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Training
I/ITSEC 2017: Dreams of open architecture continue for USAF
29th November 2017
The US Air Force continues to strive towards commonality within its training systems and to this end will release an RfP for its Simulator Common …
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Defence Helicopter
Russia receives five Ansat-U helicopters
23rd November 2017
Five new Ansat-U training helicopters have been delivered to Russian aerospace forces at the Zhukovsky - Gagarin Air Force Academy in the Saratov region, the …
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Defence Notes
Dubai Airshow 2017: Russian Aircraft Corporation prospecting for MiG 35 interest (video)
21st November 2017
With dozens of regional and international customers already operating platforms such as the MiG-29, Russian Aircraft Corporation is hopeful that the newly developed MiG-35 will …
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Training
I/ITSEC 2017: AEgis Technologies highlights latest VSD
22nd November 2017
AEgis Technologies has designed and produced Air Defense Artillery training devices for the US military for over 20 years and will be using I/ITSEC 2017 …
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Military Logistics
KC-390 arrives for US flight trials
24th November 2017
Embraer’s KC-390 transport aircraft has arrived in the US for flight trials as part of its certification programme, the company announced on 21 November. The …
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Training
I/ITSEC 2017: The race for T-X enters the final stages
30th November 2017
The US Air Force is continuing to mull over its options for its next advance and the contract for the TX programme is now expected …
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Training
I/ITSEC 2017: Rockwell’s SimEye selected for tactical trainer
27th November 2017
The US Army has selected the latest version of Rockwell Collin’s SimEye Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) to be used within its Aviation Combined Arms Tactical Trainer …
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Training
I/ITSEC 2017: Presagis partners up to develop GIS solutions
27th November 2017
Presagis has selected Esri, LuxCarta and Vricon to assist in the engineering, production and delivery of Graphic Information System (GIS) data management and transformation solutions. Esri’s CityEngine will be …
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Training
I/ITSEC 2017: GBvi displays new blending tech
21st November 2017
GBvi will display two new technologies in its Chronos range at I/ITSEC 2017, the Chronos Greyscale and Chronos Rewind, which will be demonstrated live at …
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Training
I/ITSEC 2017: Saab sees the future in augmented reality
29th November 2017
Saab Training Systems has used I/ITSEC to showcase its new training tool for military observer/controllers (O/C) that is designed for use during live, laser-based tactical …
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Training
I/ITSEC 2017: Rockwell gains Hawkeye contract
21st November 2017
The US Navy has selected Rockwell Collins for its new E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Tactics Trainer the company announced on 20 November. The initial contract is …
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Training
I/ITSEC 2017: US acquisition strategy comes into question
28th November 2017
Acquisition strategy has been high on the agenda at this year’s I/ITSEC with the services looking into innovative ways to make the process faster when …
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Training
I/ITSEC 2017: Rockwell brings displays to F-16 training
27th November 2017
Rockwell Collins has been selected by Lockheed Martin to provide display systems to two undisclosed international F-16 training programme customers. The F-16 solution will include …
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Defence Notes
Dubai Airshow 2017: Show highlights (video)
15th November 2017
As the end draws near for the 2017 edition of the Dubai Airshow, Shephard's rotary editor Helen Haxell heads outside of the halls to recap …
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Training
I/ITSEC 2017: Israel conducts Blue Flag exercise
28th November 2017
In what was claimed to be the Israeli Air Force’s (IAF) largest ever live air training event, the nation hosted aircraft from seven air forces …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Wolverine / Honeybadger [US]
Programme Background During the Modern Day Marine (MDM) exhibition, held in Washington between 10-12 May 2022, XTEND announced it would supply hundreds of Wolverine platforms ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) (Tranche 2) / Rucksack Portable UAS (RPUAS) [USA]
Programme Background The Rucksack Portable UAS (RPUAS) Programme The RPUAS programme will provide the battalion and below-ground manoeuvre elements within the US Army with an ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Short Range/Short Endurance (SR/SE) [USMC]
Programme Background Force Design 2030 The USMC Force Design 2030 is a modernisation effort to create a lighter, more agile maritime force. The update to ...
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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 ...
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Special operations vehicles
Ashok Leyland LBPV (India - Air Force)
Programme Background The IAF created the Garud commando force in 2004 to protect its airbases, carry out combat search and rescue and conduct covert operations ...
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Minehunters
Awaji Class
Programme Background Two Awaji class mine countermeasures vessels (MCMV) were ordered from the Japanese shipyard Japan Marine United (JMU) for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) initially. ...
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OPVs
Inlay Class (second OPV)
Programme Background The Inlay class originally consists of a single OPV in service with the Myanmar Navy. However, a second Inlay-class OPV has been reported under construction since ...
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4
Eagle V 4x4
According to documents released by the Danish Ministry of Defence, a total of 233.6 million Danish Krone (US$34.669 million) were allocated to this programme. 62.1 ...
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OPVs
Cyprus Second Sa'ar 62 OPV
Programme BackgroundThe Republic of Cyrus' Ministry of Defence placed an order with Israel Shipyards for its first Sa'ar 62 OPV in December 2015 in a project valued ...
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Loitering munitions
Warmate (2017) [Poland]
Programme Background Order In November 2017, Poland ordered 100 sets of Warmate loitering munitions, each consisting of ten platforms, for a reported 100 million Polish Zloty ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
HUSAR (2023 Order) [Germany]
Programme Background First Order In 2015, the German Army launched the HUSAR programme to identify a replacement for its Airbus Defence & Space KZO and ...
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Landing platform docks/dock landing ships
Makassar Class LPD (7)
Indonesia signed a contract for $150 million for two LPDs in the Makassar class, KRI Makassar and KRI Surabaya, with South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering ...
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Patrol boats
Rajshree Class (Flight II)
Programme BackgroundThe Rajshree class is to consist of 13 FPVs built in two separate flights. Flight I saw construction begin in 2010 and all eight vessels ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Land: Radio and SATCOM
MDM-HF
The MDM-3001, MDM-2201 and MDM-2501 multi-mode HF data modems provide single-tone (serial) HF data communications capability in accordance with the requirements of MIL-STD-188-110A (para 5.3). ...
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Data links
Link 11 DTS
The programmable Data Terminal Set (DTS) uses real-time processor architectures and signal processing algorithms. It is designed for controlled network operation in a Link 11 ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
BTR-MDM
The BTR-MDM Rakushka is an amphibious tracked armoured vehicle developed by Kurganmashzavod to meet the Russian Airborne Forces' (VDV) need for a new air-droppable APC. ...
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Data links
MDM-2X02N
The MDM-2X02N is a tactical data link modem that combines the functionalities of a Link 11 DTS and Link 22 signal processor controller (SPC) into ...
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Land: Radio and SATCOM
MDM-Q9604
Collins Aerospace’s MDM-Q9604 high-speed, high-data-rate HF modem is capable of transmitting data over a standard 3KHz single sideband at 9,600b/s or a 6kHz ISB at ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
BMD-4M
The BMD-4M is based on the BMD-4, which has been in the Russian Army's airborne forces (VDV) service since 2004. It was developed to provide an ...
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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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Military - UUVs
ThunderFish Alpha
The ThunderFish Alpha (formerly DeDAvE) is an AUV designed for deep-sea military, commercial and scientific applications. In March 2017, Kraken announced a licensing agreement for ...
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Self-propelled mortars
2S42 Lotos
The 2S42 Lotos (Lotus) is a self-propelled artillery system that is being developed by Rostec subsidiary TsNIITochMash to replace the Russian VDV airborne forces' and ...
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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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Submachine guns
FN SCAR-SC
FN Herstal unveiled the 5.56mm FN SCAR-SC (Subcompact Carbine), the newest member of the SCAR (SOF Combat Assault Rifle) family originally developed for the US ...
