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News - fifth-generation aircraft

  • Digital Battlespace

    New CN235s for US Coast Guard

    11th April 2012

    Airbus Military has announced that the US Coast Guard has exercised a $78.5 million contract option to purchase two additional HC-144A Ocean Sentry Maritime Patrol …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    USN grounds Fire Scout

    11th April 2012

    The US Navy has grounded its MQ-8B Fire Scout fleet following two recent incidents, it has been announced. According to the Naval Air Systems Command …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Indian Navy launches third UAV squadron

    11th April 2012

    The Indian Navy has announced that it is due to commission a third UAV squadron on 11 April. In an effort to increase its surveillance …

  • Military Logistics

    A400M propeller system gains certification

    10th April 2012

    Hamilton Sundstrand has announced that the FH385/386 propeller system produced by its subsidiary Ratier-Figeac has been certified for the A400M military transport aircraft. The European …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Thales wins French Navy Lynx helicopter contract

    10th April 2012

    Thales has announced that it has been awarded a contract by the Service Industriel de l'Aéronautique (SIAé), France's military aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul service, …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    DoD still awaiting benefits of LTA investment

    10th April 2012

    The US DoD is not benefiting enough from multi-million dollar investment in lighter-than-air (LTA) technology, the CEO of Bye Aerospace has warned. According to George …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Lockheed Martin awarded US Navy MH-60R/S contract

    10th April 2012

    Lockheed Martin has announced that the US Navy has awarded it a five-year contract to provide more than 200 digital cockpits and integrated mission systems …

  • Military Logistics

    RAF A330 MRTT makes maiden flight

    10th April 2012

    Airbus Military has announced that the Royal Air Force’s (RAF’s) A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) has completed its first flight in RAF service on …

  • Defence Helicopter

    PTDI purchases six EC725 for air force

    5th April 2012

    Eurocopter has announced that PT Dirgantara Indonesian (PTDI) Aerospace has purchased six EC725 aircraft for combat SAR missions. A statement from Eurocopter on 5 April …

  • Defence Helicopter

    QuadA2012: Questions linger over next-generation engine funding

    4th April 2012

    The US Army hopes to move both candidates for its next-generation rotorcraft engine programme into an engineering, manufacturing and development (EMD) phase but is yet …

  • Defence Helicopter

    QuadA2012: US Army to carry out avionics upgrade to UH-60L Black Hawk fleet

    4th April 2012

    The US Army is planning to upgrade the cockpits on its fleet of UH-60L 'Lima' fleet in a bid to standardise the fleet, it has …

  • Defence Helicopter

    QuadA2012: Bell eyes future V-22 projects

    4th April 2012

    Bell Helicopter is looking at various strategies to ensure current competencies are not lost through a gap in production between its current US military rotorcraft …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Elbit Systems launches IMACS

    4th April 2012

    Elbit Systems has unveiled its newest Integrated Maritime Awareness Concept and Solution (IMACS) suit, developed to answer the unique defense requirements of maritime infrastructure facilities. …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    QuadA2012: USMC looks to extend K-Max trial in Afghanistan

    3rd April 2012

    Lockheed Martin is believed to be working with the US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) to extend the deployment of the K-Max unmanned cargo helicopter …

  • Defence Helicopter

    QuadA2012: AVX team moves towards flight tests

    3rd April 2012

    AVX Aircraft Company is hoping to start flight testing its OH-58D coaxial conversion in 2014 as it continues to pursue the US Army’s Armed Aerial …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Air: Helmet-mounted displays

    Zero-G HMDS+

    The Zero-G HMDS+ is a developmental helmet-mounted display system being developed by Collins Aerospace and Elbit Systems for sixth-generation higher aircraft. According to the company, ...

  • Data links

    Multifunction Advanced Data Link

    Multifunction Advanced Data Link (MADL) is a Ku-band data link designed for fifth-generation aircraft. The directional, interflight system is integrated into all F-35 variants, allowing ...

  • Fighter - multirole

    Su-75 Checkmate

    Checkmate is a fifth-generation light tactical aircraft being developed by Sukhoi. Its prototype was unveiled at MAKS 2021. Checkmate's first flight is scheduled in 2023, ...

  • Air: Head-up displays

    Low Profile Head-Up Display (LPHUD)

    The Low profile Head-up Display (LPHUD) series is designed developed by Elbit Systems' ISTAR division, for fourth and fifth generation advanced fighter aircraft jets. Notalby, ...

  • Fighter - multirole, Fighter - naval

    F-35C

    The F-35C Lightning II, also known as the F-35 carrier variant (CV), is a fifth-generation multirole combat aircraft in carrier configuration. It has larger wings and ...

  • Fighter - multirole

    F-35A

    The F-35A Lightning II is a fifth-generation multirole combat aircraft with CTOL capabilities. It is a multinational programme led by the US DoD, bringing together ...

  • Fixed wing aircraft engines

    AL-41F-1S

    Manufactured by Saturn, the AL-41F-1S aircraft engine is a modular two-shaft turbofan engine with thrust vector control and integrated digital control. The engine is used ...

  • Fixed wing aircraft engines

    PD-14M

    PD Family of Engines comprises of bypass two-shaft turbojet engines with a light shroudless fan. The PD family of engines are designed for short- and ...

  • Air-to-surface missiles, Anti-ship missiles

    JSM

    The Joint Strike Missile (JSM) is a multi-role version of the Naval Strike Missile. Norway funded the programme to develop and produce the JSM for the ...

  • Fighter - multirole, Fighter - naval

    F-35B

    The F-35B Lightning II is a fifth-generation multirole combat aircraft with short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) capability. The USMC is the main customer for the F-35B, ...

  • Land: air defence radar

    ELM-2026B VSHORAD

    The ELM-2026B Very Short Range Air Defence Radar (VSHORAD) is designed for detection and tracking of airborne targets, including a variety of low-RCS and low-flying ...

  • Air-to-air missiles, Surface-to-air missiles

    Python-5

    The Python-5 is an Israeli beyond-visual-range anti-air missile developed by Rafael. The newest member of the Python family, the Python-5 is described as a fifth-generation air-to-air ...

  • Military UAS - MALE

    Grom (Thunder)

    Grom, or Thunder, is an in-development loyal-wingman type fixed-wing UAS from Kronshtadt. A mock-up of the platform was first displayed at  Army-2020. At Army-2024, an updated version featuring ...

  • Fighter - air superiority

    J-7/F-7

    The J-7 is a second-generation fighter designed primarily for air superiority, although later versions incorporate a ground attack capability. Although manufactured in China, the aircraft ...

  • MPVs - 4x4

    Eagle V 4x4

    GDELS unveiled the fifth generation of its Eagle light tactical vehicle at Eurosatory 2012. The platform has replaced earlier-generation vehicles in production. More than 1,250 ...