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Uncrewed Vehicles
Chinese UAS attempt to rule the roost
25th June 2018
Chinese security services are using birdlike UAS in a small-scale way around the country to monitor citizens and suspicious activities. The ornithological UAS in question, …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2018: Polish company Concept makes debut
15th June 2018
Polish company Concept has made its debut at Eurosatory in Paris showcasing a range of vehicles for special, mechanised and reconnaissance forces. The Bielsko-Biala based …
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Defence Notes
Pentagon chief Mattis reduced to carrying out orders he dislikes
27th June 2018
From housing undocumented migrants to scrapping joint exercises with South Korea or setting up a new Space Force - US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis, one-time …
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Naval Warfare
US touts enduring Pacific presence as carrier visits Manila
26th June 2018
A US aircraft carrier visited the Philippines on 26 June, the third such call in four months, as its commander cited America's ‘enduring presence’ in …
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Defence Helicopter
Eurosatory 2018: Tri-service H160M designs presented
13th June 2018
Airbus Helicopters has used Eurosatory to highlight its militarised H160 platform which is currently undergoing de-risking studies. The aircraft is being developed for the French …
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Military Logistics
US Army looks to fill another boot gap
12th June 2018
In the wake of the identification of several ‘boot gaps’ in both US Army and US Marine Corps combat environments, as well as the ongoing …
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Land Warfare
Raytheon to continue TOW production
15th June 2018
Raytheon has received a $129.9 million contract modification from the US Army to continue production of the TOW weapon system, the company announced on 12 …
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Military Logistics
Eurosatory 2018: New automated load handling system for Australia
12th June 2018
Rheinmetall Defence has unveiled the new Supashock Automated Load Handing System (ALHS 17) at Eurosatory 2018. The new system, designed and built by Australian company, …
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Digital Battlespace
China’s ‘sloppy’ American spy
22nd June 2018
The US Justice Department (DOJ) issued a felony complaint against Ron Hansen, a former US intelligence officer, on 2 June, alleging he worked for Chinese …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Eurosatory 2018: Safran Patroller in depth (video)
12th June 2018
While Eurosatory typically focuses on land platforms UAVs still have a significant presence at the event. Beth Maundrill, senior reporter at Shephard talks through some of …
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Defence Helicopter
Eurosatory 2018: New sensor suite for NH90 special operations
15th June 2018
Shephard understands that a total ten NH90 aircraft will be outfitted with a new sensor suite for French Special Forces operations. A nose cone for …
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Digital Battlespace
US Army completes LTLM II airborne testing
8th June 2018
The US Army has completed the final phases of airborne testing for the Laser Target Locator Module (LTLM II). The ruggedised LTLM II is designed …
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Digital Battlespace
Trumps orders Pentagon to create US 'Space Force'
18th June 2018
US President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon on 18 June to create a new US ‘Space Force’, which would become the sixth branch of the …
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Land Warfare
Insight: Are Ukraine's new vehicle plans really feasible?
24th June 2018
Last month, Ukrainian industry announced ambitious plans to develop a brand-new IFV for the country's military that could contribute towards the force's modernisation and bolster …
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Digital Battlespace
IAI Elta receives EW system contract
15th June 2018
Israel Aerospace Industries’ (IAI) Elta Systems has received a contract to modernise and upgrade a national level ground based SIGINT and EW system for an …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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MPVs - 4x4
Titan-B
Programme Background Colombia is understood to have a requirement for as many as 100 APCs capable of carrying up to 20 troops and protecting their ...
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MPVs - 4x4
Titan-C
Programme Background Colombia is understood to have a requirement for as many as 100 APCs capable of carrying up to 20 troops and protecting their ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
Colombia M113A3
Programme Background The Colombian Army currently operates 54 M113A1 and M113A2 APCs, which are divided among two mechanised infantry battalions and a training school. Known ...
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MPVs - 4x4
Surplus M1117 Guardian ASV (Colombia)
Programme Background The Colombian Army has requested surplus M1117s to assist with counter-insurgency and counter-narcotics operations. Due to a lack of armoured vehicles suitable for ...
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Light Tactical Vehicles [Colombia]
Programme Background The Colombian MoD has not outlined how many new patrol vehicles will be needed to equip all seven of the light cavalry groups, ...
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MPVs - 4x4
Secure Personnel Transport Vehicle [Colombia - Forecast]
Programme Background Colombia is understood to have a requirement for as many as 100 APCs capable of carrying up to 20 troops and protecting their ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
PETEF - LAV III [Colombia]
Programme Background Since the replacement of the M113 is understood to be a priority for the Colombian Army, it is anticipated that a contract could ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
WanderB or ThunderB [Colombia]
Programme Background Expodefensa 2019 During Colombia's Expodefensa 2019 exhibition, BlueBird Aero Systems displayed its ThunderB VTOL small UAV. Reportedly, the Colombian Army requested information on ...
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MPVs - 4x4
Secure Personnel Transport Vehicle [Colombia]
Programme Background Colombia is understood to have a requirement for as many as 100 APCs capable of carrying up to 20 troops and protecting their ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
Coelum (Colombia)
Programme Background Testing Colombian Aeronautical Industry Cooperation (CIAC) was working on a project called Dron Coelum X-001. In late 2020, the CIAC tested a redesigned prototype of the ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
PETEF - Tracked IFV [Colombia]
Programme Background Since a programme to procure a tracked IFV has yet to be launched by the Colombian Army, it is unclear how many tracked ...
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Main battle tanks
PETEF - MBT
The Colombian Army has evaluated several offers for MBT platforms in the past, though none of these have progressed to the formal contract stage. For ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | Kfir Replacement [Colombia]
The Colombian Air Force has a long-standing requirement for 15 new fighter aircraft to replace its aging 23 Kfir aircraft in service. On 3 April ...
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Data links
Data links | Kfir Replacement [Colombia]
The Colombian Air Force has a long-standing requirement for 15 new fighter aircraft to replace its aging 23 Kfir aircraft in service. On 3 April ...
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Air: Helmet-mounted displays
Air: Helmet-mounted displays | Kfir Replacement [Colombia]
The Colombian Air Force has a long-standing requirement for 15 new fighter aircraft to replace its aging 23 Kfir aircraft in service. On 3 April ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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MPVs - 4x4
Titan
Blindex developed the Titan series of APCs to provide the Colombian Army with an affordable means of transporting large numbers of troops for internal security ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
Quimbaya X-003
The Quimbaya X-003 is a Colombian fixed-wing UAV designed and developed by the Colombian Aeronautical Industry Corporation (CIAC). Reportedly, following evaluation tests in late 2023, ...
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MPVs - 4x4
M1117 Guardian ASV
In December 1995, the US Army selected a design based on the Textron ASV 150 to provide the military police with a vehicle that combined ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
Coelum
Manufactured by Corporación de la Industria Aeronáutica Colombiana (CIAC), the Coelum is a mini UAV that is fitted with a 40x zoom EO/IR camera payload for ISR missions. The ...
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Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Dragom
Colombian Aeronautical Industry Corporation (CIAC) unveiled the Dragom in mid-2025 at F-AIR Colombia 2025. The rotary-wing quadcopter is designed for reconnaissance and guided attack missions.
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Land: Radio and SATCOM
PRC-710
The PRC-710 is a VHF/FM voice and data handheld radio with COMSEC and ECCM capabilities. Designed in response to emerging combat requirements, the PRC-710 is ...
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Frigates
SIGMA 10514
The Martadinata-class frigates, also known as the Perusak Kawal Rudal-class (PKR), are based on Damen's Sigma 10514 design. Two frigates have been jointly built by PT ...
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Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors
LPR 40 MKII
The LPR acts as a command boat for the group of tactical riverine combat boats operated by the Colombian Marine Corps. It is equipped with ...
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Surface-to-air missiles
Barak MR (MRAD)
The Barak Medium Range (MR) missile, developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), is an advanced surface-to-air interceptor designed to counter a wide spectrum of aerial threats, ...
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MPVs - 4x4
SCTV
The Survivable Combat Tactical Vehicle(SCTV), developed by Textron Marine & Land Systems and Granite Tactical Vehicles, is an upgrade solution for the AM General High ...
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Military helicopters - scout/light attack
MD 500
The MD 500 is a single-engine light helicopter derived from the Hughes OH-6A Cayuse developed for the US Army in the early 1960s and the ...
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MPVs - 4x4
SandCat
The 4x4 SandCat family of vehicles was designed by Israeli armour specialist Plasan Sasa in 2005 for a range of military, special operations, homeland security, ...
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Sea: optronic masts and periscopes
SERO 250
The SERO 250 is a compact submarine periscope that can be installed in both new-build and upgraded boats. Little or no structural modifications are required ...
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Fighter - multirole
J-10
The J-10 (NATO reporting name Firebird) is a multirole fighter developed by China to replace second-generation J-7 and Q-5 aircraft. The aircraft is also known ...
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Submarines: conventional, attack
Type 209/1200
The Type 209/1200 diesel-electric submarine is a variant of the Type 209 submarine designed by the German company Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft exclusively for the export market. ...
