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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.

Air Warfare

Paris Air Show 2025: Lockheed says TR-3 upgrade “closing in” on completion

The TR-3 configured F-35 aircraft have rolled off production lines since July 2024, but are still not yet combat capable and are still awaiting final sign-off for the software upgrade.

Air Warfare

Spanish Army’s VAMTAC drone acquisition progresses ongoing UAV investment

Spain has made clear its intent to acquire a range of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), including those that will form part of its wider VAMTAC programme, announced in June 2025.

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Uncrewed Vehicles

World's First Through-Ice Location and Communication System

2nd July 2009

Pioneering Scottish communication technology company, Wireless Fibre Systems Ltd (WFS), has joined up with the Norway-headquartered international marine electronics leaders, Kongsberg Maritime, to develop a …
Defence Helicopter

Australia flags Tiger progressive upgrade

1st July 2009

The Australian Department of Defence is flagging emerging plans for a progressive upgrade to its Eurocopter Tiger armed reconnaissance helicopters. Australia’s latest defence capability plan …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Australia defers HALE UAS to after 2019

1st July 2009

Australia has deferred its planned acquisition of a multirole high altitude unmanned air system until after 2019 as part of its revised defence capability plan …
Defence Helicopter

Australia reveals slower CH-47F acquisition plan

1st July 2009

Australia does not expect to achieve initial operational capability with this proposed fleet of seven new Boeing CH-47F Chinook helicopters before 2016 and is planning …
Defence Helicopter

Australia eyes 2014-2016 IOC for Seahawk replacements

1st July 2009

Australia wants to achieve an initial operating capability with its replacement naval tactical helicopter between 2014 and 2016, but the project may not receive initial …
Defence Helicopter

Lockheed Martin Delivers First Target Sight System Production Unit to the US Marine Corps

30th June 2009

Lockheed Martin marked the delivery of the first Target Sight System (TSS) production unit at a ceremony held at its Orlando, FL, facility today. The …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Northrop Grumman completes first flight of land-based MQ-8B Fire Scout

30th June 2009

A Northrop Grumman Corporation MQ-8B Fire Scout Vertical Unmanned Aircraft System (VUAS), designated P7, has successfully completed first flight operations at Yuma Proving Grounds, Ariz. …
Defence Helicopter

Pave Hawk rescue mission revealed

30th June 2009

The United States Air Force (USAF) has revealed more details about a long-range Search and Rescue mission it conducted last week. As previously reported on …
Defence Helicopter

MV-22 Ospreys Conduct Medical Evacuation

30th June 2009

The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) made history by using two MV-22B Ospreys, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), to conduct a …
Uncrewed Vehicles

BAE Systems secures Autonomous Systems Capability Technology Demonstrator Contract

29th June 2009

A contract awarded to BAE Systems by the Federal Government will significantly enhance Australia’s development of enhanced surveillance technology for unmanned aircraft systems, according to …
Defence Helicopter

FN Herstal reveals 'armed' AW101

29th June 2009

Belgian weapons specialist FN Herstal has revealed pictures of an armed AW101 Merlin undergoing weapons integration testing. It is understood AgustaWestland borrowed an Italian Navy …
Defence Helicopter

SNC awarded contract for 200 TactiLink Eagle video point to point data communications system for LUH

29th June 2009

Sierra Nevada Corporation announced today that it has received a competitive contract award from American Eurocopter, a business unit of EADS North America, to produce …
Defence Helicopter

Pave Hawks rescue 'unwell' sailor

27th June 2009

Crews onboard a pair of United States Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters have successfully rescued an ill sailor off the coast of Ireland. The …
Defence Helicopter

Pave Hawks en route to Atlantic rescue rendezvous

26th June 2009

An international rescue effort is currently en route to a ship in the Atlantic approximately 700 miles off the west coast of Ireland. A crew …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Northrop Grumman and USAF unveil next generation Global Hawk

26th June 2009

Northrop Grumman Corporation and the US Air Force unveiled the next-generation of high-flying unmanned aircraft - the RQ-4 Block 40 Global Hawk - in a …
Uncrewed Vehicles

QinetiQ North America Receives New $56.4M Contract for TALON Robots

26th June 2009

QinetiQ North America, makers of the leading TALON family of military/first-responder robots, announced today that it has received a $56.4 million IDIQ (indefinite delivery, indefinite …
Defence Helicopter

L-3 Awarded Contract to Build CH-47F Operational Flight Trainer

25th June 2009

L-3 Link Simulation & Training (L-3 Link) has been awarded a $31.8 million contract modification from Computer Sciences Corporation in support of the U.S. Army’s …
Defence Helicopter

Boeing AH-64D Apache Block III Demonstrates Level IV UAS Control

25th June 2009

Boeing today announced that the AH-64D Apache Block III prototype helicopter successfully demonstrated Level IV unmanned aircraft system (UAS) connectivity on June 8 during a …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Army cancels FCS program; transitions to broader networking effort

24th June 2009

On 23 June 2009, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics issued a long-awaited acquisition decision memorandum (ADM) covering the U.S. Army's …