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News - fifth-generation aircraft
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Military Logistics
GE Marine awarded Type 26 contract
6th August 2015
GE Marine has been selected as the supplier of propulsion motors and drive system for the UK Ministry of Defence's (MoD) first three Type 26 …
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Military Logistics
RAF A400M hangar takes shape
5th August 2015
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has delivered the first two stages of a new 24,000sqm aircraft hangar and maintenance facility at Royal Air Force (RAF) …
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Military Logistics
DynCorp to continue supporting NAWC
5th August 2015
DynCorp International has been awarded a contract modification to continue providing support services to the Aircraft Division of the US Naval Air Warfare Center (NAWC) …
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Land Warfare
US Army orders MML actuators
5th August 2015
The US Army has awarded Curtiss-Wright an initial contract for electromechanical hatch and elevation control actuators for the Multi-Mission Launcher (MML) programme, the company announced …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Lockheed deploys UTM components
5th August 2015
Lockheed Martin has deployed the first components of an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) traffic management (UTM) system, it announced on 3 August. The company has …
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Naval Warfare
Singapore Police Coast Guard ups ante
5th August 2015
In the midst of increasing potential terror threats, illegal immigrants and smugglers the Singapore Police Coast Guard (PCG) is developing its capabilities to counter seaborne …
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Digital Battlespace
Cubic enhances P5 Combat Training System
4th August 2015
Cubic Global Defense has upgraded its P5 Combat Training System (P5CTS) to include Earth Center Earth Fixed (ECEF) coordinates for accurate map positioning, the company …
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Defence Notes
Aegis undergoes MMW tests
4th August 2015
The US Navy, Lockheed Martin and Missile Defense Agency's Aegis Combat System has successfully taken part in Multi-mission Warfare (MMW) tests aboard the destroyer vessel …
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Digital Battlespace
MADL combat ready for USMC
4th August 2015
Northrop Grumman's Multifunction Advanced Data Link (MADL) waveform has been proven combat-ready, with the US Marine Corps (USMC) declaring initial operating capability (IOC) for the …
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Defence Helicopter
FVL development in focus
4th August 2015
The US Aviation and Missile Research, Development, and Engineering Center (AMRDEC) Joint Multi-Role Technology Demonstrator project is leading two initiatives to speed up the development …
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Digital Battlespace
AEHF satellite network now live
3rd August 2015
The Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) satellite network has gone live in the US, Canada, the Netherlands and the UK, Lockheed Martin announced on 31 July. It …
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Digital Battlespace
Ruag receivers for SARah satellites
3rd August 2015
Ruag Space has been commissioned by OHB System to supply navigation receivers for the two reflector satellites in the SARah radar reconnaissance system, the company announced …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Insitu to build Blackjacks for US forces
3rd August 2015
Insitu has been awarded a contract to build six RQ-21A Blackjack UAS for the US Marine Corps (USMC) and US Navy, the company announced on …
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Land Warfare
Malaysia replaces SAM
3rd August 2015
Malaysia is replacing its Starburst very short-range air defence system (VSHORADS), which has been used to defend military bases, with an offering from Thales UK. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Ferra bags Triton UAS supplier contract
31st July 2015
Ferra Engineering has been awarded the first Australian supplier contract for the initial production lot of the US Navy's MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft system (UAS), …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...