Training

First ARTEMIS F-5 arrives in US for training programme

12th April 2024

The Avionics Reconfiguration and Tactical Enhancement/Modernization for Inventory Standardization (ARTEMIS) programme has involved upgraded cockpit, avionics and supporting aircraft architecture. A total of 22 additional F-5s were procured from Switzerland to support ARTEMIS.

Training

Babcock to partner with companies to develop improved VR training system

12th April 2024

Ship and vehicle builder Babcock has been looking to build on its defence training division through new partnerships.

Training

Ryan Aerospace and Vertex team up on MR and VR training for IT2EC

8th April 2024

Ryan Aerospace and Vertex Solutions will present advanced mixed reality (MR) and virtual reality (VR) pilot training solutions at IT2EC 2024.

Land Warfare

Rheinmetall wins $145 million contract for subsystems to replace howitzers sent to Ukraine

2nd April 2024

The Panzerhaubitze 2000 (PzH 2000) was developed in the mid-1980s to meet a German Army requirement to replace its M109 SPHs and 185 were delivered. Export orders from Greece (24), Italy (70, of which 68 were produced locally) and the Netherlands (57) increased production to more than 330 systems.

Air Warfare

Indian Army sets up first Apache attack helicopter squadron

20th March 2024

An additional six AH-64E Apache attack helicopters have been expected to join the Indian Armed Forces in May, bringing the total numbers to 28.

Training

ST Engineering Antycip launches new simulator programme

13th March 2024

The company has promised that its MyIG simulator programme will provide unmatched realism and adaptability for diverse training scenarios.

Air Warfare

V-22 Osprey cleared for flight but cause of fatal crash not disclosed

12th March 2024

V-22s have been cleared for flight three months after a fatal crash which led to a grounding but processes involved in the clearance mean it will be weeks or even months before full operations return.

Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini

Spy Ranger SMDR - Contracted (France)

Programme Background Requirement The French Army has identified a need for a new tactical UAS to replace the Drac UAS, which first entered service in ...

Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini

Spy Ranger SMDR - Option (France)

Programme Background Requirement The French Army has identified a need for a new tactical UAS to replace the Drac UAS, which first entered service in ...

Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing

Xtender [US]

Programme Background Previous Procurement In early 2021, the US Department of Defence awarded a contract to XTEND for the platform in partnership with Isreal's MoD. ...

Landing platform docks/dock landing ships

Project Hung Yun LPD

Programme Background A new class of Landing Platform Docks (LPDs) are being procured under Project Hung Yun for the Republic of China Navy (ROCN). This ...

Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Unmanned Expeditionary (MUX) (Increment 1) [USMC]

Programme Background All-in-One UAV Since 2016, the USMC has wished to acquire a UAV that could be deployed from a vessel, be used for various missions, ...

Aircraft carriers

INS Vishal (IAC-II) [India]

Programme Background Requirements India has an ambition to establish a strong presence in the Indian Ocean region, especially amidst the changing geopolitical maritime environment. This ...

Light attack, Trainer

Next Generation Trainer [Slovakia]

Programme Background As Slovakia is set to receive 14 Lockheed Martin F-16Vs by the end of 2023, the Slovak Air Force (Vzdušné sily Slovenskej Republiky: ...

Minehunters

Alexandrit Class (Project 12700) (11-30)

Programme Background The Alexandrit class (Project 12700) vessels are currently under construction for the Russian Navy. The Project 12700 mine countermeasures vessels have been designed ...

Tiltrotors

V-22 Osprey (USN)

Programme Background Requirement According to USN FY2023 Budget Estimate documentation, the V-22 programme provides an aircraft to meet the amphibious and vertical assault needs of ...

Landing platform docks/dock landing ships, Sealift/replenishment vessels

Multi-Role Support Ship (MRSS) [Malaysia]

Programme Background Requirements The Royal Malaysian Navy are in the process of a fleet transformation plan known as the "15 to 5" Programme, which will ...

Tiltrotors

V-22 Osprey [Japan]

Programme Background Procurement Contracts The Japanese government is the first export customer of the Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey, having ordered 17 helicopters from the US across ...

Military helicopters - attack

AH-64E Apache-India-Army Forecast

The Indian Army was originally granted co-ownership of the 22 Apaches that Air Force procured by the Indian MoD. However, the IAF refused to cede ...

Submarines nuclear, ballistic missile

Yasen M Class (Project 885M)

Programme Background One of Russia's major programmes is the Yasen (M) class submarine programme for the Russian Federation Navy (RFN) are based on the Akula-class ...

Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

Akinci [Ukraine]

Programme Background Two Export Contracts In January 2022, the Daily Sabah reported that Baykar had "recently" signed its first export contract for the Akinci. Haluk Bayraktar ...

APCs/IFVs - tracked

AAV7A1 RAM/RS (Japan - 2nd Batch)

Programme Background The Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) has procured the AAV7A1 RAM/RS to equip its Amphibious Assault Brigade formed in 2018. Tasked with ...

Air: helicopter flight simulators

Reality H FFS

The Reality H helicopter FFS provides mission-oriented training with the aim of increasing operational efficiency. The same simulator docking station is reconfigurable to a range ...

Air: fixed-wing flight simulators

Deployable Joint Fires Trainer (DJFT)

MVRsimulation’s DJFT is a portable joint fires training solution designed to provide a quick deploy capability for Joint Terminal Attack Controllers and Forward Observers to train ...

Air: fixed-wing flight simulators

Mixed Reality Flight

FlightSafety's Mixed Reality Flight training simulation is a mixed reality experience through a VR or MR headset which is integrated with FlightSafety's VITAL 1150 Visual ...

Subsystems: visual

Independence IDX 7000 ER

The IDX 7000 image generator provides real-time image generation for simulation, training and mission rehearsal applications, with up to four video channels per low-profile 1U ...

Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing

Tepegöz

The Aselsan Tepegöz is a tethered, persistent surveillance system designed to provide jamming-resistant 24/7 surveillance, intelligence and early warning capability for forward operating bases, critical ...

Air: air combat simulators

Air Combat Training

Boeing has experience in delivering training for fixed-wing air combat platforms including F-15C/E, F-16, F/A-18E/F, EA-18G, F-22 and MV/CV-22.

Subsystems: visual

Christie Matrix SIM

Built on the same RGB-LED illumination platform as the Matrix StIM, the Christie Matrix SIM offers a 'virtually maintenance-free' option for commercial aviation and other ...

Data links

MDM-2X02N

The MDM-2X02N is a tactical data link modem that combines the functionalities of a Link 11 DTS and Link 22 signal processor controller (SPC) into ...

Data links

MLT 2920

The MLT 2920 Multi Link Terminal is a Link 11/22 compatible data link solution. Supplied by Elbit Systems Deutschland, it comprises one Link 11 modem ...

UAS: Integrated systems - uncrewed

VN-200 GPS/INS

The VN-200 is a miniature, lightweight, low-power GPS-aided INS that combines a GPS receiver with modern MEMS inertial and pressure sensor technology. Available in surface ...

Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

Kaman-22

Unveiled in February 2021, the Kaman-22 is the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Forces (IRIAF) flagship UAV. With a payload capacity of 300kg and seven hardpoints, ...

EO/IR systems

Star SAFIRE 380X

FLIR is upgrading the 380 series gimbal hardware, firmware and software to support the implementation of advanced image aiding features. The upgrade replaces the single ...

Air: Helmet-mounted displays

Scorpion

Claimed to be the world’s first full-colour helmet-mounted display, the Scorpion provides dynamic flight and mission data into the aircrew line of sight, allowing the ...

Air: helicopter flight simulators

Ka-52 FMS

The Ka-52 FMS offers training capabilities for piloting, navigation and combat missions, both within the operational envelope and in emergencies due to technical failures, pilot ...

Transport

An-22

The largest transport aircraft of the time, the An-22 Antei (NATO reporting name Cock) is a heavy military transport aircraft developed by Antonov in the ...