• Defence Helicopter

  UAE requests CH-47F helicopters from US government

  11th November 2019

  The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale of CH-47F Chinook helicopters to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).The UAE …

• Land Warfare

  Alakran light mortar carrier now operational internationally

  12th November 2019

  Although the Spanish-developed Alakran Light Mortar Carrier (LMC) has been tested domestically, the system is now deployed operationally by two export customers with additional contracts …

• Defence Helicopter

  Government of Croatia requests Black Hawks

  31st October 2019

  The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential sale of two UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to Croatia. In a package worth $115 …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Aceinna launches new IMU for autonomous vehicles

  6th September 2019

  Aceinna has launched its new OpenIMU330B, an inertial measurement unit (IMU) that enables autonomous vehicles to accurately stay on track during turns and complicated manoeuvres. …

• Defence Helicopter

  Thailand requests AH-6i helicopters

  25th September 2019

  The government of Thailand wants eight AH-6i helicopters from the US government under a foreign military sale. The US State Department has made a determination …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  DSEI 2019: Steadicopter presents next generation Black Eagle 50 unmanned helicopter

  5th September 2019

  Steadicopter will present its next generation of the Black Eagle 50 unmanned helicopter at DSEI 2019. New capabilities include an inertial navigation system with no …

• Digital Battlespace

  MSPO 2019: Poland showcases Tytan future solider project

  10th September 2019

  The latest iteration of the Polish Land Forces’ Tytan Individual Warfare System concept, together with a collection of associated subsystems, have been on display at …

• Land Warfare

  MSPO 2019: Saab aiming for 40% range bump in next GLSDB test fire

  3rd September 2019

  Saab will test its Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb (GLSDB) later this month, with officials hoping the flight will push the 140km mark for the first …

• Defence Notes

  SDB increases capability of RAAF F-35A

  21st August 2019

  The capability of the Royal Australian Air Force’s F-35A Joint Strike Fighters has quadrupled since the introduction of the GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bomb (SDB), according …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  AFRL and Dzyne demonstrate OPV concept

  21st August 2019

  The US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and Dzyne Technologies have completed a two-hour maiden flight of an optionally-piloted concept for manned aircraft dubbed ROBOpilot, …

• Land Warfare

  India's DRDO test fires QRSAM

  9th August 2019

  India’s Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) has carried out flight-testing of its Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM) against live aerial targets. The testing was carried …

• Defence Helicopter

  Greece seeks MH-60R helicopters

  15th July 2019

  The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale of MH-60R helicopters to Greece. In a deal worth $600 million, …

• Naval Warfare

  India buys and sells torpedoes

  19th July 2019

  India delivered a batch of Shyena advanced lightweight torpedoes to Myanmar in early July, about the same time that the Indian Navy (IN) began looking …

• Digital Battlespace

  Northrop releases SeaFIND inertial navigation system

  9th May 2019

  Northrop Grumman has released a next generation maritime inertial navigation system: the Sea Fiber Optic Inertial Navigation with Data Distribution (SeaFIND), the company announced on …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Lord, Clearpath Robotics enter partnership

  22nd May 2019

  Lord Corporation has partnered with Clearpath Robotics to introduce inertial sensors to the Clearpath research unmanned platform, the company announced on 20 May. Lord's inertial …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift

  CH-47F (Australia)

  Programme Background The government of Australia has requested to buy four CH-47F cargo helicopters with unique modifications: eight T55-GA-714A aircraft turbine engines, five AN/AAR-57 common ...

• Fighter - multirole

  Su-30SM Armenia

  The Su-30SM is upgraded variant of Su-30MKI. Its capabilities include Bars-R radar, RVV-SV medium-range air-to-air missile, Thales SMD55S/VEN-3022 or Russian IKSh-1M avionics replacing Elbit SU967 head-up display, LINS-1000RS inertial ...

• Military UAS - HALE

  MQ-4C Triton - Germany (Cancelled)

  Programme Background Germany requested to buy four MQ-4C Triton HALE UAVs from Northrop Grumman. On 5 April 2018, the US State Department announced that it ...

• Military helicopters - maritime

  MH-60R Seahawk [Greece]

  Programme Background Contract In July 2019, the US State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of MH-60R helicopters to Greece for an estimated cost ...

• Maritime patrol

  AVSIMAR (France)

  Programme Background In November 2018, the French MoD announced that it awarded a contract for the detailed definition study of the future surveillance and maritime ...

• Military helicopters - multirole

  UH-60M Black Hawk (First Contact) [Croatia]

  Programme Background Western Technology With the help of the US, Croatia has attempted to improve its military technology, replacing Soviet equipment, such as the Mi-8/Mi-17. ...

• Military helicopters - scout/light attack

  AH-6i (Thailand)

  Programme Background The US State Department has made a determination approving the possible $400 million sale on 24 September 2019. The eight AH-6i light attack ...

• Trainer

  T-54A Multi-Engine Training System (METS) (USA)

  Programme Background Multi-Engine Training System is a USN programme to replace the ageing T-44C Pegasus fleet and modernize multi-engine aircraft training. Multi-Engine Training System provides ...

• OPVs

  Jan Mayen Class (1-3) [Norway]

  Programme Background Contract The Jan Mayen-class vessels were designed by LMG Marin, with the process beginning with the Norwegian Defence Material Agency (NDMA) in 2013 and ...

• Bomber

  TU-160M strategic bombers

  Programme Background The Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) operate a fleet of 16 Tu-160 strategic bombers, the last of which  ("Peter Denikin", serial number 8-04) was built ...

• OPVs

  Patrouilleurs Hauturiers OPVS (former Patrouilleurs Océanique) [France]

  Programme Background Requirements The programme aims to procure new OPVs that will replace the D'Estienne d'Orves-class and the Flamant-class vessels. The OPVs are intended to be armed ...

• Bomber

  Tu-160M Follow-On (Russia)

  Programme Background The Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) operate a fleet of 16 Tu-160 strategic bombers, the last of which  ("Peter Denikin", serial number 8-04) was built ...

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

  MQ-9A Reaper (Second Batch) [Netherlands]

  Programme Background First Batch Following a cancelled MALE UAV project in 2007, the Dutch MOD revealed its intention to acquire four MQ-9A Reapers from General ...

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

  MQ-9B SeaGuardian [Taiwan]

  Programme Background Trump Administration In August 2020, the US announced it was negotiating a sale of at least four MQ-9B SeaGuardian UAVs to Taiwan. Five months ...

• Corvettes

  Pohjanmaa Class (Squadron 2020) [Finland]

  Programme Background Requirements Under its Squadron 2020 programme, Finland aims to replace seven vessels, the decommissioned minelayer Pohjanmaa, four Rauma-class fast attack missile crafts and two ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• UAS: flight control systems

  Polar AHRS-IMU

  The Polar is a MEMS-based Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS) and inertial navigation system (INS). It is able to offer assistance with system integration ...

• UAS: Integrated systems - uncrewed

  KI-4921 Tactical Grade Modular IMU/INU

  Kearfott's KI-4921/KI-4922 monolithic ring laser gyro and accelerometer triad-based IMU/INU delivers two functionalities in a modular configuration (kit) which can serve as an IMU/INU for ...

• UAS: Integrated systems - uncrewed

  KI-4901/4902 High Performance Modular IMU/INU

  The KI-4901/4902 is a high-accuracy monolithic ring laser gyro and accelerometer triad-based IMU/INU that delivers two functionalities in a modular configuration (kit). This can serve ...

• UAS: Integrated systems - uncrewed

  STIM

  Safran's STIM (Small Tactical IMU) products are ITAR-free, non-GPS-aided inertial measurement units. Providing high-accuracy measurements while maintaining low weight, they are suitable for uncrewed applications, weapon systems, airborne ...

• UAS: Integrated systems - uncrewed

  Iconyx

  Developed by Safran Federal Systems, Iconyx is a high-performance HRG-based inertial measurement unit. It was unveiled during the Joint Navigation Conference 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

• UAS: flight control systems

  3DM-RQ1-45

  The 3DM-RQ1-45 is a ruggedised tactical grade GPS/INS. It combines a MEMS inertial sensor core with a high-sensitivity GPS receiver and a sophisticated Extended Kalman ...

• UAS: Integrated systems - uncrewed

  LN-200

  Northrop Grumman's LN-200 is a small, lightweight, fiber-optic, all-altitude, strap down Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU). It has three solid-state gyros and three accelerometers that measure velocity ...

• UAS: Integrated systems - uncrewed

  Athena 511

  The Athena 511 is a compact all-in-one GPS-aided INS air data system. The system’s integrated inertial sensing uses a tactical grade, ring-laser gyro IMU, with ...

• Military - UUVs

  Remus 600

  The Remus 600 AUV can be used for hydrographic surveys, MCM operations, environmental monitoring, debris field mapping and fishery operations. Additional uses include search and ...

• Self-propelled rocket launchers

  Tamnava MLRS

  The Tamnava 122/267mm dual MLRS is produced by Serbia's Yugoimport. It is fitted to an 8x8 Kamaz 6560 chassis with armored crew cabin. The system ...

• UAS: Integrated systems - uncrewed

  MMQ50 MMQ

  The MMQ50 Miniature MEMS Quartz is an IMU incorporating solid-state quartz micro-machined inertial rate sensors and silicon MEMS accelerometers. The MMQ is suited for embedded ...

• EO/IR systems

  M-DSA

  M-DSA is the next step in the sensor modernisation of the M-TADS/PNVS system. Upgraded capabilities support more rapid target identification and coordination, as well as ...

• Remus 6000

  The Remus 6000 AUV can be used for hydrographic surveys, environmental monitoring, debris field mapping, search and salvage operations, fishery operations, scientific sampling and mapping. ...

• UAS: Integrated systems - uncrewed

  Athena 611

  The Athena 611 is an integrated flight control system encompassing inertial navigation system (INS), global positioning system (GPS) and air data, attitude and heading reference ...

• Land: soldier modernisation systems - national programmes

  21st Century Warrior

  Slovenia picked S&T; IT Solutions and Services for the R&D; phase of its 21st Century Warrior programme. The future soldier system is designed to fit ...