Military Logistics

CACI wins JIEDDO support contract

27th April 2015

CACI International has been awarded a contract to provide support services to the US Department of Defense's Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization's (JIEDDO) J9 …

Digital Battlespace

CACI wins Global Intelligence Support Services contract

27th April 2015

CACI International has been awarded the Global Intelligence Support Services contract for the US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM), the company announced on 23 …

Uncrewed Vehicles

X-47B demonstrates autonomous aerial refuelling

24th April 2015

The X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstration (UCAS-D) aircraft successfully demonstrated fully autonomous aerial refuelling (AAR), as announced on 22 April. The demonstration was conducted …

Defence Helicopter

AAR to provide logistics services for T64 engine upgrade

24th April 2015

AAR Defense Systems & Logistics (DS&L) has been awarded a logistics contract from Bell Helicopter Textron in support of upgrading T64 engines for the Bell …

Military Logistics

General Dynamics NASSCO wins LCS sustainment contract

24th April 2015

General Dynamics NASSCO has been awarded a Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) sustainment execution contract by the US Navy, the company announced on 22 April. The …

Digital Battlespace

Rockwell's FireStorm used to guide F-35 Lightning II

24th April 2015

A UK Forward Air Controller (FAC) has successfully used Rockwell Collins' FireStorm integrated targeting system to guide an F-35 Lightning II, the company announced on …

Digital Battlespace

Rockwell’s MILS device gets NSA Type 1 certification

23rd April 2015

Rockwell Collins’ new Multiple Independent Level of Security (MILS) encryption device and architecture has received Type 1 certification from the US National Security Agency (NSA). …

Digital Battlespace

US Army aims to lighten, simplify DCGS-A systems

23rd April 2015

US Army leaders are looking to lighten and simplify future versions of the Distributed Common Ground System – Army (DCGS-A), it was announced at a …

Uncrewed Vehicles

Triton UAS flies with MFAS search radar

23rd April 2015

The US Navy’s MQ-4C Triton UAS flew with the new Multi-Function Active Sensor (MFAS) search radar on 18 April. The MFAS radar provides a 360-degree …

Naval Warfare

Navantia to assist in Brazilian patrol boat construction

23rd April 2015

Navantia has signed contracts with Synergy Group and its subsidiary Estaleiro Ilha to assist in the construction programme for the Brazilian Navy's NAPA 500-Class Macaé …

Uncrewed Vehicles

Bluefin delivers new hull inspection vehicles to US Navy

23rd April 2015

Bluefin Robotics has delivered new vehicles to the US Navy to remotely search for IEDs, limpet mines and objects of interest on ship hulls, harbour …

Naval Warfare

Selex to provide Seaspray 5000E radar to Australia

22nd April 2015

Selex has been awarded a contract from Cobham Aviation Services in Australia for the supply of its Seaspray 5000E Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) surveillance radars, …

Naval Warfare

US Navy names next Freedom-class LCS

22nd April 2015

The US Navy has named the next Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) USS St. Louis, it announced on 17 April. The USS St. Louis, designated …

Fighter - multirole

F-16V (1-8) [Bulgaria]

The deal is underwent a review process in parliament and override the veto. The final contract and budget amendments were published on State Gazette on 31 ...

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 ...

Air: Radio and SATCOM

Air: Radio and SATCOM | Next Generation Fighter (1-32) [Romania]

In February 2022, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis gave a speech stating that Romania was considering the acquisition of F-35 fighters to replace its F-16 inventory in ...

Air: Helmet-mounted displays

Air: Helmet-mounted displays | Next Generation Fighter (1-32) [Romania]

In February 2022, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis gave a speech stating that Romania was considering the acquisition of F-35 fighters to replace its F-16 inventory in ...

Data links

Data links | Next Generation Fighter (1-32) [Romania]

In February 2022, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis gave a speech stating that Romania was considering the acquisition of F-35 fighters to replace its F-16 inventory in ...

Air: Head-up displays

Air: Head-up displays | Next Generation Fighter (1-32) [Romania]

In February 2022, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis gave a speech stating that Romania was considering the acquisition of F-35 fighters to replace its F-16 inventory in ...

Transponders and IFF

Transponders and IFF | Next Generation Fighter (1-32) [Romania]

In February 2022, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis gave a speech stating that Romania was considering the acquisition of F-35 fighters to replace its F-16 inventory in ...

Fighter - multirole

F-16V (9-16) [Bulgaria]

Programme Background In April 2022, the US State Department approved a potential FMS worth $1.673 million to procure eight F-16Vs to Bulgaria. The aircraft are ...

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 ...

Fighter - multirole

Multirole Fighter (UAE)

Programme Background Abu Dhabi has a long-standing interest in two squadrons of F-35, which had been refused until 2017 when it was reported that the ...

Fighter - multirole

F-16V Procurement [Slovakia]

Programme Background Earlier in April 2018, the US State Department announced that it has approved a possible FMS deal of 14 F-16V aircraft for an ...

Fighter - multirole

F-16V [Türkiye]

Programme Background Requirement Turkish Air Force ordered 100 F-35A aircraft as a partner nation, however, the country was removed from the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter programme ...

Air: Radio and SATCOM

Air: Radio and SATCOM | JAS-39C/D Gripen Replacement [Czech Republic]

The Czech Republic Air Force operates 14 Gripens (12 JAS 39C and two JAS 39D variants) under a lease agreement that runs until 2027 with an option ...

Air: Helmet-mounted displays

Air: Helmet-mounted displays | JAS-39C/D Gripen Replacement [Czech Republic]

The Czech Republic Air Force operates 14 Gripens (12 JAS 39C and two JAS 39D variants) under a lease agreement that runs until 2027 with an option ...

Data links

Data links | JAS-39C/D Gripen Replacement [Czech Republic]

The Czech Republic Air Force operates 14 Gripens (12 JAS 39C and two JAS 39D variants) under a lease agreement that runs until 2027 with an option ...

Air: air combat simulators

USAF F-16 Training System

L3Harris Technologies is supporting approximately 180 F-16 pilot and maintenance trainers as part of the USAF’s F-16 Training System. Programme contract options extend through 2019. ...

Fighter - multirole

F-16C/D Block 50/52/52+

A member of the F-16 Fighting Falcon family, the F-16C/D Block 50/52 ('C' single-seat, 'D' dual-seat) is a third-generation multirole fighter that was rolled out ...

Fighter - multirole

F-16E/F Block 60

The F-16E/F Block 60/61 ('E' single-seat, 'F' dual-seat) is a fourth-generation multirole combat aircraft introduced as part of the Fighting Falcon family. It is also ...

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. ...

Fighter - multirole

F-16V Block 70/72

The F-16 Block 70/72, also referred to as the F-16V, is a fourth-generation multirole fighter aircraft. It is the latest version of Lockheed Martin's F-16 ...

Fighter - multirole

F-16C/D Block 25, 30/32, 40/42

The F-16C/D ('C' one-seat, 'D' two-seat designation) is the second generation of the F-16 Fighting Falcon family. The production of the F-16C/D began in 1983 with ...

Fixed wing aircraft engines

F110-GE-129

The F110-GE-129, manufactured by GE Aviation, is a derivative of the F110-GE-100 engine. It powers the F-16V Block 70, the F-16C/D Block 50 and Japan's ...

Air-to-surface missiles

AGM-158B JASSM-ER

The AGM-158B Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile-Extended Range (JASSM-ER) is an American air-launched, precision standoff cruise missile and the extended-range version of the base JASSM. 

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 ...

Air: air combat simulators

F-16 FMS

Elbit System's FMS for the Block 15, 30/40 and 52 F-16 fighters simulates all aircraft systems, emergencies and weapon deliveries. An F-16I simulator system has ...

EO/IR systems

DB/MS-110

The DB-110 is a long-range oblique photography (LOROP) EO/IR dual-band sensor that combines visible and IR imaging. It offers three optical fields of view: long-range, medium-range ...

Air: Head-up displays

I-HUD2

The I-HUD2 is a modernised display for the F-16 platform, which is based on the base F-16 HUD in service with the US Air Force ...

Air: Radio and SATCOM, UAS: communication systems

MR6000R/L (AN/ARC-238)

Rohde&Schwarz; MR6000R/L software-defined radios are multiband, airborne transceivers that are part of the M3AR product family. They are integrated into fixed-wing, rotary wing and UAS platforms of ...

Data links

MIDS-LVT(1) (ViaSat)

MIDS-LVT(1) adds Link 16 communications to airborne and maritime platforms. It provides all operational modes of the Link 16 waveform, and implements the required MIDS ...

Data links

MIDS LVT(1) (EuroMIDS)

MIDS-LVT(1) adds Link 16 communications to airborne and maritime platforms. It provides all operational modes of the Link 16 waveform, and implements the required MIDS ...