Military Logistics

DynCorp wins US aircraft maintenance contract

30th January 2015

DynCorp International has won a contract from the US Naval Air Systems Command, the company announced on 27 January. Under the contract, the company will …

Defence Notes

Israeli Air Force starts jet training with M-346

28th January 2015

Israeli Air Force (IAF) flight school cadets have commenced flights with the new Aermacchi M-346 instructional aircraft for the first time, the air force announced …

Defence Helicopter

First ADF HATS training helicopter takes flight

26th January 2015

The first build EC135 T2+ helicopter for the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF’s) new Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS) has completed its first flight at the …

Military Logistics

BAE wins Typhoon Availability Service extension

22nd January 2015

BAE Systems has won a £112 million contract extension from the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to extend the Typhoon Availability Service (TAS) for the …

Uncrewed Vehicles

New RPAS regulations go live

21st January 2015

The UK's new regulations for Remotely Piloted Air Systems (RPAS) went live on 19 January, according to the Ministry of Defence. The Military Aviation Authority …

Digital Battlespace

Northrop to support ICBM subsystems

20th January 2015

The US Air Force has awarded Northrop Grumman a contract for the support of Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground Subsystems, the company reported …

Digital Battlespace

Boeing to deliver CSEL radios to USAF

20th January 2015

Boeing will deliver an additional 336 Combat Survivor Evader Locator (CSEL) radios, and upgrade the system’s global base station network for the US Air Force, …

Military Logistics

Peru orders two additional C-27J Spartans

20th January 2015

Alenia Aermacchi signed a €100 million ($115.98 million) contract with the Peruvian Ministry of Defense to supply two C-27J Spartan tactical airlifters, the company reported …

Military Logistics

ATAC to deploy aircraft for US Navy training

20th January 2015

Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC) is to deploy its aircraft to Jacksonville, Florida, in support of USS Bush and USS Roosevelt Carrier training in January …

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 ...