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News - satellite isr space-based

  • Air Warfare

    Indonesian interest in Osprey wavers

    10th July 2020

    The 6 July announcement of a potential FMS deal for eight Bell-Boeing MV-22B Block C Ospreys to Indonesia took many by surprise. Including some in …

  • Digital Battlespace

    US augments EW defence with network modernisation

    10th July 2020

    The US Army is working to modernise its tactical networks to enable expeditionary and mobile operations, and bolster its resilience against near-peer EW and cyber …

  • Digital Battlespace

    US Army seeks to move with the times on satellite hardware

    10th July 2020

    The US is adapting to the changing nature of communications and reconnaissance satellite hardware, as the space industry moves towards smaller and cheaper systems in low …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Elbit trials mini-UAS on Seagull

    9th July 2020

    Elbit Systems has integrated a mini-UAS on its Seagull USV. Trials in recent weeks were aimed at demonstrating an extra mission set for Seagull beyond …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Logos and PIAP test new C-IED functionalities

    9th July 2020

    An inspection and reconnaissance UGV has been tested in Poland to function at a record 800m distance from the operator. Logos Imaging, a US-based manufacturer …

  • Defence Notes

    Germany encourages EU members to maintain defence contracts

    9th July 2020

    Germany is urging its fellow EU member states to adhere to defence contracts signed before the beginning of the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, as the 27-member …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    AeroVironment to modify Raven RF

    9th July 2020

    The US Army is exercising a contract option with AeroVironment for avionics and RF data link upgrade packages on Raven tactical UASs. The two-year deal …

  • Digital Battlespace

    USAF orders Litening pods with colour capability

    8th July 2020

    The USAF has placed an initial order with Northrop Grumman for the latest version of the Litening advanced targeting pod. The pod includes full-colour digital …

  • Military Logistics

    Waiting game continues for Fleet Solid Support

    8th July 2020

    Seemingly stuck in a state of suspended animation, the UK’s Future Solid Support (FSS) ship programme is intended to deliver up to three key logistics …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Belgian researchers examine potential of swarming UGVs

    8th July 2020

    The Robotics & Autonomous Systems (RAS) unit of the Royal Military School (ERM) in Belgium is leading the Swarming sub-project within the framework of the …

  • Land Warfare

    NZ Army receives first batch of Polaris ATVs

    7th July 2020

    Polaris has delivered six of its diminutive 4x4 all-terrain vehicles (ATV) to the New Zealand Army, as part of the latter’s Protected Mobility Capability Project. …

  • Training

    Gabriel manufacturer looks to Asia for co-production

    7th July 2020

    The Singapore-based subsidiary of Italian aircraft manufacturer Blackshape is seeking industrial workshare partnerships in Asia for its Gabriel-TP turboprop light aircraft. ‘Blackshape is willing to …

  • Naval Warfare

    Naval BMD could lose the human touch

    7th July 2020

    The US is exploring a new platform for ballistic missile defence (BMD), after the Pentagon floated the idea of using unmanned surface ships. This concept …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Romanian Pumas light up Mali with BrightNite

    7th July 2020

    The Romanian Air Force’s contribution to the UN-led peacekeeping mission in Mali has been greatly enhanced by the use of four BrightNite-equipped IAR 330 Puma …

  • Air Warfare

    ​France aims to buy E-2D Advanced Hawkeye

    7th July 2020

    France intends to double its fleet of Hawkeye AEW&C; aircraft with a $2 billion potential FMS deal for three E-2D Advanced Hawkeye variants and related …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

  • 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 ...

  • Military helicopters - multirole

    HH-60W - Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH)

    According to the FY2021 Base funding, the HH-60W helicopter unit cost is $43.2 million. The HH-60W will be capable of employment day or night, in ...

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

    Bayraktar TB2 [Pakistan]

    Programme Background Requirement Following a 2019 skirmish with India, Pakistan placed newfound importance on EW and ISR, primarily due to the significant advantage gained during that ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical

    Seeker 400 - First Batch (UAE)

    Programme Background The UAE has a long history of transactions with Denel Dynamics. The country has been purchasing various Seeker systems from as far back ...

  • Military helicopters - maritime

    NH90 NFH-Italy

    Italian Navy has taken delivery of its first NH90 NFH helicopter in Full Operational Capability (or Step B) configuration in November 2013. The NH90 NFH ...

  • Loitering munitions

    Long Range One-way Platforms [US]

    Solicitation In October 2024, the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) released a solicitation for long-range, one-way platforms. The DIU noted recent conflicts highlighted the asymmetric impact of low-cost, ...

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

    CH-4 (First Batch) [Pakistan]

    Programme Background First Batch According to the Pakistan Exim Trade Info website, five aircraft were delivered to the country on 15 January 2021. According to a ...

  • ISR/special mission

    ISTAR Aircraft (South Korea)

    Programme Background South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration stated that Seoul is planning to procure additional aircraft to minimize potential surveillance gaps amid growing security ...

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

    CH-4 (Second Batch) [Pakistan]

    Programme Background First Batch According to the Pakistan Exim Trade Info website, five aircraft were delivered to the country on 15 January 2021. According to ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - tactical

    V-Bat 128 (Canada)

    Programme Background Requirement Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) is seeking a platform for the CCG that will significantly expand its surveillance range during search ...

  • OPVs

    Next-Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels [Japan]

    Programme Background Requirements The primary role of the OPVs will be ISR and patrol. The armament will be limited. One of the key features is a reduced ...

  • Military UAS - small

    Small UAV (Bulgaria)

    Programme Background The Bulgarian Army wants to procure UAVs to enhance the organic tactical ISR capabilities of its ground forces. According to Bulgarian media, a ...

  • Military UAS - mini

    Mini UAV (Bulgaria)

    Programme Background The Bulgarian Army wants to procure UAVs to enhance the organic tactical ISR capabilities of its ground forces. According to Bulgarian media, a ...

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

    Micro UAV (Argentina)

    Programme Background Tender The EA and MoD in April 2021 announced Public Tender 0090/2021 (UOC: 84/135) which saw the General Directorate of Material begin the process ...

  • ISR/special mission

    MC-27J - Algeria

    Programme Background Algeria has a long standing ISR aircraft requirement to support its Beech 1900 fleet comprised of six aircraft. The new ISR fleet is ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - HALE

    Caihong

    The Caihong (Rainbow), also known as the Cai Hong or CH, is a solar-powered HALE platform designed for near-space flight. It is suitable for military ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - HALE

    Morning Star

    Aviation Industry Corporation of China’s Morning Star is a quasi-satellite, near-space, solar-powered platform. It is designed for both military and civilian applications, including reconnaissance, navigation ...

  • FL-3

    The FL-3 is a planned solar-powered, long-endurance, near-space platform with an 85,300ft ceiling. Speculated future uses include communication, ground observation, meteorological monitoring and operation as ...

  • ISR/special mission, Maritime patrol

    A320neo M3A

    Currently under development by Airbus, the A320 M3A is the Maritime Patrol version of the civilian A320neo aircraft. The aircraft can be fitted with a wide ...

  • Space: radar systems

    SARah

    SARah is the planned follow-on system for the SAR-Lupe radar satellite constellation operated by the German Armed Forces. In 2013, it was announced that OHB ...

  • Major networking projects

    EAC

    The NATO Communications and Information Agency awarded ACTIA Sodielec a contract in June 2013 to provide NATO with an Extended Advanced SATCOM Network Monitoring and ...

  • Land: Radio and SATCOM

    Vocality Pro Series

    The Pro Series includes the V25, V50, V150 and V20. These are designed to be used in a central communications hub or as part of ...

  • Space: radar systems

    ESA Sentinel-1

    Sentinel-1 is a planned constellation of four satellites with two already in orbit and two on order. They carry a payload of a C-band SAR ...

  • Air: COMINT and ELINT systems

    FlyingFish Maritime

    The FlyingFish Maritime SIGINT system is one of several derivatives of the FlyingFish Airborne Satellite Monitoring System developed by Horizon Technologies. Designed to be mounted ...

  • Air: COMINT and ELINT systems

    FlyingFish

    FlyingFish is an Airborne Satellite Monitoring System designed to detect and intercept SATCOM from airborne ISR platforms. As a passive system, it cannot be detected ...

  • Data links

    Space CDL

    The Space Common Data Link (CDL) system provides a wideband data link capability adaptable to a variety of space-based applications. It consists of separate transmitter ...

  • Naval: COMINT and ELINT systems

    FlyingFish Naval

    The FlyingFish Naval SIGINT system is one of several derivatives of the FlyingFish Airborne Satellite Monitoring System (ASMS) developed by Horizon Technologies. Whereas the original ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical

    ULTRA

    The Unmanned Long-endurance Tactical Reconnaissance Aircraft (ULTRA) is a fixed-wing drone from DZYNE Technologies.  It is described as a long-endurance, GPS-harded intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance platform with full ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical

    Pelican / Rumrunner

    The Pelican Cargo is an electric cargo-carrying drone from Pyka. Powered by four electric motors, the Pelican can carry 400lb of cargo in its 70 ...

  • Military - USVs

    Eclipse Class 11

    The Eclipse Class 11 is an 11m mono-hull craft that can serve as a surveillance platform or patrol craft. Optional equipment fitted to customer requirements ...