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Air Warfare

US fires approximately 75 precision-guided weapons against Iran’s nuclear facilities

In the operation Midnight Hammer, the Pentagon deployed 14 GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators and more than two dozen Tomahawk missiles.

Naval Warfare

South Korea pushes forward on unmanned surface vessel development for future fleet

South Korean industry continues to evolve unmanned surface vessels as the ROK Navy targets future force needs and addresses manpower challenges.

Land Warfare

CTAI’s 40mm cannon gains new A3B airburst round for UAV defence

CTA International (CTAI), a joint venture between KNDS France and BAE Systems, developed the 40mm Cased Telescoped Armament System (40 CTAS) for integration onto armoured vehicles. It has been further developed for ships and ground-based systems.

Naval Warfare

How the US Government plans to put the US Navy’s shipbuilding programmes back on track

In an attempt to reduce delays in shipbuilding efforts, the US government, lawmakers and the Navy are betting big on further investments in the national defence industry and public shipyards. Reviewing and reformulating ongoing initiatives and business practices will also be form part of the effort.

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Land Warfare

Powerful, long-range electromagnetic attack capabilities

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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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Uncrewed Vehicles

Selex ES UAVs ready for Italian Army deliveries

17th July 2014

Two Selex ES mini and micro unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), ASIO-B and SPYBALL-B, are poised for delivery to the Italian Army following the completion of …
Defence Helicopter

Farnborough: AW149 ready for global market

17th July 2014

AgustaWestland is confident its AW149 multi-role helicopter is ready for the international market, after announcing Italian military certification of the platform during the Farnborough International …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Farnborough: Rotron to supply engines to CybAero

17th July 2014

Rotron has been selected to supply the propulsion system for CybAero’s Apid 60 VTOL UAV, it was revealed at the Farnborough International Air Show on …
Digital Battlespace

Farnborough: Selex ES advances BriteCloud decoy

17th July 2014

Selex ES has announced imminent field trials of its BriteCloud Expendable Active Decoy (EAD) technology at the Farnborough International Airshow this week. Flight tests of …
Digital Battlespace

Japanese Navy aircraft IFF transponders upgraded

17th July 2014

Raytheon is carrying out work to update Japan’s P-1 maritime surveillance aircraft by upgrading the aircraft Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) transponders with modern technologies, …
Naval Warfare

ADAS: Manila boosts maritime defences

17th July 2014

The Philippines has established a National Coast Watch System (NCWS) as part of its 18-year Capability Upgrade Program (CUP) aimed at defeating domestic rebels and …
Military Logistics

Farnborough: Cascade moves on C-130K maintenance

17th July 2014

New avionics are being integrated into two C-130K Hercules transport aircraft destined for Mexico and will be delivered by Cascade Aerospace in Q1 2015, it …
Land Warfare

ADAS: Saab looks to fill Philippine air defence requirements

17th July 2014

As part of its presence at ADAS 2014, Saab is showing the capabilities of its RBS 70 air defence system, which it hopes will suit …
Digital Battlespace

Farnborough: BAE pushes Broadsword

17th July 2014

BAE Systems continues to advance its Broadsword electronic soldier system which aims to reduce the quantity of batteries carried by soldiers in the field. The …
Land Warfare

ADAS: Microdata highlights crisis response capabilities

17th July 2014

Locally based company Microdata Systems and Management, in partnership with Cisco Tactical Operations, is exhibiting its WebEOC crisis information and management software, Motorola IP radio …
Digital Battlespace

Farnborough: F-35 Gen III helmet delivered

16th July 2014

Rockwell Collins has delivered the Gen III Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS) to Lockheed Martin ahead of software integration aboard the F-35 Lightning II fighter …
Defence Helicopter

AgustaWestland announces new orders from Farnborough

16th July 2014

AgustaWestland has kicked off the Farnborough International Airshow with the signing of a number of new contracts with military and civil customers. The Bangladesh Air …
Defence Helicopter

Farnborough: AgustaWestland awarded FASGW integration contract

16th July 2014

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded a £90 million contract to AgustaWestland to integrate the Future Anti-Surface Guided Weapon (FASGW) onto the Royal …
Digital Battlespace

Farnborough: Year of the Gripen?

16th July 2014

Saab has revealed plans to inaugurate an avionics systems test rig for further development of the Gripen E fighter. Speaking at the Farnborough International Airshow, …
Military Logistics

Farnborough: A400M refuelled in flight by RAF A330 MRTT

16th July 2014

Airbus Defence & Space has completed its first refuelling operation between a company-owned A400M and a UK RAF Voyager variant of the A330 Multi-Role Tanker …
Defence Notes

ADAS: AFP confronts internal threats

16th July 2014

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has viable strategies in place to combat the internal and external dangers the country is currently facing, according …
Land Warfare

Raytheon receives $235.5 million for Patriot RDP kits

16th July 2014

Raytheon will provide Radar Digital Processor (RDP) kits to upgrade the Patriot Air and Missile Defense System for the US and two partner nations under …
Naval Warfare

ADAS: Philippine Coast Guard chief outlines changes

16th July 2014

The Philippines is essentially a maritime nation stretching across an archipelago consisting of over 7,000 islands, and with a coastline that covers some 36,300km. Securing …
Defence Notes

Farnborough: Tornado will go out in style

16th July 2014

UK RAF Tornado aircraft will receive further upgrade packages to provide additional capabilities up until their scheduled retirement in 2019, it has been confirmed. Speaking …

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