Digital Battlespace

DRS Tactical Systems partners with Rugged Notebooks

14th September 2011

DRS Technologies, Inc., a Finmeccanica Company announced that its Tactical Systems Group has partnered with Rugged Notebooks, Inc. a leading provider of ruggedized portable computers …

Digital Battlespace

VideoIQ, FLIR announce new Thermal Analytics Processor

14th September 2011

VideoIQ, the leader in video surveillance innovation, today announced that it has partnered with FLIR to create a premium solution to provide analytics, edge NVR …

Digital Battlespace

Raytheon brings combat proven IR technology to Finland

14th September 2011

Raytheon Company has been awarded a fixed-price contract with options totaling $19.9 million to supply the Finnish Defence Forces (FDF) with PhantomIRxr thermal biocular systems. …

Land Warfare

ATK awarded $30m in orders for NSA

14th September 2011

ATK has received a $30 million order to supply non-standard (non-NATO) ammunition to the security forces of Afghanistan via the US Army's Product Director, Non-Standard …

Digital Battlespace

DSEi 2011: Cassidian unveils cyber strategy details

13th September 2011

Cassidian Systems' new cyber warfare division has submitted a series of draft policy papers as it bids to develop an Anglo-French capability, according to CEO …

Uncrewed Vehicles

DSEi 2011: Boeing and John Deere launch UGV

13th September 2011

Boeing and John Deere have launched the Assisted Carriage System (ACS) UGV in response to a UK MoD requirement for a reduced burden on the …

Land Warfare

DSEi 2011: GD UK unveils first Scout SV

13th September 2011

General Dynamics UK has unveiled a representative prototype of the UK's Scout Specialist Vehicle (SV) platform for the first time at the DSEi exhibition in …

Land Warfare

DSEi 2011: LRTV unveiled for special operations

13th September 2011

Force Development Services (FDS) unveiled the Nomad Light Role Tactical Vehicle (LRTV) at DSEi on 13 September as it targets requirements within the special operations …

Digital Battlespace

DSEi 2011: Raytheon highlights dual-band data link for European BMD capability

13th September 2011

Raytheon has described how an initial flight test date for the SM-3's dual-band data link will be dependent on interest from European nations. Speaking at …

Digital Battlespace

DSEi 2011: NG opens up HART to Europe

13th September 2011

Northrop Grumman (NG) introduced its Heterogeneous Airborne Reconnaissance Team (HART) solution to the European market at DSEi on 13 September. According to Tim Beard, deputy …

Digital Battlespace

DSEi 2011: SEA reveals latest 3G battlefield technology

13th September 2011

SEA will unveil its 3G on-the-battlefield technology at DSEi this year, as it prepares to make it available to forces around the world during 2012. …

Digital Battlespace

DSEi 2011: Thales develops new counter-IED ECM system

13th September 2011

Thales has developed a new ECM in an effort to counter radio-controlled IEDs (RCIEDs, which the company says are currently the enemy’s ‘weapon of choice’. …

Digital Battlespace

DSEi 2011: GDC4S unveils pathfinder tactical radio

13th September 2011

General Dynamics C4 Systems (GDC4S) is unveiling its Pathfinder tactical radio at DSEi this week in a bid to fill a gap in the market …

Uncrewed Vehicles

DSEi 2011: Roke Manor and MLS team for unmanned EW solution

13th September 2011

Roke Manor Research and Marshall Land Systems (MLS) will use DSEi to show off a prototype of an updated UGV designed for EW missions as …

Defence Helicopter

Meprolight announces the new MEPRO M5

13th September 2011

Meprolight, an international electro optics provider for military, law enforcement and civilian markets, is launching its MEPRO-M5 another addition to the company's advanced line of …

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 ...