• Training

  DIMDEX 2016: CAE to deliver Swedish trainer

  30th March 2016

  CAE will deliver 42 Naval Tactical Mission Trainers (TMT) to the Swedish Navy next week. The system will then be put through it paces with …

• Military Logistics

  KC-46A delays unlikely to have big impact

  24th March 2016

  A possible delivery delay of seven months for the US Air Force’s next-generation KC-46A is unlikely to have a long-term effect on the service’s tanker …

• Defence Helicopter

  Russia's helicopter war in Syria

  24th March 2016

  Despite Russia’s announcement that it would begin removing its forces from Syria, helicopter units are still active in the war-torn country. The latest chapter in …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Raytheon develops weapon interface bridge

  18th March 2016

  Raytheon has developed a new software solution, Envoy, to integrate newer weapons onto legacy aircraft, it announced on 16 March. Envoy is designed to offer …

• Military Logistics

  Lockheed Martin wins tyre PBL contract

  11th March 2016

  Lockheed Martin has been awarded a performance based logistics (PBL) contract by the US Navy to manage aviation tyres, the company announced on 9 March. …

• Digital Battlespace

  Singapore commissions new SDRs

  7th March 2016

  The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) have introduced their latest software-defined radio (SDR) to cap off development of the Army Battlefield Internet (ABI).  Both were officially …

• Training

  ROCAF Invests in F-16 MTC

  4th March 2016

  The Republic of China Air Force (ROCAF) is currently undergoing a period of turmoil with budgetary pressures and political intervention from the People’s Republic of …

• Land Warfare

  Rheinmetall to upgrade Polish Leopard 2 tanks

  24th February 2016

  Rheinmetall has been awarded a contract by Poland to upgrade its 128 Leopard 2 main battle tanks (MBTs), it announced on 22 February. The order …

• Defence Notes

  Singapore Airshow: Honeywell finds Asia-Pacific encouragement

  18th February 2016

  Honeywell was obviously able to cater to both the commercial and military aviation sectors whilst at the Singapore Air Show, but one important announcement surrounded …

• Training

  Singapore Airshow: Arguing the case for VMT

  18th February 2016

  One of the more interesting papers at the Singapore Aerospace Technology and Engineering Conference (SATEC) was delivered by US virtual maintenance trainer (VMT) specialists, DISTi …

• Defence Helicopter

  Singapore Airshow: Boeing lays out regional opportunities

  18th February 2016

  Boeing Defense, Space & Security is bullish about prospects for military rotorcraft sales in the Asia-Pacific region, with Indonesia emerging as a potential buyer for …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Singapore Airshow: UMS Skeldar target military, commercial growth

  16th February 2016

  The established unmanned military market and future commercial fee-for-service industry are key business areas for the newly formed UMS Skeldar, a joint venture between UMS …

• Training

  Singapore Airshow: New sims from ST

  16th February 2016

  ST Engineering has used the Singapore Airshow to unveil two new training devices.  The first is a new virtual reality pilot training simulation (VRPST) device. …

• Military Logistics

  USAF KC-46 refuels F/A-18

  15th February 2016

  A US Air Force (USAF) F/A-18 aircraft has been successfully refuelled in flight by the KC-46 tanker for the first time, Boeing announced on 12 …

• Digital Battlespace

  US Budget: USAF commits to space competitions

  11th February 2016

  The 2017 US budget has confirmed the extension and continuation of its space satellite programmes. It is providing a budget of $7.1 billion, which is $100 …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Fighter - multirole

  F-16V [Taiwan]

  Programme Background On 28 April 2020, US DoD announced that General Electric has been awarded $707 million contract for four undefinitized contract actions under an ...

• Fighter - multirole

  F-5E/F replacement [Chile]

  Background  The Chilean Air Force has operated the the F-5E/F since 1976 and continues to do so through 2026. The aged platform has received various ...

• Fighter - multirole

  F-16V Block 70 [Bahrain]

  Background Contract award In 2018, the US government awarded a US$1.12 billion contract to Lockheed Martin to produce 16 F-16 Block 70 aircraft for Bahrain, ...

• Fighter - multirole

  F-16V add-on [Peru]

  Background In April 2026, Peru finalised their selection of the F-16V Block 70 aircraft as the nation's new fighter aircraft. The decision came after an ...

• Fighter - multirole

  F-16V [Turkey]

  Background Requirement Turkish Air Force ordered 100 F-35A aircraft as a partner nation, however, the country was removed from the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter programme in ...

• Fighter - multirole

  Horizon 3 - Multirole Fighter Programme [Philippines]

  Programme Background Requirement The Philippines retired its F-5 fighters in 2005 and purchased 12 FA-50 light attack aircraft from South Korea in 2013. However, new fighter ...

• Fighter - multirole

  F-16V [Slovakia]

  Background FMS approval Earlier in April 2018, the US State Department announced that it has approved a possible FMS deal of 14 F-16V aircraft for ...

• Fighter - multirole

  Fighter Aircraft [Peru]

  Programme Background Requirement Peru operates 11 Mirage 2000 aircraft that were purchased in the 1980s. Initially, the country wished to operate 26 aircraft, but this was ...

• Light attack

  Light attack aircraft [Peru]

  Background In the last decade Peru has taken strides to modernise their air capabilities including the most recent acquisition of 12 F-16V fighter aircraft finalised ...

• 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 ...

• Light attack, Trainer

  Trainer / Light Attack Aircraft [Bulgaria]

  Programme Background In October 2019, Business Korea reported that Bulgaria is also looking for opportunities to build a manufacturing plant for T-50 Golden Eagle aircraft. ...

• Fighter - multirole

  F-16V (9-16) [Bulgaria]

  Programme Background In April 2022, the US State Department approved a potential FMS worth $1.673 million to procure eight F-16Vs to Bulgaria. The aircraft are ...

• Fighter - multirole

  Rafale (Greece)

  Programme Background Greece is mounting a procurement surge amid renewed tension with Turkey in the Eastern Mediterranean. In announcing the Rafale deal, Greek Prime Minister ...

• Fighter - multirole

  Next Generation Fighter Aircraft (Vietnam)

  Programme Background Requirement The Vietnam People's Air Force (VPAF) operates an ageing fleet of Su-22 aircraft as well as Su-27s and Su-30s. According to expert commentary, ...

• Fighter - multirole

  F-5 Replacement [Mexico]

  Background  Mexico's last fighter aircraft capability rested with their fleet of eight F-5E and two F-5F Tiger IIs platforms from Northrop Grumman; the units were retired ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Fighter - multirole

  F-16V Block 70/72

  The F-16 Block 70/72, also referred to as the F-16V, is a fourth-generation multirole fighter aircraft. It is the latest version of Lockheed Martin's F-16 ...

• Air: Displays

  F-16 Center Pedestal Display

  Produced by Elbit Systems of America, the F-16 Center Pedestal Display (CPD) provides a high-resolution colour display that replaces several legacy instruments on F-16 aircraft. 

• Data links

  AN/APX-126

  The AN/APX-126 is a combined IFF interrogator and transponder developed by BAE Systems. Designed specifically for F-16 aircraft, it is in service with the US ...

• Marine engines

  MTU 595 series

  The MTU 595 series, manufactured by Rolls-Royce UK, consists of 12V and 16V versions of engines. The engines have a rated speed between 1500 to ...

• Air: Integrated Defensive Systems

  AN/ALQ-213(V) DAC

  Terma’s AN/ALQ-213(V) electronic warfare management unit is used extensively on General Dynamics/Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon series combat aircraft around the world. The AN/ALQ-213(V) is ...

• Fighter - multirole

  KF-16

  The KF-16 is a third-generation multirole fighter aircraft domestically produced by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) based on the F-16C/D Block 52 to meet the local ...

• 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 ...

• Marine engines

  16V 1163 TB 93

  The 16V 1163 TB 93 is manufactured by Rolls-Royce UK and is a part of the 16V 1163 family of engines. The engine measures 4668mm ...

• Marine engines

  MTU 16V 2000 M94

  Manufactured by Rolls-Royce subsidiary MTU, the MTU 16V 2000 M94 delivers power up to 1939 kw at a maximum speed of 2450 rpm. The engine ...

• Fighter - multirole

  F-16C/D Block 25, 30/32, 40/42

  The F-16C/D ('C' one-seat, 'D' two-seat designation) is the second generation of the F-16 Fighting Falcon family. The production of the F-16C/D began in 1983 with ...

• EO/IR systems

  DB/MS-110

  The DB-110 is a long-range oblique photography (LOROP) EO/IR dual-band sensor that combines visible and IR imaging. MS-110 represents the next generation of the widely deployed ...

• Fighter - multirole

  F-16C/D Block 50/52/52+

  A member of the F-16 Fighting Falcon family, the F-16C/D Block 50/52 ('C' single-seat, 'D' dual-seat) is a third-generation multirole fighter that was rolled out ...

• Fighter - air superiority

  F-5E/F Tiger II

  The F-5E (single-seat)/F (twin-seat) Tiger II is an air superiority fighter developed by Northrop Grumman based on the original F-5 Freedom Fighter. Production of the ...

• Marine engines

  MTU 4000

  The MTU Series 4000 is manufactured by Rolls-Royce UK. The engine consists of a 90° V cylinder configuration and has a displacement/cylinder capacity of 4.77 ...

• Fixed wing aircraft engines, Uncrewed aerial systems engines

  F110-GE-129

  The F110-GE-129, manufactured by GE Aviation, is a derivative of the F110-GE-100 engine, sharing 81% of parts with the GE-100. The GE-129 engine is in ...