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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

Reson selected for Indian UUV project

9th June 2009

Sonar manufacturer Reson told Unmanned Vehicles at UDT Europe that it has secured a contract for its SeaBat 7128 high-resolution forward-looking sonar system from the …
Defence Helicopter

Tigre gets called up

9th June 2009

The French Army has been given the final green light to deploy its Eurocopter Tigres to Afghanistan. The decision to send the helicopter to an …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Air Force weapons program expands UAS lethality

9th June 2009

US Air Force representatives are currently reviewing industry white papers describing new weapon designs and technologies that could expand the lethal aspects of future UAS …
Uncrewed Vehicles

BAE Systems Completes Acquisition of Advanced Ceramics Research

9th June 2009

BAE Systems today completed its acquisition of Advanced Ceramics Research, a Tucson, Arizona-based producer of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and advanced materials following receipt …
Defence Helicopter

Rockwell Collins introduces CORE simulation architecture

9th June 2009

Rockwell Collins today introduced a next-generation simulation architecture that leverages advanced technologies and a modular design to maximize life cycle value and enhance training effectiveness …
Defence Helicopter

FLIR Systems expands global presence on Sikorsky Black Hawks

9th June 2009

FLIR Systems has announced today that a number of recent orders are expanding the company's presence on Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopters. Since the beginning of …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Cyber Technology prepares for back to back new systems trials

8th June 2009

Cyber Technology is preparing for a series of flight demonstrations of its Cybird II unmanned air system (UAS) for the Australian Department of Defence in …
Defence Helicopter

General Cites Importance of Air Power for Afghanistan

4th June 2009

The Afghan National Army Air Corps is a vital and rapidly growing component of Afghanistan’s security forces and is building air power to deny terrorists …
Defence Helicopter

Hunting the hunters: HMCS Winnipeg continues to disrupt piracy

4th June 2009

The approaching monsoon season, with its promise of high winds and rolling seas, has yet to discourage pirates from attacking merchant ships, or HMCS Winnipeg …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Camcopter to become first-ever UAV to fly at the Paris Air Show

3rd June 2009

The Camcopter S-100 will be the first-ever Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) to fly as part of the official flight displays at this year's 100 year …
Defence Helicopter

Lynx Mk9s receive enhanced protection package from Vector Aerospace

3rd June 2009

The Lynx Business Unit at Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services Fleetlands in Gosport has recently completed an important modification upgrade across the UK MoD's entire fleet …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Boeing Submits Proposal for USMC Unmanned Cargo Aircraft Demonstration

3rd June 2009

The Boeing Company on June 1 submitted a proposal offering its A160T Hummingbird for the U.S. Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory's Immediate Cargo Unmanned Aerial System …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Australia confirms Shadow 200B preferred for JP129

3rd June 2009

Australia’s Department of Defence has confirmed it is evaluating a non competitive acquisition of the AAI Shadow 200B as its preferred solution for its Joint …
Uncrewed Vehicles

AeroVironment receives order for third Global Observer aircraft under Joint Capability Technology Demonstration programme

3rd June 2009

AeroVironment, Inc. today announced that U.S. government agencies funding the Global Observer Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (JCTD) program have exercised an option for the assembly …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Singaporean Fuel Cell Boosts Capabilities of Unmanned Reconnaissance Aircraft

3rd June 2009

Aeropak, a next-generation fuel cell power system recently developed by Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies will increase the flight endurance of small and stealthy electric unmanned …
Defence Helicopter

Senior Taliban leader killed in British Apache strike

3rd June 2009

One of the most dangerous Taliban leaders in Helmand, believed to be behind suicide attacks that have killed British and Afghan troops, was killed during …
Defence Helicopter

GE awarded NAVAIR engine overhaul contract

2nd June 2009

Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has awarded GE Aviation a contract to overhaul up to 757 T700-401/401C engines, cold section modules and power turbine modules …
Defence Helicopter

FLIR Systems experiencing high demand for airborne imaging systems around the world

2nd June 2009

FLIR Systems announced today that it is experiencing a strong demand around the world for the company's Star SAFIRE and Talon classes of stabilised, multi-sensor …
Defence Helicopter

Caracal carries out first maritime rescue mission

2nd June 2009

A French Air Force EC725 Caracal carried out its first maritime rescue mission on May 29. The aircraft was called out to the 77 metre-long …