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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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Land Warfare

Four issues the armoured vehicle industry needs to tackle

18th June 2024

As evident at Eurosatory 2024, the procurement of armoured vehicles is progressing, but some projects have stalled or been abandoned due to the fluid geopolitical and conflict landscape. Buyers, manufacturers and operators have been reassessing their needs, desires and capabilities amid tightening budgets and escalating demands.
Digital Battlespace

Enhancing Military Operations | Intelsat Interview at Eurosatory 2024

18th June 2024

Learn how Intelsat pioneers technologies like 5G and virtualisation to enhance military communications, enabling seamless and real-time data sharing.
Land Warfare

Securing Space: Innovations in Defence Technology | EOS Interview at Eurosatory 2024

18th June 2024

Discover how EOS utilises high-power lasers to safeguard space assets by precisely assessing and monitoring their orbital environments.
Digital Battlespace

Empowering Sovereign Space Infrastructure | Intelsat Interview at Eurosatory 2024

18th June 2024

Discover the advantages of partnering with commercial partners for comprehensive satellite solutions.
Land Warfare

Eurosatory day two: Images from across the show

18th June 2024

A selection of image highlights from across the exhibition floor at Eurosatory 2024.
Land Warfare

How to Enhance C2 with Interoperable Communications

18th June 2024

Interoperable, mobile, and scalable networks are needed to meet the requirements of modern warfare
Uncrewed Vehicles

How Airbus’s UH-72 Unmanned Logistics Connector is revolutionising USMC logistics

18th June 2024

Unveiled in early 2024, the UH-72 Logistics Connector is a pivotal component of the Aerial Logistics Connector (ALC), aimed at addressing the logistics needs of the US Marine Corps (USMC).
Land Warfare

Revolutionising Space Defence: Insights with Dr Ben Greene | EOS Interview at Eurosatory 2024

18th June 2024

Discover the pivotal role of high-energy lasers in mitigating space debris threats and gain insights into future space technologies and innovations.
Digital Battlespace

Security orders grow for Northrop Grumman’s FAAD C2

18th June 2024

Increased demand for security applications, especially for border and critical asset protection, has boosted orders for the company's Forward Area Air Defense Command and Control (FAAD C2).
Land Warfare

Need to operate with NATO?

18th June 2024

As the organisation deploys SitaWare Headquarters, how can you improve interoperability and multidomain situational awareness?
Land Warfare

Will Ukraine war air defence experience unlock new markets for Korkut gun system?

18th June 2024

Aselsan’s Korkut twin 35mm air defence gun is a unique in-production self-propelled system that can be integrated on a range of tracked and wheeled platforms. Korkut is in Turkish service already, but the need for air defence and C-UAS capabilities highlighted by the Ukraine conflict may lead to greater foreign interest in this solution.
Land Warfare

Rheinmetall opts for direct replacement for turret on Panther Evolution Upgrade

18th June 2024

The German defence giant is unveiling a host of MBT upgrades at Eurosatory 2024 and has been optimising its Panther MBT for a Hungarian order.
Land Warfare

Patria reveals FAMOUS tracked vehicle

18th June 2024

Patria, leading a nine-country EU-funded consortium, has designed the FAMOUS ATV to replace ageing fleets like the M113 in Europe.
Uncrewed Vehicles

TAG Dynamics unveils Sicarius UGV at Eurosatory 2024

18th June 2024

The Sicarius UGV features light-assault capabilities and can carry a payload of up to 600kg.
Land Warfare

Mercedes-Benz presents Zetros 8x8 logistics vehicle for the first time

18th June 2024

The Zetros family of vehicles is now available in two-, three- and four-axle variants with the latest 8x8 version already with an order book of more than 500 vehicles.
Naval Warfare

Houthis intensify attacks against vessels in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden

17th June 2024

The rebel group has been using uncrewed surface vessels, UAVs and missiles to target ships.
Digital Battlespace

“We want to leverage commercial as much as possible,” says PEO for Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power

17th June 2024

The priorities the US Space Force should consider when optimising commercial solutions across the spectrum of conflict have been laid out as well as how the branch can achieve integration before a crisis.
Land Warfare

Eurosatory day one: Images from across the show

17th June 2024

The best images from around the exhibition hall and Live Demonstration area at Eurosatory 2024.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Revolutionising Warfare: The Rapid Rise and Future of UGVs (Analysis)

17th June 2024

The uncrewed ground vehicle (UGV) market is advancing rapidly due to technological growth and geopolitical shifts. Increased investment and evolving defence priorities are driving interest in UGVs, although political, technological, and production challenges must be addressed for full market potential.