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Land Warfare
Czech Republic announces new procurement programmes
21st December 2018
The Czech Republic’s MoD has begun three major procurement programmes to modernise its armed forces, with all three contracts being signed in 2019. Defence Minister …
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Defence Notes
100th Su-35 fighter produced in Russia
20th December 2018
Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation has announced the production of the 100th Su-35 fighter. This was marked at a handover ceremony of the final batch of …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
US DoD evaluates DroneShield products
13th December 2018
DroneShield’s DroneSentry and DroneGun Tactical products have been evaluated by the US Department of Defense Asymmetric Warfare Group, the company announced on 10 December. The …
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Land Warfare
Germany ready to accept improved Leopard 2s early in 2019
19th December 2018
The German military will begin 2019 by accepting the first two upgraded Leopard 2 A7V MBTs to undergo an integration verification procedure before fielding. The …
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Training
I/ITSEC 2018: Final M-346 Lavi GBTS delivered
21st November 2018
Elbit Systems has completed the delivery of the final Ground Based Training System (GBTS) for the Israeli Air Force (IAF) Aermacchi M-346 Lavi trainer aircraft. …
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Defence Helicopter
KAI rolls out Light Armed Helicopter
19th December 2018
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) rolled out the first prototype of the Light Armed Helicopter (LAH) at its Sacheon headquarters on 18 December, this being a …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
British Army calls for speedy adoption of manned-unmanned teaming
13th December 2018
For the British Army the future is autonomous, and manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) will be the starting point for this in 2019. This is according to …
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Defence Helicopter
UK MoD set to amend Apache AH Mk 1 contract
12th December 2018
The Apache delivery team, part of the UK MoD, is preparing to change an Apache AH Mk 1 integrated operational support (IOS) pricing period contract held …
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Land Warfare
Lithuania looks to NATO to deter Russia, dismisses European Army
6th December 2018
The idea of a European Army was dismissed by a Lithuanian defence official who said that NATO nations should continue to increase spending within the …
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Military Logistics
France ships 1,400 assault rifles to Central Africa army
11th December 2018
France on 11 December handed over 1,400 AK-47 assault rifles and three amphibious vehicles to the Central African Republic to shore up its beleaguered armed …
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Digital Battlespace
AOC 2018: US Army looks to reinvigorate EW capabilities
3rd December 2018
The US Army is undergoing a renaissance after almost two decades of dealing with asymmetric threats, steady periods of budget uncertainty and an increasingly complex …
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Defence Helicopter
Airbus says improper settings played role in Mali helicopter crash
12th December 2018
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus said 12 December that an investigation had found improper settings to have been one factor behind the deadly 2017 crash of …
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Digital Battlespace
Viasat's MBR-4020 ARSTRAT certified
10th December 2018
Viasat’s Mobile Broadband Router (MBR)-4020 airborne modem has successfully completed the US Army Forces Strategic Command (ARSTRAT) certification process. With the completion of the certification, …
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Defence Notes
EDEX 2018: Egyptian MoD develops new decoys and anti-drone systems
7th December 2018
The Egyptian MoD’s research and development (R&D;) unit displayed various new decoys and C-UAS products at EDEX 2018 in Cairo. Several inflatable decoys were showcased, …
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Land Warfare
British Army demos new Challenger 2 urban operation tank concept
10th December 2018
The British Army’s Royal Tank Regiment (RTR) has developed a new Challenger 2 MBT demonstrator to highlight modifications that could be made to the platform …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Rosomak [Poland - Second Batch]
Programme Background Requirement The Polish Army selected Patria's XC-360 Armored Modular Vehicle (AMV) to meet its requirement for a new 8x8 armoured vehicle to replace ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
NBPWP Borsuk [Poland - First Batch]
Programme Background The NBPWP Borsuk is intended to replace the BWP-1s currently in service with the Polish Army. Development of the platform began in 2014 with the ...
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Loitering munitions
Warmate (Framework Agreement) [Poland]
Background Previous Orders Before the announcement of the framework agreement in 2025, Poland had acquired other batches of Warmates. In 2017, it had a procurement programme ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Rosomak [Poland - Third Batch]
Programme Background The Polish Army selected the Rosomak 8x8 armoured vehicle (a version of Patria's Armored Modular Vehicle (AMV) 8x8 produced under licence by Rosomak) ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
Wizjer [Poland]
Programme Background Requirements In its Technical Modernisation Programme 2013-2022, the Polish Ministry of National Defense (MND) identified the need for several new types of UAVs ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Rosomak [Poland - Fourth Batch]
Programme Background The Polish Army selected the Rosomak 8x8 armoured vehicle (a version of Patria's Armored Modular Vehicle (AMV) 8x8 produced under licence by Rosomak) ...
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Tanks
Wilk
Programme 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 ...
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Pegaz Special Operations Vehicles
Programme BackgroundRequirementThe Polish MoD has a long-standing requirement to procure a new 4x4 tactical vehicle to replace the M1165A1 HMMWVs and Oshkosh M-ATVs currently in ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Rosomak [Poland - Fifth Batch]
Programme Background The Polish Army selected the Rosomak 8x8 armoured vehicle (a version of Patria's Armored Modular Vehicle (AMV) 8x8 produced under licence by Rosomak) ...
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Tanks
M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams [Poland - Forecast]
Programme Background Requirement The Polish Army wants to replace its legacy Soviet T-72 MBTs with new NATO-standard platforms to increase interoperability with its allies and ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
NBPWP Borsuk [Poland]
Programme Background One of the highest priority equipment procurement programmes for the Polish MoD is the procurement of a new, NATO-standard platform to replace around ...
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Tanks
M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams [Poland]
Programme Background Requirement Since the early 2010s Poland wanted to upgrade its Soviet-era tank fleet due to modernisation requirements, the need to increase interoperability with NATO ...
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MPVs - 4x4
4x4 Command and Reconnaissance Vehicle (Poland)
Programme Background The Polish Army wants to replace legacy Soviet equipment procured during the Cold War with new NATO-standard platforms to enhance its interoperability with ...
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Tanks
K2 [Poland - Phase I]
Programme 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 ...
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Żmija Long-Range Reconnaissance Vehicle
Programme Background The Polish Army launched a tender to procure 118 Żmija Long Range Reconnaissance Vehicles (LRRVs) in March 2015. This programme is part of a ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Rosomak
The Rosomak is a variant of Patria's 8x8 Armored Modular Vehicle (AMV) platform produced under licence in Poland. Approximately 90% of the vehicle's components are manufactured by Polish ...
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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 ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
Anders Multirole Combat Platform
The tracked WPB Anders multirole combat platform was designed to replace the BMP-1 IFV and other vehicles in Polish Army service. The Anders family is ...
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Military helicopters - multirole
W-3 Sokol
The Leonardo/PZL-Świdnik W-3 Sokol twin-engine utility and combat support helicopter was designed and is built-in Poland. The latest version is the W-3PL Gluszec, an upgraded ...
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Self-propelled guns, Self-propelled missile systems
ZSU-23-4MP Biala
ZSU-23-4MP Biala is the a locally developed Polish upgrade of ZSU-23-4 Shilka tracked four-barrel 23mm anti-aircraft gun developed in 1957-65 by Mytishchi Engineering Works to meet the ...
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LTVs - 4x4
LTMPV Dino 319
The Dino 319, developed by Team Concept, is a tactical vehicle that combines exceptional off-road capabilities with lightweight composite materials and a modular configuration. Designed ...
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Tanks
PT-91
The PT-91 Twardy (Hard) tracked MBT is a derivative of the Soviet T-72M1 produced under licence in Poland by Zaklady Mechaniczne Bumar Łabedy, now part ...
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Self-propelled mortars
Rak
HSW unveiled its Rak 120 mm SP mortar turret at MSPO 2008. It is designed to be integrated onto any suitable tracked or wheeled AFV ...
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MPVs - 4x4
Patriot II
The Patriot II multipurpose 4x4 armoured vehicle is a further development of Excalibur Army's original Patriot. Longer and heavier than its predecessor, the Patriot II ...
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Air: Defensive Systems - Radar Warning Receivers
TDS-H
The TDS-H threat detection system is a compact, user-programmable RWR. Its sensitive instantaneous frequency-measurement capability enables high POI and early warning. The system utilises miniaturised ...
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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 ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
LPG
The Lightweight Tracked Chassis (LPG) is being developed by HSW for the Polish Army. Unlike previous attempts to develop an LPG, the new vehicle dispenses ...
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Military helicopters - attack
AW249
The AW249, or New Exploration and Escort Helicopter (NEES), is an attack helicopter being developed for the Italian Army by Leonardo based on the AW149 tactical transport helicopter. It ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, 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 ...
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Military UGVs
Perun UGV
Perun, a developmental 4x4 Uncrewed Ground Vehicle, was first introduced at the MSPO 2018 trade show in Kielce. It is engineered for combat and reconnaissance ...