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News - fifth-generation aircraft

  • Defence Helicopter

    MTU Aero Engines completes T64 engine upgrade programme

    4th December 2014

    Last month MTU Aero Engines delivered the last T64-100 engine to the German military, completing an upgrade programme that has been ongoing for 15 years.  …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Peru takes delivery of four Mi-171Sh transport helicopters

    4th December 2014

    Four Mi-171Sh military transport helicopters have been delivered to Peru by Russian Helicopters, the company announced on 3 December. The aircraft will now undergo final …

  • Defence Helicopter

    I/ITSEC: First US Army UH-72A flight simulator ready for training

    4th December 2014

    The US Army accepted the first UH-72A flight training device (FTD) on 2 December it has been revealed at I/ITSEC in Orlando.  The UH-72A FTD …

  • Defence Helicopter

    German MoD and Airbus Helicopters agree on new framework agreement

    4th December 2014

    The German MoD is awaiting parliamentary approval for a revised framework agreement it has worked out with Airbus Helicopters. Building on the March 2013 memorandum …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    US Navy receives first operational MQ-8C Fire Scout

    4th December 2014

    The first operational MQ-8C Fire Scout has been delivered to the US Navy by Northrop Grumman, the company announced on 3 December. The MQ-8C is …

  • Defence Notes

    I/ITSEC: UK MoD to purchase iCASS system

    3rd December 2014

    The UK MoD has signed a contract with Close Air Solutions (CAS) for the purchase of the Immersive Close Air Support Simulator (iCASS) system it …

  • Defence Notes

    I/ITSEC: IAI delivers 1000th Ehud AACMI

    3rd December 2014

    At a ceremony during I/ITSEC in Orlando IAI MLM announced the delivery of the 1000th Ehud Autonomous Air Combat Manoeuvring Instrumentation Training System (AACMI).  The …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Airbus awarded German IFF modernisation contract

    2nd December 2014

    Airbus Defence and Space has been awarded a follow-on contract by the German procurement authority to upgrade the German armed forces’ identification-friend-or-foe systems to the …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Japan to procure E-2D Hawkeye

    2nd December 2014

    Japan is expected to procure the Northrop Grumman E-2D Hawkeye Airborne Early Warning (AEW) aircraft following an announcement by the country’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) …

  • Defence Helicopter

    I/ITSEC: CAE launches next generation Medallion-6000

    2nd December 2014

    CAE launched their next generation Medallion-6000 image generator at I/ITSEC on 1 December in Orlando. The next-generation Medallion-6000 is based on the latest COTS graphics …

  • Defence Helicopter

    GD OTS awarded US Hydra-70 rocket contract

    2nd December 2014

    General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems will supply the US military with 2.75-inch/70mm Hydra-70 air-to-ground rocket systems under a five-year fixed firm price contract from …

  • Land Warfare

    I/ITSEC: Gaumard to showcase new battlefield trauma simulator

    1st December 2014

    Gaumard Scientific will be showcasing its new Trauma HAL battlefield patient simulator at I/ITSEC in Orlando. Alongside the combat and flight simulators on offer from …

  • Naval Warfare

    Brazilian Navy selects MBDA’s Sea Ceptor

    1st December 2014

    MBDA’s Sea Ceptor has marked a new success, with the system selected for integration onto the Brazilian Navy’s Tamandaré class corvettes. MBDA announced the news …

  • Land Warfare

    I/ITSEC: Elbit Systems reveals fourth-generation TBT

    29th November 2014

    Elbit Systems is set to unveil the fourth-generation Tactical Battle Group Trainer (TBT) at I/ITSEC 2014 in Orlando.  The system will introduce several new features …

  • Military Logistics

    Iraq requests C-130E/J fleet support from US

    28th November 2014

    Iraq is seeking a five-year sustainment package for its C-130E/J fleet from the US government under its foreign military sales (FMS) programme, at an estimated …

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 ...