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  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Four down, one to go for NATO AGS Force

    27th July 2020

    The fourth and penultimate RQ-4D UAV in the NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) Force arrived at Sigonella Air Base in Italy on 26 July after a …

  • Military Logistics

    MARAD scrapes the barrel for sealift-capable hulls

    21st July 2020

    The US Maritime Administration (MARAD), which is responsible for the support of strategic sealift capability to the USN, has ‘the bare minimum’ of vessels required …

  • Air Warfare

    Indonesia bewilders yet again with Typhoon request

    27th July 2020

    Indonesia continues to surprise in its aircraft acquisition efforts. Earlier this month it was the proposed purchase of eight Bell-Boeing MV-22B Ospreys that raised eyebrows, …

  • Land Warfare

    Indian Army considers light tanks…again

    19th August 2020

    Ongoing tensions in the Ladakh sector of the border between India and China have spurred the Indian Army to revisit a requirement for a light tank suitable …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Logos to develop Cardcounter sensor for Blackjack

    28th July 2020

    Logos Technologies announced on 28 July that it has received an initial $6.7 million contract from US Naval Air Systems Command to develop a new wide-area IR sensor …

  • Naval Warfare

    First batch of 10,000-strong EU coast guard to begin training

    12th June 2020

    With the first batch of recruits beginning training for the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, a clearer picture is beginning to emerge of the …

  • Defence Notes

    Ukraine leans on US to build military capability

    17th July 2020

    Ukraine continues to expand its armed forces with the help of the US, with the acquisition late last year of additional Javelin antitank missiles being …

  • Defence Notes

    NSA appointment reflects UK defence policy vacuum

    29th July 2020

    The corridors of Whitehall are generally quiet peaceful places, but in recent weeks there has been the Civil Service equivalent of an almighty shouting match, …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Heron TP for Germany takes to the skies

    27th July 2020

    The Israeli MoD on 26 July claimed a ‘significant milestone’ in the German programme to lease and operate the Heron TP UAS, when the first …

  • Defence Helicopter

    US Army places major Hellfire order

    24th July 2020

    The US Army is buying more AGM-114 Hellfire air-to-surface missiles from Lockheed Martin under a $702.88 million contract modification awarded on 22 July. Work will …

  • Land Warfare

    First Hizir exports arrive in Africa

    22nd July 2020

    Turkish manufacturer Katmerciler has supplied a batch of 15 Hizir armoured vehicles to its first export customer, following a $20.7 million production order in July …

  • Defence Notes

    US to harden Guam against Chinese attack

    23rd July 2020

    The US is seeking to station Aegis Ashore on Guam, its westernmost territory, by 2026. The purpose is to give ballistic missile protection for the strategically important …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Airbus to make more Lakotas for US Army​​

    24th July 2020

    Airbus Helicopters Inc (AHI) has received a $74 million contract modification from the US Army to produce 15 UH-72A Lakota helicopters, with the option for …

  • Land Warfare

    US Army creates software suite to train robots in underground environments

    5th August 2020

    In order to improve the situational awareness in underground missions, the US Army's Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory (CCDC ARL) has released a …

  • Military Logistics

    Mack Defense continues MSVS support

    14th July 2020

    Mack Defense will continue to support the Canadian Medium Support Vehicle System (MSVS) programme, under a five-year contract extension awarded by Public Services and Procurement …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

  • Fardier SOV

    Programme Background The French Army's airborne units previously operated 280 Lohr FL500 Fardier utility vehicles to carry heavy equipment. Those vehicles increased the tactical mobility ...

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

    French Operational Pocket Drone / DrOP (France)

    Programme Background French UAV Procurment / DrOP Under its 2019-2025 Military Programming Law (LPM), France aims to introduce 1,200 new UAVs into service with the ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 6x6

    VBMR Griffon [France]

    Programme Background Development of the Griffon commenced in 2014 when the consortium of Arquus, Nexter and Thales was awarded a development contract to design the ...

  • Transport/tanker aircraft

    A400M-France

    Airbus formally delivered the first production A400M to the French Air Force in August 2013. The French Air Force took delivery of its 15th A400M ...

  • MPVs - 4x4

    Land Mobility Programme (Light Protected Mobility) [UK]

    This programme briefly introduces the wider Land Mobility Programme and then focuses on the Light Protected Mobility (LPM) programme. Information on the LMV and MPM can ...

  • Sealift/replenishment vessels

    Navio Polivalente Logistico (NAVPOL) (Portugal)

    Programme Background Requirements The NAVPOL is expected to feature a flexible and modular LPD design capable of amphibious operations and HADR tasks. Timeline The plans for ...

  • MPVs - 4x4

    Land Mobility Programme (Medium Protected Mobility) [UK]

    This programme briefly introduces the wider Land Mobility Programme and then focuses on the Medium Protected Mobility (MPM) programme. Information on the LMV and MPM can ...

  • Military helicopters - multirole

    H-145M-Luxembourg

    With a MTOW of 3.7t, the H145M can be used for a wide range of tasks, including troop and passenger transport, surveillance, air rescue, reconnaissance ...

  • 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 ...

  • LTVs - 4x4

    Land Mobility Programme (Light Mobility Vehicle) [UK]

    This programme briefly introduces the wider Land Mobility Programme and then focuses on the Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) programme. Information on the LPM and MPM can ...

  • EBRC Jaguar [France]

    Programme Background Requirement Initially, the French government required 248 Jaguars. However, this requirement quickly rose to 300 platforms, 50% of which are set to be ...

  • OPVs

    Patrouilleurs Hauturiers OPVS (former Patrouilleurs Océanique) [France]

    Programme Background Requirements The programme aims to procure new OPVs that will replace the D'Estienne d'Orves-class and the Flamant-class vessels. The OPVs are intended to be armed ...

  • MPVs - 4x4

    Portugal VTLB

    Programme Background The Portuguese Army planned to allocate funds for the procurement of 167 VTLBs during the Military Programming Law running from 2015 until 2026. ...

  • OPVs

    Next Generation OPVs (NGOPVs) Procurement [India]

    Programme Background Timeline On 20 December 2023, the Indian Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Mazagon Dockyard Shipbuilders (MDL) to construct six Next Generation Offshore ...

  • Minehunters

    Mine Warfare Vessels [France]

    Programme Background Requirements France’s Mine Warfare Vessels programme is aimed at replacing the ageing Eridan-class minehunters. The programme will follow the Future Naval Mine Action System ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Military UGVs

    Centurio

    At Eurosatory 2024, KNDS unveiled the Centurio family of 4x4 UGVs. Based on the Phobos UGV by SOGECLAIR, Centurio has been developed in the 2024-30 ...

  • Land: handheld NV devices

    O-NYX

    The Thales O-NYX is a Ultra-Compact Night Vision Goggle used by the French armed forces. They have an enlarged field of vision to 51° compared ...

  • Sniper rifles

    Model 95

    The Model 95 is a bolt-action 50cal sniper rifle in a bullpup configuration, which entered production in 1995. Its buttplate, magazine well and trigger housing ...

  • Land: range systems and targets

    Urban Ranges

    Cubic Range Design Solutions has provided facilities around the world for military and law enforcement training in urban terrain. It uses its previous experience, as ...

  • Air-to-surface missiles

    Storm Shadow/SCALP EG

    The Storm Shadow is an air-launched cruise missile developed by France, Italy and the UK. It is known as the Storm Shadow in the UK ...

  • 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, ...

  • Pistols

    P30

    The P30 is available in 9x19mm and .40 S&W; calibres with six variants of each. The grip of the P30 has exchangeable backstrap and grip ...

  • Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - tactical

    EK 001 Blue Whale

    The EK 001 Blue Whale is a large, rotary-wing UAV capable of carrying a payload of 23kg. It is in the early stages of development. ...

  • Suppressors

    FA556-212

    The Fast Attach 5.56mm (FA556)-212 sound suppressor is designed for use on the AR-15, C8 SFW, HK416, M4, M16 and SA-80. Firearms with 266.7mm barrels ...

  • Pistols

    Jericho Steel

    Designed for military and law enforcement users, the Jericho pistol in steel frame configuration is available in 9x19mm and .45 ACP calibres and in standard ...

  • Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - tactical

    IA-12A Stark

    The IA-12A Stark is a small, rotary-wing UAV that features a dual propulsion system, swappable payload bay, retractable landing gear, single operator control, ground mission planning, ...

  • Pistols

    P Series

    The S120 pistol series has been used globally in law enforcement and military organisations, with the weapons initially designed as tactical and task force pistols ...

  • MPVs - 4x4

    Tiger LPV

    The MDT Armor 4x4 Tiger Light Protected Vehicle (LPV) is designed to meet the requirements of military and law enforcement customers for a survivable, light ...

  • Pistols

    Jericho Polymer

    Jericho pistols have been used for over three decades by military and police units, including law-enforcement entities in Israel and around the world. Designed for ...

  • Sniper rifles

    ALIAS CS5

    The ALIAS Concealable Subsonic/Supersonic Suppressed Sniper System (CS5) is designed for concealment in urban settings. With the buttstock and suppressor detached, the CS5 is 597mm ...