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News - Liberation Army

  • Land Warfare

    Meopta to support potential CV90 Czech build

    30th November 2017

    Meopta will support line-of-sight technology for BAE Systems’ CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) if the vehicle is selected by the Czech Army.BAE Systems is offering …

  • Training

    I/ITSEC 2017: BISim unveils new IG concept

    4th December 2017

    Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) has unveiled a new simulation technology to help international militaries train for operations and cut costs. VBS Blue IG, expected to …

  • Defence Notes

    South Korea boosts spending, ISR and retaliatory measures

    11th December 2017

    South Korea has created new units – including an ISR formation and a special forces decapitation brigade – in response to the threat from its …

  • Training

    I/ITSEC 2017: GlobalSim to deliver sims to USARC

    25th November 2017

    GlobalSim has announced that it has been placed under contract by the US Army Reserve Command (USARC) to provide a number of different training simulators to …

  • Defence Notes

    Xi arranges a clean sweep of the CMC

    27th October 2017

    On 25 October when President Xi Jinping unveiled the new membership of the Central Military Commission (CMC), the leadership body that supervises the People’s Liberation …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Australia awards lucrative Land 200 Tranche 2 contract

    30th November 2017

    Australia announced approval for Project Land 200 Tranche 2 on 28 November. This wide-ranging programme valued at up to A$1.4 billion ($1.06 billion) will continue …

  • Training

    I/ITSEC 2017: British Army explores augmented reality

    24th November 2017

    As augmented reality (AR) technology gathers traction the British Army hosted a demonstration last month to show its capabilities in training forward observation officers. The …

  • Land Warfare

    India spikes its missiles

    22nd November 2017

    In what looms as a massive and costly mistake, the Indian government has decided to cancel its selection of Rafael’s man-portable Spike MR antitank guided …

  • Training

    I/ITSEC 2017: VBS3 integrated into Australia’s air defence sim

    2nd December 2017

    BAE Systems has selected Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) to integrate its VBS3 and VBS IG into Australia’s Advanced Air Defence Simulator (AADS). The AADS is …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Autonomous convoy brings logistics technology to the last mile

    23rd November 2017

    With global defence forces continuing to develop autonomous technologies, recent demonstrations of such capabilities are helping to inform decision makers on the readiness of such …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Indian Army launches hunt for 60 UAVs

    19th November 2017

    The Indian Army is seeking a short-range UAV to boost the ISR capabilities of combat units deployed along the country’s borders with China and Pakistan. …

  • Land Warfare

    Bangladesh issues requirement for 4x4 LAV

    20th November 2017

    The Bangladesh Army is seeking a new 4x4 light armoured vehicle (LAV) in several variants, according to an RfP document issued by the Directorate General …

  • Naval Warfare

    D&S 2017: Chinese floats whole submarine family for export

    6th November 2017

    Chinese companies were out in force at Defense & Security 2017 in Bangkok, including the China Shipbuilding and Offshore International Company (CSOC). Most prominent on …

  • Defence Notes

    D&S 2017: China boosts arms sales to Thailand

    1st November 2017

    In the past two years China has achieved a surprising degree of weapon sales to Thailand. It reflects a closer relationship between the two countries …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    FirstLook delivered to Germany as Endeavor continues bumper year

    30th November 2017

    Endeavor Robotics recently concluded the delivery of 44 FirstLook UGVs to Germany, following a competitive industry bid and trial process. The platforms are used by …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

  • Fighter - multirole

    J-10 [China]

    Programme Background The aircraft performed its maiden flight in 1998 and entered service with the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) in 2004. According to ...

  • Air: Radio and SATCOM

    Air: Radio and SATCOM | Future Naval Fighter China

    China is planning to deploy stealth naval fighter aircraft with vertical take-off landing capabilities to operate from Peoples Liberation Army Navy (PLAN)'s future Type 075A class ...

  • Data links

    Data links | Future Naval Fighter China

    China is planning to deploy stealth naval fighter aircraft with vertical take-off landing capabilities to operate from Peoples Liberation Army Navy (PLAN)'s future Type 075A class ...

  • Air: Helmet-mounted displays

    Air: Helmet-mounted displays | Future Naval Fighter China

    China is planning to deploy stealth naval fighter aircraft with vertical take-off landing capabilities to operate from Peoples Liberation Army Navy (PLAN)'s future Type 075A class ...

  • Air: Head-up displays

    Air: Head-up displays | Future Naval Fighter China

    China is planning to deploy stealth naval fighter aircraft with vertical take-off landing capabilities to operate from Peoples Liberation Army Navy (PLAN)'s future Type 075A class ...

  • Transponders and IFF

    Transponders and IFF | Future Naval Fighter China

    China is planning to deploy stealth naval fighter aircraft with vertical take-off landing capabilities to operate from Peoples Liberation Army Navy (PLAN)'s future Type 075A class ...

  • Corvettes

    Jiangdao Class (Type 056)

    Programme Background The Type 056 corvette is referred to by the Chinese as the new-generation light guided-missile frigates. They have been built for the People's Liberation ...

  • Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors

    Rapid Minelayers Procurement (1-4) [Taiwan]

    Development and Procurement Four new rapid minelayers are being built for the Taiwanese Navy in a bid to counter the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy ...

  • Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors

    Rapid Minelayers Procurement (5-10) [Taiwan]

    Programme Background Requirements The revelation of a Chinese bridge-barge landing system for amphibious operations, designed for a Taiwan invasion, has underscored the need for Taipei ...

  • MPVs - 4x4

    Kalyani M4 (India)

    Programme Background In the wake of border clashes with the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) in 2020, the Indian Army has accelerated several of its ...

  • Frigates

    Jiangkai II Class (Type 054A)

    Built by Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard and Huangpu shipyards the frigates were first seen being constructed from 2005. The class is referred to as the workhorses of China's ...

  • APCs/IFVs - tracked

    VP1/Type 89 (Nigeria)

    Programme Background The Nigerian Army has an ongoing need for new armoured vehicles to replace losses incurred in its conflict with extremist organisations operating within ...

  • Corvettes

    Shadhinota Class (Type C13B)

    The Shadhinota class (Type C13B) corvettes are a platform based on the Type 056 Jiangdao class used by the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), built by the ...

  • Submarines: conventional, attack

    S26T [Thailand]

    Programme Background The Royal Thai Navy has been in the process of acquiring a new submarine for a number of years. They formally selected China's ...

  • Frigates

    Jiangkai III Class (Type 054B / Type 057)

    Following the rapid production and relative success of the Type 054A Jiangkai II class frigates, the Peoples Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) are developing a successor to ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • AEW&C, Transport

    Y-8

    The Y-8 (Yunshuji-8) medium-sized transport and multirole aircraft was developed by Shaanxi Aircraft Corporation and is based on the Soviet Antonov An-12. More than 36 ...

  • Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift

    Z-8

    Developed by Changhe Aircraft Industry Group, the Z-8 (known also as Z-18) is a derivative of the AC313 civil helicopter, which is itself a copy of ...

  • Submachine guns

    CS/LS2

    Norinco’s CS/LS2 is a 9mm bullpup SMG designed for use with a suppressor. It has been in service with the People's Liberation Army since about ...

  • Fighter - multirole

    J-8

    The J-8 (NATO reporting name Finback) is a multirole fighter domestically developed by China. It has design similarities with Soviet MiG-21 and Su-15 aircraft.  The ...

  • Air: COMINT and ELINT systems

    KZ-800

    China National Electronics Import and Export’s (CEIEC) KZ-800 is an airborne Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) gathering system believed to be in widespread use onboard People’s Liberation ...

  • Armoured engineer vehicles

    Type GCZ110

    Norinco announced in 2014 that it had completed development of the Type GCZ110 armoured engineer vehicle based on a modified Type 79 tank chassis equipped ...

  • Fighter - multirole

    J-10

    The J-10 (NATO reporting name Firebird) is a multirole fighter developed by China to replace second-generation J-7 and Q-5 aircraft. The aircraft is also known ...

  • Tanks

    VT2

    The 125mm-armed VT2 tracked MBT, which was unveiled at DSA 2012, is the export version of the People's Liberation Army Type 96A. As of early ...

  • EO/IR systems

    Loong Eye LE380

    The Loong Eye (Dragon's Eye) LE380 is a two-axis stabilised gimbal incorporating EO/IR sensors, laser designators, and laser rangefinders. Originally developed by the Luoyang Opto-Electro ...

  • Fighter - ground attack

    J-16

    The J-16 is a multirole fighter developed by China. It is based on the J-11 air superiority fighter, itself a licence-built version of the Russian ...

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

    Sky Saker FX400A

    The Sky Saker FX400A is a fixed-wing drone manufactured by Norinco. Capable of hosting both ISR and attack payloads, such as the Blue Arrow 7 ...

  • Air-to-air missiles, Surface-to-air missiles

    TY-90

    TY-90 is a multi-purpose, short-range, IR-guided, tactical surface-to-air missile developed by China to defend against helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft and cruise missiles at low and super-low ...

  • Tanks

    Type 62

    The Type 62 light tank entered production for the Chinese People's Liberation Army in 1963. Essentially a smaller, lighter clone of the Type 59 MBT, it is ...

  • Medium/general-purpose machine guns

    Type 80

    The Type 80 is a general-purpose machine gun (GPMG) manufactured by Norinco in China, based on the Soviet PKM. Certified in 1980, it entered PLA ...

  • Air-launched ASW torpedoes, Ship-launched torpedoes

    Yu-11 lightweight torpedo

    Yu-11 is a Chinese-made surface and air-launched lightweight torpedo to repel submarine threats from long distances.