Military Logistics

Cobham wins US$60m KC-390 contract from Embraer

15th September 2011

Cobham has been selected to develop and supply the Wing Aerial Refuelling Pod for the KC-390 tanker aircraft under development by Brazil's Embraer and has …

Land Warfare

Oshkosh Defense marks 10 years of HET service to UK MoD

15th September 2011

The Oshkosh Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET) has become an integral vehicle for UK military logistics operations since its introduction in 2001, providing a highly survivable …

Military Logistics

Boeing delivers RAAF's 5th C-17 Globemaster III

15th September 2011

Boeing today delivered Australia's fifth C-17 Globemaster III airlifter to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) during a ceremony at the C-17 program's final assembly …

Defence Helicopter

Pave Hawk helicopters achieve 10,000 flight hours

15th September 2011

Nearly 30 years after entering service with the US Air Force, two HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters have both achieved 10,000 flight hours during their simultaneous …

Digital Battlespace

Harris receives $29m in orders from USAF

15th September 2011

Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, has received $29 million in orders from the US Air Force for Falcon III AN/PRC-117G multiband …

Uncrewed Vehicles

DSEi 2011: UAV training offered for civilian applications

14th September 2011

Sky-Futures is taking a new approach to UAV training by using military operators and equipment to provide training to pilots for civil applications. Speaking to …

Defence Helicopter

DSEi 2011: Raytheon nears Talon production contract

14th September 2011

Raytheon is in discussion with the UAE government for a production contract of its Talon laser-guided rocket following qualification tests on a US Army AH-64D …

Land Warfare

DSEi 2011: Stealth poncho will make Italian soldiers invisible

14th September 2011

A stealth poncho designed to reduce the IR and radar signature of snipers in the field is on display at the DSEi exhibition in London. …

Uncrewed Vehicles

DSEi 2011: Lockheed Martin readies Desert Hawk for US experiment

14th September 2011

Lockheed Martin is moving its Desert Hawk SUAS further into the US marketplace as it prepares to take part in a US Army warfighter experiment. …

Land Warfare

AmSafe, ST Kinetics collaborate to offer Tarian

14th September 2011

AmSafe Industries, Inc., the leading provider of engineered restraint systems to the aviation, defence and specialty vehicle markets, today announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) …

Land Warfare

Inertial Labs selected to provide human motion tracking

14th September 2011

Inertial Labs, Inc., today proudly announces its selection by Intelligent Decisions, Inc., under the US Army's Close Combat Tactical Trainer - Dismounted Soldier Training System …

Land Warfare

Oshkosh Defense unveils Light Combat Vehicle

14th September 2011

The next generation of light combat military vehicles require new levels of mobility and protection to operate effectively in remote, rugged and hostile landscapes. Oshkosh …

Digital Battlespace

Boeing receives Wideband Global SATCOM orders

14th September 2011

Boeing on Sept. 1 received a $1.09 billion contract modification from the US Air Force adding funding to the existing Block II follow-on contract for …

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-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-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-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 ...