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Air Warfare
F-35 takes Swiss spoils to maintain remarkable European sales record
1st July 2021
In what amounted to a fairly one-sided contest, the F-35A has emerged as the winner of Switzerland's Air2030 procurement, with Bern opting to buy 36 of the fifth-generation jets.
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Air Warfare
F-35 EW countermeasures manufacturer eyes a busy future
30th June 2021
BAE Systems is increasing monthly production of its AN/ASQ-239 system for the F-35.
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Naval Warfare
Izumo modifications pave the way for F-35 operations
30th June 2021
Changes to the flight deck on the helicopter carrier JS Izumo should allow Japan to project power more effectively over its dispersed territories.
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Air Warfare
Baykar eyes first flight for MIUS in 2023
23rd July 2021
A new UAV is earmarked for deployment on the amphibious assault ship Anadolu — but Turkish planners have more ambitious goals for the unmanned fighter.
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Training
Three major USAF commands pick Boeing for F-15 MTC work
29th June 2021
Boeing is providing the simulation capability to train F-15 pilots and system operators in high-fidelity training devices.
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Training
CAE completes deal for L3Harris Technologies S&T businesses
5th July 2021
CAE expects to emerge from the current Covid pandemic bigger, stronger and with an increased global footprint following its acquisition of L3 Harris Technologies military S&T assets.
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Air Warfare
Japan to develop UAV that works alongside F-X
28th June 2021
Japan has an indigenous 'loyal wingman' programme that will complement the future F-X fighter in the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.
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Training
Aechelon reaps JSE IG reward
7th July 2021
The USAF's Joint Simulation Environment has taken another major step forwards with the award of the contract for image generators to Aechelon Technology.
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Defence Notes
Aeronautics dip takes shine off Q2 sales growth for Saab
21st July 2021
Less than favourable figures for Aeronautics were offset by a 7% increase in orders for Saab in Q2 2021, as the Swedish company eyes work on European Defence Fund projects.
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Air Warfare
US F-35Cs qualify for carrier operations
25th June 2021
The US ‘most advanced carrier wing’ has been qualified for Carrier operations following four days of flight deck operations earlier this month.
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Naval Warfare
Confidence remains high in Miecznik despite missed deadline
19th July 2021
Door stays open in Poland for foreign shipbuilders to partner PGZ on new frigate programme.
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Training
Indra launches new flight training device
8th July 2021
Indra is pushing the latest trend for lower cost flight training devices with the launch of its SIMCUI system.
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Air Warfare
US approves F-16 sale, but does Manila now prefer Gripens?
25th June 2021
The US has approved the sale of 12 F-16s to the Philippines, hotting up a battle with Saab's Gripen. Almost simultaneously, the PAF loses a Black Hawk helicopter.
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Air Warfare
Lockheed Martin to integrate new weapons into F-35
22nd June 2021
Three ‘unique weapons capabilities’ will be installed on F-35A and F-35B aircraft, says NAVAIR.
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Training
USAF orders image generators for JSE
23rd June 2021
Aechelon Technology is supporting high-fidelity F-35 and F-22 flight simulation visual display systems.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Fighter - multirole
F-16V [Taiwan]
Programme Background On 28 April 2020, US DoD announced that General Electric has been awarded $707 million contract for four undefinitized contract actions under an ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-5E/F replacement [Chile]
Background The Chilean Air Force has operated the the F-5E/F since 1976 and continues to do so through 2026. The aged platform has received various ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-16V Block 70 [Bahrain]
Background Contract award In 2018, the US government awarded a US$1.12 billion contract to Lockheed Martin to produce 16 F-16 Block 70 aircraft for Bahrain, ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-16V add-on [Peru]
Background In April 2026, Peru finalised their selection of the F-16V Block 70 aircraft as the nation's new fighter aircraft. The decision came after an ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-16V [Turkey]
Background Requirement Turkish Air Force ordered 100 F-35A aircraft as a partner nation, however, the country was removed from the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter programme in ...
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Fighter - multirole
Horizon 3 - Multirole Fighter Programme [Philippines]
Programme Background Requirement The Philippines retired its F-5 fighters in 2005 and purchased 12 FA-50 light attack aircraft from South Korea in 2013. However, new fighter ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-16V [Slovakia]
Background FMS approval Earlier in April 2018, the US State Department announced that it has approved a possible FMS deal of 14 F-16V aircraft for ...
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Fighter - multirole
Fighter Aircraft [Peru]
Programme Background Requirement Peru operates 11 Mirage 2000 aircraft that were purchased in the 1980s. Initially, the country wished to operate 26 aircraft, but this was ...
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Light attack
Light attack aircraft [Peru]
Background In the last decade Peru has taken strides to modernise their air capabilities including the most recent acquisition of 12 F-16V fighter aircraft finalised ...
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Fighter - multirole
Kfir Replacement [Colombia]
Background Timeline In May 2021, budget constraints prompted new Colombian finance minister José Manuel Restrepo (in post since 3 May) to place on indefinite hold ...
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Light attack, Trainer
Trainer / Light Attack Aircraft [Bulgaria]
Programme Background In October 2019, Business Korea reported that Bulgaria is also looking for opportunities to build a manufacturing plant for T-50 Golden Eagle aircraft. ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-16V (9-16) [Bulgaria]
Programme Background In April 2022, the US State Department approved a potential FMS worth $1.673 million to procure eight F-16Vs to Bulgaria. The aircraft are ...
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Fighter - multirole
Rafale (Greece)
Programme Background Greece is mounting a procurement surge amid renewed tension with Turkey in the Eastern Mediterranean. In announcing the Rafale deal, Greek Prime Minister ...
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Fighter - multirole
Next Generation Fighter Aircraft (Vietnam)
Programme Background Requirement The Vietnam People's Air Force (VPAF) operates an ageing fleet of Su-22 aircraft as well as Su-27s and Su-30s. According to expert commentary, ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-5 Replacement [Mexico]
Background Mexico's last fighter aircraft capability rested with their fleet of eight F-5E and two F-5F Tiger IIs platforms from Northrop Grumman; the units were retired ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Fighter - multirole
F-16V Block 70/72
The F-16 Block 70/72, also referred to as the F-16V, is a fourth-generation multirole fighter aircraft. It is the latest version of Lockheed Martin's F-16 ...
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Air: Displays
F-16 Center Pedestal Display
Produced by Elbit Systems of America, the F-16 Center Pedestal Display (CPD) provides a high-resolution colour display that replaces several legacy instruments on F-16 aircraft.
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Data links
AN/APX-126
The AN/APX-126 is a combined IFF interrogator and transponder developed by BAE Systems. Designed specifically for F-16 aircraft, it is in service with the US ...
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Marine engines
MTU 595 series
The MTU 595 series, manufactured by Rolls-Royce UK, consists of 12V and 16V versions of engines. The engines have a rated speed between 1500 to ...
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Air: Integrated Defensive Systems
AN/ALQ-213(V) DAC
Terma’s AN/ALQ-213(V) electronic warfare management unit is used extensively on General Dynamics/Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon series combat aircraft around the world. The AN/ALQ-213(V) is ...
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Fighter - multirole
KF-16
The KF-16 is a third-generation multirole fighter aircraft domestically produced by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) based on the F-16C/D Block 52 to meet the local ...
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Air: Helmet-mounted displays
JHMCS II
The Joint Helmet-Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS) is a joint USAF/USN programme that has fielded over 5,000 systems. The JHMCS is qualified on F-15, F-16 and ...
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Marine engines
16V 1163 TB 93
The 16V 1163 TB 93 is manufactured by Rolls-Royce UK and is a part of the 16V 1163 family of engines. The engine measures 4668mm ...
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Marine engines
MTU 16V 2000 M94
Manufactured by Rolls-Royce subsidiary MTU, the MTU 16V 2000 M94 delivers power up to 1939 kw at a maximum speed of 2450 rpm. The engine ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-16C/D Block 25, 30/32, 40/42
The F-16C/D ('C' one-seat, 'D' two-seat designation) is the second generation of the F-16 Fighting Falcon family. The production of the F-16C/D began in 1983 with ...
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EO/IR systems
DB/MS-110
The DB-110 is a long-range oblique photography (LOROP) EO/IR dual-band sensor that combines visible and IR imaging. MS-110 represents the next generation of the widely deployed ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-16C/D Block 50/52/52+
A member of the F-16 Fighting Falcon family, the F-16C/D Block 50/52 ('C' single-seat, 'D' dual-seat) is a third-generation multirole fighter that was rolled out ...
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Fighter - air superiority
F-5E/F Tiger II
The F-5E (single-seat)/F (twin-seat) Tiger II is an air superiority fighter developed by Northrop Grumman based on the original F-5 Freedom Fighter. Production of the ...
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Marine engines
MTU 4000
The MTU Series 4000 is manufactured by Rolls-Royce UK. The engine consists of a 90° V cylinder configuration and has a displacement/cylinder capacity of 4.77 ...
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Fixed wing aircraft engines, Uncrewed aerial systems engines
F110-GE-129
The F110-GE-129, manufactured by GE Aviation, is a derivative of the F110-GE-100 engine, sharing 81% of parts with the GE-100. The GE-129 engine is in ...
