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Defence Notes
Podcast: Modernising the Polish armed forces and what to expect from the UK MoD at DSEI
6th September 2019
Welcome to Episode 33 of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert of future podcasts here.
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Naval Warfare
Royal Navy Type 31 build plans remain unclear as name game gets a head start
18th September 2019
Despite the selection of Babcock’s Arrowhead 140 design for the UK Royal Navy’s Type 31 light frigate programme, both potential supplier and customer remain cagey …
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Defence Helicopter
DSEI 2019: Leonardo stiffens up over AW149 Egyptian order
13th September 2019
Manufacturer Leonardo is still unwilling to confirm that a reported order of 20 AW149 helicopters to Egypt has been completed, or that any negotiations about …
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Digital Battlespace
DSEI 2019: Spectra ventures into the Troposphere
12th September 2019
Spectra Group has agreed to partner with US company Comtech to provide a Troposcatter communications capability for end users demanding high capability and resilient connectivity …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSEI 2019: L3Harris unveils T4 robot
13th September 2019
L3Harris Technologies unveiled the first prototype of its T4 robotic system at DSEI 2019, a medium-sized UGV designed for use in urban environments where space …
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Naval Warfare
DSEI 2019: Royal Navy watchers a-quiver as Arrowhead 140 gets the go-ahead
12th September 2019
The multi-episode marathon that has been the UK Royal Navy’s Type 31e light frigate saga has finally come to a conclusion with the announcement on …
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Defence Notes
DSEI 2019: What to expect from the UK MoD
4th September 2019
With the UK government having already been through three defence secretaries over the course of 2019, this year’s DSEI brings much speculation about what the Ministry …
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Naval Warfare
Insight: Will Royal Navy surface fleet jockey for future missile swaps?
23rd August 2019
With the UK MoD moving to further define the requirements for its Interim-Surface Ship Guided Weapon (I-SSGW) system in a 19 August contract notice, the …
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Naval Warfare
UK feeling the maritime pressure at home and abroad
6th August 2019
With Northern Ireland-based shipbuilders Harland and Wolff (H&W;) entering administration, the notion of a revitalised UK naval manufacturing capability has taken another blow following the …
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Defence Notes
UK MoD looks to hypersonic propulsion
22nd July 2019
Rolls-Royce is to work on the development of hypersonic propulsion systems for the UK Ministry of Defence’s procurement arm, Defence Equipment and Support. The company …
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Digital Battlespace
Airbus to run UK MoD C4ISR test centre
19th July 2019
Airbus will run the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MoD’s) land C4ISR test centre under a £22 million, five-year contract announced on 19 July. The contract …
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Land Warfare
Rheinmetall signs agreement with UK for infantry ammo
8th July 2019
Rheinmetall has been awarded a framework contract by the UK Ministry of Defence for the provision of infantry ammunition. The company and the UK’s Defence …
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Digital Battlespace
UK's new weapon location system project becomes Serpens
8th July 2019
The new Next Generation Weapon Locating System (NGWLS) project, introduced by the UK MoD at DVD 2018, will now be known under a new name, …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Royal Navy tasks team to add AI to UUVs
1st July 2019
The Royal Navy is exploring the addition of using artificial intelligence (AI) to task autonomous submersibles to hunt underwater mines. BAE Systems’ Applied intelligence business …
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Military Logistics
Marshall contracted to support additional Bangladeshi Hercs
27th June 2019
Marshall Aerospace and Defence has signed a contract with the Bangladesh air force for the support of additional C-130J Super Hercules transports that are being …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Military UAS - small
Bug Nano UAS (UK)
Programme Background The British Army previously took delivery of 160 first-generation Black Hornet PD-100 nano UAS in 2013 to support operations in Afghanistan. After these ...
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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 ...
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Loitering munitions, Military UAS - fixed-wing
Air Launched Effects (ALE) [UK]
Programme Background Acquisition Pipeline First published on 13 June 2022, the Acquisition Pipeline is a forward look at potential procurement activity undertaken by the UK MoD. ...
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Loitering munitions
Dart 250 [UK]
Background Purchase In 2023, the UK MoD tasked Modini with supplying Ukraine with drones, with the first Dart units reportedly delivered in autumn 2023. On ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Tactical Multirotor ISR UAV (Ukraine Aid) [UK]
Programme Background Invitation To Tender (ITT) On 17 February 2025, the UK MoD released an Invitation to Tender (ITT) seeking Tactical Multirotor ISR UAVs. The effort is valued ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
A400M [UK]
Background RAF base at Brize Norton built a new training facility for A400M pilots and crew. The aircraft will look to reach full operation capability by 2022 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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UAS: flight control systems
UAS: flight control systems | Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) [UK]
Despite the cancellation of Project Mosquito in June 2022, the UK MoD and Royal Air Force (RAF) remained interested in acquiring a loyal wingman UAV. In ...
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UAS: communication systems
UAS: communication systems | Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) [UK]
Despite the cancellation of Project Mosquito in June 2022, the UK MoD and Royal Air Force (RAF) remained interested in acquiring a loyal wingman UAV. In ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Mine Hunting Capability (MHC) Programme Block II [UK]
Under Block II of the RN's Mine Hunting Capability (MHC) programme, the UK is expected to acquire three Offshore Support Vessels (OSVs) designed to be ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Buster
The Buster is a small UAS that is designed for carrying out close-range surveillance in all weather conditions. It can carry several different payloads and ...
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Data links
NMS
The Network Management System (NMS) provides the ability to monitor and manage tactical data links (Link 11A, Link 11B, MIDS/JTIDS Link 16 and legacy links) ...
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Land: vehicle surveillance/target acquisition systems
DNGS-T3
DNGS-T3 is a single or dual-axis stabilised Day/Night Gunner Sight. It entered service with the UK MoD in 2004 on tracked AFVs. There are more ...
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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 ...
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Military helicopters - maritime
AW159 Wildcat
The AW159 is a twin-engine, multirole maritime and utility aircraft that was developed as a replacement for the Lynx family of helicopters. Designated 'Wildcat' by ...
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Trucks and utility vehicles - 6x6, Trucks and utility vehicles - 8x8
SLDT(P)
Following the success of the Trakker 6x6 in the engineer support role, the UK MoD identified a UOR for a fleet of protected self-loading dump ...
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Major networking projects
ARRC C2IS
In August 2006, the UK MoD appointed Thales as prime contractor for the delivery of the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC) – Command Control and ...
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Air: fixed-wing flight simulators
TTF
BAE Systems manages the Typhoon Training Facility (TTF) for the UK MoD at RAF Coningsby, England. The facility supports the operational conversion unit and squadron ...
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Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - tactical
SA-200
Manufactured by Syos Aerospace, the SA-200, or SA200, is a rotary-wing tactical drone. Marketed as a utilitarian drone, its primary purpose is as a cargo-carrying platform with ...
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EO/IR systems
NightHawk2-UZ
The NightHawk2-UZ is a dual EO-IR stabilised camera turret from NextVision designed for long-range observation applications that demand low weight. The 350g sensor's IR camera has a 1280x720p ...
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Medium UGVs
MACE 3 Sherpa
Based on the in-service 4x4 off-road Land Rover Defender platform, the MIRA MACE 3 Sherpa provides dismounted close combat infantry with logistical support, allowing soldiers ...
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Land: range systems and targets
Inflatable Targets
Airborne Industries has produced Inflatable Targets for use by the UK MoD for many years and supports and replenishes the systems in service. The targets ...