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Training
RNLAF sells F-16s to Draken International
6th July 2021
As the RNLAF divests itself of the venerable F-16 over the next three years, a number are bound for adversary air specialists, Draken International in the USA.
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Naval Warfare
Confidence remains high in Miecznik despite missed deadline
19th July 2021
Door stays open in Poland for foreign shipbuilders to partner PGZ on new frigate programme.
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Air Warfare
F-35 takes Swiss spoils to maintain remarkable European sales record
1st July 2021
In what amounted to a fairly one-sided contest, the F-35A has emerged as the winner of Switzerland's Air2030 procurement, with Bern opting to buy 36 of the fifth-generation jets.
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Defence Notes
EU plays catch-up on launchers
16th June 2021
Europe ceded the initiative on reusable launcher technology in 2014 and only now is it trying to claw back the lost ground.
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Naval Warfare
UK to station OPVs ‘permanently’ in Asia
28th July 2021
After a long-time absence, the UK is set to beef up its naval presence in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Defence Helicopter
Australia grounds its MRH90 fleet
24th June 2021
European-built helicopters have an unenviably poor reputation in the ADF, a sentiment exacerbated by the latest grounding of the MRH90.
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Naval Warfare
Pakistan Navy plays spot the difference with fourth corvette
24th June 2021
There are indications that the final corvette in a four-vessel programme for Pakistan includes a change of air defence missile.
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Digital Battlespace
EchoGuard refresh meets demand for more lightweight C-UAS radar
24th June 2021
Echodyne responded to customer demand by creating a Lightweight Deployment Kit for its EchoGuard C-UAS radar.
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Defence Notes
Breakthrough on Turkish sanctions remains far from reality
30th July 2021
The US government is not for changing course on Turkish sanctions but Ankara continues to show it is more than capable of bypassing them.
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Training
Italy declares hand for NFTE as MoU signed
15th June 2021
NATO's Flying Training Europe programme takes a major step forward with the signing of the MoU and the addition of Italy to the NFTE family.
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Air Warfare
Colombia freezes Kfir replacement programme
25th May 2021
Colombia may be left without a viable fighter fleet from 2023.
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Air Warfare
Pakistani contract expedites first MPA airframe conversion
13th July 2021
Pakistan wants a fleet of ten long-range maritime patrol aircraft, and conversion of the first three has been contracted.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
IAI completes the largest-ever delivery of VTOL UAVs
15th June 2021
BlueBird Aero Systems, partially owned by IAI, completes delivery of 100 VTOL UAVs to an undisclosed European customer.
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Air Warfare
Airbus shuns Chinese components for H175 with UK military programme in mind
14th June 2021
Latest H175 airframe includes exclusively European components.
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Defence Notes
Prototype solution could revolutionise night-vision technology
17th June 2021
Researchers say compact and lightweight nanocrystal layers transform normally invisible IR light into visible images on an ultra-thin screen.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Transport/tanker aircraft
A330 MRTT (1-9) [NATO]
Following operations in Libya and extensive analyses by the European Defence Agency (EDA), it was agreed at the NATO Summit in 2012 that the EDA ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
A330 MRTT Follow-On (NATO)
Following operations in Libya and extensive analyses by the European Defence Agency (EDA), it was agreed at the NATO Summit in 2012 that the EDA ...
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Landing craft and hovercraft
EDA-S [France]
Programme Background Following the announcement of the 14-ship contract, the DGA approved the design of the first two standard amphibious landing craft (EDA-S) in October 2019, ...
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Tanks
New MBT [Romania]
Programme Background Requirement The Romanian Army's MBT fleet is composed of T-55 variants that are due to be retired in the mid-2020s. Although Romania's TR-85 ...
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Tanks
M1A2 Abrams SEPv3 [Romania]
Programme Background Requirement The Romanian Army's MBT fleet is composed of T-55 variants that are due to be retired in the mid-2020s. Although Romania's TR-85 ...
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OPVs
Third Hamilton Class Cutter [Sri Lanka]
Programme Background Timeline In mid-2017, Sri Lanka was considering purchasing a Gepard 5.1-class (Project 1166.1) frigate from Russia. The delivery was planned based on an ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
Tanker Aircraft [Greece]
Programme Background Requirement Procurement of tanker aircraft is aligned with a broader 2021-approved Hellenic National Defence General Staff (GEETHA) plan to enhance the HAF's reach and ...
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Corvettes
European Patrol Corvette (EPC) [France]
Programme Background Requirements The European Patrol Corvette (EPC) is one of the new PESCO (Permanent Structured Cooperation on Defence and Security) projects. PESCO was established ...
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Corvettes
European Patrol Corvette (EPC) [Spain]
Programme Background Requirements The European Patrol Corvette (EPC) is one of the new PESCO (Permanent Structured Cooperation on Defence and Security) projects. PESCO was established ...
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Corvettes
European Patrol Corvette (EPC) [Italy]
Programme Background Requirements The 2021-2023 Documento Programmatico Pluriennale (DPP) - a multi-year defence planning document from the Italian MoD - includes a plan to acquire eight "Patrol Ships", ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Third Hamilton Class Cutter [Sri Lanka]
In 2017, Sri Lanka was considering acquiring a Gepard 5.1 class patrol frigate from Russia but reports from 2018 claim the purchase is not going ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Third Hamilton Class Cutter [Sri Lanka]
In 2017, Sri Lanka was considering acquiring a Gepard 5.1 class patrol frigate from Russia but reports from 2018 claim the purchase is not going ...
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4, Mine-protected vehicles
Surplus Maxxpro (Bangladesh - First Batch)
Programme Background The Bangladesh Army requires MRAPs to provide protected mobility to its troops deployed on UN peacekeeping missions in Mali and the Central African ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | Tanker Aircraft [Greece]
The Hellenic Air Force (HAF) is advancing plans to procure four Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft from the United States through the Excess Defense Articles (EDA) ...
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Data links
Data links | Tanker Aircraft [Greece]
The Hellenic Air Force (HAF) is advancing plans to procure four Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft from the United States through the Excess Defense Articles (EDA) ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Landing craft and hovercraft
EDA-S
The Engins de Debarquement Amphibie - Standards (EDA-S) is an amphibious landing craft built by CNIM in partnership with Socarenam, Mauric and CNN MCO. It ...
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Landing craft and hovercraft
EDA-R
Four EDA-R (Engin de Débarquement Amphibie-Rapide) fast amphibious landing craft were ordered for the French Navy in 2009 after a 12-month evaluation. They are designed ...
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Patrol boats
Marine Protector Class
The Marine Protector-class of coastal patrol boats (CPBs) was ordered in 1996 to replace the USCG's Point-class vessels. Fifty boats were originally ordered, which was ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
LOTUS
The LOTUS, Low Observable Tactical Unnamed System, is a tactical UAV especially designed for border patrol ISR operations. The development of the project is funded by ...
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Air: helicopter radar, Air: surveillance and maritime patrol radar
ENR
The NH90 NATO Frigate Helicopter is equipped with the European Navy Radar (ENR) developed by Thales in conjunction with Airbus and Leonardo.
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Frigates
Aquitaine Class (FREMM)
The Aquitaine-class frigates for the French Navy are based on the Franco-Italian, European, multipurpose frigate design FREMM (European multi-mission Frigate/Fregata Europea Multi-Missione). For France, the ships ...
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Uncrewed aerial systems engines
AE50R
The AE50R is an aviation gasoline single rotary engine with an output of 40.4kW. The engine is certified according to European Aviation Safety Agency Part ...
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Military helicopters - scout/light attack
OH-58D Kiowa Warrior
The OH-58D Kiowa Warrior is a two-person, light scout helicopter with a day/night mast-mounted sight, glass cockpit and four-bladed rotor system. Following the retirement of ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
One 150
The One 150 is a tactical UAV manufactured by Primoco UAV. The UAV is designed for commercial and military use and can be configured to ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing
Sky-X
The Sky-X UCAV was conceived for demonstration and research purposes and in 2005 became the first European-designed UAV over 1000 kg and with performance comparable ...
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Patrol boats
Reliance Class Cutters
The Reliance-class cutters, also known as Medium Endurance Cutters, are in service with the US Coast Guard (USGC). They work alongside the Famous-class ships on ...
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Frigates
Bergamini Class (FREMM)
The Bergamini-class frigates for the Italian Navy are based on the Franco-Italian, European, multipurpose frigate design FREMM (European multi-mission Frigate/Fregata europea multi-missione). For Italy, the ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
AVE-C/D
The AVE-C/D is a flight control system UAV demonstrator (AVE-C) and stealth UAV demonstrator (AVE-D), forming part of the R&D; programme initiated by the French ...
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4
Eagle IV
The General Dynamics European Land Systems Eagle IV is a family of wheeled APCs in use by NATO member states. It is available in 4x4 ...
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Major networking projects
Ballistic Missile Defence
In early 2010, NATO acquired the first phase of an initial theatre ballistic missile defence capability to protect alliance forces.
