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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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US Army Selects Goodrich for AH-64 Apache Helicopter Mission Data Recorder Upgrade

8th October 2008

Goodrich Corporation has been selected by the U.S. Army's Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) to upgrade mission data recorders for the Apache helicopter's VUIT-2 program. …
Defence Helicopter

Goodrich to Equip US Army UH-60 Helicopters with Vehicle Health Management Systems

8th October 2008

Goodrich Corporation has received a contract from the U.S. Army to provide up to 1,000 Vehicle Health Management Systems (VHMS) for UH-60A/L Black Hawk helicopters. …
Defence Helicopter

Boeing's New (old) Attack/Recon Helo

8th October 2008

What looks like a Little Bird, sounds like a Little Bird, but isn’t a Little Bird – yes, Boeing’s all new rotorcraft program AH-6 light …
Defence Helicopter

US Army Ready to Go Either Way on ARH Verdict

8th October 2008

The senior US Army Aviation team speaking at AUSA here today still believes in the Army’s requirement for an Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH). However they …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Sky Warrior UAS Completes First Successful Automatic Takeoffs and Landings From ER/MP One System Ground Control Station

7th October 2008

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA ASI), a leading manufacturer of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical reconnaissance radars, along with its “Team Sky Warrior” …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Raytheon demos UAV auto cross-cueing with ATGWs

7th October 2008

Last month Raytheon completed a demonstration of cross cueing between a tactical UAV and manned anti-tank guided weapons (ATGW) at Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona. …
Uncrewed Vehicles

AAI advances development of Shadow 200

7th October 2008

Textron company AAI is showcasing two new development's for its Shadow 200 UAV at this year's AUSA Annual exhibition in Washington, DC. On display is …
Defence Helicopter

US Air Force MH-53s fly final combat missions

6th October 2008

Aircrews flew the remaining six MH-53 Pave Low helicopters on their last combat missions in support of special operations forces Sept. 27 in Southwest Asia. …
Defence Helicopter

Eurocopter takes up the challenge of the military market in Japan

6th October 2008

The world’s leading helicopter manufacturer showcases the NH90 and EC135 helicopters at Japan Aerospace from 1st – 5th October 2008. Having sold the first helicopter …
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Pratt & Whitney Canada Brings Service Excellence to the Next Level

6th October 2008

Pratt & Whitney Canada is integrating its customer service and support centre groups into a new Customer Service organization to further increase customer focus and …
Defence Helicopter

Boeing Submits Proposal for Special Operations Forces Support Activity

6th October 2008

The Boeing Company on Oct. 1 submitted a comprehensive proposal in response to U.S. Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) Request for Proposals for the $5 billion …
Uncrewed Vehicles

SAIC Awarded $39 Million Contract by U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command

6th October 2008

Science Applications International Corporation today announced it has been awarded a contract by Air Force Special Operations Command to provide operations and maintenance support to …
Uncrewed Vehicles

iRobot Receives a $3.75 Million Contract From TARDEC For iRobot Warrior 700

3rd October 2008

iRobot today announced that the company has received a $3.75 million research and development contract from the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center …
Uncrewed Vehicles

New robotic repair system will fix ailing satellites

3rd October 2008

Researchers at Queen’s University are developing a new robotic system to service more than 8,000 satellites now orbiting the Earth, beyond the flight range of …
Uncrewed Vehicles

i-Tech Announces New Contract Awards Offshore Mexico

3rd October 2008

Subsea 7 through its i-Tech division, today announced the award of two new contracts with a total value in excess of US$20 million. i-Tech has …
Defence Helicopter

Eurocopter the No. 1 civil & parapublic helicopter manufacturer takes up the challenge to gain a leading position in the military market in Japan

2nd October 2008

The world's leading helicopter manufacturer showcases the NH90 and EC135 helicopters at Japan Aerospace from 1st - 5th October 2008. Having sold the first helicopter …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Australia confirms MOTS UAS strategy but will trial Herti

2nd October 2008

The Australian government has confirmed that its revised strategy for the troubled Joint Project 129 tactical UAV project will be predicated on a military off …
Uncrewed Vehicles

E-Marine to Unveil CMROV 280 system for Cable Ship NIWA at GITEX 2008

1st October 2008

E-Marine PJSC, the leader in submarine cable installation, maintenance and repair in the Middle East, announced that it would showcase the latest addition to its …
Uncrewed Vehicles

AAI Corporation and Aeronautics Defense Systems team to provide Orbiter Unmanned Aircraft

30th September 2008

AAI Corporation, an operating unit of Textron Systems, a Textron company, announced today that the company has entered into a teaming agreement with Aeronautics Defense …