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  • Naval Warfare

    BAE Systems receives Mk 38 coaxial kits order

    13th September 2019

    BAE Systems Land and Armaments will supply Mk 38 Machine Gun System coaxial kits to the US Naval Surface Warfare Center under an order announced …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Podcast: Five Eyes Connectivity - Tactical data links

    26th September 2019

    Welcome to Shephard Studio’s special series on Five Eyes Connectivity, sponsored by our partner Viasat.  Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. In the Five Eyes Connectivity podcast …

  • Naval Warfare

    Unarmed Trident II in new test flight

    12th September 2019

    US Navy submarine USS Nebraska has carried out flight testing of unarmed Trident II (D5) missiles. The firings were carried out from the Ohio-class ballistic …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Sikorsky show brings CH-53K double act to town

    25th September 2019

    Manufacturer Sikorsky has held meetings and CH-53K King Stallion flight demonstrations with German and Israeli delegations as it looks to encourage both that the aircraft …

  • Naval Warfare

    Prince of Wales sails for initial sea trials

    20th September 2019

    The Royal Navy’s second aircraft carrier, Prince of Wales, has sailed from Rosyth Dockyard for initial sea trials. The carrier will conduct extensive sea trials …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Lockheed Martin awarded BMDS modelling contract

    9th August 2019

    Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $240 million contract to support the modelling and simulation framework for the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS). Awarded by …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Sea Hunter in new demonstration

    20th September 2019

    Leidos’ Sea Hunter USV has taken part in a demonstration using a new, advanced sensor system, the company announced on 19 September. The demonstration was …

  • Military Logistics

    MSV(L) prototype construction begins

    18th September 2019

    Vigor has laid the keel for the US Army’s new landing craft, the Maneuver Support Vessel (Light) (MSV(L)) at its Aluminum Fabrication Facility in Vancouver, …

  • Training

    Exercise Crocodile Response concludes

    11th September 2019

    The Australian Defence Force and US Marine Corps' Marine Air-Ground Task Force, Marine Rotational Force–Darwin, have completed Exercise Crocodile Response in the Northern Territory, the …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    MQ-25 test aircraft takes off

    20th September 2019

    The US Navy’s MQ-25 unmanned aerial refueler has completed its first test flight.Known as T1, the MQ-25 test aircraft completed the autonomous two-hour flight under …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Northrop Grumman awarded JCREW work

    16th September 2019

    Northrop Grumman has received a contract modification from the US Naval Sea Systems Command for Joint Counter Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare (JCREW) engineering …

  • Training

    Leonardo and CAE team to offer helicopter training to the US

    9th September 2019

    Leonardo and CAE USA have teamed to collaborate to offer integrated helicopter training for the US government market.  A memorandum of agreement (MoA) has been …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Engines ordered for CH-53K

    11th September 2019

    GE Aviation will supply engines for the US Marine Corps under a $143.6 million contract modification awarded by the US Department of Defense. The company …

  • Military Logistics

    BAE Systems wins Arleigh Burke-class work

    20th September 2019

    BAE Systems will maintain and repair two US Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers under contracts worth $170.7 million announced on 18 September. The company’s San …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    ASTM Remote ID and Tracking standard demonstrated

    20th September 2019

    The ASTM Remote ID and Tracking standard has been implemented in a demonstration to support the remote identification of drones by law enforcement and citizens …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

  • Fighter - multirole

    MiG-35 (Russia)

    The MiG-35 is a new-generation derivative of the twin-engine MiG-29 (NATO code-name ‘Fulcrum’) featuring multi-role combat capabilities, significantly reworked airframe and a vastly expanded arsenal ...

  • Loitering munitions

    Organic Precision Fire - Mounted (OPF-M) [USMC]

    Programme Background Armed Vehicles In June 2021, Shephard reported that the USMC had selected the HERO-120 for the OPF-M programme. The USMC planned to integrate ...

  • MPVs - 4x4

    Tigr-M

    The Tigr-M is a modified variant of the original Tigr design, which replaced the licence-produced Cummins diesel engine with a Russian-designed YaMZ diesel engine. This ...

  • Landing platform docks/dock landing ships

    Modified Ivan Green Class (Project 11711)

    Programme Background The modified Ivan Gren class (Project 11711) large amphibious assault ships (LST) have been designed by Nevskoe Design Bureau for the Russian Navy. Two ships ...

  • Military UAS - small

    Small UAV (Bulgaria)

    Programme Background The Bulgarian Army wants to procure UAVs to enhance the organic tactical ISR capabilities of its ground forces. According to Bulgarian media, a ...

  • Military UAS - mini

    Mini UAV (Bulgaria)

    Programme Background The Bulgarian Army wants to procure UAVs to enhance the organic tactical ISR capabilities of its ground forces. According to Bulgarian media, a ...

  • Trainer

    Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS)/T-45 Replacement [USN]

    Programme Background Requirements The US Navy’s (USN) Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) programme is intended to replace the troubled T-45 Goshhawk trainer. The June 2024 RFI includes ...

  • OPVs

    Specialised Southern Ocean Patrol Vessel [New Zealand]

    Programme Background Requirements Plans for a new OPV for the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) first came about in April 2016. The RNZN wants to ...

  • Tanks

    Viatura Blindada de Combate-Carro de Combate (VBC-CC) [Brazil]

    Programme Background Several key technical requirements have been outlined by the Brazilian MoD. Among the most important are that the platform should weigh less than ...

  • Light attack, Trainer

    M-345 (1-18) [Italy]

    Programme Background Requirement Italy operated the MB-339 trainer platform since 1982, procuring 137 aircraft in total. These older airframes required replacement, with the Italian Air ...

  • VBR-MSR Medium Wheeled Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle

    Technical Requirements The Brazilian Army released two documents outlining the technical and operational requirements for the VBR-MR programme in early 2020. These outlined a number ...

  • Trainer

    M-345 Italy Future Procurement

    Programme Background On 29 Decemeber 2017, Aermacchi's M-345 High Efficiency Trainer (HET) prototype aircraft successfully completed its first flight from Venegono Superiore airfield in Varese, ...

  • Landing platform docks/dock landing ships

    San Antonio LPD 17 Flight I [USN]

    The LPD 17 Flight I ships are the first flight of the San Antonio-class Landing Platform Docks (LPD). Procured between FY1996 and FY2017, the vessels ...

  • Air: Radio and SATCOM

    Air: Radio and SATCOM | M-346 FA [Brazil]

    Brazil is evaluating the procurement of up to 30 Leonardo M-346 light attack aircraft under a potential agreement with Italy, aimed at modernising its aerial ...

  • Data links

    Data links | M-346 FA [Brazil]

    Brazil is evaluating the procurement of up to 30 Leonardo M-346 light attack aircraft under a potential agreement with Italy, aimed at modernising its aerial ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • UAS: Integrated systems - uncrewed

    NavStorm-M

    BAE Systems' NavStorm-M is a gun-hardened, integrated anti-jamming and Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver for artillery rounds, bombs, missiles, and uncrewed systems. It was revealed ...

  • UAS: Integrated systems - uncrewed

    LN-251

    Northrop Grumman's LN-251 is an Inertial Navigation System/Global Positioning System (INS/GPS) solution. It is an integrated navigation system with an embedded 12/24 channel, All-In-View, Selective Availability/Anti-Spoofing Module ...

  • UAS: Integrated systems - uncrewed

    KN-4074ED SAASM P(Y) Code INS/GPS

    The KN-4074EB SAASM P(Y) Code INS/GPS has an enhanced capability for the KN4074E with P(Y) code equivalent DGPS corrections.

  • UAS: communication systems

    N-100-6 GPS Antenna

    The N100-6 GPS antenna offers a polarimetric solution for multiple element outputs, and has been designed to provide a significantly reduced size aperture for anti-jam ...

  • Air: Integrated Defensive Systems

    ADA Anti-Jamming System

    The ADA is an airborne GNSS anti-jamming solution manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). It is designed to protect avionics systems from GPS jamming by using digital ...

  • Air: Integrated cockpit systems

    Common Open Reuse Environment

    The Lockheed Martin Common Open Reuse Environment (CORE) is an integrated glass cockpit and avionics solution that can interact with both civilian and military systems. ...

  • Air: Radio and SATCOM

    PRC-434G/CS

    The PRC-434G/CS personal survival radio is a handheld, lightweight transceiver that is capable of responding to interrogations transmitted by the airborne location system. Short-burst transmissions ...

  • UAS: Integrated systems - uncrewed

    KN-4074E

    Produced by Kearfott, the KN-4074E SAASM P(Y) Code INS/GPS is a lightweight navigation system that can be used on various uncrewed or crewed applications, including fixed- and rotary-wing ...

  • Subsystems: visual

    EuroSim

    EuroSim is a configurable simulator tool used to support all phases of space and non-space programmes through real-time simulations with a person and/or hardware-in-the-loop, and ...

  • Air: surveillance and maritime patrol radar, Air: UAS radar

    Lynx

    The Lynx (AN/APY-8) is a synthetic aperture radar manufactured by General Atomics. It is designed for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance for manned and unmanned aircraft. According to ...

  • MPVs - 4x4

    M-ATV

    The Oshkosh 4x4 MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) family of vehicles is designed to provide high levels of protection and mobility in off-road combat environments such ...

  • UAS: Integrated systems - uncrewed

    KN-4075 High Performance INS/GPS

    Kearfott’s KN-4075 High Performance INS/GPS system offers a low weight and small-size navigation system for a variety of rotary- and fixed-wing unmanned and manned aircraft ...

  • Air: helicopter flight simulators

    TESS

    The Tactical Engagement Simulation System (TESS) is a transparent training instrumentation system designed for the AH-64 Apache Longbow Force-on-Force collective training for live aerial gunnery ...

  • UAS: Integrated systems - uncrewed

    KN-4073C SAASM P(Y) Code INS/GPS

    The KN-4073C SAASM P(Y) Code INS/GPS is a lightweight navigation system that can be used on a range of manned aircraft applications, fixed- and rotary-wing ...

  • Maritime patrol

    US-2

    The ShinMaywa US-2 is an amphibious short take-off and landing aircraft used primarily by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) for SAR.