• Land Warfare

  Canada requests new proposals for Integrated Soldier System

  4th April 2013

  Canada has initiated a fresh round of proposals for an integrated soldier system after cancelling its 2012 solicitation due to a lack of suitable offers.  …

• Defence Helicopter

  MoD enlists special effects team for CDAS flight trials

  27th March 2013

  The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has used special effects software from the film industry to complete recent flight trial tests of an integrated defensive …

• Defence Helicopter

  First operational lessons identified with NH90 Naval Frigate Helicopter

  25th March 2013

  Early reports show that the Dutch NH90 Naval Frigate Helicopter (NFH), the first of which is currently deployed in support of the EU Naval Force …

• Digital Battlespace

  Satellite 2013: US seeks smarter approach to SATCOM

  22nd March 2013

  The US will not introduce a next-generation MILSATOM constellation until beyond 2025, instead increasing capacity through existing network and terminal advances and commercial augmentation. Current …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Rockwell Collins provides TTNT for X-47B deck handling trials

  20th March 2013

  Rockwell Collins has supplied its Tactical Targeting Network Technology (TTNT) for use in a series of deck handling trials of the X-47B Unmanned Combat Air …

• Land Warfare

  Elbit Systems announces new Asia contracts

  20th March 2013

  Elbit Systems announced on 20 March that its Elbit Systems Electro-optics Elop subsidiary will upgrade the Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFV) of an unnamed Asian customer …

• Digital Battlespace

  Harris unveils Falcon Wideband Team Radio

  19th March 2013

  Harris Corporation has unveiled its first true non-developmental solution to address requirements of the US Army's Rifleman Radio and NettWarrior programmes: the Falcon Wideband Team …

• Land Warfare

  Allen-Vanguard introduces remote C2 for Equinox ECM

  13th March 2013

  Allen-Vanguard has released a new application for its Equinox Electronic Countermeasure (ECM) system, that will provide remote command and control (C2) capabilities for the system …

• Land Warfare

  Cassidian introduces new intelligent jamming system

  8th March 2013

  Cassidian has introduced a new-generation jamming system specifically designed to enhance the protection of land vehicles against radio-controlled improvised explosive devices (RCIEDs). The multifunctional jammer …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Global Hawk exchanges radar data with Joint STARS

  7th March 2013

  The US Air Force’s (USAF’s) E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (Joint STARS) aircraft has successfully exchanged radar data with the Northrop Grumman RQ-4B …

• Military Logistics

  M7 Aerospace wins BAE Systems support contract

  5th March 2013

  Elbit Systems of America company, M7 Aerospace, has been issued a sub-contract by BAE Systems to provide logistics support for the T-34, T-44, and T-6 …

• Digital Battlespace

  Thales to conduct future military communications study

  4th March 2013

  Thales has been selected by the European Defence Agency (EDA) to conduct a study of the main terrestrial and satellite communication network programmes in European …

• Digital Battlespace

  Saab to upgrade Brazilian Erieye

  28th February 2013

  Saab will perform work to upgrade the Brazilian Air Force’s Erieye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) mission system under a new 380 MSEK order …

• Military Logistics

  Avalon: RAAF operational with MRTT

  26th February 2013

  The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has declared initial operational capability (IOC) for its Airbus KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft. The aircraft has …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Elbit Systems announces new Hermes 900 delivery

  25th February 2013

  Elbit Systems has announced that it has delivered a Hermes 900 unmanned aircraft system (UAS) to an unnamed customer in the Americas. The order will …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• APCs/IFVs - 6x6

  6x6 APC (Philippines)

  Programme Background The Philippine Army has identified an urgent need for new wheeled APCs, after the Battle of Marawi exposed shortcomings in its existing fleet ...

• ISR/special mission

  E-6 TACAMO Recapitalisation Programme (E-130J) [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 ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle [USA]

  Programme Background Requirement The OMFV programme is the latest of several attempts to develop a Bradley replacement.  Designed to be capable of operating with or without ...

• Fighter - multirole

  Kfir Replacement (Colombia)

  Programme Background In May 2021, budget constraints prompted new Colombian finance minister José Manuel Restrepo (in post since 3 May) to place on indefinite hold ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  KF41 Lynx [Hungary]

  Programme Background Since 2017, the Hungarian MoD has invested considerable funds into the modernisation of Hungary's Armed Forces. Under its Zrínyi 2026 development plan, the ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  Project Land 400 Phase 3 [Australia]

  Programme Background Requirement: 2015 RfI The Land 400 Phase 3 programme will procure a new tracked IFV to replace the Australian Army's legacy fleet of ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  Land 400 Phase 3 (Amphibious Vehicles) [Australia]

  Programme Background The Australian DoD released the initial RfI for the Land 400 Phase 3 programme in November 2015. Following consultations with local industry, the ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  Land 400 Phase 3 (Logistics, Ammunition Carrier and Mortar Carrier Variants)

  Programme Background The Australian DoD released the initial RfI for the Land 400 Phase 3 programme in November 2015. Following consultations with local industry, the ...

• Fighter - multirole

  F-16V Procurement [Slovakia]

  Programme Background Earlier in April 2018, the US State Department announced that it has approved a possible FMS deal of 14 F-16V aircraft for an ...

• Maritime patrol

  Long Range Patrol Aircraft [The Philippines]

  Programme Background On 10 July 2023, Elbit Systems announced that it had secured a contract for two long-range patrol aircraft. Although the customer was not ...

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

  Hermes 900 StarLiner [Switzerland]

  Programme Background Contract Information In September 2015, under the Reconnaissance Drone System 15 (ADS 15), the Swiss Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (VBS) awarded ...

• APCs/IFVs - 8x8, Tanks

  Tracked & Wheeled Light Tank (Philippines)

  Programme Background The decision to split the programme into a wheeled and a tracked element follows the belief of the Philippine Army that this will ...

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

  Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Project [UK]

  Programme Background Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Project The British Army launched the RAS project to provide the "direction required to exploit emerging technologies to ...

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

  Magni-X (UK)

  Programme Background On 12 January 2022, Elbit Systems UK announced it had been awarded a contract from the UK MoD's Defence Equipment & Support's Future Capability ...

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

  Hermes 900 [Thailand]

  Programme Background Requirement The Naval Acquisition Management Office (NAMO) of the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) announced its intention to acquire one MALE UAV system comprising three ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  E-LynX MP Vehicular

  Elbit Systems' E-LynX MP (7200MP-VD55) is a dual-channel vehicular SDR that supports VHF, UHF and L-Band transmissions. The radio features VOIP and analogue interface support, Blue ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  E-LynX Manpack

  Elbit Systems E-LynX Manpack is a multi-band VHF/UHF radio system. The MANET-capable radio features GPS-independent synchronisation, advanced security features and support for multiple waveforms.

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  E-LynX AR

  Elbit Systems' E-LynX AR is a multi-channel SDR designed for operation in airborne platforms, including helicopters, transport aircraft and fighter jets. The MANET-capable radio allows ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  PNR-1000

  Part of the E-LynX family, the PNR-1000 IP radio supports up to 64-member ad-hoc networking including full-duplex voice conferencing, data and video simultaneously. As the newest generation ...

• UAS: communication systems

  E-LynX LX

  Produced by Elbit Systems, the E-LynX LX is a lightweight communication system designed for uncrewed applications in particular. It provides video, audio and data communications ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  MCTR-7200 (E-LynX HH)

  Part of the E-LynX family, the field-proven MCTR-7200 is a tactical software-defined radio with software communications architecture, an intuitive user interface and multiple configuration options. ...

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  MCTR-7200 MIPR

  Part of the E-LynX family, the MCTR-7200 Military IP Radio (MIPR) is a tactical networking IP data radio that delivers high-speed broadband data communication to ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  Tadiran CNR-9000HDR/IP Radio

  The Tadiran CNR-9000HDR IP Radio is a VHF/FM combat IP radio system with COMSEC and ECCM capabilities for voice and data communications. In addition to ...

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  AN/ARC-174

  Rockwell Collins AN/ARC-174 is an HF radio system primarily used in military helicopters. Amongst its several customers, the radio set was notably chosen for the ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Albatross

  Based on Elbit Systems' E-CIX framework, Albatross is a combat management system in service with the Royal Swedish Navy and other export customers. According to industry ...

• APCs/IFVs - 6x6

  Guarani 6x6 (VBTP)

  Iveco Defence Vehicles developed the 6x6 VBTP-MR Guarani 17-20t-class amphibious armoured vehicle family to meet the requirements of the Brazilian Army. In 2009, IDV signed ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  PRC-710MB

  The PRC-710MB was developed to meet the growing demand for military voice and data communications in operations involving multiple forces. Providing ground-to-ground, ground-to-air and ground-to-sea ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  Tadiran CNR-9000

  The Tadiran CNR-9000 is described as a multi-mode VHF/FM COMSEC/ECCM radio for voice and data communications. The mature, third-generation frequency-hopping radio was developed from the ...

• EO/IR systems

  A7R

  The Sony A7R (or Alpha 7R) is a small lightweight sensor, which weighs less than half a kilogram and is already in service on a ...

• Land: tactical engagement simulators

  SMODIM

  ICE's Smart Onboard Data Interface Module (SMODIM) integrates with aircraft and ground vehicles to provide collective force-on-force participation and weapons systems training. SMODIM is the ...