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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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Air Warfare

Airbus delivers first MRTT to NATO group

29th June 2020

On 29 June Airbus confirmed that it had delivered the first A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft to the NATO Multinational MRTT Fleet (MMF). …
Air Warfare

FAB receives third Embraer KC-390 Millennium

29th June 2020

Embraer has delivered its third KC-390 Millennium multi-mission medium airlift aircraft to the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), the company confirmed on 29 June. The aircraft …
Land Warfare

Mykolaiv Armoured Plant delivers repaired BRDM-21s to AFU

29th June 2020

Mykolaiv Armoured Plant, a subsidiary of Ukroboronprom, has delivered 10 units of the BRDM-2L1 armoured reconnaissance patrol vehicle to the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). …
Land Warfare

GM Defense to build new US Army Infantry Squad Vehicle

29th June 2020

General Motors (GM) Defense was selected on 27 June by the US Army Contracting Command to build, field and sustain the future Infantry Squad Vehicle …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Poland procures additional Teledyne Gavias

29th June 2020

The Polish MoD has procured two additional Gavia UUVs from Teledyne Marine, which will be used by the country’s second and third Kormoran-class MCMV. Remontowa …
Training

USAF RPA training falls short

29th June 2020

According to the US Government Accountability Office (GAO), ‘the [US] Air Force does not have enough pilots and sensor operators to meet its staffing targets …
Digital Battlespace

Enhanced situational awareness lies ahead for Systematic C2 tool

29th June 2020

Systematic is considering a range of potential upgrades for its new Sitaware Edge 2.0 dismounted C2 system, with potential for a new navigation capability and …
Land Warfare

VBL replacement could attract non-French bidders

28th June 2020

Although the French Army will soon receive upgraded Arquus (ex-Panhard Defense) VBL 4x4 scout vehicles, in the longer term a new vehicle will be required …
Land Warfare

Slovak vehicle procurement faces a blurry future

27th June 2020

The new leadership in the Slovak MoD faces a series of hard decisions over many procurement programmes that are expected to change the posture of …
Land Warfare

US Army orders more Bradley A4s

26th June 2020

BAE Systems Inc is to build 159 extra Bradley A4 tracked vehicles for the US Army, under a $266.87 million contract modification announced by the …
Uncrewed Vehicles

SOCOM picks six for MEUAS III task orders

26th June 2020

US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) has awarded six contracts, with a total combined value of $975 million, for ISR services worldwide to support the Mid-Endurance …
Digital Battlespace

Leonardo DRS wins work on MFOCS II

26th June 2020

Leonardo DRS Land Electronics is to deliver vehicle installation kits for the Mounted Family of Computer Systems II (MFoCS II), to be used by the …
Naval Warfare

Pentagon recalibrates USN fleet numbers but lacks updated force structure assessment

26th June 2020

US shipbuilders and Congress are anxiously awaiting details of the USN’s 30-year shipbuilding plan, which is already running five months late. This blueprint will propel …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Protector to undergo UK weapons testing

26th June 2020

New RAF Protector RG Mk1 UAVs are to be tested at UK weapons ranges after deliveries begin in 2023. While no detailed plans for the …
Land Warfare

Spanish Army will acquire new sniper rifles

26th June 2020

The Spanish Army is to procure 27 new semi-automatic sniper rifles, as it continues efforts to strengthen its small arms inventory. The service intends to …
Training

USN sim updates generate rich pickings

26th June 2020

Although new platforms generate millions of dollars in revenue for the T&S; industry, the real money comes from updates to the synthetic training equipment (STE) …
Naval Warfare

NAO report issues warning on UK carrier strike capability

26th June 2020

The implications of building and sustaining the UK’s two aircraft carriers continue to loom large for the RN, with the latest report issued by the …
Defence Notes

PODCAST: Commanding the International Maritime Security Construct and leading a defence business in a time of crisis

26th June 2020

Welcome to Episode 25 of the second series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert …
Defence Helicopter

Boeing wins major Apache Guardian FMS order for Morocco

26th June 2020

Morocco will become the 17th country to acquire the Boeing AH-64 Apache, under a $439.18 million FMS contract for 24 AH-64E helicopters. Boeing expects deliveries …