• Military Logistics

  Arotech to support US defense training

  10th September 2015

  The US Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded support options to Arotech’s Training and Simulation division to support the US Air National Guard Boom Operator …

• Land Warfare

  Dana to supply key JLTV components

  10th September 2015

  Dana has announced that it will supply its Spicer central tire inflation system (CTIS) and the thermal bypass valve for Oshkosh's Joint Light Tactical Vehicle …

• Land Warfare

  Navistar to provide MTVs to ANSF

  10th September 2015

  Navistar Defense has been awarded a $369 million contract by the US Army Contracting Command to provide 2,293 Medium Tactical Vehicles (MTVs) to build upon …

• Defence Helicopter

  Armed Z-19E prepped for export

  10th September 2015

  A light armed attack helicopter from the Harbin Aircraft Industry Group (HAIG) broke cover at the China Helicopter Exposition, held from 9-13 September, in Tianjin. …

• Defence Helicopter

  Aussie Chinook fleet in-country

  9th September 2015

  Seven CH-47F Chinook helicopters have now been delivered to the Australian Army, Boeing announced on 9 September, with the most recent delivery taking place in …

• Land Warfare

  Netherlands orders Excalibur Ib

  9th September 2015

  Raytheon is to supply the Excalibur Ib precision-guided projectile to the Netherlands Ministry of Defence as part of a previously agreed foreign military sale, the …

• Land Warfare

  DSEI 2015: Aussie precision munitions en route

  9th September 2015

  Upgrade kits for 155mm artillery rounds used in Australia are being delivered that will provide the ADF with a precision-guidance capability. The Australian Defence Force …

• Defence Notes

  DSEI 2015: Saab eyes UK expansion

  9th September 2015

  Swedish company Saab has expressed its desire to expand in the UK, in a possible sign of growing confidence in the British economy and the …

• Land Warfare

  BAE Systems submits LAND 400 Phase bid2

  7th September 2015

  BAE Systems and Patria have submitted a bid for Australia's LAND 400 Phase 2- Mounted Combat Reconnaissance Capability programme, BAE Systems announced on 4 September. …

• Land Warfare

  Dagger PVP proves ballistic protection

  7th September 2015

  The Dagger small protected vehicle (PVP) by Panhard General Defense has demonstrated its ballistic protection in recent operations, Renault Trucks announced on 2 September. According …

• Military Logistics

  Chinese tactical vehicles proliferate

  7th September 2015

  Several interesting People’s Liberation Army (PLA) tactical vehicles appeared in China’s military parade in Tiananmen Square on 3 September. Among them were platforms from local …

• Land Warfare

  PLA expands Type 09 family

  7th September 2015

  China boasted that 84% of the equipment participating in its military parade in Tiananmen Square on 3 September had never been publicly seen before. Among …

• Land Warfare

  MSPO 2015: Polish Leopard to change spots

  4th September 2015

  Poland’s plans to upgrade its Leopard 2A4 fleet, as the final deliveries of the Leopard 2A5 from Germany complete the Polish Army’s new MBT inventory. …

• Land Warfare

  MSPO 2015: Homar-ing in on Polish MLRS

  4th September 2015

  Poland’s HOMAR multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) artillery procurement programme has moved to the next phase. The RfP was released in June with companies responding …

• Land Warfare

  MSPO 2015: Scipio on show

  4th September 2015

  The Scipio-Rosomok 8x8 vehicle destined for delivery to the Slovakian Army was on show at the MSPO exhibition in Kielce, Poland for the first time. …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Military UAS - MALE

  MQ-1 Gray Eagle [US Army]

  Background Required Quantity Although the US Army first envisioned a requirement for 132 MQ-1C Gray Eagles, the US Army's Army Acquisition Objective (AAO) was increased ...

• Loitering munitions

  Loitering Munitions [Czech Republic]

  Background KVAČR Concept In February 2024, the Czech Army unveiled the Construction of the Army of the Czech Republic (KVAČR) concept, which outlined an increase ...

• APCs/IFVs - 8x8

  Stryker (Sergeant Stout) (Batch 2) [USA]

  Background As part of the Army Transformation Initiative, the US DoD is fundamentally reorganising the structure of the US Army. The development of the Sergeant ...

• MPVs - 4x4

  Viper (Nigeria)

  Programme Background Due to its ongoing campaign against Islamist insurgents in the north of Nigeria, the Nigerian Army has procured a wide range of mine-protected armoured ...

• Military UAS - micro

  eBee Vision [US]

  Background Multiple orders In November 2025, the US Army acquired three eBee Vision systems to enhance training operations at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Germany. A ...

• Military UAS - micro

  Parrot Anafi (Singapore)

  Programme Background On 7 February 2022, the Singapore Army posted photographs on Facebook that showed the Anafi UAV used as training devices in a five-day ...

• Hybrid effector systems

  M-SHORAD Increment 3 [USA]

  Background The US Army is upgrading its maneuver short-range air defense system (M-SHORAD). Under the overal programme, there are three increments. Increment 1 vehicles are ...

• Military UAS - tactical

  Heavy Lift VTOL (HVTOL) [US Army]

  Background USMC First, Army Second In September 2021, Kaman unveiled its Kargo UAV, specifically designed to meet the requirements of the Medium Aerial Resupply Vehicle – Expeditionary ...

• Military UAS - mini

  FPV Drones [Czech Republic]

  Background KVAČR Concept In February 2024, the Czech Army unveiled the Construction of the Army of the Czech Republic (KVAČR) concept, which outlined an increase in ...

• MPVs - 4x4

  Titan-B [Colombia]

  Background Colombia is understood to have a requirement for as many as 100 APCs capable of carrying up to 20 troops and protecting their occupants ...

• Loitering munitions

  Loitering Munitions [Spain]

  Programme Background Fuerza 35 Project This project is a Spanish Army initiative to create and maintain an effective force by forming flexible, cohesive operational organisations, highly ...

• Military UAS - small

  Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS) (Increment 2) [US Army]

  Programme Background Programme Objective The Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS) was to provide a tactical ISTAR capability for US Army Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs). It was intended to ...

• APCs/IFVs - 8x8

  Stryker DVH (March 2026) [US]

  Background The US Army has been operating the Stryker since 2002. The Stryker DVH is an upgraded variant that has additional armour on its underside ...

• MPVs - 4x4

  Kalyani M4 (India)

  Programme Background In the wake of border clashes with the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) in 2020, the Indian Army has accelerated several of its ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  AMPV [US]

  Background Platform development The US Army initiated the AMPV programme to acquire a replacement for several variants of the M113 tracked APC, which has been ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  StreamCaster Mini 4210

  The StreamCaster Mini 4210 (SM4210) is a single-channel data radio (SCDR) that can create MANET mesh networks. It is currently in use with the US ...

• Land: battle management systems

  Comm@nder Army

  Comm@nder Army is an integrated C4I system suitable for use in command post operational environments (infrastructure, shelter-based), providing specialised application services from the HQ of ...

• Air: helicopter flight simulators

  German Army Aviation School

  CAE is the prime contractor for the German Army’s Night-Time Low-Level Flight Training Facility, commonly known as the German Army Aviation School, at Bückeburg. This ...

• Air: helicopter flight simulators

  US Army AVCATT PDSS

  L3Harris Technologies is the prime contractor for the US Army’s Aviation Combined Arms Tactical Trainer (AVCATT) Post Deployment Software Support (PDSS) programme. L3Harris Technologies is ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  M2A4/M7A4 Bradley

  Since 2011, the US Army and BAE Systems have been developing modifications for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle platform to address concerns regarding its ever-increasing weight, ...

• Air: helicopter flight simulators

  British Army Apache Training Facilities

  Aviation Training International (ATIL) – a Leonardo Helicopters/Boeing joint venture formed in 1998 - was selected to provide the attack helicopter training service to the ...

• Air: helicopter flight simulators

  ROC Army UH-60M OFT

  L3 Link (now L3Harris Technologies) gained ready-for-training certification in 2015 on two UH-60M OFT delivered to the Taiwan Army. These training devices are similar to ...

• Directed energy weapons

  Royal Thai Army Laser DEW

  Under Government instructions, the Royal Thai Army is developing a Laser-based Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) to counter drones in its border regions. The unit cost ...

• Major networking projects

  Army BCT Modernisation Program Increment 1

  The US Army brigade combat team (BCT) modernisation strategy will build a mix of mobile, networked BCTs that can gain leverage from mobility, protection, information ...

• Air: helicopter flight simulators

  Australian Army S-70 Training System

  The Australian Army S-70A-9 Black Hawk is a turnkey programme including a full flight and mission simulator (FF&MS;), building, facilities and maintenance support. This CAE-built ...

• Air: helicopter flight simulators

  German Army CH-53 Simulator Upgrades

  In 2011, CAE completed major upgrades on two CAE-built CH-53 full mission simulators operated at the German Army Aviation School at Bückeburg. Airbus Helicopters has ...

• Military helicopters - multirole

  UH-72A/B Lakota

  In 2006, the US Army selected a version of the medium-sized, twin-engine H145, designated the UH-72A Lakota,  to meet its requirement for a new Light ...

• Military UAS - mini

  ZAPICAN 01-02

  In May 2026, a sample aircraft, called the ZAPICAN 01-02, was showcased at the headquarters of the “Oriental” Infantry Battalion No. 4, with attendants from ...

• Land: battle management systems

  ARTEMIS BMS

  The Army Tactical Engagement and Information System (ARTEMIS) is a battle management system in service with the Singapore Army. Designed for applications between the Platoon ...

• Military helicopters - scout/light attack

  OH-58 Kiowa

  The single-engine OH-58 Kiowa, derived from the Bell 206, entered US Army service in 1969 as a light observation helicopter. More than 2,200 were built for ...