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Air Warfare
Airbus to further work on France’s A321XLR maritime patrol aircraft programme
5th February 2025
The two-year contract on the A321 militarised maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) will look to risk-assess the programme ahead of its development phase in 2026.
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Air Warfare
Uruguayan Air Force firms up options for five more A-29 Super Tucanos
15th January 2025
The air force converted options from its original August 2024 deal for five additional aircraft, rounding its total out to six firm orders.
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Air Warfare
Portugal joins Embraer and Brazil on C-390 ISR capabilities study
2nd April 2025
The ongoing study was first announced by Embraer in late 2024 with the Brazilian Air Force, with this latest addition announced during the LAAD defence and security exhibition.
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Air Warfare
US Navy tests new comms pod for Marine Corps’ MQ-9A Reaper
12th March 2025
The pod, named SkyTower II (STII) was tested ahead of the system’s initial operational capability (IOC) in 2026.
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Naval Warfare
Saab to supply combat system for Colombian Navy’s frigates
27th February 2025
A deal between Saab and Damen Naval will add significantly to the technological fit of Colombia’s new vessels.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
L3Harris launches Amorphous software for control of uncrewed platforms
18th February 2025
The new Amorphous software is a universal controller that would allow a single operator to control a swarm of “thousands” of uncrewed systems, from drones to underwater platforms.
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Air Warfare
Saab strengthens AEW&C bid with Korea Aerospace Industries agreement
3rd October 2024
Saab’s proposal for South Korea is its GlobalEye aircraft. This MoU between the two companies is the latest update in Saab’s bid for South Korea’s competition for a new airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft.
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Naval Warfare
Why USNORTHCOM would struggle to defeat China in the Arctic
6th March 2025
Not having enough naval and C4ISR capabilities to patrol and monitor the region would the US at risk in a conflict with China in the Arctic region.
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Digital Battlespace
Airbus launches final CSO observation satellite for French Armed Forces
7th March 2025
Airbus was awarded the Composante Spatiale Optique (CSO) contract at the end of 2010. This included an option for a third satellite, which was activated after Germany joined the programme in 2015.
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Land Warfare
Viettel acts as dominant force in Vietnam’s military modernisation
16th January 2025
Vietnam defence manufacturer Viettel, traditionally known for radar and communications equipment, has been moving into new areas including kinetic weapons and loitering munitions.
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Air Warfare
Northrop gets $3.5 billion contract to integrate mission systems for E-6B successor
19th December 2024
The E-130J aircraft will take over the E-6B for the US Navy’s Take Charge and Move Out system.
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Land Warfare
IDEX 2025: Sichuan Jinji unveils new ZJ01 all-terrain vehicle
20th February 2025
While China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) markets much of the equipment developed in China for land forces, smaller Chinese contractors are also contributing to military vehicle development.
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Naval Warfare
Navigating change: How market trends are shaping the future of naval defence (analysis)
22nd November 2024
As defence markets shift to meet new demands, the naval sector has found itself at the centre of a transformative wave, driven by geopolitical shifts, the need for rapid technological advancement, and a redefined approach to maritime power projection.
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Naval Warfare
Egypt wins $625 million US deal to modernise its Ambassador IV fast-attack ships
6th February 2025
The State Department said the sale will increase the Egyptian Navy's tactical capabilities.
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Air Warfare
US approves possible $1.96 billion MQ-9B drone sale for Qatar
27th March 2025
Qatar moves one step closer towards acquiring the MQ-9B SkyGuardian, as the Trump administration shows a renewed interest selling the platforms to countries in the Middle East.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Sealift/replenishment vessels
Multirole Underwater Seabed Surveillance Ship (MU3S) [Italy]
Programme Background Requirements According to the presentation provided by the Italian Navy, the MultiroleUnderwater Seabed Surveillance Ship (MU3S) will:operate a wide range of uncrewed systems, ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Multirole Underwater Seabed Surveillance Ship (MU3S) [Italy]
In June 2024, during a presentation provided at the NATO Maritime Security Centre of Excellence (MARSEC COE), the Italian Navy detailed the new capabilities it ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Multirole Underwater Seabed Surveillance Ship (MU3S) [Italy]
In June 2024, during a presentation provided at the NATO Maritime Security Centre of Excellence (MARSEC COE), the Italian Navy detailed the new capabilities it ...
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Maritime patrol
C295 MPA [Angola]
Programme Background Requirement Angola uses a mix of Dornier Do-28s, A-29s and EMB-312 Tucanos for maritime surveillance duties. The country's dedicated maritime patrol capability was ...
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Maritime patrol
Dornier 228 MPA - India
Programme Background In October 2014, the Defence Acquisition Council of India approved RS.1850 core ($302 million) for the purchase of 12 Dornier 288 maritime surveillance ...
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AEW&C
E-2D - USA
The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye (AHE) is an all-weather, twin engine, carrier-based, Airborne Command, Control and Surveillance aircraft designed to extend task force defense perimeters. The ...
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Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Surveillance & Maritime Drones (Ukraine Aid) [UK]
Programme Background 2024/2025 Military Aid Package On 12 January 2024, the UK government announced it would provide Ukraine with £2.5 billion ($3.2 billion) in military ...
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Sealift/replenishment vessels
Multi-Role Ocean Surveillance (MROS) Ship [UK]
Programme Background Requirements The 2021 Defence Command Paper, Defence in a competitive age, outlined the plan to develop a new Multi-Role Ocean Surveillance (MROS) vessel ...
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Maritime patrol
AVSIMAR (France)
Programme Background In November 2018, the French MoD announced that it awarded a contract for the detailed definition study of the future surveillance and maritime ...
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Reconnaissance/patrol vehicles
LRSS
Programme Background The LRSS programme will meet the Canadian Army's need for a long-range on-the-move digital surveillance system mounted on the LAV 6.0 8x8 armoured ...
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Sealift/replenishment vessels
T-AGOS Surtass Ships (6-7) [USN]
Programme Background Requirements The Auxiliary General Ocean Surveillance (T-AGOS) ships focus on gathering underwater acoustical data to support the mission of the Integrated Undersea Surveillance ...
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Sealift/replenishment vessels
Explorer Class / T-AGOS Surtass Ships (1-5) [USN]
Programme Background Requirements The Auxiliary General Ocean Surveillance (T-AGOS) ships focus on gathering underwater acoustical data to support the mission of the Integrated Undersea Surveillance System ...
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ISR/special mission, Maritime patrol
C295 MPAs/MSAs [Spain]
Programme Background Required to replace Spain's existing P-3M Orion fleet set to reach OSD in the mid-late 2020s, Airbus' C295W has been selected as the replacement ...
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Military UAS - tactical
Nightwarden (Qatar)
Programme Background The Qatar MoD has established the Surveillance and Reconnaissance Center to carry out ISR missions for the Qatar Armed Forces. Among its roles ...
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Military helicopters - multirole
H-145M-Luxembourg
With a MTOW of 3.7t, the H145M can be used for a wide range of tasks, including troop and passenger transport, surveillance, air rescue, reconnaissance ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Land: battlefield and ground surveillance radar
Blighter B400 Series Radars
Blighter B400-series radars are long-range movement detection sensors for fixed and mobile surveillance applications. Modular construction provides azimuth e-scan angles from 90° for a single ...
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Land: battlefield and ground surveillance radar
Blighter Explorer Nexus
In February 2017, Blighter Surveillance Systems announced the development of the Blighter Explorer Nexus, an integrated, battery-operated, man-portable radar/camera surveillance system designed for rapid deployment. ...
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Counter-UAS systems, Land: battlefield and ground surveillance radar, Land: coastal surveillance radars
A400 Series Radars
Blighter’s A400 series of air security radars are electronic-scanning, modular, non-rotating radar systems operating at Ku band. The A400 series builds on the company’s Blighter ...
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Land: battlefield and ground surveillance radar
Orbiter
Orbiter is a Ku band ground surveillance radar developed by Blighter. The system employs 15.7 to 17.2 GHz E-scan Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) Doppler Ground ...
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Land: coastal surveillance radars, Sea: coastal surveillance radar
Blighter C400
Blighter C400-series radars are based on the company’s B400 ground surveillance range. The C400 series has a modular, non-rotating solid-state design and is fitted with ...
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Counter-UAS systems
AUDS
The Anti-UAV Defence System (AUDS) is designed to disrupt and neutralise UAVs engaged in hostile airborne surveillance and potentially malicious activity. The AUDS combines directional ...
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Air: Integrated cockpit systems
Surveillance Systems Integration
HISS has designed and installed complete mission systems in 24 countries around the world. These include a range of rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft, rugged ground ...
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Sea: weapon training
IS Coastal Surveillance Simulator
Image Soft unveiled its new IS Coastal Surveillance Simulator (IS CSS) at UDT Europe in May 2017. The IS CSS features simulated distance measurement and ...
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Land: air defence radar
3D Primary Surveillance Radar
The Primary Surveillance Radar (PSR) 3D is part of the Lanza family of 3D radar systems. It has been designed especially for airport and air ...
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Land: vehicle surveillance/target acquisition systems
Hawkeye Land Surveillance Systems
Launched at DSEI 2015, the Chess Dynamics Hawkeye family of multi-sensor surveillance systems is designed to provide short- to extended-range optical surveillance and target acquisition ...
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EO/IR systems, Sea: ship surveillance and fire control systems
Ship Surveillance and Fire Control
L3 produces a range of IR systems with thermal sensitivity that meet naval specifications for surveillance, reconnaissance and target acquisition. They can be installed in ...
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Land: battlefield and ground surveillance radar
SR Hawk Ground Surveillance Radar
The SR Hawk surveillance radar provides continuous 360° surveillance of the ground, ports and harbours and airspace. It performs these tasks in a single system. ...
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Land: battlefield and ground surveillance radar, Sea: coastal surveillance radar
Three-Dimensional Perimeter Surveillance Radars
RADA's Three-Dimensional (3D) Perimeter Surveillance Radars, which include the RHS-14, RHS-44, RHS-74 and the RHS-84, provide border and perimeter surveillance through detection, classification and tracking ...
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Land: battlefield and ground surveillance radar
Retinar PTR Perimeter Surveillance Radar
The Retinar PTR Perimeter Surveillance Radar is a medium-range radar system developed by the Turkish defence manufacturer Meteksan Savunma Sanayi. It is designed for the ...
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Land: battlefield and ground surveillance radar
Retinar OPUS Perimeter Surveillance Radar
The Retinar OPUS Perimeter Surveillance Radar is a multifunctional surveillance system developed by the Turkish defence manufacturer Meteksan Savunma Sanayi. It's design is based on ...
