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Air Warfare

Paris Air Show 2025: GA-ASI and Saab partner on AEW MQ-9B capability, demo to fly by 2026

The AEW capabilities are seen to slot into Saab’s wider AEW offering as a complementary extension to its portfolio, while augmenting the MQ-9B’s own range of uncrewed aircraft.

Air Warfare

US lawmakers signal F-35 investment commitment of $10.7 billion in FY2026

Although it remains unclear how the US DoD has advanced in fixing issues with the F-35 programme, the multi-billion dollar fund has been included in the FY2026 defence bill.

Air Warfare

Paris Air Show 2025: Teaming success for E-7 and MQ-28 as Ghost Bat targets Europe

Boeing has announced the successful flight trial of a MQ-28 Ghost Bat uncrewed aerial system (UAS) teaming with an E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft against an airborne target.

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.

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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

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Uncrewed Vehicles

US to supply Iraq with additional UAVs

10th January 2014

The US has agreed to supply Iraqi security forces with small and tactical UAVs under a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to assist in the fight …
Defence Helicopter

Sikorsky wins $500m US Navy helicopter deal

10th January 2014

The US Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded Sikorsky a contract to supply the US Navy with 37 helicopters, valued at more than $500 million. …
Uncrewed Vehicles

DCNS integrates UAV with naval combat systems

10th January 2014

The French DGA and DCNS have successfully demonstrated that an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) can be integrated with the combat system of a naval warship …
Defence Helicopter

Libya interested in T129 helicopter

10th January 2014

Libyan interest in the T129 attack helicopter emerged during Prime Minister Ali Zeidan’s visit to Turkish Aerospace Industries’ (TAI) facilities in Turkey on 3 January. …
Naval Warfare

PIRIOU & DCNS awarded B2M programme contract

9th January 2014

PIRIOU and DCNS will design and construct three multi-mission ocean-going vessels for the French DGA under a new contract announced on 9 January. The vessels …
Land Warfare

Revision awarded PEO Soldier IHPS SPS contract

9th January 2014

Revision Military has been awarded a two year development-to-acquisition programme contract for PEO Soldier's Integrated Head Protection System (IHPS) Soldier Protective System (SPS). The programme …
Military Logistics

Oshkosh responds to Canadian MSVS SMP bid

9th January 2014

Oshkosh Defense Canada has submitted its bid for the Canadian government’s Medium Support Vehicle System (MSVS) Standard Military Pattern (SMP) programme. The Oshkosh MSVS SMP …
Uncrewed Vehicles

C-Enduro long endurance USV begins sea trials

8th January 2014

The C-Enduro long endurance marine unmanned surface vehicle (LEMUSV) under development by ASV has begun sea trials in Portchester, UK. The two day trials saw …
Defence Notes

Challenging year ahead for defence industry

8th January 2014

US aerospace and defence companies will continue to face challenges in the coming years despite the negotiated budget deal, industry representatives have suggested. Under the …
Defence Helicopter

Four dead in USAF Pave Hawk helicopter crash

8th January 2014

An American HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter based at RAF Lakenheath in the UK has crashed off the coast of Norfolk, killing its four crew members. …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Enhanced UAV security for Sochi Winter Games

7th January 2014

Russia is ramping up security ahead of the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi with UAVs set to play an integral role in combating terrorism, sources …
Defence Helicopter

Modernised S-61T helicopter takes flight

7th January 2014

Sikorsky’s modernised S-61T helicopter has successfully completed its maiden test flight, marking an important milestone in the company’s programme to update the S-61 aircraft to …
Uncrewed Vehicles

FAA's UAV test sites finally revealed

7th January 2014

The FAA has finally selected the six operators to run UAV test sites that will assist the integration of unmanned systems into the national airspace …
Defence Helicopter

Sikorsky retains Canada Cyclone contract

7th January 2014

The Canadian government has opted to retain Sikorsky as the contractor for its troubled CH-148 Cyclone maritime helicopter project (MHP), it has been revealed. On …
Uncrewed Vehicles

US Navy Triton UAS flight trials making progress

7th January 2014

The MQ-4C Triton UAS under development for the US Navy has reached the halfway point in its envelope expansion flight test programme. Nine flights have …
Defence Notes

South Korean defence companies increase exports

7th January 2014

South Korean defence exports increased to $3.4 billion in 2013 bringing it closer to its target of $4 billion of annual exports by 2020. According …
Naval Warfare

DCI wins EDA Naval Training Support Study contract

6th January 2014

DCI will conduct a Naval Training Support Study (NTSS) to look at training for navigation, mine warfare and diving under a contract awarded by the …
Defence Helicopter

AgustaWestland attempts to save India AW101 contract

6th January 2014

AgustaWestland is preparing for last-ditch negotiations following a decision by the Indian government to cancel the procurement of 12 VVIP AW101 helicopters. In a statement …
Uncrewed Vehicles

First French Reaper delivered to Africa

6th January 2014

The first MQ-9 Reaper system for the French Air Force has been delivered to the Sahel region of Africa ahead of its initial deployment in …

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