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  • Defence Helicopter

    Bell Boeing receives CMV-22B production contract

    5th July 2018

    Bell Boeing has received a $4.19 billion contract modification for the manufacture and delivery of V-22 aircraft for the US military and the government of …

  • Defence Notes

    Zimbabwe army vows neutrality in election

    4th July 2018

    Zimbabwe's military vowed on 4 July to stay neutral in upcoming elections, dismissing suggestions it would deploy service personnel to influence national polls scheduled for …

  • Training

    Inzpire human factors training for UK MFTS

    2nd July 2018

    Inzpire has received a new contract to continue providing airmanship and human factors training to ab-initio students in the UK Military Flying Training System, the …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Farnborough 2018: RAF calls for industry to create autonomous supply chain

    11th July 2018

    The RAF's AVM is keen for industry to shift attention away from autonomous air vehicles to an autonomous logistics chain to free personnel and focus …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Israel accuses Hamas of targeting soldiers with World Cup app

    3rd July 2018

    Israeli military intelligence on 3 July accused Hamas hackers of creating a World Cup app and two online dating sites to tempt soldiers into downloading …

  • Defence Notes

    NATO leaders fear Trump crisis at key summit

    9th July 2018

    NATO leaders face a major threat to the credibility of their military alliance at their summit this week - not from traditional foe Russia, but …

  • Military Logistics

    Inventus introduces new battery

    3rd July 2018

    Inventus Power has added a high-capacity BB-2590 rechargeable battery to its portfolio of military-standard batteries, the company announced on 28 June. The BB-2590 has been …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Farnborough 2018: Boeing prepares for Block II ramp up

    9th July 2018

    As final assembly begins on the first of three engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) CH-47F Chinook Block II aircraft, Boeing is assessing how best to manage its Philadelphia …

  • Military Logistics

    Sri Lanka moves navy unit to Chinese-run port

    1st July 2018

    Sri Lanka will move its southern naval command to a port leased to a state-run Chinese firm but China will not use it for military …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Protivnik-GE radars delivered in Russia

    2nd July 2018

    Rosoboronexport's fifth generation 59NE Protivnik-GE universal mobile 3D radar station has entered service with Russian military air defence units in the Central Military District, the …

  • Defence Notes

    PLA shows its skills in Hong Kong

    4th July 2018

    The Hong Kong Garrison of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) opened three of its camps to the public on 30 June and 1 July, allowing …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Farnborough 2018: Raytheon focuses in on cyber

    9th July 2018

    Cyber will be a major focus for Raytheon at the Farnborough International Airshow, with the company set to provide overviews of its cyber hardening systems …

  • Land Warfare

    S-400 – India caught between the devil and deep blue sea

    5th June 2018

    India has started final cost negotiations for acquisition of S-400 Triumf air defence missile systems, Shephard has learned. The final deal is expected to be …

  • Naval Warfare

    UDT 2018: US Navy 'gutted' by sequestration

    4th July 2018

    The US Navy has been ‘gutted’ by a sequestration process that has left it unable to properly plan for the future as it tries to …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    GA-ASI maximising MQ-25 fuel capacity offload

    9th July 2018

    General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has developed an integrated fuel tank structure to maximise fuel offload for the proposed MQ-25 unmanned aerial refueling aircraft for …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

  • Special operations vehicles

    Fardier SOV

    Programme Background The French Army's airborne units previously operated 280 Lohr FL500 Fardier utility vehicles to carry heavy equipment. Those vehicles increased the tactical mobility ...

  • Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing

    French Operational Pocket Drone / DrOP (France)

    Programme Background French UAV Procurment / DrOP Under its 2019-2025 Military Programming Law (LPM), France aims to introduce 1,200 new UAVs into service with the ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 6x6

    VBMR Griffon [France]

    Programme Background Development of the Griffon commenced in 2014 when the consortium of Arquus, Nexter and Thales was awarded a development contract to design the ...

  • MPVs - 4x4

    Land Mobility Programme (Light Protected Mobility) [UK]

    This programme briefly introduces the wider Land Mobility Programme and then focuses on the Light Protected Mobility (LPM) programme. Information on the LMV and MPM can ...

  • Transport/tanker aircraft

    A400M-France

    Airbus formally delivered the first production A400M to the French Air Force in August 2013. The French Air Force took delivery of its 15th A400M ...

  • Sealift/replenishment vessels

    Navio Polivalente Logistico (NAVPOL) (Portugal)

    Programme Background Requirements The NAVPOL is expected to feature a flexible and modular LPD design capable of amphibious operations and HADR tasks. Timeline The plans for ...

  • MPVs - 4x4

    Land Mobility Programme [UK - Medium Protected Mobility]

    This programme briefly introduces the wider Land Mobility Programme and then focuses on the Medium Protected Mobility (MPM) programme. Information on the LMV and MPM can ...

  • Military helicopters - multirole

    H-145M-Luxembourg

    With a MTOW of 3.7t, the H145M can be used for a wide range of tasks, including troop and passenger transport, surveillance, air rescue, reconnaissance ...

  • Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing

    Corps of Engineers UAS [Ireland]

    Programme Background EU Competition Notice On 13 August 2024, a competition notice appeared on the EU tendering website stating that the Irish Defence Force invited ...

  • Reconnaissance/patrol vehicles

    EBRC Jaguar [France]

    Programme Background Requirement Initially, the French government required 248 Jaguars. However, this requirement quickly rose to 300 platforms, 50% of which are set to be ...

  • OPVs

    Patrouilleurs Hauturiers OPVS (former Patrouilleurs Océanique) [France]

    Programme Background Requirements The programme aims to procure new OPVs that will replace the D'Estienne d'Orves-class and the Flamant-class vessels. The OPVs are intended to be armed ...

  • MPVs - 4x4

    Portugal VTLB

    Programme Background The Portuguese Army planned to allocate funds for the procurement of 167 VTLBs during the Military Programming Law running from 2015 until 2026. ...

  • Minehunters

    Mine Warfare Vessels [France]

    Programme Background Requirements France’s Mine Warfare Vessels programme is aimed at replacing the ageing Eridan-class minehunters. The programme will follow the Future Naval Mine Action System ...

  • OPVs

    Next Generation OPVs (NGOPVs) Procurement [India]

    Programme Background Timeline On 20 December 2023, the Indian Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Mazagon Dockyard Shipbuilders (MDL) to construct six Next Generation Offshore ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small

    V-Bat 128 [Canada]

    Programme Background Requirement Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) was seeking a platform for the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) that would significantly expand its surveillance range ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Military UGVs

    Centurio

    At Eurosatory 2024, KNDS unveiled the Centurio family of 4x4 UGVs. Based on the Phobos UGV by SOGECLAIR, Centurio has been developed in the 2024-30 ...

  • Land: handheld NV devices

    O-NYX

    The Thales O-NYX is a Ultra-Compact Night Vision Goggle used by the French armed forces. They have an enlarged field of vision to 51° compared ...

  • Sniper rifles

    Model 95

    The Model 95 is a bolt-action 50cal sniper rifle in a bullpup configuration, which entered production in 1995. Its buttplate, magazine well and trigger housing ...

  • Land: range systems and targets

    Urban Ranges

    Cubic Range Design Solutions has provided facilities around the world for military and law enforcement training in urban terrain. It uses its previous experience, as ...

  • Air-to-surface missiles

    Storm Shadow/SCALP EG

    The Storm Shadow is an air-launched cruise missile developed by France, Italy and the UK. It is known as the Storm Shadow in the UK ...

  • MPVs - 4x4

    SandCat

    The 4x4 SandCat family of vehicles was designed by Israeli armour specialist Plasan Sasa in 2005 for a range of military, special operations, homeland security, ...

  • Pistols

    P30

    The P30 is available in 9x19mm and .40 S&W; calibres with six variants of each. The grip of the P30 has exchangeable backstrap and grip ...

  • Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - tactical

    EK 001 Blue Whale

    The EK 001 Blue Whale is a large, rotary-wing UAV capable of carrying a payload of 23kg. It is in the early stages of development. ...

  • Suppressors

    FA556-212

    The Fast Attach 5.56mm (FA556)-212 sound suppressor is designed for use on the AR-15, C8 SFW, HK416, M4, M16 and SA-80. Firearms with 266.7mm barrels ...

  • Pistols

    Jericho Steel

    Designed for military and law enforcement users, the Jericho pistol in steel frame configuration is available in 9x19mm and .45 ACP calibres and in standard ...

  • Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - tactical

    IA-12A Stark

    The IA-12A Stark is a small, rotary-wing UAV that features a dual propulsion system, swappable payload bay, retractable landing gear, single operator control, ground mission planning, ...

  • Pistols

    P Series

    The S120 pistol series has been used globally in law enforcement and military organisations, with the weapons initially designed as tactical and task force pistols ...

  • MPVs - 4x4

    Tiger LPV

    The MDT Armor 4x4 Tiger Light Protected Vehicle (LPV) is designed to meet the requirements of military and law enforcement customers for a survivable, light ...

  • Pistols

    Jericho Polymer

    Jericho pistols have been used for over three decades by military and police units, including law-enforcement entities in Israel and around the world. Designed for ...

  • Sniper rifles

    ALIAS CS5

    The ALIAS Concealable Subsonic/Supersonic Suppressed Sniper System (CS5) is designed for concealment in urban settings. With the buttstock and suppressor detached, the CS5 is 597mm ...