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Defence Notes
'Grey zone' operations could benefit from directed-energy weapons
17th September 2020
In addition to the benefits that lasers and other directed-energy weapons (DEW) can provide to armed forces in terms of new capabilities, they represent a …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Northrop Grumman delivers new capabilities to Global Hawk aircraft
24th September 2020
Northrop Grumman has delivered a pair of sensors to enhance the capability of its Global Hawk high-altitude long-endurance autonomous aircraft system. In a 24 September …
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Defence Notes
Germany spends big on digitalisation and guided munitions
15th September 2020
The German Armed Forces are poised for a funding injection, after parliament gave the green light to new investment with an emphasis on digitalisation and …
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Air Warfare
General Atomics to work on French Reapers
14th September 2020
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has been awarded a maximum $27.8 million FMS contract from the US Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. The deal covers …
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Naval Warfare
USN picks submarine rescue support contractor
11th September 2020
Oceaneering International will support US Naval Sea Systems Command as submarine rescue operations and maintenance contractor, under a $22.37 million contract announced by the DoD …
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Land Warfare
Reality still falls short of rhetoric for Russian armoured vehicles
16th September 2020
Based on the evidence of the Army 2020 event last month — and despite bullish pronouncements — the Russian Army remains reliant on upgrade packages for …
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Military Logistics
German Dornier 228s to undergo mission systems modernisation
10th September 2020
German defence procurement agency BAAINBw has awarded Braunschweig-based Aerodata a contract to upgrade mission equipment aboard two Dornier 228NG aircraft, which are operated by the German …
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Digital Battlespace
US researchers develop MMW-based vibrometry technique
24th September 2020
The US Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has developed new technology that will allow radar operators to effectively ‘hear’ what a target is doing. The technology uses …
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Training
Historical parallels suggest benefits of cost-effective training realism
18th September 2020
The recent virtual US Army Maneuver Warfighter Conference, hosted by the Maneuver Center of Excellence at Fort Benning in Georgia, featured an eclectic presentation from …
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Defence Helicopter
Bell Boeing to retrofit Ospreys with LAIRCM system processor
17th September 2020
Naval Air Systems Command has ordered 24 additional integrated aircraft survivability equipment kits for the MV-22 Osprey from Bell Boeing, in a contract modification worth $16.4 …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Northrop integrates more systems on MQ-8C
9th September 2020
Northrop Grumman obtained an $11.64 million order from US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) on 8 September, to provide non-recurring engineering for qualification testing and …
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Defence Notes
Concerns raised over UK F-35 operational balance
16th September 2020
Defence analysts have questioned whether the UK F-35 programme can be built up to readily support a broad range of air, land and sea-based missions. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
First Loyal Wingman ground tests occur in Australia
16th September 2020
Boeing Australia announced on 15 September that the first ground engine tests of the Loyal Wingman unmanned aircraft had taken place. This is a necessary step before …
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Defence Notes
Pentagon report warns of PLA’s meteoric rise
2nd September 2020
On 1 September the Pentagon issued its 20th and most comprehensive report on developments within the Chinese military, for the benefit of the US Congress …
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Air Warfare
RAAF receives extra support for F-35A induction
17th September 2020
Lockheed Martin is providing additional labour resources to support the induction of the first Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F-35A Lightning II multirole fighter. A …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Minehunters
Kormoran II Class MCM (4-6) [Poland]
Background Timeline As of March 2022, the Kormoran II-class consists of six minehunters for the Polish Navy. However, as of June 2022, only one vessel has been commissioned. ...
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Sealift/replenishment vessels
NRE+ (Navio Reabastecedor de Esquadra e Logístico) (1-2) [Portugal]
Background Requirements Portugal urges to replace NRP Bérrio, a fleet support tanker which was decommissioned in 2020. Since Bérrio was decommissioned, the Portuguese Navy has been ...
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OPVs
Viana do Castelo-class (Batch II - NPO3S) (5-10) [Portugal]
Background Requirements The Viana do Castelo class offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) are used for maritime patrol and surveillance, fisheries protection, SAR, anti-drug and anti-arms trafficking, illegal immigration ...
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Corvettes
Continental Defence Corvette [Canada]
Background Initial requirements Under the second pillar of its shipbuilding strategy, Canada is seeking to procure an undisclosed number of small vessels (below 1000t). Part ...
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Frigates
F126 programme (5-6) [Germany]
Background Requirements The MKS 180 frigate programme for the Federal German Navy reflects the desire for the German government to become more engaged on the ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | C295 MPAs [India]
In February 2024, India's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) cleared the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to purchase 15 maritime patrol aircraft for about $3.5 billion. The Indian ...
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Data links
Data links | C295 MPAs [India]
In February 2024, India's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) cleared the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to purchase 15 maritime patrol aircraft for about $3.5 billion. The Indian ...
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Air: Head-up displays
Air: Head-up displays | C295 MPAs [India]
In February 2024, India's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) cleared the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to purchase 15 maritime patrol aircraft for about $3.5 billion. The Indian ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | C295 MPAs [India]
In February 2024, India's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) cleared the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to purchase 15 maritime patrol aircraft for about $3.5 billion. The Indian ...
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Maritime patrol
C295 MPAs [India]
Programme Background In February 2024, India's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) cleared the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to purchase 15 maritime patrol aircraft for about $3.5 ...
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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 aircraft, specifically the V-Bat 400, to enhance the maritime ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Multirole Underwater Seabed Surveillance Ship (MU3S) [Italy]
In June 2024, during a presentation provided at the NATO Maritime Security Centre of Excellence (MARSEC COE), the Italian Navy detailed the new capabilities it ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Multirole Underwater Seabed Surveillance Ship (MU3S) [Italy]
In June 2024, during a presentation provided at the NATO Maritime Security Centre of Excellence (MARSEC COE), the Italian Navy detailed the new capabilities it ...
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UAS: communication systems
UAS: communication systems | Future Vertical Lift Maritime Strike (FVL-MS) [USA]
The Future Vertical Lift Maritime Strike (FVL-MS) programme seeks to develop and acquire a family of systems, including crewed and uncrewed aircraft, to replace rotary life aircraft ...
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UAS: flight control systems
UAS: flight control systems | Future Vertical Lift Maritime Strike (FVL-MS) [USA]
The Future Vertical Lift Maritime Strike (FVL-MS) programme seeks to develop and acquire a family of systems, including crewed and uncrewed aircraft, to replace rotary life aircraft ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Sea: navigation radar
FAR-3000
The FAR-3000 is Furuno's chart radar used to provide situational awareness and navigation safety. It has been developed mainly as a commercial radar, but New ...
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Sealift/replenishment vessels
Protecteur class JSS
The Canadian government announced on 2 June 2013 the selection of the Berlin-class design, proposed by ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Canada, to meet the Royal Canadian Navy’s ...
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Submarines: conventional/attack
Scorpene Class
The Chilean Scorpene-class were procured from the consortium composed of Naval Group and Navantia in the late 1990s. The submarines, which were delivered between 2005 and ...
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Minehunters
Kormoran II Class
Three Kormoran II-class minehunters were budgeted for the Polish Navy in 2011, and a contract was placed for a prototype in 2013, with the first ...
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Patrol boats
Warrior Class (Stan Patrol 6211)
Under Project Biro, the South African Navy is acquiring three new multi-mission inshore patrol vessels. The project is expected to run for approximately seven years, ...
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Submarines: conventional/attack
Gotland Class
Three Gotland-class (A19) conventional attack submarines are in service with the Swedish Navy. All three boats have completed an extensive mid-life upgrade. The submarines now ...
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Data links
Multimedia Com HDLP
HDLP is a software object providing data link layer services for HF radio data communications. It has been designed for insertion as the data link ...
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Sea: naval surveillance radar, Sea: navigation radar
SharpEye
The SharpEye radar is a multi-band combined naval navigation and surveillance radar manufactured by Kelvin Hughes (now under Hensoldt UK). It is marketed towards navies, ...
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Subsystems: hardware
Maritime Console
The Discovery Machine Maritime Console can create highly intelligent entities for use in simulated training events. It is designed to work with the USN Joint ...
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Air: COMINT and ELINT systems
FlyingFish Maritime
The FlyingFish Maritime SIGINT system is one of several derivatives of the FlyingFish Airborne Satellite Monitoring System developed by Horizon Technologies. Designed to be mounted ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
SitaWare Maritime
Developed by Systematic, SitaWare Maritime is a C4ISR system that emphasises interoperability, the ability to provide a recognised maritime picture, and data-led decision-making aids. According ...
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Military UAS - MALE
AeroForce 380
The AeroForce 380 is a MALE fixed-wing drone. Based on the Milkor 380, it is tailored for maritime surveillance and Coast Guard missions. It can ...
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Military - USVs
Devil Ray T38
The Devil Ray T38 is a high-performance uncrewed surface vessel (USV) developed by Maritime Tactical Systems, Inc. (MARTAC). The USV can support intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, ...
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Military - USVs
Devil Ray T18
The Devil Ray T18 is a compact, high-performance smart uncrewed surface vessel (SUSV) developed by Maritime Tactical Systems, Inc. (MARTAC). Designed for operations in harsh maritime ...
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Maritime patrol
Cessna Maritime Patrol
The Cessna 'special mission' Maritime Patrol Aircraft is a variant of the Cessna Citation Longitude business jet developed by Textron aviation. Textron has stated the onboard systems, ...
