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.

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.

Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing

Vector / Scorpion [US]

Programme Background IDEX 2023 Whilst displaying the drone at IDEX 2023, Quantum-Systems spokespeople told Shephard that before the tradeshow, the company had received a contract ...

Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

MQ-9B SkyGuardian (US)

Programme Background On 6 March 2023, GA-ASI announced that the Air Force Special Operations Command (ASFOC) had contracted three MQ-9B SkyGaurdians, making it the first US customer of the ...

ISR/special mission

Armed Overwatch/Targeting (USA)

Programme Background The Armed Overwatch programme was revealed in March 2020, during a US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) industry briefing. In June 2021, the USSOCOM awarded a $19.3 ...

Special operations vehicles

Neton VLOE - (Spain - Navy)

Programme Background Information regarding the Spanish Navy's procurement of the Einsa Neton remains limited, however, it is likely that decisions to procure the platform arose from ...

APCs/IFVs - 4x4

Portugal VTLB

Programme Background The Portuguese Army planned to allocate funds for the procurement of 167 VTLBs during the Military Programming Law running from 2015 until 2026. ...

Special operations vehicles

PLFS

Programme Background The Sabre, then known as the Sherpa FS, was developed as a response to a 2014 requirement for three types of new vehicles ...

Special operations vehicles

Special Operations Vehicles (Malaysia)

Malaysia's SOV tender calls for a vehicle that 'is capable of conducting special operations deep in enemy-held territory' and 'capable of manoeuvring in hostile terrain with ...

Special operations vehicles

GMV 1.1

Programme Background The GMV 1.1 programme commenced with the release of an RfP in June 2012. USSOCOM sought a platform that was lighter than the ...

Special operations vehicles

Special Forces Vehicles (Netherlands)

Since the programme is still in its early stages, few details concerning the technical requirements have been disclosed by the Dutch MoD. The number of ...

APCs/IFVs - 4x4

JLTV (Romania)

Programme Background  The Oshkosh Defence Joint Light Tactical Vehicle is a 4x4 armoured vehicle manufactured in the United States. Originally intended to supplement to Humvee ...

Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift

CH-47F Chinook

As the Army's only heavy-lift helicopter, the CH-47F Improved Cargo helicopter is an essential component of the Army's Multi-Domain Battle framework. The CH-47F and MH-47G ...

Loitering munitions

Switchblade 600 [USSOCOM]

Programme Background Contract One AeroVironment confirmed in an April 2021 statement that it had been awarded a $26 million contract from the United States Special Operations ...

Special operations vehicles

Neton VLOE

Programme Background The VLOE will replace several variants of the VLOE Lathar (a SOF vehicles based on the Nissan Patrol ML-6 COTS chassis) currently in ...

Special operations vehicles

SOV-Cdo Replacement (Australia)

Programme Background The Australian MoD plans to invest in new equipment for its SOF units to allow the ADF to respond more effectively and more ...

Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift

MH-47 Chinook

The US DoD report, Enhancing Security and Stability In Afghanistan, published in December 2019 doesn't disclose the number of Chinook platforms but media sources suggest ...

Major networking projects

SOFNET

Special Operations Forces Network (SOFNET) was designed to satisfy the sustaining base C2 requirements established by the US Army’s 1st Special Operations Command, which has ...

Submachine guns

FN SCAR-SC

FN Herstal unveiled the 5.56mm FN SCAR-SC (Subcompact Carbine), the newest member of the SCAR (SOF Combat Assault Rifle) family originally developed for the US ...

Special operations vehicles

M1165 Special Ops HMMWV

The 4x4 M1165 Special Ops vehicle is the last member of the AM General High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) family configured for use by ...

Air: helicopter radar, Air: surveillance and maritime patrol radar

AN/APQ-174/186 MMR

The AN/APQ-174/186 Multi-Mode Radar (MMR) family provides terrain following and terrain avoidance for a variety of military aircraft. The MMR allows safe flight down to ...

Crew-served grenade launchers

GMG

Heckler & Koch developed the 40mm Grenade Machine Gun (GMG) to meet the requirements of the German Army. The GMG has been selected by users ...

APCs/IFVs - 4x4

RG33

BAE Systems RG33 is a family of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles available in both 4x4 and 6x6. The medium-weight class of BAE Systems MRAP ...

Swimmer delivery vehicles

DPD

The Diver Propulsion Device (DPD) was designed to satisfy US Special Operations Command requirements in 2000 for a swimmer delivery vehicle capable of covertly inserting and ...

Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical

Buster

The Buster is a small UAS that is designed for carrying out close-range surveillance in all weather conditions. It can carry several different payloads and ...

Land: infantry weapon simulators

Carl-Gustaf Sub-Calibre Training Ammunition

Saab’s 84mm Carl-Gustaf shoulder-fired multipurpose weapon system has been sold to customers in more than 40 countries, including US Special Operations Command and the US ...

Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors

Special Operations Craft Riverine (SOCR)

The Special Operations Craft-Riverine (SOC-R) comprises the US Special Operations Command's primary riverine and littoral vessel, capable of inserting, extracting and providing fire support for ...

Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical

Shadow M2

The Shadow M2 builds on the Shadow 200, but has greater endurance and payload capability, quieter and more reliable propulsion and an optional SATCOM capability ...

Suppressors

One

The One suppressor is the newest addition to Gemtech's Extreme Duty line. It is rated for weapons from fully automatic 5.56mm to .300 Win Mag. ...

Weapon sights for day use

5-45x56 PM II High Power

The 5-45x56 PM II High Power scope is the latest addition to Schmidt & Bender's High Power range and was developed at the request of ...

Air: surveillance and maritime patrol radar

AN/ZPY-1 STARLite

The AN/ZPY-1 Small Tactical Radar-Lightweight (STARLite) is a synthetic aperture radar/ground moving target indication (GMTI) sensor for UAVs and manned platforms that support tactical operations. ...

Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns

FN SCAR-H

The 7.62mm FN SCAR-Heavy (H) was developed to meet a US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) requirement for a SOF Combat Assault Rifle (SCAR). The SCAR-H is in ...