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Air Warfare

Paris Air Show 2025: Airbus and France sign framework agreement for VSR-700

The framework agreement is for the future acquisition of the system under the French Navy’s SDAM programme. The agreement also paves the way for cooperation with other nations via government-to-government agreements.

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Paris Air Show 2025: Milkor and Hanwha partner to integrate the latter’s SAR payload into the Milkor 380

Hanwha Systems and Milkor announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Paris Air Show to integrate the Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) system into the Milkor 380 drone.

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Paris Air Show 2025: A400M production moved forward as development plans outlined

It is more than a decade since the Airbus A400M tactical lift aircraft entered service. More than 130 aircraft are in service around the world with nine countries, while another order has been made by Indonesia. The company is now looking to lower operational costs and increase the number of potential missions.

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Paris Air Show 2025: Boeing confirms “very early infancy” C-17 Globemaster III production restart discussions as European market opportunity looms

The discussion of the C-17 comes off the back of Boeing’s focus on a growing European demand for defence equipment amid a growing threat on the continent.

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Naval Warfare

Houthi militants target US commercial and military vessels

15th January 2024

The non-state military group launched missiles towards the USS Laboon and the US-owned-and-operated container ship Gibraltar Eagle.
Air Warfare

Dassault grabs $5.5 billion French contract for 42 Rafale fighter

15th January 2024

France recently announced a $5.5 billion contract with Dassault Aviation for the procurement of 42 Rafale F4 standard fighter jets as global demand for the platform remains high.
Land Warfare

THeMIS UGVs successful in Ukraine as local development approaches

15th January 2024

Milrem's Tracked Hybrid Modular Infantry System (THeMIS) has an open architecture which has allowed it to be reconfigured to serve as a transportation, weapons or IED-detection platform.
Land Warfare

Rafael successfully tests SPYDER All-In-One missile defence system

15th January 2024

The all-weather, network-centric, self-propelled, multi-launch, quick-reaction air defence system SPYDER (Surface-to-air PYthon and DERby) All-in-One (AIO) has been equipped with Python and Derby missiles.
Air Warfare

Albania receives two Black Hawk helicopters from US Army

15th January 2024

Albania has received the first two of three Black Hawk helicopters previously owned by the US Army.
Land Warfare

BAE delivers first full-rate production amphibious C2 vehicle

15th January 2024

The Amphibious Combat Vehicle Command and Control (ACV-C) will provide the US Marine Corps with a mobile command centre to enable situational awareness and operations planning in the battlespace.
Naval Warfare

MBDA to provide Sea Ceptor naval defence systems for Polish Miecznik-class frigates

15th January 2024

The Miecznik (Swordfish) programme, a multi-role frigate project for the Polish Navy, was first reported in 2014 as a multi-role coastal patrol vessel.
Land Warfare

Ukraine receives 14th MV-4 mine clearance vehicle with four more on the way

11th January 2024

Dok-ing’s MV-4 is a tracked UGV designed to clear anti-personnel mines and is survivable against anti-tank mines. It is a smaller system, which is able to operate in areas inaccessible to larger platforms.
Land Warfare

Pentagon runs out of funds to support Ukraine

11th January 2024

DoD authorities have been urging the US Congress to approve the national security supplemental request to ensure future donations to Kyiv.
Naval Warfare

US-led Operation Prosperity Guardian continues protection in the Red Sea

10th January 2024

Joint patrolling efforts involving 22 nations shot down Houthi drones and missiles and sunk boats.
Land Warfare

Preparations underway for Saudi–US Red Sands exercise

10th January 2024

Last year’s Rad Sands Live Fire (RSLF) included a demonstration of C-UAS capability and the second of this year’s events in October/November will be expected to include similar activity and companies from earlier events such as MARSS.
Air Warfare

Final batch of Indonesian Rafale fighters enter service

9th January 2024

Indonesia has concluded the acquisition of its third instalment of 18 Dassault Rafale multirole fighter jets, completing a three-phase acquisition.
Air Warfare

Pakistan’s fighter dilemma: Pursuing Chinese FC-31 amid Turkish Kaan uncertainty

9th January 2024

With the Pakistan Air Force acknowledging its intention to procure Chinese J-31/FC-31 fifth-generation aircraft, questions have arisen about Pakistan’s stance on joining Turkey’s TF-X Kaan fighter programme, heightening speculation on the nation’s strategic alliances.
Land Warfare

Destruction of expired reserves of ATACMS ‘is not true’, says Pentagon

9th January 2024

Recent rumours claimed that the DoD would destroy its overdue MGM-140 stockpiles instead of donating them to Ukraine.
Naval Warfare

Peruvian Navy boosted by shipyard SIMA’s progress

9th January 2024

SIMA has been manufacturing vessels and modernising submarines to expand the capabilities of the Peruvian Navy’s fleet.
Land Warfare

New loitering munitions enhance Russia’s strike capabilities in Ukraine

9th January 2024

Zala Aero’s new loitering munition model has been designed for tactical engagements and features an X-wing design.
Land Warfare

Germany outlines recent contributions to Ukraine and future plans

9th January 2024

Germany, which has delivered vehicles, tanks, ammunition and other equipment to the Ukraine, is looking to deliver more of the same along with small arms and UAVs.
Naval Warfare

Australia orders Mk 45 naval guns for Hunter-class frigates

9th January 2024

Australia has ordered nine Hunter-class frigates to replace Anzac-class frigates under the A$35 billion (US$22.7 billion) Sea 5000 programme.
Naval Warfare

BAE Systems to upgrade Mk 45 control systems on Anzac-class frigates

9th January 2024

BAE Systems has been refreshing the Mk 45 guns on the Royal Australian Navy’s Anzac-class frigates for more than a decade and a new contract will take it to Mod 4 standard.