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Land Warfare

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.

Air Warfare

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.

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Defence Helicopter

Brazil signs off on huge H125 helicopter order

16th September 2022

Brazilian armed forces training has been given a significant boost with a new order for Airbus H125 helicopters.
Digital Battlespace

US issues electromagnetic battle management system contract

16th September 2022

The US hopes that combining electromagnetic warfare capabilities in the sea, air, and land domains would generate enhanced combat effects.
Digital Battlespace

A Five Eyes Connection – preparing our militaries for the future battlefield (Studio)

16th September 2022

With the rise of increasingly assertive rivals like China and Russia, the Five Eyes allies are preparing their militaries for an uncertain future.
Digital Battlespace

AeroVironment releases Puma VNS for GPS-contested drone navigation

16th September 2022

Puma 2 AE and Puma AE 3 operators will be able to fly their drones even if no GPS is available.
Defence Notes

US commits more HIMARS ammunition and artillery rounds to Ukraine

16th September 2022

The DoD has announced the 21st package of military assistance to Ukraine since August 2021.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Insitu to provide more Blackjacks and ScanEagles to US and allies

15th September 2022

Insitu receives order for 13 Blackjack and 25 ScanEagle UAVs.
Land Warfare

Germany delivers mixed news for Ukraine on vehicles

15th September 2022

Ukraine will receive mine-resistant vehicles from Germany, but Berlin is not providing Kyiv with Marder IFVs.
Naval Warfare

US Navy retires USS Coronado

15th September 2022

The Littoral Combat Ship USS Coronado was decommissioned on 14 September after a short service life.
Air Warfare

Northrop Grumman unveils first Australian Triton

15th September 2022

Although behind schedule for handover to the RAAF compared to the original schedule, the first Triton has been unveiled.
Naval Warfare

MILDEN marks high point for indigenous Turkish shipbuilding capabilities

15th September 2022

Six MILDEN submarines will feature predominantly Turkish-made systems, with the only questions marks — for now — hanging over the periscope and propulsion systems.
Defence Notes

Vincorion, SFC Energy develop modular fuel cell

15th September 2022

Newly developed Portable Power Management Modules are suitable for special military operations and other purposes.
Naval Warfare

Saab to extend Södermanland lifespan to mid-2030s

15th September 2022

Saab has received new orders from FMV for submarine upgrades.
Digital Battlespace

Rheinmetall joins Helsing to accelerate AI for land systems

15th September 2022

German companies team up to apply digital capabilities at speed for land forces.
Defence Notes

Parker-Hannifin completes Meggitt acquisition

15th September 2022

US-based Parker Hannifin says its acquisition of Meggitt brings complementary capabilities to its portfolio.
Land Warfare

US Army conducts qualification shots of the TOW 2B antitank missile

15th September 2022

TOW 2B tests were conducted in a challenging simulated operational environment in the Redstone Test Center in Huntsville (Alabama) under the TOW obsolescence safety effort.
Land Warfare

American Rheinmetall signs cooperative R&D agreement with US Army’s DEVCOM GVSC

14th September 2022

The deal allows exploring the integration of the army’s Advanced Lightweight Track and improvements in running gear systems on platforms that are potential candidates for the OMFV and other critical vehicle modernisation programmes.
Defence Notes

Ukraine plans to spend 13% of GDP on defence in 2023

14th September 2022

Plans for 2023 would put Ukraine among the top European countries for defence spending.
Defence Notes

OGMA to provide support for EMEA Super Tucano customers

14th September 2022

OGMA will become the first EMEA company to provide maintenance and other support services for A-29 Super Tucano operators in the region.
Naval Warfare

M134D adds firepower to Kraken craft

14th September 2022

The Dillon Aero M134D Minigun is a ‘true force multiplier’, says K50 vessel manufacturer Kraken Technology Group.