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Naval Warfare
Italy readies LHD Trieste for 2023 delivery, expands F-35 operations
2nd June 2022
Once commissioned with the Italian Navy, the Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) Trieste will be the largest vessel in the fleet, displacing 33,000t, and the second capable of operating the F-35B.
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Naval Warfare
UK targets late 2020s for Type 45 ballistic missile defence
26th May 2022
Upgrades to UK RN Type 45 destroyers are designed to counter the increased threat anti-ship ballistic cruise missiles pose to Carrier Strike Groups and the wider fleet.
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Naval Warfare
Indo-Pacific 2022: Australia is set to trigger MCM tender
13th May 2022
Three industry contenders have emerged for the Australian navy's quest for a new unmanned MCM system.
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Land Warfare
France bets on armoured vehicles to ensure deterrence
21st March 2022
The French Army is betting on the acquisition and modernisation of armoured vehicles to ensure deterrence in multiple scenarios and avoid being in high-intensity conflicts. Currently, it is carrying out the Scorpion programme, which is intended to deliver around 4,500 new and upgraded platforms by 2034.
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Land Warfare
France steps up support for Ukraine with 155mm artillery
28th April 2022
A dozen Caesar 155mm artillery systems will be delivered to Ukraine after France reverses a previous focus on providing defensive weapons.
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Naval Warfare
Bangladesh awaits new frigates, OPVs, patrol boats and LCTs
3rd June 2022
Little discernible progress has been made in awarding contracts for new Bangladeshi frigates and OPVs, but there is activity in other areas such as patrol boat construction.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
ReconRobotics aims to broaden Throwbot 2 capabilities
12th May 2022
Plans are in place to expand the capabilities of the Throwbot 2 UGV to transport additional payloads.
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Defence Notes
African defence market feels ripple effects of Russian sanctions
30th March 2022
How is the imposition of political and economic sanctions on Russia affecting regions heavily dependent on military equipment provided by Moscow and could this serve as an opportunity for new competing countries to attempt to fill a void?
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Naval Warfare
France wraps Toulon naval base in C-UAS cocoon
4th May 2022
Asset and base protection is an important priority for the French Navy, especially at Toulon.
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Naval Warfare
Argentina receives final Gowind OPV
22nd April 2022
ARA Contralmirante Bartolomé Cordero will make its delivery voyage to Argentina in May 2022.
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Defence Notes
France prepares for climate-altered battlefield
28th April 2022
A new policy document from the French MoD underlines how climate change must be factored into the technical specifications for future procurements.
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Land Warfare
What next-generation radios mean for enhanced military operations (Studio)
24th May 2022
As legacy combat net radios (CNRs) approach their end of service life, modern armed forces seek next-generation tactical communications devices to provide personnel with transformational capabilities.
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Training
US to provide accelerated equipment training to Ukraine
5th May 2022
Training programmes set up by the US will prepare Ukrainian soldiers to become instructors on their return. Options for virtual training are also being explored.
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Land Warfare
Norway reveals Mistral shipment to Ukraine
20th April 2022
Ukrainian short-range air defence capabilities are bolstered by Mistral SAM missiles donated by Norway.
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Defence Notes
France offers low-key support for Ukrainian cause
1st April 2022
France has been less vocal than other European countries in providing military aid to embattled Ukraine, although it has reacted swiftly to deploy ground, air and sea assets to protect NATO allies.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Bayraktar TB2 [Mali]
Programme Background Six Drones On 22 December 2022, Joseph Dempsey, a research associate at IISS, tweeted photographs showing a Baytraktar TB2 adorned with the Malian ...
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APCs/IFVs - 6x6
VBMR-L Serval [Luxembourg]
Programme Background Luxembourg currently operates a small military of just over 1,000 personnel. Despite its small size, Luxembourg has contributed troops to both NATO and EU ...
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APCs/IFVs - 6x6
EBRC Jaguar [Luxembourg]
Programme Background Luxembourg currently operates a small military of just over 1,000 personnel. Despite its small size, Luxembourg has contributed troops to both NATO and EU ...
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APCs/IFVs - 6x6
VBMR Griffon [Luxembourg]
Programme Background Luxembourg currently operates a small military of just over 1,000 personnel. Despite its small size, Luxembourg has contributed troops to both NATO and EU ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Akinci [Mali]
Background Presentation In December 2024, Akinci drones were presented to the Malian Armed Forces by transitional President General Assimi Goita during a ceremony in Bamako, confirming ...
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Military helicopters - multirole
Mi-171Sh
While the Burkinabe Armed Forces declined to discuss the deal when contacted by Shephard, a Burkinabe military source did acknowledge that the aircraft were being ...
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MPVs - 4x4
Surplus Maxxpro [Bangladesh - Batch 1]
Programme Background The Bangladesh Army requires MRAPs to provide protected mobility to its troops deployed on UN peacekeeping missions in Mali and the Central African ...
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MPVs - 4x4
Surplus Maxxpro [Bangladesh - Batch 2]
Programme Background The Bangladesh Army requires MRAPs to provide protected mobility to its troops deployed on UN peacekeeping missions in Mali and the Central African ...
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Fardier SOV
Programme Background The French Army's airborne units previously operated 280 Lohr FL500 Fardier utility vehicles to carry heavy equipment. Those vehicles increased the tactical mobility ...
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MPVs - 4x4
UN Peacekeeping Vehicles [Bangladesh]
Programme Background The Bangladesh Army requires 4x4 armoured vehicles to provide protected mobility to its troops deployed on UN peacekeeping missions in Mali and the ...
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Medium UGVs
THeMIS [Netherlands and Estonia]
Programme Background The Estonian Armed Forces had already been operating the THeMIS UGV in Mali for a year at the time the programme was announced ...
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Medium UGVs
THeMIS [Sweden]
Programme Background Many countries have been acquiring small numbers of Milrem's THeMIS UGV since its success in the hands of Estonian Forces in Mali. The ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
VBCI Replacement [France]
Programme Background The VBCI is currently France's primary IFV. As an 8x8 wheel vehicle, it fits within a French force structure that favours agile, manoeuvrable ...
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Minehunters
Mine Warfare Vessels [France]
Programme Background Requirements France’s Mine Warfare Vessels programme is aimed at replacing the ageing Eridan-class minehunters. The programme will follow the Future Naval Mine Action System ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
MQ-9 Reaper [France]
Programme Background 2013 (Block 1) The then-French Defence Minister, Kean-Yves Le Drian, confirmed on 31 May 2013 that France had ordered its first two MQ-9 platforms. The ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Air: mission management systems
FINDSAT - BFT System
Using geo-satellite positioning, Nexter’s BFT system (FINDSAT) is capable of identifying and locating friendly personnel who are not equipped with networked information or radio systems. ...
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Medium UGVs
THeMIS
Milrem's Tracked Hybrid Modular Infantry System (THeMIS) is a modular, hybrid UGV. The vehicle's modular design and open architecture allow it to be reconfigured to ...
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Land: indirect fire location radar
GA10
The Ground Alerter 10 (GA10), developed by Thales, is a portable Counter-Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar (C-RAM) early warning system. It provides 360° azimuth coverage with ...
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Air-to-surface missiles
HOT 3
Designed to destroy reactive armour, the HOT (Haut subsonique Optiquement Téléguidé Tiré d'un Tube, or High Subsonic, Optical, Remote-Guided, Tube-Launched) family has demonstrated its multipurpose capability. Tens ...
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Military helicopters - multirole
Mi-8/Mi-17
The Mil Mi-8 (NATO reporting name Hip) is a twin-engine, multirole, medium helicopter developed from 1960 to meet Soviet military requirements. More than 18,000 examples of the ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Heron Mk 1
The Heron, now called the Heron Mk I, is a MALE UAS manufactured by Isreal Aerospace Industries' (IAI) Malat Division. Designed for various missions, including ISTAR and artillery fire ...
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Light UGVs
Probot
The 4x4 Professional Robot (Probot) is suitable for various applications, both indoor and outdoor, and is designed to carry a payload of up to 700kg. ...
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Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift
AS532
The AS532 is a development of the SA 330 Puma, with a long fuselage and marketed for tactical transport and logistical support missions. It has ...
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Air: Helmet-mounted displays
TopOwl
The TopOwl binocular helmet-mounted sight and display has been chosen by 16 countries for their army, navy and/or air force attack and transport helicopters. It ...
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MPVs - 4x4
Puma M36 Mk 5
OTT developed the Puma M36 Mk 5 to meet the needs of African customers for a lower-cost vehicle that offers a greater payload than its ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
VBCI
Nexter developed the VBCI to meet a French Army requirement for an infantry fighting vehicle to replace the tracked AMX-10P. The 8x8 design was specified ...
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Land: air defence radar
Protivnik-GE
The Protivnik-GE is a mobile 3D surveillance radar distributed by Russian supplier Rosoboronexport and is currently used by the Russian Armed Forces and the Egyptian ...
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Air: Electronic Attack - Jamming
SPREOS
Bird Aerosystems’ SPREO is a Directional Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) designed to protect rotary and fixed-wing aircraft against incoming infrared (IR) guided surface-to-air and air-to-air missiles. ...
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Frigates
La Fayette/Kang Ding Class
The La Fayette-class frigates have a stealthy design and are in service with France and Taiwan, with some variance between the ships on length and ...
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MPVs - 4x4
Storm
The Storm is a light APC based on the Toyota Land Cruiser 79 commercial SUV developed by Qatari armoured vehicle manufacturer Stark Motors. The Storm ...
