Defence Notes

Boeing remains prime on US Minuteman ICBM guidance system

2nd February 2023

Boeing will continue to to maintain readiness and accuracy of the Minuteman nuclear missile's guidance system for the US Air Force.

Air Warfare

Air dominance vital as US and allies face evolving threat environment (Studio)

17th January 2023

Advanced munitions industry positions for a changing threat landscape, underscored by the conflict in Ukraine.

Uncrewed Vehicles

US Navy uncrewed systems task force launches UAV from Coast Guard ship

12th December 2022

The USN’s Task Force 59 has launched a UAV from a US Coast Guard ship in the Arabian Gulf.

Land Warfare

New data link ties Patriot missile into Integrated Battle Command System

25th November 2022

A combination of Northrop Grumman's IBCS and a Lockheed Martin data link contributed towards successful Patriot interception of cruise missile surrogate targets.

ISR/special mission

ISTAR Aircraft - India

Programme Background New Delhi has a long standing requirement for ISTAR aircraft to increase the IAF's capability to track mobile ground targets, map natural disaster areas, ...

ISR/special mission

ISTAR Aircraft (South Korea)

Programme Background South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration stated that Seoul is planning to procure additional aircraft to minimize potential surveillance gaps amid growing security ...

ISR/special mission

Shadow R1 (UK)

Programme Background The RAF is moving forward with an ambitious plan to transform its intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) force to enable greater ...

Reconnaissance/patrol vehicles

LRSS

Programme Background The LRSS programme will meet the Canadian Army's need for a long-range on-the-move digital surveillance system mounted on the LAV 6.0 8x8 armoured ...

Reconnaissance/patrol vehicles

VBAE

Programme Background The VBAE programme will procure a light 4x4 armoured vehicle to replace the Arquus Light Armoured Vehicle (VBL) currently in service with the ...

APCs/IFVs - 8x8

Land 400 Phase 2 - Boxer CRV

Programme Background History The Land 400 Phase 2 programme will procure a replacement for the ASLAV, a derivative of the General Dynamics Land Systems Light Armoured Vehicle ...

Patrol boats

Fast Response Cutters (USCG Domestic Programme) (1-54)

Programme Background The Fast Response Cutters (FRC's) are being procured to replace the 49 aging Island-class patrol boats for the US Coast Guard (USCG). The ...

Patrol boats

Fast Response Cutters (USCG Persian Gulf)

Programme Background  The Fast Response Cutters (FRC's) are being procured to replace the 49 aging Island-class patrol boats for the US Coast Guard (USCG). The ...

Patrol boats

Fast Response Cutters (USCG Domestic Programme) (55-58)

Programme Background The Fast Response Cutters (FRC's) are being procured to replace the 49 ageing Island-class patrol boats for the US Coast Guard (USCG). The ...

Reconnaissance/patrol vehicles

eLRV

Programme Background Purpose The US Army unveiled a new concept for a more deployable IBCT structure at AUSA in October 2014. Built around three main types ...

APCs/IFVs - tracked

OMFV (USA)

Programme Background Requirement The OMFV programme is the latest of several attempts to develop a Bradley replacement.  Designed to be capable of operating with or without ...

APCs/IFVs - tracked

FICV

Programme Background Requirement The Indian Army first identified its requirement for a new tracked IFV to replace the BMP-2 Sarath in 2009, but this initial ...

Counter-UAS systems

Odin

The Odin C-UAS system can detect, track, identify and deny UAVs out to a range of three kilometres. It has a modular architecture that can ...

Land: air defence radar

AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel

The AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel is a mobile 3D phased-array radar used to alert SHORAD weapons about hostile airborne targets and queue up their shots. It operates ...

Sea: sonar systems

Sentinel IDS

The Sentinel Intruder Detection Sonar (IDS) system uses tracking software that combines data from multiple sonars to produce a picture of the underwater environment, providing wide-area ...

Land: Integrated Defensive Systems

Beam/Sentinel

The Beam and Sentinel family of EO sensors is designed to detect hostile optics such as cameras and weapon sights. The Beam 100 family products ...

Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical

Silent Falcon

The Silent Falcon is a solar-electric sUAS with long-endurance capabilities for extended-range missions. The UAS can be used for commercial and military applications. The entire ...

Space: radar systems

ESA Sentinel-1

Sentinel-1 is a planned constellation of four satellites with two already in orbit and two on order. They carry a payload of a C-band SAR ...

Counter-UAS systems

Silent Archer

The Silent Archer C-UAS product combines TRL-8/9 radar and EW systems, a camera and a 3D user display to defeat hostile UAVs, whether it is a ...

Avionics: communications systems - helicopter, military

Skyforce Sentinel

The Honeywell Skyforce Sentinel is a multi-function display system designed for emergency medical, executive and utility operations. The Sentinel uses a simple menu structure and ...

Major networking projects

Sentinel IP

The Sentinel IP suite can be used to create a wide-area system with as many LANs as needed to meet a user’s requirement for a ...

APCs/IFVs - 8x8

StrykerX

Unveiled at AUSA 2022, the StrykerX from General Dynamics Land Systems is the technology demonstrator for the next-generation Stryker vehicle family. Featuring a hybrid diesel-electric power ...

APCs/IFVs - 4x4

Sentinel

IAG's Sentinel 4x4 armoured vehicle has been designed to meet the requirements of tactical response teams. In standard configuration, Sentinel carries a crew of two ...

Land: vehicle surveillance/target acquisition systems

LightSpeed

LightSpeed is intended as a secure alternative to radio communication, point-to-point data and voice transmitter, incorporating eyesafe IR LED (no laser) for non-visible communications. It ...

Data links

Sentinel SSW

Sentinel Soft Switch (SSW) is a software-based information gatekeeper. Providing tactical gatekeeper functionality in military environments, it requires no centralised database or management function. Placing ...

Air: surveillance and maritime patrol radar

ASTOR

The Airborne Stand-Off Radar (ASTOR) is a battlefield surveillance synthetic aperture radar/moving target indication (MTI) system installed in the UK RAF's Raytheon Sentinel R1 aircraft, ...

Land: air defence radar

Silent Sentry

The Silent Sentry passive radar was unveiled in 1998. It can be mounted at a fixed site or on a vehicle. The radar exploits disturbances ...