• Land Warfare

  Mexico to buy large number of HMMWVs

  19th May 2014

  The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency has given notice of a potential Foreign Military Sale to Mexico for M1152 High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs) …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  AUVSI 2014: US Army outlines future UAS plans

  14th May 2014

  The US Army used the AUVSI Unmanned Systems event to brief attendees on some of the current challenges and future demands for its inventory of …

• Defence Helicopter

  Army to digitise Lima model Black Hawks

  14th May 2014

  The US Army is on the verge of awarding a contract to digitise the cockpits of its fleet of UH-60L Black Hawks, according to industry …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  AUVSI 2014: Service leaders outline unmanned aspirations

  14th May 2014

  Tri-service leaders from the US Department of Defense (DoD) have described the future of unmanned systems in light of budget restrictions and an evolving operational …

• Land Warfare

  ATK awarded M2010 rifle ammunition contract

  13th May 2014

  ATK will produce and deliver ammunition for the US Army’s M2010 Sniper rifle under a new five-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract from the US …

• Defence Helicopter

  German Social Democrats call for more NH90s

  12th May 2014

  The German Social Democratic Party (SPD) is calling on the government to adjust its plans and procure 122 NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopters (TTH) instead of …

• Land Warfare

  General Dynamics wins Stryker conversion work

  12th May 2014

  General Dynamics Land Systems will convert 93 flat-bottom Stryker infantry combat vehicles to a newer, more survivable double-V hull (DVH) design for the US Army …

• Land Warfare

  Further MMP validations planned for 2014-15

  9th May 2014

  The Missile Moyenne Portee (MMP) system from MBDA is expected to complete long range testing and missile firings over the next 18 months. A spokesperson …

• Defence Helicopter

  ATK announces ROK Army AAR-47 contract

  9th May 2014

  ATK will deliver its AAR-47 Missile Warning System with Hostile Fire Indication (HFI and Laser Warning) system to the Republic of Korea Army (ROKA) under …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  AUVSI 2014: Robonic awarded ISO and AQAP quality certificates

  9th May 2014

  Robonic has been awarded International Organization for Standardisation (ISO) and Allied Quality Assurance Publication (AQAP) quality certificates for its UAS launchers, the company announced on …

• Military Logistics

  Denmark’s DALO orders FAUN Trackway road systems

  9th May 2014

  FAUN Trackway will supply its portable roadway systems to the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) under a contract announced on 9 May. The …

• Defence Helicopter

  Quad A: Lockheed Martin looks to leverage F-35 work

  8th May 2014

  Lockheed Martin brought its F-35 simulator to the Quad A exhibition in Nashville to help promote the mission system work it is doing as part …

• Defence Helicopter

  Quad A: Sensors next step to address brownout threat

  7th May 2014

  The US Army is edging closer to a sensor-based solution to the lasting problem of landing helicopters in degraded visual environments (DVE) such as brownout …

• Defence Helicopter

  Quad A: US Army considers endgame for Kiowas

  7th May 2014

  The US Army is now considering possible options for its OH-58 Kiowa Warrior Scout and TH-67 training helicopters being divested as part of its aviation …

• Land Warfare

  Colombian LAVs delivered

  6th May 2014

  The Colombian Army (COLAR) took delivery of an initial batch of 11 GDLS-C LAV-III armoured personnel carriers in mid-April, it has emerged. COLAR will use …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Military UAS - small

  Jump 20 [Denmark]

  Background 2020 Tender In January 2018, Denmark's three main political parties signed the Danish Defence Agreement, a cross-party defence white paper covering the period between ...

• APCs/IFVs - 8x8

  Piranha V [Denmark]

  Programme Background In February 2013, the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization (DALO) selected the Piranha V as one of five contenders for evaluation to ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  CV90 [Denmark]

  Programme Background Bidders and Suppliers The Danish Army has already taken delivery of 45 CV9035 IFV with deliveries running from 2007 through 2009. One of ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  CV90 [Denmark]

  Programme Background The CV90 is already in service with Denmark, with 44 CV90s currently in service with the Danish Army. In September 2024, Denmark ordered ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Patrol Ships Procurement [Denmark]

  On 18 August 2022, the Danish MoD announced a plan to invest up to $5.5 billion to replace a large number of platforms of the ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Patrol Ships Procurement [Denmark]

  On 18 August 2022, the Danish MoD announced a plan to invest up to $5.5 billion to replace a large number of platforms of the ...

• MPVs - 4x4

  Eagle V 4x4 [Denmark]

  Programme Background Denmark previously operated a fleet of Eagle IV 4x4s. The acquisition of new Eagle Vs was intended to complement this fleet, before eventually replacing ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Absalon Class Replacement [Denmark]

  On 18 August 2022, the Danish MoD announced a plan to invest up to $5.5 billion to replace a large number of platforms of the ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Air Defence Frigates Procurement [Denmark]

  On 18 August 2022, the Danish MoD announced a plan to invest up to $5.5 billion to replace a large number of platforms of the ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Air Defence Frigates Procurement [Denmark]

  On 18 August 2022, the Danish MoD announced a plan to invest up to $5.5 billion to replace a large number of platforms of the ...

• LTVs - 4x4

  HMT Extenda Replacement [Denmark]

  Programme Background Denmark first acquired the HMT Extenda in 2006 for use by its special forces, the Jaeger Corps. The HMT Extenda is also used by ...

• Frigates

  Air Defence Frigates Procurement [Denmark]

  Background Requirements After focusing on the procurement of new highly capable patrol ships and new Arctic frigates as a replacement for the Thetis-class, Shephard had initially estimated ...

• LTVs - 4x4

  G-Wagon [Denmark]

  Programme Background The Danish military first acquired the G-Wagon in the 1980s, ultimately acquiring an estimated 3,300. As with multiple other militaries, the G-Wagon is ...

• Patrol boats

  Support Vessels Procurement [Denmark]

  Programme Background Requirements According to the fleet plan, the multi-purpose support vessels should be around 60m in length, have diesel-hybrid propulsion and ISO module decks. Through ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Patrol Boats Procurement (1-21) [Denmark]

  In April 2025, the Danish government agreed on a plan to strengthen the Danish Navy in the short and long term. The plan is articulated ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• MPVs - 4x4

  Eagle V 4x4

  GDELS unveiled the fifth generation of its Eagle light tactical vehicle at Eurosatory 2012. The platform has replaced earlier-generation vehicles in production. More than 1,250 ...

• EO/IR systems

  Helios/HeliTOW

  A stabilised direct view optical system for surveillance and targeting, HeliTOW includes TOW missile tracking and guidance systems. The sight unit provides the gunner with ...

• Sniper rifles

  AX50

  The 50cal AX50 long-range anti-materiel rifle is based on the company's AW50. It has an external stock design with the aim of facilitating a secure, ...

• EO/IR systems, Sea: ship surveillance and fire control systems

  SeaFLIR 280-HDEP

  Unveiled in 2020, the SeaFLIR 280-HDEP is a shipboard multi-spectral surveillance system manufactured by Teledyne FLIR. It features an FHD daylight camera, a WXGA MWIR ...

• EO/IR systems

  SeaFLIR 380X-HD

  The SeaFLIR 380X-HD is a long-range, shipboard EO/IR system. It is available as an upgrade to any existing SeaFLIR 380-HD system. Manufactured by Teledyne FLIR, the system features ...

• Patrol boats

  MHV Concept

  The MHV Concept is a design developed by OSK in 2025 in response to a Danish patrol boat requirement to replace its existing MHV 800 and ...

• APCs/IFVs - 8x8

  Piranha V

  The Piranha V, the latest member of the Piranha family of wheeled armoured fighting vehicles, introduced a vehicle in the upper weight class. Unveiled in ...

• Land: soldier modernisation systems - national programmes

  DANES

  Initial efforts to field a complete soldier system through the Danish Army Network-Enabled Soldier (DANES) concept were abandoned, following an evaluation of the US Land ...

• OPVs

  MPV80

  At DSEI 2021, OMT presented the Modular Patrol Vessel 80 (MPV80), an OPV design characterised by strong modularity and flexibility. The MPV80 comes in three ...

• Land: RWS

  Lemur

  Originally comprising a series of roof-mounted stabilised EO sights, the BAE Systems Bofors Lemur family has since expanded to incorporate armed RWS variants. Available in ...

• Medium/general-purpose machine guns

  M60E6

  The M60E6 GPMG is the latest improved version of the M60. USORD's M60E4/Mk 43 is in service in at least 15 countries and with US ...

• Frigates

  GMF-120

  The GMF-120 (Guided Missile Frigate) is an air defence missile frigate designed by German shipbuilder NVL. The vessel was first displayed at the Danish Tradeshow DALO Industry ...

• LTVs - 4x4

  G-Wagon

  Mercedes-Benz G-Wagons are designed to meet specific military needs and have been in production since 1979. The vehicle comes in several variants, including 4x4 and 6x6 versions. ...

• Military UAS - micro

  eBee TAC

  The eBee TAC is a BlueUAS-approved micro fixed-wing UAV from EagleNXT.  Described by the manufacturer as a cyber-secure governmental and tactical mapping drone, the system ...

• Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns

  C7A2

  Colt Canada developed the 5.56mm C7 family of assault weapons based on the M16A2 to meet the requirements of the Canadian Army. The family includes ...