• Defence Notes

  Turkey and Qatar tighten their military bonds

  9th July 2021

  The latest basing agreement underlines the enduring benefits of the Qatar-Turkey military relationship, despite the end of the GCC embargo.

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Boeing completes historic unmanned air-to-air refuelling test

  10th June 2021

  Boeing and the US Navy have demonstrated the first successful test of unmanned air-to-air refuelling.

• Air Warfare

  DoD awards Polish F-35 support contract

  1st June 2021

  Lockheed Martin receives a support contract from the US DoD for F-35s on order from Poland.

• Naval Warfare

  Competition kindled for Korea’s controversial carrier

  10th June 2021

  An as-yet-unapproved light carrier, and an indigenous close-in weapon system (CIWS), grabbed the headlines at South Korea's MADEX naval exhibition.

• Defence Notes

  FY2022 budget request delivers air power spending hit

  2nd June 2021

  Unsurprisingly, fifth-generation fighter funding dominates air power spending in the latest US defence budget request, but the retirement of over 200 US Air Force aircraft and a one-year delay to MH-139A helicopter plans are among the more eye catching subplots this time around.

• Digital Battlespace

  Increase Military Software Innovation and Longevity through Reuse (sponsored)

  28th July 2021

  Discover how the adoption of open source software for military projects and software reuse can be differentiators providing strategic and tactical advantages on the battlefield.

• Air Warfare

  Pakistani contract expedites first MPA airframe conversion

  13th July 2021

  Pakistan wants a fleet of ten long-range maritime patrol aircraft, and conversion of the first three has been contracted.

• Air Warfare

  Saab not received ‘official communication’ from Brazil for new Gripen order

  9th June 2021

  Saab and the Brazilian Air Force have not talked about a new Gripen order, despite reports suggesting the service is preparing to buy more of the aircraft.

• Military Logistics

  RUAG receives US approval for J85-GE21 engine repair and maintenance

  1st June 2021

  Source Approval Request means that RUAG can conduct MRO work on engines powering the F-5 fighter.

• Training

  Top Aces achieves F-16 certification

  20th May 2021

  Top Aces adds to its adversary air capabilities with a new fleet of fourth-generation F-16 aircraft.

• Defence Notes

  Daewoo recruits Fincantieri to support the development of new Korean aircraft carriers

  10th June 2021

  Fincantieri will support Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering in the design of a potential new South Korean aircraft carrier.

• Air Warfare

  Kongsberg orders additional JSM electronic controls

  26th May 2021

  BAE Systems Australia will provide PRS sensors for the Joint Strike Missile.

• Air Warfare

  Croatia ends indecision over multirole fighter programme

  28th May 2021

  After years of waiting and one failed attempt, Croatia at last commits to buying replacements for its MiG-21 fleet.

• Training

  USN shakes up aggressor squadrons

  10th May 2021

  The USN is looking to enhance its aggressor training capabilities by adding new aircraft and making improvements to in-service platforms.

• Digital Battlespace

  JPALS reaches IOC milestone

  20th May 2021

  USN can now provide precision landing for carrier-borne aircraft.

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Fighter - multirole

  F-16V Taiwan

  On 28 April 2020, US DoD announced that General Electric has been awarded $707 million contract for four undefinitized contract actions under an existing F110-GE-129 ...

• 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

  F-16V (Jordan)

  Programme Background On 3 February 2022, the US State Department announced that it has approved a potential sale of 12 F-16 C Block 70 aircraft,  four ...

• Light attack, Trainer

  Next-Generation Trainer Aircraft - UAE

  The UAE has a requirement for a next-generation fighter aircraft and possible platforms include F-35, F-16V, F/A-18, Rafale and Su-35. The UAE has historically sought ...

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  Air: Radio and SATCOM | Multirole Fighter (Austria)

  Austria is looking for 18 multirole fighter aircraft (15 single-seat, three twin-seat) to replace its Typhoon Tranche 1 Block 5 fleet in service. There is ...

• Air: Helmet-mounted displays

  Air: Helmet-mounted displays | Multirole Fighter (Austria)

  Austria is looking for 18 multirole fighter aircraft (15 single-seat, three twin-seat) to replace its Typhoon Tranche 1 Block 5 fleet in service. There is ...

• Data links

  Data links | Multirole Fighter (Austria)

  Austria is looking for 18 multirole fighter aircraft (15 single-seat, three twin-seat) to replace its Typhoon Tranche 1 Block 5 fleet in service. There is ...

• Air: Head-up displays

  Air: Head-up displays | Multirole Fighter (Austria)

  Austria is looking for 18 multirole fighter aircraft (15 single-seat, three twin-seat) to replace its Typhoon Tranche 1 Block 5 fleet in service. There is ...

• Transponders and IFF

  Transponders and IFF | Multirole Fighter (Austria)

  Austria is looking for 18 multirole fighter aircraft (15 single-seat, three twin-seat) to replace its Typhoon Tranche 1 Block 5 fleet in service. There is ...

• Fighter - multirole

  Kfir Replacement (Colombia)

  Programme Background In May 2021, budget constraints prompted new Colombian finance minister José Manuel Restrepo (in post since 3 May) to place on indefinite hold ...

• Fighter - multirole

  F-16V Procurement [Slovakia]

  Programme Background Earlier in April 2018, the US State Department announced that it has approved a possible FMS deal of 14 F-16V aircraft for an ...

• Fighter - multirole

  Rafale (Greece)

  Programme Background Greece is mounting a procurement surge amid renewed tension with Turkey in the Eastern Mediterranean. In announcing the Rafale deal, Greek Prime Minister ...

• Fighter - multirole

  F-16V (9-16) [Bulgaria]

  Programme Background In April 2022, the US State Department approved a potential FMS worth $1.673 million to procure eight F-16Vs to Bulgaria. The aircraft are ...

• Fighter - multirole

  Rafale (Tranche I - III) [Indonesia]

  Programme Background First Tranche On 29 October 2019, the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) announced plans to procure two squadrons of F-16V Block 72s through its 2020-24 ...

• Fighter - multirole

  Next Generation Fighter Aircraft (Vietnam)

  Programme Background Requirement The Vietnam People's Air Force (VPAF) operates an ageing fleet of Su-22 aircraft as well as Su-27s and Su-30s. According to expert commentary, ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Fighter - multirole

  F-16V Block 70/72

  The F-16 Block 70/72, also referred to as the F-16V, is a fourth-generation multirole fighter aircraft. It is the latest version of Lockheed Martin's F-16 ...

• Fixed wing aircraft engines

  F110-GE-129

  The F110-GE-129, manufactured by GE Aviation, is a derivative of the F110-GE-100 engine. It powers the F-16V Block 70, the F-16C/D Block 50 and Japan's ...

• Air: Displays

  F-16 Center Pedestal Display

  Produced by Elbit Systems of America, the F-16 Center Pedestal Display (CPD) provides a high-resolution colour display that replaces several legacy instruments on F-16 aircraft. 

• Data links

  AN/APX-126

  The AN/APX-126 is a combined IFF interrogator and transponder developed by BAE Systems. Designed specifically for F-16 aircraft, it is in service with the US ...

• Marine engines

  MTU 595 series

  The MTU 595 series, manufactured by Rolls-Royce UK, consists of 12V and 16V versions of engines. The engines have a rated speed between 1500 to ...

• Air: Integrated Defensive Systems

  AN/ALQ-213(V) DAC

  Terma’s AN/ALQ-213(V) electronic warfare management unit is used extensively on General Dynamics/Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon series combat aircraft around the world. The AN/ALQ-213(V) is ...

• Fighter - multirole

  KF-16

  The KF-16 is a third-generation multirole fighter aircraft domestically produced by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) based on the F-16C/D Block 52 to meet the local ...

• 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 ...

• Marine engines

  16V 1163 TB 93

  The 16V 1163 TB 93 is manufactured by Rolls-Royce UK and is a part of the 16V 1163 family of engines. The engine measures 4668mm ...

• Marine engines

  MTU 16V 2000 M94

  Manufactured by Rolls-Royce subsidiary MTU, the MTU 16V 2000 M94 delivers power up to 1939 kw at a maximum speed of 2450 rpm. The engine ...

• Fighter - multirole

  F-16C/D Block 25, 30/32, 40/42

  The F-16C/D ('C' one-seat, 'D' two-seat designation) is the second generation of the F-16 Fighting Falcon family. The production of the F-16C/D began in 1983 with ...

• Fighter - multirole

  F-16C/D Block 50/52/52+

  A member of the F-16 Fighting Falcon family, the F-16C/D Block 50/52 ('C' single-seat, 'D' dual-seat) is a third-generation multirole fighter that was rolled out ...

• Marine engines

  MTU 4000

  The MTU Series 4000 is manufactured by Rolls-Royce UK. The engine consists of a 90° V cylinder configuration and has a displacement/cylinder capacity of 4.77 ...

• Fighter - air superiority

  F-5E/F Tiger II

  The F-5E (single-seat)/F (twin-seat) Tiger II is an air superiority fighter developed by Northrop Grumman based on the original F-5 Freedom Fighter. Production of the ...

• Marine engines

  MTU 8000

  The MTU Series 8000 engines are available in versions including the 16V 8000 and the 20V 8000. The engine is manufactured by Rolls-Royce UK. The ...