• Special Operations

  USSOCOM seeks SHOT Show synergies

  15th August 2019

  United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) planners are exploring new weapon technology demonstrations in conjunction with the annual SHOT Show gathering in Las Vegas in …

• Land Warfare

  Estonia contracts LMT Defense for new rifles

  4th July 2019

  The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI) has signed a contract with LMT Defense for the supply of a new customised standard rifle for the …

• Training

  ITEC 2019: Quantum3D launches latest MANTIS

  14th May 2019

  California-based Quantum3D has released details of its latest version of MANTIS, a real-time scene management and image generation (IG) software system. MANTIS is available as …

• Training

  ITEC 2019: Raytheon wins major JMRC contract

  11th May 2019

  Raytheon Intelligence, Information and Services has been awarded a $159 million contract to provide exercise support at the US Army’s Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC) at …

• Training

  DSET 2019: US Army trials new training approach

  20th March 2019

  The summer of 2019 will see the US Army Aviation Training Center of Excellence (USAATCE) at Fort Rucker, Alabama, start a new pilot training experimental …

• Training

  Saab select VE Studio for VMT development

  6th December 2018

  DiSTI’s VE Studio has been selected by Saab Aeronautics for the development of a virtual maintenance trainer (VMT) for Saab’s Gripen E aircraft, the company …

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2018: Showing front with AR and VR tech

  27th November 2018

  First-time exhibitor, Frontis' AR and VR platforms are supporting training missions for the South Korean soldier from a mechanic level to field preparation operations, Shephard has learnt. …

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2018: Collins Aerospace evolving coalescence (video)

  28th November 2018

  At I/ITSEC 2018, Collins Aerospace presents its Coalescence augmented reality solution through AR it immerses the user into the virtual scene and allows them to …

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2018: Show opens (video)

  26th November 2018

  I/ITSEC 2018 sees a host of high-fidelity projectors, VR and AR technologies on display. Shephard considers the key themes and trends which are likely to dominate …

• Digital Battlespace

  Augmented reality to set sail on UK Type 23s

  22nd November 2018

  Augmented reality (AR) glasses could be in action on the bridges of the Royal Navy’s Type 23 frigate within two years as the first step …

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2018: ECS makes medical scenario HaptX

  28th November 2018

  Six years on from the ideas stage, HaptX Gloves, in partnership with ECS, are demonstrating for the first time at I/ITSEC 2018 in Orlando the turnkey system designed …

• Special Operations

  USSOCOM looks to optical dominance

  8th November 2018

  United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is exploring improvements and enhancements to visual augmentation systems and related auxiliary technologies, with the overall goal of establishing …

• Land Warfare

  AUSA 2018: US Army downselects for Sub-Compact Weapon programme

  2nd October 2018

  Six contractors have been selected to provide the US Army with sub-compact weapon (SCW) prototypes for testing, as the service looks to acquire a new …

• Training

  Australian Army to receive Cubic Synthetic Wrap

  22nd September 2018

  Elements of Cubic Defence UK’s Micro-SCOPIC, in service as part of the British Army’s Collective Training Synthetic Wrap Capability Programme since 2016, are set to …

• Military Logistics

  US Navy, Moback collaborate on AR/VR capabilities

  4th July 2018

  The US Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD), is collaborating with Moback to research and investigate specialised augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

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

  Anka-S [Indonesia]

  Programme Background Requirement Indonesia wanted to acquire or produce a MALE UAV to operate at different air bases around Indonesia to cover the archipelago.  Procurement Over Production Early ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - small

  AR-500 (Series)

  The AR-500 series is a family of rotary-wing Chinese UAVs that includes the AR-500B, AR-500BJ, AR-500C and AR-500CJ.  UAVs from the series will likely be ...

• Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns

  STK 5.56 BMCR

  The STK 5.56 Bullpup Multirole Combat Rifle (BMCR) is a family of rifles which consists of three variants: Assault Rifle (AR); Sharpshooter/Marksman Rifle (MR) and ...

• Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns

  STK 5.56 CMCR

  The STK 5.56 Conventional Multirole Combat Rifle (CMCR) is a family of rifles which comprises three variants: Assault Rifle (AR); Sharpshooter/Marksman Rifle (MR); and Machine ...

• Air-to-surface missiles

  AR-1

  The AR-1 is a variant of the Chinese HJ-10. It is designed to be carried by UAVs. 

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  AR-1500

  Designed for export markets, the TruNet AR-1500 delivers high-speed communication between aircraft and ground forces. Notably, the transceiver supports modern waveforms as well as country-specific encryption ...

• Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns

  SIG MCX

  Introduced in 2014, the SIG MCX was designed specifically for the 300 AAC Blackout (7.62x35mm) cartridge, but a modular design allows the weapon to be ...

• Air: Integrated cockpit systems

  Standard 3

  Jointly developed by ATR and Thales, The Standard 3 avionics suite has been specifically designed for ATR-600 aircraft. It offers the pilot user-friendly interface, along ...

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

  AR-2000

  Unveiled by the China National Aero-Technology Import and Export Corporation (CATIC) at the Dubai Air Show 2023, the AR-2000 is a large rotary-wing drone designed for ...

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

  AR-36

  Unveiled at UMEX 2022, the AR-36 is a multi-purpose VTOL UAV manufactured by CATIC. A hybrid powerplant powers the platform, and it can carry various mission ...

• Air-to-surface missiles

  CM-502KG

  The CM-502KG is a Chinese air-to-surface missile. It is a variant of the CM-502G, similar in size to the AR-1. It has more than twice ...

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  BNET-AR

  BNET-AR Airborne SDR is a member of Rafael's BNET Family of IP Software Defined Radios. The modular, multiband system utilises an open architecture and provides ...

• Assault rifles/carbines/shotguns

  AR-M7T

  The AR-M7FT has a right-side folding telescoping buttstock. The magazine, lower handguard, upper handguard and pistol grip are made from glass fibre-reinforced polycaproamide. MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny ...

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

  Saqr 1

  The Saqr 1 is equipped with a Ka-band SATCOM system. It has a range of 2,500km and can launch guided armaments from 550-6,000m with a ...

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  E-LynX AR

  Elbit Systems' E-LynX AR is a multi-channel SDR designed for operation in airborne platforms, including helicopters, transport aircraft and fighter jets. The MANET-capable radio allows ...

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  SOVERON AR

  Developed by Rohde&Schwarz;, SOVERON AR is an airborne SDR that is in use with both fixed and rotary wing platforms. Notably, the radio adheres to ...