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Air Warfare

Paris Air Show 2025: Airbus and France sign framework agreement for VSR-700

The framework agreement is for the future acquisition of the system under the French Navy’s SDAM programme. The agreement also paves the way for cooperation with other nations via government-to-government agreements.

Air Warfare

Paris Air Show 2025: Milkor and Hanwha partner to integrate the latter’s SAR payload into the Milkor 380

Hanwha Systems and Milkor announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Paris Air Show to integrate the Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) system into the Milkor 380 drone.

Air Warfare

Paris Air Show 2025: A400M production moved forward as development plans outlined

It is more than a decade since the Airbus A400M tactical lift aircraft entered service. More than 130 aircraft are in service around the world with nine countries, while another order has been made by Indonesia. The company is now looking to lower operational costs and increase the number of potential missions.

Air Warfare

Paris Air Show 2025: Boeing confirms “very early infancy” C-17 Globemaster III production restart discussions as European market opportunity looms

The discussion of the C-17 comes off the back of Boeing’s focus on a growing European demand for defence equipment amid a growing threat on the continent.

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Land Warfare

Morocco deploys new version of Abrams MBT

5th December 2023

The acquisition of M1A2 SEPv3 tanks by Morocco reflects the high demand for the Abrams platform in the region. The tanks will enhance Morocco’s land forces capabilities and deterrence posture.
Air Warfare

Embraer C-390 triumphs in South Korea's transport aircraft competition

5th December 2023

Embraer's C-390 Millennium has secured a contract with South Korea, outperforming industry rivals such as Lockheed Martin and Airbus, marking a pivotal moment as the nation is set to become the first C-390 customer in Asia.
Air Warfare

Irish C295 MPAs fitted with Viasat SATCOM terminals

5th December 2023

The terminals enable secure, reliable satellite connectivity and support a range of command, control and communication needs for the C295 aircraft, which have roles in maritime patrol, tactical transport, special operations and medical evacuation.
Air Warfare

South Korea orders F-35 fighter munitions

5th December 2023

The US has greenlit a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to South Korea, entailing a package of F-35 ammunition valued at around $271 million.
Naval Warfare

New Zealand's HMNZS Te Mana successfully fires first Sea Ceptor missile

5th December 2023

CMS 330 is a combat management system developed by Lockheed Martin Canada that serves as the backbone for several Canadian and Chilean ship classes and has been installed on RNZN Anzac-class frigates.
Defence Notes

UK watchdog reveals $22 billion hole in military equipment plan

4th December 2023

The UK National Audit Office (NAO) has delivered a scathing evaluation of the MoD's Equipment Plan for 2023–33, revealing a nearly £17 billion 'blackhole' in the budget.
Land Warfare

Poland to spend billions of dollars on K9 howitzers as it continues massive equipment refresh

4th December 2023

The deal between Poland and Hanwha has been valued at US$2.6 billion and is part of a larger agreement for 672 K9 howitzers and 288 Chunmoo MLRS.
Defence Notes

India’s Defence Acquisition Council green lights $26.8 billion in spending

4th December 2023

India’s Defence Acquisition Council has unveiled a list of equipment needs and has stipulated that 98% of the contract value must be spent domestically. It added that 50% of the indigenous content should be in the form of material, components and software made in India.
Defence Notes

AUKUS countries look to Pillar 2 as Pillar 1 progresses

4th December 2023

Australia, UK and US to collaborate on maritime autonomy, AI, cyber, hypersonics, quantum and undersea warfare, as Australian officers graduate from US Nuclear Power School.
Air Warfare

Lithuania orders three Airbus H145 helicopters for various roles

4th December 2023

Lithuania has secured a deal with Airbus Helicopters for three H145M multi-mission aircraft for special forces operations and other roles, as part of the country's attempt to strengthen its defence capabilities.
Land Warfare

Rheinmetall to supply further artillery ammunition to Ukraine via NATO country

4th December 2023

The order for tens-of-thousands of shells will be delivered in 2025 and Rheinmetall will also fulfil earlier orders of rounds for Ukraine in 2024.
Naval Warfare

Turkey’s ASFAT on track to deliver first Hisar OPV in 2024

2nd December 2023

While outfitting activities on the first two Hisar-class OPVs have been advancing at Istanbul Naval Shipyard, discussions for additional platforms continue.
Air Warfare

UK P-8 Poseidons to get Sting Ray Mod 1 torpedoes

1st December 2023

The UK MoD has confirmed the selection of the BAE Systems Sting Ray Mod 1 torpedo as the future torpedo capability for its P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) fleet, alongside the US Navy's Mk54 weapon.
Land Warfare

Oshkosh lands JLTV order from Israel

1st December 2023

November was a good month for Oshkosh Defence and JLTV orders, and December has started just as well with the company contracted to supply 75 vehicles to Israel.
Land Warfare

Elbit Systems signs agreement to build howitzers in Romania

1st December 2023

Elbit Systems has signed an agreement to establish a centre in Romania for the manufacture of the company’s 155mm Autonomous Truck Mounted Howitzer System (ATMOS) through …
Training

I/ITSEC 2023: VirTra debuts integration of VBS4 into its simulators

1st December 2023

VirTra has unveiled the integration of VBS4 and BlueIG into its simulator systems with the aim of enhancing the capabilities of its technology for military training.
Air Warfare

Canada orders 14 Poseidon P-8A maritime patrol aircraft

1st December 2023

Canada will purchase 14 Boeing P-8A Poseidon multi-mission aircraft to replace its ageing CP-140 Aurora fleet, joining Australia, New Zealand, US and UK as an operator of the aircraft type.
Training

I/ITSEC 2023: CymSTAR introduces CymLITE Series Deployable Air Refueling Trainer

1st December 2023

The company has also used its platform at I/ITSEC 2023 to announce a new partnership with the Switzerland-based firm EDMS.
Training

I/ITSEC 2023: Guardiaris unveils the new generation of its Small Arms Mobile Trainer

1st December 2023

SAMT, a laserless, plug-and-play mobile system, can incorporate small arms, anti-tank weapons, military vehicles and remote weapon stations.