• Land Warfare

  Navistar Defense to produce second round of MRAP

  18th July 2011

  Navistar Defense, LLC today announced that it received a delivery order for 140 International MaxxPro Recovery vehicles with rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) nets from the US …

• Digital Battlespace

  SPYDR casts airborne ISR web

  18th July 2011

  L-3 has launched a new ISR system based on its experience gained from the development of Project Liberty. SPYDR is an equipment package devised for …

• Digital Battlespace

  Boeing EA-18G Growlers complete first combat deployment

  14th July 2011

  Boeing EA-18G Growlers operated by US Navy electronic attack squadron VAQ-132 safely returned to their home base at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash., on …

• Defence Helicopter

  United Arab Emirates requests VIP Black Hawks

  28th June 2011

  The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has revealed interest from the United Arab Emirates government in the purchase of five UH-60M Black Hawks for …

• Digital Battlespace

  Roke launches military communications base station

  28th June 2011

  Roke Manor Research today launches 'Battlefield Connect', a portable wireless broadband base station which creates a private communications network for military tactical deployments, whilst significantly …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Northrop Grumman demonstrates STARLite radar

  27th June 2011

  Northrop Grumman Corporation today announced the successful demonstration of its STARLite radar on a US Army Persistent Threat Detection System (PTDS), an aerostat surveillance platform …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Fukada Salvage orders ISE Explorer AUV

  27th June 2011

  ISE Ltd. is pleased to announce that Fukada Salvage and Marine Works Co. Ltd. has placed an order for an Explorer autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV). …

• Digital Battlespace

  Harris showcases Highband Networking Radio

  27th June 2011

  Harris Corporation's Highband Networking Radio created the mobile, wideband communications network infrastructure for various mission scenarios at the Empire Challenge 2011 , which showcases emerging …

• Defence Helicopter

  PAS 2011: Ruag offers self-protection for civil and parapublic helicopters

  26th June 2011

  Ruag has developed a pod that could give civil helicopters protection from surface-to-air missiles when operating in hostile environments. The company has developed and EASA-certified …

• Defence Helicopter

  PAS 2011: Zulu to put to sea for first operational deployment

  23rd June 2011

  The latest version of the US Marine Corp's Cobra attack helicopter is set to make its first operational deployment at sea. Four AH-1Z 'Zulu' Cobras …

• Military Logistics

  PAS 2011: Guardian tested on aerial refuelling mission

  23rd June 2011

  Northrop Grumman is pitching its Guardian anti-missile system at the Paris Air Show, following the demonstration of the system in Afghanistan in March on a …

• Digital Battlespace

  Raytheon's AESA radars continue to set standards

  22nd June 2011

  Raytheon Company's active electronically scanned array radar technology recently achieved more than 250,000 operational flight hours. Used by customers around the world on multiple platforms, …

• Land Warfare

  Raytheon offers new ground-based Evolved SeaSparrow Missile

  22nd June 2011

  Raytheon Company and its international partners will introduce a new ground-based Evolved SeaSparrow Missile at the Paris Air Show. The ground-based ESSM features multi-use capabilities …

• Defence Helicopter

  PAS 2011: Northrop Grumman pitches survivability upgrade

  21st June 2011

  Northrop Grumman is developing a software upgrade to its APR-39 radar warning receiver as part of its Rotorcraft Avionics Innovation Laboratory (RAIL) initiative. In order …

• Defence Helicopter

  Aircraft survivability equipment for Polish Mi-17 and Mi-24

  20th June 2011

  Terma is contracted by the Polish Defense for the supply of aircraft survivability equipment for 22 helicopters. As main supplier, Terma is to deliver electronics, …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• APCs/IFVs - 8x8

  Pandur II (Second Batch)

  Since the first two Pandur IIs were delivered at the end of 2019, this forecast anticipates that the majority of the value of this programme ...

• Military helicopters - multirole

  Thailand CH-47D Replacement

  The RTA divested its six Boeing CH-47D Chinooks after failing to sell the 25-year-old aircraft on the second-hand market. Thailand found Chinook maintenance costs were ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small

  DT46 [France]

  Programme Background Reports Around Eurosatory 2024, multiple defence news outlets, notably Army Recognition and The Defence Post, reported that the French Army had acquired Delair's ...

• Loitering munitions

  Warmate 3 [South Korea]

  Programme Background Korean Reports On 3 September 2024, The Korea Economic Daily, nicknamed Hankyung, reported that the South Korean military was to introduce Polish loitering munitions. Reportedly, the Defense Acquisition Program ...

• APCs/IFVs - 8x8

  Rosomak [Poland - Fifth Batch]

  Programme Background The Polish Army selected the Rosomak 8x8 armoured vehicle (a version of Patria's Armored Modular Vehicle (AMV) 8x8 produced under licence by Rosomak) ...

• APCs/IFVs - 6x6

  Titus

  While there has been no direct confirmation that Nexter has sold the Titus to Saudi Arabia, it has been confirmed that Nexter has delivered CAESAR ...

• APCs/IFVs - 8x8

  Rosomak [Poland - Second Batch]

  Programme Background Requirement The Polish Army selected Patria's XC-360 Armored Modular Vehicle (AMV) to meet its requirement for a new 8x8 armoured vehicle to replace ...

• APCs/IFVs - 8x8

  M1135 Stryker NBC Reconnaissance Vehicle

  Programme Background According to the DSCA's notification to Congress, the acquisition of 50 M1135 Strykers was intended to allow the Iraqi government to identify harmful ...

• Mine-protected vehicles

  K-4386 Taifun-VDV

  In addition to a standard APC version, other variants of the K-4386 Taifun-VDV have been developed for the VDV including a carrier for the 9K128M-1 ...

• APCs/IFVs - 4x4

  Sherpa Light (Morocco)

  Programme Background Morocco is in the midst of procuring large quantities of defence equipment from the French defence industry to modernise its forces, with much ...

• Tanks

  Zorawar Light Tank [India]

  Programme Background The Indian Army is understood to have been interested in developing and procuring a light tank since 1983. Compared to MBTs, which are ...

• Tanks

  Hungary Leopard 2A4 MBT

  Programme Background The Hungarian Army is in desperate need of new NATO-standard military equipment to replace its ageing Soviet platforms. Approximately 80 T-72M1 MBTs are ...

• APCs/IFVs - 8x8

  Rosomak [Poland - Third Batch]

  Programme Background The Polish Army selected the Rosomak 8x8 armoured vehicle (a version of Patria's Armored Modular Vehicle (AMV) 8x8 produced under licence by Rosomak) ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  VP1/Type 89 (Nigeria)

  Programme Background The Nigerian Army has an ongoing need for new armoured vehicles to replace losses incurred in its conflict with extremist organisations operating within ...

• APCs/IFVs - 8x8

  Rosomak [Poland - Fourth Batch]

  Programme Background The Polish Army selected the Rosomak 8x8 armoured vehicle (a version of Patria's Armored Modular Vehicle (AMV) 8x8 produced under licence by Rosomak) ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Self-propelled guns

  PLZ-05/PLZ-52

  The PLZ-05 is a 155 mm tracked self-propelled howitzer developed for the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) to supplement and eventually replace its inventory of ...

• Land: battle management systems

  ATLAS

  An interoperable C4I system for artillery missions and resources deployed in the French Army. Commissioned in 2005, ATLAS represents a main element of battlespace digitisation, ...

• Self-propelled guns

  Morana

  Developed by Excalibur Army, the Morana is a 155mm self-propelled-howitzer capable of hitting targets up to 41km away. The howitzer is mounted on a Tatra Force ...

• Self-propelled guns

  SH3

  The SH3 (also referred to as WMZ322) is a 122 mm tracked self-propelled howitzer introduced by Norinco in 2008. Believed to be an updated version ...

• Self-propelled guns

  GCT

  The GCT 155 mm tracked self-propelled howitzer was developed as a replacement for the French Army's Mk F3 155 mm self-propelled howitzer. Unlike the open-topped ...

• Self-propelled guns

  Type 99

  The Type 99 is a self-propelled howitzer developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and the Japan Steel Works to replace the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's ...

• Guided munitions

  Bonus

  The Bofors 155 Bonus is a guided artillery round developed as a joint initiative between Bofors and Nexter.

• APCs/IFVs - 6x6

  CTL-181

  Produced by Dongfeng Motor Corporation, the CTL-181 is a 6x6 armoured tactical vehicle designed for the People's Liberation Army (PLA). The PLA uses the CTL-181 ...

• Self-propelled guns

  Brutus

  AM General and Mandus produce the Brutus self-propelled howitzer. It is a truck-mounted system armed with the M776 155mm Howitzer.  Developed with hopes of securing a ...

• Self-propelled guns

  Dana M2

  The 152mm Dana self-propelled gun howitzer underwent a major renovation to become Dana M2 system, The company states the improvements create high speed in taking ...

• Self-propelled guns

  Type 89/PLZ-89

  Developed during the 1980s to meet a requirement from the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) for a fully-enclosed 122 mm tracked self-propelled gun, the Type ...

• Self-propelled guns

  Palmaria

  The Palmaria is a tracked 155 mm self-propelled howitzer originally developed by OTO Melara (now Leonardo) for potential export customers. Sharing many of the same ...

• Land: fire support simulators

  Advanced Howitzer Simulator

  The Advanced Howitzer Simulator is a virtual self-propelled howitzer simulator for the entire crew, which provides training of operational and degraded modes, including direct fire, ...

• Self-propelled guns

  Type 83

  The Type 83 is a 152 mm self-propelled gun developed by Norinco to meet a requirement from the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) for a ...

• Self-propelled guns

  Dita

  Developed by Excalibur Army, the Dita is a 155mm self-propelled-howitzer capable of hitting targets up to 39km away. The howitzer is mounted in a superstructure ...