Naval Warfare

Royal Navy formally commissions HMS Forth

17th April 2018

The Royal Navy has formally commissioned the first of its next-generation OPVs, HMS Forth, the navy announced on 13 April. HMS Forth is the first …

Defence Notes

Saudi Arabia hosts multi-nation military drills

16th April 2018

Saudi Arabia concluded a month-long military exercise involving more than 24 nations on 16 April, a day after hosting an Arab summit that slammed what …

Military Logistics

Derco, Arkwin sign repair agreement

16th April 2018

Lockheed Media company Derco has signed an agreement to be the exclusive repair center for all components manufactured by Arkwin Industries for C-130 and F-16 …

Defence Notes

May and Macron face lawmakers angry over Syria strikes

16th April 2018

British Prime Minister Theresa May and French President Emmanuel Macron on 16 April faced anger from lawmakers for conducting air strikes with the US in Syria …

Land Warfare

Med-Eng’s EOD 10 bomb suit for USAF

16th April 2018

Med-Eng has received a five-year indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract from the US Air Force (USAF) to provide its EOD 10 bomb suit for the …

Defence Notes

Algerian military transport crash leaves 257 dead

11th April 2018

At least 257 people, mostly soldiers and members of their families, were killed in an Algerian military plane crash 11 April the defence ministry said. …

Military Logistics

Cobham tests VigilOX pilot breathing sensors

11th April 2018

Cobham’s VigilOX pilot breathing sensor system has flown three test flights on the US Navy’s F-18 and T-45 aircraft, the company announced on 9 April. …

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, ...

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). ...

Air: Helmet-mounted displays

Air: Helmet-mounted displays | 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). ...

Air: Head-up displays

Air: Head-up displays | 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). ...

Transponders and IFF

Transponders and IFF | 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). ...

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: 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 ...