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  • Defence Notes

    Belgium's purchase of US F-35 jets 'against European interests': Macron

    26th October 2018

    Belgium's decision to buy US-made F-35 fighter jets instead of a rival European aircraft "strategically goes against European interests," French President Emmanuel Macron said on …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Power of the purse equals power to platforms

    25th October 2018

    In September, the US Congress passed an $854 billion spending bill that has ramped up military funding and this is likely to increase the finances …

  • Defence Notes

    Japan and India agree new defence and economic projects

    29th October 2018

    Japan and India agreed Monday to upgrade diplomatic and military ties, with Tokyo also offering low-interest loans as the two countries seek closer ties to …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    e2E launches comms terminal for UAS

    10th October 2018

    e2E has launched a low-cost, low power, compact and lightweight satellite communication terminal, e2Eaccess UAS-I, to enhance communications connectivity for small UAS. The e2Eaccess UAS-I …

  • Special Operations

    Gender gap closed for UK special forces

    26th October 2018

    Women are now eligible to attempt the UK’s Joint Selection course which is designed to identify personnel suitable for service with the Special Air Service …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    AUSA 2018: New Dronekiller on target for production

    8th October 2018

    The redesigned Dronekiller handheld counter-UAS device is expected to move into production in the first quarter of 2019, after racking up hundreds of pre-orders from international …

  • Defence Notes

    Insight: Where will Sino-Philippine defence ties end up?

    2nd November 2018

    When the Philippines hosted the third iteration of the ADAS defence and security exhibition in Manila from 26-28 September, eight Chinese companies registered to exhibit, …

  • Defence Notes

    US defence chief Mattis says Trump is '100 percent' with him

    16th October 2018

    US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said President Donald Trump has assured him of his full support, one day after Trump appeared to cast doubt over …

  • Military Logistics

    Trident Juncture tests NATO’s logistics model

    30th October 2018

    NATO’s Trident Juncture 18 in Norway marks the first use of the alliance’s Joint Logistics Support Group (JLSG) in a live exercise, bringing a range …

  • Naval Warfare

    Unmanned systems to get more attention in next US Navy force study

    5th October 2018

    The next version of the US Navy’s force structure assessment (FSA) should give a clearer picture of how unmanned systems will fit into the service’s …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    ECA delivers MIDS to Asian navy customer

    3rd October 2018

    ECA Group has delivered several Mine Identification and Destruction Systems (MIDS) combining the K-STER Iidentification ROV and K-STER C neutralisation ROV to an undisclosed Asian …

  • Military Logistics

    Netherlands navy recognised as Remus service centre

    4th October 2018

    Hydroid has recognised the Sensor and Weapon Systems Department of the Royal Netherlands Navy's Directorate of Materiel Sustainment as an authorised Remus AUV service centre. …

  • Land Warfare

    AUSA 2018: US arm of Polish WB Group makes debut

    4th October 2018

    The 2018 AUSA annual meeting and exposition will include first-time exhibitor WB America. The new company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of WB Group, a 22-year-old …

  • Naval Warfare

    Romania pursues corvette investment

    16th October 2018

    The Romanian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has received offers from three European companies for four new multi-role corvettes and the upgrade of two Type 22 …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    ADAS 2018: Jamming with Orion

    26th September 2018

    TRD (Singapore) is highlighting two variants of its Orion counter-UAS (C-UAS) equipment at ADAS. The first is the lightweight Orion-H handheld jammer gun (pictured). Weighing …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

  • APCs/IFVs - 8x8

    VCR (Spain - Second Batch)

    Programme Background Purpose The VCR programme is to replace several legacy wheeled and tracked vehicles currently in service with the Spanish Army including the BMR-600 6x6, ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 8x8

    VCR (Spain - Third Batch)

    Programme Background Purpose The VCR programme is to replace several legacy wheeled and tracked vehicles currently in service with the Spanish Army including the BMR-600 ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 8x8

    VCR (Spain - First Batch)

    Programme Background Purpose The VCR programme is to replace several legacy wheeled and tracked vehicles currently in service with the Spanish Army including the BMR-600 6x6, ...

  • Tanks

    Al-Khalid-I

    Programme Background Pakistan operates a vast fleet of Chinese and Ukrainian MBTs primarily aimed at deterring regional rivals such as India. In order to build ...

  • Landing platform docks/dock landing ships

    San Antonio LPD 17 Flight I [USN]

    The LPD 17 Flight I ships are the first flight of the San Antonio-class Landing Platform Docks (LPD). Procured between FY1996 and FY2017, the vessels ...

  • 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 helicopters - attack

    New Exploration and Escort Helicopter (NEES) (Phase II) [Italy]

    Programme Background Phase I In 2017, the Italian government signed a contract with Leonardo to replace its fleet of AW129 Mangusta attack helicopters with the ...

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

    Wing Loong I-D [Eygpt]

    Programme Background Context According to SIPRI, 10 Wing Loong I UAVs were acquired from China in 2016, with deliveries occurring from 2016 to 2018. The Chinese Sohu newspaper reported that ...

  • Submarines: conventional, attack

    KSS-III (Boats 1-3) [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 ...

  • Tanks

    Al-Khalid-II

    Programme Background Pakistan operates a vast fleet of Chinese and Ukrainian MBTs primarily aimed at deterring regional rivals such as India. In order to build ...

  • 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 ...

  • UAS: communication systems

    UAS: communication systems | Soldier Borne Sensor (SBS) (Phase II) [USA]

    In 2018, the US Army selected the FLIR Systems Black Hornet Personal Reconnaissance System (PRS) for Phase I of its Soldier Borne Sensor (SBS) programme. ...

  • UAS: flight control systems

    UAS: flight control systems | Soldier Borne Sensor (SBS) (Phase II) [USA]

    In 2018, the US Army selected the FLIR Systems Black Hornet Personal Reconnaissance System (PRS) for Phase I of its Soldier Borne Sensor (SBS) programme. ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Land: tactical engagement simulators

    ITAS-TESS

    The Improved Target Acquisition System – Tactical Engagement Simulation System (ITAS-TESS) is a laser-based system designed to conduct simulated weapons engagement during crew and collective ...

  • Land: tactical engagement simulators

    Field Artillery Training Systems

    The ICE Field Artillery Training Systems for the M109A6 Paladin and M270/M270A1 MLRS provides instrumented real-time data and performance monitoring during training and live-fire missions. ...

  • Air: helicopter flight simulators

    TESS

    The Tactical Engagement Simulation System (TESS) is a transparent training instrumentation system designed for the AH-64 Apache Longbow Force-on-Force collective training for live aerial gunnery ...

  • Land: tactical engagement simulators

    MANWORN II DPU

    The MANWORN II Dismounted Player Unit (DPU) is a flexible position location tracking system suitable for individual through brigade-level training. MANWORN II DPU features GPS ...

  • Land: vehicle simulators

    LETS

    The US Army maintains a large fleet of locomotives and rail vehicles throughout the US to facilitate the movement of equipment and supplies and provides ...

  • Land: tactical engagement simulators

    SMODIM

    ICE's Smart Onboard Data Interface Module (SMODIM) integrates with aircraft and ground vehicles to provide collective force-on-force participation and weapons systems training. SMODIM is the ...

  • Air: mission management systems

    I-C2F

    The Integrated Command and Control Framework (I-C2F) provides an end-to-end C2 architecture delivering J1-J9 functionality across the joint battlespace. As well as C2 messaging and ...

  • Sea: tactical training

    Sub Command

    Sub Command was developed by Sonalysts, released in 2001, and published by Electronic Arts. Sub Command continues the legacy of 688(I) Hunter/Killer. The player takes ...

  • Military UGVs

    TMR-I MTF

    The Elektroland TMR-I MTF is the larger of the TMR-I platforms offered by the company at twice the weight of the TMR-I Khan (see separate ...

  • Military - UUVs

    K-Ster I

    K-Ster I is a lightweight, self-propelled ROV developed for mine warfare applications. K-Ster I is easy to deploy from any type of naval platform, including ...

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

    Carcará I

    Carcará I is a simple flying-wing UAV developed to meet Brazilian Army specifications for an unmanned platform to provide tactical reconnaissance at platoon level. A ...

  • Air: mission management systems

    I-TaCCS

    Integrated Tactical Command and Control Services (I-TaCCS) is a secure, scalable C2 system. Core applications of I-TaCCS are used by several countries, allowing interoperability within ...

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

    Skylark I-eVTOL

    The Skylark I-eVTOL is, as its name suggests, an electric-powered VTOL capable development of the Skylark I. Manufactured by Elbit Systems, the drone can be controlled ...

  • Destroyers

    Udaloy II Class (Project 1155.1)

    The Udaloy II class (Project 1155.1) destroyer in service with the Russian Navy is a follow-on of the original Udaloy I-class but is more of an ...

  • Land: air defence radar

    MSSR-2000-I

    In terms of performance, the MSSR-2000-I family (Monopulse Secondary Surveillance Radar 2000-I) has an instrumented range of up to 613km, and can detect up to ...