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Defence Notes
Singapore to buy four F-35s, with option for eight more
1st March 2019
Singapore plans to buy four US-made F-35 jet fighters to update its ageing current fleet, the defence minister said Friday 1 March 2019. The city-state, …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
US Army selects QNA for CRS(I) programme
20th March 2019
QinetiQ North America (QNA) has been selected by the US Army for its Common Robotic System-Individual (CRS(I)) programme, the company announced on 15 March. The …
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Training
USMC conducts training at Northrop Grumman’s DTC
18th March 2019
Northrop Grumman’s Distributed Training Center (DTC) at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Virginia has been used by the US Marine Corps (USMC) for the first time …
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Digital Battlespace
LIMA 2019: Malaysia installing local CMS on frigate
29th March 2019
The upgrade of the combat management system (CMS) on KD Jebat, one of two Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) Lekiu-class frigates, is proceeding, and the project …
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Naval Warfare
US Navy nears fielding anti-drone lasers on ships
25th March 2019
The US Navy plans to begin fielding a handful of ‘low-power’ lasers on ships this year to test their ability to counter growing threats from …
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Naval Warfare
Investigation continues into USS Devastator fire
19th March 2019
Bahrain-based US military personnel are continuing to investigate the cause of a fire onboard the mine countermeasure vessel USS Devastator while moored at Naval Support …
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Defence Notes
Trump seeks $33 billion hike in US DoD budget
12th March 2019
The US DoD would receive $718 billion in FY2020, a $33 billion or 5% increase from the FY2019 enacted level, under the Trump administration’s newly …
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Defence Notes
France questions if US support for NATO is 'perennial'
19th March 2019
France's defence minister questioned on 18 March 2019 whether the US commitment to the NATO alliance is ‘perennial’ and said Europe needs to build defence …
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Training
DSET 2019: Canadian Army outlines simulation plan blueprint
19th March 2019
The Canadian Army is set to invest C$2.2 billion ($1.66 billion) in simulation programmes and over C$4 billion in networks and instrumentation over the next …
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Digital Battlespace
UK MoD stands by decision to buy E-7 fleet
22nd March 2019
The practices and decision-making processes that led to an announcement made on 22 March by the UK MoD to acquire five Boeing E-7 Wedgetail Airborne Early …
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Defence Notes
Israel says hits 100 Hamas targets in Gaza in reprisal attack
15th March 2019
Israel said on 15 March 2019 that its aircraft hit around 100 Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip overnight in response to rocket fire from …
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Military Logistics
BAE completes F-35 EW systems upgrade
5th March 2019
BAE Systems has completed the insertion of the new technology into its EW systems for the global fleet of fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft, …
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Defence Notes
MBDA encouraged by orders from ‘complex and challenging’ year
20th March 2019
Weapons manufacturer MBDA is taking heart from a 2018 orders intake which amounted to €4 billion ($4.6 billion), equivalent to €2.5 billion from domestic markets …
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Defence Helicopter
Poland plans to modernise its combat helicopter fleet
21st March 2019
Warsaw’s Armament Inspectorate will launch a technical dialogue to determine a preferred scope and timeline for the planned modernisation of a fleet of Polish Mi-24 …
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Military Logistics
Ravenswood, GDM sign strategic partnership
12th March 2019
Military training and operational testing instrumentation systems provider, Ravenswood Solutions, and GDM Electronic & Medical have entered into a partnership to further enhance their collaboration …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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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, ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-35A (Add-On) [Germany]
Programme Background The German newspaper Spiegel published a report on 20 October 2025 claiming that German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius is seeking to acquire 15 additional F-35A ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-35A (33-64) [Poland]
Background Requirement announcement In June 2026, the Polish Minister of Defence announced that the classified Polish Armed Forces Development Programme, which was officially signed off ...
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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 ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-35A [Denmark]
Programme Background Denmark joined the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program in 2002 during the System Development and Demonstration phase and has influenced technical elements ...
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Fighter - multirole
Multirole Fighter (Austria)
Background Fleet to be replaced In 2003, Austria purchased 15 Typhoon Tranche 1 aircraft and deliveries were completed between 2007-2009. Australian Tranche 1 fleet is ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-35A [UK]
Programme Background Ahead of a NATO meeting taking place at the end of June 2025, the United Kingdom confirmed the procurement of 12 new F-35A ...
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Fighter - multirole
MRCA - Multi Role Combat Aircraft (Fighter) [India]
Programme Background Launched years ago, the Medium Multirole Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) programme is notorious internationally of the serpentine nature of Indian military procurements. Under the ...
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Fighter - naval
F-35B (31-40) [Italy]
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, 131 ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-15EX (2020) [USA]
Programme Background The F-15EX is based on the 2-seat F-15QA (Qatar) configuration upgraded with USAF-only capabilities, including the Eagle Passive Active Warning and Survivability System (EPAWSS) ...
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Fighter - multirole
Kfir Replacement [Colombia]
Background Timeline In May 2021, budget constraints prompted new Colombian finance minister José Manuel Restrepo (in post since 3 May) to place on indefinite hold ...
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Fighter - multirole, Trainer
MRCA - Multi Role Combat Aircraft (Trainer) [India]
Programme Background Launched years ago, the Medium Multirole Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) programme is notorious internationally of the serpentine nature of Indian military procurements. Under the ...
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Fighter - multirole
Future Fighter Capability Project [Canada]
Background Canada’s defence policy estimates the acquisition of the aircraft, associated equipment and setup to enable entry into service will cost C$15-19 billion (US$12.9-14.5 billion). However, by ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-35I Adir (51-75) [Israel]
Background Fleets one and two Across three separate orders, spanning from 2010 to 2016, Israel ordered 50 F-35I fighter aircraft, which make up its first ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-15EX (FY2021-2025) [USA]
Programme Background The United States Air Force (USAF) is looking to procure 239 F-15EX fighter aircraft, which is an increase from an original requirement of 144 ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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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.
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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.
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Air: Integrated Defensive Systems
F-15 Tactical Electronic Warfare Suite (TEWS)
The F-15 Tactical Electronic Warfare Suite (TEWS) is an integrated defence system manufactured by Northrop Grumman. It is designed for the F-15, F-15K and F-15E ...
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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 ...
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Air: Electronic Attack - Jamming
AN/ALQ-135
The AN/ALQ-135, manufactured by Northrop Grumman, is a mounted active jamming system carried on the F-15C and F-15 E combat aircrafts. The system is a ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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Air: Defensive Systems - Radar Warning Receivers
AN/ALQ-128(V)
Raytheon’s AN/ALQ-128(V) is a Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) which equips the F-15C/D Eagle and F-15E Strike Eagle series combat aircraft. The system's original manufacturer was ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
