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Naval Warfare
US lawmakers raise concerns about enemy swarms
17th June 2019
Worried that the US Navy’s surface ships might be vulnerable to hostile swarms of drones or other unmanned systems, a congressional panel is calling on …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Chess develops new C-UAS solutions
12th June 2019
Chess Dynamics has launched two automated UAS protection systems designed to protect airports and other critical infrastructure from rogue drone attacks.Based on the AUDS C-UAS …
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Defence Helicopter
Lockheed Martin develops Rely3D
13th June 2019
Lockheed Martin has launched a new version of its Rely3D visualisation and training tool for Apache AH-64 sensor system maintainers. Rely3D leverages capabilities from commercial …
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Naval Warfare
India approves more P-8 aircraft
25th June 2019
On 20 June the Indian MoD approved the acquisition of an extra ten P-8I Neptune maritime patrol aircraft for the Indian Navy (IN), just the …
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Land Warfare
Angola received upgraded SA-6 systems
11th June 2019
The Angolan military has received a number of upgraded 2K12 Kub (SA-6 Gainful) surface-to-air missile systems, improving the country's low-to-medium aerial defence capability. The upgraded …
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Defence Notes
Podcast: The future of the military unmanned systems market, a look ahead to the Paris Air Show, and who are Raytheon Technologies?
14th June 2019
Welcome to Episode 21 of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert of future podcasts here.
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Training
Kratos awarded BQM-177A target contract
10th June 2019
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has received a $25 million contract for Lot 3 of Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) of the BQM-177A Subsonic Aerial …
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Training
Philippines commissions FA-50 simulator
17th June 2019
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) commissioned an FA-50PH flight simulator on 14 June, this device having been provided by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), the maker …
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Naval Warfare
JFD demos submarine rescue system in exercise
18th June 2019
JFD has successfully completed a comprehensive submarine rescue exercise to mobilise the entire NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS).During Exercise Golden Arrow the NSRS was fully …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Paris Air Show: Nightwarden absent as Textron Systems detail unmanned focus
10th June 2019
Unveiled two years ago under a blazing solar spotlight and no little attention on the ground, Textron Systems’ Nightwarden UAS will not be on display …
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Naval Warfare
BAE Systems awarded MK 38 work
12th June 2019
BAE Systems Land & Armaments will supply the MK 38 MOD 3 Machine Gun System (MGS) to the US Navy under a $19 million contract …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Paris Air Show: Patroller enters final qualification phase
18th June 2019
Safran’s Patroller UAS has entered its final phase of industrial qualification at the Istres DGA flight test center in southern France, the company announced on …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Paris Air Show: IAI inducts new TUAS to Heron family
10th June 2019
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has launched a third addition to its unmanned Heron collection, with the TUAS to be known as T-Heron. Developed for ground …
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Defence Helicopter
S-97's speed remains in testing
26th June 2019
The co-axial S-97 Raider programme has managed to successfully overcome software-based problems that caused a past hard landing incident. A new process of qualification has …
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Defence Notes
US cyber attack on Iran shrouded in digital 'fog of war'
27th June 2019
A claim by US officials that a retaliatory cyber-attack ordered by the White House crippled Iranian missile launching systems will remain almost impossible to substantiate, …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Military UAS - mini
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Sensor Integration on Robotic Platforms (CSIRP) [US Army]
Background Requirements The purpose of the CSIRP is to repackage and integrate modular CBRN sensors onto uncrewed systems to provide increased situational awareness on the ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
M1135 Stryker NBC Reconnaissance Vehicle
Programme Background According to the DSCA's notification to Congress, the acquisition of 50 M1135 Strykers was intended to allow the Iraqi government to identify harmful ...
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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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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
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 ...
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Loitering munitions
Organic Precision Fire - Light (OPF-L) (Uncontracted) [USMC]
Background Force Design 2030 The USMC Force Design 2030 is a modernisation effort to create a lighter, more agile maritime force. In May 2022, an annual update ...
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Loitering munitions
Organic Precision Fire - Light (OPF-L) (Contracted) [USMC]
Background Force Design 2030 The USMC Force Design 2030 is a modernisation effort to create a lighter, more agile maritime force. In May 2022, an ...
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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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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Black Hornet 4 [Switzerland]
Background Announcment Teledyne FLIR Defense announced on 2 February 2026 that it had received a $17.5 million contract from armasuisse, the Swiss Federal Office of ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Soldier Borne Sensor (SBS) (Phase II) [USA]
Programme Background Requirement The Soldier Borne Sensor (SBS) provides short-range day and night ISR to US Army units at the squad, platoon and other small ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Black Hornet 3 (First Order) [Norway]
Programme Background First Batch The Norwegian Home Guard has procured the Black Hornet 3 to provide each of its districts with a nano UAS that ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Black Hornet 4 [Germany]
Programme Background BAAINBw In February 2025, Shephard reported that Teledyne FLIR had been awarded a $15 million contract from Germany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Black Hornet 3 (Second Order) [Norway]
Programme Background First Order The Norwegian Home Guard has procured the Black Hornet 3 to provide each of its districts with a nano UAS that ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
DEF129 (Nano UAS) [Australia]
Programme Background DEF129 The Australian Ground Service has combined various army procurement efforts under the DEF129 programme to increase the abundance and proliferation of UAVs ...
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Military UAS - MALE
Anka-B [Türkiye]
Programme Background TAI announced in November 2019 that it had delivered a total of 22 Anka-B UAVs to the Turkish Navy. Two large contracts contributing ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Black Hornet 3 (Ukraine Aid) [UK & Norway]
Programme Background Russo-Ukraine War Since Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February 2022, UAVs have proved vital to the country's defence. Consequently, as in this programme, the ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Military UAS - mini
R80D SkyRaider
The military-grade R80D SkyRaider VTOL small UAS is an open-architecture, multi-mission aircraft. Manufactured by Teledyne FLIR System exclusively for US DoD and Federal Agencies, the ...
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Light UGVs
PackBot
PackBot, previously designated 510 PackBot, is a tracked, tactical, mobile UGV with forward-articulated flippers that can perform multiple missions. PackBot is being delivered to customers ...
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Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - tactical
SICX-25
The SICX-25 is a rotary-wing UAV suitable for a range of military, commercial and civil missions, including tactical ISTAR, bomb damage assessment, civil air surveillance, ...
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Core systems: cameras and IR detectors
Reveal D&I
Reveal D&I; is a real-time gas detection and identification chemical imaging software for hyperspectral data. This software allows the real-time detection of a large portfolio ...
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EO/IR systems
FLIR 111
The FLIR 111 is a field-proven, high-performance, compact, and lightweight Forward Looking InfraRed (FLIR) system designed for utility and attack helicopters. It is jointly produced ...
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EO/IR systems
KUH FLIR
The KUH FLIR is an IR system from Hanwha Systems for the Korean Utility Helicopter (KUH). Hanwha says it provides stable infrared images at night and/or under limited ...
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Land: infantry weapon simulators
Less Than Lethal Weapon Simulators
Meggitt produces wireless simulators for the X26 Taser and chemical spray less-lethal weapons. These accessories are supported with specialised courseware.
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Core systems: cameras and IR detectors
Hyper-Cam
The Hyper-Cam is a passive IR hyperspectral imaging system that combines high spatial and spectral resolution. It provides real-time radiometrically calibrated data for gas and ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
PD-100 Black Hornet
The PD-100 Black Hornet personal reconnaissance system (PRS) is designed for dismounted close-combat soldiers, providing them with an immediate reconnaissance capability with minimal increase in ...
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Core systems: cameras and IR detectors
HD-IR
HD-IR high-resolution cameras have high sensitivity for surveillance and airborne mapping applications. The camera features a four-position filter wheel, 1.3MP spatial resolution and an IP67-certified ...
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Core systems: cameras and IR detectors
SWIR Components – FPAs and Sensor Assemblies
FLIR Systems produces COTS staring focal plane arrays (FPAs) and sensor assemblies based on the company’s InGaAs detectors and integrated circuit technology. FLIR FPAs and ...
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EO/IR systems
StormCaster-DX
Unveiled at Modern Day Marine 2022, the Teledyne FLIR StormCaster-DX is a multi-role, low-SWaP laser target designator (LTD) payload designed to affect the STANAG-compliant terminal ...
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EO/IR systems
Star SAFIRE III
The Star SAFIRE III was a military-qualified COTS multipurpose and gyro-stabilised airborne platform carrying seven payloads. Manufactured by Teledyne FLIR, the now out-of-production system featured internal navigation, ...
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Loitering munitions, Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Rogue 1
Unveiled in May 2024, the Rogue 1 is a rotary-wing quadcopter UAV from Teledyne FLIR. The drone can be equipped with an explosively formed penetrator (EFP), ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Black Hornet 3
The Black Hornet 3 is the next generation of the PD-100 Black Hornet, the world’s smallest nano-UAS. This new model of the Black Hornet provides ...