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Naval Warfare
DIMDEX 2016: RB-M lines up for Middle East
30th March 2016
US-based shipbuilder Kvichak Marine Industries say they have recieved interest from countries in the Middle East. Queries have related to their Response Boat-Medium (RB-M) vessel, which is …
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Land Warfare
SOCOM call for TALOS tech
28th May 2015
US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has released the latest technology solicitation of its five-year long TALOS (Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit) programme. A series of …
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Land Warfare
US Army ultra-light vehicle RFI completed
19th May 2015
As the Request for Information (RFI) for the US Army’s Ultra Light Combat Vehicle (ULCV) study closes, industry are lining up for a competition. Polaris …
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Defence Helicopter
USAF Ospreys to deploy to Japan in 2017
13th May 2015
The Pentagon has announced it will begin deploying its first squadron of Bell Boeing CV-22 Ospreys to Japan in 2017. The specially modified tiltrotor aircraft …
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Land Warfare
AUSA Global: New USSOCOM ATV contract upcoming
2nd April 2015
The US SOCOM is expected to issue a new LT ATV contract this Financial Year following negotiations with Polaris Defense. A spokesperson from Polaris told …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
US SOCOM to start MEUAS III
19th March 2015
The US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is expected to release a Request for Proposals (RfP) this month for next-generation UAS. This will be a continuation …
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Land Warfare
USMC considers ATVs for ITV replacement
23rd January 2015
All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) are being included as one of the options to replace the US Marine Corp (USMC) Internally Transportable Vehicle (ITV). An RFI released …
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Land Warfare
Nammo details new contracts and live firings
27th November 2014
Nammo has signed new ammunition contracts with the Spanish Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Norwegian armed forces, and announced a successful live fire demonstration …
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Digital Battlespace
AUSA 2014: Textron delivering -50 upgraded OSRVT units
16th October 2014
Textron has commenced deliveries of the -50 One System Remote Video Terminals (OSRVT) to the US military. The company announced at the AUSA Annual exhibition …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2014: Ultra-light vehicles to take centre stage
10th October 2014
Light vehicles will be one of the highlights at the AUSA Annual exhibition as the army starts to focus its attention of air deployable forces. …
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Defence Helicopter
Farnborough: APAS moves towards flight tests
12th July 2014
The US Army is looking to carry out a series of flight tests in early 2015 to validate a tactile cueing system that offers many …
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Defence Helicopter
Farnborough: SOCOM advances SOF rotary wing modernisation
10th July 2014
US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) is moving ahead with key upgrades to its MH-60M, MH-47G, and A/MH-6M combat helicopters, including the Block III version of …
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Digital Battlespace
General Dynamics delivers TAC-MAAS to USSOCOM
7th May 2014
General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems has announced that it has delivered nine TAC-MAAS processing, exploitation and dissemination (PED) systems to the US Special Operations Command …
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Land Warfare
FIDAE: Polaris markets ultralight ATV
26th March 2014
Polaris Defense is displaying its MRZR-2 all-terrain vehicle at the FIDAE exhibition from 25-30 March. A spokesman from the company told Shephard that there are …
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Land Warfare
GD-OTS confirms submission for ULCV
21st March 2014
The Flyer Gen III vehicle from General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS) is being put forward for the US Army’s new Ultra Light Combat …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
K1000ULE [USMC]
Programme Background Contact Award After a comprehensive down-selection evaluation, Kraus Hamdani Aerospace's K1000ULE drone won the USN's PMA 263 contract in April 2024. The company will now provide the USN ...
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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 ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - tactical
InstantEye Mk2 Gen3
The InstantEye Mk2 Gen3 is a UAS that has been designed for military, commercial and first responder customers. The UAV is able to operate during ...
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Air: COMINT and ELINT systems
FlyingFish Xtender
The FlyingFish Xtender has been designed to provide SIGINT capabilities at the tactical level. As its name suggests, this small and lightweight module extends the ...
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Military UGVs
Reckless
Nikola Motor Company is developing a UGV conversion of its Reckless electric 4x4 vehicle that will be able to be operated via remote control. Due ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
K1000ULE
The KL1000 Ultra Long Endurance, or KL1000ULE, is an American-made UAV from Kraus Aerospace. Its Lithium-Ion battery and solar technology allow the fully electric aircraft to operate ...
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Land: Radio and SATCOM
AN/PRC-163
The AN/PRC-163, formerly known as the RF-335M-STC, is a multi-channel, handheld SDR manufactured by L3Harris. Selected by USSOCOM for its Special Operations Forces in 2015, ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
Puma AE
The Puma All Environment (AE), or RQ-20A in US terminology, is the first generation of AeroVironment's small UAS. Succeeded by the Puma 2 AE, which the ...
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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 ...
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ISR/special mission
King Air ISR
Developed by Beechcraft, the King Air ISR special mission family comprises King Air 200, 300 and 350 variants. It is designated as Shadow R.Mk 1 ...
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Crew-served assault/anti-tank weapons
Carl-Gustaf M4
In September 2014, Saab Dynamics introduced the Carl-Gustaf M4, the fourth generation of the widely deployed shoulder-fired 84mm recoilless weapon system. It describes the new ...
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Land: RWS
Samson Mini
The Samson Mini is one of the lightest members of the Samson RWS family. It is a dual-axis, gyrostabilised RWS designed for use on vehicles, ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
Raven B / RQ-11
The Raven B, named the RQ-11 in US nomenclature, is a UAV that provides a low-altitude ISR capability for commercial and military applications. The system offers day/night aerial observation ...
