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Pentagon’s FY26 defence budget proposal is $130 billion more than US Congress plans to provide

The House Committee on Appropriations approved a FY2026 bill reducing investments in main defence programmes.

Belgium’s F-35A order progresses at it awaits first jet delivery by late 2025

The first aircraft delivery timeline confirmation comes as Belgium weighs up an additional F-3A buy from Lockheed Martin.

Trump’s drone directives win US industry support but questions remain over ability to challenge Chinese market dominance

New presidential directives for UAV production are intended to remove bureaucratic barriers and support suppliers.

Refresh of Romanian army vehicles speeds up

Romania received its first Cobra MkII 4×4 light tactical armoured vehicles, ordered Abrams main battle tanks (MBTs) and VAMTAC light vehicles, and is set to invest billions-of-dollars in infantry fighting vehicles.

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Land Warfare

Will Ukraine war air defence experience unlock new markets for Korkut gun system?

18th June 2024

Aselsan’s Korkut twin 35mm air defence gun is a unique in-production self-propelled system that can be integrated on a range of tracked and wheeled platforms. Korkut is in Turkish service already, but the need for air defence and C-UAS capabilities highlighted by the Ukraine conflict may lead to greater foreign interest in this solution.
Land Warfare

Rheinmetall opts for direct replacement for turret on Panther Evolution Upgrade

18th June 2024

The German defence giant is unveiling a host of MBT upgrades at Eurosatory 2024 and has been optimising its Panther MBT for a Hungarian order.
Land Warfare

Patria reveals FAMOUS tracked vehicle

18th June 2024

Patria, leading a nine-country EU-funded consortium, has designed the FAMOUS ATV to replace ageing fleets like the M113 in Europe.
Uncrewed Vehicles

TAG Dynamics unveils Sicarius UGV at Eurosatory 2024

18th June 2024

The Sicarius UGV features light-assault capabilities and can carry a payload of up to 600kg.
Land Warfare

Mercedes-Benz presents Zetros 8x8 logistics vehicle for the first time

18th June 2024

The Zetros family of vehicles is now available in two-, three- and four-axle variants with the latest 8x8 version already with an order book of more than 500 vehicles.
Naval Warfare

Houthis intensify attacks against vessels in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden

17th June 2024

The rebel group has been using uncrewed surface vessels, UAVs and missiles to target ships.
Digital Battlespace

“We want to leverage commercial as much as possible,” says PEO for Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power

17th June 2024

The priorities the US Space Force should consider when optimising commercial solutions across the spectrum of conflict have been laid out as well as how the branch can achieve integration before a crisis.
Land Warfare

Eurosatory day one: Images from across the show

17th June 2024

The best images from around the exhibition hall and Live Demonstration area at Eurosatory 2024.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Revolutionising Warfare: The Rapid Rise and Future of UGVs (Analysis)

17th June 2024

The uncrewed ground vehicle (UGV) market is advancing rapidly due to technological growth and geopolitical shifts. Increased investment and evolving defence priorities are driving interest in UGVs, although political, technological, and production challenges must be addressed for full market potential.
Land Warfare

Teledyne FLIR lifts the lid on Black Recon at Eurosatory 2024

17th June 2024

Teledyne FLIR has reportedly been developing the system since 2020 with support from the Norwegian Defence Research establishment.
Land Warfare

TROPHY® APS: Revolutionizing Ground Maneuver Operations

17th June 2024

TROPHY® APS revolutionizes combat maneuverability, safeguarding crews and vehicles while enabling operations in complex terrains.
Land Warfare

GDELS’s Eagle 6x6 enters production for Swiss Army

17th June 2024

General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) has introduced its latest Eagle (6x6) reconnaissance vehicle, now in production for the Swiss Army and on show for the first time at Eurosatory 2024, featuring enhanced payload capacity, advanced sensor and command systems, and superior all-weather target engagement capabilities.
Digital Battlespace

Ensuring Information Superiority in Modern Military Operations (Studio)

17th June 2024

Modern warfare's ever-increasing complexity necessitates advanced SATCOM solutions to ensure information superiority. Intelsat's latest innovations in optical links and software-defined satellites will set new benchmarks in speed, resilience, and security, essential for effective multi-domain operations.
Digital Battlespace

L3Harris on track to deliver Viper Shield in 2025

17th June 2024

L3 Harris had a busy 2023 as it passed several milestones in the development of its Viper Shield. Both 2024 and 2025 are looking to be just as lively as delivery of production items nears.
Land Warfare

ST Engineering’s new Terrex s5 “ready for production”

17th June 2024

The latest Terrex AFV features a Caterpillar turbocharged diesel engine and is available with hybrid electric drive (HED) technology.
Land Warfare

BAE Systems Hagglunds’ latest CV90 IFV on show in Paris

17th June 2024

The newest member of the CV90 family of vehicles features a new turret and more internal space for crews.
Land Warfare

Rheinmetall unveils Armoured Breaching Vehicle Keiler NG at Eurosatory

17th June 2024

Mine-clearing system has been designed to meet the requirements of the German Army and has been based on operational experience in Ukraine.
Land Warfare

Pearson Pioneer remote minefield breaching system set for trials with NATO countries

17th June 2024

Robotic Combat Vehicle-Pioneer (RCV-Pioneer) minefield breaching payload has been shown for the first time at Eurosatory 2024 and will follow the debut of the RCV-Pioneer urban obstacle clearance payload at DSEI 2023.
Air Warfare

Congress plans to provide the US Air Force with an additional $1 billion for procuring aircraft

15th June 2024

Extra funds will go to several programmes including the F-35. The House Appropriations Committee also prohibited the US Air Force from divesting U-2 and F-15 C/D fleet.

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