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Land Warfare
Belgium acquires shoulder-fired DND RGW 90
31st January 2022
The Belgian military has bought an undisclosed quantity of antitank training ammunition from Dynamit Nobel Defence.
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Digital Battlespace
Raytheon unveils compact AESA radar
22nd September 2021
Raytheon releases highly capable lightweight AESA radar designed for platforms in air, on sea and land.
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Special Operations
SEALs test UK-made underwater comms technology
26th January 2022
Systems from UK firm Succorfish underwent a week of tests with US Navy SEAL divers.
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Training
Vertex adds major new S&T capability
4th October 2021
Vertex Aerospace has added significantly to its training service capabilities with the acquisition of Raytheon's Defense Training and Mission Critical Solutions business.
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Defence Notes
USN contracts out support for SBX-1
17th August 2021
Private vessel to aid refuelling and resupply of missile defence radar platform in the Pacific Ocean.
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Air Warfare
DSEI 2021: Lockheed Martin awaits verdicts on bids as it reiterates flight cost success for F-35
22nd September 2021
US manufacturer Lockheed Martin claims to have slashed operating costs for its flagship F-35 platform, as it waits for a decision on two important fighter competitions.
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Naval Warfare
Fire aboard Provorny disrupts Project 20385
24th January 2022
Was damage to the corvette Provorny in a December 2021 fire more serious than the Russian Navy and MoD care to admit?
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Air Warfare
DSEI 2021: Irish Air Corps selects C2 software for PC-12 fleet
16th September 2021
Longstanding operator of Systematic’s SitaWare, Defence Forces Ireland, selects the software for its Pilatus PC-12NG fleet.
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Defence Notes
Abu Dhabi hosts UAV and USV technology challenge
28th September 2021
The MBZIRC Maritime Grand Challenge 2023 will assess swarming drone technology in GNSS-denied environments.
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Digital Battlespace
Falcon gets the call from USMC
31st January 2022
Falcon IV software-defined multichannel radios will be integrated with HMMWVs and JLTVs under a new 10-year deal from the USMC.
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Land Warfare
Ukraine improves air defence system
17th September 2021
The Ukrainian MoD has started operating a new radar detection station called 80K6KS1 ‘Phoenix’. It was integrated into the Buk-M1 anti-aircraft missile system.
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Naval Warfare
Ulaq test-fires 12.7mm RWS
28th January 2022
The armed Ulaq USV will be used for base and port defence and reconnaissance and patrol missions.
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Air Warfare
MSPO 2021: Polish F-35 delivery schedule confirmed
16th September 2021
Poland will receive its first F-35A fighter in 2024.
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Air Warfare
Iran introduces new air search radar
13th September 2021
Iran has shown off a new air surveillance radar and associated C2 air defence system.
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Training
DSEI 2021: First time at Pápa for EDA course
17th September 2021
October will see the EDA and its training provider, Inzpire, undertake live flying training in Hungary as part of its Helicopter Tactics Instructor course.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Transport/tanker aircraft
A330 MRTT (1-12) [France]
Background In November 2014, The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has confirmed purchase of 12 A330 MRTT air-to-air refuelling aircraft from Airbus. The contract will cover the development ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
A400M-Spain
In December 2018, Spain Air Force took delivery of its first A400M. The aircraft will be operated by the Air Transport Wing (ATW) 31 of the ...
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Light attack, Trainer
Tejas LCA - India Follow-On
According to the HAL's chairman R Madhavan, 'apart from all the capabilities of IOC aircraft, the FOC variant additionally comes with an air-to-air refuelling capability, close-combat ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
Tanker Aircraft [Greece]
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 operational ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
Strategic Tanker Transport [Canada]
Background This project will replace the existing fleet capability, including strategic airlift, air-to-air refuelling, Aeromedical Evacuations and Strategic Government of Canada transport. The Strategic Tanker ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
C-390 [Hungary]
Programme Background The aircraft for Hungary will be specially configured for tactical transport operations, air-to-air refuelling of the service's Saab Gripen C/D fighters, and medical ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
A330 MRTT (1-9) [NATO]
Programme Background Following operations in Libya and extensive analyses by the European Defence Agency (EDA), it was agreed at the NATO Summit in 2012 that ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
KC-390 [Colombia]
Background Role and requirements The Colombian KC-390s are going to be used for humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, cargo/troop transport, and air-to-air refuelling. The aircraft will ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
KC-Y tanker aircraft [USA]
Programme Background The USAF is replacing its fleet of 396 KC-135 Stratotanker refuelling aircraft, built in the 1950s and 60s, and 59 KC-10 Extenders, which entered service ...
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Maritime patrol
P-8I Follow-On [India]
Programme Background The IN currently has eight P-8I aircraft in service, these ordered on 4 January 2009 for $2.1 billion. India inducted its first P-8I ...
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Maritime patrol
P-8I (13-18) [India]
Programme Background India previously bought eight P-8Is from Boeing in 2009 in a direct commercial sale, adding four more in 2016. India inducted its first ...
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Transport
C-130J [USA]
Programme Background The C-130J Super Hercules is a four-engine turboprop transport aircraft developed by Lockheed Martin to replace aging C-130 variants. The US and foreign ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
KC-46A Follow-On (Israel Aid) [U.S.]
Programme Background In August 2025, Israel approved the acquisition of 2 additional KC-46A aircraft as a follow-on to a 2022 contract for four aircraft. The ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
KC-135 [Argentina]
Background The Chief of the Argentine Air Force, Brigadier Gustavo Valverde, announced that a formal request was submitted through the U.S. FMS process for two KC-135R variant ...
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Military UAS - MALE
MQ-25 Stingray (16-76) [USN]
Background Initial requirements The programme looked different when it began. In 2013, the USN awarded four Preliminary Design Review (PDR) contracts to Boeing, General Atomics, ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Air: transport/tanker simulators
KC-767 JBOT Trainer
ACME has delivered a Remote Air Refueling Operator trainer to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. The trainer supports the KC-767J tanker aircraft that has a remote ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
A330 MRTT
The 111t basic fuel capacity of the A330-200 airliner – from which the A330 is derived – enables the A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) to ...
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Air: transport/tanker simulators
A330 MRTT Training Devices
Under subcontract to Airbus Defence and Space, CAE has provided A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) training devices to the UAE Air Force and Royal Saudi ...
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Military UAS - MALE
X-47B UCAS
The X-47B is a tailless, strike fighter-sized unmanned aircraft, which was developed as part of the USN's Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstration project. The aircraft ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
MC-X Orca
At DX Korea 2022, KAI presented an MC-X Orca medium transport aircraft concept model. The twin-engine aircraft is aimed at the Republic of Korea Air Force ...
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Surface-to-air missiles, Loitering munitions
359
Unveiled in January 2025, the 359 is a surface-to-air (SAM) loitering munition. It is designed to engage targets such as AWACS, refuelling tankers, and other high-altitude surveillance and ...
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Air: air combat simulators
Hellenic Air Force F-16 ATD
L3Harris Technologies has delivered two F-16C Block 52+ Aircrew Training Devices (ATDs) to the Hellenic Air Force. The trainers enable pilots to hone air-to-air and ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
KC-130J Super Hercules
The KC-130J Super Hercules is a tanker variant of the C-130J Super Hercules. It is designed to deliver fuel to several platforms, including helicopters and ...
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Trailers
M900 Series
Heil’s M900-series tactical refuellers are designed and built to meet US military performance standards. The M967A2 ground equipment refueller and the M969A3 aircraft refueller are ...
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Air: fixed-wing flight simulators
M-346 FMS
Developed in conjunction with CAE, the M-346 Full Mission Simulator (FMS) can emulate basic fighter manoeuvres, formation flight, in-flight refuelling and advanced air-to-air and air-to-ground ...
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Light attack, Trainer
MB-339C
The MB-339C is an advanced/lead-in fighter trainer developed based on the MB-339A that made its first flight in August 1976. The latest MB-339C version is ...
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Fixed wing aircraft engines
CF6-80E1A3
The CF6-80E engines, developed by GE Aviation, power the newest generation of airliners such as Airbus A330. The engine incorporates a new 96-inch (2.44 meters) ...
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Air: transport/tanker simulators
Transport, Refuelling and Sensor Aircraft Training
Thales supports air force training needs for multi-mission aircraft in service around the world including A400M, MRTT/Voyager, Boeing Wedgetail, C-130 and KC-135, covering tactical airlift, ...
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Air: fixed-wing flight simulators
Fast Jet Training
Thales provides a suite of training products for the life-cycle of military fast jet training. These encompass the design, development and establishment of training services ...
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ISR/special mission, Transport
EC-130J Commando Solo
The EC-130J Commando Solo is a special mission aircraft based on the C-130J transport airframe. It is used to conduct military information support operations and ...
