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Naval Warfare
Japan to boost surface fleet with new destroyers and missile ships
18th July 2024
Japan is enhancing its naval capabilities with the construction of the 13DDX advanced destroyer and Aegis System Equipped Vessels (AESV), aiming to strengthen its air and missile defence amid increasing security threats, particularly in East Asia.
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Naval Warfare
South Korea approves more frigates plus SM-3 missiles
6th May 2024
South Korea’s six FFX Batch IV frigates are expected to be delivered by 2032 and will full retirement of remaining Pohang-class corvettes and Ulsan-class frigates, and possibly Gwanggaeto-class destroyers.
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Land Warfare
UK increases Ukraine support
10th September 2024
The UK is leading the International Fund for Ukraine (IFU) which has already supplied a range of uncrewed systems and other equipment to the Ukraine with the country now committed to the supply of air defence missiles.
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Naval Warfare
Lockheed Martin strengthens Spanish SPY-7 radar supply chain
24th July 2024
The global defence giant chose a Spanish firm for its work on the Bonifaz-class frigate.
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Naval Warfare
Could compact submarines become part of future naval warfare?
19th June 2024
Low-profile submarines can provide diverse advantages to navies including improved mobility and flexibility.
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Naval Warfare
Tomahawk missiles and optronics axed from Royal Australian Navy Collins submarine upgrade
5th June 2024
Australia’s Collins-class consists of six submarines commissioned between 1996 and 2003 based on the Type 471 design from Swedish shipbuilder Kockums. New nuclear-powered submarines will replace the Collins-class in the 2030s.
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Defence Notes
Russia is evading sanctions and purchasing US components for its arsenal, warns US Senate
13th September 2024
Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal has claimed that Russian bombs, missiles and drones “supported by American technologies” have been fatally used on Ukrainians soldiers and civilians.
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Naval Warfare
Virginia-class submarine USS Idaho launched
15th August 2024
The launch of the USS Idaho marks the halfway point of the Virginia-class series of submarines.
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Land Warfare
Will future ground fleets finally embrace hybrid electric solutions?
6th September 2024
Despite growing interest in hybrid electric capabilities and its obvious advantages, obstacles and common challenges continue to hamper its deployment into military vehicles.
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Naval Warfare
US doubles its presence in the Middle East to de-escalate tensions in the region
28th August 2024
The Pentagon has increased its naval and aerial assets in the area due to Houthi and Hezbollah attacks.
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Land Warfare
KNDS pitches new Leopard 2 variant as 'gap-filler' to MGCS next-gen tank
19th June 2024
The Leopard 2 A-RC 3.0 focuses on protection and firepower by taking the crew out of the turret, providing a 30mm cannon for C-UAS use and offering a 130mm or 140mm main gun option. It can be built new or delivered as an upgrade option for existing Leopard 2s to fill the 10-year gap before the Main Ground Combat System enters service.
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Land Warfare
IDV develops LMV 2 for export customers
11th July 2024
IDV has introduced the LMV 2, a refined and versatile upgrade of its Light Multi-role Vehicle (4x4), designed to meet diverse operational needs and simplify export requirements.
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Digital Battlespace
Arctic broadband satellites launched for reliable military connectivity
14th August 2024
The mission marks the first time an active US military payload has been delivered by commercial rocket.
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Land Warfare
Germany orders 155mm artillery from Diehl-Nammo in “largest ever” order for the company
10th July 2024
The demand from the Ukraine for artillery shells shows no sign of wavering and while Germany’s Rheinmetall is providing billions-of-dollars worth under framework agreements meeting war needs remains challenging.
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Air Warfare
Boeing delivers first production Grey Wolf to US Air Force
6th August 2024
Boeing announced in November last year that it was transitioning towards the low-rate initial production (LRIP) of the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter after delivering the sixth and final test aircraft to the US Air Force (USAF).
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Fighter - multirole
Rafale [France]
Programme Background Rafale F4 is the latest configuration of the Rafale fighter jet family. New functions will also be developed to improve the aircraft’s capabilities ...
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Military helicopters - maritime
MH-60R [Australia]
Programme Background Requirement The RAN already has 24 MH-60R Seahawks (the last delivered in September 2016), so this represents a 50% increase in fleet size. ...
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ISR/special mission
ISTAR Aircraft [South Korea]
Programme Background 2018 - Issue of RfI The South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) stated that Seoul planned to procure additional aircraft to minimise potential surveillance ...
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Military UAS - tactical
Project Sea 129 Phase 5 [Australia]
Programme Background Requirement Project Sea 129 Phase 5 was intended to acquire a new ISR UAS capability for the RAN. The aircraft was required to perform ...
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Landing craft and hovercraft
Littoral Manoeuvre Vessel - Medium (Project Land 8710 Phase 1A) [Australia]
Programme Background Requirements Australia has set out requirements for a fleet of up to 18 Littoral Manoeuvre Vessels - Medium (LMV-M) with the release of ...
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Military UAS - rotary-wing
VTOL UAV [New Zealand]
Background Defence Capability Plan (DCP) In April 2025, the New Zealand government published the DCP, a document that is essentially a blueprint for what procurements ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | ISTAR Aircraft [South Korea]
The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) has a requirement for up to four intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) aircraft to supplement its ...
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Data links
Data links | ISTAR Aircraft [South Korea]
The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) has a requirement for up to four intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) aircraft to supplement its ...
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Air: Head-up displays
Air: Head-up displays | ISTAR Aircraft [South Korea]
The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) has a requirement for up to four intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) aircraft to supplement its ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | ISTAR Aircraft [South Korea]
The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) has a requirement for up to four intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) aircraft to supplement its ...
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ISR/special mission
E-6 TACAMO Recapitalisation Programme (E-130J) [USN]
Programme Background The E-6 Take Charge and Move Out (TACAMO) Recapitalisation Programme (E-XX) provides for air vehicle replacement and mission systems modernization to augment and eventually ...
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Main battle tanks
M1A2T Abrams [Taiwain]
Programme Background Taiwan has had a long-standing desire to attain M1A1 or M1A2 Abrams from the US in order to replace elderly M60A3 TTS and CM11 ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
MQ-9A Reaper Block 5 [Italy]
Programme Background Initial Procurement Italy submitted a $330 million FMS request through the Defence Security Cooperation Agency for four MQ-9A aircraft, four GCS and five ...
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ISR/special mission
MC-27J [Algeria]
Programme Background Algeria has a long standing ISR aircraft requirement to support its Beech 1900 fleet comprised of six aircraft. The new ISR fleet is ...
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Submarines: nuclear/ballistic missile
Dreadnought Class (Successor Programme) (1-4) [UK]
Programme Background Requirements The Dreadnought-class, prior to being named in October 2016, was known as the Successor programme, which was approved by the government in May ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Surface-to-air missiles
SM-2 Block IIIC/Block IIICU
The SM-2 Block IIIC and Block IIICU are medium-range, surface-to-air missiles with active radio frequency seekers. Both missiles are modifications to legacy SM-2 Block III/IIIA/IIIB ...
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Man-portable missile systems
FIM-92 Stinger
The FIM-92 Stinger, passive-guided MANPADS, was developed by General Dynamics to meet the requirements of the US Army to defence against low-flying threats. It replaced ...
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Air: Integrated Defensive Systems
ESTL
The Enhanced Survivability Technology (ESTL) is an integrated self-protection pod with missile approach warning (MAWS) manufactured by Saab. It is designed to counter RF and IR ...
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Surface-to-air missiles
SkyCeptor
The SkyCeptor missile is a multi-mission interceptor developed collaboratively by Raytheon and Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. It is a derivative of the Stunner missile ...
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Surface-to-air missiles
RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Block 2
The RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Block 2 is a short-range, ship-launched missile designed primarily to defend naval vessels against incoming anti-ship missiles and aerial ...
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Surface-to-air missiles
SM-1MR Block VI
The RIM-66 Standard-1MR is a medium-range surface-to-air missile that can also take on the role of an anti-ship missile. It was developed as part of ...
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Multipurpose missiles
BGM-71 TOW
The BGM-71 Tube-launched Optically tracked Wire-guided (TOW) missile entered US Army service in 1970. As well as being integrated on vehicles and helicopters, TOW can be ...
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Sea: ship surveillance and fire control systems
MK 99
The MK 99 is a fire control system developed and produced by Raytheon. The system works as an interface to connect a vessel's missiles and ...
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Sea: weapon training
SM-1 and SM-2 Standard Missile and Harpoon Missile with Guided Missile Launcher Mk 13 Mod 4 Simulator
Textron's SM-1 and SM-2 Standard Missile and Harpoon Missile simulator simulates a guided missile launching system and guided missile launcher, Mk 13 Mod 4, in ...
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Air-to-air missiles
AIM-92 Stinger
The Air-to-Air Stinger (ATAS), designated as the AIM-92 Stinger, is a short-range air-to-air missile developed as a helicopter-launched configuration of the FIM-92 Stinger MANPADS. It ...
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Land: air defence radar
LTAMDS
The Raytheon Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense System (LTAMDS) is an active electronically scanned array Gallium Nitrade (GaN) radar. The use of GaN strengthens ...
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Surface-to-air missiles
RIM-161 Standard Missile 3 Block IIA
The SM-3 Block IIA is an advanced interceptor missile designed for exo-atmospheric engagements against intermediate-range ballistic missiles and limited intercontinental ballistic missile threats. The SM-3 Block ...
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Sea: naval surveillance radar
AN/SPY-3
The AN/SPY-3 is a multifunction naval radar developed and manufactured by Raytheon. Its intended uses include horizon and surface search, navigation, periscope detection, discrimination, and ...
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Surface-to-air missiles, Surface-to-surface missiles
RIM-174 Standard ERAM SM-6 Block I/IA
The SM-6 (RIM-174 Standard ERAM) is a surface-to-air supersonic missile launched from cruisers and destroyers, capable of successfully engaging crewed and uncrewed, fixed- or rotary-wing ...
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Surface-to-air missiles
MIM-104 A/B Patriot (PAC-1)
The MIM-104 Phased Array Tracking to Intercept of Target (Patriot) is an American Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) designed for air defence duties. The original Patriot entered US ...