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Military Logistics
Eurosatory 2012: Hesco Bastion goes environmental
12th June 2012
Hesco Bastion has highlighted the environment sector as a future growth area for its inventory of force protection solutions, company officials have acknowledged. Speaking to …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2012: Ultralife pursues SWaP battery solutions
11th June 2012
Ultralife has begun marketing its latest family of battery systems after unveiling them at the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) in May. Speaking to …
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Military Logistics
Eurosatory 2012: Ecuador signs up for SWORD simulation
11th June 2012
The Ecuadorian Army has signed up to use MASA Group's SWORD simulation programme as part of its Centre for Simulated Tactical Operational Training (CEOTAS). Announced …
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Digital Battlespace
Boeing demonstrates SATCOM on the Move
6th June 2012
Boeing has announced that it has successfully demonstrated its SATCOM on the Move (SOTM) product on a live Ka-band satellite network. The company made the …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
UDT Europe: Technion examines underwater autonomy
31st May 2012
The CTO of Technion has highlighted the need for technological advances in the autonomy of unmanned marine vehicles to counteract the communications challenge of underwater …
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Digital Battlespace
General Dynamics introduces new smart display
30th May 2012
General Dynamics Canada has unveiled its new SD8010 Smart Display for vehicles in harsh military environments. The flexible and rugged platform that can run classified …
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Digital Battlespace
SOFIC 2012: Systems Technology launches training system
28th May 2012
Systems Technology has launched the Fused Reality training system at the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference in Tampa, Florida. The system mixes the two conventional …
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Land Warfare
ITEC 2012: NATO to expand serious gaming output
24th May 2012
NATO is expanding its serious gaming output with new immersive software which will teach soldiers how to handle situations in small communities. An Afghanistan-based scenario …
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Digital Battlespace
SOFIC 2012: ITT awarded USAF encryption contract
23rd May 2012
USAF has awarded ITT Exelis a contract to develop a prototype of its self-encrypting drives for UAV and laptop applications. The company has developed 'trusted …
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Defence Notes
ITEC 2012: Calls for training to replicate high-pressure scenarios
23rd May 2012
Armed forces must integrate Recognition Primed Decision Making (RPDM) processes into existing training programmes to assist soldiers responding correctly to high-pressure situations, Shephard has been …
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Digital Battlespace
ITEC 2012: VStep's security camera trainer keeps operators sharp
23rd May 2012
Dutch firm Vstep is showing off its security camera training simulator, called EyeObserve at ITEC 2012.The company has designed and produced 3D models of central …
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Defence Notes
ITEC 2012: CAE highlights simulation budget restrictions
23rd May 2012
CAE UK's managing director, Ian Bell has warned of 'massive pressure' on defence budgets worldwide in the realm of simulation and training. Speaking to Shephard …
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Digital Battlespace
SOFIC 2012: C4ISR key to SOC operations
23rd May 2012
Special Operations Command (SOC) commanders have outlined the importance of C4ISR systems within international SOC operations. 'BICES [Battlefield Information Collection and Exploitation System] is pretty …
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Digital Battlespace
ITEC 2012: ProjectionDesign debut next generation NVG stimulating projector
22nd May 2012
ProjectionDesign is debuting its LED-based NVG-stimulating projector at ITEC 2012.The FS33 uses a second generation solid state LED illumination system which reduces the level of …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Digital Wasp AE SUAS introduced
22nd May 2012
AeroVironment has launched a digital upgrade to its Wasp SUAS, which has already received an order from the USAF. Announced during the Special Operations Forces …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Surface-to-surface missiles, Loitering munitions
Project Brakestop [UK]
Programme Background Information Notice On 25 September 2024, the UK MoD published a prior information notice on Project Brakestop, which informed the industry about the upcoming ...
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Loitering munitions
Medium Range Precision Strike (MRPS) [UK]
Programme Background Prior Information Notice (PIN) On 21 October 2024, the MoD published a PIN in collaboration with the Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S;). The notice ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Dominator XP [Thailand]
Programme Background Purchase As reported by Shephard, in September 2023, the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) inducted three Dominator XPs. The RTAF purchased the trio ...
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Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift
CH-47F Chinook (Singapore)
Programme Background In July 2020, photos have emerged on the internet of the first Boeing CH-47F Chinook destined for the Republic of Singapore Air Force ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
MQ-9B SkyGuardian (US)
Programme Background On 6 March 2023, GA-ASI announced that the Air Force Special Operations Command (ASFOC) had contracted three MQ-9B SkyGaurdians, making it the first US customer of the ...
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Transport
VC-25B - USAF
The modifications to the 747-8 aircraft will include an electrical power upgrade with dual Auxiliary Power Units that are usable in flight, a mission communication ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Anka-S (Second Batch) [Turkey]
Programme Background First Batch Based on comments by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) and Turkish media in 2018, Shephard believes that Türkiye acquired 26 Anka-S drones ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | SSN(X) Programme [USN]
The US Navy may be far from reaching the end of procuring the current Virginia-class nuclear attack submarines (SSNs), but that does not mean planning for ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | SSN(X) Programme [USN]
The US Navy may be far from reaching the end of procuring the current Virginia-class nuclear attack submarines (SSNs), but that does not mean planning for ...
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Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors
New Water Jet Fast Attack Craft (NWJFAC) (India)
Programme Background Requirements The Indian Navy is seeking replacements for a large proportion of its 19 46-49m-long waterjet-powered fast attack craft, several of which are approaching ...
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Military helicopters - attack
Mi-28NE Night Hunter
Algerian military's follow-up order suggests that the country is satisfied with the Mi-28NE Night Hunters' performance in operational conditions in the desert environment featuring sandstorms ...
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Light attack, Trainer
F-5E/F Adversary Trainer US Navy
The F-5N is a single seat, dual engine supersonic land based fighter. It is designed to a service life of 9000 flight hours. The aircraft ...
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Loitering munitions
ZT-180 [Russia]
Programme Background Claims On 23 February 2023, DER SPIEGEL reported that, according to information it had gathered, China and Russia were negotiating the purchase of 100 ZT-180 ...
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Military helicopters - multirole
HH-60W - Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH)
According to the FY2021 Base funding, the HH-60W helicopter unit cost is $43.2 million. The HH-60W will be capable of employment day or night, in ...
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Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Joint Tactical Autonomous Aerial Resupply System (JTAARS) / Medium ULS-A [USMC]
Programme Background US Marine ULS-A programmes The US Marines are seeking a family of Unmanned Logistics Systems-Air (ULS-A), which will provide logistics and ground units with ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Air: surveillance and maritime patrol radar
AN/APQ-181
The AN/APQ-181 is a low-probability-of-intercept radar fitted to USAF Northrop Grumman B-2 stealth bombers. During the B-2 Radar Modernization Program – completed in 2012 – the ...
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Land: Radio and SATCOM
CreoLand HP
CreoLand HP is a 10W MANET radio designed for command centres, long-range applications, artillery and special forces units. Notably, it offers a data throughput of 100Mbps ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
H10 Poseidon
The H10 Poseidon is a fixed-wing VTOL-capable UAV manufactured by Swamrly. Due to the UAV's electric propulsion system, small-radar cross-section, lack of detachable thermal signature and ability to operate ...
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Air: UAS radar
ANKA SATCOM Radome
The ANKA SATCOM Radome is a structural component developed by the Turkish defence manufacturer Meteksan Savunma Sanayi. It is designed for the protection of Ku-band ...
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Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - small
Khronos
The Khronos is a tethered, fully automated UAV for ISR missions in GPS/GNSS-denied and RF-denied environments. The drone's manufacturer, Elistair, stated that it could be deployed from a ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
DT-101
The DT-101 is a small fixed-wing UAV from Deftech. The VTOL-capable platform features SATCOM with up to 10Mbs bandwidth capability. DefTech lists various payloads for ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
ARX
Unveiled at Xponential 2024, the ARX is a fixed-wing drone developed by Tekever. It features common electronics and software with other Tekever drones. Unlike those ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
DT-001
The DT-001 is a tandem wing UCAV from Deftech. It can host a range of non-offensive payloads, such as IO/EO cameras and an airborne LIDAR. ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
Spider VTOL
The Spider VTOL is a mini electrical fixed-wing UAV. Unlike traditional VTOL UAVs with dedicated motors, propellors and structural parts for performing take-off and landing, the Spider ...
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Data links
MAQA Terminal 3.8m Flyaway Variant
The Modular Aperture Quad-Band Antenna (MAQA) Terminal is designed to provide a ruggedised, mobile, quad-band SATCOM terminal that supports operations with the WGS constellation, legacy ...
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Land: Radio and SATCOM
AN/VRC-118(V)1
The AN/VRC-118(V)1 is a Mid-tier Networking Vehicular Radio (MNVR) which provides warfighters with the ability to share situational awareness. The MNVR utilises two joint tactical ...
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Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - small
BLADE-55
The Ballistic Loitering Attack Drone (BLADE, or BLADE-55) is a multi-role, weaponised rotary-wing UAV from Alare Technologies. The drone can notably host two NAMMO M72 LAW weapons. Additionally, the ...
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Loitering munitions, Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
Disruptor
Publically unveiled at AUSA 2024, the Disruptor is a loitering munition and UAV manufactured by AEVEX Aerospace. The Group III aircraft utilises a pneumatic launcher or Rocket Assisted ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
AN/ARC-231 Skyfire
The AN/ARC-231 Skyfire is an airborne VHF/UHF/LOS and DAMA SATCOM system. This system supports US DoD requirements for airborne, multi-band, multi-mission, secure anti-jam voice, data ...
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Major networking projects
ISOM
Integrated SATCOM Global Information Grid Operations and Management (ISOM) develops a scalable and policy-based management system that enables automatic allocation and provisioning of SATCOM resources. ...