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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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Training

Immersive tactical training simulator for British Army reaches FOC

21st September 2022

ICAVS(D) is one of the first pathfinder projects for the Collective Training Transformation Programme.
Defence Notes

The Disintegrating Review: where next for the UK?

21st September 2022

The UK is not short of strategic documents outlining ambitious plans for its armed forces, but the ever-changing threat landscape poses a different set of questions.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Iranian UAV transfers expose depletion of Russian arms

21st September 2022

A defence analyst claims that Russia's move to acquire and deploy Iranian UAV's in Ukraine tells of wider weapons supply issues and a depletion of stocks.
Air Warfare

Paramount hails first orders for Mwari

21st September 2022

The Mwari turboprop ISR/light attack aircraft ‘has a critical role to play in the connected battlefield’, according to manufacturer Paramount.
Land Warfare

Wirus offers versatility for Polish SOF

21st September 2022

Wirus-4 will be able to connect with various sensors, enabling SOF to transmit targeting data to effectors such as loitering munitions.
Training

US Navy makes massive simulator investments

21st September 2022

There are sizeable opportunities for industry in a series of new and upcoming USN aviation training equipment contracts.
Land Warfare

British Army progresses with Boxer and Challenger 3 while Ajax’s fate remains uncertain

21st September 2022

The UK has been increasing efforts to improve the British Army's armoured fleet and has been progressing with the Boxer and Challenger 3 programmes — but Ajax casts a long shadow.
Air Warfare

AeroVironment will supply Puma 3 AE sUAS to two US-allied nations

21st September 2022

AeroVironment has received two firm-fixed-price US DoD FMS contracts worth $20.87 million.
Naval Warfare

Royal Navy grows Remus 100 fleet with latest arrivals

21st September 2022

Three more Remus 100 UUVs have been delivered to the UK RN.
Land Warfare

UK artillery seeks greater range and accuracy

21st September 2022

The Integrated Review and MoD Command Paper underlined the value of improving the British Army’s artillery capabilities — but the UK will have to break a trend of failed procurements to succeed in future.
Air Warfare

HAL hopes its small steps will get larger as it eyes export markets

21st September 2022

HAL of India has not really broken into the export market, but it has high expectations of itself.
Defence Notes

Embraer and L3T team up on 'agile' tanker for USAF consideration

20th September 2022

Embraer and L3Harris Technologies have formed a partnership to develop an 'agile' tanker with USAF requirements in mind.
Land Warfare

NP Aerospace joins Jankel-Oshkosh initiative for British Army JLTVs

20th September 2022

Jankel and Oshkosh Defense aim to provide the British Army with optimised JLTVs, with help from NP Aerospace and other elements of the UK supply chain.
Defence Notes

GSOF Symposium Europe 2022: Doing business with SOF (Sponsored)

20th September 2022

In preparation for GSOF Symposium Europe 2022, Hungary’s Special Operations Forces (HUNSOF) has laid out its top requirements and acquisition interests in order to focus efforts among the SOF industrial sector on their most relevant capabilities.
Land Warfare

Luxembourg to procure 80 vehicles based on GDELS Eagle V

20th September 2022

The new platforms will replace an ageing fleet of Hummers and PRVs (Protected Reconnaissance Vehicle).
Land Warfare

Has the British Army been learning from its mistakes?

20th September 2022

Although it seems that the British Army and the MoD have learned some lessons, several adjustments must be taken in order to prepare troops and equipment for future warfare.
Air Warfare

General Atomics claims fully autonomous AI-piloted flight with Avenger MQ-20A

20th September 2022

General Atomics claims that the latest Avenger MQ-20A test flight demonstrated capabilities in the race to operationalise autonomy for collaborative combat aircraft.
Defence Notes

Integrated Review needs to be revisited in every aspect, says Ellwood

20th September 2022

MP and Chair of the Defence Select Committee Tobias Ellwood told Shephard the UK's 2021 Integrated Review needed to be revisited in 'every aspect' as the world has changed fundamentally.
Defence Notes

Annual assessment gives green light for US exports to Cyprus

20th September 2022

US companies will be able to export defence equipment to Cyprus in FY2023.