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Air Warfare
Bigger bang for your buoys: Schiebel makes headway on S-300 at Paris Air Show
22nd June 2023
The rotary-wing UAS maker – famed for its S-100 Camcopter – is making strides with the development of its S-300, a larger aircraft that will offer expanded payload options and more persistence.
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Air Warfare
Paris Air Show: NATO strengthens German air defence with Leonardo radar order
20th June 2023
NATO has ordered a third Leonardo RAT 31 DL/M deployable air defence radar for operation by the German Air Force.
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Naval Warfare
SeaFuture 2023 puts spotlight on Italian naval programmes
20th June 2023
The recent SeaFuture event highlighted some of Italy's most important submarine, surface ship and naval aviation procurements. Shephard Defence Insight puts these latest programme developments in detailed context.
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Defence Notes
Malaysia’s military acquisition mayhem and malfeasance (Opinion)
15th June 2023
Malaysia has succeeded in producing some prime examples of unsuccessful military procurements and corruption. Unfortunately, it is the Malaysian Armed Forces that bears the consequences.
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Digital Battlespace
Leonardo DRS to provide new infrared sights for US Army snipers
12th June 2023
Under a new five-year contract Leonardo DRS will supply US Army infantry units with its Family of Weapon Sights-Sniper, Improved Night/Day Observation Device Block III.
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Naval Warfare
Indonesia commissions next KCR-60M missile boats and constructs new OPVs
9th June 2023
Indonesian is building two OPVs, and two additional missile boats were recently commissioned as well.
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Air Warfare
C-27J Spartan contract to strengthen Italy and Azerbaijan relations
8th June 2023
Italy and Azerbaijan have signed a contract for the supply of the C-27J Spartan transport aircraft
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Air Warfare
Lockheed hopeful of Armed Black Hawk deal for Polish Army amid increased defence spending
8th June 2023
The Polish government is significantly increasing its defence budget and looks to grow its armed forces in an efforts to counter Russia's perceived threat. Under these plans, there is place for Armed Black Hawk attack helicopters next to the AW149s and Apaches.
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Land Warfare
Leonardo launches new turrets for land and naval platforms
7th June 2023
At SeaFuture 2023 in La Spezia, Italy, Leonardo launched two new turrets for land and naval applications.
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Air Warfare
As interest grows in ASW platforms, Leonardo showcases C-27J MPA at SeaFuture 2023
7th June 2023
At SeaFuture 2023 in La Spezia, Leonardo displayed a model of the MPA version of its C-27J Next Generation aircraft.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Leonardo showcases new AWHero developments at SeaFuture 2023
5th June 2023
At SeaFuture 2023 in La Spezia, Italy, Leonardo showcased new AWHero rotary-wing UAS (RWUAS) developments, touting its maritime operations capabilities.
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Defence Helicopter
Sikorsky awaits UK New Medium Helicopter requirements to unveil production plans, explores new X2 design
2nd June 2023
Sikorsky has yet to reveal its production plans for its UK New Medium Helicopter contender while industry anxiously anticipate the release of critical acquisition targets. The company also continues the exploration of its X helicopter concept for the international market.
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Training
IBM joins Babcock-Leonardo bid team for Canada’s largest training contract
1st June 2023
The 25-year, $3.75 billion contract is currently in the evaluation phase and is expected to be awarded in the autumn of this year with only two remaining contenders.
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Training
Boeing ‘100% believes’ in T-7 jet despite critical GAO report and persisting programme delays
31st May 2023
Issues with the T-7A Red Hawk include risks of canopy fragmentation and high g-forces during ejection which have caused delays and require further design revisions. Boeing is working to address these concerns while emphasising the safety and performance improvements of the jet.
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Training
Collins Aerospace to deliver full-rate production for US Navy air combat training
30th May 2023
The air-to-air and air-to-ground Tactical Combat Training System aims to replace the US Navy's legacy equipment.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Military helicopters - light/training
TH-73 Advanced Helicopter Training System - AHTS (TH-57 Replacement)
Contenders for the competition included the Leonardo single engine TH-119 – a military variant of the AW119Kx – and Bell’s newly upgraded single engine 407GXi. ...
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Military helicopters - multirole
MH-139 (UH-1N Huey Replacement)
Other bidders included Sikorsky with HH-60U offer and Sierra Nevada with upgrading offer of UH-60As to UH-60L configuration.In February 2018, Leonardo filed a protest to ...
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Light attack
M-346 Procurement (1-24) [Nigeria]
Programme Background On 9 December 2023, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Chief of Air Staff Marshal Amao said the country expects delivery of 54 new ...
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Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift
AW189 - Egypt
Leonardo and Egypt have never officially confirmed the order and it was not mentioned by the manufacturer when it released full-year FY2019 financial results in ...
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Military helicopters - multirole
New Medium Helicopter (NMH) [UK]
Programme Background NMH Market Interest Day On 11 November 2021, the MoD communicated the requirements of the £1 billion ($1.34 billion) New Medium Helicopter (NMH) ...
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Military helicopters - maritime
Maritime Operations Helicopters
The three maritime operations helicopters will be used for logistics and personnel transport, alongside transportation of PASKAL naval special forces in operations in the area. ...
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Trainer
Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS)/T-45 Replacement [USN]
Programme Background Requirements The US Navy’s (USN) Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) programme is intended to replace the troubled T-45 Goshhawk trainer. Timeline FY2025 Navy budget ...
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Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift
NH90 TTH Qatar
The NH90 helicopter programme is managed by NH Industries, a joint-venture owned by Airbus Helicopters (62.5%), Leonardo (32%), and Fokker (5.5%). In September 2019, Qatar ...
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Military helicopters - multirole
AW139 [Greece]
Programme Background Reportedly, during a December 2023 meeting of the Greek Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Hellenic Air Force (HAF) proposed the purchase of 14 ...
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Fighter - multirole
Global Combat Air Programme (Italy)
Programme Background In September 2019, the UK and Italian governments formally agreed to partner on the future fighter Tempest programme by way of a statement of ...
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Military helicopters - maritime
NH90 NFH Qatar
The NH90 helicopter programme is managed by NH Industries, a joint-venture owned by Airbus Helicopters (62.5%), Leonardo (32%), and Fokker (5.5%). In September 2019, Qatar ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Aeromobili A Pilotaggio Remoto [Italy]
Programme Background Plan In its 2023-2025 budget, under the Aeromobili A Pilotaggio Remoto programme (remotely piloted aircraft), the Italian MoD stated that it wanted to complete ...
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Fighter - multirole
Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 3A [Kuwait]
Programme Background The capability packages granted to Kuwait will include the integration of Storm Shadow and Brimstone and other air-to-surface weapons, the integration of a ...
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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: ...
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Light attack, Trainer
Next Generation Trainer (Austria)
A new procurement programme has not been formally announced, however, a number of suppliers including Aero Vodochody, BAE and Leonardo have been promoting their aircraft to ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Air: helicopter flight simulators
Rotorsim
Rotorsim, the joint venture equally owned by Leonardo and CAE, provides training solutions on Leonardo Helicopters platforms through high-fidelity simulator systems. Rotorsim currently operates in ...
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Air: surveillance and maritime patrol radar
Seaspray 7300E V2
The Seaspray 7300E V2 radar is a maritime-focused multi-mode surveillance radar. The 7300E V2 uses composite electronic and mechanical scanning in a gimbal configuration with ...
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Major networking projects
MARS Communications Suite
Leonardo has been contracted by South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) to supply a suite of communications systems for the UK RN's ...
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Naval guns
Leonardo 76/62 Sovraponte
The 76/62 Sovraponte (Overdeck) is a medium-calibre gun developed by Leonardo that weighs 30% less than the legacy OTO 76/62 Super Rapid and does not penetrate below decks. ...
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Military helicopters - attack
AW129
The AW129 is a tandem two-seat, twin-engine attack helicopter originally developed for the Italian Army and subsequently developed into a multirole combat platform for the ...
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AW139
The AW139 is a twin-engine intermediate helicopter, developed by Leonardo. The aircraft began development in 1997 and entered service in 2004. Close to 1,100 have been ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
IVCS
The Integrated Voice Communications System (IVCS) is a shipboard communications system that combines naval telephones and intercom equipment into one system. It consists of terminals, ...
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Model 323 Fire Attack
The Model 323 is a belly tank/refill hose system for Leonardo AW119 helicopters.
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Military helicopters - light/training
TH-119 (TH-73A Thrasher )
The USN announced on 13 January 2020 that Leonardo had been awarded a $176.5 million contract for the production of 32 TH-119 helicopters in support of ...
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Trainer
M-346
The M-346 is a Lead In Fighter Trainer (LIFT), developed by Alenia in partnership with Yakovlev as the Yak/AEM-130 before the partnership was disbanded. The first ...
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Military helicopters - multirole
AW169M
The AW169M is the customised military version of the multirole AW169. The 4.5t-class helicopter is designed to perform a range of light utility and armed ...
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Air: surveillance and maritime patrol radar, Air: surveillance radar, Air: UAS radar
Osprey 30
The Osprey multi-mode surveillance radar is a low SWaP system that provides an affordable second-generation AESA surveillance capability as the primary sensor on airborne assets ...
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Land: battle management systems
MFoCS
Mounted Family of Computing Systems (MFoCS) is a modular family which is designed to integrate existing FBCB2, future JBC-P and WIN-T capability into a modular ...
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Air: surveillance and maritime patrol radar, Air: surveillance radar, Air: UAS radar
Osprey 50
Osprey 50 is a larger-aperture variant of the international successful Osprey 30 model. It is the largest and most capable variant in the radar family ...
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Military UAS - rotary-wing
Proteus
Proteus is a technology demonstrator that Leonardo is developing in collaboration with the UK MoD's Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S;) Future Capabilities Group and the ...