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News - WORLD DEFENSE SHOW 2022

  • Land Warfare

    Rheinmetall bags air defence systems order

    31st October 2019

    Rheinmetall has logged a new order from an unnamed international customer for air defence systems. The €210 million contract will see deliveries complete by 2022. …

  • Military Logistics

    Dubai Airshow 2019: Regional discussions spark C-2 interest

    17th November 2019

    Manufacturer Kawasaki Heavy Industries is currently holding talks with a number of Middle Eastern countries concerning its C-2 transport aircraft, as the company bids to …

  • Digital Battlespace

    AUSA 2019: US Army selects Raytheon for LTAMDS

    18th October 2019

    Raytheon has been selected to supply the US Army with its next generation Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) under a $384 million …

  • Defence Helicopter

    China’s Z-20 gets its first public airings

    23rd October 2019

    The Z-20 helicopter manufactured by the Harbin Aircraft Industry Group – but clearly copied from the Sikorsky S-70 Black Hawk – has enjoyed a flurry …

  • Digital Battlespace

    D&S 2019: Thales supports Thai armoured vehicle digitisation

    20th November 2019

    Thales is helping the Thai military to digitise military vehicles, with one fruit of that effort on display at Defense & Security 2019 in Bangkok. …

  • Digital Battlespace

    AOC 2019: Capability Set 21 on course as thoughts turn to the Cloud

    23rd October 2019

    Senior leaders from the US Army highlighted their aspirations to further modernise the tactical command, control and communications of force components at an industry event …

  • Naval Warfare

    Three USN destroyers return from deployment

    7th November 2019

    Three US Navy Arleigh-Burke-class guided-missile destroyers have returned to Norfolk Naval Station after a seven-month deployment to the US 6th and 5th Fleet areas of …

  • Defence Notes

    Singapore, China step-up defence cooperation

    22nd October 2019

    Singapore and China signed an enhanced Agreement on Defence Exchanges and Security Cooperation (ADESC) on 20 October, signalling a step-up in defence cooperation between the …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    AeroVironment announces new Raven order

    5th November 2019

    AeroVironment has received a contract from an unnamed existing Southeast Asian military customer for additional Raven UAS, the company announced on 4 November. The $6.4 …

  • Naval Warfare

    HMS Pembroke set to return to service

    31st October 2019

    The Royal Navy’s HMS Pembroke is ready to return to service after a successful 42-week, £8 million refit at Babcock’s Rosyth dockyard in Fife. The …

  • Land Warfare

    Lockheed tests PAC-3 performance

    8th November 2019

    Lockheed Martin has demonstrated the PAC-3 Cost Reduction Initiative (CRI) interceptor’s ability to counter tactical ballistic missile targets during testing that took place at White …

  • Defence Notes

    USAF orders SDB rounds for USSOCOM

    8th November 2019

    Boeing has been awarded a multimillion-dollar contract to provide several hundred Laser Small Diameter Bombs, as well as associated warhead shipping containers, to be used …

  • Naval Warfare

    Construction of new base for Royal Navy of Oman underway

    31st October 2019

    Work on a new southern fleet base for the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) near Salalah in the south of the country is underway, which, …

  • Naval Warfare

    Saab sees clear growth path in Finland

    8th November 2019

    Saab is setting out its stall for its participation in the Finnish Squadron 2020 programme, in which it will play a significant role, as part …

  • Land Warfare

    ADEX 2019: Hanwha unveils first prototype of deadly Redback

    16th October 2019

    On the opening day of Seoul ADEX 2019, Hanwha Defense unveiled its first AS21 Redback IFV to the public. Such is the prestige of the …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

  • 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 ...

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

    Shield AI UAVs [Saudi Arabia]

    Background Reported Talks Reporting from the World Defence Show (WDS) 2026, the Middle East Eye (MEE) noted that, according to two sources, Saudi Arabia was ...

  • 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 ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    Gambit [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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • Loitering munitions

    Loitering Munitions [Czech Republic]

    Background KVAČR Concept In February 2024, the Czech Army unveiled the Construction of the Army of the Czech Republic (KVAČR) concept, which outlined an increase ...

  • Loitering munitions

    Deep-strike, low-cost, loitering munition [India]

    Background Effectiveness of the capability Following the launch of Operation Epic Fury on 28 February 2026, which marked the beginning of the 2026 Iran war, ...

  • 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 ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical

    Watchkeeper X (Contracted) [Romania]

    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 joint ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical

    Watchkeeper X (Uncontracted) [Romania]

    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 joint ...

  • 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, ...

  • 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 ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    WJ-700 [Algeria]

    Forecast Methodology Programme Value Unconfirmed reports show that the completed procurement cost Algeria $145 million in 2022. Quanity Required Reports indicated that Algreia had acquired four ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    Hermes 900 (1-4) [Brazil]

    Background First batch (2014) In 2014, Elbit reported supplying one Hermes 900 UAV to the Brazilian Air Force (FAB). The drone is called the RQ-900 in Brazilian ...

  • 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 ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    Samoom

    Unveiled at the World Defence Show 2022, the Samoon is a Saudi Arabian UCAV manufactured by Intra Defence Technologies.  It is powered by Belgian ULPower Aero ...

  • MPVs - 4x4

    Cockerill i-X

    The Cockerill i-X is a wheeled armoured vehicle designed as a light armoured platform with a modular turret for intercepting enemy forces. John Cockerill Defense unveiled the new ...

  • Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors

    2800 ASW Patrol Boat

    The 2800 ASW Patrol Boat, developed by Couach, is a vessel designed for ASW operations. Unveiled at the 2022 World Defence Show, the vessel can be ...

  • Land: battle management systems

    Mulhim

    Developed by Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), Mulhim is a developmental Battle Management System designed for brigade-level and below formations. First unveiled in 2022, it ...

  • UAS: communication systems

    SkyARX Ku-18

    CTech SkyARX Ku-18 is a lightweight, SATCOM-on-the-move terminal designed for air applications. The Ku-band terminal supports the secure transmission of full-motion video, data, and mission-critical ...

  • EO/IR systems

    PT-8N

    The PT-8D is an IR system from Overwatch Imaging. It is fitted with multiple HD thermal cameras and has been designed to conduct missions at dusk ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini

    SKAT 350

    Based on the Supercam 350, the SKAT 350 is a mini fixed-wing UAV manufactured by Kalashnikov Concern JSC. The drone was revealed in early 2024, ...

  • EO/IR systems

    PT-8D

    Marketed as a cost-effective solution, the PT-8D is a wide-area search and ISR payload from Overwatch Imaging. It features an RGB colour camera and a ...

  • Air: Displays

    LAD2008DA

    Produced by Psion DSP, LAD2008DA is a 20"x8" Large Area Display for full-glass cockpit applications. It was showcased during the 2022 Farnborough Air Show and the 2023 ...

  • Land: RWS

    TEBER-II 30/40

    The Teber II-30/40 is a remote-controlled turret developed by Turkish manufacturer FNSS. This RCT is designed to fit tracked or wheeled armour vehicle programs. FNSS ...

  • Loitering munitions

    Jaser

    The Jaser is an electronically powered loitering munition manufactured by Serb Advanced Industries. It is pneumatically launched, and is qquipped with both day and thermal imaging cameras. At ...

  • EO/IR systems

    PT-8DN

    The PT-8DN is a versatile day-night payload from Overwatch Imaging.  It has dual RGB sensors of different focal lengths and an HD LWIR sensor. It also ...

  • Air: Displays

    RDU-4208 LAD

    ScioTeq RDU-4208 is a 20"x8" Large-Area Display. It features a fully redundant, high-resolution screen with multitouch support. Unveiled in 2022, it was also demonstrated in ...

  • Loitering munitions

    Hamza-3

    Egypt’s state-owned Arab Organisation for Industrialisation (AOI) unveiled its Hamza-3 at the World Defence Show 2026. It is fitted with cameras and anti-jamming systems, and can ...

  • MPVs - 4x4

    D-Tiger

    Thai Defense Industry (TDI) unveiled its D-Tiger 4x4 armoured tactical vehicle at Defense & Security 2022 in Bangkok. The D-Tiger is aimed at export sales, with ...