Air Warfare

Greece goes ahead with Black Hawk order

5th April 2024

The Black Hawk helicopters will replace Greece's current fleet of multi-role helicopters.

Naval Warfare

Canadian Coast Guard awards pre-construction contract for MPVs

28th March 2024

The company received the Construction Engineering and Long Lead Items contract after having completed the Basic Design review for the vessels in late 2023.

Air Warfare

First three MH-60R naval helicopters join Hellenic Navy

22nd March 2024

Greece has strengthened its naval prowess with the formal induction of the first three Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk helicopters.

Naval Warfare

Third generation of Remus 100 family UUV unveiled

13th March 2024

The latest iteration is built on 600 UUVs to 30 countries, including 14 NATO members. Nine countries operate the Remus 100 and the Remus 300 is in service with the USN.

Air Warfare

Indian Navy commissions first MH-60R Seahawk squadron

8th March 2024

The MH-60R Seahawk helicopters will bring improved functionalities to the Indian Navy and bolster its ability to address diverse maritime challenges.

Uncrewed Vehicles

BAE Systems buys Malloy heavy lift drone company

2nd February 2024

The acquisition of UAS company Malloy Aeronautics indicated BAE Systems' commitment to advancing its autonomous portfolio.

Naval Warfare

Austal USA awarded $867 million for three hospital ships

22nd December 2023

The US Navy’s new Expeditionary Medical Ships (EMS) will be designated Bethesda Class EMS and first of class will be called USNS Bethesda.

Air Warfare

Poland begins AW101 Merlin helicopter induction as final delivery approaches

13th December 2023

The Polish Navy has initiated the induction of its first Leonardo AW101 Merlin anti-submarine warfare helicopter, with three aircraft stationed at the Naval Aviation Brigade air base and a fourth undergoing Polish system modifications.

Submarines: conventional, attack

Type 206/209 Replacement (PLOTEOS) [Colombia]

Programme Background Requirements The 2042 "Plan de Desarrollo Naval" (Naval Development Plan) outlines the intention to procure four new SSKs for the Colombian Navy. In ...

Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

Sistema RPAS Táctico de Altas Prestaciones (SiRTAP) [Colombia]

Programme Background MoU In 2017, it was announced that Spain was jointly developing a MALE UAV with Colombia to meet the ISR requirement of both ...

Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

Sistema RPAS Táctico de Altas Prestaciones (SiRTAP) [Spain]

Programme Background MoU In 2017, it was announced that Spain was jointly developing a MALE UAV with Colombia to meet the ISR requirement of both ...

Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

Sistema RPAS Táctico de Altas Prestaciones (SiRTAP) [Serbia]

Programme Background MoU In 2017, it was announced that Spain was jointly developing a MALE UAV with Colombia to meet the ISR requirement of both ...

Military helicopters - multirole

AW149

The AW149s are being used for utility, search and rescue, emergency medical service and troop transport tasks.

Military helicopters - multirole

H-145M-Luxembourg

With a MTOW of 3.7t, the H145M can be used for a wide range of tasks, including troop and passenger transport, surveillance, air rescue, reconnaissance ...

Military helicopters - maritime

NH90 NFH-Germany - Awarded

NH90 Sea Lions will take on a wide range of roles including search and rescue (SAR), maritime reconnaissance, special forces as well as personnel and ...

Military helicopters - maritime

MH-60R Seahawk (Saudi Arabia)

The sale is aimed at improving Saudi Arabia’s capability to meet current and future threats from enemy weapon systems, provide the capability to identify, engage ...

Military helicopters - light/training

AW119 Koala-Portugal

The order includes options for a further two aircraft. The helicopters will be deployed in a range of missions, including training, MEDEVAC, troop transport and ...

Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift

Spain HT-29 Caiman (NH90 TTH) - Air Force Second Batch

The HT-29 Caiman will replace AS332 Super Puma fleet in service with the Spanish Air Force. The Spanish version of the NH90 TTHs can perform ...

Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift

Spain HT-29 Caiman (NH90 TTH) - Air Force First Batch

The HT-29 Caiman will replace AS332 Super Puma fleet in service with the Spanish Air Force. The Spanish version of the NH90 TTHs can perform ...

Military helicopters - multirole

Medium Size Helicopters

Despite tough economic conditions currently in Latin America, and a subsequent slowdown in military modernization, helicopter acquisition is thought to be a high priority for ...

Transport/tanker aircraft

A400M-Spain

In December 2018, Spain Air Force took delivery of its first A400M. The aircraft will be operated by the Air Transport Wing (ATW) 31 of the ...

Sealift/replenishment vessels

Navajo Class (T-ATS)

Programme Background Requirements The US Navy (USN) are replacing the ageing three remaining T-ATF 166 class tugboats and two remaining T-ARS 50 class ships with ...

AEW&C

E-2D - USA

The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye (AHE) is an all-weather, twin engine, carrier-based, Airborne Command, Control and Surveillance aircraft designed to extend task force defense perimeters. The ...

Light machine guns

K3/K3 Para

The K3 5.56mm light machine gun was developed to replace the 7.62mm M60 in service with Republic of Korea Army (ROKA) infantry squads. The K3 ...

Land: battle management systems, Land: fire control systems

SITUAR

Developed by Avibras, SITUAR ( Sistema Integrado Tático Universal para Artilharia) is a universal tactical integrated artillery command and control system. It allows various artillery ...

Light machine guns

FN Minimi 7.62 Mk3

In the 1970s, the FN Minimi was developed in 5.56mm and 7.62mm variants before NATO standardised on 5.56mm for light weapons. In 2002, the 7.62mm ...

Land: Radio and SATCOM

MDM-HF

The MDM-3001, MDM-2201 and MDM-2501 multi-mode HF data modems provide single-tone (serial) HF data communications capability in accordance with the requirements of MIL-STD-188-110A (para 5.3). ...

Light machine guns

FN Minimi 5.56 Mk3

The original FN Minimi 5.56 was developed in the 1970s to meet the requirements of NATO nations for an LMG and is now in service ...

UAS: Integrated systems - uncrewed

skyISTAR

skyISTAR is a platform-agnostic sensor mission management system. Its service-orientated architecture eases system reconfiguration and the introduction of different sensor suites to match a range ...

Suppressors

FA556MG

The Fast Attach 5.56mm Machine Gun sound suppressor (FA556MG) is designed for use on the M249, MK46 or Para versions of the Minimi M249 SAW.  ...

Rescue Wrap

The Rescue Wrap is a self-contained patient transport system designed to maintain patient body temperature. This patented three-part system can be easily modified for use ...

Rescue Harness

The lightweight sit-in rescue harness was originally developed in coordination with the Danish Air Force. It is available in several versions to match SAR requirements. ...

Rescue Litters

Lifesaving Systems manufactures several models of fixed and collapsible rescue litters that have been used as standard equipment for helicopter rescue by the US military ...

Rescue Baskets

The Collapsible Rescue Basket combines compact storage capabilities of rescue nets with the ruggedness, rigidity and safety of solid-frame rescue baskets, claims the company. The ...

7A-05

The Tianjin Aurora 7A-05 rotary-wing UAV is a commercial platform with four arms and an upper and lower dual rotor on each arm. 

Land: Radio and SATCOM

RF-7800H-MP

The L3Harris RF-7800H-MP is a manpack HF radio with expanded data capabilities for long-range communications. First delivered in 2012, it remains in service with several militaries ...

D-LOK Rescue

The D-LOK Helicopter Rescue Hoist Hook has been developed to replace the double rescue hook and other current helicopter hoist hooks. It incorporates a double-lock ...

76378

The 76378 is an electric rescue hoist.