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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.

Air Warfare

Paris Air Show 2025: Lockheed says TR-3 upgrade “closing in” on completion

The TR-3 configured F-35 aircraft have rolled off production lines since July 2024, but are still not yet combat capable and are still awaiting final sign-off for the software upgrade.

Air Warfare

Spanish Army’s VAMTAC drone acquisition progresses ongoing UAV investment

Spain has made clear its intent to acquire a range of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), including those that will form part of its wider VAMTAC programme, announced in June 2025.

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Land Warfare

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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

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Defence Helicopter

Farnborough 2018: Lightweight Multirole Missiles to deal with swarm attacks

9th July 2018

Thales sees a growing international rotary-wing market for its Lightweight Multirole Missile (LMM), driven by the threat from fast inshore attack craft (FIAC). Thales was …
Training

Farnborough 2018: Engines running on new Czech jet trainers

9th July 2018

Work on the three brand new Aero L159T2 advanced jet trainers for the Czech Air Force is now well underway and the first jet was …
Defence Notes

Farnborough 2018: Is the UK a global or lone defence player? (video)

9th July 2018

As the UK prepares for withdrawal from the European Union, questions remain over whether the nation will adopt a protectionist autonomous role or whether it …
Defence Notes

Farnborough 2018: Those UK jets were as fast as lightning (video)

9th July 2018

With the first first four F-35B Lightning II jets arriving at RAF Marham on 6 June, Shephard takes a closer look at the UK's latest addition to its fleet.
Defence Notes

Ethiopia, Eritrea sign statement that war 'has come to an end'

9th July 2018

Ethiopia and Eritrea are no longer at war, the neighbours said in a joint statement on 9 July a day after their leaders met in …
Defence Helicopter

FMV extends Saab's HKP 15 maintenance agreement

9th July 2018

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has extended its Helicopter 15 (HKP 15) maintenance agreement with Saab for the years 2020 and 2021, the company …
Naval Warfare

Royal Navy commissions HMS Magpie

9th July 2018

HMS Magpie was commissioned into the Royal Navy at the end of June, where it will join the navy’s hydrographic squadron, replacing the HMS Gleaner …
Defence Notes

NATO leaders fear Trump crisis at key summit

9th July 2018

NATO leaders face a major threat to the credibility of their military alliance at their summit this week - not from traditional foe Russia, but …
Digital Battlespace

Systematic to enhance Danish artillery systems

9th July 2018

Systematic has received a contract from the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) to deliver a new fire support capability for the Danish Army’s …
Training

Inzpire opens new training academy

9th July 2018

Inzpire has established a new training academy to provide training solutions for both military and civilian customers. The company has created a suite of off …
Military Logistics

KMW signs Leguan bridge layer contract

9th July 2018

Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) has signed a contract with Patria Land Systems to modernise and expand the Finnish Defence Force's Leguan bridge layer fleet. The contract …
Naval Warfare

New Zealand becomes Poseidon’s next consort

9th July 2018

The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) will get four new Boeing P-8A Poseidon MPAs to enhance its surveillance capability, with the government approving the …
Defence Helicopter

Issues surface over UK's Crowsnest programme

6th July 2018

The UK's Crowsnest surveillance programme has been hit by a number of industry development challenges, according to an official assessment. A Ministry of Defence (MoD) …
Military Logistics

Burlington completes builder's trials

6th July 2018

The US Navy's tenth Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) vessel, Burlington, has successfully completed builder's trials. The ship began the week of builder's trials at dockside …
Naval Warfare

Russian Navy to receive new catamarans

6th July 2018

KAMPO has received a three-year contract to build new hydrographic boats for the Russian Navy under the project 23370G, the Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) …
Defence Notes

Rolls-Royce sells commercial marine unit

6th July 2018

British engine maker Rolls-Royce announced on 6 July that it has agreed to sell its loss-making commercial marine business to Norwegian industrial group Kongsberg for …
Special Operations

Rheinmetall receives laser light contract

6th July 2018

Rheinmetall has received a contract from Germany’s procurement authority to supply a lightweight, assault rifle-mounted laser light package for German Army special operators, the company …
Training

HUTC to train Spanish Civil Guard pilots

6th July 2018

Heli Union Training Center (HUTC) has received a 24-month contract from the Spanish Civil Guard to train 30 pilots. Under the contract, HUTC will provide …
Special Operations

Indian SOF tighten selection processes

6th July 2018

Indian special operations forces are to integrate extended levels of psychology tests into selection courses and other training programs in order to assess the suitability …

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