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Defence Helicopter
AW149 'to fly in months' says AgustaWestland's Orsi
22nd February 2009
AgustaWestland has announced that the latest member of the AgustaWestland family of helicopters, the AW149 will "make its first flight in months." In a brief …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Customs and Border Protection UAVs begin operations in North Dakota
19th February 2009
Federal and state dignitaries this morning officially opened the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Unmanned Aircraft Operations Center of North Dakota, bringing enhanced security operations …
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Defence Helicopter
"Most challenging conditions ever" - RAF rescue walkers
10th February 2009
The captain of an RAF Search and Rescue helicopter said that conditions during a dramatic rescue of walkers on Snowdon on Saturday were the most …
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Defence Helicopter
Stork Aerospace receives Boeing contract for CH-47F Chinook aft section work
6th February 2009
Stork Fokker, a Stork Aerospace company, announced today it has received a contract from The Boeing Company for manufacture of the CH-47F Chinook aft section …
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Defence Helicopter
EADS North America receives U.S. Army contract for five additional UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopters
5th February 2009
The US Army has awarded EADS North America a contract for five additional UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopters (LUH) Jan. 15, 2009, bringing the total …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Remote split operations enhances Reaper capability
3rd February 2009
Members from the 432d Wing completed a successful test flight from New Mexico Jan. 15 after flying an MQ-9 Reaper over Fort Irwin, California training …
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Defence Helicopter
Northrop Grumman Announces First Sale of NAVEX Air Navigation System to Sikorsky for International Markets
26th January 2009
Northrop Grumman Corporation has been selected by Sikorsky Aircraft to provide its NAVEX air navigation system for use on UH-60L Black Hawk utility helicopters for …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
US Army discovers new applications for manned / unmanned teaming
9th January 2009
US Army field commanders are continuing to expand the potential applications for UAS in tactical operations, including actions now underway to establish a ‘Task Force …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Pratt & Whitney-Powered Navy Unmanned Combat Air System Unveiled
8th January 2009
Pratt & Whitney, along with Northrop Grumman, unveiled the first X-47B air vehicle for the U.S. Navy's Unmanned Combat Air System Carrier Demonstration (UCAS-D) program. …
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Defence Helicopter
DAGR Missile Successful In First Live Warhead Shot
6th January 2009
Lockheed Martin has successfully conducted the first live warhead ground launch test of the DAGR guidance kit for the 2.75-inch rocket. DAGR is now 12-for-12 …
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Defence Helicopter
OCCAR Issues the Final Qualification of the HAP and UHT Versions of Eurocopter's Tiger helicopter
29th December 2008
OCCAR, the European Organization for Joint Armament Cooperation managing the Tiger combat helicopter program, issued jointly with the DGA (Délégation Générale pour l'Armement) and the …
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Defence Helicopter
Heligo Charters Starts AW139 Offshore Operations In India
23rd December 2008
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Heligo Charters Pvt Ltd, the Mumbai based offshore helicopter operator, has started operations this month in …
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Defence Helicopter
The Ministry Of Defence Of Cyprus Signs Contract For Three AW139s
19th December 2008
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Ministry of Defence of Cyprus has placed an order for three AW39 medium twin engine …
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Defence Helicopter
Sikorsky awarded $619M contract for MH-60R and MH-60S work
18th December 2008
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Ct., was awarded on Dec. 15, 2008 a, $619,903,014 firm fixed price contract for funding of second program year of multi-year …
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Defence Helicopter
Australian Aerospace delivers first locally assembled NH-90
18th December 2008
Australia's Project AIR 9000 achieved another significant milestone today when the Australian Defence Force (ADF) formally accepted from leading regional defence contractor, Eurocopter subsidiary Australian …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Fighter - multirole
F-35I Adir (51-75) (Israel)
Programme Background On 15 February 2015, Israel signed an FMS deal to procure 33 F-35A (F-35I Adir) fighter aircraft with an option of 17. Israel ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-35A Japan
In 2019, Japan requested to be an official partner in the F-35 programme, but this request was rejected by the Pentagon. The F-35 Joint Strike ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-16V (Jordan)
Programme Background On 3 February 2022, the US State Department announced that it has approved a potential sale of 12 F-16 C Block 70 aircraft, four ...
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Fighter - multirole
Future Fighter Capability Project [Canada]
Programme Background Canada’s defence policy estimates the acquisition of the aircraft, associated equipment and setup to enable entry into service will cost C$15-19 billion ($12.9-14.5 billion). In ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-16 Replacement [Thailand]
Programme Background Requirement The new Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) commander ACM Napadej Thupatemi, who took up his post on 1 October 2021, commented that the ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-15EX - USAF (Announced)
Programme Background The F-15EX will be based on the 2-seat F-15QA (Qatar) configuration upgraded with USAF-only capabilities, including the Eagle Passive Active Warning and Survivability ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-35A (Poland)
Programme BackgroundDuring MSPO 2021, Lockheed Martin announced details related to F-35A manufacturing for the Polish Air Force. According to J.R McDonald, Lockheed Martin’s VP, business development ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-35A (Greece)
Programme Background The Greek press has already leaked information on the prices, terms and conditions for delivery of 25-30 F-35As. If procurement is agreed upon, ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-18 Replacement Phase II/Project Halcon II [Spain]
Programme Background The Spanish Air Force began requirements assessments, although potential suppliers, including Boeing (F/A-18E/F), Lockheed Martin (F-35), and Airbus-BAE-Leonardo (Eurofighter Typhoon), are already engaged ...
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Fighter - multirole
JAS-39C/D Gripen Replacement [Czech Republic]
Programme Background Requirements The Czech Republic Air Force operates 14 Gripens (12 JAS 39C and two JAS 39D variants) under a lease agreement that runs ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-15EX - USAF (Contracted)
Programme Background USAF is looking to procure 144 F-15EX fighter aircraft, including two RDTE configurations and six low-rate initial production aircraft. F-15EX will replace ageing ...
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Fighter - multirole
Project Halcon I [Spain]
Programme Background The Spanish Air Force began requirements assessments, although potential suppliers including Boeing (F/A-18E/F), Lockheed Martin (F-35), Airbus-BAE-Leonardo (Eurofighter Typhoon) are already engaged with ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-16V Block 70 (Bahrain)
Programme Background In 2018, the US government awarded a $1.12 billion contract to Lockheed Martin to produce 16 F-16 Block 70 aircraft for Bahrain, which ...
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Fighter - multirole
Kfir Replacement (Colombia)
Programme Background In May 2021, budget constraints prompted new Colombian finance minister José Manuel Restrepo (in post since 3 May) to place on indefinite hold ...
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Fighter - multirole
Ex-Norwegian F-16AM [Romania]
Programme Background According to the Norwegian MoD, the F-16AM/BMs have been in service for 40 years. The first aircraft will be delivered in 2023 and ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Air: Integrated Defensive Systems
F-15 Tactical Electronic Warfare Suite (TEWS)
The F-15 Tactical Electronic Warfare Suite (TEWS) is a protection system designed to give F-15, F-15K and F-15E pilots software-controlled protection against directed RF threats. ...
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Air: Displays
GH-4200
L3Harris GH-4200 Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESIS) is a repeater display designed for F-15 and F/A-18 aircraft.
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Fighter - air superiority
F-15J/DJ
The F-15J and F-15DJ "Peace Eagle" are variants of the F-15 Eagle air-superiority tactical fighter aircraft manufactured by Mitsubishi for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.
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Fighter - air superiority
F-15 Eagle
The F-15 Eagle is a group of air-superiority tactical fighter aircraft that includes the F-15A/B/C/D models. The F-15A "Streak Eagle" and F-15C are single-seat versions used ...
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Core systems: cameras and IR detectors
Ophir Lightweight IR Zoom Lenses
The LightIR thermal imaging zoom lenses include the 20-275mm f/5.5 mediumwave IR(264gr) and the 15-75mm f/1.2 longwave IR (320gr). Both lenses are lightweight and high-performance, ...
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EO/IR systems
IRST
IRST is a passive, long-range IR search and track (IRST) sensor system that detects and tracks airborne threats in electronic attack and heavy countermeasure environments. ...
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Air: chaff, flare and decoy systems
FG-3/-6/-9 IR Flares
The FG-3/-6/-9 IR Flares are fully compatible in form, fit and function with M206 and MJU-7B flares respectively, and they all use magnesium/PTFE cartridge pellets. ...
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EO/IR systems
ATARS
Operational on USMC F/A-18s, the Advanced Tactical Airborne Reconnaissance System (ATARS) provides high-resolution imagery for real/near-real time reconnaissance and can perform strike and bomb damage ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-16A/B Block 1, 5, 10, 15, 20
The F-16 Fighting Falcon programme started as a low-cost, highly manoeuvrable day fighter to complement the higher-cost, heavier McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle air superiority fighter. ...
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Air: AEW/fire control radar
AN/APG-63(V)3
The AN/APG-63(V)3 AESA radar is designed to provide adaptable technology and tactical flexibility as the newest member of Raytheon’s F-15 radar family. It is designed ...
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Air: Helmet-mounted displays
JHMCS II
The Joint Helmet-Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS) is a joint USAF/USN programme that has fielded over 5,000 systems. The JHMCS is qualified on F-15, F-16 and ...
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Air: chaff, flare and decoy systems
IRCM Flares
Kilgore develops and manufactures a range of airborne IR decoy flares. These are compatible with most available dispenser systems. Standard flare products manufactured include: MJU-7A/B, ...
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Core systems: cameras and IR detectors
7020-1-D-01
The 7020-1-D-01 is an athermal longwave infrared fixed-focal-length assembly, 25mm F/1.0. It supports multiple detectors with pitch from 15-50µm and designed for general thermal imaging ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-35I Adir
The F-35I Adir is an F-35A Lightning II variant customised to meet the requirements of the Israel Defense Forces to replace the F-16 fleet in ...
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Air: air combat simulators
Pakistan Air Force F-16C ATDs
The F-16C Aircrew Training Devices built by L3Harris Technologies for the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) became ready for training in 2014. Both simulators, one a ...