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News - DSA 2016

  • Special Operations

    SOFINS: French GIGN gets new rifle

    30th March 2017

    The French National Gendarmerie Intervention Group (GIGN) has ordered a new standard issue weapon.It has selected the Bren 2 assault rifle from Czech company CZ. …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Ninth WGS satellite launched into orbit

    20th March 2017

    Boeing's ninth Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) satellite has launched into orbit and will provide the US and six allied nations with increased communications capabilities to …

  • Land Warfare

    BAE selects VOP CZ for BvS10 components

    21st March 2017

    Czech company VOP CZ will produce components for BvS10 armoured all-terrain vehicles under a contract with BAE Systems announced on 20 March.The contract builds on …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    LIMA 2017: Mitsubishi delivers first anti-UAV system

    23rd March 2017

    A new countermeasure tool to ward off illegal UAVs was unveiled by Mitsubishi Electric at the LIMA 2017 exhibition being held in Langkawi, Malaysia.Labelled the …

  • Special Operations

    SOFINS: French Special Forces presents its riverine craft

    28th March 2017

    A key French Army Special Forces (SF) unit is showcasing its Riverine Combat Craft (EFC) at the Special Operations Forces International Seminar (SOFINS) currently taking …

  • Land Warfare

    Singapore selects M113 replacement

    23rd March 2017

    Singapore is set to replace its ageing US-built M113 armoured personnel carriers with a new tracked vehicle.The Singaporean MoD has contracted domestic armaments manufacturer ST …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Egypt to receive first Ka-52 helicopters

    17th March 2017

    Russian Helicopters is on track to deliver the first Ka-52 Alligator helicopters to Egypt in 2017.Russian Helicopters confirmed the Egyptian order for 46 Ka-52 helicopters …

  • Land Warfare

    LIMA 2017: Starstreak penetrates Southeast Asia

    27th March 2017

    Thales is in the delivery phase for its Starstreak very short-range air defence missile system to the Malaysian Armed Forces.The company is working with Malaysian …

  • Naval Warfare

    LIMA 2017: ATR 72MP eyes Malaysian waters

    22nd March 2017

    The Italian Air Force exhibited its ATR 72MP maritime patrol aircraft for the first time outside of Italy at the LIMA 2017 exhibition in Langkawi, …

  • Land Warfare

    Polish Krab back on track

    14th March 2017

    Poland is set to get a boost in its artillery capability with the acquisition of new modern guns.The army expects to receive all of the …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Orbital ATK awarded flares contract

    17th March 2017

    Orbital ATK has been awarded a contract modification from General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems to supply M257 (visible) and M278 (infrared) illuminating flares for …

  • Training

    German forces receive Sagittarius Evolution

    20th March 2017

    Thales has delivered the mobile version of the Sagittarius Evolution small arms trainer to the Special Forces Command Marine (KSK) of the German armed forces, …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Russian Helicopters trains India in Mi-17 repairs

    15th March 2017

    Russian Helicopters is training Indian aviation engineers in Mi-17-1V helicopter repair techniques at the Novosibirsk Aircraft Repair Plant owned by Russian Helicopters.The plant is carrying …

  • Defence Notes

    MBDA upholds European defence collaboration

    16th March 2017

    Against a backdrop of Brexit and political uncertainty across Europe, MBDA will to continue down the road of European defence industry collaboration as its looks …

  • Land Warfare

    Advanced Russian tank variant revealed

    22nd March 2017

    An image of the latest version of the Russia's T-90 tank has been seen on manufacturer Uralvagonzavod's 2017 corporate calendar.Developed by the company under the …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

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

    4x4 Protected Mobility Vehicles [Malaysia]

    Programme Background Malaysia already operates a fleet of 20 AV4 Lipan Bara 4x4 vehicles delivered between 2016 and 2017, 18 of which are assigned to ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical

    TUAS [Malaysia]

    Programme Background Tender & Requirments The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) issued a tender in May 2020 to provide a new Tactical Uncrewed Aerial System (TUAS). ...

  • Special operations vehicles

    Special Operations Vehicles (Malaysia)

    Malaysia's SOV tender calls for a vehicle that 'is capable of conducting special operations deep in enemy-held territory' and 'capable of manoeuvring in hostile terrain with ...

  • Submarines: conventional, attack

    Submarines Procurement [Malaysia]

    Programme Background Requirements In 2015, the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) issued the so-called 15 to 5 Transformation Plan, which envisioned the service to be standardised ...

  • Landing platform docks/dock landing ships

    Multi-Role Support Ship (MRSS) (1-2) [Malaysia]

    Programme Background Requirements The Royal Malaysian Navy are in the process of a fleet transformation plan known as the 15 to 5 Transformation Plan, which ...

  • OPVs

    LMS Batch IV (11-13) [Malaysia]

    Programme Background Requirements The current Keris-class (see separate entry) Littoral Mission Ship (LMS) has been introduced to replace many of the current classes of obsolete ...

  • OPVs

    LMS Batch III (8-10) [Malaysia]

    Programme Background Requirements The current Keris-class (see separate entry) Littoral Mission Ship (LMS) has been introduced to replace many of the current classes of obsolete ships that ...

  • Landing platform docks/dock landing ships

    Multi-Role Support Ship (MRSS) (3) [Malaysia]

    Programme Background Requirements The Royal Malaysian Navy are in the process of a fleet transformation plan known as the 15 to 5 Transformation Plan, which ...

  • Naval: shipboard communication systems

    Naval: shipboard communication systems | Floréal Class Replacement [France]

    The French Navy urges the replacement of the Floréal-class frigates with a new class of vessels that will mainly operate in French overseas territories.  Speaking to ...

  • Naval: Combat Management Systems

    Naval: Combat Management Systems | Floréal Class Replacement [France]

    The French Navy urges the replacement of the Floréal-class frigates with a new class of vessels that will mainly operate in French overseas territories.  Speaking to ...

  • Naval: Combat Management Systems

    Naval: Combat Management Systems | Multi-Role Support Ship (MRSS) (1-2) [Malaysia]

    The Royal Malaysian Navy currently operates two ageing logistics ships that are not equipped to carry out amphibious missions and operate beyond their intended design ...

  • Naval: shipboard communication systems

    Naval: shipboard communication systems | Multi-Role Support Ship (MRSS) (1-2) [Malaysia]

    The Royal Malaysian Navy currently operates two ageing logistics ships that are not equipped to carry out amphibious missions and operate beyond their intended design ...

  • Corvettes

    New Generation Patrol Vessels Batch II (7-12) [Malaysia]

    Programme Background Requirements Malaysia unveiled a plan in 2015 to restructure and recapitalise its navy. The plan is called the 15 to 5 Plan and ...

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

    ScanEagle 2 (Malaysia)

    Programme Background Maritime Security Initiative (MSI) programme The RMN received the ScanEagle 2's thought to be provided by the US under the Maritime Security Initiative ...

  • Maritime patrol

    Maritime Patrol Aircraft [Malaysia]

    Programme Background In June 2019, The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has confirmed to Shephard that the government has given approval for the service to prepare ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Military - USVs

    High-Speed Intercept Boat

    Poly Technologies displayed its High-Speed Intercept Boat at DSA in Malaysia in 2016. 

  • APCs/IFVs - 4x4

    Condor

    At the DSA 2016 exhibition in Malaysia, DRB-HICOM DefTech displayed a prototype of an upgraded Malaysian Army Condor 4x4 APC. Thyssen-Henschel (now part of RMMV) ...

  • Military helicopters - scout/light attack

    MD 530G

    The MD 530G is the newest addition to the MD Helicopters line of light scout attack platforms. It has increased-capacity landing gear and a mission-configurable ...

  • 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 ...

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

    Light-Weighted Close-Range UAV

    Seen by Shephard at DSA 2024, the Light-Weighted Close-Range UAV is from the Vietnamese company Viettel. According to Viettel's brochure, disseminated at DSA 2024, the ...

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

    SR-10 VTOL

    Deftech showcased the SR-10 VTOL at DSA 2022. It has been locally designed in Malaysia to conduct aerial mapping, surveillance and line inspection missions. The hand-launched platform is powered ...

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

    CW-100

    The CW-100 is a small VTOL capable UAV manufactured byChengdu Jouav Automation Technology Co CW (JOUAV) in collaboration with Malvus Sense. Displayed at DSA 2022, it is ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 6x6

    Black Fox 6x6

    Doosan’s Black Fox family of 6x6 and 8x8 AFVs was developed to compete for a Republic of Korea Army requirement. Although not selected for the ...

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

    CW-007

    The CW-007 VTOL UAS is part of the Chengdu Jouav Automation Technology Co CW (JOUAV) series and is the smallest of the fleet.  It is primarily ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical

    Tactical UAV

    Unveiled at DSA 2022, the Deftech Tactical UAV is an indigenously developed platform based on the Aldura Mk1. The platform is aimed at the Royal Malaysian ...

  • EO/IR systems

    M-TADS/PNVS

    The Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor (M-TADS/PNVS) is the EO fire control system that US Army AH-64D/E Apache helicopter pilots use for ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 4x4

    Guardian

    IAG's Guardian 4x4 armoured personnel carrier has been designed to carry up to ten fully equipped personnel and their support equipment. While the vehicle is ...

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

    CW-15

    The CW-15 is a mini VTOL capable UAV manufactured by Chengdu Jouav Automation Technology Co CW (JOUAV). Belonging to the CW series, the CW-15 is electrically powered ...

  • Loitering munitions

    Todak

    Unveiled at DSA 2024, the Todak is a loitering munition from Mindmatics. The catapult-launched platform is powered by a Li-ion 25.2V battery, and it is ...

  • OPVs

    New Generation Patrol Vessel

    LUNAS unveiled the New Generation Patrol Vessel (NGPV) at DSA 2018. The NGPV is intended for the Royal Malaysian Navy's (RMN) New Generation Patrol Vessels ...