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Uncrewed Vehicles
South Korea pursues a stealthy UCAV and much more
20th August 2020
South Korea is doggedly rolling out new UAVs for the nation’s armed services, as well as developing new high-tech aircraft for future use. One is …
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Land Warfare
Elbit subsidiary to make Bradley fire control components
1st September 2020
Elbit Systems of America is to provide the US Army with gunner hand stations, commander hand stations and circuit cards for the Bradley IFV, under …
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Digital Battlespace
ThinKom to start shipboard tests of Ka-band antenna for USN
7th August 2020
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), has awarded ThinKom Solutions a seven-month contract to provide its commercially available phased-array antenna for USN shipboard communications. ThinKom announced …
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Training
Thailand selects trainer and light attack aircraft
2nd September 2020
According to Thai media, the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has selected the Textron Aviation T-6C Texan II as its new trainer aircraft, while its …
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Air Warfare
Singapore fighter squadron takes on ‘aggressor’ role
1st September 2020
The Republic of Singapore Air Force’s (RSAF) 140 Squadron ‘Osprey’ has taken on an ‘aggressor’ training role, as indicated by shoulder patches, believed to be …
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Air Warfare
New AMRAAM sale to Japan moves closer
27th August 2020
Japan is set to receive more AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM, after the US State Department gave the green light for Raytheon Missile Systems to sell 32 of …
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Digital Battlespace
Orbit contributes to next-gen F-16 avionics suite
24th August 2020
The US subsidiary of Israeli electronics company Orbit Communications Systems has been selected by Lockheed Martin to develop and produce audio management systems for the future …
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Digital Battlespace
Lockheed Martin carries on with Aegis Ashore design work in Japan
28th August 2020
Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems will continue performing engineering design support and analysis of services of the Aegis Ashore system in Japan, under a …
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Training
Defining the Future Podcast Episode 1 - Training for the Future
26th August 2020
Welcome to Shephard Studio’s Defining the Future podcast, sponsored by our partner Raytheon UK. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. The way we work is changing …
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Training
Argentina resurrects domestic trainer programme
26th August 2020
Fábrica Argentina de Aviones (FAdeA) is to produce a protoype IA-100 Malvina trainer aircraft for the Argentine Air Force, using an initial ARS185 million ($2.5 …
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Naval Warfare
Underwater threat attracts Israeli attention
3rd September 2020
Israel is intent on developing and procuring new technologies to counter underwater threats to its vessels, merchant ships and natural gas infrastructure in the Mediterranean. …
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Air Warfare
US lines up Hellfire FMS deal for UK
27th August 2020
The UK is set to receive 395 AGM-114R Hellfire II missiles from prime contractor Lockheed Martin under an FMS deal worth about $46 million. The …
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Defence Notes
UK needs to decide – is it in or out of Asia-Pacific?
21st August 2020
The UK RN seems determined to deploy a carrier group in the Asia-Pacific region in 2021, as the first operational deployment of HMS Queen Elizabeth. …
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Naval Warfare
Electric Boat to overhaul USS Hartford
17th August 2020
US Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) has issued a $125.82 million contract for General Dynamics Electric Boat to plan, design and execute engineering overhaul services …
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Digital Battlespace
Ofek 16 takes its first pictures
26th August 2020
The Israeli MoD and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have released the first images from the Ofek 16 EO reconnaissance satellite that was launched in early …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Landing platform docks/dock landing ships
Landing Platform Docks [Saudi Arabia]
Programme Background Requirements The Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) is in the process of a fleet transformation plan (SNEP II) which, so far, has seen the procurement ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) [UAE]
Background Saudi Arabia Speaking to Breaking Defense at the Dubai Airshow 2025, GA-ASI President David Alexander stated that Saudi Arabia was working to sign a procurement ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) [Qatar]
Background Saudi Arabia Speaking to Breaking Defense at the Dubai Airshow 2025, GA-ASI President David Alexander stated that Saudi Arabia was working to sign a procurement ...
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Frigates
Frigates Procurement Programme [Saudi Arabia]
Programme Background Requirements The Royal Saudi Navy urges to enhance its combat capabilities and to replace older vessels. Riyadh has recently embarked on major naval ...
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Military helicopters - attack
Surion Marine Attack Helicopter [South Korea]
Programme Background The ROKMC has planned to obtain 24 attack helicopters for the first time. When bidding opened in January 2019, there were five contenders: Bell ...
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Loitering munitions
HERO-120 [Argentina]
Programme Background Initial Purchase As reported by Janes, on 27 December 2022, the Argentine MoD announced it had signed a contract with Israeli MoD's Directorate ...
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Loitering munitions
HERO-30 [Argentina]
Programme Background Initial Purchase As reported by Janes, on 27 December 2022, the Argentine MoD announced it had signed a contract with Israeli MoD's Directorate ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Hermes 900 [Brazil]
Programme Background First Batch (2014) In 2014, Elbit reported supplying the Hermes 900 to the Brazilian Air Force (FAB). The drone is called the RQ-900 in ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Akinci [Saudi Arabia]
Programme Background Erdogan Visit On 17 July 2023, President Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Jeddah for the first stop of his Gulf tour. The following day, ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Watchkeeper X (Contracted) [Romania]
Programme Background 2021 In mid-2021, the Romanian manufacturer Aerostar signed a collaboration with U-TacS to potentially produce the Watchkeeper X in Romania. U-TacS is a ...
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Loitering munitions
Harop [Morocco]
Programme Background In November 2021, Haaretz reported that a $22 million drone sale between Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Morocco had occurred. That publication and ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - HALE
Long-Endurance UAV [US AFRICOM]
Programme Background Ageing MQ-9A Reapers In November 2022, Shephard reported that GA-ASI would continue supporting contractor SMX with its MQ-9A after winning a $2.3 billion task ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Watchkeeper X (Uncontracted) [Romania]
Programme Background 2021 In mid-2021, the Romanian manufacturer Aerostar signed a collaboration with U-TacS to potentially produce the Watchkeeper X in Romania. U-TacS is a ...
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Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift
Heavy Lift Helicopter [Philippines]
Programme Background Procurement from Russia In November 2021, Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana confirmed that a contract had been signed to acquire 16 Mi-171 heavy ...
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Loitering munitions
Switchblade 300 [Australia]
Programme Background Contract Award & Delivery On 8 July 2024, the Australian Government announced its soldiers would be equipped with Switchblade 300 following an acquisition ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Individual grenade launchers
M203
Since entering US military service in 1968, the M203 40mm underbarrel grenade launcher (UGL) has been fielded by the armed forces of almost 50 countries, ...
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Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns
M16A4
Since entering US military service in 1963, the M16 and its derivatives have become the most widely used 5.56mm assault rifle family in the world, ...
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Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns
M4A1
The M4A1 incorporates the Rail Interface System II (RIS II) developed by Daniel Defense to meet US Special Operations Command requirements. The RIS II accommodates ...
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Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns
MK18 SBR
The M4 MK18 Short Barrel Rifle (SBR) carbine incorporates the Rail Interface System II (RIS II) developed by Daniel Defense to meet US Special Operations ...
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Weapon sights for day use
Mepro M21
The Mepro M21 dual-illuminated, red dot reflex sight allows the user to select various optional reticles – dot, triangle, an open-x shape and bullseye. The ...
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Heavy machine guns, Helicopter guns, Naval guns
FN M2HB-QCB
The FN M2HB-QCB is a .50 calibre heavy machine gun manufactured by FN Herstal. It is a Quick Change Barrel (QCB) variant of the iconic ...
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Submachine guns
X95-S Flattop SMG
The 9x19mm X95-S Flattop SMG is a variant of IWI's X95 bullpup assault rifle family which features an integral suppressor. The 5.56x45mm X95 variant is ...
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Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns
Tavor
The Tavor 5.56x45mm bullpup rifle family was developed in cooperation with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The Tavor is produced in two models: standard TAR ...
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Laser pointers
LAM 3G
The LAM 3G three-channel device has a green visible-laser aimer for improved contrast, an IR-laser aimer and an IR illuminator to meet tactical requirements. The ...
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Pistols
M9
M9 is the US DoD designation for the military-specification 9mm Beretta 92FS, selected in 1985 to replace the 45cal M1911A1 in US service. Sales to ...
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Sniper rifles
SVD
Since being introduced into Soviet service in 1963, the Dragunov SVD 7.62x54mmR has become one of the most widely deployed sniper/marksman rifles in the world, ...
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Weapon sights for day use
Mepro MOR
The Mepro MOR is a multipurpose red dot reflex sight with two laser pointers, described as an 'all-in-one' sight by Meprolight. It was designed according ...
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Weapon sights for day use
LZAD
The LZAD thermal overlay display is an augmented sight that allows the user to overlay a video or computer signal over the real-world view. It ...
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Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns
HK417 A2
Heckler & Koch developed the 7.62mm HK417 in parallel with the HK416 to provide an infantry rifle with a fighting range of 500m and beyond. ...
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Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns
EF88/F90 MBR
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is equipped with a domestically built version of the Steyr AUG bullpup assault rifle known as the F88, as well ...