Open menu Search

Search Results We've found 18593 articles

Results not accurate enough? Try using double quotation marks around your search term for an exact search.

News - fifth-generation aircraft

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Paris Air Show: Nightwarden absent as Textron Systems detail unmanned focus

    10th June 2019

    Unveiled two years ago under a blazing solar spotlight and no little attention on the ground, Textron Systems’ Nightwarden UAS will not be on display …

  • Military Logistics

    Airbus looks to UAS and AI aircraft maintenance

    4th June 2019

    Airbus has partnered with the Spanish Air Force to develop UAS and augmented reality-based maintenance inspection services for military aircraft, the company announced on 29 …

  • Defence Notes

    Paris Air Show: Gripen speeding through flight tests

    10th June 2019

    The Gripen E’s flight testing programme is ramping up as Saab pushes the platform harder in the skies to meet the ever-evolving fighter jet demands …

  • Naval Warfare

    Philippine Navy seeks two LPDs and other new vessels

    19th June 2019

    On 17 June the Philippine Department of National Defense (DND) issued an invitation to bid for two LPDs for the Philippine Navy (PN), assets that …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    AeroVironment acquires Pulse Aerospace

    14th June 2019

    AeroVironment announced on 11 June that it has acquired Pulse Aerospace, a developer and supplier of small VTOL UAS. Pulse Aerospace had recently been awarded …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Raytheon to retrofit F-15 IFF units

    10th June 2019

    Raytheon is to retrofit the US Air Force’s F-15 aircraft Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) units under a $14 million contract modification announced by the …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Lockheed Martin develops Rely3D

    13th June 2019

    Lockheed Martin has launched a new version of its Rely3D visualisation and training tool for Apache AH-64 sensor system maintainers. Rely3D leverages capabilities from commercial …

  • Military Logistics

    Patria acquires Belgium Engine Center

    10th June 2019

    Patria has acquired 100% of the shares of the Belgium Engine Center SPRL (BEC) from AIM Norway, the company announced on 6 June. BEC, with …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Paris Air Show: IAI inducts new TUAS to Heron family

    10th June 2019

    Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has launched a third addition to its unmanned Heron collection, with the TUAS to be known as T-Heron. Developed for ground …

  • Naval Warfare

    RFA Argus heads for ​Baltic Protector 2019

    11th June 2019

    RFA Argus has deployed for Baltic Protector 2019 with Royal Marine helicopter squadrons embarked as part of a Royal Navy amphibious task force.The deployment, led …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Greece gets ex-US military helicopters

    11th June 2019

    The US Army Security Assistance Command has completed the delivery of 70 OH-58D Kiowa Warrior armed reconnaissance helicopters and one CH-47D Chinook heavy-lift helicopter to …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Weakest link eliminated in international exercise

    4th June 2019

    The wide availability of Link 16 is now removing interoperability issues between air power platforms during challenging international training exercises. At an Arctic Challenge Exercise …

  • Naval Warfare

    US lawmakers raise concerns about enemy swarms

    17th June 2019

    Worried that the US Navy’s surface ships might be vulnerable to hostile swarms of drones or other unmanned systems, a congressional panel is calling on …

  • Special Operations

    SOFIC 2019: USSOCOM identifies acquisition technology focus

    22nd May 2019

    SOF representatives have pointed to a number of specific technology focus areas, including next generation ISR and loitering strike capabilities, during an introduction to Special Operations …

  • Defence Notes

    Two killed in Vietnam military plane crash

    14th June 2019

    Two pilots were killed in Vietnam on 14 June after their military plane crashed during a training session, an official told AFP.  Though Vietnam has …

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 - fixed-wing, 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 ...