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Special Operations
SOF identifies logistics R&D priorities
17th May 2020
US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has developed a list of R&D; priorities to facilitate expeditionary logistics operations across future tactical environments. Several priority categories were …
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Land Warfare
Pantsir acquisition reflects broader trend for Serbian air defence
13th May 2020
The Serbian military recently unveiled Russian-made Pantsir-S1 (NATO: SA-22 "Greyhound") short-range SAM systems, the last of which arrived in the country in March. The Pantsir-S1s …
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Air Warfare
COVID-19 poses practical and strategic questions for US air power
5th May 2020
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has changed just about everything, including US air power. The effects are likely to be felt for years, including a downturn …
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Land Warfare
Spanish Army releases requirements for SF vehicle
1st June 2020
Spain continues its efforts to improve the mobility of its SF and has released operational, technical and logistics requirements for its Light Vehicle for Special …
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Land Warfare
Japan boosts armoured vehicle fleet with new orders
11th May 2020
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) has been severely pruning by half the number of tanks and artillery pieces in its inventory, but it continues …
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Special Operations
Dry Combat Submersible needs a transporter
8th May 2020
US Naval Special Warfare Command, as a component of US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), is seeking a transportation device to support the mobility requirements of …
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Defence Notes
Disruption is the name of the game, says vSOFIC keynote speaker
12th May 2020
The virtual incarnation of the annual Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (vSOFIC) began on 11 May with a keynote address on "Innovation and Disruptive Technologies" …
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Defence Notes
Israeli intelligence unit confronts COVID-19
30th April 2020
A research and development laboratory called Unit 81, part of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Intelligence Directorate, has been working with the health ministry, the …
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Digital Battlespace
Singapore F-16 photo-recon capability breaks cover
28th May 2020
Recent imagery reviewed by Shephard confirms a long-range oblique photography (LOROP) sensor capability on Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-16s. The images depict twin-seat …
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Defence Notes
COVID-19 wallops US acquisition projects and threatens future spending
19th May 2020
The US DoD is bracing for a potential three-month slip to the schedules of its big-ticket weapons portfolio in the wake of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. …
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Training
Russia maintains training tempo after NATO rebuffs “offer” to freeze drills
12th May 2020
Russia will conduct military training exercises as scheduled for the rest of 2020, after officials said NATO rejected a suggestion to mutually halt drills in …
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Digital Battlespace
Waveform translation simplifies special forces communications
3rd April 2020
Joint terminal attack controllers (JTACs) have numerous tools at their disposal to communicate with aircraft overhead providing close air support (CAS). In recent years, US …
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Digital Battlespace
Ukroboronprom sets up cyber-threat data exchange
6th May 2020
Ukroboronprom has established a new cyber-threat data exchange partnership with specialists from the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine. The exchange will aim to …
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Special Operations
USSOCOM seeks industry engagement with Hyper Enabled Operator
8th May 2020
The most recent Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) from US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) focuses on development of the Hyper Enabled Operator (HEO) concept. The BAA, …
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Digital Battlespace
Leonardo set for BriteCloud 55-T tests despite COVID complications
22nd May 2020
Leonardo’s US electronics division plans to test the latest variant of its BriteCloud expendable active decoy (EAD), which is designed to equip large fixed-wing military …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Military UAS - MALE
Anka-B - Turkey
Programme Background The Anka is a MALE UAV used by the Turkish Armed Forces. The system is able to perform day and night in all ...
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Maritime patrol
P-8I Follow-On [India]
Programme Background The IN currently has eight P-8I aircraft in service, these ordered on 4 January 2009 for $2.1 billion. India inducted its first P-8I ...
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Light attack, Trainer
T-50 [Thailand]
The purchase had been earlier approved by the Thai cabinet on 11 July 2017. AVM Pongsak Semachai revealed that the aircraft would be paid for ...
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Light attack, Trainer
T-50 Follow-On [Thailand]
Programme Background The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) exercised its option to purchase additional two aircraft from an earlier deal. The RTAF purchased four T-50 jets in ...
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AEW&C
E-2D (France)
Programme Background In July 2020, France revealed its intention of buying a fleet of three E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Aircraft with a $2 billion potential FMS deal, ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing
Fixed-Wing VTOL UAV (Malaysia)
Programme Background Tender Issued As reported by Shephard, on 18 June 2021, Malaysia issued a tender for fixed-wing hybrid VTOL UAVs. Requirement The tender stated that Malaysia required ...
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Military helicopters - multirole
HH-60W - Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH)
According to the FY2021 Base funding, the HH-60W helicopter unit cost is $43.2 million. The HH-60W will be capable of employment day or night, in ...
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Military UAS - mini
RQ-20A Puma (Latvia)
Programme Background The US DoD is financing military modernisation in the Baltic to improve the capabilities of the Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian militaries. This includes ...
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Maritime patrol
P-8I (13-18) [India]
Programme Background India previously bought eight P-8Is from Boeing in 2009 in a direct commercial sale, adding four more in 2016. India inducted its first ...
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Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors
New Water Jet Fast Attack Craft (NWJFAC) (India)
Programme Background Requirements The Indian Navy is seeking replacements for a large proportion of its 19 46-49m-long waterjet-powered fast attack craft, several of which are approaching ...
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Military UAS - mini
RQ-11 Raven (US Army)
Programme Background The AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven began to be deployed by the US Army in 2004 and was selected as its sole small UAS in ...
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Military UAS - tactical
Skeldar V-200 Dutch Navy
Programme Background The Dutch Ministry of Defence issued a notice seeking information regarding the potential acquisition of a vertical takeoff and landing unmanned aerial vehicle ...
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Military UAS - micro
NX70 Microdrone (First Batch)
Programme Background The French Army procured the NX70 to meet an urgent operational requirement for a small UAS that could provide short-range ISR for dismounted ...
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Military UAS - tactical
Skeldar V-200 Belgian Navy
Programme Background For the joint MCM programme between Belgium and the Netherlands, the Dutch Ministry of Defence issued a notice calling for information regarding the ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Vector / Scorpion [Netherlands]
Programme Background AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven B The Royal Netherlands Army (RNLA) operates approximately 75 AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven B mini UAVs in the tactical ISTAR role, ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Data links
MLT 2920
The MLT 2920 Multi Link Terminal is a Link 11/22 compatible data link solution. Supplied by Elbit Systems Deutschland, it comprises one Link 11 modem ...
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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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Data links
DLP
The Data Link Processor (DLP) is a TDL server able to support Link 11A, 11B, 16 and 22 data link operations. The DLP receives, transmits ...
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Data links
TIGER
The Tactical Data Link Integration Exerciser (TIGER) stimulates systems under test with tactical scenarios. Among TIGER’s capabilities is the abilities, it can simulate multiple tracks: ...
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Data links
GTS - TCG
Curtiss-Wright Defence Solutions' Ground Tactical Data Link System (GTS) product line provides operational users with an affordable, interoperable and combat-proven battlefield tactical data link (TDL) system ...
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Data links
MX-512PV-C
Similar to the MX-512PV (see separate entry), the MX-512PV-C Link 11/TADIL-A Data Terminal Set/Link 22 SPC communicates tactical C2 data between ship, shore and air ...
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Data links
Maritime Tactical Data Link
The Maritime Tactical Data Link (MTDL) is a developmental tactical data link by Hanwha Systems. Offered in 16 configurations, the system is based on the ...
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Data links
Naval M-DLP
The Naval Multi-Data Link Processor (M-DLP) is designed for naval forces and was developed to comply with warship operating requirements, with redundant system architecture and ...
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Data links
Link 22
Link 22 is an ECM-resistant, BLoS tactical data communication system using fixed frequency or frequency-hopping techniques in the HF (3-30MHz) and/or UHF (225-400MHz) bands. The ...
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Data links
AN/USQ-125V DTS
Like its airborne Data Terminal Set counterparts, the AN/USQ-125V performs as a modem, communicating tactical C2 data between ship, shore and air platforms on the ...
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Data links
Universal Link System
Developed by Scytalys, the Universal Link System (ULS) is a modular, scalable multi data link processor. It supports all NATO and US standard data links ...
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Land: Radio and SATCOM
JTRS Later Increment Waveforms
A number of waveforms are scheduled for implementation in later JTRS increments: WNW with low probability of intercept/detection and bandwidth-efficient advanced modulation; SRW with LPI/LPD; ...
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Data links
LinkPro
LinkPro is a standards-based, high fidelity, software-only, multi-link Tactical Data Link (TDL) processing engine that improves tactical communications, reduces the time, risk and expense of ...
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Data links
Link-M
Milsoft's Link-M is a tactical data link system which may be integrated into land, naval and air platforms. According to the manufacturer's website, it is ...
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Data links
Multifunction Advanced Data Link
Multifunction Advanced Data Link (MADL) is a Ku-band data link designed for fifth-generation aircraft. The directional, interflight system is integrated into all F-35 variants, allowing ...
