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Air Warfare
Bell Textron opens new laboratory to support bid for US Army’s FLRAA
14th March 2024
In December 2022, the US Army awarded an initial $1.3 billion contract to Bell Textron for US Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA), choosing to proceed with its V-280 Valor bid, and the new site will support this programme.
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Training
Singapore Army introduces technologies for realistic urban warfare training
4th March 2024
Smart technology will bring realistic battle reactions to simulated targets at major new Singapore military training facility.
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Special Operations
JFD showcases Shadow Seal TDV at SOF Week, eyes US market expansion
3rd May 2024
At SOF Week, James Fisher Defence presents its innovative Shadow Seal TDV, designed to offer special operations forces advanced capabilities with extended range and versatile deployment options from submarines to surface operations.
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Training
Saab wins three-year extension to British Army live training contract
9th April 2024
Instrumented Live Training (ILT-D) is an appended precision laser based tactical engagement system for vehicles, armoured platforms, heavy weapon systems and anti-tank weapons used in force-on-force exercises as part of collective training.
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Naval Warfare
Brazil’s Navy launches third Riachuelo attack submarine
28th March 2024
The ceremony was attended by Brazil’s President Lula da Silva and French President Emmanuel Macron.
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Land Warfare
Logos fire detector ordered for US Army
1st March 2024
Serenity, a hostile fire detection (HFD) system, combines EO and acoustic sensors to pinpoint the origin of heavy weapons and explosive detonations up to 10km away in any direction.
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Air Warfare
US Army continues pivot to large-scale combat operations from counter-insurgency in the shadow of world events
27th February 2024
US Army Aviation has been pivoting to face a different kind of war. On the platform front that has meant investing in proven systems and improving platforms already in service.
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Defence Notes
Budgetary uncertainty threatens Argentinian modernisation plans
29th January 2024
The new Argentina government has reduced the defence budget request for 2024 and enabled the use of FONDEF for expenses not related to equipment improvement.
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Land Warfare
US Marine Corps to double investment in mortars
21st March 2024
The US Marine Corps has requested a US$128 million fund to cover mortar capabilities over the next fiscal year after aligning to Force Design 2030 and learning from lessons that have emerged from the conflict in Ukraine.
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Digital Battlespace
Thales strengthens focus on digital trust environments for military operations
4th April 2024
At the Future Soldier Technology Conference, Thales Land Communications highlighted the necessity of establishing a digital trust environment to enhance armed forces’ decision-making and operational resilience.
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Naval Warfare
Is the US Navy’s new DDG(X) destroyer facing cancellation?
6th June 2024
The projected costs for the DDG(X) destroyer project are spiralling, its technologies need to be matured and the USN has more pressing priorities. If the programme begins to repeat some of the mistakes made on previous major surface combatant procurements then DDG(X) is likely to face the axe.
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Land Warfare
British Army’s new Apaches come online as the force confronts new challenges
28th February 2024
The British Army’s new fleet of attack helicopters are a major step-change from the previous various and the force has a strong focus on the opportunities for spiral development and crewed-uncrewed teaming.
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Land Warfare
Saab to manufacture Carl-Gustaf M4 near New Delhi as Swedish firm eyes Indian expansion
18th April 2024
Saab has planned to build “a streamlined ownership structure” in India to accelerate its investment plans and developing capabilities in the country.
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Air Warfare
Brazil looks for attack helicopter two years after fleet retirement
1st March 2024
The Brazilian Armed Forces has faced challenges in terms of it size and geography and has long had an emphasis on better serving Amazonia. Plans for a new battalion are set to become a reality and improvement of rotary capability is underway.
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Land Warfare
Malaysian Army self-propelled howitzer acquisition programme faces a blurry future
27th February 2024
The schedule, number of platforms and total estimated cost of the Malaysian Army’s 155mm self-propelled howitzer (SPH) acquisition programme has remained undefined despite the procurement effort having been announced back in the 2010s.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Military UAS - rotary-wing, 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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Frigates
Air Defence Frigates Procurement [Denmark]
Programme 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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication 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
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, 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 ...
