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News - WORLD DEFENSE SHOW 2022

  • Digital Battlespace

    DARPA HIVE programme continues

    13th November 2017

    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has selected Northrop Grumman to collaborate on the development of a graph processor chip that aims to enhance …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Insitu’s latest contract looks beyond ScanEagle

    16th November 2017

    Insitu’s commercial business unit has secured a seven figure contract to provide Shell’s QCG business in Australia with remotely piloted aircraft services. A year after establishing …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Philippines reflects on troposcatter comms for Mindanao

    21st November 2017

    Earlier this month the Philippines Department of National Defense (DND) invited two American companies to bid to meet a requirement for a tropospheric scatter (troposcatter) …

  • Defence Notes

    Lockheed to develop fibre laser for AFRL

    10th November 2017

    Lockheed Martin has received a $26.3 million contract from the US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to design and produce a high-power fibre laser, the …

  • Land Warfare

    India spikes its missiles

    22nd November 2017

    In what looms as a massive and costly mistake, the Indian government has decided to cancel its selection of Rafael’s man-portable Spike MR antitank guided …

  • Land Warfare

    D&S 2017: DefTech helps Condor to soar again

    8th November 2017

    This year Malaysian firm DefTech shared a booth with Chaiseri Metal and Rubber at the Defense & Security 2017 expo in Bangkok. DefTech exhibited two …

  • Digital Battlespace

    BAE to develop testbed for space technologies

    16th November 2017

    BAE Systems will develop a space evaluation and analysis testbed under a $12.8 million contract with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) announced on …

  • Training

    USAF orders six more A-29s for Afghanistan

    30th October 2017

    The US Air Force (USAF) has placed an order for six additional A-29 Super Tucano aircraft for the Afghan Air Force, it was announced on …

  • Land Warfare

    D&S 2017: Nimr makes friends in Southeast Asia

    8th November 2017

    Nimr has expanded its regional reach into Southeast Asia with the announcement on 6 November that it had sealed new partnerships in both Malaysia and …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Analysis: China’s CETC unveils new radars

    16th November 2017

    China is rapidly developing radar and identification, friend and foe (IFF) systems through extensive research and development. Indeed, China is offering lessons learned to the …

  • Defence Notes

    Dubai Airshow 2017: Calidus showcases B-250 (video)

    12th November 2017

    UAE-based company Calidus has unveiled for the first time its new light attack aircraft, the B-250, with multirole capabilities at Dubai Airshow 2017 on 12 …

  • Naval Warfare

    D&S 2017: Leonardo torpedoes into Thailand (video)

    9th November 2017

    Leonardo showcased its A224MOD3 underwater torpedo at Defense and Security 2017 as the company pursues opportunities with the Royal Thai Navy.  Shephard spoke with Marco Rossi, …

  • Land Warfare

    US ponders next-gen combat vehicle

    9th November 2017

    As the US Army reviews its modernisation priorities and stands up a new command, the coming budget request could decide whether the service presses ahead …

  • Land Warfare

    AJAX turret in manned live fire testing

    9th November 2017

    Manned live fire testing of the turret developed for the British Army’s Ajax vehicle has begun, Lockheed Martin UK announced on 6 November. The initial …

  • Land Warfare

    D&S 2017: Thailand rains down rockets and artillery

    9th November 2017

    The Thai Ministry of Defence (MoD) displayed its newest artillery project at the Defense & Security 2017 expo in Bangkok, this being an effort to …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

  • Landing platform docks/dock landing ships

    Landing Platform Docks [Saudi Arabia]

    Programme Background Requirements The Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) is in the process of a fleet transformation plan (SNEP II) which, so far, has seen the procurement ...

  • 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 ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) [Qatar]

    Background Saudi Arabia Speaking to Breaking Defense at the Dubai Airshow 2025, GA-ASI President David Alexander stated that Saudi Arabia was working to sign a procurement ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    Gambit [UAE]

    Background Saudi Arabia Speaking to Breaking Defense at the Dubai Airshow 2025, GA-ASI President David Alexander stated that Saudi Arabia was working to sign a procurement ...

  • Frigates

    Frigates Procurement Programme [Saudi Arabia]

    Programme Background Requirements The Royal Saudi Navy urges to enhance its combat capabilities and to replace older vessels. Riyadh has recently embarked on major naval ...

  • 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 ...

  • Loitering munitions

    Deep-strike, low-cost, loitering munition [India]

    Background Effectiveness of the capability Following the launch of Operation Epic Fury on 28 February 2026, which marked the beginning of the 2026 Iran war, ...

  • Military helicopters - attack

    Surion Marine Attack Helicopter [South Korea]

    Programme Background The ROKMC has planned to obtain 24 attack helicopters for the first time. When bidding opened in January 2019, there were five contenders: Bell ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical

    Watchkeeper X (Contracted) [Romania]

    Background 2021 In mid-2021, the Romanian manufacturer Aerostar signed a collaboration with U-TacS to potentially produce the Watchkeeper X in Romania. U-TacS is a joint ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical

    Watchkeeper X (Uncontracted) [Romania]

    Background 2021 In mid-2021, the Romanian manufacturer Aerostar signed a collaboration with U-TacS to potentially produce the Watchkeeper X in Romania. U-TacS is a joint ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    Akinci [Saudi Arabia]

    Programme Background Erdogan Visit On 17 July 2023,  President Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Jeddah for the first stop of his Gulf tour. The following day, ...

  • Loitering munitions

    Harop [Morocco]

    Programme Background In November 2021, Haaretz reported that a $22 million drone sale between Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Morocco had occurred. That publication and ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    WJ-700 [Algeria]

    Forecast Methodology Programme Value Unconfirmed reports show that the completed procurement cost Algeria $145 million in 2022. Quanity Required Reports indicated that Algreia had acquired four ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    Hermes 900 (1-4) [Brazil]

    Background First batch (2014) In 2014, Elbit reported supplying one Hermes 900 UAV to the Brazilian Air Force (FAB). The drone is called the RQ-900 in Brazilian ...

  • Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift

    Heavy Lift Helicopter [Philippines]

    Programme Background Procurement from Russia In November 2021, Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana confirmed that a contract had been signed to acquire 16 Mi-171 heavy ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    Samoom

    Unveiled at the World Defence Show 2022, the Samoon is a Saudi Arabian UCAV manufactured by Intra Defence Technologies.  It is powered by Belgian ULPower Aero ...

  • MPVs - 4x4

    Cockerill i-X

    The Cockerill i-X is a wheeled armoured vehicle designed as a light armoured platform with a modular turret for intercepting enemy forces. John Cockerill Defense unveiled the new ...

  • Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors

    2800 ASW Patrol Boat

    The 2800 ASW Patrol Boat, developed by Couach, is a vessel designed for ASW operations. Unveiled at the 2022 World Defence Show, the vessel can be ...

  • Land: battle management systems

    Mulhim

    Developed by Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), Mulhim is a developmental Battle Management System designed for brigade-level and below formations. First unveiled in 2022, it ...

  • UAS: communication systems

    SkyARX Ku-18

    CTech SkyARX Ku-18 is a lightweight, SATCOM-on-the-move terminal designed for air applications. The Ku-band terminal supports the secure transmission of full-motion video, data, and mission-critical ...

  • EO/IR systems

    PT-8N

    The PT-8D is an IR system from Overwatch Imaging. It is fitted with multiple HD thermal cameras and has been designed to conduct missions at dusk ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini

    SKAT 350

    Based on the Supercam 350, the SKAT 350 is a mini fixed-wing UAV manufactured by Kalashnikov Concern JSC. The drone was revealed in early 2024, ...

  • EO/IR systems

    PT-8D

    Marketed as a cost-effective solution, the PT-8D is a wide-area search and ISR payload from Overwatch Imaging. It features an RGB colour camera and a ...

  • Air: Displays

    LAD2008DA

    Produced by Psion DSP, LAD2008DA is a 20"x8" Large Area Display for full-glass cockpit applications. It was showcased during the 2022 Farnborough Air Show and the 2023 ...

  • Land: RWS

    TEBER-II 30/40

    The Teber II-30/40 is a remote-controlled turret developed by Turkish manufacturer FNSS. This RCT is designed to fit tracked or wheeled armour vehicle programs. FNSS ...

  • Loitering munitions

    Jaser

    The Jaser is an electronically powered loitering munition manufactured by Serb Advanced Industries. It is pneumatically launched, and is qquipped with both day and thermal imaging cameras. At ...

  • EO/IR systems

    PT-8DN

    The PT-8DN is a versatile day-night payload from Overwatch Imaging.  It has dual RGB sensors of different focal lengths and an HD LWIR sensor. It also ...

  • Air: Displays

    RDU-4208 LAD

    ScioTeq RDU-4208 is a 20"x8" Large-Area Display. It features a fully redundant, high-resolution screen with multitouch support. Unveiled in 2022, it was also demonstrated in ...

  • Loitering munitions

    Hamza-3

    Egypt’s state-owned Arab Organisation for Industrialisation (AOI) unveiled its Hamza-3 at the World Defence Show 2026. It is fitted with cameras and anti-jamming systems, and can ...

  • MPVs - 4x4

    D-Tiger

    Thai Defense Industry (TDI) unveiled its D-Tiger 4x4 armoured tactical vehicle at Defense & Security 2022 in Bangkok. The D-Tiger is aimed at export sales, with ...