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Naval Warfare
France challenges Beijing in South China Sea
12th June 2018
France is increasing its military presence in the Indo-Pacific region, sending warships through the South China Sea and planning air exercises to help counter China's …
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Digital Battlespace
China’s ‘sloppy’ American spy
22nd June 2018
The US Justice Department (DOJ) issued a felony complaint against Ron Hansen, a former US intelligence officer, on 2 June, alleging he worked for Chinese …
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Defence Helicopter
Ukraine gives parliamentary approval for Airbus Helicopters deal
13th June 2018
Ukraine’s parliament has given the green light to an Airbus Helicopters deal valued at €558.3 million further to ratification on 7 June. A total of …
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Defence Notes
New Zealand to reset defence posture, says defence minister
19th June 2018
New Zealand is expected to focus its defence policy towards the Pacific and reassess its defence procurement plans under new proposals from Defence Minister Ron …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2018: Austria unveils new vehicles
8th June 2018
The Austrian MoD has showcased several new armoured vehicles to the press at the ministry's offices in Vienna, including the Dingo 2 A3 in different configurations, a …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Use of armed UAVs increasing under Trump: study
7th June 2018
The use of armed UAVs by the United States is increasing under President Donald Trump just as oversight of the lethal technology appears to be …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
US Army orders Black Hornets
4th June 2018
FLIR Systems has received a $2.6 million order from the US Army to deliver FLIR Black Hornet personal reconnaissance systems, the company announced on 30 …
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Defence Helicopter
Russian MoD to take Mi-38 in 2019
6th June 2018
The Russian MoD is set to take delivery of its first Mi-38T 15.6t transport helicopter built at Kazan Helicopters next year. According to Russian Helicopters …
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Naval Warfare
Russia to commission new missile ship
30th May 2018
The Russian Navy's Black Sea Fleet is set to commission its new Vyshny Volochok missile ship in Sevastopol on 1 June, the Russian Ministry of Defence …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2018: Finnish land modernisation rolls on
4th June 2018
Sharing a border of over 1,300km with Russia - as well as a turbulent history - Finland is once again finding itself in a precarious …
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Land Warfare
S-400 – India caught between the devil and deep blue sea
5th June 2018
India has started final cost negotiations for acquisition of S-400 Triumf air defence missile systems, Shephard has learned. The final deal is expected to be …
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Naval Warfare
Bulgarian shipyard unveils new vessel designs
6th June 2018
Two new projects were showcased by MTG Delfin for the first time at HEMUS 2018 defence exhibition held Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The first of these is …
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Defence Notes
Brazil's strike chaos stirs military coup talk
31st May 2018
The Brazilian Army is often called to help when things go wrong, so it was no surprise to see soldiers deploy during a crippling truckers' …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2018: French CT40 firing trials to begin
4th June 2018
The first manned firing trials of the 40mm Cased Telescoped Armament System (CTAS) for the French Army’s new Jaguar 6x6 vehicle are expected to take …
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Naval Warfare
Bangladesh Coast Guard to receive new vessels amid expansion
25th May 2018
Bangladeshi naval shipbuilder Khulna Shipyard Limited (KSY) launched the first of three large IPVs for the Bangladesh Coast Guard (BCG) on 23 May. Sonar Bangla …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Main battle tanks
Gepard Direct Support Vehicle
Under the initial Gepard programme, the DSV was expected to enter service in 2021. It was to be operated in battalions, each consisting of four ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Orlik (1-40) [Poland]
Background Inception & Cancellation The Orlik programme was launched in early 2015 to procure a tactical UAV for short-range ISTAR missions for the Polish Army. Just one year ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
Wizjer [Poland]
Programme Background Requirements In its Technical Modernisation Programme 2013-2022, the Polish Ministry of National Defense (MND) identified the need for several new types of UAVs ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing
Gryf [Poland]
Background Requirements The Polish Ministry of Defence (MoD) identified the need for several ingeniously produced UAVs to provide ISTAR and strike capabilities for its armed forces ...
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Military helicopters - multirole
S-70i (Philippines)
The Black Hawk is believed to have been the most expensive of the aircraft that had been shortlisted for the PAF project, others being the ...
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Main battle tanks
K2 (Phase 2, Batch 1) [Poland]
Programme Background Requirement Poland's K2 purchase is the successor of the Wilk programme which aimed to replace the country's Soviet-era T-72 and PT-91 MBTs with a ...
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Pegaz Special Operations Vehicles
Programme BackgroundRequirementThe Polish MoD has a long-standing requirement to procure a new 4x4 tactical vehicle to replace the M1165A1 HMMWVs and Oshkosh M-ATVs currently in ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
Heavy IFV [Poland]
Programme Background Requirement Due to the perceived threat from Russia and the conflict in Ukraine, Poland has accelerated and expanded its plans to modernise its ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-35A (1-32) [Poland]
Programme Background During MSPO 2021, Lockheed Martin announced details related to F-35A manufacturing for the Polish Air Force. According to J.R McDonald, Lockheed Martin’s VP, business ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
NBPWP Borsuk [Poland]
Programme Background One of the highest priority equipment procurement programmes for the Polish MoD is the procurement of a new, NATO-standard platform to replace around ...
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Main battle tanks
K2 (Phase 2) [Poland]
Programme Background Requirement Poland's K2 purchase is the successor of the Wilk programme which aimed to replace the country's Soviet-era T-72 and PT-91 MBTs with a ...
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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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Submarines: conventional/attack
Project ORKA [Poland]
Programme Background Requirements The Orka-class submarine programme for the Polish Navy is intended to provide three new replacements for the remaining Kobben-class and Kilo-class SSKs. ...
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Loitering munitions
Harop [Azerbaijan]
Programme Background According to a December 2020 report by the Centre for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS), Azerbaijan acquired an estimated 50 Harop loitering munitions ...
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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) ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Land: Radio and SATCOM
Comp@n
Comp@n software-defined radios were displayed at the MSPO exhibition in Poland in September 2016. Comp@n can be customised to the user’s requirements and features advanced ...
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Towed guns
Hydra
At MSPO 2016 in Poland, PIT-Radwar exhibited a prototype of the remote-controlled Hydra 35mm anti-aircraft gun developed for the Notec project to replace the Polish ...
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APCs/IFVs - 6x6
Tadeas
The Tadeas is a 6x6 APC developed by CSG Defence's Tatra Defence and first unveiled as MSPO 2024.
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical, Military - USVs
Drozd
At MSPO 2025, the National Centre for Research and Development in Poland (NCBR) unveiled the Drozd, an uncrewed surface and air platform designed to support the logistic operations of ...
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Loitering munitions, Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
Compact Multi-Mission Modular UAV (CMMAV)
Unveiled at MSPO 2024, the Compact Multi-Mission Modular UAV (CMMAV) is a fixed-wing UAV and loitering munition being developed by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). The ...
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Self-propelled mortars
Rak
HSW unveiled its Rak 120 mm SP mortar turret at MSPO 2008. It is designed to be integrated onto any suitable tracked or wheeled AFV ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
Ratel Heavy IFV
The Ratel Heavy IFV is currently being developed by Huta Stalowa Wola (HSW). Sharing a base design with the NBPWP Borsuk, the Ratel trades amphibious capability ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
Anders Multirole Combat Platform
The tracked WPB Anders multirole combat platform was designed to replace the BMP-1 IFV and other vehicles in Polish Army service. The Anders family is ...
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Surface-to-air missiles
CAMM-MR
The CAMM-MR (Common Anti-Air Modular Missile - Medium Range) is being developed collaboratively by MBDA and Poland's PGZ to enhance medium-range air defence capabilities, with ...
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Light tanks
PL-01 DSV
The PL-01 Direct Support Vehicle (DSV) is a technology demonstrator created by Polish company OBRUM in cooperation with BAE Systems. First presented at the 2013 ...
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Air: aerial targets, Loitering munitions
PLargonia
The PLargonia is a delta-wing uncrewed aircraft that was showcased at MSPO 2025. It can operate as an aerial target and, when equipped with a ...
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Self-propelled guns
Diana
Konstrukta developed the Diana 155mm/52cal SPH, unveiled at MSPO in September 2015, to compete for the Indian Army’s tracked SPH requirement. Designed in accordance with ...
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MPVs - 4x4
Tur 7
Unveiled in 2022, AMZ-Kutno's Tur 7 is the latest iteration of the company's Tur 4x4 armoured vehicles. The 12t vehicle is offered in several configurations ...
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MPVs - 4x4
BOBR 3
Developed by the Polish company AMZ, the BOBR 3 is an amphibious reconnaissance vehicle that aims to replace Poland's legacy BRDM-2 units. The latest variant ...
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Loitering munitions, Military UAS - fixed-wing
HAASTA
The HAASTA is a loitering munition and UAV revealed at MSPO 2023. Designed by Łukasiewicz Institute of Aviation in collocation with Eurotech, the loitering munition is primarily designed ...