• Naval Warfare

  Planning turns to operational reality as Germany commits frigate to Indo-Pacific

  5th March 2021

  The German Navy frigate FGS Bayern is likely to be chosen to undertake the landmark deployment.

• Training

  Kazakh Navy highlights readiness in force protection exercise

  25th February 2021

  With its vitally important geostrategic location between Europe and Asia, Kazakhstan recently held a force protection exercise in the Caspian Sea.

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Textron to continue LCS minesweeping support

  24th February 2021

  USN contract modification covers engineering and technical support for the Unmanned Influence Sweep System.

• Naval Warfare

  NAVDEX 2021: UAE Navy commissions logistic support vessel

  23rd February 2021

  Ceremony for Al Saadiyat reflects strategy to modernise and strengthen the UAE naval fleet, aided by the national defence industry.

• Naval Warfare

  NAVDEX 2021: ADSB looks ahead with new vessel designs

  24th February 2021

  Mesbar, Majed and Falaj 3 designs see the light of day at Abu Dhabi naval exhibition.

• Naval Warfare

  RN develops forward positioning forces

  8th March 2021

  How is the UK developing force structures capable of sustained overseas intervention?

• Military Logistics

  RCOH beckons for USS John C Stennis

  23rd February 2021

  Huntington Ingalls Industries will perform a four-year overhaul and upgrade of the nuclear reactor, flight deck, catapults, combat systems and island on the Nimitz-class carrier.

• Naval Warfare

  Bridging the Gulf – private sector moves to fill naval gaps

  2nd March 2021

  Amid widespread cuts to defence budgets, West African countries see private sector as way to boost naval capacity in Gulf of Guinea.

• Defence Notes

  Lingering economic problems constrain Argentine ambitions

  15th March 2021

  The latest defence procurement plan for 2021-2023 includes only limited new programmes for the Argentine armed forces.

• Naval Warfare

  China ends corvette production run

  22nd February 2021

  The Type 056 corvette exemplifies the rapid pace and capability of Chinese naval shipbuilding, with 72 built in the past decade.

• Naval Warfare

  How stabilizers work & the latest technologies (sponsored)

  1st March 2021

  Stabilization technology has evolved from raw, primitive systems with low expectations to high tech, sophisticated systems with defined performance requirements. For military applications, the awareness has certainly been heightened in recent years, on the vast benefits that stabilizers deliver relating to safety, productivity, retention and mission readiness.

• Naval Warfare

  Capability gaps hamper Varan aircraft carrier

  17th February 2021

  A somewhat unfamiliar design — and the lack in Russia of a carrier-based AWACS capability — suggest that the Nevsky Design Bureau has bitten off more than it can chew.

• Air Warfare

  Malaysia activates ScanEagle squadron

  8th March 2021

  Malaysia stands up a ScanEagle squadron in East Malaysia, followed a day later by the commissioning of a Keris-class vessel.

• Defence Notes

  NATO eyes 5G but proceeds with caution

  19th March 2021

  NATO is exploring the potential of 5G for fast and effective military communication through secure networks. However, the alliance lacks a specific policy and strategy for 5G, and a balance must be struck between the opportunities and threats that the technology presents.

• Air Warfare

  Australia to operate Peregrine from Cocos Islands

  17th March 2021

  The Cocos (Keeling) Islands, deep in the Indian Ocean, is a strategic concern for the Australian military.

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Type 206/209 Replacement (PLOTEOS) [Colombia]

  The 2042 "Plan de Desarrollo Naval" (Naval Development Plan) outlines the intention to procure four new SSKs for the Colombian Navy. Saab, Navantia and Naval ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Type 206/209 Replacement (PLOTEOS) [Colombia]

  The 2042 "Plan de Desarrollo Naval" (Naval Development Plan) outlines the intention to procure four new SSKs for the Colombian Navy. Saab, Navantia and Naval ...

• Corvettes

  Multirole Corvette Programme [Romania]

  Programme Background Timeline Romania, since 2014. has seen a significant increase in its defence budget, which has allowed for more room to procure modern platforms. In ...

• Submarines: conventional, attack

  PROSUB - SSK [Brazil]

  Programme Background The four new Riachuelo-class SSKs for the Brazilian Navy (BN) are based on the Scorpene submarine design from French shipbuilder Naval Group. The ...

• OPVs

  Patrouilleurs Hauturiers OPVS (former Patrouilleurs Océanique) [France]

  Programme Background Requirements The programme aims to procure new OPVs that will replace the D'Estienne d'Orves-class and the Flamant-class vessels. The OPVs are intended to be armed ...

• Submarines: conventional, attack

  Project Sea 1000 (Attack Class) - Cancelled [Australia]

  Programme Background The competition for Australia’s SEA 1000 Future Submarine project for 12 new SSKs was won by the French shipbuilder Naval Group in 2016 ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Buque Multipropósito (LPDLH) [Colombia]

  The 2042 "Plan de Desarrollo Naval" (Naval Development Plan) outlines the intention to procure two amphibious transport ships with replenishment at sea capabilities. Talks are ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Buque Multipropósito (LPDLH) [Colombia]

  The 2042 "Plan de Desarrollo Naval" (Naval Development Plan) outlines the intention to procure two amphibious transport ships with replenishment at sea capabilities. Talks are ...

• Minehunters

  Al Jawf Class Replacement [Saudi Arabia]

  Programme Background Requirements The Royal Saudi Navy urges the replacement of three Al Jawf-class minehunters. Based on the Sandown-class design, the ships entered service in the ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Submarine Procurement [Indonesia]

  The Indonesian Navy has a long-standing desire for a larger submarine fleet. The TNI-AL currently has four SSKs in its inventory, including one Cakra-class submarine in ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Submarine Procurement [Indonesia]

  The Indonesian Navy has a long-standing desire for a larger submarine fleet. The TNI-AL currently has four SSKs in its inventory, including one Cakra-class submarine in ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Submarine Procurement (1-2) [Indonesia]

  The Indonesian Navy has a long-standing desire for a larger submarine fleet. The TNI-AL currently has four SSKs in its inventory, including one Cakra-class submarine in ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Submarine Procurement (1-2) [Indonesia]

  The Indonesian Navy has a long-standing desire for a larger submarine fleet. The TNI-AL currently has four SSKs in its inventory, including one Cakra-class submarine in ...

• Military helicopters - multirole

  AW159 Philippines

  The AW159s arrived in Manila, but transported to Danilo Atienza Air Base in Cavite for reassembly. Subsequently they will be based there as part of ...

• Frigates

  Littoral Combat Ship Programme (1-5) [Malaysia]

  Programme Background Timeline The Maharaja Lela-class is being built by Boustead Naval Shipyards to a larger version of the stealthy Gowind 2500 corvette design from the ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Data links

  SOLO COFM HD & SD Video Downlinks

  DTC offers a number of downlink solutions to support a range of missions, delivering high-resolution video images. There are multiple installation options for fixed-wing, rotary ...

• Core systems: cameras and IR detectors, Land: unattended sensor/surveillance systems

  MP-4K-936 D/N PTZ

  The MP-4K-936 D/N PTZ is a day and night camera designed for detection and surveillance. It is marketed as both a standalone product and as part ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  IP Mesh Radios, SOL8SDR

  DTC’s NETNode IP mesh radios are tactical communications and surveillance solutions that are combined in a self-forming, self-healing mesh radio network. NETNode radios use the ...

• Land: unattended sensor/surveillance systems

  Aquila PTZ

  The Aquila PTZ is a low-profile pan-tilt-zoom thermal surveillance system with a three-camera arrangement, comprising thermal imaging and day- and low-light cameras. Designed for use in ...

• Counter-UAS systems

  DroneTracker

  The DroneTracker software provides airspace monitoring and management through a browser interface. DroneTracker allows users to configure multiple sensors, active and passive countermeasures and alerts ...

• Heron

  The Heron is a portable, mid-sized USV that has been built for rapid prototyping. The Heron has a rugged design, and can be transported, deployed ...

• Pride

  Pride is a fixed-wing UAV designed for short-range surveillance and law enforcement applications. The system has an empty weight of 2.5kg. 

• Military - USVs

  Eclipse Class 11

  The Eclipse Class is a USV designed by Al Meer Marine that can serve as a surveillance platform or patrol craft. 

• Data links

  SOLO COFDM Receivers

  DTC provides a range of SD and HD COFDM receiver products including tactical handheld (NNV HD), briefcase (MIV) and infrastructure (PRORX) systems. There are a ...

• EO/IR systems

  Kestrel Block II

  The Kestrel Aerostat-Based Wide-Area Persistent Surveillance Sensor continuously collects and records a 360° view of an expansive area, both day and night, providing real-time and ...

• Military UGVs

  Gladiator TUGV

  The Gladiator Tactical Unmanned Ground Vehicle (TUGV) was funded through a USMC programme to develop an armed, armoured UGV. The programme began in the mid-1990s, ...

• Counter-UAS systems

  SX-8000

  The SX-8000 is an autonomous C-UAS system developed for protecting the airspace of critical infrastructure and stationary facilities. It is marketed as both a standalone ...

• Military UGVs

  miniROV

  The miniROV is a six-wheeled EOD/IED disposal system supported by an operator control unit, which is fitted with a 30cm thin-film-transistor LCD screen. The vehicle can operate ...

• Military UGVs

  Taurus

  Unveiled at Singapore Airshow 2024, the Taurus is a medium UGV from ST Engineering. The multi-role vehicle can be used for surveillance, casualty evacuation, logistics transport and ...

• Land: battlefield and ground surveillance radar

  SX-500

  The SX-500 is a compact surveillance radar that is not only capable of detecting targets, but also of calculating their distance, angle, velocity and direction ...