopters and to upgrade its relatively toothless frigates.
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Training
ANDSF training – where did it go so wrong? (Analysis)
17th August 2021
NATO and ISAF forces in Afghanistan have been training the ANDSF for many years, but when it came to the acid test of independent combat, Afghan forces were simply not up to the task. Why?
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Land Warfare
Atmaca KKK typifies Turkish cruise missile trend
31st August 2021
A new variant of the Atmaca missile is in the works, while manufacturer Roketsan is also developing a long-range cruise missile.
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Training
FAcT slims down to winning pair
12th August 2021
The FAcT programme for the Royal Canadian Air Force is down to two bidders with a contract award expected in 2023.
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Naval Warfare
Silent Sentinel secures Mexican naval base coastal surveillance contract
1st September 2021
Silent Sentinel cameras will form part of a new Mexican coastal surveillance system.
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Naval Warfare
IDEF 2021: Aselsan sets out vision for USV swarm capability
23rd August 2021
The platform-agnostic technology has been tested using four Albatros-S USVs and is a joint project between Aselsan and the SSB.
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Training
NMESIS hits the target during exercise
20th August 2021
NMESIS will provide the Marine Littoral Regiment with a ground-based anti-ship capability.
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Defence Notes
USAF awards another Mk21A contract modification
5th August 2021
Lockheed Martin is to assist the much-needed US ICBM fuze modernisation programme, as the existing Mk21 fuze is already three times past its design life.
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Land Warfare
Rheinmetall and Escribano showcase new modules for the Mission Master SP A-UGV
10th August 2021
Spanish Army witnesses demonstrations of Mission Master with Escribano remote weapon station and EO sensor.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Military UAS - micro
eBee Vision [US]
Background Multiple orders In November 2025, the US Army acquired three eBee Vision systems to enhance training operations at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Germany. A ...
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Maritime patrol
Long Range Patrol Aircraft [The Philippines]
Programme Background On 10 July 2023, Elbit Systems announced that it had secured a contract for two long-range patrol aircraft. Although the customer was not ...
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Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - small
Thor [Israel]
Background Various Contracts On 3 December 2024, the Israeli Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced it had purchased “advanced drones and autonomous systems” from Elbit Systems in various ...
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Trainer
M-346 [Greece]
Programme Background In April 2021, Elbit Systems was awarded a $1.65 billion contract to set up Hellenic Air Force International Flight Training Centre. The deal includes ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Bayraktar TB2 [Kenya]
Programme Background Training On 23 August 2024, Baykar posted on social media that trainees from Kenya had completed their Bayraktar TB2 training at the Baykar Flight ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Hermes 900 (Uganda)
Programme Background In September 2018, The East African reported that Uganda had received 24 Hermes 900 platforms from Elbit Systems. Evidence of the platform being ...
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Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Magni-X [Albania]
Background Larger Deal In September 2025, the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Albania announced that Elbit Systems would supply Albania with various military ...
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Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - small
Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Project [UK]
Programme Background Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Project The British Army launched the RAS project to provide the "direction required to exploit emerging technologies to ...
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Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - small
Thor [Albania]
Background Larger Deal In September 2025, the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Albania announced that Elbit Systems would supply Albania with various military ...
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Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Magni-X (1-350) [Austria]
Background Contract Various outlets reported in mid-2025 that the Austrian Armed Forces had acquired 315 Magni-X UAVs from Elbit Systems. The contract was concluded with the German branch of ...
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Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Matrice 300 (Ukraine)
Programme Background On 11 December 2021, Ukrainian media reported that the Administration of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine had acquired 60 Matrice 300 rotary-wing ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, 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 - fixed-wing, 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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Military helicopters - scout/light attack
MD 530F -Kenya
Crew transition training took place at the MD Helicopters headquarters in Mesa, Arizona, with field service support, armament, and gunnery training scheduled to occur at ...
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Light attack, Trainer
IAR-99 Replacement (Romania)
On 29 August 2017, Leonardo announced that the IAR-99 trainer technology demonstrator (TD) will be fitted with company's Vixen 500E AESA radar. The Vixen 500E AESA ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Air: air combat simulators
Air Combat Training
Boeing has experience in delivering training for fixed-wing air combat platforms including F-15C/E, F-16, F/A-18E/F, EA-18G, F-22 and MV/CV-22.
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Air: UAV simulators
UAV Simulators
Elbit Systems has developed simulation systems to train personnel in UAV operation, from generic UAV training for initial screening procedures up to full mission, high-fidelity ...
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Air: Displays
F-16 Center Pedestal Display
Produced by Elbit Systems of America, the F-16 Center Pedestal Display (CPD) provides a high-resolution colour display that replaces several legacy instruments on F-16 aircraft.
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Air: air combat simulators
USAF F-16 Training System
L3Harris Technologies is supporting approximately 180 F-16 pilot and maintenance trainers as part of the USAF’s F-16 Training System. Programme contract options extend through 2019. ...
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Land: C2 simulators
BGSC
The Battle Group Simulation Center (BGSC) is a commander’s open training tool for doctrine and tactics. BGSC uses AI-based, adaptive-behaviour CGF. Applications include: conventional and ...
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Air: mission management systems
Naval Command Center
The Elbit Systems Naval Command Center (NCC) provides the infrastructure, systems and functionality required to achieve maritime domain awareness in conjunction with applicable means, evaluating ...
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Air: air combat simulators
SkyBreaker
Elbit Systems' SkyBreaker is an airborne Mission Training Centre that enables networked training between various trainees and platforms, including a range of air force platforms. ...
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Air: fixed-wing flight simulators
F-35 Training System
BAE Systems is involved in F-35 Lightning II Training System design and sustainment, working with prime contractor Lockheed Martin. BAE Systems leads the instructional systems ...
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Land: air defence simulators
Live Training System for Air Defence
Elbit Systems' Live Training System for Air Defence is integrated on various short- and medium-range air defence systems. The Live Training System provides networked and ...
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Land: tactical engagement simulators
Instrumented Ground Combat Training Systems
Cubic supplies combat training systems for CTCs, homestations and forward-deployed environments. The systems are designed to support missions including force-on-force, urban operations, joint, combined arms ...
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Air: fixed-wing flight simulators
VMTS
Elbit Systems' Virtual Mission Training System (VMTS) provides realistic training at a reduced cost in a fighter-like environment, claims the company. Using a data link, ...
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Major networking projects
DAP
Israel’s Digital Army Program (DAP) offers interoperability of tri-service (air, land, sea) platforms and sensors for force-wide collaboration. The system is implemented in the IDF ...
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Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Magni-X
Magni-X is a mini rotary-wing UAV from Elbit Systems. The aircraft was first unveiled in 2019 and was designed specifically for Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) operations ...
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Unguided Mortar Ammunition
M769 Full Range Practice Round
The M769 Full Range Practice Round is a 60mm mortar training round developed by the US Army's Armament Center and the Picatinny Arsenal.
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Air: fixed-wing flight simulators
Tzofit Training Centre
In June 2009, Elbit inaugurated the Beechcraft King Air B200 Tzofit Training Centre for IDF pilots. Elbit Systems serves as the project’s prime contractor, while ...
