Naval Warfare

Kongsberg contracted for Dutch and Belgian frigate propellers and drive shafts

19th April 2024

In July 2023, Damen and Thales signed contracts to design, build and deliver four new anti-submarine warfare (ASW) frigates for Belgium and the Netherlands.

Air Warfare

Doodle Labs expands use of its radios on UAV systems

19th April 2024

Mesh Rider is a SWaP (Size, Weight and Power) optimised mesh radio designed for uncrewed systems and supports six frequency bands in a single transceiver and AES-256 encryption. It was developed in cooperation with the US Defense Innovation Unit.

Digital Battlespace

Jacobs wins MoD cyber-security support contract

19th April 2024

The deal with Jacobs will run until November 2027 and will see the company deliver a range of digital and IT specialist professional services to Defence Digital.

Air Warfare

Lockheed beats out Northrop on $17 billion US missile contract

16th April 2024

The Next Generation Interceptor and accompanying radars will play a key role in protecting the US against long-range ballistic missile threats.

Land Warfare

US deploys Mid-Range Capability missile defence system to the Philippines

16th April 2024

Mid-Range Capability (MRC) missile defence system has leveraged Lockheed Martin’s expertise with two in-service USN systems: the MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) and the Aegis Weapon System.

Military helicopters - multirole

HH-60W - Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH)

According to the FY2021 Base funding, the HH-60W helicopter unit cost is $43.2 million. The HH-60W will be capable of employment day or night, in ...

Reconnaissance/patrol vehicles

Ateş Armoured Border Security Vehicle

The Ateş is equipped with several sensors developed by Aselsan including the Acar ground detection radar,  FalconEye EO system on an extendable mast, and Seda ...

Fighter - multirole

Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA)

Programme Background Five prototypes will be manufactured for developmental tests. Indian Air Force will buy 36 AMCA Mark-I aircraft from 2029-30. The Mark-I configuration will ...

APCs/IFVs - 8x8

M1135 Stryker NBC Reconnaissance Vehicle

Programme Background According to the DSCA's notification to Congress, the acquisition of 50 M1135 Strykers was intended to allow the Iraqi government to identify harmful ...

Frigates

FFX Batch III - 1 [South Korea]

Programme Background The new Chungnam-class (FFX Batch III) will consist of six new improved anti-aircraft detection vessels to replace the ageing escort and patrol ships ...

Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift

AW101-Norway

AgustaWestland is also providing initial support and training services, including spares at each of the operating bases and aircrew training. It will then provide performance ...

Frigates

FFX Batch III - 2 [South Korea]

Programme Background Timeline The new Ulsan-class (FFX Batch III) will consist of six new improved anti-aircraft detection vessels to replace the ageing escort and patrol ships ...

AEW&C

GlobalEye (UAE)

Programme Background The GlobalEye is a modification of Bombardier's Global 6000 jet aircraft fitted with the S-band Erieye Extended Range (ER) radar and mission system ...

ISR/special mission

RC-2 - Japan

Programme Background Japan has decided to develop its own EW aircraft to oppose China and Russia, countries that are already reinforcing their own EW capabilities. ...

Special operations vehicles

P6 ATAV

The funding that will be necessary to procure 85 P6 ATAVs has not been disclosed by the TNI-AD. While it is unclear how much each ...

Corvettes

Pohjanmaa Class (Squadron 2020) [Finland]

Programme Background Requirements Under its Squadron 2020 programme, Finland aims to replace seven vessels, the decommissioned minelayer Pohjanmaa, four Rauma-class fast attack missile crafts and two ...

Frigates

FFX Batch III - 3-4 [South Korea]

Programme Background Timeline The new Chungnam-class (FFX Batch III) will consist of six new improved anti-aircraft detection vessels to replace the ageing escort and patrol ...

Submarines nuclear, ballistic missile

Type 094 (Jin Class) 1-6

Development and Procurement The Type 094 nuclear ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) was developed for the PLAN to follow on from the single 1980s-vintage Type 092 ...

Military UAS - tactical

Skeldar V-200 Dutch Navy

Programme Background The Dutch Ministry of Defence issued a notice calling for information regarding the potential acquisition of a vertical takeoff and landing unmanned aerial ...

Military UAS - tactical

Skeldar V-200 Belgian Navy

Programme Background For the joint MCM programme between Belgium and the Netherlands, the Dutch Ministry of Defence issued a notice calling for information regarding the ...

Counter-UAS systems, Land: Defensive Systems - DF systems

PATS

The Passive Aerial Threat Surveillance (PATS) sensor produced by Adsys Controls is a detection and tracking system capable of monitoring airspace for extremely low-signature airborne ...

Land: battlefield and ground surveillance radar

UHF Radar Family

At the Paris Air Show in June 2015, IAI unveiled a UHF AESA radar. The ULTRA-C1 (single cluster configuration) is a lightweight mobile system designed ...

Air: sonar systems

AN/AQS-22 ALFS

The AN/AQS-22 Airborne Low-Frequency Sonar (ALFS) is the primary undersea warfare sensor for the USN MH-60R Seahawk multi-mission helicopter. The sonar system enables the MH-60R ...

Neo V2

Flycam UAV displayed the Neo V2 at the Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas in November 2016. Developed in 2014, the UAV has a twin-boom ...

Data links

P4700

The P4700 is an airborne-qualified IP data link produced by BERTEN. Suitable for hypersonic and high-attitude applications, it can be integrated into various platforms, including ...

Military - UUVs

Stingray

The Stingray UUV can be used for missions such as; port and harbour security, hull inspections, dam and tunnel inspections, SAR operations, pipe and cable ...

Data links

P1350

P1350 are airborne-qualified IP data links that can operate at hypersonic speeds. Produced by BERTEN DSP, it provides ruggedised, low-SWaP tactical communications in electronic warfare environments. 

Data links

P6000

BERTEN P6000 are defence-grade IP data links that provide a light, compact, robust, and affordable solution for airborne, maritime, and ground communications.

Military UGVs

Gladiator TUGV

The Gladiator Tactical Unmanned Ground Vehicle (TUGV) was funded through a USMC programme to develop an armed, armoured UGV. The programme began in the mid-1990s, ...

Land: Integrated Defensive Systems

Tandir

Tandir is a passive warning system incorporating the latest IR technologies in military vehicles. Tandir enables fast, precision day and night identification of multiple simultaneous ...

Military UGVs

First Responder

First Responder has been designed for the EOD and special weapons and tactics community to deal with a range of scenarios. The modular design allows ...

Military - UUVs

MiniRover

The MiniRover UUV can be used for port and harbour security, hull inspections, dam and tunnel inspections, search and rescue operations, pipe and cable tracking, ...

Loitering munitions

Point Blank

Point Blank Weapon System is a hand-launched electro-optical VTOL-capable loitering munition developed by Isreal Aerospace Industries (IAI). IAI has been awarded a contract by the US ...

Land: RWS

ASRLS

Anti-Submarine Rocket Launching System (ASRLS) is a stabilised, remotely-controlled, fully automated and modular firing platform that is designed to control penetrations to territory waters and main ...

Air: Defensive Systems - MLDS

Advanced Threat Detection System

The US Army’s Advanced Threat Detection System (ATDS) is an overarching initiative that enhances the self-protection of the force’s rotorcraft. It is intended to provide ...