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Paris Air Show 2025: GA-ASI and Saab partner on AEW MQ-9B capability, demo to fly by 2026

The AEW capabilities are seen to slot into Saab’s wider AEW offering as a complementary extension to its portfolio, while augmenting the MQ-9B’s own range of uncrewed aircraft.

Air Warfare

US lawmakers signal F-35 investment commitment of $10.7 billion in FY2026

Although it remains unclear how the US DoD has advanced in fixing issues with the F-35 programme, the multi-billion dollar fund has been included in the FY2026 defence bill.

Air Warfare

Paris Air Show 2025: Teaming success for E-7 and MQ-28 as Ghost Bat targets Europe

Boeing has announced the successful flight trial of a MQ-28 Ghost Bat uncrewed aerial system (UAS) teaming with an E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft against an airborne target.

Air Warfare

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.

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Land Warfare

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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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Land Warfare

Finland and Estonia to order additional K9s

1st November 2021

Finnish defence minister Antti Kaikkonen has approved a plan to purchase five K9s this year and another five in 2022, while Estonia is also moving to acquire more of the South Korean-made SPHs.
Land Warfare

Israel bets on AI with Carmel

31st October 2021

Will a ‘buttoned down’ AFV with just two crew enhance mission efficiency for IDF armoured units?
Defence Notes

Researchers address future of missile electrical power

31st October 2021

Could sodium cells or fuel cell stacks provide missile electrical power during flight, instead of thermal batteries?
Digital Battlespace

Compact anti-jamming system benefits small-calibre missiles

30th October 2021

An industry-academia team has developed an ITAR-free anti-jamming capability.
Defence Notes

Agni-V ICBM joins the Indian arsenal

30th October 2021

India can now boast an ICBM amongst its missile arsenal as worries continue over border tensions with China.
Air Warfare

Easy Aerial releases new range of UAV ground stations

29th October 2021

Easy Aerial has released its new drone-in-a-box solution, the Easy Guard Vehicle range.
Defence Helicopter

Peru receives overhauled Mi-17 helicopters

29th October 2021

The Peruvian Air Force has received six overhauled Mi-17-1V military transport helicopters.
Digital Battlespace

Swedish government authorises GlobalEye purchase

29th October 2021

Sweden is replacing its Saab 340s with GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft.
Land Warfare

Latvia receives first Patria 6x6 vehicles under joint programme with Finland

29th October 2021

The Finnish company has announced the delivery to Latvia on 29 October. The country has procured over 200 6x6 armoured personnel carriers, and Finland intends to order 160 units in 2023.
Naval Warfare

Is USSOCOM missing a trick with semi-submersibles?

29th October 2021

Semi-submersible craft could present opportunities for USSOCOM in covert operations.
Naval Warfare

Russian Pacific Fleet welcomes third Project 636.3 submarine

29th October 2021

The Improved Kilo-II class submarine Magadan has been commissioned into the Russian Pacific Fleet.
Land Warfare

Proving counter-UAS effectiveness against enemy drones (Studio)

29th October 2021

Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) are a growing threat for the US and its allies, with adversaries acquiring the low-cost platforms in high volumes and deploying them in a range of roles.
Naval Warfare

Rolls-Royce opens USN support facility

29th October 2021

Rolls-Royce completes new waterjet MRO facility while it reports increased demand for work related to Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) vessels.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Drone Defence: Fighting Back Against UAS (Studio)

29th October 2021

Raytheon Missiles & Defense is increasingly focused on counter-UAS technologies, notably through its KuRFS radar and Coyote family of effectors.
Naval Warfare

Fincantieri delivers first corvette for Qatar

29th October 2021

Fincantieri has received a major contract from Qatar that included the four corvettes and other vessels in 2016.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Drone Defence: Putting C-UAS Technologies to the Test (Studio)

29th October 2021

Raytheon Missiles & Defense has developed a set of enabling technologies and customisable systems for the counter-UAS (C-UAS) mission.
Naval Warfare

Norway orders additional Naval Strike Missiles

29th October 2021

Kongsberg will supply more missiles for Norwegian surface ships and extend the lifespan of the existing Norwegian NSM arsenal.
Defence Notes

Pacific Future Forum news, Airbus updates and Estonia exclusive (podcast)

29th October 2021

Welcome to Episode 43 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
Uncrewed Vehicles

General Atomics climbs aboard OBSS

29th October 2021

GA-ASI joins Kratos in R&D effort for the Off-Board Sensing Station programme.

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