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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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Land Warfare

USMC orders MTGR UGVs in deal worth $30 million

28th May 2024

Roboteam unveiled the new configuration of its Micro Tactical Ground Robot (MTGR) at AUSA back in 2013. The vehicle was designed for harsh field conditions and can be fitted with forward flippers to allow it to more easily climb stairs and achieve improved obstacle clearance.
Land Warfare

Europe’s Defence Future: The Strategic Importance of the MGCS Project (Opinion)

28th May 2024

The Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) project, initiated by Germany and France in 2018, symbolises a transformative step forward in European defence capabilities.
Digital Battlespace

How SOF teams can operate in disconnected and limited bandwidth environments

28th May 2024

Advanced, improved solutions have been enabling special operators to perform missions in isolated, remote locations across the globe.
Land Warfare

Brazil gets go-ahead for 12 Black Hawk helicopters

28th May 2024

The Brazilian Army announced in 2023 that it was aiming to replace the eight HM-3 Cougar (Airbus Helicopters AS532 UE) and four HM-2 Black Hawk helicopters (Sikorsky S-70A) that have been in service with Army Aviation Command, with the aircraft beginning to be decommissioned in December 2023.
Digital Battlespace

Space Dominance: How Laser Technologies are Reshaping Modern Military Operations

27th May 2024

High-energy lasers and space-based technologies now play a pivotal role in modern military operations, emphasising their role in enhancing communications, surveillance, and security across multi-domain operations, particularly with the increasingly strategic use of space-based capabilities.
Land Warfare

Rheinmetall wins $325 million artillery ammunition order

24th May 2024

Rheinmetall reported first quarter 2024 consolidated sales of €1.581 billion compared to the same period in 2023 of €1.363 billion and much of this has been driven by demand for artillery ammunition.
Digital Battlespace

How commercial tech is reshaping military requirements

24th May 2024

Non-military drones, robotics, VR, AR, SATCOM and cyber tech will play a crucial part in future warfare.
Naval Warfare

Marinette Marine contracted for two more Constellation frigates

24th May 2024

The USN has selected Fincantieri Marinette Marine to build up to ten ships under the FFG(X) next-generation future guided missile frigate programme and the latest order for two means six have now been contracted. The Constellation class will replace Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigates, the last of which was retired in 2015.
Land Warfare

Rheinmetall receives $77 million order for Swedish Archer trucks

23rd May 2024

The 8x8 military vehicles from Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV) will serve as carriers for the Swedish Armed Forces’ Archer artillery systems.
Air Warfare

Designs revealed for DARPA’s ANCILLARY VTOL UAS programme

23rd May 2024

Six bidders have been competing for DARPA’s AdvaNced airCraft Infrastructure-Less Launch And RecoverY (ANCILLARY) programme for a low-weight, large-payload, long-endurance VTOL uncrewed X-plane.
Naval Warfare

Norway to renew naval forces within a decade

23rd May 2024

The Royal Norwegian Navy (RNoN) will be almost completely overhauled and replaced with new ships and submarines in a timeframe of about 10 years.
Land Warfare

Slovakia reshapes its plan for new tanks in face of Russian aggression

23rd May 2024

The Russia–Ukraine war has seen a renewed drive towards land vehicles and increased procurement throughout Eastern Europe, with Poland being the leader of the effort. Many countries, including as Slovakia, have focused their efforts on tanks.
Land Warfare

New Anduril extended range sensor deployed at US–Mexican border

23rd May 2024

XRST, part of Anduril’s Sentry family of systems, uses autonomy to better detect, identify and track objects of interest.
Naval Warfare

SeeByte to continue supporting UK minehunting capability under new contract

23rd May 2024

The multi-year award directly will see services first procured in March 2022 continue and will secure the supply, support and evolutionary development necessary to maintain the Royal Navy’s integration with SeeByte software.
Air Warfare

Philippines receives two T129 ATAK helicopters from Turkey

22nd May 2024

The T129 ATAK fleet deal between the Philippines and Turkey were part of the Horizon 2 phase of the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ Modernisation Program.
Land Warfare

Teledyne FLIR unveils new imaging module

22nd May 2024

The camera module with integrated continuous zoom (CZ) lens is designed to simplify integration for ISR, perimeter security, border surveillance and C-UAS operations.
Digital Battlespace

Marshall awarded $127 million to build containerised C2 suites for Sweden

22nd May 2024

In addition to the production and delivery of shelters and ancillaries, the contract awarded to Marshall also includes parts supply and ongoing technical and maintenance support for up to 10 years.
Uncrewed Vehicles

US Army prepares troops and equipment to avoid drone surveillance and attacks

22nd May 2024

The branch has been improving its C-UAS inventory in addition to purchasing advanced counter-drone solutions.
Air Warfare

Gripen fighter jet software update move faster than competitors, says Saab

22nd May 2024

Saab has touted its rapid software update capabilities for the JAS 39 Gripen, claiming it could deliver updates “in days“ and challenging the generational focus of rivals such as Lockheed Martin.