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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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Land Warfare

Estonia signs for construction of new radar post

2nd January 2025

The new radar post will be built around Thales Ground Master radars purchased in 2023.
Naval Warfare

US lawmakers allocate an additional $1.1 billion for shipbuilding in FY2025

2nd January 2025

The fund includes extra money for constructing a third Arleigh Burke-class destroyer and a second Virginia-class submarine.
Land Warfare

Turkey’s FNSS turns to a tank for its new armoured vehicle

2nd January 2025

The first Kaplan Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) is due to be completed by FNSS in Turkey next year, with the second rolled out in Indonesia by Pindad, and qualification trials undertaken in both countries by 2026.
Land Warfare

What does a 20% cut by Congress mean for the JLTV programme?

31st December 2024

Reductions approved by the US Congress impact the US Army's and US Marine Corps' (USMCs') acquisition programmes.
Land Warfare

Cutting the weight while keeping the protection: NP Aerospace looks for an answer

31st December 2024

Vehicles in the Mine Resistant Ambush-Protected (MRAP) class have done the job so far this century in protecting crews but this has meant additional weight and reduced mobility. One recent upgrade approach is looking to redress that balance.
Naval Warfare

Myanmar launches new FF-135 frigate, the largest ever built in its domestic yards

31st December 2024

The launch of the King Thalun marks a high point for shipbuilding in Myanmar.
Air Warfare

Lessons learned from supplier switching on fast jet fleets

31st December 2024

How difficult is it for air forces to change aircraft fleets, moving from one defence hemisphere to another?
Air Warfare

Italy orders up to 24 Eurofighter Typhoon jets

30th December 2024

The Tranche 4 deliveries will be expected to continue until 2030.
Air Warfare

Ireland signs $93 million deal for new utility helicopters

30th December 2024

Ireland is replacing its ageing EC135 aircraft but is boosting the capability provided with the addition of new sensors which is planned to even provide a light attack role.
Air Warfare

Undisclosed customer signs for two C-390 Millennium aircraft

30th December 2024

The customer would be the 10th nation to select the C-390 after several others signed orders for the aircraft in 2024.
Naval Warfare

Latest Virginia-class submarine, the future USS Iowa, delivered to US Navy

30th December 2024

The second Virginia-class vessel delivered in 2024, the USS Iowa is also the twelfth battle force vessel added to the US Navy across the year.
Naval Warfare

China launches Type 076 next-generation amphibious assault vessel

30th December 2024

The Type 076, named the Sichuan at launch, is part of a naval arms race with the US Navy.
Land Warfare

War in Ukraine pushes innovation in electronic warfare

30th December 2024

Ukrainian innovation in electronic warfare has transformed its defensive capabilities and helping to turn the tide in a modern conflict where technology defines survival.
Air Warfare

Is Chinese naval air power ready for action?

30th December 2024

What role will the new jets and aircraft carriers of the People’s Liberation Army Navy play in Beijing’s wider fleet?
Naval Warfare

NATO to strengthen its Baltic Sea presence after new cable cutting incident

27th December 2024

The vessel suspected of cutting cables has been boarded by the Finnish Coast Guard, and Estonia has launched naval protection patrols.
Naval Warfare

How bad management could put the US Navy’s cruiser fleet far behind Chinese capabilities

27th December 2024

While China has been rapidly advancing with the development of the Type 055 class, the US Navy has been struggling to progress with the modernisation of its cruiser fleet.
Land Warfare

China’s airborne force receives next-gen infantry fighting vehicles

27th December 2024

Some amendments address weaknesses proven in the Ukraine conflict.
Air Warfare

Assessing Saab’s future as an independent combat aircraft developer

27th December 2024

Can Sweden’s Saab continue to go it alone in the fighter jet market, or could it boost its profile by forging new partnerships?
Naval Warfare

Fincantieri joins roster of major companies working to protect undersea cables

26th December 2024

The group’s collaboration with network provider Sparkle is the latest move to improve the robustness of submarine cable networks.