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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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Uncrewed Vehicles

New mission capabilities for Elbit Hermes 450 UAV

16th June 2009

Elbit Systems' Hermes 450 has been a major player in counter-terrorism operations for years. The Hermes 450 now provides new additional features that enhance its …
Defence Helicopter

FLIR Systems' Talon selected for US Army HH-60M Black Hawks

16th June 2009

FLIR Systems announced today that Sikorsky, with US Army concurrence, selected the Talon for its HH-60M Black Hawk helicopters. The US Army will utilise these …
Defence Helicopter

Sagem's Euroflir 350 chosen for French special forces Caracal helicopters

16th June 2009

The new Euroflir 350 optronic observation system made by Sagem (SAFRAN group) has been selected by Eurocopter for the EC725 Caracal helicopters deployed by French …
Defence Helicopter

UH-60 aviators thank Air Comm for heating their helicopters in Afghanistan

16th June 2009

The effectiveness of Air Comm's UH-60 cabin heaters inspired a group of grateful Army aviators to publicly thank the company recently at the Army Aviation …
Defence Helicopter

PARIS 2009: The Caracal's new line of defence

15th June 2009

Crews flying the EC725 Caracal in Afghanistan have long-desired a new heavier self-defence weapon deter ground fire. Since the type began flying in Afghanistan more …
Defence Helicopter

PARIS 2009: Bell Boeing V-22: Affordability Issues Made Worse by Economic Crisis for Foreign Buyers

15th June 2009

The economic crisis has done nothing to assist international sales of the V-22. According to Bob Fitzpatrick, senior VP business development and commercial programmes, there …
Defence Helicopter

PARIS 2009: Boeing's CEO Albaugh Says Rotorcraft R&D Needs Investment Focus

15th June 2009

With Boeing’s IDS business expecting to generate $33-34 billion in revenue during 2009, Jim Albaugh president and chief executive officer of Integrated Defence System (IDS) …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Raytheon's KillerBee UAS tests new data link

15th June 2009

Raytheon Co has tested a miniature common data link that enables the KillerBee unmanned aircraft system to operate on an open network architecture. 'With a …
Defence Helicopter

Latest variant of AW101 makes Paris debut

15th June 2009

The latest variant of the AgustaWestland AW101 medium lift helicopter is making its debut at the Paris Air Show. The latest variant of the AW101 …
Defence Helicopter

L-3 WESCAM launches MX-10 EO/IR imaging turret

15th June 2009

L-3 WESCAM announced today the launch of its MX-10 EO/IR turret. The flight-proven MX-10 incorporates the company’s multi-spectral MX-series technology into a smaller turret to …
Uncrewed Vehicles

DGA to procure 3 next-generation SDTI UAVs for French Army

15th June 2009

As part of the Economic Recovery plan, the DGA (French defence procurement agency) has initiated the procurement of three next generation unmanned aerial vehicles. These new UAVs …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Rockwell Collins flight controls selected for SnowGoose UAV

15th June 2009

Mist Mobility Integrated Systems Technology (MMIST) has selected Rockwell Collins to provide its Athena 411 flight control and navigation system for the CQ-10A SnowGoose unmanned …
Defence Helicopter

Bell Boeing team awarded contract for next phase of V-22 Osprey support

15th June 2009

The Bell Boeing Programme Office announced today that it has been awarded phase 1.5 of a two-phase joint performance based logistics (PBL) contract from the …
Uncrewed Vehicles

PARIS 2009: Boeing forms UAS division

15th June 2009

The president and CEO of Boeing Integrated Defense Systems (IDS), Jim Albaugh, announced today that the company was creating a UAS division within its military …
Uncrewed Vehicles

PARIS 2009: Northrop Grumman develops cargo UAV

15th June 2009

Northrop Grumman has completed wind tunnel testing of a demonstration cargo carrying UAV that it hopes to offer as a future logistics capability. Speaking at …
Defence Helicopter

DCMA approves Bell Helicopter EVMS certification

15th June 2009

Bell Helicopter today announced that its Earned Value Management System has been approved by the Defense Contract Management Agency. 'Approval of our certification is the …
Defence Helicopter

Elbit Systems introduces TARGO helmet-mounted avionics

15th June 2009

Elbit Systems recently unveiled its TARGO helmet-mounted avionics (HMA) technology. TARGO offers new and wider markets access to advanced helmet-mounted technologies. It is showcased at …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Elbit Systems unveils Hermes 90 UAS

15th June 2009

During the Paris Air Show Elbit Systems Ltd unveiled its new UAV system Hermes 90, which draws on the rich experience and performance-proven capabilities of …
Defence Helicopter

Eurocopter and ATE team up on Stand-alone Weapon System for Helicopters

15th June 2009

Eurocopter and French airborne systems integrator, ATE, have teamed up to design, develop, manufacture and sustain a modern, Stand-Alone Weapon System (SAWS) for any of …