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News - air-to-air refuelling

  • Land Warfare

    Is this the beginning of European land consolidation?

    2nd July 2014

    French military vehicles manufacturer Nexter and the German armaments producer KMW have signed an agreement to create a joint holding company. The two industrial giants …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Germany introduces the Quick Draw

    2nd July 2014

    Germany’s CH-53GS medium transport helicopters operating in Afghanistan have recently been equipped with General Dynamics Quick Draw 2 GPS interrogators, it has emerged.  According to …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Teams await JMR TD decision

    2nd July 2014

    The bids are in and the US Army is now mulling a decision that could have far-reaching consequences for the US rotorcraft industrial base. At …

  • Land Warfare

    First Boxer Ambulance delivered to the Netherlands

    1st July 2014

      The Royal Netherlands Army has taken delivery of the first Boxer Ambulance vehicle from ARTEC, the Kraus Maffei Wegman and Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Final CH-147 Chinook delivered to Canada

    1st July 2014

    Boeing has delivered the 15th and final CH-147F Chinook medium-to-heavy-lift helicopter to the Royal Canadian Air Force, bringing to a close the delivery period of …

  • Naval Warfare

    Saab announces TKMS acquisition terms

    1st July 2014

    Saab and ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions have entered into an agreement that will see Saab acquire ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) for a purchase price of £29.6 …

  • Digital Battlespace

    US Navy orders additional E-2D AEW&C aircraft

    1st July 2014

    Northrop Grumman will supply an additional 25 E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft to the US Navy under a $3.6 billion contract announced on 30 June. The …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Helicopter losses mount in Ukraine conflict

    1st July 2014

    The bloody internal conflict in Ukraine has seen the downfall of a military force that has failed to modernise its hardware in the previous decade …

  • Defence Helicopter

    The Netherlands suspends acceptance of NH90s

    30th June 2014

    The Netherlands has suspended further deliveries of NH90 NATO Frigate Helicopter (NFH) aircraft destined for the Dutch armed forces due to corrosion issues.   The …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Lockheed Martin wins US Navy C4ISR contract

    30th June 2014

    Lockheed Martin will conduct work to improve the US Navy’s C4ISR collection and dissemination capabilities under a five-year IDIQ contract announced on 30 June. The …

  • Military Logistics

    Boeing offers KC-46 for RoK tanker competition

    30th June 2014

    Boeing has offered the KC-46 aerial refuelling tanker for the Republic of Korea (RoK’s) programme to acquire four aircraft for its first tanker squadron. Korea’s …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    French Air Force proves UAV ‘Reachback’ concept

    27th June 2014

    A French Air Force Harfang unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has been successfully controlled during flight in Sahel-Sahara region by crew at the Military Flight Test …

  • Land Warfare

    Cubic awarded Italian Army training contract

    27th June 2014

    Cubic Defense Systems will supply specialist Home Station Counter IED training and an Instrumented Collective Combat Training Centre to the Italian Army under a new …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Sikorsky wins USAF Combat Rescue Helicopter contract

    27th June 2014

    Sikorsky has been awarded the US Air Force’s $1.28 billion Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) contract. The award will see the company undertake the initial engineering …

  • Land Warfare

    DVD2014: WCSP moves ahead as ABSV waits

    27th June 2014

    The UK’s Warrior Capability Sustainment Programme (WCSP) is expected to complete its critical design review (CDR) in Q2 2015, whist the Armoured Battlefield Support Vehicle …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

  • Transport/tanker aircraft

    A330 MRTT (1-12) [France]

    In November 2014, The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has confirmed purchase of 12 A330 MRTT air-to-air refuelling aircraft from Airbus. The contract will cover the development and ...

  • Transport/tanker aircraft

    A400M-Spain

    In December 2018, Spain Air Force took delivery of its first A400M. The aircraft will be operated by the Air Transport Wing (ATW) 31 of the ...

  • Transport/tanker aircraft

    C-390 [Hungary]

    Programme Background The aircraft for Hungary will be specially configured for tactical transport operations, air-to-air refuelling of the service's Saab Gripen C/D fighters, and medical ...

  • Light attack, Trainer

    Tejas LCA - India Follow-On

    According to the HAL's chairman R Madhavan, 'apart from all the capabilities of IOC aircraft, the FOC variant additionally comes with an air-to-air refuelling capability, close-combat ...

  • Transport/tanker aircraft

    Tanker Aircraft [Greece]

    Programme Background Requirement Procurement of tanker aircraft is aligned with a broader 2021-approved Hellenic National Defence General Staff (GEETHA) plan to enhance the HAF's reach and ...

  • Transport/tanker aircraft

    Strategic Tanker Transport [Canada]

    Programme Background This project will replace the existing fleet capability, including strategic airlift, air-to-air refuelling, Aeromedical Evacuations and Strategic Government of Canada transport. The Strategic ...

  • Air: Radio and SATCOM

    Air: Radio and SATCOM | Tanker Aircraft [Greece]

    The Hellenic Air Force (HAF) is advancing plans to procure four Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft from the United States through the Excess Defense Articles (EDA) ...

  • Data links

    Data links | Tanker Aircraft [Greece]

    The Hellenic Air Force (HAF) is advancing plans to procure four Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft from the United States through the Excess Defense Articles (EDA) ...

  • Transponders and IFF

    Transponders and IFF | Tanker Aircraft [Greece]

    The Hellenic Air Force (HAF) is advancing plans to procure four Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft from the United States through the Excess Defense Articles (EDA) ...

  • Transport/tanker aircraft

    A330 MRTT (1-9) [NATO]

    Programme Background Following operations in Libya and extensive analyses by the European Defence Agency (EDA), it was agreed at the NATO Summit in 2012 that ...

  • Transport/tanker aircraft

    KC-Y Tanker Aircraft (USA)

    Programme Background The USAF is replacing its fleet of 396 KC-135 Stratotanker refuelling aircraft, built in the 1950s and 60s, and 59 KC-10 Extenders, which entered service ...

  • Maritime patrol

    P-8I Follow-On [India]

    Programme Background The IN currently has eight P-8I aircraft in service, these ordered on 4 January 2009 for $2.1 billion. India inducted its first P-8I ...

  • Maritime patrol

    P-8I (13-18) [India]

    Programme Background India previously bought eight P-8Is from Boeing in 2009 in a direct commercial sale, adding four more in 2016. India inducted its first ...

  • Transport

    C-130 Replacement [South Africa]

    Programme Background Requirement South Africa’s current C-130BZ fleet has become increasingly difficult and expensive to maintain, being amongst the oldest C-130 aircraft still operational. Despite a 2023 ...

  • Transport/tanker aircraft

    KC-390 (1-5) [Portugal]

    Programme Background Embraer says that the aircraft fully meets the Portuguese air force's requirements for performing different types of military and civilian missions, including humanitarian ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Air: transport/tanker simulators

    KC-767 JBOT Trainer

    ACME has delivered a Remote Air Refueling Operator trainer to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. The trainer supports the KC-767J tanker aircraft that has a remote ...

  • Transport/tanker aircraft

    A330 MRTT

    The 111t basic fuel capacity of the A330-200 airliner – from which the A330 is derived – enables the A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) to ...

  • Air: transport/tanker simulators

    A330 MRTT Training Devices

    Under subcontract to Airbus Defence and Space, CAE has provided A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) training devices to the UAE Air Force and Royal Saudi ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    X-47B UCAS

    The X-47B is a tailless, strike fighter-sized unmanned aircraft, which was developed as part of the USN's Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstration project. The aircraft ...

  • Transport/tanker aircraft

    MC-X Orca

    At DX Korea 2022, KAI presented an MC-X Orca medium transport aircraft concept model. The twin-engine aircraft is aimed at the Republic of Korea Air Force ...

  • Air: air combat simulators

    Hellenic Air Force F-16 ATD

    L3Harris Technologies has delivered two F-16C Block 52+ Aircrew Training Devices (ATDs) to the Hellenic Air Force. The trainers enable pilots to hone air-to-air and ...

  • Surface-to-air missiles, Loitering munitions

    359

    Unveiled in January 2025, the 359 is a surface-to-air (SAM) loitering munition. It is designed to engage targets such as AWACS, refuelling tankers, and other high-altitude surveillance and ...

  • Trailers

    M900 Series

    Heil’s M900-series tactical refuellers are designed and built to meet US military performance standards. The M967A2 ground equipment refueller and the M969A3 aircraft refueller are ...

  • Transport/tanker aircraft

    KC-130J Super Hercules

    The KC-130J Super Hercules is a tanker variant of the C-130J Super Hercules. It is designed to deliver fuel to several platforms, including helicopters and ...

  • Air: fixed-wing flight simulators

    M-346 FMS

    Developed in conjunction with CAE, the M-346 Full Mission Simulator (FMS) can emulate basic fighter manoeuvres, formation flight, in-flight refuelling and advanced air-to-air and air-to-ground ...

  • Light attack, Trainer

    MB-339C

    The MB-339C is an advanced/lead-in fighter trainer developed based on the MB-339A that made its first flight in August 1976. The latest MB-339C version is ...

  • Fixed wing aircraft engines

    CF6-80E1A3

    The CF6-80E engines, developed by GE Aviation, power the newest generation of airliners such as Airbus A330. The engine incorporates a new 96-inch (2.44 meters) ...

  • Air: transport/tanker simulators

    Transport, Refuelling and Sensor Aircraft Training

    Thales supports air force training needs for multi-mission aircraft in service around the world including A400M, MRTT/Voyager, Boeing Wedgetail, C-130 and KC-135, covering tactical airlift, ...

  • Air: fixed-wing flight simulators

    Fast Jet Training

    Thales provides a suite of training products for the life-cycle of military fast jet training. These encompass the design, development and establishment of training services ...

  • Air: Electronic Attack - Jamming

    Guardian

    Northrop Grumman’s Guardian Directional Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) is intended to product airliners and large aircraft against IR-guided missiles, principally surface-to-air missiles fired from Man-Portable Air ...