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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.

Air Warfare

Paris Air Show 2025: Lockheed says TR-3 upgrade “closing in” on completion

The TR-3 configured F-35 aircraft have rolled off production lines since July 2024, but are still not yet combat capable and are still awaiting final sign-off for the software upgrade.

Air Warfare

Spanish Army’s VAMTAC drone acquisition progresses ongoing UAV investment

Spain has made clear its intent to acquire a range of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), including those that will form part of its wider VAMTAC programme, announced in June 2025.

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Land Warfare

Pearson launches detect and displace capability for scatterable mines

2nd February 2021

New software and hardware for mine detection and clearance is designed to be used together or separately.
Naval Warfare

Philippines orders attack craft from Israel

2nd February 2021

Although some acquisition programmes are stalled, the Philippine Navy is now assured of receiving nine attack boats from Israel Shipyards.
Defence Helicopter

Rolls-Royce to make more Osprey engines

1st February 2021

Engine manufacturer receives order for 33 additional AE1107C engines for the V-22 and MV-22 Osprey.
Air Warfare

IAI reveals three more loitering munition contracts

1st February 2021

Latest batch of orders includes two customers in Asia.
Naval Warfare

SOS Group focuses on portability in recompression chamber sector

1st February 2021

As navies look to expand subsurface capabilities through the acquisition of submarines, attention is also being focused on rescue and recovery contingencies in the event of a DISSUB (disabled submarine) incident.
Digital Battlespace

Lockheed Martin to enhance F-16 mission planning software

1st February 2021

F-16s operated by air forces in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and South America will receive a software overhaul.
Land Warfare

Austria signs up for more Pandur Evos

1st February 2021

The Austrian Minister of Defence signed a €106 million ($128 million) contract to procure 30 Pandur 6x6 Evolution (Evo) wheeled armoured vehicles. Deliveries are scheduled to take place between 2022 and 2023.
Land Warfare

PzH 2000 training underlines close Germany-Hungary ties

1st February 2021

Hungarian troops continue to familiarise themselves with the PzH 2000 self-propelled howitzer, procurement of which is one example of an ambitious modernisation programme.
Land Warfare

Oshkosh to provide more JLTVs to FMS customers

1st February 2021

Additional vehicles and associated equipment to be delivered to Montenegro, North Macedonia and Slovenia.
Uncrewed Vehicles

IMCO and Innocon announce tie-up

1st February 2021

MoU will combine turnkey integration and UAV development capabilities.
Air Warfare

Lockheed Martin to supply A-kits for Super Hercules missile warning system

1st February 2021

LAIRCM advanced missile warning system improves aircraft capability and survivability by countering advanced infrared missile system threats.
Land Warfare

USMC selects BAE Systems for interim ACV support

1st February 2021

Contract from USMC will see BAE Systems provide replacement parts and repair services.
Naval Warfare

Taiwan showcases indigenous M109 assault boat

1st February 2021

Special forces of Taiwan's marines have received a new assault boat that will greatly expand the unit's mission envelope.
Military Logistics

Philippines receives first Hercules for heavy lifting

1st February 2021

The airlift capacity of the Philippine Air Force is insufficient, so the arrival of an ex-USAF Hercules will be particularly welcome.
Naval Warfare

Analysis – the EU and maritime power projection

29th January 2021

With another renewal of the mandate of the long-running EU maritime security mission in the waters off the Horn of Africa and Arabian Peninsula, the EUNAVFOR deployment looks to have entered a new era.
Defence Notes

Finland calls for HX best and final offers

29th January 2021

Competitors involved in the Finnish HX fighter acquisition programme have been issued with best and final offer requests, ahead of a contract award for one lucky manufacturer before the end of 2021.
Defence Helicopter

Lockheed Martin to deliver target sight system for FMS customers

29th January 2021

AN/AAQ-30A to be installed on Viper attack helicopters for Bahrain and Czech Republic.
Naval Warfare

MoD reappoints SEA as naval combat system service provider

29th January 2021

SEA is tasked with streamlining UK naval system procurement and generating time and cost efficiencies for the MoD.
Military Logistics

Airbus applies SmartForce to Australian KC-30A fleet

29th January 2021

Airbus aims to optimise fault diagnosis and troubleshooting tasks for the refuelling boom system on the multi-role KC-30A.