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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.

Paris Air Show 2025: Portugal signs for sixth C-390 Millennium aircraft with 10 options for future European acquisition

Portugal was the second country to purchase the C-390 Millennium aircraft for its air force, originally signing for five aircraft in 2019. This order marks the first time an operator has signed an additional order for the C-390.

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.

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New Canadian Chinooks will be based in Petawawa

15th December 2009

The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, announced today that Canada's new fleet of 15 F-model Chinook helicopters …
Military Logistics

'Sparkling' first flight for A400M

14th December 2009

After months of setbacks and frustration, Airbus' controversial military airlifter, the A400M has finally flown. Seville's San Pablo airport was the venue and in front …
Defence Helicopter

Apache Block III Aircraft Tests New Technology

14th December 2009

Developmental prototypes of the US Army's next-generation Block III Apache Attack helicopter tested emerging technologies which allow pilots to control UAVs and their sensor payloads …
Digital Battlespace

Boeing Delivers 500th Combat Track II Airborne Intelligence System to US Air Force

14th December 2009

Boeing today announced that it has delivered the 500th Combat Track II kit, an airborne intelligence system for US Air Force cargo and bomber aircraft …
Defence Helicopter

Helinet Aviation Formalizes Aerial Surveillance Services Business with Launch of Helinet Technologies Division

14th December 2009

Evolving out of the firm’s longstanding work providing aerial surveillance systems and services to major law enforcement and government agencies including the Los Angeles Police …
Defence Helicopter

Armed Black Hawk Demonstrator completes test program

14th December 2009

Sikorsky Military Systems and Elbit Systems have successfully completed the Armed Black Hawk (ABH) demonstrator program, proof-of concept for the development Battlehawk helicopter. The ABH …
Defence Helicopter

Royal Navy Sea King Crew Battle with Taliban

14th December 2009

In the two years that the Royal Navy Sea Kings have been flying over Afghanistan the crews have taken their helicopters into treacherous environments and …
Defence Helicopter

Airman helps rescue 3 injured warriors during battle in Afghanistan

14th December 2009

An Air National Guard member from the 129th Rescue Squadron here recently returned home from her deployment to Afghanistan after being wounded by enemy forces …
Defence Helicopter

Simulation training for Dutch Chinook crews updated

14th December 2009

Simulator training for pilots of Dutch Chinook helicopters is being modernised. The Royal Netherlands Air Force is also expanding the number of training hours, after …
Defence Helicopter

CAE wins military contracts valued at more than C$100 million

14th December 2009

CAE today announced a series of military contracts with the Netherlands, Germany, and other global defence forces. The contracts, valued at more than C$100 million, …
Defence Helicopter

Tigre flies off the Mistral

14th December 2009

Just two weeks after playing host to the first-ever shipborne landing of a Russian Ka-52 Alligator, two Tigres, two Pumas and two Gazelles have been …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Successful Maiden Flight for Elbit Systems' Hermes 900 UAV

14th December 2009

Elbit Systems announced today that its Hermes 900 UAV completed a successful Maiden Flight and will commence serial production following the completion of additional flight …
Defence Helicopter

First Sea Lord honours Sea King crews for Afghanistan deployment

12th December 2009

The Sea King crews from 854 Naval Air Squadron were recently presented with their Afghanistan Operational Service Medals by Head of the Royal Navy, First …
Defence Helicopter

EADS North America receives $247 million contract for Light Utility Helicopter program

12th December 2009

The US Army awarded the fifth year contract for the Lakota Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) to EADS North America for $247.2 million. This contract increases …
Defence Helicopter

UK Coastguard helicopter base at Portland has carried out its 3,000th mission

12th December 2009

A Coastguard search and rescue helicopter base has been in existence at Portland since 1995 initially co-located with the Royal Navy at HMS Osprey and …
Defence Helicopter

Royal Navy Sea Kings - flying over Afghanistan for two years

10th December 2009

It's a long way from their natural stomping grounds over the world's oceans but after two years of successful service in Afghanistan Royal Navy Sea …
Digital Battlespace

Northrop Grumman's E-2D Advanced Hawkeye demonstrating continued success

10th December 2009

Northrop Grumman Corporation's Jim Culmo, vice president of Airborne Early Warning & Battle Management Command and Control Programs, said today that the company's E-2D Advanced …
Defence Helicopter

Royal Netherlands Air Force Helicopters train for Afghanistan

10th December 2009

Helicopters from the Royal Netherlands Air Force and a company from 11 Air Mobile Brigade have been training for deployment to Afghanistan. Exercise Hawkeye Challenge …
Military Logistics

Textron Marine & Land Systems to Deliver 39 Armored Personnel Carriers to Colombia

9th December 2009

Textron Marine & Land Systems, an operating unit of Textron Systems, has been selected by the Colombian Ministry of Defense to produce and deliver 39 …