• Land Warfare

  Russia strives to solve logistics problems in Ukraine

  7th April 2022

  A lack of modern equipment makes the Russian supply system less effective, strains resources and restricts offensive capabilities — but the invading forces in Ukraine may still be able to adapt.

• Naval Warfare

  Textron carries on with UISS support

  22nd February 2022

  The USN requires continued input from Textron for the Unmanned Influence Sweep System.

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Debut deployment and future capabilities spark MQ-8C export interest

  24th February 2022

  Now that the MQ-8C Fire Scout has entered service and with a variety of new capabilities potentially being integrated on the aircraft, export orders could soon be on their way.

• Naval Warfare

  Anduril acquisition reflects growing interest in AUVs

  3rd February 2022

  The AUV space is seen as a growing sector with deterring and defeating near-peer competitors requiring undersea capabilities.

• Military Logistics

  Indra works on deployable ATM for German military

  14th December 2021

  Indra is providing a rapid-deployment air traffic management automation system and 2D primary air surveillance radar for the German Armed Forces.

• Naval Warfare

  Autonomous Mine Hunting: Future Proofing Royal Navy MCM (Studio)

  18th November 2021

  The Royal Navy is looking to future proof the mine countermeasure (MCM) mission through the use of autonomous systems integrated with advanced sensors.

• Naval Warfare

  Autonomous Mine Hunting: Embracing the Future of MCM (Studio)

  16th November 2021

  Around the world, navies are considering the use of autonomous platforms for the mine countermeasure mission (MCM).

• Naval Warfare

  Autonomous Mine Hunting: Supplying the British Solution (Studio)

  19th November 2021

  Navies around the world are increasingly looking at autonomous systems for the mine countermeasures (MCM) mission.

• Naval Warfare

  Indian spate of tests includes a missile-assisted torpedo

  15th December 2021

  India's weapons research agency has conducted tests on a missile-assisted torpedo, short-range surface-to-air missile, extended-range rockets and more.

• Naval Warfare

  Autonomous Mine Hunting: Delivering the Integrated Answer (Studio)

  17th November 2021

  The WISEX exercise in Scotland in October gave the Royal Navy further insight into autonomous MCM operations.

• Digital Battlespace

  Compact anti-jamming system benefits small-calibre missiles

  30th October 2021

  An industry-academia team has developed an ITAR-free anti-jamming capability.

• Digital Battlespace

  US Navy to advance maritime C2

  8th November 2021

  The US Navy (USN) is modernising and automating its Command and Control (C2) processes in order to improve its ability to respond rapidly in a high-intensity conflict environment.

• Defence Notes

  Nexter showcases digital engineering and containerised weapon system

  13th October 2021

  French manufacturer expands use of advanced maintenance and engineering technologies.

• Naval Warfare

  DSEI 2021: Belgium and the Netherlands order Patria’s minesweeping solution

  14th September 2021

  Patria to provide critical naval minesweeping capabilities to Belgian and Royal Netherlands Navies.

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  DSEI 2021: BAE Systems debuts weaponised T-650 heavy-lift UAV

  16th September 2021

  BAE Systems and Malloy Aeronautics have teamed up to develop the T-650 heavy-lift UAV armed with the ASW Sting Ray torpedo.

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• OPVs

  Multifunction Modular Ships Procurement [Lithuania]

  Programme Background Timeline The Baltic republics of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia (3B) plan to continue developing their respective navies, regarding them as essential elements in the ...

• Minehunters

  Mine Countermeasures Platforms (1-12) [Germany]

  Programme Background Requirements According to German media outlets, in 2018, Germany started the process for the acquisition of 11 new minehunters to bolster the current Type ...

• Minehunters

  Mine Countermeasure Vessel [India]

  Programme Background Requirements In August 2023, the Indian MoD issued a new Request for Information (RfI) for the procurement of 12 Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Vessels. The ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCMVs) [Greece]

  The Hellenic Navy currently operates two former Osprey-class minehunters, re-commissioned in 2007 and based on the Gaeta-class design, and one former Hunt-class MCM commissioned in ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCMVs) [Greece]

  The Hellenic Navy currently operates two former Osprey-class minehunters, re-commissioned in 2007 and based on the Gaeta-class design, and one former Hunt-class MCM commissioned in ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Al Jawf Class Replacement [Saudi Arabia]

  The Royal Saudi Navy urges the replacement of three Al Jawf-class minehunters, which Shephard forecasts will leave service by the end of the decade. At WDS ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Al Jawf Class Replacement [Saudi Arabia]

  The Royal Saudi Navy urges the replacement of three Al Jawf-class minehunters, which Shephard forecasts will leave service by the end of the decade. At WDS ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | New Generation Minehunters/Offshore (NGM/A) (1-4) [Italy]

  The Italian Navy is procuring twelve new multi-purpose mine countermeasures (MCM) vessels under the Cacciamine Nuova Generazione (CNG) programme. The programme includes coastal-going units (NGM/C) ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | New Generation Minehunters/Offshore (NGM/A) (1-4) [Italy]

  The Italian Navy is procuring twelve new multi-purpose mine countermeasures (MCM) vessels under the Cacciamine Nuova Generazione (CNG) programme. The programme includes coastal-going units (NGM/C) ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Mine Countermeasures Platforms (1-12) [Germany]

  In 2018, the German Navy launched the process of acquiring a fleet of 11 Mine Countermeasures platforms. The German Navy's 'Force Structure Goals 2035+' foresees 12 ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Mine Countermeasures Platforms (1-12) [Germany]

  In 2018, the German Navy launched the process of acquiring a fleet of 11 Mine Countermeasures platforms. The German Navy's 'Force Structure Goals 2035+' foresees 12 ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | New Generation Minehunters/Coastal (NGM/C) (1-5) [Italy]

  The Italian Navy is procuring twelve new multi-purpose mine countermeasures (MCM) vessels under the Cacciamine Nuova Generazione (CNG) programme. The programme includes coastal-going units (NGM/C) ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Type 32 [UK]

  On 19 November 2020, the British Prime Minister announced an increase in defence spending over four years, representing a £16.5 billion increase. Amongst this announcement was ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Type 32 [UK]

  On 19 November 2020, the British Prime Minister announced an increase in defence spending over four years, representing a £16.5 billion increase. Amongst this announcement was ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | New Generation Minehunters/Coastal (NGM/C) (6-8) [Italy]

  The Italian Navy is procuring twelve new multi-purpose mine countermeasures (MCM) vessels under the Cacciamine Nuova Generazione (CNG) programme. The programme includes coastal-going units (NGM/C) ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• OPVs

  OPV 1800 Sea Axe

  Damen unveiled its 'second-generation' OPV design during the 2015 OPVs and Corvettes Asia Pacific conference in Singapore. The re-configurable OPV uses the Sea Axe hull ...

• Military - USVs

  ARCIMS

  The Atlas Remote Combined Influence Minesweeping System (ARCIMS) is an MCM USV platform designed by Atlas Elektronik UK. It is capable of being deployed and operated from ...

• Minehunters

  Avenger Class

  The first Avenger-class minehunter entered service in 1985, with the last of the 14 ordered commissioned in 1994. The ships use Orbital ATK's AN/SLQ-48 remotely ...

• Military - UUVs

  AUV62-MR

  The AUV62-MR is an autonomous UUV designed to perform long-term mine reconnaissance missions. It is currently in service with the Swedish Navy. In addition to ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing

  ARAWN 160

  The ARAWN 160 is a fixed-wing UAV from NORDYN Group. The company states the production of the drone is decentralised, being produced in modular containerised ...

• Minehunters

  10750E

  The Project 10750E inshore mine countermeasures ship is designed for operations in depths to 100m, in particular areas such as ports, harbours, naval bases and ...

• Minehunters

  Venari 85

  In 2017, BMT Defence Services launched the Venari 85, a new concept for a mine countermeasure (MCM) vessel. BMT teamed up with QinetiQ to develop a vessel ...

• Air: helicopter flight simulators

  Apache Longbow Training System

  The Longbow Crew Trainer is the centrepiece of Boeing’s AH-64 Apache training. Pilots and other personnel use the high-fidelity flight simulator to practice aircraft procedures ...

• Military - UUVs

  Mercury

  The Mercury AUV is designed by ST Electronics, in conjunction with DSO National Laboratories. It is able to perform MCM missions without endangering personnel, and it ...

• Minehunters

  El Kasseh Class

  The El Kasseh-class mine countermeasure (MCM) vessels in service with the Algerian Navy are based on the Italian Navy's Lerici- and Gaeta-class MCM vessels. Intermarine built the vessels ...

• Air: sonar systems, Sea: sonar systems

  AQS-24B

  The AQS-24B is an airborne and underwater minehunting system, designed by Northop Grumman for the USN and coalition partners.

• Military - UUVs

  Iver4 900

  The Iver4 900 is a UUV designed by L3Harris to perform long-duration ISR, ASW and MCM operations.

• Military - UUVs

  A9-M

  The A9-M is a light, man-portable AUV, enabling deployment from small craft and in shallow water as a hand-launched vehicle. It is developed Exail. This AUV ...

• Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - tactical

  I N Sky

  The Indela I N Sky is a large, trailer-transported VTOL UAV for tactical reconnaissance and surveillance, which has a four-person crew and is controlled from ...

• IMCMS

  Integrated Mine Countermeasures System (IMCMS) is a sea-proven device designed for MCM operations against modern mines in all waters. It covers mine warfare, including sweeping, ...