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Air Warfare

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.

Air Warfare

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

Powerful, long-range electromagnetic attack capabilities

Dominate the electromagnetic spectrum. Make it an unfair fight with the EA-37B.

Land Warfare

TROPHY® APS: Revolutionizing Ground Maneuver Operations

TROPHY® APS revolutionizes combat maneuverability, safeguarding crews and vehicles while enabling operations in complex terrains.

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Naval Warfare

Fincantieri’s Vulcano Class: a new era of versatility and innovation in naval operations

Land Warfare

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Air Warfare

Tiltrotor: The Long-Range Maneuver Solution

Land Warfare

Introducing the MITR-M1 Half Mask: Tactical respiratory protection for every scenario

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Defence Notes

Pakistan army says it has 'no direct role' in July 25 election

10th July 2018

Pakistan's military has 'no direct role' in nationwide elections due July 25, the army spokesman said Tuesday, after widespread allegations it is pressuring media and …
Special Operations

Rangers outline tactical scenarios

10th July 2018

Under recent sources sought announcements released on 29 June, representatives for the Army’s 75th Ranger Regiment outlined a number of specific training scenarios seen as …
Uncrewed Vehicles

KT unveils Skyship 2

10th July 2018

South Korea's KT has launched a new emergency rescue platform, Skyship 2, for disaster and emergency response management, the company announced on 6 July. The …
Military Logistics

Teledyne receives TWT maintenance work

10th July 2018

Teledyne Wireless has received a sole source contract from the US Naval Supply Systems Command for the maintenance and repair of traveling wave tubes used …
Land Warfare

Rheinmetall receives Fieldguard order

10th July 2018

Rheinmetall Air Defence has received an order to supply four Fieldguard 3 measurement systems to Avibras of Brazil for delivery to two unnamed international customers, …
Digital Battlespace

Farnborough 2018: What could replace the UK’s AWACS?

10th July 2018

One of the key talking points at this year’s Farnborough air show will be the Royal Air Force’s growing desire to replace its ageing E-3D …
Naval Warfare

BMT acquires Effectiva

10th July 2018

BMT has acquired Effectiva, a submarine design, engineering and assurance firm, the company announced on 4 July. Effectiva is based in Australia, South Africa and …
Training

First test flights of Mi-28UB

10th July 2018

The Russian Army Aviation has successfully completed the first test flights of the new Mi-28UB combat training helicopter, the Russian Ministry of Defence announced on …
Naval Warfare

JFD’s submarine rescue system licenced

10th July 2018

A new submarine rescue system developed by JFD has received operational licence from the Royal Australian Navy and the Australian government, JFD announced on 3 …
Defence Helicopter

Farnborough 2018: Leonardo tight lipped over AW609 military negotiations

10th July 2018

Despite the possibility of the Italian Government acquiring AW609 tiltrotor aircraft from manufacturer Leonardo, the company has insisted it is too soon to discuss the …
Naval Warfare

Pakistan buys corvette quartet from Turkey

10th July 2018

The Pakistan Navy (PN) ordered four 2,300t Ada-class corvettes from Turkish company STM on 5 July. This purchase, rumoured to be worth some $1 billion, …
Land Warfare

Lockheed Martin prepares for Precision Strike Missile take off

9th July 2018

Lockheed Martin is revving up to begin flight testing its solution for the US Army's new Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) weapon. Under 36-month risk reduction …
Naval Warfare

ESSM Block 2 completes flight test

9th July 2018

NATO’s Seasparrow Project Office has conducted a successful flight test of the Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2, intercepting a BQM-74E aerial target, NAVSEA …
Land Warfare

Singapore’s SPYDER attains FOC

9th July 2018

The Republic of Singapore Air Force’s Surface-to-air PYthon-5 and DERby (SPYDER) ground-based air defence system has achieved full operational capability, the government of Singapore announced …
Uncrewed Vehicles

GA-ASI maximising MQ-25 fuel capacity offload

9th July 2018

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has developed an integrated fuel tank structure to maximise fuel offload for the proposed MQ-25 unmanned aerial refueling aircraft for …
Defence Helicopter

Farnborough 2018: More Merlin magic for the UK (video)

9th July 2018

With RNAS Yeovilton recently receiving the first of 25 Commando Merlin Mk4/A helicopters, Shephard spoke with Lt Tom Lennon, CHF pilot and Graham Russell, director …
Defence Helicopter

Farnborough 2018: Boeing prepares for Block II ramp up

9th July 2018

As final assembly begins on the first of three engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) CH-47F Chinook Block II aircraft, Boeing is assessing how best to manage its Philadelphia …
Defence Helicopter

Farnborough 2018: Interference prevention on military helicopters

9th July 2018

Industry has been trying to battle the rotorblades issue for clear data transmissions for many decades and whilst companies now claim to have high powered …
Military Logistics

Farnborough 2018: UTC to expand UK F-35 MRO operations

9th July 2018

American defence supplier UTC Aerospace Systems is set to expand its F-35 MRO operations at its Wolverhampton base as the fast jet programme begins UK …

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