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Paris Air Show 2025: Poland orders Apache targeting systems and will establish local support facility

In 2024, Poland agreed to purchase 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache combat helicopters in a deal worth as much as US$12 billion. The deal included 97 AN/ASQ-170 modernised target acquisition and designation sight/AN/AAR-11 modernised pilot night vision sensors (M-TADS/PNVS).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Uncrewed Vehicles

Sagetech MX transponder for Resolute Eagle

13th June 2018

Sagetech’s MX transponders have been selected by PAE ISR for the Resolute Eagle UAS, the company announced on 5 June. The Resolute Eagle UAS weighs …
Land Warfare

New EU 'peace fund' could buy weapons

13th June 2018

The EU wants to pay for military equipment, including lethal weaponry, for partner countries in crisis zones such as Africa's Sahel region as part of …
Land Warfare

Eurosatory 2018: Saab goes sub-zero with new Arctic camouflage

13th June 2018

Saab has used Eurosatory to expand its Barracuda range of camouflage systems to include an Arctic version and an adjustable mobile camouflage system (MCS), as …
Special Operations

Tri-national Special Forces Command announced

13th June 2018

Belgium, Denmark and the Netherlands are to create a tri-national Special Forces Command. The command will be established under a Memorandum of Understanding signed between …
Digital Battlespace

Northrop to supply EHF XDR payloads

13th June 2018

Northrop Grumman has received a $429 million contract from the US Air Force to provide two Extremely High Frequency eXtended Data Rate (EHF XDR) payloads …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Eurosatory 2018: Anti-drone systems continue proliferation

13th June 2018

The proliferation of counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) technology continues across Europe with multiple new solutions unveiled at Eurosatory in Paris, France. Elbit Elisra, MBDA and …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Eurosatory 2018: Armed Turkish UGV nears Syrian deployment

13th June 2018

The Turkish armed forces will soon receive 20 UKAP remote-controlled weapon platforms following the successful completion of testing by manufacturer Katmerciler. Displaying the UKAP in …
Naval Warfare

USCG accepts delivery of 29th FRC

13th June 2018

The US Coast Guard (USCG) received its 29th Fast Response Cutter (FRC), Forrest Rednour, in Key West, Florida, on 7 June. The 154ft FRC will …
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Ukraine gives parliamentary approval for Airbus Helicopters deal

13th June 2018

Ukraine’s parliament has given the green light to an Airbus Helicopters deal valued at €558.3 million further to ratification on 7 June. A total of …
Digital Battlespace

Eurosatory 2018: Israeli companies look to speed up joint fires

13th June 2018

Israeli manufacturers have used Eurosatory to promote a series of networked attack solutions designed to provide a more efficient fire support capability to forward deployed …
Land Warfare

Eurosatory 2018: Exploring the Jaguar's myriad capabilities (video)

13th June 2018

In many cases leading the way in terms of armoured fighting vehicle development, the French Army's EBRC 6x6 Jaguar is prominently displayed at Eurosatory reflecting …
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Pakistan Army fields new trainer helicopters

13th June 2018

It has been confirmed that the Pakistan Army Aviation Corps now has a quartet of Enstrom 280FX helicopters that will be used for pilot training …
Land Warfare

Finland fires Crotale NG with new camera

13th June 2018

The Finnish Defence Force has carried out a live firing of its Crotale New Generation (NG) short-range air defence system equipped with a new Catherine …
Land Warfare

Eurosatory 2018: Fire control system developed for 60mm mortars

13th June 2018

Austrian-based Hirtenberger Defence Systems has unveiled a new digital fire control system (FCS) optimised for 60mm commando mortars at Eurosatory this year. The Grid Aiming …
Naval Warfare

No fair winds for Polish submarine fleet

13th June 2018

With the decommissioning of ORP Sokol the Polish submarine fleet has been reduced to merely three vessels with a dim perspective of procuring replacements in …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Rafael demonstrates Protector USV to NATO

13th June 2018

Rafael Advance Defense Systems has demonstrated the capabilities of the Protector USV against naval swarm threats for NATO forces. The demonstration, which included a simulated firing …
Land Warfare

Eurosatory 2018: Nammo goes to extreme lengths with new ammo

13th June 2018

Nammo could deliver its 155mm extreme range ramjet-powered artillery round as soon as 2023, according to the company. Testing is currently ongoing for the round, …
Land Warfare

Eurosatory 2018: Rheinmetall unveils new Lynx in the family (video)

13th June 2018

Despite the inclement weather, Rheinmetall Defence unveiled its Lynx KF41 IFV at Eurosatory, adding another member to its family of armoured vehicles available for customers …
Digital Battlespace

Orbit receives SATCOM systems order

13th June 2018

Orbit Communications Systems has received an order totaling around $1.1 million from an unnamed Asian navy for its maritime SATCOM systems, the company announced on …

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