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News - E-7

  • Military Logistics

    MARAD warns of shortage of mariners in event of sealift surge

    15th April 2020

    The US Maritime Administration (MARAD) could suffer from a shortfall of nearly 2,000 mariners in the event that national security requirements demand an increase in …

  • Land Warfare

    Czech Army procures new fuel tankers

    23rd March 2020

    The Czech Army is improving its refuelling and fuel transportation processes with the procurement of seven CAPL and two CNS semitrailer fuel tankers. The Czech …

  • Defence Notes

    Russian COVID-19 response leaves much to be desired

    16th April 2020

    The COVID-19 pandemic is a phenomenon that is actively changing politics, economics and society on a global scale. Russia is not yet among the worst-affected …

  • Land Warfare

    PLA could be ready to adopt VP22 6x6 vehicle

    27th March 2020

    It is possible the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is adopting into service a 6x6 variant of the VP22 armour-protected truck, after one example appeared in …

  • Training

    RUAG to maintain Dutch PC-7 training fleet

    13th March 2020

    Following a public tender, RUAG MRO Switzerland has been awarded a contract to support and service the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s (RNLAF’s) fleet of Pilatus …

  • Defence Notes

    RAF warns of data loss dangers

    26th February 2020

    Senior leadership of the RAF have raised fears of data loss from accelerated data transfer techniques, but expect that key airborne C2 procurement decisions will …

  • Training

    DCTT technology refresh for HMS Sultan

    10th March 2020

    The UK’s Defence College of Technical Training (DCTT) is updating the e-learning capabilities at HMS Sultan. The £6 million ($7.9 million) programme is providing a …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Raytheon receives order for H-53 aircraft electronic modules

    18th March 2020

    Raytheon has received a $9.31 million delivery order for H-53 Sea Stallion aircraft electronic modules. The expected completion date of the contract is 7 March …

  • Naval Warfare

    Maya aids Japanese BMD

    26th March 2020

    The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) commissioned the first of two Maya-class destroyers in Yokohama on 19 March. JS Maya (DDG-179) is a guided missile …

  • Defence Notes

    Defence awakens to European COVID-19 nightmare

    18th March 2020

    The impact of COVID-19 has caused widespread disruption to the European defence industry which has introduced exceptional operational measures to protect the health of armed forces personnel, …

  • Special Operations

    USSOCOM to receive ATACR scopes

    11th March 2020

    Nightforce Optics is set to deliver 40 new sights to US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) under the Precision Variable Power Scope (P-VPS) programme. The company …

  • Land Warfare

    Brazilian Army improves air defence of the Amazon area

    27th March 2020

    The Brazilian Army is increasing efforts to protect the Amazon area with the procurement of man-portable air defence systems (MANPADS) for the 12th Jungle Anti-Aircraft Artillery …

  • Defence Notes

    Combat air set to play the fall guy in UK defence review

    6th March 2020

    As high-profile budget difficulties tie the UK government to making tough, long-term procurement decisions across air, land and sea domains, the RAF’s combat air plans …

  • Digital Battlespace

    US continues effort to harden UAVs against electromagnetic attack

    25th March 2020

    DARPA is bringing its Collaborative Operations in Denied Environments (CODE) initiative to a conclusion, with the programme transitioning to the USN. CODE was one of …

  • Naval Warfare

    Netherlands seeks MK-48 Mod 7 conversion kits

    27th February 2020

    The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible foreign military sale to the Netherlands of MK-48 Mod 7 Advanced Technology (AT) torpedo …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Fixed wing aircraft engines

    T56-A-15

    The T56-A-15, a member of the T56 family of engines, powers C-130B/E/H and E-2 military aircraft. Other military versions of engines from the T56 family ...

  • Air: AEW/fire control radar, Air: surveillance radar

    AN/APS-138

    The AN/APS-138 can perform airborne and surface surveillance. The UHF radars use pulse compression to enhance resolution and suppress clutter. With a range of more ...

  • Air: fixed-wing flight simulators

    E-7 Wedgetail Mission Simulator

    E-7 Wedgetail Mission Simulator was developed by Havelsan to meet the requirements of Turkey's Peace Eagle Airborne Early Warning and Control programme. The Mission Simulator ...

  • ISR/special mission

    E-4B Nightwatch

    Developed by Boeing based on the 747-200 airliner, the E-4B Nightwatch is a special mission aircraft used as the US National Airborne Operations Centre and is ...

  • AEW&C

    737 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C)

    The Boeing 737 AEW&C; is based on Boeing’s 737-700 commercial aeroplane. It is used for airspace surveillance and battle management. Three countries operate it: Australia ...

  • Land: vehicle surveillance/target acquisition systems

    Savan 15

    Savan 15 is an FCS for tanks and other AFVs designed to provide fire-on-the-move capability. The system includes a day/night gunner’s sight; fire-control computer; gun ...

  • ISR/special mission

    E-8C Joint STARS

    The E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (STARS) is an ISR aircraft based on the 707-300 airliner. It is fitted with an 8-meter-long, canoe-shaped radome ...

  • Air: Defensive Systems - MLDS

    Elix-IR

    Thales’ Elix-IR is a Missile Approach Warning System (MAWS). It uses infrared sensors to detect the hot exhaust plumes of incoming air-to-air and surface-to-air missiles. ...

  • AEW&C

    E-3 Sentry

    The E-3 Sentry, also known as AWACS, is an AEW&C; aircraft developed by Boeing based on the 707-320B airliner. It is powered by four Pratt & ...

  • AEW&C

    Global 6500 AEW&C

    Developed by L3Harris Technologies and Israel Aerospace Industries’ ELTA Systems Group (ELTA), the Global 6500 AEW&C; consists of a conformal airborne early warning (CAEW) mission ...

  • Ship-launched torpedoes, Submarine-launched torpedoes

    VA-111/Shkval

    Shkval is a a supercaptivation torpedo launched originally in 1977 by the Soviet Union. Today, it is deployed by the Russian Navy and produced by ...

  • Land: handheld NV devices

    Sophie LITE

    The Sophie LITE is a handheld, integrated multifunction system that allows the user to detect, recognise, identify and locate targets. It can be used standalone ...

  • Air: AEW/fire control radar, Air: surveillance radar

    AN/APY-1/2

    The S-band AN/APY-1 radar is installed in a large rotodome above the fuselage of the Boeing KE-3A/E-3A/B Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft ...

  • OPVs

    Cape Roger Class

    The Cape Roger class features two offshore patrol vessels (OPV) in service with the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG). Built by Ferguson Industries Ltd. the first ship ...

  • Air: chaff, flare and decoy systems

    AN/ALE-47A(V)

    The ALE-47A(V) incorporates new technology to update the standard ALE-47 family. It uses information from EW sensors such as RWR and MWS to determine the ...