• Digital Battlespace

  Cassidian to supply IFF systems to French forces

  16th July 2012

  Cassidian will supply the French Armed Forces with advanced identification systems used to prevent friendly fire, the company announced on 16 July. The French defence …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Farnborough 2012: Oklahoma plans UAV test range

  13th July 2012

  The Oklahoma Unmanned Aerial Systems Council is anticipating the release of an RfP from the FAA for the establishment of six test sites for UAVs. …

• Military Logistics

  TechNet South 2012: Solar Stik reduces the logistical burden

  13th July 2012

  Florida-based Solar Stik used this week’s TechNet Land Forces – South venue to highlight their operational energy capabilities that have transitioned from solar and wind …

• Defence Helicopter

  ALEA 2012: MD Helicopters making progress with MD540

  12th July 2012

  MD Helicopters is preparing its prototype MD540F light helicopter for upcoming flight demonstrations with the US Army, it has been revealed. The prototype aircraft, which …

• Digital Battlespace

  TechNet South 2012: HP focuses on 'appropriate solutions'

  12th July 2012

  HP is using the TechNet Land Forces – South conference to highlight a range of corporate capabilities that can be applied as ‘appropriate solutions’ to …

• Digital Battlespace

  TechNet South: Army announces industry day for NIE 13.2

  12th July 2012

  Against a backdrop of joint service and coalition communication requirements and capabilities at this week’s TechNet Land Forces – South venue, the US Army announced …

• Digital Battlespace

  TechNet South 2012: ITT Exelis emphasizes SINCGARS modernisation enhancements

  12th July 2012

  ITT Exelis used the TechNet Land Forces – South event to highlight efforts to modernise the SINCGARS radio system. Tony Tabler, director of business development …

• Defence Helicopter

  Farnborough 2012: AgustaWestland pushes AW169 for scout requirement

  11th July 2012

  After demonstrating the capabilities of its common set of new helicopters to the US Army, AgustaWestland is confident the AW169 will meet the cost and …

• Defence Helicopter

  Farnborough 2012: L-3 Wescam launches latest MX-10D

  11th July 2012

  L-3 Wescam has used the Farnborough International Airshow to launch its new MX-10D EO/IR imaging and designating turret. The MX-10D will operate as a medium- …

• Defence Helicopter

  Farnborough 2012: Eurocopter expands order book

  10th July 2012

  Eurocopter is on track to exceed €6 billion in orders over 2012, on the back of strong growth in the oil and gas market, and …

• Defence Helicopter

  Farnborough 2012: New helicopter to be jointly produced in Russia

  10th July 2012

  AgustaWestland and Russian Helicopters have signed a teaming agreement to jointly produce a new 2.5 tonne, single engine helicopter, it has been revealed. Speaking at …

• Defence Helicopter

  Farnborough 2012: France assesses brown-out solution

  9th July 2012

  French special forces are evaluating a new system that aids helicopter operations in degraded visual environments (DVE) with flight tests planned on a Puma helicopter …

• Digital Battlespace

  Farnborough 2012: Lockheed reveals F-35 HMD upgrade plan

  9th July 2012

  Lockheed Martin has outlined a three-point upgrade plan for the F-35 Lightning II helmet-mounted display system (HMDS) ahead of a proposed critical design review (CDR) …

• Defence Helicopter

  Farnborough 2012: Raytheon unveils pilot SA system

  9th July 2012

  Raytheon will use the Farnborough International Airshow to unveil its wearable ‘Aviation Warrior’ system that gives helicopter pilots a level of situational awareness when away …

• Defence Helicopter

  Farnborough 2012: US Army puts brown-out solution to the test

  8th July 2012

  Raytheon and the US Army will carry out further tests on the company’s Advanced Distributed Aperture System (ADAS) to test its suitability as an aid …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - small

  Jump 20 [Denmark]

  Programme 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 ...

• 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 ...

• MPVs - 4x4

  Eagle V 4x4

  According to documents released by the Danish Ministry of Defence, a total of 233.6 million Danish Krone (US$34.669 million) were allocated to this programme. 62.1 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• OPVs

  Patrol Ships Procurement [Denmark]

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

• Patrol boats

  Patrol Boats Procurement (1-21) [Denmark]

  Development and Procurement Timeline On 18 August 2022, the Danish MoD announced a plan to invest up to $5.5 billion to replace a large number ...

• Fighter - multirole

  F-35A Denmark

  Denmark joined the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program in 2002 during the System Development and Demonstration phase and has influenced technical elements of the ...

• APCs/IFVs - 8x8

  Piranha V

  264 of the Piranha Vs will be assigned to the Danish Army's 1st Brigade, following its reorganisation in January 2019. Each of its three armoured ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Arctic Frigates Procurement/Thetis 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 | Arctic Frigates Procurement/Thetis 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 ...

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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  CV90 Armadillo

  The Armadillo APC, unveiled at Eurosatory 2010, is based on BAE Systems’ CV90 IFV design. It has been modified to provide a higher degree of ...

• Maritime patrol

  Challenger 604

  Bombardier Challenger CL-604 MPAs are in service with the Royal Danish Air Force and the Korea Coast Guard. The first of three Danish aircraft entered ...

• Patrol boats

  Flyvefisken Class

  Fourteen Flyvefisken-class (Standard Flex 300) patrol vessels were built by Aalborg Shipyard, which has since shut down and entered service with the Danish Navy. The ...

• Tanks

  Leopard 2A7/A8

  Featuring a layout similar to the Leopard 2A5/A6, the Leopard 2A7 mainly offers subsystem upgrades compared to earlier versions. Adopted as the widely upgraded to ...

• 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 ...