• Defence Helicopter

  Longbow International to support UK Apache radars

  13th March 2014

  Longbow International will support the fire control radars on the British Army’s fleet of Apache AH Mk 1 helicopters under a $96 million contract from …

• Naval Warfare

  UK MoD invests £20 million for Royal Navy OPVs

  12th March 2014

  The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has committed £20 million to its plans to purchase three new Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) for the Royal Navy, …

• Military Logistics

  Singapore to get MRTTs from 2018

  11th March 2014

  The Singapore Air Force (SAF) is due to receive the first of six A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transports (MRTTs) from 2018, Shephard has been informed. A …

• Land Warfare

  New Saab training systems for Finnish Army

  10th March 2014

  Saab Training & Simulation will supply combat training systems to the Finnish Defence Force under a new order announced on 10 March worth approximately MSEK …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  SAF 2030 calls for upsurge in unmanned tech

  7th March 2014

  Singapore’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has unveiled its latest strategic roadmap for the armed forces with particular emphasis placed on unmanned systems, it has emerged. …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Watchkeeper achieves UK MoD Release to Service

  5th March 2014

  Watchkeeper has become the first UAV to be given a full Release to Service (RTS) by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), clearing the way …

• Defence Helicopter

  FASGW(L) missile finally nears production

  3rd March 2014

  The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is on the verge of signing off the long-awaited development and manufacture contract for the Royal Navy’s (RN’s) Future …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  HAV sets test programme for end of 2014

  28th February 2014

  Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) expects to initiate a full flight test programme of its airship concept by the end of the year, officials have revealed. …

• Military Logistics

  UK MoD orders additional AAR 463L pallets

  27th February 2014

  AAR will supply 463L cargo pallets to the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) under a four-year £8.3 million contract announced on 27 February. The contract …

• Defence Notes

  UK and US extend science and technology partnership

  27th February 2014

  UK and US defence departments signed a communiqué on 26 February to increase transatlantic collaboration in science and technology initiatives. Philip Dunne, UK Minister for …

• Digital Battlespace

  Airbus expands encryption device offerings

  19th February 2014

  Airbus Defence and Space has introduced a new addition to its cryptographic device range, with the launch of Ectocryp Yellow. Ectocryp Yellow represents the company's …

• Digital Battlespace

  RWUAS targets long range maritime surveillance role

  18th February 2014

  The Royal Navy’s Rotary Wing UAS (RWUAS) capability concept demonstrator (CCD) will be equipped with a variety of sensor payloads for a ‘long range maritime …

• Land Warfare

  SGA14: ST Kinetics demos total 40mm solutions

  14th February 2014

  ST Kinetics held live demonstrations of its 40mm ammunition in Singapore on 12 February to highlight the indigenous capability it can provide to nations in …

• Land Warfare

  Selex ES announces new HALO orders

  13th February 2014

  Selex ES will supply its HALO acoustic weapon locating system to the Italian armed forces under a new contract announced on 12 February. The order …

• Digital Battlespace

  AFCEA West 2014: LM reveals interoperable ISR strategy

  12th February 2014

  Lockheed Martin has described growing aspirations of customers for real-time ISR capabilities, especially in the Middle East. Speaking to Shephard at the AFCEA West exhibition …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Loitering munitions

  Nyan OWE [UK]

  Background Transparency notice On 13 February 2026, the UK MoD published a transparency notice concerning OWE Nyan, specifically, the procurement of OWE drones for operational ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 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 ...

• 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) ...

• 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 - 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 ...

• UAS: communication systems

  UAS: communication systems | Project Corvus [UK]

  Defence Secretary John Healey told the House of Commons in late 2024 that, as part of a broader initiative to retire outdated equipment across the Armed ...

• UAS: flight control systems

  UAS: flight control systems | Project Corvus [UK]

  Defence Secretary John Healey told the House of Commons in late 2024 that, as part of a broader initiative to retire outdated equipment across the Armed ...

• Loitering munitions

  Project Brakestop [UK]

  Background Information Notice On 25 September 2024, the UK MoD published a prior information notice for Project Brakestop, informing industry of the upcoming competition. Requirements ...

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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• Air-launched ASW torpedoes, Ship-launched torpedoes

  Sting Ray Mod 1

  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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• Loitering munitions

  Dart 250

  The Dart 250 is a jet-powered One Way Effect (OWE) with a range of 250 km and a maximum speed of 400 km/h. According to reports, the Dart ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...