• Military Logistics

  UK revises re-deployment costs

  12th June 2014

  The UK MoD’s latest estimate for the cost of re-deploying troops and equipment out of Afghanistan stands at £300-350 million. This is a slightly higher …

• Naval Warfare

  UDT: Longer life for electrical torpedoes

  12th June 2014

  Atlas Elektronic Group and Advanced Lithium Systems Europe have launched their new Lithium Iron Phosphate rechargeable exercise battery for electrical torpedoes.  Features of the battery …

• Land Warfare

  Eurosatory: GDELS partners with Defenture for new LTVs

  11th June 2014

  A partnership between the Dutch specialist vehicles manufacture, Defenture, and General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) is offering two new super light tactical vehicles (SLTVs) …

• Land Warfare

  Eurosatory: GDELS en coentreprise avec Defenture pour les LTV

  11th June 2014

  Une coentreprise entre Defenture, spécialiste Hollandais en production véhiculaire, et General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) a engendré deux nouveaux modelés SLTV (véhicule tactique super-léger) …

• Land Warfare

  British Army faces recruiting shortfalls under 2020 plans

  11th June 2014

  The British Army is facing a gap in manpower in both regular and reserve forces if current recruiting practices are continued, the National Audit Office …

• Naval Warfare

  Eurosatory: Solution mât-unique de Kelvin Hughes lancé

  11th June 2014

  Un nouveau système mât-unique (SMS) est en représentation à Eurosatory pour la première fois. L’idée de SMS est de fournir une interface de montage plus …

• Land Warfare

  Eurosatory: Nouvelle IFV Piranha lancé

  11th June 2014

  General Dynamics European Land Systems représente leur dernier véhicule, la nouvelle génération 8x8 Piranha III véhicule troupe à roues (IFV) à l’exposition Eurosatory à Paris. …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  UK behind in large UAV airspace integration

  11th June 2014

  The recent flights of a USAF Global Hawk in UK airspace have highlighted the capability the nation has to fly aircraft of this size, as …

• Naval Warfare

  UDT: Dutch MoD advances submarine replacement

  10th June 2014

  The Dutch MoD plans to finalise a specification requirement for a new submarine mid-2015 to replace the Walrus-class.  ‘The cost-benefit ration for another overhaul is …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Europe’s major UAS programmes will proceed, Airbus proclaims

  10th June 2014

  Germany’s ill-fated Euro Hawk programme is still alive and Europe’s MALE 2020 project continues at a slow but steady pace, according to officials at Airbus …

• Defence Notes

  UK MoD assesses JAMES replacement options

  9th June 2014

  The UK MoD has confirmed that it expects to move to the invitation to tender (ITT) stage on its JAMES (Joint Asset Management and Engineering …

• Defence Helicopter

  Poland moves ahead with helicopter purchase

  5th June 2014

  The Polish Ministry of Defence has invited three companies to submit their final tender to provide 70 multirole helicopters for the Polish Army. Polish media …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  C-Worker transponder calibration trials a success

  4th June 2014

  The C-Worker unmanned surface vehicle (USV) developed by ASV has completed a seabed transponder calibration trial in the Gulf of Mexico, the company reported on …

• Defence Helicopter

  Royal Navy’s Merlin Mk2s set for Exercise Deep Blue

  3rd June 2014

  The Royal Navy’s Merlin Mk2 helicopters will take part in Exercise Deep Blue in the Atlantic next week in what will be the first time …

• Digital Battlespace

  Space missions priority for allied partners

  2nd June 2014

  Australia and Canada have joined forces with the UK and US to share information regarding space operations in an effort to increase operational effectiveness, it …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Military UAS - rotary-wing

  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 ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

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

  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 ...

• Sealift/replenishment vessels

  Fleet Solid Support (FSS) (1-3) [UK]

  Programme Background Requirement The 2015 Strategic Defence & Security Review (SDSR) highlighted the requirement for three Military Afloat Reach & Sustainability (MARS) Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ...

• Military helicopters - multirole

  New Medium Helicopter (NMH) [UK]

  Programme 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) ...

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

  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 ...

• Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing

  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 ...

• Fighter - naval

  F-35B [United Kingdom]

  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 ...

• LTVs - 4x4

  Land Mobility Programme (Light Mobility Vehicle) [UK]

  This programme briefly introduces the wider Land Mobility Programme and then focuses on the Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) programme. Information on the LPM and HPM can ...

• Fighter - multirole

  Global Combat Air Programme [UK]

  Programme Background The next-generation platform concept is part of the 2015 Strategic Defence and Security Review, which sought to deliver a Future Combat Air System ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | AUKUS-SSNs/SSN(R) Astute Replacement Programme [UK]

  The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has begun the planning process for the Astute class replacement programme referred to as SSN-Replacement (SSN(R)). In September 2021, it was announced ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | AUKUS-SSNs/SSN(R) Astute Replacement Programme [UK]

  The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has begun the planning process for the Astute class replacement programme referred to as SSN-Replacement (SSN(R)). In September 2021, it was announced ...

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

  Protector RG1 [UK]

  Background Programme Goal The programme aims to replace the MQ-9A Reapers in the RAF's inventory until they are formally retired in October 2025. The MQ-9B will deliver a UK ...

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 ...

• 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 ...

• Laser-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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...