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News - fifth-generation aircraft

  • Defence Helicopter

    HeliRussia 2017: Russian Helicopters tests its unmanned tiltrotor

    31st May 2017

    A new unmanned tiltrotor is undergoing vertical flight testing, with the first forward flight slated for later this year. The vehicle, driven by four tilting …

  • Naval Warfare

    UDT Europe 2017: Saab launches new torpedo

    31st May 2017

    Saab has unveiled its new lightweight torpedo for the first time to the international market at UDT Europe 2017. In May 2016 the Swedish Defence Materiel …

  • Digital Battlespace

    EW Europe: Rising COMINT role for submarines

    30th May 2017

    The proliferation of radio frequency (RF) communications in conflict zones around the world's littorals means the submarine is an increasingly important communications intelligence (COMINT) platform.  …

  • Digital Battlespace

    EW Europe: Ukraine highlights EW threat

    30th May 2017

    Access to, and control of, the electromagnetic spectrum for military operations is one of the defining aspects of electronic warfare, and its importance is being …

  • Digital Battlespace

    RAN MASTIS terminals set for upgrade

    30th May 2017

    BAE Systems Australia has received a four-year contract worth $30 million to upgrade maritime satellite communications terminals for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), the company …

  • Military Logistics

    USMC orders additional P-19R ARFF vehicles

    25th May 2017

    Oshkosh Defense will deliver an additional 54 P-19R Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles to the US Marine Corps (USMC) under a $33 million order announced …

  • Training

    Exercise Fire Blade 2017 concludes

    25th May 2017

    The European Defence Agency's (EDA's) exercise Fire Blade 2017, hosted by the Hungarian defence forces, has concluded, the agency announced on 22 May. Conducted at Papa Airbase …

  • Defence Helicopter

    HAL’s second LUH prototype takes off

    25th May 2017

    The second prototype (PT-2) of Hindustan Aeronautics’ (HAL) Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) has successfully completed its first flight at the company’s facility in Bengaluru, HAL …

  • Training

    ASTI supports USMC training exercise

    24th May 2017

    The US Marine Corps (USMC) used Advanced Simulation Technology Inc's (ASTI's) Voisus radio over IP (RoIP) communications systems in support of the Marine Air Control Group …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Commonality key for USN

    24th May 2017

    The US Navy could be using a common control system (CCS) for its unmanned assets as early as the mid-2020s. Speaking at an Unmanned Systems …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Indonesia's AH-64E getting service ready

    24th May 2017

    The Indonesian Army Aviation unit’s first Boeing AH-64E Guardian is now conducting test flights in the US, according to images distributed widely on social media. …

  • Defence Notes

    HMS Diamond tests Sea Viper

    24th May 2017

    The Royal Navy’s HMS Diamond has tested its Sea Viper missile system off the coast of Scotland, the navy announced on 19 May.The firing was …

  • Military Logistics

    MAN trucks to revolutionise ADF logistics

    24th May 2017

    The Australian Army’s Brisbane-based 7th Brigade and supporting units in southeast Queensland recently began receiving new trucks from Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles Australia (RMMVA), and …

  • Naval Warfare

    RAAF P-8A assists in civilian SAR mission

    23rd May 2017

    The Royal Australian Air Force’s new (RAAF) P-8A Poseidon aircraft has assisted in a search and rescue (SAR) operation approximately 50km south of Mount Gambier, Victoria, …

  • Special Operations

    SOFIC 2017: SOCOM's fixed-wing refresh (video)

    22nd May 2017

    US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is currently undertaking a comprehensive recapitalisation of its fixed wing assets, mainly in the form of the new MC-130J and …

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 ...