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Air Warfare

Paris Air Show 2025: Poland orders Apache targeting systems and will establish local support facility

In 2024, Poland agreed to purchase 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache combat helicopters in a deal worth as much as US$12 billion. The deal included 97 AN/ASQ-170 modernised target acquisition and designation sight/AN/AAR-11 modernised pilot night vision sensors (M-TADS/PNVS).

Air Warfare

Paris Air Show 2025: Airbus and France sign framework agreement for VSR-700

The framework agreement is for the future acquisition of the system under the French Navy’s SDAM programme. The agreement also paves the way for cooperation with other nations via government-to-government agreements.

Air Warfare

Paris Air Show 2025: Milkor and Hanwha partner to integrate the latter’s SAR payload into the Milkor 380

Hanwha Systems and Milkor announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Paris Air Show to integrate the Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) system into the Milkor 380 drone.

Air Warfare

Paris Air Show 2025: A400M production moved forward as development plans outlined

It is more than a decade since the Airbus A400M tactical lift aircraft entered service. More than 130 aircraft are in service around the world with nine countries, while another order has been made by Indonesia. The company is now looking to lower operational costs and increase the number of potential missions.

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Defence Notes

Ukraine relies on commercial technology to face up to Russian forces

23rd June 2022

Ukraine has been using drones, AI tools and secure communications capabilities as well as relying on remote sensing and satellite imagery to face Russia's 20th century-based capabilities.
Land Warfare

Fix it or scrap it: frustrated PAC urges stark choice on Ajax

23rd June 2022

It remains unclear whether the proposed remedies for the Ajax programme will succeed.
Training

USAF aims to integrate joint ops principles into military education

23rd June 2022

Air University representatives travelled to Hurlburt Field to begin initial discussions on joint all-domain operations principles implementation at all levels of USAF Professional Military Education.
Land Warfare

Eurosatory 2022: Morana SPH hits harder

23rd June 2022

The recently unveiled Morana 155mm SPH fires Extended Range Full Bore - Base Bleed ammunition out to 41.5km.
Air Warfare

Thai army procures second-hand UH-60As from US

23rd June 2022

To replace retired UH-1H helicopters, Thailand's army has turned to the US for refurbished Black Hawks.
Land Warfare

Eurosatory 2022: ST Engineering highlights new missions for Bronco ATV

22nd June 2022

ST Engineering has displayed a new mission module for its Bronco 3 tracked ATV featuring a casualty evacuation robot system.
Naval Warfare

FET completes sea trials of submarine rescue vehicle for Vietnam

22nd June 2022

Offering increased power compared to previous models, the submarine rescue vehicle features an auxiliary thruster control system that allows for speeds up to 4kt.
Air Warfare

US says F-35 and MQ-9 sale to UAE still ‘on the table’

22nd June 2022

Almost two years in the making, a deal between the United Arab Emirates and the US for F-35 fighters and MQ-9 UAS could still happen.
Defence Notes

US approves AGM-88E2 missile sale to Australia

22nd June 2022

The US State Department has cleared a new AARGM anti-radiation missile sale for Australia.
Defence Notes

Leonardo DRS and RADA join forces to take on force protection challenges

22nd June 2022

Leonardo DRS and RADA Electronic Industries have entered into an agreement to create a new combined company to deliver force protection solutions.
Naval Warfare

US Navy commissions third Constellation-class frigate

22nd June 2022

Fincantieri has received a contract modification for the construction of the third Constellation-class frigate from the USN.
Defence Notes

Eurosatory 2022: Eurenco and Aresia sign partnership for French unity

22nd June 2022

Eurenco and Aresia have signed an agreement to increase French airborne bomb production efficiency.
Training

Vrgineers draws on pilot experience to develop mixed reality headset

22nd June 2022

The new Vrgineers VR/MR pilot training headset has a proprietary eye-tracking system for behavioural analysis and was designed for enhanced pilot training.
Land Warfare

Eurosatory 2022: John Cockerill cuts weight of Leopard MBT with compact turret

22nd June 2022

The latest 3105 two-crew turret with 105mm main gun from John Cockerill Defense has been installed on a Leopard M1A5 MBT.
Land Warfare

Will Australia cut the number of IFVs in Land 400 Phase 3?

22nd June 2022

It is unclear which way the decision on Land 400 Phase will go in Australia, whether an arachnid or a wildcat. Now there is even speculation that numbers might be cut from the programme.
Air Warfare

Indian Navy faces tough decision over carrier fighters

22nd June 2022

It is a two-horse race for India's next carrier-borne fighter requirement, but will it go French or American?
Naval Warfare

Keel laid for first Bulgarian Navy MMPV at MTG Dolphin

21st June 2022

The keel has been laid for the first of Bulgaria’s two MMPVs, which are scheduled for delivery in 2025 and 2026.
Defence Notes

Technical trouble forces UK to delay SPEAR 3 first firing

21st June 2022

Technical issues are preventing the UK from meeting its original timeline to test-fire the MBDA SPEAR 3 weapon set for entry into service on F-35B fighter jets.
Training

Last Red Hawk test aircraft handed over as Saab shifts manufacturing to US

21st June 2022

The last T-7A Red Hawk development jet received its aft section from Sweden and was joined with the forward fuselage. All future subassembly production work will now take place at Saab’s new facility in Indiana.