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News - satellite isr space-based

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Gaming-style solutions for downing drones (Studio)

    26th June 2019

    This video is brought to you in partnership with Raytheon. Beth Maundrill, Deputy Editor, Shephard Media, speaks to Evan Hunt, business development director for high energy lasers …

  • Naval Warfare

    India approves more P-8 aircraft

    25th June 2019

    On 20 June the Indian MoD approved the acquisition of an extra ten P-8I Neptune maritime patrol aircraft for the Indian Navy (IN), just the …

  • Defence Notes

    Saab radars gaining low, slow target detection

    25th June 2019

    As the number of airspace incursions involving UAVs continues to rise and make headlines due to the risk that they pose, industry is stepping up …

  • Land Warfare

    MBDA and Lockheed submit bid for Germany's IAMD programme

    25th June 2019

    An MBDA Deutchsland/Lockheed Martin joint venture has submitted its proposal for Germany’s future integrated air and missile defence (IAMD) acquisition programme.  The tactical air defence …

  • Training

    Indra contracted for French MRTT simulator

    25th June 2019

    Indra has been contracted by Airbus Defence & Space to deliver a simulator for the French Air Force’s A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) fleet.  The …

  • Land Warfare

    NASAMS fires AIM-9X Sidewinder in test

    24th June 2019

    Testing carried out by Raytheon and the Royal Norwegian Air Force has confirmed the ability for the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) to engage …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Lockheed Martin enhances C2BMC system

    24th June 2019

    Lockheed Martin has modernised the command, control, battle management and communications (C2BMC) system, enhancing the US Missile Defense Agency's Ballistic Missile Defense System. C2BMC enables …

  • Defence Notes

    Russian Air and Space force takes its first MiG-35s

    24th June 2019

    The MiG-35 development, test and production effort has marked a serious advance in the last three years according to Ilya Tarasenko, director general at Russian …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Thales introduces Spy Ranger 550

    24th June 2019

    Thales has expanded its mini UAS range with the introduction of the Spy Ranger 550. Designed to boost the intelligence gathering capabilities of units deployed …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Airbus and Hauts-de-France target air deliveries

    24th June 2019

    On 17 June, Airbus signed a framework partnership agreement with the Hauts-de-France region to assess the economic development potential of UAS deliveries on a regional …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Paris Air Show: Quantum and ESG bring new ISR UAVs to town

    24th June 2019

    German unmanned systems manufacturer Quantum Systems and missions systems integration partner ESG jointly debuted a pair of small mock-up ISR UAVs - Vector and Scorpion …

  • Military Logistics

    Paris Air Show: DIRCM for Germany's A400M fleet

    21st June 2019

    Airbus Defence and Space will supply Directed Infrared Counter Measure (DIRCM) systems for Germany's A400M aircraft under a contract from Germany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr …

  • Special Operations

    USSOCOM looks to future helicopter cockpit

    21st June 2019

    US Special Operations Command is exploring industry capabilities for a “next generation Special Operations Aviation cockpit.” Command interest in related industry capabilities was expressed in …

  • Land Warfare

    Australia pieces together its NASAMS puzzle

    21st June 2019

    Australia’s Department of Defence announced on 20 June the signing of an acquisition contract for the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) short-range ground-based air …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Raytheon highlights cloud-based Cyber Academy (Studio)

    21st June 2019

    This video is brought to you in partnership with Raytheon. Beth Maundrill, Deputy Editor, Shephard Media, speaks to Ryan Bagby, Program Manager, Cyber Academies, at Raytheon, about …

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 ...