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Land Warfare
Czech Republic set to order RBS 70 NG systems as CAESAR howitzers begin production
2nd June 2025
The Czech Government is to approve the purchase of a fleet of vehicle mounted integrated air defence systems as the country invests to overhaul its equipment. Spending includes two dozen F-35As, CAESAR howitzers and refurbished Leopard tanks.
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Air Warfare
Skydio X10D becomes first UAS delivered for Tranche 2 US Army Short Range Reconnaissance programme
8th May 2025
The drone has equipped a US Army Transforming in Contact (TiC) to provide it with intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities.
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Naval Warfare
Aselsan completes Barbaros frigate mid-life upgrade project
10th April 2025
The upgrade has replaced a significant number of systems and elements with indigenous Turkish technology.
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Air Warfare
Australia bets big on new systems and local industry in the face of drone wars
6th June 2025
Australia has a small but vibrant drone and counter-drone industry ranging from niche dual technology company Grabba Technologies to large multinational like DroneShield. It is these companies and a reshaping of procurement methods to ramp up its drone power.
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Air Warfare
BAE explores AI enhancements for Eurofighter Typhoon pilots
17th June 2025
BAE is working with Swedish developer Avioniq to trial AI decision-making aids intended to protect the fighter jet against missiles and other beyond-visual-range threats.
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Defence Notes
Rheinmetall vehicle sales almost double as European companies see continued growth
8th May 2025
Results for Q1 2025 have been strong across the board for many defence companies in Europe with forward-looking statements and predictions for the full year also looking good.
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Land Warfare
New version of Altay tank to be delivered “soon” with Turkish engine for later iterations
19th August 2025
The first of the Altay T1 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) will have a South Korean power pack while later Altay T2s will be fitted with the locally made BMC BATU engine.
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Defence Notes
Singapore plots a way forward with new technology and formation reform
24th July 2025
Singapore spends about 3.5% of GDP on defence and the section’s budget sits on high on the proportion of national spending. The country is investing in uncrewed technology, medium- and long-range fires and new submarines and ships with the hunt also on for new maritime patrol aircraft.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Cummings Aerospace showcases Hellhound loitering munition designed for US Army’s LASSO programme (video)
7th May 2025
Cummings Aerospace presented its turbojet-powered Hellhound loitering munition at SOF Week 2025, offering a man-portable solution aligned with the US Army’s LASSO requirements.
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Naval Warfare
Defence Insight Briefs: Naval modernisation accelerates amid geopolitical tension and tech evolution
14th April 2025
The global naval market is undergoing a notable transformation, with growth driven by both escalating geopolitical tensions and the emergence of innovative technologies. Across NATO, but particularly in Europe, navies are accelerating modernisation efforts, spurred by renewed threats and persistent capability gaps.
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Land Warfare
Bahrain approved for $500 million HIMARS order as production surges
15th August 2025
Lockheed Martin’s M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) is being widely ordered and deployed. The company has been working to ramp up production while continuing work to design and produce more potent missiles.
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Land Warfare
Digital backbone: bringing new capabilities to the UK defence market
29th August 2025
In Conversation: Shephard’s Gerrard Cowan talks to Bittium’s newly appointed general manager for UK defence, Dean Aldridge, about how the company’s tactical communications technologies can empower the British armed forces, and its ambitions for the UK market.
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Naval Warfare
US military to test new Red Cat unmanned surface vessel in August
22nd May 2025
Puerto Rico-based firm announces it expansion into the ”fast-growing and urgently needed” maritime unmanned market.
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Air Warfare
Paris Air Show 2025: Airbus assembles first SIRTAP prototype, with a maiden flight planned by year's end
16th June 2025
Airbus has completed the assembly of the first SIRTAP prototype, ahead of a ground test campaign that will culminate in the system's maiden flight by the end of 2025. The MALE drone is destined for delivery to Spain in 2027 and will also be operated by Colombia.
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Naval Warfare
Horizon-class vessels complete critical design review in mid-life upgrade
8th April 2025
The critical design review puts the vessels on course to be fully upgraded by the end of 2030.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Military UAS - small
Black Hornet 3 PRS (UK)
Programme Background The British Army operated approximately 160 first-generation Black Hornet PD-100 nano UAS between 2013 and 2017, when the decision was made to retire ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
French Operational Pocket Drone / DrOP (France)
Programme Background French UAV Procurment / DrOP Under its 2019-2025 Military Programming Law (LPM), France aims to introduce 1,200 new UAVs into service with the ...
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Loitering munitions
Organic Precision Fire - Light (OPF-L) [USMC]
Programme Background Force Design 2030 The USMC Force Design 2030 is a modernisation effort to create a lighter, more agile maritime force. In May 2022, an annual ...
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Military UAS - small
Bug Nano UAS (UK)
Programme Background The British Army previously took delivery of 160 first-generation Black Hornet PD-100 nano UAS in 2013 to support operations in Afghanistan. After these ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Soldier Borne Sensor (SBS) (Phase II) [USA]
Programme Background Requirement The Soldier Borne Sensor (SBS) provides short-range day and night ISR to US Army units at the squad, platoon and other small ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Black Hornet 3 (First Order) [Norway]
Programme Background First Batch The Norwegian Home Guard has procured the Black Hornet 3 to provide each of its districts with a nano UAS that ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Black Hornet 4 [Germany]
Programme Background BAAINBw In February 2025, Shephard reported that Teledyne FLIR had been awarded a $15 million contract from Germany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Black Hornet 3 (Second Order) [Norway]
Programme Background First Order The Norwegian Home Guard has procured the Black Hornet 3 to provide each of its districts with a nano UAS that ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
DEF129 (Nano UAS) [Australia]
Programme Background DEF129 The Australian Ground Service has combined various army procurement efforts under the DEF129 programme to increase the abundance and proliferation of UAVs ...
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Military UAS - MALE
Anka-B [Türkiye]
Programme Background TAI announced in November 2019 that it had delivered a total of 22 Anka-B UAVs to the Turkish Navy. Two large contracts contributing ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Black Hornet 3 (Ukraine Aid) [UK & Norway]
Programme Background Russo-Ukraine War Since Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February 2022, UAVs have proved vital to the country's defence. Consequently, as in this programme, the ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Black Hornet 3 (Ukrainian Aid) [Norway]
Programme Background Previous Purchases Norway has purchased two batches for its use, the first in October 2020 and the second in June 2022. International Fund ...
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Patrol boats
Mk VI Patrol Boat - Ukraine (1-6)
Programme Background The Mk VI is described as the USN's next-generation patrol boat and is currently in service with the US Navy's Coastal Riverine Forces (CRF). The ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Render Safe Sets, Kits & Outfits (RS SKO) (UAV) [US]
Programme Background Definition The RS SKO provides capabilities needed for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams to render safe US and foreign ordnance and improvised explosive ...
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Patrol boats
Mk VI Patrol Boat - Ukraine (7-8) Optional
Programme Background The Mk VI is described as the USN's next-generation patrol boat and is currently in service with the US Navy's Coastal Riverine Forces (CRF). The ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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EO/IR systems
FLIR 111
The FLIR 111 is a field-proven, high-performance, compact, and lightweight Forward Looking InfraRed (FLIR) system designed for utility and attack helicopters. It is jointly produced ...
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EO/IR systems
KUH FLIR
The KUH FLIR is an IR system from Hanwha Systems for the Korean Utility Helicopter (KUH). Hanwha says it provides stable infrared images at night and/or under limited ...
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Core systems: cameras and IR detectors
SWIR Components – FPAs and Sensor Assemblies
FLIR Systems produces COTS staring focal plane arrays (FPAs) and sensor assemblies based on the company’s InGaAs detectors and integrated circuit technology. FLIR FPAs and ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
PD-100 Black Hornet
The PD-100 Black Hornet personal reconnaissance system (PRS) is designed for dismounted close-combat soldiers, providing them with an immediate reconnaissance capability with minimal increase in ...
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EO/IR systems
StormCaster-DX
Unveiled at Modern Day Marine 2022, the Teledyne FLIR StormCaster-DX is a multi-role, low-SWaP laser target designator (LTD) payload designed to affect the STANAG-compliant terminal ...
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Loitering munitions, Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Rogue 1
Unveiled in May 2024, the Rogue 1 is a rotary-wing quadcopter UAV from Teledyne FLIR. The drone can be armed with an explosively formed penetrator (EFP), ...
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EO/IR systems
Star SAFIRE III
The Star SAFIRE III was a military-qualified COTS multipurpose and gyro-stabilised airborne platform carrying seven payloads. Manufactured by Teledyne FLIR, the now out-of-production system featured internal navigation, ...
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ED 605 Falcon
The ED 605 is a hexarotor platform designed for light cargo transport, as well as surveillance and infrastructure inspection. The company lists standard payloads as ...
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Military UAS - micro, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Black Hornet 3
The Black Hornet 3 is the next generation of the PD-100 Black Hornet, the world's smallest nano-UAS. This new model of the Black Hornet provides ...
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Light UGVs
Centaur
The Centaur is a military UGV developed specifically for the US Army's Man Transportable Robotic System Increment II (MTRS Inc II), a requirement for a ...
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Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing
R80D SkyRaider
The military-grade R80D SkyRaider VTOL small UAS is an open-architecture, multi-mission aircraft. Manufactured by Teledyne FLIR System exclusively for US DoD and Federal Agencies, the ...
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EW test systems
RISS
The Real-Time IR/EO Scene Simulator (RISS) provides a set of integrated products for development, test and evaluation of IR and EO sensor systems. Software and ...
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Heavy UGVs
Ripsaw M3
The Ripsaw M3 is a tracked UGV developed by Textron Systems in partnership with Howe & Howe and Teledyne FLIR Systems. The vehicle has been developed ...
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EO/IR systems
GS410 Stabilised Multi-Sensor Targeting System
The GS410 Stabilised Multi-Sensor Targeting System was a single-unit surveillance gimbal with four-axis stabilisation that could be adaptable to various airborne platforms. It featured a forward-looking infrared ...
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EO/IR systems
Hadron 640 (series)
The Hadron 640 is a series of dual thermal and visible camera modules from Teleydyne FLIR. The dual-sensor payload is designed to be integrated into UAVs ...
