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  • Defence Helicopter

    US Army achieves IOC with AH-64E Apache Guardian

    28th November 2013

    The US Army’s AH-64E Apache ‘Guardian’ attack helicopters have achieved initial operating capability (IOC), the service announced on 27 November. In a statement, the army …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Ardiden 3C/WZ16 engine has successful first run

    28th November 2013

    The Turbomeca- and AVIC Engine-developed Ardiden 3C helicopter engine has completed its first run at the Turbomeca Bordes plant in France. According to the companies …

  • Digital Battlespace

    US Army demonstrates battle command system

    27th November 2013

    Northrop Grumman’s integrated air and missile defense (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS) has been used in a US Army demonstration to provide a warfighter-focused, net-centric …

  • Defence Helicopter

    RAF commences training operations with Puma Mk2

    26th November 2013

    The Royal Air Force has begun training on the newly upgraded Puma Mk2 helicopters from RAF Benson in Oxford. Seven of the 24 aircraft being …

  • Defence Helicopter

    AgustaWestland bets on dual-use helicopters

    21st November 2013

    AgustaWestland hopes its dual-use family of helicopters concept will allow it to successfully capitalise on a growing commercial sector and offset a shrinking military market, …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Saudi Arabia requests C4I FMS from US government

    20th November 2013

    Saudi Arabia has requested C4I system upgrades and maintenance from the US government under a possible foreign military sale (FMS) announced to US congress by …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Dubai 2013: HISS showcases aircraft integration options

    20th November 2013

    Highland Integration Surveillance Systems (HISS) used the Dubai Air Show to promote its SABIR mission system package, as the integration specialist looks to widen its …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Dubai 2013: HammerHead demonstrator completes maiden flight

    19th November 2013

    The P.1HH HammerHead UAV demonstrator achieved its first full flight on 14 November, Piaggio Aero and Selex ES have revealed. Announcing the news at the …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Canadian Army pursuing SOTM capability

    19th November 2013

    The Canadian government is seeking bids for mobile satellite communication (SATCOM) terminals for Canadian Army vehicles. The request for proposals is being issued under the …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Dubai 2013: Adcom unveils new HALE UAV

    18th November 2013

    Abu Dhabi-based Adcom has expanded its UAV family by unveiling the Global Yabhon at the Dubai air show. Described by Ali Al Dhaheri, general designer …

  • Digital Battlespace

    PRC-155 Manpack radio marks new milestone

    15th November 2013

    General Dynamics C4 Systems has demonstrated secure voice and data call from two AN/PRC-155 two-channel Manpack radios in some of the most severe environmental conditions …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Bat UAV integrated with electronic attack payload

    15th November 2013

    Northrop Grumman has demonstrated an electronic attack capability on the Bat UAV for the first time during the Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One …

  • Digital Battlespace

    UK Space Agency targets increased market share

    15th November 2013

    The UK Space Agency has outlined desires to increase its share in the global space economy from 6.5% to 10% by 2030. In a report …

  • Defence Notes

    Lockheed Martin announces reorganisation of US facilities

    14th November 2013

    Lockheed Martin has announced closure and consolidation of its US facilities in response to a continuing decline in US defence spending.    The move follows …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Future UAV ‘super satellite highway’ makes progress

    14th November 2013

    Experts from BAE Systems’ Future Combat Air Systems business have been working with engineers from Astrium on developing a Ka band ‘satellite super highway’ to …

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Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Space: radar systems

    RISAT-1

    Radar Satellite-1 (RISAT-1) is a microwave remote-sensing satellite carrying an SAR payload operating in C band (5.35GHz), which enables imaging of surface features during both ...

  • Naval: Radio and SATCOM

    OceanTRx 4MIL

    The OceanTRx 4MIL is a ruggedised maritime SATCOM solution featuring simultaneous multi-band communication and advanced antenna management capabilities.  It was introduced at the Euronaval 2022 ...

  • Major networking projects

    Skynet 6 SATCOM

    Skynet 6 is designed to replace Skynet 5. The PFI contract for Skynet 5,  held by Paradigm Secure Communications and Airbus DS, ends in 2022. As ...

  • Land: Radio and SATCOM

    Osprey u8 HGL

    Launched in 2023, Kymeta Osprey u8 HGL is a hybrid Geostationary/Low-Earth Orbit terminal that provides satellite communications on the move. Notably, it can be mounted ...

  • Naval: Radio and SATCOM, UAS: communication systems

    Multi-Purpose Terminal (MPT)

    Orbit's Multi-Purpose Terminal (MPT) is a family of stabilised VSAT systems suitable for installation on smaller vessels and airborne platforms including uncrewed vehicles. 

  • Military Satellites - ISR

    Radarsat-2

    Owned and operated by MDA, Radarsat-2 was launched in late 2007 as a follow-on radar satellite to Canada’s Radarsat-1. The satellite's resolution ranges from a ...

  • Naval: Radio and SATCOM

    SURFSAT-L

    Produced by Thales, SURFSAT-L is a SATCOM terminal designed for medium to large surface vessels. According to the manufacturer, it is designed to achieve a ...

  • Land: Radio and SATCOM

    MONDO Satellite Terminal

    The Multi Orbit Network, Dual Operation (MONDO) Satellite Terminal is a developmental SATCOM solution that provides continuous communication links on GEO, LEO and MEO networks. ...

  • Military Satellites - ISR

    Helios

    The Helios system consists of the Helios 2A and Helios 2B satellites, the latter of which was launched in December 2009, five years after Helios ...

  • Land: Radio and SATCOM

    Multi-Orbit Tactical Terminal

    Intelsat Multi-Orbit Tactical Terminal (MOTT) is a ruggedised terminal with a low-profile design. The vehicle-mountable terminal features an electronically steered array antenna, edge computing capabilities ...

  • Data links

    GSNC

    Global Secure Network Connection (GSNC) provides a global data communications solution for military aircraft, including bomber, refuelling and transport aircraft. The GSNC system uses Iridium ...

  • Space: radar systems

    ESA Sentinel-1

    Sentinel-1 is a planned constellation of four satellites with two already in orbit and two on order. They carry a payload of a C-band SAR ...

  • Space: radar systems

    NISAR

    The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) is a joint programme between NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to build and launch an observation ...

  • Space: radar systems

    TerraSAR-X and ​TanDEM-X

    TerraSAR-X and the more advanced TanDEM-X (TerraSAR-X add-on for digital elevation measurement) are designed to operate closely together to generate an accurate 3D image of ...

  • Military Satellites - ISR

    KH-11

    The first of 16 KH-11 satellites was launched in 1976, and five remain in service, with the latest launch believed to have been in August ...