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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.

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

Ukraine bolsters its anti-materiel rifle inventory

24th March 2021

Domestic industry meets Ukrainian demand for sniper and anti-armour rifles.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Eurodrone partners eye full development contract in Q2 2021

24th March 2021

New information released by the German Armed Forces suggests that the first delivery of Eurodrone has been pushed back slightly to 2029.
Defence Helicopter

MoD sticks with Ultra for Merlin sonobuoy capability

24th March 2021

Ultra sonobuoys will help to ensure ASW protection for RN submarines and the Queen Elizabeth Carrier Strike Group.
Digital Battlespace

Certified Identify Friend or Foe Capability Expands the Use of Drones in NATO Forces (sponsored)

24th March 2021

Drones offer enormous potential on the front lines of the world’s military forces.
Special Operations

Smart Shooter to make prototype overmatch optic for irregular operations

24th March 2021

Israeli company expects to deliver its first functional Individual Weapon Overmatch Optic system to the US Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate by the end of 2021.
Naval Warfare

Peru commissions pair of patrol boats

24th March 2021

Entry into service of two new fisheries protection boats is part of a broader modernisation programme for the Peruvian Navy.
Land Warfare

FNSS sets out PARS SCOUT 6x6 and 8x8 production timeframe

24th March 2021

The Turkish military and gendarmerie will receive 100 new armoured vehicles in five configurations in 2022, according to FNSS.
Land Warfare

FNSS sets out PARS SCOUT 6x6 and 8x8 production timeframe

24th March 2021

The Turkish military and gendarmerie will receive 100 new armoured vehicles in five configurations in 2022, according to FNSS.
Land Warfare

Venezuelan Army fires upgraded Scorpion 90

24th March 2021

Last week, the Venezuelan Army released images of a firing demonstration involving an upgraded Scorpion 90, with 26 of these vehicles apparently already modernised.
Defence Notes

MDA selects two teams for Next Generation Interceptor development

24th March 2021

Contracts for NGI development, including flight test options for the new long-range missile defence system, will be completed by 2029.
Land Warfare

India lodges light tactical vehicle order with Mahindra

23rd March 2021

Via a 'Make in India' contract, the Indian Army is beefing up protection levels for its troops using light vehicles.
Digital Battlespace

UK review puts faith in cyber and AI

23rd March 2021

How do the technologies of the future fit into the latest strategic review of UK defence policy?
Defence Notes

UK actively pursues FCAS subsystem partnership with Japan

23rd March 2021

New international partners could be added to the UK's FCAS effort, as plans to secure a subsystems partnership with Japan are revealed.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Russia still has sights set on Orion

23rd March 2021

Russian Minister of Defence claims more homemade MALE UCAVs will be delivered in 2021.
Defence Helicopter

US Army awaits more Black Hawks and Pave Hawks

23rd March 2021

Sikorsky will provide 24 extra helicopters to the US Army.
Military Logistics

USN selects T56 engine repair provider

23rd March 2021

USN issues depot-level repair services contract for engines powering the P-3 Orion, C-130 Hercules and C-2A Greyhound.
Digital Battlespace

MDA extends STSS deal with Northrop Grumman

23rd March 2021

Comprising a pair of low Earth orbit satellites launched in 2009, STSS remains in service to provide missile defence data from space-based sensors.
Land Warfare

IR cancels Warrior upgrade but moves forward with Challenger 3

23rd March 2021

The second part of the Integrated Review stated that the British Army would progress with the Ajax and Boxer procurement and the Challenger 2 upgrade. At the same time, the MoD terminated the Warrior upgrade programme.
Land Warfare

US troops assess Mobile Protected Firepower prototypes

23rd March 2021

Armoured vehicles from BAE Systems and General Dynamics are competing for selection by the US Army.