• Air Warfare

  Spanish NH90 helicopters to receive engine capable of flying with sustainable fuel

  18th May 2023

  The milestone marks an important step towards standardising SAF use in aircraft engines, contributing to short-term decarbonisation goals.

• Naval Warfare

  IMDEX 2023: Rafael offers ships laser air defence capability with Naval Iron Beam development

  2nd May 2023

  Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is working to navalise the Iron Beam high-energy laser weapon giving ships another option to defeat incoming threats.

• Training

  Indra begins delivery of fighting vehicle sim to Spanish Army

  17th May 2023

  The delivery of the combat vehicle training systems includes a first section simulator made up of four vehicle simulators to several Spanish Army bases.

• Digital Battlespace

  Controp showcases electro-optical and artificial intelligence tech at IMDEX

  3rd May 2023

  At IMDEX Asia 2023, Controp showcased advanced electro-optical (EO) and artificial intelligence (AI) technology for maritime, coastal surveillance and counter-UAS applications.

• Digital Battlespace

  Northrop Grumman details bid for US Navy TACAMO aircraft replacement

  17th March 2023

  The company believes its role as prime contractor on the E-2 Hawkeye puts it in a strong position for the programme to replace the USN's Boeing E-6 Mercury fleet.

• Air Warfare

  Royal Navy to trial General Atomics Project Mojave STOL drone

  23rd May 2023

  A UK MoD pre-contract notice has revealed that the UK RN plans to trial General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc's (GA-ASI) Project Mojave Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) UAS.

• Land Warfare

  US military bolsters anti-UAS defences with DroneGun order

  21st April 2023

  a $2.2 million order covers the acquisition of DroneGun Mk4 RF effectors and other handheld systems.

• Air Warfare

  Lockheed Martin receives order for nearly 130 new F-35s

  3rd May 2023

  Lockheed Martin has secured a $7.7 million modification contract from the US Air Force for the production and delivery of 126 F-35 fighter.

• Naval Warfare

  Israel marks milestone for Sa'ar 6 corvette fleet

  25th April 2023

  The Israeli Navy has declared its fleet of newly built Sa'ar 6 corvettes operational, with three having entered service.

• Air Warfare

  Embraer, Saab inaugurate Gripen production line in Brazil, marking significant milestone in partnership

  11th May 2023

  The plant in Gavião Peixoto is now home to the development, production and testing stages of the Saab Gripen aircraft, with plans to expand business opportunities into new markets.

• Air Warfare

  How can Sweden develop a future air combat capability, freeing it from GCAP ties – for now?

  14th April 2023

  Sweden is exploring ways to upgrade its JAS 39 C/D jets to keep them operationally relevant and is studying future fighter capabilities, potentially including an upgraded Gripen multi-role aircraft in partnership with Brazil's Embraer.

• Air Warfare

  Brazil achieves full operational capability for KC-390 transport aircraft

  11th April 2023

  The first C-390 transport aircraft certified to Full Operational Capability standard has begun its handover process to the Brazilian Air Force.

• Naval Warfare

  Royal Navy experiments ship Patrick Blackett gets into its stride

  22nd May 2023

  Having already embarked two experimental capabilities and achieved certification, the UK RN's research ship XV Patrick Blackett is expanding the horizon for the navy's efforts to test and trial new technologies.

• Land Warfare

  US details new $2.6 billion package of support for Ukraine

  5th April 2023

  The US has detailed its latest security assistance package for Ukraine worth $2.6 billion in arms and equipment.

• Naval Warfare

  SOF Week 2023: US special forces kick off search for new multi-role watercraft

  11th May 2023

  US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has kickstarted initial planning for a second-generation Combatant Craft Medium (CCM), according to service officials.

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• 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 ...

• Transport/tanker aircraft

  HC/MC-130J [USA]

  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 customers ...

• 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 (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

  C-130J [USA]

  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 foreign ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• Transport

  C-130J-30 [Philippines]

  Programme Background Requirement The PAF relies on an older fleet of C-130s obtained secondhand. In fact, the last time the Philippines purchased brand-new Hercules was ...

• 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

  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

  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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...