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Defence Notes
Baltic states to ask for greater protection from Russia
3rd April 2018
Baltic state leaders will ask the US to send more troops and bolster air defences on NATO's eastern flank to deter Russia when they meet …
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Defence Notes
Taiwan’s MND releases report on military capability
2nd April 2018
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) released the English-language version of its National Defense Report. As the 14th periodical report, it covers May 2016 to …
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Special Operations
DSA 2018: Philippines activates unified SOF command
11th April 2018
The Armed Forces of the Philippines stood up a new integrated joint command, called the AFP Special Operations Command (AFPSOCOM), on 6 April. Putting them …
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Defence Notes
Taiwan stresses Central America ties with navy visit
10th April 2018
A Taiwanese navy flotilla docked in Nicaragua on 9 April in a high-profile visit highlighting ties with Central America and the Caribbean that are shrinking …
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Defence Notes
Qatar introduces national service for women
5th April 2018
Qatar is introducing national service for women for the first time while extending the time served in the military by conscripted men, under a law …
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Defence Helicopter
UK to decide on MH-47G in 2020
6th April 2018
A decision on whether the UK chooses to replace or upgrade a number of its current Chinook fleet with newer MH-47G aircraft will be made …
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Military Logistics
India seals contract for final C-17A
5th April 2018
India has finally inked a $262 million contract for the final ‘white tail’ Boeing C-17A Globemaster III transport aircraft, with notification occurring on 30 March. …
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Defence Notes
Pilot dies in Myanmar military plane crash
3rd April 2018
A Myanmar pilot died on 3 April after a ‘technical failure’ caused his military jet fighter to plummet into a paddy field in the centre …
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Naval Warfare
Sri Lankan Navy receives second AOPV
27th March 2018
India’s Goa Shipyard has delivered the second of two 2500 tonne Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessels (AOPVs) to the Sri Lankan Navy, the Indian Ministry of …
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Defence Notes
Libyan strongman bombed Chad rebels, his forces say
29th March 2018
The armed forces of Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar said on 29 March that their warplanes had attacked Chadian rebels in the country's southern desert last …
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Land Warfare
Turkey to receive Russian S-400 missiles in July 2019
4th April 2018
Turkey and Russia have agreed to bring forward to July 2019 the delivery of S-400 air defence missile systems to Ankara, a Turkish official said, …
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Digital Battlespace
Leonardo begins BriteCloud decoy deliveries to RAF
2nd April 2018
Leonardo has begun delivering its BriteCloud decoy to the UK Royal Air Force (RAF), the company announced on 28 March. The countermeasure protects fighter jets …
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Naval Warfare
Sea-Air-Space 2018: US Navy prepares for extended range guided missile
9th April 2018
The US Navy is ploughing ahead with development of an Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile—Extended Range (AARGM-ER) missile and rocket motor source selection is underway. During a …
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Land Warfare
Lockheed to mature and integrate MAPS controllers
2nd April 2018
Lockheed Martin has received a next-phase contract to continue maturing the Modular Active Protection System (MAPS) controller base kit hardware and software for the US …
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Digital Battlespace
US Army releases Sentinel radar upgrade RfP
10th April 2018
The US Army is pushing ahead with upgrades to its fielded Sentinel A3 radar systems as it looks to address growing threats on the battlefield, …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | C-390 [Poland]
During LAAD 2025, Brazilian Minister of Defence José Múcio revealed ongoing negotiations with Poland regarding a potential purchase of the C-390. Currently, Poland operates the ...
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Data links
Data links | C-390 [Poland]
During LAAD 2025, Brazilian Minister of Defence José Múcio revealed ongoing negotiations with Poland regarding a potential purchase of the C-390. Currently, Poland operates the ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | C-390 [Poland]
During LAAD 2025, Brazilian Minister of Defence José Múcio revealed ongoing negotiations with Poland regarding a potential purchase of the C-390. Currently, Poland operates the ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | C-130H Replacement [Sweden]
Sweden urges to replace its ageing fleet of five C-130H aircraft and one KC-130H. Although Stockholm was initially interested in buying second-hand C-130J from Italy, the ...
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Data links
Data links | C-130H Replacement [Sweden]
Sweden urges to replace its ageing fleet of five C-130H aircraft and one KC-130H. Although Stockholm was initially interested in buying second-hand C-130J from Italy, the ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | C-130H Replacement [Sweden]
Sweden urges to replace its ageing fleet of five C-130H aircraft and one KC-130H. Although Stockholm was initially interested in buying second-hand C-130J from Italy, the ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | A-29 Super Tucano [Panama]
On 11 March 2025, the Panamanian government announced the procurement of six new aircraft, including four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft. The purchase was authorised by ...
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Data links
Data links | A-29 Super Tucano [Panama]
On 11 March 2025, the Panamanian government announced the procurement of six new aircraft, including four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft. The purchase was authorised by ...
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Air: Helmet-mounted displays
Air: Helmet-mounted displays | A-29 Super Tucano [Panama]
On 11 March 2025, the Panamanian government announced the procurement of six new aircraft, including four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft. The purchase was authorised by ...
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Air: Head-up displays
Air: Head-up displays | A-29 Super Tucano [Panama]
On 11 March 2025, the Panamanian government announced the procurement of six new aircraft, including four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft. The purchase was authorised by ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | A-29 Super Tucano [Panama]
On 11 March 2025, the Panamanian government announced the procurement of six new aircraft, including four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft. The purchase was authorised by ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
C-390 [Poland]
Programme Background Reports of a possible purchase of the C-390 by Poland began circulating in June 2024 after a Polish journalist revealed that Embraer executives ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
VBC Fuz Armoured Infantry Combat Vehicle [Brazil]
Programme Background Technical Requirements The Brazilian Army released two documents outlining the technical and operational requirements for the VBC Fuz in early 2020. These outline ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
C-130H Replacement [Sweden]
Programme Background Requirements Sweden has five C-130H aircraft (designated Tp-84) and one KC-130H. Two C-130Es bought in the 1960s have retired, but the six H ...
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Loitering munitions
Warmate [Ukraine]
Programme Background Ukraine placed an order for an undisclosed number of Warmate systems in 2017. Shepherd believes units acquired in this order later were utilised ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Pistols
Jericho Pistol 941
Designed for military and law enforcement users, the Jericho Pistol 941 is available in 9mm, .40 S&W; and .45 ACP calibres and in standard, short ...
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MPVs - 4x4
Guará WS
Avibras is marketing the 4x4 Guará WS light armoured vehicle, a further development of its 4x4 AV-VB4 RE Guará prototype. Developed in cooperation with the ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
Nauru 100D
The Nauru 100D is a mini fixed-wing UAV from Xmobots. Unveiled at the 2025 LAAD Defence & Security tradeshow, the aircraft is VTOL capable and features a SIS031 ...
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MPVs - 4x4
V-RAPTOR
Unveiled at LAAD 2023 in Rio de Janeiro, the V-RAPTOR is a tactical police armoured vehicle from domestic manufacturer Combat Armor Defense do Brasil.
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Land: manned turrets
TORC30
The TORC30 is a stabilised unmanned turret armed with a Rheinmetall MK30-2/ABM 30mm cannon being developed by Ares, an Elbit subsidiary, and the Brazilian Army’s ...
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Air: Displays
Panoramic Cockpit Display
Developed by L3Harris and Elbit Systems America, the Panoramic Cockpit Display (PCD) is a touchscreen MFD integrated into F-35 aircraft. It provides two electronically divided ...
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Self-propelled rocket launchers
Armadillo TA-2
The Armadillo TA-2 is an automatic or manned rocket launcher system designed to be fully retracted inside a 4x4 light vehicle.The concept, which was being ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
KC-390/C-390 Millennium
The KC-390 is a high-wing, twin-turbofan, T-tail design intended to meet the needs of the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) for a tanker/transport aircraft. Developed and ...
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EW test systems, Air: chaff, flare and decoy systems
CAST-easy
RUAG unveiled the Countermeasure Advanced System Test Equipment (CAST-easy) in 2017 earmarking it for the Panavia Tornado series of combat aircraft. The 2017 announcement stated ...
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Naval guns, Land: RWS
DragonFire
Dragonfire is a new laser weapon system built for the UK MoD, receiving £30 million of funding in early 2017. The design of the gun ...
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Counter-UAS systems
Drone Deterrence System
First unveiled at the LIMA 2017 exhibition by Mitsubishi Electric, the Drone Deterrence System began to be developed in 2014 and made its first sale in ...
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Self-propelled rocket launchers
Fletcher
Arnold Defense, which has produced more than 1.1 million 2.75in/70mm rocket launchers for airborne applications since 1961, unveiled the Fletcher 2.75in/70mm Weapon System at the September ...
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Minehunters
Kormoran II Class
Three Kormoran II-class minehunters were budgeted for the Polish Navy in 2011, and a contract was placed for a prototype in 2013, with the first ...
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OPVs
La Confiance Class (PLG)
The La Confiance-class, also known as the Guyanese Light Patrol Vessel (PLG), in service with the French Navy, was designed by Bureau Mauric and built ...
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Landing platform docks/dock landing ships
Albion Class
The two Albion-class Landing Platform Dock (LPD) ships, HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark, were built for the UK Royal Navy to replace the older 1960s vintage ...
