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Naval Warfare
IMDEX 2023: Rafael offers ships laser air defence capability with Naval Iron Beam development
2nd May 2023
Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is working to navalise the Iron Beam high-energy laser weapon giving ships another option to defeat incoming threats.
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Air Warfare
Royal Air Force begins training on new Protector remotely piloted aircraft system
10th May 2023
The Royal Air Force has started training its first cohort of pilots, sensor operators and mission intelligence coordinators on operating its new Protector at General Atomics' Flight Test & Training Centre in the US.
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Air Warfare
Taiwan's MQ-9B SkyGuardian timeline accelerates
3rd May 2023
On 1 May 2023, the US DoD formally announced Taiwan's acquisition of four MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones. The programme will conclude in 2025, four years earlier than originally planned.
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Defence Notes
Why the US cannot overcome Russian and Chinese hypersonic weapons
19th April 2023
As hypersonic weapons do not follow a ballistic trajectory and can fly at low altitudes in addition to manoeuvring en route to their target, they challenge existing US defence systems.
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Special Operations
SOF Week 2023: USSOCOM plans to boost investment in cyber and space capabilities
10th May 2023
US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) plans to invest heavily in cyber effects and space-based capabilities to enhance counter-violent extremist operations, according to General Fenton.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Ground-breaking IRIX loitering munition unveiled at DEFEA 2023, bolstering Greece’s defence industry and military capabilities (Studio)
11th May 2023
The IRIX has been designed as a robust yet cost-effective loitering munition and embodies Paramount’s portable production concept.
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Training
Boeing ‘100% believes’ in T-7 jet despite critical GAO report and persisting programme delays
31st May 2023
Issues with the T-7A Red Hawk include risks of canopy fragmentation and high g-forces during ejection which have caused delays and require further design revisions. Boeing is working to address these concerns while emphasising the safety and performance improvements of the jet.
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Training
Kratos wins $20 million US training contract
17th April 2023
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has been awarded a contract to upgrade multiple ground tactical platform maintenance training systems by a DoD Prime contractor.
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Air Warfare
US Air Force completes latest AMRAAM missile configuration audit
20th April 2023
The AIM-120D-3 advanced medium range air-to-air missile features modernised hardware, including 15 upgraded circuit cards developed with model-based systems engineering initiatives.
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Land Warfare
David's Sling to guard Finnish skies
6th April 2023
Finland's Ministry of Defence has authorised the procurement of David's Sling, a long-range air defence system from Israel's Rafael, worth around €316 million.
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Naval Warfare
ROK Navy commissions its second KSS-III submarine
24th April 2023
The second of South Korea's KSS-III Batch 1 conventional submarines has formally entered service.
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Land Warfare
Elbit prepares Crossbow 120 mm mortar for firing trials and export sales
4th May 2023
Elbit's Crossbow mortar will move to firing trials this year as the company prepares it for the Israel Defense Force (IDF) and potential exports
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Air Warfare
Approval of Turkish F-16 upgrades brings hope to quest for new jets
18th April 2023
Turkey's request for new F-16 jets remains unfulfilled, but the US has approved upgrades to its existing fleet for $259m
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Naval Warfare
Australian navy strengthens ship defences and sensors in face of new threats
8th May 2023
With new threats looming, Australia is improving its ship defences against missiles, as well as boosting its submarine detection capacity.
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX 2023: Two more Shaldag Mk V interceptors arrive in the Philippines
2nd May 2023
In April, two more Israel Shipyards-built Shaldag Mk V fast attack interdiction craft (FAIC) arrived in the Philippines.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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LTVs - 4x4
MRZR D4 [Belgium]
Background In September 2025, the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) awarded Polaris a framework agreement to supply vehicles across the alliance. This framework is intended to ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
Strategic Tanker Transport [Canada]
Background This project will replace the existing fleet capability, including strategic airlift, air-to-air refuelling, Aeromedical Evacuations and Strategic Government of Canada transport. The Strategic Tanker ...
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Short Range Missile Defence Systems: 0 to 20 km range
SPYDER-SR [Romania]
Background The tender for Spyder air defense systems by Rafael was approved by the Romanian parliament in Bucharest in 2020. The procurement process of the systems ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | P-1 EW [Japan]
Japan is advancing its electronic warfare (EW) capabilities through the development of an EW version of the domestically produced Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft. The ...
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Data links
Data links | P-1 EW [Japan]
Japan is advancing its electronic warfare (EW) capabilities through the development of an EW version of the domestically produced Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft. The ...
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Air: Head-up displays
Air: Head-up displays | P-1 EW [Japan]
Japan is advancing its electronic warfare (EW) capabilities through the development of an EW version of the domestically produced Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft. The ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | P-1 EW [Japan]
Japan is advancing its electronic warfare (EW) capabilities through the development of an EW version of the domestically produced Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft. The ...
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Military helicopters - attack
AH-1Z [Romania]
The Romanian MoD has a long-standing requirement for new rotary platforms, including troop transport, supply and attack configurations. According to the the Military Strategy document, ...
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Military helicopters - attack
AH-64E APACHE [USA]
Programme Background According to the FY2021 Defense Budget, the US Army procured 81 new-build AH-64E Apaches.The FY2021 Army budget shows 61 prior-year new-build AH-64Es and ...
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LTVs - 4x4
Infantry Squad Vehicle (Heavy) [USA]
Background The US Army has been operating the ISV since 2019. It currently serves alongside the JLTV and HMMWV in the Army's Mobile Brigade Combat ...
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Medium Range Missile Defence Systems: 20-90km range
Hisar (Steel Dome) [Turkey]
Background Türkiye is procuring three domestically developed HİSAR Medium-Range Air Defence Systems. The systems are part of the Steel Dome air defence system. The HİSAR ...
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Loitering munitions
Drone Dominance Program (DDP): Gauntlet 2 [US]
Background Overview As noted by the Department of War (DOW), the Drone Dominance Program (DDP) is an iterative $1 billion plan to purchase small, lethal drones ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | IF-X/KF-X procurement [Indonesia]
Indonesian Air Force is planning to procure around 48 fighter jets under the joint KF-X/IF-X programme (see separate entries for Indonesian and South Korean development ...
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Air: Helmet-mounted displays
Air: Helmet-mounted displays | IF-X/KF-X procurement [Indonesia]
Indonesian Air Force is planning to procure around 48 fighter jets under the joint KF-X/IF-X programme (see separate entries for Indonesian and South Korean development ...
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Loitering munitions, Military UAS - mini
Spike Firefly [Vietnam]
Background Reported Deal In February 2026, media outlets such as The Defence Post and Intelligence Online reported that Vietnam’s Ministry of Defense had signed a ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Trailers
Tactical Trailer
Polaris Defense developed the single-axle Tactical Trailer, able to carry a 450kg cargo, for use with its family of MRZR all-terrain vehicles.
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LTVs - 4x4
DAGOR/DAGOR A1
In October 2014 at the AUSA Annual event, Polaris Defense unveiled its 4x4 Deployable Advanced Ground Off-Road (DAGOR) vehicle as its submission for the US ...
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Military UAS - tactical
Airborne Launching and Attack System (AirLAS)
The Airborne Launching and Attack System (AirLAS) is a system that pairs Diehl Defence's IRIS-T air-to-air missile with a reusable carrier UAV developed by POLARIS. The companies ...
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LTVs - 4x4
MRZR D4
Unveiled at the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference in May 2016, the MRZR D4 is a high-performance, turbo-charged diesel variant of the MRZR 4 off-road ...
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Sea: procedural training
Polaris Desktop Bridge Trainer
Described as a cost-effective alternative for training multiple students, the Polaris Desktop Bridge Trainer incorporates many of the features of the full navy bridge trainer, ...
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LTVs - 4x4
MRZR 4
The MRZR 4 is derived from the Polaris RZR commercial 4x4 all-terrain vehicle with modifications to make it suitable for military use. Over 1,500 MRZR ...
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Sea: procedural training
Polaris Navy Bridge Trainer
The Polaris Navy Bridge Trainer simulates the bridge of a specific class of naval vessel, or as a generic bridge suitable for training personnel from ...
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Sea: tactical training
Proteus Surface Warship CTT
In addition to the generic Proteus Action Speed Tactical Trainer (ASTT), Kongsberg can also provide Command Team Trainers (CTT) tailored to the specific needs of ...
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Land: battle management systems
FAAD/C-RAM C2
The Forward Area Air Defense (FAAD) Command and Control (C2) system was developed by Northrop Grumman to provide command and control (C2) for the US Army ...
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LTVs - 4x4
MRZR D2
Originally introduced in 2013, the MRZR family of vehicles is in service with the US and several other militaries across the world. On 20 February ...
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LTVs - 4x4
MRZR Alpha
The MRZR Alpha is an improved variant of the Polaris MRZR series developed to meet a US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) requirement for a follow-on Light Tactical ...
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Individual assault/anti-tank weapons
Fletcher
Arnold Defense, which has produced more than 1.1 million 2.75in/70mm rocket launchers for airborne applications since 1961, unveiled the Fletcher 2.75in/70mm Weapon System at the September ...
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Medium UGVs
MRZR X
Team Polaris unveiled the unmanned MRZR X multi-mode, connected vehicle for the first time at the AUVSI trade show in 2018. The MRZR X has been ...
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LTVs - 4x4
Sportsman MV850
The Sportsman MV850 is derived from the Polaris Sportsman commercial 4x4 all-terrain vehicle and has been modified for military use. The MV850 seats one with ...
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Sea: weapon training
Proteus Naval Weapon Trainer
Kongsberg has developed a crew-served and remotely operated simulation architecture that provides man-in-the-loop training for close-in weapon systems. The trainer is already in service as ...