• Military Logistics

  US Army looks to heavier airdrops

  26th March 2018

  The US Army is exploring options for a new heavy weight airdrop system. Under a RfI released on 23 March 2018, the army’s Natick Soldier …

• Military Logistics

  India seals contract for final C-17A

  5th April 2018

  India has finally inked a $262 million contract for the final ‘white tail’ Boeing C-17A Globemaster III transport aircraft, with notification occurring on 30 March. …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  GA-ASI Avenger ER sets new flight record

  11th April 2018

  General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ (GA-ASI's) Avenger Extended Range (ER) UAS has set a new endurance record by flying for 23.4 consecutive hours, the company announced …

• Defence Helicopter

  CH-53K arrives in Germany

  4th April 2018

  A Sikorsky CH-53K heavy lift helicopter has arrived in Holzdorf, Germany, for its international debut at the ILA Berlin Air Show 2018, Lockheed Martin announced …

• Digital Battlespace

  DSA 2018: China’s Orwellian nightmare comes true

  19th April 2018

  George Orwell would have déjà vu if the late author of 1984 attended this week’s DSA exhibition in Kuala Lumpur. Beijing-based Yitu Technology showcased its artificial …

• Defence Helicopter

  DSA 2018: Indonesia receives final Apache Guardians

  11th April 2018

  The Indonesian Army received its five remaining AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters on 29 March. Photos of the arrival and unloading of the helicopters from a …

• Special Operations

  Qatar opens special ops training center

  3rd April 2018

  The Qatar Special Operations Command (Q-SOC) is set to benefit from a new state-of-the-art training facility following a deal confirmed at the Doha International Maritime …

• Military Logistics

  Terma, Scandinavian Avionics enter partnership

  14th March 2018

  Terma and Scandinavian Avionics have partnered to form an avionics test centre in Denmark, Terma announced on 12 March. Under the partnership, the companies will …

• Land Warfare

  DSA 2018: Japan continues development of wheeled 155mm SPH

  11th April 2018

  The Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency (ATLA) within Japan’s MoD is developing a wheeled 155mm SPH as a successor to the FH-70 towed howitzer for …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  ASV Global’s C-Worker 5 USV for USM

  23rd March 2018

  ASV Global has received a contract from the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) to supply a C-Worker 5 USV, the company announced on 21 March. …

• Naval Warfare

  Pentagon flags LCS for 'significant' cost growth

  4th April 2018

  The US Navy's Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) is one of two programmes to trigger a per unit cost growth breach the Pentagon is warning lawmakers.  …

• Military Logistics

  USAF tests new HUD for C-17 Globemaster III

  14th March 2018

  The US Air Force's 418th Flight Test Squadron (FLTS) is completing testing on a new head-up display for the C-17 Globemaster III. The USAF is …

• Defence Helicopter

  UK MoD extends TACDS support contract

  21st March 2018

  Petards has received a contract extension from the UK Ministry of Defence’s Air Platform Systems Platform Protection team to support in use ALE 47 and …

• Training

  Lockheed awarded AFSOC contract

  20th March 2018

  Lockheed Martin has received a contract from the USAF to provide training support services for Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), the company announced on …

• Training

  Increasing S-70A, UH-60 training opportunities

  1st March 2018

  FlightSafety International (FSI) is to offer a new Sikorsky S-70A training syllabus at its West Palm Beach Learning Center in Florida. The S-70A is based …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Transport

  C-130J (Secondhand) [Greece]

  Programme Background The decision was prompted by repeated operational failures in the HAF’s C-130 fleet, particularly highlighted during a failed mission to transport a Greek ...

• Transport/tanker aircraft

  C-2 (Japan)

  Programme BackgroundKawasaki Heavy Industries developed the C-2 for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) to replace its Kawasaki C-1 and Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules fleets. ...

• Transport

  C-130J - USAF

  Programme Background The C-130J Super Hercules is a four-engine turboprop transport aircraft developed by Lockheed Martin to replace aging C-130 variants. The US and FMS ...

• Transport

  C-130 Replacement [South Africa]

  Programme Background Requirement South Africa’s current C-130BZ fleet has become increasingly difficult and expensive to maintain, being amongst the oldest C-130 aircraft still operational. Despite a 2023 ...

• Transport/tanker aircraft

  C-130H Replacement [Sweden]

  Programme Background Requirements Sweden has five C-130H aircraft (designated Tp-84) and one KC-130H. Two C-130Es bought in the 1960s have retired, but the six H ...

• Transport/tanker aircraft

  A400M (Indonesia)

  Programme Background The TNI-AU currently relies on 17 Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules and L-100-30 aircraft, including five C-130Hs transferred from Australia. Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) is ...

• Transport

  C-130 Replacement [Saudi Arabia]

  Programme Background Requirement The Royal Saudi Air Force operates 33 C-130H, 7 KC-130H aircraft and two KC-130Js. The country has been seeking to replace its ...

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  Air: Radio and SATCOM | C-130 Hercules Replacement [Greece]

  As part of the Long Defence Procurement Program covering 2025-2036, Greece has identified Embraer's C-390 transport aircraft as a possible replacement for the C-130 Hercules. The ...

• Data links

  Data links | C-130 Hercules Replacement [Greece]

  As part of the Long Defence Procurement Program covering 2025-2036, Greece has identified Embraer's C-390 transport aircraft as a possible replacement for the C-130 Hercules. The ...

• Transponders and IFF

  Transponders and IFF | C-130 Hercules Replacement [Greece]

  As part of the Long Defence Procurement Program covering 2025-2036, Greece has identified Embraer's C-390 transport aircraft as a possible replacement for the C-130 Hercules. The ...

• Transport/tanker aircraft

  KC-130J - US Marine Corps

  Programme Background The C-130J Super Hercules is a four-engine turboprop transport aircraft developed by Lockheed Martin to replace aging C-130 variants. The US and FMS ...

• Transport/tanker aircraft

  A400M-Forecast [Indonesia]

  Programme Background The TNI-AU currently relies on 17 Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules and L-100-30 aircraft, including five C-130Hs transferred from Australia. Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) is ...

• Transport

  C-130 Replacement [Greece]

  Programme Background Requirement The existing C-130 fleet of the Hellenic Air Force has faced operational readiness issues, with only one or two airframes in service at ...

• Transport/tanker aircraft

  C-37A - USAF

  Programme Background The USAF was using C-20B transport aircraft, variant of civilian Gulfstream III, to provide worldwide airlift for DoD and government officials. With the ...

• Transport

  Strategic Airlift Capability [Mexico]

  Programme Background Requirement The Mexican Air Force's transport capability is provided by the country's 302nd (C-130 Hercules) and 502nd (Boeing 737-200) squadrons. Previously, it also operated Boeing ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Air: transport/tanker simulators

  C-130 Tampa Training Center

  CAE owns and operates a training centre in Tampa, Florida, for operators of the Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules aircraft. CAE’s C-130 Tampa Training Center offers ...

• Air: transport/tanker simulators

  C-130 ATS

  The Lockheed Martin C-130 Aircrew Training System (ATS) provides academic and simulation training for C-130 weapons system aircrews and maintenance personnel. Located in Little Rock, Arkansas, ...

• EO/IR systems

  Orca 130

  According to the manufacturer, Threod Systems, the Orca 130 is a non-ITAR, four-sensor gyro-stabilised payload for ISR missions. The Orca 130 is the standard payload for the ...

• Transport

  C-130J Super Hercules

  The C-130J Super Hercules is the latest model of the C-130 Hercules four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft. The C-130J primarily performs the tactical portion of ...

• Air: surveillance and maritime patrol radar

  AN/APN-241

  The AN/APN-241 is a high-resolution ground mapping radar developed for C-130 mission and operational requirements. It enables accurate low-level navigation and precision aerial drops, predictive ...

• Trailers

  MTVR Cargo Trailer

  The MTVR Cargo Trailer was developed for use with the USMC's Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR), produced by Oshkosh Defense. It is built for rugged ...

• Air: Integrated cockpit systems

  Cockpit 9000

  Produced by CMC Electronics, the Cockpit 9000 is an integrated avionics solution primarily integrated into C-130 aircraft. According to the manufacturer, over 100 C-130s are ...

• Transport

  C-130 Hercules

  The C-130E/H Hercules is a four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft. It first entered service in 1962. According to Lockheed Martin, 1,693 C-130E and C-130H models ...

• Air: transport/tanker simulators

  USAF C-130J MATS

  Training for USAF C-130J crews is managed under a programme called C-130J Maintenance and Aircrew Training System (MATS). Lockheed Martin is the prime contractor for ...

• Transport

  C-2

  Kawasaki Heavy Industries developed the C-2 for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) to replace its Kawasaki C-1 and Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules fleets. The ...

• Fixed wing aircraft engines

  AE 2100

  The Rolls-Royce AE 2100 turboprop engine is a widely used military powerplant that can be found on Lockheed Martin C-130 variants (AE 2100D3), Leonardo C-27J ...

• Air: chaff, flare and decoy systems

  Chaff and Flare Cartridges

  The BAE Systems family of chaff and IR expendables includes M206 207x25x25mm (0.04kg) IR decoy flare; MJU-x 264x74mm (0.4kg) IR decoy flare; RR-129/AL 147x36mm (0.23kg) chaff ...

• Launchers

  Hercules AH-01

  The Hercules AH-01 high-pressure pneumatic launcher is designed to launch UAVs of up to 500kg MTOW. It is air-transportable in C-130, A400M, or other similar ...

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

  X-61A Gremlin

  Dynetics, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Leidos, is developing the X-61A Gremlin. This low-cost swarming drone can be outfitted with different payloads, launched by a mothership, recovered ...

• Fixed wing aircraft engines

  AE 2100D3

  The AE2100 engine, a derivative of the T406 turboshaft family of engines, is designed by Rolls-Royce to power high-speed transport aircraft. The AE2100D3 variant was ...