• Defence Helicopter

  Lockheed Martin awarded $15m production contract to upgrade military helicopter sensor system

  6th January 2011

  The US Army awarded Lockheed Martin a $15 million contract for production of a low-light-level TV capability, called VNsight, for the Apache's combat-proven Modernized Target …

• Military Logistics

  Lockheed Martin proves SMSS technology

  1st December 2010

  Lockheed Martin has demonstrated for the first time the voice activated control for the Squad Mission Support System (SMSS), ahead of its expected deployment to …

• Defence Helicopter

  Dubai Helishow: UAE increases Black Hawk fleet

  2nd November 2010

  The United Arab Emirates (UAE) are procuring a total of 60 Black Hawk utility helicopters from the US, it has been confirmed. In addition to …

• Digital Battlespace

  FLIR Systems debuts world's first true thermal binoculars

  25th October 2010

  During the 2010 AUSA Annual Convention in Washington DC, FLIR Systems, Inc will introduce the world's first true thermal binoculars. The Recon BN6 and Recon …

• Defence Notes

  Northrop Grumman awarded US Air Force contract to provide LITENING SE advanced targeting pods

  21st October 2010

  Northrop Grumman Corporation has been competitively selected by the US Air Force to provide LITENING SE advanced targeting pods as part of the Air Force's …

• Defence Helicopter

  Eurocopter participates in Portugal's Helitech helicopter show and conference

  6th October 2010

  Eurocopter will underscore its strong presence in the European multi-mission helicopter marketplace with the company's participation at this week's Helitech helicopter show and conference, being …

• Defence Helicopter

  Royal Air Force Sea King crew hailed for Cumbrian flood rescues at Shephard 2010 SAR Awards

  22nd September 2010

  A rescue helicopter crew from 22 Sqn 'C' Flight of the UK's Royal Air Force have become the first winners of the new annual Shephard …

• Naval Warfare

  Raytheon awarded $9 million to upgrade US Navy targeting pods

  15th September 2010

  Raytheon Company has received a $9 million contract option award from the US Navy to retrofit new infrared technology on Advanced Targeting Forward Looking Infrared …

• Defence Helicopter

  Eurocopter & ATE begin firing tests on weapons system for light helicopters

  15th September 2010

  Eurocopter, the world's leading helicopter manufacturer, and Advanced Technologies & Engineering (ATE), South Africa's aerospace systems integrator, have begun flight test firing a new Stand …

• Defence Helicopter

  Farnborough 2010: Work underway on Julius Chinooks

  20th July 2010

  Thales has delivered the first components for the Royal Air Force (RAF) CH-47 Chinook Project Julius cockpit upgrade programme. Two Chinook Mk2As, currently undergoing overhaul …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Northrop Grumman's Fire Scout Vertical unmanned system rises to the test under extreme environmental conditions

  14th July 2010

  The US Navy and the Northrop Grumman Corporation-led Fire Scout Industry Team have successfully completed a rigorous set of flight demonstrations of the MQ-8B Fire …

• Defence Helicopter

  Portuguese Air Force's AW101 fleet achieves 10,000 flying hours

  12th July 2010

  AgustaWestland has congratulated the Portuguese Air Force (PoAF) on achieving the milestone of 10,000 flying hours with its AW101 medium/heavy three engine helicopter fleet whilst …

• Defence Helicopter

  Eurosatory 2010: Eurocopter unveils new EC645

  14th June 2010

  Eurocopter has publicly unveiled the new EC645 medium multirole helicopter, using the launch to display its Stand Alone Weapon System (SAWS) concept. A militarised version …

• Defence Helicopter

  Eurosatory 2010: Upgrade package offered for Gazelle

  14th June 2010

  French company Aerotec Group is offering a complete upgrade of the Gazelle light reconnaissance and attack helicopter, including new mission and sensor systems and armament …

• Defence Helicopter

  ILA 2010: CH-53GA makes its debut

  8th June 2010

  Eurocopter's upgraded CH-53GA transport helicopter made its public debut at the ILA Airshow on 8 June. The aircraft on display is the second prototype, which …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Loitering munitions

  Organic Precision Fire - Light (OPF-L) [USMC]

  Programme Background Force Design 2030 The USMC Force Design 2030 is a modernisation effort to create a lighter, more agile maritime force. In May 2022, an annual ...

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

  Black Hornet 4 [Germany]

  Programme Background BAAINBw In February 2025, Shephard reported that Teledyne FLIR had been awarded a $15 million contract from Germany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology ...

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

  Black Hornet 3 (Second Order) [Norway]

  Programme Background First Order The Norwegian Home Guard has procured the Black Hornet 3 to provide each of its districts with a nano UAS that ...

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

  Soldier Borne Sensor (SBS) (Phase II) [USA]

  Programme Background Requirement The Soldier Borne Sensor (SBS) provides short-range day and night ISR to US Army units at the squad, platoon and other small ...

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

  Black Hornet 3 (Ukraine Aid) [UK & Norway]

  Programme Background Russo-Ukraine War Since Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February 2022, UAVs have proved vital to the country's defence. Consequently, as in this programme, the ...

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

  Black Hornet 3 (First Order) [Norway]

  Programme Background First Batch The Norwegian Home Guard has procured the Black Hornet 3 to provide each of its districts with a nano UAS that ...

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

  Render Safe Sets, Kits & Outfits (RS SKO) (UAV) [US]

  Programme Background Definition The RS SKO provides capabilities needed for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams to render safe US and foreign ordnance and improvised explosive ...

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

  Black Hornet 3 (Ukrainian Aid) [Norway]

  Programme Background Previous Purchases Norway has purchased two batches for its use, the first in October 2020 and the second in June 2022. International Fund ...

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

  THEA Primis [UK]

  Programme Background Tender Notice On 30 September 2022, the UK MoD published a contract notice for the THEA Primis UAV. The $18 million tender sought ...

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

  Soldier Borne Sensor (SBS) (Phase I) [USA]

  Programme Background Requirement The Soldier Borne Sensor (SBS) provides short-range day and night ISR to US Army units at the squad, platoon and other small ...

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

  Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) (Tranche 2) / Rucksack Portable UAS (RPUAS) [USA]

  Programme Background The Rucksack Portable UAS (RPUAS) Programme The RPUAS programme will provide the battalion and below-ground manoeuvre elements within the US Army with an ...

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

  Nano VTOL [USMC]

  Programme Background Force Design 2030 The USMC Force Design 2030 is a modernisation effort to create a lighter, more agile maritime force. The update to ...

• Military UAS - small

  Black Hornet 3 PRS (UK)

  Programme Background The British Army operated approximately 160 first-generation Black Hornet PD-100 nano UAS between 2013 and 2017, when the decision was made to retire ...

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

  French Operational Pocket Drone / DrOP (France)

  Programme Background French UAV Procurment / DrOP Under its 2019-2025 Military Programming Law (LPM), France aims to introduce 1,200 new UAVs into service with the ...

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

  Network Enabled Army ISR (NEAISR) (Micro) [New Zealand]

  Programme Background Network Enabled Army (NEA) The four-phase NEA is a long-term, transformational programme that seeks to introduce a deployable networked Command, Control, Communications, Computers ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

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

  Rogue 1

  Unveiled in May 2024, the Rogue 1 is a rotary-wing quadcopter UAV from Teledyne FLIR. The drone can be armed with an explosively formed penetrator (EFP), ...

• EO/IR systems

  Hadron 640 (series)

  The Hadron 640 is a series of dual thermal and visible camera modules from Teleydyne FLIR. The dual-sensor payload is designed to be integrated into UAVs ...

• EO/IR systems, Sea: ship surveillance and fire control systems

  SeaFLIR 380-HD

  The SeaFLIR 380-HD is a long-range, multispectral surveillance system for surface vessels. Manufactured by Teledyne FLIR, the system combines HD IR, colour or SWIR spectral information. According to ...

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

  Black Hornet 4

  Unveiled at AUSA 2023, the Black Hornet 4 is a micro rotary-wing UAV from Teledyne FLIR. Compared to its predecessor, the drone is heavier, faster, ...

• EO/IR systems

  EO/IR Mk-II

  Manufactured by Teledyne FLIR, the EO/IR Mk-II is a multi-sensor imaging payload for the SkyRanger R70.  According to Teledyne FLIR, the EO/IR Mk-II imaging payload delivers ...

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

  ION M640x

  The ION M640x is a short-range micro-UAS manufactured by Teledyne FLIR. Developed from the ION M440, the quadcopter can be folded for easier transportation and ...

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

  Black Recon

  Unveiled at DSEI 2023, the Black Recon Vehicle Reconnaissance Systems (VRS) is a micro rotary-wing drone system.  Three UAVs are stored in a launch box, ...

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

  R80D SkyRaider

  The military-grade R80D SkyRaider VTOL small UAS is an open-architecture, multi-mission aircraft. Manufactured by Teledyne FLIR System exclusively for US DoD and Federal Agencies, the ...

• EO/IR systems, Sea: ship surveillance and fire control systems

  SeaFLIR 280-HDEP

  Unveiled in 2020, the SeaFLIR 280-HDEP is a shipboard multi-spectral surveillance system manufactured by Teledyne FLIR. It features an FHD daylight camera, a WXGA MWIR ...

• EO/IR systems

  StormCaster-DX

  Unveiled at Modern Day Marine 2022, the Teledyne FLIR StormCaster-DX is a multi-role, low-SWaP laser target designator (LTD) payload designed to affect the STANAG-compliant terminal ...

• EO/IR systems

  Star SAFIRE 380-HLD

  The FLIR Star SAFIRE 380-HLD is a full-HD multi-spectral targeting system with image stabilisation, ultra-long-range imaging performance, and metadata embedded in digital video.  Manufactured by Teledyne ...

• EO/IR systems

  StormCaster-E

  The StormCaster-E is an integrated EO camera payload for the SkyRanger R70 and R80D SkyRaider platforms.  Manufactured by Teledyne FLIR, it is designed to operate across daylight ...

• EO/IR systems, Sea: ship surveillance and fire control systems

  SeaFLIR 230

  The SeaFLIR 230 is a maritime surveillance system from Teledyne FLIR.   Built to MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-810, SeaFLIR 230 is designed for deployment in ISR, EEZ constabulary, maritime ...

• EO/IR systems, Land: vehicle surveillance/target acquisition systems, Sea: ship surveillance and fire control systems

  Talon

  The Talon is a discontinued multi-sensor imaging system from Teledyne FLIR. Up to six payloads could be fitted into the nine-inch gimbal: IR, Color CCD, low light, ...

• EO/IR systems

  Ultra 8500

  The Ultra8500 was a gyro-stabilised EO/IR system for ISR, SAR, patrol and homeland security missions.  Manufactured by Teledyne FLIR, the out-of-production payload featured a thermal imager, ...