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News - E-7

  • Training

    Storm clouds arise for Pilatus in India

    18th July 2019

    The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) plans to acquire 38 additional PC-7 Mk II aircraft are in tatters after the country’s MoD imposed a one-year trading …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Asian nations boost spy satellite capacities

    13th August 2019

    Asian countries continue to enhance their satellite constellations, with China, India and South Korea all making recent announcements in the space realm.  China, for instance, …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Trouble at the top for US Army's future UAS plans

    8th August 2019

    The US Army has downplayed concerns that a manufacturer involved in the service’s Future Tactical Unmanned Aerial System (FTUAS) programme could force other aircraft to …

  • Defence Notes

    Seoul announces major defence boost in 2020-24 plans

    15th August 2019

    The South Korean Ministry of National Defense's (MND) latest Defense Mid-Term Plan covering the five-year period from 2020-24 foresees an ambitious increase in spending.  The …

  • Defence Notes

    Two crucial areas continue to dominate UK defence exports

    30th July 2019

    Despite political shifts in UK defence, including a series of defence ministers in recent years and differing defence industrial priorities, one constant is the UK’s …

  • Defence Notes

    Bulgaria’s fighter purchase on hold

    24th July 2019

    The Bulgarian Parliament has ratified the deal for the purchase of eight new-build Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Block 70 fighters for the Bulgarian Air Force (BuAF). …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Saab adds GlobalEye to Finland fighter offer

    20th June 2019

    Saab has announced that it will include two GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C;) aircraft as part of its Gripen offer to Finland.GlobalEye is …

  • Naval Warfare

    Russia seeks international naval partners

    11th July 2019

    Rostec’s Rosoboronexport is looking to tap into foreign naval export opportunities at the IMDS 2019 International Maritime Defense Show in St Petersburg, Rostec announced on …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    JGSDF intelligence units are using ScanEagle

    11th July 2019

    The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) exhibited an Insitu ScanEagle UAV loaded on a Type 73 medium truck at the Fuji School on 7 July, …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Talisman Sabre 2019: Australian UGVs are put to work

    13th July 2019

    The Australian Army is utilising the opportunities that Exercise Talisman Sabre 2019 presents to continue testing of six Mission Adaptable Platform System (MAPS) 6x6 UGVs …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Airbus and Hauts-de-France target air deliveries

    24th June 2019

    On 17 June, Airbus signed a framework partnership agreement with the Hauts-de-France region to assess the economic development potential of UAS deliveries on a regional …

  • Land Warfare

    Rheinmetall signs agreement with UK for infantry ammo

    8th July 2019

    Rheinmetall has been awarded a framework contract by the UK Ministry of Defence for the provision of infantry ammunition.  The company and the UK’s Defence …

  • Defence Notes

    Saab forced to ditch Swiss flight tests

    13th June 2019

    Saab has announced that the company’s in-development Gripen E will not take part in forthcoming flight tests in Switzerland, but will continue its participation in …

  • Training

    UK MFTS to get more aircraft and sims

    18th June 2019

    Ascent Flight Training, the company running the UK’s Military Flying Training System (MFTS) programme, is to ‘increase the output and the capacity’ of the project …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Australia kicks off Tiger replacement effort

    10th July 2019

    The Australian Army has begun its search for a successor to the troubled Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH), with an RfI issued by the Capability …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

  • AEW&C

    E-7 Wedgetail - UK (Second Order)

    Programme Background Seeking to replace its six ageing Boeing E-3 Sentry AEW&C;, the British Royal Air Force awarded Boeing a £1.89 billion contract in 2019 ...

  • AEW&C

    E-7 Wedgetail (737) - UK

    Programme Background Seeking to replace its six ageing Boeing E-3 Sentry AEW&C;, the British Royal Air Force awarded Boeing a £1.89 billion contract in 2019 covering the ...

  • AEW&C

    E-7A Wedgetail (1-2) [USA]

    Programme Background Shephard notes that this entry covers the two rapid-prototype E-7 aircraft, whose contract was signed in August 2024. A second programme entry covers the ...

  • Air: Radio and SATCOM

    Air: Radio and SATCOM | E-7 Wedgetail - UK (Second Order)

    The UK MoD signed a £1.51 billion ($1.98 billion) deal to purchase five E-7 Wedgetail aircraft from Boeing for the Royal Air Force (RAF) in ...

  • Data links

    Data links | E-7 Wedgetail - UK (Second Order)

    The UK MoD signed a £1.51 billion ($1.98 billion) deal to purchase five E-7 Wedgetail aircraft from Boeing for the Royal Air Force (RAF) in ...

  • Air: Head-up displays

    Air: Head-up displays | E-7 Wedgetail - UK (Second Order)

    The UK MoD signed a £1.51 billion ($1.98 billion) deal to purchase five E-7 Wedgetail aircraft from Boeing for the Royal Air Force (RAF) in ...

  • Transponders and IFF

    Transponders and IFF | E-7 Wedgetail - UK (Second Order)

    The UK MoD signed a £1.51 billion ($1.98 billion) deal to purchase five E-7 Wedgetail aircraft from Boeing for the Royal Air Force (RAF) in ...

  • AEW&C

    E-7A Wedgetail (USA - Forecast)

    Programme Background Speaking on 21 September 2021 during the annual Air Force Association (AFA) Meeting in Washington DC, USAF Chief of Staff Gen Charles Brown ...

  • Fighter - multirole

    JAS 39E/F Gripen (Brazil)

    In 2016, Gripen’s Project and Development Center was opened in Sao Paulo to allow Sweedish and Brazillian engineers to work together in the Gripen development ...

  • Data links

    Data links | E-6 TACAMO Recapitalisation Programme (E-XX) [USN]

    The TACAMO Recapitalisation Programme (E-XX) will replace the ageing E-6B Mercury and transition the US Airborne Strategic NC3 capability between aircraft. E-XX mission equipment will ...

  • Air: Head-up displays

    Air: Head-up displays | E-6 TACAMO Recapitalisation Programme (E-XX) [USN]

    The TACAMO Recapitalisation Programme (E-XX) will replace the ageing E-6B Mercury and transition the US Airborne Strategic NC3 capability between aircraft. E-XX mission equipment will ...

  • Transponders and IFF

    Transponders and IFF | E-6 TACAMO Recapitalisation Programme (E-XX) [USN]

    The TACAMO Recapitalisation Programme (E-XX) will replace the ageing E-6B Mercury and transition the US Airborne Strategic NC3 capability between aircraft. E-XX mission equipment will ...

  • AEW&C

    E-2D - Japan

    Programme Background Quantity Required The JASDF is taking delivery of 13 E-2D aircraft. Programme Value The total procurement cost for 13 E-2D aircraft is calculated ...

  • Air: Radio and SATCOM

    Air: Radio and SATCOM | E-7A Wedgetail (1-2) [USA]

    The USAF is interested in a near-term procurement of the Airborne Moving Target Indicator (AMTI) radar-equipped Boeing E-7A Wedgetail as an interim measure between the retirement ...

  • Data links

    Data links | E-7A Wedgetail (1-2) [USA]

    The USAF is interested in a near-term procurement of the Airborne Moving Target Indicator (AMTI) radar-equipped Boeing E-7A Wedgetail as an interim measure between the retirement ...

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 ...