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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

AUSA 2022: Flyer Defense configures versatile vehicles with loitering munitions and ATGMs

12th October 2022

Different configurations of the Flyer 72 platform can accommodate HERO-120 loitering munitions and Javelin ATGMs.
Land Warfare

AUSA 2022: Valkyrie system ready to detect UAS threats

12th October 2022

Valkyrie C-UAS software is scalable to meet various mission requirements for US and allied militaries.
Land Warfare

AUSA 2022: Polaris showcases MRZR Alpha with fully enclosed cab

12th October 2022

Developed for the USSOCOM and USMC, the Polaris MRZR Alpha is in the initial delivery phase and some units have already been delivered.
Land Warfare

AUSA 2022: US military to test Hanwha Arion-SMET UGV

12th October 2022

Although the timeframe of the trials is to be defined, Hanwha Defense expects to demonstrate the vehicle by the year.
Land Warfare

AUSA 2022 – Raytheon progresses with LTAMDS programme

12th October 2022

Raytheon has manufactured five of the six LTAMDS radars ordered by the US Army and the company is working towards delivering an early operational capability in December of 2023
Land Warfare

Ringtausch brings indirect German aid to Ukraine

12th October 2022

In a convoluted fashion, Germany is assisting Ukraine via the Czech Republic.
Training

QinetiQ ramps up special mission aircraft efforts across the globe

12th October 2022

The second DA62 multi-purpose aircraft will support training services QinetiQ is providing from its German base, while the acquisition of Air Affairs Australia will enhance the company's Asia-Pacific efforts.
Air Warfare

Nigerian Army begins Aerosonde operations

12th October 2022

The Nigerian Aerosonde UAS supplied by Textron will enhance the West African country's security and ISR mission capabilities.
Land Warfare

AUSA 2022: Allison eyes early 2023 for vehicle tests of eGen Force electric hybrid propulsion system

12th October 2022

Designed for 50t tracked combat vehicles, eGen Force is scalable to 70t MBTs and could be selected for the OMFV programme.
Naval Warfare

Kongsberg to supply Poland with more AUVs

12th October 2022

Kongsberg will supply three shipsets of its HUGIN autonomous underwater vehicle for the three new Komoran II class ships of the Polish Navy.
Land Warfare

AUSA 2022: Long-range PGK passes test with Extended Range Cannon Artillery

12th October 2022

The Long-Range Precision Guidance Kit from BAE Systems has completed survivability tests with the Extended Range Cannon Artillery for the US Army.
Land Warfare

NATO completes effort to scrap ex-Italian M113s

12th October 2022

Italy has gained financially from the disposal of its old M113 APCs.
Uncrewed Vehicles

US Air Force admits more work needed on acceptance of AI-piloted aircraft

12th October 2022

While the USAF and industry push the boundaries on autonomous aircraft, the air force has still not fully defined what it wants and how the reliability of these next-generation aircraft will be proven.
Naval Warfare

Austal Australia converts patrol boat into unmanned vessel

12th October 2022

The Royal Australian Navy is involved in converting a patrol boat into an unmanned vessel, while it also seeks new workboats and another LMV-M contender reveals its landing craft design for the Australian Army.
Air Warfare

Sierra Nevada buys Volansi after foreclosure

11th October 2022

Sierra Nevadas has strenghtened its VTOL and UAV bidding power in the US by purchasing Volansi and rights to produce its UAVs.
Uncrewed Vehicles

US Marine Corps chooses KARGO for autonomous airborne logistics prototype

11th October 2022

Kaman is manufacturing a prototype full-size KARGO UAV for the USMC under the Medium Unmanned Logistics Systems – Air programme.
Land Warfare

AUSA 2022: GM Defense plans new capabilities for ISV family

11th October 2022

GM Defense is working on counter-drone and Arctic versions of the Infantry Squad Vehicle.
Land Warfare

AUSA 2022: US Army tests Hanwha K9 SPH and K10 ARV

11th October 2022

In a recent test by the US Army, the K9 self-propelled howitzer fired a variety of munitions including 155mm M795 projectiles, 1113 Rocket Assisted Projectiles and Modular Artillery Charge System charges.
Digital Battlespace

AUSA 2022: Systel introduces Kite-Strike II fully rugged AI mission computer

11th October 2022

The SWaP-optimised Kite-Strike II can be used in AI-powered autonomous platforms or with sensor ingest/data fusions and vehicle/force protection systems.