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News - fifth-generation aircraft

  • Digital Battlespace

    Ball’s antennas for NTCDL System

    2nd March 2018

    Ball Aerospace will work with BAE Systems to provide multi-beam phased array antenna systems for the US Navy Network Tactical Common Data Link (NTCDL) system, …

  • Training

    Milestone for L-39NG jet trainer project

    2nd March 2018

    Known for its development of fast-jet training aircraft, Czech Republic aircraft manufacturer Aero Vodochody has taken a major step towards the first flight of its …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    MUM-TX ready for fielding on Apache Echo models

    2nd March 2018

    Enhanced manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) capabilities are set to be deployed by the US Army as soon as 2020 with the fielding of its AH-64E Apache …

  • Training

    USAF to get enhanced training courseware

    2nd March 2018

    US company Alpha-Omega Change Engineering (AOCE) has been awarded a $8.5 million firm, fixed-price contract modification, known as Phase 1, to produce additional training courseware for …

  • Digital Battlespace

    France invests in advanced ELINT aircraft

    2nd March 2018

    The French Armed Forces will acquire three new strategic intelligence aircraft as part of a programme launched by the French Ministry of Armed Forces to …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Singapore leverages unmanned and AI tech

    2nd March 2018

    The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has begun live trials of more unmanned, data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) systems to overcome the island-state’s constraints and …

  • Defence Notes

    Putin sets course for new US arms race with 'invincible' weapons

    1st March 2018

    President Vladimir Putin on Thursday launched what appeared to be the start of a new arms race with Washington, as he boasted of a new …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    New THeMIS UGV introduced

    1st March 2018

    Milrem Robotics has introduced its next generation THeMIS unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) designed and developed for desert terrain and hot climates, the company announced on …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Honeywell introduces RECON HUMS

    1st March 2018

    Honeywell has introduced a new Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) technology, RECON, to help civil and defence helicopter operators ensure aircraft availability while increasing …

  • Training

    Increasing S-70A, UH-60 training opportunities

    1st March 2018

    FlightSafety International (FSI) is to offer a new Sikorsky S-70A training syllabus at its West Palm Beach Learning Center in Florida. The S-70A is based …

  • Naval Warfare

    Italian Navy readies for next-generation vessels

    1st March 2018

    Leonardo is set to supply parts of its combat suite offering to the Italian Navy (IN), as the service prepares to accept new vessels under …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Hensoldt developing airborne surveillance radar

    1st March 2018

    Hensoldt is developing a new airborne multi-mission surveillance radar that uses new technologies to detect threats on the ground, at sea and in the air, …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Japan, China enhance recon satellite coverage

    1st March 2018

    The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries launched an optical reconnaissance satellite into orbit aboard an H-IIA launch vehicle from the Tanegashima …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Leonardo’s AWHERO moves towards certification

    1st March 2018

    Leonardo’s AWHERO remotely piloted helicopter is progressing towards certification in 2019, the company announced on 25 February. Leonardo is assembling two new prototypes at its …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Heli-Expo 2018: MD softly, softly on 6XX

    28th February 2018

    Despite an aggressive timeline for MD Helicopters' 6XX attack helicopter to be market-ready this year, certification delays have hindered this process with the aircraft now …

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 ...