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Land Warfare
Australia orders EOD robots from L3Harris
9th May 2023
Australia has ordered dozens of medium-weight EOD robots from L3Harris Micreo.
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Air Warfare
NZ begins the search for replacement naval helicopters
28th April 2023
The time is approaching when New Zealand will need to replace its ageing Super Seasprite naval helicopters.
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Air Warfare
Indian Air Force contemplates long-range transport aircraft
13th February 2023
India's Medium Transport Aircraft requirement has been spluttering along for some time, with three likely contenders still remaining.
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Air Warfare
Raytheon Technologies powers Japan’s defence upgrade with innovative counter-strike and air dominance solutions (Studio)
13th March 2023
Raytheon Technologies aims to upgrade the counter-strike and air dominance capabilities of Japan and other Asia-Pacific partners in light of a challenging security environment.
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Defence Notes
Why delays in approving the FY2024 budget can widen the gap between Chinese and US capabilities
19th May 2023
Naval shipbuilding and restocking key munitions, as well as development projects, may be directly impacted by short-term funding measures.
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Air Warfare
Turkish Air Force tanker modernisation effort completed ahead of schedule
2nd February 2023
US contractor Field Aerospace has finished upgrading the Turkish Air Force's Boeing KC-135R tanker fleet flight decks to Block 45 configuration.
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Air Warfare
US Air Force grows KC-46A tanker fleet
30th January 2023
The US Air Force has exercised an option to procure an additional 15 KC-46A Pegasus aircraft.
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Naval Warfare
US lacks clear plan to meet amphibious ship requirements, Marine Corps chief says
30th March 2023
Speaking to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee during a hearing on the Fiscal Year 2024 budget request for the USN and USMC, Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen David Berger said there was 'no plan' for the US to meet its statutory minimum requirements for amphibious warships.
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Land Warfare
India gets ball rolling on truck-mounted howitzers
15th February 2023
Truck-mounted 155mm howitzers are one important element of the Indian Army's goal of modernising its artillery inventory.
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Land Warfare
Rheinmetall begins Lynx armoured vehicle production in Hungary
17th January 2023
Low-rate production of Lynx infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) has commenced in Hungary with initial deliveries from this source due in 2024.
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Naval Warfare
India seeks several types of patrol vessel for its navy and coastguard
7th February 2023
India has launched several sizeable tender exercises in the hope of obtaining new patrol boats and fast interdiction craft.
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Air Warfare
Boeing slashes number of defence business units after heavy losses
18th November 2022
After reporting significant losses and delays on major programmes, Boeing has announced the consolidation of its defence divisions.
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Air Warfare
Japan orders additional KC-46A tankers
2nd December 2022
Japan is enlarging its KC-46A Pegasus tanker fleet after signing a fresh contract with Boeing.
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Air Warfare
More E-2D Hawkeye aircraft arrive in Japan
23rd November 2022
The US is continuing deliveries of E-2D Hawkeyes and KC-46A tankers to Japan.
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Air Warfare
Defiant protest grounds US Army FLRAA contract
4th January 2023
Boeing and Sikorsky think the US Army's decision on the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft was not made in the right way and have filed a protest with the US Government Accountability Office, pausing the programme for more than three months.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Transport/tanker aircraft
KC-46A (USA)
Programme Background The first four Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) KC-46A aircraft were delivered to McConnell AFB in Kansas in January 2019. As of December 2020, a ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | KC-Y Tanker Aircraft (USA)
The USAF is looking to procure tanker aircraft to bridge the gap between the delayed KC-46 fleet and the future Advanced Air Refueling Tanker (known also ...
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Data links
Data links | KC-Y Tanker Aircraft (USA)
The USAF is looking to procure tanker aircraft to bridge the gap between the delayed KC-46 fleet and the future Advanced Air Refueling Tanker (known also ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | KC-Y Tanker Aircraft (USA)
The USAF is looking to procure tanker aircraft to bridge the gap between the delayed KC-46 fleet and the future Advanced Air Refueling Tanker (known also ...
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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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Transport/tanker aircraft
KC-46A (Israel)
Programme Background Boeing, according to reports, would not grant Israel Aerospace Industries permission to convert used 767s into tanker planes. Consequently, according to Channel 12 ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
KC-46A Forecast (Israel)
Programme Background Boeing, according to reports, would not grant Israel Aerospace Industries permission to convert used 767s into tanker planes. Consequently, according to Channel 12 ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
Heavy Multirole Tanker [Italy]
Programme Background Requirement Italy operates four Boeing KC-767As, which provide the Italian Air Force with tanker capability. According to the Italian MoD, this tanker fleet ...
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4, Mine-protected vehicles
Kirpi (Tunisia)
Programme Background The Tunisian Armed Forces require mine-resistant vehicles to support its troops engaged in counter-terrorism missions, who face a high risk of attack from IEDs. ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
KC-130J - US Marine Corps
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 FMS ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | KC-130J [Saudi Arabia]
Royal Saudi Air Force is seeking to purchase three KC-130J tanker aircraft in addition to two units acquired under FMS programme. On 9 November 2012, ...
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Data links
Data links | KC-130J [Saudi Arabia]
Royal Saudi Air Force is seeking to purchase three KC-130J tanker aircraft in addition to two units acquired under FMS programme. On 9 November 2012, ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | KC-130J [Saudi Arabia]
Royal Saudi Air Force is seeking to purchase three KC-130J tanker aircraft in addition to two units acquired under FMS programme. On 9 November 2012, ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | KC-390 (Option) [Portugal]
The Portuguese Air Force is planning to purchase one KC-390 aircraft in addition to the five platforms under a contract signed in August 2019 to supply ...
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Data links
Data links | KC-390 (Option) [Portugal]
The Portuguese Air Force is planning to purchase one KC-390 aircraft in addition to the five platforms under a contract signed in August 2019 to supply ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Transport/tanker aircraft
KC-46A Pegasus
In February 2011, Boeing received a USAF contract to build 179 KC-46A tankers, developed from the KC-767A. The first phase of the USAF's tanker recapitalisation ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
KC-135 Stratotanker
The KC-135 entered service in 1957 with the USAF, which plans to keep the type flying beyond 2040 when it will be replaced by the ...
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Air: transport/tanker simulators
KC-46A ATS
FlightSafety supports the USAF aircrew training program for the KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft. The program delivers a multi-faceted training package to the USAF from design, ...
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Subsystems: visual
VITAL 1100
FlightSafety’s VITAL 1100 visual system provides pilots with simulator training that features realistic, detailed, high-resolution views designed to enhance safety. VITAL 1100 is combined with ...
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Air: Defensive Systems - Radar Warning Receivers, EW test systems
Model 527
The Model 527 radar signal simulator is used for end-of-runway and walk-around radiated RWR testing to verify the operational status of the aircraft and its ...
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Air: Defensive Systems - MLDS, Air: Defensive Systems - Laser Warning Receivers
AN/AAR-47B(V)2
The AN/AAR-47B Missile Warning System (MWS) is an EW system designed to protect low/slow-flying aircraft against surface-to-air and air-to-air missiles. The MWS will detect a ...
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Air: chaff, flare and decoy systems
Alloy Surfaces and Kilgore IRCM flares
Chemring Countermeasures develops and manufactures the Alloy Surfaces and Kilgore range of airborne IR flares that are compatible with most available dispensers on a variety ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
KC-10 Extender
The KC-10 Extender is a tanker/transport aircraft developed for the USAF by McDonnell Douglas (now part of Boeing). It was derived from the company’s three-engine ...
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Air: Defensive Systems - Radar Warning Receivers
APR-39(V)
The ARP-39(V) is an RWR system for combat helicopters, low-speed aircraft and fast attack craft. The system comprises two dual-video receivers, four spiral cavity-backed antennas, ...
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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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Air: transport/tanker simulators
USAF KC-135 ATS
The KC-135 Aircrew Training System (ATS) programme delivers initial qualification, requalification, continuation and upgrades training for USAF KC-135 aircrews, including pilots, co-pilots and boom operators. ...
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Towed guns
M-46
The M-46 130mm field gun was developed to meet a Soviet Army artillery requirement developed in 1946 and it entered production in 1951. The M-46, ...
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Air-launched ASW torpedoes, Ship-launched torpedoes
MK 46 Mod 5A (SW)
The MK 46 Mod 5A (SW) is the latest model of the MK 46 family, used by 25 countries, in service with the USN and ...
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Air: transport/tanker simulators
KC-10A Training
FlightSafety supports USAF Air Mobility Command with 4,000-6,000 initial, upgrade and recurrent training events each year for KC-10 pilots, boom operators and flight engineers. It ...
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Air: transport/tanker simulators
USMC KC-130J Training Devices
CAE delivered a KC-130J cockpit avionics part-task trainer to MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina. The device is used for classroom training of ground maintenance personnel ...
