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News - fifth-generation aircraft

  • Defence Helicopter

    Power of the purse equals power to platforms

    25th October 2018

    In September, the US Congress passed an $854 billion spending bill that has ramped up military funding and this is likely to increase the finances …

  • Naval Warfare

    UK carrier progamme costs increase as PoW build nears completion

    7th November 2018

    Although the build and outfitting of HMS Prince of Wales, the second of the UK’s new class of aircraft carrier, continues broadly on schedule, budgetary pressures …

  • Land Warfare

    Indo Defence 2018: IAI wins $550m air defence systems contract in Asia

    31st October 2018

    Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has become the successful bidder for a $550 million contract providing an air defence system to the army of an undisclosed …

  • Land Warfare

    Indo Defence 2018: Malaysia tests Starstreak missiles

    31st October 2018

    Malaysia conducted a firing of its Thales Starstreak Next Generation (NG) surface-to-air missiles on 25 October at the Tanjung Logok Ground-to-Air Firing Range in Johor, …

  • Military Logistics

    Lithuania receives containerised camp facilities

    25th October 2018

    The NATO Support and Procurement Agency’s Southern Operations Centre (SOC) team has delivered new containerised facilities for the Lithuanian armed forces, the agency announced on …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Sikorsky to sustain US heavy-lift helicopters

    9th November 2018

    Sikorsky has received a $717 million performance-based logistics (PBL) contract to provide supply and logistics support to US Marine Corps and US Navy heavy-lift helicopters, …

  • Military Logistics

    Boeing signs new E-7A Wedgetail agreement

    2nd October 2018

    Boeing has signed a new agreement that allows for upgrades and sustainment for the life of the Royal Australian Air Force’s fleet of six E-7A …

  • Naval Warfare

    US admiral takes stock of Sino-US tensions

    22nd November 2018

    As the 97,000t carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) steamed into Chinese-controlled Hong Kong on a port call on 21 November, RADM Karl Thomas talked about the …

  • Military Logistics

    McKean receives two US NSWC contracts

    23rd October 2018

    McKean Defense Group has received two contracts totalling more than $70 million from the US Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWC PD), the company …

  • Land Warfare

    Romania to buy three more Patriot systems

    7th November 2018

    The Romanian government has signed an agreement with the US Army for the purchase of three additional Raytheon Patriot Air and Missile Defense Systems. The …

  • Training

    CAE launches Medallion MR e-Series visual system

    23rd October 2018

    CAE has launched its Medallion MR e-Series integrated visual system that has been designed for military fighter and fast-jet training, and specifically, interoperability and networking …

  • Military Logistics

    US Army looks to FOB wastewater treatment

    24th October 2018

    The US Army is exploring concepts and designs directed towards the energy-positive treatment and reuse of wastewater at Forward Operating Bases (FOBs). Government interest in …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    CAA launches UAS regulation training course

    8th November 2018

    The UK's Civil Aviation Authority International has launched a new one-day training course covering UAS regulations. The course, titled ‘Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems Regulation’, …

  • Digital Battlespace

    IAI wades into UK AWACS controversy

    24th October 2018

    The increasingly public battle to determine the UK’s replacement for its E-3 AWACS fleet has drawn a number of international companies into the argument, as …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    China steps up drone race with stealth aircraft

    9th November 2018

    China is unleashing stealth drones and pilotless aircraft fitted with AK-47 rifles onto world markets, racing to catch up to US technology and adding to …

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 ...