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News - WORLD DEFENSE SHOW 2022

  • Land Warfare

    India awaits procurement decisions

    5th September 2014

    After deciding to spend $135 million on 40 Catapult artillery systems and $1.1 billion on 118 Arjun MkII MBTs, the Indian Army still has further …

  • Naval Warfare

    Royal Navy needs to expand OPV fleet

    4th September 2014

    The growing complexity of coastal security issues around the UK and the country’s expanding constabulary roles elsewhere in the world means it is essential the …

  • Defence Helicopter

    NAVAIR seeks new V-22 engine

    2nd September 2014

    The Pentagon has launched an effort to find a drop-in replacement engine for all variants of the US military’s V-22 Ospreys. On 26 August, the …

  • Naval Warfare

    QinetiQ awarded small boat threat research contract

    2nd September 2014

    QinetiQ will conduct research work for the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) to improve the way vessels are able to coordinate their defences against …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Honeywell signs Global Xpress hardware agreement

    1st September 2014

    Honeywell Aerospace will provide hardware for government and military customers of Inmarsat’s commercial global, high-speed connectivity Global Xpress services. The two companies have signed an …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Zephyr 7 HAPS flies for 11 days non-stop

    29th August 2014

    The Zephyr 7 High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS) has reached a number of new programme milestones, completing an 11 day non-stop flight in winter weather conditions …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Northrop Grumman CIRCM completes US Army testing

    29th August 2014

    Northrop Grumman has announced that its Common Infrared Countermeasures (CIRCM) system has successfully completed the entire government-designed test plan, following a final round of US …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Energid to work on TARDEC UGV programme

    29th August 2014

    Energid Technologies will develop digital simulation to enable safety testing of autonomous military convoys as part of a programme managed by the US Tank Automotive …

  • Military Logistics

    KC-390 V2500-E5 engine achieves FAA certification

    28th August 2014

    The V2500-E5 engine for the Embraer KC-390 aircraft has achieved Federal Aviation Administration certification, IAE International Aero Engines announced on 27 August. The V2500-E5 engine …

  • Land Warfare

    Saab receives USSOCOM Carl-Gustaf contract

    28th August 2014

    Saab has received a follow-on contract from the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) for the Carl-Gustaf man-portable weapon system valued at up to $187 million …

  • Land Warfare

    India lifts Denel blacklisting

    26th August 2014

    India’s MoD lifted a nine-year ban on South African defence company Denel on 12 August, according to an Indian official. The company was put on …

  • Digital Battlespace

    US Navy CANES programme vendors selected

    22nd August 2014

    Five companies have been selected to compete for delivery orders under the US Navy’s Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES) programme to upgrade cybersecurity, …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Lockheed Martin introduces maritime test bed

    21st August 2014

    Lockheed Martin has developed a new maritime test bed to assist the US Navy in validating sophisticated intelligence, communications and sensor systems before they are …

  • Defence Helicopter

    MD 530G Scout completes live fire qualifications

    21st August 2014

    The MD 530G Scout attack helicopter has successfully completed Live Fire Qualification Exercises at Yuma Proving Grounds, Arizona, MD Helicopters announced on 20 August. The …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Northrop keeps faith in Euro Hawk

    21st August 2014

    Germany’s Euro Hawk high altitude long endurance (HALE) UAS programme is still very much alive, senior officials at Northrop Grumman continue to insist. Speaking to …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

  • Landing platform docks/dock landing ships

    Landing Platform Docks [Saudi Arabia]

    Programme Background Requirements The Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) is in the process of a fleet transformation plan (SNEP II) which, so far, has seen the procurement ...

  • Frigates

    Frigates Procurement Programme [Saudi Arabia]

    Programme Background Requirements The Royal Saudi Navy urges to enhance its combat capabilities and to replace older vessels. Riyadh has recently embarked on major naval ...

  • Loitering munitions

    HERO-120 [Argentina]

    Programme Background Initial Purchase As reported by Janes, on 27 December 2022, the Argentine MoD announced it had signed a contract with Israeli MoD's Directorate ...

  • Military helicopters - attack

    Surion Marine Attack Helicopter (South Korea)

    Programme Background The ROKMC wants to obtain 24 attack helicopters for the first time. When bidding opened in January 2019, there were five contenders: Bell ...

  • Loitering munitions

    HERO-30 [Argentina]

    Programme Background Initial Purchase As reported by Janes, on 27 December 2022, the Argentine MoD announced it had signed a contract with Israeli MoD's Directorate ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    Akinci [Saudi Arabia]

    Programme Background Erdogan Visit On 17 July 2023,  President Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Jeddah for the first stop of his Gulf tour. The following day, ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical

    Watchkeeper X (Contracted) [Romania]

    Programme Background 2021 In mid-2021, the Romanian manufacturer Aerostar signed a collaboration with U-TacS to potentially produce the Watchkeeper X in Romania. U-TacS is a ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    Hermes 900 [Brazil]

    Programme Background First Batch (2014) In 2014, Elbit reported supplying the Hermes 900 to the Brazilian Air Force (FAB). The drone is called the RQ-900 in ...

  • Loitering munitions

    Harop [Morocco]

    Programme Background In November 2021, Haaretz reported that a $22 million drone sale between Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Morocco had occurred. That publication and ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical

    Watchkeeper X (Uncontracted) [Romania]

    Programme Background 2021 In mid-2021, the Romanian manufacturer Aerostar signed a collaboration with U-TacS to potentially produce the Watchkeeper X in Romania. U-TacS is a ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - HALE

    Long-Endurance UAV [US AFRICOM]

    Programme Background Ageing MQ-9A Reapers In November 2022, Shephard reported that GA-ASI would continue supporting contractor SMX with its MQ-9A after winning a $2.3 billion task ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    WJ-700 [Algeria]

    Forecast Methodology Programme Value Unconfirmed reports show that the completed procurement cost Algeria $145 million in 2022. Quanity Required Reports indicated that Algreia had acquired four ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    Loyal Wingman [Australia]

    Background Older Efforts On 23 April 2021, the US State Department's Foreign Military Sales (FMS) approval announcement revealed that Australia had requested to buy up ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 6x6, APCs/IFVs - 8x8

    New Generation Light Armoured Vehicles - Wheeled [Türkiye - Batch I]

    Programme Background The NGLAV is an umbrella programme that will be composed of three phases and 2962 units of tracked and wheeled vehicles. Phase I ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 6x6, APCs/IFVs - 8x8

    New Generation Light Armoured Vehicles - Wheeled [Türkiye - Future Orders]

    Programme Background The NGLAV is an umbrella programme that will be composed of three phases and 2962 units of tracked and wheeled vehicles. Phase I ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    Samoom

    Unveiled at the World Defence Show 2022, the Samoon is a Saudi Arabian UCAV manufactured by Intra Defence Technologies.  It is powered by Belgian ULPower Aero ...

  • MPVs - 4x4

    Cockerill i-X

    The Cockerill i-X is a wheeled armoured vehicle designed as a light armoured platform with a modular turret for intercepting enemy forces. John Cockerill Defense unveiled the new ...

  • Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors

    2800 ASW Patrol Boat

    The 2800 ASW Patrol Boat, developed by Couach, is a vessel designed for ASW operations. Unveiled at the 2022 World Defence Show, the vessel can be ...

  • Land: battle management systems

    Mulhim

    Developed by Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), Mulhim is a developmental Battle Management System designed for brigade-level and below formations. First unveiled in 2022, it ...

  • UAS: communication systems

    SkyARX Ku-18

    CTech SkyARX Ku-18 is a lightweight, SATCOM-on-the-move terminal designed for air applications. The Ku-band terminal supports the secure transmission of full-motion video, data, and mission-critical ...

  • EO/IR systems

    PT-8N

    The PT-8D is an IR system from Overwatch Imaging. It is fitted with multiple HD thermal cameras and has been designed to conduct missions at dusk ...

  • Air: Displays

    LAD2008DA

    Produced by Psion DSP, LAD2008DA is a 20"x8" Large Area Display for full-glass cockpit applications. It was showcased during the 2022 Farnborough Air Show and the 2023 ...

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

    SKAT 350

    Based on the Supercam 350, the SKAT 350 is a mini fixed-wing UAV manufactured by Kalashnikov Concern JSC. The drone was revealed in early 2024, ...

  • EO/IR systems

    PT-8D

    Marketed as a cost-effective solution, the PT-8D is a wide-area search and ISR payload from Overwatch Imaging. It features an RGB colour camera and a ...

  • Land: RWS

    TEBER-II 30/40

    The Teber II-30/40 is a remote-controlled turret developed by Turkish manufacturer FNSS. This RCT is designed to fit tracked or wheeled armour vehicle programs. FNSS ...

  • Air: Displays

    RDU-4208 LAD

    ScioTeq RDU-4208 is a 20"x8" Large-Area Display. It features a fully redundant, high-resolution screen with multitouch support. Unveiled in 2022, it was also demonstrated in ...

  • EO/IR systems

    PT-8DN

    The PT-8DN is a versatile day-night payload from Overwatch Imaging.  It has dual RGB sensors of different focal lengths and an HD LWIR sensor. It also ...

  • MPVs - 4x4

    D-Tiger

    Thai Defense Industry (TDI) unveiled its D-Tiger 4x4 armoured tactical vehicle at Defense & Security 2022 in Bangkok. The D-Tiger is aimed at export sales, with ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 8x8

    Pars Alpha 8x8

    Unveiled at the World Defense Show 2024 in Riyadh, the Pars Alpha is the latest 8x8 Armoured Vehicle from Turkish manufacturer FNSS. Featuring improvements on ...

  • Aircraft carriers

    Varan Aircraft Carrier

    At the Army 2022 defence exposition, Nevsky Design Bureau unveiled a new model for its light carrier design Varan. Varan is a non-nuclear powered ship capable ...