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Land Warfare

Bids in for Canadian Bv206 replacement

If all goes to plan, initial delivery of the selected vehicle could take place in 2029/2030 with final delivery in 2031/2032. The Bv206 were supplied to Canada many years ago and are in urgent need of replacement. More than 11,000 Bv206 were built for worldwide sale.

Air Warfare

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.

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Air Warfare

USAF evaluates potential E-7A upgrades

22nd April 2025

The US Air Force is assessing and identifying capability upgrades for the AEW&C aircraft, including the possible replacement of the E-7A’s MESA radar and electronic warfare self-protection system.
Naval Warfare

HII delivers first two Lionfish SUUVs to US Navy

22nd April 2025

The SUUVs could be part of a programme that scales to 200 vehicles.
Air Warfare

Italy boosts UAV fleet with Jump-20 procurement and ScanEagle additions

22nd April 2025

The Jump-20 uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) procurement will replace Italy’s RQ-7 Shadow UAS fleet.
Land Warfare

Ireland plans for radar capability in 2026

22nd April 2025

The Irish Government has previously outlined ambitious plans, the furthest reach of these being the possible purchase of fighter aircraft to provide a capability the country’s defence force currently doesn’t have. A more advanced procurement effort for a primary radar is being fast tracked.
Land Warfare

US Army LTAMDS enters production phase

22nd April 2025

LTAMDS was approved in multiple flight trials and assessments.
Naval Warfare

HALO programme decommissioned by US Navy in favour of LRASM upgrades

22nd April 2025

The programme was due to be at full operational capability in the US Navy by 2031, but has been pulled over cost and timeline concerns.
Air Warfare

Co-operation continues as tri-national F-35s break new ground in Pacific exercise

22nd April 2025

The February exercise marked a milestone in multinational cooperation with fifth-generational air warfare capabilities, but will it continue considering shifting US politics?
Land Warfare

Technology transfer: how well does it work?

21st April 2025

Technology transfer is trumpeted by many companies as a way to tap into new markets, win contracts and expand supply and manufacturing capability. It is often used in the area of armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs) and these requirements are a way to see how – and if – they work.
Air Warfare

Why is the US far behind Russia and China in the space warfare domain?

21st April 2025

While Beijing and Moscow have been working on anti-satellite weapons at an accelerated speed, Washington still does not have capabilities to defeat them, with one US legislator describing the situation as “the Cuban Missile Crisis in space”.
Land Warfare

The challenge of making the inflatable illusion and training centre

21st April 2025

Faking aircraft, yanks and vehicles has a storied history through the previous century but there are others uses for inflatable systems such as more detailed and classified military equipment and training structures.
Land Warfare

Singapore’s DSTA and Sweden’s FMV to collaborate on land systems

18th April 2025

New agreement between Singapore’s DSTA and Sweden’s FMV signals deepening cooperation on land systems, with potential focus on counter-UAS and mobile air defence solutions.
Land Warfare

Company formed to lead Franco-German main battle tank replacement

18th April 2025

Launched at the initiative of the French and German governments, the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) project aims to replace the German Leopard 2 and French Leclerc main battle tanks with a multi-platform ground combat system by 2040.
Land Warfare

British Army defeats swarm with Thales radio frequency anti-drone system

18th April 2025

Developed by a Thales UK-led industry consortium, the demonstrator has been designed to explore the potential of radiofrequency weapons for the UK Armed Forces and is being trialled by the British Army.
Air Warfare

UK MoD unveils first steps for British Army Watchkeeper replacement

17th April 2025

Project Corvus will look for a replacement for the Watchkeeper Mk1 uncrewed aerial system (UAS) that was retired from service in the British Army in March 2025.
Land Warfare

US approves $825 million sale of Stinger Block I missiles to Morocco

17th April 2025

The 600-missiles will be used to expand the Moroccan armed forces’ short range air defence capabilities.
Naval Warfare

Indian Navy’s next generation OPV fleet advances with keel-laying of third vessel

17th April 2025

The ship is the third in a fleet of 11, with the first vessel due to be delivered in 2026.
Naval Warfare

Fincantieri and TKMS partner for Philippine submarine bid

17th April 2025

The companies have banded together to promote the Fincantieri U212 NFS offering, and hinted that the collaboration may not be a one-bid phenomenon.
Land Warfare

Hanwha Aerospace to jointly produce guided missiles in Poland

16th April 2025

The joint venture between Hanwha Aerospace and Poland’s WB Group will see them locally produce CGR80 missiles for the Homar-K multiple rocket launch system, with the first batch produced by 2028.
Land Warfare

BAE Systems takes another step towards restarting M777 howitzer production

16th April 2025

The M777 155mm lightweight howitzer is in service with more than six countries and has been heavily used in Ukraine. The latest contract is part of an effort to restart the manufacture of M777 towed howitzers.