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News - fifth-generation aircraft

  • Naval Warfare

    Russia looks to secure Arctic route

    9th December 2016

    Russia is lining up the creation of a string of bases and observation posts in the Arctic region over the next two years, while procurement …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Industry tight-lipped on Polish helo tender

    9th December 2016

    In an attempt to pick up the pieces of its failed purchase of H225M Caracal helicopters, Poland is now in active discussions with industry to …

  • Military Logistics

    UK, France, Spain sign A400M support contract

    9th December 2016

    The UK, France and Spain have signed a long term global support service contract with Airbus Defence and Space for their A400M airlifter fleets, Airbus …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Leonardo to test new decoy

    9th December 2016

    Having already secured UK orders for its BriteCloud expendable active decoy (EAD), Leonardo is now forging ahead with an additional variant that could further boost international …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Sea Lion takes to the air

    8th December 2016

    Germany’s NH90 Sea Lion naval multirole helicopter has officially flown for the first time, placing the type squarely in the frame for potential future selection …

  • Military Logistics

    A400M enters service in Spain

    8th December 2016

    The Spanish Air Force’s first A400M transport aircraft has entered into service, with OCCAR signing the Aircraft Transfer of Title for MSN44. The aircraft will …

  • Training

    US to sell EW range to Australia

    8th December 2016

    The US State Department has approved a $115 million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) request by Australia for an additional AEA-18G Electronic Warfare (EW) Range System …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Russian Naval Aviation fleet expands

    7th December 2016

    The Russian Naval Aviation (RNA) service plans to take its first batch of Ka-27PL anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopters in December 2016. The news comes at …

  • Military Logistics

    First USCG C-27J enters PDM

    7th December 2016

    The US Coast Guard’s C-27J Spartan acquisition is progressing with the first aircraft entering programmed depot maintenance (PDM). The coast guard is receiving 14 C-27J …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Northrop to upgrade RNLAF ECM pods

    7th December 2016

    Northrop Grumman will upgrade the AN/ALQ-131 electronic countermeasure (ECM) pods on the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) F-16 aircraft fleet under a contract announced on …

  • Military Logistics

    DoD maintenance effort laid bare

    7th December 2016

    The maintenance efforts and support costs for the US DoD have been laid bare accounting for 13% of expenditure. Kristin French, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary …

  • Land Warfare

    UK to test active protection

    7th December 2016

    The UK MoD has set 2018 as the date it will carry out live-fire tests of an active protection system (APS). It is a part of …

  • Training

    UK MoD invests in training sites

    7th December 2016

    Three test and training sites across the UK will continue to be modernised and managed by QinetiQ under a £1 billion contract amendment announced by …

  • Land Warfare

    Korea ignites Raybolt missile

    7th December 2016

    LIG Nex1 received a green light to proceed with production of the Raybolt (HyeonGung in Korean) medium-range anti-tank missile. The South Korean company was awarded a …

  • Military Logistics

    RAAF extends GE engine support contract

    7th December 2016

    General Electric’s (GE’s) engine sustainment contract with the Australian Department of Defence has been expanded to include the engines on board the Royal Australian Air …

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 ...