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  • Digital Battlespace

    AUSA 2013: MBDA advances SPEAR

    22nd October 2013

    MBDA Missile Systems expects to conduct platform integration trials of its SPEAR network-enabled precision surface attack air-to-ground missile (ATGM) late next year.  The company is …

  • Land Warfare

    AUSA 2013: Textron unveils new direct fire Commando vehicle

    22nd October 2013

    A new variant of the Commando 4x4 armoured vehicle fitted with a 90mm gun has been unveiled at AUSA by Textron Marine & Land Systems …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    AUSA 2013: Textron unveils BattleHawk launcher

    21st October 2013

    Textron Defense Systems has completed arena level trials of its BattleHawk squad-level loitering munition as part of a demonstration to the US Army and is …

  • Naval Warfare

    MBDA details Brimstone 2 programme achievements

    21st October 2013

    MBDA has reported successful results from the firings of the Brimstone missile as part of the UK MoD Brimstone 2 development programme. The tests were …

  • Digital Battlespace

    China conducts anti-satellite test

    17th October 2013

    The Chinese government is believed to have conducted anti-satellite tests in September, an act that is being closely monitored by the US, Shephard has been …

  • Land Warfare

    Russia plans 3 trillion rubles land modernisation

    17th October 2013

    The Russian Ministry of Defence plans to implement of an ambitious programme to renew up to 30% of its land forces arsenal by 2020. In …

  • Digital Battlespace

    AUSA 2013: Silynx launches next-generation headset

    16th October 2013

    Silynx will launch a next-generation variant of its C4Ops hybrid headset at the AUSA exhibition next week, aimed at supplying the technology beyond the special …

  • Naval Warfare

    Royal Navy of Oman fires MBDA’s VL MICA missile

    15th October 2013

    MBDA’s VL MICA missile has been successfully operationally fired from the Royal Navy of Oman’s (RNO’s) Al Shamikh Ocean Patrol Vessel (OPV). The firing took …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Novawurks launches satellite recycling programme

    11th October 2013

    The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded Novawurks a $30.7 million contract to advance its ‘Phoenix’ initiative, aimed at recycling ageing satellite …

  • Defence Notes

    MBDA makes Australia hub of Asia Pacific growth

    9th October 2013

    MBDA has opened an office in Canberra, making Australia the centre of its targeted growth in the Asia Pacific region.  The company is looking at …

  • Naval Warfare

    New Zealand selects Sea Ceptor for ANZAC Frigate upgrade

    7th October 2013

    MBDA’s Sea Ceptor has been selected by the New Zealand Ministry of Defence (MoD) as the Local Area Air Defence (LAAD) system for the Royal …

  • Land Warfare

    Raytheon reports successful PERM GTH testing

    27th September 2013

    Raytheon’s Precision Extended Range Munition (PERM) has successfully completed its first two Guide to Hit (GTH) test series, confirming the round’s structural integrity and kinematic …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    High five for Phantom Eye

    20th September 2013

    Boeing Phantom Works has conducted the fifth flight test of its Phantom Eye HALE demonstrator, which saw the UAV reach an altitude of 28,000ft. The …

  • Naval Warfare

    Raytheon-made SM-3 missile finds ballistic target

    19th September 2013

    The US Navy has conducted a Missile Defense Agency test that saw two Standard Missile-3 Block IBs consecutively launched from the USS Lake Erie against …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Australian Army Chinooks complete Afghanistan operations

    16th September 2013

    The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) has announced that Rotary Wing Group – Eight (RWG-8), the Australian Army Aviation Detachment, has officially completed its mission …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • 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 ...

  • Sea: optronic masts and periscopes

    SERO 14/15

    SERO 14/15 periscopes were developed on behalf of Germany’s Federal Office for Defence Technology and Procurement. Used in Norwegian ULA plus German and Italian Type ...

  • Submarines: conventional, attack

    Ula Class

    The Ula-class conventional attack submarines (SSK) was a joint project between Norway and Germany, with some sections made in Norway, but assembled in Germany, equipped ...

  • Sea: tactical training

    Proteus ASW and Sonar Trainer

    The Proteus ASW and Sonar Trainer expands the Action Speed Tactical Trainer’s sonar capability with new sonar simulations to create a dedicated ASW trainer. Various ...

  • Major networking projects

    Missile Defence

    In 2010, NATO rolled out an initial capability to protect alliance forces against missile threats and is now examining options for protecting territory and populations. ...

  • Major networking projects

    AGS

    NATO is acquiring an Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) system that will give commanders a picture of the situation on the ground in areas of interest. ...

  • Major networking projects

    Ballistic Missile Defence

    In early 2010, NATO acquired the first phase of an initial theatre ballistic missile defence capability to protect alliance forces. 

  • Submarines: conventional, attack

    Type 212CD

    Norway is to get four new Type 212CD ‘common design’ submarines to replace the existing Ula-class SSKs after it selected German shipbuilder ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems ...

  • OPVs

    Afrika Class (Vard 7 055)

    The Afrika-class (Vard 7 055) is a 53m OPV developed by Vard Marine. Designed to undertake surveillance, patrol and response operations with the EEZ, the ...

  • Sea: procedural training, Sea: tactical training

    Submarine Training Systems

    Thales has delivered submarine training systems to nations around the world, including Submarine Control Simulators and Machinery Control Trainers, with example deployments being the UK ...

  • Major networking projects

    Air and Missile Defence

    NATO Air and Missile Defence comprises all measures aimed at monitoring and reacting to potential air threats in NATO airspace, as well as countering hostile ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical

    Granat-1

    The Granat-series UAS by Kalashnikov Concern (Izhmash Unmanned Systems) – the largest Russian manufacturing company that produces a wide range of precision weapons – includes at least ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical

    Granat-4 (Rubezh-20)

    The Granat-series UAS by Kalashnikov Concern (Izhmash Unmanned Systems) includes at least six tactical variants: the Granat-1, -2, -3, -4, -5 and -6. A popular ...

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

    Argus Elite

    The Argus Elite is a rotary-wing micro UAS manufactured Alliance Solutions Group (ASG). Its EO/IR cameras and hazardous material sensors allow it to capture positional, chemical, ...

  • Air: mission management systems

    DSAR

    Data Storage and Retrieval (DSAR) provides the capability for storing, managing and disseminating joint ISR and operational C2 data and information. It can support cross-community ...