• Air Warfare

  Saab not received ‘official communication’ from Brazil for new Gripen order

  9th June 2021

  Saab and the Brazilian Air Force have not talked about a new Gripen order, despite reports suggesting the service is preparing to buy more of the aircraft.

• Defence Helicopter

  Sikorsky appeal puts German heavy-lift competition in limbo

  15th June 2021

  Germany's heavy-lift helicopter plans have taken another unexpected twist, with future developments hinging on a decision from the Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court.

• Defence Notes

  India ramps up military satellite plans

  31st May 2021

  Satellites offer numerous ISR advantages, ones that the Indian military needs more than ever.

• Defence Notes

  COVID-19 and lack of big-money deals hit French exports in 2020

  7th June 2021

  Official figures show that French defence equipment export orders took a big hit last year.

• Naval Warfare

  Israel Shipyards confirms Asian customer for Shaldag V

  12th May 2021

  Israel Shipyards is providing Shaldag MK V — plus knowledge transfer and training services — to an Asian customer, likely to be the Philippines as reported by Shephard earlier this year.

• Naval Warfare

  The Nanggala tragedy and naval sustainability in southeast Asia (Opinion)

  23rd June 2021

  The tragic loss of an Indonesian submarine sends a timely reminder for all that submarines are more than a shiny plaything, and that they need lifetime investment.

• Air Warfare

  Potential first Hürkuş-C export customer fails to obscure problems for Turkey

  17th May 2021

  Turkey may be selling the Hürkuş-C light attack aircraft abroad for the first time but Western sanctions pose problems for exporters.

• Land Warfare

  Brazilian Army takes delivery of first LMV-BR

  28th April 2021

  Iveco Defence Vehicles has supplied the first of 32 LMV-BR 4x4 light multirole vehicles for Brazil in the VBMT-LR programme.

• Land Warfare

  Brazilian Army takes delivery of first LMV-BR

  28th April 2021

  Iveco Defence Vehicles has supplied the first of 32 LMV-BR 4x4 light multirole vehicles for Brazil in the VBMT-LR programme.

• Naval Warfare

  Philippines reshuffles naval fleet plans, as projects lag

  6th April 2021

  New submarines, OPVs, corvettes, land-based anti-ship missiles and LPDs are all in the mix for the Philippine Navy's future fleet.

• Defence Notes

  Myanmar earns perennial pariah status in SE Asia (Opinion)

  13th May 2021

  Is Myanmar descending into civil war as the country's ruthless military crack down on all opposition and continue to battle ethnic armed groups?

• Naval Warfare

  Chinese navy commissions trio of apex predators

  27th April 2021

  The Chinese naval fleet grows by at least 60,000t in a single day as three new ships enter service.

• Defence Notes

  Chinese maritime militia boldly intrude in Philippine EEZ

  30th March 2021

  China poured more than 200 boats into a reef in the South China Sea, alarming the Philippines.

• Land Warfare

  Indian Army leans heavily towards light tanks

  28th April 2021

  India's weight specifications for a new light tank for mountainous operations narrows the field considerably.

• Air Warfare

  South Korea joins the ‘big boys’ with rollout of KF-21

  13th April 2021

  South Korea's project to create an affordable but capable modern fighter still appears to be on track, as the first prototype is rolled out.

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift

  Heavy Lift Helicopter [Philippines]

  Programme Background Procurement from Russia In November 2021, Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana confirmed that a contract had been signed to acquire 16 Mi-171 heavy ...

• Data links

  Data links | S-211 Replacement [Philippines]

  The Philippines is looking at replacement options for its ageing fleet of S-211 trainer jets. The S-211s have been in operation with the Philippines since ...

• Air: Helmet-mounted displays

  Air: Helmet-mounted displays | S-211 Replacement [Philippines]

  The Philippines is looking at replacement options for its ageing fleet of S-211 trainer jets. The S-211s have been in operation with the Philippines since ...

• Air: Head-up displays

  Air: Head-up displays | S-211 Replacement [Philippines]

  The Philippines is looking at replacement options for its ageing fleet of S-211 trainer jets. The S-211s have been in operation with the Philippines since ...

• Transponders and IFF

  Transponders and IFF | S-211 Replacement [Philippines]

  The Philippines is looking at replacement options for its ageing fleet of S-211 trainer jets. The S-211s have been in operation with the Philippines since ...

• Fighter - multirole

  Horizon 2 - Multirole Fighter Programme [Philippines]

  Programme Background Requirement The Philippines wants a fighter able to perform score missions such as air-to-air combat, air-to-ground tasks and reconnaissance, including over water. It ...

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

  Light Tactical Vehicle (Philippines)

  Programme Background The Philippine Army has a requirement for 200 Light Tactical Vehicles (LTVs) which is expected to be initiated within Horizon 2 of the ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small

  ScanEagle 2 (Philippines)

  Programme Background MSI ProgrammeThe Philippines are receiving the ScanEagle 2's thought to be provided by the US under the Maritime Security Initiative (MSI) programme. This ...

• Military helicopters - attack

  T129B - Forecast (Philippines)

  Programme Background The Philippines has been waiting some time for T129s from Turkish Aerospace. The type was selected in November 2018, but it was not ...

• Submarines: conventional, attack

  Horizon 3 - Submarines Procurement Programme [Philippines]

  Programme Background Requirements The Philippines began its Future Submarine Acquisition back in 2015. The Philippines has no experience in operating submarines, but there is a ...

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  Air: Radio and SATCOM | Horizon 3 - Multirole Fighter Programme [Philippines]

  Having retired its F-5 fighters in 2005 and acquired 12 FA-50s in 2013, the Philippines is focused on procuring a multirole fighter squadron. The Multirole ...

• Air: Helmet-mounted displays

  Air: Helmet-mounted displays | Horizon 3 - Multirole Fighter Programme [Philippines]

  Having retired its F-5 fighters in 2005 and acquired 12 FA-50s in 2013, the Philippines is focused on procuring a multirole fighter squadron. The Multirole ...

• Data links

  Data links | Horizon 3 - Multirole Fighter Programme [Philippines]

  Having retired its F-5 fighters in 2005 and acquired 12 FA-50s in 2013, the Philippines is focused on procuring a multirole fighter squadron. The Multirole ...

• Air: Head-up displays

  Air: Head-up displays | Horizon 3 - Multirole Fighter Programme [Philippines]

  Having retired its F-5 fighters in 2005 and acquired 12 FA-50s in 2013, the Philippines is focused on procuring a multirole fighter squadron. The Multirole ...

• Transponders and IFF

  Transponders and IFF | Horizon 3 - Multirole Fighter Programme [Philippines]

  Having retired its F-5 fighters in 2005 and acquired 12 FA-50s in 2013, the Philippines is focused on procuring a multirole fighter squadron. The Multirole ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Patrol boats

  PCE 827

  The PCE 827-class patrol boats are ex-US built World War Two-era rescue ships first commissioned in the 1940s. The Philippines still operates a small number ...

• 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 ...

• Towed guns

  Soltam M-71

  Elbit Systems M-71 towed howitzer is a long-range field gun incorporating advanced artillery systems. It was originally built by Soltam but the company was purchased ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval Shield

  The Naval Shield is Hanwha's naval combat management system solution which combines communication and sensor integration functions with fire control capability. According to the manufacturer, ...

• Marine engines

  10V 2000 M72

  The 10V 2000 M72 is a diesel engine manufactured by MTU. It measures 2365mm in length, 1130mm in width and 1305mm in height. It has a ...

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

  Belin

  The Belin, or Bramor C4EYE, is a fixed-wing mini-drone manufactured and assembled in Sloveia by C-Astral. The drone can be catapulted or hand-launched and host the stabilised C-Astral ...

• APCs/IFVs - 4x4

  Amir 4x4

  Gaia's Amir family includes 4x4 and 6x6 models which can be configured for various missions, including personnel carrier, reconnaissance, ambulance and logistics. 

• Military helicopters - maritime

  AW159 Wildcat

  The AW159 is a twin-engine, multirole maritime and utility aircraft that was developed as a replacement for the Lynx family of helicopters. Designated 'Wildcat' by ...

• Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors

  Shaldag MK V

  The Shaldag Mk V is a multi-mission fast patrol boat designed to serve as both a naval and border police vessel. It is a variant of ...

• OPVs

  OPV 270

  The OPV 270 is designed and built by OCEA to carry out all maritime security and safety missions. The design was showcased by the French ...

• OPVs

  Teresa Magbanua Class

  The Philippines placed an order for a further two multi-role response vessels (MRRVs) in 2020 to accompany the previous and smaller Parola-class MRRVs they have ...

• Light attack, Trainer

  FA-50

  Based on the T/TA-50 trainer/light attack aircraft, the FA-50 is further developed and upgraded with a tactical data link, precision-guided munitions, and a self-protection subsystem. ...

• Land: battle management systems

  Torch-X Mounted

  Elbit Systems Torch-X Mounted is a battle management solution that notably includes fire control capability and AI-powered decision support tools. According to news sources, the ...

• Land: air defence radar

  ELM-2288 AD-STAR

  The ELM-2288 Advanced Air Defense, Surveillance, Threat Alert and Air Traffic Control Radar (AD-STAR) is a 3D solid-state long-range S-band family of transportable radars designed ...

• Submachine guns

  K7

  The K7 is a silenced 9mm SMG based upon S&T; Motiv's K1A (see separate entry), but as it fires 9mm ammunition, it uses a blowback ...