Air Warfare

Nigeria confirms M-346 advanced trainer deliveries for this year

19th April 2024

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) will enhance its fleet with the imminent delivery of six Leonardo-built M-346 advanced trainer and light attack aircraft by the end of 2024.

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.

Land Warfare

Japan orders THeMIS UGVs

18th April 2024

Milrem’s Tracked Hybrid Modular Infantry System (THeMIS) is a modular, multimission, hybrid UGV. The current fifth-generation model incorporates knowledge gained during tests in the US, Europe and the Middle East, as well as during field-deployment in Mali in the French-led Operation Barkhane.

Air Warfare

New Turkish Kemankes loitering munition begins testing

17th April 2024

The Kemankes 2 was said to be designed to conduct deep-strike missions on high-priority targets.

Naval Warfare

SEA to trial sonar software for UK Royal Navy

16th April 2024

The UK Royal Navy’s anti-submarine warfare Spearhead programme, run by the service’s Develop Directorate, has been investigating future and existing technologies with a particular focus on the USV arena.

Military UAS - small

Black Hornet 3 PRS (UK)

Programme Background The British Army operated approximately 160 first-generation Black Hornet PD-100 nano UAS between 2013 and 2017, when the decision was made to retire ...

Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing

French Operational Pocket Drone / DrOP (France)

Programme Background French UAV Procurment / DrOP Under its 2019-2025 Military Programming Law (LPM), France aims to introduce 1,200 new UAVs into service with the ...

Loitering munitions

Organic Precision Fire - Light (OPF-L) [USMC]

Programme Background Force Design 2030 The USMC Force Design 2030 is a modernisation effort to create a lighter, more agile maritime force. In May 2022, an annual ...

Military UAS - small

Bug Nano UAS (UK)

Programme Background The British Army previously took delivery of 160 first-generation Black Hornet PD-100 nano UAS in 2013 to support operations in Afghanistan. After these ...

Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing

Black Hornet 3 (First Order) [Norway]

Programme Background First Batch The Norwegian Home Guard has procured the Black Hornet 3 to provide each of its districts with a nano UAS that ...

Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing

Black Hornet 3 (Second Order) [Norway]

Programme Background First Order The Norwegian Home Guard has procured the Black Hornet 3 to provide each of its districts with a nano UAS that ...

Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing

Black Hornet 3 / Soldier Borne Sensor (SBS) [USA]

Programme Background Requirement The Soldier Borne Sensor (SBS) provides short-range day and night ISR to US Army units at the squad, platoon and other small ...

Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing

Black Hornet 3 (Ukraine Aid) [UK & Norway]

Programme Background Russo-Ukraine War Since Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February 2022, UAVs have proved vital to the country's defence. Consequently, as in this programme, the ...

Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing

Black Hornet 3 (Ukrainian Aid) [Norway]

Programme Background Previous Purchases Norway has purchased two batches for its use, the first in October 2020 and the second in June 2022. International Fund ...

Patrol boats

Mk VI Patrol Boat - Ukraine (1-6)

Programme Background The Mk VI is described as the USN's next-generation patrol boat and is currently in service with the US Navy's Coastal Riverine Forces (CRF). The ...

Patrol boats

Mk VI Patrol Boat - Ukraine (7-8) Optional

Programme Background The Mk VI is described as the USN's next-generation patrol boat and is currently in service with the US Navy's Coastal Riverine Forces (CRF). The ...

Patrol boats

Mk VI Patrol Boat - Ukraine (9-16)

Programme Background The Mk VI is described as the USN's next-generation patrol boat and is currently in service with the US Navy's Coastal Riverine Forces (CRF). The ...

Military UAS - small

Project Land 125 Phase 4 UAV

Programme Background Under Project Land 125 Phase 4, the Australian Army plans to invest A$1 billion (US$748.14 million) between 2018 and 2030 into the acquisition ...

Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - mini

Micro & Mini Drones (France)

Programme Background RequirementOn 23 April 2021, an RfP was published by the Direction de la Maintenance Aéronautique (DMAé) to supply around 500 micro and nano drones for the ...

Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing

THEA Primis [UK]

Programme Background Tender Notice On 30 September 2022, the UK MoD published a contract notice for the THEA Primis UAV. The $18 million tender sought ...

Core systems: cameras and IR detectors

SWIR Components – FPAs and Sensor Assemblies

FLIR Systems produces COTS staring focal plane arrays (FPAs) and sensor assemblies based on the company’s InGaAs detectors and integrated circuit technology. FLIR FPAs and ...

EO/IR systems

FLIR 111

The FLIR 111 is a compact, lightweight navigation system for attack and utility helicopters. It features integration, low power consumption, a mechanical interface and a ...

ED 605 Falcon

The ED 605 is a hexarotor platform designed for light cargo transport, as well as surveillance and infrastructure inspection. The company lists standard payloads as ...

Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing

PD-100 Black Hornet

The PD-100 Black Hornet personal reconnaissance system (PRS) is designed for dismounted close-combat soldiers, providing them with an immediate reconnaissance capability with minimal increase in ...

Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing

R80D SkyRaider

The military-grade R80D SkyRaider VTOL small UAS is an open-architecture, multi-mission aircraft. Manufactured by Teledyne FLIR System exclusively for US DoD and Federal Agencies, the ...

Military UGVs

Ripsaw M3

The Ripsaw M3 is a tracked UGV developed by Textron Systems in partnership with Howe & Howe and Teledyne FLIR Systems. The vehicle has been developed ...

EW test systems

RISS

The Real-Time IR/EO Scene Simulator (RISS) provides a set of integrated products for development, test and evaluation of IR and EO sensor systems. Software and ...

Military UGVs

Centaur

The Centaur is a military UGV developed specifically for the US Army's Man Transportable Robotic System Increment II (MTRS Inc II), a requirement for a ...

Air: Displays

MFD66

The MFD66 Multi-Function Display has been developed by Thales, France. It is a fully coloured high-resolution display with a Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) map capable ...

Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing

Black Hornet 3

The Black Hornet 3 is the next generation of the PD-100 Black Hornet, the world's smallest nano-UAS. This new model of the Black Hornet provides ...

Naval guns

Mk 46

The Mk 46 is a 30mm Naval Weapon System developed and produced by General Dynamics Land Systems. Fitted onboard four different classes of USN vessels, ...

EO/IR systems

NTS/NTSA

Night Targeting System (NTS)/NTS Advanced (NTSA) is an upgrade of the AH-1 Cobra family’s TOW sight. It can designate for laser-guided weapons including Hellfire. NTSA deletes ...

Maritime patrol

MSA

Boeing unveiled its mid-tier MSA at the Farnborough International Airshow in 2014. The aircraft is based on the Bombardier Challenger 604 series. The MSA is ...

Weapon sights for night use (thermal imaging)

Firefly

Britannia’s Firefly thermal weapon sights utilise FLIR Systems' Tau-2 thermal camera to provide imaging at extended ranges. The sights enable target identification in environments including ...

EO/IR systems

Sea Star Safire III

Sea Star Safire III is a naval variant of FLIR Systems' EO/IR system. Its key capabilities include gyro-stabilisation, high-resolution thermal imaging and an eye-safe laser ...