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Naval Warfare
Rolls-Royce seals £9 billion deal with UK government on submarine support
24th January 2025
The deal will boost the government’s ‘Plan for Change’ and deliver on its nuclear triple-lock commitment.
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Naval Warfare
Denmark commits to three new Arctic vessels in light of Trump’s Greenland comments
29th January 2025
The vessels have been a necessity for years, but now Denmark is planning a stronger Arctic presence.
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Land Warfare
Full windshield AI tactical display developed for Patria 6x6 vehicles
21st March 2025
The new system is designed to turn windshields into real-time tactical data screens which would remove the need for XR glasses and provide battlespace awareness for situational readiness in low-visibility environments.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2024: UK MoD awards Hadean a £20 million deal for innovative solutions
6th December 2024
Hadean announced the deal and teaming arrangements with BAE Systems and Deloitte at I/ITSEC 2024 where it also displayed its Hadean Platform which is designed to offer scalable, realistic and high-fidelity simulations.
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Naval Warfare
Royal Navy follows US Navy lead, invests in VR training to mitigate watchkeeping skill fade
19th March 2025
VR naval training is growing more accepted as it maintains bridge skills in a safe, virtual environment.
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Naval Warfare
Royal Navy destroyer completes UAV live-fire exercise before heading to the Indo-Pacific
3rd April 2025
HMS Dauntless ran a full UAV test to mimic potential real-world threats.
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Air Warfare
India unveils rebranded armed Hermes 650 UAS for tactical operations
21st March 2025
India advances indigenous UAV integration with Akshi 7 and Drishti 10.
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Land Warfare
UK confirms launch of Joint Programme Office to support Poland’s air defence project
21st January 2025
The establishment of the office, which will be based in Bristol, UK, will work to support NAREW, Poland's Ground Based Air Defence Programme.
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Air Warfare
UK and Qatar pledge to expand collaboration on Typhoon and Hawk aircraft
10th December 2024
The two countries signed collaboration agreements across the Hawk and Typhoon aircraft squadrons, but what could this mean for potential Typhoon orders?
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Land Warfare
Arthur radars and more Archer howitzers committed to Ukraine by Sweden
14th March 2025
Ukraine has highlighted the need for howitzers and radars as well as artillery and this commitment from Sweden will help to fill that gap and provide medium-distance fire in a defensive role post-war.
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Land Warfare
British soldiers successfully complete anti-drone EW test firing
2nd January 2025
The system beams radio waves to disrupt or damage the critical electronic components of enemy vehicles causing them to stop in their tracks or fall out of the sky. It has been described as costing only £0.10 (US$0.12) per shot.
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Air Warfare
UK successfully fires SPEAR 3 missile in first trial
18th November 2024
MBDA’s next-generation cruise missile will be fitted to the UK’s F-35B fighter jets, allowing them to hit targets from land and Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers, according to the UK Ministry of Defence MoD.
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Naval Warfare
TKMS joins forces with Norwegian shipbuilder for Fridtjof Nansen frigate replacement bid
28th March 2025
Four shipbuilders have been downselected to build the frigate replacement programme, and TKMS hopes the new deal will give it a geographical advantage.
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Air Warfare
India moves to address fighter jet shortfalls amid rising regional pressures
4th April 2025
Delays, dwindling squadrons and global competition spur belated momentum in airpower procurement.
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Air Warfare
Dassault considers boosting Indian presence to support future Rafale production
11th March 2025
Discussion of any new production line in India would reportedly be for the F5 jet, although India is also closing in on cementing a deal for 26 Rafale-M aircraft for its Navy.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Loitering munitions
Nyan OWE [UK]
Background Transparency notice On 13 February 2026, the UK MoD published a transparency notice concerning OWE Nyan, specifically, the procurement of OWE drones for operational ...
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Loitering munitions
FPV & Attack Drones (Ukraine Aid) [UK & Norway]
Background £450 million On 11 April 2025, the UK MoD announced a £450 million package for Ukraine, which included £350 million from the UK from this ...
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Loitering munitions
Altius 600M & Altius 700M (Ukraine Aid) [UK]
Programme Background Anduril On 6 March 2025, the UK MoD and John Healey, the Secretary of State for Defence, announced a package to help counter Russia's aggression against ...
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Sealift/replenishment vessels
Fleet Solid Support (FSS) (1-3) [UK]
Background Requirement The 2015 Strategic Defence & Security Review (SDSR) highlighted the requirement for three Military Afloat Reach & Sustainability (MARS) Fleet Solid Support (FSS) vessels ...
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Military UAS - small
AR3 (Ukraine Aid) [UK]
Background £270 Million investment On 15 September 2025, the UK MoD noted that, since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the UK ...
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MPVs - 4x4
Multi-Role Vehicle (Protected) (MRV-P) Package 1 (UK)
Programme Background Requirement The MRV-P programme was intended to procure replacements for a diverse fleet of 4x4 and 6x6 vehicles purchased during the wars in Iraq ...
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Military UAS - mini
30,000 FPV Drones (Ukraine Aid) [UK]
Programme Background IDCC On 9 January 2025, the UK MoD announced that 30,000 FPV drones would be sent to Ukraine after the awarding of £45 million ...
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Military UAS - mini
Project Tiquila [UK]
Programme Background Tender Notice On 18 September 2020, the MoD Combat Air Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) Team published a tender notice for a system integrator ...
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Military UAS - micro
First Person View (FPV) Drones (Ukraine Aid) [UK]
Programme Background 2024/2025 Military Aid Package On 12 January 2024, the UK government announced it would provide Ukraine with £2.5 billion ($3.2 billion) in military ...
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Military helicopters - multirole
New Medium Helicopter (NMH) [UK]
Background NMH Market Interest Day On 11 November 2021, the MoD communicated the requirements of the £1 billion ($1.34 billion) New Medium Helicopter (NMH) programme ...
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Fighter - naval
F-35B [UK]
Programme Background The total cost of the currently funded programme as reported through the UK Major Projects Report is expected to be £10.5 billion ($13.5 ...
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Transport
Command Support Air Transport Recapitalisation [UK]
Programme Background The tender, originally released on 28 October 2021, required industry bidders to put forward aircraft that can achieve a minimum unrefuelled range of ...
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Loitering munitions
Project Brakestop [UK]
Background Information notice On 25 September 2024, the UK MoD published a prior information notice for Project Brakestop, informing industry of the upcoming competition. Requirements ...
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UAS: flight control systems
UAS: flight control systems | Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) [UK]
Despite the cancellation of Project Mosquito in June 2022, the UK MoD and Royal Air Force (RAF) remained interested in acquiring a loyal wingman UAV. In ...
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UAS: communication systems
UAS: communication systems | Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) [UK]
Despite the cancellation of Project Mosquito in June 2022, the UK MoD and Royal Air Force (RAF) remained interested in acquiring a loyal wingman UAV. In ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Major networking projects
Project Marshall
The Joint Military Air Traffic Services project was initiated by the UK MoD in November 2005 to identify and evaluate options for the future delivery ...
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Light UGVs
T7
The T7 is a multi-mission robotic system designed for military, police and hazardous missions. At DSEI 2017, the UK MoD awarded the Harris Corporation a ...
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Directed energy weapons
DragonFire
DragonFire is a laser weapon system built for the UK MoD and manufactured by a consortium of manufacturers. The primary manufacturer is MBDA, though they ...
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Air: fixed-wing flight simulators
ASTOR FBFCT
The Fixed Base Flight Crew Trainer (FBFCT) is a Level 5+ FTD for the UK RAF’s Airborne Standoff Radar (ASTOR) platform. The ASTOR FBFCT is ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
Warthog
The Warthog is based on the ST Kinetics Bronco all terrain tracked carrier (ATTC) and was developed to meet a UK MoD urgent operational requirement ...
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Major networking projects
Skynet 6 SATCOM
Skynet 6 is designed to replace Skynet 5. The PFI contract for Skynet 5, held by Paradigm Secure Communications and Airbus DS, ends in 2022. As ...
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Air-launched ASW torpedoes, Ship-launched torpedoes
Sting Ray Mod 1
The Sting Ray Mod 1 is an air- and surface-launched, lightweight ASW torpedo. It can be deployed from frigates, helicopters and maritime patrol aircraft against ...
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Major networking projects
DTT
Raytheon UK is working with the UK MoD to deliver a Defence Targeting Toolset (DTT) capability. Aimed initially at land operations and eventually extending to ...
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Sealift/replenishment vessels
RFA Proteus (Vard 3 08)
RFA Proteus serves as the launchpad for remotely operated vehicles and is the newest UK seabed warfare vessel. The ship, bought by the UK MoD as MV ...
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Major networking projects
Skynet 5 SATCOM
Airbus is the service provider for the UK MoD Skynet 5 private finance initiative contract, signed in October 2003 and now worth $5.6 billion. Airbus ...
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Air: fixed-wing flight simulators
UK MFTS
The Military Flying Training System (MFTS) programme, is a private finance initiative involving the MoD and Ascent, a JV of Lockheed Martin and Babcock, which was ...
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Trucks and utility vehicles - 6x6
Wheeled Tanker
The Oshkosh Wheeled Tanker is a high-performance tactical vehicle, designed and built for the UK MoD in order to replace the existing fleet of legacy ...
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Loitering munitions
Dart 250
The Dart 250 is a jet-powered One Way Effect (OWE) with a range of 250 km and a maximum speed of 400 km/h. According to reports, the Dart ...
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Air: helicopter flight simulators
UK MSHATF
The Medium Support Helicopter Aircrew Training Facility (MSHATF) opened for training at RAF Benson, England in July 1999. It provides training services to personnel from ...
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Data links
AN/URC-138
The AN/URC-138 is a Link 16 interoperable terminal originally developed for the Sea Harrier. It has the same Link 16 crypto as JTIDS/MIDS. The system ...
