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News - fifth-generation aircraft

  • Digital Battlespace

    Raytheon receives next-gen jammer SDTA order

    29th November 2019

    Raytheon will provide additional System Demonstration Test Articles (SDTA) for the Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band programme, the US Department of Defense announced on 25 November. The …

  • Training

    Leonardo to support Grifo-L radars

    26th November 2019

    Leonardo will support Grifo-L fire control radar systems installed on Draken’s fleet of 24 L-159E fighter jets under a new multi-year support service contract.Draken’s L-159E …

  • Training

    German Army to upgrade combat vehicle sims

    5th December 2019

    Saab is to carry out a mid-life upgrade programme of the German Army’s AGDUS combat vehicle simulators, the company announced on 4 December. The $18.9 …

  • Training

    Able Aerospace to overhaul TH-1H components

    18th December 2019

    The US Air Force Sustainment Center has awarded Able Aerospace Services a $9.4 million contract for dynamic components on the TH-1H helicopter. The company will …

  • Digital Battlespace

    I/ITSEC 2019: First sighting of Varion P1

    6th December 2019

    MBX Systems is looking to harness the military and industry sectors for potential customers for its new Varion P1 image generator, a bespoke addition to …

  • Defence Notes

    Defence Insight: Expansion and analysis

    18th December 2019

    It has been a busy year for the Defence Insight team. We have done a lot of work in the engine room of the  database, …

  • Defence Notes

    I/ITSEC 2019: Space defined as key frontier in future Great Power conflict

    3rd December 2019

    If a theme could be drawn across the range of exhibitions and conferences that have taken place in the US in 2019, it is a …

  • Military Logistics

    Work begins on B-1 Lancer life extension

    13th December 2019

    Work has begun to extend the service life of the US Air Force’s B-1 Lancer fleet until 2040, the air force announced on 10 December. …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    German Army orders C-UAS system

    4th December 2019

    Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has received a contract from the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment (BAAINBw) to deliver a Counter-UAS (C-UAS) system, the company announced …

  • Defence Notes

    Norway declares IOC for F-35A

    7th November 2019

    The Royal Norwegian Air Force’s fleet of Lockheed Martin F-35As has achieved initial operational capability (IOC), becoming the third European country to declare the milestone …

  • Naval Warfare

    New P-8A arrives at RAAF Base Edinburgh

    13th December 2019

    The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has received its twelfth and final P-8A Poseidon at RAAF Base Edinburgh. The P-8A Poseidon and the MQ-4C Triton …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Raytheon to sustain ASARS-2A sensor

    17th December 2019

    Raytheon has received a $217 million IDIQ contract from the US Air Force to support and sustain the sensor and processor for the Advanced Synthetic …

  • Defence Helicopter

    NAVAIR and Sikorsky put engine issues to bed (updated)

    18th December 2019

    A joint collaboration between NAVAIR and Sikorsky has led to the pair solving CH-53K King Stallion engine problems that have long been troubling the programme. …

  • Naval Warfare

    US Navy developing new MVSOT solutions

    28th November 2019

    The US Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) is developing a new non-lethal tool designed to slow down or stop on-coming target …

  • Defence Helicopter

    GE Aviation awarded $1 billion for T700 engines

    19th December 2019

    GE Aviation has received a $1 billion contract from the US Army to build up to 1,700 T700 engines. The T700 turboshaft engines will support …

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 ...