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Land Warfare
Germany buys US HIMARS for Ukraine
13th May 2024
The High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) can accommodate a 'six pack' of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System rockets with a maximum range of approximately 70km, or one MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile System that can strike targets up to 300km away.
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Digital Battlespace
Galvion introduces BATLCHRG for seamless wireless charging in special operations
9th May 2024
Galvion unveiled the BATLCHARG wireless charging system at SOF Week, designed for special operations forces to recharge gear on the move or while stationary, enhancing battlefield power management efficiency.
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Training
Maxar advances US Army’s global terrain simulation
19th March 2024
The One World Terrain prototype will become a key part of the US Army’s Synthetic Training Environment to provide soldiers realistic training with geospatial dataset.
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Air Warfare
Singapore’s H225M and CH-47F helicopters attain full operational capability
17th April 2024
Both helicopter types will provide a step change in Singapore’s helicopter lift capability.
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Defence Notes
Irish defence review highlights importance of Capability Development Unit and looks to new threats
26th July 2024
Ireland has a small defence force in terms of personnel, equipment and budget relative to international averages but is plotting a way to change this and a recent annual review analyses that progress.
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Digital Battlespace
Finding your space
12th March 2024
Digital mapping and geolocation have become critical to battlespace users, and ensuring the best content is delivered is vital.
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Land Warfare
Why the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle is a leader in the field
18th January 2024
The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) is becoming the dominant platform in its class as it replaces most of the massive US Army and USMC fleets of HMMWV 4x4s, the legendary Humvee. Shephard dives deep into the JLTV programme background and analyses the latest variants contracts, including the controversial production switch to AM General and the continued contacts still heading Oshkosh's way.
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Air Warfare
Heron TP flies over Germany for the first time
15th May 2024
The Heron TP is a multi-role, advanced, long-range MALE UAS. It is faster, larger and higher flying than the Heron Mk 1 on which it is based and has been equipped with automatic taxi-takeoff and landing systems, satellite communication for extended range and fully redundant avionics.
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Training
US Air Force fires warning as China attempts to recruit US airmen
20th February 2024
US Air Force authorities have warned that Beijing has been trying to contract experienced US personnel to fill PRC training gaps in tactics, techniques and procedures.
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Land Warfare
Pearson Pioneer remote minefield breaching system set for trials with NATO countries
17th June 2024
Robotic Combat Vehicle-Pioneer (RCV-Pioneer) minefield breaching payload has been shown for the first time at Eurosatory 2024 and will follow the debut of the RCV-Pioneer urban obstacle clearance payload at DSEI 2023.
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Training
Krauss-Maffei Wegmann to supply Leopard trainers for Sweden
13th February 2024
The Leopard 2 MBT has benefited from continuous development both to meet the requirements of the German Army and export customers. The Leopard 2A5, of which Sweden has 120, was the first model to feature arrowhead-shaped armour on the front of the turret.
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Land Warfare
Poland signs $782.5 million deal for long-range air defence radars
20th December 2023
Poland has been investing heavily in new defence equipment including billions-of-dollars in air defence systems such as P-18PL, NAREW and Wisła to provide multi-tier coverage, as well as in in C2 systems.
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Air Warfare
What the retirement of the KC-10 Extender means for the US Air Force
27th September 2024
The tanker will be replaced by the KC-46A Pegasus, which is a more capable platform in terms of avionics, but with less payload capacity.
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Land Warfare
Latvia makes its largest defence investment in air defence system
13th December 2023
Latvia and Estonia have committed to purchasing Diehl IRIS-T SLM medium-range air defence systems with the system set to provide a substantial boost to Latvia’s air defence capabilities.
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Air Warfare
Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) UASs: Transforming Modern Warfare with Agility and Adaptability
6th June 2024
How the Orbiter 4 VTOL UAS Delivers the Operational Capabilities and Flexibility Required to Revolutionize the Modern Battlefield.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Landing platform docks/dock landing ships
Landing Platform Docks [Saudi Arabia]
Programme Background Requirements The Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) is in the process of a fleet transformation plan (SNEP II) which, so far, has seen the procurement ...
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Frigates
Frigates Procurement Programme [Saudi Arabia]
Programme Background Requirements The Royal Saudi Navy urges to enhance its combat capabilities and to replace older vessels. Riyadh has recently embarked on major naval ...
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Military helicopters - attack
Surion Marine Attack Helicopter (South Korea)
Programme Background The ROKMC wants to obtain 24 attack helicopters for the first time. When bidding opened in January 2019, there were five contenders: Bell ...
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Loitering munitions
HERO-120 [Argentina]
Programme Background Initial Purchase As reported by Janes, on 27 December 2022, the Argentine MoD announced it had signed a contract with Israeli MoD's Directorate ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Akinci [Saudi Arabia]
Programme Background Erdogan Visit On 17 July 2023, President Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Jeddah for the first stop of his Gulf tour. The following day, ...
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Loitering munitions
HERO-30 [Argentina]
Programme Background Initial Purchase As reported by Janes, on 27 December 2022, the Argentine MoD announced it had signed a contract with Israeli MoD's Directorate ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Hermes 900 [Brazil]
Programme Background First Batch (2014) In 2014, Elbit reported supplying the Hermes 900 to the Brazilian Air Force (FAB). The drone is called the RQ-900 in ...
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Military UAS - MALE
Anka-B - Turkey
Programme Background The Anka is a MALE UAV used by the Turkish Armed Forces. The system is able to perform day and night in all ...
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APCs/IFVs - 6x6, APCs/IFVs - 8x8
New Generation Light Armoured Vehicles - Wheeled (Türkiye - Phase I)
Programme Background The NGLAV is an umbrella programme that will be composed of three phases and 2962 units of tracked and wheeled vehicles. Phase I ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - HALE
Long-Endurance UAV [US AFRICOM]
Programme Background Ageing MQ-9A Reapers In November 2022, Shephard reported that GA-ASI would continue supporting contractor SMX with its MQ-9A after winning a $2.3 billion task ...
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Loitering munitions
Harop [Morocco]
Programme Background In November 2021, Haaretz reported that a $22 million drone sale between Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Morocco had occurred. That publication and ...
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Loitering munitions
NCSIST Loitering Munition [Taiwan]
Programme Background Possible Purchase At Taichung in March 2023, NCSIST unveiled the loitering munition. The munition showed the country's focus on asymmetric capabilities to defend ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
WJ-700 [Algeria]
Forecast Methodology Programme Value Unconfirmed reports show that the completed procurement cost Algeria $145 million in 2022. Quanity Required Reports indicated that Algreia had acquired four ...
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Loitering munitions
Switchblade 300 [Australia]
Programme Background Contract Award & Delivery On 8 July 2024, the Australian Government announced its soldiers would be equipped with Switchblade 300 following an acquisition ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - HALE
Persistent Surveillance / High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS) [Japan]
Programme Background Drone Appetite Released in December 2022, the Defence Buildup Programme (DBP) called on the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) to replace some human assets with ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Samoom
Unveiled at the World Defence Show 2022, the Samoon is a Saudi Arabian UCAV manufactured by Intra Defence Technologies. It is powered by Belgian ULPower Aero ...
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4
Cockerill i-X
The Cockerill i-X is a wheeled armoured vehicle designed as a light armoured platform with a modular turret for intercepting enemy forces. John Cockerill Defense unveiled the new ...
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Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors
2800 ASW Patrol Boat
The 2800 ASW Patrol Boat, developed by Couach, is a vessel designed for ASW operations. Unveiled at the 2022 World Defence Show, the vessel can be ...
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Land: battle management systems
Mulhim
Developed by Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), Mulhim is a developmental Battle Management System designed for brigade-level and below formations. First unveiled in 2022, it ...
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UAS: communication systems
SkyARX Ku-18
CTech SkyARX Ku-18 is a lightweight, SATCOM-on-the-move terminal designed for air applications. The Ku-band terminal supports the secure transmission of full-motion video, data, and mission-critical ...
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Air: Displays
LAD2008DA
Produced by Psion DSP, LAD2008DA is a 20"x8" Large Area Display for full-glass cockpit applications. It was showcased during the 2022 Farnborough Air Show and the 2023 ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
SKAT 350
Based on the Supercam 350, the SKAT 350 is a mini fixed-wing UAV manufactured by Kalashnikov Concern JSC. The drone was revealed in early 2024, ...
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Air: Displays
RDU-4208 LAD
ScioTeq RDU-4208 is a 20"x8" Large-Area Display. It features a fully redundant, high-resolution screen with multitouch support. Unveiled in 2022, it was also demonstrated in ...
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4, Mine-protected vehicles
D-Tiger
Thai Defense Industry (TDI) unveiled its D-Tiger 4x4 armoured tactical vehicle at Defense & Security 2022 in Bangkok. The D-Tiger is aimed at export sales, with ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Pars Alpha 8x8
Unveiled at the World Defense Show 2024 in Riyadh, the Pars Alpha is the latest 8x8 Armoured Vehicle from Turkish manufacturer FNSS. Featuring improvements on ...
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Aircraft carriers
Varan Aircraft Carrier
At the Army 2022 defence exposition, Nevsky Design Bureau unveiled a new model for its light carrier design Varan. Varan is a non-nuclear powered ship capable ...
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Land: battle management systems
Delta Situational Awareness System
The Delta Situational Awareness System is a cloud-based ISTAR and battle management platform with planning, communication and fire control capabilities according to NATO standards. Developed ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
AtlasPRO
The AtlasPRO is a tri-copter micro-UAV manufactured by Atlas. Its compact design makes it man-packable and is intended for use in nearly all weather conditions. At ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Milkor 380
The Milkor 380 is a MALE UCAV with extensive mission payloads for surveillance, reconnaissance and target engagement. This range of payloads can be attached to five hardpoints ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Wing Loong 10
The Wing Loong 10 is a HALE UAV, known as the WL-10 in the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) and formally known as the Cloud ...
