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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

Introducing the MITR-M1 Half Mask: Tactical respiratory protection for every scenario

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Digital Battlespace

RAF Red Arrows tap Airbus Skynet

10th November 2016

The British Royal Air Force's (RAF) Red Arrows aerobatics display team is using Airbus Defence and Space satellite communications during its Asia Pacific and Middle …
Digital Battlespace

Zhuhai 2016: Stealth aircraft on China’s radar

10th November 2016

China displayed its technological prowess with a number of air surveillance radars at the 11th Zhuhai Air Show in China. Among them were ‘cutting-edge’ radars - …
Digital Battlespace

BAE Systems Australia receives defence grant

10th November 2016

BAE Systems Australia has been awarded funding to continue its work on advanced radio frequency sensor technology by the Australian Department of Defence, the company …
Military Logistics

UK to support European F-35s

10th November 2016

The UK has been chosen by the F-35 Program Office to be a global repair hub providing maintenance, repair, overhaul and upgrade services for F-35 …
Land Warfare

Indo Defence 2016: Beretta builds Asia presence (video)

10th November 2016

Italian firearms group Beretta displayed its wares at this year's Indo Defence exhibition in Jakarta, Indonesia, including several weapons that have been sold to the …
Uncrewed Vehicles

No deals, just demos at UW

10th November 2016

Saab has detailed the activities of the systems used during the recent Unmanned Warrior exercise off the coast of Scotland last month. These include the …
Land Warfare

Anti-tank Kornet for Algeria

10th November 2016

A batch of 28 vehicle-mounted Kornet-EM anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) systems is being completed at Russia’s KBP company in Tula, destined for delivery to Algeria. …
Military Logistics

Zhuhai 2016: Y-20 family eyes expansion

10th November 2016

Two newly received units of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) Y-20 Kunpeng transport aircraft participated in the Zhuhai Air Show from 1-6 November. …
Digital Battlespace

Airbus DS continues SATCOM work with UK

10th November 2016

With a mere six years until the end of Skynet, the UK’s sovereign satellite communications capability, attempts are being made to ensure continuing capacity. The UK …
Naval Warfare

Malaysia selects Chinese warships

9th November 2016

Malaysia surprised many by its 5 November announcement that it will buy four Littoral Mission Ships (LMS) for the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) from China. …
Naval Warfare

Atlas Elektronic UK expands into Bristol

9th November 2016

Atlas Elektronik UK (AEUK) has announced the opening of a new office in Bristol, close to the Ministry of Defence's Abbey Wood site, on 8 …
Uncrewed Vehicles

IAA seek fines for unregulated drone use

9th November 2016

The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is working with its government to introduce regulations which would allow it to fine drone operators as a final measure …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Birds.ai to launch new app

9th November 2016

Dutch company Birds.ai is set to release a new app through the DroneDeploy App Market for commercial UAS users, the company announced on 7 November. …
Digital Battlespace

NZ Army confirms SitaWare

9th November 2016

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) announced on 7 November that the government had approved acquisition of the SitaWare battle management system. Built by Danish firm …
Digital Battlespace

Australia reveals new Bushmaster variant

9th November 2016

Australia’s Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) showcased a new variant of the Thales Bushmaster 4x4 protected mobility vehicle. Displayed at the Land Forces 2016 …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Trust Automation supports medical UAVs

9th November 2016

Trust Automation announced on 7 November that it has provided critical engineering support for the development of Zipline International's medical delivery UAS. The company contributed …
Naval Warfare

Indonesian CN-235 MPA using SAGE

9th November 2016

The Indonesian Air Force’s CN-235 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) is now using the Leonardo-Finmeccanica SAGE Electronic Support Measures (ESM) system, the company announced on 4 November. …
Digital Battlespace

Russia fields new EW aircraft & jammer

9th November 2016

The first Il-22PP electronic warfare (EW) aircraft, featuring the new Porubshtic (Chopper) jammer complex has completed its joint state testing effort. It has been received …
Military Logistics

Australia selected for F-35 support work

9th November 2016

Australia has been selected by the US government’s F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) to undertake component repair assignments for the Pacific region for the F-35 …

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