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Paris Air Show 2025: Boeing confirms “very early infancy” C-17 Globemaster III production restart discussions as European market opportunity looms

The discussion of the C-17 comes off the back of Boeing’s focus on a growing European demand for defence equipment amid a growing threat on the continent.

Bids in for Canadian Bv206 replacement

If all goes to plan, initial delivery of the selected vehicle could take place in 2029/2030 with final delivery in 2031/2032. The Bv206 were supplied to Canada many years ago and are in urgent need of replacement. More than 11,000 Bv206 were built for worldwide sale.

Air Warfare

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.

Air Warfare

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.

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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.
Air Warfare

Australia formally orders a dozen more Romeos

20th September 2022

The Royal Australian Navy requires extra MH-60R helicopters under Project Sea 9100 Phase 1.
Naval Warfare

French still considering PANG carrier EMALS fit

20th September 2022

Two EMALS or three — that is the question for the French Navy with its next-generation PANG aircraft carrier.
Land Warfare

Germany orders TGS 8x4 vehicles for airfield refuelling

20th September 2022

Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles is supplying up to 53 airfield refuelling vehicles for the German Army and German Air Force.
Air Warfare

Poland procures FA-50 fighters from South Korea

20th September 2022

Poland signs on the dotted line for South Korea's largest ever aircraft export deal.
Defence Notes

G3 Systems reveals progress on NavyPODS

20th September 2022

A new shipping container-based solution has been provided to transport and control heavy-lift UAVs for the UK RN as part of the NavyPODS programme.
Air Warfare

Baykar completes initial integration run test of future uncrewed fighter jet

20th September 2022

Baykar Tech shared on Twitter a video of the trial with Bayraktar Kizilelma. The first flight of the system is scheduled to take place in 2023.
Digital Battlespace

Orolia releases GSG-7 GNSS signal testing solution

19th September 2022

GSG-7 simulator is designed to deliver a higher standard of GNSS signal testing in a cost-effective, easy-to-use, turnkey form factor.
Air Warfare

Indonesia suspends Black Eagle MALE UAV programme

19th September 2022

Developing a MALE-class UAV is proving more difficult than expected for Indonesia.
Land Warfare

Slovenia will leave the Boxer programme

19th September 2022

Slovenia's MoD will analyse other less-expensive capabilities to equip medium battalions, and define a solution by the end of the year.
Defence Notes

Israeli KC-46 tanker fleet to receive unique configurations

16th September 2022

Israel's KC-46A tanker aircraft are set to be designed differently from standard USAF models.
Land Warfare

Alkon fuze guidance kit to be qualified in 2023

16th September 2022

Fuze guidance kit for 155mm and 140mm projectiles could also extend the range and improve the accuracy of 122mm artillery rounds.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Researchers examine new USV design methods

16th September 2022

A team at the University of Maine will define a path forward to support advanced manufacturing of USVs, under a contract from the US Office of Naval Research.