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Paris Air Show 2025: GA-ASI unveils the PELE air-launched UAV

The air-launched PELE has been designed to extend the sensing capabilities of the MQ-9B and its user service through various payloads.

Paris Air Show 2025: Portugal signs for sixth C-390 Millennium aircraft with 10 options for future European acquisition

Portugal was the second country to purchase the C-390 Millennium aircraft for its air force, originally signing for five aircraft in 2019. This order marks the first time an operator has signed an additional order for the C-390.

Naval Warfare

Ireland orders Thales towed array sonar

Ireland has a large Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) which extends 370km (200nm) offshore and contains 75% of the transatlantic subsea cables which carry $10 trillion in financial transactions daily. The country is investing to increase protection and surveillance of these waters.

Land Warfare

Paris Air Show 2025: MBDA bets on carmaker to help make new one-way effector

The One-Way Effector (OWE) is a ground-launched missile or drome designed to act as a swarm to overwhelm air defence systems. It was displayed for the first time in Paris this week.

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Air Warfare

UK receives two additional F-35B aircraft as deliveries resume

12th May 2025

The two aircraft were delivered in the TR-3 configuration, bringing the RAF one step closer to fulfilling its order for 48 F-35B aircraft.
Land Warfare

Lockheed Martin builds first Saudi Arabian THAAD components

12th May 2025

The THAAD launcher was first procured by Saudi Arabia in 2017, with local production a key condition of the sale.
Land Warfare

US Army to test droppable camera for perimeter security under the xTech programme

12th May 2025

Bounce Imaging’s Thermal Camera Spike is a rugged, deployable 360° surveillance tool.
Naval Warfare

Singapore to upgrade Super Rapid 76mm guns with Strales system

12th May 2025

A total of 28 active surface ships will receive the upgrades to their weaponry to help them combat the growing threat from UAVs.
Land Warfare

Oshkosh Defense starts production on ROGUE-Fires and develops MTVR 4×4 variant

12th May 2025

Both ROGUE-Fires and the MTVR demonstrator have been designed for Indo-Pacific mobility and expeditionary operations.
Defence Notes

Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up

9th May 2025

The company’s Q1 2025 results showed a 20% increase in new orders and a 15% increase in revenue across the business.
Air Warfare

Rolls-Royce wins $711 million contract to support UK Royal Air Force Typhoon engines

9th May 2025

The contract covers maintenance and service for the EJ200 engine that powers the UK Royal Air Force’s Typhoon fleet.
Naval Warfare

Will the US be able to make its shipbuilding industry “great again”?

9th May 2025

The White House and Congress have been increasing efforts to support the national maritime industry.
Land Warfare

How Ukraine’s wartime innovators are redefining tactical communication

9th May 2025

A Ukrainian company in a race against Russian jammers has been demonstrating how the country’s innovative start-ups have been beating the West at its own game.
Naval Warfare

Euroatlas brings Greyshark AUV to Asia for its maiden visit

9th May 2025

Euroatlas displayed its Greyshark autonomous underwater vehicle outside Europe for the first time, highlighting variant specifications and development progress at IMDEX 2025.
Air Warfare

Teledyne FLIR upgrades Black Hornet 4 UAS

9th May 2025

Integration and expanding capabilities are among the objectives for Teledyne FLIR to further develop its family of uncrewed systems.
Land Warfare

Roke unveils new portable EW system

9th May 2025

Roke’s EM-Vis Deceive has been designed to be modular, open-standards based and mission configurable, and can be carried by a single soldier.
Air Warfare

NATO funds portable charging technology for Arctic deployment

8th May 2025

Technology provided by Quaze Technologies will enable wirelessly charging of unmanned systems.
Special Operations

Polaris unveils new military snowmobile for Arctic SOF operations

8th May 2025

Polaris Government and Defense has launched the Military 850 TITAN 155 snowmobile ahead of SOF Week 2025. Designed for immediate deployment in cold-weather environments, the platform will enter trials with special operations forces by year-end, targeting NATO’s northern and eastern European members.
Special Operations

Canadian light and beacon solutions promise to improve safety for SOF teams

8th May 2025

Solutions supplied by Adventure Tactical currently equip military and law enforcement forces of 24 countries.
Air Warfare

Pivotal showcases BlackFly eVTOL at SOF Week with eyes on military adoption (video)

8th May 2025

Pivotal has demonstrated its lightweight electric VTOL aircraft, BlackFly, live at SOF Week 2025, as the company positions the platform for special operations and wider defence applications.
Air Warfare

Skydio X10D becomes first UAS delivered for Tranche 2 US Army Short Range Reconnaissance programme

8th May 2025

The drone has equipped a US Army Transforming in Contact (TiC) to provide it with intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities.
Naval Warfare

Metal Shark starts production on HSMUSVs as US shipyard targets further Caribbean orders

8th May 2025

The US shipyard’s new High Speed Maneuverable Unmanned Surface Vessel (HSMUSV) will have a range of more than 500 nautical miles.
Air Warfare

AeroVironment unveils new one-way attack drone Red Dragon and Titan 4 C-UAS

8th May 2025

The two new platforms form part of AeroVironment’s growing portfolio of UAS and C-UAS solutions, following its acquisition of BlueHalo in May to scale its technology and business.