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News - f-15
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Naval Warfare
RN's future Type 32 will have autonomous offboard focus
9th November 2021
The future Type 32 frigate will bolster the size of the RN escort fleet.
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Air Warfare
Lockheed obtains major IDIQ contract for USAF Raptor sustainment
9th November 2021
USAF chooses Lockheed Martin for a new decade of work under the ARES programme.
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Defence Notes
Poland thinks big as it looks nervously east
5th November 2021
Proposed legislation would see Poland more than double the size of its army, as the country seeks to enhance its deterrence capabilities in relatively short time.
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Air Warfare
US signals AMRAAM sale to Saudi Arabia
5th November 2021
Potential FMS of AIM-120 AMRAAM would enhance the Saudi arsenal to meet the threat of cross-border missile attacks from Iran-backed rebels in Yemen.
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Defence Notes
Pentagon report highlights China’s ambition to ‘fight and win wars’
5th November 2021
Strategic competition continue to heat up between China and the US, as the former prioritises developing a modern military with burgeoning nuclear warheads.
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Training
Son of ASDOT rises from the ashes
4th November 2021
With the demise of ASDOT nearly three years ago, the UK MoD is looking to fill some live air training gaps with its Operational Readiness Training Aerial Support Service requirement. Is the winner already home and hosed?
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Defence Notes
Q3 revenues grow but air programme sales abate for Northrop Grumman
3rd November 2021
Northrop Grumman reports lower Q3 sales on various USAF programmes.
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Defence Notes
Latest UK report reveals fall in export deals
3rd November 2021
It seems that the UK has maintained its presence in the top 10 global defence exporters worldwide — but it remains to be seen whether this will continue after COVID-19 and post-Brexit.
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Training
US Navy has bold plans for future aviator training
3rd November 2021
The USN has published its vision for future aviation training that covers the gamut of live, virtual and constructive training — but achieving its goal will present a massive challenge.
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Defence Notes
British Army in the crosshairs as difficult choices confront new CDS (Opinion)
2nd November 2021
Admiral Sir Tony Radikin will take the reins as the new Chief of the Defence Staff on 30 November — while there are some reasons to be positive about the future, he must also juggle some potentially tricky priorities.
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Air Warfare
Dyncorp continues support for NAWCWD test aircraft
2nd November 2021
A new contract modification sees Dyncorp carry on maintenance and logistics work for USN test aircraft.
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Air Warfare
China’s stealth carrier fighter makes maiden flight
2nd November 2021
China's military aviation industry continues to pump out new aircraft, including the long-expected appearance of a carrier stealth fighter.
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Air Warfare
USAF awards $1.5 billion engine contract for F-15EX fleet
1st November 2021
General Electric has been awarded a $1.5 billion contract to provide their F110-GE-129 engines for the planned F-15EX fleet.
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Land Warfare
Finland and Estonia to order additional K9s
1st November 2021
Finnish defence minister Antti Kaikkonen has approved a plan to purchase five K9s this year and another five in 2022, while Estonia is also moving to acquire more of the South Korean-made SPHs.
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Digital Battlespace
Compact anti-jamming system benefits small-calibre missiles
30th October 2021
An industry-academia team has developed an ITAR-free anti-jamming capability.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | F-35A (61-75) [Italy]
In September 2024, the Italian MoD launched a white paper with provisions for an additional 15 F-35A and 10 F-35B aircraft for €7 billion ($7.79 billion). ...
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Data links
Data links | F-35A (61-75) [Italy]
In September 2024, the Italian MoD launched a white paper with provisions for an additional 15 F-35A and 10 F-35B aircraft for €7 billion ($7.79 billion). ...
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Air: Helmet-mounted displays
Air: Helmet-mounted displays | F-35A (61-75) [Italy]
In September 2024, the Italian MoD launched a white paper with provisions for an additional 15 F-35A and 10 F-35B aircraft for €7 billion ($7.79 billion). ...
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Air: Head-up displays
Air: Head-up displays | F-35A (61-75) [Italy]
In September 2024, the Italian MoD launched a white paper with provisions for an additional 15 F-35A and 10 F-35B aircraft for €7 billion ($7.79 billion). ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | F-35A (61-75) [Italy]
In September 2024, the Italian MoD launched a white paper with provisions for an additional 15 F-35A and 10 F-35B aircraft for €7 billion ($7.79 billion). ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-35A (61-75) [Italy]
Programme Background Requirement In 2009, the Italian MoD planned to purchase 131 F-35 aircraft, which was later reduced to 90. According to the MoD documentation, ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-35I Adir (51-75) [Israel]
Programme Background On 15 February 2015, Israel signed an FMS deal to procure 33 F-35A (F-35I Adir) fighter aircraft with an option of 17. Israel ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-35A Japan
In 2019, Japan requested to be an official partner in the F-35 programme, but this request was rejected by the Pentagon. The F-35 Joint Strike ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Fighter - multirole
Future Fighter Capability Project [Canada]
Programme Background Canada’s defence policy estimates the acquisition of the aircraft, associated equipment and setup to enable entry into service will cost C$15-19 billion ($12.9-14.5 billion). In ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Air: Integrated Defensive Systems
F-15 Tactical Electronic Warfare Suite (TEWS)
The F-15 Tactical Electronic Warfare Suite (TEWS) is a protection system designed to give F-15, F-15K and F-15E pilots software-controlled protection against directed RF threats. ...
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Air: Displays
GH-4200
L3Harris GH-4200 Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESIS) is a repeater display designed for F-15 and F/A-18 aircraft.
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Fighter - air superiority
F-15J/DJ
The F-15J and F-15DJ "Peace Eagle" are variants of the F-15 Eagle air-superiority tactical fighter aircraft manufactured by Mitsubishi for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.
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Fighter - air superiority
F-15 Eagle
The F-15 Eagle is a group of air-superiority tactical fighter aircraft that includes the F-15A/B/C/D models. The F-15A "Streak Eagle" and F-15C are single-seat versions used ...
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Core systems: cameras and IR detectors
Ophir Lightweight IR Zoom Lenses
The LightIR thermal imaging zoom lenses include the 20-275mm f/5.5 mediumwave IR(264gr) and the 15-75mm f/1.2 longwave IR (320gr). Both lenses are lightweight and high-performance, ...
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EO/IR systems
IRST
IRST is a passive, long-range IR search and track (IRST) sensor system that detects and tracks airborne threats in electronic attack and heavy countermeasure environments. ...
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Air: chaff, flare and decoy systems
FG-3/-6/-9 IR Flares
The FG-3/-6/-9 IR Flares are fully compatible in form, fit and function with M206 and MJU-7B flares respectively, and they all use magnesium/PTFE cartridge pellets. ...
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EO/IR systems
ATARS
Operational on USMC F/A-18s, the Advanced Tactical Airborne Reconnaissance System (ATARS) provides high-resolution imagery for real/near-real time reconnaissance and can perform strike and bomb damage ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-16A/B Block 1, 5, 10, 15, 20
The F-16 Fighting Falcon programme started as a low-cost, highly manoeuvrable day fighter to complement the higher-cost, heavier McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle air superiority fighter. ...
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Air: AEW/fire control radar
AN/APG-63(V)3
The AN/APG-63(V)3 AESA radar is designed to provide adaptable technology and tactical flexibility as the newest member of Raytheon’s F-15 radar family. It is designed ...
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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 ...
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Air: chaff, flare and decoy systems
IRCM Flares
Kilgore develops and manufactures a range of airborne IR decoy flares. These are compatible with most available dispenser systems. Standard flare products manufactured include: MJU-7A/B, ...
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Core systems: cameras and IR detectors
7020-1-D-01
The 7020-1-D-01 is an athermal longwave infrared fixed-focal-length assembly, 25mm F/1.0. It supports multiple detectors with pitch from 15-50µm and designed for general thermal imaging ...
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Air: air combat simulators
Pakistan Air Force F-16C ATDs
The F-16C Aircrew Training Devices built by L3Harris Technologies for the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) became ready for training in 2014. Both simulators, one a ...
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Airborne rockets - guided
GBU-53/B StormBreaker
GBU-53/B StormBreaker is a precision-guided glide bomb developed by Raytheon to equip F-15, F/A-18 and F-35. It is also known as the Small Diameter Bomb II. The StormBreaker includes a ...