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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

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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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Defence Notes

Russia beefing up its Su-25SM3 fleet

4th April 2019

The Russian MoD has released a tender with a selected supplier to upgrade Su-25 attack aircraft to the significantly enhanced Su-25SM3 standard for day/night operations, …
Digital Battlespace

Milipol Asia 2019: Bler unblurs the cyber-intelligence lines

4th April 2019

Bler Systems, an Israeli cyber-intelligence company that normally keeps a low profile, was present at the Milipol Asia 2019 exhibition in Singapore. Importantly, it was …
Land Warfare

Milipol Asia 2019: SIG Sauer sees boom in business

4th April 2019

SIG Sauer has enjoyed recent sales successes in Asia. One of its biggest contracts was for 72,400 SIG 716 7.62mm rifles for the Indian military, …
Training

ADF issues final acceptance of CH-47F CAT

4th April 2019

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has completed all evaluation testing of Kratos’ CH-47F Chinook Avionics Trainers (CAT), Kratos Defense & Security Solutions announced on 1 …
Digital Battlespace

Milipol Asia 2019: STELOP sees way through all obstacles

4th April 2019

Singapore-based company STELOP, an arm of ST Engineering, unveiled two new products at the Milipol Asia 2019 exhibition in Singapore. One is a see-through vehicle …
Defence Helicopter

Taiwan to order 30 more Black Hawks for army

4th April 2019

The Republic of China Army (ROCA) will order an additional 30 UH-60M Black Hawks. This has become necessary to fill out the Army Aviation and …
Land Warfare

LAAD 2019: Brazil's indigenous rocket launcher nears testing phase

3rd April 2019

Brazilian company Mac Jee showcased its Armadillo TA-2 rocket launch system atop the 4x4 AM General HMMWV at LAAD 2019 ahead of further tests with the …
Land Warfare

LAAD 2019: M109A5+ howitzer ready for Brazilian Army

3rd April 2019

BAE Systems is showcasing the M109A5+ self-propelled howitzer at LAAD 2019 in Brazil which it will soon deliver to the Brazilian Army to meet its …
Naval Warfare

USCG’s Sycamore cutter arrives for MMA work

3rd April 2019

The US Coast Guard’s Sycamore cutter arrived at the Coast Guard Yard in Curtis Bay, Maryland, on 25 March to undergo midlife maintenance availability (MMA) …
Military Logistics

AAG completes barricade arrestment test

3rd April 2019

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems’ (GA-EMS') Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) system has successfully executed an exploratory aircraft barricade arrestment in Lakehurst, New Jersey, the company announced …
Land Warfare

AM General receives new order for HMMWVs

3rd April 2019

AM General has received an order to supply 739 new M1152 A1 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles(HMMWV) to the US Army National Guard, the company …
Defence Notes

USAF suspends KC-46A tanker deliveries again

3rd April 2019

For the second time this year, the US Air Force has temporarily stopped accepting new KC-46A Pegasus tankers after finding foreign object debris (FOD) in the …
Naval Warfare

LAAD 2019: UK continues to strengthen naval ties in South America

3rd April 2019

The UK's Department for International Trade (DIT) has highlighted the strengthening of operational and trade ties between the UK and Brazil as speculation continues to surround …
Uncrewed Vehicles

UK Coastguard to step up unmanned integration efforts

3rd April 2019

The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is set to begin a drone trial ‘in the coming weeks’ as part of plans to evaluate and …
Land Warfare

Meggitt receives GDLS order

3rd April 2019

Meggitt has received a contract worth up to $37 million from General Dynamics Land Systems to provide the auxiliary cooling and power system for the …
Digital Battlespace

Milipol Asia 2019: Silent Archer raises voice in Asia for first time

3rd April 2019

SRC made its first foray into the Asian region via an appearance at the Milipol Asia 2019 exhibition in Singapore, with the US company’s Silent …
Naval Warfare

Indian Navy receives CMS for aircraft carrier

3rd April 2019

The Indian Navy has received the combat management system for its indigenous aircraft carrier, the Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 29 March. The …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Turkish Aerospace prepare for Anka Aksungur production

3rd April 2019

Turkish Aerospace is ready to commence production of its newest MALE UAV – Anka Aksungur – at the beginning of 2020, as it awaits firm …
Naval Warfare

US Navy’s new landing craft nears key tests, but challenges remain

3rd April 2019

The US Navy is trying to fix several technical problems with its Ship to Shore Connector (SSC) and keep the new landing craft on track …

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