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Uncrewed Vehicles
Use of armed UAVs increasing under Trump: study
7th June 2018
The use of armed UAVs by the United States is increasing under President Donald Trump just as oversight of the lethal technology appears to be …
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Naval Warfare
Russia to commission new missile ship
30th May 2018
The Russian Navy's Black Sea Fleet is set to commission its new Vyshny Volochok missile ship in Sevastopol on 1 June, the Russian Ministry of Defence …
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Defence Helicopter
Russian MoD to take Mi-38 in 2019
6th June 2018
The Russian MoD is set to take delivery of its first Mi-38T 15.6t transport helicopter built at Kazan Helicopters next year. According to Russian Helicopters …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2018: Finnish land modernisation rolls on
4th June 2018
Sharing a border of over 1,300km with Russia - as well as a turbulent history - Finland is once again finding itself in a precarious …
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Defence Notes
Brazil's strike chaos stirs military coup talk
31st May 2018
The Brazilian Army is often called to help when things go wrong, so it was no surprise to see soldiers deploy during a crippling truckers' …
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Land Warfare
S-400 – India caught between the devil and deep blue sea
5th June 2018
India has started final cost negotiations for acquisition of S-400 Triumf air defence missile systems, Shephard has learned. The final deal is expected to be …
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Naval Warfare
Bangladesh Coast Guard to receive new vessels amid expansion
25th May 2018
Bangladeshi naval shipbuilder Khulna Shipyard Limited (KSY) launched the first of three large IPVs for the Bangladesh Coast Guard (BCG) on 23 May. Sonar Bangla …
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Digital Battlespace
Saab to upgrade Swedish Gripen C/D system
25th May 2018
Saab has received an order worth $25.6 million from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the upgrade of Gripen C/D system. The upgrade involves …
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Naval Warfare
Bulgarian shipyard unveils new vessel designs
6th June 2018
Two new projects were showcased by MTG Delfin for the first time at HEMUS 2018 defence exhibition held Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The first of these is …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2018: French CT40 firing trials to begin
4th June 2018
The first manned firing trials of the 40mm Cased Telescoped Armament System (CTAS) for the French Army’s new Jaguar 6x6 vehicle are expected to take …
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Digital Battlespace
Sea Giraffe breathes down Philippines neck
23rd May 2018
Saab announced on 21 May that it was supplying two Sea Giraffe AMB naval radars to the USN for eventual installation aboard two Gregorio del …
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Defence Notes
Colombia to become first Latin American NATO 'global partner'
27th May 2018
Colombia will next week formally become NATO's first Latin American 'global partner', president Juan Manuel Santos announced on 25 May. Santos, who won the 2016 …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2018: Italy to finally order new tank destroyers
4th June 2018
After years of delay caused by budgetary uncertainty, the Italian Army is expected to sign a contract that will finally kick start low-rate production of …
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Land Warfare
Barys 8x8 enters final field testing
29th May 2018
Kazakhstan Paramount Engineering's new Barys 8x8 IFV has almost completed testing and could enter service with the Kazakhstan army in the next few years. Shephard has …
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Digital Battlespace
USAF and MIT further waveform development
24th May 2018
The US Air Force (USAF) Research Laboratory (AFRL) Information Directorate and Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lincoln Laboratory (MIT-LL) are working together to test advanced waveforms …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4, Mine-protected vehicles
4x4 Protected Mobility Vehicles [Malaysia]
Programme Background Malaysia already operates a fleet of 20 AV4 Lipan Bara 4x4 vehicles delivered between 2016 and 2017, 18 of which are assigned to ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
TUAS [Malaysia]
Programme Background Tender & Requirments The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) issued a tender in May 2020 to provide a new Tactical Uncrewed Aerial System (TUAS). ...
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Special operations vehicles
Special Operations Vehicles (Malaysia)
Malaysia's SOV tender calls for a vehicle that 'is capable of conducting special operations deep in enemy-held territory' and 'capable of manoeuvring in hostile terrain with ...
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Submarines: conventional, attack
Submarines Procurement [Malaysia]
Programme Background Requirements In 2015, the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) issued the so-called 15 to 5 Transformation Plan, which envisioned the service to be standardised ...
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Landing platform docks/dock landing ships
Multi-Role Support Ship (MRSS) (1-2) [Malaysia]
Programme Background Requirements The Royal Malaysian Navy are in the process of a fleet transformation plan known as the 15 to 5 Transformation Plan, which ...
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OPVs
LMS Batch IV (11-13) [Malaysia]
Programme Background Requirements The current Keris-class (see separate entry) Littoral Mission Ship (LMS) has been introduced to replace many of the current classes of obsolete ...
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OPVs
LMS Batch III (8-10) [Malaysia]
Programme Background Requirements The current Keris-class (see separate entry) Littoral Mission Ship (LMS) has been introduced to replace many of the current classes of obsolete ships that ...
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Landing platform docks/dock landing ships
Multi-Role Support Ship (MRSS) (3) [Malaysia]
Programme Background Requirements The Royal Malaysian Navy are in the process of a fleet transformation plan known as the 15 to 5 Transformation Plan, which ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Floréal Class Replacement [France]
The French Navy urges the replacement of the Floréal-class frigates with a new class of vessels that will mainly operate in French overseas territories. Speaking to ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Floréal Class Replacement [France]
The French Navy urges the replacement of the Floréal-class frigates with a new class of vessels that will mainly operate in French overseas territories. Speaking to ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Multi-Role Support Ship (MRSS) (1-2) [Malaysia]
The Royal Malaysian Navy currently operates two ageing logistics ships that are not equipped to carry out amphibious missions and operate beyond their intended design ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Multi-Role Support Ship (MRSS) (1-2) [Malaysia]
The Royal Malaysian Navy currently operates two ageing logistics ships that are not equipped to carry out amphibious missions and operate beyond their intended design ...
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Corvettes
New Generation Patrol Vessels Batch II (7-12) [Malaysia]
Programme Background Requirements Malaysia unveiled a plan in 2015 to restructure and recapitalise its navy. The plan is called the 15 to 5 Plan and ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
ScanEagle 2 (Malaysia)
Programme Background Maritime Security Initiative (MSI) programme The RMN received the ScanEagle 2's thought to be provided by the US under the Maritime Security Initiative ...
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Maritime patrol
Maritime Patrol Aircraft [Malaysia]
Programme Background In June 2019, The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has confirmed to Shephard that the government has given approval for the service to prepare ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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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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APCs/IFVs - 4x4
Condor
At the DSA 2016 exhibition in Malaysia, DRB-HICOM DefTech displayed a prototype of an upgraded Malaysian Army Condor 4x4 APC. Thyssen-Henschel (now part of RMMV) ...
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Military helicopters - scout/light attack
MD 530G
The MD 530G is the newest addition to the MD Helicopters line of light scout attack platforms. It has increased-capacity landing gear and a mission-configurable ...
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EO/IR systems
M-DSA
M-DSA is the next step in the sensor modernisation of the M-TADS/PNVS system. Upgraded capabilities support more rapid target identification and coordination, as well as ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
Light-Weighted Close-Range UAV
Seen by Shephard at DSA 2024, the Light-Weighted Close-Range UAV is from the Vietnamese company Viettel. According to Viettel's brochure, disseminated at DSA 2024, the ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
SR-10 VTOL
Deftech showcased the SR-10 VTOL at DSA 2022. It has been locally designed in Malaysia to conduct aerial mapping, surveillance and line inspection missions. The hand-launched platform is powered ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
CW-100
The CW-100 is a small VTOL capable UAV manufactured byChengdu Jouav Automation Technology Co CW (JOUAV) in collaboration with Malvus Sense. Displayed at DSA 2022, it is ...
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APCs/IFVs - 6x6
Black Fox 6x6
Doosan’s Black Fox family of 6x6 and 8x8 AFVs was developed to compete for a Republic of Korea Army requirement. Although not selected for the ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
CW-007
The CW-007 VTOL UAS is part of the Chengdu Jouav Automation Technology Co CW (JOUAV) series and is the smallest of the fleet. It is primarily ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Tactical UAV
Unveiled at DSA 2022, the Deftech Tactical UAV is an indigenously developed platform based on the Aldura Mk1. The platform is aimed at the Royal Malaysian ...
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EO/IR systems
M-TADS/PNVS
The Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor (M-TADS/PNVS) is the EO fire control system that US Army AH-64D/E Apache helicopter pilots use for ...
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4
Guardian
IAG's Guardian 4x4 armoured personnel carrier has been designed to carry up to ten fully equipped personnel and their support equipment. While the vehicle is ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
CW-15
The CW-15 is a mini VTOL capable UAV manufactured by Chengdu Jouav Automation Technology Co CW (JOUAV). Belonging to the CW series, the CW-15 is electrically powered ...
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Loitering munitions
Todak
Unveiled at DSA 2024, the Todak is a loitering munition from Mindmatics. The catapult-launched platform is powered by a Li-ion 25.2V battery, and it is ...
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OPVs
New Generation Patrol Vessel
LUNAS unveiled the New Generation Patrol Vessel (NGPV) at DSA 2018. The NGPV is intended for the Royal Malaysian Navy's (RMN) New Generation Patrol Vessels ...
