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News - WORLD DEFENSE SHOW 2022

  • Land Warfare

    Arquus wins French fuel tanker order

    17th May 2024

    Arquus will develop three versions of the 8x8 tanker, a large armoured tanker and two smaller tankers, one protected and one unprotected.

  • Naval Warfare

    US and Japan sign collaborative agreement on Glide Phase Interceptor

    16th May 2024

    Japan and the US will aim to strengthen regional deterrence while enhancing long-standing missile defence cooperation through developing a Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI).

  • Land Warfare

    How drone interoperability could impact NATO readiness

    16th May 2024

    NATO member states have been building and procuring diverse UAVs making integration across the alliance a challenge.

  • Air Warfare

    Heron TP flies over Germany for the first time

    15th May 2024

    The Heron TP is a multi-role, advanced, long-range MALE UAS. It is faster, larger and higher flying than the Heron Mk 1 on which it is based and has been equipped with automatic taxi-takeoff and landing systems, satellite communication for extended range and fully redundant avionics.

  • Land Warfare

    Four issues the armoured vehicle industry needs to tackle

    15th May 2024

    As the procurement of armoured vehicles progresses, some projects have stalled or been abandoned due to the fluid geopolitical and conflict landscape. Buyers, manufacturers and operators have been reassessing their needs, desires and capabilities amid tightening budgets and escalating demands.

  • Air Warfare

    GA-ASI to develop new ABAD pod for MQ-9A

    15th May 2024

    A collaboration between General Atomics and US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) will seek to equip the MQ-9A Reaper with enhanced threat detection and protection against Radio Frequency and Infrared threats.

  • Air Warfare

    Romania approved for $340 million Sidewinder purchase

    15th May 2024

    The AIM-9 Sidewinder is a short-range air-to-air missile (AAM). The heat-seeking AIM-9X Block 1 Sidewinder, the most widely used AAM on US and allied fighter aircraft, can also be mounted on helicopters.

  • Training

    Canada’s Calian moves into UK training field with purchase of Mabway

    15th May 2024

    Mabway, a supplier to the British Army since 2012, has a workforce of more than 1,000 ex-military and civilian permanent staff and contractors covering the UK, Europe and the Middle East.

  • Air Warfare

    USAF's F-16 to fly pilotless for first time in 2025

    14th May 2024

    F-16 Fighting Falcon is currently passing through the developmental and operational testing phase under the VENOM-AFT programme.

  • Land Warfare

    Leopard MBT: Alpha beast finally gets to work after a long slumber (updated 2024)

    14th May 2024

    Leopard MBTs are German-made main battle tanks that have been in service since the Cold War and have undergone several upgrades to remain competitive in modern warfare. This article traces the history and development of the Leopard 1 and 2, its variants, its operational service and its future prospects.

  • Land Warfare

    Germany buys US HIMARS for Ukraine

    13th May 2024

    The High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) can accommodate a 'six pack' of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System rockets with a maximum range of approximately 70km, or one MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile System that can strike targets up to 300km away.

  • Defence Notes

    SAHA EXPO 2024 International Defence & Aerospace Exhibition

    13th May 2024

    SAHA EXPO 2024 will bring together the technologies that shape the future with the world between 22-26 October 2024.

  • Land Warfare

    British Army orders 50 L3Harris T4 EOD robots

    10th May 2024

    The contract includes UGVs as well as support and maintenance and follows L3Harris’ successful delivery of Project STARTER, a programme that replaced the UK’s legacy fleet of large EOD robots with 122 T7 systems that have been operational since 2019.

  • Land Warfare

    Avon Protection wins respirator contract worth up to $47 million from UK MoD

    10th May 2024

    Avon Protection’s General Service Respirator (GSR) is a twin-canister, single-visor mask which uses filtration technology to ensure protection while allowing communication.

  • Digital Battlespace

    Galvion introduces BATLCHRG for seamless wireless charging in special operations

    9th May 2024

    Galvion unveiled the BATLCHARG wireless charging system at SOF Week, designed for special operations forces to recharge gear on the move or while stationary, enhancing battlefield power management efficiency.

Programme Results - Defence Insight

  • Landing platform docks/dock landing ships

    Landing Platform Docks [Saudi Arabia]

    Programme Background Requirements The Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) is in the process of a fleet transformation plan (SNEP II) which, so far, has seen the procurement ...

  • Frigates

    Frigates Procurement Programme [Saudi Arabia]

    Programme Background Requirements The Royal Saudi Navy urges to enhance its combat capabilities and to replace older vessels. Riyadh has recently embarked on major naval ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    Akinci [Saudi Arabia]

    Programme Background Erdogan Visit On 17 July 2023,  President Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Jeddah for the first stop of his Gulf tour. The following day, ...

  • Loitering munitions

    HERO-120 [Argentina]

    Programme Background Initial Purchase As reported by Janes, on 27 December 2022, the Argentine MoD announced it had signed a contract with Israeli MoD's Directorate ...

  • Military helicopters - attack

    Surion Marine Attack Helicopter (South Korea)

    Programme Background The ROKMC wants to obtain 24 attack helicopters for the first time. When bidding opened in January 2019, there were five contenders: Bell ...

  • Loitering munitions

    HERO-30 [Argentina]

    Programme Background Initial Purchase As reported by Janes, on 27 December 2022, the Argentine MoD announced it had signed a contract with Israeli MoD's Directorate ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 6x6, APCs/IFVs - 8x8

    New Generation Light Armoured Vehicles - Wheeled (Türkiye - Phase I)

    Programme Background The NGLAV is an umbrella programme that will be composed of three phases and 2962 units of tracked and wheeled vehicles. Phase I ...

  • Military UAS - MALE

    Anka-B - Turkey

    Programme Background The Anka is a MALE UAV used by the Turkish Armed Forces. The system is able to perform day and night in all ...

  • Loitering munitions

    Harop [Morocco]

    Programme Background In November 2021, Haaretz reported that a $22 million drone sale between Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Morocco had occurred. That publication and ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 4x4

    Gidran (Hungary)

    Programme Background Under the Zrínyi 2026 modernisation programme, the Hungarian Army is seeking to modernise its armoured vehicle inventory with new NATO-standard equipment. This includes the ...

  • Loitering munitions

    Loitering Munitions [Japan]

    Programme Background Japan's Newfound Desire for Loitering Munitions After years of not operating loitering munitions and armed UAVs, Japan's position towards them is changing. Belatedly, ...

  • Loitering munitions

    NCSIST Loitering Munition [Taiwan]

    Programme Background At Taichung in March 2023, NCSIST unveiled the loitering munition. The munition shows the country's focus on asymmetric capabilities to defend itself against ...

  • Military UAS - tactical

    Asef

    Programme Background Intra Defense Technologies unveiled the Asef VTOL UAV at the 2019 Dubai Air Show. In April 2020, the GAMI announced that it had ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    WJ-700 [Algeria]

    Forecast Methodology PGO Defence Insight has assigned the programme a PGO of 50% since the reports of the deal are sporadic and do not quote ...

  • Reconnaissance/patrol vehicles

    AGMV 1.1

    Programme Background The US Army has been seeking a lightweight, air-droppable, high mobility vehicle since as early as 2014, when it initiated its Ultra Light ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    Samoom

    Unveiled at the World Defence Show 2022, the Samoon is a Saudi Arabian UCAV manufactured by Intra Defence Technologies.  It is powered by Belgian ULPower Aero ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 4x4

    Cockerill i-X

    The Cockerill i-X is a wheeled armoured vehicle designed as a light armoured platform with a modular turret for intercepting enemy forces. John Cockerill Defense unveiled the new ...

  • Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors

    2800 ASW Patrol Boat

    The 2800 ASW Patrol Boat, developed by Couach, is a vessel designed for ASW operations. Unveiled at the 2022 World Defence Show, the vessel can be ...

  • Land: battle management systems

    Mulhim

    Developed by Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), Mulhim is a developmental Battle Management System designed for brigade-level and below formations. First unveiled in 2022, it ...

  • UAS: communication systems

    SkyARX Ku-18

    CTech SkyARX Ku-18 is a lightweight, SATCOM-on-the-move terminal designed for air applications. The Ku-band terminal supports the secure transmission of full-motion video, data, and mission-critical ...

  • Air: Displays

    LAD2008DA

    Produced by Psion DSP, LAD2008DA is a 20"x8" Large Area Display for full-glass cockpit applications. It was showcased during the 2022 Farnborough Air Show and the 2023 ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini

    SKAT 350 M

    Based on the Supercam 350, the SKAT 350 M is a mini fixed-wing UAV manufactured by Kalashnikov Concern JSC. Designed for aerial surveillance and detection ...

  • Air: Displays

    RDU-4208 LAD

    ScioTeq RDU-4208 is a 20"x8" Large-Area Display. It features a fully redundant, high-resolution screen with multitouch support. Unveiled in 2022, it was also demonstrated in ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 4x4, Mine-protected vehicles

    D-Tiger

    Thai Defense Industry (TDI) unveiled its D-Tiger 4x4 armoured tactical vehicle at Defense & Security 2022 in Bangkok. The D-Tiger is aimed at export sales, with ...

  • Aircraft carriers

    Varan Aircraft Carrier

    At the Army 2022 defence exposition, Nevsky Design Bureau unveiled a new model for its light carrier design Varan. Varan is a non-nuclear powered ship capable ...

  • Land: battle management systems

    Delta Situational Awareness System

    The Delta Situational Awareness System is a cloud-based ISTAR and battle management platform with planning, communication and fire control capabilities according to NATO standards. Developed ...

  • Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing

    AtlasPRO

    The AtlasPRO is a tri-copter micro-UAV manufactured by Atlas. Its compact design makes it man-packable and is intended for use in nearly all weather conditions. At ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    Milkor 380

    The Milkor 380 is a MALE UCAV with extensive mission payloads for surveillance, reconnaissance and target engagement. This range of payloads can be attached to five hardpoints ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    Wing Loong 10

    The Wing Loong 10 is a HALE UAV, known as the WL-10 in the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) and formally known as the Cloud ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini

    Wanderer

    The Wanderer is a low-altitude, low-cost, long-endurance UAV produced in-house by the Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF) Jericho Disruptive Innovation Group and the Australian Government's Defense Science ...