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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

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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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Digital Battlespace

Algeria gets in a jam

17th January 2022

Algeria recently acquired new EW jammers for its army — how effective will they be against ECCM protocols and encrypted waveforms?
Land Warfare

France selects Saab’s Barracuda camouflage systems

17th January 2022

Saab has been selected to provide its Barracuda camouflage systems for the French Armed Forces.
Training

VR to aid Russian aircraft technician training

17th January 2022

Tests of a new Russian VR training system will be completed this year, says Rostec.
Land Warfare

Bulgarian vehicles gain Guardian RWS

17th January 2022

Armoured vehicles for Bulgarian SOF have been enhanced with the Guardian RWS.
Air Warfare

Tu-160M takes off from Kazan

17th January 2022

The first upgraded Tu-160 strategic bomber for the Russian Air Force made its first flight on 12 January.
Defence Notes

Taiwan allocates record defence budget for 2022

16th January 2022

Facing increasing belligerence from China, Taipei has significantly boosted defence spending, especially for domestically-produced weapons.
Air Warfare

Australia receives first upgraded C-130J

16th January 2022

Australia is upgrading its C-130J fleet and has prepared the way for a future P-8A upgrade, but the RAAF is struggling with its much-delayed C-27J programme.
Defence Helicopter

Singapore brings home additional batches of helicopters

14th January 2022

Singapore has received new batches of helicopters from France and the US.
Naval Warfare

BrahMos finally finds an export customer

14th January 2022

The Philippines becomes the first customer for the BrahMos missile, which India has been diligently marketing for years.
Defence Notes

BAE Systems touts benefits of digital engineering

14th January 2022

Following a recent contract award from the USN, BAE Systems spoke to Shephard about the benefits of digital modelling and engineering approaches.
Uncrewed Vehicles

US Navy gears up for first MQ-25 EMD delivery and new flight tests

14th January 2022

After making strong test and development progress with the MQ-25 Stingray uncrewed aerial refueller in 2021, the USN is now looking forward to the delivery of the first EMD aircraft.
Defence Notes

Boeing figures show higher Apache and F-15 deliveries in 2021

14th January 2022

More attack helicopters and F-15 Eagle fighters reached customers in 2021 than in 2020.
Digital Battlespace

HawkEye 360 to provide RF analytics for AFRL

14th January 2022

AFRL programme focuses on developing and transitioning space capabilities for more effective and affordable missions.
Uncrewed Vehicles

ONR turns to academia for Marine Robotics Testbed development

14th January 2022

The University of California San Diego will help the USN to improve autonomous or remotely operated oceanographic sampling techniques.
Naval Warfare

Hensoldt joins the Type 212CD supply chain

14th January 2022

The German-Norwegian Type 212CD programme marks the first time that OMS 150 and OMS 300 optronic masts will be installed in tandem.
Naval Warfare

Peru sets out naval modernisation plans for 2022

14th January 2022

Peru continues to upgrade its naval capabilities despite its limited budget.
Naval Warfare

Italian future submarine programme takes a step forward

14th January 2022

Construction is underway of the first U212NFS submarine for the Italian Navy.
Air Warfare

US signals continued maintenance of Greek F-16 engines

14th January 2022

The Greek government has requested parts and services under the FMS programme to support follow-on depot-level maintenance and sustainment of F100-PW-229 aircraft engines.
Naval Warfare

India picks Ultra-Mahindra partnership to enhance ASW

14th January 2022

IADS for the Indian Navy will detect enemy torpedoes at long range and divert them from their intended targets.

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