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News - fifth-generation aircraft

  • Military Logistics

    ADF KC-30A aircraft removed from Projects of Concern

    9th March 2015

    The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft has been removed from the Projects of Concerns list, the Defence Materiel …

  • Land Warfare

    AU-220M gun potential for Russia and UAE

    9th March 2015

    The Russian Ministry of Defence is considering purchases of a new 57-mm AU-220M light automatic gun turret system. Built by Uralvagonzavod, the gun was officially …

  • Naval Warfare

    Lockheed restarts P-3 Orion wing production line

    9th March 2015

    Lockheed Martin restarted the wing production line for the Canadian and Chilean P-3 Orion Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) programme on 4 March. The wing line for …

  • Defence Helicopter

    German agreement with Airbus Helicopters gets green light

    6th March 2015

    The German parliament has approved a new framework agreement between the Bundeswehr and helicopter manufacturer Airbus Helicopters.  Details of the planned revision of the number …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Northrop Grumman updates on USAF Global Hawk

    5th March 2015

    The US Air Force (USAF) RQ-4 Global Hawk Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) saw its cost per flight hour drop and number of flight hours increase …

  • Defence Helicopter

    DARPA awards Sikorsky ALIAS Phase 1 contract

    5th March 2015

    Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. has been awarded a contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for Phase 1 of the Aircrew Labor In-Cockpit Automation …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Heli-Expo 2015: ASU brings new microgimbal to the UAV market

    4th March 2015

    Aviation Specialities Unlimited (ASU) is demonstrating the new Observation Wide-Area Low-Altitude Sensor (OWLS) microgimbal at Heli-Expo 2015.   Adapted for small UAVs, the new sensor is …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Vanilla Aircraft completes first flight of VA001 UAS

    4th March 2015

    Vanilla Aircraft has successfully completed the first flight of its VA001 ultra-long endurance Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), the company announced on 2 March. The 36ft …

  • Land Warfare

    Lockheed's ATHENA disables truck engine

    4th March 2015

    Lockheed Martin's Advanced Test High Energy Asset (ATHENA) laser weapon disabled the engine of a small truck in a recent field test, the company said …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    GA-ASI, SENER to offer Predator B to Spain

    4th March 2015

    General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) and SENER will partner to offer the Predator B Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to Spain, GA-ASI announced on 2 …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Heli-Expo 2015: Airbus Helicopters reveals new aircraft names

    3rd March 2015

    Airbus Helicopters will rename its entire product line to better reflect its closer alignment with its parent company and simplify the naming convention of the …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Boeing, Raytheon team for RSAF C5I solution

    3rd March 2015

    Boeing will join the Raytheon team to offer a comprehensive Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber and Intelligence (C5I) solution for the modernisation of the Royal …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Heli-Expo 2015: Vector Aerospace details recent contracts

    3rd March 2015

    Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services – North America (HS-NA) is to refurbish the airframe of a Sikorsky S-76B helicopter for the Royal Thai Navy under a …

  • Land Warfare

    Sagem Sigma 30 on VL MICA missiles

    3rd March 2015

    Sagem's Sigma 30 navigation and pointing systems will be integrated onto several MBDA Vertical Launch (VL) MICA surface-to-air weapon systems for international markets, as part …

  • Defence Notes

    US-India tech cooperation slows

    3rd March 2015

    The US-India Defense Trade and Technology Initiative (DTTI) appears to be at a standstill. Three unsigned agreements remain to be signed before the four Pathfinder …

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 - fixed-wing, 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 ...