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News - f-15

  • Digital Battlespace

    LIMWS moves on to first production lots

    16th July 2020

    BAE Systems has received $179 million in contract awards from the US Army as part of the Limited Interim Missile Warning System (LIMWS) Quick Reaction …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    UK points to 'swarming drone' trials on aircraft carriers

    15th July 2020

    The RAF is known to be interested in exploring remote carrier solutions for its next-generation Tempest programme, and now it intends to test 'swarming drone' …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Bullish Boeing foresees new CH-47F Middle East and Asian sales

    15th July 2020

    Boeing is confident it can capture a host of new orders for the CH-47F Chinook and the company has a number of active campaigns in …

  • Training

    T-7A Red Hawk stays the course

    15th July 2020

    Although Boeing has experienced a torrid time over the past year, with its share price plummeting from a high of $440.21 on 1 March 2019 …

  • Naval Warfare

    Burning hull of USS Bonhomme Richard leaves amphibious ready group capability gap

    14th July 2020

    As efforts continue to bring under control a fire on board the USN’s USS Bonhomme Richard, the financial and military implications of the potential loss …

  • Training

    Italian Army receives initial UH-169Bs

    13th July 2020

    Leonardo has delivered its first UH-169B basic training helicopters to the Italian Army, as part of the broader AW169MA Light Utility Helicopter acquisition programme. ‘Two AW169 …

  • Defence Notes

    Experts say massive Egyptian spending spree does not add up

    13th July 2020

    Under pressure from the US government to stop buying Russian fighter jets, attacked by French President Emmanuel Macron over human rights abuses, accused by Italian …

  • Land Warfare

    US orders HMMWV engines

    10th July 2020

    The DoD has awarded AM General a $44.1 million contract to provide the US Army with HMMWV diesel engines and containers. Work on the contract, which …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Lockheed Martin to integrate F-35 EW systems

    10th July 2020

    Lockheed Martin has received a $56.1 million contract modification from the DoD for systems integration, engineering support and procurement of long-lead material for AN/ASQ-239 EW …

  • Air Warfare

    Japan to have world’s second-largest F-35 fleet

    10th July 2020

    The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) in the US gave a green light on 9 July to a Japanese request to purchase 105 Lockheed Martin …

  • Training

    USN outlines F/A-18 STE enhancements

    8th July 2020

    The USN has unveiled plans for its continued update of F/A-18 and EA-18G synthetic training equipment (STE) over the next four years. With all but …

  • Air Warfare

    Brazilian Gripen passes local production milestone

    8th July 2020

    Brazilian factory Saab Aeronáutica Montagens (SAM) has begun production of the Gripen E/F fighter for the Brazilian Air Force. ‘The tail cone and front fuselage of …

  • Air Warfare

    India to order indigenous cruise missiles

    7th July 2020

    Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh cleared defence acquisitions worth $5.8 billion on 2 July via his chairmanship of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC). The bulk …

  • Training

    Iran claims domestic simulator capability

    6th July 2020

    Iran has the knowledge base to ensure domestic production of flight simulators for all aircraft operated by the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF), …

  • Air Warfare

    GE to build engines for F-15EX

    3rd July 2020

    General Electric (GE) is to provide an undisclosed number of of F110-GE-129 engines to power USAF F-15EX fighter aircraft, under a $101.3 million contract from the …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

  • Air: Radio and SATCOM

    Air: Radio and SATCOM | F-35A (61-75) [Italy]

    In September 2024, the Italian MoD launched a white paper with provisions for an additional 15 F-35A and 10 F-35B aircraft for €7 billion ($7.79 billion). ...

  • Data links

    Data links | F-35A (61-75) [Italy]

    In September 2024, the Italian MoD launched a white paper with provisions for an additional 15 F-35A and 10 F-35B aircraft for €7 billion ($7.79 billion). ...

  • Air: Helmet-mounted displays

    Air: Helmet-mounted displays | F-35A (61-75) [Italy]

    In September 2024, the Italian MoD launched a white paper with provisions for an additional 15 F-35A and 10 F-35B aircraft for €7 billion ($7.79 billion). ...

  • Air: Head-up displays

    Air: Head-up displays | F-35A (61-75) [Italy]

    In September 2024, the Italian MoD launched a white paper with provisions for an additional 15 F-35A and 10 F-35B aircraft for €7 billion ($7.79 billion). ...

  • Transponders and IFF

    Transponders and IFF | F-35A (61-75) [Italy]

    In September 2024, the Italian MoD launched a white paper with provisions for an additional 15 F-35A and 10 F-35B aircraft for €7 billion ($7.79 billion). ...

  • 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, ...

  • Fighter - multirole

    F-35I Adir (51-75) [Israel]

    Programme Background On 15 February 2015, Israel signed an FMS deal to procure 33 F-35A (F-35I Adir) fighter aircraft with an option of 17. Israel ...

  • 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 ...

  • Air: Radio and SATCOM

    Air: Radio and SATCOM | Multirole Fighter (Austria)

    Austria is looking for 18 multirole fighter aircraft (15 single-seat, three twin-seat) to replace its Typhoon Tranche 1 Block 5 fleet in service. There is ...

  • Air: Helmet-mounted displays

    Air: Helmet-mounted displays | Multirole Fighter (Austria)

    Austria is looking for 18 multirole fighter aircraft (15 single-seat, three twin-seat) to replace its Typhoon Tranche 1 Block 5 fleet in service. There is ...

  • Data links

    Data links | Multirole Fighter (Austria)

    Austria is looking for 18 multirole fighter aircraft (15 single-seat, three twin-seat) to replace its Typhoon Tranche 1 Block 5 fleet in service. There is ...

  • Air: Head-up displays

    Air: Head-up displays | Multirole Fighter (Austria)

    Austria is looking for 18 multirole fighter aircraft (15 single-seat, three twin-seat) to replace its Typhoon Tranche 1 Block 5 fleet in service. There is ...

  • Transponders and IFF

    Transponders and IFF | Multirole Fighter (Austria)

    Austria is looking for 18 multirole fighter aircraft (15 single-seat, three twin-seat) to replace its Typhoon Tranche 1 Block 5 fleet in service. There is ...

  • 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 ...

  • Fighter - multirole

    Future Fighter Capability Project [Canada]

    Programme Background Canada’s defence policy estimates the acquisition of the aircraft, associated equipment and setup to enable entry into service will cost C$15-19 billion ($12.9-14.5 billion). In ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Air: Integrated Defensive Systems

    F-15 Tactical Electronic Warfare Suite (TEWS)

    The F-15 Tactical Electronic Warfare Suite (TEWS) is a protection system designed to give F-15, F-15K and F-15E pilots software-controlled protection against directed RF threats. ...

  • Air: Displays

    GH-4200

    L3Harris GH-4200 Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESIS) is a repeater display designed for F-15 and F/A-18 aircraft.

  • Fighter - air superiority

    F-15J/DJ

    The F-15J and F-15DJ "Peace Eagle" are variants of the F-15 Eagle air-superiority tactical fighter aircraft manufactured by Mitsubishi for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.  

  • Fighter - air superiority

    F-15 Eagle

    The F-15 Eagle is a group of air-superiority tactical fighter aircraft that includes the F-15A/B/C/D models. The F-15A "Streak Eagle" and F-15C are single-seat versions used ...

  • Core systems: cameras and IR detectors

    Ophir Lightweight IR Zoom Lenses

    The LightIR thermal imaging zoom lenses include the 20-275mm f/5.5 mediumwave IR(264gr) and the 15-75mm f/1.2 longwave IR (320gr). Both lenses are lightweight and high-performance, ...

  • EO/IR systems

    IRST

    IRST is a passive, long-range IR search and track (IRST) sensor system that detects and tracks airborne threats in electronic attack and heavy countermeasure environments. ...

  • Air: chaff, flare and decoy systems

    FG-3/-6/-9 IR Flares

    The FG-3/-6/-9 IR Flares are fully compatible in form, fit and function with M206 and MJU-7B flares respectively, and they all use magnesium/PTFE cartridge pellets. ...

  • EO/IR systems

    ATARS

    Operational on USMC F/A-18s, the Advanced Tactical Airborne Reconnaissance System (ATARS) provides high-resolution imagery for real/near-real time reconnaissance and can perform strike and bomb damage ...

  • 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. ...

  • Air: AEW/fire control radar

    AN/APG-63(V)3

    The AN/APG-63(V)3 AESA radar is designed to provide adaptable technology and tactical flexibility as the newest member of Raytheon’s F-15 radar family. It is designed ...

  • Air: Helmet-mounted displays

    JHMCS II

    The Joint Helmet-Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS) is a joint USAF/USN programme that has fielded over 5,000 systems. The JHMCS is qualified on F-15, F-16 and ...

  • Air: chaff, flare and decoy systems

    IRCM Flares

    Kilgore develops and manufactures a range of airborne IR decoy flares. These are compatible with most available dispenser systems. Standard flare products manufactured include: MJU-7A/B, ...

  • Core systems: cameras and IR detectors

    7020-1-D-01

    The 7020-1-D-01 is an athermal longwave infrared fixed-focal-length assembly, 25mm F/1.0. It supports multiple detectors with pitch from 15-50µm and designed for general thermal imaging ...

  • Air: air combat simulators

    Pakistan Air Force F-16C ATDs

    The F-16C Aircrew Training Devices built by L3Harris Technologies for the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) became ready for training in 2014. Both simulators, one a ...

  • 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 ...