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Naval Warfare
UK government defends nuclear submarine fleet after missile misfire
21st February 2024
The UK Royal Navy’s Vanguard-class of ballistic missile submarines (SSBN) provide the UK with its continuous-at-sea deterrent (CASD) coverage and have done so since 1994. The Vanguards will themselves be replaced by the new Dreadnought-class SSBNs from the 2030s.
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Defence Notes
US lawmakers warn that “more military spending is absolutely necessary” to ensure Pentagon’s readiness
15th April 2024
The US Congress has raised concerns about how inflation rates and cuts in main acquisition programmes could affect the US military.
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Naval Warfare
Aurora Engineering wins Royal Navy support contract
6th February 2024
A partnership between QinetiQ, BMT and AtkinsRéalis has been selected to ensure that the Royal Navy and the Royal Fleet Auxiliary receive support and service during operations.
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Special Operations
US Special Operations Command seeks $1.3 billion investment in intelligence
8th April 2024
As part of its FY2025 budget proposal, the service requested funds for tactical intelligence collection and analysis solutions and for ISR, processing, exploitation and dissemination programmes.
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Naval Warfare
Naval Group builds underwater drone demonstrator for France
31st January 2024
France has awarded a contract to Naval Group to continue the exploration of autonomous underwater capabilities for the French Navy.
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Naval Warfare
Ecuador turns to local shipyard and international suppliers for military platforms
15th February 2024
As Ecuador attempts to combat so-called “terrorist networks”, the country has turned to the US and Turkey for equipment, while domestic construction and acquisition of new naval platforms has remained a slow process.
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Defence Notes
Global defence spending hits record highs amid threats from Russia and beyond
14th February 2024
With the possibility of having to confront challenges without substantial US support looming, European nations have been compelled to reassess their defence strategies and prioritise investments to ensure collective security and resilience.
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Defence Notes
US Pentagon to reduce investments in main acquisition programmes over FY2025
12th March 2024
The DoD requested nearly US$850 billion to fund operations over the next fiscal year. Despite the amount being 1% higher than the FY2024 budget request, it has not covered the 3% inflation rate, which could impact the DoD’s main programmes in the medium and long term.
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Naval Warfare
Turkish Gür-class submarines set for upgrade
20th February 2024
The Turkish Navy has four Gür-class submarines with the first vessel laid down in February 2000 at Gölcük Naval Shipyard. The submarines were commissioned between April 2006 and June 2008.
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Digital Battlespace
Boeing wins $440 million contract for 12th Wideband Global SATCOM satellite
6th March 2024
Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) satellites have been supporting the US DoD’s warfighting information exchange requirements, enabling execution of tactical C4ISR, battlefield management and combat support information.
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Naval Warfare
Spain says farewell to the last of its Galerna-class submarines
20th February 2024
The four Spanish (S 70/Galerna) boats entered service between 1983 and 1985, but have now all been decommissioned, leaving Spain with just one active submarine.
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Naval Warfare
Boeing bullish about further P-8 sales in Singapore
22nd February 2024
The Singapore Airshow 2024 exhibitor cited the P-8 Poseidon’s maturity, established supply chain and large user base as the platform’s major selling points, with Singapore requirements and follow-on orders from India to be targeted.
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Naval Warfare
New US Navy expeditionary ship commissioned
19th February 2024
The US Navy's Expeditionary Sea Base (T-ESB) programme was created as a derivative of the Montford Point-class Expeditionary Transfer Docks, also built by General Dynamics NASSCO.
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Naval Warfare
World Defense Show 2024: First NiDAR CUAS set for combat ships
6th February 2024
NiDAR has already been operational on M/V Asterix, a naval auxiliary ship to the Royal Canadian Navy, marking the first time the system was put to use on a NATO-associated vessel.
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Naval Warfare
First P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft flies to Portugal
9th February 2024
A former German Navy P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft has successfully flown to Portugal as part of a €45 million deal between the two countries.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Type 206/209 Replacement (PLOTEOS) [Colombia]
The 2042 "Plan de Desarrollo Naval" (Naval Development Plan) outlines the intention to procure four new SSKs for the Colombian Navy. Saab, Navantia and Naval ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Type 206/209 Replacement (PLOTEOS) [Colombia]
The 2042 "Plan de Desarrollo Naval" (Naval Development Plan) outlines the intention to procure four new SSKs for the Colombian Navy. Saab, Navantia and Naval ...
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Corvettes
Multirole Corvette Programme [Romania]
Programme Background Timeline Romania, since 2014. has seen a significant increase in its defence budget, which has allowed for more room to procure modern platforms. In ...
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Submarines: conventional/attack
Project Sea 1000 (Attack Class) - Cancelled [Australia]
Programme Background The competition for Australia’s SEA 1000 Future Submarine project for 12 new SSKs was won by the French shipbuilder Naval Group in 2016 ...
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Submarines: conventional/attack
PROSUB - SSK [Brazil]
Programme Background The four new Riachuelo-class SSKs for the Brazilian Navy (BN) are based on the Scorpene submarine design from French shipbuilder Naval Group. The ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Corvettes Procurement Programme (1-3) [Greece]
The Hellenic Navy have a corvette requirement to replace the ten Elli-class frigates. Greece has joined as a partner of the European Patrol Corvette (EPC), which is ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Corvettes Procurement Programme (1-3) [Greece]
The Hellenic Navy have a corvette requirement to replace the ten Elli-class frigates. Greece has joined as a partner of the European Patrol Corvette (EPC), which is ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Buque Multipropósito (LPDLH) [Colombia]
The 2042 "Plan de Desarrollo Naval" (Naval Development Plan) outlines the intention to procure two amphibious transport ships with replenishment at sea capabilities. Talks are ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Buque Multipropósito (LPDLH) [Colombia]
The 2042 "Plan de Desarrollo Naval" (Naval Development Plan) outlines the intention to procure two amphibious transport ships with replenishment at sea capabilities. Talks are ...
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Frigates
Optional Fourth FDI Frigate [Greece]
Programme Background Timeline On 28 September 2021, Florence Parly announced that an agreement had been reached, and Naval Group would equip the Hellenic Navy with ...
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OPVs
Patrouilleurs Hauturiers OPVS (former Patrouilleurs Océanique) [France]
Programme Background Requirements The programme aims to procure new OPVs that will replace the D'Estienne d'Orves-class and the Flamant-class vessels. The OPVs are intended to be armed ...
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Submarines: conventional/attack
Walrus Replacement Program (WRES) (1-4) [Netherlands]
Programme Background Timeline The initial plan under the Walrus Replacement Programme (WRES) was to have new vessels in service by 2025. However, this date was ...
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Minehunters
Al Jawf Class Replacement [Saudi Arabia]
Programme Background Requirements The Royal Saudi Navy urges the replacement of three Al Jawf-class minehunters. Based on the Sandown-class design, the ships entered service in the ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Project P76 [India]
Currently, India operates the Kalvari-class P75 Scorpene submarine. A design from French shipbuilder Naval Group. It is also looking to procure further foreign submarines through its ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Project P76 [India]
Currently, India operates the Kalvari-class P75 Scorpene submarine. A design from French shipbuilder Naval Group. It is also looking to procure further foreign submarines through its ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Data links
SOLO COFM HD & SD Video Downlinks
DTC offers a number of downlink solutions to support a range of missions, delivering high-resolution video images. There are multiple installation options for fixed-wing, rotary ...
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Land: Radio and SATCOM
IP Mesh Radios, SOL8SDR
DTC’s NETNode IP mesh radios are tactical communications and surveillance solutions that are combined in a self-forming, self-healing mesh radio network. NETNode radios use the ...
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Core systems: cameras and IR detectors, Land: unattended sensor/surveillance systems
MP-4K-936 D/N PTZ
The MP-4K-936 D/N PTZ is a day and night camera designed for detection and surveillance. It is marketed as both a standalone product and as part ...
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Land: unattended sensor/surveillance systems
Aquila PTZ
The Aquila PTZ is a low-profile pan-tilt-zoom thermal surveillance system with a three-camera arrangement, comprising thermal imaging and day- and low-light cameras. Designed for use in ...
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Counter-UAS systems
DroneTracker
The DroneTracker software provides airspace monitoring and management through a browser interface. DroneTracker allows users to configure multiple sensors, active and passive countermeasures and alerts ...
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Heron
The Heron is a portable, mid-sized USV that has been built for rapid prototyping. The Heron has a rugged design, and can be transported, deployed ...
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Pride
Pride is a fixed-wing UAV designed for short-range surveillance and law enforcement applications. The system has an empty weight of 2.5kg.
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Military - USVs
Eclipse Class 11
The Eclipse Class is a USV designed by Al Meer Marine that can serve as a surveillance platform or patrol craft.
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Data links
SOLO COFDM Receivers
DTC provides a range of SD and HD COFDM receiver products including tactical handheld (NNV HD), briefcase (MIV) and infrastructure (PRORX) systems. There are a ...
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EO/IR systems
Kestrel Block II
The Kestrel Aerostat-Based Wide-Area Persistent Surveillance Sensor continuously collects and records a 360° view of an expansive area, both day and night, providing real-time and ...
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Medium UGVs
Gladiator TUGV
The Gladiator Tactical Unmanned Ground Vehicle (TUGV) was funded through a USMC programme to develop an armed, armoured UGV. The programme began in the mid-1990s, ...
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Counter-UAS systems
SX-8000
The SX-8000 is an autonomous C-UAS system developed for protecting the airspace of critical infrastructure and stationary facilities. It is marketed as both a standalone ...
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Light UGVs
miniROV
The miniROV is a six-wheeled EOD/IED disposal system supported by an operator control unit, which is fitted with a 30cm thin-film-transistor LCD screen. The vehicle can operate ...
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Medium UGVs
Taurus
Unveiled at Singapore Airshow 2024, the Taurus is a medium UGV from ST Engineering. The multi-role vehicle can be used for surveillance, casualty evacuation, logistics transport and ...
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Land: battlefield and ground surveillance radar
SX-500
The SX-500 is a compact surveillance radar that is not only capable of detecting targets, but also of calculating their distance, angle, velocity and direction ...
