Land Warfare

Thales gunnery sight for Ajax

18th September 2015

Lockheed Martin UK has awarded a £54 million contract to Thales for the DNGS-T3 Stabilised Day/Night Gunnery Sight for UK's Scout Specialist Vehicle (SV) programme, …

Naval Warfare

Northrop bridge systems for Thai navy

17th September 2015

The Royal Thai Navy's future frigates will be fitted with Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine's full Integrated Bridge Systems (IBS) the company announced on 15 September. …

Land Warfare

US Army orders AT4CS RS

17th September 2015

The US Army has issued an order to Saab for the shoulder-launched AT4CS Reduced Sensitivity (RS) anti-armour weapon system, the company announced on 15 September. The …

Defence Notes

Cobham targets pilot hypoxia risk

17th September 2015

Cobham has partnered with Orbital Research to integrate gas sensing technology into its suite of military oxygen systems in order to mitigate pilot hypoxia risk, …

Naval Warfare

US Navy names new LCS USS Tulsa

16th September 2015

The US Navy has named the next Independence-variant littoral combat ship (LCS) as USS Tulsa (LCS 16), the US Department of Defense's Secretary of the …

Defence Helicopter

UK Merlin Mk2 fleet achieves FOC

16th September 2015

Merlin Mk2, the British Royal Navy’s anti-submarine warfare helicopter, has officially achieved Full Operating Capability (FOC) on schedule, the UK Department of Defence announced on …

Land Warfare

Lockheed Martin receives GMLRS order

16th September 2015

The US Army has awarded a $227 million contract to Lockheed Martin for Lot 10 production of the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) unitary …

Digital Battlespace

ASV to deliver MMCM surface vehicle

16th September 2015

ASV has been selected by the Thales-BAE Systems consortium to develop and deliver the first complete operational unmanned mine countermeasures system for the UK/French Maritime …

Land Warfare

AmSafe, IBD collaborate on survivability solution

16th September 2015

AmSafe Bridport has signed an agreement with IBD Deisenroth to develop integrated vehicle survivability solutions using technologies from both companies, it was announced on 15 …

Digital Battlespace

LGS awarded DARPA TUNA contract

14th September 2015

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded a $1.9 million contract to LGS Innovations for work on its Tactical Undersea Network Architectures (TUNA) …

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 ...