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News - ILA 2016

  • Digital Battlespace

    Indo Defence 2016: Teaming to offer digital vehicles

    8th November 2016

    Thales has teamed with Indonesian companies PT Len and PT Pindad to develop a fully networked vehicle proposal. The company brought a modified 4x4 Bushmaster, named …

  • Naval Warfare

    Indo Defence 2016: Big ships on stream for PT Pal

    4th November 2016

    The Malaysian MoD has signed a memorandum of understanding with Indonesian shipbuilder PT Pal for the procurement of a multi-role support ship. Turitan Indargo, director …

  • Land Warfare

    Zhuhai 2016: Dongfeng finally shows initiative

    3rd November 2016

    Dongfeng Motor Corporation deservedly earned a reputation for copying when it unveiled an almost identical version of the iconic American HMMWV in 2006. However, at …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Navy's MUOS satellite overcomes challenges

    4th November 2016

    The US Navy’s fifth Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) has overcome propulsion system failures and has now reached operational orbit with pre-operational on-board testing set …

  • Defence Notes

    Indo Defence 2016: Limitations remain despite spend increase

    24th October 2016

    The Indonesian government aims to allocate at least 1% of GDP to defence in the next few years, although it remains to be seen whether …

  • Land Warfare

    Zhuhai 2016: Norinco unveils VT5 light tank

    4th November 2016

    China North Industries Corporation (Norinco) chose the occasion of the 11th Zhuhai Air Show in China to unveil its VT5, a new light main battle …

  • Land Warfare

    Zhuhai 2016: China shows off brawn

    9th November 2016

    The variety of armoured vehicles on display at the 11th Zhuhai Air Show in southern China was dazzling, as China South Industries Group Corporation and …

  • Land Warfare

    Zhuhai 2016: Chinese firepower proliferates

    7th November 2016

    Both China South Industries Group Corporation and China North Industries Corporation (Norinco) exhibited a wide array of artillery systems at the 11th Zhuhai Air Show …

  • Naval Warfare

    Euronaval 2016: That's a wrap (video)

    21st October 2016

    After a week of interviews and press briefings at this year's Euronaval in Paris, editor Richard Thomas and staff reporter Grant Turnbull discuss some of …

  • Naval Warfare

    Indo Defence 2016: Double happiness for SIGMA

    24th October 2016

    September was a milestone for the Indonesian Navy’s (TNI-AL) frigate programme, with the first SIGMA 10514-class frigate completing sea trials on 7 September. The sea trials included …

  • Naval Warfare

    Euronaval 2016: Lacroix shows off ship protection (video)

    21st October 2016

    French company Lacroix is displaying its new Sylena Mk2 decoy launcher system at this year's Euronaval, the first time it has been showcased at Europe's …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Zhuhai 2016: Quadrant covers all sectors

    2nd November 2016

    There was absolutely no shortage of businesses hawking a bewildering array of UAVs at the 11th Zhuhai Air Show in China. Quadrant Space (Tianjin) Technology, …

  • Land Warfare

    Indo Defence 2016: More Badak on the cards

    26th October 2016

    Following an initial order for 50 Badak (Rhino) 6x6 armoured fighting vehicles, it is rumoured the Indonesian Army wants more. This could push orders into …

  • Land Warfare

    Zhuhai 2016: Variety impresses on skid row

    4th November 2016

    The China South Industries Group Corporation, similar to but lesser known than the China North Industries Corporation (Norinco), exhibited a stunning line-up of skid-steer military …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Zhuhai 2016: Armed Z-11WB makes debut

    1st November 2016

    Even though it achieved its maiden flight back in September 2015, Changhe Aircraft Industries Corporation (CAIC) displayed its Z-11WB light helicopter to the public for …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

  • ISR/special mission, Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    Q02 (Qatar)

    Programme Background Reiner developed the Q01 jointly with the Emirate of Qatar, primarily for the Qatar Armed Forces. It was introduced at the ILA Berlin Air ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing

    Next-Generation Weapon System (NGWS) (FCAS) [Germany]

    Programme Background FCAS Project As noted by Airbus, the FCAS project is a tri-nation effort which will be centred around a core Next-Generation Weapon System (NGWS), which ...

  • Fighter - multirole

    Project Halcon I [Spain]

    Programme Background The Spanish Air Force began requirements assessments, although potential suppliers including Boeing (F/A-18E/F), Lockheed Martin (F-35), Airbus-BAE-Leonardo (Eurofighter Typhoon) are already engaged with ...

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

    Loyal Wingman (Forecast) [Germany]

    Programme Background Need Michael Schoellhorn, CEO of Airbus Defence and Space, stated in Jue 2024 that the "German Air Force has expressed a clear need for ...

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

    Eurodrone [Spain]

    Programme Background Inception (Stage One) The European MALE RPAS programme was launched in September 2016. Germany, Spain, France, and Italy negotiated and agreed, in collaboration ...

  • Loitering munitions

    Harop [Azerbaijan]

    Programme Background According to a December 2020 report by the Centre for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS), Azerbaijan acquired an estimated 50 Harop loitering munitions ...

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

    Eurodrone [France]

    Programme Background Inception (Stage One) The European MALE RPAS programme was launched in September 2016. Germany, Spain, France and Italy had negotiated and agreed, in ...

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

    Eurodrone [Germany]

    Programme Background Inception (Stage One) The European MALE RPAS programme was launched in September 2016. Germany, Spain, France and Italy had negotiated and agreed, in ...

  • Military helicopters - attack

    AH-1Z Romania

    The Romanian MoD has a long-standing requirement for new rotary platforms, including troop transport, supply and attack configurations. According to the the Military Strategy document, ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 8x8

    Piranha V

    264 of the Piranha Vs will be assigned to the Danish Army's 1st Brigade, following its reorganisation in January 2019. Each of its three armoured ...

  • Air: Radio and SATCOM

    Air: Radio and SATCOM | Tejas LCA - India Follow-On

    Indian Air Force is planning to buy a total of 140 Tejas LCA to equip seven squadrons. Between 2006 and 2016, India’s Defence Acquisition Council authorised ...

  • Data links

    Data links | Tejas LCA - India Follow-On

    Indian Air Force is planning to buy a total of 140 Tejas LCA to equip seven squadrons. Between 2006 and 2016, India’s Defence Acquisition Council authorised ...

  • Air: Helmet-mounted displays

    Air: Helmet-mounted displays | Tejas LCA - India Follow-On

    Indian Air Force is planning to buy a total of 140 Tejas LCA to equip seven squadrons. Between 2006 and 2016, India’s Defence Acquisition Council authorised ...

  • Air: Head-up displays

    Air: Head-up displays | Tejas LCA - India Follow-On

    Indian Air Force is planning to buy a total of 140 Tejas LCA to equip seven squadrons. Between 2006 and 2016, India’s Defence Acquisition Council authorised ...

  • Transponders and IFF

    Transponders and IFF | Tejas LCA - India Follow-On

    Indian Air Force is planning to buy a total of 140 Tejas LCA to equip seven squadrons. Between 2006 and 2016, India’s Defence Acquisition Council authorised ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • ISR/special mission, Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    Q01 / Q02

    The Q01 is an optinoal piloted MALE prototype aircraft developed by Reiner Stemme Utility Air-Systems GmbH in collaboration with the Emirate of Qatar. The Q02 has ...

  • Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - tactical

    Grille

    The Grille DRONEVAC, or Cricket, is an uncrewed multicopter designed for MEDEVAC missions. Designed by Avilus, the UAV is meant to transport injured service personnel to safe locations, providing ...

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

    AeroForce 380

    The AeroForce 380 is a MALE fixed-wing drone. Based on the Milkor 380, it is tailored for maritime surveillance and Coast Guard missions. It can ...

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

    Wingman

    The Wingman is an Airbus concept drone unveiled at ILA Berlin in June 2024. The loyal wingman-type fixed-wing UAV is designed to accompany crewed fighters, ...

  • Subsystems: visual

    SeaView R5

    The visual scene created with SeaView R5 can be displayed on a wide variety of display devices including flat, spherical and cylindrical screens. Projection systems ...

  • Loitering munitions, Military UAS - fixed-wing

    RCM²

    The Remote Carrier Multidomain Multirole Effector (RCM²) is an uncrewed aircraft developed by MBDA Deutschland. The drone is a multi-domain platform that performs kinetic strikes, EW jamming, ...

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

    FEANIX

    The Future Effector - Adaptable, Networked, Intelligent, Xpendable (FEANIX) is a long-range Light Remote Carrier (LRC) that can be launched from the air, land, and sea.  Unveiled by ...

  • Military - USVs

    SeaFly-01

    The SeaFly-01 USV, developed by Beijing Sifang Automation, was showcased at the 11th Zhuhai Airshow in China in November 2016. Phase one tests of the ...

  • Military - USVs

    High-Speed Intercept Boat

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

  • Military - UUVs

    Phantom T5

    The Phantom T5 UUV was introduced in 2016. The ROV incorporates many of the old Phantom characteristics in a smaller system, with vectored thrusters added. 

  • Galaxy R8700

    The Altavian Galaxy R8700 is an octocopter UAV designed for inspection of mining, construction, urban and small project sites. It was unveiled in August 2016. 

  • Land: air defence radar

    RLS-50

    OKB TSP gave its first public display of the RLS-50 3D air surveillance mobile radar at ADEX 2016, at Baku, in September 2016. Its beam ...

  • PD6-AW

    Prodrone's PD6-AW all-weather hexarotor drone is designed for professional filming, photography, land surveying, inspections and other roles. The platform was unveiled in April 2016. 

  • APCs/IFVs - 4x4

    Bars-6

    Bogdan publicly unveiled the 7t Bars-6 (Panther) 4x4 light APC at IDEX 2015, and in July 2016, the company introduced an upgraded version ready for ...

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

    Mini UAV Fixed Wing I

    The Jordan Design and Development Bureau (JODDB) unveiled the hand-launched Mini UAS (also known as Mini UAV Fixed-Wing I) at SOFEX 2016, along with a wider family ...