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Paris Air Show 2025: Boeing confirms “very early infancy” C-17 Globemaster III production restart discussions as European market opportunity looms

The discussion of the C-17 comes off the back of Boeing’s focus on a growing European demand for defence equipment amid a growing threat on the continent.

Bids in for Canadian Bv206 replacement

If all goes to plan, initial delivery of the selected vehicle could take place in 2029/2030 with final delivery in 2031/2032. The Bv206 were supplied to Canada many years ago and are in urgent need of replacement. More than 11,000 Bv206 were built for worldwide sale.

Air Warfare

Paris Air Show 2025: GA-ASI and Saab partner on AEW MQ-9B capability, demo to fly by 2026

The AEW capabilities are seen to slot into Saab’s wider AEW offering as a complementary extension to its portfolio, while augmenting the MQ-9B’s own range of uncrewed aircraft.

Air Warfare

US lawmakers signal F-35 investment commitment of $10.7 billion in FY2026

Although it remains unclear how the US DoD has advanced in fixing issues with the F-35 programme, the multi-billion dollar fund has been included in the FY2026 defence bill.

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Digital Battlespace

How Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are Becoming the Critical Enablers for JADC2 (webinar)

28th July 2021

Just how are the US and its allies employing recent advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning and data fusion to make sense of the noise and help military commanders make better decisions faster?
Air Warfare

Cash-strapped Uruguay to acquire new helicopter

28th July 2021

The Uruguayan Air Force is likely to buy either a Bell 212 or Bell 412, tapping into Global Peace Operations Initiative funds.
Air Warfare

Russia showcases new bunker-buster

28th July 2021

Development of the Kh-59MKM missile typifies recent moves in Russia to modernise air-launched penetrating warhead capabilities.
Land Warfare

M-Code fortifies Sentinel A4 radar

28th July 2021

US Army air and missile defence radar includes M-Code for enhanced position, navigation and timing plus protection against EW threats.
Defence Notes

UK government intervenes to acquire steel components manufacturer

28th July 2021

Decision to nationalise Sheffield Forgemasters is a move to protect a strategically important industrial capability.
Defence Notes

Raytheon demonstrates eJPALS in Yuma tests

28th July 2021

The expeditionary Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (eJPALS) is a land-based version of its carrier-borne JPALS capability designed to support dispersed operations and flights from austere runways.
Training

Military Training magazine: recognition training, CBRN training and more

28th July 2021

Read the latest edition of Military Training for free in our app or on your desktop.
Naval Warfare

UK to station OPVs ‘permanently’ in Asia

28th July 2021

After a long-time absence, the UK is set to beef up its naval presence in the Indo-Pacific region.
Air Warfare

Four more Rafales join Qatar Emiri Air Force

28th July 2021

Qatar continues to expand its combat aircraft capability with the arrival of four additional Rafales.
Air Warfare

Embraer embarks on C-390 runway tests

28th July 2021

Runway assessments 'analyse the effective operation’ of the C-390 Millennium aircraft, Brazilian manufacturer Embraer announces.
Air Warfare

BAE Systems builds ‘next-generation’ LRASM seekers

28th July 2021

BAE Systems gains seeker production contract for stealthy anti-ship missile.
Land Warfare

OMFV shows more signs of life

27th July 2021

The Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle programme is moving forward at a deliberate pace, after five industry teams received Phase 2 digital concept design contracts.
Land Warfare

Russian Armed Forces receives another batch of Arctic tanks

27th July 2021

Omsktransmash has completed a delivery of its T-80BVM as part of an ongoing Russian modernisation programme.
Training

Saab ships second Red Hawk airframe section to Boeing

27th July 2021

On completion of the Engineering and Manufacturing Development phase of the T-7A trainer aircraft programme for the USAF, Saab will undertake production of aft airframe sections as its new US facility.
Training

Denmark explores training potential of electric aircraft

27th July 2021

A two-year trial of Velis Electro aircraft will begin in September at the Danish Armed Forces Flying School in Karup.
Naval Warfare

Fourth Avante 2200 corvette takes to the water

27th July 2021

A construction programme for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces also includes technology transfer for Saudi Arabian Military Industries.
Naval Warfare

Full “Sense-to-Effect” Torpedo Countermeasure Capability (Sponsored Whitepaper)

27th July 2021

For over a hundred years submarines have lurked beneath the waves, providing a silent and current threat to surface shipping, both commercial and military. During World War I, the sinking of the RMS Lusitania by a torpedo fired from a German U-Boat showed the tactical advantages of having an underwater capability in maritime operations.
Training

GAO hammers US Army/Marines driver training

27th July 2021

A US Government Accountability Office report highlights a number of shortfalls in how the US Army and US Marine Corps conducts driver training.
Defence Notes

Cobham bid for Ultra resurrects UK sovereignty concerns

27th July 2021

Ultra Electronics board said it was ‘minded’ to recommend a multibillion-dollar buyout offer from Cobham to shareholders. The possible deal has raised concerns from some corners over the acquisition of UK defence companies by foreign firms.