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News - SAS 2016

  • Digital Battlespace

    NZDF fields networked elements during Southern Katipo

    1st December 2017

    The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) used the large-scale Exercise Southern Katipo in October-November to field elements of its Network Enabled Army (NEA) programme, ahead of …

  • Training

    French Navy receives new simulators

    27th November 2017

    Naval Group has delivered Simdav visual defence simulators to the French Navy in Brest, the company announced on 22 November. Brest is the second base …

  • Naval Warfare

    Canada warns against stealth frigate proposals

    6th December 2017

    The Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) project encountered its latest rough patch as the Canadian government moved to publicly reject proposals not submitted through the formal process. The …

  • Training

    I/ITSEC 2017: Rockwell brings displays to F-16 training

    27th November 2017

    Rockwell Collins has been selected by Lockheed Martin to provide display systems to two undisclosed international F-16 training programme customers. The F-16 solution will include …

  • Naval Warfare

    Cost versus capability for future Canadian frigate

    30th November 2017

    The future shape of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) will be decided in 2018 based on bids submitted for the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) programme, …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Australia awards lucrative Land 200 Tranche 2 contract

    30th November 2017

    Australia announced approval for Project Land 200 Tranche 2 on 28 November. This wide-ranging programme valued at up to A$1.4 billion ($1.06 billion) will continue …

  • Military Logistics

    BAE Systems to upgrade USS Tortuga

    21st November 2017

    BAE Systems has received a $139.8 million contract from the US Navy to modernise the dock landing ship USS Tortuga, the company announced on 16 …

  • Training

    I/ITSEC 2017: Rockwell Collins and CAE team up for I-LVC

    27th November 2017

    It appears the Operation Blended Warrior will not be the only I-LVC event to take place at I/ITSEC 2017. Rockwell Collins and CAE have teamed …

  • Land Warfare

    Russia boosts Iskander-M inventory

    27th November 2017

    The Russian Navy has strengthened its tactical ballistic missile (TBM) inventory by adding its first brigade equipped with the new 9K720 Iskander-M (NATO SS-26 Stone) system.The …

  • Naval Warfare

    Analysis: Will China establish an ADIZ in South China Sea?

    24th November 2017

    A Chinese air defence identification zone (ADIZ) in the South China Sea would be arduous, but not an impossible task to enforce, according to a RAND …

  • Naval Warfare

    Milipol Paris 2017: Zodiac Milpro showcases latest Hurricane variant

    24th November 2017

    Zodiac Milpro is presenting its latest custom-built Hurricane ZH-940 rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) at the MILIPOL internal security exhibition near Paris. The example showcased …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Milipol Paris 2017: Novadem unveils new NX70 drone variants

    22nd November 2017

    French UAV manufacturer Novadem unveiled three new variants of its NX70 micro drone, the NXWIRE, NXDROP and NXLIGHT, at the Milipol Paris internal security exhibition. The …

  • Military Logistics

    Japan will expand military base in Djibouti

    29th November 2017

    Great attention has been paid to the establishment of a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) base in Djibouti – and rightly so – but less attention …

  • Training

    I/ITSEC 2017: DiSTI launches GL Studio v.6.1

    23rd November 2017

    Visualisation and 3D virtual maintenance trainer (VMT) specialists, Orlando-based DiSTI Corporation has released v.6.1 of its GL Studio product, the first major iteration of v.6 that …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Japan’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye takes off

    17th November 2017

    Northrop Grumman has successfully completed the first flight of Japan’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft at the company’s Aircraft Integration Center of Excellence in Florida. The …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

  • Sealift/replenishment vessels

    SAS Drakensberg Replacement [South Africa]

    Programme Background Requirements The South African Navy needs to replace the SAS Drakensberg Combat Support Ship (CSS). SAS Drakensberg was launched in 1986 and commissioned ...

  • Naval: Combat Management Systems

    Naval: Combat Management Systems | SAS Drakensberg Replacement [South Africa]

    The South African Navy needs to replace the SAS Drakensberg Combat Support Ship (CSS), which entered service in 1987. In October 2023, the South African Navy Chief ...

  • Naval: shipboard communication systems

    Naval: shipboard communication systems | SAS Drakensberg Replacement [South Africa]

    The South African Navy needs to replace the SAS Drakensberg Combat Support Ship (CSS), which entered service in 1987. In October 2023, the South African Navy Chief ...

  • OPVs

    Project Biro (1-3) [South Africa]

    Programme Background Three multi-mission inshore patrol vessels (MMIPVs) have been procured for the South African Navy under Project Biro. Based on Damen's Stan Patrol 6211 ...

  • Tanks

    Project Land 907 Phase 2 [Australia]

    Programme Background Between 2006 and 2007, the Australian Army received 59 M1A1 AIM SA Abrams MBTs under Project Land 907 Phase 1. These vehicles were planned to ...

  • Mine-protected vehicles

    New Zealand Bushmaster PMV

    Programme Background The NZDF had called attention to the need to retire the armoured Pinzgauer fleet in its 2019 Defence Capability Plan. Not only are ...

  • Special operations vehicles

    SOV-Cdo Replacement (Australia)

    Programme Background The Australian MoD plans to invest in new equipment for its SOF units to allow the ADF to respond more effectively and more ...

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

    Système de Drone Aérien pour la Marine (SDAM) [France]

    Programme Background Requirement The requirement for the SDAM programme is a rotary-wing VTOL-capable UAV with a modular configuration capable of hosting a range of payloads. ...

  • Loitering munitions

    Harop [Azerbaijan]

    Programme Background According to a December 2020 report by the Centre for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS), Azerbaijan acquired an estimated 50 Harop loitering munitions ...

  • 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, ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 8x8

    Piranha V

    264 of the Piranha Vs will be assigned to the Danish Army's 1st Brigade, following its reorganisation in January 2019. Each of its three armoured ...

  • Air: Radio and SATCOM

    Air: Radio and SATCOM | Tejas LCA - India Follow-On

    Indian Air Force is planning to buy a total of 140 Tejas LCA to equip seven squadrons. Between 2006 and 2016, India’s Defence Acquisition Council authorised ...

  • Data links

    Data links | Tejas LCA - India Follow-On

    Indian Air Force is planning to buy a total of 140 Tejas LCA to equip seven squadrons. Between 2006 and 2016, India’s Defence Acquisition Council authorised ...

  • Air: Helmet-mounted displays

    Air: Helmet-mounted displays | Tejas LCA - India Follow-On

    Indian Air Force is planning to buy a total of 140 Tejas LCA to equip seven squadrons. Between 2006 and 2016, India’s Defence Acquisition Council authorised ...

  • Air: Head-up displays

    Air: Head-up displays | Tejas LCA - India Follow-On

    Indian Air Force is planning to buy a total of 140 Tejas LCA to equip seven squadrons. Between 2006 and 2016, India’s Defence Acquisition Council authorised ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Loitering munitions

    AIHMI AHM-1X

    The AIHMI AHM-1X, also known as Sharp Point or Spearhead in Greek, is a loitering munition from SAS Technology. More specifically, the drone is a 4kg ...

  • SAS AW169 interior

    The Specialist Aviation Services (SAS) AW169 Medical Interior is a fully certified EMS interior that features a swivelling, easy-load longitudinal stretcher, giving all-round patient access with ...

  • Sea: sonar systems

    T-SAS

    The Towed Synthetic Aperture Sonar (T-SAS) is a high-resolution towed side scan sonar for detection of bottom and short-tethered mines. It is able to deliver ...

  • Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - small

    SARISA SRS-1A

    The SARISA SRS-1A is a quadcopter rotary-wing UAS unveiled at DEFEA 2021. Manufactured by the Greek company Spirit Aeronautical Systems (SAS) Technology, the platform features two rails underneath ...

  • Air-to-surface missiles

    Mako

    Mako is an air-launched hypersonic missile developed by Lockheed Martin in collaboration with CoAspire. The missile was unveiled to the public for the first time ...

  • OPVs

    Afrika Class (Vard 7 055)

    The Afrika-class (Vard 7 055) is a 53m OPV developed by Vard Marine. Designed to undertake surveillance, patrol and response operations with the EEZ, the ...

  • Patrol boats

    Warrior Class (Stan Patrol 6211)

    Under Project Biro, the South African Navy is acquiring three new multi-mission inshore patrol vessels. The project is expected to run for approximately seven years, ...

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

    ARES ARS-1X

    Manufactured by SAS Technology, ARES ARS-1X is a mini rotary-wing UAV. The UAV has an open architecture, allowing it to operate as a quadcopter or ...

  • 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 ...

  • Military - UUVs

    Bluefin-12S

    The Bluefin-12S AUV has been designed for a range of applications, including shallow-water survey, search and salvage, oceanography and scientific research, as well as MCM and ...

  • Military - UUVs

    A27-M

    The A27-M is a multi-mission, long-endurance AUV developed by Exail that is suitable for military and civil missions. This includes reconnaissance, MCM, homeland security, hydrographic survey, ...

  • Frigates

    MEKO A-200

    The MEKO A-200 is a general-purpose frigate development of the MEKO 200 design in service with multiple nations. Built by Germany's Blohm+Voss, Howaldtswerke Deutsch Werft ...

  • Submarines: conventional, attack

    Type 209/1400mod

    The Type 209/1400mod is a modified variant of the German-designed export Type 209/1400 submarine. This variant of the Type 209 is in service with the ...

  • Military - UUVs

    SeaOtter Mk II

    The SeaOtter Mk II is a long-range AUV developed by Atlas Elektronik. It is designed for mine detection and classification, rapid environmental assessment, seabed mapping and hydrographic ...

  • Land: Defensive Systems - Gunshot Detection / Hostile Fire Indicator

    Acoustic Shooter Locating System (ASLS)

    The compact Acoustic Shooter Locating System (ASLS) consists of a powerful acoustic sensor with integrated analysis electronics and a compact control and display unit. The ...