• Land Warfare

  Eurosatory 2022: Arquus introduces new Sherpa variant

  13th June 2022

  Sherpa A2M is a mortar platform that features a Thales 120mm rifled mortar barrel and NTGS Mobile Mortar System. At the Eurosatory event, Arquus is also exhibiting a Scarabée reconnaissance vehicle with new features.

• Naval Warfare

  US Navy publishes new plan for more than 350 crewed ships and submarines by 2045

  28th July 2022

  The US Navy is pushing for a fleet of over 350 crewed ships and submarines and around 150 large USVs and UUVs under the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm Mike Gilday's Navigation Plan 2022.

• Defence Notes

  The world allows China to encircle, blockade and intimidate Taiwan (Opinion)

  15th August 2022

  Belligerent China spit the dummy and attempted to bludgeon Taiwan into submission with its largest military exercises in recent memory.

• Air Warfare

  Eurosatory 2022: Golden Eagle soars in Paris

  13th June 2022

  Israeli UAS company Steadicopter is displaying two systems at Eurosatory 2022: the Golden Eagle and Black Eagle 50H.

• Land Warfare

  Polaris broadens use cases for tracked MRZR Alpha

  31st May 2022

  The design of the tracked version of the MRZR Alpha vehicle, originally intended for Arctic mobility, has been refined to cope with soft soil and mixed terrain.

• Land Warfare

  India cuts the prospect of extra SIG 716 rifles

  6th May 2022

  For various reasons, Indian soldiers still have a long wait on their hands to get new assault rifles.

• Land Warfare

  PLA fields new armoured recovery vehicle based on ZTQ-15 tank

  1st June 2022

  China's army has introduced a new ARV to service units equipped with ZTQ-15 light tanks.

• Land Warfare

  Enter the Terminator: Russians claim BMPT combat debut in Ukraine

  23rd May 2022

  The BMPT tank support vehicle has reportedly been used in battle for the first time as Russia deploys more advanced armour to Ukraine.

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  General Atomics launches STOL capable MQ-9B

  11th May 2022

  General Atomics is branching out with a new MQ-9B short take off and landing (STOL) MQ-9B product line.

• Training

  IT2EC 2022: 4GD to deliver smart urban warfare training targets to the British Army

  28th April 2022

  Intelligent training adversary will add a layer of tactical performance analysis to the SmartFacility currently operated by the British Army.

• Defence Notes

  Something’s got to give (Opinion)

  6th July 2022

  UK defence policy lacks coherence as the gap between rhetoric and reality remains as wide as ever, while the government remains focused on self-preservation instead of giving clear direction.

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Teledyne FLIR launches Stormcaster-DX for standoff drone-based targeting

  18th May 2022

  The Stormcaster-DX laser target designator for small VTOL UASs is designed for small unit teams operating at the tactical edge who require the ability to designate targets at short notice.

• Land Warfare

  South Korean army completes evaluation of Redback IFV

  2nd June 2022

  Aspects of the Redback design could find their way into the Republic of Korea Army's future IFVs, but exports remain a priority for Hanwha Defense. Meanwhile, production of K808-based 8x8 variants continues apace.

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Caution tempers Japanese interest in shipborne TB3

  23rd May 2022

  Baykar Defense aims to sell its TB3 strike UAV to Japan — but there are obstacles in its path.

• Land Warfare

  FNSS pushes ZAHA for Indonesian AAV requirement

  18th May 2022

  As Indonesia pushes to boost its domestic defence industry, agreements were recently signed for AAVs, small-arms ammunition, C-130 MRO and air surveillance radars.

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  BMD-4M

  Programme Background Since 2017, 11 battalion sets of the BMD-4M have been delivered to units of the VDV in addition to 27 located at the ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  BTR-MDM Rakushka

  Programme Background Since 2016, 11 battalion sets of BTR-MDMs are known to have been delivered to units of the VDV in addition to 12 platforms ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  ZAHA (Turkey)

  Programme Background The Turkish Navy has need of a tracked amphibious assault vehicle to support ship-to-shore beach landings carried out from its TCG Anadolu-class Landing ...

• Fighter - naval

  Future Naval Fighter China

  The PLAN started development work in 2011 for the Type 075 with the aim of increasing the "vertical" amphibious assault capability, with the mountainous East ...

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  Air: Radio and SATCOM | Future Naval Fighter China

  China is planning to deploy stealth naval fighter aircraft with vertical take-off landing capabilities to operate from Peoples Liberation Army Navy (PLAN)'s future Type 075A class ...

• Data links

  Data links | Future Naval Fighter China

  China is planning to deploy stealth naval fighter aircraft with vertical take-off landing capabilities to operate from Peoples Liberation Army Navy (PLAN)'s future Type 075A class ...

• Air: Helmet-mounted displays

  Air: Helmet-mounted displays | Future Naval Fighter China

  China is planning to deploy stealth naval fighter aircraft with vertical take-off landing capabilities to operate from Peoples Liberation Army Navy (PLAN)'s future Type 075A class ...

• Air: Head-up displays

  Air: Head-up displays | Future Naval Fighter China

  China is planning to deploy stealth naval fighter aircraft with vertical take-off landing capabilities to operate from Peoples Liberation Army Navy (PLAN)'s future Type 075A class ...

• Transponders and IFF

  Transponders and IFF | Future Naval Fighter China

  China is planning to deploy stealth naval fighter aircraft with vertical take-off landing capabilities to operate from Peoples Liberation Army Navy (PLAN)'s future Type 075A class ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  AAV7A1 RAM/RS (Japan - 2nd Batch)

  Programme Background The Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) has procured the AAV7A1 RAM/RS to equip its Amphibious Assault Brigade formed in 2018. Tasked with ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Landing Platform Docks [India]

  In August 2021, the Indian Navy issued a Request for Information (RfI) for four LPDs, resurrecting an earlier failed effort to acquire large amphibious assault ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Medium Landing Ship (9-18) [USMC]

  The US Marine Corps is looking to develop a new platform to bridge the gap between its large assault ships and smaller landing craft. This ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Medium Landing Ship (9-18) [USMC]

  The US Marine Corps is looking to develop a new platform to bridge the gap between its large assault ships and smaller landing craft. This ...

• Landing platform docks/dock landing ships

  Ivan Gren Class (Project 11711)

  Programme Background The Ivan Gren-class (Project 11711) large amphibious assault ships (LST) have been designed for the Russian Navy by Nevskoe Design Bureau to undertake landing operations ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  KAAV II

  Programme Background The Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) operates one Dokdo-class amphibious assault ship and has launched another to support provide operational lift for the ROKMC. ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns

  AK-12

  Kalashnikov publicly unveiled the AK-12 assault rifle in January 2012. The AK-12 uses the same gas-operated long-stroke piston system as previous Kalashnikov rifles. A 5.45x39mm ...

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

  SKAT 350

  Based on the Supercam 350, the SKAT 350 is a mini fixed-wing UAV manufactured by Kalashnikov Concern JSC. The drone was revealed in early 2024, ...

• Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns

  AK-19

  The Kalashnikov Concern unveiled its developmental AK-19 assault rifle in August 2020. Compared to the AK-12 assault rifle upon which it is based, the AK-19 ...

• Individual grenade launchers

  GP-34

  Kalashnikov designed the single-shot GP-34 40mm underbarrel grenade launcher for use with the company’s 5.45mm, 5.56mm and 7.62mm assault rifles. The sight allows the firer ...

• Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns

  AK-101/103

  The AK-100, or Century series, applies modern production techniques to the legacy AK design. The 5.56mm AK-101 and 7.62mm AK-103 are full-length assault rifles. Forearm, ...

• Light machine guns

  RPK-16

  Kalashnikov unveiled its 5.45x39mm RPK-16 light support weapon at the Army 2016 exhibition. Intended to supersede the RPK-74 light machine gun, the RPK-16 can be ...

• Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns

  AK-15

  Developed under the Ratnik modernisation programme, the AK-15 assault rifle was first unveiled in 2016. It is designed for elite units and law enforcement and ...

• Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns

  AK-200

  The AK-200 family of assault rifles and carbines was developed by the Kalashnikov Concern for export customers and domestic law enforcement agencies. Designed as an ...

• Pistols

  PL-15

  The PL-15 is a double-action-only pistol chambered for the ubiquitous 9x19mm parabellum cartridge. Developed by firearms designer and target shooter Dmitry Lebedev and manufactured by ...

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

  Legionnaire E33K

  The Legionnaire E33K is a small fixed-wing UAV developed by Kalashnikov Concern. The drone is designed for various tasks, including cargo carrying.  An electric motor powers ...

• Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing

  Karakurt

  The Karahurt is a Russian tube-launched rotary-wing platform manufactured by Kalashnikov Concern. It bears visual similarities with SpearUAV's range of drones and has been designed ...

• Light machine guns

  RPL-20

  After testing with the RPK-16 light machine gun uncovered several issues with the design, Kalashnikov initiated development of the new RPL-20 light machine gun to ...

• Weapon sights for night use (image intensifiers)

  PCS-5/5M GABRO

  The PCS-5/PCS-5M passive NVD is a lightweight telescopic sight designed for use on portable weapons. It can be used for battlefield observation, detection and target ...

• Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns

  BR18

  The BR18 is a compact mission-configurable weapon system built by ST Engineering Land Systems. The BR18 has a patented forward ejection system and is one of ...

• Light machine guns

  Negev NG7 LMG

  The 7.62x51mm Negev NG7 is a further development of the Negev 5.56mm light machine gun and was adopted by the IDF in 2012. The NG7 can ...