• Uncrewed Vehicles

  L3 ASV takes part in Autonomous Warrior 18

  16th January 2019

  L3 ASV has completed a series of demonstrations during Australia’s Autonomous Warrior 18 showcase with its MAST-9 USV. In support of the Defence Science and …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  InstantEye Robotics launches Mk-3 GEN4-D1 sUAS

  15th January 2019

  InstantEye Robotics is set to begin full rate production of its new InstantEye Mk-3 GEN4-D1 small UAS multiple capability system in March 2019, the company …

• Digital Battlespace

  South Korea sows seeds for Green Pine radars

  29th November 2018

  South Korea has decided to proceed with the acquisition of two Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Elta ELM-2080 Green Pine Block C early-warning radars on 27 …

• Military Logistics

  Raytheon to support MQ-9 Reaper sensors

  17th January 2019

  Raytheon has received a $59.2 million contract to provide contractor logistics support for sensors on the US Department of Defense's MQ-9 Reaper UAS, the company …

• Naval Warfare

  Surface Navy 2019: Commonality demand drove DDG 1000 planar rethink

  16th January 2019

  The planar array technology intended to be installed on Zumwalt-class guided missile destroyers will instead likely be fitted to future US Navy surface combatants, with …

• Naval Warfare

  Romania puts troubled corvette programme on hold​

  24th January 2019

  The Romanian MoD announced on 11 January that it has suspended efforts for the procurement of four new multirole corvettes, a key programme in the …

• Naval Warfare

  India approves Project 75(I) submarines

  1st February 2019

  India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) announced on 31 January that it had approved a programme to build six diesel-electric submarines under Project 75(I), with more …

• Military Logistics

  Second Leonardo DRS HED for USCG cutter

  18th January 2019

  Leonardo DRS will supply Eastern Shipbuilding with a second hybrid electric drive (HED) system for the US Coast Guard’s (USCG's) next Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), …

• Land Warfare

  US Army eyes interim cruise missile defence

  16th January 2019

  The US Army is looking to field an interim cruise missile defence capability to provide near-term protection until the longer-term Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC) …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Russian military funds three advanced UAV systems

  14th January 2019

  The Russian MoD has accelerated its efforts to field three new long-endurance combat UAV systems, with the first of these slated for entering service in …

• Naval Warfare

  US Navy orders LCS 31

  18th January 2019

  The Lockheed Martin and Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) team has received a contract to build the 16th Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS 31) for the …

• Digital Battlespace

  Saab's TactiCall for Norwegian Coast Guard

  17th January 2019

  Saab has signed a contract with Vard Group to deliver its TactiCall integrated communication system for the Norwegian Coast Guard’s three new vessels, the company …

• Defence Helicopter

  Industry braced for make or break ITEP decision

  24th January 2019

  The US Army is expected to issue an ITEP Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) contract, as early as the week commencing 28 January, with industry …

• Digital Battlespace

  USMC selects Raytheon AESA radar

  18th January 2019

  Raytheon's APG-79(v)4 AESA radar has been selected by the US Marine Corps to equip its F/A-18C/D classic Hornet aircraft fleet, the company announced on 15 …

• Naval Warfare

  Raytheon awarded ESSM contract modification

  16th January 2019

  Raytheon has received a $37.9 million modification to a previously awarded contract to exercise options in support of Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) in-service support …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  Air: Radio and SATCOM | ISTAR Aircraft [South Korea]

  The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) has a requirement for up to four intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) aircraft to supplement its ...

• Data links

  Data links | ISTAR Aircraft [South Korea]

  The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) has a requirement for up to four intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) aircraft to supplement its ...

• Air: Head-up displays

  Air: Head-up displays | ISTAR Aircraft [South Korea]

  The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) has a requirement for up to four intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) aircraft to supplement its ...

• Transponders and IFF

  Transponders and IFF | ISTAR Aircraft [South Korea]

  The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) has a requirement for up to four intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) aircraft to supplement its ...

• ISR/special mission

  ISTAR Aircraft [South Korea]

  Programme Background 2018 - Issue of RfI The South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) stated that Seoul planned to procure additional aircraft to minimise potential surveillance ...

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  Air: Radio and SATCOM | AEW&C Aircraft [South Korea]

  The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) has a long-standing requirement for two additional AEW&C; aircraft to enhance its early warning capabilities against potential threats ...

• Data links

  Data links | AEW&C Aircraft [South Korea]

  The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) has a long-standing requirement for two additional AEW&C; aircraft to enhance its early warning capabilities against potential threats ...

• Air: Head-up displays

  Air: Head-up displays | AEW&C Aircraft [South Korea]

  The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) has a long-standing requirement for two additional AEW&C; aircraft to enhance its early warning capabilities against potential threats ...

• Transponders and IFF

  Transponders and IFF | AEW&C Aircraft [South Korea]

  The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) has a long-standing requirement for two additional AEW&C; aircraft to enhance its early warning capabilities against potential threats ...

• Zmag SOF Vehicle (Israel)

  Programme Background Originally designed by and marketed by Ido Cohen, the Zmag is part of a family of ATVs aimed at both civilian and military customers. In ...

• Zmag SOF Vehicle (Batch 2) [Israel]

  Programme Background Originally designed by and marketed by Ido Cohen, the Zmag is part of a family of ATVs aimed at both civilian and military customers. In ...

• Maritime patrol

  Maritime Patrol Aircraft [Singapore]

  Programme Background Deployed from Changi West airbase, and jointly operated by the RSAF and Republic of Singapore Navy, the ageing Fokker 50 fleet is primarily ...

• Corvettes

  Reshef Class (1-5) [Israel]

  Programme Background Requirements The Israeli Navy is seeking a replacement for its Sa'ar 4 and Sa'ar 4.5-class of fast attack vessels. Dubbed Reshef-class, the new ...

• AEW&C

  AEW&C Aircraft [South Korea]

  Programme Background Requirement The requirement was initially reported in 2016 when it was noted as being part of a long-term development plan, however, reports from ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing

  Vector / Scorpion (Selected) [Ukraine]

  Programme Background 500 Systems Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Quantum-Systems has provided many drones to Ukraine. Over 400 units have been provided as aid ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• AEW&C

  Global 6500 AEW&C

  Developed by L3Harris Technologies and Israel Aerospace Industries’ ELTA Systems Group (ELTA), the Global 6500 AEW&C; consists of a conformal airborne early warning (CAEW) mission ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  MSR1000I

  The MSR1000I is a very-short-range Monopulse Secondary Radar which acts as an IFF interrogator. Equipped with the Mode 5 standard, it is suitable for man-portable and ...

• Land: coastal surveillance radars, Sea: naval surveillance radar

  IUHDSS

  The Integrated Underwater Harbour Defence and Surveillance System (IUHDSS) is a harbour defence system developed by Israeli manufacturer Elta Systems. It comprises surveillance, observation, surface ...

• Land: Electronic Attack - Jamming

  ELI-3375 counter-IED suite

  The ELI-3375 is a counter-IED and counter-mine suite manufactured by Elta Systems. It is designed for the detection of surface and underground IEDs, mines, and ...

• Land: air defence radar, Land: battlefield and ground surveillance radar, Land: coastal surveillance radars

  ELL-8388

  The ELL-8388 is a three-dimensional ESM/ELINT surveillance system manufactured by Elta Systems in Israel. It is designed for tactical and strategic intelligence collection and air ...

• Air: AEW/fire control radar

  ELM-2032

  The ELM-2032 is a multimode airborne fire control radar designed for multi-mission fighters, featuring pulse Doppler capabilities, low sidelobe planar antenna, and programmable signal processing. ...

• Air: Electronic Attack - Jamming, Air: Electronic Attack - Pod

  ELL-8222/8212

  ELTA Systems' ELL-8222/8212 is a jamming pod designed to enhance the survivability of large fighter aircraft. The lightweight jammer provides autonomous threat handling based on a ...

• Air: surveillance and maritime patrol radar, Air: UAS radar

  ELM-2054

  The ELM-2054 is a lightweight synthetic aperture radar and target indication sensor manufactured by Elta Systems. It is intended for small tactical UAVs and similar ...

• Air: Integrated Defensive Systems

  EL/L-8427/8 RWJS

  The EL/L-8247/8 is an Integral Self-Protection Suites Radar Warning and Jamming System (RWJS) designed by Elta Systems. It is designed as a compact and cost-effective ...

• Heavy UGVs

  RobDozer

  The RobDozer, or Panda, is an uncrewed ground combat engineering system manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and ELTA Systems.  The UGV is designed for breaching tasks, ...

• Air: surveillance and maritime patrol radar

  ELM-2022ML

  The ELM-2022, is a lightweight maritime airborne surveillance radar developed by IAI ELTA. It is intended for manned and unmanned, fixed- or rotary-wing airborne platforms. The system was ...

• Air: helicopter radar, Air: surveillance and maritime patrol radar

  ELM-2022ES

  The ELM-2022 is an AESA maritime patrol radar developed by Elta Systems. The ELM-2022ES is a variant within the 2022 radar family designed for deployment ...

• Land: COMINT and ELINT systems

  ELK-6060

  ELK-6060 is a radio location system designed to address the need of the combat unit to collect on-the-move, real-time intelligence on hostile V/UHF communication transmissions' ...

• Counter-UAS systems

  Drone Guard

  The Drone Guard, also designated as ELI-3040, detects low-signature, low-level and low-speed airborne targets and has adapted 3D radars with UAV detection and tracking algorithms, ...

• Corvettes

  Sa'ar 5 (Eilat) Class

  The Eilat (Sa'ar 5) class of multi-mission corvettes are in service with the Israeli Navy built by Ingalls Shipbuilding. The first of three was commissioned ...