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Air Warfare
Boeing upgrades Australian P-8A Poseidon MPAs
15th April 2024
The upgrade contract could be extended beyond 2030 to cater for the additional two new P-8A Poseidons the Royal Australian Air Force was set to receive in the coming years.
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Training
SkyAlyne awarded $8.2 billion contract for Canada’s Future Aircrew Training programme
31st May 2024
A multi-billion-dollar contract will see a joint initiative between CAE and KF Aerospace provide state-of-the-art aircrew training for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).
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Air Warfare
KAI develops MUM-T alongside fighter program
28th February 2024
KAI has been developing manned-unmanned teaming and air-launched effects technologies to be operated alongside its domestically developed KF-21 Boramae fighter.
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Air Warfare
NATO’s E-3A fleet more important than ever, says force commander
18th April 2024
NATO’s E-3A fleet will have been in service for more than half a century by the time of their expected retirement but a boost to the capability and conflict elsewhere have highlighted their importance.
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Air Warfare
UK finalises Airbus H145 helicopter order while NMH programme timeline continues to slip
19th April 2024
The UK signed a $150 million contract for six Airbus H145 helicopters to enhance military operations in Brunei and Cyprus, replacing aging Puma HC2s. At the same time, questions remain over the fate of the New Medium Helicopter programme amidst uncertainties surrounding procurement plans and delivery timelines.
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Air Warfare
NHIndustries to boost NH90 support as parts from Australian MRH90s return to Europe
29th February 2024
In October 2024, Australia announced it was standing down its version of the NH90, the MRH90. NHIndustries has been using the opportunity to salvage systems from the aircraft and boost it supply stocks for other users.
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Air Warfare
US Navy’s plan to replace fleet of MH60s moves forward
16th May 2024
The US Navy’s Future Vertical Lift (Maritime Strike) has been an effort to recapitalise Sikorsky MH-60R/S naval helicopters which have an out-of-service date in the late-2030s.
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Air Warfare
General Atomics Mojave performs live fire tests amid push for FARA replacement
24th April 2024
During the test the Mojave showcased its capability to act as a sensor, shooter and sustainer, potentially strengthening General Atomics’ pitch towards a FARA replacement.
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Land Warfare
Lockheed Martin wins contract for more Precision Strike Missiles
7th March 2024
In November 2023, Lockheed Martin announced it had successfully completed a production qualification flight test of Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM) from an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS). The company has received an order for more missiles.
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Land Warfare
Adaptable Architecture: How Vehicle Communications are Evolving for the Modern Battlespace
12th June 2024
In Conversation... General Dynamics Mission Systems' Dr Emeka Egbogah talks to Shephard's Gerrard Cowan about the communications challenges facing armoured vehicle crews and the need for an open-architecture modular system to meet their constantly evolving needs.
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Air Warfare
Bell Textron opens new laboratory to support bid for US Army’s FLRAA
14th March 2024
In December 2022, the US Army awarded an initial $1.3 billion contract to Bell Textron for US Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA), choosing to proceed with its V-280 Valor bid, and the new site will support this programme.
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Air Warfare
NSPA to support MRTT countermeasure systems
8th May 2024
Elbit’s J-MUSIC was the latest incarnation of the company’s MUSIC Direction Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) product. J-MUSIC differs from other members of the MUSIC family in that it is configured as a distributed system designed to outfit medium-to-large fixed-wing aircraft.
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Air Warfare
Brunei orders six H145M helicopters following UK’s lead
2nd May 2024
The news Airbus H145M medium helicopters will replace the Royal Brunei Air Force’s BO105 fleet.
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Training
US Air Force advances plan to shift air personnel training
20th June 2024
The US Air Force intends to better prepare its personnel to operate alongside autonomous capabilities and cutting-edge systems.
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Air Warfare
Croatia receives first batch of French Rafale fighter jets
29th April 2024
Croatia will receive a total of 12 used Dassault Rafale fighter aircraft from France by 2025.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Fighter - multirole
Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft [Malaysia]
Programme Background In mid-2024, Malaysia commenced discussions with Kuwait regarding a possible transfer of up to 33 F/A-18 Hornet aircraft. According to reports, the Kuwaiti government ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft [Malaysia]
During a parliamentary meeting in August 2025, the Malaysian Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) revealed the prospect of acquiring a fifth-generation fighter aircraft. The possible new ...
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Data links
Data links | Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft [Malaysia]
During a parliamentary meeting in August 2025, the Malaysian Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) revealed the prospect of acquiring a fifth-generation fighter aircraft. The possible new ...
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Air: Helmet-mounted displays
Air: Helmet-mounted displays | Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft [Malaysia]
During a parliamentary meeting in August 2025, the Malaysian Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) revealed the prospect of acquiring a fifth-generation fighter aircraft. The possible new ...
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Air: Head-up displays
Air: Head-up displays | Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft [Malaysia]
During a parliamentary meeting in August 2025, the Malaysian Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) revealed the prospect of acquiring a fifth-generation fighter aircraft. The possible new ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft [Malaysia]
During a parliamentary meeting in August 2025, the Malaysian Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) revealed the prospect of acquiring a fifth-generation fighter aircraft. The possible new ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | Fighter Aircraft [United Arab Emirates]
While a formal requirement has not been announced, the United Arab Emirates is in the market for a fifth-generation fighter capability based on various media ...
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Data links
Data links | Fighter Aircraft [United Arab Emirates]
While a formal requirement has not been announced, the United Arab Emirates is in the market for a fifth-generation fighter capability based on various media ...
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Air: Helmet-mounted displays
Air: Helmet-mounted displays | Fighter Aircraft [United Arab Emirates]
While a formal requirement has not been announced, the United Arab Emirates is in the market for a fifth-generation fighter capability based on various media ...
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Air: Head-up displays
Air: Head-up displays | Fighter Aircraft [United Arab Emirates]
While a formal requirement has not been announced, the United Arab Emirates is in the market for a fifth-generation fighter capability based on various media ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | Fighter Aircraft [United Arab Emirates]
While a formal requirement has not been announced, the United Arab Emirates is in the market for a fifth-generation fighter capability based on various media ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | F-35A [Singapore]
On February 28, 2024, Singapore’s Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen announced during a parliamentary budget discussion that the city-state had placed an order for eight ...
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Data links
Data links | F-35A [Singapore]
On February 28, 2024, Singapore’s Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen announced during a parliamentary budget discussion that the city-state had placed an order for eight ...
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Air: Helmet-mounted displays
Air: Helmet-mounted displays | F-35A [Singapore]
On February 28, 2024, Singapore’s Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen announced during a parliamentary budget discussion that the city-state had placed an order for eight ...
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Air: Head-up displays
Air: Head-up displays | F-35A [Singapore]
On February 28, 2024, Singapore’s Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen announced during a parliamentary budget discussion that the city-state had placed an order for eight ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...