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Defence Notes
US Pentagon to reduce investments in main acquisition programmes over FY2025
12th March 2024
The DoD requested nearly US$850 billion to fund operations over the next fiscal year. Despite the amount being 1% higher than the FY2024 budget request, it has not covered the 3% inflation rate, which could impact the DoD’s main programmes in the medium and long term.
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Naval Warfare
Taiwan launches first IDS submarine in attempt to deter Chinese aggression
4th March 2024
Taipei’s morale-boosting US$1.5 billion submarine project has entered the water as Taiwan ramps up attempts to stall Chinese hostility.
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Naval Warfare
NATO’s largest exercise for decades is shaping future transatlantic security
27th February 2024
Steadfast Defender 24 (STDE24), the main NATO multi-domain exercise for 2024, has seen large-scale national and multinational live exercises taking place across the whole NATO area. Among the challenges it has attempted to tackle have been the increased lethality of uncrewed systems and how to enhance amphibious landings in cold environments.
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Naval Warfare
US forces intercept second boat carrying Iranian weapon supplies for Houthi rebels
15th February 2024
The operation in the Arabian Sea involved the US Coast Guard Sentinel-class fast-response cutter USCGC Clarence Sutphin Jr assigned to US Naval Forces Central Command.
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Defence Notes
US Senate approves $60 billion package to support Ukraine
13th February 2024
As part of the national security supplemental package, the fund will now be analysed by the House of Representatives.
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Training
Lockheed makes progress on TF-50 augmented reality project
13th February 2024
Lockheed Martin and Red 6 have achieved Phase 1 integration of Red 6’s augmented reality training solution into the TF-50 simulator.
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Defence Notes
World Defense Show 2024: The show’s second iteration adapts to a changing world
13th February 2024
Saudi Arabia’s welcomed the return of the World Defense Show with the event’s heavy focus on vehicles and CUS systems reflecting ongoing conflicts and the priorities of many national programmes.
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Naval Warfare
World Defense Show 2024: First NiDAR CUAS set for combat ships
6th February 2024
NiDAR has already been operational on M/V Asterix, a naval auxiliary ship to the Royal Canadian Navy, marking the first time the system was put to use on a NATO-associated vessel.
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Land Warfare
World Defense Show 2024: Lacroix displays improved soft-kill vehicle protection system in Riyadh
5th February 2024
The Lacroix S-KAPS (Soft-Kill Advanced Protection System) has been designed to protect against laser-guided weapons and provide all-round surveillance.
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Land Warfare
World Defense Show 2024: MARSS reacts to current events in Middle East and books RADiRguard sale
5th February 2024
MARSS, a UK-based technology company, has been gaining a stronger foothold in the CUAS field which has boomed in the past few years.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
India sends newly assembled MALE UAVs to Israel
2nd February 2024
All three main branches of the Indian Armed Forces have been looking to enhance the number UAVs in their inventory.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
US approves sale of MQ-9Bs to India
1st February 2024
The US Government’s approval for the sale of 31 MQ-9B SkyGuardian UAS to India has begun paving the way for the nation to conclude its tri-service acquisition, ending years of delays.
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Training
Saab awarded contract for T-7A aft section, while US Air Force tests ejection seat
29th January 2024
Saab has secured a contract from Boeing to manufacture vital components for the T-7A Red Hawk trainer jet amid ongoing ejection seat tests and undisclosed delivery timelines.
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Naval Warfare
US and UK forces intensify strikes against Houthi capabilities
23rd January 2024
On 22 January, the coalition targeted eight areas controlled by the non-state military group in Yemen.
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Naval Warfare
US forces sink dhow transporting Iranian missile parts for Houthi rebels
16th January 2024
The sinking marked the first seizure of lethal, Iranian-supplied advanced conventional weapons to the non-state military group since the beginning of Houthi attacks against merchant ships in November 2023.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Light attack, Trainer
T-X / T-7A Red Hawk [USAF]
Programme Background Goal The T-X programme aims to acquire a two-seat jet trainer aircraft to replace its Northrop Grumman T-38 Talon. The programme could be worth ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Teal 2 (Customs and Border Protection Force) [US]
Programme Background First Order Global News Wire reported that Red Cat had filled an order for 54 Teal 2 units from the US Customs and ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Golden Eagle (NATO Member)
Programme Background2022 Russian Invasion of UkraineFollowing Russia's invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, the usage and effectiveness of micro and mini UAV platforms in the ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Bayraktar TB2 [Nigeria]
Programme Background Rumours On 11 October 2021, Bello Matawalle, the Governor of Zamfara State, stated that several companies had signed an MoU with the Nigerian Government. ...
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Light attack, Trainer
Light Attack/Trainer Aircraft [Serbia]
Programme Background Serbia is looking to purchase around 20 light attack/trainer aircraft to replace its ageing Soko J-22 and G-4 trainer fleet in service. In ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Akinci [Ethiopia]
Programme Background On 15 November 2023, SavunmaSanayiST reported that Baykar had exported its Akinci drone to Ethiopia due to a photograph which showed the drone featuring an ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
A400M-Forecast (Indonesia)
Programme Background The TNI-AU currently relies on 17 Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules and L-100-30 aircraft, including five C-130Hs transferred from Australia. Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) is ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Bayraktar TB2 [Mali]
Programme Background Six Drones On 22 December 2022, Joseph Dempsey, a research associate at IISS, tweeted photographs showing a Baytraktar TB2 adorned with the Malian ...
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Trainer
Future Lead-In Fighter Training System (Project Air 6002 PH1) - Australia
Programme Background Requirements The RAAF is seeking a future solution that provides a ‘relevant, adaptable, affordable and safe LIFTS out to 2050’ for training pilots ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Bayraktar TB2 [Egypt]
Programme Background Speculation At EDEX 2023, held in December, Baykar displayed models of its Bayraktar TB2 and Akicni drones with the Egyptian flag and Egyptian Air Force roundels, suggesting ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
A400M (Indonesia)
Programme Background The TNI-AU currently relies on 17 Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules and L-100-30 aircraft, including five C-130Hs transferred from Australia. Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) is ...
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Sealift/replenishment vessels
Boraida Class Replacement [Saudi Arabia]
Programme Background Requirements The Royal Saudi Navy urges the replacement of three Boraida-class minehunters. Based on the Durance-class design, the ships entered service in the ...
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Patrol boats
Project 22160 - Russia
Programme Background Project 22160 is a new type of patrol ship in production for the Russian Navy. The new form of combat unit designed by ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Anka-S (Nigeria)
Programme Background Domestic Production Possibility As reported by TurDef, a defence news outlet focussing on Turkey, in March 2023, İsmail Yusuf Abba, Nigeria's ambassador to Ankara, stated at ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-35A Italy
The 2019 and 2020 budget contained significant funding for the F-35 programme: €690 million ($775 million) in 2019 and €859 million ($962 million) in 2020, ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Surface-to-air missiles
HHQ-10 / FL-3000N
The Hai Hong Qi-10 (Naval Red Flag-10), or HHQ-10 for short, is a Chinese naval surface-to-air missile. Its export version is called the Flying Leopard ...
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Subsystems: software
Network Defense Trainer
The Scalable Network Defense Trainer is an LVC simulation system for delivering realistic hands-on cyber training. It enables students to experience cyber attacks launched against ...
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Weapon sights for day use
Romeo Red Dot Sights
The Romeo line of red dot sights are parallax-free and feature (MOTAC) motion-activated illuminated glass reticles. The dual reticle option, on select models, toggles between ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
WingXpand
Unveiled at the Special Operations Force Industry Conference in May 2022, the WingXpand is a fixed-wing platform manufactured by a company with the same name. Branded ...
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Laser pointers
Lima Laser Sights
Lima red and green laser fore grips are low-profile rail-mounted laser sights. The laser operates in momentary-on mode, with an additional continuous mode on the ...
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Individual assault/anti-tank weapons, Air-to-surface missiles
Red Arrow 8
The Red Arrow 8 is a second-generation, tube-launched, optically tracked, wire-guided, antitank missile system that was developed to meet the requirements of China's PLA. It ...
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Ship-launched torpedoes
Red Shark
Red Shark, also known as the Korean Anti-Submarine Missile (KASM), is a vertically launched anti-submarine torpedo that has been developed and manufactured by the Korean ...
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Weapon sights for night use (image intensifiers)
PNP-MS
The PNP-MS standalone miniature I2 NV weapon sight is based on the PNP-M monocular. It incorporates an illuminated red-dot aiming mark for target acquisition with ...
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Air-to-surface missiles, Multipurpose missiles
Red Arrow 73
The Red Arrow 73, also known as the HJ-73, was a copy of the Russian 9M14 Malyutka. The Red Arrow 73 was China's first-generation antitank ...
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Radius
The Joyton Radius fixed-wing UAV is designed to perform a range of commercial and professional roles, including property rights definition, blast and mining data collection, ...
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Weapon sights for day use
1.1-4x20 PM II ShortDot
The 1.1-4x20 PM II ShortDot is a combination of a red dot sight and a scope developed for use at short and medium distances. With ...
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Land: NVGs
RED-I
RED-I is a remote eyepiece display-imager that supports a range of missions and weapon systems. The display-imager pairs with electronic sights that provide RS-170 video ...
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EO/IR systems
RedEdge-MX
The MicaSense RedEdge is a multi-spectral sensor designed for agricultural applications to measure the health of crops. The sensor uses five narrow spectral bands captured during ...
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Pistols
FNX-45 Tactical
Introduced in January 2013, the .45 ACP FNX-45 Tactical builds on the FNP-45 Tactical developed for the US Joint Combat Pistol programme. The chequered polymer ...
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Laser pointers
NCFL 9 Series
The NCFL 9 series is comprised of compact, mountable illumination/aiming systems that can be used on a wide variety of weapons including handguns and assault ...