• Air Warfare

  Rheinmetall breaks ground on F-35 fuselage plant

  1st August 2023

  The Rheinmetall F-35A factory is set to produce at least 400 fighter jet fuselages for Germany and other NATO operators.

• Air Warfare

  Delays in TR-3 software pushes out Belgian F-35A delivery timeline

  11th August 2023

  Belgium's plans to integrate F-35A fighter jets from Lockheed Martin hit a roadblock due to persistent delays in the deployment of the Technology Refresher 3 (TR-3) software.

• Air Warfare

  Indra to enhance protection of Spanish Air Force C295 aircraft

  1st August 2023

  Indra has won a contract to upgrade the radar warning and self-protection suite of the Spanish Air Force's C295 aircraft fleet to the ALR-400 system which will replace the legacy solution, enhancing their capabilities in conflict zones.

• Defence Notes

  DSEI 2023 in review: Ukraine, AI and the real world

  20th September 2023

  DSEI 2023 took place in the shadow of the largest European land war in more than seven decades and a growth in conversations about artificial intelligence (AI) with limited UK immediate defence programme opportunities; many of the new products and exhibitors' announcements reflected this.

• Air Warfare

  US seeks to approve F-16 sale to Argentina to trump Chinese JF-17 offer

  10th August 2023

  Argentina is evaluating choices including second-hand F-16 fighters from Denmark and Chengdu JF-17 Thunder Block III fighters offered by China. The potential deals come as the South American country seeks to replace its outdated aircraft, navigating obstacles such as arms embargoes, international partnerships and geopolitical considerations.

• Air Warfare

  On the Frontlines of Innovation: Unleashing Success in the Complex World of Aerospace and Defence (Studio)

  11th August 2023

  Discover how Lead Systems Integrators such as BAE Systems overcome the intricacies of aerospace and defence projects, uniting global suppliers and emerging tech to usher in game-changing capabilities for the frontline.

• Air Warfare

  Belgium joins FCAS programme at Paris Air Show 2023

  20th June 2023

  Belgium announced on 19 June that it will join the Franco-German-Spanish Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme as an observer, despite Dassault Aviation's reservations.

• Air Warfare

  Saudi Arabia's bid to join GCAP: divisions, financial clout and geopolitical stakes

  17th August 2023

  Saudi Arabia could only bring money to GCAP at this stage as it has 'no aircraft industry, let alone a technological base, so involving [it] as a prime partner generates considerable risk and potential delays', experts tell Shephard.

• Air Warfare

  Clear skies ahead: Royal Air Force Typhoons to receive advanced radar and EW upgrade

  5th July 2023

  The ECRS Mk2 radar brings advanced electronic warfare capabilities and potential weapon integration opportunities to the Royal Air Force's multi-mission fighter.

• Air Warfare

  Hensoldt boosts performance of Kalaetron airborne electronic attack system

  16th May 2023

  Hensoldt has increased the effective range of its Kalaetron Attack EW jamming pod following flight trials and next plans to integrate the system with a SIGINT package.

• Air Warfare

  Leonardo delivers first ECRS Mk2 radar prototype for RAF Typhoon fleet

  21st April 2023

  The new European Common Radar System Mk2 features a multi-functional array that can perform traditional radar functions and EW tasks as well.

• Training

  Royal Air Force pilots to train in Italy to address UK aircrew pipeline issues

  17th May 2023

  In a bid to mitigate disruption to fast jet training, the Royal Air Force will begin using the International Flight Training School in Italy.

• Training

  IT2EC 2023: Culture hampering adoption of virtual reality pilot trainers

  26th April 2023

  Portable mixed reality devices aim to augment expensive dome-based full mission simulators in military training but face lobbying and cultural resistance.

• Air Warfare

  Turkey considers ditching F-16 Block 70 request in favour of non-US alternative

  16th March 2023

  Turkish officials are signalling dissatisfaction and contemplating abandoning plans to purchase F-16 Block 70s from the US as the deal stalemates, and the country faces hard economic decisions.

• Air Warfare

  Poland to send MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine within days

  16th March 2023

  Poland has pledged to deliver four MiG-29 jets to Ukraine in full working order, becoming the first NATO member to supply fighters to Ukraine. The Polish Air Force will replace them with FA-50 and F-35 jets.

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Fighter - electronic warfare

  Jamming and Escort Electronic Attack Aircraft (luWES) [Germany]

  Programme Background According to earlier reports, Berlin had earlier decided to procure 15 EA-18G Growlers over the Eurofighter Typhoon ECR concept, which is expected to be ...

• Fighter - multirole

  F-18 Replacement Phase II/Project Halcon II [Spain]

  Programme Background The Spanish Air Force began requirements assessments, although potential suppliers, including Boeing (F/A-18E/F), Lockheed Martin (F-35), and Airbus-BAE-Leonardo (Eurofighter Typhoon), are already engaged ...

• Fighter - multirole

  Project Quadriga [Germany]

  Programme Background Under Project Quadriga, Berlin is seeking a replacement for its 33 Typhoon Tranche 1. Furthermore, Germany is offering its Tranche 1 fleet to ...

• Fighter - multirole

  Additional Eurofighter Procurement [Italy]

  Programme Background Requirements The Italian Air Force has identified a capability gap that will coincide with the retirement of the Eurofighter Tranche 1 (starting from 2028) ...

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  Air: Radio and SATCOM | Typhoon Tranche 3A [Saudi Arabia]

  In June 2018, Saudi Arabia agreed to procure 48 Eurofighter Typhoon multirole fighter aircraft from BAE. The total procurement cost for 48 aircraft is estimated at ...

• Air: Helmet-mounted displays

  Air: Helmet-mounted displays | Typhoon Tranche 3A [Saudi Arabia]

  In June 2018, Saudi Arabia agreed to procure 48 Eurofighter Typhoon multirole fighter aircraft from BAE. The total procurement cost for 48 aircraft is estimated at ...

• Data links

  Data links | Typhoon Tranche 3A [Saudi Arabia]

  In June 2018, Saudi Arabia agreed to procure 48 Eurofighter Typhoon multirole fighter aircraft from BAE. The total procurement cost for 48 aircraft is estimated at ...

• Air: Head-up displays

  Air: Head-up displays | Typhoon Tranche 3A [Saudi Arabia]

  In June 2018, Saudi Arabia agreed to procure 48 Eurofighter Typhoon multirole fighter aircraft from BAE. The total procurement cost for 48 aircraft is estimated at ...

• Transponders and IFF

  Transponders and IFF | Typhoon Tranche 3A [Saudi Arabia]

  In June 2018, Saudi Arabia agreed to procure 48 Eurofighter Typhoon multirole fighter aircraft from BAE. The total procurement cost for 48 aircraft is estimated at ...

• Fighter - multirole

  Project Halcon I [Spain]

  Programme Background The Spanish Air Force began requirements assessments, although potential suppliers including Boeing (F/A-18E/F), Lockheed Martin (F-35), Airbus-BAE-Leonardo (Eurofighter Typhoon) are already engaged with ...

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  Air: Radio and SATCOM | Additional Eurofighter Procurement [Italy]

  On 4 July 2024, Italy started the procedure to acquire 24 Eurofighter Typhoons through a ministerial decreet presented to the parliament. The programme has a ...

• Data links

  Data links | Additional Eurofighter Procurement [Italy]

  On 4 July 2024, Italy started the procedure to acquire 24 Eurofighter Typhoons through a ministerial decreet presented to the parliament. The programme has a ...

• Air: Helmet-mounted displays

  Air: Helmet-mounted displays | Additional Eurofighter Procurement [Italy]

  On 4 July 2024, Italy started the procedure to acquire 24 Eurofighter Typhoons through a ministerial decreet presented to the parliament. The programme has a ...

• Air: Head-up displays

  Air: Head-up displays | Additional Eurofighter Procurement [Italy]

  On 4 July 2024, Italy started the procedure to acquire 24 Eurofighter Typhoons through a ministerial decreet presented to the parliament. The programme has a ...

• Transponders and IFF

  Transponders and IFF | Additional Eurofighter Procurement [Italy]

  On 4 July 2024, Italy started the procedure to acquire 24 Eurofighter Typhoons through a ministerial decreet presented to the parliament. The programme has a ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Air: air combat simulators

  Eurofighter Typhoon ASTA

  CAE’s Medallion-6000 visual system is used for the Eurofighter Aircrew Synthetic Training Aids (ASTA) programme. In Germany, CAE was awarded a contract in 2014 to ...

• Fighter - multirole

  Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 4/4+

  The Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 4 is the latest variant of the Typhoon multirole fighter aircraft family, fitted with the latest phase three enhancements and the CAPTOR E ...

• Fighter - electronic warfare

  Eurofighter EK (Electronic Combat)

  The Eurofighter EK is the  jamming and escort electronic attack version of the Eurofighter fighter jet. Developed by Airbus and incorporating Saab's Arexis EW suite ...

• Fighter - multirole

  Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 3A (Block 20, 25, 25C)

  The Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 3A is the latest variant of the Typhoon multirole fighter aircraft family. Under the Tranche 3A contract signed in 2009, a total ...

• Air: fixed-wing flight simulators

  Eurofighter FTD

  The Eurofighter Flight Training Device (FTD) provides initial and recurrent training to Eurofighter Typhoon pilots. Consisting of a reproduction of the aircraft cockpit, virtual touchscreen ...

• Air: chaff, flare and decoy systems

  Ariel Mk II

  The Ariel Mk II fibre-optic towed radar decoy protects fighter and transport aircraft from radar-guided threats, including those employing mono-pulse tracking techniques. The decoy is ...

• Data links

  Data Links

  Wideband, long-range secure data links (C- and Ku-band) are available off the shelf for airborne use and adaptable to specific requirements, providing image transmission from ...

• Air: air combat simulators

  Typhoon Escape Trainer

  EDM produces full-scale high-fidelity crew escape and safety systems trainers for the Eurofighter Typhoon.

• Air: Integrated Defensive Systems

  Praetorian DASS

  The Praetorian Defensive Aids Sub-System (DASS) for the Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft provides protection against air-to-air and surface-to-air threats. It integrates an Electronic Support Measure ...

• Air: air combat simulators

  Eurofighter Typhoon ASTA

  Indra has assumed general management and the largest holding in Eurofighter Simulation Systems (ESS), the company responsible for the Eurofighter Typhoon Aircrew Synthetic Training Aids ...

• Fighter - multirole

  Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 1 (Block 1, 1B, 1C, 2, 2B ,5, 5A)

  Typhoon is a twin-engine multirole aircraft with forward canards and a delta wing. Development began in 1983 with France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK. ...

• Fixed wing aircraft engines

  EJ200

  Designed especially for the Eurofighter Typhoon multi-role aircraft, the EJ200 engine is currently being manufactured by an international collaboration between Rolls-Royce, Avio Aero, ITP Aero ...

• Transponders and IFF

  M425

  The M425 is a family of IFF transponders produced by Leonardo. Designed as a Mode 5/S capable, next-generation system, it is in service with the ...

• Air: Helmet-mounted displays

  Eurofighter HMSS

  Eurofighter Typhoon’s Helmet Mounted Symbology System (HMSS) provides pilots with enhanced situational awareness, data display and sensor/effector cueing. Developed by BAE Systems, it is in ...

• Air-to-air missiles

  Meteor

  The Meteor is a beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile that is intended to be used against long-range targets in an ECM-rich environment. Guided by an advanced active radar seeker, the ...