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  • Naval Warfare

    Latest NSC gets TRS-3D Baseline D radar

    11th January 2017

    Airbus Defense and Space will provide the TRS-3D Baseline D multi-mode radar (MMR) for the US Coast Guard's ninth National Security Cutter (NSC), the company …

  • Training

    MTS-209 to support Thai T-50TH aircraft

    10th January 2017

    Marvin Test Solutions will supply its MTS-209 Common Armament Test Set to Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), the company announced on 9 January. The MTS-209 will …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Leonardo signs UK Wildcat support deal

    10th January 2017

    Leonardo Helicopters will continue supporting the UK’s Wildcat helicopter fleet under a £271 million contract with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 9 January. …

  • Digital Battlespace

    A-10C Thunderbolt IIs get LARS V-12

    9th January 2017

    A new Lightweight Airborne Recovery System (LARS) V-12 is being installed on the US Air Force’s (USAF) A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft assigned to active duty …

  • Digital Battlespace

    US Army awards AFATDS 7.0 contract

    6th January 2017

    The US Army has announced contract award for its Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) 7.0 programme, which will modernise its fires command and …

  • Training

    Pilatus details PC-21 orders

    5th January 2017

    Pilatus Aircraft has signed three orders worth $292 million to deliver a total of 21 PC-21 fixed-wing trainer aircraft, the company announced on 4 January. …

  • Naval Warfare

    The year ahead: Maritime security

    5th January 2017

    More than 70% of the world’s surface will still be covered by water in 2017 - although given the vagaries of climate change, maybe even …

  • Digital Battlespace

    USAF releases JSTARS Recap RFP

    4th January 2017

    The US Air Force has released the development request for proposal (RFP) for the Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) Recapitalization programme. JSTARS provides …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Ka-226T production for India moved to Siberia

    4th January 2017

    Russian Helicopters has announced plans to set up a second production line for the Ka-226T at the Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant (U-UAP) in eastern Siberia. It …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Russian forces receive Orlan-10 UAS

    3rd January 2017

    The Russian Ministry of Defence has announced that a new batch of Orlan-10 UAS has been delivered to the Kamchatka UAV squadron of the Russian …

  • Training

    Aermacchi M-345 completes first flight

    3rd January 2017

    Leonardo Aermacchi's M-345 High Efficiency Trainer (HET) prototype aircraft successfully completed its first flight from Venegono Superiore airfield in Varese, Italy, on December 29. The M-345 …

  • Defence Helicopter

    TUM developing new simulation software

    2nd January 2017

    The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is developing new simulation software to improve helicopter pilot training for extreme flight conditions. Turbulent air flows near oil …

  • Naval Warfare

    Germany upgrades minehunting vessels

    30th December 2016

    Atlas Elektronik will modernise three minehunting vessels of the German Navy under an order announced on 21 December. The contract, signed with the Federal Office …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Luftwaffe SF to join army and navy

    27th December 2016

    German H145M Light Utility Helicopter Special Operations Forces (LUH SOF) crews will become part of the Bundeswehr's special forces as of 1 April 2017 as …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Drone detection reaching tipping point

    27th December 2016

    With drone proliferation and trespass over sensitive and critical infrastructure likely to reach a tipping point in the near future many companies are looking at …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Air: fixed-wing flight simulators

    T-1 Jayhawk

    FlightSafety operates and maintains T-1 training devices as part of its CLS contract. Air Education and Training Command uses these high-fidelity simulators and part-task trainers ...

  • Air: fixed-wing flight simulators

    TH22 helicopter training device

    The TH22 is a piston rotary-wing training simulator with a single-engine piston and dual-control cockpit trainer based on the Robinson R22. Its combination of ergonomics, ...

  • Air: fixed-wing flight simulators

    Integrated Training Systems

    IAI provides a range of integrated training packages to support pilot training and meet the requirements of complex battle scenarios. 

  • Air: helicopter flight simulators

    UH-60 Black Hawk Training Devices

    FlightSafety offers UH-60A/L pilot training on their Black Hawk Level D simulator at West Palm Beach, Florida. The UH-60A/L pilot training features the company’s exclusive ...

  • Air: fixed-wing flight simulators

    C-2A OFT

    The C-2A OFT replicates the physical and performance characteristics of the C-2A carrier-qualified cargo aircraft. The OFT includes a functional cockpit mock-up surrounded by a ...

  • Air: UAV simulators

    IM3PUT

    Corsair’s Integrated Multi-Mission Multi-Platform UAS Trainer (IM3PUT) is a reconfigurable, ITAR-safe generic UAS pilot and sensor training system. Pilot and sensor operator stations function off ...

  • Air: fixed-wing flight simulators

    F-35 Training System

    BAE Systems is involved in F-35 Lightning II Training System design and sustainment, working with prime contractor Lockheed Martin. BAE Systems leads the instructional systems ...

  • Air: fixed-wing flight simulators

    Aviator FTD

    L3Harris Technologies' Aviator Flight Training Device (FTD) line has a type-specific flight deck, offering the form, fit, feel and function of the actual aircraft. The ...

  • Air: fixed-wing flight simulators

    Rafale Simulator

    Thales, Sogitec and Dassault Aviation have together developed two pilot training centres to support the training of Rafale fighter pilots. The Saint-Dizier Rafale simulation centre ...

  • Air: air combat simulators

    German Air Force Tornado Simulators

    CAE has designed and manufactured all Tornado combat and aircraft flight simulators for the German Air Force and continues to provide upgrades and on-site training ...

  • Air: helicopter flight simulators

    Motion Cueing System

    Frasca's Motion Cueing System is a compact motion system designed to increase pilot training efficiency by providing vestibular and proprioceptive feedback. This results in realistic motion ...

  • Land: fire support simulators

    I-FACT

    Meggitt's Indirect Fire Forward Air Control Trainer (I-FACT) supports training for forward observers, naval gunfire observers, fire support planning and joint tactical close air support. ...

  • Trainer

    T-38 Talon

    Developed by Northrop Grumman, the T-38 Talon is an advanced trainer aircraft introduced into service in 1961. The T-38 has the same basic airframe as ...

  • Air: fixed-wing flight simulators

    T-38C Talon

    FlightSafety supports nearly 40 T-38 training devices as part of its contract for logistics support for the T-38. The T-38C is a converted T-38A/B that ...

  • Air: fixed-wing flight simulators

    ATS

    The Aircrew Training Simulator (ATS) is a reconfigurable suite built to train student navigators and full aircrews. ATS supports mission planning, execution and debrief training ...