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News - arrc nato

  • Land Warfare

    New Russian self-propelled gun incoming

    6th March 2017

    Russia is developing a new prototype 152mm self-propelled gun that is set to provide more firepower for airborne forces. The Russian Central Research Institute of …

  • Military Logistics

    More countries sign for NATO MRTT programme

    21st February 2017

    Three more countries have joined NATO's multinational tanker-transport programme, with Belgium, Germany and Norway signing a Declaration of Intent to join the initiative.The programme was …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    IDEX 2017: Rheinmetall eyes armed UGV market

    22nd February 2017

    German company Rheinmetall is planning to enter into the armed ground robot market with the integration of a remote weapon station (RWS) for its new …

  • Digital Battlespace

    UK MoD tests airborne gateway in Babel Fish III

    17th February 2017

    The UK Ministry of Defence's Babel Fish III trial has seen the successful deployment of an airborne gateway between an F-35B Lightning II and a …

  • Land Warfare

    Analysis: Turkey suffers heavy MBT losses in Syria

    27th February 2017

    Turkish Land Forces involved in the Euphrates Shield operation in the northern part of Syria have suffered from painful losses in manpower and arms. The …

  • Special Operations

    IDEX 2017: SX-1 rifle makes debut

    13th February 2017

    Austrian firearms manufacturer and newcomer to the industry, Ritter & Stark, will be showcasing its SX-1 Modular Tactical Rifle (MTR) for the first time at …

  • Naval Warfare

    Navy cannon gets coaxial enhancement

    6th February 2017

    The US Navy is approximately half way through an enhancement effort that adds coaxial machine gun capabilities to its Mk38 weapon system. Designed as a …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    IDEX 2017: UAE receives Predator UAVs

    14th February 2017

    The United Arab Emirates has accepted delivery of all aircraft for its initial Predator UAV system, Shephard has learnt.Designated the RQ-1E in UAE service, the …

  • Digital Battlespace

    DESCARTES STCA contract awarded

    8th February 2017

    France's DESCARTES STCA contract is to be fulfilled by a consortium consisting of ENGIE Ineo as prime contractor and Airbus Defence and Space as co-contractor, …

  • Special Operations

    Danish SF to acquire nano UAVs

    2nd February 2017

    Danish special forces are looking to improve their tactical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities with the acquisition of nano unmanned aerial systems (NUAS). Tender …

  • Land Warfare

    MEADS updates Wisła offer

    2nd February 2017

    MEADS International (MI) has updated its offer for Poland’s medium-range air defence (Wisła) programme to reflect the requirement for greater technology transfer into the Polish …

  • Special Operations

    SHOT Show: New modular tactical rifle on display (video)

    25th January 2017

    Austrian company Ritter & Stark was one of the new exhibitors at this year's packed SHOT Show in Las Vegas, displaying its newest SX-1 Modular …

  • Defence Helicopter

    AMPS delivered to US Army

    18th January 2017

    BIRD Aerosystems has delivered its Airborne Missile Protection System (AMPS) to the US Army, the company announced on 16 January.Developed in cooperation with Airbus Defence …

  • Land Warfare

    L3 awarded M783 mortar fuze modification

    23rd January 2017

    L3 Technologies will supply an unnamed international customer with the M783 Point Detonating/Delay (PD/DLY) Mortar Fuze under a $32 million contract modification announced on 19 …

  • Land Warfare

    Germany reactivates howitzers

    17th January 2017

    The German army is reactivating 12 PzH 2000 armoured howitzers this year. It is taking this move as one of the measures to improve the …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Major networking projects

    ARRC C2IS

    In August 2006, the UK MoD appointed Thales as prime contractor for the delivery of the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC) – Command Control and ...

  • Major networking projects

    NATO SATCOM

    Leonardo has been awarded a turnkey contract to rationalise and upgrade NATO’s SATCOM systems and associated infrastructure. The company will design, build, test, commission and ...

  • Major networking projects

    NATO DCIS

    Airbus is delivering the NATO Deployable Communication and Information System (DCIS). The project represents a major upgrade in the capability of NATO Response Forces (NRF) ...

  • Land: RWS

    Qimek NATO

    Rheinmetall's RWS family includes the Qimek single-weapon RWS and the Nanuk dual-weapon RWS. The Qimek NATO combines full stabilisation, long-range day/night all-weather sights and a ...

  • Land: RWS

    Nanuk NATO

    Rheinmetall's RWS family includes the Qimek single-weapon RWS and the Nanuk dual-weapon RWS, which was introduced in 2008. The Nanuk NATO combines full stabilisation, long-range ...

  • Major networking projects

    EAC

    The NATO Communications and Information Agency awarded ACTIA Sodielec a contract in June 2013 to provide NATO with an Extended Advanced SATCOM Network Monitoring and ...

  • Air: mission management systems

    LC2IS

    The contract to supply Land Command and Control Information Services (LC2IS) for the NATO Command Structure was awarded to Thales by NATO NC3A and achieved ...

  • Major networking projects

    Air Policing

    Air Policing is a collective peacetime mission that requires NATO to take action against all violations and infringements of its airspace using agreed procedures. Supreme ...

  • 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. 

  • Land: handheld day observation, surveillance and targeting systems

    LRM 1500M/1800S/2200SI

    Laser rangefinder monoculars combine laser measurement, optics and controls. The LRM 1500M is for users requiring basic functionality. It has a measurement range of 1,500m ...

  • Major networking projects

    NCIRC

    Leonardo, together with Northrop Grumman, has undertaken a contract for the NATO Consultation, Command and Control Agency to develop, implement and support the NATO Computer ...

  • Crew-served assault/anti-tank weapons, Multipurpose missiles

    9M117 Bastion

    The 9M117 Bastion is an antitank missile used in a number of separate weapon systems, such as the 9K116-1 Bastion (NATO reporting name: AT-10 Stabber) and the 9K118 ...

  • Major networking projects

    SCCOA

    ThalesRaytheonSystems is providing the French Air Force with key components of the SCCOA (Système de commandement et de conduite des opérations aériennes) programme. This provides ...

  • Fighter - ground attack

    Su-22

    The Su-22 (NATO designation Fitter) is a swing-wing ground-attack aircraft developed by Sukhoi as the export variant of Su-17 designed to meet the Soviet military ...

  • Major networking projects

    Satcom Post-2000

    The Satcom Post-2000 programme gives the alliance improved SATCOM capabilities, which is important as NATO forces take on expeditionary missions beyond their traditional area of ...