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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.

Air Warfare

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.

Air Warfare

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.

Air Warfare

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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Land Warfare

World Defense Show 2024: New version of Jais Mk2 unveiled

8th February 2024

A new version of the Jais mine-resistant armoured protected (MRAP) vehicle, was unveiled at World Defense Show 2024.
Land Warfare

World Defense Show 2024: L3Harris MissionOps set for first deployment by mid-year

8th February 2024

L3Harris’s MissionOps is a tactical network management suite which is designed to consolidate core capabilities and deliver them in a single software package.
Air Warfare

Lockheed pitches C-130J-30 Super Hercules to Sweden

8th February 2024

The focus of a new partnership between Lockheed and Sweden's MilDef will be on enhancing LM's C-130-30 Super Hercules offering to the Swedish Air Force by integrating MilDef's advanced solutions.
Land Warfare

World Defense Show 2024: Alakran mobile mortar system to be made in Saudi Arabia

8th February 2024

NTGS has developed the Alakran 120mm mortar for customers requiring a highly mobile, lightweight self-propelled system to equip rapid reaction units. It is designed to be mounted without reinforcement on any light utility vehicle able to carry a 1,500kg payload.
Air Warfare

Poland buys air and surface radar systems for $1.2 billion

8th February 2024

Poland has remained steadfast in its commitment to bolstering its defence capabilities as it secured a freshly approved Airspace and Surface Radar Reconnaissance deal.
Defence Notes

World Defense Show 2024: UAE’s Edge looks beyond Middle East and steps into the CUAS and protection fight

8th February 2024

Edge has experienced large growth, both organically and through acquisition and partnerships in the past few years, as the UAE company has brought together varying technologies and skill sets. It now faces the challenge of using these acquired capabilities effectively to meet customer requirements and enhance its bottom line.
Naval Warfare

Indra wins Saudi Arabian ship contract from Lockheed Martin

7th February 2024

Spanish defence firm will equip ships set for Saudi Arabia with electronic defence systems.
Training

Babcock wins British Army armoured vehicle training deal

7th February 2024

Babcock has signed a contract to provide a range of training including driving, maintenance, gunnery, communications and information systems training to British Army fighting vehicle operators.
Air Warfare

Is Turkey’s potential return to the F-35 programme aligned with evolving defence priorities?

7th February 2024

While the US remained open to Turkey’s potential reintegration into the F-35 programme, recent developments suggest the possibility that Turkey’s evolving strategic priorities and indigenous defence initiatives may question the necessity of the F-35.
Land Warfare

World Defense Show 2024: Bigger bang for Tulpar as Otokar adds 120mm tank gun

7th February 2024

Otokar unveiled the Tulpar IFV at Turkey’s IDEF defence exhibition in May 2013. It has been designed to be carried by the A400M strategic transport aircraft and will target customers in the export market.
Land Warfare

World Defense Show 2024: Texelis looks to new Celeris customers as buyers prove the concept

7th February 2024

French mobility engineering company Texelis, the makers of the rolling chassis for the Serval 4x4 lightweight multi-role armoured vehicle, has launched a standalone product called Celeris.
Uncrewed Vehicles

World Defense Show 2024: Teledyne FLIR develops large CUAS to be sent for service in Ukraine and Middle East

6th February 2024

Teledyne FLIR has released information on its new large CUAS system and has also displayed its ThermoSight HISS-HD at World Defense Show 2024.
Air Warfare

BAE Systems to deliver Common Missile Warning Systems to foreign allies

6th February 2024

BAE Systems has secured an FMS contract from the US Army for AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning Systems, expanding its deployment beyond the US services.
Uncrewed Vehicles

US government announces additional sanctions on Iran’s supporters

6th February 2024

Three Hong Kong-based companies and one Iranian entity have been supplying materials and sensitive technology for Iranian drones and missile production according to the US Department of the Treasury.
Naval Warfare

Aurora Engineering wins Royal Navy support contract

6th February 2024

A partnership between QinetiQ, BMT and AtkinsRéalis has been selected to ensure that the Royal Navy and the Royal Fleet Auxiliary receive support and service during operations.
Naval Warfare

World Defense Show 2024: First NiDAR CUAS set for combat ships

6th February 2024

NiDAR has already been operational on M/V Asterix, a naval auxiliary ship to the Royal Canadian Navy, marking the first time the system was put to use on a NATO-associated vessel.
Air Warfare

Thailand decommissions Pilatus PC-9 training aircraft

6th February 2024

All 22 Thai Pilatus PC-9 training aircraft have been retired with the T-6C Texan II fulfilling all training roles for the country’s air force.
Land Warfare

World Defense Show 2024: More details revealed on Allen-Vanguard Scorpion ECM deal

6th February 2024

Allen-Vanguard will supply 68 Scorpion Electronic Counter Measure (ECM) systems to a NATO ally under a deal which will also include support and training.
Naval Warfare

World Defense Show 2024: BAE Systems to demonstrate USV system at Defense Services Asia

6th February 2024

Nautomate, an autonomous control system for uncrewed marine vehicles, can provide assured mission delivery in complex, congested and contested environments. The system will be demonstrated on a United Engineering Systems P38 boat at DSA in Malaysia in May 2024.