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News - fifth-generation aircraft

  • Training

    USMC selects Veraxx for AH-1Z FTDs

    24th October 2016

    With the first production variant entering service in 2005 the Bell AH-1Z Viper has become a crucial part of the US Marine Corps’ expeditionary air …

  • Training

    New P-8A training centre opens

    24th October 2016

    A new P-8A Poseidon training centre has opened at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, where the US Navy is preparing for the arrival of …

  • Military Logistics

    Rockwell awarded JPALS subcontract

    24th October 2016

    Navigation and communication subsystems for the US Navy’s next-generation Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS) will be supplied by Rockwell Collins. The company announced …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Euronaval 2016: France and UK further MCM programme

    24th October 2016

    Last week at Euronaval the UK and France signed an agreement to continue development of the maritime mine countermeasure (MCM) programme to produce an unmanned …

  • Military Logistics

    Israel gets fourth C-130J Shimshon

    24th October 2016

    The Israeli Air Force (IAF) has received its fourth Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules military transport aircraft, it announced on 18 October. The IAF expects …

  • Defence Notes

    Indo Defence 2016: Four-way dogfight for F-5 replacement

    24th October 2016

    The race is still on for the Indonesian Air Force’s (TNI-AU) F-5E fighter replacement programme. Despite the air force expressing strong interest in the Sukhoi …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Indo Defence 2016: Protecting Natuna

    24th October 2016

    With the increased focus on South China Sea disputes and alleged illegal fishing by Chinese fishing vessels, the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) have begun expanding …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Facebook’s internet drone expansion

    24th October 2016

    Facebook is pushing ahead with the development of a new solar-powered UAV that will expand internet coverage to remote areas. The company is developing its …

  • Defence Helicopter

    China in their hand

    24th October 2016

    Covering the entire spectrum of the supply chain, rotorcraft companies are looking towards China as the pot of gold for the black hole in finances …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    US CBP flight software includes ATLC

    21st October 2016

    The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has integrated General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ (GA-ASI’s) Automatic Take-off and Landing Capability (ATLC) system …

  • Military Logistics

    Raytheon receives JPALS contract

    21st October 2016

    Raytheon will complete development of the Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS) under a $255 million contract from the US Navy announced on 19 October. …

  • Training

    MCAT falls to Kratos

    21st October 2016

    Kratos Defense and Security has been awarded a $54 million contract to provide the US Marine Corps with five Marine Common Aircrew Trainers (MCAT). The …

  • Military Logistics

    Canadian CC-130Js complete upgrade

    20th October 2016

    The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) marked the completion of a major upgrade of its 17 CC-130J Hercules transport aircraft on 18 October. The upgraded aircraft …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Aerosonde HQ small footprint, big travels

    20th October 2016

    Textron Systems has demonstrated its Aerosonde hybrid quad (HQ) SUAS variant in front of existing and prospective customers from the military and commercial sectors. The …

  • Training

    Hopes grow for KC-390 training

    20th October 2016

    Rheinmetall is providing the training for Brazil’s new KC-390 transport aircraft and believes that this work will allow a further expansion of training services. The …

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 ...