• Land Warfare

  HIMARS production concerns prompt Poland to choose Chunmoo

  21st October 2022

  Poland has reduced its HIMARS requirement to just 200 systems.

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  UAVs present a step-change in maritime aviation, QinetiQ says

  25th January 2023

  QinetiQ is supporting the UK Royal Navy's pursuit of UAV development.

• Defence Notes

  The 5 most significant defence notes stories of 2022

  29th December 2022

  The year 2022 saw dramatic changes in the international security landscape. These top 5 defence notes stories highlight the journey, from the UK to Ukraine.

• Defence Helicopter

  Algeria expresses interest in AW249 while AW139 deal remains in limbo

  12th December 2022

  Leonardo and Algeria hope to seal the AW139 deal in 2023 while Italy and the North African country further strengthen defence ties.

• Training

  Cubic aims high with new multi-domain LVC solutions at I/ITSEC 2022

  30th November 2022

  Cubic’s SPEAR analysis and display techniques are designed to rapidly improve proficiency during flight training, and allow pilots and instructors to focus on the most important aspects.

• Digital Battlespace

  AUSA 2022: Systel introduces Kite-Strike II fully rugged AI mission computer

  11th October 2022

  The SWaP-optimised Kite-Strike II can be used in AI-powered autonomous platforms or with sensor ingest/data fusions and vehicle/force protection systems.

• Digital Battlespace

  How an IT giant is powering the digital transformation of global military organisations (Studio)

  8th December 2022

  While rapidly evolving technological trends promise to transform military operations, close collaboration with a trusted partner remains essential.

• Air Warfare

  GCAP programme 'well positioned' to develop 6th-generation fighter by 2035

  12th January 2023

  The Global Combat Air Programme partners are confident a sixth-generation combat jet will fly by the middle of the 2030s. Other nations may be able to join the partnership in the future but the 'core club' window is closing soon.

• Defence Notes

  ‘Balloongate’ lays bare Chinese hypocrisy over military surveillance (Opinion)

  13th February 2023

  China pretends that it does not spy on others. The recent balloon saga showed up that it not only conducts surveillance of multiple countries, but that it is willing to violate their airspace to do so.

• Air Warfare

  Northrop Grumman and US Air Force unveil B-21 stealth bomber

  5th December 2022

  The B-21 Raider sixth-generation stealth bomber will form the backbone of future USAF air power, and it is set to deliver capability and flexibility through advanced integration of data, sensors and weapons.

• Air Warfare

  The 5 most significant air stories of 2022

  30th December 2022

  Several key developments emerged in the air domain in 2022, with major announcement coming toward the end of the year - we collected the five most significant ones.

• Defence Notes

  Raytheon and Northrop Grumman set out 'overmatch' blueprint for hypersonic cruise missile

  27th September 2022

  After jointly receiving a new hypersonic missile prototype contract, Raytheon and Northrop Grumman are confident the weapon can be developed and designed to provide USAF with overmatch capabilities.

• Defence Notes

  Rheinmetall expands into Spanish market with Expal acquisition

  16th November 2022

  Rheinmetall is preparing for an increased demand for materiel such as ammunition, propulsion and charges with the acquisition of Expal Systems.

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  How autonomous architectures can push utility of UAVs to new heights

  8th December 2022

  Autonomous architectures can help UAS teams operate in contested airspace and reduce workload burdens.

• Training

  Naval aviation commanders spotlight future training strategy at I/ITSEC 2022

  30th November 2022

  The US Navy's flight training community is progressing on a number of programmes, with Project Avenger and the Integrated Training Facility under the spotlight.

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• 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, ...

• Military helicopters - scout/light attack

  Light Combat Helicopter (India - Army)

  Programme Background Requirement India's requirement for light attack helicopters capable of operating at high altitudes became apparent during the 1999 Kargil War. Originally planned to reach ...

• Transport/tanker aircraft

  A400M-Forecast (Indonesia)

  Programme Background The TNI-AU currently relies on 17 Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules and L-100-30 aircraft, including five C-130Hs transferred from Australia. Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) is ...

• ISR/special mission

  E-6 TACAMO Recapitalisation Programme (E-XX) [USN]

  Programme Background The E-6 Take Charge and Move Out (TACAMO) Recapitalisation Programme (E-XX) provides for air vehicle replacement and mission systems modernization to augment and eventually ...

• Transport/tanker aircraft

  A400M (Indonesia)

  Programme Background The TNI-AU currently relies on 17 Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules and L-100-30 aircraft, including five C-130Hs transferred from Australia. Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) is ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Buque de Acción Marítima - (7-8) [Spain]

  In May 2023, multiple Spanish media outlets reported that the Spanish Navy began the design studies for two new Buques de Acción Marítima (BAM) with ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Buque de Acción Marítima - (7-8) [Spain]

  In May 2023, multiple Spanish media outlets reported that the Spanish Navy began the design studies for two new Buques de Acción Marítima (BAM) with ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Buque de Acción Marítima (7-8) [Spain]

  In May 2023, multiple Spanish media outlets reported that the Spanish Navy began the design studies for two new Buques de Acción Marítima (BAM) with ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Buque de Acción Marítima (7-8) [Spain]

  In May 2023, multiple Spanish media outlets reported that the Spanish Navy began the design studies for two new Buques de Acción Marítima (BAM) with ...

• Military helicopters - scout/light attack

  Light Combat Helicopter (India - Air Force)

  Programme Background Requirement India's requirement for light attack helicopters capable of operating at high altitudes became apparent during the 1999 Kargil War. Originally planned to reach ...

• Trainer

  Joint Terminal Attack Controller (Project Air 6016)(Australia)

  Programme Background Requirements Project Air 6016 aims to deliver a sovereign training system to ensure the sustainable generation of sufficient and appropriately skilled Joint Terminal Attack ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Future Submarine Acquisition [Philippines]

  The Philippines is looking into acquiring at least two diesel-electric submarines to form a submarine arm for the country. They currently do not operate any ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Future Submarine Acquisition [Philippines]

  The Philippines is looking into acquiring at least two diesel-electric submarines to form a submarine arm for the country. They currently do not operate any ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Horizon 3 - Submarines Procurement Programme [Philippines]

  The Philippines is looking into acquiring at least two diesel-electric submarines to form a submarine arm for the country. They currently do not operate any ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Horizon 3 - Submarines Procurement Programme [Philippines]

  The Philippines is looking into acquiring at least two diesel-electric submarines to form a submarine arm for the country. They currently do not operate any ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  Harris Airborne Multi-Channel Radio (HAMR)

  The Harris Airborne Multichannel Radio (HAMR) is a two-channel wideband radio designed to deliver voice, high-speed IP-networked data and full-motion video. It uses VHF/UHF networks ...

• Data links

  TTR

  Offered through Data Link Solutions (DLS) – Rockwell Collins' joint venture with BAE Systems – TacNet Tactical Radio (TTR) is claimed to be the smallest ...

• Land: handheld NV devices

  NVS 7 Binocular Series

  Based on the NVS 7-3AG NVG, the NVS 7 Binocular Series uses Gen III auto-gated NV technology and is suitable for defence, marine and SAR ...

• Land: COMINT and ELINT systems

  GEW GRXLAN

  The GEW GRXLAN family of receivers is designed to provide a system where single or multiple narrowband receiver channels are required to be processed by ...

• Air: Electronic Attack - Jamming

  Viper 2.1

  The Viper 2.1 is the latest development in the Viper family of IR lasers for IR countermeasure applications. It was introduced to market by Northrop ...

• Land: COMINT and ELINT systems

  R&S ESMD

  The R&S; ESMD has a wide frequency range (8kHz to 26.5GHz), high RF performance, up to 80MHz real-time bandwidth and a variety of additional functions. ...

• Core systems: cameras and IR detectors

  Catherine MP MW

  Catherine MP MW exploits technology from the existing LW product, combined with an MW detector and image processing algorithms to give extended range and better ...

• Land: tactical engagement simulators

  Mortar Launcher Simulator

  The VISMOD Mortar Launcher Simulator (T81) can be used to train forces on how to locate a mortar base, destroy launchers and munitions and recognise ...

• PAR-36/-46

  Hoffman Engineering’s high-output IR spotlight assemblies offer users of NV equipment a supplemental covert illumination source. The product is designed as a drop-in replacement for ...

• Land: handheld NV devices

  TiCAM 1000

  The TiCAM 1000 target location and surveillance system is a handheld NV device. The system includes a high-resolution thermal imager, direct view visible channel with ...

• Core systems: cameras and IR detectors

  Cruz Line

  Cameras in the Cruz Line of mediumwave infrared systems are integrated around compact electronics, optimised for SWaP and designed for architectural adaptation to customer form, ...

• Core systems: cameras and IR detectors

  XTM

  The Xenics Thermal Module (XTM) is a compact camera with image quality and stability for a range of OEM applications, such as security, NV, fire-fighting, ...

• Air: Electronic Attack - Pod, Air: chaff, flare and decoy systems

  BOH

  The BOH countermeasures self-protection pod is designed for use on any fixed-wing aircraft. It provides covert sustainable pre-emptive dispensing, missile warning, forward firing of flares ...

• G Factor

  G Factor helmets have a bolt-free shell for uniform ballistic protection and 'ricochet damage control'. Jointless rubber edging protects the outer contour of the shell. ...

• Land: handheld NV devices

  BHS

  The BHS binocular is designed to extend the performance and tactical capabilities of security forces. Users can see in darkness, through smoke, dust and light ...