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News - fifth-generation aircraft

  • Naval Warfare

    Swiftships launches private security fleet

    6th November 2014

    Swiftships LLC has announced the launch of a new subsidiary known as Swift Maritime Security (SMS), which is creating a private fleet to provide maritime …

  • Military Logistics

    Cubic details new training support contracts

    6th November 2014

    Cubic has announced two training contracts that will see it support the training requirements of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and the US Army. …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Apache radar updated with maritime mode

    6th November 2014

    Longbow LLC, the joint venture that manufactures the AN/APG-78 Longbow fire control radar, is to upgrade the radars equipping the US Army’s new AH-64E helicopters …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Inmarsat and Spectra launch SlingShot VHF

    6th November 2014

    Together Spectra and Inmarsat launched the SlingShot VHF version of the L-band Tactical Satellite (L-TAC) service in London on 4 November.  The two companies developed …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Thales unveils Searchmaster ‘5-in-1’ (video)

    5th November 2014

    Thales launched its new Searchmaster multirole surveillance radar with active electronic scanning antenna (AESA) technology at the Euronaval exhibition in Paris. Speaking to Shephard Media, …

  • Land Warfare

    BAE secures follow-on M109 upgrade contract

    5th November 2014

    BAE Systems has received a $142 million follow-on contract from the US Army to continue low-rate initial production (LRIP) on the M109A7 self-propelled howitzer and …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Indo Defence: Indonesian Navy orders Panther helicopters

    5th November 2014

    The Indonesian Navy has ordered 11 AS565 MBe Panther helicopters from Airbus Helicopters, with a contract announced for the purchase at Indo Defence on 5 …

  • Defence Helicopter

    New Zealand NH90 TTH fleet complete

    4th November 2014

    The ninth and final NH90 tactical transport helicopter (TTH) has been delivered to the New Zealand Defence Force by NH Industries, the company announced on …

  • Military Logistics

    Airbus to deliver C295 simulator to Poland

    4th November 2014

    The Polish Ministry of Defence has ordered a full flight simulator (FFS) for the Polish Air Force’s (PAF’s) C295 aircraft fleet, with a contract for …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Singapore employs aerostat as radar cover

    3rd November 2014

    A helium-filled aerostat will be tethered inside an undisclosed military base in Singapore to provide high-resolution radar coverage of sea-space and airspace out to a …

  • Military Logistics

    Mexican Navy expands Airbus C295 fleet

    3rd November 2014

    Airbus Defence and Space will supply the Mexican Navy with two additional C295 transport aircraft under a contract announced on 29 October. The Mexican Navy …

  • Military Logistics

    Slovak-Alenia Aermacchi C-27J Spartan contract signed

    30th October 2014

    The Slovak Defence Ministry’s selection of the C-27J Spartan aircraft has been formalised with the signing of a contract with Alenia Aermacchi for two aircraft …

  • Digital Battlespace

    TRS-4D radar to equip Freedom Variant LCS

    30th October 2014

    The US Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) programme's adaptable Freedom variant ships will be equipped with the Airbus Defense and Space (D&S) TRS-4D naval radar, …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Euronaval: Lockheed to demo K-MAX firefighting ability

    30th October 2014

    Lockheed Martin will demonstrate the ability of the K-MAX UAV to combat forest fires in conjunction with the company’s Indago small VTOL unmanned aircraft. Announced …

  • Naval Warfare

    Euronaval: DCNS introduces SMX-Ocean (video)

    30th October 2014

    DCNS has unveiled the SMX-Ocean diesel-electric attack submarine (SSK) at Euronaval, which draws on technologies from its nuclear-powered submarine portfolio. The company introduced the concept …

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 ...