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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: Sweden prepares for Viking Exercise 2018 return
29th November 2017
Swedish representatives at this year’s I/ITSEC have made a big impact by being the first international element of the annual Operation Blended Warrior (OBW) event. …
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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: New Commander for USAF AETC
26th November 2017
At a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Lt Gen Steven Kwast took over the command of USAF’s Air Education and Training Command (AETC) …
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Land Warfare
Dubai Airshow 2017: Raytheon showcases missile defence (video)
20th November 2017
As the Gulf region lurches from one security crisis to another, the need for missile defence is increasing as insurgent groups and states develop long-range …
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Naval Warfare
Cost versus capability for future Canadian frigate
30th November 2017
The future shape of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) will be decided in 2018 based on bids submitted for the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) programme, …
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Training
I/ITSEC 2017: Presagis introduces Panorama image generator
26th November 2017
Canada’s modelling and simulation COTS software solution company, Presagis, has introduced a new image generator (IG), the Panorama IG. Panorama is aimed at the competitively …
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Training
I/ITSEC 2017: C-130J simulators bound for US Forces
24th November 2017
CAE has been awarded subcontracts from Lockheed Martin to support the design, development and manufacture of six C-130J weapon system trainers (WST) for the US Air …
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Special Operations
Dubai Airshow 2017: Not SOFt on C-130J
21st November 2017
Lockheed Martin is positioning its C-130J-SOF export variant as the go-to aircraft for special operation forces helicopter and fixed-wing refuelling needs. Pushing hard on the …
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Training
I/ITSEC 2017: GlobalSim to deliver sims to USARC
25th November 2017
GlobalSim has announced that it has been placed under contract by the US Army Reserve Command (USARC) to provide a number of different training simulators to …
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Military Logistics
Dubai Airshow 2017: Japan's C2 makes a presence (video)
12th November 2017
UV editor Richard Thomas talks through the significance of the Japanese Air Force's Kawasaki C-2 aircraft presence at the Dubai Airshow 2017.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2017: British Army explores augmented reality
24th November 2017
As augmented reality (AR) technology gathers traction the British Army hosted a demonstration last month to show its capabilities in training forward observation officers. The …
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Defence Helicopter
GE Aviation receives T408 LRIP contract
22nd November 2017
GE Aviation has received a $140 million low-rate initial production (LRIP) contract from the US Naval Air Systems Command to build 22 T408-GE-400 engines to …
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Defence Helicopter
Motor Sich rolls out first Mi-8MSB from Sharjah plant
28th November 2017
Ukrainian company Motor Sich showcased at Dubai Airshow 2017 its first Mi-8MSB upgrade (pictured), completed at its new plant in Sharjah. This can be regarded …
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Defence Notes
Dubai Airshow 2017: Day one highlights (video)
12th November 2017
Rotary editor Helen Haxell runs through the highlights of the first day at the Dubai Airshow 2017 including the wide presence of UAVs from around …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Kingston Class Replacement [Canada]
Under the second pillar of its shipbuilding strategy, Ottawa is seeking a replacement for its Kingston-class OPVs. The programme is still in the very early stages of project ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Kingston Class Replacement [Canada]
Under the second pillar of its shipbuilding strategy, Ottawa is seeking a replacement for its Kingston-class OPVs. The programme is still in the very early stages of project ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) [Canada]
Programme Background Programme Inception The Royal Canadian Air Force's (RCAF) Joint Unmanned Surveillance and Target Acquisition System (JUSTAS) project was established to procure a UAS for ...
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OPVs
Kingston Class Replacement [Canada]
Programme Background Requirements Under the second pillar of its shipbuilding strategy, Canada is seeking to procure an undisclosed number of small vessels (below 1000t). Part ...
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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 (Air Force) [India]
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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MPVs - 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 ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
HUSAR (2017 Order) [Germany]
Programme Background Requirement In 2015, the German Army launched the HUSAR programme to identify a replacement for its Airbus Defence & Space KZO and first-generation ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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OPVs
Vigilance OPV
At CANSEC 2023, Vard Marine, partnering with Heddle Shipyards, Thales Canada, SH Defence and Fincantieri under the Team Vigilance banner, pitched an OPV design for ...
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Land: Electronic Attack - Jamming
Scorpion 2
Scorpion 2 is a man-portable, non-ITAR remote controlled improvised explosive device (RCIED) jammer, designed to deliver a hybrid, full-spectrum system and threat-band coverage protection for ...
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Air: helicopter radar, Air: surveillance and maritime patrol radar, Air: UAS radar
PicoSAR
The PicoSAR is a compact multi-mode Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) surveillance radar weighing 10 kg, suitable for UAS, fixed-wing, and helicopter platforms.
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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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Sealift/replenishment vessels
Polar Icebreaker
Ottawa is in the process of procuring two new Polar Icebreakers, which will ensure a year-round presence in Canada’s North in support of Arctic sovereignty, ...
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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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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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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 ...
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Self-propelled guns
MGS-25 Aleksandar
Yugoimport-SDPR unveiled the MGS-25 Aleksandar 155mm/52cal wheeled SPH at the Partner defence exhibition in July 2017, which builds on the company's experience producing the Nora ...
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Counter-UAS systems
FarAlert Sensor
DroneShield's FarAlert Sensor is a remotely configurable, weather-resistant UAS surveillance system. It is able to distinguish UAS activity from common environmental noise sources at varying ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Nightwarden
Textron Systems Unmanned Systems unveiled the Nightwarden TUAS – the company’s latest addition to their TUAS range – at the 2017 Pars Air Show. The platform represents ...
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Land: Radio and SATCOM
TW-950 TSM Shadow
The TW-950 TSM Shadow radio by TrellisWare combines a low-SWaP design with advanced features such as streaming multiple HD videos and an expanded frequency range. ...
