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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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Air Warfare

UH-60V joins Pennsylvania National Guard

12th August 2021

First US Army unit operates Black Hawk with avionics upgrade.
Defence Notes

Latest GMD upgrade focuses on multi-domain C2

12th August 2021

C2BMC enhancement should result in a single composite threat picture for US missile defence.
Training

FAcT slims down to winning pair

12th August 2021

The FAcT programme for the Royal Canadian Air Force is down to two bidders with a contract award expected in 2023.
Land Warfare

USMC recce capability moves forward

12th August 2021

After earlier efforts to replace the USMC's LAV-25 8x8 wheeled vehicle it has embarked on the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) programme to develop new platforms to choose from. However, the USMC is also looking at an alternative option to modify the ACV as well.
Air Warfare

USMC turns to augmented reality for better Osprey pilot safety

12th August 2021

DVLS keeps pilots spatially oriented to the terrain and obstacles and works with existing night vision devices to enable safer landings, says L3Harris.
Land Warfare

NZ to enhance electronic warfare capability

12th August 2021

The current electronic warfare capabilities of the New Zealand Army are limited, but that is about to change.
Land Warfare

Brazil buys DroneGun Tactical

11th August 2021

Will the Brazilian Army get its hands on a C-UAS gun?
Naval Warfare

RN assesses options for next surface-to-surface weapon

11th August 2021

The UK RN is scoping out options for its next surface-to-surface guided weapons system but it has yet to move forward with plans for an interim Harpoon anti-ship missile replacement.
Naval Warfare

Gerald R. Ford’s shock trials reach an explosive end

11th August 2021

The USN conducts shock trials of new ship designs to ensure that vessels meet mission requirements and withstand battle conditions.
Training

L3Harris dives into next stage of undersea range upgrade

11th August 2021

USN orders replacement and upgraded equipment for its undersea training ranges.
Air Warfare

USN orders more towed decoys for aircraft

11th August 2021

ALE-50 uses electronic countermeasures to lure incoming missiles away from military aircraft.
Land Warfare

Fuchs 2 operator orders spare parts and material kits

11th August 2021

Rheinmetall receives a €250 million order for additional Fuchs 2 kits and spare parts from an undisclosed customer.
Land Warfare

US Army orders more MCWS for Stryker vehicles

11th August 2021

Contract from US Army calls for Oshkosh Defense-led team to upgrade 83 more Stryker infantry carrier vehicles with an uncrewed 30mm turret.
Naval Warfare

Estonia ploughs on with coastal defence upgrade

10th August 2021

Joint procurement of anti-ship missiles has fallen flat, but a recent demonstration illustrates how keen Estonia is to overhaul its coastal defence systems.
Air Warfare

Air Warfare magazine: Turkish air power, Asia-Pacific fighter programmes and more

10th August 2021

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Training

First firing of GQM-163 Coyote SSST in UK

10th August 2021

QinetiQ hosts major US-led exercise that sees the GQM-16SA Coyote fired in UK for the first time.
Naval Warfare

HII awarded $273 million USN maintenance contract

10th August 2021

HII will support USN aircraft carriers and west coast surface ships, using a 'find, fix and train’ model.
Training

Training capability jumps as TH-73A arrives

10th August 2021

The first of an initial batch of 32 TH-73A Thrasher training helicopters has arrived at NAS Whiting Field to provide the USN with a much-improved training capability.
Land Warfare

Rheinmetall and Escribano showcase new modules for the Mission Master SP A-UGV

10th August 2021

Spanish Army witnesses demonstrations of Mission Master with Escribano remote weapon station and EO sensor.