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Defence Helicopter
Japanese OH-1 returns to duty
12th March 2019
The OH-1, a light observation helicopter type belonging to the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF), has been cleared to begin flying again after a fleet-wide …
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Defence Notes
Two pilots die in Chinese fighter jet crash
12th March 2019
A Chinese navy fighter jet crashed during training on the southern island province of Hainan on 12 March 2019, killing two pilots, the defence ministry …
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Digital Battlespace
Australia to acquire new Peregrine EW aircraft
19th March 2019
On 18 March, Australia’s DoD confirmed it is acquiring four modified Gulfstream G550 aircraft for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). To be designated the …
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Defence Notes
Germany extends Saudi arms export freeze till end of March
7th March 2019
Germany on 6 March 2019 extended a temporary, disputed ban on arms exports to Saudi Arabia, but only until the end of the month.In October, …
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Defence Notes
China to raise defence spending by 7.5%, lower than 2018
7th March 2019
China announced on 5 March 2019 a 7.5% increase in military spending in 2019, lower than last year as the country faces an economic slowdown, …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Marine West 2019: USMC seeks SUAS expansion
11th February 2019
The USMC is exploring the possible expansion of its fleet of its Group 1 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUAS). The marines has three SUAS programmes of …
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Naval Warfare
Iran announces 3-day navy drill from Gulf to Indian Ocean
21st February 2019
Iran is to launch a three-day annual navy drill from 22 February 2019 in a vast area of the Gulf and the Indian Ocean including …
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Land Warfare
Marine West 2019: AM General explores new fire support mobility designs
8th February 2019
AM General highlighted its new mobile fire support designs at the 2019 Marine West Expo, being held aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The new …
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Land Warfare
Marine West 2019: USMC consolidates ACV efforts
8th February 2019
The USMC is working to consolidate the previously-separate Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) 1.1 and 1.2 programmes into a single ACV programme effort. Current activities follow recent …
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Defence Notes
Burundi urges summit over troop drawdown plan in Somalia
20th February 2019
The presidents of Burundi and Somalia on 19 February 2019 called for an urgent summit to discuss the contested withdrawal of 1,000 Burundian troops from …
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Military Logistics
LPD 17 Class Flight II ships to be fuel efficient
15th February 2019
The US Navy’s LPD 17 Flight II Class amphibious transport dock ships will have improved main propulsion diesel engine (MPDE) efficiency thanks to the installation …
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Naval Warfare
Iran launches 'cruise missile capable' submarine
18th February 2019
On 17 February 2019, Iran launched a new locally-made submarine capable of firing cruise missiles, state TV said, in the country's latest show of military …
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Special Operations
Japanese SOF observe “Flintlock”
18th February 2019
Japanese special operations forces are set to further expand their international exposure by observing the latest iteration of the “Flintlock” training exercise in West Africa. …
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Defence Notes
Planes, tanks, subs: the Thai generals' shopping list
14th February 2019
Defence spending in Thailand has surged over the last decade, during which the military has seized power twice. The junta-picked National Legislative Assembly has proposed …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Avalon 2019: Seeds sown for Team Reaper in Australia
1st March 2019
Team Reaper is preparing for business opportunities as the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) edges closer to buying the MQ-9 Reaper armed MALE platform from …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Loitering munitions
DELI [Türkiye]
Programme Background Speaking to Shephard at SAHA Expo 2022, a spokesperson stated that the platform was expected to enter into service with the Turkish Armed ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Akinci [Libya]
Programme Background 2022 Reports In October 2022, various Libyan media outlets reported that the country was eyeing a possible procurement from Baykar, possibly the Akinici ...
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Transport
C-130J [Vietnam]
Programme Background Requirement Vietnam’s interest in acquiring the C-130J reflects a broader effort to modernise its air transport fleet, which was previously dominated by Russian ...
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Corvettes
Steregushchy Class (Project 20380) (11-18)
Programme BackgroundThe Steregushchiy class (Project 20380) corvettes are designed to operate in littoral combat zones and engage with enemy ships and submarines. The multi-role missions ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) (Tranche 2) / Rucksack Portable UAS (RPUAS) [USA]
Programme Background The Rucksack Portable UAS (RPUAS) Programme The RPUAS programme will provide the battalion and below-ground manoeuvre elements within the US Army with an ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | JF-17 [Azerbaijan]
Azerbaijan has been known to be a potential buyer of JF-17 Thunder aircraft since 2015. The country is operating Su-24/25 and MiG-29 jets in service; ...
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Data links
Data links | JF-17 [Azerbaijan]
Azerbaijan has been known to be a potential buyer of JF-17 Thunder aircraft since 2015. The country is operating Su-24/25 and MiG-29 jets in service; ...
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Air: Helmet-mounted displays
Air: Helmet-mounted displays | JF-17 [Azerbaijan]
Azerbaijan has been known to be a potential buyer of JF-17 Thunder aircraft since 2015. The country is operating Su-24/25 and MiG-29 jets in service; ...
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Air: Head-up displays
Air: Head-up displays | JF-17 [Azerbaijan]
Azerbaijan has been known to be a potential buyer of JF-17 Thunder aircraft since 2015. The country is operating Su-24/25 and MiG-29 jets in service; ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | JF-17 [Azerbaijan]
Azerbaijan has been known to be a potential buyer of JF-17 Thunder aircraft since 2015. The country is operating Su-24/25 and MiG-29 jets in service; ...
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Submarines: conventional, attack
Hangor Class Submarines [Pakistan]
Programme Background Timeline Chinese media first reported that the Pakistan Navy had agreed to buy eight modified Type 039B submarines in April 2015. The contract ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
T-15 Armata (Contracted)
Programme Background The first contract for 132 Armatas was signed by the Russian MoD in 2015. This will comprise sufficient T-14, T-15 heavy IFV and ...
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Tanks
T-14 Armata (Contracted)
Programme Background The first contract for 132 Armatas was signed by the Russian MoD in 2015. This will comprise sufficient T-14, T-15 heavy IFV and ...
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Submarines: conventional, attack
Horizon 3 - Submarines Procurement Programme [Philippines]
Programme Background Requirements The Philippines began its Future Submarine Acquisition back in 2015. The Philippines has no experience in operating submarines, but there is a ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Bayraktar TB2 (Turkey)
Programme Background Selection The Turkish Armed Forces are purchasing large numbers of UAVs from Turkey's domestic defence industry to perform ISTAR missions and provide troops ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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H160
Airbus Helicopters unveiled a full-scale model of the H160 medium twin rotorcraft on 3 March 2015 at Heli-Expo. The utility helicopter, the first to be ...
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EO/IR systems
Skybox
The Skybox allows gimballed camera systems developed for small UAVs to be integrated on the nose of manned helicopters. It accommodates cameras such as DJI’s ...
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EO/IR systems
OWLS
Observation Wide-area Low-altitude Sensor (OWLS), demonstrated at Heli-Expo 2015, is a two-axis micro gimbal imager that combines a night vision sensor and an image-stabilised enclosure. ...
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Helicopter engines
RR300
The RR300 combines new design methodologies with the legacy of the M250 engine to produce a new engine family for the small rotorcraft market. Intended ...
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Air: mission management systems
TM-100 Map and Video Management system
Trakka Systems introduced a new TM-100 Map and Video Management system at HAI Heli-Expo 2017 in Dallas. The augmented reality mapping system with metadata video and audio ...
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EO/IR systems
Geodetic photomapping and monitoring payload and blind zone cameras
Heliatica unveiled a geodetic mapping and monitoring payload with Geoscan at Heli-Expo 2017. The system is designed to fit two Sony DSC-RX1 (24MP resolution) cameras ...
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Military helicopters - scout/light attack
6XX
Publicly unveiled at Heli-Expo in March 2017, the MD Helicopters 6XX is the next evolution in the MD 500 series and is a redesigned, single-engine ...
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Multipurpose missiles
LAHAT
The Laser Homing Attack (LAHAT) is an Israeli, semi-active, laser homing guided, low-weight, ATGM. It was designed to be fired from 105mm and 120mm tank guns.
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Tiltrotors
AW609
The Bell/Agusta BA609 became the first tiltrotor designed for the civilian market to fly in March 2003. In June 2011, Leonardo announced that it had ...
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Military helicopters - multirole
525 Relentless
Bell Helicopter announced in February 2012 that it was developing the Model 525 Relentless. The Relentless features an ARC Horizon flight deck, including the Garmin ...
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MPVs - 4x4
Bars-8
Following on from the 7t Bars-6 4x4 multipurpose armoured vehicle, Bogdan developed the 10t Bars-8 4x4 multipurpose armoured vehicle which was unveiled at the September ...
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Land: RWS
AU-220M
The AU-220M unmanned turret, developed by TsNII Burevestnik, a subsidiary of Uralvagonzavod (UVZ), mounts a dual-feed 57mm automatic cannon and a PKTM 7.62mm coaxial machine ...
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Military helicopters - maritime, Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift
S-92/H-92
The H-92 is the military version of the commercial S-92. It has a stand-up cabin, higher gross weight, more power and new composite rotor blades. ...
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Military vehicle engines
TCD 2015
The TCD 2015 is a modern water-cooled four stroke diesel V-engine that is currently integrated on the RG41 armoured vehicle.
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P1AR Virtual Hoist SAR simulator
Priority 1 Air Rescue demonstrated an operational model of its Virtual Hoist SAR simulator for the first time at Heli-Expo 2017 with a small, transportable ...