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Air Warfare
Australia receives first upgraded C-130J
16th January 2022
Australia is upgrading its C-130J fleet and has prepared the way for a future P-8A upgrade, but the RAAF is struggling with its much-delayed C-27J programme.
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Land Warfare
New AFVs and artillery offer options for Egypt
23rd December 2021
European manufacturers displayed a variety of armoured vehicles and self-propelled howitzers at EDEX 2021.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
MQ-25 integration takes ‘early step forward’ in carrier test
21st December 2021
A demonstration aboard USS George HW Bush saw a Boeing-owned MQ-25 move around on a carrier flight deck via a handheld remote control device.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
MQ-25 integration takes ‘early step forward’ in carrier test
21st December 2021
A demonstration aboard USS George HW Bush saw a Boeing-owned MQ-25 move around on a carrier flight deck via a handheld remote control device.
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Air Warfare
Russia struggles with loss of Su-35 fighter deals
4th January 2022
Three nations, Algeria, Egypt and Indonesia, are reported to have pulled out of Su-35 fighter jet deals with Russia.
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Digital Battlespace
USMC turns to Raytheon for more AESA radars
14th December 2021
Upgraded radars for Hornets include gallium nitride semiconductors and phased-array technology.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2021: Unintended consequences (Opinion)
24th November 2021
The increasing complexity of emerging technologies is placing pressure on the optimisation of military training. In particular, air force training comes at a premium, so the right balance of tools and techniques is crucial for cost-effectiveness.
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Air Warfare
Dassault captures mega Rafale order from UAE
3rd December 2021
Dassault and the UAE have signed off on a huge order for new fighter jets, helicopters and weapons.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Brazil orders second batch of Hermes 900s
5th January 2022
Brazilian Air Force supplements its Hermes 900 fleet with a new order.
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Land Warfare
K9 SPH gains its first African customer
2nd February 2022
The K9 155mm self-propelled howitzer has achieved its largest export sale to date, with the Egyptian Army lodging a large order.
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Defence Notes
Saudis gain more THAAD support
21st December 2021
Lockheed Martin continues support for Saudi-installed ballistic missile defence system.
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Air Warfare
Indian Navy tries out Rafale for carrier operations
7th January 2022
The Indian Navy is beginning practical tests of foreign aircraft as it seeks a new carrier-borne fighter. First up is the Rafale.
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Naval Warfare
Fire aboard Provorny disrupts Project 20385
24th January 2022
Was damage to the corvette Provorny in a December 2021 fire more serious than the Russian Navy and MoD care to admit?
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Defence Notes
Putin’s war in Ukraine has far-reaching implications for Asian militaries
3rd March 2022
There is potential for future Asian imports of Russian equipment to be hammered hard, and for increasing difficulties in maintaining current equipment, after Putin's ill-advised invasion of Ukraine.
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Air Warfare
Dubai Airshow 2021: All relatively quiet on the F-35 front
19th November 2021
A planned $23 billion FMS package for the UAE has still not been fully approved, 12 months after it was first proposed.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Fighter - multirole
F-35A [Netherlands]
Programme Background The Netherlands was planning to procure a total of 46 aircraft for €5,5 billion ($6.17 billion) to replace its ageing F-16 Fighting Falcon ...
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Trainer
S-211 Replacement [Philippines]
Programme Background Requirement The Philippines is looking at replacement options for its ageing fleet of S-211 trainer jets. The S-211s have been in operation with ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-16V (1-8) [Bulgaria]
Programme Background Requirement Bulgarian MoD plans to procure 16 new-built fighter aircraft to replace its fleet of 15 Russian-manufactured MiG-29 fighters. Lockheed Martin’s F-16 Block ...
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Maritime patrol
AVSIMAR (France)
Programme Background In November 2018, the French MoD announced that it awarded a contract for the detailed definition study of the future surveillance and maritime ...
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ISR/special mission
Baekdu-II (South Korea)
Programme Background This ISR aircraft programme, which first appeared on the 2020-24 Mid-Term Defense Acquisition Plan, comprises four Baekdu-II aircraft. These will add to two ...
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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
F-16V [Türkiye]
Programme Background Requirement Turkish Air Force ordered 100 F-35A aircraft as a partner nation, however, the country was removed from the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter programme ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-35A Denmark
Denmark joined the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program in 2002 during the System Development and Demonstration phase and has influenced technical elements of the ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-16V (9-16) [Bulgaria]
Programme Background In April 2022, the US State Department approved a potential FMS worth $1.673 million to procure eight F-16Vs to Bulgaria. The aircraft are ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-16V Block 70 (Bahrain)
Programme Background In 2018, the US government awarded a $1.12 billion contract to Lockheed Martin to produce 16 F-16 Block 70 aircraft for Bahrain, which ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
Bradley M2A2 (Croatia)
Programme Background First hinted at in 2017, the signing of a contract between Croatia and the US follows five years of negotiations. Seeking to fill ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | Next Generation Fighter (Romania)
In February 2022 Romanian President Klaus Iohannis gave a speech stating that Romania was considering the acquisition of F-35 fighters to replace its F-16 inventory in ...
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Air: Helmet-mounted displays
Air: Helmet-mounted displays | Next Generation Fighter (Romania)
In February 2022 Romanian President Klaus Iohannis gave a speech stating that Romania was considering the acquisition of F-35 fighters to replace its F-16 inventory in ...
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Data links
Data links | Next Generation Fighter (Romania)
In February 2022 Romanian President Klaus Iohannis gave a speech stating that Romania was considering the acquisition of F-35 fighters to replace its F-16 inventory in ...
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Air: Head-up displays
Air: Head-up displays | Next Generation Fighter (Romania)
In February 2022 Romanian President Klaus Iohannis gave a speech stating that Romania was considering the acquisition of F-35 fighters to replace its F-16 inventory in ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Air: Electronic Attack - Jamming
AN/ALQ-178(V)
BAE System’s AN/ALQ-178(V) is an integrated self-protection system designed to protect combat aircraft. During its service life it has outfitted several airframes including the Dassault ...
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Fixed wing aircraft engines
F101-GE-102
Manufactured by GE Aviation, the F101-GE-102 was a turbofan engine that weighed 1,996kg and powered the B-1B Lancer. It delivered 30,000lbs of thrust. The engine’s ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-16C/D Block 25, 30/32, 40/42
The F-16C/D ('C' one-seat, 'D' two-seat designation) is the second generation of the F-16 Fighting Falcon family. The production of the F-16C/D began in 1983 with ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-16E/F Block 60
The F-16E/F Block 60/61 ('E' single-seat, 'F' dual-seat) is a fourth-generation multirole combat aircraft introduced as part of the Fighting Falcon family. It is also ...
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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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Uncrewed aerial systems engines
TJ 20A
The TJ 20A is a small engine designed for UAV applications. The engine is controlled by a fuel pump, electronic valves and sensors integrated in ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-2A/B
Based on the design of the F-16 Fighting Falcon family, the F-2 Support Fighter is a single-engine multirole fighter aircraft produced for the Japan Air ...
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Air: Integrated Defensive Systems
ASPIS
Raytheon’s Advanced Self-Protection Integrated Suite, better known as ASPIS, was developed to equip the Hellenic Air Force’s (HAF) fleet of General Dynamics/Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-16C/D Block 50/52/52+
A member of the F-16 Fighting Falcon family, the F-16C/D Block 50/52 ('C' single-seat, 'D' dual-seat) is a third-generation multirole fighter that was rolled out ...
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Fixed wing aircraft engines
F100-PW-100
The origin of the F100-PW-100 engine can be traced back to 1970 when Pratt & Whitney won a competition to design and manufacture the propulsion ...
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Air: Integrated Defensive Systems
AN/ALQ-213(V) DAC
Terma’s AN/ALQ-213(V) electronic warfare management unit is used extensively on General Dynamics/Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon series combat aircraft around the world. The AN/ALQ-213(V) is ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-16I Sufa
The F-16I Sufa ('Storm' in Hebrew) is a Block 52+ D (dual-seat) variant of the Fighting Falcon, which Lockheed Martin produced for Israel. It is ...
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Air: Electronic Attack - Jamming, Air: Electronic Attack - Pod
ALQ-200
LIG Nex1’s ALQ-200 is a pod-mounted electronic attack system. Like other comparable products, it is designed to be used as an escort jammer to protect ...
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Air: air combat simulators
USAF F-16 Training System
L3Harris Technologies is supporting approximately 180 F-16 pilot and maintenance trainers as part of the USAF’s F-16 Training System. Programme contract options extend through 2019. ...
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Air: Integrated Defensive Systems
Falcon Edge/IEWS
Northrop Grumman’s Falcon Edge Integrated Self-Protection System (ISPS) equips the United Arab Emirates Air Force’s (UAEAF) Lockheed Martin F-16E/F Block-60 fighters.
