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Air Warfare
Ukraine’s fighter fleet boosted with France’s Mirage 2000s and extra Netherlands’ F-16s
7th February 2025
The first Dassault Mirage 2000 aircraft have finally been delivered to Ukraine, as confirmed by France’s defence minister on 6 February. They will join the F-16s already in service to bolster Ukrainian air defence.
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Land Warfare
Raytheon’s Stinger replacement completes subsystem trials with the US Army
19th February 2025
The company’s solution for the Next-Generation Short Range Interceptor programme passed through 10 tests.
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Land Warfare
Lithuania orders L3Harris manpack radios and AeroVironment small drones
7th January 2025
In the medium-term Lithuania has committed US$1.3 billion which includes Javelin ant-tank missiles, Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs), Black Hawk helicopters, missile systems and missiles.
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Land Warfare
US Army LTAMDS is close to entering production
13th February 2025
Raytheon expects the programme to achieve milestone C in Q2 this year.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2024: UK MoD awards Hadean a £20 million deal for innovative solutions
6th December 2024
Hadean announced the deal and teaming arrangements with BAE Systems and Deloitte at I/ITSEC 2024 where it also displayed its Hadean Platform which is designed to offer scalable, realistic and high-fidelity simulations.
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Air Warfare
Lockheed Martin “bullish” on future of its F-16 programme
10th March 2025
The company foresees demand for around 300 Block 70/72 F-16s from customers across the globe and is targeting around a 23 to 26 aircraft delivery total for 2025.
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Digital Battlespace
Israel sets up new department to boost development of AI and autonomy
3rd January 2025
Israel will continue to develop autonomy for its weapons and platforms as it brings together defence personnel, academia and industry.
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Naval Warfare
Long development phases for capital ships not viable to deal with future threats, says Indra
27th February 2025
Defence technology firm Indra believes governments, militaries and industry must focus more on technology to achieve effective naval warfighting.
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Naval Warfare
T-AGOS class renamed Explorer and new vessels named
14th January 2025
The US Navy’s large, fast surveillance vessels have been renamed as a new class.
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Land Warfare
Europe “must provide the overwhelming share” of future defence aid to Ukraine, says US Secretary of Defence
14th February 2025
Pete Hegseth stated that Europe “must provide the overwhelming share of future lethal and nonlethal aid to Ukraine”.
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Air Warfare
ITPS Canada selects Avioniq simulation technology for training
13th January 2025
With Avioniq’s AqLab and AqModel, students will be able to train using models of currently deployed missile types.
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Defence Notes
Saudi Arabia eyes large procurement spend as it boosts 2025 defence budget to $78 billion
11th February 2025
The new figure is an increase from US$75.8 billion in 2024 and showcases the country’s focus on its Saudi Vision 2030 to achieve a diversified and sustainable economy, reducing the Kingdom’s dependency on oil.
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Land Warfare
What does the future hold for North Korean troops in Ukraine?
3rd February 2025
Various questions remain unanswered regarding the presence of North Korean troops in Ukraine.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
ideaForge unveils new UAVs at Aero India 2025
12th February 2025
India UAV supplier ideaForge has launched the Netra 5 and Switch V2 drones at Aero India 2025, boasting of enhanced endurance, AI-driven autonomy and improved operational capabilities.
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Air Warfare
Embraer “confident” as C-390 and A-29 production ramps up in 2025
31st January 2025
Embraer chief commercial officer Frederico Lemos said that it was aiming to produce more than 10 of its C-390 multi-mission aircraft a year by 2030, with some A-29 aircraft already allocated and ready for delivery.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Landing platform docks/dock landing ships
Landing Platform Docks [Saudi Arabia]
Background Requirements The Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) is in the process of a fleet transformation plan (SNEP II) which, so far, has seen the procurement of ...
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Military UAS - MALE
Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) [Qatar]
Background Saudi Arabia Speaking to Breaking Defense at the Dubai Airshow 2025, GA-ASI President David Alexander stated that Saudi Arabia was working to sign a procurement ...
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Military UAS - tactical
Haboob [Saudi Arabia]
Background Licence production In April 2020, the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) announced that it had granted NTRA Defense Technologies a licence to produce ...
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Military UAS - MALE
Gambit [UAE]
Background Saudi Arabia Speaking to Breaking Defense at the Dubai Airshow 2025, GA-ASI President David Alexander stated that Saudi Arabia was working to sign a procurement ...
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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 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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Loitering munitions
Loitering Munitions [Czech Republic]
Background KVAČR Concept In February 2024, the Czech Army unveiled the Construction of the Army of the Czech Republic (KVAČR) concept, which outlined an increase ...
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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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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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Loitering munitions
Deep-strike, low-cost, loitering munition [India]
Background Effectiveness of the capability Following the launch of Operation Epic Fury on 28 February 2026, which marked the beginning of the 2026 Iran war, ...
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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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Military UAS - MALE
StormFighter [UK]
Background Project Mosquito and its cancellation Beginning in 2019, the UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), in collaboration with the Royal Air Force (RAF), ...
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Military helicopters - attack
Surion Marine Attack Helicopter [South Korea]
Programme Background The ROKMC has planned to obtain 24 attack helicopters for the first time. When bidding opened in January 2019, there were five contenders: Bell ...
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Transport
C-130 Replacement [Saudi Arabia]
Background Requirement The Royal Saudi Air Force operates 33 C-130H, 7 KC-130H aircraft and two KC-130Js. The country has been seeking to replace its older ...
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Military UAS - tactical
Watchkeeper X (Contracted) [Romania]
Background 2021 In mid-2021, the Romanian manufacturer Aerostar signed a collaboration with U-TacS to potentially produce the Watchkeeper X in Romania. U-TacS is a joint ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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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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Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors
2800 ASW Patrol Boat
The 2800 ASW Patrol Boat, developed by Couach, is a vessel designed for ASW operations. Unveiled at the 2022 World Defence Show, the vessel can be ...
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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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Land: battle management systems
Mulhim
Developed by Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), Mulhim is a developmental Battle Management System designed for brigade-level and below formations. First unveiled in 2022, it ...
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UAS: communication systems
SkyARX Ku-18
CTech SkyARX Ku-18 is a lightweight, SATCOM-on-the-move terminal designed for air applications. The Ku-band terminal supports the secure transmission of full-motion video, data, and mission-critical ...
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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 - 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, ...
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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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Air: Displays
LAD2008DA
Produced by Psion DSP, LAD2008DA is a 20"x8" Large Area Display for full-glass cockpit applications. It was showcased during the 2022 Farnborough Air Show and the 2023 ...
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Land: RWS
TEBER-II 30/40
The Teber II-30/40 is a remote-controlled turret developed by Turkish manufacturer FNSS. This RCT is designed to fit tracked or wheeled armour vehicle programs. FNSS ...
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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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Man-portable missile systems
Dzhigit
Dzhigit is a two-barrel, pedestal air defence missile launcher intended for single or salvo launches of Igla family surface-to-air missiles. Developed in the 1990s, the Dzhigit ...
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Loitering munitions
Hamza-3
Egypt’s state-owned Arab Organisation for Industrialisation (AOI) unveiled its Hamza-3 at the World Defence Show 2026. It is fitted with cameras and anti-jamming systems, and can ...
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Air: Displays
RDU-4208 LAD
ScioTeq RDU-4208 is a 20"x8" Large-Area Display. It features a fully redundant, high-resolution screen with multitouch support. Unveiled in 2022, it was also demonstrated in ...
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MPVs - 4x4
D-Tiger
Thai Defense Industry (TDI) unveiled its D-Tiger 4x4 armoured tactical vehicle at Defense & Security 2022 in Bangkok. The D-Tiger is aimed at export sales, with ...
