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Air Warfare
Inside Hamas' Arsenal: Rockets, drones, loitering munitions and tactics deployed in the assault on Israel
10th October 2023
Hamas has stunned experts with a sophisticated assault on Israel, leveraging Iranian-backed weaponry and training. The attack, featuring swarms of rockets and UAVs, has revealead a diverse arsenal, including the the Al-Zawari UAV and the repurposed Shebab drone.
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Defence Notes
USMC adapts to new strategic realities caused by Chinese actions and ambitions
23rd August 2023
Returning to its roots in many senses, the USMC is working hard to transition to expeditionary operations in the Western Pacific region.
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Defence Notes
US lawmakers to fund nearly $12 billion multi-year contracts for weapons
3rd August 2023
Authorisation of the US Senate Committee on Appropriations to progress with long-term acquisitions acquisition would benefit eight programmes.
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Land Warfare
Lockheed Martin gains market share in Europe with tailored missile and air defence systems
13th June 2023
The company is providing systems to Ukraine, Poland and Germany, modernising launchers for the UK and Italy in addition to partnering with European manufacturers.
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Training
Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023 was all about countering China (Opinion)
16th August 2023
The recently concluded Talisman Sabre exercise in Australia, the largest ever in the series, was conducted with the threat of an aggressive China and PLA uppermost in mind.
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Defence Notes
Japan’s security circumstances prompt it to introduce longer-range missiles
17th April 2023
With growing threats such as China and North Korean missiles, Japan is developing long-range, standoff missiles to enhance its deterrence posture.
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Land Warfare
US approves HIMARS sale to Morocco, allowing deep strikes against potential threats
13th April 2023
Morocco's ambitions to strengthen border security and the capability to detect and neutralise potential threats could soon come to fruition with a $524 million HIMARS, missile and guided rocket purchase from the US.
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Land Warfare
IDEX 2023: Ukraine accelerates shift to Western artillery systems
28th February 2023
Details are emerging of new Ukrainian 155mm self-propelled artillery systems and 300mm mobile rocket launcher.
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Naval Warfare
US lacks clear plan to meet amphibious ship requirements, Marine Corps chief says
30th March 2023
Speaking to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee during a hearing on the Fiscal Year 2024 budget request for the USN and USMC, Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen David Berger said there was 'no plan' for the US to meet its statutory minimum requirements for amphibious warships.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Pentagon to focus on acquisition and development of UAV and missile capabilities
17th January 2023
Information and communication systems for ground troops are also likely to receive the DoD's attention in the coming years.
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Land Warfare
Northrop Grumman to fulfil full GMLRS rocket motor production
10th January 2023
Northrop Grumman's rocket motors for the GMLRS rounds used by HIMARS and MLRS artillery systems use insensitive munition technology for additional safety,
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Land Warfare
Italy reveals future armoured vehicle upgrade plans
27th January 2023
Italy plans a mixture of upgrades and new acquisitions to refresh its ground combat capabilities.
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Defence Notes
IDEX 2023: US plans to strengthen regional partnerships
19th February 2023
Aligned with the National Defense Strategy, Washington intends to enhance joint training and cooperation in the air and missile defence areas in addition to sharing ISR data and information.
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Land Warfare
Guns aplenty as British Army accelerates plans for new artillery
10th February 2023
While no dates have been set in stone for an accelerated Mobile Fires Platform project or an interim capability, plenty of options exist for recapitalisation of British Army artillery.
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Training
Cubic to highlight immersive experiences at I/ITSEC 2022
23rd November 2022
Products integrated solutions provider Cubic will showcase at I/ITSEC 2022 will include its most recent Immersive Indirect Fire Training system and other live, virtual and constructive (LVC) systems.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4
4x4 Command and Reconnaissance Vehicle (Poland)
Programme Background The Polish Army wants to replace legacy Soviet equipment procured during the Cold War with new NATO-standard platforms to enhance its interoperability with ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Self-propelled rocket launchers
MLRS
Development of the M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) began in the US in 1976 and was extended in 1983 to include France, Germany, Italy ...
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Self-propelled rocket launchers
Tamnava MLRS
The Tamnava 122/267mm dual MLRS is produced by Serbia's Yugoimport. It is fitted to an 8x8 Kamaz 6560 chassis with armored crew cabin. The system ...
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Self-propelled rocket launchers
PZH-10
The PZH-10 is a tracked MLRS that is in service with the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA). Although little information has been disclosed on this ...
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Self-propelled rocket launchers
AR3/PLC-191
Unveiled at IDEX 2011, the AR3 is a MLRS developed by Norinco for potential export customers. Based upon the same 8x8 cross-country chassis as the ...
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Self-propelled rocket launchers
Flute MLRS
The Flute Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) is a self-propelled missile system that can be armed with up to eight unguided S-8 rockets (Flute-80) or ...
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Self-propelled rocket launchers
ASTROS
Since the Artillery Saturation Rocket System (ASTROS) entered service with the Brazilian Army in 1983, more than 180 launchers have been produced by Avibras for ...
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Air: mission management systems
AFSAS
The Aselsan Fire Support Automation System (AFSAS) integrates fire support units and target acquisition systems with each other as well as with other functional areas ...
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Artillery rockets
GMLRS
The Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) is an extended-range guided version of the MLRS. GMLRS rockets are surface-to-surface artillery rockets fired from the Multiple ...
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Land: tactical engagement simulators
Field Artillery Training Systems
The ICE Field Artillery Training Systems for the M109A6 Paladin and M270/M270A1 MLRS provides instrumented real-time data and performance monitoring during training and live-fire missions. ...
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Self-propelled rocket launchers
Type 81
The Type 81 MLRS was developed to replace older, less capable 107 mm and 130 mm MLRSs in service with the Chinese People's Liberation Army. ...
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Self-propelled rocket launchers
Tralcan
The FAMAE (Fábricas y Maestranzas del Ejército, Factories and Workshops of the Army) Tralcan 70mm MLRS consists of one or two packs with a capacity ...
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Self-propelled rocket launchers
Type 89
The Type 89 is a tracked MLRS that was developed to meet the requirements of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA). Based upon the same ...
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Self-propelled rocket launchers
K136 Kooryong
The K136 Kooryong is a 130 mm 36-round MLRS developed to meet a Republic of Korea Army (ROKA) requirement for a corps and divisional level ...
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Air: mission management systems
ARES
Artillery Rocket Employment System (ARES) is a mission management system that provides IT support for mission planning, preparation, fire control and ammunition supply. It consists ...
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Artillery rockets
AccuLAR
The AccuLAR rocket is the latest member of IMI's AccuLAR precision rocket family. The AccuLAR rocket is a GPS fused variant of LAR-160, with 14-40 ...
