• Digital Battlespace

  US Army WIN-T selects Ultra GRC-245C radio systems

  14th October 2013

  Ultra Electronics has announced that it has been selected to supply ORION GRC-245C radio systems for the US Army Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T). The radios …

• Defence Helicopter

  Kongsberg, AgustaWestland team for Norwegian SAR

  26th September 2013

  AugustaWestland has signed an agreement to collaborate with Kongsberg Defence Systems if the AW101 is selected for the Norwegian Search and Rescue (SAR) competition to …

• Land Warfare

  French BVs10 ATVs to be fitted with Protector RWS

  16th September 2013

  The BVs10 All-Terrain Vehicles being delivered to the French Armed Forces by BAE Systems Hägglunds will be equipped with the Kongsberg Protector Remote Weapon Station …

• Digital Battlespace

  DSEI 2013: Vislink unveils hybrid microwave signal receiver

  12th September 2013

  Vislink has showcased its 360 degree six-channel diversity receiver for the first time at the DSEI exhibition in London. Martin Deery, Vislink business development director …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Kongsberg Maritime introduces new Munin AUV

  9th September 2013

  Kongsberg Maritime has expanded its Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) range with the introduction of the Munin AUV for offshore survey. The system, capable of carrying …

• Digital Battlespace

  USAF long-range radar programme moves to next phase

  30th August 2013

  Following the completion of the evaluation and prototype demonstration phase for its new long-range radar programme, the US Air Force (USAF) is preparing for the …

• Naval Warfare

  General Dynamics VENOM processor selected for RoKN P-3C Orion

  20th August 2013

  General Dynamics Canada will supply next-generation acoustic processing systems for the Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN) P-3C Orion Maritime Patrol Aircraft upgrade programme under a …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  AUVSI 2013: Seaglider acquisition adds to Kongsberg AUV offerings

  14th August 2013

  Kongsberg has acquired the Seaglider AUV to add to its portfolio of unmanned maritime platforms. Originally developed by the University of Washington, under an Office …

• Land Warfare

  Canadian Army receives first TAPVs for training

  13th August 2013

  The first four pre-production Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicles (TAPVs) for the Canadian Army have been shipped to locations in the US and Canada for testing …

• Defence Helicopter

  Scepticism greets EADS rebranding

  31st July 2013

  In its biggest shake-up since the failed merger with BAE Systems last year, EADS has revealed plans to bring all its divisions under the Airbus …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  X-47B completes carrier landing

  10th July 2013

  The X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstrator (UCAS-D) has become the first unmanned jet to complete an arrested landing on board a moving aircraft carrier. The US Navy …

• Land Warfare

  Kongsberg wins Stryker ECP smart display contract

  10th July 2013

  Kongsberg Integrated Tactical Systems (KITS) will supply commander’s and driver’s smart displays for the US Army Stryker Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) programme under a new …

• Land Warfare

  Kongsberg to support French Protector RWS

  5th July 2013

  Kongsberg will provide repair, overhaul and logistics support for the French Army’s Protector Remote Weapon Stations (RWS) under a new contract signed with the French …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  India debuts manpack VTOL UAVs for HADR

  2nd July 2013

  Search and rescue agencies operating in Northern India have successfully used man-portable VTOL UAVs for the first time in humanitarian assistance/disaster relief (HADR) operations, it …

• Land Warfare

  Norway receives first HML upgrade

  28th June 2013

  The first High Mobility Launcher (HML) has been delivered to the Royal Norwegian Air Force (RNoAF) as part of an upgrade to their National Advanced …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• OPVs

  Jan Mayen Class (1-3) [Norway]

  Programme Background Contract The Jan Mayen-class vessels were designed by LMG Marin, with the process beginning with the Norwegian Defence Material Agency (NDMA) in 2013 and ...

• Military helicopters - attack

  AH-64E Apache (May 2019 FMS)

  Also included are 28 M230 30mm automatic chain guns, AN/AVR-2B laser detecting sets, AN/APR-39 radar signal detecting sets, AN/AVS-6 night vision goggles, M299 Hellfire missile ...

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - tactical

  V-Bat 128 (Canada)

  Programme Background Requirement Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) is seeking a platform for the CCG that will significantly expand its surveillance range during search ...

• Fighter - multirole

  Ex-Norwegian F-16AM [Romania]

  Programme Background According to the Norwegian MoD, the F-16AM/BMs have been in service for 40 years. The first aircraft will be delivered in 2023 and ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Mine Hunting Capability (MHC) Programme Block II [UK]

  Under Block II of the RN's Mine Hunting Capability (MHC) programme, the UK is expected to acquire three Offshore Support Vessels (OSVs) designed to be ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Mine Hunting Capability (MHC) Programme Block II [UK]

  Under Block II of the RN's Mine Hunting Capability (MHC) programme, the UK is expected to acquire three Offshore Support Vessels (OSVs) designed to be ...

• Sealift/replenishment vessels

  Delfin Programme - SIGINT Ships [Poland]

  Programme Background Requirements Under the Delfin Programme, the Polish Navy intends to acquire two Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) ships to support intelligence data acquisition across the full spectrum ...

• APCs/IFVs - 8x8

  VBCI (Qatar)

  Programme Background The VBCI-2 was selected in preference to a competing offer comprising Patria's AMV 8x8 equipped with a Lockheed Martin turret. However, at the ...

• Sealift/replenishment vessels

  Special & Diving Operations-Submarine Rescue Ship (SDO-SURS) [Italy]

  Programme Background Requirements The programme aims to develop a new vessel capable of replacing the ageing Anteo that has reached the end of its life cycle with ...

• OPVs

  Mine Hunting Capability (MHC) Programme Block II [UK]

  Programme Background Requirements Under Block II of the RN's Mine Hunting Capability (MHC) programme, the UK is expected to acquire three Offshore Support Vessels (OSVs) ...

• APCs/IFVs - 8x8

  Boxer JFST (Heavy)

  Programme Background The German Army has a requirement for a heavy armoured vehicle platform to supplement the lighter Fennek in service with its JFSTs. Unlike ...

• APCs/IFVs - 8x8

  Boxer MIV [UK]

  Programme Background History The UK MoD announced in March 2018 that it would re-join the Boxer programme and pursue a sole-source acquisition of the 8x8 ...

• OPVs

  Medium Standard Vessels [Norway]

  Requirements In the 2023 Military Advice of the Chief of Defence, Gen Eirik Kristoffersen suggested that Norway should renew its maritime surface structure by rationalising ...

• Corvettes, OPVs

  Large Standard Vessels [Norway]

  Programme Background Requirements In the 2023 Military Advice of the Chief of Defence, Gen Eirik Kristoffersen suggested that Norway should renew its maritime surface structure by ...

• Corvettes

  Pohjanmaa Class (Squadron 2020) [Finland]

  Programme Background Requirements Under its Squadron 2020 programme, Finland aims to replace seven vessels, the decommissioned minelayer Pohjanmaa, four Rauma-class fast attack missile crafts and two ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Air: COMINT and ELINT systems

  CS-3240

  The CS-3240 automatic ELINT system detects, captures and identifies radar signals in the 2-18GHz range – options for higher- and lower-frequency coverage are available. The ...

• Air: Displays

  EP-17 Gripen Display System

  The EP-17 Gripen Display System has been developed by SAAB Avitronics, Sweden, specifically for the Gripen multi-role combat aircraft. It integrates on-board sensors, data-links and ...

• Land: COMINT and ELINT systems

  CS-3030

  The CS-3030 ELINT/ESM Subsystem from Collins Aerospace is designed for high-precision radar signal measurement and analysis. The system is designed for use in demanding environments ...

• Air: Displays

  PCD-EU

  The Panoramic Cockpit Display - Electronics Unit (PCD-EU) has been jointly developed by the San Jose-based Lynx Software Technologies and Tampa-based Core Avionics & Industrial ...

• Subsystems: visual

  VECTOR

  VECTOR is a large-screen display image processor, driving LED walls, soft-edged large projectors and DLP and LCD rear projection video walls. Its ability to combine ...

• Air: COMINT and ELINT systems

  CS-3045

  Designed for use in airborne environments, the CS-3045 airborne ELINT system consists of omni- and direction-finding-antennas, receivers, signal processors and operator workstations and can be ...

• Air: surveillance and maritime patrol radar

  AN/APQ-180

  Used on the AC-130U Spectre gunship operated by the US SF, the AN/APQ-180 is a modification of the APG-70 and has fixed target track, ground ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  Sentry-H 6120-BM

  Codan's Sentry-H 6120-BM provides a rugged software-defined radio solution for HF voice and data communications. Notably, it delivers a maximum RF output power of 150W ...

• Air: Displays

  CDU-7000

  Based on the Flight 2 open architecture design, the CDU-7000 Control Display Unit has been developed by Collins Aerospace, USA for consolidating control of communications, ...

• Military - UUVs

  Hugin 1000

  The Hugin 1000 AUV can be used for offshore surveying, MCM and rapid environmental assessment operations, marine research and hydrography. 

• Subsystems: visual

  Curve Screen

  Curve Screen is a custom-made modular screen for seamless, immersive simulation. Supported by partners in over 60 countries, Curve Screens are tailored for heavy-duty 24/7 ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  MSI-91

  MSI-91 is a combat management system for diesel-electric submarines. Produced by Kongsberg, it is integrated into Type 212A and U212-class submarines.

• Air: AEW/fire control radar

  Super Kopyo

  The Super Kopyo is an upgraded Kopyo with longer detection ranges across all aspects, with lighter weight and faster processors. 

• UAS: Integrated systems - uncrewed

  MIDAS

  The Modular ISR Data Analysis and Storage (MIDAS) is a real-time system for processing and sharing ISR sensor data for UAS manufactured by the Canadian ...

• Subsystems: visual

  pC-Radiant

  pC-Radiant is a physics-based multi-sensor simulation system for EO/IR and/or major radar processors for ensuring OTW/sensor correlation per pixel.