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  • Naval Warfare

    Russian 57mm anti-aircraft weapon finds naval application

    5th August 2020

    Russian artillery R&D; specialist TsNII Burevestnik, an Uralvagonzavod subsidiary based in Nizhni Novgorod, has developed a 57mm gun system for shipborne air defence. According to Georgiy …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Allies remonstrated with US on new UAV export policy

    31st July 2020

    A decision by the US government to use national discretion to reinterpret the multinational Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) agreement went against explicit requests from …

  • Naval Warfare

    Type 076 apparition emerges from the Chinese mist

    29th July 2020

    Speculation has been rife on the internet about an innovative new class of ship for the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN): a landing helicopter dock …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Airbus VSR700 prototype completes first autonomous free flight

    28th July 2020

    The prototype of the VSR700 UAS has carried out its first free flight, manufacturer Airbus Helicopters announced on 28 July. The geofenced VSR700 performed a ten-minute …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Four down, one to go for NATO AGS Force

    27th July 2020

    The fourth and penultimate RQ-4D UAV in the NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) Force arrived at Sigonella Air Base in Italy on 26 July after a …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Heron TP for Germany takes to the skies

    27th July 2020

    The Israeli MoD on 26 July claimed a ‘significant milestone’ in the German programme to lease and operate the Heron TP UAS, when the first …

  • Military Logistics

    Singapore seeks future air power generation with smart airbases

    24th July 2020

    While the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) builds up its future fleet with new platforms such as the F-35B and A330 MRTT, it has …

  • Air Warfare

    USAF sets sights on Skyborg prototype by 2026

    24th July 2020

    Four companies have been selected to design a new autonomous UAV prototype called Skyborg for the USAF by July 2026. Boeing, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    UK holds landmark MUM-T flight

    21st July 2020

    QinetiQ has completed the UK’s first manned/unmanned aircraft team (MUM-T) demonstration, featuring a manned H125 helicopter and semi-autonomous UAV. The event took place on 19 …

  • Land Warfare

    Leonardo DRS continues C-UAS development for US Army

    21st July 2020

    The US Army has awarded Leonardo DRS Sustainment Systems another contract to develop, produce, deploy and support a mobile system that protects troops from UAV …

  • Defence Notes

    Ukraine aims Javelin and Bayraktar at Donbass rebels

    20th July 2020

    Units of the Ukrainian armed forces located along the border with the separatist Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics will be strengthened by modern US-made FGM-148 …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    South Korean firms partner on UAV motors

    20th July 2020

    LG Electronics announced on 20 July that it will apply its experience in producing motors for domestic appliances to co-develop military UAV motors with fellow …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    China accelerates maritime UAS development

    17th July 2020

    A Chinese emphasis on UAVs for maritime and shipborne use is evident, with a new full-scale rotorcraft mock-up appearing on the navy’s first Type 075 …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    UK points to 'swarming drone' trials on aircraft carriers

    15th July 2020

    The RAF is known to be interested in exploring remote carrier solutions for its next-generation Tempest programme, and now it intends to test 'swarming drone' …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Belgian-Dutch minehunter programme to use V-200

    8th July 2020

    The V-200 UAV from UMS Skeldar will be used in the Belgian-Dutch minehunter programme under a deal announced on 8 July.  UMS Skeldar was awarded …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

  • 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 - tactical

    Mi2 Challenge (USN)

    Programme Background Requirements The USN wants a UAV to be flown in austere environments without dedicated launch or recovery equipment; since it would be launched ...

  • 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 - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing

    Parrot Anafi (Singapore)

    Programme Background On 7 February 2022, the Singapore Army posted photographs on Facebook that showed the Anafi UAV used as training devices in a five-day ...

  • Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing

    Render Safe Sets, Kits & Outfits (RS SKO) - UAV (US)

    Programme Background Definition The RS SKO provides capabilities needed for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams to render safe US and foreign ordnance and improvised explosive ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing

    Family of UAVs [Bangladesh]

    Programme Background RfP The Bangladesh Army released a 106-page tender document to gather information about different platforms that would enable the force to "standardise" its UAV ...

  • Military UAS - small

    Penguin C (Latvia)

    Programme Background In 2018, the Latvian MoD signed an agreement with Latvian companies UAV Factory and Atlas Aerospace to procure UAVs for the LNAF. Under ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing

    Fixed-Wing VTOL UAV (Malaysia)

    Programme Background Tender Issued As reported by Shephard, on 18 June 2021, Malaysia issued a tender for fixed-wing hybrid VTOL UAVs.  Requirement The tender stated that Malaysia required ...

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

    UAV Tactical Level [Norway]

    Programme Background Request for Information (RfI) In September 2022, the Norwegian Defence Material Agency (NDMA) launched a request for information in preparation for a possible ...

  • Military UAS - small

    Small UAV (Colombia)

    Programme Background Many of the Colombian military's UAVs are operated by the Colombian Air Force, but the Colombian Army has also employed several different types ...

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

    Corvette UAVs [Angola]

    Programme Background In February 2023, at NAVDEX 2023, Shephard reported the Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), part of the EDGE Group, had signed a €1 billion ($1.06 ...

  • Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - small

    Small VTOL UAV (Denmark)

    Programme Background 2020 Tender In January 2018, Denmark's three main political parties signed the Danish Defence Agreement, a cross-party defence white paper covering the period ...

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

    Heavy Lift VTOL (HVTOL) (Forecast) [US Army]

    Programme Background USMC In September 2021, Kaman unveiled its Kargo UAV, which had been specifically designed to meet the requirements of the Joint Tactical Autonomous ...

  • Military UAS - tactical

    VTOL UAV (ROKA)

    Programme Background All branches of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces are placing a large emphasis on the procurement of unmanned systems to improve ISR ...

  • Military UAS - tactical

    Skeldar V-200 Dutch Navy

    Programme Background The Dutch Ministry of Defence issued a notice seeking information regarding the potential acquisition of a vertical takeoff and landing unmanned aerial vehicle ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - small

    VTOL UAV

    The Defence Technology Institute launched the VTOL UAV R&D; project in cooperation with the Naval Research and Development Office, Royal Thai Navy and private sector ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical

    MCOM UAV

    The Mundo Compuesto (MCOM) UAV is a fixed-wing UAV designed to provide surveillance during both day and night for military and security force users. It uses ...

  • Universal UAV

    Universal UAV is designed for multiple missions in the field of surveillance and reconnaissance, monitoring forest fires or fisheries. It consists of a carbon-fibre composite ...

  • UAS: Integrated systems - uncrewed

    UAV TRS

    Celestia’s UAV Tactical Recovery System (TRS) assures controlled and safe landing of a UAV at a pre-designated GPS location. It can be deployed on command ...

  • Air: UAV simulators

    UAV Simulators

    Elbit Systems has developed simulation systems to train personnel in UAV operation, from generic UAV training for initial screening procedures up to full mission, high-fidelity ...

  • Air: UAV simulators

    UAV Training

    Resource UAS offers a range of UAV training, from foundation courses to live flying on a range of aircraft. Each can be tailored to suit ...

  • Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - small

    QTP-UAV

    The Quad Tilt Prop UAV (QTP-UAV) is an electric platform that is designed to provide VTOL capability with high-speed horizontal flight. 

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

    E-UAV

    In October 2021, the Jordan Design and Development Bureau (JODDB) unveiled the E-UAV at the Artificial Intelligence Defense Technology and Cyber Security Exhibition and Conference (AIDTSEC). The UAV is ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    Berkut UAV

    In February 2022, Aerovehicles presented the Berkut MOBPY UAV at the Silvio Pettirossi Air Base of the Paraguayan Air Force. The UAV has been designed ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical

    Tactical UAV

    Unveiled at DSA 2022, the Deftech Tactical UAV is an indigenously developed platform based on the Aldura Mk1. The platform is aimed at the Royal Malaysian ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    MALE UAV

    As its name suggests, the MALE UAV is a male-class drone. It has been developed by Indo-Pacific Communication & Defence (IPCD) and certified by the Ministry of ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini

    Tactical UAV

    The Tactical UAV is a mini hand-launched UAV designed by Indo-Pacific Communications & Defence (IPCD).  It features an ISR payload due to its purpose as a ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    Multirole UAV

    North Korea unveiled two drones at the Weapons and Equipment Exhibition 2023 in Pyongyang on 2 August 2023. One drone closely resembled General Atomics' (GA-ASI) MQ-9 Reaper, and, ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    Reconnaissance UAV

    North Korea unveiled two drones at the Weapons and Equipment Exhibition 2023 in Pyongyang on 2 August 2023. One drone closely resembled General Atomics' (GA-ASI) ...

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

    Futura UCAV-UAV

    The Futura UCAV-UAV is a tactical surveillance and target acquisition UAV that can also act as a UCAV platform. The gas turbine-powered aircraft is ready ...