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Training
British forces prepare for HMS Queen Elizabeth
9th August 2017
UK Royal Navy and Royal Marine vessels and personnel are taking part in NATO Exercise Saxon Warrior off the coast of Scotland as part of …
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Defence Helicopter
Australia requests MH-60R upgrade
4th September 2017
The US State Department has approved a potential foreign military sale for an Australian MH-60R helicopter upgrade programme, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced on …
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Special Operations
Georgian SF become NATO certified
8th September 2017
The Georgian Special Operations Forces (GEO SOF) has successfully completed NATO certification to operate a Special Operations Task Group (SOTG), defence sources have confirmed to …
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Military Logistics
Thales wins Canadian Navy support contract
18th August 2017
The Canadian government announced an in-service support contract for the Royal Canadian Navy’s Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships (AOPS) and Joint Support Ships (JSS) has …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Roboteam receives MTGR orders
31st August 2017
Roboteam has received two orders for the Micro Tactical Ground Robot (MTGR) in support of US and international military missions, the company announced on 29 …
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Special Operations
USAF receives enhanced digital GPS receiver
30th August 2017
Rockwell Collins has delivered enhanced Digital GPS Anti-Jam Receivers (DIGAR) for airborne platforms to the US Air Force Special Operations Command, the company announced on …
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Defence Notes
South Korean defence budget set for boost
31st August 2017
Alarmed by Kim Jong-un’s shenanigans across the border, Seoul announced on 29 August that it proposed to boost defence spending next year by 6.9% to …
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Land Warfare
Lockheed’s Camden facility delivers HIMARS
28th July 2017
Lockheed Martin has delivered the first High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launcher in which both the chassis and launcher components were manufactured at its …
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Naval Warfare
HII selected to repair USS Fitzgerald
28th August 2017
Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division has been selected by the US Navy to repair the guided missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald when it returns …
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Naval Warfare
Patrol affirmation for Mexico
10th August 2017
In recent months the Mexican Navy has continued expanding its patrol vessel fleet and reaffirming areas of operations to meet not just cartel and narcotics …
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Land Warfare
DSEI 2017: Patria’s containerised mortar system demo'd
6th September 2017
Patria’s New Mortar (Nemo) Container has successfully completed its first test firings on a truck platform. Announced on 1 September, the technology had been through …
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Special Operations
Venezuela activates new Special Operations Command
1st September 2017
The Venezuelan Armed Forces (FANB) formally activated a new Special Operations Command in Maracay, Aragua State on 17 August. The new Special Operations Command is …
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Training
Black Construction secures new contract
31st August 2017
Black Construction has received a contract worth $78 million from the US Naval Facilities Engineering Commandto design and construct a live-fire training range complex at …
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Defence Helicopter
US DoD inks Chinook deal with Saudi Arabia
25th August 2017
Boeing has been awarded a $223 million FMS contract for eight CH-47F Chinook, as part of a wider multiyear deal with Saudi Arabia, the US DoD has announced. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
MSPO 2017: Raptor hoverbike draws attention
5th September 2017
Defence shows and exhibitions often showcase unexpected platforms or designs to the visiting public and VIPs, occasionally presenting a system or technology that flies in …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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APCs/IFVs - 6x6, APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Otaman (Ukrainian Marine Corps)
Programme Background Practika first unveiled the Otaman family of 6x6 and 8x8 armoured vehicles in late 2016. These were developed to meet the requirements of ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
KC-130J [USA]
BackgroundIn December 2019, the US DoD ordered 50 more C-130Js. The multiyear contract, worth $3.4 billion, provides 24 HC/MC-130Js to the USAF, 20 KC-130Js for the ...
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Loitering munitions
Loitering Munition 1 [Taiwan]
Programme Background 2023 At Taichung in March 2023, NCSIST unveiled the loitering munition. The munition showed the country's focus on asymmetric capabilities to defend itself ...
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Light attack, Trainer
F-5E/F ADVERSARY TRAINER [USA]
Programme Background The F-5N is a single seat, dual engine supersonic land based fighter. It is designed for a service life of 9000 flight hours. ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
BTR-4E (Ukrainian Marine Corps)
Programme Background The Ukrainian Navy is seeking to standardise the armoured vehicle fleet of the Ukrainian Marine Corps in order to simplify maintenance, logistics and ...
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MPVs - 4x4
JLTV (Batch 1) {Brazil]
Programme Background Under its PROADSUMUS programme, the Brazilian Marine Corps is procuring new equipment to support its deployment in expeditionary operations. One of the new ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Medium Landing Ship (11-33) [USMC]
The US Marine Corps is looking to develop a new platform to bridge the gap between its large assault ships and smaller landing craft. This ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Medium Landing Ship (11-33) [USMC]
The US Marine Corps is looking to develop a new platform to bridge the gap between its large assault ships and smaller landing craft. This ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Medium Landing Ship (9-18) [USMC]
The US Marine Corps is looking to develop a new platform to bridge the gap between its large assault ships and smaller landing craft. This ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Medium Landing Ship (9-18) [USMC]
The US Marine Corps is looking to develop a new platform to bridge the gap between its large assault ships and smaller landing craft. This ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Medium Landing Ship (1-10) [USMC]
The US Marine Corps is looking to develop a new platform to bridge the gap between its large assault ships and smaller landing craft. This ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Medium Landing Ship (1-10) [USMC]
The US Marine Corps is looking to develop a new platform to bridge the gap between its large assault ships and smaller landing craft. This ...
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MPVs - 4x4
JLTV (Batch 2) [Brazil]
Programme Background Under its PROADSUMUS programme, the Brazilian Marine Corps is procuring new equipment to support its deployment in expeditionary operations. One of the new ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Large ULS-A / Aerial Logistics Connector (ALC) [USMC]
Background US Marine ULS-A programmes The US Marines are seeking a family of Unmanned Logistics Systems-Air (ULS-A), which will provide logistics and ground units with their ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | LCVPs Replacement [Netherlands]
The Dutch Marine Corps needs to replace 12 Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel (LCVP) from 2025. The current LCVPs will reach the end of their service ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Unguided Mortar Ammunition
81mm Flash Bang Munition
The 81mm Flash Bang Munition is a special-purpose mortar round designed by the Marine Corps Combat Development Command for use by the US Marine Corps. The USMC ...
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Unguided Artillery Ammunition
M795 High Explosive Round
The M795 High Explosive Round is a 155mm artillery shell manufactured by General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems.
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Military - USVs
AIRCAT Bobcat USV
The AIRCAT Bobcat is an Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) developed by Eureka Naval Craft. It is designed as an optionally crewed light supply vessel, specifically ...
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Laser pointers
AN/PEQ-16 MIPIM
The AN/PEQ-16 MIPIM (Mini Integrated Pointer Illuminator Module) is a multi-function laser pointer that incorporates an IR laser pointer, an IR illuminator, a visible red ...
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MPVs - 4x4
RG33
BAE Systems RG33 is a family of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles available in both 4x4 and 6x6. The medium-weight class of BAE Systems MRAP ...
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Air: helicopter flight simulators
MCAT
The Marine Common Aircrew Trainer (MCAT) has been designed to train CH-53E Super Stallion, MV-22B Osprey and UH-1Y Venom enlisted aircrew. The single training device ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
R600
The R600 8x8 armoured vehicle is an amphibious IFV designed by Panus for the Royal Thai Marine Corps. It completed testing by the marines in ...
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Land: Electronic Attack - Jamming
AN/PLQ-9 Thor-III
Sierra Nevada’s AN/PLQ-9 Thor-III is the standard Counter Improvised Explosive Device (CIED) manpack system in service with the US Army and US Marine Corps (USMC). ...
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Directed energy weapons
CLWS
Developed by Boeing, Compact Laser Weapon System (CLWS or CLaWS) is a medium-range, low-power laser C-UAS system. According to the reports, the CLWS prototype has ...
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Land: Electronic Attack - Jamming
AN/PLT-5 Thor-II
Sierra Nevada Corporations’s (SNC's) AN/PLT-5 Thor-II Counter Improvised Explosive Device (CIED) system is designed to equip CIED teams and is used throughout the US armed ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Shadow M2
The Shadow M2 builds on the Shadow 200, but has greater endurance and payload capability, quieter and more reliable propulsion and an optional SATCOM capability ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
AAV SU
In May 2014, BAE Systems and SAIC received contracts from the USMC to develop survivability upgrade proposals for a portion of its 1,060-strong BAE Systems ...
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Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns
6.5mm CT Carbine
The 6.5mm Cased Telescoped (CT) Carbine is a closed-bolt, forward-feed, gas piston-operated weapon being developed as part of the US Army's Lightweight Small Arms Technology ...
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Air: mission management systems
AFATDS
Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) is a multi-service (US Army/USMC) joint and combined forces fire support battle command system. It provides automated support ...
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Military helicopters - attack
AH-1 SeaCobra
Bell developed the 209/AH-1 SeaCobra on the basis of the US Army’s single-engine AH-1G Cobra as the United States Marine Corps (USMC) determined that a ...
