• Military Logistics

  Patriot Contract Services awarded deal to operate and maintain USNS cargo vessels

  5th March 2021

  ​Military sealift vessels plays a significant role in prepositioning US equipment throughout the world.

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Udar evolves with no destination in sight

  3rd March 2021

  What is the next step for the Udar combat UGV, after it has already undergone two redesigns in its short lifetime?

• Defence Notes

  Visegrad Group moves into collective procurement

  2nd February 2021

  Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia are starting small with a joint move to buy training ammunition — but their ambitions are broader.

• Training

  SDTS partners Rafaut Group for red air

  21st January 2021

  Although Secapem and Lun'Tech have been sold to the Rafaut Group, the former Secapem company SDTS remains independent as a partner with Rafaut. SDTS provides Red Air aggressor and target towing services.

• Naval Warfare

  China supports Sudanese patrol boat upgrade

  2nd February 2021

  Sudanese vessels seem to have been fitted with the Norinco CS/AN2 30mm gun mount, as one more sign of Chinese influence.

• Defence Notes

  Political Declaration puts tactics and doctrine in the spotlight

  12th February 2021

  An international initiative aims to limit the use of explosive weapons in towns and cities - what are the implications for rules of engagement in urban warfare?

• Defence Notes

  US toughens export rules by blacklisting Chinese and Russian firms

  22nd December 2020

  Military End User list comprises 103 companies that pose an ‘unacceptable risk’ of diverting goods to the Chinese, Russian or Venezuelan military.

• Naval Warfare

  Analysis – the EU and maritime power projection

  29th January 2021

  With another renewal of the mandate of the long-running EU maritime security mission in the waters off the Horn of Africa and Arabian Peninsula, the EUNAVFOR deployment looks to have entered a new era.

• Training

  SPEAR is put to use in Checkered Flag as Cubic claims first customer

  10th December 2020

  Cubic has sold SPEAR to an unnamed US ally, having assisted the USAF in transitioning from the legacy ICADS system.

• Digital Battlespace

  India clears path for novel AEW solution

  24th December 2020

  India has been seeking new AEW aircraft for a long time — bolting a radar onto ex-commercial jets is now seen as the way forward.

• Defence Notes

  Taiwan is piggy in the middle amidst Sino-US competition

  15th January 2021

  A strategic 'Great Game' is going on between China and the US, with Taiwan unfortunately stuck in the middle and under pressure.

• Training

  vIITSEC 2020: T-7A GBTS is in production

  2nd December 2020

  The Ground Based Training System for the T-7A can be networked with the actual aircraft, so that pilots in a simulator and real-world cockpit can conduct joint training

• Air Warfare

  How does China’s leadership view its fighter pilots?

  21st December 2020

  There is a trust deficit between the leaders of the Chinese Communist Party and the nation's pilots who would be tasked to go to war.

• Land Warfare

  Silent Sentinel to provide electro-optics for Rheinmetall Mission Master UGV

  27th November 2020

  The British company has been awarded a contract to supply a bespoke multi-sensor electro-optic platform. Silent Sentinel will provide a dual Electro-Optic/Infra-Red camera payload, a laser range finder and a 360º surveillance panoramic full ring camera.

• Training

  UK delays Hawk servicing decision

  17th November 2020

  UK MoD plan to shift all Hawk servicing to RAF Leeming would leave Hawk T2 servicing taking place away from the aircraft’s main operating base.

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Light attack, Trainer

  T-X / T-7A Red Hawk [USAF]

  Programme Background Goal The T-X programme aims to acquire a two-seat jet trainer aircraft to replace its Northrop Grumman T-38 Talon. The programme could be worth ...

• Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing

  Edge 130 [US]

  Programme Background First Order As reported by Shephard, In October 2024, the US Customs and Border Protection force submitted a $1.6 million order to acquire Edge ...

• Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing

  Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) (Tranche 2) / Rucksack Portable UAS (RPUAS) [USA]

  Programme Background The Rucksack Portable UAS (RPUAS) Programme The RPUAS programme will provide the battalion and below-ground manoeuvre elements within the US Army with an ...

• Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing

  Teal 2 (Customs and Border Protection Force) [US]

  Programme Background First Order Global News Wire reported that Red Cat had filled an order for 54 Teal 2 units from the US Customs and ...

• Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing

  Golden Eagle (Ukraine Aid) [NATO Member]

  Programme Background 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, the usage and effectiveness of micro and mini UAV platforms ...

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  Air: Radio and SATCOM | Future Naval Fighter China

  China is planning to deploy stealth naval fighter aircraft with vertical take-off landing capabilities to operate from Peoples Liberation Army Navy (PLAN)'s future Type 075A class ...

• Data links

  Data links | Future Naval Fighter China

  China is planning to deploy stealth naval fighter aircraft with vertical take-off landing capabilities to operate from Peoples Liberation Army Navy (PLAN)'s future Type 075A class ...

• Air: Helmet-mounted displays

  Air: Helmet-mounted displays | Future Naval Fighter China

  China is planning to deploy stealth naval fighter aircraft with vertical take-off landing capabilities to operate from Peoples Liberation Army Navy (PLAN)'s future Type 075A class ...

• Air: Head-up displays

  Air: Head-up displays | Future Naval Fighter China

  China is planning to deploy stealth naval fighter aircraft with vertical take-off landing capabilities to operate from Peoples Liberation Army Navy (PLAN)'s future Type 075A class ...

• Transponders and IFF

  Transponders and IFF | Future Naval Fighter China

  China is planning to deploy stealth naval fighter aircraft with vertical take-off landing capabilities to operate from Peoples Liberation Army Navy (PLAN)'s future Type 075A class ...

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  Air: Radio and SATCOM | Light Attack/Trainer Aircraft [Serbia]

  To replace its ageing Soko J-22 and G-4 trainer fleet, the Serbian Air Force seeks to acquire 20 light attack/trainer aircraft. In July 2020, Nenad Miloradovic, acting ...

• Data links

  Data links | Light Attack/Trainer Aircraft [Serbia]

  To replace its ageing Soko J-22 and G-4 trainer fleet, the Serbian Air Force seeks to acquire 20 light attack/trainer aircraft. In July 2020, Nenad Miloradovic, acting ...

• Air: Helmet-mounted displays

  Air: Helmet-mounted displays | Light Attack/Trainer Aircraft [Serbia]

  To replace its ageing Soko J-22 and G-4 trainer fleet, the Serbian Air Force seeks to acquire 20 light attack/trainer aircraft. In July 2020, Nenad Miloradovic, acting ...

• Air: Head-up displays

  Air: Head-up displays | Light Attack/Trainer Aircraft [Serbia]

  To replace its ageing Soko J-22 and G-4 trainer fleet, the Serbian Air Force seeks to acquire 20 light attack/trainer aircraft. In July 2020, Nenad Miloradovic, acting ...

• Transponders and IFF

  Transponders and IFF | Light Attack/Trainer Aircraft [Serbia]

  To replace its ageing Soko J-22 and G-4 trainer fleet, the Serbian Air Force seeks to acquire 20 light attack/trainer aircraft. In July 2020, Nenad Miloradovic, acting ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Surface-to-air missiles

  HHQ-10 / FL-3000N

  The Hai Hong Qi-10 (Naval Red Flag-10), or HHQ-10 for short, is a Chinese naval surface-to-air missile. Its export version is the Flying Leopard 3000 ...

• Subsystems: software

  Network Defense Trainer

  The Scalable Network Defense Trainer is an LVC simulation system for delivering realistic hands-on cyber training. It enables students to experience cyber attacks launched against ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

  MQ-20 Avenger

  The MQ-20 Avenger, or Predator C, is a long-endurance UAS designed to perform high-speed, covert ISR and precision-strike missions over land or sea. The UAV is ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini

  WingXpand

  Unveiled at the Special Operations Force Industry Conference in May 2022, the WingXpand is a fixed-wing platform manufactured by a company with the same name. Branded ...

• Weapon sights for day use

  Romeo Red Dot Sights

  The Romeo line of red dot sights are parallax-free and feature (MOTAC) motion-activated illuminated glass reticles. The dual reticle option, on select models, toggles between ...

• Laser pointers

  Lima Laser Sights

  Lima red and green laser fore grips are low-profile rail-mounted laser sights. The laser operates in momentary-on mode, with an additional continuous mode on the ...

• Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing

  Fang

  Fang is a first-person view (FPV) UAS for precision strike roles. The drone is aimed to launch in Q2 2025. Developed by Red Cat, the drone ...

• Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing

  Black Widow

  The Black Widow is a rotary-wing micro UAV from Red Cat. Unveiled at AUSA 2024, the AI-enabled drone is designed for instant ISR tasks and ...

• Multipurpose missiles

  Red Arrow 73

  The Red Arrow 73, also known as the HJ-73, was a copy of the Russian 9M14 Malyutka. The Red Arrow 73 was China's first-generation antitank ...

• Weapon sights for night use (image intensifiers)

  PNP-MS

  The PNP-MS standalone miniature I2 NV weapon sight is based on the PNP-M monocular. It incorporates an illuminated red-dot aiming mark for target acquisition with ...

• Radius

  The Joyton Radius fixed-wing UAV is designed to perform a range of commercial and professional roles, including property rights definition, blast and mining data collection, ...

• Land: NVGs

  RED-I

  RED-I is a remote eyepiece display-imager that supports a range of missions and weapon systems. The display-imager pairs with electronic sights that provide RS-170 video ...

• Weapon sights for day use

  1.1-4x20 PM II ShortDot

  The 1.1-4x20 PM II ShortDot is a combination of a red dot sight and a scope developed for use at short and medium distances. With ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini

  Trichon

  The Trichon is a VTOL-capable UAV designed for medium-range missions, including mapping, inspection and intelligence gathering. It is a development of Red Cat's Edge 130 drone. It ...

• Pistols

  FNX-45 Tactical

  Introduced in January 2013, the .45 ACP FNX-45 Tactical builds on the FNP-45 Tactical developed for the US Joint Combat Pistol programme. The chequered polymer ...