• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Avenger ready for deployment

  19th July 2010

  General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI), a leading manufacturer of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), tactical reconnaissance radars, and surveillance systems, today provided an update on …

• Military Logistics

  Boeing delivers final C-130 Avionics Modernization Program test aircraft

  19th July 2010

  Boeing on June 30 delivered the last of three test aircraft for the US Air Force C-130 Avionics Modernization Program (AMP) system design and development …

• Digital Battlespace

  General Dynamics awarded $21 million to support the US Army

  15th July 2010

  General Dynamics Information Technology, a business unit of General Dynamics, has been awarded $21 million in task orders through the Installation Information Infrastructure Modernization Program …

• Military Logistics

  The Italian Air Force C-27J Spartans reach 10,000 flight hours

  14th July 2010

  The Italian Air Force's C-27J Spartans, in service at Pisa's 46th Air Wing, reached the milestone of 10,000 flight hours in July. The C-27J tactical …

• Military Logistics

  Dyess on deck

  13th July 2010

  The next two Lockheed Martin C-130Js for Dyess Air Force Base, Tex., near completion at the company's Marietta facility. The aircraft will soon enter flight …

• Digital Battlespace

  Final MC-12 deployed to USCENTCOM AOR

  13th July 2010

  The 30th MC-12 Liberty was recently deployed to the US Central Command area of responsibility completing the initial deployment plan, an Air Force official announced …

• Land Warfare

  Aero Dynamix introduces new generation III 'Infinity' night vision goggles

  13th July 2010

  Aero Dynamix, Inc., your only true one-stop-shop for Night Vision Systems is proud to be a full line distributor of L-3 M949 Generation III Night …

• Land Warfare

  US Army awards General Dynamics $30 million for Stryker double-V hull production

  12th July 2010

  The US Army TACOM Lifecycle Management Command has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, $30 million to begin production of …

• Defence Helicopter

  Afghan airmen perform Mi-17 sling load

  7th July 2010

  Afghan airmen and Combined Air Power Transition Force advisers conducted an operational sling load with an Mi-17 transport helicopter July 1 from Kabul International Airport …

• Military Logistics

  Boeing C-130 Avionics Modernisation Program to enter production

  28th June 2010

  The Boeing Company has announced that the US Air Force has granted the C-130 Avionics Modernisation Program (AMP) approval to begin low-rate initial production (LRIP) …

• Defence Helicopter

  Boeing trio in presidential helo bid

  22nd June 2010

  Boeing is putting forward three options for the relaunched US VXX Presidential Helicopter competition. The company is pushing the CH-47 Chinook, the licence-built AW101 (being …

• Military Logistics

  'Narrow-body' C-17 pitched for theatre lift needs

  22nd June 2010

  Boeing is working on a C-17 derivative to meet the needs of the US Army's and Air Force's Joint Future Theater Lift (JFTL) programme. The …

• Land Warfare

  BAE Systems delivers JLTV

  22nd June 2010

  BAE Systems, through its U.S. Combat Systems business, along with partners Navistar Defense and ArvinMeritor, delivered three right hand drive operation configured Joint Light Tactical …

• Defence Helicopter

  CAE wins military contracts valued at more than C$100 million

  18th June 2010

  CAE today announced it has won several recent military contracts valued at more than C$100 million, including a contract to perform a major upgrade to …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Eurosatory 2010: G-Nius unveils AvantGuard UGCV

  15th June 2010

  The UK's Ministry of Defence (MoD) is in talks with unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) developer G-Nius regarding the possible procurement of its AvantGuard system for operations …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  Air: Radio and SATCOM | KC-130J [Saudi Arabia]

  Royal Saudi Air Force is seeking to purchase three KC-130J tanker aircraft in addition to two units acquired under foreign military sale (FMS) programme. On 9 ...

• Data links

  Data links | KC-130J [Saudi Arabia]

  Royal Saudi Air Force is seeking to purchase three KC-130J tanker aircraft in addition to two units acquired under foreign military sale (FMS) programme. On 9 ...

• Transponders and IFF

  Transponders and IFF | KC-130J [Saudi Arabia]

  Royal Saudi Air Force is seeking to purchase three KC-130J tanker aircraft in addition to two units acquired under foreign military sale (FMS) programme. On 9 ...

• Transport

  Additional Transport Aircraft [Türkiye]

  Programme Background Requirement The Turkish Air Force (TurAF) operates a transport fleet including CN-235, C-130B/E, and A-400M aircraft. According to media sources, these airframes have ...

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  Air: Radio and SATCOM | C-130H Replacement [Sweden]

  Sweden intends to replace its ageing fleet of five C-130H aircraft and one KC-130H. Although Stockholm was initially interested in buying second-hand C-130J from Italy, the ...

• Data links

  Data links | C-130H Replacement [Sweden]

  Sweden intends to replace its ageing fleet of five C-130H aircraft and one KC-130H. Although Stockholm was initially interested in buying second-hand C-130J from Italy, the ...

• Transponders and IFF

  Transponders and IFF | C-130H Replacement [Sweden]

  Sweden intends to replace its ageing fleet of five C-130H aircraft and one KC-130H. Although Stockholm was initially interested in buying second-hand C-130J from Italy, the ...

• 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-130J (1-2) [Egypt]

  Programme Background Requirement The Egyptian Air Force operates a large number of legacy C-130 aircraft, with approximately 22 C-130Hs and three C-130H-30s remaining in service. These ...

• 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 ...

• ISR/special mission

  E-6 TACAMO Recapitalisation Programme (E-130J) [USN]

  Programme Background The E-6 Take Charge and Move Out (TACAMO) Recapitalisation Programme (E-XX) provides for air vehicle replacement and mission systems modernization to augment and eventually ...

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  Air: Radio and SATCOM | C-130J (Egypt)

  In January 2022 the US State Department approved the potential sale of up to 12 C-130J tactical transport aircraft to Egypt. The deal is potentially worth ...

• Data links

  Data links | C-130J (Egypt)

  In January 2022 the US State Department approved the potential sale of up to 12 C-130J tactical transport aircraft to Egypt. The deal is potentially worth ...

• Transponders and IFF

  Transponders and IFF | C-130J (Egypt)

  In January 2022 the US State Department approved the potential sale of up to 12 C-130J tactical transport aircraft to Egypt. The deal is potentially worth ...

• Transport/tanker aircraft

  HC/MC-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 ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• 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 ...

• Air: transport/tanker simulators

  Italian Air Force C-130J Total Training System

  CAE’s C-130J Total Training System for the Italian Air Force (AMI) includes an OFT, cockpit avionics part-task trainer (CAPTT), computer-based training, training management information system ...

• 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: 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: transport/tanker simulators

  Indian Air Force C-130J FMS

  CAE has designed and manufactured a C-130J FMS for the Indian Air Force. The device entered service at Hindan Air Base in 2012 and is ...

• ISR/special mission

  E-130J

  The E130J is being developed for the United States Navy as part of the Take Charge and Move Out (TACAMO) project to replace the E-6B ...

• Maritime patrol, Transport

  HC-130H/J

  Based on the C-130H and C-130J transport aircraft, the HC-130H/J are long-range MPAs that also provide SAR and air transport capability. 

• 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 ...

• Air: Defensive Systems - MLDS, Air: Defensive Systems - Laser Warning Receivers

  AN/AAR-47A(V)2

  The AN/AAR-47A(V)2 Missile and Laser Warning System (MWS) is an EW aircraft survivability system developed by Northrop Grumman. It is designed to protect low- and ...

• Air: transport/tanker simulators

  RAAF Airlift Programme

  The RAAF Airlift Programme required CAE to design, develop and manufacture three full-flight simulators, one each for the C-130J, C-130H and Boeing 707. The 707 ...

• 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 ...

• Transport

  C-27J Spartan

  The C-27J is a twin-turboprop tactical transport with new-generation technology in avionics, propulsion and systems. Alenia Aermacchi (now Leonardo) and Lockheed Martin began developing an ...

• Air-to-surface missiles, Surface-to-surface missiles

  AGM-176 Griffin

  The Griffin A is an aft-eject missile designed for employment from non-conventional platforms such as the C-130. The Griffin B is a forward-firing missile that ...

• ISR/special mission

  AC-130J

  The AC-130J 'Ghostrider' is a fifth-generation gunship manufactured by Lockheed Martin to replace the AC-130U/W gunships for the USAF deployed in 2019. The Ghostrider is a highly modified C-130J ...

• Air: surveillance radar

  AN/APN-241

  The AN/APN-241 is a high-resolution tactical transport radar manufactured by Northrop Grumman. It was designed and developed as a baseline radar for the C-130 mission ...