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Land Warfare

What weapons have Israel and Iran been using against each other?

Tehran has been relying on UAVs and ballistic missiles while Jerusalem uses jets, deep fires and precision-guided munitions.

Air Warfare

Paris Air Show 2025: Embraer chalks up another win as Lithuania picks C-390

Just this week Portugal signed for a sixth C-390 with the add-on of an option for 10 for other NATO countries. In April, Sweden signed for four and in December last year Slovakia agreed to buy three, while in the same month an undisclosed country agreed to buy two.

Land Warfare

Paris Air Show 2025: Fulgur air defence missile revealed in anticipation of potential market

The missile was first unveiled at SeaFuture 2023 and later at the Farnborough International Airshow in July 2024. Operational delivery is expected in 2028.

Air Warfare

Paris Air Show 2025: Aarok to be offered to India

Turgis Gaillard and Bharat Forge have signed an MoU to offer the Aarok, produced in India, to the Indian Ministry of Defence. The UAV could satisfy the country’s desire for an indigenous MALE UAV, offering an alternative to the TAPAS BH-201 that has had a rocky development.

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Land Warfare

FIDAE: Polaris markets ultralight ATV

26th March 2014

Polaris Defense is displaying its MRZR-2 all-terrain vehicle at the FIDAE exhibition from 25-30 March. A spokesman from the company told Shephard that there are …
Naval Warfare

DIMDEX: Raytheon offers up ‘counter-swarm’ solution

26th March 2014

The most prolific threat currently facing Middle Eastern navies is swarming fast attack craft, according to Raytheon, which has developed a new missile system to …
Military Logistics

Lockheed Martin C-5M deliveries continue

26th March 2014

Lockheed Martin has delivered a new C-5M Super Galaxy strategic airlifter to the US Air Force, bringing the total number of aircraft delivered to the …
Naval Warfare

DIMDEX: Naval commanders call for maritime cooperation

26th March 2014

Navy leaders called for greater cooperation in the modern maritime security environment at the Middle East Naval Commanders Conference in Doha on 26 March. More …
Military Logistics

FIDAE: Mercedes offers latest military trucks in Chile

26th March 2014

Mercedes-Benz is showcasing its presence in Chile by displaying four trucks at the FIDAE 2014 exhibition. The company has on display its Zetros 2733 6x6 …
Land Warfare

FIDAE: Argentine rocket launcher showcased

26th March 2014

The new Lanzacohetes CP-30 multiple rocket launcher (MRL) being developed in Argentina has been placed on display at FIDAE 2014. A spokesman from the Argentine …
Naval Warfare

DIMDEX: Qatar signs for new fast patrol craft

26th March 2014

The Qatar Coast Guard has signed a deal with Turkish company Ares Shipyard for the delivery of a number of new high speed vessels to …
Military Logistics

Rockwell Collins to upgrade Mexico C-130 avionics

26th March 2014

Rockwell Collins will supply its Flight2 integrated avionics system for the Mexican Air Force programme to upgrade its C-130 Hercules aircraft fleet under a contract …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Brazilian Air Force selects Hermes 900 UAV

26th March 2014

Elbit Systems will supply a Hermes 900 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) to the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) under a new contract announced on 26 March. …
Digital Battlespace

DIMDEX: Middle Eastern C4ISR requirements evolve

26th March 2014

The Middle East is experiencing a change of mindset in the area of C4ISR procurement, according to Thales. Speaking to Shephard at DIMDEX on 26 …
Naval Warfare

DIMDEX: Saab promotes maritime surveillance

26th March 2014

Offering up its maritime surveillance capabilities to the Middle-East at DIMDEX, Saab has described a ‘complex’ maritime environment in the Arabian Gulf. Speaking to Shephard …
Naval Warfare

DIMDEX: MBDA unveils coastal defence system

26th March 2014

MBDA has displayed a new coastal defence system based on the Marte missile family at DIMDEX for the first time. The Marte Coastal Defence System …
Uncrewed Vehicles

UK to test Paveway IV from Reaper UAV

26th March 2014

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is considering the testing of the Raytheon Paveway IV laser guided bomb on-board the RAF’s MQ-9 Reaper UAV, the …
Military Logistics

FIDAE: Airbus and Enaer to support C-212

26th March 2014

A cooperation agreement to support the CASA C-212 military transport aircraft was signed on 25 March at FIDAE 2014 by Airbus Defence and Space, and …
Land Warfare

FIDAE: FAMAE offers new rocket artillery

26th March 2014

The Chilean defence manufacturing and logistics organisation FAMAE is displaying a new multiple launch rocket system at FIDAE 2014. Developed in conjunction with Israeli defence …
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US Navy declares IOC for MK-60 Griffin missile system

25th March 2014

The MK-60 Patrol Coastal Griffin Missile System has achieved initial operational capability (IOC) with the US Navy, marking a significant milestone in the programme to …
Digital Battlespace

DIMDEX: Selex eyes Middle Eastern EW sales

25th March 2014

Selex ES is considering plans to launch an Electronic Warfare Operational Support (EWOS) centre in the Middle East, according to company executives. Speaking to Shephard …
Digital Battlespace

DRS awarded RAN communications system contract

25th March 2014

DRS Technologies will supply the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) ANZAC-Class frigates with communications systems under a new contract announced on 25 March. The systems will …
Land Warfare

Selex ES wins Italian Army Future Soldier contracts

25th March 2014

Selex ES has signed two new contracts with the Italian Army to supply SWave Software Defined Radio (SDR) portable terminals and Tactical Mobility Night Vision …

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