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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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Uncrewed Vehicles

World Defense Show 2024: Teledyne FLIR develops large CUAS to be sent for service in Ukraine and Middle East

6th February 2024

Teledyne FLIR has released information on its new large CUAS system and has also displayed its ThermoSight HISS-HD at World Defense Show 2024.
Air Warfare

BAE Systems to deliver Common Missile Warning Systems to foreign allies

6th February 2024

BAE Systems has secured an FMS contract from the US Army for AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning Systems, expanding its deployment beyond the US services.
Uncrewed Vehicles

US government announces additional sanctions on Iran’s supporters

6th February 2024

Three Hong Kong-based companies and one Iranian entity have been supplying materials and sensitive technology for Iranian drones and missile production according to the US Department of the Treasury.
Naval Warfare

Aurora Engineering wins Royal Navy support contract

6th February 2024

A partnership between QinetiQ, BMT and AtkinsRéalis has been selected to ensure that the Royal Navy and the Royal Fleet Auxiliary receive support and service during operations.
Naval Warfare

World Defense Show 2024: First NiDAR CUAS set for combat ships

6th February 2024

NiDAR has already been operational on M/V Asterix, a naval auxiliary ship to the Royal Canadian Navy, marking the first time the system was put to use on a NATO-associated vessel.
Air Warfare

Thailand decommissions Pilatus PC-9 training aircraft

6th February 2024

All 22 Thai Pilatus PC-9 training aircraft have been retired with the T-6C Texan II fulfilling all training roles for the country’s air force.
Land Warfare

World Defense Show 2024: More details revealed on Allen-Vanguard Scorpion ECM deal

6th February 2024

Allen-Vanguard will supply 68 Scorpion Electronic Counter Measure (ECM) systems to a NATO ally under a deal which will also include support and training.
Naval Warfare

World Defense Show 2024: BAE Systems to demonstrate USV system at Defense Services Asia

6th February 2024

Nautomate, an autonomous control system for uncrewed marine vehicles, can provide assured mission delivery in complex, congested and contested environments. The system will be demonstrated on a United Engineering Systems P38 boat at DSA in Malaysia in May 2024.
Uncrewed Vehicles

World Defense Show 2024: DefSecIntel continues CUAS deliveries to Ukraine and notes lessons learned

5th February 2024

SurveilSPIRE surveillance towers, made by DefSecIntel, can be loaded onto trailers and quickly transported to their area of operation. Systems were ordered for Ukraine in March and October 2023.
Air Warfare

World Defence Show 2024: Saudi Arabia exploring A330 and A400M tanker deals with Airbus

5th February 2024

Reports have suggested that Airbus has been in talks with Saudi Arabia to expand its fleet of military aircraft, including the procurement of A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport and A400M military transport aircraft.
Air Warfare

Preparing for mass deployments and improving aircraft fleet among US Air Force priorities for FY2025

5th February 2024

The branch’s main concerns for FY2025 will include integrating systems and equipment, improving software, cyber capabilities and aircraft fleet, and preparing for mass deployments.
Land Warfare

World Defense Show 2024: Lacroix displays improved soft-kill vehicle protection system in Riyadh

5th February 2024

The Lacroix S-KAPS (Soft-Kill Advanced Protection System) has been designed to protect against laser-guided weapons and provide all-round surveillance.
Land Warfare

World Defense Show 2024: MARSS reacts to current events in Middle East and books RADiRguard sale

5th February 2024

MARSS, a UK-based technology company, has been gaining a stronger foothold in the CUAS field which has boomed in the past few years.
Land Warfare

World Defense Show 2024: FNSS unveils new Pars Alpha offering larger gun options and better protection

5th February 2024

The new Pars Alpha 8x8 will compete for the Turkish Army’s New Generation Light Armoured Vehicle (NGLAV) programme.
Air Warfare

World Defense Show 2024: Leonardo and Saudi Arabia to explore defence solutions together

5th February 2024

Saudi Arabia and Leonardo have agreed to explore collaboration opportunities in the defence sector, including airframe maintenance, assembly of helicopters and next-generation technology initiatives.
Land Warfare

French Army to receive 109 CAESAR MkII howitzers from 2026

3rd February 2024

Nexter’s Caesar (CAmion Equipé d’un Système d’ARtillerie) 6x6, a 155mm/52cal weapon mounted on a Renault Trucks Defense 6x6 Sherpa chassis,
Training

BAE Systems pioneers AI learning environment while Hadean wins army simulations contract

2nd February 2024

Obrizum and BAE Systems will pioneer a bespoke digital learning environment, while Hadean has been selected to enhance British Army simulations with AI-driven solution.
Defence Notes

Access updates from the World Defense Show 2024

2nd February 2024

Keep up to date with the latest news and developments from World Defense Show 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Land Warfare

Supacat pushes Jackal base for different vehicle types and develops new variants

2nd February 2024

The Jackal 3, the latest version of the vehicle in service with the British Army, may be heavier but it has improved capability and ergonomics.