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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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Air Warfare

Leonardo delivers first upgraded Lynx Mk95A to Portugal

30th July 2021

Leonardo completes the delivery of the first upgraded Lynx Mk95A to Montijo, Portugal
Defence Notes

UK joins the space race

30th July 2021

The UK has joined the growing group of nations that are dedicating more resources to the space domain with the launch of its Space Command.
Air Warfare

MQ-4C Triton makes maiden IFC-4 test flight

30th July 2021

Northrop Grumman meets 'hugely important milestone' for USN MQ-4C Triton programme.
Land Warfare

Hamas/Hezbollah threat adds weight to case for special IDF missile unit

30th July 2021

Has the recent Gaza flare-up tipped the scales in favour of a new IDF surface-to-surface missile unit, despite air force opposition?
Naval Warfare

US waits a while longer to lay down the LAW

30th July 2021

The USMC and USN are undecided on further armament options for the Light Amphibious Warship, as the programme remains at the concept design stage.
Defence Notes

Breakthrough on Turkish sanctions remains far from reality

30th July 2021

The US government is not for changing course on Turkish sanctions but Ankara continues to show it is more than capable of bypassing them.
Naval Warfare

Sonar 2150 passes sea acceptance trials

30th July 2021

Ultra’s 2150 hull-mounted sonar replaces the Sonar Type 2050, which has been in Royal Navy (RN) service since the 1990s.
Naval Warfare

Saab to modernise German F123 frigates

30th July 2021

The German Navy’s Brandenburg-class (F123) frigates will get new radars and fire control directors.
Defence Notes

Babcock hopes for brighter FY2022

30th July 2021

Sales and underlying profits fell for UK-based Babcock International in the 12 months ended 31 March, but it has already picked up new business in the first months of FY2022.
Defence Notes

UK/European defence industrial policies, plus integrated test and evaluation (podcast)

30th July 2021

Welcome to Episode 30 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
Defence Notes

Leonardo hails H1 results and eyes continued benefits from FCAS

30th July 2021

Italian defence contractor Leonardo claimed a good first half of 2021, with military sales counteracting a decline in its civil aerostructures business hit by COVID-19.
Air Warfare

Lockheed Martin to continue network-centric weapons capabilities work for F-35

30th July 2021

Lockheed Martin carries on developing network-enabled weapons and electronic-attack capabilities for F-35 operators in the US and allied air forces.
Naval Warfare

USN orders repairs to LCS waterjet and shaft assemblies

30th July 2021

Wärtsilä Defense is to conduct repairs on Independence-class LCS vessels.
Land Warfare

Australia upgrades infantry weapons and equipment

30th July 2021

The Australian Army is receiving diverse new or updated equipment such as helmets, combat ensembles and weapons.
Air Warfare

Australia looks for more sting in its Wasp replacement

29th July 2021

The Australian Army wants to introduce a new small UAV within the next 2-3 years.
Defence Notes

Northrop Grumman announces strong performance in Q2

29th July 2021

Northrop Grumman has released their Q2 financial results, including sales, profit and concerns for the future.
Naval Warfare

USN orders more incremental availability work for USS Gerald R Ford

29th July 2021

Latest order for Huntington Ingalls follows a 2019 contract for early service life work on USN carrier Gerald R Ford.
Air Warfare

DynCorp to aid ACES

29th July 2021

Task order from USAF covers maintenance for T-1A, T-6A and T-38C aircraft.
Naval Warfare

Israel Shipyards details Greek corvette offering

29th July 2021

Israel Shipyards hopes its Themistocles-class corvette — named after the legendary Athenian naval strategist — will beat out its rival European Patrol Corvette (EPC) to fill Greece's corvette requirement.

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