• Land Warfare

  GDELS develops new Piranha variant

  31st May 2018

  General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) has developed a new variant of its Piranha 8x8 wheeled infantry fighting vehicle (IFV), the company announced on 30 …

• Digital Battlespace

  US Army completes LTLM II airborne testing

  8th June 2018

  The US Army has completed the final phases of airborne testing for the Laser Target Locator Module (LTLM II). The ruggedised LTLM II is designed …

• Digital Battlespace

  China’s ‘sloppy’ American spy

  22nd June 2018

  The US Justice Department (DOJ) issued a felony complaint against Ron Hansen, a former US intelligence officer, on 2 June, alleging he worked for Chinese …

• Land Warfare

  Eurosatory 2018: French CT40 firing trials to begin

  4th June 2018

  The first manned firing trials of the 40mm Cased Telescoped Armament System (CTAS) for the French Army’s new Jaguar 6x6 vehicle are expected to take …

• Land Warfare

  Bertin develops new multiprobe military survey meter (sponsored video)

  7th June 2018

  Bertin has developed the new multiprobe military survey meter (with the expertise of Saphymo) under a contract awarded by the French Defense Procurement Agency. This …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  MQ-4C Triton welcomed into US Navy fleet

  7th June 2018

  The US Navy has officially commenced operations with the MQ-4C Triton UAS. A ceremony welcoming the UAS into service was held on 31 May at …

• Digital Battlespace

  EW Europe 2018: US uses AI to defeat adaptive threats

  31st May 2018

  The proliferation of advanced digital radar systems is focusing military research and development efforts on technology that can identify and respond to unknown threat emitters …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  General Atomics eyes up Canada for SkyGuardian

  1st June 2018

  General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA‑ASI) announced the launch of Team SkyGuardian Canada during the CANSEC 2018 trade show. Team SkyGuardian will offer the MQ-9B for …

• Defence Helicopter

  Russian MoD to take Mi-38 in 2019

  6th June 2018

  The Russian MoD is set to take delivery of its first Mi-38T 15.6t transport helicopter built at Kazan Helicopters next year. According to Russian Helicopters …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  DDC to participate in Canada’s BVLOS project

  8th June 2018

  Drone Delivery Canada (DDC) has been selected by Transport Canada to participate in its Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) pilot project, the company announced 1 June. …

• Digital Battlespace

  IAI evolves Tac4G for UAS

  19th April 2018

  Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has evolved its Tac4G tactical communication system to enable it to be integrated with tactical UAS.Developed by Elta, the Tac4G broadband …

• Land Warfare

  Eurosatory 2018: Bulgarian 8x8 competition to be launched soon

  4th June 2018

  With the Bulgarian government busily preparing to launch a competitive procurement for new armoured vehicles, aspiring manufacturers showcased their products at the recent HEMUS defence …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Silent Hunter counter-UAS laser showcased

  31st May 2018

  China's Poly Technologies has shown off its Silent Hunter counter-UAS laser weapon at an exhibition in Kazakhstan, China’s Ministry of National Defence announced on 30 …

• Digital Battlespace

  US DoD orders MFoCS II

  30th May 2018

  DRS Network & Imaging Systems has received a contract to provide Mounted Family of Computer Systems (MFoCS) II for the US Army, the US Department …

• Defence Notes

  New Zealand to reset defence posture, says defence minister

  19th June 2018

  New Zealand is expected to focus its defence policy towards the Pacific and reassess its defence procurement plans under new proposals from Defence Minister Ron …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  Air: Radio and SATCOM | AEW&C Aircraft [South Korea]

  The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) has a long-standing requirement for two additional AEW&C; aircraft to enhance its early warning capabilities against potential threats ...

• Data links

  Data links | AEW&C Aircraft [South Korea]

  The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) has a long-standing requirement for two additional AEW&C; aircraft to enhance its early warning capabilities against potential threats ...

• Air: Head-up displays

  Air: Head-up displays | AEW&C Aircraft [South Korea]

  The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) has a long-standing requirement for two additional AEW&C; aircraft to enhance its early warning capabilities against potential threats ...

• Transponders and IFF

  Transponders and IFF | AEW&C Aircraft [South Korea]

  The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) has a long-standing requirement for two additional AEW&C; aircraft to enhance its early warning capabilities against potential threats ...

• Zmag SOF Vehicle (Israel)

  Programme Background Originally designed by and marketed by Ido Cohen, the Zmag is part of a family of ATVs aimed at both civilian and military customers. In ...

• Zmag SOF Vehicle (Batch 2) [Israel]

  Programme Background Originally designed by and marketed by Ido Cohen, the Zmag is part of a family of ATVs aimed at both civilian and military customers. In ...

• Maritime patrol

  Maritime Patrol Aircraft [Singapore]

  Programme Background Deployed from Changi West airbase, and jointly operated by the RSAF and Republic of Singapore Navy, the ageing Fokker 50 fleet is primarily ...

• Corvettes

  Reshef Class (1-5) [Israel]

  Programme Background Requirements The Israeli Navy is seeking a replacement for its Sa'ar 4 and Sa'ar 4.5-class of fast attack vessels. Dubbed Reshef-class, the new ...

• AEW&C

  AEW&C Aircraft [South Korea]

  Programme Background Requirement The requirement was initially reported in 2016 when it was noted as being part of a long-term development plan, however, reports from ...

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

  Spy Ranger SMDR - Contracted (France)

  Programme Background Requirement The French Army has identified a need for a new tactical UAS to replace the Drac UAS, which first entered service in ...

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

  Spy Ranger SMDR - Option (France)

  Programme Background Requirement The French Army has identified a need for a new tactical UAS to replace the Drac UAS, which first entered service in ...

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

  Vector / Scorpion (Selected) [Ukraine]

  Programme Background 500 Systems Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Quantum-Systems has provided many drones to Ukraine. Over 400 units have been provided as aid ...

• Military UAS - mini

  Mini UAV (Bulgaria)

  Programme Background The Bulgarian Army wants to procure UAVs to enhance the organic tactical ISR capabilities of its ground forces. According to Bulgarian media, a ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small

  HUSAR (2017 Order) [Germany]

  Programme Background Requirement In 2015, the German Army launched the HUSAR programme to identify a replacement for its Airbus Defence & Space KZO and first-generation ...

• Military UAS - small

  Small UAV (Bulgaria)

  Programme Background The Bulgarian Army wants to procure UAVs to enhance the organic tactical ISR capabilities of its ground forces. According to Bulgarian media, a ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• AEW&C

  Global 6500 AEW&C

  Developed by L3Harris Technologies and Israel Aerospace Industries’ ELTA Systems Group (ELTA), the Global 6500 AEW&C; consists of a conformal airborne early warning (CAEW) mission ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  MSR1000I

  The MSR1000I is a very-short-range Monopulse Secondary Radar which acts as an IFF interrogator. Equipped with the Mode 5 standard, it is suitable for man-portable and ...

• Land: coastal surveillance radars, Sea: naval surveillance radar

  IUHDSS

  The Integrated Underwater Harbour Defence and Surveillance System (IUHDSS) is a harbour defence system developed by Israeli manufacturer Elta Systems. It comprises surveillance, observation, surface ...

• Land: Electronic Attack - Jamming

  ELI-3375 counter-IED suite

  The ELI-3375 is a counter-IED and counter-mine suite manufactured by Elta Systems. It is designed for the detection of surface and underground IEDs, mines, and ...

• Land: air defence radar, Land: battlefield and ground surveillance radar, Land: coastal surveillance radars

  ELL-8388

  The ELL-8388 is a three-dimensional ESM/ELINT surveillance system manufactured by Elta Systems in Israel. It is designed for tactical and strategic intelligence collection and air ...

• Air: AEW/fire control radar

  ELM-2032

  The ELM-2032 is a multimode airborne fire control radar designed for multi-mission fighters, featuring pulse Doppler capabilities, low sidelobe planar antenna, and programmable signal processing. ...

• Air: Electronic Attack - Jamming, Air: Electronic Attack - Pod

  ELL-8222/8212

  ELTA Systems' ELL-8222/8212 is a jamming pod designed to enhance the survivability of large fighter aircraft. The lightweight jammer provides autonomous threat handling based on a ...

• Air: surveillance and maritime patrol radar, Air: UAS radar

  ELM-2054

  The ELM-2054 is a lightweight synthetic aperture radar and target indication sensor manufactured by Elta Systems. It is intended for small tactical UAVs and similar ...

• Air: Integrated Defensive Systems

  EL/L-8427/8 RWJS

  The EL/L-8247/8 is an Integral Self-Protection Suites Radar Warning and Jamming System (RWJS) designed by Elta Systems. It is designed as a compact and cost-effective ...

• Heavy UGVs

  RobDozer

  The RobDozer, or Panda, is an uncrewed ground combat engineering system manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and ELTA Systems.  The UGV is designed for breaching tasks, ...

• Air: surveillance and maritime patrol radar

  ELM-2022ML

  The ELM-2022, is a lightweight maritime airborne surveillance radar developed by IAI ELTA. It is intended for manned and unmanned, fixed- or rotary-wing airborne platforms. The system was ...

• Air: helicopter radar, Air: surveillance and maritime patrol radar

  ELM-2022ES

  The ELM-2022 is an AESA maritime patrol radar developed by Elta Systems. The ELM-2022ES is a variant within the 2022 radar family designed for deployment ...

• Land: COMINT and ELINT systems

  ELK-6060

  ELK-6060 is a radio location system designed to address the need of the combat unit to collect on-the-move, real-time intelligence on hostile V/UHF communication transmissions' ...

• Counter-UAS systems

  Drone Guard

  The Drone Guard, also designated as ELI-3040, detects low-signature, low-level and low-speed airborne targets and has adapted 3D radars with UAV detection and tracking algorithms, ...

• Corvettes

  Sa'ar 5 (Eilat) Class

  The Eilat (Sa'ar 5) class of multi-mission corvettes are in service with the Israeli Navy built by Ingalls Shipbuilding. The first of three was commissioned ...