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News - UK MoD

  • Land Warfare

    Oman MBTs charging up

    26th July 2013

    The Royal Army of Oman (RAO) expects the L18A1 charge to be certified for operation with Challenger II MBT 120mm L23A1 ammunition in August, it …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Astrium and Thales Alenia Space to deliver surveillance satellites to UAE

    24th July 2013

    The UAE has ordered two surveillance satellites from Astrium and Thales Alenia Space in a contract valued at $913 million, it emerged on 23 July. …

  • Defence Notes

    UK bans military equipment exports to Egypt

    23rd July 2013

    Military hardware destined for Egypt has been halted by the UK Department for Business, innovation and Skills (BIS) after it revoked five export licences for …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Kuwait Air Force completes EW training

    23rd July 2013

    The Kuwait Air Force has completed a six month EW training programme at Selex ES’ EW Operational Support (EWOS) facility in Lincoln, UK. Completed last …

  • Land Warfare

    Vulcano ammunition proves big hit on range

    22nd July 2013

    The Vulcano guided ammunition, as produced by Diehl Defence and Oto Melara, has scored a direct hit on a target at 33km. Diehl announced on …

  • Military Logistics

    Iran unveils new tank transporter

    22nd July 2013

    The Iranian Army Ground Forces have developed a new tank transporter called ‘Sayyad’ or Hunter, it has emerged. According to reports coming from Iranian state …

  • Naval Warfare

    UK Astute submarine finally ready for operations

    18th July 2013

    The first Astute-class submarine has been handed over to the Royal Navy for operations almost three years after it was commissioned. BAE Systems Maritime announced …

  • Military Logistics

    Northrop Grumman wins UK MoD countermeasures contract

    18th July 2013

    Northrop Grumman will support the Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) systems on British military aircraft under a new contract awarded by the UK Ministry of …

  • Land Warfare

    Raytheon UK expands IED detection capabilities

    18th July 2013

    Raytheon UK has announced the expansion of its counter-improvised explosive device (IED) products, with the launch of a new vehicle-mounted stand-off IED detection and confirmation …

  • Defence Notes

    RAF reviews C2 procedures

    18th July 2013

    The UK Royal Air Force is reviewing its command and control (C2) system to prevent overly-complicated procedures being exploited by adversaries in the future. Speaking …

  • Military Logistics

    A400M tests airport seizure operation

    18th July 2013

    The A400M has proven its capability to rapidly deploy vehicles and troops to seize an enemy airfield during a series of tests at RAF Boscombe …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Third AEHF makes final preparations before launch

    17th July 2013

    The USAF has announced that it has transported its third Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) communications satellite to Cape Canaveral Air Force Stations (CCAFS) ahead …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Raytheon mixes up international ISR offerings

    16th July 2013

    The future of airborne ISR will come from the ‘optimisation’ of modular and flexible systems, say Raytheon officials. According to executives from the company’s airborne …

  • Defence Notes

    Trident review suggests alternatives unlikely

    16th July 2013

    The long-awaited review into possible alternatives to the UK’s nuclear deterrent has failed to find any cost effective replacements. The review analysed whether a new …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Raytheon considers UGV solution for C-IED mission

    16th July 2013

    Raytheon has revealed details of its SafeRoute concept, which comprises a UGV equipped with counter-IED technology for autonomous route-clearing operations. Addressing the media on 16 …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • 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 ...

  • Military 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • Air-launched ASW torpedoes, Ship-launched torpedoes

    Sting Ray

    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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • Infrastructure - generators

    Standalone Field Generator

    HGI is a supplier of standalone field generators to the UK MoD. It has supplied systems for communications, C2, field hospitals and workshop facilities. The ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • Air-to-surface missiles

    SPEAR 3

    The Selective Precision Effects At Range (SPEAR) Capability 3 is being developed by MBDA for the UK MoD, which is seeking a new missile for ...

  • 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 ...

  • Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing

    Sentinel

    First displayed at DSEI 2023, Sentinel is a tethered drone from Drone Evolution. Designed to support various applications, such as increased ISR, EW and communications, ...

  • 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 ...