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Air Warfare
UK NMH programme will not see helicopters delivered to British Armed Forces until 2027
1st March 2024
Airbus, Leonardo and Lockheed Martin have progressed through to the Invitation to Negotiate phase of the New Medium Helicopter competition, but the initial goal of introducing new helicopters by 2025 remained unattainable.
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Training
MASA blends the virtual and constructive in French Army artillery experiment
18th April 2024
A recent demonstration by the French Army saw MASA’s SWORD simulation software integrated with Bohemia Interactive’s Virtual Battlespace to conduct a counter-battery scenario that showcased enhanced training capabilities via realistic visualisation and the execution of military operations.
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Air Warfare
UK finalises Chinook heavy-lift helicopter deal following years of delays
15th March 2024
The UK MoD has finalized a deal for 14 new CH-47 Chinook helicopters after affordability concerns, citing cost reductions and critical reforms for smoother US procurement process.
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Air Warfare
US Navy’s plan to replace fleet of MH60s moves forward
16th May 2024
The US Navy’s Future Vertical Lift (Maritime Strike) has been an effort to recapitalise Sikorsky MH-60R/S naval helicopters which have an out-of-service date in the late-2030s.
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Land Warfare
Germany buys US HIMARS for Ukraine
13th May 2024
The High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) can accommodate a 'six pack' of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System rockets with a maximum range of approximately 70km, or one MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile System that can strike targets up to 300km away.
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Land Warfare
New bridges ordered for British Army
26th January 2024
The UK MoD has awarded a contract to provide replacements for the Royal Engineers' General Support Bridge systems as part of project Tyro.
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Land Warfare
US deploys Mid-Range Capability missile defence system to the Philippines
16th April 2024
Mid-Range Capability (MRC) missile defence system has leveraged Lockheed Martin’s expertise with two in-service USN systems: the MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) and the Aegis Weapon System.
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Air Warfare
Leonardo and Textron pitch M-346N for upcoming US Navy T-45 replacement
30th April 2024
Leonardo and Textron’s joint effort to introduce the M-346N aircraft into the US Navy’s training programme has promised to offer a proven efficient training enterprise as the T-45 replacement.
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Land Warfare
BAE Systems shows Bofors 40mm naval gun as Tridon Mk2 land air defence system
13th June 2024
The Tridon Mk2 has been designed to be vehicle agnostic, building upon the mature Bofors 40mm naval gun with a focus on defeating UAS, aircraft, missiles and rockets.
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Land Warfare
Hanwha manoeuvres for Malaysian rocket artillery requirement
13th May 2024
Hanwha is positioning its Chunmoo self-propelled rocket launcher to replace Malaysia's ASTROS systems by joining forces with a local investment firm.
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Land Warfare
Rheinmetall BAE Systems wins Challenger 3 modular armour contract in UK
22nd January 2024
RBSL has secured a contract from the UK Ministry of Defence to provide a new modular armour system for the Challenger 3 tank, which will enhance its survivability and counter modern threats.
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Land Warfare
MBDA successfully tests Italian Army GRIFO air defence system
8th May 2024
The GRIFO air defence system is part of the Enhance Modular Air Defence Solutions family will be operated as part of the Italian Army’s air defence, giving its short-range air defence capability an extended range.
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Air Warfare
British drone maker unveils Sky Mantis 2 mini rotary wing UAV
5th March 2024
Evolve Dynamics’ new UAV has been designed to offer improved capabilities compared to its predecessor.
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Training
Defender 24: US Army sets sails for largest US exercise in Europe
5th April 2024
The Defender 24 Exercise will happen from 4 April – 31 May and is linked to NATO’s Steadfast Defender 24 exercise.
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Defence Notes
US tests Minuteman III as Sentinel successor ICBM programme struggles
7th June 2024
In service for nearly 60 years, the Minuteman intercontinental ballistic missile is due to be replaced by the Sentinel, but cost overruns and delays continue to plague this successor programme.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Medium UGVs
Mission Master (RPV Sprial 3) [UK]
Programme Background First announced in April 2017 and referred to in early MOD documents as the ‘last mile resupply’ initiative, the British Army is reportedly ...
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Military UAS - rotary-wing
First Person View (FPV) Drones [UK]
Background Parliament Questions On 20 May 2025, Ben Obese-Jecty, Conservative MP for Huntingdon, asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many FPV drones had been procured ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Boxer (MIV) [UK]
Programme Background History The UK MoD announced in March 2018 that it would re-join the Boxer programme and pursue a sole-source acquisition of the 8x8 ...
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Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Magni-X (UK)
Programme Background On 12 January 2022, Elbit Systems UK announced it had been awarded a contract from the UK MoD's Defence Equipment & Support's Future Capability ...
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Military UAS - small
Bug Nano UAS (UK)
Programme Background The British Army previously took delivery of 160 first-generation Black Hornet PD-100 nano UAS in 2013 to support operations in Afghanistan. After these ...
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Medium UGVs
Mission Master (RPV Sprial 2) [UK]
Programme Background First announced in April 2017 and referred to in early MOD documents as the ‘last mile resupply’ initiative, the British Army is reportedly ...
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Military UAS - small
Black Hornet 3 PRS (UK)
Programme Background The British Army operated approximately 160 first-generation Black Hornet PD-100 nano UAS between 2013 and 2017, when the decision was made to retire ...
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APCs/IFVs - 6x6, LTVs - 4x4
Supacat HMT 400 & 600 [UK]
Programme Background Programme Requirements The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) stated in a Contract Notice that it had a requirement for at least 70 new HMT platforms ...
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LTVs - 4x4
HMT Extenda [UK]
Programme Background Programme Requirements The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) stated in a Contract Notice that it required at least 240 new HMT platforms to ...
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Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - small
Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Project [UK]
Programme Background Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Project The British Army launched the RAS project to provide the "direction required to exploit emerging technologies to ...
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MPVs - 4x4
Multi-Role Vehicle (Protected) (MRV-P) Package 1 (UK)
Programme Background Requirement The MRV-P programme was intended to procure replacements for a diverse fleet of 4x4 and 6x6 vehicles purchased during the wars in Iraq ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
Ajax [UK]
Programme Background Under its $4.3 billion production contract, GDUK will provide 589 Ajax to the British Army. These will be delivered in six different variants: ...
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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 ...
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APCs/IFVs - 6x6, LTVs - 4x4
Supacat HMT 400 [UK]
Programme Background Programme Requirements The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) stated in a Contract Notice that it required at least 240 new HMT platforms to mitigate ...
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Medium UGVs
DSTL Medium UGV [UK]
Programme Background This programme was established to determine the future use of medium UGVs for logistical purposes in the British Army, although it was run ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Air: helicopter flight simulators
British Army Apache Training Facilities
Aviation Training International (ATIL) – a Leonardo Helicopters/Boeing joint venture formed in 1998 - was selected to provide the attack helicopter training service to the ...
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Main battle tanks
Challenger 1
420 Challenger 1 MBTs were delivered to the British Army between 1983 and 1990. Developed from the Shir 2 MBT originally designed for Iran, the ...
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Air: Integrated Defensive Systems
HIDAS
Leonardo’s Helicopter Integrated Defensive Aids System (HIDAS) combines laser, missile and Radar Warning Receivers, and a Chaff and Flare Dispensing System (CFDS). The system is ...
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Unguided Artillery Ammunition
L52 Smoke
The L52 Smoke is a 105mm smoke artillery round manufactured by BAE Systems. The British Army uses it in its L118 Light Guns.
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Unguided Artillery Ammunition
L21 High Explosive (HE)
The L21 High Explosive (HE) is a 155mm artillery shell manufactured by BAE Systems. The British Army uses the L21 with its Archer artillery systems.
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
FV432 Mk 3 Bulldog
The FV432 Mk 3 Bulldog is an upgraded version of the long-serving FV432 family of tracked vehicles, of which approximately 3,000 were delivered to the British ...
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Towed guns
105mm Light Gun
The 105mm Light Gun was designed and manufactured by Royal Ordnance Nottingham (now BAE Systems), with the first guns introduced to the British Army in ...
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Main battle tanks
Challenger 2
The 120mm-armed Challenger 2 MBT was introduced into British Army service in 1994 as a replacement for the Challenger 1, which was successfully employed in ...
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Unguided Artillery Ammunition
L17 Inert
The L17 Inert is a 155mm training artillery round manufactured by BAE Systems. It is in service with the British Army, where its Archer artillery systems use ...
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Armoured engineer vehicles
Buffalo MPCV
The Buffalo Mine-Protected Clearance Vehicle (MPCV) is in service with the armed forces of Canada, France, Italy, Pakistan, the UK and the US and has ...
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Subsystems: software
Exonaut Software Suite
Since 2000, 4C has been developing the Exonaut software suite. The products within the Exonaut suite can either be used standalone or as part of ...
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Self-propelled guns
AS90
The AS90 155mm/39cal tracked SPH was designed and built by Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering (acquired by BAE Systems in 1999) to meet the requirements of ...
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Land: tactical engagement simulators
Instrumented Ground Combat Training Systems
Cubic supplies combat training systems for CTCs, homestations and forward-deployed environments. The systems are designed to support missions including force-on-force, urban operations, joint, combined arms ...
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APCs/IFVs - 6x6
Cougar 6x6
The Cougar 6x6 has its origins as a South African vehicle manufactured by Force Protection, a company eventually purchased by General Dynamics. Mine-protected vehicles manufactured ...
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Main battle tanks
Olifant
The Olifant (Elephant) is a South African variant of the British Centurion MBT. Development of the Centurion began in 1943. It was introduced into service ...