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Digital Battlespace
XpressSAR selects IAI’s TecSAR
26th November 2018
XpressSAR has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to purchase Israel Aerospace Industries’ (IAI's) TecSAR technology for its high-resolution x-band satellite constellation. Under the agreement, XpressSAR …
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Training
I/ITSEC 2018: Esterline launches TREALITY RP-X
26th November 2018
Esterline Simulation Visual Systems (SVS) has added to its TREALITY range of rear-projection domes with the introduction of the RP-X, a new offering that is …
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Training
Bundeswehr orders tank training rounds
23rd November 2018
Rheinmetall has received a contract from the German Bundeswehr to provide tank training rounds, the company announced on 19 November. The €21.4 million ($24.4 million) …
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Special Operations
US Navy goes for MOHOC
22nd November 2018
Illustrating the proliferation of special operations technology throughout more conventional force components in the US Department of Defense (DoD), the US Navy Expeditionary Command has …
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Naval Warfare
Oman to receive fast patrol vessels
19th November 2018
Ares Shipyard has received a contract to supply 14 Ares 85 Hercules fast patrol vessels to the Royal Oman Police Coast Guard (ROPCG) under a …
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Defence Notes
Saab forecasts sales increase despite orders' dip
15th November 2018
Saab is confident its contribution to major defence programmes and its associated order potential will lead to the company delivering a 5% increase in sales …
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Military Logistics
USAF looks to expeditionary airfield lighting
15th November 2018
USAF is looking toward ‘next generation’ lighting capabilities to help establish future expeditionary airfields. Service interest in the capabilities was outlined in a recent ‘sources …
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Naval Warfare
Details of GRSE’s small anti-submarine corvette emerge
13th November 2018
The Indian Navy’s (IN) Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASWSWC) project of 16 hulls will be split evenly between two shipbuilders, Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) …
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Training
Barco launches FL40 projector
12th November 2018
Projection display specialists Barco has launched a new HLD – LED (High Lumen Density – Light Emitting Diode) projection system, the FL40. Available in native WUXGA (1920 …
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Training
USMC orders Rheinmetall 40mm practice ammo
2nd November 2018
Rheinmetall has received a $59 million contract from the US Marine Corps to produce and deliver 40mm practice ammunition, the company announced on 29 October. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Australian navy creates new UAV squadron
25th October 2018
The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) stood up a new UAV squadron – christened 822X Squadron – at HMAS Albatross on 25 October. It marks a …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Euronaval 2018: Hero prepares for flight trials from Italian FREMM
24th October 2018
Leonardo’s AWHero VTOL UAV will begin flight trials off of an Italian Navy FREMM frigate early next year, as preparations continue for its participation in …
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Training
Boeing, Saab crack on with T-X phase one
24th October 2018
Saab has received an order from prime contractor Boeing for the US Air Force’s new T-X Advanced Pilot Training Aircraft programme.Boeing and Saab were selected …
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Digital Battlespace
Euronaval 2018: Sea Giraffe stretches capability to include hypersonic threat detection
23rd October 2018
As western navies come face to face with the threats posed by next-generation anti-ship missile technologies, Saab has chosen Euronaval 2018 to launch a new …
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Training
CAE launches Medallion MR e-Series visual system
23rd October 2018
CAE has launched its Medallion MR e-Series integrated visual system that has been designed for military fighter and fast-jet training, and specifically, interoperability and networking …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Military helicopters - multirole
Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) [USA]
Programme Background US Army's Future Vertical Lift Programme The FLRAA is one of three strands of a broader army programme. The others are the Future ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | TF-X Kaan Next Generation Fighter (Türkiye)
The Turkish government first announced the TF-X program, also known as the Milli Muharip Uçak (MMU)- National Combat Aircraft, in 2010 to replace its F-16 ...
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Air: Helmet-mounted displays
Air: Helmet-mounted displays | TF-X Kaan Next Generation Fighter (Türkiye)
The Turkish government first announced the TF-X program, also known as the Milli Muharip Uçak (MMU)- National Combat Aircraft, in 2010 to replace its F-16 ...
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Data links
Data links | TF-X Kaan Next Generation Fighter (Türkiye)
The Turkish government first announced the TF-X program, also known as the Milli Muharip Uçak (MMU)- National Combat Aircraft, in 2010 to replace its F-16 ...
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Air: Head-up displays
Air: Head-up displays | TF-X Kaan Next Generation Fighter (Türkiye)
The Turkish government first announced the TF-X program, also known as the Milli Muharip Uçak (MMU)- National Combat Aircraft, in 2010 to replace its F-16 ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | TF-X Kaan Next Generation Fighter (Türkiye)
The Turkish government first announced the TF-X program, also known as the Milli Muharip Uçak (MMU)- National Combat Aircraft, in 2010 to replace its F-16 ...
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Fighter - multirole
TF-X Kaan Next Generation Fighter (Türkiye)
Programme Background Requirement Geopolitical factors have spurred aircraft development in Türkiye. With its removal from the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter project following the Russian S-400 ...
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Submarines: nuclear, attack
SSN(X) Programme [USN]
Programme Background Requirements The CRS SSN(X) report states the USN is examining three broad design options for future submarines. One is based on the current ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | SSN(X) Programme [USN]
The US Navy may be far from reaching the end of procuring the current Virginia-class nuclear attack submarines (SSNs), but that does not mean planning for ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | SSN(X) Programme [USN]
The US Navy may be far from reaching the end of procuring the current Virginia-class nuclear attack submarines (SSNs), but that does not mean planning for ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Sky Scout-X [Thailand]
Programme Background At the Defence & Security (D&S;) 2019 show in Bangkok, RV Connex displayed a variant of this Sky Scout, the Sky Scout-X. This ...
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Destroyers
Next-Generation Large Surface Combatants (LSC) - DDG(X) [USN]
Programme Background Requirements The US Navy (USN) is acknowledging a need to move away from the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer design, which is slowly outgrowing. Flight III ...
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Fighter - multirole
KF-X Development - South Korea
In May 2018, Indonesia renegotiated the terms of the contract, with no details disclosed. At ADEX 2019, KF-X full-scale mockup and cockpit design were unveiled. ...
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Fighter - multirole
IF-X/KF-X procurement (Indonesia)
Programme Background At ADEX 2019, KF-X full-scale mockup and cockpit design were unveiled. The first prototype of the KF-21 fighter aircraft was rolled out in April ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | IF-X/KF-X procurement (Indonesia)
Indonesian Air Force is planning to procure around 48 fighter jets under the joint KF-X/IF-X programme (see separate entries for Indonesian and South Korean development ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Patrol boats
115 Defiant
The Metal Shark 115 Defiant is a monohull patrol vessel designed and manufactured by Metal Shark. It is marketed as a platform for border patrol, police and ...
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Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors
85 Defiant
The 85 Defiant is a patrol boat by Metal Shark based on the proven Damen 2606 standardised patrol platform. Thirteen Near Coastal Patrol Vessel vessels ...
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Patrol boats
PB40
The PB(X) is a new generation of patrol boats from Metal Shark being built for the USN Expeditionary Combat Command's Coastal Riverine Forces (CRF). The ...
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Military helicopters - multirole
SB-1 Defiant
The SB-1 Defiant is a JMR-TD aircraft. Sikorsky and Boeing announced in February 2013 that they would submit a joint proposal to build a demonstrator ...
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Military - USVs
Sharktech
Sharktech is a UMV kit developed to be fitted to Metal Shark boats ranging in size from 16ft (4.9m) (16 Resolute) to 300ft (91m). In ...
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Tiltrotors
V-280 Valor
Bell Helicopter Textron is developing the V-280 Valor tiltrotor for the JMR-TD FVL project. The US Army announced in August 2014 that Bell would be ...
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Space: radar systems
TerraSAR-X and TanDEM-X
TerraSAR-X and the more advanced TanDEM-X (TerraSAR-X add-on for digital elevation measurement) are designed to operate closely together to generate an accurate 3D image of ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems, Land: unattended sensor/surveillance systems
Spynel-X
Spynel-X is a passive wide-area surveillance system with automatic intrusion detection and tracking capabilities. The sensor can perform 24/7 early human intrusion alerts over a ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
Rapier X-SkySAR
The Rapier X-SkySAR is an Italian UAV designed by Sky Eye Systems for civil and military missions. As its name suggests, the UAV features an ...
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Land: air defence radar
X-TAR
The X-Band Tactical Acquisition Radar (X-TAR) is a fully coherent X-band radar designed for such applications as early warning for MANPADS and guns or tactical ...
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Sea: naval fire control radar, Sea: naval surveillance radar, Sea: ship surveillance and fire control systems
KRONOS Dual Band
Leonardo's Kronos Dual Band is a multi-functional, solid-state naval radar utilising CMM and X bands. It combines Kronos Quad (C-band) and Kronos StarFire (X-band) scalable ...
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Special operations vehicles
Fox RRV-x
The Fox Rapid Reaction Vehicle-x (RRV-x) is an open-topped 4x4 vehicle developed for SF operations. Unlike its predecessor, the Fox RRV-r, the RRV-x is based on ...
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Infrastructure - shelters/accommodation
Base-X Shelters
HDT's Base-X folding frame soft-walled shelters range in size from personal tents to Corps-level complexes. Available in the 100, 200, 300 (305), 500 or Dome ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Wing Loong X
The Wing Loong X, or WL-X, is a fixed-wing UAV developed by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC). Debuted at the Paris Air Show ...
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Land: air defence radar
X-TAR 3D
The X-Band Tactical Acquisition Radar 3D (X-TAR 3D) air surveillance and acquisition radar is the newest member of Rheinmetall’s X-TAR family. The fully coherent phased-array ...