• Uncrewed Vehicles

  UDT 2011: Australia encourages increased autonomy for submarine operations

  9th June 2011

  The Royal Australian Navy is examining extended autonomous capabilities on board submarines in a bid to 'keep up' with neighbours in South-East Asia, according to …

• Defence Helicopter

  Florida helicopter unit returns from Haiti mission

  9th June 2011

  Soldiers from Florida’s B Company, 2nd Battalion, 151st Aviation (Security and Support) returned to Cecil Field in Jacksonville recently after a 30-day rotation in Haiti …

• Land Warfare

  DCS wins Ground Vehicle Simulation Lab contract

  9th June 2011

  DCS Corp announced today that the company has been awarded the Ground Vehicle Simulation Lab (GVSL) contract providing support to the US Army's Tank-Automotive and …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Joint UAS programme named as Telemos

  9th June 2011

  BAE Systems and Dassault Aviation have further strengthened their relationship by announcing Telemos as the name of the programme that will deliver their joint response …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  UDT 2011: UK's MHPC trials expected next year

  8th June 2011

  The UK MoD's Mine Countermeasures, Hydrographic, Patrol Craft (MHPC) project is set to progress onto it's assessment phase next year, according to BAE Systems. Speaking …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Germany calls for increased European MCM cooperation

  8th June 2011

  European nations must encourage increased cooperation in the procurement and operation of mine-countermeasure (MCM) technology, according to a senior officer in the Federal German Navy. …

• Digital Battlespace

  Northrop Grumman wins USAF JMPS contract

  8th June 2011

  Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded a $19 million contract from the US Air Force to enhance and maintain the Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) …

• Digital Battlespace

  UDT 2011: Future submarines will require C4ISR upgrades

  7th June 2011

  The next generation of submarines will be required to carry additional C4ISR equipment in order to satisfy future operational requirements, according to Manfred Klein, senior …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  UDT 2011: Unmanned injection called for navy applications

  7th June 2011

  Undersea naval operations will encompass 'more and more unmanned' technology for dull, dirty and dangerous missions if appetites for casualty reduction continue to increase, according …

• Defence Helicopter

  Boeing sees boom times for Chinook

  7th June 2011

  Boeing has completed the second phase of the redevelopment of its Chinook production line as it continues to ramp up production of the aircraft. According …

• Digital Battlespace

  Royal Saudi Air Force NVTS completes testing

  7th June 2011

  Environmental Tectonics Corporation today announced the completion of Factory Acceptance of a Night Vision Training System (NVTS), sold to the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) …

• Digital Battlespace

  Tactical Communications Group, Saab announce C4I agreement

  7th June 2011

  Tactical Communications Group (TCG), the leading independent supplier of tactical data link ("TDL") software solutions for military test, training, simulation and operational applications worldwide, and …

• Digital Battlespace

  SELEX ELSAG offers enhanced radio capability

  6th June 2011

  SELEX ELSAG, a Finmeccanica company, now offers a world-leading FrontLine Soldier Radio (FSR) which takes the company's experience of market-leading systems, such as the Personal …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Elbit Systems wins Hermes 900 UAS contract

  6th June 2011

  Elbit Systems Ltd announced today that it was awarded a contract to supply a Latin American country with Hermes 900 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The …

• Digital Battlespace

  Harvest Hawk proving itself to commanders

  3rd June 2011

  Aircrews flying the US Marine Corps’ latest aerial platform say it has more than proven itself in combat. The KC-130J Harvest HAWK (Hercules Airborne Weapons …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Data links

  Data links | Future Aircrew Training Program [Fixed-wing Aircraft Procurement] - Canada

  Canada is planning to acquire around 64 fixed-wing trainer aircraft. The Royal Canadian Air Force will renew aircrew training services to help maintain a multi-purpose ...

• Air: Helmet-mounted displays

  Air: Helmet-mounted displays | Future Aircrew Training Program [Fixed-wing Aircraft Procurement] - Canada

  Canada is planning to acquire around 64 fixed-wing trainer aircraft. The Royal Canadian Air Force will renew aircrew training services to help maintain a multi-purpose ...

• Air: Head-up displays

  Air: Head-up displays | Future Aircrew Training Program [Fixed-wing Aircraft Procurement] - Canada

  Canada is planning to acquire around 64 fixed-wing trainer aircraft. The Royal Canadian Air Force will renew aircrew training services to help maintain a multi-purpose ...

• Transponders and IFF

  Transponders and IFF | Future Aircrew Training Program [Fixed-wing Aircraft Procurement] - Canada

  Canada is planning to acquire around 64 fixed-wing trainer aircraft. The Royal Canadian Air Force will renew aircrew training services to help maintain a multi-purpose ...

• Military helicopters - light/training

  Future Aircrew Training Program (Helicopter Procurement) - Canada

  The new procurement will result in one contract covering all the requirements, including maintenance and infrastructure services. Training services are currently provided through two separate ...

• Data links

  Data links | Beechcraft King Air 260 [Canada]

  In January 2025, SkyAlyne, on behalf of the Canadian Airforce's Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) programme, for seven Beechcraft King Air 260 aircraft. SkyAlyne is a joint ...

• Air: Helmet-mounted displays

  Air: Helmet-mounted displays | Beechcraft King Air 260 [Canada]

  In January 2025, SkyAlyne, on behalf of the Canadian Airforce's Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) programme, for seven Beechcraft King Air 260 aircraft. SkyAlyne is a joint ...

• Air: Head-up displays

  Air: Head-up displays | Beechcraft King Air 260 [Canada]

  In January 2025, SkyAlyne, on behalf of the Canadian Airforce's Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) programme, for seven Beechcraft King Air 260 aircraft. SkyAlyne is a joint ...

• Transponders and IFF

  Transponders and IFF | Beechcraft King Air 260 [Canada]

  In January 2025, SkyAlyne, on behalf of the Canadian Airforce's Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) programme, for seven Beechcraft King Air 260 aircraft. SkyAlyne is a joint ...

• Trainer

  Beechcraft King Air 260 [Canada]

  Programme Background  The Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) programme was developed by the Royal Canadian Airforce to renew aircrew training services to help maintain a multi-purpose and ...

• Trainer

  Future Aircrew Training Program [Fixed-wing Aircraft Procurement] - Canada

  Programme Background The new procurement will result in one contract covering all the requirements, including maintenance and infrastructure services. Training services are currently provided through ...

• Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift

  AW101-Norway

  AgustaWestland is also providing initial support and training services, including spares at each of the operating bases and aircrew training. It will then provide performance ...

• Destroyers

  Canadian Surface Combatant/River Class (1-3) [Canada]

  Development and Procurement Requirements Fifteen frigates are being procured to replace the Royal Canadian Navy's 12 ageing Halifax-class frigates and the now-retired Iroquois-class destroyers with ...

• Fighter - multirole

  Future Fighter Capability Project [Canada]

  Programme Background Canada’s defence policy estimates the acquisition of the aircraft, associated equipment and setup to enable entry into service will cost C$15-19 billion ($12.9-14.5 billion). In ...

• Trainer

  Hawk 127 Replacement (Future Lead-In Fighter Training System- Project Air 6002 PH1) [Australia]

  Programme Background Requirements The RAAF is seeking a future solution that provides a ‘relevant, adaptable, affordable and safe LIFTS out to 2050’ for training pilots ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Trainer

  Phenom 100

  Phenom 100 is a very light jet originally developed for single owner-pilot operation but later gained popularity as a jet trainer aircraft. The platform first ...

• Trainer

  T-6A/B Texan II

  The T-6 Texan II is a single-engine trainer aircraft, which was developed from the Pilatus PC-9 to meet the training requirements of USAF and USN ...

• EW test systems

  EWITR

  The EW Instrumented Training Range (EWITR) provides threat radar simulators and master control stations for aircrew training in tactics development using modelling and simulation, and ...

• Air: fixed-wing flight simulators

  T-38C Talon

  FlightSafety supports nearly 40 T-38 training devices as part of its contract for logistics support for the T-38. The T-38C is a converted T-38A/B that ...

• Air: helicopter flight simulators

  HATS

  In October 2014, the Australian government approved a A$700 million (US$530 million) contract award to Boeing Defence Australia, teamed with Thales Australia, to provide the ...

• Trainer

  Beechcraft King Air 260 (T-54A)

  The Beechcraft King Air 260 is a twin-engine turboprop which the USN has selected as part of the Multi-Engine Training System (METS) programme. Ten aircraft were ...

• Air: transport/tanker simulators

  USAF KC-135 ATS

  The KC-135 Aircrew Training System (ATS) programme delivers initial qualification, requalification, continuation and upgrades training for USAF KC-135 aircrews, including pilots, co-pilots and boom operators. ...

• Air: fixed-wing flight simulators

  USN T-44C Training Services

  In late 2013, CAE USA received a contract to provide the USN with comprehensive T-44C aircrew training services at NAS Corpus Christi, Texas. CAE USA ...

• Air: transport/tanker simulators

  C-130J MATS

  Lockheed Martin’s C-130J Maintenance and Aircrew Training System (MATS) programme provides a range of training devices and support services including aircrew instruction, operations, contractor logistics ...

• Air: air combat simulators

  HITS-A

  Collins Aerospace is the prime contractor designing and developing the first integrated aircrew training systems for the E-2D, leading the Hawkeye Integrated Training System for ...

• Air: helicopter flight simulators

  Tiger Aircrew Training

  Thales provides Tiger aircrew training solutions for the armed forces in Australia, France and Germany. Thales is currently upgrading the systems under the Tiger aircrew training ...

• Air: transport/tanker simulators

  KC-46A ATS

  FlightSafety supports the USAF aircrew training program for the KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft. The program delivers a multi-faceted training package to the USAF from design, ...

• Air: fixed-wing flight simulators

  RCAF CC-130J Training Services

  CAE is the prime contractor for the Operational Training Systems Provider (OTSP) programme to support the 17-strong CC-130J fleet in RCAF service. The first OTSP ...

• Military helicopters - light/training, Military helicopters - multirole

  H135M

  The H135M (formerly known as the EC635 and also designated as H135) is a light utility variant of the EC135 twin-engine, multipurpose 3t helicopter. In ...

• Air: helicopter flight simulators

  US Army Flight School XXI OFT/RCTD

  L3Harris Technologies is a major subcontractor to CSC on the US Army’s Flight School XXI (FSXXI) programme. L3Harris Technologies has built or is under contract ...