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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.

Air Warfare

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.

Air Warfare

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.

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Defence Notes

Germany to buy additional P-8 maritime patrol aircraft

8th June 2022

Germany will acquire more P-8A maritime patrol aircraft beyond the five already on order.
Air Warfare

Czechs hold KC-390 demonstration but keep future medium airlift options open

8th June 2022

The Czech Republic is looking to procure more military transport aircraft.
Naval Warfare

France’s first Barracuda-class submarine enters service

8th June 2022

French Navy celebrates the first of its new Barracuda-class nuclear submarines entering service.
Naval Warfare

Indian acquisition body steps up on Next-Generation Corvettes

8th June 2022

A programme for six locally built Next-Generation Corvettes has cleared one of 11 approval stages with the Indian MoD.
Defence Notes

Turkish stance on expansion raises thorny issues for NATO (Opinion)

8th June 2022

With Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan putting national interests first in stating his objections, is there still a path for NATO to welcome two new members in Finland and Sweden?
Naval Warfare

UDT 2022: First Type 212CD submarine to hit the water in 2027

7th June 2022

The German-Norwegian programme for common submarines is just one part of a strong submarine business for TKMS, which is also developing new boats for the Israeli Navy and is offering a solution for the Netherlands' submarine needs.
Training

Vrgineers donates VR Pilot trainer to Ukraine

7th June 2022

Vrgineers donates a portable pilot trainer to Ukraine, emphasising their utility in transitioning from eastern to western platforms.
Naval Warfare

UDT 2022: DSIT presents KnightShield task force underwater security system

7th June 2022

DSIT has unveiled a new addition to its Shield family of underwater security systems.
Training

ST Engineering Antycip and Nova Systems to accelerate RAF synthetic training

7th June 2022

The Capability Concept Demonstrator is based on a four-cockpit simulator system and will explore low-cost mission training solutions for the RAF.
Digital Battlespace

Ukraine to receive ‘significant number’ of Blighter C-UAS radars

7th June 2022

First deliveries of the A422 C-UAS radar for Ukraine will take place this month.
Defence Notes

Bittium conducts further software development for TAC WIN in Finland

7th June 2022

Bittium will continue to enhance waveform and radio platform software in the TAC WIN broadband IP connectivity system.
Naval Warfare

UDT 2022: Forcys makes a splash

7th June 2022

The Forcys industry partnership brings together established names in underwater sensors, systems, and software.
Digital Battlespace

US has bitten off more than it can chew with M-Code, say experts

7th June 2022

US military satellites now can broadcast encrypted M-Code, so why do troops lack the receivers to use it?
Digital Battlespace

BAE Systems broadens compatibility of anti-jam GPS receiver

7th June 2022

By blending trusted inertial navigation system data from Trimble receivers with its DIGAR system, BAE Systems claims to have improved airborne anti-jamming protection ‘by a million-fold’.
Land Warfare

India goes for crewless turret

7th June 2022

Larsen & Toubro and Tata are likely to be strong contenders in an Indian RfP to build a demonstrator 25t Advanced Armoured Platform with 30mm remote weapons station.
Land Warfare

Rheinmetall receives order for IFV ammunition

6th June 2022

Rheinmetall has received an order for €20 million worth of IFV ammunition.
Naval Warfare

US Navy Columbia-class submarine passes construction milestone

6th June 2022

General Dynamics celebrated a key milestone in the construction of the new Columbia-class submarine with a keel laying ceremony.
Defence Helicopter

Germany finally picks Chinook for heavy-lift helicopter acquisition

6th June 2022

Germany has officially selected Boeing's CH-47F Chinook as its next heavy-lift helicopter.
Digital Battlespace

USMC issues support contract for C4I systems

6th June 2022

C4 Planning Solutions could provide C4I support for Marine Air-Ground Task Force elements until 2032 if all options are exercised under its latest contract.