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Paris Air Show 2025: Lockheed says TR-3 upgrade “closing in” on completion

The TR-3 configured F-35 aircraft have rolled off production lines since July 2024, but are still not yet combat capable and are still awaiting final sign-off for the software upgrade.

Spanish Army’s VAMTAC drone acquisition progresses ongoing UAV investment

Spain has made clear its intent to acquire a range of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), including those that will form part of its wider VAMTAC programme, announced in June 2025.

Further funding allocated for Eurofighter Typhoon ECRS Mk2 radar programme

The latest tranche of funding from the UK government comes ahead of the radar's integration into Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft from 2028.

M-345 officially enters service as trainer for Italian Air Force

The Leonardo M-345 High-Efficiency Trainer (HET) basic/advanced trainer is similar to the M-346, which is the second part of the Italian Air Force’s training system, but is a substantially smaller and less powerful aircraft.

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Digital Battlespace

SOFLE to enhance USMC access to global SOF network

21st February 2014

The United States Marine Corps (USMC) will soon be able to exploit the Global Special Operations Network (GSN) through a proof of concept programme known …
Digital Battlespace

PCAS prepares for live weapons drop

21st February 2014

The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and Raytheon will demonstrate their Persistent Close Air Support (PCAS) capability with a live fire mission later …
Naval Warfare

AUSA Winter: Army watercraft due for replacement

21st February 2014

The main programme causing a headache for the PEO Combat Support and Combat Service Support (CS&CSS) is new watercraft for the US Army. Speaking at …
Military Logistics

AUSA Winter: US equipment reset to cost $11 billion

21st February 2014

The US Army is undergoing a ‘significant transition’ and is undertaking a retrograde mission that will require $11 billion of investment. Speaking at the AUSA …
Defence Helicopter

AUSA Winter: Lockheed’s JAGM completes guidance testing

21st February 2014

The dual-mode guidance system for Lockheed Martin’s Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) completed a demonstration on 5 February at Eglin Air Force Base. Lockheed Martin announced …
Land Warfare

AUSA Winter: US Army displays fuel efficient concept vehicle

21st February 2014

A new vehicle demonstrator that has a fuel efficient design is being shown by the US Army at the AUSA Winter 2014 exhibition in Huntsville, …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Swiftships develops robotic riverine craft

21st February 2014

Swiftships has unveiled an unmanned version of its ‘Anaconda’ riverine surface vessel at a time when many competitors are decrying a struggling marketplace. Anaconda was …
Land Warfare

AUSA Winter: JTLV a benchmark for future programmes

21st February 2014

The source selection evaluation criteria for the downselect of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) programme were released last week, it has emerged. Speaking to …
Military Logistics

AUSA Winter: US Army Materiel Command is ‘holding its own’

20th February 2014

After two years of belt tightening, the US Army Materiel Command (AMC) is ‘challenged, but we are holding our own’, according to Gen Dennis Via, …
Land Warfare

AUSA Winter: US budget pressure continues

20th February 2014

There has been a 21% decline in the US defence budget since 2010 and it ‘will continue to decline’, Heidi Shyu, assistant secretary of the …
Land Warfare

AUSA Winter: US industrial base facing reductions

20th February 2014

The defence land systems manufacturing base in the US is facing rapid downsizing as the wars, first in Iraq and now Afghanistan come to a …
Land Warfare

AUSA Winter: Colt awaits USMC hand gun decision

20th February 2014

Colt’s 1911 rail gun, designated the M45A1 Marine Pistol, is currently being assessed by a unit within the USMC with the company hopeful for more …
Land Warfare

AUSA Winter: Nammo looks to qualify M72 FFE

20th February 2014

Nammo is hoping to secure a contract for the qualification of its M72 anti-structure munition weapon for fire from enclosure (FFE) missions by the end …
Digital Battlespace

Airbus expands encryption device offerings

19th February 2014

Airbus Defence and Space has introduced a new addition to its cryptographic device range, with the launch of Ectocryp Yellow. Ectocryp Yellow represents the company's …
Land Warfare

BAE Systems’ HAMMER system completes US Army CDR

19th February 2014

BAE System's potential solution for the US Army's Joint Effects Targeting System (JETS) target location designation system programme has reached a new milestone with its …
Digital Battlespace

Textron AirLand’s Scorpion aircraft continues testing

18th February 2014

The Scorpion Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR)/Strike aircraft being developed by Textron AirLand has completed additional flight testing throughout January and February with positive results …
Digital Battlespace

RWUAS targets long range maritime surveillance role

18th February 2014

The Royal Navy’s Rotary Wing UAS (RWUAS) capability concept demonstrator (CCD) will be equipped with a variety of sensor payloads for a ‘long range maritime …
Land Warfare

Nexter Systems, DCI team for French armed forces training

18th February 2014

A joint statement from Nexter Systems and Défense Conseil International (DCI) has revealed that the two companies will work together to offer joint capability provision …
Defence Helicopter

SGA14: Emerging Asian requirements highlighted at Singapore Airshow

18th February 2014

The lingering threat faced by the Asia-Pacific region was highlighted last week during the Singapore Airshow, when military and industry got together to inform and prepare for …