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Uncrewed Vehicles
Watching over the water
11th October 2016
The Royal Navy’s Unmanned Warrior event is already in full swing and Thales has demonstrated the Watchkeeper UAV in a maritime environment for the first …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
UK MoD, ASV sign licencing deal
30th September 2016
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) and ASV Global have entered into a licencing agreement under which the company will use its Advanced Unmanned Surface …
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Land Warfare
AAD 2016: Anti-RPG protection for Puma
15th September 2016
A partnership between AmSafe Bridport and OTT Technologies was announced at the AAD 2016 exhibition on 14 September. The arrangements means that AmSafe’s lightweight Tarian …
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Land Warfare
Analysis: UK to issue MRV-P bid invites
21st September 2016
The UK MoD will publish an invitation to negotiate (ITN) for its Multi-Role Vehicle Protected (MRV-P) programme in the final quarter of 2016, industry sources …
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Land Warfare
Analysis: Challenger 2 - the bids are in
16th August 2016
Given the lack of armoured vehicle manufacturing capability in the UK, domestic contenders for the Life Extension Project (LEP) for the British Challenger 2 MBT are being …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
UK MoD confirms third Zephyr
17th August 2016
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed it will purchase a third Zephyr high altitude pseudo satellite (HAPS) as part of a £13 million …
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Land Warfare
Lockheed challenges for British tank
10th August 2016
Lockheed Martin UK has announced it is bidding for the UK’s Challenger 2 main battle tank Life Extension Programme (CLEP). The company will work in …
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Land Warfare
Rheinmetall enters the ring for UK tank upgrade
11th August 2016
As the deadline looms Rheinmetall has finally submitted a proposal for the UK Challenger 2 main battle tank Life Extension Project (LEP). The company said …
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Naval Warfare
CXO300 engine trials continue
20th July 2016
The Cox Powertrain CXO300 outboard engine, potentially destined for the Royal Navy (RN), is still undergoing trials ahead of a future launch and full production …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
UGVs team in Didcot demolition
22nd July 2016
Irish company Reamda saw its Reacher UGV complete its first official mission in assisting to bring down the remains of Didcot power station’s boiler house, …
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Defence Helicopter
Farnborough 2016: Boeing secures UK aircraft contracts
11th July 2016
Boeing has confirmed mutiple deals with the UK including a $2.3 billion deal with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) for 50 AH-64E Apaches for the British …
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Defence Helicopter
Farnborough 2016: Brimstone in for a firing shot with UK
15th July 2016
MBDA’s Brimstone missile has undergone successful firing tests from the AH-64E, heightening the weapon's potential appeal to the British Army for future capability plans. It was …
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Land Warfare
Terrex eyes up MIV
22nd July 2016
Singapore Technologies Kinetics (STK) is considering making a bid for the UK’s future Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV) programme. A spokesperson from the company told Shephard …
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Training
Farnborough 2016: Inzpire and Thales sign AMTS MoU
14th July 2016
Thales has a long pedigree of developing Air Mission Training Systems (AMTS). The company’s first major success was with the EDITH system for the French …
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Military Logistics
Airbus to continue UK WelComE
8th July 2016
Airbus Defence and Space has received a £15.7 million contract renewal from the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) for the supply of core WelComE welfare …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Military UAS - small
Bug Nano UAS (UK)
Programme Background The British Army previously took delivery of 160 first-generation Black Hornet PD-100 nano UAS in 2013 to support operations in Afghanistan. After these ...
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Loitering munitions, Military UAS - fixed-wing
Air Launched Effects (ALE) [UK]
Programme Background Acquisition Pipeline First published on 13 June 2022, the Acquisition Pipeline is a forward look at potential procurement activity undertaken by the UK MoD. ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Mine Hunting Capability (MHC) Programme Block II [UK]
Under Block II of the RN's Mine Hunting Capability (MHC) programme, the UK is expected to acquire three Offshore Support Vessels (OSVs) designed to be ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Mine Hunting Capability (MHC) Programme Block II [UK]
Under Block II of the RN's Mine Hunting Capability (MHC) programme, the UK is expected to acquire three Offshore Support Vessels (OSVs) designed to be ...
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Military helicopters - multirole
New Medium Helicopter (NMH) [UK]
Programme Background NMH Market Interest Day On 11 November 2021, the MoD communicated the requirements of the £1 billion ($1.34 billion) New Medium Helicopter (NMH) ...
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UAS: communication systems
UAS: communication systems | Armed Micro Drone [UK]
On 19 May 2023, the UK MoD published a request for information on armed micro UAV capabilities to help it better understand the marketplace, introduce possible ...
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UAS: flight control systems
UAS: flight control systems | Armed Micro Drone [UK]
On 19 May 2023, the UK MoD published a request for information on armed micro UAV capabilities to help it better understand the marketplace, introduce possible ...
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Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors
Intercept and Escort Craft (UK)
Programme BackgroundThe UK MoD launched a programme aimed at developing a class of Intercept and Escort craft intended to replace the existing stock of Avon Sea Rider, Pacific ...
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Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors
Intercept and Escort Craft (UK) (Option)
Programme Background The UK MoD launched a programme aimed at developing a class of Intercept and Escort craft intended to replace the existing stock of Avon Sea ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | AUKUS-SSNs/SSN(R) Astute Replacement Programme [UK]
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has begun the planning process for the Astute class replacement programme referred to as SSN-Replacement (SSN(R)). In September 2021, it was announced ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | AUKUS-SSNs/SSN(R) Astute Replacement Programme [UK]
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has begun the planning process for the Astute class replacement programme referred to as SSN-Replacement (SSN(R)). In September 2021, it was announced ...
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4, Reconnaissance/patrol vehicles
Multi-Role Vehicle (Protected) (MRV-P) Package 1 (UK)
Programme Background Requirement The MRV-P programme was intended to procure replacements for a diverse fleet of 4x4 and 6x6 vehicles purchased during the wars in Iraq ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | E-7 Wedgetail - UK (Second Order)
The UK MoD signed a £1.51 billion ($1.98 billion) deal to purchase five E-7 Wedgetail aircraft from Boeing for the Royal Air Force (RAF) in ...
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Data links
Data links | E-7 Wedgetail - UK (Second Order)
The UK MoD signed a £1.51 billion ($1.98 billion) deal to purchase five E-7 Wedgetail aircraft from Boeing for the Royal Air Force (RAF) in ...
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Air: Head-up displays
Air: Head-up displays | E-7 Wedgetail - UK (Second Order)
The UK MoD signed a £1.51 billion ($1.98 billion) deal to purchase five E-7 Wedgetail aircraft from Boeing for the Royal Air Force (RAF) in ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Infrastructure - generators
Standalone Field Generator
HGI is a supplier of standalone field generators to the UK MoD. It has supplied systems for communications, C2, field hospitals and workshop facilities. The ...
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Military UGVs
T7
The T7 is a multi-mission robotic system designed for military, police and hazardous missions. At DSEI 2017, the UK MoD awarded the Harris Corporation a ...
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Major networking projects
Skynet 5 SATCOM
Airbus is the service provider for the UK MoD Skynet 5 private finance initiative contract, signed in October 2003 and now worth $5.6 billion. Airbus ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
Warthog
The Warthog is based on the ST Kinetics Bronco all terrain tracked carrier (ATTC) and was developed to meet a UK MoD urgent operational requirement ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Buster
The Buster is a small UAS that is designed for carrying out close-range surveillance in all weather conditions. It can carry several different payloads and ...
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Land: vehicle surveillance/target acquisition systems
DNGS-T3
DNGS-T3 is a single or dual-axis stabilised Day/Night Gunner Sight. It entered service with the UK MoD in 2004 on tracked AFVs. There are more ...
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Data links
NMS
The Network Management System (NMS) provides the ability to monitor and manage tactical data links (Link 11A, Link 11B, MIDS/JTIDS Link 16 and legacy links) ...
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Air: chaff, flare and decoy systems
AGP
The Aircraft Gateway Processor (AGP) is an aircraft survivability equipment (ASE) controller contained within a single flight-qualified line-replaceable unit. The AGP provides the ability to ...
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Osprey
Morgan has supplied over 100,000 Osprey body armour plates to the UK MoD. Osprey Enhanced Combat Body Armour Mk 4 offers improvements in fit and ...
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Military helicopters - maritime
AW159 Wildcat
The AW159 is a twin-engine, multirole maritime and utility aircraft that was developed as a replacement for the Lynx family of helicopters. Designated 'Wildcat' by ...
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SLDT(P)
Following the success of the Trakker 6x6 in the engineer support role, the UK MoD identified a UOR for a fleet of protected self-loading dump ...
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Infrastructure - shelters/accommodation
Deployable Shelter Systems
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group provides integrated deployable shelters for C2, ground control of unmanned systems, C4ISTAR and laboratories. Examples include the Watchkeeper UAV GCS, ...
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Air: fixed-wing flight simulators
TTF
BAE Systems manages the Typhoon Training Facility (TTF) for the UK MoD at RAF Coningsby, England. The facility supports the operational conversion unit and squadron ...
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Major networking projects
ARRC C2IS
In August 2006, the UK MoD appointed Thales as prime contractor for the delivery of the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC) – Command Control and ...
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Naval guns, Land: RWS
Dragonfire
Dragonfire is a new laser weapon system built for the UK MoD, receiving £30 million of funding in early 2017. The design of the gun ...