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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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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.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Edge Autonomy showcases advanced UAVs for SOF (video)

8th May 2024

Edge Autonomy has highlighted its advanced, silent electric propulsion and extended UAS endurance with propane fuel cells, designed to support SOF with crucial sensing and close air support capabilities.
Special Operations

Clearspeed provides advanced voice analytics for risk assessment (video)

8th May 2024

Clearspeed's innovative voice analytics technology is transforming risk assessment and insider threat detection for global security forces, including NATO Special Operations.
Air Warfare

US approves anti-radiation missile control section upgrade contract for UAE

8th May 2024

The High Speed Anti-Radiation Missile (HARM) is an air-to-surface anti-radiation missile designed to detect electronic transmissions coming from surface-to-air radar and then destroy it.
Training

How the partnership with allies can improve the readiness for US SOF teams

8th May 2024

The collaboration can improve training on specific types of warfare and help SOF access unique capabilities.
Air Warfare

NSPA to support MRTT countermeasure systems

8th May 2024

Elbit’s J-MUSIC was the latest incarnation of the company’s MUSIC Direction Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) product. J-MUSIC differs from other members of the MUSIC family in that it is configured as a distributed system designed to outfit medium-to-large fixed-wing aircraft.
Digital Battlespace

Orbital Overwatch: The Crucial Role of Lasers in Space-Based Intelligence

8th May 2024

Amidst escalating global tensions, cutting-edge laser technology and expansive space domain awareness are vital for military operations. Orbital intelligence is transforming the landscape of global security, demonstrating its critical role in contemporary warfare.
Land Warfare

MBDA successfully tests Italian Army GRIFO air defence system

8th May 2024

The GRIFO air defence system is part of the Enhance Modular Air Defence Solutions family will be operated as part of the Italian Army’s air defence, giving its short-range air defence capability an extended range.
Training

Australian Army acquires immersive countermine training solution

8th May 2024

FLAIM Systems announced the award of a $1.32 million contract for the supply of multiple FLAIM Sweepers at the SOF Week 2024 exhibition.
Naval Warfare

Malaysian Navy revises transformation plan for fleet modernisation

8th May 2024

Despite the delay, graphics outlining the revised plan were showcased at DSA 2024, offered insights into the Royal Malaysian Navy’s strategic vision for fleet modernisation.
Air Warfare

Quantum Systems unveils new Reliant UAS

8th May 2024

As well as the new UAS, Quantum Systems has outlined its plans to improve the capabilities of its existing platforms.
Air Warfare

US Ordnance sees growing demand for small arms and machine guns

8th May 2024

The company believes its willingness to accommodate client requests, accept small orders and implement user feedback for continuous improvement has contributed to its success.
Naval Warfare

Elbit wins first order for export version of Crossbow unmanned turret

8th May 2024

At DSEI 2023 Elbit Systems unveiled a lightweight export model of its Crossbow 120mm mortar system being developed for the Israel Defense Forces.
Air Warfare

Malaysia gets go-ahead for Lockheed targeting pods

8th May 2024

Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod is an electro-optical targeting system housed in a single, lightweight pod. It provides automatic tracking, including a maritime mode, and laser target designation via real-time imagery presented on cockpit displays.
Digital Battlespace

Intelsat boosts SOF communications with advanced multi-orbit technology (video)

7th May 2024

Intelsat is enhancing communication solutions for special operations forces through an approach focusing on multi-orbit capabilities, network integration, and advanced terminal technology.
Special Operations

Cubic unveils new single-case solution to enable data-rich processing in complex environments

7th May 2024

DTECH Fusion Edge High-Performance Compute (eHPC) is designed to run data centre-type level processing at the tactical edge.
Digital Battlespace

Raytheon missile warning data processing system declared operational

7th May 2024

Raytheon’s Future Operationally Resilient Ground Evolution Mission Data Processing Application Framework (FORGE MDPAF) is designed as a modular and adaptable framework to provide integration of mission focused applications to handle information from satellites.
Land Warfare

Teledyne FLIR introduces Rogue 1 recoverable loitering munition system

7th May 2024

The company’s next generation of loitering munition allows for safe drone recovery and re-use and can be fitted with three types of warheads.