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News - UK MoD

  • Defence Helicopter

    UDT Europe 2017: ASW renewal challenges loom

    1st June 2017

    Anti-submarine warfare (ASW) is returning as a key agenda item for many nations looking at the future of maritime security. Germany is aware that a …

  • Naval Warfare

    UDT Europe 2017: Next-gen submarines on the horizon

    31st May 2017

    The German Navy currently operates a fleet of U212A submarines but the service is now looking towards its next-generation of underwater craft. The navy plans …

  • Land Warfare

    ISDEF: IDF looks at future AFV capabilities

    31st May 2017

    At a recent ground warfare conference near Jerusalem Brig Gen Baruch Matzliach, head of the Merkava tank directorate at Israel’s Ministry of Defence, provided some …

  • Digital Battlespace

    EW Europe: SMART-L MM radar family expanded

    30th May 2017

    Dutch radar specialists Thales Nederland has unveiled a land-based, mobile tactical variant of its new SMART-L MM long-range multi-mission radar system. The new radar designated …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Saudi AWACS radar upgrade complete

    25th May 2017

    A series of upgrades to improve the capabilities of Saudi Arabia’s E-3A Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft has been completed by Boeing, the …

  • Defence Notes

    Analysis: Pentagon’s China report becomes more pastel

    9th June 2017

    Once again, the release of the annual Pentagon report, entitled Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China, a US Congress-mandated document, contributes …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Denied airspace difficulties for operators

    25th May 2017

    Future efforts by NATO to integrate unmanned systems into maritime and airborne area-denied operations could have been hampered by a decade of UAV activity in …

  • Naval Warfare

    IMDEX Asia: iXblue offers autonomous navigation capabilities

    18th May 2017

    France-based iXBlue promoted its Marins series of naval inertial navigation systems at IMDEX Asia. Guillaume Dandrieux, naval business development manager, highlighted the company’s M7 as its …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Ka-52Es bound for Egypt

    15th May 2017

    The first batch of Ka-52E helicopters for Egypt are slated for delivery by the end of the summer, according to information revealed by Russian Helicopters …

  • Training

    ITEC 2017: SEA enhances navy simulator (video)

    17th May 2017

    SEA's flight deck officer training capability is currently being used by the UK Royal Navy, and at ITEC the company is demonstrating further enhancements to …

  • Training

    ITEC 2017: Festo Didactic delivers to Royal Navy

    18th May 2017

    There has been much debate of recent years about the use of virtual versus live training. Observers tend to relate this to flight simulation but …

  • Training

    ITEC 2017: ETSA TASIG tie-up

    12th May 2017

    The European Training and Simulation Association (ETSA) and the ADS Training and Simulation Interest Group (TASIG) have signed a cooperation agreement that is designed to …

  • Training

    ITEC 2017: Europe moves to 50/50 virtual training (video)

    17th May 2017

    As military training in Europe continues to move towards simulation CAE is well placed to provide its expertise to nations wishing to enhance their simulation …

  • Naval Warfare

    IMDEX Asia: Is As-Pac ready for a sub accident?

    18th May 2017

    Asia-Pacific is experiencing a surge in both submarine acquisitions and an interest by navies in gaining such a capability for the first time. Examples of …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    ASV opens global mission control centre

    28th April 2017

    ASV Global has opened a new autonomous vessel Mission Control Centre in Portchester, UK, where it will base ongoing development of its ASView autonomous vessel …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Major networking projects

    Project Marshall

    The Joint Military Air Traffic Services project was initiated by the UK MoD in November 2005 to identify and evaluate options for the future delivery ...

  • Military UGVs

    T7

    The T7 is a multi-mission robotic system designed for military, police and hazardous missions. At DSEI 2017, the UK MoD awarded the Harris Corporation a ...

  • Air: fixed-wing flight simulators

    ASTOR FBFCT

    The Fixed Base Flight Crew Trainer (FBFCT) is a Level 5+ FTD for the UK RAF’s Airborne Standoff Radar (ASTOR) platform. The ASTOR FBFCT is ...

  • Air-launched ASW torpedoes, Ship-launched torpedoes

    Sting Ray

    The Sting Ray Mod 1 is an air- and surface-launched, lightweight ASW torpedo. It can be deployed from frigates, helicopters and maritime patrol aircraft against ...

  • APCs/IFVs - tracked

    Warthog

    The Warthog is based on the ST Kinetics Bronco all terrain tracked carrier (ATTC) and was developed to meet a UK MoD urgent operational requirement ...

  • Infrastructure - generators

    Standalone Field Generator

    HGI is a supplier of standalone field generators to the UK MoD. It has supplied systems for communications, C2, field hospitals and workshop facilities. The ...

  • 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 ...

  • Major networking projects

    DTT

    Raytheon UK is working with the UK MoD to deliver a Defence Targeting Toolset (DTT) capability. Aimed initially at land operations and eventually extending to ...

  • Sealift/replenishment vessels

    RFA Proteus (Vard 3 08)

    RFA Proteus serves as the launchpad for remotely operated vehicles and is the newest UK seabed warfare vessel. The ship, bought by the UK MoD as MV ...

  • Major networking projects

    Skynet 5 SATCOM

    Airbus is the service provider for the UK MoD Skynet 5 private finance initiative contract, signed in October 2003 and now worth $5.6 billion. Airbus ...

  • Air: fixed-wing flight simulators

    UK MFTS

    The Military Flying Training System (MFTS) programme, is a private finance initiative involving the MoD and Ascent, a JV of Lockheed Martin and Babcock, which was ...

  • Air-to-surface missiles

    SPEAR 3

    The Selective Precision Effects At Range (SPEAR) Capability 3 is being developed by MBDA for the UK MoD, which is seeking a new missile for ...

  • Trucks and utility vehicles - 6x6

    Wheeled Tanker

    The Oshkosh Wheeled Tanker is a high-performance tactical vehicle, designed and built for the UK MoD in order to replace the existing fleet of legacy ...

  • Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing

    Sentinel

    First displayed at DSEI 2023, Sentinel is a tethered drone from Drone Evolution. Designed to support various applications, such as increased ISR, EW and communications, ...

  • Data links

    AN/URC-138

    The AN/URC-138 is a Link 16 interoperable terminal originally developed for the Sea Harrier. It has the same Link 16 crypto as JTIDS/MIDS. The system ...