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Naval Warfare

US Coast Guard starts the construction of its first Waterways Commerce Cutter

By replacing capabilities that are more than 60 years old, the Inland Construction Tenders will support the building, repairing and maintaining of fixed aids to navigation.

Air Warfare

GCAP industry partners officially launch joint company Edgewing

The joint venture company, alongside developing the next-generation combat aircraft, will also remain the design authority for the platform.

Air Warfare

Paris Air Show 2025: Parrot’s new microdrone ANAFI UKR breaks cover

While the Paris Air Show marked the first time the ANAFI UKR has been publicly shown, the ISR drone has been in use with various armed forces for the last eight months, Parrot told Shephard.

Naval Warfare

France and Sweden sign defence roadmap as Naval Group positions FDI frigate for Swedish surface ship programme

A pact signed at the Paris Air Show has seen Sweden turn to the French FDI frigate to lead its next-gen surface combatant fleet amid shifting security dynamics in the Baltic Sea.

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Land Warfare

Powerful, long-range electromagnetic attack capabilities

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Land Warfare

TROPHY® APS: Revolutionizing Ground Maneuver Operations

TROPHY® APS revolutionizes combat maneuverability, safeguarding crews and vehicles while enabling operations in complex terrains.

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Naval Warfare

Fincantieri’s Vulcano Class: a new era of versatility and innovation in naval operations

Land Warfare

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Air Warfare

Tiltrotor: The Long-Range Maneuver Solution

Land Warfare

Introducing the MITR-M1 Half Mask: Tactical respiratory protection for every scenario

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Air Warfare

Ireland signs $93 million deal for new utility helicopters

30th December 2024

Ireland is replacing its ageing EC135 aircraft but is boosting the capability provided with the addition of new sensors which is planned to even provide a light attack role.
Air Warfare

Undisclosed customer signs for two C-390 Millennium aircraft

30th December 2024

The customer would be the 10th nation to select the C-390 after several others signed orders for the aircraft in 2024.
Naval Warfare

Latest Virginia-class submarine, the future USS Iowa, delivered to US Navy

30th December 2024

The second Virginia-class vessel delivered in 2024, the USS Iowa is also the twelfth battle force vessel added to the US Navy across the year.
Naval Warfare

China launches Type 076 next-generation amphibious assault vessel

30th December 2024

The Type 076, named the Sichuan at launch, is part of a naval arms race with the US Navy.
Land Warfare

War in Ukraine pushes innovation in electronic warfare

30th December 2024

Ukrainian innovation in electronic warfare has transformed its defensive capabilities and helping to turn the tide in a modern conflict where technology defines survival.
Air Warfare

Is Chinese naval air power ready for action?

30th December 2024

What role will the new jets and aircraft carriers of the People’s Liberation Army Navy play in Beijing’s wider fleet?
Naval Warfare

NATO to strengthen its Baltic Sea presence after new cable cutting incident

27th December 2024

The vessel suspected of cutting cables has been boarded by the Finnish Coast Guard, and Estonia has launched naval protection patrols.
Naval Warfare

How bad management could put the US Navy’s cruiser fleet far behind Chinese capabilities

27th December 2024

While China has been rapidly advancing with the development of the Type 055 class, the US Navy has been struggling to progress with the modernisation of its cruiser fleet.
Land Warfare

China’s airborne force receives next-gen infantry fighting vehicles

27th December 2024

Some amendments address weaknesses proven in the Ukraine conflict.
Air Warfare

Assessing Saab’s future as an independent combat aircraft developer

27th December 2024

Can Sweden’s Saab continue to go it alone in the fighter jet market, or could it boost its profile by forging new partnerships?
Naval Warfare

Fincantieri joins roster of major companies working to protect undersea cables

26th December 2024

The group’s collaboration with network provider Sparkle is the latest move to improve the robustness of submarine cable networks.
Land Warfare

Australian Army experiments with UGVs, but seeks understanding before proliferation

26th December 2024

The Australian Army is exploring the options and benefits of a wide range of UGVs.
Naval Warfare

US Coast Guard acquires icebreaker, and gets approval for Polar cutter

26th December 2024

The investment will help the US move towards its prescribed Arctic requirement.
Air Warfare

JF-17 fighter fills expanding niche in a competitive geopolitical market

26th December 2024

With orders from three countries, 2024 is unlikely to be the last of the export years for the joint Pakistan-Chinese fighter jet.
Land Warfare

British Army’s Archer hits bullseye for capability and procurement

26th December 2024

The Archer artillery system was rushed into service and training of British Army trainers began in October 2023 before live fire trials just over a year later.
Naval Warfare

Saab signs modernisation deal for Sweden’s coastal anti-ship missile capability

24th December 2024

Sweden’s Baltic coastal defence will be upgraded with new missile options.
Air Warfare

Japan and South Korea upgrade F-15 fighters to keep them relevant

24th December 2024

Japan and South Korea plan major enhancements to their F-15 programmes.
Training

Cubic tailors mortar simulator for the US Army

24th December 2024

The company’s mortar trainer received improvements based on soldier’s feedback.
Naval Warfare

South Korea chooses LIG Nex1 for reconnaissance USV

24th December 2024

The uncrewed surface vessel was secured with a DAPA contract.

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