• Digital Battlespace

  Ricoh unveils new digital binoculars

  19th January 2015

  Ricoh Americas has unveiled new NV-10A digital binoculars able to penetrate fog, smoke, rain and sand to provide a crisp, clear image even at night. …

• Land Warfare

  SmartRounds introduces non-lethal smart bullets

  14th January 2015

  SmartRounds Technology announced its new 18mm non-lethal and non-impact smart bullets on 12 January. They are micro-controlled smart bullets (patent pending) that will be launched …

• Digital Battlespace

  BAE Systems receives iSToRE contract

  14th January 2015

  The US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) has awarded the Information Store (iSToRE) contract to BAE Systems, the company announced on 12 January. The contract will …

• Land Warfare

  TrackingPoint debuts precision-guided firearm

  8th January 2015

  TrackingPoint has debuted its new 338 TrackingPoint (338TP) precision-guided firearm at the ShowStoppers event at CES 2015 on 6 January. The 338TP, which is code-named …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Aero Surveillance unveils ASV100 VTOL UAS

  9th December 2014

  Aero Surveillance has introduced a new vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) UAS called the ASV 100 at the International Airborne Maritime Surveillance Exhibition (SIAM) in …

• Digital Battlespace

  Rockwell Collins to upgrade US Navy E-2D Advanced HITS

  8th December 2014

  Rockwell Collins will upgrade the US Navy’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Integrated Training System (HITS) under an initial contract valued at $26 million that could rise …

• Defence Helicopter

  I/ITSEC: First US Army UH-72A flight simulator ready for training

  4th December 2014

  The US Army accepted the first UH-72A flight training device (FTD) on 2 December it has been revealed at I/ITSEC in Orlando.  The UH-72A FTD …

• Defence Helicopter

  I/ITSEC: CAE launches next generation Medallion-6000

  2nd December 2014

  CAE launched their next generation Medallion-6000 image generator at I/ITSEC on 1 December in Orlando. The next-generation Medallion-6000 is based on the latest COTS graphics …

• Naval Warfare

  Brazilian Navy selects MBDA’s Sea Ceptor

  1st December 2014

  MBDA’s Sea Ceptor has marked a new success, with the system selected for integration onto the Brazilian Navy’s Tamandaré class corvettes. MBDA announced the news …

• Land Warfare

  I/ITSEC: SIMmersion showcases new gaming elements

  27th November 2014

  SIMmersion will be exhibiting its new virtual people training system at this year’s I/ITSEC in Orlando. The company will be demonstrating a new ‘gamified’, soft-skill …

• Defence Notes

  I/ITSEC: CAE showcases training solutions

  26th November 2014

  As CAE looks to be the partner of choice for customers that require simulation-based training, the company will be demonstrating capabilities and technologies that address …

• Defence Notes

  I/ITSEC: Eyevis to display projector solutions

  26th November 2014

  First time exhibitor Eyevis will be displaying an LED projector and LC display solution at I/ITSEC in Orlando from 1 December.  The LED projectors can …

• Land Warfare

  GDLS-Canada to supply LAV-UP surveillance upgrade

  14th November 2014

  General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada will supply and integrate new surveillance suites for the Canadian armed forces’ LAV III Upgrade (LAV-UP) vehicles under a CDN$287 million …

• Land Warfare

  EDA C-IED training facility opens in the Netherlands

  4th November 2014

  A European Defence Agency (EDA)-facilitated initiative to develop joint counter-improvised explosive device (C-IED) capabilities has opened the Joint Deployable Exploitation and Analysis Laboratory (JDEAL) facility …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Euronaval: Insitu unveils ScanEagle 2 (video)

  29th October 2014

  Insitu used the Euronaval exhibition in Paris to release details of its planned upgrade to the ScanEagle UAV, which features a new engine for increased …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Arctic Frigates Procurement/Thetis Class Replacement (4-5) [Denmark]

  In January 2025, Denmark announced the acquisition of "three new Arctic ships, additional long-range drones with advanced image acquisition capacity" and "satellite capacity" worth over ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Arctic Frigates Procurement/Thetis Class Replacement (4-5) [Denmark]

  In January 2025, Denmark announced the acquisition of "three new Arctic ships, additional long-range drones with advanced image acquisition capacity" and "satellite capacity" worth over ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Arctic Frigates Procurement/Thetis Class Replacement (1-3) [Denmark]

  On 18 August 2022, the Danish MoD announced a plan to invest up to $5.5 billion to replace a large number of platforms of the ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Arctic Frigates Procurement/Thetis Class Replacement (1-3) [Denmark]

  On 18 August 2022, the Danish MoD announced a plan to invest up to $5.5 billion to replace a large number of platforms of the ...

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

  CH-4 (First Batch) [Pakistan]

  Programme Background First Batch According to the Pakistan Exim Trade Info website, five aircraft were delivered to the country on 15 January 2021. According to a ...

• Submarines: conventional, attack

  Next Generation Submarines [Japan]

  Programme Background Requirements Japan typically only keeps submarines in service for around 20 years, a relatively short time for modern warships. The Next Generation Submarine is, ...

• 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 ...

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

  CH-4 (Second Batch) [Pakistan]

  Programme Background First Batch According to the Pakistan Exim Trade Info website, five aircraft were delivered to the country on 15 January 2021. According to ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - HALE

  Persistent Surveillance / High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS) [Japan]

  Programme Background Drone Appetite Released in December 2022, the Defence Buildup Programme (DBP) called on the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) to replace some human assets with ...

• Submarines: conventional, attack

  Horizon 3 - Submarines Procurement Programme [Philippines]

  Programme Background Requirements The Philippines began its Future Submarine Acquisition back in 2015. The Philippines has no experience in operating submarines, but there is a ...

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

  Arctic Long-Range UAV [Denmark]

  Programme Background Arctic Capability Package In February 2021, Denmark published the Arctic Capability package, a commitment to invest in new technologies, particularly uncrewed systems, to improve ...

• Reconnaissance/patrol vehicles

  12kN AASLT Air Assault Vehicle (Contracted)

  Programme Background Mercedes-Benz Cars Netherlands was awarded the 12kN AASLT contract in November 2018 after a competition involving at least three other bidders.  Intended to replace ...

• Reconnaissance/patrol vehicles

  12kN AASLT Air Assault Vehicle (Options)

  Programme Background Mercedes-Benz Cars Netherlands was awarded the 12kN AASLT contract in November 2018 after a competition involving at least three other bidders. Intended to ...

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

  Loyal Wingan [Japan]

  Programme Background Drone Appetite Released in December 2022, the Defence Building Program (DBP) called on the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) to replace some human assets with uncrewed ...

• Military UAS - micro

  NX70 Microdrone (First Batch)

  Programme Background The French Army procured the NX70 to meet an urgent operational requirement for a small UAS that could provide short-range ISR for dismounted ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Subsystems: visual

  Fullwhite Curve

  The Fullwhite Curve projection screen is designed for visual systems requiring the projected image to go right to the very edge.It can be combined with ...

• Subsystems: visual

  Curve Screen

  Curve Screen is a custom-made modular screen for seamless, immersive simulation. Supported by partners in over 60 countries, Curve Screens are tailored for heavy-duty 24/7 ...

• Air: helicopter flight simulators

  Mi-8MTV-5 FMS

  The Mi-8MTV-5 FMS enables pilots to master the whole envelope of flying and combat missions in a real cockpit environment with the help of all ...

• Sea: weapon training

  IS Coastal Surveillance Simulator

  Image Soft unveiled its new IS Coastal Surveillance Simulator (IS CSS) at UDT Europe in May 2017. The IS CSS features simulated distance measurement and ...

• Subsystems: visual

  Fullwhite

  Multiple flat-surfaced Fullwhite screens can be connected to create projected environments. All products are custom made in any aspect ratio or size for their intended ...

• Subsystems: visual

  Northstar

  Northstar is 3D Perception’s simulation display solution that fuses several live-linked subsystems. At the heart of the Northstar cosom is nBox, an all-in-one display processor ...

• Subsystems: visual

  Calibre HQView325 Image Scaler

  The HQView325 has four-sided soft edge-blend with multi-region black level correction for blending of multiple projector images with image warp mapping support. It incorporates a ...

• Subsystems: visual

  Multi Panel Screen

  The Multi Panel Screen is intended for training environments that require flat projection surfaces and is offered in single-screen or continuous multiple screen variants. All ...

• Subsystems: visual

  VECTOR

  VECTOR is a large-screen display image processor, driving LED walls, soft-edged large projectors and DLP and LCD rear projection video walls. Its ability to combine ...

• Land: NVGs

  NL963B

  The NL963B NVG is based on the US military AN/PVS-7 design and is intended for land use including vehicle driving and typically head- or helmet-mounted. ...

• Counter-UAS systems

  DroneCannon RW

  The DroneCannon Remote Weapon (RW) soft-kill C-UAS jammer is designed for use on remote weapon stations as part of a combined hard-kill/soft-kill layered system. Its integration ...

• Subsystems: visual

  Curve 360 Screen

  The Curve 360 Screen is designed for specific training systems that require 360° projection screens and continuous surfaces for immersive learning. The Curve 360 Screen ...

• Soft Body Armour

  Designed to fit under vests, soft armour solutions from BAE Systems provide ballistic and fragmentation protection for the torso, with additional attachable components for extended ...

• Soft Ballistic Vests

  BCA lightweight armoured vests are designed to allow users more flexibility and speed of movement. The Soft Ballistic Vests can be upgraded with the addition ...

• Land: Integrated Defensive Systems

  Bright Arrow

  A combined hard- and soft-kill active protection system with stabilised RCWS for 7.62mm machine guns, designed for light armoured vehicles. The system combines firepower, survivability ...