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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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Land Warfare

NP Aerospace expansion on the cards after acquiring Jankel Armouring assets

1st July 2024

The UK-based armour manufacturer acquired Jankel Armouring Limited after the latter entered administration earlier this year.
Air Warfare

MQ-25 development progresses as new contracts possible

1st July 2024

The MQ-25 Stingray represents the latest developments in the UAS field, bring closer to reality many of the often predicted additional roles that could be conducted by these types of systems.
Land Warfare

SPX incorporates other makers' systems onto its BlackTALON CUAS architecture

1st July 2024

The introduction of open architecture to BlackTALON CUAS has been designed to allow the integration of other sensors and systems rapidly, as well as to provide a faster response time for the inclusion of new sensors.
Naval Warfare

Second Gowind corvette delivered to UAE

1st July 2024

The Gowind 2500 corvettes, designed and built by France’s Naval Group, combine stealth features, resilience and high availability with anti-air, anti-submarine and anti-ship warfare capabilities.
Land Warfare

Thales expanded rocket factory provides five-fold increase in manufacturing capability

1st July 2024

Huge increase in capability has been supported by the Belgian government and the European Union’s Act in Support of Ammunition Production (ASAP) plan.
Air Warfare

First two T901 improved engines delivered for UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters

30th June 2024

The Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP) is the US Army’s effort to build a 50% more powerful and 25% more fuel-efficient engine for its Black Hawk and Apache fleets.
Land Warfare

Italy orders last batch of Centauro IIs

28th June 2024

The Centauro II MGS features a new HITFACT turret with a 120mm stabilised smooth bore and a new hull incorporating an H-line drive.
Naval Warfare

Final NFS submarine for Italian Navy’s U212 NFS programme to be built

28th June 2024

The €500 million submarine, the fourth and final of the U212 NFS programme, will be built by Fincantieri at its Muggiano shipyard as work on the third NFS unit was also marked by a steel-cutting ceremony.
Naval Warfare

Saab wins combat boat order from Sweden

28th June 2024

Based on the CB90 NG, the 10 vessels will be built at Docksta shipyard and will be used for a range of missions.
Defence Notes

In depth: US and China’s complex arms race over Taiwan

28th June 2024

The US and China have been engaging in a complex game of mutual deterrence over Taiwan in a race that features a bewildering range of different equipment.
Land Warfare

Paramount develops new Mbombe 6 infantry combat vehicle

27th June 2024

The Mbombe 6, the 6x6 version of the Mbombe family of armoured vehicles developed by South Africa’s Paramount Group, has been built around commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) equipment. The vehicle’s low silhouette offers a reduced target, while its armoured hull protects against ballistic attack up to STANAG 4569 Level 4.
Air Warfare

Sweden orders third GlobalEye AEW&C

27th June 2024

The multi-role airborne surveillance system combines the S-band Erieye Extended Range (ER) radar and mission system with Bombardier’s Global 6000 jet aircraft.
Land Warfare

New German big cats circle Italian Leopard corpse (Opinion)

27th June 2024

The only thing missing from Rheinmetall’s display at Eurosatory this year was an Italian flag flown between its KF-51 Panther and KF41 Lynx. The smiles on the faces of its business development team, however, and the circling of Italian delegations told just as clear of a story.
Air Warfare

Boeing delivers newest upgraded F/A-18 and reaffirms production end

27th June 2024

Boeing’s Super Hornet Block III modernisation programme has promised to significantly extend the jet’s service life and introduce advanced capabilities. The programme’s first aircraft were delivered to be upgraded in mid-2023.
Uncrewed Vehicles

India’s pursuit of UAVs fuels domestic innovation and industrial growth

27th June 2024

In response to escalating border tensions and the need for enhanced surveillance capabilities, the Indian Army is ramping up its drone acquisitions, reflecting the growing importance of unmanned systems in modern defence strategies.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Australia to adopt new predatory OWL species

27th June 2024

The Australian Defence Force will introduce the One-Way Loitering (OWL) platform by Innovaero, the country’s first long-range loitering munition, to enhance strike capabilities and understanding of loitering munitions.
Air Warfare

Boeing “bets big” on future combat aircraft contracts

26th June 2024

The new facility will double Boeing’s footprint at its St Louis site beside Lambert air field but what will roll out the doors is not yet known.
Air Warfare

AW609 titlrotor programme completes ship trial and looks to next phase

26th June 2024

The first Leonardo AW609 tiltrotor production aircraft made its maiden flight on 13 October 2022 which included an initial inflight evaluation of systems and general handling and it has now completed a ship trial.
Training

How the US Air Force plans to use artificial intelligence to train pilots

26th June 2024

AI can accelerate instruction for flying officer and improve their training in several ways.