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Land Warfare
Raytheon’s 3rd Generation FLIR system undergoes testing
15th July 2013
Raytheon has demonstrated its 3rd Generation Forward Looking Infrared (3rd Gen FLIR) technology for the Improved Target Acquisition System (ITAS) in a series of laboratory …
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Defence Helicopter
Australia seeks MK 54 Torpedoes for MH-60R helicopters
4th July 2013
The Australian Department of Defence has expressed interest in acquiring 100 MK 54 All-Up-Round Torpedoes from the US government in a possible foreign military sale …
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Digital Battlespace
Paris Air Show 2013: MALD-J completes operational testing
18th June 2013
Operational testing of the Miniature Air-Launched Decoy – Jammer (MALD-J) system for the USAF was completed in May following 16-months of trials. Raytheon announced at …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Paris Air show 2013: Elbit unveils UAS self protection system
17th June 2013
Elbit’s new UAS self-protection system, launched 11 June, has been declared operational with an undisclosed customer. The SPS-65V5 system, developed by the Elisra division of …
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Defence Helicopter
Paris Air Show 2013: FLIR launches new HD system for helicopters
17th June 2013
FLIR launched its latest generation system, the Star Safire 380-HDc, at the Paris Air Show on 17 June. The new compact gimbal is largely aimed …
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Land Warfare
FLIR expands IR illuminator/pointer offerings
30th April 2013
FLIR EOC has unveiled the newest addition to its military-qualified product line with the CLIP-NIR, an 830nm illuminator/pointer incorporating FLIR’s EOC’s advanced illumination array technology. …
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Digital Battlespace
FLIR launches new laser rangefinder
25th April 2013
FLIR EOC announced on 24 April the launch of its MLR 4K laser rangefinder, a size, weight and power optimised, military grade ER:Glass solid state …
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Defence Helicopter
First operational lessons identified with NH90 Naval Frigate Helicopter
25th March 2013
Early reports show that the Dutch NH90 Naval Frigate Helicopter (NFH), the first of which is currently deployed in support of the EU Naval Force …
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Defence Helicopter
German CH-53 Mission Tactical Workstation operational debut
22nd February 2013
It has emerged that the German air force has recently commenced operations with the Mission Tactical Workstation from ESG Elektroniksystem & Logistik on board its …
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Land Warfare
Excalibur Ib enters low-rate initial production
20th February 2013
Raytheon’s Increment Ib precision-guided projectile has entered low-rate initial production (LRIP) under a US Army contract announced on 20 February. The contract for the production …
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Digital Battlespace
West 2013: Team for DCGS-N to be created
1st February 2013
The analysis of alternatives (AoA) for Increment 2 of the US Navy’s Distributed Common Ground System-Navy (DCGS-N) is due to be completed and government-led team …
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Defence Helicopter
Italian NH90 Afghan deployment hampered by teething problems
8th November 2012
The Italian NH90 helicopter detachment to Afghanistan has been initially hampered by problems such as windshield cracks and the poor availability of spares, it has …
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Digital Battlespace
AUSA 2012: FLIR unveils mobile surveillance system
22nd October 2012
FLIR Systems used the AUSA exhibition to publicly unveil its Mobile Surveillance Capability (MSC) vehicle-based long range detection system. Developed in conjunction with US Customs …
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Land Warfare
BattleGuard proves precision engagement capability
22nd October 2012
Raytheon has announced that its BattleGuard modular weapon station has successfully performed in a live-fire exercise at Fort Benning on an A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle. …
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Digital Battlespace
General Dynamics to help USMC see more clearly
5th October 2012
General Dynamics C4 Systems has announced that its team has received a contract from the US Marine Corps (USMC) to build up to four Engineering …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS) [USA]
Programme Background Programme Objective The Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS) will provide a tactical ISTAR capability for US Army Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs). It is intended to ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Unmanned Expeditionary (MUX) (Increment 2) [USMC]
Programme Background MUX Since 2016, the USMC has wished to acquire a UAV that could be deployed from a vessel, used for various missions, and ...
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UAS: communication systems
UAS: communication systems | Soldier Borne Sensor (SBS) (Phase II) [USA]
In 2018, the US Army selected the FLIR Systems Black Hornet Personal Reconnaissance System (PRS) for Phase I of its Soldier Borne Sensor (SBS) programme. ...
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UAS: flight control systems
UAS: flight control systems | Soldier Borne Sensor (SBS) (Phase II) [USA]
In 2018, the US Army selected the FLIR Systems Black Hornet Personal Reconnaissance System (PRS) for Phase I of its Soldier Borne Sensor (SBS) programme. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
DEF129 Nano UAS [Australia]
Programme Background DEF129 The Australian Ground Service has combined various army procurement efforts under the DEF129 programme to increase the abundance and proliferation of UAVs ...
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Military UAS - small
Bug Nano UAS (UK)
Programme Background The British Army previously took delivery of 160 first-generation Black Hornet PD-100 nano UAS in 2013 to support operations in Afghanistan. After these ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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UAS: communication systems
UAS: communication systems | Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) (Tranche 2) / Rucksack Portable UAS (RPUAS) [USA]
Under its Rucksack Portable UAS (RPUAS) programme, the US Army plans to procure a Family of Small UAS (FoSUAS) to provide an organic ISR capability for platoons, ...
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UAS: flight control systems
UAS: flight control systems | Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) (Tranche 2) / Rucksack Portable UAS (RPUAS) [USA]
Under its Rucksack Portable UAS (RPUAS) programme, the US Army plans to procure a Family of Small UAS (FoSUAS) to provide an organic ISR capability for platoons, ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Military UGVs
Centaur
The Centaur is a military UGV developed specifically for the US Army's Man Transportable Robotic System Increment II (MTRS Inc II), a requirement for a ...
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Military UGVs
Andros Nomad
Unveiled in 2017, the Andros Nomad is the latest UGV designed by Northrop Grumman to carry out civil and military applications. The platform, which is able ...
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Major networking projects
WIN-T Increment 1
WIN-T Increment 1 is defined as providing ‘networking at the halt’ and is divided into two sub-increments defined as Increment 1a (‘extended networking at the ...
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Major networking projects
WIN-T Increment 2
WIN-T Increment 2 ('networking on the move') adds soldier mobility and provides a communications network down to company level. Tactical communication nodes in Increment 2 ...
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Land: air defence radar
AN/TPS-80 G/ATOR
AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar (G/ATOR) is a multi-mission system designed to support worldwide expeditionary requirements. It provides detection and tracking capabilities and offers traffic ...
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EO/IR systems
FLIR 111
The FLIR 111 is a compact, lightweight navigation system for attack and utility helicopters. It features integration, low power consumption, a mechanical interface and a ...
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Land: Radio and SATCOM
MPU5
The MPU5 (WR-5100) has been described as a smart MANET radio, designed for connectivity, interchangeable frequency module, stream HD video and integrated Radio over IP functionality. ...
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EW test systems
CRIIS
The Common Range Integrated Instrumentation System (CRIIS) provides time, space and position information (TSPI) as well as systems evaluation data to support testing for a ...
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Land: soldier modernisation systems - national programmes
FIST
In March 2003, Thales UK was selected as prime contractor for the UK’s Future Integrated Soldier Technology (FIST) programme. The project has since evolved into ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Jump 20
The Jump 20 is a VTOL-capable variant of the T-20 platform manufactured by Arcturus UAV, a wholly-owned subsidiary of AeroVironment. The platform has an open ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Voly M20
The Voly M20 is a fixed-wing UAS with a VTOL capability. The hybrid platform is highly flexible and can simultaneously carry 20lb of cargo and ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Aerosonde Mk 4.8 HQ FTUAS
From the Texton family of Aerosonde UAS, the Aerosonde Mk 4.8 Hybrid Quad (HQ) FTUAS is a tactical drone purpose-built to meet the US Army's Future Vertical Lift ...
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EO/IR systems
TI FLIR 49
The TI FLIR 49 is a lightweight, multi-purpose, thermal imaging sensor for navigation, surveillance, maritime, search and rescue, and troop transport missions. Features: second-generation focal ...
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Guided munitions
M982 Excalibur
The M982 Excalibur (previously known as the XM982) is a guided artillery shell. It is intended to be used for close support situations within 75–150 ...
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Air: Electronic Attack - Jamming
Next Generation Jammer - Low-Band
The Next Generation Jammer-Low Band (NGJ-LB), also known as NGJ-LB Increment-2, is the latest effort in the US Navy’s prevailing NGJ initiative. The project is ...
