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Defence Helicopter
Turkish helicopter programme moves ahead
9th June 2016
The Undersecretariat for Turkish Defence Industries (SSM) has signed agreements with Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) as the prime contractor and Sikorsky Aircraft as major subcontractor …
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Land Warfare
Northrop completes CDR of AEODRS
10th June 2016
Northrop Grumman and the US Navy have successfully completed the Critical Design Review (CDR) for increment one of the Advanced Explosive Ordnance Disposal Robotic System …
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Defence Helicopter
FAA certifies ADS-B solution
9th June 2016
Vector Aerospace has received US FAA supplemental type certificate (STC) approval for its ADS-B solution, it announced on 7 June. The solution has been approved …
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Naval Warfare
HMS Pembroke participates in NATO exercise
10th June 2016
The British Royal Navy’s HMS Pembroke, a Sandown class minehunter, has participated in a NATO exercise, the navy announced on 7 June. The ship worked as …
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Military Logistics
First Y-20s delivered to PLAAF
17th June 2016
The People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) received its first examples of the Y-20 transport aircraft built by the Xian Aircraft Industrial Corporation (XAC) on …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Robin Radar gets UAV detection
9th June 2016
DSM Dyneema’s Dyneema Crystal technology has been selected by Robin Radar Systems for the radome of its new Elvira UAV detection system, the former announced …
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Defence Helicopter
Saudi Arabia to receive first AH-6i helicopters
9th June 2016
Delivery of the first batch of AH-6i helicopters to the Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG) is imminent from Boeing’s facility in Mesa, Arizona. With the first …
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Land Warfare
South Korea crests the WAV
8th June 2016
Evaluations of South Korea’s new 8x8 Wheeled Armoured Vehicle (WAV) have been successfully completed, according to an announcement by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) …
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Military Logistics
KC-30A offloads 50 million lbs of fuel
1st June 2016
A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) deployed for Operation OKRA has reached a major milestone, offloading 50 million pounds of …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
One in a million
6th June 2016
The Shadow has become the first UAS of its size to achieve one million flight hours, more than 85% of which have taken place during …
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Defence Notes
Improved guidance for US torpedoes
27th May 2016
The US Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin an up to $425 million contract to provide guidance and control systems for the Mk 48 Mod 7 …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory: Scorpion looks for new technology
6th June 2016
With delivery dates set all eyes are on French industry at this year’s Eurosatroy as the French Army’s Scorpion modernisation programme gathers pace. Scorpion is …
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Training
ITEC 2016: ASI to upgrade C-2A OFT
23rd May 2016
The C-2A Greyhound has long been the mainstay of the US Navy’s carrier on-board delivery (COD) capability. Delivering everything from personnel to spare parts, the …
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Military Logistics
Sabre bags Seaport-e task order
23rd May 2016
Sabre has been awarded a cost-plus-fixed-fee task order under the US Seaport-e Multiple Award Contract (MAC), it announced on 20 May. The five-year order is …
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Training
US, Germany conduct Operation Sharp Griffin
13th May 2016
US and German armed forces underwent training on multiple complex situations at the multinational Operation Sharp Griffin training exercise, it was announced in early May. The exercise …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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AEW&C
E-7 Wedgetail - UK (Second Order)
Programme Background Seeking to replace its six ageing Boeing E-3 Sentry AEW&C;, the British Royal Air Force awarded Boeing a £1.89 billion contract in 2019 ...
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AEW&C
E-7 Wedgetail (737) - UK
Programme Background Seeking to replace its six ageing Boeing E-3 Sentry AEW&C;, the British Royal Air Force awarded Boeing a £1.89 billion contract in 2019 covering the ...
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AEW&C
E-7A Wedgetail (1-2) [USA]
Programme Background Shephard notes that this entry covers the two rapid-prototype E-7 aircraft, whose contract was signed in August 2024. A second programme entry covers the ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | E-7 Wedgetail - UK (Second Order)
The UK MoD signed a £1.51 billion ($1.98 billion) deal to purchase five E-7 Wedgetail aircraft from Boeing for the Royal Air Force (RAF) in ...
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Data links
Data links | E-7 Wedgetail - UK (Second Order)
The UK MoD signed a £1.51 billion ($1.98 billion) deal to purchase five E-7 Wedgetail aircraft from Boeing for the Royal Air Force (RAF) in ...
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Air: Head-up displays
Air: Head-up displays | E-7 Wedgetail - UK (Second Order)
The UK MoD signed a £1.51 billion ($1.98 billion) deal to purchase five E-7 Wedgetail aircraft from Boeing for the Royal Air Force (RAF) in ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | E-7 Wedgetail - UK (Second Order)
The UK MoD signed a £1.51 billion ($1.98 billion) deal to purchase five E-7 Wedgetail aircraft from Boeing for the Royal Air Force (RAF) in ...
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AEW&C
E-7A Wedgetail (USA - Forecast)
Programme Background Speaking on 21 September 2021 during the annual Air Force Association (AFA) Meeting in Washington DC, USAF Chief of Staff Gen Charles Brown ...
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Fighter - multirole
JAS 39E/F Gripen (Brazil)
In 2016, Gripen’s Project and Development Center was opened in Sao Paulo to allow Sweedish and Brazillian engineers to work together in the Gripen development ...
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Data links
Data links | E-6 TACAMO Recapitalisation Programme (E-XX) [USN]
The TACAMO Recapitalisation Programme (E-XX) will replace the ageing E-6B Mercury and transition the US Airborne Strategic NC3 capability between aircraft. E-XX mission equipment will ...
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Air: Head-up displays
Air: Head-up displays | E-6 TACAMO Recapitalisation Programme (E-XX) [USN]
The TACAMO Recapitalisation Programme (E-XX) will replace the ageing E-6B Mercury and transition the US Airborne Strategic NC3 capability between aircraft. E-XX mission equipment will ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | E-6 TACAMO Recapitalisation Programme (E-XX) [USN]
The TACAMO Recapitalisation Programme (E-XX) will replace the ageing E-6B Mercury and transition the US Airborne Strategic NC3 capability between aircraft. E-XX mission equipment will ...
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AEW&C
E-2D - Japan
Programme Background Quantity Required The JASDF is taking delivery of 13 E-2D aircraft. Programme Value The total procurement cost for 13 E-2D aircraft is calculated ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | E-7A Wedgetail (1-2) [USA]
The USAF is interested in a near-term procurement of the Airborne Moving Target Indicator (AMTI) radar-equipped Boeing E-7A Wedgetail as an interim measure between the retirement ...
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Data links
Data links | E-7A Wedgetail (1-2) [USA]
The USAF is interested in a near-term procurement of the Airborne Moving Target Indicator (AMTI) radar-equipped Boeing E-7A Wedgetail as an interim measure between the retirement ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Fixed wing aircraft engines
T56-A-15
The T56-A-15, a member of the T56 family of engines, powers C-130B/E/H and E-2 military aircraft. Other military versions of engines from the T56 family ...
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Air: AEW/fire control radar, Air: surveillance radar
AN/APS-138
The AN/APS-138 can perform airborne and surface surveillance. The UHF radars use pulse compression to enhance resolution and suppress clutter. With a range of more ...
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Air: fixed-wing flight simulators
E-7 Wedgetail Mission Simulator
E-7 Wedgetail Mission Simulator was developed by Havelsan to meet the requirements of Turkey's Peace Eagle Airborne Early Warning and Control programme. The Mission Simulator ...
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ISR/special mission
E-4B Nightwatch
Developed by Boeing based on the 747-200 airliner, the E-4B Nightwatch is a special mission aircraft used as the US National Airborne Operations Centre and is ...
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AEW&C
737 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C)
The Boeing 737 AEW&C; is based on Boeing’s 737-700 commercial aeroplane. It is used for airspace surveillance and battle management. Three countries operate it: Australia ...
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Land: vehicle surveillance/target acquisition systems
Savan 15
Savan 15 is an FCS for tanks and other AFVs designed to provide fire-on-the-move capability. The system includes a day/night gunner’s sight; fire-control computer; gun ...
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ISR/special mission
E-8C Joint STARS
The E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (STARS) is an ISR aircraft based on the 707-300 airliner. It is fitted with an 8-meter-long, canoe-shaped radome ...
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Air: Defensive Systems - MLDS
Elix-IR
Thales’ Elix-IR is a Missile Approach Warning System (MAWS). It uses infrared sensors to detect the hot exhaust plumes of incoming air-to-air and surface-to-air missiles. ...
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AEW&C
E-3 Sentry
The E-3 Sentry, also known as AWACS, is an AEW&C; aircraft developed by Boeing based on the 707-320B airliner. It is powered by four Pratt & ...
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AEW&C
Global 6500 AEW&C
Developed by L3Harris Technologies and Israel Aerospace Industries’ ELTA Systems Group (ELTA), the Global 6500 AEW&C; consists of a conformal airborne early warning (CAEW) mission ...
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Ship-launched torpedoes, Submarine-launched torpedoes
VA-111/Shkval
Shkval is a a supercaptivation torpedo launched originally in 1977 by the Soviet Union. Today, it is deployed by the Russian Navy and produced by ...
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Land: handheld NV devices
Sophie LITE
The Sophie LITE is a handheld, integrated multifunction system that allows the user to detect, recognise, identify and locate targets. It can be used standalone ...
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Air: AEW/fire control radar, Air: surveillance radar
AN/APY-1/2
The S-band AN/APY-1 radar is installed in a large rotodome above the fuselage of the Boeing KE-3A/E-3A/B Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft ...
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OPVs
Cape Roger Class
The Cape Roger class features two offshore patrol vessels (OPV) in service with the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG). Built by Ferguson Industries Ltd. the first ship ...
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Air: chaff, flare and decoy systems
AN/ALE-47A(V)
The ALE-47A(V) incorporates new technology to update the standard ALE-47 family. It uses information from EW sensors such as RWR and MWS to determine the ...