• Military Logistics

  NZDF to seek new naval tanker in 2015

  10th July 2014

  The New Zealand government has approved plans for the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) to replace the HMNZS Endeavour naval tanker, in the face of …

• Defence Notes

  Farnborough: F-35 international debut ‘uncertain’

  10th July 2014

  The international debut of Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning II remains uncertain as the deadline to cross the Atlantic Ocean in time for the Farnborough International …

• Defence Helicopter

  Farnborough: BAE Systems to launch new Striker helmet

  10th July 2014

  BAE Systems will use the Farnborough International Airshow to launch its Striker II helmet-mounted display system (HMDS), which is now aimed at both fighter aircraft …

• Military Logistics

  New Zealand approves new support vessel

  10th July 2014

  The New Zealand government has given its approval for the replacement of the Royal New Zealand Navy’s tanker HMNZS Endeavour with a new replenishment ship. …

• Naval Warfare

  Authorities hunt for missing tanker

  9th July 2014

  Maritime security authorities are hunting a missing Honduras-registered product tanker after it was boarded by an unknown number of attackers some 34 nautical miles from …

• Digital Battlespace

  Farnborough: Boeing unveils MSA offering (video)

  9th July 2014

  Boeing Defense, Security & Space will unveil its Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) at the Farnborough International Airshow in July, company officials have confirmed. The demonstrator …

• Digital Battlespace

  Farnborough: Scorpion makes international debut (video)

  9th July 2014

  Textron AirLand's Scorpion multi-role ISR/Strike aircraft is set to make its debut at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) and Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) in …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Farnborough: X-47B will return to carrier for F-18 integration tests

  9th July 2014

  The US Navy’s X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System-Demonstrator (UCAS-D) will deploy to sea on board the USS Theodore Roosevelt in August, it has been revealed. …

• Military Logistics

  Denel Aerostructures wins A400M component contract

  3rd July 2014

  Denel Aerostructures will manufacture ISO locks for the A400M airlifter under a new £14 million contract received from Airbus Defence and Space, announced on 2 …

• Defence Helicopter

  US Apaches deployed to Iraq

  3rd July 2014

  The Pentagon has deployed Apache attack helicopters to Iraq to protect US diplomatic facilities and personnel, as sectarian violence in the region continues to escalate.  …

• Defence Helicopter

  Dutch Apaches get new external fuel tanks

  3rd July 2014

  The Dutch Defence Helicopter Command has recently received new external fuel tanks for use on its Boeing AH-64D Apaches, it has emerged.  Robertson Fuel Systems …

• Digital Battlespace

  CAE bags new simulation & training contracts

  2nd July 2014

  CAE has released details on four new contracts to provide a range of training and simulation equipment and services to customers in New Zealand, Germany …

• Land Warfare

  Is this the beginning of European land consolidation?

  2nd July 2014

  French military vehicles manufacturer Nexter and the German armaments producer KMW have signed an agreement to create a joint holding company. The two industrial giants …

• Land Warfare

  DVD2014: WCSP moves ahead as ABSV waits

  27th June 2014

  The UK’s Warrior Capability Sustainment Programme (WCSP) is expected to complete its critical design review (CDR) in Q2 2015, whist the Armoured Battlefield Support Vehicle …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Boeing faces evolving market

  24th June 2014

  Boeing Defense will execute a more holistic approach towards ‘a rapidly evolving’ aerospace market, CEO Chris Chadwick has announced. Speaking to media on 24 June …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small

  WanderB or ThunderB [Colombia]

  Programme Background Expodefensa 2019 During Colombia's Expodefensa 2019 exhibition, BlueBird Aero Systems displayed its ThunderB VTOL small UAV. Reportedly, the Colombian Army requested information on ...

• Patrol boats

  Mk VI Patrol Boat - Ukraine (7-8) Optional

  Programme Background The Mk VI is described as the USN's next-generation patrol boat and is currently in service with the US Navy's Coastal Riverine Forces (CRF). The ...

• Patrol boats

  Mk VI Patrol Boat - Ukraine (1-6)

  Programme Background The Mk VI is described as the USN's next-generation patrol boat and is currently in service with the US Navy's Coastal Riverine Forces (CRF). The ...

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

  Category 3 UCAV [Brazil]

  Background Notice On 19 March 2025, the Brazilian Army General Staff (EME) published a notice to survey the national and international market for the supply of ...

• Loitering munitions

  Altius 600M & Altius 700M (Ukraine Aid) [UK]

  Programme Background Anduril On 6 March 2025, the UK MoD and John Healey, the Secretary of State for Defence, announced a package to help counter Russia's aggression against ...

• OPVs

  Teresa Magbanua Class [Philippines]

  Programme Background The Philippine Department of Transportation (DOTr) signed a contract for two 94m multi-role response vessels (MRRVs) in February 2020 to be built by ...

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

  Wing Loong I [Eygpt]

  Programme Background SIPRI According to data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), in 2016, Eygpt ordered around 10 Wing Loong I aircraft from China, which were ...

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  Air: Radio and SATCOM | EA-37B [Italy]

  On 21 July 2025, Italy awarded L3Harris, in partnership with BAE Systems, a $300 million contract for two EA-37B Electronic Attack aircraft. BAE Systems is set ...

• Data links

  Data links | EA-37B [Italy]

  On 21 July 2025, Italy awarded L3Harris, in partnership with BAE Systems, a $300 million contract for two EA-37B Electronic Attack aircraft. BAE Systems is set ...

• Air: Head-up displays

  Air: Head-up displays | EA-37B [Italy]

  On 21 July 2025, Italy awarded L3Harris, in partnership with BAE Systems, a $300 million contract for two EA-37B Electronic Attack aircraft. BAE Systems is set ...

• Transponders and IFF

  Transponders and IFF | EA-37B [Italy]

  On 21 July 2025, Italy awarded L3Harris, in partnership with BAE Systems, a $300 million contract for two EA-37B Electronic Attack aircraft. BAE Systems is set ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | NRE+ (Navio Reabastecedor de Esquadra e Logístico) [Portugal]

  Portugal urges to replace NRP Bérrio, a fleet support tanker which was decommissioned in 2020. In December 2023, during an interview with Portuguese media, the Chief ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | NRE+ (Navio Reabastecedor de Esquadra e Logístico) [Portugal]

  Portugal urges to replace NRP Bérrio, a fleet support tanker which was decommissioned in 2020. In December 2023, during an interview with Portuguese media, the Chief ...

• Data links

  Data links | M-346 [Italy]

  In 2023, the Italian Ministry of Defence launched a procurement programme to replace its MB-339A aircraft with the M-346 Advanced Jet Trainer (T-346A). This effort involves 38 ...

• Air: Helmet-mounted displays

  Air: Helmet-mounted displays | M-346 [Italy]

  In 2023, the Italian Ministry of Defence launched a procurement programme to replace its MB-339A aircraft with the M-346 Advanced Jet Trainer (T-346A). This effort involves 38 ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Riptide Mk II

  At Oceanology International 2018, Riptide Autonomous Solutions presented its second-generation micro-UUV – the Mk II. The Riptide Mk II UUV has a maximum speed of ...

• Military - USVs

  C-Worker 15

  C-Worker 15 is a large uncrewed surface vessel (USV) built by L-3 Harris designed specifically for towing payloads and deploying Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs).

• Data links

  GNOMAD International

  Global Network On the Move – Active Distribution (GNOMAD) is an exportable SATCOM on-the-move system supplying a mobile network for military and government vehicles. The ...

• Fighter - ground attack

  AMX International

  The AMX International is a ground attack aircraft manufactured by AMX International, a consortium of Italy's Leonardo (Alenia and Aermacchi) and Brazil's Embraer, the latter ...

• International Modeling and Simulation

  Alion supports international customers with M&S strategies that include requirements and strategic planning; establishment of national simulation centres; Emergency Management and Crisis Response Emergency Operations ...

• Cannons

  40 CTAS

  CTA International has developed the 40 mm Cased Telescoped Armament System (40 CTAS) for integration into armoured vehicles for either new build or systems upgrades. ...

• EO/IR systems

  UltraFORCE 380-HDc

  The UltraFORCE 380-HDc is an EO/IR system from Teledyne FLIR. Unveiled at Farnborough International Airshow in 2024, it is an International Traffic in Arms Regulations-free (ITAR-free) version ...

• Air: helicopter flight simulators

  Helicopter Underwater Escape Training Simulator (HUET)

  The Helicopter Underwater Escape Trainer (HUET) facility is designed and built by Meteksan Defence based on international standards and OPITO criteria (an international organization defining qualification ...

• Trucks and utility vehicles - 4x4, Trucks and utility vehicles - 6x6

  7000-MV MTV

  The Navistar 7000 series is a range of military heavy-lift vehicles developed by Navistar Defense, based on the Navistar International WorkStar truck chassis. This series ...

• Air: air combat simulators

  Training Support and Services

  Diehl provides professional services to international customers with regard to ACMI systems, including analysis and presentation of mission data. Air force specialists support forces with ...

• Pistols

  STX

  In 2014, Detonics introduced the 9mm STX and in June 2015 announced that it had signed an agreement with STI International to produce the pistol. 

• Sonobuoys

  AN/SSQ-53G DIFAR

  The AN/SSQ-53G DIFAR is made by Ultra Maritime in the USA, it is marketed at international users of the MH-60 and P-8A.

• EO/IR systems

  UXG-300

  The UXG-300 is a two-axis high-speed gyro-stabilised gimbal manufactured by UAVision and designed by BCB International. It features continuous 360-degree pan rotation and -105° to ...

• MPVs - 4x4

  HMAV

  Mildef International Technologies publicly unveiled the prototype High Mobility Armoured Vehicle (HMAV) 4x4 at an event in Sepang in February 2021.  Designed to meet UN ...

• Sonobuoys

  AN/SSQ-53G(GPS) DIFAR Sonobuoy

  The AN/SSQ-53G(GPS) DIFAR Sonobuoy produced by Ultra Maritime is an A-sized passive sonobuoy that is marketed at international customers who require a GPS transmitter.