• Digital Battlespace

  UK government-industry team focuses on EW exports

  19th November 2014

  A new UK government-industry partnership will see approved customers gain access to UK sourced technical expertise and high-fidelity data relating to Electronic Warfare (EW). The …

• Defence Helicopter

  BAE Systems submits US Army CIRCM proposal

  18th November 2014

  BAE Systems has submitted its proposal for the US Army’s Common Infrared Countermeasure (CIRCM) programme – a lightweight, low-cost, and modular laser-based aircraft protection system, …

• Military Logistics

  Elbit Systems receives German DIRCM contract

  17th November 2014

  Elbit Systems’ J-MUSIC Multi-Spectral Directed Infrared Counter Measure (DIRCM) systems will equip the German Air Force’s new Airbus A400 aircraft under a new contract from …

• Naval Warfare

  IAI highlights maritime security solution (video)

  6th November 2014

  Elta Systems, part of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), used the Euronaval exhibition to highlight an integrated maritime security solution for oil rigs, ports and other …

• Defence Helicopter

  Apache radar updated with maritime mode

  6th November 2014

  Longbow LLC, the joint venture that manufactures the AN/APG-78 Longbow fire control radar, is to upgrade the radars equipping the US Army’s new AH-64E helicopters …

• Digital Battlespace

  Thales unveils Searchmaster ‘5-in-1’ (video)

  5th November 2014

  Thales launched its new Searchmaster multirole surveillance radar with active electronic scanning antenna (AESA) technology at the Euronaval exhibition in Paris. Speaking to Shephard Media, …

• Digital Battlespace

  Russian army acquires new jamming systems

  4th November 2014

  Up to six new electronic jamming systems will be supplied to the Russian army by the end of the year, according to the Russian Ministry …

• Digital Battlespace

  Singapore employs aerostat as radar cover

  3rd November 2014

  A helium-filled aerostat will be tethered inside an undisclosed military base in Singapore to provide high-resolution radar coverage of sea-space and airspace out to a …

• Digital Battlespace

  E-2D Advanced Hawkeye reaches IOC with US Navy

  29th October 2014

  The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft has reached initial operational capability (IOC) with the US Navy, and the first operational squadron is now preparing for deployment. …

• Digital Battlespace

  UK MoD moves on IFF standardisation

  24th October 2014

  Raytheon UK and Thales UK will conduct a study into upgrading the British armed forces’ existing Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) systems to Mode 5 …

• Digital Battlespace

  Selex ES strengthens electronic warfare portfolio

  23rd October 2014

  Selex ES has strengthened its electronic warfare (EW) offerings with the acquisition of Canadian company Tactical Technologies Inc (TTI). Selex announced the completion of the …

• Digital Battlespace

  Boeing SSEE-F programme deliveries underway

  16th October 2014

  A maritime signals intelligence system for the US Navy’s Ship’s Signal Exploitation Equipment Increment F (SSEE-F) programme has been delivered by Boeing ahead of schedule, …

• Digital Battlespace

  Australia looks to Growler support

  3rd October 2014

  Australia has revealed that it is seeking approval to build electronic warfare ranges in the country to support Boeing EA-18G Growler Airborne Electronic Attack aircraft …

• Digital Battlespace

  Lockheed Martin awarded additional SEWIP Block 2 work

  23rd September 2014

  Lockheed Martin will perform work to upgrade the US Navy fleets’ electronic warfare defences under a $147 million contract announced on 22 September. The low-rate …

• Military Logistics

  AAD2014: Lockheed markets multi-mission C-130

  18th September 2014

  The C-130J-30 is being touted by Lockheed Martin for the South African market with the aircraft’s multi-mission capabilities highlighted as way to meet several air logistics …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• ISR/special mission

  P-1 EW [Japan]

  Programme Background Requirement Japan has operated the EP-3, a COMINT/SIGINT/ELINT configuration of the P-3 Orion, since 1993. As of 2024, the Japanese MoD maintains that these aircraft ...

• Fighter - electronic warfare

  Jamming and Escort Electronic Attack Aircraft (luWES) [Germany]

  Programme Background According to earlier reports, Berlin had earlier decided to procure 15 EA-18G Growlers over the Eurofighter Typhoon ECR concept, which is expected to be ...

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  Air: Radio and SATCOM | P-1 EW [Japan]

  Japan is advancing its electronic warfare (EW) capabilities through the development of an EW version of the domestically produced Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft. The ...

• Data links

  Data links | P-1 EW [Japan]

  Japan is advancing its electronic warfare (EW) capabilities through the development of an EW version of the domestically produced Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft. The ...

• Air: Head-up displays

  Air: Head-up displays | P-1 EW [Japan]

  Japan is advancing its electronic warfare (EW) capabilities through the development of an EW version of the domestically produced Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft. The ...

• Transponders and IFF

  Transponders and IFF | P-1 EW [Japan]

  Japan is advancing its electronic warfare (EW) capabilities through the development of an EW version of the domestically produced Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft. The ...

• ISR/special mission

  Stand-off Jammer Aircraft (luWES) [Germany]

  Programme Background These large stand-off aircraft will be equipped with various EW systems capable of operating from a safe distance from the mission target. A400M ...

• Fighter - multirole

  Su-30SM Armenia

  The Su-30SM is upgraded variant of Su-30MKI. Its capabilities include Bars-R radar, RVV-SV medium-range air-to-air missile, Thales SMD55S/VEN-3022 or Russian IKSh-1M avionics replacing Elbit SU967 head-up display, LINS-1000RS inertial ...

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  Air: Radio and SATCOM | Jamming and Escort Electronic Attack Aircraft (luWES) [Germany]

  Under the Luftgestützte Wirkung im Elektromagnetischen Spektrum (luWES) programme, Germany is committed to NATO to provide 15 electronic warfare escort aircraft to support its aerial jamming capability, ...

• Data links

  Data links | Jamming and Escort Electronic Attack Aircraft (luWES) [Germany]

  Under the Luftgestützte Wirkung im Elektromagnetischen Spektrum (luWES) programme, Germany is committed to NATO to provide 15 electronic warfare escort aircraft to support its aerial jamming capability, ...

• Air: Helmet-mounted displays

  Air: Helmet-mounted displays | Jamming and Escort Electronic Attack Aircraft (luWES) [Germany]

  Under the Luftgestützte Wirkung im Elektromagnetischen Spektrum (luWES) programme, Germany is committed to NATO to provide 15 electronic warfare escort aircraft to support its aerial jamming capability, ...

• Air: Head-up displays

  Air: Head-up displays | Jamming and Escort Electronic Attack Aircraft (luWES) [Germany]

  Under the Luftgestützte Wirkung im Elektromagnetischen Spektrum (luWES) programme, Germany is committed to NATO to provide 15 electronic warfare escort aircraft to support its aerial jamming capability, ...

• Transponders and IFF

  Transponders and IFF | Jamming and Escort Electronic Attack Aircraft (luWES) [Germany]

  Under the Luftgestützte Wirkung im Elektromagnetischen Spektrum (luWES) programme, Germany is committed to NATO to provide 15 electronic warfare escort aircraft to support its aerial jamming capability, ...

• Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift

  H225M Hungary

  The helicopters will be equipped with advanced communication capabilities and will be used for transport, combat SAR and special operations missions. The H225M has advanced ...

• Corvettes

  PN MILGEM Corvettes (1-4) [Pakistan]

  Programme Background Timeline The Ada-class is Turkey's first indigenous developed and built ship project under the MILGEM project. The project aimed at designing and building ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• EW test systems

  ELT A62

  ELT A62 product family deals with multiple sensors of EW equipment suites. ELT A62 is a training system for EW personnel that can be sea-, ...

• Air: Integrated Defensive Systems

  EW-MST

  The Terma Electronic Warfare Mission Support Tool (EW-MST) is an application designed to run on Windows-equipped personal computers. The purpose of the EW-MST is to ...

• EW-TISS

  The software-based Electronic Warfare Training Integrated Simulation System (EW-TISS) is designed for operators to acquire operational and analysis skills of radar reconnaissance and COMINT systems.  ...

• Naval: COMINT and ELINT systems

  EW Center

  The Electronic Warfare Center is an operational support system for pre-and post-mission activities. The system handles various types of EW functions (ESM, ECM etc), for ...

• Sea: procedural training

  Proteus Naval EW Trainer

  The Proteus Naval EW Trainer utilises the EW functionality from the Proteus Action Speed Tactical Trainer to provide a dedicated trainer for naval EW personnel. ...

• EW Training Support System (Battlelab)

  EW Training Support System is a Training & Simulation Center a leading-edge training facility dedicated to teaching and training personnel in the Electronic Warfare field. ...

• Naval: COMINT and ELINT systems

  EWCC System

  The EW Command and Control (EWCC) System coordinates engagement plans and performs appropriate soft-kill reactions against threats (anti-ship missiles, targeting radars etc). It controls EW ...

• ISR/special mission

  P-1 EW

  The Kawasaki P-1 EW (Electronic Warfare) is a Japanese-built maritime patrol aircraft designed for electronic surveillance, jamming, and signal intelligence missions. Developed by Kawasaki Heavy ...

• Land: Electronic Attack - Jamming

  Krasukha-2/4

  The Krasukha-2 is a truck-mounted EW system in service with the Russian Army. According to open source information, the Krasukha-2 is designed to provide EW ...

• EW test systems

  RSS-1000/-2000/-2000S/-2500

  The Radar Signal Simulator (RSS) series is a family of light, compact, man-portable radar signal simulators and EW test units designed for flightline operation. A ...

• Air: chaff, flare and decoy systems

  ACDS

  The Advanced Countermeasures Dispensing System (ACDS) is a combat-proven, computer-controlled airborne system that has capabilities for chaff, flare and decoy dispensing. Functioning as a standalone ...

• T-Zone

  T-Zone is a modular test environment for system verification, validation and training support, which covers the different bands and technologies of ISR/EW systems. The system ...

• EW test systems

  Portable CEESIM

  The portable version of the Combat Electromagnetic Environment Simulator (CEESIM) is a compact, lightweight system that can be used throughout multiple phases of an EW ...

• Training Services

  GFD (Gesellschaft für Flugzieldarstellung) is an Airbus subsidiary providing target demonstration, live EW training, forward air controller training, test and evaluation flights. GFD trains German ...

• Naval: RF, IR and acoustic decoys

  Sea Lightning

  Developed by a joint venture between BAE Systems and General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, Sea Lightning is being offered to the USN for the Block ...