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  • Land Warfare

    Slovakia to select new tactical vehicle by year end

    6th August 2018

    The Slovakian Ministry of Defence has kicked off a new phase of testing in its search for a new all-terrain tactical vehicle, with the country …

  • Digital Battlespace

    ARGOS–II HD for German Federal Police helicopters

    27th July 2018

    Hensoldt’s Optronics business line has received a three-year supply contract to deliver electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) system, ARGOS–II HD, to ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik for …

  • Naval Warfare

    Romania to invest in coastal defence

    13th August 2018

    The Romanian government is preparing to start a competition for a new mobile coastal defence system to protect its maritime interests from potential threats on …

  • Naval Warfare

    Philippines enters the missile age

    10th August 2018

    The Philippines fired a missile for the first time in its history from aboard a Multipurpose Assault Craft (MPAC) Mk 3 vessel on 9 August. …

  • Special Operations

    MH-47G Block II Chinooks for USASOAC

    16th July 2018

    Boeing has received a $139.8 million contract from the US Army Special Operations Aviation Command for the delivery of four MH-47G Chinook Block II helicopters, …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Spanish Army tests PASI Searcher UAS

    16th July 2018

    The Spanish Army, together with the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), has successfully completed the testing of two upgraded PASI Searcher Mk III class …

  • Defence Notes

    F-35 performs precision landing (video)

    18th July 2018

    Earlier in 2018 the US Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II fighters deployed to the Pacific aboard the USS Wasp amphibious assault ship used Raytheon's Joint …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Farnborough 2018: Boeing prepares for Block II ramp up

    9th July 2018

    As final assembly begins on the first of three engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) CH-47F Chinook Block II aircraft, Boeing is assessing how best to manage its Philadelphia …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Brazil on the attack in two decades time

    23rd July 2018

    According to the Brazilian Army, a branch of the armed forces will have to wait until the 2030s before it can operate its attack helicopters, Shephard has …

  • Defence Notes

    Farnborough 2018: Those UK jets were as fast as lightning (video)

    9th July 2018

    With the first first four F-35B Lightning II jets arriving at RAF Marham on 6 June, Shephard takes a closer look at the UK's latest addition to its fleet.

  • Defence Notes

    Farnborough 2018: Lockheed Martin steadfast with F-35 plans

    16th July 2018

    Lockheed Martin has a tentative deal with the US Air Force for its next lot of F-35 Lightning II fighters and the company is continuing …

  • Defence Helicopter

    First EMD CH-47F​ Block II inches closer

    2nd July 2018

    The first engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) CH-47F Block II programme helicopter has entered final assembly, Boeing announced on 27 June.Boeing is developing the next-generation …

  • Defence Helicopter

    US SF and Boeing ink Block II Chinook deal

    29th June 2018

    As expected, the US Army has brought forward the acquisition of new MH-47G Block II Chinooks for its SF and has inked an initial deal …

  • Naval Warfare

    Australia announces Hunter-class vessel names

    5th July 2018

    The Royal Australian Navy’s future guided missile frigates will be named the Hunter class with the first of these guided missile frigates to be commissioned …

  • Naval Warfare

    UDT 2018: HydroCamel thirsts for new markets

    28th June 2018

    Israeli company BG Robotics showcased its HydroCamel II AUV at UDT 2018 for the first time as it looks to the international market for potential …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

  • Submarines nuclear, ballistic missile

    Dreadnought Class (Successor Programme)

    Programme Background Requirements The Dreadnought-class, prior to being named in October 2016, was known as the Successor programme, which was approved by the government in May ...

  • Minehunters

    Mine Sweeping Hunter II (MSH-II) [South Korea]

    Programme Background Requirements Under the Mine Sweeping Hunter II (MSH-II) programme, South Korea is seeking a replacement for the Ganggyeong-class minehunters, which are due to leave service ...

  • Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors

    PKX-B Batch II (9-22) [South Korea]

    Programme Background Contracts Award On 24 November 2022, HJ Heavy Industries was awarded a contract worth KRW212 billion ($160 million) to build four PKX-B Batch-II ...

  • Submarines: conventional, attack

    KSS-III Batch II (4-6) [South Korea]

    Programme Background Timeline In March 2019, the construction of the first KSS-III Batch II was approved. On 30 March 2023, Hanwha Ocean laid the keel of ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small

    Puma 2 AE (Estonia)

    Programme Background The US DoD announced that it had awarded AeroVironment an $8.868 million firm-fixed-price contract to supply an undisclosed number of RQ-20B Puma AE ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    Wing Loong II [Nigeria]

    Programme Background First Order On 5 November 2020, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Chief, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, stated that the force was set to ...

  • Tanks

    Arjun Mark-II

    Programme Background While original plans envisioned the production of up to 250 Arjun Mk IIs, the programme's many delays have prompted the Indian Army to ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    Wing Loong II (Pakistan)

    Programme Background Negotiations On 6 October 2018, the Pakistani Air Force (PAF) announced it would acquire 48 Wing Loong II UAVs in a social media post. ...

  • Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors

    PKX-B Batch II (5-8) [South Korea]

    Programme Background Contracts Award On 24 November 2022, HJ Heavy Industries was awarded a contract worth KRW 212 billion ($160 million) to build four PKX-B ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 8x8

    Cloud Leopard II 8x8 [Taiwan]

    Programme Background The Cloud Leopard II will offer greater strategic mobility, as well as enhanced protection and lethality, than the legacy tracked and wheeled vehicles ...

  • Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors

    PKX-B Batch II (1-4) [South Korea]

    Programme Background Contracts Award On 24 November 2022, HJ Heavy Industries was awarded a contract worth KRW212 billion ($160 million) to build four PKX-B Batch-II fast attack ...

  • Submarines: conventional, attack

    KSS-III (Boats 7-9) [South Korea]

    Programme Background Timeline The new KSS-III Dosan Ahn Chang-Ho-class submarines for the Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN) are a significant advance on the earlier KSS-II and ...

  • Trainer

    T-6C [Thailand]

    Programme Background The contract is for 12 Beechcraft T-6C Texan II advanced military training aircraft, ground-based training systems for pilots and maintenance professionals, a mission ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    Wing Loong II (Morocco)

    Programme Background OkDiario Report On 2 October 2022, the Spanish newspaper OkDiario reported, quoting "Spanish military intelligence", that Morocco had acquired an unknown quantity of ...

  • Landing platform docks/dock landing ships

    San Antonio LPD 17 Flight II [USN]

    Programme Background Requirements The LPD 17 Flight II programme will fully and functionally replace the ageing LSD-41 class and LSD-49 class ships for embarking, transporting, ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Surface-to-surface missiles

    UGM-133 Trident II

    The UGM-133 Trident II, also known as the Trident D5, is a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) developed and produced by Lockheed Martin for the United ...

  • Submarines nuclear, ballistic missile

    Vanguard Class

    The UK Royal Navy’s Vanguard class of ballistic missile submarines (SSBN) provide the UK with its continuous-at-sea deterrent (CASD) coverage and have done so since 1994 ...

  • Submarines nuclear, ballistic missile

    Ohio Class

    The US Navy’s (USN’s) Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines (SSBN’s) – known as the SSBN 726-class – provide the US with its sea-based nuclear deterrent. It ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small

    Trident TL

    The Trident TL is a low-cost, foldable, ground- or air-launched UAS. Designed for commercial and federal agency use, this system uses autonomous navigation for launch, ...

  • Submarines nuclear, ballistic missile

    Columbia Class

    The USN’s new Columbia-class SSBN, also known as the SSBN 826-class, is planned to replace the existing Ohio-class boats as the cornerstone of the US ...

  • Uncrewed aerial systems engines

    Trident 140TD2

    The Trident 140TD2 is a compression-ignition engine designed for MALE platforms. Based on the Trident 100TD2, it is a lightweight, four-cylinder design that is intended ...

  • Sea: optronic masts and periscopes

    Type 8 Mod 3

    The Type 8 Mod 3 is an updated version of the Type 8-series periscopes. The Type 8B/J Mod 3 provides extremely high-frequency low-data-rate communications capability ...

  • Uncrewed aerial systems engines

    Trident 180TD2

    The Trident 180TD2 is a compression-ignition engine designed for heavier UAVs up to the 2t class. The design is intended to improve efficiency, while being ...

  • Guided munitions

    Ninja

    The Ninja is a free-fall guided munition from Astra Systems. It can be launched from manned or uncrewed platforms and uses GPS-INS guidance when airborne.  Several warhead ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing

    EX-3M Trident

    The EX-3M Trident is an open-architecture, high-speed, developmental fixed-wing UAV. Manufactured by Exosonic, the UAV commenced flight trials of a demonstrator in May 2023, with the actual drone conducting its ...

  • Infrastructure - shelters/accommodation

    EFASS 20.4m Hangar

    The 20.4m hangar was the first of the Expeditionary Forces Aircraft Shelter System (EFASS) range of soft-walled temporary buildings to be designed to meet the ...

  • Loitering munitions

    Spear

    The Spear is a loitering munition manufactured by Astra Systems. It is designed for air-to-ground and ground-to-ground attack operations. The system uses electric propulsion, giving it ...

  • Submarines nuclear, ballistic missile

    Dreadnought Class

    The UK is building four new Dreadnought-class SSBNs for the Royal Navy that will take over the nuclear deterrent role from the existing four Vanguard-class submarines. ...

  • Uncrewed aerial systems engines

    Trident 100TD2

    The Trident 100TD2 is a compression-ignition engine that is capable of operating on various types of heavy fuel. It is claimed to offer up to ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small

    BE-45

    The BE-45 is a multi-mission fixed-wing UAV from Astra Systems. It is a dual-engined platform that can operate with little to no available infrastructure. It is ...