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Training
Red 6 seals new partnership despite unclear progress on previous programmes
15th March 2023
Lockheed Martin says Red 6's augmented reality system could be implemented into fifth-generation fighters, such as the F-35 or F-22 in the future.
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Air Warfare
Elbit awarded contracts to refit Romanian helicopters, jet trainers
15th March 2023
Elbit will supply onboard mission equipment and payloads for Romania's IAR 330 Puma helicopter fleets, as well as new avionics to upgrade the country's IAR 99 trainer jets.
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Air Warfare
Lockheed Martin prepares first F-16 Block 70 fighters for Bahrain
14th March 2023
The delivery of the latest configuration of the F-16 Fighter jet will strengthen US-Bahrain ties, will significantly enhance the Gulf country's air capabilities and has the potential to further increase demand for the jet in the region.
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Air Warfare
Raytheon Technologies powers Japan’s defence upgrade with innovative counter-strike and air dominance solutions (Studio)
13th March 2023
Raytheon Technologies aims to upgrade the counter-strike and air dominance capabilities of Japan and other Asia-Pacific partners in light of a challenging security environment.
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Training
DiSTI upgrades US Navy F/A-18 trainers
9th March 2023
The four F/A-18 Simulated Aircraft Maintenance Trainer devices will receive both software and hardware updates.
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Air Warfare
Singapore firms up option for eight more F-35Bs
8th March 2023
With Singapore confirming eight more F-35B fighters, it will eventually have a fleet of 12, plus the possibility of more being added later.
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Air Warfare
General Atomics nets first US customer for MQ-9B SkyGuardian UAS
6th March 2023
Air Force Special Operations Command is procuring the MQ-9B SkyGuardian to support its Adaptive Airborne Enterprise concept.
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Naval Warfare
DriX USV to take part in Middle East naval exercise
6th March 2023
IMX 23 is set to be one of the largest uncrewed naval exercises conducted in the Middle East this year.
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Training
RAAF ponders Hawk 127 replacement tender
6th March 2023
The Defence Strategic Review may already have pushed the RAAF's efforts to find a replacement jet trainer to the right.
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Air Warfare
Honeywell seals F-35 and Hawk jet support deals for Asia-Pacific region
1st March 2023
Honeywell has signed agreements with BAE Systems Australia and Rosebank Engineering to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul services for the RAAF's Hawk 127 fleet and F-35 wheels and brakes.
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Air Warfare
UPDATED: Australia cements interest in AARGM-ER missile with FMS request
1st March 2023
The US has approved Australia's FMS request for supply of the upcoming AARGM-ER missile, but the weapon is appealing to other F-35 users as well.
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Training
Malaysia confirms KAI's trainer/light attack win for KA-50
1st March 2023
The Malaysian MoD has officially confirmed selection of the KAI FA-50 as the winner of the country's Fighter Lead In Trainer-Light Combat Aircraft competition, although the delivery schedule has now been pushed back by two years.
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Air Warfare
India leans toward Rafale for carrier-based fighter requirement
28th February 2023
A decision between the Dassault Rafale M and Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet is expected from the Indian Navy to meet a carrier-based fighter requirement.
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Air Warfare
Patria OPTIME ensures fleet performance in all conditions over the entire lifecycle (Sponsored)
28th February 2023
Smarter sustainment and ultimate availability: Patria OPTIME combines robust engineering and maintenance expertise with data analysis in a unique way for the sustainment of various kinds of fleets. It ensures that customer fleets are always ready for operations – with optimal costs.
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Air Warfare
Boeing to cease Super Hornet production in 2025 unless Indian deal goes ahead
28th February 2023
Closing the Super Hornet and Growler production lines will allow Boeing to focus its resources on other ongoing and future defence programmes.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Fighter - multirole
F-35A Denmark
Denmark joined the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program in 2002 during the System Development and Demonstration phase and has influenced technical elements of the ...
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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-35A (61-75) [Italy]
Programme Background Requirement In 2009, the Italian MoD planned to purchase 131 F-35 aircraft, which was later reduced to 90. According to the MoD documentation, ...
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Fighter - naval
F-35B (31-40) [Italy]
Programme Background Requirement In 2009, the Italian MoD planned to purchase 131 F-35 aircraft, which was later reduced to 90. According to the MoD documentation, ...
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Fighter - multirole
Multirole Fighter (Turkey)
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said that Turkey had already paid $1.4 billion into the programme, while its defence industry has ploughed significant sums into ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | F-X III Phase II (F-35)
South Korea is purchasing an additional 20 F-35 aircraft for about $3.3 billion under the second phase of F-X III programme, according to the Defense ...
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Air: Helmet-mounted displays
Air: Helmet-mounted displays | F-X III Phase II (F-35)
South Korea is purchasing an additional 20 F-35 aircraft for about $3.3 billion under the second phase of F-X III programme, according to the Defense ...
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Data links
Data links | F-X III Phase II (F-35)
South Korea is purchasing an additional 20 F-35 aircraft for about $3.3 billion under the second phase of F-X III programme, according to the Defense ...
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Air: Head-up displays
Air: Head-up displays | F-X III Phase II (F-35)
South Korea is purchasing an additional 20 F-35 aircraft for about $3.3 billion under the second phase of F-X III programme, according to the Defense ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | F-X III Phase II (F-35)
South Korea is purchasing an additional 20 F-35 aircraft for about $3.3 billion under the second phase of F-X III programme, according to the Defense ...
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Light attack, Trainer
Next-Generation Trainer Aircraft - UAE
The UAE has a requirement for a next-generation fighter aircraft and possible platforms include F-35, F-16V, F/A-18, Rafale and Su-35. The UAE has historically sought ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-35A (1-32) [Poland]
Programme Background During 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 ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-35A Japan Follow On
The F-35 full-rate production is expected to be further delayed following an October 2020 US DoD announcement that postponed the simulation tests, originally planned for 2017 ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | F-35B Follow-On UK
The Royal Air Force is planning to acquire 90 F-35B Joint Strike Fighters from 2026, in addition to the 48 aircraft which London had ordered for delivery ...
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Data links
Data links | F-35B Follow-On UK
The Royal Air Force is planning to acquire 90 F-35B Joint Strike Fighters from 2026, in addition to the 48 aircraft which London had ordered for delivery ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Air-to-surface missiles, Anti-ship missiles
JSM
The Joint Strike Missile (JSM) is a multirole version of the Naval Strike Missile. Norway funded the programme to develop and produce the JSM for the ...
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EO/IR systems
F-35 Lightning II Advanced EOTS
The F-35 Lightning II Electro-Optical Targeting System (EOTS) is a sensor that combines targeting forward-looking IR (FLIR) and IR search and track (IRST) capabilities for ...
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Fixed wing aircraft engines
F135
The F135, designed and developed by Pratt & Whitney, is one of the most advanced fighter engines in the world that delivers more than 40,000lb ...
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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, ...
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Air: Helmet-mounted displays
F-35 Gen III HMDS
The F-35 Gen III helmet-mounted display system (HMDS) is provided by a joint venture between Elbit Systems of America and Rockwell Collins, developed for the F-35 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Air: AEW/fire control radar
AN/APG-80
The AN/APG-80 is an agile beam radar with an AESA antenna designed to continuously search for and track multiple targets within the forward hemisphere of ...
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Air: fixed-wing flight simulators
F-35 Training System
BAE Systems is involved in F-35 Lightning II Training System design and sustainment, working with prime contractor Lockheed Martin. BAE Systems leads the instructional systems ...
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Air: Displays
Panoramic Cockpit Display
Developed by L3Harris and Elbit Systems America, the Panoramic Cockpit Display (PCD) is a touchscreen MFD integrated into F-35 aircraft. It provides two electronically divided ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
KC-130J Super Hercules
The KC-130J Super Hercules is a tanker variant of the C-130J Super Hercules. It is designed to deliver fuel to several platforms, including helicopters and ...
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Fixed wing aircraft engines
F414-GE-400
The F414-GE-400 is a turbofan engine manufactured by GE Aviation and has various advanced technology features such as a Full Authority Digital Electronic Control (FADEC), ...
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Airborne rockets - guided
GBU-53/B StormBreaker
GBU-53/B StormBreaker is a precision-guided glide bomb developed by Raytheon to equip F-15, F/A-18 and F-35. It is also known as the Small Diameter Bomb II. The StormBreaker includes a ...
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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 ...
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Subsystems: hardware
Flight Simulation Products
Bugeye Technologies (BT) manufactures simulated-grade flight grips, controls and avionic displays for fixed-wing, rotary-wing and unmanned crafts. BT's full line of products includes replicated control ...