• Defence Helicopter

  Spain set to receive SH-60F Seahawks

  30th May 2014

  Work is progressing on the refurbishment of two ex-US Navy Sikorsky SH-60F Seahawks that are destined for delivery to the Spanish Navy. The Fleet Readiness …

• Digital Battlespace

  Canadian Army selects suitcase SATCOM terminals

  29th May 2014

  The Canadian Army has selected the Rockwell Collins SWE-DISH CCT120 Suitcase satellite terminal to fulfil requirements for its Land Forces Portable Satellite Terminal programme. Rockwell …

• Defence Helicopter

  Norway selects Star SAFIRE 380-HDc for AW101 fleet

  29th May 2014

  FLIR Systems will supply its Star SAFIRE 380-HDc airborne thermal imaging system to the Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security for installation onto the …

• Defence Helicopter

  TAI advances new Turkish helicopter

  28th May 2014

  The Turkish government has announced a $648 million budget for the development of its first indigenous helicopter, which is being produced by Turkish Aerospace Industries …

• Defence Helicopter

  Lord eyes European expansion

  28th May 2014

  Lord Corporation is planning a major expansion into Europe as it looks to offset declining US military budgets and achieve a goal of doubling revenues …

• Defence Helicopter

  MBDA, Roketsan to develop guided weapon system

  28th May 2014

  MBDA Deutschland and Roketsan will jointly develop a 70mm guided weapon system under a newly announced collaboration agreement. Thomas Homberg, managing director, MBDA Deutschland, and …

• Naval Warfare

  UK unveils maritime strategy

  28th May 2014

  The UK has unveiled its first National Strategy for Maritime Security (NSMS) focused on improving integration and collaboration to protect its interests in domestic and …

• Digital Battlespace

  Harris announces US Navy Falcon III Manpack radio order

  23rd May 2014

  Harris Corporation will supply the US Navy with the Falcon III Multi-channel Manpack tactical radio under an initial order announced on 20 May. The radio …

• Land Warfare

  ILA 2014: MEADS International seeks German, Polish collaboration

  22nd May 2014

  MEADS International is looking to secure a follow-on agreement for its Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) with Germany as the programme nears completion. Industry …

• Defence Helicopter

  AAR to continue CH-47 component repair work

  21st May 2014

  AAR’s component repair support work for Boeing’s US Army CH-47 Helicopter Recapitalization Program is to be continued and expanded under a new contract win announced …

• Military Logistics

  SOFIC: USSOCOM prioritises logistical issues for future ops

  21st May 2014

  The logistics chain is the ‘biggest challenge’ facing USSOCOM, director of the organisation’s Special Operations Research, Development and Acquisition Center James Geurts has claimed. Addressing …

• Digital Battlespace

  ITEC 2014: Barco’s F50 projector to be ready this year

  21st May 2014

  Barco is displaying its new F50 ruggedised projector at the ITEC 2014 exhibition in Cologne in preparation for making it available to customers later this …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  MALE UAV project enters critical phase

  21st May 2014

  Companies from France, Germany and Italy have delivered a proposal to the national armament director of each nation calling for requirements for a European MALE …

• Defence Helicopter

  ILA 2014: Sikorsky looks to Europe with the CH-53K

  21st May 2014

  Sikorsky is beginning to eye future European heavy lift developments, in particular in Germany, as it further develops the CH-53K King Stallion for the US …

• Defence Notes

  ILA 2014: Airbus targets defence export markets

  21st May 2014

  Airbus Defence and Space is seeking to capitalise on a burgeoning export market, with international demand for advanced aircraft continuing to grow. Speaking at a …

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 ...

• 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-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 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, ...

• 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

  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 - 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 - 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

  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 ...

• Loitering munitions

  Switchblade 300 [Australia]

  Programme Background Contract Award & Delivery On 8 July 2024, the Australian Government announced its soldiers would be equipped with Switchblade 300 following an acquisition ...

• MPVs - 4x4

  Gidran (Hungary)

  Programme Background Under the Zrínyi 2026 modernisation programme, the Hungarian Army is seeking to modernise its armoured vehicle inventory with new NATO-standard equipment. This includes the ...

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 ...