Defence Helicopter

EADS wins Lakota contract

12th January 2012

EADS North America has been awarded a contract to deliver 39 UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopters (LUH) to the US Army. The aircraft will be …

Uncrewed Vehicles

Turkish SSM to purchase Anka UAV

6th January 2012

The Turkish government has announced that it will be purchasing the Anka unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) from TAI. The government committee, consisting of Prime Minister …

Defence Helicopter

Longbow receives Apache systems contracts

4th January 2012

Longbow, the joint venture company established by Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded a contract worth $181 million for work to be …

Digital Battlespace

Thales unveils GeoMux

4th January 2012

Thales has unveiled the newest addition to its Battlefield Management System (BMS), the GeoMux Electronic Protective Measure (EPM) VHF waveform. The system is designed to …

Military Logistics

RAAF receives fourth A330 MRTT

3rd January 2012

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has taken delivery of the fourth A330 multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) aircraft following handover by Airbus Military in late …

Defence Helicopter

Lynx AH Mk.9A programme nears completion

16th December 2011

AgustaWestland has held a ceremony to mark the completion of the Lynx Mk9A programme and the scheduled delivery of the 22nd and final Lynx AH …

Defence Notes

Elbit Systems of America to upgrade USAF WAC HUDs

5th December 2011

Elbit Systems of America has been awarded a five-year, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to upgrade the US Air Force’s (USAF’s) Block 30 and Block …

Defence Helicopter

Boeing to upgrade US F-15C trainers

30th November 2011

Boeing has received a contract from the US Air Force (USAF) to upgrade the visual systems in three F-15C Mission Training Centres (MTC) with the …

Uncrewed Vehicles

Pratt & Whitney engine powers UCAS-D flight

28th November 2011

Pratt & Whitney has announced that its F100-PW-220U engine and exhaust system have powered the first flight of the second Northrop Grumman X-47B flight test …

Military Logistics

Finnish Air Force receives upgraded Hawk Mk66s

25th November 2011

The first  Hawk Mk66 advanced trainers equipped with upgraded glass cockpits have been handed over to the Finnish Air Force by Esterline CMC Electronics (CMC) …

Military Logistics

MBDA wins demilitarisation award

25th November 2011

MBDA has been awarded a contract for the destruction of 36,000 complex munitions by the NATO Maintenance and Supply Agency (NAMSA). This marks the beginning …

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 ...