• Digital Battlespace

  NC3A hit-list to aid ISAF handover

  25th October 2011

  NATO’s Consultation, Command and Control Agency (NC3A) highlighted a series of ‘major opportunities’ soon to be available to member states during a meeting in Heidelberg, …

• Defence Helicopter

  Construction begins at French NH90 training centre

  25th October 2011

    French officials have laid the first stones in the foundations for the new NH90 training centre at Le Luc in southern France. French Army …

• Digital Battlespace

  Boeing delivers 50,000th CSEL system

  20th October 2011

  The Boeing Company today delivered the 50,000th Combat Survivor Evader Locator (CSEL) combat search and rescue communications system to the US joint services. The expanded …

• Digital Battlespace

  Thales to incorporate Esri Geospatial Technology into C4I solutions

  20th October 2011

  The latestgeospatial technology from Esri will be embedded into Commander, the Thales integrated C4I suite, Esri announced today. Integrated in Thales' communications and information framework, …

• Digital Battlespace

  Elbit Systems awarded contract to supply Asian nation with WiT

  18th October 2011

  Elbit Systems Ltd., announced today that it was awarded a $15 million contract to supply an Asian National Government Agency with the Wise Intelligence Technology …

• Digital Battlespace

  SELEX Elsag awarded contract to enhance Alliance satellite

  18th October 2011

  SELEX Elsag, a Finmeccanica company, has been awarded a major turnkey contract to rationalise and upgrade NATO’s satellite communication (satcom) systems and associated infrastructure. SELEX …

• Digital Battlespace

  Boeing delivers 737 AEW&C to South Korea

  18th October 2011

  When the first Boeing Peace Eye 737 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft was delivered last month to the Republic of Korea Air Force, …

• Digital Battlespace

  SOA integrates CamoScience for iPhone 4S

  18th October 2011

  Special Operations Apps (SOA) has announced the release of CamoScience HD, the retooled application that now integrates the high-definition video of the Apple iPhone 4S …

• Digital Battlespace

  ADF selects ICT industry partners

  18th October 2011

  The Australian Department of Defence has selected five "Preferred Industry Partners" to provide application services to defence. The change is a significant milestone in Defence's …

• Digital Battlespace

  Harris Corporation receives $66.3m order from US Army

  17th October 2011

  Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, has received a $66.3 million order from the US Army via the GSA, FAS Assisted Acquisition …

• Digital Battlespace

  Boeing establishes new C4ISR business division

  17th October 2011

  The Boeing Company today announced it has created a new division to better align the company's Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) …

• Land Warfare

  Northrop Grumman unveils integrated vehicle area network

  13th October 2011

  Northrop Grumman Corporation today unveiled the new Smart Integrated Vehicle Area Network (SiVAN), which provides even greater capabilities and important reductions in size, weight and …

• Digital Battlespace

  Lockheed Martin introduces wireless intrusion detection network

  13th October 2011

  A wireless sensor network system developed by Lockheed Martin can revolutionize the way users obtain discreet persistent situational awareness and characterization of their surroundings. The …

• Digital Battlespace

  First MEADS battle manager begins integration testing

  13th October 2011

  MEADS International (MI) has begun integration testing on the first completed Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) battle manager at the MEADS Verification Facility in …

• Digital Battlespace

  Lockheed Martin completes system test of MUOS satellite

  13th October 2011

  The first Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) military communications satellite built by Lockheed Martin for the US Navy has successfully completed a major end-to-end system …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Military helicopters - scout/light attack

  MD 530G Lebanon

  The Armed MD 530G Scout Attack Helicopter features next-generation all-glass cockpit that includes: two Genesys Aerosystems IDU-680 6” x 9” LCD primary displays, Tek Fusion ...

• Military helicopters - scout/light attack

  MD 530F -Kenya

  Crew transition training took place at the MD Helicopters headquarters in Mesa, Arizona, with field service support, armament, and gunnery training scheduled to occur at ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Joint Maritime Multi-Mission System (J3MS)/SIGINT Ship [Italy]

  The Italian Navy is now conducting de-risk studies to replace Elettra with a new Joint Maritime Multi-Mission System (J3MS) ship. The vessel will feature a ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Joint Maritime Multi-Mission System (J3MS)/SIGINT Ship [Italy]

  The Italian Navy is now conducting de-risk studies to replace Elettra with a new Joint Maritime Multi-Mission System (J3MS) ship. The vessel will feature a ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Joint Maritime Multi-Mission System (J3MS)/SIGINT Ship (1) [Italy]

  The Italian Navy is now conducting de-risk studies to replace Elettra with a new Joint Maritime Multi-Mission System (J3MS) ship. The vessel will feature a ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Joint Maritime Multi-Mission System (J3MS)/SIGINT Ship (1) [Italy]

  The Italian Navy is now conducting de-risk studies to replace Elettra with a new Joint Maritime Multi-Mission System (J3MS) ship. The vessel will feature a ...

• Military UAS - MALE

  MQ-9A Reaper [USAF]

  Background First order Following a development that began in 1998, in October 2002, the USAF ordered the first four MQ-9s of the production series. In ...

• Military UAS - mini

  RQ-20B Puma [USAF]

  Background Requirement According to Trace Stevenson, the AeroVironment (AV) Vice President and product line general manager, the USAF Security Forces required a small UAV to ...

• Military helicopters - scout/light attack

  Bell 407GX [Iraq]

  Programme Background Between 2009 and 2015 Iraq was supplied with at 26 Bell 407s as part of the reconstruction of the Iraqi Air Force. The ...

• MPVs - 4x4

  JLTV (USAF) (Batch 1) [USA]

  Baclground As of November 2020, the US DoD had signed 14 contracts with Oshkosh Defense covering the delivery of approximately 17,731 JLTVs to all branches ...

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  Air: Radio and SATCOM | SU-30MKI [India]

  In December 2024, the Indian Ministry of Defence awarded state-owned manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) a contract worth $1.5 billion (135 billion rupee) for twelve ...

• Data links

  Data links | SU-30MKI [India]

  In December 2024, the Indian Ministry of Defence awarded state-owned manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) a contract worth $1.5 billion (135 billion rupee) for twelve ...

• Air: Helmet-mounted displays

  Air: Helmet-mounted displays | SU-30MKI [India]

  In December 2024, the Indian Ministry of Defence awarded state-owned manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) a contract worth $1.5 billion (135 billion rupee) for twelve ...

• Air: Head-up displays

  Air: Head-up displays | SU-30MKI [India]

  In December 2024, the Indian Ministry of Defence awarded state-owned manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) a contract worth $1.5 billion (135 billion rupee) for twelve ...

• Transponders and IFF

  Transponders and IFF | SU-30MKI [India]

  In December 2024, the Indian Ministry of Defence awarded state-owned manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) a contract worth $1.5 billion (135 billion rupee) for twelve ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• ISR/special mission

  RF-4C

  The RF-4C is a tactical reconnaissance aircraft developed based on the F-4 Phantom II by McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) to meet the requirements of the USAF ...

• Fighter - multirole

  F-4 Phantom II family

  The F-4 Phantom II is a two-seat multirole fighter developed originally by McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) to meet USN interceptor requirements. It soon became a unified ...

• Air: surveillance and maritime patrol radar

  SurSAR

  The Surveillance Synthetic Aperture Radar (SurSAR) is a coherent surveillance and imaging radar developed by Array Systems Computing in Canada. It is derived from UPD-8/9 systems ...

• EW test systems

  CEESIM

  The Combat Electromagnetic Environment Simulator (CEESIM) family of simulators is designed for use in development, T&E;, maintenance and training support of airborne, land, shipboard and ...

• Air: Integrated Defensive Systems

  F-15 Tactical Electronic Warfare Suite (TEWS)

  The F-15 Tactical Electronic Warfare Suite (TEWS) is an integrated defence system manufactured by Northrop Grumman. It is designed for the F-15, F-15K and F-15E ...

• Air: air combat simulators

  SECT

  The Simulator for Electronic Combat Training (SECT) is a device that blends high-fidelity equipment, environmental and EW simulation with a computer-based training engine, auto-evaluation and scoring ...

• Data links

  MIDS LVT-3 FDL

  For the MIDS LVT-3 Fighter Data Link (FDL) the USAF sought lower volume and cost than Class 1 and 2 JTIDS. The contract was awarded ...

• Land: battle management systems

  C4I Connect

  C4I Connect is a voice communications system for battlefield C2. It is a large-scale, divisional/regional system that manages voice sessions in the tactical battle area, ...

• Air: mission management systems

  9Air C4I

  9Air C4I provides an air C2 capability ranging from air operations level to real-time execution in a mobile environment. It is a net-centric system that ...

• Air: Integrated Defensive Systems

  AN/ALR-94

  BAE Systems’ AN/ALR-94 electronic countermeasures (ECM) system forms a key part of the self-protection suite of the US Air Force’s Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor combat ...

• Bomber

  B-2 Spirit

  The B-2 Spirit is a multirole stealth bomber manufactured by Northrop Grumman for the USAF. The Spirit is a flying wing aircraft, meaning that it ...

• Air: Defensive Systems - Radar Warning Receivers

  AN/ALR-56C

  The AN/ALR-56C is a radar warning receiver manufactured by BAE Systems. It is designed to share data regarding radar threats with the aircraft's BAE Systems' ...

• Air: Electronic Attack - Jamming

  AN/ALQ-165 ASPJ

  Northrop Grumman’s AN/ALQ-165(V) Airborne Self Protection Jammer (ASPJ) is a widely used radar jammer and is deployed on an array of combat aircraft. The system ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  RF-7800W

  The RF-7800W-OU440 high-capacity LoS radio has an IP design that operates from 4.4-5GHz. This provides connectivity at distances over 50km and extending WANs and LANs ...

• Air: mission management systems

  DACCS

  Divisional Artillery Command and Control System (DACCS) integrates division artillery C4I with battalion C4I, making fire control an integral part of the C4I distribution network. ...