• Military Logistics

  US Army explores 3D laser capabilities

  23rd July 2015

  The US Army's Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center's (AMRDEC) Engineering Directorate Visualization Laboratory (VIZLAB) has been exploring 3D laser capabilities for engineering …

• Digital Battlespace

  US Army orders satellite terminals

  23rd July 2015

  Harris has been awarded delivery orders worth $45 million for advanced satellite communication terminals for the US Army, the company announced on 20 July. The …

• Digital Battlespace

  Raytheon develops cheaper MALD

  23rd July 2015

  Raytheon has developed a lower-cost, carbon fibre airframe for the US Air Force Miniature Air Launched Decoy (MALD) in cooperation with Dallara and Fokker Technologies, …

• Defence Helicopter

  India to buy 48 more Mi-17V-5s

  23rd July 2015

  Indian officials confirmed on 20 July that the Indian Air Force (IAF) will order 48 additional Mil Mi-17V-5 helicopters for an estimated sum of US$1.1 …

• Military Logistics

  Cubic Australia wins ADSTC contract

  22nd July 2015

  Cubic Defence Australia has been selected as the primary contractor to provide a managed workforce solution for the Australian Defence Simulation and Training Centre's (ADSTC) …

• Military Logistics

  Canadian Navy refuelling facility breaks ground

  22nd July 2015

  The ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of the Royal Canadian Navy's Nanisivik facility on Baffin Island in Arctic Bay, Nunavut, has taken place, marking the …

• Digital Battlespace

  Brazil builds home-grown simulators

  22nd July 2015

  The Brazilian Army is developing its own simulators to expand training capabilities in its armoured training centre and parachute brigade. These simulators run alongside those …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Northrop demonstrates OMS architecture

  22nd July 2015

  Northrop Grumman has demonstrated that the US Air Force's Open Mission Systems (OMS) architecture standards can be integrated across various platforms and systems, including UAS, …

• Defence Helicopter

  Hughes transmits through rotor blades

  22nd July 2015

  Hughes Network Systems' Defense and Intelligence Systems Division (DISD) has demonstrated the real-time transmission of video through helicopter blades using new beyond-line-of-sight (BLoS) technology. The …

• Military Logistics

  Antonov to scale up production

  22nd July 2015

  Mykhaylo Gvozdov, acting president of Antonov, has said that the company plans to scale up production to 25 new aircraft annually. Expanding aircraft production is …

• Naval Warfare

  US Navy names LCS Cincinnati

  22nd July 2015

  The US Navy has named the next Independent-class littoral combat ship (LCS) USS Cincinnati (LCS 20), the Department of Defense announced on 19 July. The …

• Defence Helicopter

  Australia forced to extend life of Black Hawk

  22nd July 2015

  Despite the ongoing introduction of 47 NHIndustries MRH90 Taipan helicopters into Australian service, persistent programme delays will force the Black Hawk fleet to remain in service until …

• Naval Warfare

  Assembly of Chinese AG-600 commences

  22nd July 2015

  Assembly of the first AG-600 amphibian aircraft is on track for completion by the end of 2015 ahead of its maiden flight in the first …

• Digital Battlespace

  Boeing demonstrates digital GPS III signals

  21st July 2015

  Boeing has successfully demonstrated digital Global Positioning System (GPS) III navigation signals in a development that could be critical to the modernisation of the GPS …

• Defence Helicopter

  US Army orders more Hydra-70 rockets

  21st July 2015

  General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems has been awarded two contract modifications from the US Army for 70mm Hydra-70 air-to-ground rocket systems for US and …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Transport/tanker aircraft

  A330 MRTT (1-12) [France]

  In November 2014, The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has confirmed purchase of 12 A330 MRTT air-to-air refuelling aircraft from Airbus. The contract will cover the development and ...

• Transport/tanker aircraft

  A400M-Spain

  In December 2018, Spain Air Force took delivery of its first A400M. The aircraft will be operated by the Air Transport Wing (ATW) 31 of the ...

• Light attack, Trainer

  Tejas LCA - India Follow-On

  According to the HAL's chairman R Madhavan, 'apart from all the capabilities of IOC aircraft, the FOC variant additionally comes with an air-to-air refuelling capability, close-combat ...

• Transport/tanker aircraft

  Strategic Tanker Transport [Canada]

  Programme Background This project will replace the existing fleet capability, including strategic airlift, air-to-air refuelling, Aeromedical Evacuations and Strategic Government of Canada transport. The Strategic ...

• Transport/tanker aircraft

  Tanker Aircraft [Greece]

  Programme Background Requirement Procurement of tanker aircraft is aligned with a broader 2021-approved Hellenic National Defence General Staff (GEETHA) plan to enhance the HAF's reach and ...

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  Air: Radio and SATCOM | Tanker Aircraft [Greece]

  The Hellenic Air Force (HAF) is advancing plans to procure four Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft from the United States through the Excess Defense Articles (EDA) ...

• Data links

  Data links | Tanker Aircraft [Greece]

  The Hellenic Air Force (HAF) is advancing plans to procure four Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft from the United States through the Excess Defense Articles (EDA) ...

• Transponders and IFF

  Transponders and IFF | Tanker Aircraft [Greece]

  The Hellenic Air Force (HAF) is advancing plans to procure four Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft from the United States through the Excess Defense Articles (EDA) ...

• Transport/tanker aircraft

  C-390 [Hungary]

  Programme Background The aircraft for Hungary will be specially configured for tactical transport operations, air-to-air refuelling of the service's Saab Gripen C/D fighters, and medical ...

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  Air: Radio and SATCOM | KC-135 [Argentina]

  Argentina has reportedly formally requested two KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, according to an interview given by the Chief of the Argentine Air Force on 1 September ...

• Data links

  Data links | KC-135 [Argentina]

  Argentina has reportedly formally requested two KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, according to an interview given by the Chief of the Argentine Air Force on 1 September ...

• Transponders and IFF

  Transponders and IFF | KC-135 [Argentina]

  Argentina has reportedly formally requested two KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, according to an interview given by the Chief of the Argentine Air Force on 1 September ...

• Transport/tanker aircraft

  A330 MRTT (1-9) [NATO]

  Programme Background Following operations in Libya and extensive analyses by the European Defence Agency (EDA), it was agreed at the NATO Summit in 2012 that ...

• Maritime patrol

  P-8I Follow-On [India]

  Programme Background The IN currently has eight P-8I aircraft in service, these ordered on 4 January 2009 for $2.1 billion. India inducted its first P-8I ...

• Transport/tanker aircraft

  KC-Y tanker aircraft [USA]

  Programme Background The USAF is replacing its fleet of 396 KC-135 Stratotanker refuelling aircraft, built in the 1950s and 60s, and 59 KC-10 Extenders, which entered service ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Air: transport/tanker simulators

  KC-767 JBOT Trainer

  ACME has delivered a Remote Air Refueling Operator trainer to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. The trainer supports the KC-767J tanker aircraft that has a remote ...

• Transport/tanker aircraft

  A330 MRTT

  The 111t basic fuel capacity of the A330-200 airliner – from which the A330 is derived – enables the A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) to ...

• Air: transport/tanker simulators

  A330 MRTT Training Devices

  Under subcontract to Airbus Defence and Space, CAE has provided A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) training devices to the UAE Air Force and Royal Saudi ...

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

  X-47B UCAS

  The X-47B is a tailless, strike fighter-sized unmanned aircraft, which was developed as part of the USN's Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstration project. The aircraft ...

• Transport/tanker aircraft

  MC-X Orca

  At DX Korea 2022, KAI presented an MC-X Orca medium transport aircraft concept model. The twin-engine aircraft is aimed at the Republic of Korea Air Force ...

• Air: air combat simulators

  Hellenic Air Force F-16 ATD

  L3Harris Technologies has delivered two F-16C Block 52+ Aircrew Training Devices (ATDs) to the Hellenic Air Force. The trainers enable pilots to hone air-to-air and ...

• Surface-to-air missiles, Loitering munitions

  359

  Unveiled in January 2025, the 359 is a surface-to-air (SAM) loitering munition. It is designed to engage targets such as AWACS, refuelling tankers, and other high-altitude surveillance and ...

• Transport/tanker aircraft

  KC-130J Super Hercules

  The KC-130J Super Hercules is a tanker variant of the C-130J Super Hercules. It is designed to deliver fuel to several platforms, including helicopters and ...

• Trailers

  M900 Series

  Heil’s M900-series tactical refuellers are designed and built to meet US military performance standards. The M967A2 ground equipment refueller and the M969A3 aircraft refueller are ...

• Air: fixed-wing flight simulators

  M-346 FMS

  Developed in conjunction with CAE, the M-346 Full Mission Simulator (FMS) can emulate basic fighter manoeuvres, formation flight, in-flight refuelling and advanced air-to-air and air-to-ground ...

• Light attack, Trainer

  MB-339C

  The MB-339C is an advanced/lead-in fighter trainer developed based on the MB-339A that made its first flight in August 1976. The latest MB-339C version is ...

• Fixed wing aircraft engines

  CF6-80E1A3

  The CF6-80E engines, developed by GE Aviation, power the newest generation of airliners such as Airbus A330. The engine incorporates a new 96-inch (2.44 meters) ...

• Air: transport/tanker simulators

  Transport, Refuelling and Sensor Aircraft Training

  Thales supports air force training needs for multi-mission aircraft in service around the world including A400M, MRTT/Voyager, Boeing Wedgetail, C-130 and KC-135, covering tactical airlift, ...

• Air: fixed-wing flight simulators

  Fast Jet Training

  Thales provides a suite of training products for the life-cycle of military fast jet training. These encompass the design, development and establishment of training services ...

• ISR/special mission, Transport

  EC-130J Commando Solo

  The EC-130J Commando Solo is a special mission aircraft based on the C-130J transport airframe. It is used to conduct military information support operations and ...