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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.

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

Eurosatory 2022: Optionally crewed Sabrah turret goes on show

14th June 2022

Elbit Systems says the optionally crewed variant of its Sabrah turret, as seen at Eurosatory 2022, combines firepower with improved situational awareness, enhanced protection and high manoeuvrability.
Land Warfare

Eurosatory 2022: Teledyne FLIR launches new Kobra 725 modular robot

14th June 2022

Teledyne FLIR's new Kobra 725 robot, seen at Eurosatory 2022, offers utility in areas from EOD to nuclear power plant maintenance.
Land Warfare

Eurosatory 2022: Milrem showcases UGV progress

14th June 2022

At Eurosatory 2022, Estonian company Milrem announced a combat UGV milestone and unveiled a new C2 system for controlling uncrewed aerial and ground assets.
Land Warfare

Eurosatory 2022: Aimpoint hones its red dot sights

14th June 2022

The Acro P-2 and Duty red dot sights on display at Eurosatory both feature enhanced brightness and a long battery life.
Land Warfare

Eurosatory 2022: Volvo Defense reinforces its presence in military logistics

14th June 2022

Volvo Defense exhibited two FMX-series container trucks and the L90 wheel loader at Eurosatory 2022.
Land Warfare

Eurosatory 2022: GDELS motors on with two new vehicles

14th June 2022

General Dynamics European Land Systems launched a new light tactical vehicle and an all-electric variant of the DURO at Eurosatory 2022.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Eurosatory 2022: Roboteam and Smart Shooter unveil tactical UGV

14th June 2022

The medium-sized UGV platform is fitted with a remotely controlled fire system that can engage targets from a safe distance. It can operate any rifle and anti-tank missile experiments are also underway.
Land Warfare

Eurosatory 2022: Pre-orders aplenty for armoured Toyota LC300

14th June 2022

Jankel has received multiple pre-orders from undisclosed customers for its unreleased armoured Toyota LC300.
Land Warfare

Eurosatory 2022: John Cockerill brings i-X to Europe with VR shooter system

14th June 2022

The lightweight vehicle will support an AI-based VR-based shooter system that will provide the operator with a 360-degree vision, target locking and target recognition capabilities.
Land Warfare

Eurosatory 2022: GM Defense eyes international opportunities

14th June 2022

After successfully cracking the US market with its ISV, GM Defense is looking beyond the country for future work opportunities.
Land Warfare

Eurosatory 2022: Excalibur Army introduces Morana Howitzer

14th June 2022

The new system features a 155 mm gun with a 52 calibre barrel, a remote-controlled weapon station and a 12.7 mm machine gun for self-protection.
Land Warfare

Eurosatory 2022: Plasan blends agility with protection in disruptive WILDER

14th June 2022

The WILDER light compact armoured vehicle could alter the traditional dynamic between mobility, protection and firepower, says its developer.
Land Warfare

Eurosatory 2022: Roboteam introduces UGVs to Wave Relay Ecosystem

14th June 2022

Roboteam Defense will incorporate Persistent Systems' MANET technology into their full range of UGVs.
Digital Battlespace

Eurosatory 2022: Aselsan debuts MEROPS 'crystal clear' extended range optical sight

13th June 2022

Aselsan releases MEROPS for UAV and other aircraft operators.
Land Warfare

Eurosatory 2022: Redback makes its European debut

13th June 2022

Having trialled the vehicle in Australia and South Korea, Hanwha Defense is pitching its K21 Redback in the European IFV market.
Land Warfare

Eurosatory 2022: Pearson unveils VECTOR minefield breaching capability

13th June 2022

The new lightweight countermine system allows wheeled vehicles to move through mined fields in combat independently.
Land Warfare

Eurosatory 2022: Panther KF51 prowls into Paris

13th June 2022

Rheinmetall self-funded the development of the new Panther KF51 MBT, which the German company launched on the first day of Eurosatory 2022.
Land Warfare

Błaszczak points to closer Polish-South Korean defence industrial collaboration

13th June 2022

South Korea is set to become an important source of defence materiel to Poland and — by extension — Ukraine.
Land Warfare

Eurosatory 2022: Textron M5 now available on the international market

13th June 2022

The M5 has seen success in the US Army's Robotic Combat Vehicle – Medium (RCV-M) programme, and the company has delivered five vehicles to the US Army.