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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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Air Warfare

Hanwha Aerospace to supply KF-21 fighter jet engines under $401 million deal

26th June 2024

The KF-21 Boramae, a fighter aircraft manufactured by Korean Aerospace Industries, resembles the design of the F-35A and was a result of almost US$8 billion invested by South Korea to develop an indigenous fighter.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Dedrone’s latest uncrewed solutions offers “complete CUAS DTI-M kill chain”

25th June 2024

DedroneOnTheMove, which integrates advanced sensor-fusion and mitigation technologies, was showcased at Eurosatory 2024 and has been designed for deployment to enhance airspace security in high-risk environments.
Air Warfare

Sale of F-16 fighter jets marks Turkey’s next step in mending relations with the US

25th June 2024

As the purchase of F-16 Block 70 fighter jets by Turkey moves ever closer, US–Turkish relations have continued to improve, despite tension between NATO allies.
Land Warfare

Poland’s Borsuk IFV awaits production contract

25th June 2024

Poland showcased its latest Borsuk infantry fighting vehicle at Eurosatory in Paris, highlighting its domestically funded development, advanced weaponry and planned production of 1,400 units to replace Soviet-era models.
Land Warfare

KNDS targets 40 CTA turret for export market

25th June 2024

KNDS France has targeted export sales of its 40 CTA turret, showcased at Eurosatory 2024, by potentially focusing on Middle East markets for the ARTEC Boxer platform.
Land Warfare

John Cockerill Defense provides more firepower to M113A3

25th June 2024

A Cockerill Protected Weapon Station added to a M113A3, as demonstrated at Eurosatory 2024, will enhance the APC’s firepower while optimised turret controls will improve operations in urban environments.
Air Warfare

How the US decision to divert Patriot and NASAMS deliveries to Ukraine will impact NATO countries

24th June 2024

Short-term shipments of US-made missiles will be delayed and a new delivery schedule is yet to be defined.
Land Warfare

Allison’s latest propulsion system designed specifically for AFVs

24th June 2024

A transmission manufactured by Allison Transmission has been selected for the XM30 OMFV which will replace the US Army’s M2 Bradley IFV.
Digital Battlespace

MBDA enhances the Akeron family of missiles with AI-based solution

24th June 2024

Ground Warden AI technology will offer further support and coordination assistance for combat missile systems, while enhancing decision-making on the battlefield.
Land Warfare

CAESAR Mk II experiences high demand at Eurosatory

24th June 2024

KNDS-France debuted the advanced CAESAR Mk II 155mm 6x6 self-propelled artillery system at Eurosatory last week with orders now exceeding 600 units valued at $3.5 billion.
Air Warfare

US Air Force divestment plans could create capability gaps in the Air National Guard

24th June 2024

The retirement of A-10s would reduce the guard fleet and its squadron structure making it more difficult for the service to accomplish its tasks worldwide.
Land Warfare

Arquus displays Drailer multirole wheeled UGV

21st June 2024

Drailer has been launched into a busy marketplace populated by tracked vehicles such as Milrem’s THeMIS and the wheeled General Dynamics’s Multipurpose Unmanned Tactical Transport.
Defence Notes

CUAS platforms, security systems and MBTs steal the spotlight as the curtain falls on Eurosatory 2024

21st June 2024

Eurosatory 2024 is done, the boxes are mostly put away, vehicles sent home to bed, stalls torn down, ripped carpet rolled up and weary business directors and their engineers have, for the last time for this edition, hung their MKU lanyards around their necks. But what, if anything, have we learned from this show in suburban Paris?
Special Operations

Eurosatory day four: Images from across the show

20th June 2024

All the best images from the penultimate day of Eurosatory 2024 which brought the security industry into sharper focus for attendees to the Parc des Expositions de Villepinte.
Land Warfare

The integration issue: how is Avon Protection overcoming challenges in CBRN protective equipment?

20th June 2024

Military forces around the globe are redoubling efforts to replace their chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) protective equipment as the threat of personnel facing chemical threats on the battlefield re-emerges.
Digital Battlespace

Improved Hadron 640 designed to provide expanded capability for police forces

20th June 2024

As shown at Eurosatory 2024, the inclusion of Prism AI software into the Hadron 640 has allowed for a wider number of roles with a faster provision of data and information for decision-making in police and crowd security roles.
Defence Notes

Majority of NATO countries will reach the 2% of the GDP mark this year

20th June 2024

The result, however, displeased US leadership as eight countries will miss the target in 2024.
Special Operations

Explosive detector dogs sniff out demo explosives at Eurosatory

20th June 2024

The Ukrainian dogs carried out the demonstrations at Eurosatory’s HELPED area which focuses on humanitarian and environmental crises.
Land Warfare

L3Harris developing a twin arm for its T7 UGV

20th June 2024

The L3Harris UGV dual arm would have substantial applications in the security and police areas.