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News - f-15

  • Naval Warfare

    Textron to build more SSC hovercraft

    17th April 2020

    US Naval Sea Systems Command has awarded Textron a $386.28 million contract modification to build 15 more Ship-to-Shore Connector (SSC) hovercraft. Work will be completed by January 2025 …

  • Air Warfare

    Morocco orders 10 AGM-84L Harpoon Block II missiles

    15th April 2020

    Morocco has placed an order for 10 AGM-84L Air Launched Harpoon Block II missiles from Boeing which has been approved through the FMS process. It …

  • Air Warfare

    Airbus achieves world’s first automatic A3R operation

    17th April 2020

    Airbus has successfully carried out the first fully automatic air-to-air refuelling (A3R) operation using a boom system, the company announced on 17 April. The test …

  • Air Warfare

    Russia’s upgraded Tu-160 strategic bomber nears production

    30th April 2020

    Production of the Tupolev Tu-160M2 bomber is poised to begin, after Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on 7 April that the Kazan Aviation Plant …

  • Naval Warfare

    Netherlands deploys HNLMS Karel Doorman to Caribbean

    16th April 2020

    The Ministry of Defence of the Netherlands has deployed the HNLMS Karel Doorman (A833) to the Caribbean for an initial period until July 2020. The …

  • Defence Notes

    Sweden to get new Saab firefighting aircraft

    7th April 2020

    The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) has ordered two Air Tractor AT-802 F firefighting aircraft from service provider Saab. The order will enable Sweden to …

  • Training

    UK NAO highlights training shortfalls

    16th April 2020

    In March, the UK’s National Audit Office (NAO) published its 'Defence Capabilities – Delivering What Was Promised' report. For the first time, the NAO concentrated on …

  • Air Warfare

    US orders 78 new F-35 combat aircraft

    1st April 2020

    USN Naval Air Systems Command has placed an order worth $4.7 billion for 78 new F-35 Joint Strike Fighters from Lockheed Martin. The fixed-price-incentive-firm-target, firm-fixed-price …

  • Defence Notes

    UK offers funding for new approach to COVID-19 fight

    8th April 2020

    The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has offered £1 million ($1.23 million) to fast-track innovations to aid the UK armed forces in the battle against …

  • Land Warfare

    Bumerang returns to drawing board

    20th April 2020

    The Bumerang wheeled 8x8 IFV, developed by Moscow-based VPK (Military Industrial Company) for the Russian Land Forces, is to feature a revised hull design. Russian …

  • Air Warfare

    Belgium to be integrated into F-35 Lightning II enterprise

    1st April 2020

    The US Naval Air Systems Command has awarded Lockheed Martin a $22.9 million cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to integrate Belgium into the F-35 Lightning II enterprise. It …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Saab hails X-band AESA trial

    24th April 2020

    Saab completed the first flight trial of its new X-band active electronically scanned array (AESA) fighter radar on 8 April. The company stated on 24 …

  • Air Warfare

    South Korea to benefit from F-16 upgrades via FMS

    31st March 2020

    The US State Department has approved a potential FMS for an upgrade to Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) F-16 Block 32 aircraft with Mode …

  • Training

    USAF to get new F-16 simulator training devices

    1st April 2020

    The USAF Life Cycle Management Centre is set to receive an unspecified number of F-16 aircraft simulator training programme devices from L3 Harris. A firm-fixed-price …

  • Air Warfare

    Avarint offered DIADS engineering contract

    1st April 2020

    Avarint was awarded a $52.35 million cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost-reimbursement, indefinite-quantity engineering service contract by the USAF Test Centre Specialised Contracting Branch. Under the agreement, Avarint will …

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 ...

  • Air: Radio and SATCOM

    Air: Radio and SATCOM | F-35B Follow-On [UK]

    The Royal Air Force is planning to acquire 90 F-35B Joint Strike Fighters from 2026, in addition to the 48 aircraft which London had ordered for delivery ...

  • Data links

    Data links | F-35B Follow-On [UK]

    The Royal Air Force is planning to acquire 90 F-35B Joint Strike Fighters from 2026, in addition to the 48 aircraft which London had ordered for delivery ...

  • Air: Helmet-mounted displays

    Air: Helmet-mounted displays | F-35B Follow-On [UK]

    The Royal Air Force is planning to acquire 90 F-35B Joint Strike Fighters from 2026, in addition to the 48 aircraft which London had ordered for delivery ...

  • Air: Head-up displays

    Air: Head-up displays | F-35B Follow-On [UK]

    The Royal Air Force is planning to acquire 90 F-35B Joint Strike Fighters from 2026, in addition to the 48 aircraft which London had ordered for delivery ...

  • Transponders and IFF

    Transponders and IFF | F-35B Follow-On [UK]

    The Royal Air Force is planning to acquire 90 F-35B Joint Strike Fighters from 2026, in addition to the 48 aircraft which London had ordered for delivery ...

  • 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 | F-35B (31-40) [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-35B (31-40) [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). ...

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, ...

  • Guided munitions

    Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM)

    The Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) is a guidance kit developed for the USAF and USN that converts unguided bombs into all-weather ‘smart’ munitions. JDAM-equipped ...

  • 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. ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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. ...

  • 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 ...

  • Guided munitions

    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 ...

  • Core systems: cameras and IR detectors

    7010-1-D-01

    The 7010-1-D-01 is an athermal longwave infrared fixed-focal-length assembly, 35mm F/1.2. It supports multiple detectors with a pitch from 15-50µm and is designed for general ...

  • 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, ...