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Land Warfare
Czechs backfill Ukraine donations with German Leopards
19th May 2022
Will the donation and sale of Leopard MBTs from Germany to the Czech Republic lead to closer defence cooperation?
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Digital Battlespace
How can the West exploit the disruptive technologies of the future? (Studio)
19th May 2022
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has exposed the danger from peer rivals while non-state actors remain a disruptive threat. To meet these evolving challenges, the Five Eyes must embrace the power of emerging technologies.
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Digital Battlespace
Podcast: Five Eyes Connectivity - Eyes to the Future
19th May 2022
In the latest episode of the Five Eyes Connectivity podcast, we look at the next generation of communications, asking how the Five Eyes can best harness technological advantages, while protecting themselves against emerging threats.
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Land Warfare
Australia promises more armoured vehicles to Ukraine
19th May 2022
The Australian government will send an extra 34 armoured vehicles to Ukraine to aid the fight against Russia.
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Land Warfare
FNSS pushes ZAHA for Indonesian AAV requirement
18th May 2022
As Indonesia pushes to boost its domestic defence industry, agreements were recently signed for AAVs, small-arms ammunition, C-130 MRO and air surveillance radars.
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Land Warfare
Italy may donate 155mm howitzers to Ukraine
16th May 2022
Ukraine could obtain more 155mm howitzers — this time from Italy — as Kyiv seeks to tip the artillery balance against Russia.
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Defence Notes
Sound and fury from Russia as super-heavy Sarmat far from ready
16th May 2022
For all the bombastic talk from Russian President about the hitting power of the new RS-28 Sarmat 'super heavy' ICBM, observers are highly sceptical that it will enter service in 2023 as claimed.
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Land Warfare
Germany mulls supplying IRIS-T to Ukraine
16th May 2022
Will Germany decide to provide ten medium-range SAM systems to Ukraine?
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Naval Warfare
Reina Isabel returns to port after partial failure to complete Ukraine delivery
16th May 2022
The Spanish Navy support vessel Reina Isabel returned to its homeport on 13 May after a mission to deliver arms, ammunition and Ukraine — although Kyiv did not receive everything it expected.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Kaman forecasts tenfold return on new KARGO expeditionary UAV
13th May 2022
As development of Kaman's KARGO UAV continues at pace, the company is anticipating high demand based on interest from the USMC and talks with the US Air Force and US Army.
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Land Warfare
More FMS users sign up for Javelin
13th May 2022
Four FMS customers will receive the Javelin ATGM under the latest contract modification from the US Army
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Defence Notes
Should the US reassess its defence strategy?
13th May 2022
Even though the US has a powerful arsenal and an extensive defence budget, it has been unable to prevent the actions of Russian President Vladimir Putin and has failed to deter China’s growing territorial and maritime ambitions.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
ReconRobotics aims to broaden Throwbot 2 capabilities
12th May 2022
Plans are in place to expand the capabilities of the Throwbot 2 UGV to transport additional payloads.
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Defence Notes
Finland must apply to join NATO ‘without delay’, say president and prime minister
12th May 2022
Political, diplomatic and military discussions — undertaken since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began — will result in Finland becoming a member of NATO with broad popular support.
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Defence Notes
UK MoD rejects latest criticism of Equipment Plan from Public Accounts Committee
12th May 2022
Earlier this year, the MoD published a ten-year equipment plan, notable for being the first not to have a deficit in spending in many years.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Akinci [Ukraine]
Programme Background Two Export Contracts In January 2022, the Daily Sabah reported that Baykar had "recently" signed its first export contract for the Akinci. Haluk Bayraktar ...
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Loitering munitions
Switchblade 600 (Ukraine Aid) [US]
Programme Background $300 Million USAI (1 April 2022) On 1 April 2022, the US DoD announced a $300 million military aid package for Ukraine following ...
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Patrol boats
FPB 98 (Ukraine)
Programme Background The international competition had been launched in the Spring of 2018 by the Ukrainian Ministry of Interior for the reinforcement of the State ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
RQ-35 Heidrun (Ukraine Aid) [Germany]
Programme Background Delivered Units On 19 April 2022, Oryx reported that Denmark had given Ukraine 25 Sky-Watch's Heidrun mini-UAV units as aid following Russia's invasion ...
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Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - small
T-150 (Ukraine)
Programme Background Virtual Address On 24 February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine. On 3 May 2022, the UK's Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, virtually addressed the Ukrainian ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Bayraktar TB2 (Aid & Discounted Units) [Ukraine]
Programme Background Pre Invasion Units The Ukrainian Army purchased 12 TB2 units in January 2019 for a reported $69 million. Deliveries began in June 2019, ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
CV90 [Ukraine]
Programme Background Announced at the NATO Defense Ministers’ Meeting in Brussels in June 2023, Ukraine formally signed a Joint Declaration on Cooperation in the Procurement and Operation ...
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Loitering munitions
Switchblade 300 (Ukraine Aid) [US]
Programme Background Presidential Drawdown (16 March 2022 & 13 April 2022) On 16 March 2022, President Biden announced $800 million in security assistance to Ukraine through ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Latvian Drones (Ukraine Aid) [Latvia]
Programme Background Ukrainian Defence Contact Group (UDCG) In January 2024, the Ukrainian Defence Contact Group (UDCG), a multi-nation organisation that coordinates military aid for Ukraine, established a ...
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Military UAS - micro
Drones (Ukraine Aid) [Australia]
Programme Background In April 2024, while in Lviv, Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles announced a new AU$100 million military assistance package for Ukraine. This reaffirms ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
One 150 (Luxembourg)
Programme Background According to information obtained by Army Recognition from the Luxembourg Ministry of Defense, the country has delivered six One 150 UAVs to Ukraine ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
GA-ASI Drone [Ukraine]
Programme Background MQ-9A Reaper - April 2022 On 13 April 2022, Forbes reported that Ukraine was talking with GA-ASI to acquire the MQ-9A Reaper. Ukrainian officials ...
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Loitering munitions
Phoenix Ghost (Ukraine Aid) [US]
Programme Background Presidential Drawdown (21 April 2022) Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, on 21 April 2022, President Biden announced an $800 ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Bayraktar TB2 (Pre-War) [Ukraine Navy]
Programme Background Ukrainian Army The Ukraine Army purchased 12 TB2 units in January 2019 for a reported $69 million. Contract According to Ukrainian Navy Commander ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Black Hornet 3 (Ukraine Aid) [UK & Norway]
Programme Background Russo-Ukraine War Since Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February 2022, UAVs have proved vital to the country's defence. Consequently, as in this programme, the ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Tanks
T-80UD
The 125mm-armed T-80UD MBT is a variant of the T-80 which was in production in Ukraine when the Soviet Union broke up in 1991. An ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
Supercam S350/S350F
The Supercam S350/S350F is a mini fixed-wing that Supercam Unmanned Systems Group manufactures. The Russian UAV features a modular design and has been primarily designed ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
Pro VTOL
The Pro VTOL is a fixed-wing UAV from DeltaQuad. It is available in three models, the Map, View and Cargo variants, which primarily impact the attached payload. ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
REX
The REX is an in-development Ukrainian mini-attack drone. It can hold and subsequently drop various munitions weighing up to 10kg and can locate, fix, track, ...
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Loitering munitions
Phoenix Ghost
Manufactured by AEVEX Aerospace with input from the USAF, the Phoenix Ghost is a VTOL capable loitering munition revealed by the 21 April 2022 announcement of ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
Observer-S
The Observer-S is a UAV produced by Def C of the Intecracy Group in Ukraine. Its main purpose is aerial survey and reconnaissance. It is ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
Astero
Manufactured by Nordic Wing, the Astero is a fixed-wing mini UAV designed for ISR missions. The drone is equipped with a NightHawk 2 camera. In the ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Black Hornet 3
The Black Hornet 3 is the next generation of the PD-100 Black Hornet, the world's smallest nano-UAS. This new model of the Black Hornet provides ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Patriot R2
The new-generation Patriot R2 UAS is used for military and civil/commercial applications and provides reconnaissance support. It was designed in response to fighting that occurred ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Spectator M/M1
The Spectator is a Ukrainian UAV series jointly developed by OJSC Meridian, a subsidiary of Ukroboronprom, and the National Technical University of Ukraine (KPI). The Spectator M1 is the ...
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Air: Helmet-mounted displays
SURA HMTDS
SURA is a helmet-mounted display system produced in Ukraine. Notably, it offers off-boresight acquisition capability to pilots and can cue the aircraft's sensor systems using ...
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Aircraft carriers
Liaoning (Type 001)
Liaoning, China's first aircraft carrier, is a refurbished cold war-era aircraft carrier that was commissioned in 2012. The ship is a former Soviet Navy aircraft ...
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Loitering munitions, Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
UX11 / OSKAR
The UX11 is a fixed-wing UAV designed for survey-grade photogrammetry, geographic information system and construction. The Opportunity Strike Kinetics Aircraft Ruggedised (OSKAR) is a loitering munition ...
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Air-to-air missiles
Vympel R-27
The Vympel R-27 (NATO reporting name AA-10 Alamo) is a Soviet air-to-air missile. It remains in service with the Russian Air Force and is also ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Mini 2
The Mini 2 is a micro rotary-wing drone from DJI. It features a 3-axis gimbaled 12MP camera for photographs and 4k/30fps for video capture. Shephard believes ...