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News - fifth-generation aircraft

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    AUVSI 2018: ScanEagle 3 to complement Insitu's existing family

    1st May 2018

    The arrival of the ScanEagle 3 will not see it push the legacy ScanEagle progenitor into retirement, rather representing an addition to Insitu’s family of …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Outgoing USCG commandant leaves behind warning

    12th May 2018

    In his final days as the US Coast Guard commandant, ADM Paul Zukunft is not shying away from divisive topics that plague today's turbulent political environment.  …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Leonardo DRS to provide sensors for 2C-AWS

    1st May 2018

    Leonardo DRS will provide advanced sensors for BAE Systems' 2-Color Advanced Warning System (2C-AWS), the company announced on 27 April. The 2C-AWS is being developed …

  • Military Logistics

    KC-46 inches toward delivery

    30th April 2018

    Boeing’s KC-46 tanker programme has completed all required Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) flight tests, the company announced on 26 April.The final test was a refuelling/communications …

  • Defence Notes

    US Air Force orders stand-down for safety review

    8th May 2018

    The US Air Force will ground all of its aircraft for a day while it conducts a safety review following a series of deadly accidents, …

  • Defence Notes

    US jets intercept Russian bombers off Alaskan coast

    12th May 2018

    US fighter jets intercepted two long-range Russian 'Bear' bombers in international airspace off western Alaska, the North American Aerospace Defense Command said 12 May. The …

  • Military Logistics

    Cobham receives KF-X aircraft oxygen system contract

    13th April 2018

    Cobham has been awarded a contract by Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) to design and supply a pilot oxygen system for the future KF-X fighter aircraft …

  • Training

    ITEC 2018: FlightSafety adds to KC-46A aircrew training

    9th May 2018

    The US DoD has announced that FlightSafety Services Corporation (FSSC) has been awarded a $35 million modification to a previously awarded contract for the KC-46A …

  • Defence Notes

    Israeli strikes used 28 planes, 70 missiles: Russia

    10th May 2018

    Israel's strikes on Syria saw 28 planes take part in raids with a total of around 70 missiles fired, the Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) …

  • Land Warfare

    SOFEX 2018: Pakistan pushes products in the Middle East

    9th May 2018

    The Defence Export Promotion Organisation (DEPO) of Pakistan is attempting to make inroads to the export market with the first appearance of a Pakistan pavilion …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Lockheed, Cobham team for NGJ-LB competition

    12th April 2018

    Lockheed Martin and Cobham have partnered for the US Navy's Next Generation Jammer Low Band (NGJ-LB) competition, Lockheed announced on 10 April. The new system …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Lockheed Martin submits GPS IIIF proposal

    19th April 2018

    Lockheed Martin has submitted its proposal for the US Air Force's GPS III Follow On (GPS IIIF) programme, it was announced on 17 April. The …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    NASA plans to send mini-helicopter to Mars

    12th May 2018

    The US space agency said 11 May it plans to launch the first-ever helicopter to Mars in 2020, a miniature, unmanned drone-like chopper that could …

  • Training

    QinetiQ to buy EIS Aircraft Group

    27th April 2018

    QinetiQ Group has entered into an agreement to acquire EIS Aircraft Operations, which is currently part of the EIS Aircraft Group, QinetiQ announced on 24 …

  • Defence Notes

    North Korea threatens to cancel US summit

    16th May 2018

    North Korea threatened on 16 May to cancel the forthcoming summit between leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump if Washington seeks 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 ...