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  • Naval Warfare

    SAS14: USN chief encourages payload utility extensions

    7th April 2014

    The US Navy’s (USN) chief of naval operations has stressed that the payload capacity of the service’s vessels needs to be utilised further in order …

  • Naval Warfare

    SAS14: USCG boss calls for more vessels

    7th April 2014

    In spite of DoD budget cuts, the Commandant of the USCG has called for more ships to be brought into the force’s fleet as vessels …

  • Military Logistics

    DRS wins DDG-51 Ships energy storage module contract

    7th April 2014

    DRS Technologies will design, build and supply Energy Storage Modules (ESM) to the US Navy for the DDG 51 class ships. The modules will provide …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    US Navy orders five more MQ-8C Fire Scout UAVs

    7th April 2014

    The US Navy has placed an order with Northrop Grumman for five additional MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The company was awarded a …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Global Hawk demos expanded SATCOM capability

    4th April 2014

    A US Air Force RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aircraft system (UAS) has demonstrated its ability to use an additional Satellite Communications (SATCOM) link to improve …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Kaman reaches H-60 cockpit delivery milestone

    3rd April 2014

    Kaman Aerosystems has reached a new milestone on the H-60 helicopter cockpit programme, having delivered the 1,000th cockpit to Sikorsky for integration into a UH-60M …

  • Naval Warfare

    Philippines advances frigate project

    2nd April 2014

    Following Chinese claims on maritime territory in the South China Sea and the increasing occurrence of incursions by Chinese fishing vessels in the region, the …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Kratos to upgrade CH-47F Chinook Avionics Trainers

    2nd April 2014

    Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has been awarded a contract to upgrade CH-47F Chinook Avionics Trainers (CAT) in use at the US Army's 128th Aviation …

  • Defence Helicopter

    VXX presidential helicopter advances

    2nd April 2014

    The US VXX Presidential helicopter acquisition programme was slated to commence system development in March, according to a new report by the Government Accountability Office …

  • Land Warfare

    Improved exits for US Marine Corps Cougar vehicles

    1st April 2014

    General Dynamics Land Systems - Force Protection is to deliver new egress upgrade kits to the US Marine Corps Systems Command in Quantico for the …

  • Military Logistics

    Rolls-Royce wins KC-130J engine support

    1st April 2014

    Rolls-Royce will support engines onboard the US Marines Corps’ fleet of KC-130J air-to-air refuelling tankers under a contract announced on 31 March. The one-year $50 …

  • Land Warfare

    Quantico Tactical receives US $10 billion IDIQ contract

    1st April 2014

    Quantico Tactical will provide a range of special operational equipment to the US military under a five-year $10 billion IDIQ contract awarded by the Defense …

  • Defence Notes

    European defence cooperation still falling short

    31st March 2014

    While the pooling and sharing of defence capabilities is still regarded as the way forward, many obstacles to its voluntary implementation remain, participants at the …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Qatar announces $24 billion in defence contracts

    28th March 2014

    The Qatar Armed Forces has awarded an estimated $24 billion in defence contracts for the purchase of tanks, helicopters, missiles and other weapons, it was …

  • Land Warfare

    FIDAE: IWI contracted for Chilean rifle

    28th March 2014

    The Chilean Army has selected the ACE N-C 5.56mm x 45mm rifle from Israeli Weapons Industries (IW), Shephard has learned. Natan Hendler, VP of marketing …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

  • 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 ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • 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 ...