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Defence Notes
Defying US, Paris and Berlin stand firm on EU defence pact
16th February 2018
Europe must be able to stand on its own feet militarily, France and Germany said 16 January as they made the case for a new …
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Defence Helicopter
Jordan gets more Black Hawks to bolster defences
28th January 2018
The United States delivered another two Black Hawk helicopters to key Arab ally Jordan on 28 January to help protect the kingdom's borders and counter …
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Defence Notes
Russia says West's attitude stoking tensions in Balkans
19th February 2018
The West is stoking tensions in the Balkans despite Russia's pacific stance, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was quoted as saying on 19 February ahead …
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Defence Notes
Air strikes kill nearly 200 in Syria enclave
21st February 2018
Air strikes hit Syria's Eastern Ghouta for a third straight day on 20 February, bringing the civilian death toll to nearly 200 as the United …
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Training
Australia warplane catches fire during US training
28th January 2018
A Royal Australian Air Force electronic warfare plane caught fire on takeoff during an exercise in the United States Saturday but there were no serious …
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Land Warfare
With Russia and China in mind, US nuclear review calls for low-yield weapons
2nd February 2018
The Pentagon has unveiled the official version of its Nuclear Posture Review, which calls for a revival of nuclear sea-launched cruise missiles and a less powerful …
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Defence Notes
West 2018: Commander says US-China not on path to conflict
7th February 2018
Adm Scott Swift, Cdr of the US Pacific Fleet said that he does not view the US and China as being on a path to …
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Land Warfare
Test of US-Japanese missile interceptor fails again
31st January 2018
A test of a missile interceptor failed in Hawaii on 31 January, a US defence official said, marking the second such unsuccessful attempt in less …
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Defence Notes
Norway suspends arms exports to UAE over Yemen war
3rd January 2018
Norway has suspended arms and ammunition exports to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) because of the nation's involvement in the Yemen war, the Norwegian Foreign …
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Training
Qatar boosts Hawk trainer purchase
17th January 2018
Qatar intends to increase its purchase of Hawk training aircraft from BAE Systems, the country's defence minister has announced. Speaking at the Royal United Services …
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Land Warfare
US continues Iraqi Abrams support, despite Iranian militia use
7th February 2018
US support for Iraq's fleet of M1 Abrams tanks is continuing despite acknowledgement from the US government that the vehicles have been deployed and used by …
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Defence Notes
US: Russia doing nothing to end Ukraine conflict
30th January 2018
Russia has done ‘absolutely nothing’ to end the conflict in Ukraine and Washington is deeply disappointed with Moscow's lack of progress towards a peace deal, …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Al Marakeb launches B7X dual-use USV
12th January 2018
The UAE's Al Marakeb Boat Manufacturing Company has launched a new dual-use unmanned surface vessel (USV), the B7X. The new system can be used for …
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Defence Notes
UAE air force told 'not to escalate' Qatar air dispute
23rd January 2018
The air force of the UAE has been ordered ‘not to escalate’ a civil aviation dispute with Qatar, a military official said on 23 January. …
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Military Logistics
SHOT Show 2018: Pelican Showcases New Log Tech
25th January 2018
Pelican is showcasing a range of new tactical and logistics technologies at this week’s SHOT Show. For example, the company has enhanced its well-known Pelican …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | Fighter Aircraft [United Arab Emirates]
While a formal requirement has not been announced, the United Arab Emirates is in the market for a fifth-generation fighter capability based on various media ...
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Data links
Data links | Fighter Aircraft [United Arab Emirates]
While a formal requirement has not been announced, the United Arab Emirates is in the market for a fifth-generation fighter capability based on various media ...
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Air: Helmet-mounted displays
Air: Helmet-mounted displays | Fighter Aircraft [United Arab Emirates]
While a formal requirement has not been announced, the United Arab Emirates is in the market for a fifth-generation fighter capability based on various media ...
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Air: Head-up displays
Air: Head-up displays | Fighter Aircraft [United Arab Emirates]
While a formal requirement has not been announced, the United Arab Emirates is in the market for a fifth-generation fighter capability based on various media ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | Fighter Aircraft [United Arab Emirates]
While a formal requirement has not been announced, the United Arab Emirates is in the market for a fifth-generation fighter capability based on various media ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | C-390 Add-On [UAE]
On 4 May 2026, the United Arab Emirates finalised a deal with Embraer for the procurement of ten C-390 transport aircraft. The contract includes the ...
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Data links
Data links | C-390 Add-On [UAE]
On 4 May 2026, the United Arab Emirates finalised a deal with Embraer for the procurement of ten C-390 transport aircraft. The contract includes the ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | C-390 Add-On [UAE]
On 4 May 2026, the United Arab Emirates finalised a deal with Embraer for the procurement of ten C-390 transport aircraft. The contract includes the ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | C-390 [UAE]
On 4 May 2026, the United Arab Emirates finalised a deal with Embraer for the procurement of ten C-390 transport aircraft. The contract includes extensive ...
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Data links
Data links | C-390 [UAE]
On 4 May 2026, the United Arab Emirates finalised a deal with Embraer for the procurement of ten C-390 transport aircraft. The contract includes extensive ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | C-390 [UAE]
On 4 May 2026, the United Arab Emirates finalised a deal with Embraer for the procurement of ten C-390 transport aircraft. The contract includes extensive ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | A-400M [United Arab Emirates]
At IDEX 2025, two representatives from Airbus discussed the details behind a potential bid from the United Arab Emirates for the A-400M aircraft. The A-400M ...
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Data links
Data links | A-400M [United Arab Emirates]
At IDEX 2025, two representatives from Airbus discussed the details behind a potential bid from the United Arab Emirates for the A-400M aircraft. The A-400M ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | A-400M [United Arab Emirates]
At IDEX 2025, two representatives from Airbus discussed the details behind a potential bid from the United Arab Emirates for the A-400M aircraft. The A-400M ...
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AEW&C
GlobalEye (4-5) [UAE]
Programme Background The United Arab Emirates Air Force is taking delivery of three GlobalEye (known also as Global 6000) aircraft from Saab. The UAE signed a contract ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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MPVs - 4x4
Kasser II
Produced by M4 Industries based in Abu Dhabi, Kasser is a 4x4 MRAP that is currently being developed for the United Arab Emirates. The vehicle ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
JERNAS-S
The JERNAS-S, formerly known as the Jeer, is a fixed-wing UAV developed by ADASI, a subsidiary of the EDGE Group. The UAV is designed to conduct ...
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Air: Defensive Systems - MLDS, Land: Defensive Systems - Gunshot Detection / Hostile Fire Indicator
ShotFinder Acoustic Hostile Fire Detection
Northrop Grumman’s ShotFinder is a hostile fire detection system designed to protect aircraft against small arms and light weapons fire. The apparatus employs acoustic technology ...
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Air: Integrated Defensive Systems
Falcon Edge/IEWS
Northrop Grumman’s Falcon Edge Integrated Self-Protection System (ISPS) equips the United Arab Emirates Air Force’s (UAEAF) Lockheed Martin F-16E/F Block-60 fighters. The first incarnation of ...
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Self-propelled rocket launchers
MCRL
The Multiple Cradle Rocket Launcher (MCRL) was developed by Al Jaber Land Systems (AJLS) in cooperation with Roketsan to meet the requirements of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and ...
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Air: Displays
Digital Light Engine Head-Up Display
BAE Systems Digital Light Engine (DLE) HUD is designed to upgrade existing display equipment with a modular, electro-optic digital system. According to the manufacturer, DLE HUDs ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM, Land: Radio and SATCOM
AN/ARS-6(V12) PLS
The new AN/ARS-6 (V12) Personnel Locator System (PLS) Receiver/Transmitter (R/T) is a functional replacement for the old AN/ARS-6. These systems are used to locate missing ...
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Sealift/replenishment vessels
Al Saadiyat (Logistics Support Vessel)
Al Saadiyat is the most recent logistics support vessel to be built for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Navy. The vessel is effectively a large ...
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Air: Electronic Attack - Jamming
ELT/558
The ELT/558 is a low-band jammer designed for the self-protection of fighter aircraft and combat helicopters. Systems support platform protection using jamming and deception of search/scanning, ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
IPN
Produced by Selex ES (now part of Leonardo), the IPN is a family of combat management systems. Also known as SADOC 2, it is in ...
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Air: Defensive Systems - Radar Warning Receivers
AN/APR-48B
Lockheed Martin’s AN/APR-48B is a modernised radar frequency interferometer. The digital receiver-based system features enhanced receiver sensitivity to allow the system to detect a threat, ...
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Air: AEW/fire control radar
AN/APG-80
The AN/APG-80 is an X-band active electronically scanned array radar system with approximately 1,000 transmit/receive modules, designed for continuous search and multi-target tracking capabilities in ...
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Air: Electronic Attack - Jamming, Air: Integrated Defensive Systems
AN/AAQ-24(V)
Northrop Grumman’s AN/AAQ-24(V) is a Directional Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) designed to protect large fixed-wing and small rotary wing aircrafts. The system has been installed in ...
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EO/IR systems
Damocles
The Damocles is a third-generation targeting pod developed by Thales Group, designed for advanced reconnaissance and laser designation. It is modular, features an eye-safe laser, ...
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Corvettes
Comandanti/Sirio Class (FCX15)
The Comandanti-class corvettes designed and built by Italian company Financatieri are in service with the Italian Navy, which operates four, with the first commissioned in 2001, ...
