• Defence Notes

  Modi declares India 'space superpower' as satellite downed by missile

  28th March 2019

  India said it had destroyed a low-orbiting satellite in a missile test that proved the nation was among the world's most advanced space powers. In …

• Defence Helicopter

  AAF to receive overhauled Mi-17V-5

  6th March 2019

  Trencin (LOTN) has completed a general overhaul of an Afghan Air Force Mi-17V-5 helicopter, the company announced on 28 February. The helicopter has been repaired …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  LIMA 2019: Grin, Reaper, for regional opportunities abound

  26th March 2019

  General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) is sensing many opportunities around the Asia-Pacific region for its MQ-9 UAV family, starting with a Malaysian requirement for …

• Naval Warfare

  Malaysia eyes new fast interceptor craft

  11th March 2019

  The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) is looking to start its fast interceptor craft (FIC) programme soon, according to Malaysian shipbuilding sources. They stated that the …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Hybrid UAV spotted on Chinese warship

  15th March 2019

  On 26 February, an image emerged of a UAV taking off from the stern flight deck of a People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) Type 052C …

• Defence Notes

  Seven NATO countries hit spending target

  14th March 2019

  Seven of the 29 NATO countries hit the alliance's defence spending target in 2018, figures showed on 14 March 2019, an improvement over the year …

• Defence Notes

  Seoul closely monitoring North Korea for 'missile launch'

  11th March 2019

  South Korea's military said on 11 March 2019 it was closely monitoring North Korean facilities after a series of satellite images triggered international alarm that …

• Defence Notes

  Taiwan asks US for new fighter jets to defend against China

  8th March 2019

  Taiwan has made a formal request to the United States for new fighter jets to defend itself against increasing Chinese threats, Deputy Defence Minister Shen …

• Land Warfare

  BAE delivers first tranche of Austrian BvS10s

  28th February 2019

  BAE Systems has delivered the first four BvS10 all-terrain vehicles to the Austrian armed forces, the company announced on 25 February. The vehicles will be …

• Defence Helicopter

  Aero India 2019: HAL silent on NUH developments

  27th February 2019

  Although the Indian MoD launching an expression of interest for a JV on the purchase of 111 Naval Utility Helicopters only two weeks ago, Hindustan …

• Naval Warfare

  India to lease second Akula sub from Russia

  8th March 2019

  The Indian government reached a more than $3 billion agreement with Russia on 7 March regarding the lease of a third nuclear-powered attack submarine. However, …

• Land Warfare

  Komatsu withdraws from AFV production in Japan

  24th February 2019

  Komatsu has decided to withdraw from the business of developing vehicles for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF). According to Komatsu, it is too hard …

• Defence Notes

  Aero India 2019: Indian Rafale deal comes under scrutiny

  20th February 2019

  The Comptroller & Auditor General’s (CAG) report on capital acquisitions in the Indian Air Force (IAF) was tabled in parliament on 13 February. It examined …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Leonardo opens new facility in Pisa

  20th February 2019

  Leonardo has opened a new facility in Pisa, Italy for the development and production of the AWHERO rotary unmanned air system (RUAS), the company announced …

• Naval Warfare

  Lockheed receives SEWIP Block 2 contract modification

  15th February 2019

  Lockheed Martin has received an $184 million contract modification to exercise options for full rate production of Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program Block 2 systems, …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• ISR/special mission

  ISTAR Aircraft - India

  Programme Background New Delhi has a long standing requirement for ISTAR aircraft to increase the IAF's capability to track mobile ground targets, map natural disaster areas, ...

• Loitering munitions

  Harop [Azerbaijan]

  Programme Background According to a December 2020 report by the Centre for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS), Azerbaijan acquired an estimated 50 Harop loitering munitions ...

• Military helicopters - attack

  AH-1Z Romania

  The Romanian MoD has a long-standing requirement for new rotary platforms, including troop transport, supply and attack configurations. According to the the Military Strategy document, ...

• APCs/IFVs - 8x8

  Piranha V

  264 of the Piranha Vs will be assigned to the Danish Army's 1st Brigade, following its reorganisation in January 2019. Each of its three armoured ...

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  Air: Radio and SATCOM | Tejas LCA - India Follow-On

  Indian Air Force is planning to buy a total of 140 Tejas LCA to equip seven squadrons. Between 2006 and 2016, India’s Defence Acquisition Council authorised ...

• Data links

  Data links | Tejas LCA - India Follow-On

  Indian Air Force is planning to buy a total of 140 Tejas LCA to equip seven squadrons. Between 2006 and 2016, India’s Defence Acquisition Council authorised ...

• Air: Helmet-mounted displays

  Air: Helmet-mounted displays | Tejas LCA - India Follow-On

  Indian Air Force is planning to buy a total of 140 Tejas LCA to equip seven squadrons. Between 2006 and 2016, India’s Defence Acquisition Council authorised ...

• Air: Head-up displays

  Air: Head-up displays | Tejas LCA - India Follow-On

  Indian Air Force is planning to buy a total of 140 Tejas LCA to equip seven squadrons. Between 2006 and 2016, India’s Defence Acquisition Council authorised ...

• Transponders and IFF

  Transponders and IFF | Tejas LCA - India Follow-On

  Indian Air Force is planning to buy a total of 140 Tejas LCA to equip seven squadrons. Between 2006 and 2016, India’s Defence Acquisition Council authorised ...

• APCs/IFVs - 4x4

  Paraguay VAMTAC ST5

  Programme Background Paraguay's Joint Task Force is in need of new armoured vehicles that can provide sufficient protection against the small arms, mines and IEDs ...

• Military helicopters - attack

  Mi-28UB - Russia

  Programme BackgroundThe Russian MoD plans to acquire up to 60 Mi-28UB aircraft for the Russian Air Force by mid-2020s. Moscow signed a contract with Russian Helicopters ...

• Military helicopters - attack

  Mi-28UB - Russia Forecast

  Programme Background The Russian MoD plans to acquire up to 60 Mi-28UB aircraft for the Russian Air Force by mid-2020s. Moscow signed a contract with Russian ...

• 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 ...

• APCs/IFVs - 4x4

  Cobra II Armoured Tactical Vehicle - 2 (EGM-ZTA-2)

  Some of the Cobra IIs delivered to the SGD are armed with an Aselsan SARP RWS. Based on the value of the June 2016 contract ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small

  KUS-FT (South Korea)

  Programme Background Requirement The ROKA had identified a need for tactical UAVs that can be employed at the divisional level to carry out ISTAR missions ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• APCs/IFVs - 8x8

  WhAP

  The Wheeled Amphibious Armoured Platform (WhAP) is being designed and developed in collaboration with India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to meet an Indian ...

• Self-propelled mortars

  Soltam Spear MK II

  Elbit Systems publicly unveiled the Soltam Spear Mk II 120mm recoil mortar system at Defexpo 2016. It is a second-generation development of the Soltam Spear ...

• APCs/IFVs - 6x6

  Otaman 6x6

  First unveiled in 2016 at Defexpo in India, the Otaman 6x6 was designed by Practika to meet the requirements of the Armed Forces of Ukraine ...

• Reconnaissance/patrol vehicles

  LAMV

  At Defexpo India in February 2014, Tata Motors unveiled a prototype of the Light Armoured Mobility Vehicle (LAMV) which it is offering to meet Indian Army ...

• Magline Cruiser

  First displayed at the DefExpo exhibition in 2014, the Magline Cruiser was developed as three variants: Cruiser 1, Cruiser 2 and Mini Cruiser. The two larger ...

• Self-propelled guns

  Arjun Catapult Mk II

  India's Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE) publicly unveiled the Arjun Catapult Mk II at Defexpo India in February 2014. The Arjun Catapult is ...

• Towed guns

  Dhanush

  India's state-owned Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) developed the Dhanush 155 mm L/45 towed howitzer using technology transferred as part of a late 1980s deal for ...

• OPVs

  Shachi Class (Project 21)

  Project 21 (P-21) Naval Offshore Patrol Vessels (NOPVs)  was intended to enhance the maritime surveillance and patrol capabilities of the Indian Navy. The design of ...

• Self-propelled missile systems

  Tor-M1

  The tracked Tor-M1 (NATO designation SA-15 Gauntlet) self-propelled air defence system is designed to defeat aircraft, helicopters, UAVs and cruise missiles flying at medium, low ...

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

  Tanan

  The Tanan is VTOL UAS developed for maritime and land missions. It is capable of completing eight hour missions over a 180km range with a ...

• Towed guns

  Sharang

  The Sharang 155mm towed artillery gun is an upgraded version of the Russian-made M-46 130mm howizter produced by the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB). It is ...

• Towed guns

  M777

  The Ultralightweight Field Howitzer (UFH), now designated the M777, was designed in 1987 in order to satisfy US Army requirements for a lightweight 155mm howitzer. ...

• Military - USVs

  SeaFly-01

  The SeaFly-01 USV, developed by Beijing Sifang Automation, was showcased at the 11th Zhuhai Airshow in China in November 2016. Phase one tests of the ...

• Military - USVs

  High-Speed Intercept Boat

  Poly Technologies displayed its High-Speed Intercept Boat at DSA in Malaysia in 2016. 

• Tanks

  Zorawar

  The Zorawar is an Indian light tank project that aims to maintain a high power-to-weight ratio while offering firepower comparable to MBTs. The new platform ...