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  • Naval Warfare

    France and Italy agree on naval cooperation

    28th September 2017

    Following recent tensions between France and Italy, the two governments have launched a joint roadmap to strengthen future naval defence cooperation and sealing the future …

  • Special Operations

    Pacific 2017: Tempting Australia with SDVs

    3rd October 2017

    Australia is looking forward to obtaining 12 new Future Submarines from Naval Group’s design studio under its Sea 1000 programme, but one French company is …

  • Naval Warfare

    Nigerian Navy commissions new FPB 72 patrol vessels

    3rd October 2017

    The Nigerian Navy commissioned into service two new FPB 72 Mk II patrol vessels, the NNS Shiroro (P185) and NNS Ose (P186), following their official …

  • Training

    HUTC certifies Entrol H135 T2+ simulator

    26th September 2017

    The Heli-Union Training Center (HUTC) has certified its Entrol H135 T2+ FTD Level 2 simulator, expanding its helicopter simulator training programmes. The simulator includes a …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Burkina Faso orders Mi-171Sh helicopters

    18th September 2017

    The air force of Burkina Faso has placed an order for the procurement of two Russian Helicopters Mi-171Sh, Rostec announced at the end of August …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Airbus announces safety measure for Tiger pilots

    8th September 2017

    Airbus Helicopters has issued an alert service bulletin (ASB) in relation to Tiger pilots changing from autopilot to manual operation during challenging environments. The safety …

  • Naval Warfare

    Analysis: France dominates naval deliveries

    22nd September 2017

    Naval Group has delivered the first Gowind 2500 corvette to Egypt, representing the latest step in a long-term programme by the country in renewing its …

  • Land Warfare

    Uganda's AMISOM contingent gets vehicle boost

    28th September 2017

    The Ugandan contingent of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) has been bolstered by the delivery of Bastion armoured personnel carriers (APC) manufactured by …

  • Military Logistics

    First French A330 MRTT flies

    13th September 2017

    Airbus Defence and Space has successfully completed the maiden flight of the first A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) for France, the company announced on 7 …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    ECA’s AUVs for Asian navy

    13th September 2017

    ECA Group has delivered unmanned mine disposal systems to the navy of an unnamed Asian country, the company announced on 8 September.The naval force is …

  • Defence Helicopter

    DSEI 2017: Sea Venom firing well on all cylinders

    7th September 2017

    European missile manufacturer MBDA is continuing its Sea Venom anti-ship missile trials and Shephard has learnt that all firings so far have been successful.  The first …

  • Land Warfare

    DSEI 2017: Leading land programmes (video)

    7th September 2017

    With the threat from Russia on the minds of many European nations, the continent is looking at upgrading and bolstering its armoured vehicle capabilities. Of …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    DSEI 2017: Unmanned skies over Europe (video)

    6th September 2017

    UAV programmes in Europe are dominated by France and the UK with work continuing on the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) design between the two nations.  The …

  • Land Warfare

    DSEI 2017: Warrior displays stealth camo

    14th September 2017

    On display at DSEI this year is Saab’s Barracuda Mobile Camouflage System (MCS) configured for the Warrior infantry fighting vehicle, following small orders by the …

  • Defence Helicopter

    German Army Tiger helicopter crashes in Mali

    2nd August 2017

    An Airbus Helicopters Tiger attack helicopter belonging to the German Helicopter Detachment (HELIDET) based in Gao, Mali, crashed South of Tabankort on 26 July according …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    Bayraktar TB2 [Mali]

    Programme Background Six Drones On 22 December 2022, Joseph Dempsey, a research associate at IISS, tweeted photographs showing a Baytraktar TB2 adorned with the Malian ...

  • Military helicopters - multirole

    Mi-171Sh

    While the Burkinabe Armed Forces declined to discuss the deal when contacted by Shephard, a Burkinabe military source did acknowledge that the aircraft were being ...

  • MPVs - 4x4

    Surplus Maxxpro [Bangladesh - Batch 1]

    Programme Background The Bangladesh Army requires MRAPs to provide protected mobility to its troops deployed on UN peacekeeping missions in Mali and the Central African ...

  • MPVs - 4x4

    Surplus Maxxpro [Bangladesh - Batch 2]

    Programme Background The Bangladesh Army requires MRAPs to provide protected mobility to its troops deployed on UN peacekeeping missions in Mali and the Central African ...

  • 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 ...

  • MPVs - 4x4

    UN Peacekeeping Vehicles [Bangladesh]

    Programme Background The Bangladesh Army requires 4x4 armoured vehicles to provide protected mobility to its troops deployed on UN peacekeeping missions in Mali and the ...

  • 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 ...

  • Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing

    Parrot Anafi (Singapore)

    Programme Background On 7 February 2022, the Singapore Army posted photographs on Facebook that showed the Anafi UAV used as training devices in a five-day ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    MQ-9 Reaper [France]

    Programme Background 2013 (Block 1) The then-French Defence Minister, Kean-Yves Le Drian, confirmed on 31 May 2013 that France had ordered its first two MQ-9 platforms. The ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 6x6, APCs/IFVs - 8x8

    Wheeled Armoured Vehicles (Sri Lanka)

    Programme Background Requirement The Sri Lankan army operates armoured vehicles from several countries, with Russia and China being its biggest suppliers. Its wheeled APC inventory ...

  • Air: Radio and SATCOM

    Air: Radio and SATCOM | MAWS/PATMAR [France]

    French Navy is planning to purchase up to 22 MPA aircraft to replace its ATL2 fleet in service. Germany and France agreed to develop a ...

  • Data links

    Data links | MAWS/PATMAR [France]

    French Navy is planning to purchase up to 22 MPA aircraft to replace its ATL2 fleet in service. Germany and France agreed to develop a ...

  • Air: Head-up displays

    Air: Head-up displays | MAWS/PATMAR [France]

    French Navy is planning to purchase up to 22 MPA aircraft to replace its ATL2 fleet in service. Germany and France agreed to develop a ...

  • Transponders and IFF

    Transponders and IFF | MAWS/PATMAR [France]

    French Navy is planning to purchase up to 22 MPA aircraft to replace its ATL2 fleet in service. Germany and France agreed to develop a ...

  • Military helicopters - multirole

    EU Next Generation Rotorcraft Technologies Project (ENGRT) - (Greece)

    Programme Background EU Next Generation Rotorcraft Technologies Project (ENGRT) EU Next Generation Rotorcraft Technologies Project (ENGRT) was announced in early 2022 and the project contract was awarded ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Air: mission management systems

    FINDSAT - BFT System

    Using geo-satellite positioning, Nexter’s BFT system (FINDSAT) is capable of identifying and locating friendly personnel who are not equipped with networked information or radio systems. ...

  • Military UGVs

    THeMIS

    Milrem's Tracked Hybrid Modular Infantry System (THeMIS) is a modular, hybrid UGV.  The vehicle's modular design and open architecture allow it to be reconfigured to ...

  • Land: indirect fire location radar

    GA10

    The Ground Alerter 10 (GA10), developed by Thales, is a portable Counter-Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar (C-RAM) early warning system. It provides 360° azimuth coverage with ...

  • Air-to-surface missiles

    HOT 3

    Designed to destroy reactive armour, the HOT (Haut subsonique Optiquement Téléguidé Tiré d'un Tube, or High Subsonic, Optical, Remote-Guided, Tube-Launched) family has demonstrated its multipurpose capability. Tens ...

  • Military helicopters - multirole

    Mi-8/Mi-17

    The Mil Mi-8 (NATO reporting name Hip) is a twin-engine, multirole, medium helicopter developed from 1960 to meet Soviet military requirements. More than 18,000 examples of the ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    Heron Mk 1

    The Heron, now called the Heron Mk I, is a MALE UAS manufactured by Isreal Aerospace Industries' (IAI) Malat Division. Designed for various missions, including ISTAR and artillery fire ...

  • Military UGVs

    Probot

    The 4x4 Professional Robot (Probot) is suitable for various applications, both indoor and outdoor, and is designed to carry a payload of up to 700kg. ...

  • Air: Helmet-mounted displays

    TopOwl

    The TopOwl binocular helmet-mounted sight and display has been chosen by 16 countries for their army, navy and/or air force attack and transport helicopters. It ...

  • MPVs - 4x4

    Puma M36 Mk 5

    OTT developed the Puma M36 Mk 5 to meet the needs of African customers for a lower-cost vehicle that offers a greater payload than its ...

  • Frigates

    La Fayette/Kang Ding Class

    The La Fayette-class frigates have a stealthy design and are in service with France and Taiwan, with some variance between the ships on length and ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 8x8

    VBCI

    Nexter developed the VBCI to meet a French Army requirement for an infantry fighting vehicle to replace the tracked AMX-10P. The 8x8 design was specified ...

  • Air: Electronic Attack - Jamming

    SPREOS

    Bird Aerosystems’ SPREO is a Directional Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) designed to protect rotary and fixed-wing aircraft against incoming infrared (IR) guided surface-to-air and air-to-air missiles. ...

  • Land: air defence radar

    Protivnik-GE

    The Protivnik-GE is a mobile 3D surveillance radar distributed by Russian supplier Rosoboronexport and is currently used by the Russian Armed Forces and the Egyptian ...

  • Fighter - multirole

    Rafale

    The Rafale is a delta-wing agile aircraft with forward canards, which allow for short landing and slower speeds, powered by two Snecma M88 engines. The ...

  • Trainer

    TB 30 Epsilon

    The Socata TB 30 Epsilon is a light truboprop trainer aircraft. The first aircraft flew in 1979 and entered service in 1983. It is in ...