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Training
I/ITSEC 2017: LMCO completes CRH Program Training Systems CDR
20th November 2017
Lockheed Martin has announced the successful completion of the Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) Program Training Systems Critical Design Review (CDR). This event prepares the CRH …
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Land Warfare
US Army releases much-anticipated fighting vehicle request
23rd November 2017
The US Army has released its formal request for proposals (RFP) for a new Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) system. The MPF is ‘a new combat vehicle …
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Defence Notes
Former UK defence chiefs warn of significant capability gaps
14th November 2017
Assumptions made by the UK Ministry of Defence during the 2010 and 2015 Strategic Defence and Security Reviews (SDSR) could leave the country exposed to …
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Digital Battlespace
Leonardo receives threat simulation contract
15th November 2017
Leonardo has been contracted by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to provide equipment that will simulate radar threats to the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) …
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Defence Notes
Opinion: London’s latest SDSR review attempts to square the defence circle
10th November 2017
The UK has adopted a policy of conducting a Strategic Defence & Security Review (SDSR) every five years. The process aims to review commitments, ensure …
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Military Logistics
Sarcos to develop exoskeleton for logistics
6th November 2017
Sarcos Robotics has received an award from the US Air Force to develop a full-body exoskeleton for logistics applications, the company announced on 1 November.The …
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Defence Helicopter
Dubai Airshow 2017: Russia’s Middle Eastern strides
6th November 2017
Russian-made helicopters are not a common sight in the majority of Middle Eastern countries but the situation is changing slowly with the latest sales and …
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Military Logistics
Tapestry to upgrade CAT for airdrop missions
16th November 2017
Tapestry Solutions has been selected by the US Air Force to develop advanced mission planning software for airdrop missions tailored to the C-17 and C-130 …
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Training
AUSA 2017: Meggitt eyes export training market
6th October 2017
With Meggitt Training Systems delivery of the Engagement Skills Trainer (EST) II to the US Army continuing apace, attention now turns towards the export market. …
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Naval Warfare
Sweden and Finland close on IOC for combined task force
22nd November 2017
The chief of the Royal Swedish Navy is hopeful that an initial operating capability (IOC) of the joint Sweden and Finland combined naval task group …
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Defence Helicopter
RNZAF helicopters achieve milestones on exercise
14th November 2017
NHIndustries NH90 and Leonardo AW109LUH helicopters of No.3 Squadron from the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) both achieved milestones during Exercise Southern Katipo in …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Dubai Airshow 2017: Silver Fox looking at life extension
15th November 2017
The Silver Fox battlefield UAV is being positioned for sale into overseas markets by manufacturer Raytheon as it looks to leverage the experience gained during …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
D&S 2017: Thai military’s UAV research bears fruit
9th November 2017
The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) is working on a platform called the Fixed-wing UAV with VTOL-Enabling Capability (FUVEC), displaying one of four prototypes at the …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Sensofusion launches AIRFENCE 5.0
13th November 2017
Sensofusion has released AIRFENCE 5.0, an advanced counter-UAS radio frequency (RF) technology. The system is designed to protect militaries, airports, prisons and private companies from …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
MQ-9 shows off ASW capabilities
15th November 2017
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has announced that its MQ-9 Predator B UAS has demonstrated the remote detection and tracking of submerged contacts, such as …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Fardier SOV
Programme Background The French Army's airborne units previously operated 280 Lohr FL500 Fardier utility vehicles to carry heavy equipment. Those vehicles increased the tactical mobility ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
French Operational Pocket Drone / DrOP (France)
Programme Background French UAV Procurment / DrOP Under its 2019-2025 Military Programming Law (LPM), France aims to introduce 1,200 new UAVs into service with the ...
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APCs/IFVs - 6x6
VBMR Griffon [France]
Programme Background Development of the Griffon commenced in 2014 when the consortium of Arquus, Nexter and Thales was awarded a development contract to design the ...
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MPVs - 4x4
Land Mobility Programme (Light Protected Mobility) [UK]
This programme briefly introduces the wider Land Mobility Programme and then focuses on the Light Protected Mobility (LPM) programme. Information on the LMV and MPM can ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
A400M-France
Airbus formally delivered the first production A400M to the French Air Force in August 2013. The French Air Force took delivery of its 15th A400M ...
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Sealift/replenishment vessels
Navio Polivalente Logistico (NAVPOL) (Portugal)
Programme Background Requirements The NAVPOL is expected to feature a flexible and modular LPD design capable of amphibious operations and HADR tasks. Timeline The plans for ...
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MPVs - 4x4
Land Mobility Programme [UK - Medium Protected Mobility]
This programme briefly introduces the wider Land Mobility Programme and then focuses on the Medium Protected Mobility (MPM) programme. Information on the LMV and MPM can ...
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Military helicopters - multirole
H-145M-Luxembourg
With a MTOW of 3.7t, the H145M can be used for a wide range of tasks, including troop and passenger transport, surveillance, air rescue, reconnaissance ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Corps of Engineers UAS [Ireland]
Programme Background EU Competition Notice On 13 August 2024, a competition notice appeared on the EU tendering website stating that the Irish Defence Force invited ...
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EBRC Jaguar [France]
Programme Background Requirement Initially, the French government required 248 Jaguars. However, this requirement quickly rose to 300 platforms, 50% of which are set to be ...
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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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MPVs - 4x4
Portugal VTLB
Programme Background The Portuguese Army planned to allocate funds for the procurement of 167 VTLBs during the Military Programming Law running from 2015 until 2026. ...
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Minehunters
Mine Warfare Vessels [France]
Programme Background Requirements France’s Mine Warfare Vessels programme is aimed at replacing the ageing Eridan-class minehunters. The programme will follow the Future Naval Mine Action System ...
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OPVs
Next Generation OPVs (NGOPVs) Procurement [India]
Programme Background Timeline On 20 December 2023, the Indian Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Mazagon Dockyard Shipbuilders (MDL) to construct six Next Generation Offshore ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
V-Bat 128 [Canada]
Programme Background Requirement Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) was seeking a platform for the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) that would significantly expand its surveillance range ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Military UGVs
Centurio
At Eurosatory 2024, KNDS unveiled the Centurio family of 4x4 UGVs. Based on the Phobos UGV by SOGECLAIR, Centurio has been developed in the 2024-30 ...
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Land: handheld NV devices
O-NYX
The Thales O-NYX is a Ultra-Compact Night Vision Goggle used by the French armed forces. They have an enlarged field of vision to 51° compared ...
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Sniper rifles
Model 95
The Model 95 is a bolt-action 50cal sniper rifle in a bullpup configuration, which entered production in 1995. Its buttplate, magazine well and trigger housing ...
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Land: range systems and targets
Urban Ranges
Cubic Range Design Solutions has provided facilities around the world for military and law enforcement training in urban terrain. It uses its previous experience, as ...
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Air-to-surface missiles
Storm Shadow/SCALP EG
The Storm Shadow is an air-launched cruise missile developed by France, Italy and the UK. It is known as the Storm Shadow in the UK ...
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Pistols
P30
The P30 is available in 9x19mm and .40 S&W; calibres with six variants of each. The grip of the P30 has exchangeable backstrap and grip ...
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MPVs - 4x4
SandCat
The 4x4 SandCat family of vehicles was designed by Israeli armour specialist Plasan Sasa in 2005 for a range of military, special operations, homeland security, ...
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Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - tactical
EK 001 Blue Whale
The EK 001 Blue Whale is a large, rotary-wing UAV capable of carrying a payload of 23kg. It is in the early stages of development. ...
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Suppressors
FA556-212
The Fast Attach 5.56mm (FA556)-212 sound suppressor is designed for use on the AR-15, C8 SFW, HK416, M4, M16 and SA-80. Firearms with 266.7mm barrels ...
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Pistols
Jericho Steel
Designed for military and law enforcement users, the Jericho pistol in steel frame configuration is available in 9x19mm and .45 ACP calibres and in standard ...
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Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - tactical
IA-12A Stark
The IA-12A Stark is a small, rotary-wing UAV that features a dual propulsion system, swappable payload bay, retractable landing gear, single operator control, ground mission planning, ...
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Pistols
P Series
The S120 pistol series has been used globally in law enforcement and military organisations, with the weapons initially designed as tactical and task force pistols ...
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MPVs - 4x4
Tiger LPV
The MDT Armor 4x4 Tiger Light Protected Vehicle (LPV) is designed to meet the requirements of military and law enforcement customers for a survivable, light ...
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Pistols
Jericho Polymer
Jericho pistols have been used for over three decades by military and police units, including law-enforcement entities in Israel and around the world. Designed for ...
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Sniper rifles
ALIAS CS5
The ALIAS Concealable Subsonic/Supersonic Suppressed Sniper System (CS5) is designed for concealment in urban settings. With the buttstock and suppressor detached, the CS5 is 597mm ...
