• Digital Battlespace

  Thales offers Link 16 alternative

  4th February 2011

  Thales is offering a tactical datalink solution to countries that find themselves unable to take advantage of systems such as Link 16. The Multi-Function Tactical …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  TiaLinx announces launch of the Cougar20-H mini-robot

  3rd February 2011

  TiaLinx, Inc., a developer of a remotely controlled mini-robot integrated with mm-wave miniaturized radars, today announced the launch of the Cougar20-H. The mini-robot system is …

• Digital Battlespace

  SAIC Awarded USAF contract to support network-centric operations

  3rd February 2011

  Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) announced today it was awarded a prime contract by the US Air Force (USAF) to provide information technology (IT) services …

• Digital Battlespace

  Northrop Grumman multi-band synthetic aperture radar counters IEDs

  3rd February 2011

  Northrop Grumman Corporation's Multi-Band Synthetic Aperture Radar (MB SAR), recently provided counter-improvised explosive device (IED) support to help enable the safe drawdown of US combat …

• Land Warfare

  UK MoD expands Bowman capabilities

  3rd February 2011

  The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is improving its counter improvised explosive device (IED) capabilities with the awarding of three contracts worth £33 million to …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Centaur begins flight test program

  3rd February 2011

  Aurora Flight Sciences announced that the Centaur Optionally Piloted Aircraft (OPA) has begun its flight test program. The first fully-configured Centaur made its first flight …

• Digital Battlespace

  Elbit Systems introduces Tadiran SDR-7200AR

  2nd February 2011

  Elbit Systems Ltd. announced the launch of its latest software-defined radio, the airborne Tadiran SDR-7200AR. Specifically designed for airborne platforms, this innovative radio system harnesses …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  DARPA selects RE2 to bring robotic control to the general public

  1st February 2011

  RE2, Inc., a leading developer of intelligent modular manipulation systems, announced today that it has been selected by DARPA to develop a dual-arm robot and …

• Digital Battlespace

  New unique 'plug and play' capabilities for the Micro CoMPASS payload

  31st January 2011

  Elbit Systems Ltd. wholly owned subsidiary, Elbit Systems Electro-optics Elop announced today that it developed a unique hardware and software capability, enabling its MicroCoMPASS electro-optical …

• Digital Battlespace

  JTRS takes to the air

  27th January 2011

  The first airborne demonstration of the Airborne Maritime/Fixed Station Joint Tactical Radio System (AMF JTRS) has been tested onboard the AH-64D Block III Apache helicopter. …

• Land Warfare

  DoD steps up its counter-IED effort

  27th January 2011

  The US Department of Defense (DoD) is continuing its efforts to counter the ongoing improvised explosive device (IED) threat on current operations with the awarding …

• Digital Battlespace

  AFCEA West 2011: Battery charging initiatives in the spotlight

  27th January 2011

  Among the myriad energy and logistical initiatives within the tactical arena are the mandates of battery management and the recharging of multiple battery types on …

• Digital Battlespace

  Cobham to provide vehicle intercoms, combat radios in $21m Middle East deal

  27th January 2011

  Cobham will provide its military Vehicle Intercom System and Eagle Close Combat Radio to an undisclosed Middle East customer through two contracts totalling US$21 million. …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Saab delivers nEUROn fuselage to Dassault Aviation

  27th January 2011

  Saab AB (Sweden) officially delivered the front and central fuselage sections of the nEUROn European UCAV technology demonstrator to the Prime contractor, Dassault Aviation (France). …

• Digital Battlespace

  AFCEA West 2011: GDC4S unveils cyber situational awareness capability

  26th January 2011

  General Dynamics C4 Systems (GDC4S) is developing a new tactical capability designed to enhance a commander’s situational awareness in a cyberwarfare environment. A prototype of …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Fighter - multirole

  F-16V Procurement [Slovakia]

  Programme Background Earlier in April 2018, the US State Department announced that it has approved a possible FMS deal of 14 F-16V aircraft for an ...

• Reconnaissance/patrol vehicles

  Belgium Jaguar Medium Common Armoured Vehicle Platform

  Programme Background In its Strategic Vision for Defence document published in June 2016, the Belgian MoD outlined its aspirations for equipping five motorised manoeuvre battalions ...

• APCs/IFVs - 6x6

  Belgium Griffon Light Common Armoured Vehicle Platform

  Programme Background In its Strategic Vision for Defence document published in June 2016, the Belgian MoD outlined its aspirations for equipping five motorised manoeuvre battalions ...

• APCs/IFVs - 6x6

  6x6 APC (Philippines)

  Programme Background The Philippine Army has identified an urgent need for new wheeled APCs, after the Battle of Marawi exposed shortcomings in its existing fleet ...

• Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors

  Intercept and Escort Craft (UK)

  Programme BackgroundThe UK MoD launched a programme aimed at developing a class of Intercept and Escort craft intended to replace the existing stock of Avon Sea Rider, Pacific ...

• Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors

  Intercept and Escort Craft (UK) (Option)

  Programme Background The UK MoD launched a programme aimed at developing a class of Intercept and Escort craft intended to replace the existing stock of Avon Sea ...

• Fighter - multirole

  F-15SA Saudi Arabia

  The aircraft deal includes 170 APG-63(v)3 AESA radar sets, 193 F-110-GE-129 Improved Performance Engines, 100 M61 Vulcan Cannons, 338 Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems amongst ...

• Fighter - multirole

  JAS 39E/F Gripen (Brazil)

  In 2016, Gripen’s Project and Development Center was opened in Sao Paulo to allow Sweedish and Brazillian engineers to work together in the Gripen development ...

• Military helicopters - scout/light attack

  Bell 407GX

  The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency noted that the proposed sale of five Bell 407GX helicopters will help compensate for the combat loss of seven IA407 helicopters ...

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

  Bayraktar TB2 (Qatar)

  Programme Background In 2018 at DIMDEX, it was revealed that Qatar had bought six Bayraktar TB2 UAVs from Turkey. The deal also included three ground control stations, ...

• Military helicopters - scout/light attack

  MD 530F -Kenya

  Crew transition training took place at the MD Helicopters headquarters in Mesa, Arizona, with field service support, armament, and gunnery training scheduled to occur at ...

• Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - small

  Tethered UAS (UK)

  Programme Background Requirements The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is seeking one UAV system, two drones, which operate from a tethered power supply and have the 'flexibility ...

• Military helicopters - maritime

  MH-60R (Spain)

  Programme Background On 16 March 2022, the US State Department approved an FMS to Spain for eight MH-60R helicopters and associated equipment and weaponry for $950 ...

• Light attack, Trainer

  Tejas LCA - India Follow-On

  According to the HAL's chairman R Madhavan, 'apart from all the capabilities of IOC aircraft, the FOC variant additionally comes with an air-to-air refuelling capability, close-combat ...

• ISR/special mission

  Pegasus SIGINT Aircraft (Follow-On) [Germany]

  Programme Background Requirement For details of the PEGASUS programme, see the original programme entry. The Pegasus (Persistent German Airborne Surveillance System) project aims to fulfil a ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  BNET-V

  BNET-V is a MANET Software-Defined Radio for vehicles. Designed by Rafael, the multiband radio has a modular architecture and offers compatibility with several legacy systems.

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  Next Generation Survivor Radio

  The Next Generation Survivor Radio (NGSR) is a software-defined radio being developed by General Dynamics Mission Systems. It is expected to enter into service after June 2026.

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  Sentry Mesh 6161

  The Sentry Mesh 6161-L is a software-defined radio produced by Domo Tactical Communications and Codan Communications. Unveiled in 2023, the L-band radio is marketed at soldier ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM, Naval: Radio and SATCOM

  CNHF1

  Produced by KNL, the CNHF1 is a software-defined HF radio system with cognitive radio capabilities. Capable of receiving the entire HF spectrum, it provides secure, ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  MCR1025

  Reutech's LANDSEC MCR1025 is an HF manpack radio system in service with the South African National Defence Force. Notably, it supports Automatic Link Establishment (ALE) ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  F@stnet Twin

  Thales F@stnet Twin is a lightweight, dual-channel software-defined radio for dismounted soldiers. Launched in 2010, it is a member of the PR4G/F@stnet product family.

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  THOR VRM

  THOR VRM (Vehicle Radio Module) is a software-defined radio being developed by Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace as of Q3 FY2023. It is expected to enter ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  PRC-525

  The PRC-525 Combat Net Radio is a software-defined radio covering HF, VHF and UHF bands in a single unit. Offered in multiple configurations, it provides ...

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  MR6000A

  A member of Rohde & Schwarz's M3AR product family, the MR6000A is an airborne software-defined radio. Notably, it features an integrated cryptographic module, and the radio ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  SDR Family

  Designed to provide high-speed data and voice communications to support land, maritime and air platform applications on the digital battlefield. The family of SDRs consists ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  SWave VQ1

  Leonardo SWave VQ1 is a quad-channel software-defined radio node. Designed for headquarters and command vehicles, it provides secure voice and data through multiple legacy and ...

• Air: Radio and SATCOM, UAS: communication systems

  R&S SDAR

  The R&S; SDAR is a software-defined airborne radio that extends the R&S; M3AR airborne radio family. The R&S; SDAR offers secure broadband voice and data ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  ESR-P

  Developed by Thales, the ESR-P (Équipement radio standard-Portatif) is a dual-band, handheld software-defined radio designed for France's CONTACT communications programme. Having completed evaluations in December 2023, it ...

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  Aselsan 9681 V/UHF

  Aselsan 9681 V/UHF is a software-defined radio with frequency hopping and encryption capabilities. Designed for air platforms, it has been in service with the Turkish ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  TRC-1222 Rondon

  The TRC-1222 Rondon is a software-defined, multiband radio system produced by IMBEL. Offered in handheld, manpack and vehicular configurations, it is procured by the Brazilian Army.