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News - E-7

  • Training

    New AKM-patterned training rifle plugs a gap

    28th February 2020

    US-based Centre Firearms Co has released the first dedicated 5.56x45mm FX AKM-patterned training rifle.  The company has a primary focus on armourer and training classes …

  • Air Warfare

    Two King Air 350ERs enter service with Leonardo’s ATOS system

    17th February 2020

    The ATOS mission system from Leonardo is installed on two Textron-built King Air 350ER maritime patrol aircraft that have entered into service with an undisclosed …

  • Training

    Singapore Airshow 2020: Boeing believes T-7 trainer will have Asian appeal

    13th February 2020

    Buoyed by its selection by the USAF as its next-generation T-X trainer aircraft, Boeing was promoting its twin-seat T-7 as ‘highly relevant’ for Asia-Pacific air …

  • Land Warfare

    India’s small-arms shopping spree slowly revs up

    28th February 2020

    The Indian Army is edging closer in its quest for modern infantry small arms to replace an ageing inventory of more than 40 weapon types. …

  • Naval Warfare

    Future USNS Cherokee Nation takes shape

    18th February 2020

    Construction of the US Navy’s future USNS Cherokee Nation has commenced with a keel laying ceremony near Gulf Island Shipyard. Cherokee Nation (T-ATS 7) will …

  • Defence Notes

    Sales surge for BAE Systems in FY2019

    20th February 2020

    BAE Systems confirmed that the company saw a 7% increase in sales throughout FY2019. This represents an increase of £1.7 billion ($2.18bn). At the same …

  • Defence Notes

    Industry at odds on Canada’s Future Fighter delay

    28th February 2020

    Two of the three industry competitors involved in Canada’s Future Fighter Capability Project (FFCP) have said they did not ask decision-makers for an RfP submission …

  • Air Warfare

    Saab completes HX Challenge flight tests

    7th February 2020

    Saab’s Gripen E and GlobalEye AEW&C; aircraft have completed flight evaluations as part of Finland’s HX Challenge, the company announced on 6 February.The testing, carried …

  • Training

    CAE to update NATO E-3A training device avionics

    30th January 2020

    CAE is to update avionics on NATO E-3A Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) training devices under a contract amendment announced on 28 January. The …

  • Training

    Rockwell Collins awarded E-2D HITS work

    4th February 2020

    Rockwell Collins Simulation and Training Solutions has received a modification to an existing contract from US Naval Air Warfare Training Systems Division. The $20.3 million …

  • Naval Warfare

    EMALS and AAG cleared for US Navy aircraft on CVN 78

    14th February 2020

    The Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) have been cleared for shipboard launch and recovery of all currently deployed US Navy …

  • Air Warfare

    Lockheed Martin receives F-35​ lot 15 modification

    11th February 2020

    Lockheed Martin has received funding for long lead materials for F-35 lot 15, the US Department of Defense (DoD) announced on 7 February. The funding …

  • Naval Warfare

    LCS 19 delivered to US Navy

    7th February 2020

    Lockheed Martin and Fincantieri Marinette Marine have delivered Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) 19 to the US Navy. The future USS St Louis is the tenth …

  • Naval Warfare

    Australia requests LRASM for F-18s

    10th February 2020

    The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Australia of Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASMs). Announced by …

  • Naval Warfare

    MoD fiscal black hole continues to threaten equipment plans

    27th February 2020

    With the ink still drying on the UK MoD’s newly released Defence Equipment Plan, the National Audit Office’s (NAO’s) stinging analysis of the MoD’s financial …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Fixed wing aircraft engines

    T56-A-15

    The T56-A-15, a member of the T56 family of engines, powers C-130B/E/H and E-2 military aircraft. Other military versions of engines from the T56 family ...

  • Air: fixed-wing flight simulators

    E-7 Wedgetail Mission Simulator

    E-7 Wedgetail Mission Simulator was developed by Havelsan to meet the requirements of Turkey's Peace Eagle Airborne Early Warning and Control programme. The Mission Simulator ...

  • AEW&C

    737 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C)

    The Boeing 737 AEW&C; is based on Boeing’s 737-700 commercial aeroplane. It is used for airspace surveillance and battle management. Three countries operate it: Australia ...

  • ISR/special mission

    E-4B Nightwatch

    Developed by Boeing based on the 747-200 airliner, the E-4B Nightwatch is a special mission aircraft used as the US National Airborne Operations Centre and is ...

  • Air: AEW/fire control radar

    MESA

    The MESA is an L-band active electronically scanned array radar system providing 360-degree coverage for airborne early warning and control missions. The system employs GaN ...

  • ISR/special mission

    E-6B Mercury

    The E-6B Mercury is an airborne command post and communications relay for US nuclear forces, including submarine-launched ballistic missiles. The USN operates a fleet of ...

  • Land: vehicle surveillance/target acquisition systems

    Savan 15

    Savan 15 is an FCS for tanks and other AFVs designed to provide fire-on-the-move capability. The system includes a day/night gunner’s sight; fire-control computer; gun ...

  • ISR/special mission

    E-8C Joint STARS

    The E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (STARS) is an ISR aircraft based on the 707-300 airliner. It is fitted with an 8-meter-long, canoe-shaped radome ...

  • Air: Defensive Systems - MLDS

    Elix-IR

    Thales’ Elix-IR is a Missile Approach Warning System (MAWS). It uses infrared sensors to detect the hot exhaust plumes of incoming air-to-air and surface-to-air missiles. ...

  • AEW&C

    E-3 Sentry

    The E-3 Sentry, also known as AWACS, is an AEW&C; aircraft developed by Boeing based on the 707-320B airliner. It is powered by four Pratt & ...

  • Air: AEW/fire control radar

    Grifo E

    The Grifo-E is an advanced fire-control radar developed by Leonardo, featuring Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) technology for enhanced situational awareness. It employs Active Electronically Scanned ...

  • Submarine-launched torpedoes

    VA-111/Shkval

    Shkval is a supercavitation torpedo launched originally in 1977 by the Soviet Union. Today, it is deployed by the Russian Navy and produced by the ...

  • AEW&C

    Global 6500 AEW&C

    Developed by L3Harris Technologies and Israel Aerospace Industries’ ELTA Systems Group (ELTA), the Global 6500 AEW&C; consists of a conformal airborne early warning (CAEW) mission ...

  • EO/IR systems, Land: unattended sensor/surveillance systems, Sea: ship surveillance and fire control systems

    SHAPO

    SHAPO is a multi-sensor, gyro-stabilised observation payload. It is intended for UAVs, helicopters, light aircraft, patrol boats, aerostats, airships, armoured vehicles and masts. Sensors include a ...

  • Land: handheld NV devices

    Sophie LITE

    The Sophie LITE is a handheld, integrated multifunction system that allows the user to detect, recognise, identify and locate targets. It can be used standalone ...