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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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Land Warfare

Germany buys US HIMARS for Ukraine

13th May 2024

The High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) can accommodate a 'six pack' of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System rockets with a maximum range of approximately 70km, or one MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile System that can strike targets up to 300km away.
Defence Notes

SAHA EXPO 2024 International Defence & Aerospace Exhibition

13th May 2024

SAHA EXPO 2024 will bring together the technologies that shape the future with the world between 22-26 October 2024.
Naval Warfare

VideoRay awarded $92 million for MK20 Mission Defender USV development

13th May 2024

The VideoRay Mission Specialist Defender underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) is designed to handle unexploded munitions and has seven thrusters to allow a high standard of manoeuvrability.
Land Warfare

British Army orders 50 L3Harris T4 EOD robots

10th May 2024

The contract includes UGVs as well as support and maintenance and follows L3Harris’ successful delivery of Project STARTER, a programme that replaced the UK’s legacy fleet of large EOD robots with 122 T7 systems that have been operational since 2019.
Naval Warfare

Fincantieri acquires Leonardo underwater business

10th May 2024

Fincantieri will acquire the technologies related to Leonardo's torpedo production as well as the control of Italy’s underwater acoustic technologies
Training

Lockheed Martin takes $451 million deal to upgrade M270 launchers

10th May 2024

MLRS is a heavy-tracked mobile launcher, transportable via C-17 and C-5 aircraft, that fires Guided MLRS rockets and Army Tactical Missile System missiles.
Air Warfare

KAI proposes Surion variants to fill Malaysian helicopter capability gaps

10th May 2024

Despite previous challenges in unifying procurement efforts across the Malaysian Armed Forces services, KAI has aimed to offer tailored Surion variants to fulfil specific requirements.
Land Warfare

Avon Protection wins respirator contract worth up to $47 million from UK MoD

10th May 2024

Avon Protection’s General Service Respirator (GSR) is a twin-canister, single-visor mask which uses filtration technology to ensure protection while allowing communication.
Land Warfare

USMC plans bigger punch for ARV-30

10th May 2024

Approximately 500 Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle 30mm autocannon (ARV-30) are expected to be procured by the USMC, with deliveries scheduled to take place between 2026 and 2032. The programme is expected to be worth between US$1.8-$6.8 billion.
Digital Battlespace

Galvion introduces BATLCHRG for seamless wireless charging in special operations

9th May 2024

Galvion unveiled the BATLCHARG wireless charging system at SOF Week, designed for special operations forces to recharge gear on the move or while stationary, enhancing battlefield power management efficiency.
Land Warfare

Booz Allen unveils AR real-time language translation tool

9th May 2024

The Augmented Reality Translate solution enables operators in the field to read foreign language signs and have them translated in an augmented reality headset.
Digital Battlespace

Spectra Group showcases the GENSS tactical radio at SOF Week, enhancing global special operations communications

9th May 2024

Spectra Group introduced the GENSS tactical radio at SOF Week, designed to enhance global special operations with versatile, secure communication across multiple bands and satellite connectivity.
Special Operations

AeroVironment to “dramatically” increase production of Switchblades

9th May 2024

The company plans to double or triple production rates for Switchblade 600 and 300 systems.
Land Warfare

US Army’s MAPS Gen II to reach full-rate production decision later this year

9th May 2024

The US Army has recently completed initial operational test & evaluation and is Collins Aerospace’s next-generation mounted assured PNT solution.
Training

Maxar Intelligence and Lockheed expand partnership for F-35 training

9th May 2024

The agreement between Lockheed Martin and Maxar will establishes standardised pricing, licensing and requirements for several Maxar products, including Dynamic basemaps and Precision3D.
Land Warfare

R600MC tested in Counter-UAS role from S-MET UGV

9th May 2024

Developed in cooperation with Javelin Joint Venture, the R600MC integrates four launchers (two in a pod on each side) for the FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank guided missile along with 30x113mm cannon and +M240B 7.62mm coaxial machine gun.
Air Warfare

Malaysia inks $1.48 billion in support deals for submarines and aircraft

9th May 2024

The deals signed ranged from submarine and aircraft support to the purchase of maritime patrol aircraft and anti-tank weapons.
Land Warfare

USSOCOM tests the use of passive radar in C-UAS missions

8th May 2024

Trials with the Silentium Defence Maverick M8 passive radar system were conducted in Exercise Trident Spectre 2024.
Digital Battlespace

Cubic highlights real-time tactical radio language translation (video)

8th May 2024

Among the capabilities on display by Cubic at SOF Week 2024 was the company's tactical radio voice translation, which was demonstrated to Shephard.