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What weapons have Israel and Iran been using against each other?

Tehran has been relying on UAVs and ballistic missiles while Jerusalem uses jets, deep fires and precision-guided munitions.

Paris Air Show 2025: Embraer chalks up another win as Lithuania picks C-390

Just this week Portugal signed for a sixth C-390 with the add-on of an option for 10 for other NATO countries. In April, Sweden signed for four and in December last year Slovakia agreed to buy three, while in the same month an undisclosed country agreed to buy two.

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Paris Air Show 2025: Fulgur air defence missile revealed in anticipation of potential market

The missile was first unveiled at SeaFuture 2023 and later at the Farnborough International Airshow in July 2024. Operational delivery is expected in 2028.

Air Warfare

Paris Air Show 2025: Aarok to be offered to India

Turgis Gaillard and Bharat Forge have signed an MoU to offer the Aarok, produced in India, to the Indian Ministry of Defence. The UAV could satisfy the country’s desire for an indigenous MALE UAV, offering an alternative to the TAPAS BH-201 that has had a rocky development.

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New deals awarded for US submarine electronic warfare systems and the USS Ronald Reagan

4th February 2025

The US Government has awarded contracts to upgrade electronic warfare systems, missile availability, and the USS Ronald Reagan for future missions.
Land Warfare

Future of the US Army’s IVAS programme remains unknown

4th February 2025

Despite recently releasing an Request for Information (RfI) under the IVAS programme, it remains unclear if the US Army will recompete the initiative.
Air Warfare

Lockheed delivers first F-16 Block 70 aircraft to Bulgaria

4th February 2025

The delivery of this F-16 Block 70 aircraft marks a first step in the Bulgarian air force’s modernisation efforts and the replacement of its MiG-29 aircraft.
Naval Warfare

Mitsubishi to build new OPV for Indonesia to enhance security coverage

4th February 2025

The offshore patrol vessel (OPV) will join its predecessor vessel in enforcing security around Indonesia’s coastline.
Land Warfare

Italy aims for $26 billion vehicle investment and prepares for cyber defence

3rd February 2025

Italy’s Armoured Infantry Combat System (AICS) system began seven years ago in an effort to replace older vehicles such as M113s and the force is also looking to replace its C1 Ariete Main Battle Tanks (MBTs).
Air Warfare

UAE accepts first batch of F4 Rafale fighter jets

3rd February 2025

The aircraft were accepted during a ceremony on the 29 January and will stay at Dassault’s Flight Test Centre, with deliveries scheduled for the end of 2026.
Air Warfare

Turkey’s Baykar strengthens European links with Leonardo and Piaggio Aerospace deals

3rd February 2025

Recent collaborations with Italian aerospace and defence firms have bolstered Baykar’s links throughout Europe and strengthened its credibility as an important player on the continental stage.
Naval Warfare

US approves $900 million missile sale to the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force

3rd February 2025

The sale would advance the JMSDF’s ability to protect its assets and maintain peace in the Indo-Pacific region.
Land Warfare

What does the future hold for North Korean troops in Ukraine?

3rd February 2025

Various questions remain unanswered regarding the presence of North Korean troops in Ukraine.
Air Warfare

Japan selects T-6 Texan II for pilot training

31st January 2025

The T-6 Texan II aircraft will replace the Fuji/Subaru T-7 aircraft in the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF).
Land Warfare

Germany signs work agreement for Patria 6x6 vehicle under CAVS programme

31st January 2025

The agreement is a further development in a programme which has seen dozens of vehicles ordered by partner countries in the last year.
Naval Warfare

UK opens new submarine centre to support nuclear deterrent vessels

31st January 2025

The Submarine Availability Support Hub is the latest in a string of government investments in submarine warfare.
Land Warfare

L3Harris awarded $263 million contract for night vision goggles

31st January 2025

The order for Enhanced Night Vision Goggle – Binocular (ENVG-B) is the second order under the full-scale production Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) programme, following a similar award last year.
Air Warfare

Embraer “confident” as C-390 and A-29 production ramps up in 2025

31st January 2025

Embraer chief commercial officer Frederico Lemos said that it was aiming to produce more than 10 of its C-390 multi-mission aircraft a year by 2030, with some A-29 aircraft already allocated and ready for delivery.
Naval Warfare

Royal Australian Navy takes first Arafura OPV for testing

30th January 2025

Though the delivery marks progress, the delayed programme was slashed to six vessels in 2024.
Naval Warfare

Indonesian Navy changes names of Italian multipurpose combat ships

30th January 2025

The renamed vessels were part of a modular class originally built for the Italian Navy, but will now serve in the Indonesian fleet.
Land Warfare

Estonia receives first deliveries of new CAESAR 155mm self-propelled howitzer

30th January 2025

The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI) signed contracts in June 2024 to acquire 12 CAESAR (CAmion Equipé d’un Système d’ARtillerie) wheeled self-propelled howitzers (SPH). The contract also includes the option to purchase additional howitzers.
Air Warfare

Boeing CEO notes “confidence” in defence arm despite 20% Q4 revenue loss

30th January 2025

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg indicated ongoing improvements were being made in its defence programmes going forwards, despite being affected in Q4 by cost pressures, higher manufacturing costs and the impact of the IAM strike.
Land Warfare

Latvia signs for ASCOD IFVs

30th January 2025

Latvia entered negotiations with General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) Santa Bárbara Sistemas for the purchase of Austrian Spanish Cooperative Development (ASCOD) tracked combat vehicles in November last year.

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Paris Air Show 2025: Aarok to be offered to India

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