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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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Training

Vrgineers draws on pilot experience to develop mixed reality headset

22nd June 2022

The new Vrgineers VR/MR pilot training headset has a proprietary eye-tracking system for behavioural analysis and was designed for enhanced pilot training.
Land Warfare

Eurosatory 2022: John Cockerill cuts weight of Leopard MBT with compact turret

22nd June 2022

The latest 3105 two-crew turret with 105mm main gun from John Cockerill Defense has been installed on a Leopard M1A5 MBT.
Land Warfare

Will Australia cut the number of IFVs in Land 400 Phase 3?

22nd June 2022

It is unclear which way the decision on Land 400 Phase will go in Australia, whether an arachnid or a wildcat. Now there is even speculation that numbers might be cut from the programme.
Air Warfare

Indian Navy faces tough decision over carrier fighters

22nd June 2022

It is a two-horse race for India's next carrier-borne fighter requirement, but will it go French or American?
Naval Warfare

Keel laid for first Bulgarian Navy MMPV at MTG Dolphin

21st June 2022

The keel has been laid for the first of Bulgaria’s two MMPVs, which are scheduled for delivery in 2025 and 2026.
Defence Notes

Technical trouble forces UK to delay SPEAR 3 first firing

21st June 2022

Technical issues are preventing the UK from meeting its original timeline to test-fire the MBDA SPEAR 3 weapon set for entry into service on F-35B fighter jets.
Training

Last Red Hawk test aircraft handed over as Saab shifts manufacturing to US

21st June 2022

The last T-7A Red Hawk development jet received its aft section from Sweden and was joined with the forward fuselage. All future subassembly production work will now take place at Saab’s new facility in Indiana.
Land Warfare

Eurosatory 2022: Kongsberg touts turret and RWS technology

21st June 2022

At Eurosatory 2022, Kongsberg highlighted a network-based fire control solution which allows the operation of Protector weapons systems over a range of mediums.
Land Warfare

Eurosatory 2022: Hybrid-drive armoured 8x8 points to versatile future

21st June 2022

A new hybrid-drive 8x8 wheeled platform from FFG offers stealthy movement and a very low heat signature.
Land Warfare

Eurosatory 2022: Nammo looks to extend artillery range with smarter 155mm rounds

21st June 2022

Go long in range seems to be the guiding principle for Nammo with new-generation 155mm ammunition.
Naval Warfare

Qatar again turns to Ares Shipyard with interceptor craft order

21st June 2022

Three ARES 40 fast interceptors will be the latest craft built by Ares Shipyard for Qatar.
Land Warfare

PT Pindad partners with Arquus for future Indonesian vehicles

21st June 2022

Indonesia solidifies a partnership with a French company as it seeks to boost its indigenous military vehicle industry.
Air Warfare

Pakistan looks to revitalise its transport aircraft fleet

21st June 2022

Pakistan is snapping up retired Belgian Air Force C-130s as it looks to fortify its transport aircraft fleet.
Land Warfare

Eurosatory 2022: AM General looks to attract US partner nations with Humvee Saber

20th June 2022

AM General sees a sweet spot for its Humvee Saber between the JLTV and its own Humvee.
Training

Danish T-17 to receive digital instruments upgrade

20th June 2022

The prototype T-17 was equipped with modern digital equipment with the purpose to future-proof the Danish Air Force’s current fleet.
Land Warfare

Eurosatory 2022: Moog showcases turreted weapons systems

20th June 2022

Moog exhibits their range of turreted weapons systems and new Counter Measure Director system this week at Eurosatory.
Land Warfare

Eurosatory 2022: Carboteh remasters the art of deception

20th June 2022

Technology from Slovenia spoofs aircraft into firing their chaff and other countermeasures against imaginary MANPADS.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Hermes takes off in Switzerland

20th June 2022

The ADS-15 UAV (the Swiss designation for the Hermes 900) performed its first test flight on 15 June before planned transfer to the Swiss Air Force in the second half of the year.
Land Warfare

Eurosatory 2022: First aid on the front lines with new Griffon San

20th June 2022

The new battlefield ambulance version of the Griffon armoured vehicle has been approved for service by the French procurement agency.