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News - fifth-generation aircraft

  • Defence Helicopter

    Sikorsky receives CH-53K​ support modification

    21st February 2020

    Sikorsky has received additional funding for its work on the US Navy’s CH-53K programme. The company has received a $40 million contract modification to provide …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Clean bill of health offers springboard for Defiant’s FLRAA fight

    20th February 2020

    The SB>1 Defiant Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) is moving towards increased speed flight tests, having overcome a gearbox joint ‘bearing creep’ issue that was …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Leidos to support US Navy under NGEN-R contract

    7th February 2020

    Leidos has received a prime contract by the US Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) to provide global network services under the Next Generation Enterprise …

  • Land Warfare

    Poland sets its sights on MGCS

    5th February 2020

    Poland would like to play a significant role in the Franco-German Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) project, as the country targets a major modernization of …

  • Military Logistics

    Funding boost for RAAF Base Tindal

    24th February 2020

    The Australian government has announced a $1.1 billion programme of work for Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Tindal. Along with $495 million already invested …

  • Digital Battlespace

    US Navy orders ARC-210 Gen 5​ radio units

    30th January 2020

    Rockwell Collins will supply ARC-210 Generation 5 radio units to the US Navy under an $11.3 million contract announced by the US Department of Defense …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Power up: PLA fields upgraded Z-10 attack helicopters

    19th February 2020

    A picture that appeared on the Chinese Internet on 8 February has revealed that the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has introduced an upgraded variant of …

  • Digital Battlespace

    BAE Systems awarded DARPA T-MUSIC contract

    31st January 2020

    BAE Systems will develop new generation mixed-signal electronics capabilities under a contract from DARPA announced on 28 January. The new capabilities could enable US Department …

  • Defence Notes

    COVID-19 will deliver lasting ramifications

    19th March 2020

    The COVID-19 coronavirus continues to spread across the globe, dominating global news cycles and completely reshaping how nations are governed. Across the world, lockdowns, transport bans …

  • Military Logistics

    Rolls-Royce receives new AE 1107C engine order

    19th February 2020

    Rolls-Royce has received a contract modification to supply AE 1107C engines to the US Navy, the US Department of Defense announced on 18 February. The …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    IAI adds ASW capability to the maritime Heron (sponsored)

    27th February 2020

    This article is brought to you by IAI. Addressing the increasing role of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in maritime operations, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has …

  • Naval Warfare

    Fleet Certification Period 2020 underway

    17th February 2020

    The Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN’s) first major exercise for 2020, Fleet Certification Period 2020 (FCP20), got underway from Sydney on 17 February. The exercise’s sea …

  • Defence Notes

    Rostec comes to the fore as Russia seeks private investment

    4th February 2020

    Senior officials have indicated that the Russian government intends to accelerate its search for private investment in unprofitable military assets, particularly enterprises controlled by the …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Babcock to give better reception in New Zealand

    5th March 2020

    The New Zealand MoD announced on 3 March that Babcock NZ Limited has been awarded a contract to overhaul the military’s HF radio network. The …

  • Air Warfare

    5GAT in engine run testing

    21st January 2020

    Sierra Technical Services has carried out engine run testing on the 5th Generation Aerial Target (5GAT), the company announced on 20 January.STS is developing 5GAT …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Air: Helmet-mounted displays

    Zero-G HMDS+

    The Zero-G HMDS+ is a developmental helmet-mounted display system being developed by Collins Aerospace and Elbit Systems for sixth-generation higher aircraft. According to the company, ...

  • Data links

    Multifunction Advanced Data Link

    Multifunction Advanced Data Link (MADL) is a Ku-band data link designed for fifth-generation aircraft. The directional, interflight system is integrated into all F-35 variants, allowing ...

  • Fighter - multirole

    Su-75 Checkmate

    Checkmate is a fifth-generation light tactical aircraft being developed by Sukhoi. Its prototype was unveiled at MAKS 2021. Checkmate's first flight is scheduled in 2023, ...

  • Air: Head-up displays

    Low Profile Head-Up Display (LPHUD)

    The Low profile Head-up Display (LPHUD) series is designed developed by Elbit Systems' ISTAR division, for fourth and fifth generation advanced fighter aircraft jets. Notalby, ...

  • Fighter - multirole, Fighter - naval

    F-35C

    The F-35C Lightning II, also known as the F-35 carrier variant (CV), is a fifth-generation multirole combat aircraft in carrier configuration. It has larger wings and ...

  • Fighter - multirole

    F-35A

    The F-35A Lightning II is a fifth-generation multirole combat aircraft with CTOL capabilities. It is a multinational programme led by the US DoD, bringing together ...

  • Fixed wing aircraft engines

    AL-41F-1S

    Manufactured by Saturn, the AL-41F-1S aircraft engine is a modular two-shaft turbofan engine with thrust vector control and integrated digital control. The engine is used ...

  • Fixed wing aircraft engines

    PD-14M

    PD Family of Engines comprises of bypass two-shaft turbojet engines with a light shroudless fan. The PD family of engines are designed for short- and ...

  • Air-to-surface missiles, Anti-ship missiles

    JSM

    The Joint Strike Missile (JSM) is a multi-role version of the Naval Strike Missile. Norway funded the programme to develop and produce the JSM for the ...

  • Fighter - multirole, Fighter - naval

    F-35B

    The F-35B Lightning II is a fifth-generation multirole combat aircraft with short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) capability. The USMC is the main customer for the F-35B, ...

  • Land: air defence radar

    ELM-2026B VSHORAD

    The ELM-2026B Very Short Range Air Defence Radar (VSHORAD) is designed for detection and tracking of airborne targets, including a variety of low-RCS and low-flying ...

  • Air-to-air missiles, Surface-to-air missiles

    Python-5

    The Python-5 is an Israeli beyond-visual-range anti-air missile developed by Rafael. The newest member of the Python family, the Python-5 is described as a fifth-generation air-to-air ...

  • Military UAS - MALE

    Grom (Thunder)

    Grom, or Thunder, is an in-development loyal-wingman type fixed-wing UAS from Kronshtadt. A mock-up of the platform was first displayed at  Army-2020. At Army-2024, an updated version featuring ...

  • Fighter - air superiority

    J-7/F-7

    The J-7 is a second-generation fighter designed primarily for air superiority, although later versions incorporate a ground attack capability. Although manufactured in China, the aircraft ...

  • MPVs - 4x4

    Eagle V 4x4

    GDELS unveiled the fifth generation of its Eagle light tactical vehicle at Eurosatory 2012. The platform has replaced earlier-generation vehicles in production. More than 1,250 ...