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Air Warfare
UK finalises Airbus H145 helicopter order while NMH programme timeline continues to slip
19th April 2024
The UK signed a $150 million contract for six Airbus H145 helicopters to enhance military operations in Brunei and Cyprus, replacing aging Puma HC2s. At the same time, questions remain over the fate of the New Medium Helicopter programme amidst uncertainties surrounding procurement plans and delivery timelines.
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Naval Warfare
Leonardo fires up small calibre naval gun development as Italy nears first Lionfish X-Gun handover
19th April 2024
Alongside progress on its Lionfish contracts, Leonardo emphasised its shift in focus from traditional larger calibre systems toward smaller calibre solutions, epitomised by the X-Gun’s inception in 2017.
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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.
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Land Warfare
Saab to manufacture Carl-Gustaf M4 near New Delhi as Swedish firm eyes Indian expansion
18th April 2024
Saab has planned to build “a streamlined ownership structure” in India to accelerate its investment plans and developing capabilities in the country.
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Air Warfare
NATO’s E-3A fleet more important than ever, says force commander
18th April 2024
NATO’s E-3A fleet will have been in service for more than half a century by the time of their expected retirement but a boost to the capability and conflict elsewhere have highlighted their importance.
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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.
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Training
Babcock unveils “realistic” military modular training facility
17th April 2024
The immersive training facility has been designed to offer realistic environmental simulations and biometric monitoring.
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Land Warfare
NATO orders more 155mm ammunition
17th April 2024
The contract, in the triple-digit million euro range, includes high explosive extended range projectiles, modular charges, fuzes and primers.
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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.
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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.
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Training
Turkey completes Romania air policing mission
16th April 2024
Turkish F-16 experience was praised by Romanian fighter pilots as Turkey completes first participation in NATO southern mission.
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Air Warfare
How Russia’s declining arms sales is reshaping the global defence industry
16th April 2024
As Serbia considers a multi-billion-euro deal for French Rafale fighter jets, its move towards Western arms has signalled a significant departure from its reliance on Russian equipment, reflecting broader shifts in global defence procurement.
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Air Warfare
US Air Force plan to retire 1,000 aircraft leads Congress to raise national security concerns
16th April 2024
The US Air Force has planned to retire more than 1,000 helicopters and AEW&C, combat, ISR, transport and training aircraft that have been in service for more than 30 years.
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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.
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Naval Warfare
Australia’s new frigate options: No easy choices as pressure mounts on DoD
16th April 2024
A new class of General Purpose ‘Tier 2’ frigate will replace the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN’s) Anzac-class frigates, but the selected design options appear to have major issues in terms of compatibility and availability for the future fleet.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Maritime patrol
P-8A Poseidon-US
Programme Background The P-8A Multi-mission Maritime Aircraft (MMA) system is a heavily modified and militarized derivative of Boeing's 737-800 ERX commercial aircraft. The P-8A is ...
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Military helicopters - maritime, Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift
CH-53K - US Navy
Programme Background The Marine Corps is replacing its aging CH-53E helicopters with the CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter. Designed as an evolution of the CH-53E, the CH-53K ...
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Maritime patrol
P-8A Poseidon-UK
Programme Background In July 2016, the UK government announced that it had ordered nine aircraft for service with the RAF. Under this frame, in January ...
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Landing craft and hovercraft
Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1700
Programme Background Timeline The US Navy LCU 1700 amphibious landing craft are being procured to replace the ageing LCU 1610 class, which has an average ...
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Frigates
Second-hand LCS [Greece]
Programme Background Timeline In January 2024, Tasos Chatzivasileiou, a Member of the Hellenic Parliament and Secretary General of the Standing Committee of National Defence and Foreign ...
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Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift
CH-53K - US Navy Follow-On
Programme Background The Marine Corps is replacing its ageing CH-53E helicopters with the CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter. Designed as an evolution of the CH-53E, the CH-53K ...
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Patrol boats
Next Generation Patrol Boat - PB40 (USA)
Programme Background Requirements The PB(X) patrol boats, designed by US Louisiana-based boat-builder Metal Shark, are the next generation of patrol boats being procured to replace ...
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Military UAS - MALE
MQ-25 Stingray [France]
Programme Background New Generation Aircraft Carrier (PANG) The French MoD has initiated the process of designing a new aircraft carrier, the Porte Avion Nouvelle Generation (PA-Ng), that is ...
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Military helicopters - maritime
MH-60R Seahawk - Taiwan
Programme Background Taiwan operates seven MD500 helicopters, acquired in 1977, from ex-US Chi Yang-class (Knox) frigates that are being decommissioned after 40-year service life. The ...
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Fighter - naval
F-35B STOVL Future Procurement - US Navy
US Navy has ordered 122 F-35B aircraft until FY2020, the remaining 202 fighters will be acquired at a rate of 10 and 17 per year ...
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Submarines: nuclear, attack
Second Hand SSNs [Australia]
Programme Background Timeline In September 2021, it was announced in a trilateral announcement between Australia, the US and the UK that Australia, in a shock ...
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Sealift/replenishment vessels
Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB)
Programme Background The Lewis B Puller-class Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) vessels are also known as being part of the Montford Point-class as they were originally ...
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Light attack, Trainer
F-5E/F Adversary Trainer US Navy
The F-5N is a single seat, dual engine supersonic land based fighter. It is designed to a service life of 9000 flight hours. The aircraft ...
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Sealift/replenishment vessels
T-AGOS Surtass Ships (1-5) [USN]
Programme Background Requirements The Auxiliary General Ocean Surveillance (T-AGOS) ships focus on gathering underwater acoustical data to support the mission of the Integrated Undersea Surveillance System ...
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Fighter - naval
F-35C Carrier Variant (CV) Future Procurement
US Navy has ordered 118 F-35C aircraft until FY2020, the remaining 121 fighters will be acquired at a rate of 21-28 per year between FY2021 ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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US Navy T-44C training services
In late 2013, CAE received a contract to provide the USN with comprehensive T-44C aircrew training services at NAS Corpus Christi, Texas. CAE USA is ...
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Maritime patrol
US-2
The ShinMaywa US-2 is an amphibious short take-off and landing aircraft used primarily by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) for SAR.
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Destroyers
Kee Lung (Kidd) Class
The Kee Lung-class consists of four ex-US Kidd-class guided missile destroyers in service with the Republic of China Navy (ROCN). The ships were originally built for ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Integrated Combat System
The Integrated Combat System (ICS) is a combat management system being developed for the US Navy. The project, currently led by Lockheed Martin, aims to ...
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Sea: sonar systems
AN/SQS-53
The AN/SQS-53 is a computer-controlled sonar system with both active and passive operating capabilities. It can perform ASW search, detection, localisation and tracking tasks. In addition ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Navy Multiband Terminal (NMT)
The Navy Multiband Terminal is the next-generation maritime military SATCOM for the US Navy and allied nations. The terminal integrates EHF and AEHF systems with ...
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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 ...
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Sea: sonar systems
AN/SQQ-89
The AN/SQQ-89 is an ASW combat system incorporates and processes all the sonar information and LAMPS sensor data. Manufactured by Lockheed Martin, there are currently ...
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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 ...
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Minehunters
Lerici/Gaeta Class
The Lerici- and Gaeta-classes of minehunters are in service with the Italian Navy, and modified Gaeta variants entered into service with the Royal Australian Navy ...
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Military helicopters - maritime
S-70B/SH-60B Seahawk
The SH-60B is an ASW/ASuW helicopter that is usually embarked on frigates, destroyers and cruisers. The SH-60B entered US service in 1984 and was retired ...
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Frigates
Hamilton Class
The Hamilton-class cutter was originally the largest class of vessels operated by the US Coast Guard (USCG) before being replaced by the Legend-class. 12 cutters ...
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Data links
GNOMAD US Domestic
The US domestic version of GNOMAD (see separate entry) is a ruggedised system comprising a satellite antenna and baseband modular chassis that can be installed ...
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Sea: naval surveillance radar
AN/SPS-52
AN/SPS-52 is a long-range 3D naval air surveillance radar, developed originally by Hughes Electronics, which merged with Raytheon in 1997. The original AN/SPS-52 entered service ...
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Landing platform docks/dock landing ships
Endurance Class
Singapore’s four endurance-class LPD ships were built to replace the older County-class landing ship tanks (LSTs) it had bought from the US Navy and improve the ...