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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

Need more flexibility in battle management system delivery?

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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Naval Warfare

BMS displays non-lethal laser to repel maritime threats

3rd December 2014

Private security company Britannia Maritime Security (BMS) has been showcasing a non-lethal laser gun for maritime operations at this year’s Transport Security Expo, in London. …
Defence Notes

I/ITSEC: UK MoD to purchase iCASS system

3rd December 2014

The UK MoD has signed a contract with Close Air Solutions (CAS) for the purchase of the Immersive Close Air Support Simulator (iCASS) system it …
Land Warfare

PERM testing validates functionality and performance

3rd December 2014

Raytheon has conducted test firings of its Precision Extended Range Munition (PERM) guided projectile to validate the system’s functionality and performance. The company reported news …
Defence Notes

I/ITSEC: IAI delivers 1000th Ehud AACMI

3rd December 2014

At a ceremony during I/ITSEC in Orlando IAI MLM announced the delivery of the 1000th Ehud Autonomous Air Combat Manoeuvring Instrumentation Training System (AACMI). The …
Land Warfare

I/ITSEC: Live rounds used for training

3rd December 2014

General Dynamics is showcasing the Advanced Live Combat Training System (ALCTA) at I/ITSEC in Orlando that uses live bullets in a training environment. ‘The main …
Digital Battlespace

US Navy's MUOS-4 moves toward 2015 launch date

3rd December 2014

The US Navy’s newest Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellite is progressing toward its 2015 launch date, with Lockheed Martin completing thermal vacuum testing on …
Defence Notes

I/ITSEC: Turning point in training highlighted

3rd December 2014

US Army and Navy service chiefs signified a change to the approach to training after 13 years of conflict in the Middle East. At the …
Naval Warfare

New Zealand selects Rheinmetall MASS for MEKO frigates

3rd December 2014

Rheinmetall has secured a new customer for its Multi Ammunition Softkill System (MASS), with the New Zealand Ministry of Defence selecting the system for two …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Four Phoenix 30 UAS delivered to Bulgaria

2nd December 2014

Four UAV Solutions Phoenix 30 quad rotor UAS have been delivered to the Bulgarian armed forces as part of a US foreign military sale agreement. …
Digital Battlespace

Airbus awarded German IFF modernisation contract

2nd December 2014

Airbus Defence and Space has been awarded a follow-on contract by the German procurement authority to upgrade the German armed forces’ identification-friend-or-foe systems to the …
Naval Warfare

EU Council to approve Maritime Security Strategy action plan

2nd December 2014

This week the Council of the EU is set to approve an “Action Plan” to implement the recommendations of the EU Maritime Security Strategy that was …
Land Warfare

I/ITSEC: SRI International set to upgrade US National Guard training system

2nd December 2014

SRI International is set to upgrade FlexTrain with the new Orion user interface in summer 2015 it has been revealed at I/ITSEC in Orlando. ‘The …
Uncrewed Vehicles

I/ITSEC: Corsair upgrading UAS trainer for quadcopters

2nd December 2014

Corsair is upgrading the generic UAV trainer, IM3PUT (Integrated Multi-Mission Multi-Platform UAS Trainer), to incorporate quadcopters it has been revealed at I/ITSEC in Orlando. ‘We …
Land Warfare

I/ITSEC: Saab launches portable trainer ManPack 300

2nd December 2014

Saab is debuting a new ManPack 300 mobile training system at I/ITSEC in Orlando. ‘I/ITSEC is of course the perfect platform for launching this product,’ …
Digital Battlespace

Japan to procure E-2D Hawkeye

2nd December 2014

Japan is expected to procure the Northrop Grumman E-2D Hawkeye Airborne Early Warning (AEW) aircraft following an announcement by the country’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) …
Defence Helicopter

I/ITSEC: CAE launches next generation Medallion-6000

2nd December 2014

CAE launched their next generation Medallion-6000 image generator at I/ITSEC on 1 December in Orlando. The next-generation Medallion-6000 is based on the latest COTS graphics …
Defence Helicopter

GD OTS awarded US Hydra-70 rocket contract

2nd December 2014

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems will supply the US military with 2.75-inch/70mm Hydra-70 air-to-ground rocket systems under a five-year fixed firm price contract from …
Land Warfare

I/ITSEC: Gaumard to showcase new battlefield trauma simulator

1st December 2014

Gaumard Scientific will be showcasing its new Trauma HAL battlefield patient simulator at I/ITSEC in Orlando. Alongside the combat and flight simulators on offer from …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Swedish FMS to test CybAero VTOL UAS

1st December 2014

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has selected CybAero APID VTOL UAS for flight testing from the Swedish Navy’s Visby class corvette in 2015. The …

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