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Land Warfare
Land Warfare Review 2024: Conflict in Europe and the Middle East dominate attention and power spending
11th December 2024
Political turbulence in the US and across the Atlantic could have huge implications for Ukraine in the coming months. In 2024, however, the land warfare domain saw spending increase in eastern and central Europe, the continent continue its preference for the CV90 and a global rise in the demand for missiles.
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Air Warfare
Air Warfare Preview 2025: A pressure-filled year ahead will see decisions made on major platforms and programmes
18th December 2024
Looming government decisions on major defence programmes in the US and UK will colour much of 2025, while manufacturers and their orderbooks look on.
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Naval Warfare
Japan to procure technical support for its Aegis-class destroyer fleet
5th September 2024
The sale would allow Japan significant technical and computer support for its Aegis-class destroyers for the immediate future.
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Land Warfare
Croatia to gain new HIMARS equipment in $390 million deal
2nd September 2024
Croatia has become the latest NATO ally to request the purchase of HIMARS guided missile launchers.
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Air Warfare
Air Warfare Review 2024: Budget cuts and delays fail to dampen modernisation efforts in 2024
10th December 2024
From major platform upgrades, high-value contract wins and programme delays, Shephard reported on a mixed year for air warfare in 2024, as geopolitical tensions rose across Europe and the Middle East.
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Land Warfare
US commits to latest hardware support to Ukraine, including more M1117 vehicles
26th September 2024
The latest commitment is the 66th tranche of military support from the US since 2021.
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Air Warfare
Northrop Grumman selected to develop hypersonic missile interceptor
26th September 2024
Northrop Grumman beat out Raytheon for next stage of the Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) weapon with the deal described as marking “a turning point for hypersonic glide phase defence”.
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Land Warfare
Rheinmetall looks to strengthen position in US as it bids for $60 billion in contracts
15th August 2024
The US has major vehicle contracts looming, a challenge for the small number of large companies, but Douglas Bush, assistant secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology has identified Rheinmetall America as potential new player.
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Air Warfare
Japan cleared for more KC-46A aerial refuelling aircraft under $4.1 billion deal
16th September 2024
Japan ordered two KC-46A tanker aircraft under an FMS contract with the US Air Force awarded in December 2017. The deal was increased to six tankers with subsequent orders. Japan has now been approved for up to nine more aircraft.
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Special Operations
US SOCOM and Marine Corps test new Polaris MRZR Alpha 6x6
5th May 2024
Polaris’s MRZR Alpha 6x6 is undergoing testing by US SOCOM and the Marine Corps, exploring its enhanced capabilities in logistics and precision fires across various US locations.
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Defence Notes
Brazil’s proposed $23.7 billion defence budget targets GDP-linked military funding
24th September 2024
Brazil’s 2025 budget proposals will see a 5.9% increase in defence spending, with funds allocated for key programmes including the procurement of helicopters, armoured vehicles and nuclear-powered submarines, despite looming fiscal challenges.
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Digital Battlespace
L3Harris Technologies satellite communications system passes design review
11th September 2024
L3Harris’s Rapidly Adaptable Standards-compliant Open Radio (RASOR) system has been designed to support the connection of service-specified waveforms from Earth to Commercial Satellite Internet (CSI) constellations.
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Land Warfare
British Army programme cuts could continue in 2025
24th December 2024
The six-month old Labour leadership in the UK has already made cuts and army programmes could be on the chopping block in 2025. Where might the axe fall?
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Land Warfare
Hanwha signs deals to advance large vehicle programmes in Australia
12th September 2024
The deals were announced at Australia’s Land Forces 2024 International Land Defence Exposition in Melbourne and are a further strengthening of the South Korea’s Hanwha’s position in Australia.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AFRICOM calls out for new ISR UAVs
16th August 2024
With the venerable MQ-9 Reaper drone being “legacy’ed out”, US Africa Command will require new long-range, long-endurance UAVs for ISR missions in a complex geopolitical environment.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Transport/tanker aircraft
Strategic Tanker Transport [Canada]
Background This project will replace the existing fleet capability, including strategic airlift, air-to-air refuelling, Aeromedical Evacuations and Strategic Government of Canada transport. The Strategic Tanker ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | P-1 EW [Japan]
Japan is advancing its electronic warfare (EW) capabilities through the development of an EW version of the domestically produced Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft. The ...
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Data links
Data links | P-1 EW [Japan]
Japan is advancing its electronic warfare (EW) capabilities through the development of an EW version of the domestically produced Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft. The ...
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Air: Head-up displays
Air: Head-up displays | P-1 EW [Japan]
Japan is advancing its electronic warfare (EW) capabilities through the development of an EW version of the domestically produced Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft. The ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | P-1 EW [Japan]
Japan is advancing its electronic warfare (EW) capabilities through the development of an EW version of the domestically produced Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft. The ...
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Military helicopters - attack
AH-1Z [Romania]
The Romanian MoD has a long-standing requirement for new rotary platforms, including troop transport, supply and attack configurations. According to the the Military Strategy document, ...
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Military helicopters - attack
AH-64E APACHE [USA]
Programme Background According to the FY2021 Defense Budget, the US Army procured 81 new-build AH-64E Apaches.The FY2021 Army budget shows 61 prior-year new-build AH-64Es and ...
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Loitering munitions, Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Replicator 2 [US]
Programme Background 1.0 The Replicator programme was a US effort to field thousands of attritable, autonomous systems across multiple domains before the end of 2025 ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | IF-X/KF-X procurement [Indonesia]
Indonesian Air Force is planning to procure around 48 fighter jets under the joint KF-X/IF-X programme (see separate entries for Indonesian and South Korean development ...
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Air: Helmet-mounted displays
Air: Helmet-mounted displays | IF-X/KF-X procurement [Indonesia]
Indonesian Air Force is planning to procure around 48 fighter jets under the joint KF-X/IF-X programme (see separate entries for Indonesian and South Korean development ...
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Data links
Data links | IF-X/KF-X procurement [Indonesia]
Indonesian Air Force is planning to procure around 48 fighter jets under the joint KF-X/IF-X programme (see separate entries for Indonesian and South Korean development ...
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Air: Head-up displays
Air: Head-up displays | IF-X/KF-X procurement [Indonesia]
Indonesian Air Force is planning to procure around 48 fighter jets under the joint KF-X/IF-X programme (see separate entries for Indonesian and South Korean development ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | IF-X/KF-X procurement [Indonesia]
Indonesian Air Force is planning to procure around 48 fighter jets under the joint KF-X/IF-X programme (see separate entries for Indonesian and South Korean development ...
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Loitering munitions, Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Spike Firefly [Vietnam]
Background Reported Deal In February 2026, media outlets such as The Defence Post and Intelligence Online reported that Vietnam’s Ministry of Defense had signed a ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | Light attack aircraft [Peru]
Amidst a broader Air Force modernisation since the start of the decade, reports indicate that the Latin American country is also looking to acquire a ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Trailers
Tactical Trailer
Polaris Defense developed the single-axle Tactical Trailer, able to carry a 450kg cargo, for use with its family of MRZR all-terrain vehicles.
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LTVs - 4x4
DAGOR/DAGOR A1
In October 2014 at the AUSA Annual event, Polaris Defense unveiled its 4x4 Deployable Advanced Ground Off-Road (DAGOR) vehicle as its submission for the US ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing
Airborne Launching and Attack System (AirLAS)
The Airborne Launching and Attack System (AirLAS) is a system that pairs Diehl Defence's IRIS-T air-to-air missile with a reusable carrier UAV developed by POLARIS. The companies ...
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LTVs - 4x4
MRZR D4
Unveiled at the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference in May 2016, the MRZR D4 is a high-performance, turbo-charged diesel variant of the MRZR 4 off-road ...
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Sea: procedural training
Polaris Desktop Bridge Trainer
Described as a cost-effective alternative for training multiple students, the Polaris Desktop Bridge Trainer incorporates many of the features of the full navy bridge trainer, ...
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LTVs - 4x4
MRZR 4
The MRZR 4 is derived from the Polaris RZR commercial 4x4 all-terrain vehicle with modifications to make it suitable for military use. Over 1,500 MRZR ...
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Sea: procedural training
Polaris Navy Bridge Trainer
The Polaris Navy Bridge Trainer simulates the bridge of a specific class of naval vessel, or as a generic bridge suitable for training personnel from ...
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Sea: tactical training
Proteus Surface Warship CTT
In addition to the generic Proteus Action Speed Tactical Trainer (ASTT), Kongsberg can also provide Command Team Trainers (CTT) tailored to the specific needs of ...
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Land: battle management systems
FAAD/C-RAM C2
The Forward Area Air Defense (FAAD) Command and Control (C2) system was developed by Northrop Grumman to provide command and control (C2) for the US Army ...
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LTVs - 4x4
MRZR D2
Originally introduced in 2013, the MRZR family of vehicles is in service with the US and several other militaries across the world. On 20 February ...
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LTVs - 4x4
MRZR Alpha
The MRZR Alpha is an improved variant of the Polaris MRZR series developed to meet a US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) requirement for a follow-on Light Tactical ...
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Individual assault/anti-tank weapons
Fletcher
Arnold Defense, which has produced more than 1.1 million 2.75in/70mm rocket launchers for airborne applications since 1961, unveiled the Fletcher 2.75in/70mm Weapon System at the September ...
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Medium UGVs
MRZR X
Team Polaris unveiled the unmanned MRZR X multi-mode, connected vehicle for the first time at the AUVSI trade show in 2018. The MRZR X has been ...
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LTVs - 4x4
Sportsman MV850
The Sportsman MV850 is derived from the Polaris Sportsman commercial 4x4 all-terrain vehicle and has been modified for military use. The MV850 seats one with ...
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Sea: weapon training
Proteus Naval Weapon Trainer
Kongsberg has developed a crew-served and remotely operated simulation architecture that provides man-in-the-loop training for close-in weapon systems. The trainer is already in service as ...