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News - fifth-generation aircraft

  • Digital Battlespace

    AUSA 2018: US Army looks to beef up drone defences with Q-53

    10th October 2018

    The US Army is set to take on several modified AN/TPQ-53 counter-rocket, artillery and mortar (C-RAM) radars from Lockheed Martin that will have an expanded …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Patria to continue Swedish UH-60M support

    11th October 2018

    Patria Helicopters has received a follow-on order for UH-60M Black Hawk maintenance in Sweden, the company announced on 9 October. The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration …

  • Defence Notes

    Pentagon grounds global fleet of F-35s after crash

    11th October 2018

    The Pentagon grounded the global fleet of F-35 stealth fighters on 11 October, as a result of the first ever crash of the costliest plane …

  • Training

    RCAF students prepare for new sim

    18th October 2018

    KF Aerospace is currently completing the final preparations on its Frasca International Bell 206 Level 7 Flight Training Device (FTD) at Southport near Portage la Prairie, …

  • Naval Warfare

    Vietnam receives second ROKN corvette

    17th October 2018

    Vietnam’s second 1,200t Pohang-class corvette – formerly operated by the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) – appeared in a South Korean international fleet review off …

  • Defence Notes

    MDM 2018: Marine Corps calls for industry support

    26th September 2018

    During the Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) ‘Report to Industry’ at this week’s Modern Day Marine, Col Michael Manning, portfolio manager for Ground Combat Element …

  • Defence Helicopter

    AUSA 2018: AH-64E shakes off strap pack nut issues (video)

    10th October 2018

    Boeing expects to have a fix provided for a major structural risk discovered in Apache AH-64E attack helicopters to all platforms by the end of …

  • Training

    Hawk T2 aircraft completes hot weather trials

    5th October 2018

    The Royal Air Force (RAF) has completed hot weather trials of the Hawk T2 aircraft advanced jet trainer, BAE Systems announced on 2 October. A …

  • Military Logistics

    AAD 2018: Avionics upgrade for C-130 of Paramount importance

    21st September 2018

    Paramount Group has officially launched its integrated avionics programme for the Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules with an ambitious timeline of 2020 for the system to …

  • Training

    L3 opens expanded pilot training centre

    9th October 2018

    L3 Technologies has opened its newly expanded L3 Arlington Training Center facility near the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport in Arlington, Texas, the company announced …

  • Training

    US Army selects Lockheed for sim upgrade

    1st October 2018

    The US Army has selected a Lockheed Martin-led team to upgrade nearly 500 simulators that form part of its Close Combat Tactical Training (CCTT) collective …

  • Digital Battlespace

    AUSA 2018: Army's next-gen IBCS progresses

    5th October 2018

    Industry is preparing to speed up fielding of the US Army’s next-generation air and missile defence command and control (C2) system, which will form the …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Airbus conducts MUT test flights

    4th October 2018

    Airbus has carried out a series of manned-unmanned teaming (MUT) test flight campaigns to demonstrate the ability to control unmanned systems from a manned aircraft. …

  • Military Logistics

    Meggitt wins US DLA spares award

    5th October 2018

    Meggitt has signed a five year, $323 million IDIQ agreement with the US Defence Logistics Agency to supply aircraft wheels, brakes and related spare parts, …

  • Digital Battlespace

    UK looks to US again as Wedgetail leads AWACS race

    3rd October 2018

    Recent speculation that the UK could procure the E-7 Wedgetail aircraft to replace its ageing E-3D Sentry’s looks to have been on the mark after it …

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 ...