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Air Warfare

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.

Air Warfare

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

Powerful, long-range electromagnetic attack capabilities

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Land Warfare

TROPHY® APS: Revolutionizing Ground Maneuver Operations

TROPHY® APS revolutionizes combat maneuverability, safeguarding crews and vehicles while enabling operations in complex terrains.

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Naval Warfare

Fincantieri’s Vulcano Class: a new era of versatility and innovation in naval operations

Land Warfare

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Air Warfare

Tiltrotor: The Long-Range Maneuver Solution

Land Warfare

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Defence Notes

AFCEA West 2014: USN leadership breakdown Chinese naval strategy

14th February 2014

Senior US Navy (USN) leaders have shared contrasting thoughts regarding China’s activities in Asia Pacific, asking whether it is a ‘global purveyor of security’ or …
Land Warfare

SGA14: ST Kinetics demos total 40mm solutions

14th February 2014

ST Kinetics held live demonstrations of its 40mm ammunition in Singapore on 12 February to highlight the indigenous capability it can provide to nations in …
Land Warfare

Selex ES announces new HALO orders

13th February 2014

Selex ES will supply its HALO acoustic weapon locating system to the Italian armed forces under a new contract announced on 12 February. The order …
Military Logistics

Rolls-Royce signs $1 billion contract for C-130J engines

13th February 2014

Rolls-Royce will supply around 600 AE 2100 engines to power future C-130J Super Hercules aircraft under a new long-term agreement with Lockheed Martin worth US$1 …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Insitu introduces new version of UAV C2 system

13th February 2014

Insitu has released a new version of its small-footprint common command and control system called ICOMC2, designed to enhance the capabilities of the UAV control …
Digital Battlespace

AFCEA West 2014: Control of EMS critical, says naval commander

13th February 2014

Control of the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) will be critical as operations evolve away from the permissive environment of the past 12 years, VADM David Buss, …
Uncrewed Vehicles

AFCEA West 2014: Industry positions for CCS programme

13th February 2014

The US Navy is expected to release an RfP for its Common Control System (CCS) within the next two months, according to industry sources. According …
Uncrewed Vehicles

SGA14: Northrop remains patient with Euro Hawk

13th February 2014

In the wake of a political scandal in Germany that led to a pause in the Euro Hawk development, air vehicle developer Northrop Grumman is …
Defence Helicopter

Lockheed Martin to support Saudi Apaches

13th February 2014

Lockheed Martin will maintain the Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor (M-TADS/PNVS) systems onboard the Royal Saudi Land Forces (RSLF) Apaches, under a …
Defence Helicopter

First AW139s delivered to Royal Thai Army

13th February 2014

Two AW139 twin-engine helicopters ordered by the Royal Thai Army in 2012 have been delivered by AgustaWestland. The company announced the delivery from the Singapore …
Digital Battlespace

AFCEA West 2014: Brocade calls for network modernisation

13th February 2014

US Federal agencies could save more than $1 billion annually through modernising procurement strategies for networking, claims Brocade. Speaking to Shephard at the AFCEA West …
Naval Warfare

AFCEA West 2014: USMC boss calls for LCS-deployed reaction force

13th February 2014

The US Navy (USN) Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) should be capable of transporting and launching a rapid reaction force, Gen James Amos, Commandant of the …
Defence Helicopter

SGA14: New air data module for in-flight calculations

13th February 2014

Curtiss-Wright has used the Singapore Airshow to introduce its new Air Data Computer Module (ADCM) for the calculation of aircraft altitude and airspeed. It is …
Uncrewed Vehicles

SGA14: Skeldar returns from Spanish deployment

13th February 2014

Saab’s Skeldar VTOL UAV has returned from deployed operations with the Spanish Navy, although the company is hopeful that further contracts will come to fruition. …
Naval Warfare

SGA14: MSA capabilities touted at Singapore Airshow

13th February 2014

Companies have identified gaps in maritime surveillance capabilities as a key regional requirement and vied at Singapore Airshow to tell the story of their competing …
Defence Helicopter

Philippine Navy opts for more AW109 aircraft

12th February 2014

AgustaWestland will supply an additional two AW109 Power maritime helicopters to the Philippine Navy following the signing of a contract, announced on 11 February. The …
Digital Battlespace

AFCEA West 2014: Panasonic tips tablets to replace Toughbook

12th February 2014

The computer tablet will begin replacing ruggedised computers within the next 12 to 18 months, according to a senior company executive at Panasonic. According to …
Digital Battlespace

AFCEA West 2014: Technology key to Asia Pacific, says USN boss

12th February 2014

Technology will play a critical role in the US ‘rebalance’ towards Asia-Pacific, according to ADM Harry Harris, commander of the US Pacific fleet. Addressing the …
Defence Helicopter

PTDI, Airbus Helicopters team for Indonesian market

12th February 2014

PT Dirgantara Indonesia and Airbus Helicopters have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that will see the two companies expand their cooperation to include support …

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