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Defence Notes
NATO eyes 5G but proceeds with caution
19th March 2021
NATO is exploring the potential of 5G for fast and effective military communication through secure networks. However, the alliance lacks a specific policy and strategy for 5G, and a balance must be struck between the opportunities and threats that the technology presents.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
FLIR sustains focus on US robotic vehicle initiatives
10th March 2021
FLIR Systems seeks deeper engagement with US umanned ground programmes in the context of multi-domain operations.
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Digital Battlespace
USN has 2023 delivery date in mind for Project Overmatch
24th February 2021
The USN wants to accelerate the rollout of a new fleet architecture using AI and manned-unmanned teaming to enable distributed maritime operations.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
IDEX 2021: Armenian loitering munitions take a bow
22nd February 2021
Fixed-wing drone and pentacopter can be armed with high-explosive or high-explosive antitank warheads.
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Air Warfare
ATS achieves flight milestone and new contract
3rd March 2021
Australia is doubling its commitment to the Loyal Wingman programme just as the Airpower Teaming System made its maiden flight.
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Training
USAF seeks higher pilot throughput
17th February 2021
The USAF continues to work with industry to implement a revolutionary new approach to training to address a pilot shortfall.
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Digital Battlespace
Spyglass seeks to enhance short-range drone detection
19th February 2021
New solid-state radar employs Ku-band phased array technology to detect small UAVs.
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Defence Notes
Spain bets on national industry to improve defence capacities
25th February 2021
Spain is relying on its industry to improve the defence capacities of the armed forces. The MoD claims that cooperation with national companies also plays an essential role by supporting the country in international collaborative programmes.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
US Army picks Skydio for unit-level ISR
12th February 2021
Programme aims to equip US soldiers with a rapidly deployable small UAS to for surveillance and reconnaissance missions.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
US Army picks Skydio for unit-level ISR
12th February 2021
Programme aims to equip US soldiers with a rapidly deployable small UAS to for surveillance and reconnaissance missions.
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Digital Battlespace
US Army assessment puts Fire Weaver in the spotlight
9th February 2021
Sensor-to-shooter system enhances situational awareness and delivers the ability to maximise available combat power in GPS-denied environments.
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Digital Battlespace
WASP improves high-resolution situational awareness
8th February 2021
The Wide Area Surveillance Payload is designed to operate with tactical UAVs and crewed aircraft for persistent wide-area surveillance.
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Land Warfare
Pearson launches detect and displace capability for scatterable mines
2nd February 2021
New software and hardware for mine detection and clearance is designed to be used together or separately.
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Air Warfare
Aero India 2021: Rafael showcases Spice 250 with extended range
3rd February 2021
New variant of Spice 250 is put on display during Aero India 2021; while there are no confirmed orders yet from India, manufacturer Rafael is selling its Spike ATGM to meet an urgent operational requirement.
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Defence Notes
Sweden offers Finland Gripen development partnership for HX
16th February 2021
The Swedish MoD has revealed a new offer to Finland, which it hopes will help to land a lucrative HX fighter contract.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Light attack, Trainer
IA-63 Pampa III (Follow-On) [Argentina]
Programme Background After the previous procurement of six AI-63 Pampa III aircraft from 2018 and 2019 agreements, Argentina was left with a further need for 34 aircraft. ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
V-Bat [Netherlands]
Background Contract Award On 9 July 2025, Shield AI announced that the Netherlands MoD had acquired eight V-Bat, specifically the V-Bat 400, aircraft to enhance the maritime intelligence, surveillance ...
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Military UAS - MALE
X-Bat [Poland]
Background Polish involvement Speaking in June 2026, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that Shield AI offered Poland a role in the X-Bat programme, with the ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
V-Bat [India]
Background Make In India The ‘Make In India’ is an initiative by the Indian government to grow the domestic manufacturing industry. In the defence context, ...
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Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Group Unmanned Isr DronE (GUIDE) [Netherlands]
Background Competition On 14 March 2025, the Netherlands announced a competition on the EU tendering website for the future procurement of 514 UAVs for intelligence, surveillance, ...
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AEW&C
GlobalEye [Canada]
Programme Background Canada and Sweden have been strengthening ties, particularly in defence, as middle powers continue to diversify their relationships due to increasingly strained relations ...
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UAS: communication systems
UAS: communication systems | Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) services [USN]
In April 2026, AeroVironment (AV) and Shield AI announced that they had been selected to compete for a US$800 million task order to provide Contractor-Owned, ...
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UAS: flight control systems
UAS: flight control systems | Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) services [USN]
In April 2026, AeroVironment (AV) and Shield AI announced that they had been selected to compete for a US$800 million task order to provide Contractor-Owned, ...
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UAS: communication systems
UAS: communication systems | X-Bat [Poland]
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated in June 2026 that Shield AI offered Poland a role in the X-Bat programme. Defence Insight forecasts that Poland could acquire the ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
Shield AI UAVs [Saudi Arabia]
Background Reported Talks Reporting from the World Defence Show (WDS) 2026, the Middle East Eye (MEE) noted that, according to two sources, Saudi Arabia was ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
Ship-Bourne VTOL UAV [Singapore]
Background Multi-Role Combat Vessel The Republic of Singapore Navy will retire its six Victory-class corvettes and replace them with a new platform, the Multi-Role Combat ...
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Military UAS - small
Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) services [USN]
Background ISR services In April 2026, several companies announced that the USN had selected them to provide Contractor-Owned, Contractor-Operated (COCO) Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
V-Bat 128 [Brazil]
Background Contract award On 7 February 2022, Shield AI announced on its website that it had, on 21 January 2021, signed a contract with VSK Tactical, through ...
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UAS: communication systems
UAS: communication systems | V-Bat [Greece]
In May 2025, the Greek Army took delivery of two V-Bat UAVs, manufactured by Shield AI. According to reports from Greek media outlets, the aircraft ...
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UAS: flight control systems
UAS: flight control systems | V-Bat [Greece]
In May 2025, the Greek Army took delivery of two V-Bat UAVs, manufactured by Shield AI. According to reports from Greek media outlets, the aircraft ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Land: vehicle surveillance/target acquisition systems
TKN-AI
TKN-AI is a commander’s periscope intended for guiding a vehicle, and battlefield observation and target acquisition by day and night. It is compatible with T-62, ...
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Fixed wing aircraft engines
AI-20M
The Ivchenko AI-20 is a Soviet turboprop engine developed in the 1950s. Although the engines were originally designed for civil cargo aircraft servicing medium- and ...
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Uncrewed aerial systems engines
AI-450
The AI-450 is a Ukrainian engine developed by Ivachenko-Progress, with Motor Sich acting as the production partner to supply parts and components. The turboprop engine ...
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Fixed wing aircraft engines
АI-24
The Ivchenko AI-24 turboprop aircraft engine was initially designed and manufactured in the late-1950s. Manufacturing was later moved to Motor Sich, a Ukraine based manufacturer ...
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Fixed wing aircraft engines
AI-222-25
Manufactured by Ukraine’s Motor Sich, the AI-222 is a high thrust-to-weight ratio turbofan engine family developed to power Russian Air Force advanced trainers and light ...
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Military UAS - MALE
X-Bat
The X-Bat is an AI-piloted, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) autonomous combat aircraft designed for expeditionary and maritime operations in contested environments. Unveiled by Shield ...
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Loitering munitions
Mizrak
Mizrak, manufactured by Baykar, is an artificial intelligence (AI) powered loitering munition with AI-powered target detection and visual diving. The UAV was unveiled at SAHA 2026 ...
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UAS: flight control systems
Hivemind
Developed by Shield AI, Hivemind is an ecosystem of tightly integrated AI software tools and interfaces that leverages several factors to deliver intelligent and resilient autonomy ...
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Transport
An-32
The An-32 (NATO reporting name Cline) is a light military transport aircraft that can be operated in hot temperatures (up to 50°C) and from mountain ...
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Loitering munitions, Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing
GA-10FPV-AI
The GA-10FPV-AI is a Lithuanian FPV quadcopter drone manufactured by Granta Autonomy. The drone can carry a 3kg payload and operate in GNSS-denied environments. In September 2024, Granta Autonomy ...
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Subsystems: software
DI-Guy
DI-Guy is an AI, scenario and SDK for real-time human visualisation, simulation and artificial intelligence. DI-Guy has thousands of realistic ready-to-use characters and motions. It ...
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Loitering munitions
Viper 10
The Viper 10 is a rotary-wing first-person view (FPV) drone from Baltic Viper. The loitering munition quadcopter has a 4kg payload, a reinforced communication system, and ...
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Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Scorpio 1000
Described as an outdoor precision striker, the Scorpio 1000 is a rotary-wing quadcopter from XTEND. It has advanced AI auto-targeting that enables precise flight without ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
Gogol-M
The Gogol-M is a Ukrainian fixed-wing drone carrier, or mothership, from Strategy Force Solutions. The system can deliver two first-person view (FPV)-type attack drones to hit precision ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Sonora
Sonora is a micro rotary-wing UAV manufactured by Harmattan AI. It is a cost-effective, training-focused UAV built to simulate ISR operations. In June 2025, France acquired 1,000 Sonora ...