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News - f-35
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Military Logistics
Dubai 2015: Auto refuelling for MRTTs
9th November 2015
A human boom operator on the A330 multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) could soon be a thing of the past as Airbus Defence and Space (DS) …
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Digital Battlespace
Northrop demos Freedom 550 gateway radio
6th November 2015
Northrop Grumman has demonstrated the capabilities of its Freedom 550 gateway radio terminal during an Open Mission Systems (OMS) flight trial led by Lockheed Martin, …
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Defence Helicopter
D&S 2015: Transworld upgrading Thai helicopters
5th November 2015
Transworld Aviation (Thailand) is currently upgrading helicopters for the Thai military, with a new agreement to do the same for Royal Thai Police helicopters also …
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Military Logistics
US looks to increase MRTT usage
2nd November 2015
With many its allies now deploying A330 aerial refuelling aircraft to the Middle East and its own next-generation KC-46A tanker still two years away, the …
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Military Logistics
Airbus to overcome A400M capability issues
2nd November 2015
Continuing trials to expand the capabilities of the A400M transport aircraft have identified several issues with the aircraft, including its inability to refuel helicopters or simultaneously …
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Digital Battlespace
ADEX 2015: Jammer Korea offers…Korean jammers
21st October 2015
Jammer Korea is seeking to expand its market share in South Korea and beyond with two new jammer systems unveiled on 20 October. The first …
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Military Logistics
Aussie trucks take shape
7th October 2015
Australian engineering firm Varley is preparing for the production of truck mission modules for the Australian Army’s Project Land 121 Phase 3B medium/heavy capability. Speaking …
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Digital Battlespace
BAE Systems details EPAWSS work
5th October 2015
Boeing has selected BAE Systems to develop and manufacture new, all-digital electronic warfare systems for the US Air Force’s (USAF) F-15 fighter aircraft fleet, BAE …
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Digital Battlespace
Boeing wins EPAWSS contract
5th October 2015
The US Air Force has selected Boeing as prime contractor for its Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System (EPAWSS) electronic warfare suite, the company announced …
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Defence Helicopter
MD refutes Afghan MD 530F criticisms
1st October 2015
MD Helicopters has robustly responded to criticisms by the Afghan Air Force’s (AAF) ‘most decorated pilot’ about the performance of the MD 530F. The AAF …
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Military Logistics
Airbus A330 MRTT refuels F-35 fighter
30th September 2015
The Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (A330 MRTT) has successfully refuelled the US Air Force's F-35A Joint Strike Fighter, …
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Military Logistics
Pegasus flies amid budget issues
26th September 2015
Budget uncertainty in Washington has the potential to severely affect the US Air Force’s KC-46A programme, despite the new tanker making its maiden flight. The …
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Defence Notes
Interview: Liam Fox on UK SDSR
24th September 2015
Dr Liam Fox was defence secretary from May 2010 to October 2011 and brought in the 2010 Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR). In a …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
UVs for environment demo
24th September 2015
The environmental protection capabilities of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAS) will be demonstrated during a project to be carried out by QinetiQ, the Welsh government and …
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Digital Battlespace
Kitron joins F-35 supply chain
24th September 2015
Norway-based company Kitron will supply subassembly electronic modules for F-35 Lightning II aircraft avionics under an agreement with Northrop Grumman announced on 22 September. Northrop …
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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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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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 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 ...
