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Naval Warfare
Sea Venom firing latest in series of UK-France missile developments
17th December 2018
As work continues on the joint UK-France programme to develop a next-generation cruise and anti-ship missile system, the smaller but equally crucial Sea Venom has …
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Defence Notes
Japan mulling purchase of 100 US stealth fighters
27th November 2018
Japan is considering buying up to 100 F-35 stealth fighters from the US for more than $8.8 billion as it seeks to counter China's growing …
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Defence Notes
US defense chief quits as Trump pulls from Syria, Afghanistan
21st December 2018
US Defense Secretary James Mattis resigned Thursday, leading a chorus of protests at home and abroad after President Donald Trump ordered a complete troop pull-out …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Additional torpedo capability for Seagull USV
12th December 2018
Elbit Systems’ ISTAR division has partnered with Leonardo to develop and demonstrate the ability of the Seagull USV to launch Leonardo’s lightweight and mini torpedoes, …
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Defence Helicopter
KAI rolls out Light Armed Helicopter
19th December 2018
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) rolled out the first prototype of the Light Armed Helicopter (LAH) at its Sacheon headquarters on 18 December, this being a …
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Defence Notes
With eye on China, Japan unveils record defence budget
21st December 2018
Japan's defence budget will swell to a record $47 billion for the next fiscal year, the government said Friday, as Tokyo beefs up its missile …
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Digital Battlespace
Japan to establish Space Monitoring Unit in 2022
10th December 2018
Japan’s MoD will establish a Space Monitoring Unit within the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) in FY2022, its mission to track space debris and hostile …
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Naval Warfare
Brazilian Navy prepares Riachuelo submarine for launch
7th December 2018
The first of a new class of conventional submarines for the Brazilian Navy will be launched on 14 December, according to the Brazilian MoD, which …
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Defence Notes
UN reports more suspected Iranian missiles found in Yemen
12th December 2018
More suspected Iranian-made weapons have been found in Yemen, the UN says in a report that will be discussed on 12 December by the Security …
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Defence Notes
NATO treads carefully in Ukraine-Russia sea spat
3rd December 2018
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on 3 December demanded Russia end its naval standoff with Ukraine, but refused to pledge new support for Kiev, as the …
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Naval Warfare
JFD, RAN successfully conclude Black Carillon
11th December 2018
JFD Australia and the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) have completed the Black Carillon 2018 exercise, which tested all features of the RAN’s submarine rescue system. …
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Defence Notes
Pentagon conducts latest test of US-Japan interceptor
12th December 2018
The US military on 11 November successfully conducted a test of a new ballistic-missile interceptor system, which is being co-developed with Japan. The launch marks …
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Digital Battlespace
Leonardo sets its sights on E-scan radar prototype testing
6th December 2018
The newest electronically scanning radar, Grifo-E, developed by manufacturer Leonardo, is set to undergo a series of prototype tests by the end of 2019. The company …
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Defence Notes
US gives Russia 60 days to comply with nuclear treaty
5th December 2018
The US warned Russia on 4 December it will withdraw from a major Cold War treaty limiting mid-range nuclear arms if Moscow does not dismantle …
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Land Warfare
Poland requests HIMARS and related equipment
5th December 2018
The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential foreign military sale of M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers to Poland, …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Submarines: conventional, attack
Additional Type 212CD (5-6) [Norway]
Programme Background Requirements As of 2023, the Royal Norwegian Navy operates a fleet of six Ula-class submarines. The submarines are expected to remain in service ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Additional Type 212CD (5-6) [Norway]
As of 2023, the Royal Norwegian Navy operates a fleet of six Ula-class submarines. The submarines are expected to remain in service until the 2030s, when ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Additional Type 212CD (5-6) [Norway]
As of 2023, the Royal Norwegian Navy operates a fleet of six Ula-class submarines. The submarines are expected to remain in service until the 2030s, when ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | Alliance Future Surveillance and Control (1-6) [NATO]
NATO is estimated to procure up to 18 AEW aircraft under the Alliance Future Surveillance and Control (AFSC) programme to replace the current E-3 Sentry fleet when ...
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Data links
Data links | Alliance Future Surveillance and Control (1-6) [NATO]
NATO is estimated to procure up to 18 AEW aircraft under the Alliance Future Surveillance and Control (AFSC) programme to replace the current E-3 Sentry fleet when ...
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Air: Head-up displays
Air: Head-up displays | Alliance Future Surveillance and Control (1-6) [NATO]
NATO is estimated to procure up to 18 AEW aircraft under the Alliance Future Surveillance and Control (AFSC) programme to replace the current E-3 Sentry fleet when ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | Alliance Future Surveillance and Control (1-6) [NATO]
NATO is estimated to procure up to 18 AEW aircraft under the Alliance Future Surveillance and Control (AFSC) programme to replace the current E-3 Sentry fleet when ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Multifunction Modular Ships Procurement [Lithuania]
The Baltic republics of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia plan to continue developing their respective navies, which are considered to be important elements in the NATO ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Multifunction Modular Ships Procurement [Lithuania]
The Baltic republics of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia plan to continue developing their respective navies, which are considered to be important elements in the NATO ...
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Submarines: conventional, attack
Type 212CD (1-4) [Norway]
Programme Background Norway selected TKMS as the shipbuilder for its new class of Type 212CD submarines to replace the six Ula-class SSKs currently in service. ...
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Submarines: conventional, attack
Second Hand Submarine Procurement [Argentina]
Programme Background Argentina is seeking to rebuild its submarine force, as ARA Salta and ARA Santa Cruz are no longer operational. In the short term, ...
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Destroyers
Hobart Class (Sea 4000)
Programme Background The Hobart-class consists of three air warfare destroyers (AWDs) for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). The ships replaced the Adelaide-class frigates. Built by a ...
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AEW&C
Alliance Future Surveillance and Control (1-6) [NATO]
Programme Background NATO’s E-3A AWACS fleet is set to retire in 2035, after 50 years of service. To plan for the required follow-on capability, NATO's ...
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Submarines: conventional, attack
Type 212CD [Germany]
Programme Background Norway selected TKMS as the shipbuilder for its new class of Type 212CD submarines to replace the six Ula-class SSKs currently in service. ...
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Submarines: conventional, attack
Submarine Procurement Programme (1-2) [Morocco]
Programme Background Requirements Morocco has long desired to field a submarine fleet, but this has yet to materialise into a purchase. In January 2019, Algeria ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Self-propelled rocket launchers
Flute MLRS
The Flute Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) is a self-propelled missile system that can be armed with up to eight unguided S-8 rockets (Flute-80) or ...
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Sea: optronic masts and periscopes
SERO 14/15
SERO 14/15 periscopes were developed on behalf of Germany’s Federal Office for Defence Technology and Procurement. Used in Norwegian ULA plus German and Italian Type ...
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Submarines: conventional, attack
Ula Class
The Ula-class conventional attack submarines (SSK) was a joint project between Norway and Germany, with some sections made in Norway, but assembled in Germany, equipped ...
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Sea: tactical training
Proteus ASW and Sonar Trainer
The Proteus ASW and Sonar Trainer expands the Action Speed Tactical Trainer’s sonar capability with new sonar simulations to create a dedicated ASW trainer. Various ...
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Major networking projects
Missile Defence
In 2010, NATO rolled out an initial capability to protect alliance forces against missile threats and is now examining options for protecting territory and populations. ...
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Major networking projects
AGS
NATO is acquiring an Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) system that will give commanders a picture of the situation on the ground in areas of interest. ...
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Major networking projects
Ballistic Missile Defence
In early 2010, NATO acquired the first phase of an initial theatre ballistic missile defence capability to protect alliance forces.
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Submarines: conventional, attack
Type 212CD
Norway is to get four new Type 212CD ‘common design’ submarines to replace the existing Ula-class SSKs after it selected German shipbuilder ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems ...
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OPVs
Afrika Class (Vard 7 055)
The Afrika-class (Vard 7 055) is a 53m OPV developed by Vard Marine. Designed to undertake surveillance, patrol and response operations with the EEZ, the ...
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Sea: procedural training, Sea: tactical training
Submarine Training Systems
Thales has delivered submarine training systems to nations around the world, including Submarine Control Simulators and Machinery Control Trainers, with example deployments being the UK ...
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Major networking projects
Air and Missile Defence
NATO Air and Missile Defence comprises all measures aimed at monitoring and reacting to potential air threats in NATO airspace, as well as countering hostile ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Granat-1
The Granat-series UAS by Kalashnikov Concern (Izhmash Unmanned Systems) – the largest Russian manufacturing company that produces a wide range of precision weapons – includes at least ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Granat-4 (Rubezh-20)
The Granat-series UAS by Kalashnikov Concern (Izhmash Unmanned Systems) includes at least six tactical variants: the Granat-1, -2, -3, -4, -5 and -6. A popular ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Argus Elite
The Argus Elite is a rotary-wing micro UAS manufactured Alliance Solutions Group (ASG). Its EO/IR cameras and hazardous material sensors allow it to capture positional, chemical, ...
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Air: mission management systems
DSAR
Data Storage and Retrieval (DSAR) provides the capability for storing, managing and disseminating joint ISR and operational C2 data and information. It can support cross-community ...