• Digital Battlespace

  Singapore launches bug bounty programme

  12th December 2017

  Under a computer bug bounty programme, the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has appointed American white hat hacker firm HackerOne to test the Ministry of Defence’s …

• Land Warfare

  New rifles destined for Somalia

  20th November 2017

  The Turkish government has gifted new rifles to Somalia as part of its plan to expand its influence in the region. Up to 450 new …

• Digital Battlespace

  GDA 2017: Thales system for Kuwait patrol vehicles

  6th December 2017

  Thales is integrating a remotely-operated turret and surveillance system on Kuwait Ministry of Interior armoured patrol vehicles, the company announced on 20 November. All vehicles …

• Digital Battlespace

  D&S 2017: Saab points to Thai network upgrade (video)

  8th November 2017

  Thailand operates a complete network solution, supplied by Saab, to connect its air, land and naval assets, including the Saab Gripen fighter.  While this solution …

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2017: Quantum3D expands portfolio

  27th November 2017

  Best known for its real-time image generation capabilities, California-based Quantum3D is using I/ITSEC 2017 to highlight a number of new products and expand its offering. …

• Military Logistics

  Engility awarded ATC systems work

  1st December 2017

  Engility has received a $20 million task order to provide maintenance and upgrades for the US Navy’s air traffic control (ATC) systems, the company announced …

• Digital Battlespace

  Raytheon's GPS receiver tested aboard B-2

  7th December 2017

  The US Air Force (USAF) has tested its next-generation military-code Global Positioning System (GPS) using a Raytheon receiver aboard a B-2 Spirit aircraft, the company …

• Digital Battlespace

  Philippines reflects on troposcatter comms for Mindanao

  21st November 2017

  Earlier this month the Philippines Department of National Defense (DND) invited two American companies to bid to meet a requirement for a tropospheric scatter (troposcatter) …

• Digital Battlespace

  ADEX 2017: LIG Nex1 airs AESA radars

  25th October 2017

  LIG Nex1 exhibited two vehicle-mounted radar system prototypes at Seoul ADEX 2017, one named the Weapon Locating Radar (pictured on the right above) and the …

• Land Warfare

  Saab, Raytheon team for infantry weapons

  14th November 2017

  Raytheon and Saab are teaming up to cooperate on the development of new weapons systems for infantry forces to meet near-term US and international requirements, …

• Digital Battlespace

  Japan makes decisions on Aegis Ashore deployment

  19th November 2017

  Japan’s MoD has decided to allocate two Aegis Ashore facilities armed with SM-3 Block IIA missiles to the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF), and to …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Indian military yearns for larger UAV inventory

  6th December 2017

  The Indian military’s desire for UAVs will soon be boosted with further RfPs. While the army is already processing an RfP for mini-UAVs, India is …

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2017: US Army trials digital sandbox

  30th November 2017

  The US Army Research Laboratory continues to advance its Augmented Reality Sandtable (ARES), which is aiming to give soldiers greater battlefield visualisation compared with older …

• Digital Battlespace

  Singapore operationalises target acquisition designation system

  8th December 2017

  Singapore’s artillery is in the midst of introducing a new laser Target Acquisition Designation System (TADS) to increase the efficiency of Singapore Armed Forces (SAF)strike …

• Digital Battlespace

  Japan’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye takes off

  17th November 2017

  Northrop Grumman has successfully completed the first flight of Japan’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft at the company’s Aircraft Integration Center of Excellence in Florida. The …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• AEW&C

  GlobalEye (1-3) [UAE]

  Programme Background The GlobalEye is a modification of Bombardier's Global 6000 jet aircraft fitted with the S-band Erieye Extended Range (ER) radar and mission system ...

• OPVs

  OPVs Procurement (1-2) [Greece]

  Programme Background Requirements According to the RFI issued in late 2022, the Hellenic Coast Guard is seeking to procure two new OPVs. The vessels are ...

• Military helicopters - light/training

  Bell 505 - Montenegro

  The deal between Montenegro and export agency Canadian Commercial Cooperation will see aircraft production take place at Bell’s Mirabel facility before being transited to the ...

• Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift

  AW101-Norway

  AgustaWestland is also providing initial support and training services, including spares at each of the operating bases and aircrew training. It will then provide performance ...

• Landing platform docks/dock landing ships

  Landing Platform Docks [India]

  Programme Background Requirements The LPD tender, although more akin to an LHD, specifies that the quartet of ships must be built within India, although collaboration ...

• Fighter - multirole

  Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) [Japan]

  Programme Background Shephard notes that GCAP's Japanese, British and Italian components are tracked in separate entries. Programme Timeline 2020: The Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency of Japan issued ...

• Light attack, Trainer

  T-X / T-7A Red Hawk [USAF]

  Programme Background Goal The T-X programme aims to acquire a two-seat jet trainer aircraft to replace its Northrop Grumman T-38 Talon. The programme could be worth ...

• Fighter - multirole

  Global Combat Air Programme [UK]

  Programme Background The next-generation platform concept is part of the 2015 Strategic Defence and Security Review, which sought to deliver a Future Combat Air System ...

• Landing platform docks/dock landing ships

  Landing Platform Dock [Qatar]

  Programme Background Close to a €4 billion ($4.67 billion) contract was awarded to Fincantieri in June 2016 for the construction of seven surface vessels, including the four ...

• 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 ...

• Frigates

  Multi-Role Combat Vessels (1-6) [Singapore]

  Programme Background Requirements Singapore is planning to replace its current ageing Victory-class corvettes, which are due to leave service in 2025, with an equal number of ...

• Fighter - multirole

  Horizon 2 - Multirole Fighter Programme [Philippines]

  Programme Background Requirement The Philippines wants a fighter able to perform score missions such as air-to-air combat, air-to-ground tasks and reconnaissance, including over water. It ...

• AEW&C

  AEW&C Aircraft [South Korea]

  Programme Background Requirement The requirement was initially reported in 2016 when it was noted as being part of a long-term development plan, however, reports from ...

• Trainer

  T-54A Multi-Engine Training System (METS) (USA)

  Programme Background Multi-Engine Training System is a USN programme to replace the ageing T-44C Pegasus fleet and modernize multi-engine aircraft training. Multi-Engine Training System provides ...

• Fighter - multirole

  H-X Fighter Programme (Finland)

  Programme Background In June 2020, Finnish MoD announced that the Hornet fleet life extension programme is neither cost-effective solution nor sufficient in terms of Finland’s ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Air: Defensive Systems - Radar Warning Receivers

  AN/APR-44(V)

  BAE Systems’ AN/APR-44(V)1/3 is a legacy Radar Warning Receiver (RWR). The system was originally procured to equip an array of aircraft types, chiefly rotorcraft, although ...

• Air: surveillance and maritime patrol radar

  Seaspray 7500E V2

  The Seaspray 7500E V2 is a long-range, maritime-focused multi-mode surveillance radar produced by Leonardo and manufactured in the UK. The system can rapidly interleave radar modes ...

• Air: helicopter radar, Air: surveillance and maritime patrol radar

  AN/APS-153(V)1

  The AN/APS-153(V)1 is a multi-mode surveillance radar manufactured by Telephonics. It is designed as a premier surveillance radar for maritime helicopters, specifically to the requirement of ...

• Air: Defensive Systems - Radar Warning Receivers

  SEER

  SEER is a modular, high-performance digital Radar Warning Receiver providing sophisticated protection from radar threats. The system is sensitive, providing a detailed parametric and angle-of-arrival ...

• Air: helicopter radar, Air: surveillance and maritime patrol radar

  AN/APS-147

  The AN/APS-147 is a multi-mode maritime surveillance radar manufactured by Telephonics. It was designed for the requirements of the Sikorsky MH-60R, providing target imaging, small ...

• Air: Defensive Systems - Radar Warning Receivers

  DM/A-104

  The DM/A-104 Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) is one of the world’s more obscure systems. To date, it is believed to have only been installed onboard ...

• Weapon sights for night use (thermal imaging)

  LIZ

  The LIZ, or ELOP LIZ, is a multi-sensor day/night EO sight for remote operations. Manufactured by Elbit Systems, the thermal imaging system features grounded thermal imaging ...

• Air: Integrated Defensive Systems, Land: Integrated Defensive Systems, Naval: Integrated Defensive Systems

  Virgilius

  Virgilius is an advanced, fully integrated all-in-one Electronic Warfare system for Alarm, Surveillance and Countermeasure functionalities. It is conceived to perform emitter detection, classification, identification, ...

• Air: helicopter radar, Air: surveillance and maritime patrol radar

  RDR-1700A

  The RDR-1700A is a lightweight, 360° digital colour, airborne surveillance radar manufactured by Telephonics. It is designed for fixed- or rotary-wing aircraft engaging in maritime patrol, ...

• EO/IR systems

  Star SAFIRE 230-HD

  The Star SAFIRE 230-HD is an out-of-production imaging system which Teledyne FLIR produced. It provided up to seven simultaneous payloads in a single-line replaceable unit 22.9cm ...

• Air: helicopter radar, Air: surveillance and maritime patrol radar

  Ocean Master

  The Ocean Master is an airborne sea surveillance and patrol radar manufactured by Thales. It can detect all types and sizes of targets in all ...

• Land: Integrated Defensive Systems

  SPS-65(V)5

  Elbit’s SPS-65(V)5 Spectrolite is designed to protect aircraft against Radio Frequency (RF) and laser threats. The manufacturer states that the SPS-65(V)5 can outfit a wide array ...

• Air: helicopter radar, Air: surveillance radar

  Horizon

  Horizon is an I-band, long-range ground surveillance radar. The primary sensor is mounted on the AS532 UL Cougar and feeds information to a ground station ...

• Air: Defensive Systems - MLDS

  MACS

  Bird Aerosystems’ Missile Approach Confirmation Sensor (MACS) forms part of the company’s Airborne Missile Protection Systems product line. The MACS is a radar-based sensor transmitting ...

• Air: Integrated Defensive Systems

  EWPS-100

  The EWPS-100 is a self-protection suite for helicopters and combat aircraft against radar-controlled threats. The system operates over the 0.7 to 18 GHz frequency band ...