• Naval Warfare

  South Korea launches first KDX-III Batch 2 destroyer

  29th July 2022

  A new batch of Aegis-equipped destroyers is on the way for the ROKN, with the first launched by HHI.

• Land Warfare

  Eurosatory 2022: Aimpoint hones its red dot sights

  14th June 2022

  The Acro P-2 and Duty red dot sights on display at Eurosatory both feature enhanced brightness and a long battery life.

• Training

  Farnborough 2022: Aero Vodochody targets US market with L-39NG

  19th July 2022

  An MoU between Aero Vodochody and Patriots Global Training seeks to deepen the presence of the Czech company and its L-39NG in the US training market.

• Training

  CAE Perspective: Solutions for ISR Data Overload (sponsored)

  4th August 2022

  To fight the near-peer conflict of the near future, Intelligence / Surveillance / Reconnaissance (ISR) professionals must cope with ambiguity, uncertainty, disparity, and the sheer volume of information.

• Training

  Top Aces targets European adversary air training gaps

  28th July 2022

  Canadian adversary air training provider Top Aces is bolstering its profile outside North America and is confident it has the capabilities to prepare European fighter pilots for future threats.

• Air Warfare

  US Air Force launches new test series for C2 capabilities

  10th June 2022

  The USAF conducted the first experiment of its TOC-L’s capabilities, with more to follow before exercise Virtual Flag.

• Defence Notes

  New UK Prime Minister has mountain to climb on delivering defence promises (Opinion)

  28th July 2022

  Whoever becomes the next UK Prime Minister may find it near-impossible to overcome the perennial procurement and spending issues facing the MoD, as well as recently generated geopolitical problems such as the Russo-Ukrainian War.

• Air Warfare

  Wedgetail takes part in first USAF-RAAF operational integration exercise

  27th May 2022

  The USAF tested the operational integration capabilities of the RAAF's E-7A Wedgetail during the recent Black Flag 22-1 exercise.

• Training

  Production of Red Hawk is on track after first aircraft rollout, says Boeing

  12th May 2022

  The first production-standard T-7A will undergo ground check and flight tests before being handed over to the USAF.

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Anka flies the flag for Turkey in Kazakhstan

  24th May 2022

  A recent agreement to produce Anka UAVs holds deep geopolitical significance for Turkey.

• Training

  IT2EC 2022: Hadean and BAE Systems to combine for single synthetic training environment

  28th April 2022

  A partnership between Hadean and BAE Systems will explore projects for multi-domain synthetic environments in complex collective training scenarios.

• Land Warfare

  South Korean army completes evaluation of Redback IFV

  2nd June 2022

  Aspects of the Redback design could find their way into the Republic of Korea Army's future IFVs, but exports remain a priority for Hanwha Defense. Meanwhile, production of K808-based 8x8 variants continues apace.

• Defence Notes

  Deciphering the feasibility of PLA bases in the South Pacific (Opinion)

  12th May 2022

  A secretive security pact has turned Solomon Islands into potentially a first South Pacific location for a Chinese military base. But would such a base be an asset or a liability?

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Golden Eagle quadcopters destined for Ukraine

  7th April 2022

  An unnamed European NATO military is buying 15 quadcopter mini-UAVs for onward transfer to Ukraine.

• Defence Notes

  Boeing Q1 results reveal T-7 trainer trouble

  27th April 2022

  Boeing's T-7 next generation trainer programme has suffered financial difficulties linked to supplier problems and COVID-19 complications.

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Light attack, Trainer

  T-X / T-7A Red Hawk [USAF]

  Programme Background Goal The T-X programme aims to acquire a two-seat jet trainer aircraft to replace its Northrop Grumman T-38 Talon. The programme could be worth ...

• Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing

  Edge 130 [US]

  Programme Background First Order As reported by Shephard, In October 2024, the US Customs and Border Protection force submitted a $1.6 million order to acquire Edge ...

• 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 ...

• Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing

  Teal 2 (Customs and Border Protection Force) [US]

  Programme Background First Order Global News Wire reported that Red Cat had filled an order for 54 Teal 2 units from the US Customs and ...

• Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing

  Golden Eagle (Ukraine Aid) [NATO Member]

  Programme Background 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, the usage and effectiveness of micro and mini UAV platforms ...

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  Air: Radio and SATCOM | Future Naval Fighter China

  China is planning to deploy stealth naval fighter aircraft with vertical take-off landing capabilities to operate from Peoples Liberation Army Navy (PLAN)'s future Type 075A class ...

• Data links

  Data links | Future Naval Fighter China

  China is planning to deploy stealth naval fighter aircraft with vertical take-off landing capabilities to operate from Peoples Liberation Army Navy (PLAN)'s future Type 075A class ...

• Air: Helmet-mounted displays

  Air: Helmet-mounted displays | Future Naval Fighter China

  China is planning to deploy stealth naval fighter aircraft with vertical take-off landing capabilities to operate from Peoples Liberation Army Navy (PLAN)'s future Type 075A class ...

• Air: Head-up displays

  Air: Head-up displays | Future Naval Fighter China

  China is planning to deploy stealth naval fighter aircraft with vertical take-off landing capabilities to operate from Peoples Liberation Army Navy (PLAN)'s future Type 075A class ...

• Transponders and IFF

  Transponders and IFF | Future Naval Fighter China

  China is planning to deploy stealth naval fighter aircraft with vertical take-off landing capabilities to operate from Peoples Liberation Army Navy (PLAN)'s future Type 075A class ...

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  Air: Radio and SATCOM | Light Attack/Trainer Aircraft [Serbia]

  To replace its ageing Soko J-22 and G-4 trainer fleet, the Serbian Air Force seeks to acquire 20 light attack/trainer aircraft. In July 2020, Nenad Miloradovic, acting ...

• Data links

  Data links | Light Attack/Trainer Aircraft [Serbia]

  To replace its ageing Soko J-22 and G-4 trainer fleet, the Serbian Air Force seeks to acquire 20 light attack/trainer aircraft. In July 2020, Nenad Miloradovic, acting ...

• Air: Helmet-mounted displays

  Air: Helmet-mounted displays | Light Attack/Trainer Aircraft [Serbia]

  To replace its ageing Soko J-22 and G-4 trainer fleet, the Serbian Air Force seeks to acquire 20 light attack/trainer aircraft. In July 2020, Nenad Miloradovic, acting ...

• Air: Head-up displays

  Air: Head-up displays | Light Attack/Trainer Aircraft [Serbia]

  To replace its ageing Soko J-22 and G-4 trainer fleet, the Serbian Air Force seeks to acquire 20 light attack/trainer aircraft. In July 2020, Nenad Miloradovic, acting ...

• Transponders and IFF

  Transponders and IFF | Light Attack/Trainer Aircraft [Serbia]

  To replace its ageing Soko J-22 and G-4 trainer fleet, the Serbian Air Force seeks to acquire 20 light attack/trainer aircraft. In July 2020, Nenad Miloradovic, acting ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Surface-to-air missiles

  HHQ-10 / FL-3000N

  The Hai Hong Qi-10 (Naval Red Flag-10), or HHQ-10 for short, is a Chinese naval surface-to-air missile. Its export version is the Flying Leopard 3000 ...

• Subsystems: software

  Network Defense Trainer

  The Scalable Network Defense Trainer is an LVC simulation system for delivering realistic hands-on cyber training. It enables students to experience cyber attacks launched against ...

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

  MQ-20 Avenger

  The MQ-20 Avenger, or Predator C, is a long-endurance UAS designed to perform high-speed, covert ISR and precision-strike missions over land or sea. The UAV is ...

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

  WingXpand

  Unveiled at the Special Operations Force Industry Conference in May 2022, the WingXpand is a fixed-wing platform manufactured by a company with the same name. Branded ...

• Weapon sights for day use

  Romeo Red Dot Sights

  The Romeo line of red dot sights are parallax-free and feature (MOTAC) motion-activated illuminated glass reticles. The dual reticle option, on select models, toggles between ...

• Laser pointers

  Lima Laser Sights

  Lima red and green laser fore grips are low-profile rail-mounted laser sights. The laser operates in momentary-on mode, with an additional continuous mode on the ...

• Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing

  Fang

  Fang is a first-person view (FPV) UAS for precision strike roles. The drone is aimed to launch in Q2 2025. Developed by Red Cat, the drone ...

• Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing

  Black Widow

  The Black Widow is a rotary-wing micro UAV from Red Cat. Unveiled at AUSA 2024, the AI-enabled drone is designed for instant ISR tasks and ...

• Multipurpose missiles

  Red Arrow 73

  The Red Arrow 73, also known as the HJ-73, was a copy of the Russian 9M14 Malyutka. The Red Arrow 73 was China's first-generation antitank ...

• Weapon sights for night use (image intensifiers)

  PNP-MS

  The PNP-MS standalone miniature I2 NV weapon sight is based on the PNP-M monocular. It incorporates an illuminated red-dot aiming mark for target acquisition with ...

• Radius

  The Joyton Radius fixed-wing UAV is designed to perform a range of commercial and professional roles, including property rights definition, blast and mining data collection, ...

• Land: NVGs

  RED-I

  RED-I is a remote eyepiece display-imager that supports a range of missions and weapon systems. The display-imager pairs with electronic sights that provide RS-170 video ...

• Weapon sights for day use

  1.1-4x20 PM II ShortDot

  The 1.1-4x20 PM II ShortDot is a combination of a red dot sight and a scope developed for use at short and medium distances. With ...

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

  Trichon

  The Trichon is a VTOL-capable UAV designed for medium-range missions, including mapping, inspection and intelligence gathering. It is a development of Red Cat's Edge 130 drone. It ...

• Pistols

  FNX-45 Tactical

  Introduced in January 2013, the .45 ACP FNX-45 Tactical builds on the FNP-45 Tactical developed for the US Joint Combat Pistol programme. The chequered polymer ...