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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

General Atomics unveils XQ-67A combat drone

12th February 2024

The development of the XQ-67A was set out to create a platform capable of crewed-uncrewed teaming, with noticeable visual similarities to existing advanced UAS.
Digital Battlespace

Indian military drafts wish list for space technologies to counter Chinese developments

9th February 2024

India has ambitious plans to develop its ISR capabilities in space but has a fight on its hands if it wants to keep in touch with competing nations.
Land Warfare

Norway to provide more NASAMs to Ukraine

9th February 2024

If approved by the Norwegian Parliament, a proposal to supply additional National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) units to Ukraine would represent Norway’s fourth such donation of the systems.
Naval Warfare

First P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft flies to Portugal

9th February 2024

A former German Navy P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft has successfully flown to Portugal as part of a €45 million deal between the two countries.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Australia pumps more money into the MQ-28A Ghost Bat programme

9th February 2024

The funding towards the MQ-28A Ghost Bat will facilitate the delivery of three Block 2 aircraft with enhanced design and improved capabilities.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Swedish Home Guard equipped with defence drones

9th February 2024

The Swedish Home Guard has received Anafi UAVs from Parrot to enhance surveillance and defence capabilities in various conditions.
Air Warfare

US Army cancels FARA helicopter programmes to fund UAS and Black Hawk procurement

9th February 2024

The cancellation of the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) has reflected a shift in focus towards uncrewed systems in response to evolving battlefield dynamics and lessons learned from recent conflicts.
Land Warfare

US Army is close to producing 80,000 155mm shells per month

8th February 2024

Investments in its Organic Industrial Base have enabled the service to surge the manufacturing of artillery ammunition.
Land Warfare

World Defense Show 2024: New version of Jais Mk2 unveiled

8th February 2024

A new version of the Jais mine-resistant armoured protected (MRAP) vehicle, was unveiled at World Defense Show 2024.
Land Warfare

World Defense Show 2024: L3Harris MissionOps set for first deployment by mid-year

8th February 2024

L3Harris’s MissionOps is a tactical network management suite which is designed to consolidate core capabilities and deliver them in a single software package.
Air Warfare

Lockheed pitches C-130J-30 Super Hercules to Sweden

8th February 2024

The focus of a new partnership between Lockheed and Sweden's MilDef will be on enhancing LM's C-130-30 Super Hercules offering to the Swedish Air Force by integrating MilDef's advanced solutions.
Land Warfare

World Defense Show 2024: Alakran mobile mortar system to be made in Saudi Arabia

8th February 2024

NTGS has developed the Alakran 120mm mortar for customers requiring a highly mobile, lightweight self-propelled system to equip rapid reaction units. It is designed to be mounted without reinforcement on any light utility vehicle able to carry a 1,500kg payload.
Air Warfare

Poland buys air and surface radar systems for $1.2 billion

8th February 2024

Poland has remained steadfast in its commitment to bolstering its defence capabilities as it secured a freshly approved Airspace and Surface Radar Reconnaissance deal.
Defence Notes

World Defense Show 2024: UAE’s Edge looks beyond Middle East and steps into the CUAS and protection fight

8th February 2024

Edge has experienced large growth, both organically and through acquisition and partnerships in the past few years, as the UAE company has brought together varying technologies and skill sets. It now faces the challenge of using these acquired capabilities effectively to meet customer requirements and enhance its bottom line.
Naval Warfare

Indra wins Saudi Arabian ship contract from Lockheed Martin

7th February 2024

Spanish defence firm will equip ships set for Saudi Arabia with electronic defence systems.
Training

Babcock wins British Army armoured vehicle training deal

7th February 2024

Babcock has signed a contract to provide a range of training including driving, maintenance, gunnery, communications and information systems training to British Army fighting vehicle operators.
Air Warfare

Is Turkey’s potential return to the F-35 programme aligned with evolving defence priorities?

7th February 2024

While the US remained open to Turkey’s potential reintegration into the F-35 programme, recent developments suggest the possibility that Turkey’s evolving strategic priorities and indigenous defence initiatives may question the necessity of the F-35.
Land Warfare

World Defense Show 2024: Bigger bang for Tulpar as Otokar adds 120mm tank gun

7th February 2024

Otokar unveiled the Tulpar IFV at Turkey’s IDEF defence exhibition in May 2013. It has been designed to be carried by the A400M strategic transport aircraft and will target customers in the export market.
Land Warfare

World Defense Show 2024: Texelis looks to new Celeris customers as buyers prove the concept

7th February 2024

French mobility engineering company Texelis, the makers of the rolling chassis for the Serval 4x4 lightweight multi-role armoured vehicle, has launched a standalone product called Celeris.