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News - fifth-generation aircraft

  • Naval Warfare

    Boeing to supply additional P-8A Poseidon aircraft

    10th November 2011

    Boeing has received a $1.7 billion low-rate initial production (LRIP) award from the US Navy to supply an additional seven P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft. …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Apache controls Gray Eagle UAV

    10th November 2011

    An AH-64D Apache Block III attack helicopter has controlled an MQ-1C Gray Eagle UAV during flight using the Longbow Unmanned Aerial Systems Tactical Common Data …

  • Digital Battlespace

    MILCOM 2011: Seamless SATCOM 'Holy Grail' for C4I industry

    10th November 2011

    Providing seamless satellite communications (SATCOM) for fixed-wing aircraft as they fly around the world is the next 'Holy Grail' for air forces, communications specialists have …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Raytheon's One Force successfully demonstrated

    10th November 2011

    Raytheon’s One Force communications solution has been successfully utilised during a recent US Army exercise at Fort Benning, Ga. According to a Raytheon company statement …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Wildcat puts to sea

    10th November 2011

    The AgustaWestland AW159 Lynx Wildcat has landed on a ship at sea for the first time. The landing on 7 November marks the beginning of …

  • Military Logistics

    LM gears up microgrid capabilities

    10th November 2011

    Lockheed Martin is getting ready for three demonstrations of its Intelligent Microgrid capabilities that the company has been developing to address some of the power …

  • Defence Helicopter

    FIND 2011: UK helicopters prove their worth as ISTAR assets

    9th November 2011

    A UK helicopter chief has argued that rotary systems are the ideal choice for ISTAR operations rather than the unmanned systems that are routinely used. …

  • Military Logistics

    Peru requests C-130E refurbishment

    9th November 2011

    The government of Peru has requested a modification and refurbishment programme from the US government for its two C-130E aircraft. US Congress has been notified …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    US Navy to arm Fire Scout UAV

    9th November 2011

    Northrop Grumman has revealed details on the US Navy’s plan to outfit the MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned helicopter with a weapons system. According to a …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Additional upgraded S-61 helicopters for US DOS

    9th November 2011

    Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) has announced that it has been awarded a contract to deliver three additional upgraded S-61 utility helicopters to the US Department …

  • Digital Battlespace

    MILCOM 2011: GE and Juniper target land platform

    9th November 2011

    GE Intelligent Platforms has joined forces with Juniper Networks to develop a family of ruggedised and secure network security appliances for military platforms, according to …

  • Digital Battlespace

    SwAF reflects on Libyan mission

    8th November 2011

    Following Sweden’s completion of its role in the NATO mission in Libya last week, a military official has described lessons learned from the reconnaissance missions …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Development of multi-role NH90 TTH complete

    8th November 2011

    Eurocopter has announced that the declaration of compliance for the NH90 TTH (Tactical Transport Helicopter) variant’s Final Operational Configuration has been issued by the NATO …

  • Digital Battlespace

    General Dynamics completes NATO AWACS computer upgrades

    8th November 2011

    General Dynamics Canada has announced the recent completion of a series of updated computer system deliveries for NATO’s Airborne Warning and Control Systems (AWACS) aircraft. …

  • Military Logistics

    Finmeccanica announces Italian Air Force contract

    8th November 2011

    Finmeccanica has announced the award of a EUR 100 million contract by the Italian Defence Ministry for logistical support services to the ATR 72 MP …

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 - fixed-wing, 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...