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News - air-to-air refuelling

  • Digital Battlespace

    General Dynamics delivers TAC-MAAS to USSOCOM

    7th May 2014

    General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems has announced that it has delivered nine TAC-MAAS processing, exploitation and dissemination (PED) systems to the US Special Operations Command …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Marshall ADG receives GEOINT follow-on contract

    7th May 2014

    Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group (ADG) will deliver additional shelters to Lockheed Martin for the British Army's new battlefield Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) system, following the …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    MQ-8C Fire Scout prepares for ship-board testing

    7th May 2014

    The MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is set to undergo testing to ensure it can safely operate within intense electromagnetic environments in preparation …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Quad A: Sensors next step to address brownout threat

    7th May 2014

    The US Army is edging closer to a sensor-based solution to the lasting problem of landing helicopters in degraded visual environments (DVE) such as brownout …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Quad A: US Army considers endgame for Kiowas

    7th May 2014

    The US Army is now considering possible options for its OH-58 Kiowa Warrior Scout and TH-67 training helicopters being divested as part of its aviation …

  • Digital Battlespace

    US Navy takes delivery of 100th EA-18G Growler

    6th May 2014

    The US Navy’s EA-18G Growler programme has reached an important milestone, with the navy taking delivery of its 100th EA-18G Growler from Boeing. A ceremony …

  • Military Logistics

    Cubic details new simulation and training contracts

    6th May 2014

    Cubic has announced that it has received two separate contracts for its simulation and training solutions from US Africa Command (AFRICOM) and an unnamed government …

  • Land Warfare

    Colombian LAVs delivered

    6th May 2014

    The Colombian Army (COLAR) took delivery of an initial batch of 11 GDLS-C LAV-III armoured personnel carriers in mid-April, it has emerged. COLAR will use …

  • Digital Battlespace

    RAF Sentry E-3D AWACS receives Mode S upgrade

    6th May 2014

    The Royal Air Force’s (RAF’s) Sentry E-3D Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) fleet has received a Mode S upgrade to the Identification Friend or …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Quad A: Bell looks towards the future of vertical lift

    6th May 2014

    Bell Helicopter is bracing itself for some potentially difficult years as the company looks to offset declining US military revenue with increased international sales. The …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Quad A: Echo model Apache deploys to Afghanistan

    5th May 2014

    The AH-64E Apache attack helicopter has made its operational debut in Afghanistan with the 1-229th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, the army has confirmed. The battalion was …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Lockheed Martin awarded Lot 9 M-TADS/PNVS contract

    5th May 2014

    Lockheed Martin will produce and deliver 17 Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor (M-TADS/PNVS) systems to the US Army under a $80.6 million …

  • Defence Helicopter

    TALON LGR receives air worthiness certification

    5th May 2014

    Raytheon’s TALON Laser-Guided Rocket (LGR) has been cleared for installation on the Apache AH-64D/E Attack helicopter, following the completion of the air worthiness release (AWR) …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Quad A: AVX confident about JMR/FVL

    5th May 2014

    AVX Aircraft has revealed more details about the Coaxial Compound Helicopter (CCH) it is developing for the US Department of Defense’s Joint Multirole (JMR) next-generation …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Quad A: First armed 407s delivered to UAE

    5th May 2014

    The UAE’s fledgling Joint Aviation Command (JAC) has taken delivery of its first two 407MRH light attack helicopters modified by NorthStar Aviation, it has been …

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 ...