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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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Uncrewed Vehicles

Dubai 09: Further details on Mantis emerge

16th November 2009

Andy Wilson, BAE Systems' business development director for autonomous systems, has revealed further details of the first flight of the UK's Mantis MALE UAV, which …
Uncrewed Vehicles

QinetiQ Dragon Runner robots are sent to Afghanistan to support British troops

16th November 2009

Responding to an urgent operational requirement QinetiQ, a leading international supplier of military robots, today announced that it has been awarded contracts by the UK …
Defence Helicopter

SELEX Galileo secures £10 million order to enhance the capabilities of the UK Chinook fleet

16th November 2009

SELEX Galileo of Finmeccanica has been awarded a contract for the supply of 21 Titan 385ES-HD airborne turrets for the UK MoD’s Chinook fleet SH …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Cyber Technology quad UAS inspects fire damaged offshore oil rig

16th November 2009

In what is believed to be a world first the Perth, Australia-based Cyber Technology has carried out a close up inspection of a fire damaged …
Defence Helicopter

First Merlin helicopter arrives in Afghanistan

16th November 2009

The first RAF Merlin helicopter has arrived in Afghanistan as part of a move to boost air support on the frontline, the MOD announced today. …
Digital Battlespace

Raytheon Completes Critical Design Review for CVN 78?s Dual Band Radar

16th November 2009

Raytheon Company and the US Navy recently completed a critical design review (CDR) for the Dual Band Radar, which will be installed on the Navy’s …
Digital Battlespace

Dubai 09: Thales sees Middle East future in C4I programmes

16th November 2009

The head of Thales’ Middle East operations, Olivier Badard, has described military networking solutions as of paramount importance to the companies future in the United …
Digital Battlespace

Rockwell Collins receives $450 million contract for ARC-210 radios

16th November 2009

The US Navy has awarded a four-year production contract to Rockwell Collins for ARC-210 radios. The contract has a potential value of $450 million over …
Defence Helicopter

RAF Chinooks in Afghanistan

13th November 2009

Because of its versatility the current Chinook Force is operating at full stretch, says Gp Capt Turner, with both crewmen and helicopters 'wrung out when …
Uncrewed Vehicles

MQ-9s begin operations in the Seychelles

13th November 2009

US Air Force MQ-9 Reapers have begun anti-piracy operations from the Seychelles Islands. The operation, led by the newly formed United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) …
Defence Helicopter

EADS North America Delivers First H-72A Training Helicopter to the US Navy

13th November 2009

EADS North America has delivered the first of five H-72A training helicopters for the US Navy today, marking a new milestone in the company's production …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Mantis makes first flight

13th November 2009

BAE Systems has successfully flown the largest fully autonomous unmanned aircraft ever to be built in the UK. The next generation autonomous system, Mantis, completed …
Defence Helicopter

Osprey joins the fight in Afghanistan

13th November 2009

In another history-making moment for Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan, the first MV-22B Ospreys entered the Task Force Leatherneck area of operations today, alighting in three waves …
Defence Helicopter

Sikorsky and Tata Create Joint Venture in India to Manufacture Aerospace Components

12th November 2009

Sikorsky Aircraft and Tata Advanced Systems today announced the signing of an agreement creating a joint venture that will manufacture aerospace components for Sikorsky in …
Defence Helicopter

RAF Merlin damaged in training exercise

11th November 2009

An RAF Merlin has been damaged in a landing accident during pre-deployment training in California. According to reports, the aircraft rolled over during the early …
Defence Helicopter

Eurocopter's latest and most advanced products presented at the Dubai Airshow

11th November 2009

Eurocopter will participate at the 2009 Dubai Airshow with two of its state-of the-art helicopters: the Tiger, the most modern combat helicopter will be performing …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Boeing Receives Study Contract for Submarine-Tracking Unmanned Aerial System

11th November 2009

The Boeing Company on Sept. 28 received a $275,000 contract from the US Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) for a study of the …
Defence Helicopter

Boeing, Netherlands' World Class Aviation Academy to Provide Military Aviation Training

11th November 2009

The Boeing Company and World Class Aviation Academy (WCAA) of the Netherlands today announced that they have signed a teaming agreement to provide customers in …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Northrop Grumman to Supply Attitude and Heading Reference Systems for the NEURON European Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle Demonstrator Project

10th November 2009

Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded a contract by Saab Aerosystems to deliver Attitude and Heading Reference Systems (AHRS) for the NEURON European unmanned combat …