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News - fifth-generation aircraft

  • Defence Notes

    Sweden and Finland say Russia has 'false' defence information

    3rd August 2018

    Sweden and Finland, both non-NATO countries, have called Russia's recent comments on their defence cooperation with the Western alliance ‘false’ amid simmering tensions in the …

  • Training

    Leonardo supports Italian Air Force for Spartan Alliance

    23rd July 2018

    Leonardo recently supported the Italian Air Force’s participation in the ‘Spartan Alliance’ virtual air exercise, the company announced on 20 July. The exercise was held …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Viasat developing further BLOS STT capabilities

    2nd August 2018

    The 7.3kg Viasat KOR-24A small tactical terminal (STT), a multi-channel radio, has Link-16 security capabilities which enable safe data and information exchanges which can be …

  • Training

    TCTS Inc II programme progresses

    21st June 2018

    Rockwell Collins has completed the Preliminary Design Review of the US Navy's Tactical Combat Training System Increment II (TCTS Inc II) programme and has been …

  • Training

    Airborne testing for FWS-I complete

    24th July 2018

    The US Army’s 82nd Airborne Division Soldiers, along with the Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate (ABNSOTD), has completed static line airborne insertion testing on …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Astronautics updates MFDS software for Spanish AB-212s

    24th July 2018

    Astronautics has completed a multifunction display system (MFDS) software update for SENER and Babcock MCS on the Spanish navy’s AB-212 fleet, the company announced on …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Northrop delivers first GaN G/ATOR system to USMC

    31st July 2018

    Northrop Grumman has delivered the first AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar (G/ATOR) that incorporates advanced high power and high efficiency gallium nitride (GaN) antenna technology to …

  • Naval Warfare

    Insight: China owns South China Sea

    30th July 2018

    The US appears to have lost the South China Sea permanently to China due to a failure by Washington to check China’s long-term strategy of  …

  • Naval Warfare

    Japan invests in BMD ships and radar

    3rd August 2018

    The new Aegis destroyer Maya (DDG-179) of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) was launched by Japan Marine United on 30 July. Possessing a ballistic …

  • Military Logistics

    Indra receives Spanish Army contract

    20th July 2018

    Indra has received a framework agreement to provide engineering services to achieve and maintain  airworthiness certification for the Spanish Army’s aircraft fleet, the company announced …

  • Training

    Farnborough 2018: German personnel training for Heron TP to begin soon

    18th July 2018

    Fresh from the confirmation that the German armed forces will indeed operate the Heron TP UAV – despite protests by US-based General Atomics (GA-ASI) over …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Solar powered SAT-I flies for ten hours

    20th July 2018

    UAVOS has completed a ten hour flight test of the solar powered SAT-I UAS carrying a 600g camera payload. SAT-i is designed to perform monitoring …

  • Military Logistics

    KC-46 completes testing needed for first delivery

    18th July 2018

    Boeing has completed all the required flight testing of the KC-46 tanker for first delivery to the US Air Force, the company announced on 13 …

  • Special Operations

    COBRA becomes option for AT-802L Longsword

    19th July 2018

    Air Tractor and L3 Technologies have added BAE Systems’ COBRA multi-function signals intelligence and electronic warfare sensor family of systems as an option for the …

  • Digital Battlespace

    ARGOS–II HD for German Federal Police helicopters

    27th July 2018

    Hensoldt’s Optronics business line has received a three-year supply contract to deliver electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) system, ARGOS–II HD, to ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik for …

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 ...