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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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Singapore Airshow 2024: Elbit Systems unveils Hermes 650 Spark UAV

21st February 2024

The MALE drone features automatic takeoff and landing (ATOL) capabilities and can accommodate a load of 260kg across eight modular storage stations.
Air Warfare

Israel prepares F-35s for potential mission in Iran

21st February 2024

The threat of Iranian nuclear weapons has led Israel to make changes to its F-35s while Russian actions in Syria have acted as a catalyst for action in developing anti-jamming systems.
Land Warfare

ST Engineering goes big on hybrid at Singapore Airshow with Terrex s5 and new 4x4 MRAP

21st February 2024

The company’s development effort in hybrid electric drive technology has yielded two new products which have been on display at Singapore Airshow 2024.
Naval Warfare

Turkey celebrates milestone in national submarine steel production

20th February 2024

Turkey’s attempts to construct indigenous submarine projects has taken a step closer to reality with the delivery of domestically manufactured steel for submarines.
Naval Warfare

Turkish Gür-class submarines set for upgrade

20th February 2024

The Turkish Navy has four Gür-class submarines with the first vessel laid down in February 2000 at Gölcük Naval Shipyard. The submarines were commissioned between April 2006 and June 2008.
Naval Warfare

Spain says farewell to the last of its Galerna-class submarines

20th February 2024

The four Spanish (S 70/Galerna) boats entered service between 1983 and 1985, but have now all been decommissioned, leaving Spain with just one active submarine.
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Sweden commits US$684.7 million in equipment and funds to Ukraine

20th February 2024

Sweden has announced another package of support for Ukraine, following hot on the heels of Canada’s additional support announced this week and last week’s support from the UK and the EU.
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US Air Force fires warning as China attempts to recruit US airmen

20th February 2024

US Air Force authorities have warned that Beijing has been trying to contract experienced US personnel to fill PRC training gaps in tactics, techniques and procedures.
Air Warfare

Singapore Airshow 2024: China debuts Apache competitor attack helicopter in Singapore

20th February 2024

China's Aviation Industry Corporation has showcased the Z-10EM, an upgraded version of its Z-10 attack helicopter, designed for export markets.
Air Warfare

Diehl to work on integration of IRIS-T missile onto KAI aircraft

20th February 2024

Diehl BGT Defence’s IRIS-T (IR Imaging System Tail/Thrust Vector-Controlled) short-range air-to-air missile has seen service with 10 countries.
Air Warfare

Singapore Airshow 2024: Boeing remains confident in Indonesian F-15EX programme

20th February 2024

Despite uncertainty over a clear timeline for final approval of the Indonesian F-15EX fighter programme, discussions have been ongoing between the US and Indonesian governments, as they work to address various aspects of the FMS deal.
Naval Warfare

Australia releases blueprint for expanded naval surface fleet

20th February 2024

The much-anticipated Enhanced Lethality Surface Combatant Fleet review has allocated billions of dollars towards enhancing the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet.
Land Warfare

Elbit Systems wins $300 million deal to supply vehicle systems to European customer

20th February 2024

Elbit Systems has won a contract to supply equipment and subsystems for a European country’s armoured vehicles which could include UT30 MK2 unmanned turrets and Iron Vision head-mounted displays.
Air Warfare

Singapore Airshow 2024: Singapore’s Apache upgrade among plans to renew RSAF capabilities

20th February 2024

Singapore’s air force chief has confirmed plans to extend the life of the RSAF’s Apaches to beyond 2030, as well as revealing the next steps for future purchases of F-35s, replacements for its UAV fleet and updates to its ground-based air defence systems.
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Singapore Airshow 2024: Singapore’s air chief reflects on lessons learnt from ongoing conflicts

20th February 2024

Singapore’s air force chief shares four key learnings from ongoing conflicts ranging from countering low-cost drones to ensuring the defence of the digital domain.
Land Warfare

UK’s Light Fires Platform completes first phase

20th February 2024

The Royal Artillery’s Light Fires Platform has been put forward as a potential replacement for the towed 105mm L118 Light Gun.
Land Warfare

Austria trebles Pandur EVO 6x6 fleet via $1.9 billion order

20th February 2024

The Pandur EVO, a 6x6 APC which features a longer hull design, improved driveline technology and powerpack, will provide a significantly increased level of protection, payload and mobility compared to the Pandur I.
Air Warfare

Canada to donate 800 SkyRanger R70 to Ukraine

19th February 2024

The SkyRanger R70, a quadcopter UAV designed for surveillance, observation and package delivery, can transport weapons up to a weight of two kilograms.
Naval Warfare

New US Navy expeditionary ship commissioned

19th February 2024

The US Navy's Expeditionary Sea Base (T-ESB) programme was created as a derivative of the Montford Point-class Expeditionary Transfer Docks, also built by General Dynamics NASSCO.