Search Results We've found 6206 articles
Results not accurate enough? Try using double quotation marks around your search term for an exact search.
-
Defence Notes
Russia has ‘reasonable sufficiency’ to ride out Western sanctions on military components, says expert
17th March 2022
Dr Richard Connelly, director of the Eastern Advisory Group and RUSI Associate Fellow, suggests that sanctions placed on Russia's defence industry and a ban on the transfer of critical components for equipment production, imposed following Moscow's decision to invade Ukraine, are less impactful than the US might expect.
-
Naval Warfare
Australia to invest even more money in naval infrastructure
16th March 2022
A large dry dock for Australia's navy will be the centrepiece of new construction in Western Australia.
-
Air Warfare
Singapore Airshow 2022: Lockheed Martin targets higher F-35 production for 2022
16th February 2022
Lockheed Martin has revealed its F-35 production target for 2022, aiming for a marginal increase over 2021 output.
-
Naval Warfare
French supply ship takes shape in record time
3rd March 2022
France’s new BRF ships will replace the ageing Durance-class command and supply ships.
-
Air Warfare
Singapore Airshow 2022: RSAF begins to receive upgraded F-16s
15th February 2022
Deliveries of locally upgraded F-16s to the Republic of Singapore Air Force began in mid-2021.
-
Air Warfare
First Japanese Global Hawk touches down on home soil
13th March 2022
The JASDF's new Global Hawks will be able to monitor North Korean missile launch preparations and be useful in the wake of natural disasters.
-
Defence Notes
Singapore Airshow 2022: Momentum swing puts Indonesian V-22 order in jeopardy
15th February 2022
An Indonesian V-22 Osprey deal looks increasingly unlikely.
-
Defence Notes
Singapore to stand up fourth armed service for digital domain
3rd March 2022
Amidst ambitious equipment plans for its SAF 2040 vision, Singapore's military will set up a new armed service this year to serve in the digital realm.
-
Air Warfare
Pakistan receives a first batch of J-10 fighters
14th March 2022
China achieved its first sale of J-10 fighters last year, to its closest ally across the Karakoram Mountains.
-
Air Warfare
UAE set to buy a dozen L-15As with scope for more
9th March 2022
If a contract materialises for an initial 12 L-15A light attack aircraft, it would be the first time the UAE orders crewed military aircraft from China.
-
Naval Warfare
Singapore’s Formidables to undergo midlife upgrade
3rd March 2022
With the oldest ship now 15 years old, Singapore's frigates are due for an extensive upgrade to be conducted by ST Engineering.
-
Land Warfare
Philippine soldier modernisation is mixed bag, with both purchases and delays
4th March 2022
It often takes multiple tenders before the Philippines can obtain even the most basic of equipment, and this is the case with helmets and body armour.
-
Land Warfare
UK Ajax programme viability remains in limbo
25th March 2022
An NAO report pointed out that the future of the British Army’s Ajax programme remains unclear as the MoD continues to face significant issues with the vehicle, in addition to not having a timescale defined for this programme.
-
Digital Battlespace
Collins-Elbit JV supports JHMCS
27th January 2022
Collins Elbit Vision Systems will support Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems worn by US and allied fighter pilots.
-
Defence Notes
Forewarned is forearmed: Poland fast-tracks procurement and surges defence spending
23rd March 2022
Long-standing concerns over potential Russian aggression meant that Poland was already positioned to react to the invasion of Ukraine by raising defence spending and procuring new equipment.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
-
Fighter - multirole
F-35A (61-75) [Italy]
Programme Background Requirement In 2009, the Italian MoD planned to purchase 131 F-35 aircraft, which was later reduced to 90. According to the MoD documentation, ...
-
Fighter - multirole
F-35A (Add-On) [Germany]
Programme Background The German newspaper Spiegel published a report on 20 October 2025 claiming that German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius is seeking to acquire 15 additional F-35A ...
-
Fighter - multirole
F-35A (33-64) [Poland]
Background Requirement announcement In June 2026, the Polish Minister of Defence announced that the classified Polish Armed Forces Development Programme, which was officially signed off ...
-
Fighter - multirole
F-35A Japan
In 2019, Japan requested to be an official partner in the F-35 programme, but this request was rejected by the Pentagon. The F-35 Joint Strike ...
-
Fighter - multirole
F-35A [Denmark]
Programme Background Denmark joined the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program in 2002 during the System Development and Demonstration phase and has influenced technical elements ...
-
Fighter - multirole
Multirole Fighter (Austria)
Background Fleet to be replaced In 2003, Austria purchased 15 Typhoon Tranche 1 aircraft and deliveries were completed between 2007-2009. Australian Tranche 1 fleet is ...
-
Fighter - multirole
F-35A [UK]
Programme Background Ahead of a NATO meeting taking place at the end of June 2025, the United Kingdom confirmed the procurement of 12 new F-35A ...
-
Fighter - multirole
MRCA - Multi Role Combat Aircraft (Fighter) [India]
Programme Background Launched years ago, the Medium Multirole Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) programme is notorious internationally of the serpentine nature of Indian military procurements. Under the ...
-
Fighter - naval
F-35B (31-40) [Italy]
Background Requirement In 2009, the Italian MoD planned to purchase 131 F-35 aircraft, which was later reduced to 90. According to the MoD documentation, 131 ...
-
Fighter - multirole
F-15EX (2020) [USA]
Programme Background The F-15EX is based on the 2-seat F-15QA (Qatar) configuration upgraded with USAF-only capabilities, including the Eagle Passive Active Warning and Survivability System (EPAWSS) ...
-
Fighter - multirole
Kfir Replacement [Colombia]
Background Timeline In May 2021, budget constraints prompted new Colombian finance minister José Manuel Restrepo (in post since 3 May) to place on indefinite hold ...
-
Fighter - multirole, Trainer
MRCA - Multi Role Combat Aircraft (Trainer) [India]
Programme Background Launched years ago, the Medium Multirole Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) programme is notorious internationally of the serpentine nature of Indian military procurements. Under the ...
-
Fighter - multirole
Future Fighter Capability Project [Canada]
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 (US$12.9-14.5 billion). However, by ...
-
Fighter - multirole
F-35I Adir (51-75) [Israel]
Background Fleets one and two Across three separate orders, spanning from 2010 to 2016, Israel ordered 50 F-35I fighter aircraft, which make up its first ...
-
Fighter - multirole
F-15EX (FY2021-2025) [USA]
Programme Background The United States Air Force (USAF) is looking to procure 239 F-15EX fighter aircraft, which is an increase from an original requirement of 144 ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
-
Air: Displays
GH-4200
L3Harris GH-4200 Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESIS) is a repeater display designed for F-15 and F/A-18 aircraft.
-
Fighter - air superiority
F-15J/DJ
The F-15J and F-15DJ "Peace Eagle" are variants of the F-15 Eagle air-superiority tactical fighter aircraft manufactured by Mitsubishi for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.
-
Air: Integrated Defensive Systems
F-15 Tactical Electronic Warfare Suite (TEWS)
The F-15 Tactical Electronic Warfare Suite (TEWS) is an integrated defence system manufactured by Northrop Grumman. It is designed for the F-15, F-15K and F-15E ...
-
Fighter - air superiority
F-15 Eagle
The F-15 Eagle is a group of air-superiority tactical fighter aircraft that includes the F-15A/B/C/D models. The F-15A "Streak Eagle" and F-15C are single-seat versions used ...
-
Air: Electronic Attack - Jamming
AN/ALQ-135
The AN/ALQ-135, manufactured by Northrop Grumman, is a mounted active jamming system carried on the F-15C and F-15 E combat aircrafts. The system is a ...
-
Core systems: cameras and IR detectors
Ophir Lightweight IR Zoom Lenses
The LightIR thermal imaging zoom lenses include the 20-275mm f/5.5 mediumwave IR(264gr) and the 15-75mm f/1.2 longwave IR (320gr). Both lenses are lightweight and high-performance, ...
-
Guided munitions
Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM)
The Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) is a guidance kit developed for the USAF and USN that converts unguided bombs into all-weather ‘smart’ munitions. JDAM-equipped ...
-
Air: Defensive Systems - Radar Warning Receivers
AN/ALQ-128(V)
Raytheon’s AN/ALQ-128(V) is a Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) which equips the F-15C/D Eagle and F-15E Strike Eagle series combat aircraft. The system's original manufacturer was ...
-
EO/IR systems
IRST
IRST is a passive, long-range IR search and track (IRST) sensor system that detects and tracks airborne threats in electronic attack and heavy countermeasure environments. ...
-
Air: Helmet-mounted displays
JHMCS II
The Joint Helmet-Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS) is a joint USAF/USN programme that has fielded over 5,000 systems. The JHMCS is qualified on F-15, F-16 and ...
-
Fighter - multirole
F-16A/B Block 1, 5, 10, 15, 20
The F-16 Fighting Falcon programme started as a low-cost, highly manoeuvrable day fighter to complement the higher-cost, heavier McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle air superiority fighter. ...
-
Core systems: cameras and IR detectors
7020-1-D-01
The 7020-1-D-01 is an athermal longwave infrared fixed-focal-length assembly, 25mm F/1.0. It supports multiple detectors with pitch from 15-50µm and designed for general thermal imaging ...
-
Air: air combat simulators
Pakistan Air Force F-16C ATDs
The F-16C Aircrew Training Devices built by L3Harris Technologies for the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) became ready for training in 2014. Both simulators, one a ...
-
Guided munitions
GBU-53/B StormBreaker
GBU-53/B StormBreaker is a precision-guided glide bomb developed by Raytheon to equip F-15, F/A-18 and F-35. It is also known as the Small Diameter Bomb II. The StormBreaker includes a ...
-
Core systems: cameras and IR detectors
7010-1-D-01
The 7010-1-D-01 is an athermal longwave infrared fixed-focal-length assembly, 35mm F/1.2. It supports multiple detectors with a pitch from 15-50µm and is designed for general ...
