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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2018: Iveco engaged with Italian Army orders
13th June 2018
While Iveco did not release any new platforms at this year’s Eurosatory the Italian company is moving ahead with two of its newest platforms, the …
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Land Warfare
Insight: Are Ukraine's new vehicle plans really feasible?
24th June 2018
Last month, Ukrainian industry announced ambitious plans to develop a brand-new IFV for the country's military that could contribute towards the force's modernisation and bolster …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Germany agrees to lease Israeli-made UAS
14th June 2018
Germany has agreed a nine year deal worth over half a billion dollars to lease Israeli military reconnaissance UAS capable of carrying missiles, the aircraft's …
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Defence Helicopter
India issues Ka-226T RfP, scorns competitive process
18th May 2018
India’s MoD issued an RfP earlier in May for the 200 Kamov Ka-226T helicopters that it plans to buy to replace geriatric light utility platforms …
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Naval Warfare
UDT 2018: US Mk 48 torpedo upgrade in sight
20th June 2018
A contract award for a technological insertion upgrade into the US Navy’s Mk 48 heavyweight torpedo is imminent. Defence sources have told Shephard that an …
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Naval Warfare
UDT 2018: Bids in for UK ORCA programme
20th June 2018
Bids for the UK Royal Navy’s programme to replace the combat management system (CMS) on its mine countermeasure vessels (MCMVs) were submitted in May, as …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Australia trucks on with UGV trials
15th June 2018
The Australian Army is continuing its foray into UGVs, with Minister for Defence Industry Christopher Pyne announcing on 13 June that Praesidium Global had won …
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Defence Notes
Ex-spy chief to head Australia inquiry into special forces
11th June 2018
Australia's former spy chief is to conduct the third inquiry into the nation's special forces in two years, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) confirmed on …
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Digital Battlespace
Say ta-ta to communication and surveillance problems
17th May 2018
At last month’s DefExpo 2018 exhibition in Chennai, Tata Aerospace & Defence showed a 4x4 SUV-type solution offering mobile communications for both military and disaster …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Eurosatory 2018: Safran moves ahead with Furious robotic system development
14th June 2018
Safran showcased its eRider optionally piloted vehicle and accompanying robotic system at Eurosatory 2018 as it begins development and testing with the French procurement agency …
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Naval Warfare
France challenges Beijing in South China Sea
12th June 2018
France is increasing its military presence in the Indo-Pacific region, sending warships through the South China Sea and planning air exercises to help counter China's …
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Defence Helicopter
Ukraine gives parliamentary approval for Airbus Helicopters deal
13th June 2018
Ukraine’s parliament has given the green light to an Airbus Helicopters deal valued at €558.3 million further to ratification on 7 June. A total of …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2018: Austria unveils new vehicles
8th June 2018
The Austrian MoD has showcased several new armoured vehicles to the press at the ministry's offices in Vienna, including the Dingo 2 A3 in different configurations, a …
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Digital Battlespace
China’s ‘sloppy’ American spy
22nd June 2018
The US Justice Department (DOJ) issued a felony complaint against Ron Hansen, a former US intelligence officer, on 2 June, alleging he worked for Chinese …
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Defence Notes
New Zealand to reset defence posture, says defence minister
19th June 2018
New Zealand is expected to focus its defence policy towards the Pacific and reassess its defence procurement plans under new proposals from Defence Minister Ron …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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ISR/special mission
ISTAR Aircraft - India
Programme Background New Delhi has a long standing requirement for ISTAR aircraft to increase the IAF's capability to track mobile ground targets, map natural disaster areas, ...
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Loitering munitions
Harop [Azerbaijan]
Programme Background According to a December 2020 report by the Centre for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS), Azerbaijan acquired an estimated 50 Harop loitering munitions ...
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Military helicopters - attack
AH-1Z Romania
The Romanian MoD has a long-standing requirement for new rotary platforms, including troop transport, supply and attack configurations. According to the the Military Strategy document, ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Piranha V
264 of the Piranha Vs will be assigned to the Danish Army's 1st Brigade, following its reorganisation in January 2019. Each of its three armoured ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | Tejas LCA - India Follow-On
Indian Air Force is planning to buy a total of 140 Tejas LCA to equip seven squadrons. Between 2006 and 2016, India’s Defence Acquisition Council authorised ...
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Data links
Data links | Tejas LCA - India Follow-On
Indian Air Force is planning to buy a total of 140 Tejas LCA to equip seven squadrons. Between 2006 and 2016, India’s Defence Acquisition Council authorised ...
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Air: Helmet-mounted displays
Air: Helmet-mounted displays | Tejas LCA - India Follow-On
Indian Air Force is planning to buy a total of 140 Tejas LCA to equip seven squadrons. Between 2006 and 2016, India’s Defence Acquisition Council authorised ...
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Air: Head-up displays
Air: Head-up displays | Tejas LCA - India Follow-On
Indian Air Force is planning to buy a total of 140 Tejas LCA to equip seven squadrons. Between 2006 and 2016, India’s Defence Acquisition Council authorised ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | Tejas LCA - India Follow-On
Indian Air Force is planning to buy a total of 140 Tejas LCA to equip seven squadrons. Between 2006 and 2016, India’s Defence Acquisition Council authorised ...
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4
Paraguay VAMTAC ST5
Programme Background Paraguay's Joint Task Force is in need of new armoured vehicles that can provide sufficient protection against the small arms, mines and IEDs ...
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Military helicopters - attack
Mi-28UB - Russia
Programme BackgroundThe Russian MoD plans to acquire up to 60 Mi-28UB aircraft for the Russian Air Force by mid-2020s. Moscow signed a contract with Russian Helicopters ...
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Military helicopters - attack
Mi-28UB - Russia Forecast
Programme Background The Russian MoD plans to acquire up to 60 Mi-28UB aircraft for the Russian Air Force by mid-2020s. Moscow signed a contract with Russian ...
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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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APCs/IFVs - 4x4
Cobra II Armoured Tactical Vehicle - 2 (EGM-ZTA-2)
Some of the Cobra IIs delivered to the SGD are armed with an Aselsan SARP RWS. Based on the value of the June 2016 contract ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
KUS-FT (South Korea)
Programme Background Requirement The ROKA had identified a need for tactical UAVs that can be employed at the divisional level to carry out ISTAR missions ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
WhAP
The Wheeled Amphibious Armoured Platform (WhAP) is being designed and developed in collaboration with India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to meet an Indian ...
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Self-propelled mortars
Soltam Spear MK II
Elbit Systems publicly unveiled the Soltam Spear Mk II 120mm recoil mortar system at Defexpo 2016. It is a second-generation development of the Soltam Spear ...
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APCs/IFVs - 6x6
Otaman 6x6
First unveiled in 2016 at Defexpo in India, the Otaman 6x6 was designed by Practika to meet the requirements of the Armed Forces of Ukraine ...
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Reconnaissance/patrol vehicles
LAMV
At Defexpo India in February 2014, Tata Motors unveiled a prototype of the Light Armoured Mobility Vehicle (LAMV) which it is offering to meet Indian Army ...
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Magline Cruiser
First displayed at the DefExpo exhibition in 2014, the Magline Cruiser was developed as three variants: Cruiser 1, Cruiser 2 and Mini Cruiser. The two larger ...
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Self-propelled guns
Arjun Catapult Mk II
India's Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE) publicly unveiled the Arjun Catapult Mk II at Defexpo India in February 2014. The Arjun Catapult is ...
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Towed guns
Dhanush
India's state-owned Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) developed the Dhanush 155 mm L/45 towed howitzer using technology transferred as part of a late 1980s deal for ...
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OPVs
Shachi Class (Project 21)
Project 21 (P-21) Naval Offshore Patrol Vessels (NOPVs) was intended to enhance the maritime surveillance and patrol capabilities of the Indian Navy. The design of ...
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Self-propelled missile systems
Tor-M1
The tracked Tor-M1 (NATO designation SA-15 Gauntlet) self-propelled air defence system is designed to defeat aircraft, helicopters, UAVs and cruise missiles flying at medium, low ...
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Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Tanan
The Tanan is VTOL UAS developed for maritime and land missions. It is capable of completing eight hour missions over a 180km range with a ...
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Towed guns
Sharang
The Sharang 155mm towed artillery gun is an upgraded version of the Russian-made M-46 130mm howizter produced by the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB). It is ...
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Towed guns
M777
The Ultralightweight Field Howitzer (UFH), now designated the M777, was designed in 1987 in order to satisfy US Army requirements for a lightweight 155mm howitzer. ...
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Military - USVs
SeaFly-01
The SeaFly-01 USV, developed by Beijing Sifang Automation, was showcased at the 11th Zhuhai Airshow in China in November 2016. Phase one tests of the ...
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Military - USVs
High-Speed Intercept Boat
Poly Technologies displayed its High-Speed Intercept Boat at DSA in Malaysia in 2016.
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Tanks
Zorawar
The Zorawar is an Indian light tank project that aims to maintain a high power-to-weight ratio while offering firepower comparable to MBTs. The new platform ...
