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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.

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.

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

Bahrain to buy 50 Abrams tanks under $2.2 billion deal

20th March 2024

Should the deal proceed, Bahrain would join the ranks of the US, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia in operating the M1A2 Abram tank.
Air Warfare

Indian Army sets up first Apache attack helicopter squadron

20th March 2024

An additional six AH-64E Apache attack helicopters have been expected to join the Indian Armed Forces in May, bringing the total numbers to 28.
Land Warfare

New application developed for Ragnarok 120mm mortar

20th March 2024

Rheinmetall Nordic’s Mortar Weapon System (MWS) 120 Ragnarok has been showcased with enhanced flexibility and firepower, having been integrated in multiple armoured vehicles and featuring a trailer-mounted version.
Naval Warfare

Are ‘kamikaze’ USVs a game changer in naval warfare?

20th March 2024

The use of uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) by Ukraine in strike operations against the Russian Navy in the Black Sea has been extremely successful. But it is likely that the long-term impact could be limited.
Land Warfare

Israel readies itself for hypersonic missile threat from Houthis

19th March 2024

Reports that the Houthis have access to superfast missiles from Iran has set Israel on a path towards preparing to defend itself with two domestically manufactured air defence systems.
Air Warfare

Germany sets sight on JASSM extended range cruise missiles as potential Taurus successor

19th March 2024

The extended range air-to-surface standoff missiles could reportedly replace Germany's coveted Taurus missiles in the long-term.
Air Warfare

US Air Force to cut $2 billion of investments in aircraft in FY2025

19th March 2024

The reduction will impact several procurements and improvement programmes involving airlift, combat, tactical and strategic aircraft, as well as helicopters.
Training

Maxar advances US Army’s global terrain simulation

19th March 2024

The One World Terrain prototype will become a key part of the US Army’s Synthetic Training Environment to provide soldiers realistic training with geospatial dataset.
Land Warfare

UK wants 120mm turret mortar for ARTEC Boxer

18th March 2024

The British Army’s firepower could be boosted by a new 120mm smooth bore turret-mounted mortar system slated for integration into the ARTEC Boxer.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Baykar’s Akıncı UCAV completes live firing trials over the Black Sea

18th March 2024

The Turkish company’s advanced unmanned combat aerial vehicle demonstrated its capabilities during successful live firing trials.
Land Warfare

Ukraine receives first M1117 armoured vehicles from US

18th March 2024

The ASVs have finally started making their way to Ukraine to support efforts against Russia after originally being ordered in November 2022 as part of a US$400 million military aid package.
Land Warfare

Belgium pledges 300 Lynx combat vehicles and three minehunter vessels to Ukraine

18th March 2024

Brussels has pledged to provide a total of US$665 million in military aid to Ukraine in 2024.
Naval Warfare

US Navy to invest more than $32 billion in shipbuilding in FY2025

18th March 2024

The service’s budget proposal for the next fiscal year included the procurement of six battle force ships.
Land Warfare

Azerbaijan turns to Israeli MoD for weaponry as tensions with Armenia rise

15th March 2024

Increasing tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia have prompted new military requests from Baku to Israel amid diplomatic efforts for peace.
Air Warfare

Drop and dummy test scheduled for Indo-Russian BrahMos missile

15th March 2024

India has been looking to advance its defence capabilities with a more compact and efficient BrahMos missile.
Digital Battlespace

NATO innovation programme doubles in size

15th March 2024

DIANA has been leveraging its accelerator programme and test centre network to bring end users together with start-ups, scientific researchers and technology companies for the development of dual-use technological defence and security solutions.
Air Warfare

UK finalises Chinook heavy-lift helicopter deal following years of delays

15th March 2024

The UK MoD has finalized a deal for 14 new CH-47 Chinook helicopters after affordability concerns, citing cost reductions and critical reforms for smoother US procurement process.
Defence Notes

NATO outlines future challenges as Ukrainian funding from US stalls

15th March 2024

In 2023, defence spending increased by an unprecedented 11% across European NATO countries and Canada. Since 2014, the group has spent an additional US$600 billion on defence.
Land Warfare

US Army to increase investments in missile capabilities by 62% in FY2025

15th March 2024

The total amount allocated to missile capability purchasing over the next fiscal year will be $6.2 billion and will comprise additional funds for several programmes.