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Uncrewed Vehicles
China reaps Middle East market
16th May 2016
Taking advantage of the United States reluctance to give approval for the export sales of armed unmanned aerial systems (UAS), even to friendly nations in …
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Naval Warfare
SAS 2016: Concern expressed over US maritime decline
17th May 2016
A senior official has expressed serious concern over the declining state of US civil maritime capabilities and its potential impact on future military operations. Participating …
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Defence Helicopter
Tough talk on European attack helicopter programmes
13th May 2016
Bell Helicopter’s commitments to eastern European attack helicopter programmes in the Czech Republic and Poland are strong in the light of the signing of a …
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Land Warfare
Bhutan acquires Puma for UN missions
28th April 2016
Bhutan has ordered, Shephard has learned, around 20 Puma M36 Mk5 4x4 protected mobility vehicles for use in United Nations stabilisation missions. The vehicles should …
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Digital Battlespace
DRS to upgrade UK's Bowman system
19th April 2016
DRS Technologies will provide equipment and technology upgrades in support of the UK’s Bowman tactical C4I system programme under a $51 million contract from General …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
UAE signs for HammerHead UAS
10th March 2016
The United Arab Emirates armed forces have signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi Autonomous Systems Investments (ADASI) for the acquisition of eight P.1HH HammerHead UAS, …
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Training
IMCMEX kicks off in Middle East
6th April 2016
The International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX) has begun, with civilian maritime and international naval forces from over 30 nations training together across the Middle East, …
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Digital Battlespace
Russian radios get smart
4th April 2016
Russia’s United Instrument-Manufacturing Corp (UIMC) reported that it has completed the development of a next generation man-portable radio for military and paramilitary use. The MO1 …
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Naval Warfare
DIMDEX 2016: Pre-show planning by European OEMs
28th March 2016
European OEMs are positioning themselves for potential procurement programmes in the GCC region. They are eager to explore a maritime security and defence market still …
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Military Logistics
AAR receives US Navy contract
28th March 2016
AAR has received a five-year, $104.97 million fixed-price contract from the US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) to provide fleet logistics support for the C-40A …
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Land Warfare
DefExpo 2016: Say hello to Tata combat vehicles
29th March 2016
The development of Tata Motors' Kestrel is progressing with flotation and mobility trials now completed. The 8x8 Kestrel is India’s first indigenous wheeled combat vehicle. …
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Digital Battlespace
Saab introduces GlobalEye AEW&C jet
18th February 2016
Saab has introduced a new multi-role airborne surveillance system called GlobalEye, the company announced on 16 February. The system, which combines the Erieye Extended Range …
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Naval Warfare
Indonesia clashes with China
22nd March 2016
A spat has arisen between Indonesia and China over an incident at sea involving a Chinese fishing boat and maritime security vessels in the South …
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Defence Notes
Brunei’s defence budget rises
15th March 2016
Brunei’s defence budget will grow nearly 5% in 2016-17, as announced by the Brunei Legislative Council last week. The total defence budget amounts to BN$564.7 …
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Military Logistics
New aircraft add to Philippine modernisation
10th March 2016
The first of two second-hand Lockheed Martin KC-130T Hercules aircraft is due to arrive in the Philippines on 15 March. Two aircraft were ordered in …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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AEW&C
GlobalEye (4-5) [UAE]
Programme Background The United Arab Emirates Air Force is taking delivery of three GlobalEye (known also as Global 6000) aircraft from Saab. The UAE signed a contract ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
A330 MRTT (4-5) [UAE]
Programme Background United Arab Emirates Air Force had a requirement for three tanker aircraft. Boeing confirmed that the UAE sent an official request for three ...
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Corvettes
Gowind 2500 (1-2) [UAE]
Programme Background Timeline The Gowind 2500 design has proved a popular export, and variants have been ordered by four countries. Naval Group confirmed the sale of ...
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Corvettes
Gowind 2500 Procurement (3-4) [UAE]
Programme Background Timeline The Gowind 2500 design has proved a popular export and variants have been ordered by four countries. Naval Group confirmed the sale ...
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4
Sherpa Light (Egypt)
Programme Background Egypt is believed to have taken delivery of at least 173 Sherpa Lights and 18 Sherpa Light Scout 4x4 armoured vehicles from Arquus ...
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Loitering munitions
Hunter Family [UAE]
Programme Background IDEX Contract Announcement On 21 February 2023, EDGE announced that its subsidiary, HALCON, had been awarded an AED 1.1 billion ($272.29 million) contract to supply ...
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4
JLTV [Romania]
Programme Background The Oshkosh Defence Joint Light Tactical Vehicle is a 4x4 armoured vehicle manufactured in the United States. Originally intended to supplement to Humvee ...
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Transport
C-130J-30 - Germany
This common air transport squadron will have unrestricted exchange of aircraft, air crews, and maintainers, as well as technical and logistical support based on a ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | C-130J [Vietnam]
According to a July 2024 Reuters report, the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defence is in advanced discussions with the United States to procure Lockheed Martin’s C-130J ...
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Data links
Data links | C-130J [Vietnam]
According to a July 2024 Reuters report, the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defence is in advanced discussions with the United States to procure Lockheed Martin’s C-130J ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | C-130J [Vietnam]
According to a July 2024 Reuters report, the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defence is in advanced discussions with the United States to procure Lockheed Martin’s C-130J ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
KC-130J - Germany
This common air transport squadron will have unrestricted exchange of aircraft, air crews, and maintainers, as well as technical and logistical support based on a ...
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Military UAS - small
RQ-21A Blackjack / STUASLO - Replacement Units (USMC)
Programme Background Joint USN and USMC Procurment The RQ-21 Blackjack, or STUALSO, was a combined United States Navy (USN) and United States Marine Corps (USMC) programme ...
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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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Air: Integrated Defensive Systems
Falcon Edge/IEWS
Northrop Grumman’s Falcon Edge Integrated Self-Protection System (ISPS) equips the United Arab Emirates Air Force’s (UAEAF) Lockheed Martin F-16E/F Block-60 fighters.
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4
Kasser II
Produced by M4 Industries based in Abu Dhabi, Kasser is a 4x4 MRAP that is currently being developed for the United Arab Emirates. The vehicle ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM, Land: Radio and SATCOM
AN/ARS-6(V12) PLS
The new AN/ARS-6 (V12) Personnel Locator System (PLS) Receiver/Transmitter (R/T) is a functional replacement for the old AN/ARS-6. These systems are used to locate missing ...
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Self-propelled rocket launchers
MCRL
The Multiple Cradle Rocket Launcher (MCRL) was developed by Al Jaber Land Systems (AJLS) in cooperation with Roketsan to meet the requirements of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and ...
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Air: Displays
Digital Light Engine Head-Up Display
BAE Systems Digital Light Engine (DLE) HUD is designed to upgrade existing display equipment with a modular, electro-optic digital system. According to the manufacturer, DLE HUDs ...
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Fixed wing aircraft engines
F110-GE-129
The F110-GE-129, manufactured by GE Aviation, is a derivative of the F110-GE-100 engine. It powers the F-16V Block 70, the F-16C/D Block 50 and Japan's ...
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Sealift/replenishment vessels
Al Saadiyat (Logistics Support Vessel)
Al Saadiyat is the most recent logistics support vessel to be built for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Navy. The vessel is effectively a large ...
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Air: Electronic Attack - Jamming, Air: chaff, flare and decoy systems
Eclair-M
MBDA’s Éclair-M is the standard countermeasure launching system for the Dassault Mirage-2000 series of combat aircraft. It is used widely by the myriad of Mirage-2000 ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
IPN
Produced by Selex ES (now part of Leonardo), the IPN is a family of combat management systems. Also known as SADOC 2, it is in ...
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Air: Defensive Systems - MLDS, Land: Defensive Systems - Gunshot Detection / Hostile Fire Indicator
ShotFinder Acoustic Hostile Fire Detection
Northrop Grumman’s ShotFinder is a hostile fire detection system designed to protect aircraft against small arms and light weapons fire. The apparatus employs acoustic technology ...
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Corvettes
Comandanti/Sirio Class (FCX15)
The Comandanti-class corvettes designed and built by Italian company Financatieri are in service with the Italian Navy, which operates four, with the first commissioned in 2001, ...
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Surface-to-air missiles
RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Block 2
The RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Block 2 is a short-range, ship-launched missile designed primarily to defend naval vessels against incoming anti-ship missiles and aerial ...
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Armoured engineer vehicles
MW370 MineWolf
The MW370 MineWolf is fitted with tiller or flail attachments to clear all types of anti-personnel and heavy antitank mines containing up to 15kg of ...
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Military UGVs
Mini-Caliber
The lightweight, tracked Mini-Caliber is a one-man transportable UGV for special weapons and tactics teams and EOD operators. Developed for tactical missions, the robot is ...
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Air: Defensive Systems - Radar Warning Receivers
AN/ALR-94
BAE Systems’ AN/ALR-94 Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) forms a key part of the self-protection suite of the US Air Force’s Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor combat ...