• Naval Warfare

  Singapore, Germany strengthen submarine ties as new Type 218SGs launched

  15th December 2022

  The two countries' navies will exchange best practices for submarine training, it was revealed at the joint launch ceremony for two of Singapore's Invincible-class boats as more details of the design emerged.

• Naval Warfare

  Australia names future XLAUV as the Ghost Shark

  14th December 2022

  Under a three-year programme, Anduril is going full-steam ahead in its quest to produce three XLAUV prototypes for Australia's navy.

• Air Warfare

  TF-X fighter prototype moves to final assembly but still no final decision on jet engine

  24th November 2022

  The prototype of the Turkish fifth-generation fighter jet TF-X is set to fly by 2025, but there are challenges Ankara needs to overcome before production can take off at scale.

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2022: AI-based videogame sim to enhance US Marine Corps training

  24th November 2022

  The Gaming Environment for Air Readiness uses a simulated display and a procedural AI to produce an immersive training environment for US marines.

• Land Warfare

  Qatar continues to enhance counter-UAS capabilities as World Cup continues

  1st December 2022

  As the prevalence of military-grade and militarised COTS UAVs continues to grow, Qatar is set to expand its counter-UAS capabilities.

• Air Warfare

  The 5 most significant air stories of 2022

  30th December 2022

  Several key developments emerged in the air domain in 2022, with major announcement coming toward the end of the year - we collected the five most significant ones.

• Air Warfare

  UK, Italy and Japan tie the knot with joint fighter project

  9th December 2022

  Japanese involvement is key to the feasibility of the Future Combat Air System, bringing money and industrial might to the table.

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2022: Presagis joins with Airbus for geospatial data modelling

  29th November 2022

  Presagis will use Airbus satellite images to enhance geospatial digital twin modelling offering.

• Digital Battlespace

  Viasat aims to launch first satellite of new constellation in Q1 2023

  6th December 2022

  The new three-satellite constellation improves Viasat's global coverage and allows it to surge capacity to meet operational requirements.

• Naval Warfare

  First Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer embarks on first sea trials

  21st December 2022

  Builder’s sea trials have seen the AN/SPY-6 radar operating at sea for the first time.

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2022: MVRsimulation joint fires trainer makes accreditation progress

  1st December 2022

  MVRsimulation's mixed reality (MR) system is designed to provide a quick-deployment capability for joint terminal attack controllers (JTACs) and forward observers.

• Digital Battlespace

  Dutch Navy acquires fleet-wide licence for navigation system

  22nd November 2022

  OSI’s ECPINS systems are in service with 25 allied and NATO navies, and provide navigation capability in GPS-denied environments.

• Land Warfare

  New submachine guns for Indian Army are approved

  27th November 2022

  The Indian Army is on the hunt for new 9mm submachine guns, and a domestic solution looks the most likely option.

• Naval Warfare

  First Type 26 frigate begins float-off

  28th November 2022

  The float-off of the first Type 26 frigate comes shortly after the UK MoD placed a long-awaited order for five further frigates, bringing the total contracted to eight.

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2022: MAK FIRES taps market for forward observer training

  29th November 2022

  MAK Technologies has unveiled its latest MAK FIRES variant to address a growing market for indirect-fire forward observer training in the wake of events in Ukraine and elsewhere.

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• OPVs

  OPVs Procurement (1-2) [Greece]

  Programme Background Requirements According to the RFI issued in late 2022, the Hellenic Coast Guard is seeking to procure two new OPVs. The vessels are ...

• Military helicopters - attack

  Ka-52M Alligator-Russia

  Programme Background The loss of 66 Ka-52s and 8 Mi-24s damaged and/or destroyed leaves the Russian Military with an acute need of replacements.  The Ka-52M will ...

• Land: air defence radar

  Lanza 3D Radar [Thailand]

  Background Thailand is procuring the LANZA 3D radar to strengthen surveillance and protection of Sattahip Naval Base. The radar will be deployed by the Royal ...

• Landing platform docks/dock landing ships

  Landing Platform Docks [India]

  Programme Background Requirements The LPD tender, although more akin to an LHD, specifies that the quartet of ships must be built within India, although collaboration ...

• OPVs

  Jan Mayen Class (1-3) [Norway]

  Programme Background Contract The Jan Mayen-class vessels were designed by LMG Marin, with the process beginning with the Norwegian Defence Material Agency (NDMA) in 2013 and ...

• AEW&C

  GlobalEye (1-3) [UAE]

  Programme Background The GlobalEye is a modification of Bombardier's Global 6000 jet aircraft fitted with the S-band Erieye Extended Range (ER) radar and mission system ...

• CUAS - hybrid effector systems

  FS-LIDS [UAE]

  Background In March 2026, the UAE signed a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) agreement with the US for the provision of 10 Fixed Site- Low, Slow, Small ...

• Medium Range Missile Defence Systems: 20-90km range

  SPYDER [Czech Republic]

  Background The Czech Republic selected SPYDER to replace the Soviet-designed 2K12 KUB systems operated since 1970s. The contract covers four batteries, EL/M-2084 3D radars, command and fire ...

• CUAS - hybrid effector systems

  Fixed Site-Low, Slow, Small Unmanned Aircraft System Integrated Defeat System [Qatar]

  Background In 2022, Qatar received authorisation from the US Government to acquire 10 Fixed Site-Low, Slow, Small Unmanned Aircraft System Integrated Defeat System (FS-LIDS) for $1 billion. Also ...

• ISR/special mission

  Global 550 (Project Air 555) [Australia]

  Programme Background The Australian military is acquiring EW aircraft to provide support to land, air and naval forces for operations in complex electromagnetic environments. The quartet of ...

• Data links

  Data links | TF-X Kaan Next Generation Fighter [Türkiye]

  The Turkish government announced the TF-X program, also known as the Milli Muharip Uçak (MMU)- National Combat Aircraft, in 2010 to replace its F-16 fleet. ...

• Air: Head-up displays

  Air: Head-up displays | TF-X Kaan Next Generation Fighter [Türkiye]

  The Turkish government announced the TF-X program, also known as the Milli Muharip Uçak (MMU)- National Combat Aircraft, in 2010 to replace its F-16 fleet. ...

• Transponders and IFF

  Transponders and IFF | TF-X Kaan Next Generation Fighter [Türkiye]

  The Turkish government announced the TF-X program, also known as the Milli Muharip Uçak (MMU)- National Combat Aircraft, in 2010 to replace its F-16 fleet. ...

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  Air: Radio and SATCOM | TF-X Kaan Next Generation Fighter [Türkiye]

  The Turkish government announced the TF-X program, also known as the Milli Muharip Uçak (MMU)- National Combat Aircraft, in 2010 to replace its F-16 fleet. ...

• Air: Helmet-mounted displays

  Air: Helmet-mounted displays | TF-X Kaan Next Generation Fighter [Türkiye]

  The Turkish government announced the TF-X program, also known as the Milli Muharip Uçak (MMU)- National Combat Aircraft, in 2010 to replace its F-16 fleet. ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Land: air defence radar

  X-TAR 3D

  The X-Band Tactical Acquisition Radar 3D (X-TAR 3D) air surveillance and acquisition radar is the newest member of Rheinmetall’s X-TAR family. The fully coherent phased-array ...

• Land: air defence radar

  AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel

  The AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel is a mobile 3D phased-array radar used to alert SHORAD weapons about hostile airborne targets and queue up their shots. It operates ...

• Land: air defence radar

  MAR

  The Mobile Search Radar (MAR), developed by the Turkish company Aselsan, is a mobile, X-band, short-range 3D search and track radar specifically designed for point ...

• Land: air defence radar

  Arabel

  Arabel is a multifunctional X-band radar developed by Thales for target acquisition, tracking, and missile guidance. It is used in the SAMP/T  air defence system ...

• Sea: naval fire control radar

  AKR-D

  The AKR-D family comprises fire control radar systems designed by Aselsan for naval platforms. They include the Ku-band AKR-D Block-A1 with an instrumented range of ...

• Air: AEW/fire control radar

  N011M

  The N011M BARS is a hybrid X-band radar system combining passive electronically scanned array technology with mechanical scanning capabilities. The system features dual-band operation (X-band ...

• Land: air defence radar

  ELM-2026B VSHORAD

  The ELM-2026B Very Short Range Air Defence Radar (VSHORAD) is designed for detection and tracking of airborne targets, including a variety of low-RCS and low-flying ...

• Land: air defence radar

  Hard 3D

  The HARD system initially developed by Ericsson, is an X-band, 3D frequency-agile, pulse-Doppler radar designed for short-range air defence. It specialises in detecting helicopters and ...

• Land: air defence radar

  X-TAR

  The X-Band Tactical Acquisition Radar (X-TAR) is a fully coherent X-band radar designed for such applications as early warning for MANPADS and guns or tactical ...

• Major networking projects

  Large Fixed / Large Fixed HEMP Terminal

  A 12.2m large fixed terminal that supports X-band communications with the Defense Satellite Communication System and offers simultaneous X/Ka-band communications with WGS satellites. It operates ...

• Sea: commercial shipping radar

  FAR-21x7

  FAR-21x7 is a series of S-band and X-band radars with a 19in LCD display unit. The family consists of FAR-2117 and FAR-2127 X-band radars and ...

• Land: air defence radar

  Roland

  The Roland radar system is a key component of the Franco-German Roland short-range air defence missile system. It consists of two main radar units: a ...

• Land: air defence radar

  AD26

  The AD26 Very Short Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) radar is a fifth-generation 3D tactical air defence system. The AD26 is a lightweight, transportable X-band solid-state ...

• Space: radar systems

  TerraSAR-X and ​TanDEM-X

  TerraSAR-X and the more advanced TanDEM-X (TerraSAR-X add-on for digital elevation measurement) are designed to operate closely together to generate an accurate 3D image of ...

• Land: air defence radar

  SkyFender ADR

  SkyFender Air Defence Radar (ADR) is a pulse-Doppler radar operating in the X-band that performs signal processing in time and spectral domains to provide target ...