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News - fifth-generation aircraft

  • Defence Notes

    China’s ICBMs come to maturity

    1st December 2017

    Recent Chinese-language media reports indicate that China’s latest intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) will be deployed by the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLARF) in early 2018. The …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Lockheed assembles third GPS III satellite

    29th November 2017

    Lockheed Martin has fully integrated the US Air Force’s (USAF's) third GPS III satellite into a complete space vehicle, the company announced on 27 November. …

  • Digital Battlespace

    NZDF fields networked elements during Southern Katipo

    1st December 2017

    The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) used the large-scale Exercise Southern Katipo in October-November to field elements of its Network Enabled Army (NEA) programme, ahead of …

  • Training

    I/ITSEC 2017: CM Labs explores new simulation markets

    28th November 2017

    CM Labs is targeting new sectors of the training and simulation market as it showcases new virtual reality (VR) supported solution at I/ITSEC 2017. Best …

  • Military Logistics

    HMS Montrose returns to front-line service

    29th November 2017

    Royal Navy Type 23 frigate, HMS Montrose, has returned to front-line service at HM Naval Base (HNB) Devonport, Plymouth, after undergoing upgrades, it was announced …

  • Defence Helicopter

    AH-64E Apache set for record production rates

    7th December 2017

    The AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopter is being tipped to reach 'historically high' production figures of up to 100 aircraft a year by 2021. More …

  • Defence Helicopter

    V-280 completes 75 degree conversion

    15th November 2017

    The Bell V-280 Valor prototype aircraft has successfully achieved controlled conversion from 95- to 75-degree pylon and back — allowing for full hover and low …

  • Naval Warfare

    Mexican Navy sees latest patrol vessel commissioned into service

    28th November 2017

    The Mexican Navy commissioned into its fleet the second of its updated Oaxaca-class patrol vessels on 23 November, in a ceremony attended by the President …

  • Military Logistics

    New US Marine Corps anti-tank systems solve obsolescence issues

    5th December 2017

    The United States Marine Corps recently reached the Initial Operational Capability (IOC) milestone for its new Light Armored Vehicle – Anti Tank Modernization (LAV-ATM) programme. The LAV-AT …

  • Defence Notes

    Analysis: ADIZ in South China Sea unlikely for now say experts

    6th December 2017

    Last week the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) deployed J-11B fighters to Woody Island in the South China Sea. Simultaneously, Y-9 transport aircraft from …

  • Training

    I/ITSEC 2017: Another ADMS sale for ETC

    20th November 2017

    Orlando-based ETC Simulation, part of Environmental Tectonics Corporation, has delivered an Advanced Disaster Management Simulator (ADMS) system to Montgomery Fire Rescue, in Montgomery, Alabama. The …

  • Training

    I/ITSEC 2017: Rockwell’s SimEye selected for tactical trainer

    27th November 2017

    The US Army has selected the latest version of Rockwell Collin’s SimEye Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) to be used within its Aviation Combined Arms Tactical Trainer …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Ukrainian MoD completes heli rocket-firing testing

    12th December 2017

    The Ukrainian MoD has completed a test campaign firing new rockets from its two new transport/combat helicopters types, the Mi-8MSB and Mi-2MSB, which, in turn, …

  • Training

    I/ITSEC 2017: US acquisition strategy comes into question

    28th November 2017

    Acquisition strategy has been high on the agenda at this year’s I/ITSEC with the services looking into innovative ways to make the process faster when …

  • Defence Notes

    Super Tucanos are finally Philippines bound

    1st December 2017

    On the final day of November, the Brazilian aerospace company Embraer announced that it had been awarded ‘a firm order' of six A-29 Super Tucano …

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 ...