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Defence Notes
Boeing widens embrace of Embraer
5th July 2018
Boeing will take control of the commercial business of Brazil's Embraer, the companies announced on 5 July, better positioning the US aerospace giant to compete …
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Naval Warfare
UDT 2018: No firm offer of the Venari-85 yet
27th June 2018
Once again BMT brought attention to its Venari-85 mine countermeasure (MCM) platform although the company is yet to confirm that it will put the design forward for …
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Military Logistics
GDELS to supply IRB to Brazilian Army
26th June 2018
General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) has received a contract from the Brazilian Army for the production and delivery of its Improved Ribbon Bridge (IRB), …
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Defence Notes
Greek coalition partner vows to block Macedonia deal
3rd July 2018
The head of Greece's junior coalition partner on 3 July vowed to block a disputed name deal with neighbouring Macedonia, questioning the government's legitimacy to …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Facebook halts production of UAS for internet delivery
27th June 2018
Facebook is ending a programme launched in 2014 to build a fleet of UAS that could deliver internet to underserved areas of the world. The …
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Defence Notes
NATO chief Stoltenberg welcomes Trump-Putin summit
28th June 2018
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on 28 June welcomed the summit between the US and Russian presidents in July 2018, saying it was in line with …
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Naval Warfare
UDT 2018: Leonardo seeking exports for ATAS capability
27th June 2018
As work continues on the development and future integration of Leonardo’s ATAS towed-array sonar for the Italian Navy’s multipurpose patrol vessel (PPA) programme, the company …
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Defence Notes
EU set to shut UK and US out of defence fund
12th June 2018
The European Union (EU) will on 13 June present its new $15.3 billion defence fund, but conditions for taking part will shut out ‘third countries’ …
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Land Warfare
New EU 'peace fund' could buy weapons
13th June 2018
The EU wants to pay for military equipment, including lethal weaponry, for partner countries in crisis zones such as Africa's Sahel region as part of …
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Defence Notes
Despite rows, EU-US defence ties still strong
21st June 2018
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on 21 June acknowledged the ‘real’ disagreements between Europe and the US but insisted the trans-Atlantic bond on defence and …
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Digital Battlespace
EU states to form 'rapid response' cyber force
21st June 2018
Nine European Union (EU) states are to create rapid response teams to counter cyber attacks within the framework of a new EU defence pact, project …
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Digital Battlespace
Eurosatory 2018: New electromagnetic pulse warhead proposed to defeat APS
14th June 2018
The proliferation of active protection systems (APS) on armoured vehicles is one of the major challenges armies face on the battlefield today, with the technology …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Germany agrees to lease Israeli-made UAS
14th June 2018
Germany has agreed a nine year deal worth over half a billion dollars to lease Israeli military reconnaissance UAS capable of carrying missiles, the aircraft's …
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Land Warfare
Estonia firms up €46m South Korean artillery order
27th June 2018
Negotiations between Estonia and South Korea for the sale of self-propelled artillery systems have successfully concluded, paving the way for the small Baltic state to …
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Defence Notes
Violence halts UN aid convoys from Jordan to Syria's Daraa
28th June 2018
The UN said on 28 June that it had halted cross-border convoys carrying desperately needed aid from Jordan to southern Syria over security concerns amid …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Transport/tanker aircraft
A330 MRTT (1-9) [NATO]
Following operations in Libya and extensive analyses by the European Defence Agency (EDA), it was agreed at the NATO Summit in 2012 that the EDA ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
A330 MRTT Follow-On (NATO)
Following operations in Libya and extensive analyses by the European Defence Agency (EDA), it was agreed at the NATO Summit in 2012 that the EDA ...
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Landing craft and hovercraft
EDA-S [France]
Programme Background Following the announcement of the 14-ship contract, the DGA approved the design of the first two standard amphibious landing craft (EDA-S) in October 2019, ...
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Tanks
M1A2 Abrams SEPv3 [Romania]
Programme Background Requirement The Romanian Army's MBT fleet is composed of T-55 variants that are due to be retired in the mid-2020s. Although Romania's TR-85 ...
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Tanks
New MBT [Romania]
Programme Background Requirement The Romanian Army's MBT fleet is composed of T-55 variants that are due to be retired in the mid-2020s. Although Romania's TR-85 ...
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OPVs
Third Hamilton Class Cutter [Sri Lanka]
Programme Background Timeline In mid-2017, Sri Lanka was considering purchasing a Gepard 5.1-class (Project 1166.1) frigate from Russia. The delivery was planned based on an ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
Tanker Aircraft [Greece]
Programme Background Requirement Procurement of tanker aircraft is aligned with a broader 2021-approved Hellenic National Defence General Staff (GEETHA) plan to enhance the HAF's reach and ...
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Corvettes
European Patrol Corvette (EPC) [France]
Programme Background Requirements The European Patrol Corvette (EPC) is one of the new PESCO (Permanent Structured Cooperation on Defence and Security) projects. PESCO was established ...
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Corvettes
European Patrol Corvette (EPC) [Spain]
Programme Background Requirements The European Patrol Corvette (EPC) is one of the new PESCO (Permanent Structured Cooperation on Defence and Security) projects. PESCO was established ...
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Corvettes
European Patrol Corvette (EPC) [Italy]
Programme Background Requirements The 2021-2023 Documento Programmatico Pluriennale (DPP) - a multi-year defence planning document from the Italian MoD - includes a plan to acquire eight "Patrol Ships", ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Third Hamilton Class Cutter [Sri Lanka]
In 2017, Sri Lanka was considering acquiring a Gepard 5.1 class patrol frigate from Russia but reports from 2018 claim the purchase is not going ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Third Hamilton Class Cutter [Sri Lanka]
In 2017, Sri Lanka was considering acquiring a Gepard 5.1 class patrol frigate from Russia but reports from 2018 claim the purchase is not going ...
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4, Mine-protected vehicles
Surplus Maxxpro (Bangladesh - First Batch)
Programme Background The Bangladesh Army requires MRAPs to provide protected mobility to its troops deployed on UN peacekeeping missions in Mali and the Central African ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | Tanker Aircraft [Greece]
The Hellenic Air Force (HAF) is advancing plans to procure four Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft from the United States through the Excess Defense Articles (EDA) ...
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Data links
Data links | Tanker Aircraft [Greece]
The Hellenic Air Force (HAF) is advancing plans to procure four Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft from the United States through the Excess Defense Articles (EDA) ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Landing craft and hovercraft
EDA-S
The Engins de Debarquement Amphibie - Standards (EDA-S) is an amphibious landing craft built by CNIM in partnership with Socarenam, Mauric and CNN MCO. It ...
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Landing craft and hovercraft
EDA-R
Four EDA-R (Engin de Débarquement Amphibie-Rapide) fast amphibious landing craft were ordered for the French Navy in 2009 after a 12-month evaluation. They are designed ...
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Patrol boats
Marine Protector Class
The Marine Protector-class of coastal patrol boats (CPBs) was ordered in 1996 to replace the USCG's Point-class vessels. Fifty boats were originally ordered, which was ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
LOTUS
The LOTUS, Low Observable Tactical Unnamed System, is a tactical UAV especially designed for border patrol ISR operations. The development of the project is funded by ...
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Air: helicopter radar, Air: surveillance and maritime patrol radar
ENR
The NH90 NATO Frigate Helicopter is equipped with the European Navy Radar (ENR) developed by Thales in conjunction with Airbus and Leonardo.
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Frigates
Aquitaine Class (FREMM)
The Aquitaine-class frigates for the French Navy are based on the Franco-Italian, European, multipurpose frigate design FREMM (European multi-mission Frigate/Fregata Europea Multi-Missione). For France, the ships ...
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Uncrewed aerial systems engines
AE50R
The AE50R is an aviation gasoline single rotary engine with an output of 40.4kW. The engine is certified according to European Aviation Safety Agency Part ...
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Military helicopters - scout/light attack
OH-58D Kiowa Warrior
The OH-58D Kiowa Warrior is a two-person, light scout helicopter with a day/night mast-mounted sight, glass cockpit and four-bladed rotor system. Following the retirement of ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
One 150
The One 150 is a tactical UAV manufactured by Primoco UAV. The UAV is designed for commercial and military use and can be configured to ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing
Sky-X
The Sky-X UCAV was conceived for demonstration and research purposes and in 2005 became the first European-designed UAV over 1000 kg and with performance comparable ...
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Patrol boats
Reliance Class Cutters
The Reliance-class cutters, also known as Medium Endurance Cutters, are in service with the US Coast Guard (USGC). They work alongside the Famous-class ships on ...
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Frigates
Bergamini Class (FREMM)
The Bergamini-class frigates for the Italian Navy are based on the Franco-Italian, European, multipurpose frigate design FREMM (European multi-mission Frigate/Fregata europea multi-missione). For Italy, the ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
AVE-C/D
The AVE-C/D is a flight control system UAV demonstrator (AVE-C) and stealth UAV demonstrator (AVE-D), forming part of the R&D; programme initiated by the French ...
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4
Eagle IV
The General Dynamics European Land Systems Eagle IV is a family of wheeled APCs in use by NATO member states. It is available in 4x4 ...
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Major networking projects
Ballistic Missile Defence
In early 2010, NATO acquired the first phase of an initial theatre ballistic missile defence capability to protect alliance forces.
