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Air Warfare
Taurus KEPD 350E missile sees upgrade for German armed forces
4th April 2025
Taurus Systems, a joint venture between MBDA Germany and Saab, was awarded a $161 million 10-year contract in January 2025 to modernise the Taurus 350 missile.
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Air Warfare
UK to receive 27 additional F-35 aircraft by end of decade
7th July 2025
The number of aircraft was stated by UK Defence Secretary John Healey during a Defence Committee hearing. It follows on from the UK’s decision to purchase F-35A aircraft to boost its nuclear deterrence, although hurdles and questions about the order still remain.
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Air Warfare
Sweden commits to acquire four C-390 Millennium aircraft
2nd April 2025
The acquisition of four C-390 aircraft follows the country’s signing of an MoU in 2023 and formal selection in 2024. It will join the existing contract held by the Netherlands and Austria.
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Air Warfare
Netherlands signs deal for eight PC-7 MKX training aircraft
10th February 2025
The eight new aircraft will also be joined by four flight simulators, the former replacing the air force’s current Pilatus PC-7 training aircraft by 2027.
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Air Warfare
New UAVs: is the right capability being procured for the British Army?
26th May 2025
Following the retirement of Watchkeeper from the UK Armed Forces, what drone capabilities will be next sought as a replacement?
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Air Warfare
UK-built SkyShark and TigerShark answers domestic drone demand
23rd July 2025
MGI Engineering recently demonstrated two variants of its SkyShark, a UK-built one-way-effector (OWE), as both a gas turbine and electric-powered platform, with its larger OWE TigerShark to be showcased at DSEI in September.
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Air Warfare
Affinity “well positioned” to meet MFTS demand, says MD
25th September 2025
Affinity, which maintains and delivers the aircraft for the UK’s Military Flying Training System, is working on improving its fleet availability to meet UK armed forces’ training demands and boost training opportunities, while eyeing plans for overseas expansion.
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Air Warfare
Avalon 2025: Australia’s missile and ordnance plans excite companies
31st March 2025
Australia’s Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) industrial plan is ambitious and promises big spending in an effort to create a local and sovereign capability. Companies at last week’s Australian International Airshow near Melbourne were making their pitches.
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Defence Notes
New Zealand boosts defence spend to US$6.6 billion and vows increased closeness with Australia
9th April 2025
This budget will be spent over the next four years and nearly doubles the country’s defence spending as part of GDP to 2%.
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Naval Warfare
RH Marine and Naval Group partnership moves Dutch submarine programme forward
29th September 2025
The addition of Dutch company RH Marine to the programme aligns with the country’s aim of enhancing its sovereign submarine strategy.
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Air Warfare
UK Royal Navy’s upgraded Commando Merlin helicopters achieve full operating capability
30th January 2025
A total of 19 Mk3 and six Mk3a Commando Merlin helicopters have now been upgraded to the Mk4/4a standard, with the work overseen by the procurement arm of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), Leonardo and the Royal Navy (RN).
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Naval Warfare
First Type 31 frigate for UK Royal Navy rolls out of construction
27th May 2025
Named the HMS Venturer, this roll out marks a pivotal milestone as it moves from the construction phase to then undergo outfitting and systems integration ahead of sea trials.
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Air Warfare
Thailand approves the purchase of four Saab Gripen E/F aircraft
6th August 2025
The Royal Thai Air Force will replace its ageing Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter aircraft with Saab Gripen E/F, with the first procurement phase due to be delivered by 2029.
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Naval Warfare
Royal Canadian Navy’s SEA Torpedo Launcher Systems to enter production in Ottawa in November
20th October 2025
The article acceptance testing for the TLS is scheduled for the end of 2026.
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Air Warfare
Avalon 2025: Australia reimagines Ghost Bat as a proving platform and targets future versions
24th March 2025
Now known as the MQ-28 Ghost Bat, the Loyal Wingman notably kept close to promised deadlines such as first flight in February 2021, in spite of originally being promised for 2020.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | Additional FLIT-LCA [Malaysia]
The Royal Malaysian Air Force is planning to acquire Fighter Lead-In Training - Light Combat Aircraft (FLIT-LCA). This will provide an interim solution for the ...
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Data links
Data links | Additional FLIT-LCA [Malaysia]
The Royal Malaysian Air Force is planning to acquire Fighter Lead-In Training - Light Combat Aircraft (FLIT-LCA). This will provide an interim solution for the ...
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Air: Helmet-mounted displays
Air: Helmet-mounted displays | Additional FLIT-LCA [Malaysia]
The Royal Malaysian Air Force is planning to acquire Fighter Lead-In Training - Light Combat Aircraft (FLIT-LCA). This will provide an interim solution for the ...
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Air: Head-up displays
Air: Head-up displays | Additional FLIT-LCA [Malaysia]
The Royal Malaysian Air Force is planning to acquire Fighter Lead-In Training - Light Combat Aircraft (FLIT-LCA). This will provide an interim solution for the ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | Additional FLIT-LCA [Malaysia]
The Royal Malaysian Air Force is planning to acquire Fighter Lead-In Training - Light Combat Aircraft (FLIT-LCA). This will provide an interim solution for the ...
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Maritime patrol
Maritime Patrol Aircraft [Malaysia]
Programme Background In June 2019, The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has confirmed to Shephard that the government has given approval for the service to prepare ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | Multi-Role Combat Aircraft [Malaysia]
Malaysia’s Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MRCA) programme is part of a broader effort to modernise the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) under the Capability Development Plan ...
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Data links
Data links | Multi-Role Combat Aircraft [Malaysia]
Malaysia’s Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MRCA) programme is part of a broader effort to modernise the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) under the Capability Development Plan ...
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Air: Helmet-mounted displays
Air: Helmet-mounted displays | Multi-Role Combat Aircraft [Malaysia]
Malaysia’s Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MRCA) programme is part of a broader effort to modernise the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) under the Capability Development Plan ...
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Air: Head-up displays
Air: Head-up displays | Multi-Role Combat Aircraft [Malaysia]
Malaysia’s Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MRCA) programme is part of a broader effort to modernise the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) under the Capability Development Plan ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | Multi-Role Combat Aircraft [Malaysia]
Malaysia’s Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MRCA) programme is part of a broader effort to modernise the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) under the Capability Development Plan ...
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Landing platform docks/dock landing ships
Multi-Role Support Ship (MRSS) (3) [Malaysia]
Programme Background Requirements The Royal Malaysian Navy are in the process of a fleet transformation plan known as the 15 to 5 Transformation Plan, which ...
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Light attack, Trainer
Additional FLIT-LCA [Malaysia]
Programme Background Malaysia released a RfI in early January 2019 seeking light combat aircraft capable of some air-to-air and full air-to-ground missions. The requirement is ...
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Fighter - multirole
Multi-Role Combat Aircraft [Malaysia]
Programme Background Requirement Malaysia has long had a requirement known as the Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MRCA) designed to replace the MiG-29 fleet. The MRCA programme ...
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Corvettes
New Generation Patrol Vessels Batch III (13-18) [Malaysia]
Programme Background Requirements Malaysia unveiled a plan in 2015 to restructure and recapitalise its navy. The plan is called the 15 to 5 Plan and ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Light attack
Hawk 200
The Hawk 200 is a single-seat light attack iteration of the Hawk 100 (see separate entry) and Advanced Jet Trainer or AJT (see separate entry). ...
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Subsystems: software
SimuSphere HD-9
SimuSphere HD-9 is an HD visual display solution that can be upgraded to trainers currently integrated with SimuSphere systems or as an option for a ...
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Air: COMINT and ELINT systems
ESP
The Electronic Surveillance Payload (ESP) is a lightweight system providing capabilities for Electronic Support Measures(ESM)/ELINT operations. It is designed to operate as a standalone ESM ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
SISTELA
Developed by the Naval Group's Malaysian division, the SISTELA Combat Management System supports diverse naval missions such as surface warfare and air defence. Developed for the ...
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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 ...
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Air: air combat simulators
Royal Malaysian Air Force F/A-18D TOFT
In 2014, L3 Link (now L3Harris Technologies) delivered an F/A-18D Tactical Operations Flight Trainer (TOFT) to the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF). The TOFT consists ...
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OPVs
New Generation Patrol Vessel
LUNAS unveiled the New Generation Patrol Vessel (NGPV) at DSA 2018. The NGPV is intended for the Royal Malaysian Navy's (RMN) New Generation Patrol Vessels ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Tactical UAV
Unveiled at DSA 2022, the Deftech Tactical UAV is an indigenously developed platform based on the Aldura Mk1. The platform is aimed at the Royal Malaysian ...
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EO/IR systems
Damocles
The Damocles is a third-generation targeting pod developed by Thales Group, designed for advanced reconnaissance and laser designation. It is modular, features an eye-safe laser, ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
M Solar-X
First revealed in August 2020, in February 2024, at its symposium, the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) showcased the M Solar-X. This solar-powered fixed-wing drone was ...
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Corvettes
Laksamana Class
The Royal Malaysian Navy's Laksamana-class corvettes originated under an order placed with Fincantieri by the Iraqi government, but this was cancelled in the 1980s after ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - HALE
Anka-3
The Anka-3 MIUS, or Anka-III, is a developmental low-observable flying wing UCAV from Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI). The UCAV has been designed to work alongside Turkey's ...
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Air: transport/tanker simulators
A330 MRTT Training Devices
Under subcontract to Airbus Defence and Space, CAE has provided A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) training devices to the UAE Air Force and Royal Saudi ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
SETIS
SETIS is Naval Group's integrated combat system designed initially for French Navy's FREMM-frigates. It is currently being used on Naval Group's Gowind-class corvettes. SETIS is ...
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Air: Electronic Attack - Jamming
J/ALQ-8
Like Israel, Japan elected to outfit its McDonnell Douglas/Boeing F-15J/DJ combat aircraft with an indigenous self-protection system. This takes the form of Mitsubishi Electric’s J/ALQ-8 ...
