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Defence Notes
Euronaval 2022: Rohde & Schwarz unveil new liquid-cooled HF high-power transmitters
18th October 2022
The new liquid-cooled systems offer power and thermal efficiency benefits.
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Land Warfare
Ratel IFV benefits from upgrade while Badger remains delayed
3rd October 2022
The first service life extension upgrade of the Ratel 6x6 IFV contrasts with the continued failure of Denel to deliver the Badger ICV for the South African Army.
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Air Warfare
Embraer reaches final agreement with Brazilian Air Force on KC-390 fleet size
24th October 2022
Following attempts to cut the programme back to just 15 aircraft, Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force have agreed on a final total of 19 KC-390 twin-jet airlifters.
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Air Warfare
Sweden could face ASW capability gap by slashing NH90
10th November 2022
As Sweden is set to become a NATO member, its regional ASW and ASuW responsibilities will increase. Phasing out the NH90 gradually will win some time for Stockholm, but soon it will have to make a decision on a new helicopter capability.
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Defence Notes
Is the industrial base strong enough to fulfil the 2022 US National Defense Strategy?
1st November 2022
The document outlines the challenges the country expects to face in the next decade, putting emphasis on the Indo-Pacific and considering China the ‘most comprehensive and serious challenge’ to the US.
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Land Warfare
DARPA seeks partners to fill infrared capabilities gap
23rd September 2022
DARPA is keen to find partners for the Optomechanical Thermal Imaging (OpTIm) programme. The effort will develop novel IR sensors without the drawbacks of thermal sensors and photodetectors.
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Naval Warfare
Saab to extend Södermanland lifespan to mid-2030s
15th September 2022
Saab has received new orders from FMV for submarine upgrades.
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Defence Notes
Dragonfire illuminates the way forward for UK laser weapons
9th November 2022
With its Dragonfire high-energy laser programme the UK is part of a growing club of nations focused on taking directed energy weapons from science fiction to operations.
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Defence Notes
Defence at depth: Seabed warfare in the spotlight
7th November 2022
When multiple leaks sprung on the NordStream 1 and 2 pipelines this summer, governments and navies were reminded of the threat posed to seabed infrastructure.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
US aiming for 100-strong fleet of uncrewed vessels in Middle East
23rd November 2022
With the Arabian Gulf representing a vast maritime area for crewed vessels to patrol, USVs and UUVs could become the US Navy's eyes and ears in the region.
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Land Warfare
Philippines inducts first SPYDER air defence systems
9th November 2022
The Philippine Air Force has suddenly got more capable thanks to the introduction of the SPYDER air defence system, plus another C295W has been added to the transport fleet.
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Air Warfare
Bahrain to receive first batch of F-16Vs in 2024
11th November 2022
After a setback caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the F-16V delivery programme is back on track for the Royal Bahraini Air Force and it will receive the first batch of fighter jets in early 2024.
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Air Warfare
AeroVironment will supply Puma 3 AE sUAS to two US-allied nations
21st September 2022
AeroVironment has received two firm-fixed-price US DoD FMS contracts worth $20.87 million.
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Digital Battlespace
US issues electromagnetic battle management system contract
16th September 2022
The US hopes that combining electromagnetic warfare capabilities in the sea, air, and land domains would generate enhanced combat effects.
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Defence Notes
Multi-domain integration: Is Britain ready for the future?
2nd November 2022
Multi-domain integration and the importance of novel approaches were the main motifs of DSEI 2021. The UK Strategic Command reiterated the theme outlined in the Integrated Review: more is not always better. Can the UK compensate for the loss of numbers and capabilities?
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Tanks
VT5 [Bangladesh]
Programme Background The Bangladesh MoD issued an RfI for a new light tank and a related ARV in September 2017. This will be easier to ...
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MPVs - 4x4
PMV (S) [India]
Programme Background Requirement The PMV programme is aimed at improving the Indian Army's capability in manoeuvre warfare. Since the mid-2010s, The Indian Army has been seeking to modernise ...
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Tanks
VT5 [Bangladesh - Forecast]
Programme Background The Bangladesh MoD issued an RfI for a new light tank and a related ARV in September 2017. This will be easier to ...
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MPVs - 4x4
PMV (HA) [India]
Programme Background Requirement India's PMV programme is aimed at improving the Indian Army's capability in manoeuvre warfare. Since the mid-2010s, The Indian Army has been seeking to modernise ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
B1 Centauro Replacement [Spain]
Programme Background The Spanish Army entered the B1 Centauro into service between 2000 and 2006. Manufactured by the Italian Iveco and Oto Melara consortium CIO, the ...
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Tanks
Future Ready Combat Vehicle MBT (India)
Programme Background At least three RfIs have been published for the FRCV requirement, but the programme has struggled to get off the ground. The FRCV ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
8x8 IFV [Greece]
Programme Background The Greek Army is believed to operate a vast inventory of tracked APCs numbering more than 2,600 vehicles. This consists of legacy Cold ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Frigates
Littoral Combat Ship (LCS)
Programme Background The Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) programme was developed in 2003 as a cheap and fast way to increase the size of the fleet ...
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Frigates
F125 (Baden-Württemberg Class)
Programme Background The Baden Württemberg class (F125) frigates are in fact closer to the size of a destroyer than a traditional frigate, however, designed for ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Akinci [UAE]
Programme Background Surprise Delivery Baykar, in a statement of its 2024 achievements, stated that it had delivered two Akinci UAVs to the UAE, one in ...
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APCs/IFVs - 6x6, APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Piranha I Replacement [Chile]
Programme Background Chile has operated the Piranha I armoured vehicle platform for more than 40 years. During the early 1980s between 100 and 200 Piranha ...
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MPVs - 4x4, Reconnaissance/patrol vehicles
High Mobility Reconnaissance Vehicle (India)
Programme Background Aiming to boost mobility and enhance Recce and Command elements, the Indian Army is seeking 91 High Mobility Reconnaissance Vehicles (HMRV). Prioritising mobility and protection ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
Future Infantry Combat Vehicle (India)
Programme Background Requirement The Indian Army first identified its requirement for a new tracked IFV to replace the BMP-2 Sarath in 2009, but this initial ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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UAS: communication systems
Helix Mesh Rider
Helix Mesh Rider is a SWaP (Size, Weight and Power) optimised mesh radio designed for uncrewed systems. Notably, it supports six frequency bands in a ...
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Air: Head-up displays
LiteHUD
BAE Systems' LiteHUD is a low-profile head-up display compatible with various aircraft ranging from conventional turboprops to next-generation fighter jets.
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Data links
Missile Data Links
The Missile Data Links developed by the Turkish defence manufacturer Meteksan Savunma Sanayi provide a permanent and secure communication channel between the missile launcher platform ...
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Data links, UAS: communication systems
Tove RF Datalink
The Tove RF Data Link is a lightweight Software Defined Radio (SDR) designed for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) and Unmanned Surface ...
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Air: surveillance and maritime patrol radar, Air: surveillance radar, Air: UAS radar
Osprey 30
The Osprey 30, also known as the Osprey, is an airborne active electronically-scanned array (AESA) radar optimised for low size, weight and power (SWAP) requirements. As a multi-mode ...
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Core systems: cameras and IR detectors
Ophir IR optics optimised for 10-12µm LWIR detectors
Ophir, addressing the new market shift in the direction of 10-12μm detectors, is offering a wide collection of lenses, optimised to meet the needs of ...
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UAS: Integrated systems - uncrewed
NavStorm-M
BAE Systems' NavStorm-M is a gun-hardened, integrated anti-jamming and Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver for artillery rounds, bombs, missiles, and uncrewed systems. It was revealed ...
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UAS: communication systems
TW-880 TSM Ghost
Designed for uncrewed applications, TrellisWare TW-880 TSM Embedded Module provides communication in a small form factor. The transceiver provides simultaneous voice, data and PLI communication ...
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Core systems: cameras and IR detectors
CamSight
CamSight is a family of lightweight, compact core cameras to be integrated into complex optronic systems equipping UAV, UGV, and UGS systems. The CamSight optronic modules ...
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EO/IR systems
TASE250
Launched in 2018, the TASE250, sometimes called the TASE350 LWIR, is a dual-axis fully stabilised gimbal incorporating a daylight and an IR camera. It is particularly suited ...
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Weapon sights for night use (image intensifiers)
Merlin
Merlin SR, MR and LR inline sights are aimed at the assault rifle, sharpshooter rifle and sniper rifle end user. They provide different size/weight/performance trade-offs ...
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Data links, Land: Radio and SATCOM, UAS: communication systems
QNT-200
The Collins QNT-200 is a dual-channel software-defined radio (SDR) designed for size, weight and power-constrained platforms. Using IP-based mesh networks, it offers high-bandwidth mobile networking ...
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Air: UAS radar
OKIS Automatic Take-off and Landing System
The OKIS Automatic Take-off and Landing System by Turkish Meteksan Defence Inc. is a radar-based system designed for the automatic take-off and landing processes of ...
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Data links
BANDIT 2x
The L3Harris BANDIT 2x Miniature is a data link and transceiver adaptable to a wide variety of applications. Notably, it supports tri-band operation, increased output ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Aerosonde Mk 4.8 HQ FTUAS
From the Texton family of Aerosonde UAS, the Aerosonde Mk 4.8 Hybrid Quad (HQ) FTUAS is a tactical drone purpose-built to meet the US Army's Future Vertical Lift ...