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Land Warfare
MoD awards NP Aerospace US$94.6 million spares and repairs contract
20th September 2024
The CVSSP contract will run for the next four years, with two one-year extension options beyond that point.
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Air Warfare
Poland buys air and surface radar systems for $1.2 billion
8th February 2024
Poland has remained steadfast in its commitment to bolstering its defence capabilities as it secured a freshly approved Airspace and Surface Radar Reconnaissance deal.
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Naval Warfare
Royal Navy calls for industry views on modular outfitting
17th October 2024
The UK Government has called for industry views on the viability of a long-term approach to NavyPODS.
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Land Warfare
European MBT programmes make tracks and try to find a path forward
8th July 2024
European MBT programmes over the next decade or two could result in orders up to US$10 billion with orders occurring and plans for purchases predicted to refresh ageing fleets.
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Air Warfare
Boeing gets another boost with 36 Apaches approved for South Korea amid flurry of FMS deals
20th August 2024
The approval of four Foreign Military Sale (FMS) requests this week follows the green light for the sale to Israel of 50 F-15IA multi-role fighter aircraft and mid-life update kits for the country’s existing F-15s and other equipment in deals worth $20 billion.
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Land Warfare
Saab receives Carl-Gustaf M4 order from Poland and gets greenlight for Indian factory
5th March 2024
In September 2014, Saab Dynamics introduced the Carl-Gustaf M4, the fourth generation of the widely deployed shoulder-fired 84mm recoilless weapon system.
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Air Warfare
Typhoon remains “at heart of UK defence” despite claims production has stopped
19th November 2024
BAE Systems Air business has reaffirmed its commitment to the Typhoon programme as union representatives from the company urge the UK government to order 24 Typhoon jets.
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Air Warfare
Boeing applauds imminent E-7A deal and negotiation process
21st July 2024
The US Air Force (USAF) Is looking to replace its E-3 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) with Boeing’s E-7s.
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Naval Warfare
Spearfish weapons system passes UK Royal Navy Sea Acceptance test
2nd August 2024
The upgraded torpedo weapon system has now achieved Sea Acceptance on two separate classes of Royal Navy submarines.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Competition opens to supply thousands of UAS to Ukraine
4th June 2024
On 15 February it was announced that the UK and Latvia would jointly lead a capability coalition, which will see thousands of UAS supplied to Ukraine, including first-person view (FPV) UAS.
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Land Warfare
Elbit Systems to supply Iron Sting munition to Israeli MoD in $190 million deal
29th July 2024
Elbit Systems’ Iron Sting mortar was reported in October last year as being used for the first time in operations against Hamas in Gaza as the country reacted to Hamas attacks inside Israel.
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Air Warfare
UK MoD and Hypersonix commit to hypersonic missile deal
16th July 2024
Australia’s Hypersonix Launch Systems has signed a deal with the UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) to help the UK develop hypersonic missiles for the Hypersonic Technologies and Capability Development Framework (HTCDF) initiative.
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Land Warfare
Poland’s Borsuk IFV awaits production contract
25th June 2024
Poland showcased its latest Borsuk infantry fighting vehicle at Eurosatory in Paris, highlighting its domestically funded development, advanced weaponry and planned production of 1,400 units to replace Soviet-era models.
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Air Warfare
Polish FA-50 fighters to be equipped with Thales Scorpion HMD
18th October 2023
Thales Scorpion Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) will augment FA-50 pilots’ vision in real time through hybrid inertial optical tracking.
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Naval Warfare
Japan’s record defence budget proposals prompt major reorganisation for navy
2nd October 2024
Despite a record budget proposal, Japan’s military force has continued to face staffing problems, while the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force readies itself for a major upheaval of its surface fleet.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Transport
Medium Transport Aircraft (DROP) [Poland]
Programme Background Requirement Poland acquired the C-130E Hercules over a decade ago under the US FMS programme. Deliveries started in 2009 and ran through to ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
Action Plan of the Georgian Defence Force (FlyEye) [Georgia]
Programme Background Action Plan of the Georgian Defence Forces 2020-30 In July 2021, the Georgian Minister of Defence, Juansher Burchuladze, outlined the country's military modernisation plan. ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing
Gryf [Poland]
Programme Background Requirements The Polish MoD identified the need for several ingeniously produced UAVs to provide ISTAR and strike capabilities for its armed forces at the ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
FlyEye (Future Contracts) [Poland]
Programme Background Previous Contracts Poland has acquired FlyEye over many years. In December 2018, WB Group announced receiving an initial PLN10.3 million ($2.852 million) contract to supply ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
Gladius [Poland]
Programme Background Contract Signing On 6 May 2022, the Minister of National Defense, Mariusz Błaszczak, the president of the WB GROUP, Piotr Wojciechowski and the head ...
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Tanks
Wilk
Programme Background The Wilk programme was included in the Polish MoDs Technical Modernisation Plan of the Polish Armed Forces for 2021-2035. It was primarily aimed ...
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Frigates
Miecznik (Swordfish) Programme (1-3) [Poland]
Programme Background Polish Armament Group is a consortium that was tasked with the development of the Miecnik class coastal defence vessels for the Polish Navy. ...
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Tanks
K2 [Poland - Phase I]
Programme Background Requirement Poland's K2 purchase is the successor of the Wilk programme which aimed to replace the country's Soviet-era T-72 and PT-91 MBTs with a ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Bayraktar TB2 [Poland]
Programme Background Requirement Under the Gryf programme, the Polish MoD identified the need for an indigenously produced MALE UAV to provide ISTAR and strike capabilities at ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
RQ-21A Blackjack - Additional Units (Poland)
Programme Background Known First Procurement As covered by another entry (see 'RQ-21 Blackjack (Poland)' programme), the Polish government ordered a single RQ-21A system via the ...
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Tanks
M1A1 Abrams [Poland]
Programme Background Requirement In 2022 Poland donated over 240 units of its T-72 MBTs to Ukraine, creating the need for a stopgap solution before the ...
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Tanks
K2 [Poland] - Phase II
Programme Background Requirement Poland's K2 purchase is the successor of the Wilk programme which aimed to replace the country's Soviet-era T-72 and PT-91 MBTs with a ...
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4, Mine-protected vehicles
Cougar 4x4 (Poland)
Programme Background Asides from 45 ex-US Oshkosh M1240A1 MRAP-All Terrain Vehicles (MATVs) operated by Polish Special Forces units, the Polish Armed Forces do not operate ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Serwal Wheeled Armoured Vehicle
Programme Background The existence of the Serwal programme was first revealed in May 2020, when the Secretary of State at the Polish MoD informed the ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
NBPWP Borsuk (Poland)
Programme Background One of the highest priority equipment procurement programmes for the Polish MoD is the procurement of a new, NATO-standard platform to replace around ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
PGZ-19R
The PGZ-19R is a low--altitude, short-range tactical fixed-wing UAV. Based on the E-310 demonstrator, the platform has been designed to carry ISR sensors, search and rescue and ...
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Military helicopters - multirole
AW149
The AgustaWestland 'AW149' is an 8t-class multirole battlefield helicopter developed by AgustaWestland (now Leonardo) launched in 2006, making its maiden voyage in 2009. For combat ...
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Light attack, Trainer
FA-50
Based on the T/TA-50 trainer/light attack aircraft, the FA-50 is further developed and upgraded with a tactical data link, precision-guided munitions, and a self-protection subsystem. ...
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Self-propelled guns
Krab
Poland selected a modified version of the BAE Systems AS90M Braveheart 155mm/52cal turret to meet its requirement for a new SPH. Poland’s HSW is prime ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
BSP-U
The BSP-U, or Gladius/Gladius 2, is a Polish-made UAV. Defence 24 confirmed that the platform is not a loitering munition, suggesting that it could be a UCAV or a striking ...
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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 ...
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Ship-launched torpedoes, Submarine-launched torpedoes
Mk-48 ADCAP
The Mk-48 ADCAP (Advanced Capability) is the improved version of the Mk-48 family. Development started with the Mk-48 Mod 5 and continues to the present ...
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Land: Radio and SATCOM, Naval: Radio and SATCOM
R&S M3SR Series4400
Rohde & Schwarz M3SR Series4400 is a VHF/UHF radio system designed for stationary and shipborne applications. It offers several proprietary frequency-hopping waveforms as well as data link ...
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EO/IR systems
LRF Mod 4EC/6EC
The Mod 4EC and Mod 6EC were designed specifically for remotely operated small platforms. The modules can be attached to Mini-Typhoon, CLAWS and other systems ...
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Land: RWS
ZSSW-30
The ZSSW-30 is an unmanned turret developed by a consortium of Huta Stalowa Wola (HSW) and WB Electronics. Armed with a 30mm cannon, 7.62mm coaxial machine ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
FlyEye
WB Group manufactures the FlyEye, a hand-launched mini-UAS designed to provide reconnaissance capabilities. With a modular configuration and the ability to host more than one payload, ...
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ISR/special mission, Maritime patrol
C-27J Next Generation MPA
Developed by Leonardo, the C-27J MPA is the Maritime Patrol version of the C-27J NG transport aircraft. While retaining the key characteristics of the transport ...
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Tanks
Challenger 2
The 120mm-armed Challenger 2 MBT was introduced into British Army service in 1994 as a replacement for the Challenger 1, which was successfully employed in ...
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Land: Radio and SATCOM
R35010
The Radmor R35010 personal role radio is a handheld, lightweight radio intended to operate in a small radio network between combat team members. The R35010 ...
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Commercial Air Services
Draken International, based at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in Lakeland, Florida, maintains what is claimed to be the largest fleet of privately owned tactical aircraft in ...
