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Air Warfare
US Air Force plan to retire 1,000 aircraft leads Congress to raise national security concerns
16th April 2024
The US Air Force has planned to retire more than 1,000 helicopters and AEW&C, combat, ISR, transport and training aircraft that have been in service for more than 30 years.
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Naval Warfare
HMS St Albans returns to service after upgrade
7th March 2024
Of the 16 Type 23s built, 12 are still in service with the Royal Navy and will be replaced by the Type 26 frigates, while the other three have been sold to the Chilean Navy and are in service as the Cochrane-class.
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Naval Warfare
Norway to renew naval forces within a decade
23rd May 2024
The Royal Norwegian Navy (RNoN) will be almost completely overhauled and replaced with new ships and submarines in a timeframe of about 10 years.
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Air Warfare
Glimpses emerge of new Chinese heavy attack helicopter
8th April 2024
Recent images surfacing on the internet have revealed the People’s Liberation Army (PLA’s) Z-21 heavy attack helicopter undergoing flight tests.
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Air Warfare
UK disposable frontline drones set for 2025 deployment while collaborative platforms await decision
28th March 2024
Reflecting on lessons learned from the cancellation of the Mosquito programme, the Royal Air Force has redefined the role of uncrewed systems within its ranks through a tiered system.
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Land Warfare
US Marine Corps to double investment in mortars
21st March 2024
The US Marine Corps has requested a US$128 million fund to cover mortar capabilities over the next fiscal year after aligning to Force Design 2030 and learning from lessons that have emerged from the conflict in Ukraine.
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Air Warfare
US Army continues pivot to large-scale combat operations from counter-insurgency in the shadow of world events
27th February 2024
US Army Aviation has been pivoting to face a different kind of war. On the platform front that has meant investing in proven systems and improving platforms already in service.
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Air Warfare
How the US Air Force's internal restructuring process will impact its capacity to project power
7th March 2024
The service’s strategy includes measures to improve training, reduce bureaucracy, get ready for joint missions and accelerate the development and field of systems and solutions.
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Air Warfare
Canada invests in CF-18 Hornet fighter sustainment
8th March 2024
Canada’s decision to sustain its CF-18 fighter fleet reflected its commitment to modernising air defence capabilities amid challenges highlighted by a critical report commissioned by the Department of National Defence and released last year, casting doubt on its ability to fulfil NATO obligations.
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Land Warfare
PT Pindad hands over first Harimau tanks to Indonesian Army
11th March 2024
The Indonesian National Armed Forces received 52 vehicles during a ceremony in Jakarta including Pandur IIs, Anoa APCs, and Maung and Komodo light tactical vehicles.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Ready for the race: Air separation drone swarms vs. air defence systems
11th April 2024
As the dynamics of aerial combat rapidly evolve, Chinese scientists have engineered a sophisticated air separation drone model that can fragment into up to six drones, each capable of executing distinct battlefield roles and challenging the efficacy of current anti-drone defences such as the UK’s Dragonfire laser system.
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Defence Notes
US Pentagon to reduce investments in main acquisition programmes over FY2025
12th March 2024
The DoD requested nearly US$850 billion to fund operations over the next fiscal year. Despite the amount being 1% higher than the FY2024 budget request, it has not covered the 3% inflation rate, which could impact the DoD’s main programmes in the medium and long term.
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Land Warfare
Israel reevaluates its ammunition requirements as shortage looms
16th February 2024
Israel has challenges in ensuring its ammunition stocks do not dwindle further as it relies on US support and domestic suppliers to meet updated demands.
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Naval Warfare
Royal Marines transformation programme shows early signs of progress
9th April 2024
The UK’s Royal Marines have taken significant strides in the first year of a decade-long transformation programme focusing on advanced communications, distributed operations and enhancing its capabilities.
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Land Warfare
UK wants 120mm turret mortar for ARTEC Boxer
18th March 2024
The British Army’s firepower could be boosted by a new 120mm smooth bore turret-mounted mortar system slated for integration into the ARTEC Boxer.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
M1135 Stryker NBC Reconnaissance Vehicle
Programme Background According to the DSCA's notification to Congress, the acquisition of 50 M1135 Strykers was intended to allow the Iraqi government to identify harmful ...
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Military helicopters - attack
Ka-52M Alligator-Russia
Programme Background The loss of 66 Ka-52s and 8 Mi-24s damaged and/or destroyed leaves the Russian Military with an acute need of replacements. The Ka-52M will ...
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Military UAS - mini
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Sensor Integration on Robotic Platforms (CSIRP) [US Army]
Background Requirements The purpose of the CSIRP is to repackage and integrate modular CBRN sensors onto uncrewed systems to provide increased situational awareness on the ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
BMPT Terminator
Despite having earlier rejected the BMPT vehicle, the Russian MoD tested BMPT prototypes in Syria, where the vehicles performed well in combat conditions. This culminated ...
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Military UAS - MALE
MALE UAVs [Thailand]
Background Roadmap In February 2024, the RTAF unveiled its White Paper 2024. Incorporating lessons from the Russo-Ukrainian War, the Israel-Hamas War, and other events such ...
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Military UAS - micro
Micro/Nano Drone Swarms [Thailand]
Programme Background Roadmap In February 2024, the RTAF unveiled its White Paper 2024. Incorporating lessons from the Russo-Ukrainian War, the Israel-Hamas War, and other events ...
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Military UAS - small
Tactical-Level Armed Drone [Thailand]
Programme Background Roadmap In February 2024, the RTAF unveiled its White Paper 2024. Incorporating lessons from the Russo-Ukrainian War, the Israel-Hamas War, and other events ...
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Military UAS - small
M Solar-X [Thailand]
Programme Background Roadmap In February 2024, the RTAF unveiled its White Paper 2024. Incorporating lessons from the Russo-Ukrainian War, the Israel-Hamas War, and other events ...
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Military UAS - HALE
High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS) [Thailand]
Programme Background Roadmap In February 2024, the RTAF unveiled its White Paper 2024. Incorporating lessons from the Russo-Ukrainian War, the Israel-Hamas War, and other events ...
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MPVs - 4x4
Atlet [Russia]
Programme Background The Military Industrial Company (VPK) began development of the Atlet 4x4 armoured vehicle in 2017 to meet a requirement from the Russian Army ...
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MPVs - 4x4
Patrul-A (Military Police)
Programme Background The Russian Military Police is increasingly being called upon to carry out patrols and escort convoys in support of international peacekeeping missions. It ...
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Light attack, Trainer
IAR-99 Replacement (Romania)
On 29 August 2017, Leonardo announced that the IAR-99 trainer technology demonstrator (TD) will be fitted with company's Vixen 500E AESA radar. The Vixen 500E AESA ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Boxer (Heavy Weapons Infantry Carrier) [Germany]
Background The German Army is believed to require a total of 43 Boxer Heavy Weapons Infantry Carriers to equip its Division 2027. 36 of these ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Boxer (Heavy Weapons Infantry Carrier) [Germany]
Background Whilst Germany already has a number of Boxer APCs in service, the rationale behind the purchase of Australian Boxers was to replace its legacy ...
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Loitering munitions
Loitering Munitions [Thailand]
Programme Background Roadmap In February 2024, the RTAF unveiled its White Paper 2024. Incorporating lessons from the Russo-Ukrainian War, the Israel-Hamas War, and other events such ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Land: infantry weapon simulators
Less Than Lethal Weapon Simulators
Meggitt produces wireless simulators for the X26 Taser and chemical spray less-lethal weapons. These accessories are supported with specialised courseware.
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Surface-to-surface missiles
Hwasong-6
The Hwasong-6 is a North Korean tactical ballistic missile based on the Hwasong-5, which itself is based on the Soviet R-17 Elbrus. Its NATO reporting ...
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Land: air defence radar
JY-27
The JY-27 is a Chinese long-range surveillance radar manufactured by ECRIEE. It was developed to provide early warning information and detect low-observable air targets. It ...
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Air: Electronic Attack - Jamming
Rychag-AVM
KRET’s Rychag-AVM radio frequency jammer is designed to perform electronic attack against hostile communications and radar systems. The Rychag-AVM ensemble is mounted onboard dedicated Mil ...
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Surface-to-surface missiles
Fateh-110
The Fateh-110 is a short-range ballistic missile produced in Iran with help from China.
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Land: counter-IED simulators
Large IED Trainer
The Large IED Trainer can be integrated into a number of training scenarios including convoy roadside bombs, vehicle-borne IEDs, artillery/mortar impact, vehicle search and/or destruction, ...
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Core systems: cameras and IR detectors
Reveal D&I
Reveal D&I; is a real-time gas detection and identification chemical imaging software for hyperspectral data. This software allows the real-time detection of a large portfolio ...
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Land: infantry weapon simulators
Weapons Technology
Laser Shot designs, engineers and fabricates simulated recoil weapons, drop-in recoil conversion kits, inert training weapons and laser inserts. The company offers individual and crew-served simulated ...
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Guided munitions
KAB-500/1500
The KAB-500 and KAB-1500 were Soviet electro-optical TV-guided bombs that were part of the KAB family. It is thought that this family of weapons were ...
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Core systems: cameras and IR detectors
Hyper-Cam
The Hyper-Cam is a passive IR hyperspectral imaging system that combines high spatial and spectral resolution. It provides real-time radiometrically calibrated data for gas and ...
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Core systems: cameras and IR detectors
HD-IR
HD-IR high-resolution cameras have high sensitivity for surveillance and airborne mapping applications. The camera features a four-position filter wheel, 1.3MP spatial resolution and an IP67-certified ...
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Trainer
T-4
Developed by Kawasaki, the T-4 is an intermediate jet trainer successor to the T-33A and Fuji T-1A/B. Its first flight was performed on 29 July ...
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Heavy UGVs
Uran-9
The Uran-9 is a Russian UGV designed to support troops operating in urban environments. Equipped with EO/IR sensors and typically armed with a 30mm automatic cannon, ...
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UAS: Integrated systems - uncrewed
Bright Onyx Chemical Sensor
Active multi-spectral chemical sensor operating in the 5µm region. The Bright Onyx sensor must operate at UAV airspeeds and ranges with detection sensitivities of 10ppmm ...
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Landing craft and hovercraft
Zubr (Project 1232)
The Zubr-class (Project 1232) amphibious assault ships are air-cushioned landing craft. The vessels were sold to the Chinese, Greek, Russian and Ukrainian naval forces. Four ...
