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Naval Warfare
US considers Phalanx upgrade for Saudi
12th February 2016
The US State Department has approved the possible sale of MK 15 Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) Block 1B Baseline 2 Kits, equipment, training, and …
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Digital Battlespace
US Budget: USAF commits to space competitions
11th February 2016
The 2017 US budget has confirmed the extension and continuation of its space satellite programmes. It is providing a budget of $7.1 billion, which is $100 …
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Military Logistics
Rheinmetall receives vehicle order
11th February 2016
Rheinmetall has received a €53 million order from an undisclosed Latin American customer for the supply of logistic vehicles for its army and navy, the …
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Defence Helicopter
Singapore Airshow: Maritime patrol presence for Boeing
11th February 2016
The US Navy is scheduled to have a variety of assets on static display in Singapore including a P-8A Poseidon MPA and a USMC MV-22 …
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Defence Notes
US defence budget contains modernisation risk
10th February 2016
The proposed FY2017 US defence budget includes some risk to programme modernization, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) and Chief Financial Officer Mike McCord acknowledged at …
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Naval Warfare
Searchmaster radar in first flight
5th February 2016
Thales' Searchmaster radar has completed its first flight, marking the start of a six month flight test campaign, the company announced on 4 February. Thales is …
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Digital Battlespace
GPS III satellite completes TVAC test
5th February 2016
Lockheed Martin completed system-level Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) testing of its first GPS III satellite for the US Air Force in December, the company announced on …
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Defence Notes
Germany to invest €130 billion in defence
3rd February 2016
German will invest €130 billion in the Bundeswehr over the next 15 years, defence minister Ursula von der Leyen announced on 27 January. She said that …
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Military Logistics
France green lights four C-130Js
3rd February 2016
France has finally confirmed its purchase of four Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules aircraft as part of a foreign military sales (FMS) deal with the …
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Naval Warfare
Maritime crime rates tread water
2nd February 2016
Maritime crime statistics for 2015 were largely unchanged compared to the previous year although the number of hijackings was down last year, according to annual …
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Naval Warfare
CCG monster deploys to SCS
1st February 2016
The China Coast Guard (CCG) has delivered a statement of intent with its deployment of the largest coast guard vessel in the world to the …
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Land Warfare
Stryker lethality review complete
29th January 2016
The plan to upgrade US Stryker armoured vehicles with a new automated turret and gun is moving ahead despite budgetary concerns. A preliminary design review …
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Land Warfare
UAE orders more 8x8 AMVs
28th January 2016
Patria has confirmed that it has received an order from the UAE Armed Forces Headquarters for its 8x8 AMV armoured vehicle. The details of the …
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Military Logistics
KC-46A refuels F-16 aircraft
26th January 2016
The KC-46A tanker undertook its first refuelling flight on 24 January, with 1,600 pounds of fuel offloaded to an F-16 fighter aircraft 20,000ft above Washington …
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Land Warfare
Bids due for relaunched Danish artillery competition
25th January 2016
Elbit, Nexter and Samsung Techwin are expected to register their interest by 9 February in competing for a contract, potentially worth $145 million, to supply …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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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). ...
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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). ...
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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). ...
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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). ...
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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). ...
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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-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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Air: Head-up displays
Air: Head-up 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 ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | 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 ...
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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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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). ...
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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). ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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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. ...
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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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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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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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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: 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. ...
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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 ...
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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, ...