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Naval Warfare
ROK Navy receives two LCACs to boost amphibious capacity
30th June 2023
In a boost for amphibious warfare forces, the ROK Navy has received an additional couple of hovercraft.
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Defence Helicopter
Paris Air Show: Bell to deliver virtual cockpit and prototype aircraft for US Army's FLRAA
23rd June 2023
With the protest procedure concluded for the US Army's Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft competition, Bell and the service have resumed work, focussing on the success of the programme.
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Defence Helicopter
Bell expresses confidence in US Army FARA process at Paris Air Show, despite Congressional calls for scrutiny
21st June 2023
Bell highlighted the US Army's solid programme footing and clearly defined objectives for the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft amid calls for an analysis of alternatives from US lawmakers.
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Land Warfare
ST Engineering hints at new SAR21 and Ultimax 100 variants
21st June 2023
ST Engineering continues to refine its small arms, with new variants to debut at next year's Singapore Airshow.
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Land Warfare
Shoulder-fired anti-tank munitions create a decisive advantage in modern day conflicts (Sponsored)
5th June 2023
Addressing the requirements for lightweight yet highly effective shoulder-fired munitions for small tactical units, Dynamit Nobel Defence (DND) provides the combat proven RGW series.
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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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Land Warfare
Taiwan expands its HIMARS order, amidst ongoing indigenous AFV production
31st May 2023
Taiwan continues to boost its inventory of artillery, tanks and armoured vehicles, in the face of a rising martial threat from China.
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Naval Warfare
Indo-Pacific-geared corvette design unveiled by Abu Dhabi Ship Building
24th May 2023
At the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2023) event in Malaysia, Emirati shipbuilder Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) has unveiled a new 92m corvette design.
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Training
UK-led NATO battlegroup exercise demonstrates robust military power
16th May 2023
Exercise Spring Storm showcases the UK-led NATO Enhanced Forward Presence's robust military capabilities in a multinational exercise, bolstering defence and fostering collective security.
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Digital Battlespace
SOF Week 2023: USSOCOM to observe high throughput connectivity at sea demonstration
8th May 2023
The demo will showcase a layered and integrated communications network featuring mobile ad hoc network, tropospheric scatter, and satellite connectivity.
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Land Warfare
Singapore drops Ultimax 100 light machine gun for US Colt IAR6940
27th April 2023
The Singapore Army has moved from a locally produced light machine gun to one imported from overseas.
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Land Warfare
Inflation hits US Army modernisation plans
26th April 2023
As the increase in the branch’s budget proposal did not cover the inflation rates, the army is losing its spending power, impacting its acquisition and development programmes.
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Air Warfare
Raytheon launches RAIVEN, an AI-enabled threat identification system
25th April 2023
Raytheon has launched a new intelligent EO/IR capability, RAIVEN, that uses artificial intelligence to allow pilots to identify threats faster and more accurately.
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Air Warfare
Updated: Sikorsky accepts FLRAA protest outcome, shifts focus to FARA competition
19th April 2023
Sikorsky has opted to take no further legal action over the US Government Accountability Office's rejection of its protest against Bell's V-280 Valor winning the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft competition.
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Digital Battlespace
US Army selects SoarTech autonomous UAS for xTechSearch 7 Competition
18th April 2023
SoarTech's is putting forward its Centralized Control of Commercial Drones (C3D) platform, an autonomous system that helps with the logistics and control of small UAS.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
BMD-4M
Programme Background Since 2017, 11 battalion sets of the BMD-4M have been delivered to units of the VDV in addition to 27 located at the ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
BTR-MDM Rakushka
Programme Background Since 2016, 11 battalion sets of BTR-MDMs are known to have been delivered to units of the VDV in addition to 12 platforms ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
ZAHA (Turkey)
Programme Background The Turkish Navy has need of a tracked amphibious assault vehicle to support ship-to-shore beach landings carried out from its TCG Anadolu-class Landing ...
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Fighter - naval
Future Naval Fighter China
The PLAN started development work in 2011 for the Type 075 with the aim of increasing the "vertical" amphibious assault capability, with the mountainous East ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
AAV7A1 RAM/RS (Japan - 2nd Batch)
Programme Background The Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) has procured the AAV7A1 RAM/RS to equip its Amphibious Assault Brigade formed in 2018. Tasked with ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
KAAV II
Programme Background The Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) operates one Dokdo-class amphibious assault ship and has launched another to support provide operational lift for the ROKMC. ...
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Reconnaissance/patrol vehicles
Caracal 4x4 Light Air Assault (Netherlands - Forecast)
Programme Background As part of its Defence-wide Replacement Programme of Wheeled Vehicles (DVOW), the Dutch Army initiated the 12kN AASLT Air Assault Vehicle procurement programme ...
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Landing platform docks/dock landing ships
Ivan Gren Class (Project 11711)
Programme Background The Ivan Gren-class (Project 11711) large amphibious assault ships (LST) have been designed for the Russian Navy by Nevskoe Design Bureau to undertake landing operations ...
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Amphibious assault ships
TCG Anadolu LHD [Turkey]
Programme Background TCG Anadolu is a Multipurpose Assault Ship (LHD) built by Sedef in Tuzla for the Turkish Navy. The vessel, which is the single ...
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Reconnaissance/patrol vehicles
Caracal 4x4 Light Air Assault (Netherlands)
Programme Background As part of its Defence-wide Replacement Programme of Wheeled Vehicles (DVOW), the Dutch Army initiated the 12kN AASLT Air Assault Vehicle procurement programme ...
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Amphibious assault ships
Project 23900 UDC
Programme BackgroundThe Project 23900 universal landing ships (UDC) which are also referred to as landing helicopter docks (LHDs) have been developed by JSC Zelenodolsk Design ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
PMC KAAV (First Batch)
Programme Background Prior to taking delivery of the KAAV, the PMC did not possess an amphibious assault vehicle. While it had previously received Landing Vehicle, ...
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Military helicopters - multirole
UH-60M Black Hawk-USA
The UH-60M Black Hawk is a digitally networked platform with greater range and lift to support maneuver commanders through air assault, general support, command and ...
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4
Bushmaster 4x4 (Australia)
Programme Background Australia has bought 1,052 Bushmasters in seven variants: troop carrier; command; assault pioneer; mortar; direct fire weapons; ambulance; and, air defence. These vehicles ...
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Patrol boats
UNPAV - Angelo Cabrini Class
The Angelo Cabrini class consists of two high-speed multipurpose patrol boats (UNPAV) intended for the Italian Navy special forces. The vessels were built by Intermarine, ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns
AK-12
Kalashnikov publicly unveiled the AK-12 assault rifle in January 2012. The AK-12 uses the same gas-operated long-stroke piston system as previous Kalashnikov rifles. A 5.45x39mm ...
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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 ...
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Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns
AK-19
The Kalashnikov Concern unveiled its developmental AK-19 assault rifle in August 2020. Compared to the AK-12 assault rifle upon which it is based, the AK-19 ...
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Individual grenade launchers
GP-34
Kalashnikov designed the single-shot GP-34 40mm underbarrel grenade launcher for use with the company’s 5.45mm, 5.56mm and 7.62mm assault rifles. The sight allows the firer ...
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Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns
AK-101/103
The AK-100, or Century series, applies modern production techniques to the legacy AK design. The 5.56mm AK-101 and 7.62mm AK-103 are full-length assault rifles. Forearm, ...
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Light machine guns
RPK-16
Kalashnikov unveiled its 5.45x39mm RPK-16 light support weapon at the Army 2016 exhibition. Intended to supersede the RPK-74 light machine gun, the RPK-16 can be ...
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Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns
AK-200
The AK-200 family of assault rifles and carbines was developed by the Kalashnikov Concern for export customers and domestic law enforcement agencies. Designed as an ...
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Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns
AK-15
Developed under the Ratnik modernisation programme, the AK-15 assault rifle was first unveiled in 2016. It is designed for elite units and law enforcement and ...
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Pistols
PL-15
The PL-15 is a double-action-only pistol chambered for the ubiquitous 9x19mm parabellum cartridge. Developed by firearms designer and target shooter Dmitry Lebedev and manufactured by ...
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Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Karakurt
The Karahurt is a Russian tube-launched rotary-wing platform manufactured by Kalashnikov Concern. It bears visual similarities with SpearUAV's range of drones and has been designed ...
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Light machine guns
RPL-20
After testing with the RPK-16 light machine gun uncovered several issues with the design, Kalashnikov initiated development of the new RPL-20 light machine gun to ...
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Air-to-surface missiles
Vikhr
The 9A4172K Vikhr-1 (AT-16) long-range antitank guided missile is a large dual-purpose antitank/air-to-air missile. The laser-guided antitank projectile can be launched from air, land or ...
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Weapon sights for night use (image intensifiers)
PCS-5/5M GABRO
The PCS-5/PCS-5M passive NVD is a lightweight telescopic sight designed for use on portable weapons. It can be used for battlefield observation, detection and target ...
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Submachine guns
Vityaz-MO
The Vityaz-MO SMG, also known as the Kalashnikov PPK-20 9mm SMG, is designed and developed by Kalashnikov Concern, a Russian arms manufacturer. The weapon is ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
Granat-2
The Granat-series UAS by Kalashnikov Concern (Izhmash Unmanned Systems) includes at least six tactical variants: the Granat-1, -2, -3, -4, -5 and -6. A popular ...