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Land Warfare
US approves $2 billion arms sale to UAE
15th May 2017
The US State Department has approved a $2 billion arms sale to the UAE. Approved on 11 May, the deal includes 60 Patriot Advanced Capability …
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Military Logistics
IMDEX Asia: JS Kaga commissioned into JSMDF
12th May 2017
The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) has commissioned the second Izumo-class helicopter-carrier JS Kaga (DDH 184).The warship was commissioned at the Japan Marine United Corporation …
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Naval Warfare
Leonardo awarded C-27J support contract
8th May 2017
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has awarded a one-year contract worth $4.6 million to Leonardo to support its C-27J Spartan medium range surveillance aircraft, …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2017: iSensys aiming for target sales
10th May 2017
US-based unmanned target platform manufacturer iSensys is targeting sales of up to ten units of its Scrab II aerial system this year, with additional sales …
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Military Logistics
USAF gets processed M50 masks
8th May 2017
The United States Air Force (USAF) military personnel have started receiving processed and approved M50 gas masks that are evaluated as 99.99 percent serviceable through …
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Naval Warfare
AUVSI 2017: Navy borrows SOF technology model
11th May 2017
The US Navy is borrowing a page from the accelerated technology acquisition model utilised by United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) through the establishment of …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2017: Marine Corps spotlights SUAS growth
12th May 2017
The United States Marine Corps is predicting a continuing expansion of 'Group 1' small UAS systems across service elements.Speaking at this week's AUVSI Xponential event …
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Special Operations
Gulf SOF operators refine tactics
9th April 2017
Special operations forces from across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) coalition continue to refine their approach to counter-terrorism (CT) and counter-insurgency (COIN) missions as part …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2017: Qinetiq Titan enters the arena
2nd May 2017
QinetiQ North America will be showcasing its latest development at this year's AUVSI, the Titan hybrid UGV.The company, partnered with Milrem, initially unveiled the technology …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2017: Heavy-lift UAV weighs in
2nd May 2017
Norwegian company Griff Aviation has produced a prototype of a UAV which it claims can lift hundreds of pounds, which is set to be showcased …
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Digital Battlespace
German battle managers line up
2nd May 2017
The German Army's next-generation communications and battle management system (BMS) solutions must be capable of providing the armed forces with IP-based and continuous information, a …
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Military Logistics
CENTCOM commander calls for increased munitions production
19th April 2017
The Pentagon needs to 'ramp up munitions production in a very significant way', according to the opening government keynote address at this week's NDIA National …
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Digital Battlespace
T2C2 SATCOM terminal tested in Alaska
19th April 2017
The US Army has successfully conducted an operational test of its inflatable Transportable Tactical Command Communications (T2C2) satellite communications (SATCOM) terminal, in temperatures below negative …
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Land Warfare
Navistar details MRAP contracts
14th March 2017
Navistar Defense will perform work on the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle fleets of two countries under two contracts worth a combined $475 million …
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Training
CAE opens new offices in UAE
15th March 2017
CAE's Defence and Security business has expanded its operations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by opening new facilities in Abu Dhabi, the company announced …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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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 ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
A330 MRTT (4-5) [UAE]
Programme Background United Arab Emirates Air Force had a requirement for three tanker aircraft. Boeing confirmed that the UAE sent an official request for three ...
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Transport
A-400M [United Arab Emirates]
Programme Background At IDEX 2025, two Airbus representatives shared insights into a possible offer from the United Arab Emirates for the A-400M aircraft. The A-400M ...
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Corvettes
Gowind 2500 (1-2) [UAE]
Programme Background Timeline The Gowind 2500 design has proved a popular export, and variants have been ordered by four countries. Naval Group confirmed the sale of ...
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Corvettes
Gowind 2500 Procurement (3-4) [UAE]
Programme Background Timeline The Gowind 2500 design has proved a popular export and variants have been ordered by four countries. Naval Group confirmed the sale ...
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MPVs - 4x4
Sherpa Light [Egypt]
Programme Background Egypt is believed to have taken delivery of at least 173 Sherpa Lights and 18 Sherpa Light Scout 4x4 armoured vehicles from Arquus ...
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Light attack, Trainer
FA-50 (1-36) [Egypt]
Programme Background In March 2025, the Egyptian Ambassador to South Korea confirmed ongoing talks regarding the possible export of the FA-50 Fighting Eagle; shortly after in April, ...
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Loitering munitions
Hunter Family [UAE]
Programme Background IDEX Contract Announcement On 21 February 2023, EDGE announced that its subsidiary, HALCON, had been awarded an AED 1.1 billion ($272.29 million) contract to supply ...
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MPVs - 4x4
JLTV [Romania]
Programme Background The Oshkosh Defence Joint Light Tactical Vehicle is a 4x4 armoured vehicle manufactured in the United States. Originally intended to supplement to Humvee ...
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Transport
C-130J-30 - Germany
This common air transport squadron will have unrestricted exchange of aircraft, air crews, and maintainers, as well as technical and logistical support based on a ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
KC-130J - Germany
This common air transport squadron will have unrestricted exchange of aircraft, air crews, and maintainers, as well as technical and logistical support based on a ...
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Military UAS - small
RQ-21A Blackjack / STUASLO - Replacement Units (USMC)
Programme Background Joint USN and USMC Procurment The RQ-21 Blackjack, or STUALSO, was a combined United States Navy (USN) and United States Marine Corps (USMC) programme ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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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.
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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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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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Fixed wing aircraft engines
F110-GE-129
The F110-GE-129, manufactured by GE Aviation, is a derivative of the F110-GE-100 engine. It powers the F-16V Block 70, the F-16C/D Block 50 and Japan's ...
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Air: chaff, flare and decoy systems
Eclair-M
MBDA’s Éclair-M is the standard countermeasure launching system for the Dassault Mirage-2000 series of combat aircraft. It is used widely by the myriad of Mirage-2000 ...
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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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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, ...
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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: 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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Surface-to-air missiles
SkyKnight
The SkyKnight missile, developed by Halcon—a subsidiary of the UAE's EDGE Group—is the nation's first indigenous counter-rocket, artillery, and mortar (C-RAM) system. Unveiled at IDEX ...
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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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Surface-to-air missiles
THAAD missile
THAAD missile is one of the most important components of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system. The THAAD missile starts to intercept incoming ...