Search Results We've found 45 articles
Results not accurate enough? Try using double quotation marks around your search term for an exact search.
-
Naval Warfare
DIMDEX 2018: Regulations fail to match pace of HEL gun development
12th March 2018
Regulations determining the implementation and use of laser weapons are failing to keep pace with the development of such technologies, according to Rheinmetall Defence. Showcasing …
-
Naval Warfare
DIMDEX 2018: New machine guns for Cardigan Bay's commandos
12th March 2018
The UK’s Royal Marine Commando's stationed on board the RFA Cardigan Bay are set to receive new heavy machine guns (HMG) as part of their …
-
Military Logistics
DIMDEX 2018: DND's search for treasure continues
13th March 2018
Naval logistics forms the backbone for any naval force deployed persistently overseas, removing much of the requirements for vessels to leave stations for lengthy trips …
-
Naval Warfare
DIMDEX 2018: BAE win in Type 31e programme could see exports built overseas
13th March 2018
If the BAE Systems design wins the Type 31e bid it could deal a blow to British shipbuilding aspirations as company officials suggest exports could …
-
Naval Warfare
Fincantieri's week in the spotlight
3rd August 2017
Events of the past week have proved a mixed bag for Fincantieri after its thwarted attempt to purchase shipbuilder STX France and successful conclusion of …
-
Naval Warfare
Qatar, MBDA sign coastal defence contract
2nd September 2016
MBDA will supply a coastal defence system for the Qatari Emiri Naval Forces (QENF) under a contract signed on 1 September. The contract formalises an …
-
Naval Warfare
Qatar seek fast patrol boats
23rd August 2016
The US State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale (FMS) to Qatar for an undisclosed number of Mk V fast patrol boats in …
-
Naval Warfare
New OPVs, corvettes and LPD for Qatar
20th June 2016
Two offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) will be built for the Qatar Emiri Armed Forces by shipbuilder Fincantieri, as part of a wider programme of work …
-
Training
DIMDEX 2016: CAE to deliver Swedish trainer
30th March 2016
CAE will deliver 42 Naval Tactical Mission Trainers (TMT) to the Swedish Navy next week. The system will then be put through it paces with …
-
Digital Battlespace
DIMDEX 2016: Qatar orders satellite data receiving station
3rd April 2016
Airbus Defence and Space has received a contract from the Qatar Armed Forces (QAF) to provide a multi-mission direct satellite data receiving station and image …
-
Naval Warfare
DIMDEX 2016: Pre-show planning by European OEMs
28th March 2016
European OEMs are positioning themselves for potential procurement programmes in the GCC region. They are eager to explore a maritime security and defence market still …
-
Uncrewed Vehicles
DIMDEX 2016: Qatar signs Aerosonde deal
31st March 2016
The Qatari Emiri Armed Forces signed an MoU with Textron Systems Unmanned System for an Aerosonde UAS system, valued at 54 million Qatari rials ($15 …
-
Naval Warfare
DIMDEX 2016: OCEA to deliver OPV this year
31st March 2016
French shipbuilders OCEA say they will be in a position to deliver a 60m OPV to a West African country later this year, as the …
-
Naval Warfare
DIMDEX 2016: Qatar spending spree
30th March 2016
Additional maintenance, equipment and training MoU’s were signed for the Qatar Emiri Armed Forces on 30 March. The contracts were with companies such as MBDA, Thales …
-
Naval Warfare
DIMDEX 2016: RB-M lines up for Middle East
30th March 2016
US-based shipbuilder Kvichak Marine Industries say they have recieved interest from countries in the Middle East. Queries have related to their Response Boat-Medium (RB-M) vessel, which is …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
-
ISR/special mission, Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Q02 (Qatar)
Programme Background Reiner developed the Q01 jointly with the Emirate of Qatar, primarily for the Qatar Armed Forces. It was introduced at the ILA Berlin Air ...
-
Sealift/replenishment vessels
Logistic Support Vessel [Qatar]
Programme Background Requirements With a growing blue water fleet that will count one LPD, four corvettes and two OPVs, Shephard believes Qatar will soon seek to procure ...
-
Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Logistic Support Vessel [Qatar]
With a growing blue water fleet that will count one LPD, four corvettes and two OPVs, Shephard believes Qatar will soon seek to procure a ...
-
Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Logistic Support Vessel [Qatar]
With a growing blue water fleet that will count one LPD, four corvettes and two OPVs, Shephard believes Qatar will soon seek to procure a ...
-
Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | OPVs Procurement (1-10) [UAE]
At DIMDEX 2024, Shephard learnt that the UAE Coast Guard is in the process of acquiring up to ten Offshore Patrol Vessels. Ares Shipyard and ...
-
Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | OPVs Procurement (1-10) [UAE]
At DIMDEX 2024, Shephard learnt that the UAE Coast Guard is in the process of acquiring up to ten Offshore Patrol Vessels. Ares Shipyard and ...
-
Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Bayraktar TB2 (Qatar)
Programme Background In 2018 at DIMDEX, it was revealed that Qatar had bought six Bayraktar TB2 UAVs from Turkey. The deal also included three ground control stations, ...
-
Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Joint Future Surface Combatant - FSC (3) [Netherlands]
The Belgian Navy and the Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) are undertaking a joint Future Surface Combatant (FSC) project to replace their existing M-class Karel Doorman-class ...
-
Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Joint Future Surface Combatant - FSC (3) [Netherlands]
The Belgian Navy and the Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) are undertaking a joint Future Surface Combatant (FSC) project to replace their existing M-class Karel Doorman-class ...
-
Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Joint Future Surface Combatant - FSC (3-4) [Netherlands]
The Belgian Navy and the Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) are undertaking a joint Future Surface Combatant (FSC) project to replace their existing M-class Karel Doorman-class ...
-
Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Joint Future Surface Combatant - FSC (3-4) [Netherlands]
The Belgian Navy and the Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) are undertaking a joint Future Surface Combatant (FSC) project to replace their existing M-class Karel Doorman-class ...
-
OPVs
OPVs Procurement (1-10) [UAE]
Programme Background Requirements At DIMDEX 2024, Shephard learnt that the UAE Coast Guard is in the process of acquiring up to ten Offshore Patrol Vessels. ...
-
OPVs
Ares 150 Hercules (Batch 2)
Programme Background The Ares 150 Hercules is a vessel designed by Turkish company Ares. Qatar have ordered a total of five 150 Hercules to be ...
-
Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors
Fast Attack Craft (FAC) 50 [Qatar]
Programme Background Timeline At DIMDEX 2024, Qatar's Ministry of Defense signed a contract for the procurement of two FAC 50 ships with Turkish shipyard Dearsan. Dearsan ...
-
Military helicopters - attack
New Exploration and Escort Helicopter (NEES) (Phase I) [Italy]
Programme Background In 2017, the Italian government signed a contract with Leonardo to replace its fleet of AW129 Mangusta attack helicopters with the in-development AW249, ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
-
Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors
Fast Attack Craft (FAC) 50
The FAC 50 is a Fast Attack Craft designed by the Turkish shipbuilder Dearsan. At DIMDEX 2024, Qatar ordered two units, which are planned to be ...
-
Frigates
F-142
The F-142 is a 140m frigate developed by Dearsan Shipyard. Unveiled during DIMDEX 2022, the vessel features a stealth design combined with high firepower, a ...
-
Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors
Multi Role Tactical Platform (MRTP) 24
The Multi Role Tactical Platform (MRTP) 24 is an interceptor craft designed by Yonca Onuk JV. Available in Special Operations and Fast Attack versions, a ...
-
Corvettes
Ares 76 Corvette
At DIMDEX 2024, Ares shipyard unveiled a new corvette design dubbed Ares 76 Corvette. The vessel was developed in response to an inquiry received from ...
-
ISR/special mission, Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Q01 / Q02
The Q01 is an optinoal piloted MALE prototype aircraft developed by Reiner Stemme Utility Air-Systems GmbH in collaboration with the Emirate of Qatar. The Q02 has ...
-
Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors
Ares 80 SAT
The Ares 80 SAT is a Special Operations Support and Fast Attack Craft designed for Special Forces insertion and extraction, as well as fast attack, ...
-
Loitering munitions
ASN-301
The ASN-301 is a Chinese anti-radiation loitering munition. Likely based on Israel's Harpy drone, the ASN-301 features a delta-wing configuration and a pusher propeller, and ...
-
Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors
Fast Attack Craft FAC 46
The Fast Attack Craft (FAC) 46 was introduced by Dearsan Shipyard at DIMDEX 2022. The FAC 46 is designed to perform a wide range of ...
-
Minehunters
New Generation Minehunters/Coastal (NGM/C)
At DIMDEX 2024, Intermarine unveiled a model of the next-generation coastal minehunters currently being developed for the Italian Navy. Eight such units are expected to be ordered ...
-
APCs/IFVs - 4x4
Cockerill i-X
The Cockerill i-X is a wheeled armoured vehicle designed as a light armoured platform with a modular turret for intercepting enemy forces. John Cockerill Defense unveiled the new ...
-
Frigates
Crossover 139 Fast Combatant
Damen revealed its Crossover 139 vessel, suiting the requirement for the Republic of Singapore Navy's future Multi-Role Combat Vessel, at IMEDEX Asia 2019. The requirement ...
-
ISR/special mission, Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Q-01
The Q-01 is an optionally piloted MALE UAS developed by Reiner Stemme to meet the requirements of the Qatar Armed Forces (QAF). The development programme ...
-
Military helicopters - attack
AW249
The AW249, or New Exploration and Escort Helicopter (NEES), is an attack helicopter being developed for the Italian Army by Leonardo based on the AW149 tactical transport helicopter. It ...
-
Air: helicopter radar, Air: surveillance and maritime patrol radar, Air: UAS radar
Searchmaster
The Searchmaster is an airborne multirole surveillance radar that employs an AESA antenna and is derived from qualified technologies developed for the RBE2 radar of ...
-
OPVs
OPV 2600 Military
The OPV 2600 is an Offshore Patrol Vessel manufactured by Damen. Two vessels have been ordered by Pakistan. It is designed to conduct a wide range of missions, ...