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Military Logistics
Tata to upgrade more Indian airbases
20th May 2020
The Indian MoD has signed a $184 million follow-on contract for Phase 2 of the Modernisation of Air Field Infrastructure (MAFI) programme for 37 airfields …
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Land Warfare
MGCS partners get green light for system architecture study
20th May 2020
KNDS (Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and Nexter Systems) and Rheinmetall have obtained official approval from the BAAINBw to proceed with a system architecture definition study for the …
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Land Warfare
MGCS partners get green light for system architecture study
20th May 2020
KNDS (Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and Nexter Systems) and Rheinmetall have obtained official approval from the BAAINBw to proceed with a system architecture definition study for the …
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Digital Battlespace
US Army makes headway on tactical comms programmes
20th May 2020
Two tactical radio programmes for the US Army are moving to the next stage of procurement and testing. A spokesperson for the US Army Programme …
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Land Warfare
GM Defense to build new US Army Infantry Squad Vehicle
29th June 2020
General Motors (GM) Defense was selected on 27 June by the US Army Contracting Command to build, field and sustain the future Infantry Squad Vehicle …
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Defence Notes
Ireland mulls a major leap forward in air capabilities
3rd July 2020
Ireland has raised the possibility of purchasing air combat interceptor aircraft, as a major increase in capability for the Air Corps if the proposal goes …
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Air Warfare
Su-57 enhancements focus on engine and C2 functionality
13th July 2020
Development and production of the Su-57 fifth-generation fighter remains one of the most complex and top-priority tasks for the Russian aviation industry. It is interesting, therefore, …
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Defence Notes
NATO should 'take to the field’ in countering hybrid operations
1st July 2020
Amid a return to Great Power competition between NATO, Russia and an emergent China, a former Supreme Allied Commander Europe has called for the alliance …
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Digital Battlespace
Thales to supply dipping sonar spare parts for USN
24th June 2020
The aviation arm of the US Defense Logistics Agency has awarded Thales Thales Defense & Security Inc a maximum $81.8 million sole-source contract, to provide …
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Digital Battlespace
Northrop continues AESA SABR upgrade for F-16s
22nd June 2020
Northrop Grumman is to provide more AESA radars for USAF F-16 aircraft under a $18.73 million contract modification, the DoD announced on 19 June. Work …
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Naval Warfare
Hero-30 undergoes successful maritime trial
23rd June 2020
The Hero-30 portable loitering munition has completed a successful trial with an unnamed NATO navy. ‘Successfully withstanding all trial objectives, the system demonstrated compatibility [with] …
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Defence Helicopter
Boeing wins major Apache Guardian FMS order for Morocco
26th June 2020
Morocco will become the 17th country to acquire the Boeing AH-64 Apache, under a $439.18 million FMS contract for 24 AH-64E helicopters. Boeing expects deliveries …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Parrot unveils ANAFI USA
2nd July 2020
Parrot Drones on 30 June announced the market launch of a new UAV designed for use by defence organisations as well as first responders and …
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Digital Battlespace
Elbit gains Asian contract for naval mission systems integration
1st July 2020
An unnamed navy in Southeast Asia has awarded Elbit Systems a $53 million contract to provide and integrate mission intelligence suites, the Israeli company announced …
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Land Warfare
VBL replacement could attract non-French bidders
28th June 2020
Although the French Army will soon receive upgraded Arquus (ex-Panhard Defense) VBL 4x4 scout vehicles, in the longer term a new vehicle will be required …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Transport
King Air 360 [Nigeria]
Programme Background On 7 October 2021, Nigeria’s Budget Office published its proposed budget details. The Nigerian Air Force requested 10.86 billion Nigerian Naira (US$26.4 million) ...
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Maritime patrol
P-8 Poseidon [South Korea]
Programme Background South Korea is facing an imminent submarine threat from North Korea. The Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) is operating an aging fleet of P-3C ...
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ISR/special mission
King Air 350ER ISR [Kuwait]
Programme Background In February 2018, the US State Department has approved an estimated $259m potential foreign military sale of King Air 350ER intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance ...
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Loitering munitions
HX-2 (Uncontracted) (Ukraine Aid) [Germany]
Background Contracted Drones In November 2024, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced in Schrobenhausen, Bavaria, that Germany would supply Ukraine with 4,000 HF-1 loitering munitions. ...
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Loitering munitions
HX-2 (Contracted) (Ukraine Aid) [Germany]
Background HF-1 Readjustment In November 2024, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced in Schrobenhausen, Bavaria, that Germany would supply Ukraine with 4,000 HF-1 loitering munitions. ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
C-2 (Japan)
Programme BackgroundKawasaki Heavy Industries developed the C-2 for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) to replace its Kawasaki C-1 and Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules fleets. ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Teal 2 (Customs and Border Protection Force) [US]
Programme Background First Order Global News Wire reported that Red Cat had filled an order for 54 Teal 2 units from the US Customs and ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-15EX (FY2021-2025) [USA]
Programme Background The United States Air Force (USAF) is looking to procure 239 F-15EX fighter aircraft, which is an increase from an original requirement of 144 ...
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Military UAS - micro
Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) (Tranche 2) / Rucksack Portable UAS (RPUAS) [USA]
Background The Rucksack Portable UAS (RPUAS) Programme The RPUAS programme will provide the battalion and below-ground manoeuvre elements within the US Army with an organic, ...
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Loitering munitions
HF-1 (Ukraine Aid) [Germany]
Background 4000 Drones In November 2024, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced in Schrobenhausen, Bavaria, that Germany would supply Ukraine with 4,000 HF-1 loitering munitions. Deliveries ...
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MPVs - 4x4
Ara 2 (Chad - Options)
Programme Background The Chadian Armed Forces have a requirement for mine-resistant armoured vehicles to provide protected mobility to troops deployed on operations against hostile forces. ...
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APCs/IFVs - 6x6
Fuchs 2 Local Assembly
The Fuchs 2 will replace a variety of legacy APCs currently in service with the Algerian Army including the Panhard M3 VTT, the BTR-60 and ...
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ISR/special mission
RC-2 - Japan
Programme Background Japan has decided to develop its own EW aircraft to oppose China and Russia, countries that are already reinforcing their own EW capabilities. ...
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OPVs
River Class Batch 2
Programme Background BAE Systems developed an improved version at the River class Batch 1 ships (which first entered service in 2003), to be dubbed the ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS) (Increment 2) [US Army]
Programme Background Programme Objective The Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS) was to provide a tactical ISTAR capability for US Army Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs). It was intended to ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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EO/IR systems
AN/AAQ-14
The AN/AAQ-14 LANTIRN (Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night) targeting pod is a crucial component of the LANTIRN system, developed by Martin Marietta ...
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EO/IR systems
AN/AAQ-27A
In production for USMC MV-22 Osprey tiltrotors, the AAQ-27A allows pilots to see through darkness, smoke, haze and adverse weather. The third-generation medium-wave IR system ...
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Air: Electronic Attack - Jamming, Air: Integrated Defensive Systems
AN/AAQ-24(V)
Northrop Grumman’s AN/AAQ-24(V) is a Directional Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) designed to protect large fixed-wing and small rotary wing aircrafts. The system has been installed in ...
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EO/IR systems
AN/AAQ-13
The AN/AAQ-13 is a navigation pod developed by Martin Marietta (now part of Lockheed Martin) for the U.S. Air Force. It is a key component ...
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Air: EO/IR – Jamming Systems
AN/AAQ-45
Leonardo’s AN/AAQ-45 Distributed Aperture Infrared Countermeasures is designed to equip rotorcraft. The system is being installed on Sikorsky HH-60G Pave Hawk medium-lift utility helicopters used ...
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Air: Defensive Systems - MLDS, EO/IR systems
AN/AAQ-37 DAS
The AN/AAQ-37 Distributed Aperture System (DAS) comprises six high-resolution infrared sensors mounted around the aircraft's airframe to provide seamless, spherical coverage (4π steradians). The DAS ...
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EO/IR systems
AN/AAQ-29A
In production for USMC CH-53E and USAF HH-60G platforms, the medium-wave IR AAQ-29A is similar to the AN/AAQ-27A, the difference being its incorporation of an ...
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EO/IR systems
LITENING
The LITENING Advanced Targeting Pod is an electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) system designed to detect, acquire, identify, and track targets over extended ranges. It supports diverse mission ...
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Air: Electronic Attack - Jamming, Air: Electronic Attack - Pod, Air: EO/IR – Jamming Systems
Guardian
Northrop Grumman’s Guardian Directional Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) is intended to product airliners and large aircraft against IR-guided missiles, principally surface-to-air missiles fired from Man-Portable Air ...
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EO/IR systems
LANTIRN
The Low-Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night (LANTIRN) system increases the combat effectiveness of fighter aircraft, allowing them to fly at low altitudes, at night ...
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Combat Search and Rescue
Saab 340B+ / SAR-200
The Saab 340B+, known also as SAR-200, is a search and rescue aircraft based on the Saab 340 regional airliner. It is powered by two CT7-9B turboprop ...
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Air: Integrated Defensive Systems
SISCM
The Suite of Integrated Sensors and Countermeasures (SISCM), also known as the AN/APR-39B, is designed to provide an integrated, multi-sensor threat warning and countermeasures capability using ...
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EW test systems
Meon v3
Developed as an end-to-end confidence flight-line test set for stimulation and radiometric measurement of MWS/IRCM systems. It is compatible with ALQ-144, ALQ-157, ALQ-204 Matador, AAQ-24 ...
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Air: Defensive Systems - MLDS
AN/AAR-54(V)
Northrop Grumman’s AN/AAR-54(V) is a Missile Approach Warning System (MAWS) designed for fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft. The MAWS employs ultraviolet sensing to detect the hot ...
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Combat Search and Rescue
HC-130P/N
HC-130P/N is a SAR aircraft developed as extended-range version of C-130 Hercules transport airframe to execute all weather personnel recovery operations from austere airfields and ...
