• Naval Warfare

  Poland prioritises submarines as industry details bids

  13th September 2018

  Polish government officials highlighted the procurement of new submarines under the Orka programme as one of the top military priorities for the nation during MSPO …

• Defence Helicopter

  Mi-26TV2 kicks-off flight testing

  28th August 2018

  The Mi-26T2V, a heavy helicopter for the Russian Army Aviation branch, was unveiled to the public for the first time at the Army 2018 defence …

• Defence Helicopter

  Whole lotta love for the Lakotas from US Army

  6th September 2018

  The US Army’s acquisition of the Airbus UH-72A Lakota continues to go from strength to strength as yet another order for more of the aircraft …

• Training

  UK expands C-IED support in Africa

  3rd September 2018

  The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is expanding its counter improvised explosive device (C-IED) support in Africa, the MoD announced on 30 August. A UK- …

• Military Logistics

  US Army looks beyond heavy equipment transporter systems

  7th September 2018

  The US Army has begun to look past its current Heavy Equipment Transporter System (HETS) capabilities.  A Request for Information (RfI) released on 4 September points …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  MSPO 2018: Mighty Warmate 2 revealed

  5th September 2018

  WB Electronics has unveiled its market-ready Warmate 2 loitering munition for the first time at MSPO 2018. While the Polish company has generally kept quiet …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  MSPO 2018: Leonardo reveals future roadmap for SW-4 Solo

  7th September 2018

  Leonardo’s optionally piloted SW-4 Solo programme could eventually see the manufacturer implement several major component changes to improve performance. Based on a long-term planning strategy, items …

• Defence Notes

  Pentagon moves to scrap $300 million in aid to Pakistan

  3rd September 2018

  The US military plans to cancel $300 million in aid to Pakistan due to Islamabad's lack of ‘decisive actions’ in support of American strategy in …

• Naval Warfare

  MSPO 2018: BAE moves closer to APKWS land and sea integration

  5th September 2018

  BAE Systems is pressing forward with plans for the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System to equip ground and naval operators, after finding success in the rotary and combat …

• Military Logistics

  Navy seeks water generation options

  28th August 2018

  The US Navy Military Sealift Command (MSC) is looking for new system designs and technologies that can desalinate and purify water.  According to a recently-released market survey, …

• Defence Helicopter

  Dynamatic delivers components for H-47 Chinook

  30th August 2018

  Dynamatic Technologies has delivered the 75th aft pylon and cargo ramp components for Boeing’s H-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopter programme, Boeing announced on 27 August. Dynamatic …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Boeing achieves Stingray success

  31st August 2018

  After what has been seen as a somewhat turbulent competition, the US Navy has finally selected Boeing to fulfil its MQ-25A Stingray requirement. Boeing beat …

• Military Logistics

  DynCorp receives aircraft maintenance contract

  30th August 2018

  DynCorp International has received a contract to support the US Air Force at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, the company announced on 27 August. The …

• Military Logistics

  RAAF receives NIFTI for testing and evaluation

  31st August 2018

  The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has received a new Non-Intrusive Flight Test Instrumentation (NIFTI) kit that will reduce the downtime for aircraft, the Australian …

• Naval Warfare

  Terma’s Scanter 6002 for RAN OPVs

  1st August 2018

  Terma Singapore and Saab Australia have signed an agreement for the Scanter 6002 radar for the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) Sea 1180 Offshore Patrol Vessels …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Military UAS - MALE

  Tactical Drone System (SDT) (15-28) [France]

  Background Tactical Drone System (SDT) programme The French Army launched the SDT programme to replace the Sagem (now Safran) Sperwer Intermediate Tactical Drone System (SDTI) ...

• Military UAS - micro

  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]

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

• Military UAS - tactical

  Future UAVs: Navy Aerial Drone System (SDAM) [France]

  Background Requirement The requirement for the SDAM programme was a rotary-wing VTOL-capable UAV with a modular configuration that can host a range of payloads. France ...

• CUAS - hybrid effector systems

  C-UAS [Portugal]

  Background Portugal's Military Programming Law 2023–2034 includes $8.8724 million (€8.2 million) to acquire counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) by 2034. It is assumed that this acquisition requires ...

• 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 HPM can ...

• Medium Range Missile Defence Systems: 20-90km range

  ASTER / VL MICA Multi-layer [France]

  Background The Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation, acting on behalf of France, awarded EUROSAM a contract on April 30th, 2026, for the development of the ...

• Medium Range Missile Defence Systems: 20-90km range

  Medium Range Air Defence [Portugal]

  Background Portugal's Military Programming Law 2023-2034 includes a requirement for medium-range air defence. In order to facilitate this, Portugal has joined the European Sky Shield Initiative ...

• 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 ...

• Medium Range Missile Defence Systems: 20-90km range

  ASTER / VL MICA Multi-layer (additional) [France]

  Background In October 2026, France ordered four additional firing units of the SAMP/T NG air and missile defence system. With this order, the total number of SAMP/T ...

• Military UAS - MALE

  Eurodrone [France]

  Background Inception (Stage One) The European MALE RPAS programme was launched in September 2016. Germany, Spain, France and Italy had negotiated and agreed, in collaboration ...

• ISR/special mission

  Strategic Intelligence Aircraft [France]

  Background In February 2018, the Minister of the Armed Forces, Florence Parly, announced that the strategic intelligence aircraft program CUGE Universal EW Capability began to ...

• Transport/tanker aircraft

  A400M [France]

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

• Self-propelled guns

  Serval LAD [France]

  Background France's Military Planning Law 2025-2030 committed it to purchasing 12 variants of the Serval MPVS specialised for counter-drone operations. Following Senate criticism, this figure was ...

• MPVs - 4x4

  Land Mobility Programme (Medium Protected Mobility) [UK]

  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 ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Medium 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 ...

• Military UAS - MALE

  Patroller

  The Patroller is a long-endurance, multi-mission UAS manufactured by Safran Electronics & Defence. Designed for ISR operations, the platform hosts a Euroflir 410 EO/IR pod and can accommodate ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 - 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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

  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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...