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Air Warfare
Bell counts down to upgraded CH-146 Griffon first flight in 2023
3rd October 2022
Upgraded RCAF CH-146 Griffon helicopters are to be outfitted with better engines and avionics.
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Defence Notes
Norway plans higher defence spending in 2023 amid modernisation push, Russian threat
6th October 2022
Norway expects to spend 9.8% more on defence in 2023, although the pace of investment in new equipment will be slower than in 2022.
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Defence Notes
Israeli KC-46 tanker fleet to receive unique configurations
16th September 2022
Israel's KC-46A tanker aircraft are set to be designed differently from standard USAF models.
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Defence Helicopter
MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopter enters US Air Force developmental testing
24th August 2022
The USAF has taken acceptance of four MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters for developmental testing following earlier trials after Military Flight Release.
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Air Warfare
An Australian deal for 40 Black Hawks draws closer
26th August 2022
Unhappy with its MRH90 fleet, the Australian Army will replace them with US-built Black Hawks.
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Defence Notes
Canada picks Airbus for multirole tanker transport requirement
15th July 2022
The first pair of A330-200s to meet the six-aircraft Canadian Strategic Tanker Transport Capability requirement will arrive in late 2023.
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Air Warfare
India desperately needs more transport aircraft
30th June 2022
How can the Indian Air Force fill major gaps in its airlift fleet, since few new transport aircraft types are available?
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Air Warfare
Czechs hold KC-390 demonstration but keep future medium airlift options open
8th June 2022
The Czech Republic is looking to procure more military transport aircraft.
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Defence Helicopter
Egypt looks to bolster heavy-lift helo capability with Chinook
27th May 2022
Egypt has lodged a $2.6 billion FMS request with the US for 23 heavy-lift CH-47F helicopters.
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Air Warfare
Philippines considers more FA-50s, but no fighter decision made yet
16th June 2022
Finances are a constant thorn in the side of the Philippine military, but it still dreams of more FA-50s and new multirole fighters.
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Air Warfare
Marshall supports Indian Super Hercules fleet
10th May 2022
C-130J-30 aircraft in service with the Indian Air Force will undergo comprehensive maintenance from Marshall Aerospace.
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Training
Significant improvements introduced to Austrian Army training
13th April 2022
The Austrian Army's use of its new Small Arms Tactical Trainers is expected to help make training more valuable and relevant.
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Digital Battlespace
BAE Systems to supply FMS Apache fleet with EW kit
7th April 2022
US Army brokers deal for BAE Systems to provide its Common Missile Warning System for a fleet of Apache attack helicopters.
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Defence Notes
Russia-Ukraine war challenges UK force structure assumptions (Opinion)
25th March 2022
Barely a year after the publication of the Integrated Review, the UK MoD now finds itself observing a major conflict in Europe, and it will have to draw conclusions on what this means for force structures and presence.
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Air Warfare
DSA 2022: Philippines bolsters transport aircraft fleet
25th March 2022
New aircraft such as C295Ws and C-130J-30s will fortify the hardworking transport fleet of the Philippine Air Force.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Transport/tanker aircraft
C-37A - USAF
Programme Background The USAF was using C-20B transport aircraft, variant of civilian Gulfstream III, to provide worldwide airlift for DoD and government officials. With the ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | C-130 Replacement [South Africa]
The South African Air Force (SAAF) is actively exploring options to replace its ageing fleet of Lockheed Martin C-130BZ Hercules transport aircraft, which have been ...
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Data links
Data links | C-130 Replacement [South Africa]
The South African Air Force (SAAF) is actively exploring options to replace its ageing fleet of Lockheed Martin C-130BZ Hercules transport aircraft, which have been ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | C-130 Replacement [South Africa]
The South African Air Force (SAAF) is actively exploring options to replace its ageing fleet of Lockheed Martin C-130BZ Hercules transport aircraft, which have been ...
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Military helicopters - scout/light attack
Bell 407GX
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency noted that the proposed sale of five Bell 407GX helicopters will help compensate for the combat loss of seven IA407 helicopters ...
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Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift
CH-47F (Australia)
Programme Background The government of Australia has requested to buy four CH-47F cargo helicopters with unique modifications: eight T55-GA-714A aircraft turbine engines, five AN/AAR-57 common ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | New Transport Aircraft [Czech Republic]
The Czech Republic is looking to enhance its military airlift capability, and in June 2022, the Czech minister of defence attended a flight demonstration of ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | New Transport Aircraft [Czech Republic]
The Czech Republic is looking to enhance its military airlift capability, and in June 2022, the Czech minister of defence attended a flight demonstration of ...
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Data links
Data links | New Transport Aircraft [Czech Republic]
The Czech Republic is looking to enhance its military airlift capability, and in June 2022, the Czech minister of defence attended a flight demonstration of ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
C-32 Executive Transport Recapitalization - USAF
Programme Background The USAF is operating four C-32As, derived from Boeing 757-200 extended range aircraft, from 1st Airlift Squadron, 89th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. The ...
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Transport
C-27J [Azerbaijan]
Programme Background The Azerbaijani Air Force signed a contract with Leonardo in June 2023 to procure the C-27J Spartan tactical transport aircraft. This move is ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | Strategic Airlift Capability [Ireland]
A newly released report from the Commission on the Defence Forces (CoDF) has called on the Irish government to invest in the acquisition of two ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | Strategic Airlift Capability [Ireland]
A newly released report from the Commission on the Defence Forces (CoDF) has called on the Irish government to invest in the acquisition of two ...
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Data links
Data links | Strategic Airlift Capability [Ireland]
A newly released report from the Commission on the Defence Forces (CoDF) has called on the Irish government to invest in the acquisition of two ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
Strategic Tanker Transport [Canada]
Programme Background This project will replace the existing fleet capability, including strategic airlift, air-to-air refuelling, Aeromedical Evacuations and Strategic Government of Canada transport. The Strategic ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Transport
C-37A/B
The C-37B is the most recent Gulfstream business jet adopted for US military service and follows on from the C-37A, a military version of the ...
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Air: Defensive Systems - Laser Warning Receivers
AN/AAR-59 JATAS
Orbital ATK (now Northrop Grumman) developed the AN/AAR-59 Joint and Allied Threat Awareness System (JATAS) to protect aircraft against incoming threats, typically surface-to-air and air-to-air ...
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Air: Defensive Systems - MLDS, Air: Defensive Systems - Laser Warning Receivers
AN/AAR-47A(V)2
The AN/AAR-47A(V)2 Missile and Laser Warning System (MWS) is an EW aircraft survivability system developed by Northrop Grumman. It is designed to protect low- and ...
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EW test systems
UV Baringa 5.5
Developed as a confidence flight-line test set and SIL tool for stimulating UV MWS, UV Baringa 5.5 is compatible with AAR-47, AAR-54, AAR-57, AAR-60 and ...
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Air: Integrated Defensive Systems
AN/AAR-57 CMWS
BAE Systems’ AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) provides missile warning and hostile fire detection for rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft. The CMWS’ ensemble includes the Advanced Threat ...
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Air: Defensive Systems - MLDS
AN/AAR-54(V)
Northrop Grumman’s AN/AAR-54(V) is a Missile Approach Warning System (MAWS) designed for fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft. The MAWS employs ultraviolet sensing to detect the hot ...
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Air: Defensive Systems - MLDS
AN/AAR-47B(V)2
The AN/AAR-47B Missile Warning System (MWS) is an EW system designed to protect low/slow-flying aircraft against surface-to-air and air-to-air missiles. The MWS will detect a ...
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Air: Defensive Systems - MLDS
AN/AAR-60 MILDS
Hensoldt’s AN/AAR-60 is a Missile Approach Warning System (MAWS) using ultraviolet optronics to detect and track the hot exhaust plume of incoming surface-to-air and air-to-air ...
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EW test systems
UV LED Mallina – 180
A long-range missile plume simulator for T&E;, pilot training and doctrine/tactics analysis for UV MWS. UV LED Mallina is compatible with AAR-47, AAR-54, AAR-57 CMWS, ...
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EW test systems
ACT
The Aviation Crew Trainer (ACT) trains aircrew to defeat MANPADS in engagement scenarios by stimulating MWS. An optional RF unit provides stimulation capability for RWRs. ...
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Air: transport/tanker simulators
RAAF Airlift Programme
The RAAF Airlift Programme required CAE to design, develop and manufacture three full-flight simulators, one each for the C-130J, C-130H and Boeing 707. The 707 ...
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Air: chaff, flare and decoy systems
PIDS
The Pylon Integrated Dispenser Station (PIDS) system takes the form of a Lockheed Martin F-16 wing weapon pylon that, in baseline form (designated as the ...
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Land: vehicle simulators
Virtual Training
RUAG’s virtual simulation units provide training for commanders, gunners and/or vehicle drivers. The configuration of the units is flexible. They allow individual as well as ...
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Land: tactical engagement simulators
CATS EXCON MOUT
CATS EXCON MOUT collects and evaluates data from instrumented exercises inside buildings. All incoming data from movement, battle and tactical radio is recorded for AAR. ...
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Land: vehicle simulators
VCOT
Virtual Combat Operations Trainer (VCOT) is a deployable convoy training system operating in a Semi-Trailer Mobile Classroom. The DIS-networked VCOT includes two Convoy Reconfigurable Crew ...
