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News - fifth-generation aircraft

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Predator B ER completes Phase 1 flight testing

    30th July 2014

    The Predator B Extended Range (ER) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has completed its second successful long-endurance flight, bringing the system’s Phase 1 flight test period …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Retrofit of RNZAF NH90 TTH fleet complete

    30th July 2014

    Airbus Helicopters has completed work to retrofit four NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopters (TTH) of the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) fleet to bring them …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Swiss soldier system development on track

    30th July 2014

    The Integrated and Modular Engagement System for the Swiss Soldier (IMESS) solution developed by Airbus Defence and Space (D&S) has been completed to the level …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Tunisia requests UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters

    29th July 2014

    A US Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of 12 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to Tunisia has moved a step closer with the US State Department approving …

  • Naval Warfare

    Brazilian Air Force orders C295 SAR aircraft

    29th July 2014

    Airbus Defence and Space will supply three C295 aircraft in search and rescue (SAR) configuration to the Brazilian Air Force under a new contract announced …

  • Defence Helicopter

    KAI selected for LAH/LCH programmes

    28th July 2014

    Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has been selected for Korea’s Light Armed Helicopter (LAH) and Light Civil Helicopter (LCH) programmes, it was announced on 21 July. …

  • Military Logistics

    Philippines requests C-130Ts transports

    28th July 2014

    The Philippine government plans to procure two C-130T Hercules aircraft with engines and support from the US for $61 million. Through a Foreign Military Sales …

  • Naval Warfare

    Brazil's P-3 Orion modernisation programme complete

    28th July 2014

    The last of nine P-3 Orion anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft to be upgraded for the Brazilian Air Force by Airbus Defence and Space (D&S) has …

  • Land Warfare

    MEADS system demo success

    28th July 2014

    A two-week comprehensive system demonstration of the Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) has resulted in all criteria for success being achieved, Lockheed Martin has …

  • Military Logistics

    UTC Aerospace Systems to maintain USAF C-17 landing gear

    25th July 2014

    Landing gear on the US Air Force fleet of C-17 Globemaster III aircraft will be maintained by UTC Aerospace Systems under a new contract from …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Second test flight for JAGM dual-mode guidance section

    24th July 2014

    The Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) dual-mode guidance section has completed its second flight test at Eglin Air Force Base, Lockheed Martin announced on 23 July. …

  • Defence Helicopter

    NHI establishes corrosion action plan for NH90s

    24th July 2014

    NHIndustries has finalised an action plan aimed at preventing further occurrence of corrosion issues on its NH90 aircraft. After feedback from the Dutch MoD, NHI …

  • Defence Helicopter

    New BAE Systems’ Gen3 CMWS orders from US Army

    23rd July 2014

    BAE Systems has been awarded $40 million worth of contracts by the US Army for its third-generation (Gen3) Common Missile Warning System (CMWS). The orders …

  • Digital Battlespace

    First upgraded AWACS aircraft delivered to France

    22nd July 2014

    The first Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft to be upgraded by Boeing for the French Air Force has been delivered on schedule, the …

  • Military Logistics

    Selex ES develops quick deploy ATC system

    22nd July 2014

    Selex ES has introduced a new mobile control tower for ground-air-ground Air Traffic Control (ATC) communications called the Aerodrome Flight Information System (AFIS). The system …

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 ...