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Naval Warfare
Russia to commission two nuclear-powered submarines in 2019
18th March 2019
The Russian Navy is set to induct two newly-built nuclear-powered submarines in 2019, indicating that while Russia’s shipbuilding capability has declined it is still able …
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Naval Warfare
US Navy nears fielding anti-drone lasers on ships
25th March 2019
The US Navy plans to begin fielding a handful of ‘low-power’ lasers on ships this year to test their ability to counter growing threats from …
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Defence Notes
Opinion: Fate of the Littoral Strike Ship inextricably linked to fortunes of minister
9th April 2019
April Fools’ Day is not traditionally regarded as an auspicious day to make serious announcements to the media. But in keeping with his reputation as …
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Defence Notes
Modi declares India 'space superpower' as satellite downed by missile
28th March 2019
India said it had destroyed a low-orbiting satellite in a missile test that proved the nation was among the world's most advanced space powers. In …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Unmanned Systems Asia 2019: Airbus’ Skyways delivers
19th March 2019
A year on from its first flight, Airbus Helicopters’ Skyway UAV has demonstrated shore to ship trials at Singapore’s Marina South Pier. The occasion also …
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Naval Warfare
Australia to launch Indian Ocean military exercises from Colombo
15th March 2019
Australia will launch a seven-nation Indian Ocean military exercise the week of 18 March 2019, starting in Sri Lanka where China has invested in strategic …
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Special Operations
SOF munition enhancements explored
8th March 2019
United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) have successfully conducted initial testing of an enhanced variant of the Dynetics …
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Defence Helicopter
Sikorsky to tie up new CH-53K LRIP lots
19th March 2019
The US DoD and Sikorsky are currently engaged in negotiations for a second/third low rate initial production contract for the CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift aircraft, with an …
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Land Warfare
Myanmar gets ready for BTR-4 production
13th March 2019
Myanmar and Ukraine have created a JV for the former to assemble BTR-4U 8x8 armoured vehicles and 2S1U Gvozdika tracked SPHs, although both governments remain …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Hybrid UAV spotted on Chinese warship
15th March 2019
On 26 February, an image emerged of a UAV taking off from the stern flight deck of a People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) Type 052C …
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Special Operations
CANSOFCOM explores reserve element
14th March 2019
The Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM) is considering the “accelerated recruitment” of civilians in order to diversify specialists skill sets across the organization. The …
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Training
Australian Army training progresses from first DATE
20th March 2019
Australia is adopting a new training approach with the introduction of the Decisive Action Training Environment (DATE), a concept and name that the US Army …
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Defence Notes
Belgrade continues beefing up its MiG-29 fleet
11th March 2019
The Serbian MoD has taken over the ownership of four MiG-29 fighters donated by the government of Belorussia. The handover ceremony for the jets was …
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Defence Helicopter
Heli-Expo 2019: Essex and Ace getting grips to Black Hawks
5th March 2019
Platform controls and aircraft component manufacturer, Essex Industries is showcasing its Ergonomic Collective Grip at HAI Heli-Expo 2019. The current status of the grip is …
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Naval Warfare
US Navy might retire aircraft carrier early
5th March 2019
The US DoD is considering cancelling the mid-life refuelling of the US Navy’s USS Harry S Truman (CVN-75, pictured), which would free up funding but force …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Kingston Class Replacement [Canada]
Under the second pillar of its shipbuilding strategy, Ottawa is seeking a replacement for its Kingston-class OPVs. The programme is still in the very early stages of project ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Kingston Class Replacement [Canada]
Under the second pillar of its shipbuilding strategy, Ottawa is seeking a replacement for its Kingston-class OPVs. The programme is still in the very early stages of project ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Continental Defence Corvette [Canada]
Under the second pillar of its shipbuilding strategy, Ottawa is seeking a replacement for its Kingston-class OPVs. The programme is still in the very early stages of project ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Continental Defence Corvette [Canada]
Under the second pillar of its shipbuilding strategy, Ottawa is seeking a replacement for its Kingston-class OPVs. The programme is still in the very early stages of project ...
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Submarines: conventional/attack
Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP) [Canada]
Programme Background Requirements The Royal Canadian Navy currently operates four second-hand Victoria-class SSKs. They were purchased from the UK in the late 1990s and re-commissioned ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) [Canada]
Programme Background Programme Inception The Royal Canadian Air Force's (RCAF) Joint Unmanned Surveillance and Target Acquisition System (JUSTAS) project was established to procure a UAS for ...
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Loitering munitions
Warmate [Ukraine]
Programme Background Ukraine placed an order for an undisclosed number of Warmate systems in 2017. Shepherd believes units acquired in this order later were utilised ...
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Ashok Leyland LBPV (Air Force) [India]
Programme Background The IAF created the Garud commando force in 2004 to protect its airbases, carry out combat search and rescue and conduct covert operations ...
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Minehunters
Awaji Class (1-4) [Japan]
Programme Background Two Awaji class mine countermeasures vessels (MCMV) were ordered from the Japanese shipyard Japan Marine United (JMU) for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) initially. ...
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OPVs
Inlay Class (second OPV)
Programme Background The Inlay class originally consists of a single OPV in service with the Myanmar Navy. However, a second Inlay-class OPV has been reported under construction since ...
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OPVs
Cyprus Second Sa'ar 62 OPV
Programme BackgroundThe Republic of Cyrus' Ministry of Defence placed an order with Israel Shipyards for its first Sa'ar 62 OPV in December 2015 in a project valued ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
HUSAR (2023 Order) [Germany]
Programme Background First Order In 2015, the German Army launched the HUSAR programme to identify a replacement for its Airbus Defence & Space KZO and ...
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Landing platform docks/dock landing ships
Makassar Class LPD (7)
Indonesia signed a contract for $150 million for two LPDs in the Makassar class, KRI Makassar and KRI Surabaya, with South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering ...
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Loitering munitions
Warmate (2017) [Poland]
Background Order In November 2017, Poland ordered 100 sets of Warmate loitering munitions, each consisting of ten platforms, for a reported 100 million Polish Zloty ($26.49 ...
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Patrol boats
Rajshree Class (Flight II)
Programme BackgroundThe Rajshree class is to consist of 13 FPVs built in two separate flights. Flight I saw construction begin in 2010 and all eight vessels ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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OPVs
Vigilance OPV
At CANSEC 2023, Vard Marine, partnering with Heddle Shipyards, Thales Canada, SH Defence and Fincantieri under the Team Vigilance banner, pitched an OPV design for ...
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Corvettes
Vigilance 100
The Vigilance 100 is a developmental corvette designed by Vard Marine. First unveiled at CANSEC 2025, it is part of the Team Vigilance proposal to the ...
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Land: Electronic Attack - Jamming
Scorpion 2
Scorpion 2 is a man-portable, non-ITAR remote controlled improvised explosive device (RCIED) jammer, designed to deliver a hybrid, full-spectrum system and threat-band coverage protection for ...
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Air: helicopter radar, Air: surveillance and maritime patrol radar, Air: UAS radar
PicoSAR
The PicoSAR is a compact multi-mode Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) surveillance radar manufactured by Leonardo. Due to its lightweight, it is a suitable system for ...
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EW test systems, Air: chaff/flare/decoy systems
CAST-easy
RUAG unveiled the Countermeasure Advanced System Test Equipment (CAST-easy) in 2017 earmarking it for the Panavia Tornado series of combat aircraft. The 2017 announcement stated ...
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Counter-UAS systems
Drone Deterrence System
First unveiled at the LIMA 2017 exhibition by Mitsubishi Electric, the Drone Deterrence System began to be developed in 2014 and made its first sale in ...
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Self-propelled rocket launchers
Fletcher
Arnold Defense, which has produced more than 1.1 million 2.75in/70mm rocket launchers for airborne applications since 1961, unveiled the Fletcher 2.75in/70mm Weapon System at the September ...
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Uncrewed aerial systems engines
FJ33-5A
The FJ33-5A is a turbofan engine manufactured by Williams. The engine achieved EASA certification in April 2017, and is used onboard the XQ-58 Valkyrie UAV.
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Minehunters
Kormoran II Class
Three Kormoran II-class minehunters were budgeted for the Polish Navy in 2011, and a contract was placed for a prototype in 2013, with the first ...
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OPVs
La Confiance Class (PLG)
The La Confiance-class, also known as the Guyanese Light Patrol Vessel (PLG), in service with the French Navy, was designed by Bureau Mauric and built ...
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Submachine guns
FN SCAR-SC
FN Herstal unveiled the 5.56mm FN SCAR-SC (Subcompact Carbine), the newest member of the SCAR (SOF Combat Assault Rifle) family originally developed for the US ...
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Self-propelled guns
MGS-25 Aleksandar
Yugoimport-SDPR unveiled the MGS-25 Aleksandar 155mm/52cal wheeled SPH at the Partner defence exhibition in July 2017, which builds on the company's experience producing the Nora ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Nightwarden
Textron Systems Unmanned Systems unveiled the Nightwarden TUAS – the company’s latest addition to their TUAS range – at the 2017 Pars Air Show. The platform represents ...
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Counter-UAS systems
FarAlert Sensor
DroneShield's FarAlert Sensor is a remotely configurable, weather-resistant UAS surveillance system. It is able to distinguish UAS activity from common environmental noise sources at varying ...
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Land: Radio and SATCOM
TW-950 TSM Shadow
The TW-950 TSM Shadow radio by TrellisWare combines a low-SWaP design with advanced features such as streaming multiple HD videos and an expanded frequency range. ...