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Training
MQ-9 SeaGuardian drone makes waves in US Navy exercise
1st May 2023
The US Navy’s Group Sail Exercise, held over a six-day period in Hawaiian waters, featured a General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) MQ-9B SeaGuardian drone for the …
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Land Warfare
MBDA strikes $2.4 billion anti-air deal with Poland
2nd May 2023
Poland has announced a $2.4-billion deal with the UK arm of Europe’s MBDA for 44 iLauncher anti-air platforms and several hundred CAMM missiles.
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Air Warfare
Bell awards subcontracts for Canadian Griffon helicopter modernisation
27th April 2023
Bell will complete modernisation work on the first nine Canadian Armed Forces CH-146s, with the remainder of the 85 aircraft upgraded by Alpine Aerotech and Heli-One Canada.
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Defence Helicopter
Canada to upgrade AW101 rescue helicopters in-country under Leonardo-IMP deal
3rd May 2023
Canada's IMP Aerospace will carry out upgrades on 13 of the 16 AW101 aircraft covered by the CMLU programme under a sub-contract from Leonardo Helicopters UK.
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Defence Notes
What is preventing the German defence industry from accelerating production?
2nd May 2023
Although Germany has announced investments in its manufacturing capacities and reduced regulatory barriers, there are still challenges to be overcome.
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Naval Warfare
The mad and murky world of submarines in Asia-Pacific (Opinion)
15th May 2023
Whatever problems can go wrong with military acquisitions, submarines seem to have ticked all the boxes in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Air Warfare
Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force begins trials with MQ-9B SeaGuardian UAS
17th May 2023
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has joined the Japan Coast Guard in flying the MQ-9B UAV for maritime surveillance purposes.
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Naval Warfare
Hanwha Group’s acquisition of shipbuilder DSME is approved
1st May 2023
South Korea's naval shipbuilding industry has received a shakeup, with regulatory authorities green-lighting Hanwha's acquisition of debt-ridden DSME.
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Land Warfare
Australia orders more Bushmaster 4x4 vehicles from Thales in vital orderbook boost
18th May 2023
Australia has ordered dozens more Bushmaster vehicles to replenish army stocks, providing a much-needed boost to the manufacturer's backlog.
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Air Warfare
First Indian C295 transport aircraft performs maiden flight
10th May 2023
India's programme to procure 56 C295 transports is making progress, with the first aircraft taking to the air.
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Land Warfare
SOF Week: Northrop Grumman targets US services for the supply of Jackal turbojet loitering munition
8th May 2023
The company plans to conduct demonstrations of the system for the Pentagon, its branches and branches and agencies by early fall.
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Air Warfare
2023 F-35 deliveries take hit due to engine problem and Tech Refresh delays
20th April 2023
Lockheed Martin is expected to fall short of its target for delivering 156 F-35 fighter jets in 2023 due to a three-month pause in engine deliveries and delays with the Tech Refresh 3 update.
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Naval Warfare
Philippine frigates progressively advance operational capability
9th May 2023
A couple of years into their service, the Philippine Navy continues to improve and test its two South Korean-built frigates.
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Defence Notes
Malaysia’s military acquisition mayhem and malfeasance (Opinion)
15th June 2023
Malaysia has succeeded in producing some prime examples of unsuccessful military procurements and corruption. Unfortunately, it is the Malaysian Armed Forces that bears the consequences.
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Naval Warfare
ROK Navy commissions its second KSS-III submarine
24th April 2023
The second of South Korea's KSS-III Batch 1 conventional submarines has formally entered service.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Rosomak [Poland - Third Batch]
Programme Background The Polish Army selected the Rosomak 8x8 armoured vehicle (a version of Patria's Armored Modular Vehicle (AMV) 8x8 produced under licence by Rosomak) ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Rosomak [Poland - Fourth Batch]
Programme Background The Polish Army selected the Rosomak 8x8 armoured vehicle (a version of Patria's Armored Modular Vehicle (AMV) 8x8 produced under licence by Rosomak) ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Rosomak [Poland - Sixth Batch]
Programme Background The Polish Army selected the Rosomak 8x8 armoured vehicle (a version of Patria's Armored Modular Vehicle (AMV) 8x8 produced under licence by Rosomak) ...
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Frigates
Frigates Procurement Programme [Saudi Arabia]
Background Requirements The Royal Saudi Navy urges to enhance its combat capabilities and to replace older vessels. Riyadh has recently embarked on major naval procurement ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Rosomak [Poland - Fifth Batch]
Programme Background The Polish Army selected the Rosomak 8x8 armoured vehicle (a version of Patria's Armored Modular Vehicle (AMV) 8x8 produced under licence by Rosomak) ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Al Jawf Class Replacement [Saudi Arabia]
The Royal Saudi Navy urges the replacement of three Al Jawf-class minehunters, which Shephard forecasts will leave service by the end of the decade. At WDS ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Al Jawf Class Replacement [Saudi Arabia]
The Royal Saudi Navy urges the replacement of three Al Jawf-class minehunters, which Shephard forecasts will leave service by the end of the decade. At WDS ...
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Submarines: conventional/attack
Submarines procurement programme [Saudi Arabia]
Background Requirements The Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) is in the process of a fleet transformation plan which, so far, has seen the procurement of ...
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Military UAS - small
Shield AI UAVs [Saudi Arabia]
Background Reported talks Reporting from the World Defence Show (WDS) 2026, the Middle East Eye (MEE) noted that, according to two sources, Saudi Arabia was ...
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Military UAS - MALE
Wing Loong 10B [Saudi Arabia]
Methodology PGO and programme status The programme was announced at WDS 2024, but has seemingly not been contracted. Therefore, Defence Insight has assigned it as ...
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Military helicopters - multirole
UH-60M (National Guard) [Saudi Arabia]
Background Broader order The Saudi Arabian UH-60M order in 2017 was part of a broader contract with the US Army, which covered 257 total helicopters ...
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Light attack, Trainer
Hawk Mk 165 Advanced Jet Trainer- Saudi Arabia
Background Requirement The Hawk Mk 165 fleet will be used to train Saudi pilots before they transition to the Eurofighter Typhoon and F-15 in service with RSAF. Under ...
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Loitering munitions
Jaser [Saudi Arabia]
Methodology PGO and programme status Serb Advanced Industries confirmed in 2026 that the Jeser loitering munition was being produced for the Saudi Armed Forces, with multiple ...
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Fighter - multirole
Kaan [Saudi Arabia]
Background 2024 and 2025 discussions Reports in the Saudi Arabian interest in the Kaan aircraft first emerged in 2024 during a visit of the commander ...
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MPVs - 4x4
Jais 4x4 [Saudi Arabia]
Background The Saudi Arabian government is aiming to localise 50% of its investment into defence by 2030 in line with the country's Vision 2030 economic ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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MPVs - 4x4
Rhino
The Rhino is a 4x4 MPV designed by ST Engineering and debuted globally at WDS 2026 in Riyadh.
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EO/IR systems
PT-8N
The PT-8D is an IR system from Overwatch Imaging. It is fitted with multiple HD thermal cameras and has been designed to conduct missions at dusk ...
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Military UAS - MALE
Samoom
Unveiled at the World Defence Show 2022, the Samoon is a Saudi Arabian UCAV manufactured by Intra Defence Technologies. It is powered by Belgian ULPower Aero ...
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EO/IR systems
PT-8D
Marketed as a cost-effective solution, the PT-8D is a wide-area search and ISR payload from Overwatch Imaging. It features an RGB colour camera and a ...
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EO/IR systems
PT-8DN
The PT-8DN is a versatile day-night payload from Overwatch Imaging. It has dual RGB sensors of different focal lengths and an HD LWIR sensor. It also ...
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Military UAS - MALE
Milkor 380
The Milkor 380 is a MALE UCAV with extensive mission payloads for Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) and precision strike missions. This range of payloads can be attached ...
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Guided munitions
Sabir
The Sabir 155mm artillery-guided ammunition, presented by KNDS France at WDS 2024, is a locally produced precision munition aligned with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. The ...
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Air: helicopter radar, Air: surveillance and maritime patrol radar, Air: UAS radar
ELM-2022
The ELM-2022, developed by IAI ELTA, is a maritime patrol radar family operating in the X-band designed for manned and unmanned, fixed- or rotary-wing airborne platforms. It is engineered for ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
BTR-22
The BTR-22 is the latest member of Russia’s BTR family, first unveiled at WDS 2026. Developed by Rostec it is intended to draw upon combat ...
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Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors
Milkor Commander
At WDS 2024, Milkor UAE unveiled a new 16m patrol craft named Commander. Milkor revealed that more of the Commander’s capabilities will be showcased during ...
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Loitering munitions
Jaser
The Jaser is an electronically powered loitering munition manufactured by Serb Advanced Industries. It is pneumatically launched and is equipped with both day and thermal imaging cameras. At ...
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Air: aerial targets, Military UAS - small
SRC 100 Razor
Unveiled at the World Defence Show 2026, the SRC 100 Razor is a fixed-wing UAV designed for ISR and aerial target missions. It is fully autonomous, ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Pars Alpha 8x8
Unveiled at the World Defense Show 2024 in Riyadh, the Pars Alpha is the latest 8x8 Armoured Vehicle from Turkish manufacturer FNSS. Featuring improvements on ...
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MPVs - 4x4
Cockerill i-X
The Cockerill i-X is a wheeled armoured vehicle designed as a light armoured platform with a modular turret for intercepting enemy forces. John Cockerill Defense unveiled the new ...
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Military UAS - mini
SKAT 350
Based on the Supercam 350, the SKAT 350 is a mini fixed-wing UAV manufactured by Kalashnikov Concern JSC. The drone was revealed in early 2024, ...
