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News - fifth-generation aircraft
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Digital Battlespace
Boeing poised to provide digital payload for GPS III
20th May 2015
Boeing is looking to compete for the Global Positioning System (GPS) III programme payload solution when the US Air Force opens it up for alternate …
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Digital Battlespace
Cost saving focus for future satellites
20th May 2015
Improved technology and innovation were key to cost efficiency in future satellite programmes, according to senior Boeing officials. Speaking to journalists at the Boeing Satellite …
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia: Saab highlights submarine offerings
20th May 2015
‘The naval segment in Southeast Asia is very important,’ Anders Dahl, VP and head of Saab Singapore, told Shephard at the IMDEX Asia maritime defence …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Airbus, Dassault, Finmeccanica welcome MALE UAS next steps
20th May 2015
Airbus Defence and Space, Dassault Aviation and Finmeccanica have welcomed an agreement between France, Germany and Italy to conduct a definition study of a European …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
South Africa to introduce new RPAS regulations
20th May 2015
The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) announced on 17 May that it will introduce new regulations for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) in civil …
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Defence Helicopter
IMDEX Asia: Airbus helps helicopters hit the deck
20th May 2015
Airbus Defence and Space is using the IMDEX Asia exhibition to promote the virtues of its DeckFinder positioning system, which helps maritime helicopters and UAVs …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Improved UAS batteries needed to boost endurance, says C-Astral chief
19th May 2015
Better battery technology is crucial for the continued development of small unmanned air systems, according to Marko Peljhan, co-founder and CEO of Slovenian aerospace firm …
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia: Malaysia, US conduct joint naval exercises
19th May 2015
The USS Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group conducted a series of exercises with the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) and Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) on …
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia: USS Fort Worth makes itself at home in Changi
19th May 2015
The Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) USS Fort Worth departed San Diego on 17 November 2014 to begin her 16-month rotational deployment to Singapore, arriving …
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Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia: RSN chief stresses need for regional security cooperation
19th May 2015
As various navies gather in Singapore for IMDEX Asia 2015, Asia-Pacific’s premier international maritime defence show, Singapore’s naval chief is taking a pragmatic view about …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Robonic, Lockheed team for UAS launcher
19th May 2015
Robonic and Lockheed Martin have entered an agreement for the development of a fourth-generation pneumatic launcher for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) called OHTO. Under the …
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Land Warfare
Russia to develop new shells for Armata tank
19th May 2015
Armata, a new generation of the Russian T-14 tank, has been displayed for the first time at the WW2 Victory Day parade in Moscow. It …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DeSIRE II demonstration project launches
19th May 2015
The European Space Agency (ESA) and European Defence Agency (EDA) have launched the DeSIRE II demonstration project to develop services provided by Remotely Piloted Aircraft …
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Defence Helicopter
Airbus H145M receives EASA certification
19th May 2015
Airbus Helicopters announced the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification of its H145M helicopter on 15 May, paving the way for military type approval and …
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Digital Battlespace
Cubic to improve SAR capabilities of USAF
18th May 2015
Support Systems Associates (SSAI) has awarded a $1.7 million contract to Cubic Global Defense for its AN/ARS-6 Lightweight Airborne Recovery System (LARS) for the US …
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 ...
