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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

Need more flexibility in battle management system delivery?

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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Land Warfare

PLA adopts a new anti-tank guided missile

31st March 2021

A modern anti-tank guided missile is among new equipment being adopted by the PLA.
Defence Helicopter

Rolls-Royce receives order for a dozen more Osprey engines

30th March 2021

AE1107C-Liberty engine will power V-22 tiltrotor aircraft for the USAF and USN.
Naval Warfare

Russians aim to prove size matters with Belgorod

30th March 2021

Almost 30 years after it was laid down, the longest nuclear-powered submarine in the world is scheduled to start state trials in May. Is it a case of 'better late than never'?
Training

NFTE builds up a head of steam

30th March 2021

As Leonardo and CAE join forces in a JV to operate their International Flight Training School, NATO's Flight Training Europe programme gains traction and is on target to open in 2022.
Defence Notes

Gripen 3D-printed hatch flight test proves successful

30th March 2021

A recent flight test using a 3D-printed hatch on Saab's Gripen fighter jet could lead to more efficient ways of repairing damaged aircraft on the frontline.
Digital Battlespace

Lockheed Martin steps up for SpeedDealer

30th March 2021

USAF includes an option for 35 radars in a contract for the Three-Dimensional Expeditionary Long-Range Radar interface.
Land Warfare

Rheinmetall, Diehl and Hensoldt team up for future German air defence system

30th March 2021

ARGE NNbS seeks to address German military requirements for short-range and very short-range air defence.
Air Warfare

Final ex-Portuguese F-16 arrives in Romania

30th March 2021

Landing at Borcea Air Base marks the completion of an eight-year programme to acquire second-hand F-16s for the Romanian Air Force. The next step is an upgrade in 2023-2025.
Defence Helicopter

ALIAS achieves first autonomous take-off

30th March 2021

DARPA and Sikorsky demonstrated supervised autonomy capabilities using a specially converted S-70 OPV Black Hawk.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Thales and MHI team up for autonomous mine detection

30th March 2021

French and Japanese companies to jointly develop a dual-frequency sonar demonstrator for mine countermeasures.
Defence Notes

Chinese maritime militia boldly intrude in Philippine EEZ

30th March 2021

China poured more than 200 boats into a reef in the South China Sea, alarming the Philippines.
Air Warfare

Singapore flies in first H225Ms

30th March 2021

The arrival of replacement helicopters for Singapore's sizeable Super Puma fleet has begun.
Naval Warfare

Madfox takes to the water

29th March 2021

A year of tests awaits for the latest UK Royal Navy uncrewed vessel.
Air Warfare

Two firms provide USAF with countermeasure flares

29th March 2021

MJU-75/B magnesium teflon viton flares to equip US helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.
Land Warfare

US Army issues major GMLRS contract

29th March 2021

$2.77 billion deal for Lockheed Martin includes Alternative Warhead and Unitary Warhead rocket pods.
Defence Notes

Field narrows for NGI

29th March 2021

There are two contenders for the Next Generation Interceptor programme — but no place for Ground-based Midcourse Defense system incumbent Boeing.
Air Warfare

USAF orders Lot 34 AMRAAM

29th March 2021

Ten FMS customers to receive Lot 34 missiles from Raytheon.
Land Warfare

Germany builds up its MELLS stocks

29th March 2021

The latest order from Germany includes 666 Spike LR missiles and 82 integrated command and launch units.
Air Warfare

The Sentinel is retiring. What’s next? (sponsored)

29th March 2021

The Sentinel R1 aircraft returns from its last operational flight from RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire, Feb. 26, 2021. (Photo by RAF Sgt. Nicholas Howe/ UK MOD …

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