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News - fifth-generation aircraft

  • Naval Warfare

    Submarine deal shows France-Australia ties in 'new phase'

    22nd February 2019

    A giant submarine deal between France and Australia is the latest sign of deepening relations between the two countries, which are being driven together by …

  • Training

    Training boosts RAN MH-60R deployments

    22nd February 2019

    The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) is now able to deploy eight MH-60R Seahawk maritime combat helicopter flights onboard its frigates and destroyers as well as, …

  • Defence Helicopter

    IDEX 2019: UAE's 407 MRH sees continued success (video)

    22nd February 2019

    Thirty 407MRH light attack helicopters are currently in operation with the UAE. Lyle Becka, VP of operations at NorthStar Aviation runs through the capabilities and …

  • Military Logistics

    Moog to support F-35 MRO work in Australia

    22nd February 2019

    Moog Australia has been selected to support the repair, overhaul and upgrade of the F-35 aircraft components in Australia, the company announced on 20 February …

  • Defence Notes

    Around 200 US troops to remain in Syria after pullout

    22nd February 2019

    The US military will keep around 200 troops in Syria after President Donald Trump's pullout from the war-torn country, the White House said Thursday. ‘A …

  • Naval Warfare

    Aero India 2019: UK-India sharing ship stories

    22nd February 2019

    New Delhi and London can share many a tale of the high seas together and the dialogue continues between the two countries as India looks …

  • Military Logistics

    KDA to support Poland’s C-130 fleet upgrade

    22nd February 2019

    Kellstrom Defense Aerospace (KDA) has partnered with Military Aviation Plant No. 2 to provide six SHORT-POD APU kits in support of the Polish Air Force’s …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Aero India 2019: Indian Air Force to receive Chinooks and Apaches soon

    22nd February 2019

    The first four CH-47F Chinooks arrived in India on 10 February 2019 and are expected to be received by the Indian Air Force in March. …

  • Training

    Aero India 2019: Indian-Slovakian JV in military simulation

    22nd February 2019

    Bangalore-based Axiscades, with Slovakian company Virtual Reality Media (VRM), have announced a collaborative effort focused on the latter company’s Level D full flight simulators at …

  • Military Logistics

    ATCD wins F-35 sustainment contract

    21st February 2019

    The US Department of Defence has selected Avionics Test Center Denmark (ATCD) for the maintenance of avionics (16 components) for the F-35 fighter aircraft, Terma …

  • Military Logistics

    US Army selects AKHAN’s Miraj Diamond technology

    21st February 2019

    AKHAN Semiconductor’s Miraj Diamond technology has been selected for the 2019 US Army Expeditionary Technology Search challenge, the company announced on 18 February 2019. The …

  • Special Operations

    SOF looks to next generation Combatant Craft Heavy

    21st February 2019

    Collaborative efforts focused on assessing the current industrial capability to design a new craft, or modify an existing design, to meet the requirements for the …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Textron Systems, IMSAR integrate NSP-3 into Aerosonde

    21st February 2019

    Textron Systems and IMSAR have successfully demonstrated the capability of the NSP-3 synthetic aperture radar (SAR) integrated on the Aerosonde small UAS, Textron announced on …

  • Military Logistics

    Sabena technics selects KDA for C-130 maintenance

    21st February 2019

    Kellstrom Defense Aerospace (KDA) has been selected by Sabena technics as a partner for the support of C-130 aircraft maintenance, the company announced on 18 …

  • Training

    Inzpire supports EDA’s third COMAO planning course

    21st February 2019

    Inzpire has supported the European Defence Agency’s (EDA) third Composite Air Operations (COMAO) planning course organised for helicopter personnel from across Europe, the company announced …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing

    Bandit (US)

    Programme Background Goal As stated by Alyson Turri, the AFRL Bandit programme manager, the goal is to "develop an unmanned platform that looks like a fifth-generation ...

  • Fighter - multirole

    Rafale - Follow-On (Greece)

    Programme Background Referring to the rearmament programme for 2020-2025, Greek defence minister Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos said in parliament on 7 October 2021 that up to 48 new multi-role ...

  • Naval: Combat Management Systems

    Naval: Combat Management Systems | Kalina Class

    The Kalina-class conventionally powered submarine is being developed to follow the Lada-class submarines. The new fifth-generation Kalina-class will be used for coastal defence against surface ...

  • Naval: shipboard communication systems

    Naval: shipboard communication systems | Kalina Class

    The Kalina-class conventionally powered submarine is being developed to follow the Lada-class submarines. The new fifth-generation Kalina-class will be used for coastal defence against surface ...

  • Fighter - multirole

    F-35A (1-20) [Greece]

    Programme Background Timeline In April 2019, Defence Minister Evangelos Apostolakis confirmed the country’s serious interest in purchasing the F-35. He told the press that in ...

  • Fighter - multirole

    Multirole Fighter (UAE)

    Programme Background Abu Dhabi has a long-standing interest in two squadrons of F-35, which had been refused until 2017 when it was reported that the ...

  • Fighter - multirole

    Future Combat Air System (FCAS/SCAF) [France]

    Programme Background The governments of France and Germany have launched the demonstrator phase for the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) with the issue of an ...

  • Fighter - multirole

    Multirole Fighter (Morocco)

    Programme Background In March 2019, the US State Department announced that it has approved a possible FMS of 25 F-16V Block 72 aircraft to Morocco ...

  • Fighter - multirole

    Future Combat Air System (FCAS/SCAF) [Germany]

    Background Requirement The FCAS programme is based on the system-of-systems design, envisioning a "command fighter" aircraft that has stand-alone combat capability as well as controlling ...

  • Air: Radio and SATCOM

    Air: Radio and SATCOM | JAS-39C/D Gripen Replacement [Czech Republic]

    The Czech Republic Air Force operates 14 Gripens (12 JAS 39C and two JAS 39D variants) under a lease agreement that runs until 2027 with an option ...

  • Air: Helmet-mounted displays

    Air: Helmet-mounted displays | JAS-39C/D Gripen Replacement [Czech Republic]

    The Czech Republic Air Force operates 14 Gripens (12 JAS 39C and two JAS 39D variants) under a lease agreement that runs until 2027 with an option ...

  • Data links

    Data links | JAS-39C/D Gripen Replacement [Czech Republic]

    The Czech Republic Air Force operates 14 Gripens (12 JAS 39C and two JAS 39D variants) under a lease agreement that runs until 2027 with an option ...

  • Air: Head-up displays

    Air: Head-up displays | JAS-39C/D Gripen Replacement [Czech Republic]

    The Czech Republic Air Force operates 14 Gripens (12 JAS 39C and two JAS 39D variants) under a lease agreement that runs until 2027 with an option ...

  • Transponders and IFF

    Transponders and IFF | JAS-39C/D Gripen Replacement [Czech Republic]

    The Czech Republic Air Force operates 14 Gripens (12 JAS 39C and two JAS 39D variants) under a lease agreement that runs until 2027 with an option ...

  • Fighter - multirole

    Rafale (Iraq)

    Programme Background Lt Gen Juma Anad Saadoun, the Iraqi Minister of Defence, said in a 10 November statement that the Iraqi Air Force (IQAF) aims ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Air: Helmet-mounted displays

    Zero-G HMDS+

    The Zero-G HMDS+ is a developmental helmet-mounted display system being developed by Collins Aerospace and Elbit Systems for sixth-generation higher aircraft. According to the company, ...

  • Data links

    Multifunction Advanced Data Link

    Multifunction Advanced Data Link (MADL) is a Ku-band data link designed for fifth-generation aircraft. The directional, interflight system is integrated into all F-35 variants, allowing ...

  • Fighter - multirole

    Su-75 Checkmate

    Checkmate is a fifth-generation light tactical aircraft being developed by Sukhoi. Its prototype was unveiled at MAKS 2021. Checkmate's first flight is scheduled in 2023, ...

  • Air: Head-up displays

    Low Profile Head-Up Display (LPHUD)

    The Low profile Head-up Display (LPHUD) series is designed developed by Elbit Systems' ISTAR division, for fourth and fifth generation advanced fighter aircraft jets. Notalby, ...

  • Fighter - multirole, Fighter - naval

    F-35C

    The F-35C Lightning II, also known as the F-35 carrier variant (CV), is a fifth-generation multirole combat aircraft in carrier configuration. It has larger wings and ...

  • Fighter - multirole

    F-35A

    The F-35A Lightning II is a fifth-generation multirole combat aircraft with CTOL capabilities. It is a multinational programme led by the US DoD, bringing together ...

  • Fixed wing aircraft engines

    AL-41F-1S

    Manufactured by Saturn, the AL-41F-1S aircraft engine is a modular two-shaft turbofan engine with thrust vector control and integrated digital control. The engine is used ...

  • Fixed wing aircraft engines

    PD-14M

    PD Family of Engines comprises of bypass two-shaft turbojet engines with a light shroudless fan. The PD family of engines are designed for short- and ...

  • Air-to-air missiles, Surface-to-air missiles

    Python-5

    The Python-5 is an Israeli beyond-visual-range anti-air missile developed by Rafael. The newest member of the Python family, the Python-5 is described as a fifth-generation air-to-air ...

  • Air-to-surface missiles, Anti-ship missiles

    JSM

    The Joint Strike Missile (JSM) is a multirole version of the Naval Strike Missile. Norway funded the programme to develop and produce the JSM for the ...

  • Fighter - multirole, Fighter - naval

    F-35B

    The F-35B Lightning II is a fifth-generation multirole combat aircraft with short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) capability. The USMC is the main customer for the F-35B, ...

  • Land: air defence radar

    ELM-2026B VSHORAD

    The ELM-2026B Very Short Range Air Defence Radar (VSHORAD) is designed for detection and tracking of airborne targets, including a variety of low-RCS and low-flying ...

  • Reconnaissance/patrol vehicles

    Eagle V 4x4

    GDELS unveiled the fifth generation of its Eagle light tactical vehicle at Eurosatory 2012. The platform has replaced earlier-generation vehicles in production. More than 1,250 ...

  • Fighter - multirole

    J-31/FC-31

    The J-31 (also known as the 'Falcon Eagle' in Chinese) is a fifth-generation multirole stealth fighter domestically developed by China. Its export variant is designated as ...

  • ISR/special mission

    AC-130J

    The AC-130J 'Ghostrider' is a fifth-generation gunship manufactured by Lockheed Martin to replace the AC-130U/W gunships for the USAF deployed in 2019. The Ghostrider is a highly modified C-130J ...