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Uncrewed Vehicles
First flight for Predator C
20th April 2009
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has announced the introduction of its next generation aircraft in the extremely successful Predator UAS series, Predator C Avenger. The first …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
UCAV application for LM Sniper pod?
17th April 2009
Lockheed Martin’s popular Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod could find its way onto a UAV or a UCAV in the foreseeable future. Quizzed by Unmanned Vehicles, …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Prox Dynamics Hornet-3 prototype is flown outdoors
17th April 2009
Prox Dynamics is developing what is believed to be one of the smallest complete Unmanned Aircraft Systems, the PD-100 Black Hornet. The company just passed …
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Defence Helicopter
Hangar Inauguration at Niebull HEMS Base of the DRF Luftrettung
8th April 2009
On April 1st the opening of the new hangar building at the Niebüll HEMS Base was celebrated. Her Royal Highness Princess Benedikte of Denmark was …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Tenders issued for follow on South African Medical Courier project
2nd April 2009
The South African National Health Laboratory Service has issued tenders for the follow on demonstration of the use of a micro unmanned air system as …
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Defence Helicopter
Sikorsky Aircraft Pays $2.9 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations
25th March 2009
Sikorsky Aircraft Company has agreed to pay the United States $2,941,000 to resolve fraud allegations in connection with its contract for the manufacture of Black …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
US warplanes down Iranian UAV over Iraq
17th March 2009
The Pentagon says it is conducting out a detailed analysis of the remains of an Iranian Aircraft Manufacturing Ababil 3 unmanned air system that was …
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Defence Helicopter
Iraq Report: George Guides Them Home Safely
13th March 2009
With the weather closing in – and the tower changing approaches from VFR to IFR as visibility quickly degraded in the blowing desert sand – …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
BAE Systems to acquire Advanced Ceramics Research
12th March 2009
BAE Systems today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Advanced Ceramics Research, Inc., a Tucson, Arizona-based producer of small Unmanned Aircraft …
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Defence Helicopter
RAF helicopter crews honoured
8th March 2009
RAF Helicopter crews have been recognised for their bravery. Three pilots from the Chinook, Merlin and Sea King communities have been honoured for flying operations …
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Defence Helicopter
The Japanese Ministry of Defence signs for two Eurocopter EC135 Training Helicopters
2nd March 2009
The Japanese Ministry of Defence signed a contract for 2 EC135 helicopters with Euroheli (Eurocopter's distributor in Japan). A second contract for 3 additional helicopters …
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Defence Helicopter
Boeing delivers 1st CH-47F manufactured under multiyear contract award
27th February 2009
Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced delivery of the first CH-47F Chinook manufactured under a five-year U.S. Army contract awarded in August 2008. The helicopter will …
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Defence Helicopter
Sikorsky Aircraft Celebrates Unprecedented Period of First Flights
22nd February 2009
Fresh off the inaugural flight of the S-76D helicopter on Feb. 7, Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today celebrated its success in achieving first flights on eight …
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Defence Helicopter
AW149 'to fly in months' says AgustaWestland's Orsi
22nd February 2009
AgustaWestland has announced that the latest member of the AgustaWestland family of helicopters, the AW149 will "make its first flight in months." In a brief …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Customs and Border Protection UAVs begin operations in North Dakota
19th February 2009
Federal and state dignitaries this morning officially opened the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Unmanned Aircraft Operations Center of North Dakota, bringing enhanced security operations …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Fighter - multirole
F-35A (61-75) [Italy]
Programme Background Requirement In 2009, the Italian MoD planned to purchase 131 F-35 aircraft, which was later reduced to 90. According to the MoD documentation, ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-35A (Add-On) [Germany]
Programme Background The German newspaper Spiegel published a report on 20 October 2025 claiming that German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius is seeking to acquire 15 additional F-35A ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-35A (33-64) [Poland]
Background Requirement announcement In June 2026, the Polish Minister of Defence announced that the classified Polish Armed Forces Development Programme, which was officially signed off ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-35A Japan
In 2019, Japan requested to be an official partner in the F-35 programme, but this request was rejected by the Pentagon. The F-35 Joint Strike ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-35A [Denmark]
Programme Background Denmark joined the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program in 2002 during the System Development and Demonstration phase and has influenced technical elements ...
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Fighter - multirole
Multirole Fighter (Austria)
Background Fleet to be replaced In 2003, Austria purchased 15 Typhoon Tranche 1 aircraft and deliveries were completed between 2007-2009. Australian Tranche 1 fleet is ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-35A [UK]
Programme Background Ahead of a NATO meeting taking place at the end of June 2025, the United Kingdom confirmed the procurement of 12 new F-35A ...
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Fighter - multirole
MRCA - Multi Role Combat Aircraft (Fighter) [India]
Programme Background Launched years ago, the Medium Multirole Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) programme is notorious internationally of the serpentine nature of Indian military procurements. Under the ...
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Fighter - naval
F-35B (31-40) [Italy]
Background Requirement In 2009, the Italian MoD planned to purchase 131 F-35 aircraft, which was later reduced to 90. According to the MoD documentation, 131 ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-15EX (2020) [USA]
Programme Background The F-15EX is based on the 2-seat F-15QA (Qatar) configuration upgraded with USAF-only capabilities, including the Eagle Passive Active Warning and Survivability System (EPAWSS) ...
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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 ...
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Fighter - multirole, Trainer
MRCA - Multi Role Combat Aircraft (Trainer) [India]
Programme Background Launched years ago, the Medium Multirole Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) programme is notorious internationally of the serpentine nature of Indian military procurements. Under the ...
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Fighter - multirole
Future Fighter Capability Project [Canada]
Background Canada’s defence policy estimates the acquisition of the aircraft, associated equipment and setup to enable entry into service will cost C$15-19 billion (US$12.9-14.5 billion). However, by ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-35I Adir (51-75) [Israel]
Background Fleets one and two Across three separate orders, spanning from 2010 to 2016, Israel ordered 50 F-35I fighter aircraft, which make up its first ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-15EX (FY2021-2025) [USA]
Programme Background The United States Air Force (USAF) is looking to procure 239 F-15EX fighter aircraft, which is an increase from an original requirement of 144 ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Air: Displays
GH-4200
L3Harris GH-4200 Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESIS) is a repeater display designed for F-15 and F/A-18 aircraft.
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Fighter - air superiority
F-15J/DJ
The F-15J and F-15DJ "Peace Eagle" are variants of the F-15 Eagle air-superiority tactical fighter aircraft manufactured by Mitsubishi for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.
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Air: Integrated Defensive Systems
F-15 Tactical Electronic Warfare Suite (TEWS)
The F-15 Tactical Electronic Warfare Suite (TEWS) is an integrated defence system manufactured by Northrop Grumman. It is designed for the F-15, F-15K and F-15E ...
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Fighter - air superiority
F-15 Eagle
The F-15 Eagle is a group of air-superiority tactical fighter aircraft that includes the F-15A/B/C/D models. The F-15A "Streak Eagle" and F-15C are single-seat versions used ...
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Air: Electronic Attack - Jamming
AN/ALQ-135
The AN/ALQ-135, manufactured by Northrop Grumman, is a mounted active jamming system carried on the F-15C and F-15 E combat aircrafts. The system is a ...
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Core systems: cameras and IR detectors
Ophir Lightweight IR Zoom Lenses
The LightIR thermal imaging zoom lenses include the 20-275mm f/5.5 mediumwave IR(264gr) and the 15-75mm f/1.2 longwave IR (320gr). Both lenses are lightweight and high-performance, ...
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Guided munitions
Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM)
The Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) is a guidance kit developed for the USAF and USN that converts unguided bombs into all-weather ‘smart’ munitions. JDAM-equipped ...
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Air: Defensive Systems - Radar Warning Receivers
AN/ALQ-128(V)
Raytheon’s AN/ALQ-128(V) is a Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) which equips the F-15C/D Eagle and F-15E Strike Eagle series combat aircraft. The system's original manufacturer was ...
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EO/IR systems
IRST
IRST is a passive, long-range IR search and track (IRST) sensor system that detects and tracks airborne threats in electronic attack and heavy countermeasure environments. ...
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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 ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-16A/B Block 1, 5, 10, 15, 20
The F-16 Fighting Falcon programme started as a low-cost, highly manoeuvrable day fighter to complement the higher-cost, heavier McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle air superiority fighter. ...
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Core systems: cameras and IR detectors
7020-1-D-01
The 7020-1-D-01 is an athermal longwave infrared fixed-focal-length assembly, 25mm F/1.0. It supports multiple detectors with pitch from 15-50µm and designed for general thermal imaging ...
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Air: air combat simulators
Pakistan Air Force F-16C ATDs
The F-16C Aircrew Training Devices built by L3Harris Technologies for the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) became ready for training in 2014. Both simulators, one a ...
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Guided munitions
GBU-53/B StormBreaker
GBU-53/B StormBreaker is a precision-guided glide bomb developed by Raytheon to equip F-15, F/A-18 and F-35. It is also known as the Small Diameter Bomb II. The StormBreaker includes a ...
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Core systems: cameras and IR detectors
7010-1-D-01
The 7010-1-D-01 is an athermal longwave infrared fixed-focal-length assembly, 35mm F/1.2. It supports multiple detectors with a pitch from 15-50µm and is designed for general ...
