• Land Warfare

  ILA 2014: MEADS International seeks German, Polish collaboration

  22nd May 2014

  MEADS International is looking to secure a follow-on agreement for its Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) with Germany as the programme nears completion. Industry …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  MALE UAV project enters critical phase

  21st May 2014

  Companies from France, Germany and Italy have delivered a proposal to the national armament director of each nation calling for requirements for a European MALE …

• Defence Helicopter

  Russia to continue Mi-17V-5 deliveries to Afghanistan

  19th May 2014

  Despite the Ukrainian crisis and the sanctions imposed by the US and EU on the Russian financial system, the country will continue deliveries of Mi-17V-5 …

• Defence Helicopter

  German Social Democrats call for more NH90s

  12th May 2014

  The German Social Democratic Party (SPD) is calling on the government to adjust its plans and procure 122 NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopters (TTH) instead of …

• Military Logistics

  EDA: EART14 showing positive results

  11th April 2014

  The European Defence Agency (EDA) is reporting positive initial results from its European Air-to-Air Refuelling training (EART14) exercise at Eindhoven Air Base in the Netherlands. …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  SGA14: Skeldar returns from Spanish deployment

  13th February 2014

  Saab’s Skeldar VTOL UAV has returned from deployed operations with the Spanish Navy, although the company is hopeful that further contracts will come to fruition.  …

• Defence Notes

  Nordic countries further defence cooperation

  13th December 2013

  The Nordic defence ministers have adopted a vision for 2020 showing their commitment to progressing cooperation further in the coming decade as national defence budgets …

• Defence Notes

  European ‘go-it-alone’ defence approach a major weakness, report says

  9th December 2013

  In the run-up to the European Council meeting on defence, a report from the EU Parliament has highlighted the costs resulting from the lack of European …

• Defence Notes

  EADS meets Polish A&D industry

  29th November 2013

  EADS is looking to further increase its industrial footprint in Poland to benefit from the country’s buoyant economy.   The company is running a business …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Saab's Skeldar UAS finds its wings

  15th November 2013

  Saab's Skeldar UAV has entered operational service on the BAM Meteoro offshore patrol vessel in support of the Spanish Navy. The system is providing surveillance …

• Defence Notes

  EADS expects job losses and cost reductions

  1st November 2013

  Criticising the lack of support from the German government, the head of EADS has warned that the restructure of the company’s defence business is likely …

• Defence Notes

  Saab sees declining profits

  1st November 2013

  Saab has recorded a net income of SEK455 million ($70.5 million) for the first half year of 2013, which is a decrease of 55% compared …

• Defence Notes

  Dutch MoD welcomes extra budget

  30th October 2013

  The Dutch MoD has reversed a series of austerity measures after negotiations within the government led to the release of an additional €115 million into …

• Military Logistics

  Norway picks BMT design for its new logistics ship

  1st July 2013

  The Aegir logistics support vessel (LSV) design from BMT Defence Services has been selected by Norway for its logistics support ship requirement – known as Project …

• Land Warfare

  CGS say UK must be prepared for future deployments

  28th June 2013

  British politicians must be prepared to deploy troops on challenging overseas operations when national interests are at stake, the head of the British Army has …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Military helicopters - multirole

  EU Next Generation Rotorcraft Technologies Project (ENGRT) - (Greece)

  Programme Background EU Next Generation Rotorcraft Technologies Project (ENGRT) EU Next Generation Rotorcraft Technologies Project (ENGRT) was announced in early 2022 and the project contract was awarded ...

• Military helicopters - multirole

  EU Next Generation Rotorcraft Technologies Project (ENGRT) - (Italy)

  Programme Background EU Next Generation Rotorcraft Technologies Project (ENGRT) EU Next Generation Rotorcraft Technologies Project (ENGRT) was announced in early 2022 and the project contract was awarded ...

• OPVs

  OPV P71 (Malta)

  Programme Background Malta is to receive an offshore patrol vessel (OPV) called P71 to complement the P61 OPV. Plans were first announced for a new OPV ...

• Frigates

  European Combat Vessel [Spain]

  Programme Background Requirements The European Combat Vessel (ECV) is currently a conceptual project that seeks to design a European collaborative multi-mission, modular warship. As of ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical

  Class 2 Tactical UAS [Ireland]

  Background EU Tender On 13 March 2024, the Irish Department of Defence released a planning notice on the EU tenders website, confirming that the Irish ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | European Combat Vessel [Spain]

  The European Combat Vessel (ECV) is currently a conceptual project that seeks to design a European collaborative multi-mission, modular warship. As of March 2026, seven EU Member ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | European Combat Vessel [Spain]

  The European Combat Vessel (ECV) is currently a conceptual project that seeks to design a European collaborative multi-mission, modular warship. As of March 2026, seven EU Member ...

• Main battle tanks

  Skyranger 35 (Leopard 1) [Ukraine]

  Programme Background Rheinmetall previously provided Ukraine with Skyranger 35s; however, these were mounted on truck chassis. The logic behind providing Ukraine with Skyranger 35 on ...

• Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing

  Corps of Engineers UAS [Ireland]

  Programme Background EU Competition Notice On 13 August 2024, a competition notice appeared on the EU tendering website stating that the Irish Defence Force invited ...

• Self-propelled guns

  Caesar [Croatia]

  Background Croatia currently operates the Soviet 2S1 Gvozdika, alongside a small number of German PzH 2000s.  Since the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, multiple ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small

  Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF) GUARD [Ireland]

  Background Problem As stated on the project’s website in 2022, Ireland is the “softest target in the EU for smugglers” due to its 3171km of ...

• Self-propelled rocket launchers

  PULS [Greece]

  Background The Greek army currently operates the RM-70 and M270 as its primary MLRS platforms. Like many militaries in Europe, Greece has been evaluating its ...

• MPVs - 4x4

  VBMR-L Serval [Croatia]

  Programme Background Since the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, many European countries have been modernising their armed forces.  Croatia is no exception ...

• Corvettes

  European Patrol Corvette (EPC) [France]

  Background Requirements The European Patrol Corvette (EPC) is one of the new PESCO (Permanent Structured Cooperation on Defence and Security) projects. PESCO was established by ...

• APCs/IFVs - 8x8

  Piranha V (Batch 2) [Romania]

  Programme Background The Romanian government is currently undergoing a major restructuring of its armed forces, instigated by NATO's drive to rearm following Russia's full-scale invasion ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Air: Displays

  PCD-EU

  The Panoramic Cockpit Display - Electronics Unit (PCD-EU) has been jointly developed by the San Jose-based Lynx Software Technologies and Tampa-based Core Avionics & Industrial ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  ArmoURed Infantry Ground Assault (AURIGA)

  The ArmoURed Infantry Ground Assault (AURIGA) is an IFV being developed with funding from the European Defence Fund (EDF). It aims to develop a next-generation IFV ...

• Military UAS - rotary-wing

  MRM2-10

  The MRM2-10 is a Croatian first-person view (FPV) drone from ORQA. It is branded as an electronic warfare (EW) resilience system with a high level of ...

• Military UAS - rotary-wing

  MRM1-5

  The MRM1-5 is a Croatian first-person view (FPV) drone from ORQA. The company describes it as a dual-use platform, suitable for both training and kinetic operations. The ...

• Air: Displays

  Panoramic Cockpit Display

  Developed by L3Harris and Elbit Systems America, the Panoramic Cockpit Display (PCD) is a touchscreen MFD integrated into F-35 aircraft. It provides two electronically divided ...

• Military vehicle engines

  Caterpillar C13

  The Caterpillar C13 is a four stroke, turbocharged 12.7L 6-cylinder diesel engine that was introduced in 2007. It is a heavy duty engine built for ...

• Land: battle management systems

  SAMOC

  In the role of a mobile C2 centre for ground-based air and missile defence operations, the Surface-to-Air Missile Operations Centre (SAMOC) is designed to provide ...

• Land: battle management systems

  BMC4I

  Battle Management C4I (BMC4I) enables management of missile defence, focusing on strategic and tactical planning, surveillance, air picture production and threat evaluation, as well as ...

• Land: Electronic Attack - Jamming

  Mobile, Manpack and Portable Jammers

  Kintex offers mobile, manpack and portable remote controlled improvised explosive device (RCIED) jammers to protect single objects or groups of moving objects, groups of people, ...

• EO/IR systems

  Predator 150 Mk III

  The Predator 150 Mk III is a multi-sensor, three-axis mechanical stabilised optical system from Atmolab.  It has a low-light full HD EO camera, a high-resolution ...

• Land: tactical engagement simulators

  TES MILES Products

  Leidos provides wireless Tactical Engagement Simulation (TES) MILES laser-based systems and products for live, scalable combat training range exercises. The MILES components are interoperable and ...

• Self-propelled guns

  Dana-M1 CZ

  The Dana was developed in the 1970s by Konštrukta Trencín to provide the Czechoslovakian government with a locally built alternative to Soviet artillery systems. More ...

• EO/IR systems

  Rex 151E Spatium

  The Rex 151E Spatium is a multi-sensor two-axis EO/IR system. It comprises a high zoom day/low light FHD EO camera, a high-resolution thermal camera and a laser rangefinder.

• EO/IR systems

  TI FLIR 49

  The TI FLIR 49 is a lightweight, multi-purpose, thermal imaging sensor for navigation, surveillance, maritime, search and rescue, and troop transport missions. Features: second-generation focal ...

• Air: NVGs

  NG700+ System

  The Fenn NG700+ System includes a lightweight NVG and a helmet-mounted power pack. Its features include: lightweight design, fast F/1 objective lens, integrated low-level battery ...