• Land Warfare

  What next-generation radios mean for enhanced military operations (Studio)

  24th May 2022

  As legacy combat net radios (CNRs) approach their end of service life, modern armed forces seek next-generation tactical communications devices to provide personnel with transformational capabilities.

• Land Warfare

  Belgium and Germany progress with OCCAR night vision programme

  29th April 2022

  Belgium and Germany have concluded the operational testing and acceptance campaign of the Mikron NVG under their joint Night Vision Capability (NVC) procurement effort.

• Land Warfare

  FN Herstal demonstrates new C-UAS solutions

  29th March 2022

  The deFNder Family of Remote Weapon Stations from FN Herstal was tested for countering UAVs during the NATO Non-Lethal Technology Exercise (NNTEX-C) in Sardinia, Italy.

• Naval Warfare

  Down, but not out (Comment)

  10th May 2022

  The sinking in April of the Russian Navy’s Black Sea flagship, although not evidence of a major change in the naval domain, is a far cry from the pre-emptive scuttling of Ukraine’s own flagship. The donation of increasingly advanced materiel demonstrates increased faith in Ukraine’s ability to resist the Russian invaders.

• Naval Warfare

  Turkey begins construction of indigenous OPV

  14th April 2022

  ASFAT's design concept includes extensive armament and a sensor package that offshore patrol vessels could be equipped with to enhance their capabilities in a conflict scenario.

• Defence Notes

  Post mortem of Afghan collapse apportions blame all around

  20th May 2022

  The fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban last year was spectacular, and a new American report has assigned blame and given reasons for it.

• Land Warfare

  Nioa oversees delivery of Australia’s Land 159

  26th April 2022

  Land 159 is a wide-ranging programme to enhance the weaponry of Australian soldiers. Tranche 1 buys have been approved to proceed.

• Air Warfare

  China tests ‘mystery’ helicopter type, inducts Russian-built Mi-171s

  9th May 2022

  China claims first flight of 'innovative' new helicopter design, hinting at FVL-type technology developments for the long term. The PLA also continues to acquire Russian-built helicopters, with a recently disclosed order for the Mi-171Sh.

• Defence Helicopter

  King Stallion moves nearer to IOC

  6th April 2022

  A decision on starting full-rate production of the CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopter is scheduled for 2023 with a first deployment to follow in 2024.

• Defence Notes

  Will time and politics dilute NATO spending pledges? (Opinion)

  25th April 2022

  For all the assertive rhetoric by NATO member states about increasing defence spending in the face of Russian aggression against Ukraine, it will not, in the short term at least, translate into a meaningful uplift in capability on the ground.

• Defence Helicopter

  Bell offers Vigilant tiltrotor UAV for FVL maritime strike requirement

  7th April 2022

  At the Navy League meeting on 4-6 April, Bell displayed a model of a specially adapted V-247 crewless tiltrotor for the USN’s Future Vertical Lift Maritime Strike requirement.

• Defence Notes

  Deciphering the feasibility of PLA bases in the South Pacific (Opinion)

  12th May 2022

  A secretive security pact has turned Solomon Islands into potentially a first South Pacific location for a Chinese military base. But would such a base be an asset or a liability?

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  WDS 2022: AI software enhances Tekever maritime patrol UAS

  7th March 2022

  The Tekever AR5 UAS now includes a passive image-based radar system that uses AI software.

• Land Warfare

  Indian Army receives a mix of wheeled armoured vehicles

  13th April 2022

  The Indian Army continues on its merry path to indigenous production with an induction ceremony for several new types of equipment, including armoured vehicles.

• Training

  Latvia and Slovenia upgrade JTAC capabilities

  14th February 2022

  DefenseTek Solutions is upgrading Latvian and Slovenian JTAC simulators to include improved visuals, new hosting platforms and distributed interactive capabilities.

Programme Results - Defence Insight

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

  CH-4 (First Batch) [Pakistan]

  Programme Background First Batch According to the Pakistan Exim Trade Info website, five aircraft were delivered to the country on 15 January 2021. According to a ...

• Submarines: conventional, attack

  Next Generation Submarines [Japan]

  Programme Background Requirements Japan typically only keeps submarines in service for around 20 years, a relatively short time for modern warships. The Next Generation Submarine is, ...

• Maritime patrol

  Maritime Patrol Aircraft (Singapore)

  Programme Background Deployed from Changi West airbase, and jointly operated by the RSAF and Republic of Singapore Navy, the ageing Fokker 50 fleet is primarily ...

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

  CH-4 (Second Batch) [Pakistan]

  Programme Background First Batch According to the Pakistan Exim Trade Info website, five aircraft were delivered to the country on 15 January 2021. According to ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - HALE

  Persistent Surveillance / High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS) [Japan]

  Programme Background Drone Appetite Released in December 2022, the Defence Buildup Programme (DBP) called on the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) to replace some human assets with ...

• Submarines: conventional, attack

  Horizon 3 - Submarines Procurement Programme [Philippines]

  Programme Background Requirements The Philippines began its Future Submarine Acquisition back in 2015. The Philippines has no experience in operating submarines, but there is a ...

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

  Loyal Wingan [Japan]

  Programme Background Drone Appetite Released in December 2022, the Defence Building Program (DBP) called on the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) to replace some human assets with uncrewed ...

• Reconnaissance/patrol vehicles

  12kN AASLT Air Assault Vehicle (Contracted)

  Programme Background Mercedes-Benz Cars Netherlands was awarded the 12kN AASLT contract in November 2018 after a competition involving at least three other bidders.  Intended to replace ...

• Reconnaissance/patrol vehicles

  12kN AASLT Air Assault Vehicle (Options)

  Programme Background Mercedes-Benz Cars Netherlands was awarded the 12kN AASLT contract in November 2018 after a competition involving at least three other bidders. Intended to ...

• 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 ...

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

  Artillery Mini-UAV (India)

  Programme Background Mass of Requests In October 2022, the Indian Army released a flurry of RfIs for various UAVs, showing its desperation to get UAVs ...

• Special operations vehicles

  LL-UTV (Contracted)

  Programme Background The LL-UTV is intended to increase the tactical mobility of the German Army's airborne forces and possibly also its SOF. A tender for ...

• Tanks

  Iraq T-90S MBT (First Batch)

  Programme Background Iraq has reportedly been interested in acquiring Russian equipment such as the T-90S MBT as far back as 2012, but the signing of ...

• APCs/IFVs - 4x4

  4x4 Armoured Vehicle [Estonia]

  Programme Background The Estonian military wants to replace its fleet of soft-skin troop transports with 4x4 and 6x6 armoured vehicles. This will improve the survivability ...

• APCs/IFVs - 4x4

  4x4 Armoured Vehicle (Unknown)

  Programme Background The Estonian military wants to replace its fleet of soft-skin troop transports with 4x4 and 6x6 armoured vehicles. This will improve the survivability ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Subsystems: visual

  Curve Screen

  Curve Screen is a custom-made modular screen for seamless, immersive simulation. Supported by partners in over 60 countries, Curve Screens are tailored for heavy-duty 24/7 ...

• Subsystems: visual

  Fullwhite Curve

  The Fullwhite Curve projection screen is designed for visual systems requiring the projected image to go right to the very edge.It can be combined with ...

• Air: helicopter flight simulators

  Mi-8MTV-5 FMS

  The Mi-8MTV-5 FMS enables pilots to master the whole envelope of flying and combat missions in a real cockpit environment with the help of all ...

• Sea: weapon training

  IS Coastal Surveillance Simulator

  Image Soft unveiled its new IS Coastal Surveillance Simulator (IS CSS) at UDT Europe in May 2017. The IS CSS features simulated distance measurement and ...

• Subsystems: visual

  Northstar

  Northstar is 3D Perception’s simulation display solution that fuses several live-linked subsystems. At the heart of the Northstar cosom is nBox, an all-in-one display processor ...

• Subsystems: visual

  Fullwhite

  Multiple flat-surfaced Fullwhite screens can be connected to create projected environments. All products are custom made in any aspect ratio or size for their intended ...

• Subsystems: visual

  Calibre HQView325 Image Scaler

  The HQView325 has four-sided soft edge-blend with multi-region black level correction for blending of multiple projector images with image warp mapping support. It incorporates a ...

• Subsystems: visual

  Multi Panel Screen

  The Multi Panel Screen is intended for training environments that require flat projection surfaces and is offered in single-screen or continuous multiple screen variants. All ...

• Subsystems: visual

  VECTOR

  VECTOR is a large-screen display image processor, driving LED walls, soft-edged large projectors and DLP and LCD rear projection video walls. Its ability to combine ...

• Land: NVGs

  NL963B

  The NL963B NVG is based on the US military AN/PVS-7 design and is intended for land use including vehicle driving and typically head- or helmet-mounted. ...

• Counter-UAS systems

  DroneCannon RW

  The DroneCannon Remote Weapon (RW) soft-kill C-UAS jammer is designed for use on remote weapon stations as part of a combined hard-kill/soft-kill layered system. Its integration ...

• Subsystems: visual

  Curve 360 Screen

  The Curve 360 Screen is designed for specific training systems that require 360° projection screens and continuous surfaces for immersive learning. The Curve 360 Screen ...

• Soft Body Armour

  Designed to fit under vests, soft armour solutions from BAE Systems provide ballistic and fragmentation protection for the torso, with additional attachable components for extended ...

• Soft Ballistic Vests

  BCA lightweight armoured vests are designed to allow users more flexibility and speed of movement. The Soft Ballistic Vests can be upgraded with the addition ...

• Land: Integrated Defensive Systems

  Bright Arrow

  A combined hard- and soft-kill active protection system with stabilised RCWS for 7.62mm machine guns, designed for light armoured vehicles. The system combines firepower, survivability ...