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News - fifth-generation aircraft

  • Land Warfare

    D&S 2017: Aselsan ups the tempo with SARP-M134

    8th November 2017

    Aselsan unveiled a new remote-controlled weapon station (RWS) at Defense & Security 2017 in Bangkok, one designed for installation on vehicles and able to achieve …

  • Military Logistics

    Dubai Airshow 2017: Japan's C2 makes a presence (video)

    12th November 2017

    UV editor Richard Thomas talks through the significance of the Japanese Air Force's Kawasaki C-2 aircraft presence at the Dubai Airshow 2017.

  • Defence Helicopter

    Dubai Airshow 2017: Armed Bell platforms receive ME interest

    10th November 2017

    Interest in the arming of Bell Helicopter’s single- and twin-engine aircraft range is growing across the Middle East. NorthStar Aviation began the deliveries of 30 weaponised …

  • Defence Notes

    D&S 2017: Thales signs MoU with Thai DTI

    7th November 2017

    Thales and the Defence Technology Institute (DTI), the Thai Ministry of Defence’s research and development agency, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on 6 November …

  • Defence Notes

    Dubai Airshow 2017: Day one highlights (video)

    12th November 2017

    Rotary editor Helen Haxell runs through the highlights of the first day at the Dubai Airshow 2017 including the wide presence of UAVs from around …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    US Navy receives first operational MQ-4C Triton

    15th November 2017

    Northrop Grumman has delivered the first operational MQ-4C Triton UAS to the US Navy facility at Point Mugu, the company announced on 10 November. The …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    MicroPilot’s autopilot integrates FLARM

    8th November 2017

    MicroPilot has successfully integrated FLARM’s sense and avoid system with its autopilot, providing its customers with an autonomous collision avoidance option for autonomous UAS operations, …

  • Defence Notes

    Former UK defence chiefs warn of significant capability gaps

    14th November 2017

    Assumptions made by the UK Ministry of Defence during the 2010 and 2015 Strategic Defence and Security Reviews (SDSR) could leave the country exposed to …

  • Naval Warfare

    New phase of Greek P-3B upgrade

    7th November 2017

    Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract to continue the modernisation and upgrade of Greece’s P-3B Orion aircraft. The contract modification for the mid-life upgrade …

  • Naval Warfare

    Kongsberg, Thyssenkrupp form JV

    2nd November 2017

    Kongsberg and Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems have established a 50/50 joint venture (JV) company named KTA Naval Systems, the companies announced on 31 October. KTA Naval …

  • Land Warfare

    Saab receives Finnish order for NLAW

    31st October 2017

    Saab has received an order from the Finnish defence force for the Next-generation Light Anti-tank Weapon (NLAW) system, the company announced on 30 October. Deliveries …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Dubai Airshow 2017: Orbital focus the Eliminator in Middle East

    8th November 2017

    The latest version of Orbital ATK’s AC-208 Armed Caravan will take centre stage for the US company at the Dubai Airshow, with the Middle East …

  • Defence Helicopter

    RNZAF helicopters achieve milestones on exercise

    14th November 2017

    NHIndustries NH90 and Leonardo AW109LUH helicopters of No.3 Squadron from the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) both achieved milestones during Exercise Southern Katipo in …

  • Defence Helicopter

    FAA certifies optionally-piloted UH-1H

    6th November 2017

    The FAA has granted a Special Airworthiness Certificate to Aurora Flight Sciences’ optionally-piloted UH-1H helicopter, the company announced on 1 November. Aurora's UH-1H was initially …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Dubai Airshow 2017: AVIC tight-lipped on presence

    14th November 2017

    Aviation Corporation of China (AVIC) has a strong presence of rotary and UAV models at the Dubai Airshow.     One of the small-scale models on …

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 ...