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Air Warfare

US fires approximately 75 precision-guided weapons against Iran’s nuclear facilities

In the operation Midnight Hammer, the Pentagon deployed 14 GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators and more than two dozen Tomahawk missiles.

Naval Warfare

South Korea pushes forward on unmanned surface vessel development for future fleet

South Korean industry continues to evolve unmanned surface vessels as the ROK Navy targets future force needs and addresses manpower challenges.

Land Warfare

CTAI’s 40mm cannon gains new A3B airburst round for UAV defence

CTA International (CTAI), a joint venture between KNDS France and BAE Systems, developed the 40mm Cased Telescoped Armament System (40 CTAS) for integration onto armoured vehicles. It has been further developed for ships and ground-based systems.

Naval Warfare

How the US Government plans to put the US Navy’s shipbuilding programmes back on track

In an attempt to reduce delays in shipbuilding efforts, the US government, lawmakers and the Navy are betting big on further investments in the national defence industry and public shipyards. Reviewing and reformulating ongoing initiatives and business practices will also be form part of the effort.

Featured videos

Land Warfare

Powerful, long-range electromagnetic attack capabilities

Dominate the electromagnetic spectrum. Make it an unfair fight with the EA-37B.

Land Warfare

TROPHY® APS: Revolutionizing Ground Maneuver Operations

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

Featured Industry Spotlights

Naval Warfare

Fincantieri’s Vulcano Class: a new era of versatility and innovation in naval operations

Land Warfare

Need more flexibility in battle management system delivery?

Air Warfare

Tiltrotor: The Long-Range Maneuver Solution

Land Warfare

Introducing the MITR-M1 Half Mask: Tactical respiratory protection for every scenario

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Military Logistics

Eurosatory: Saft battery supply

17th June 2016

Saft will supply specialised military batteries to Team Leidos under a two year contract announced on 13 June. Under the contract Saft will supply around …
Military Logistics

First Y-20s delivered to PLAAF

17th June 2016

The People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) received its first examples of the Y-20 transport aircraft built by the Xian Aircraft Industrial Corporation (XAC) on …
Land Warfare

Eurosatory: Hanwha, CMI to produce turret shells

17th June 2016

Hanwha Defense Systems has received a contract from CMI Defence for the supply of around 200 painted open turret shells of Cockerill 3000 Series weapon …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Eurosatory: Aero Cougar enters final development

17th June 2016

A final production version of the MPL 30 Aero Cougar UAS payload will be ready by the end of the year, according to the system …
Digital Battlespace

Eurosatory: New VSHORAD C2 system unveiled

17th June 2016

MBDA has launched Licorne, a very short-range air defence (VSHORAD) command and control system for fast reaction, airborne or amphibious forces. Licorne uses the same …
Digital Battlespace

Eurosatory: Steps towards European waveform

16th June 2016

A new European waveform developed under the European Secure Software defined Radio (ESSOR) programme is bringing militaries closer to true interconnectivity. At the tactical level, …
Land Warfare

Eurosatory: Sig Sauer aims for German rifles

16th June 2016

The German Bundeswehr and KSK special forces unit are interested in getting new rifles and Sig Sauer is going to put forward a solution based …
Land Warfare

Eurosatory: French SF mount up

16th June 2016

A new set of vehicles for the French Special Forces will offer them improved mobility and firepower on operations. According to the French DGA, 25 …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Pegasus Multiscope UGV unveiled

16th June 2016

Milrem and Leica Geosystems have introduced the Pegasus Multiscope unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) for off-road use, it was announced on 13 June. The vehicle combines …
Defence Notes

Eurosatory: Teaming for latest Aster

16th June 2016

A Cooperation Arrangement was signed between the defence ministries of Italy and France for the joint development of the Aster 30 Block 1 NT missile in …
Land Warfare

Eurosatory: CMI Defence, Mecar align for ammo

16th June 2016

CMI Defence and Mecar have signed a framework agreement, as per which CMI Defence will be responsible for sales and marketing of Mecar’s suite of …
Military Logistics

Kokam conducts ballistic tests on NANO battery

16th June 2016

Kokam has carried out successful ballistic testing on battery cells using its Lithium Ion NANO battery technology and found that the cells do not experience thermal …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Eurosatory: Nexter signs new contracts with Gabon

16th June 2016

Nexter has signed new contracts with Gabon, continuing their ongoing collaboration, it was announced on 14 June. The contracts include the supply of mobile medical …
Digital Battlespace

Eurosatory: Atos launches new BMS

16th June 2016

Atos has launched a new battle management system (BMS) called Bull at the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris on 14 June. Bull BMS is designed to …
Training

CAE signs major naval training deal with UAE

16th June 2016

CAE has been awarded a contract by the General Headquarters of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Armed Forces to design and develop a Naval Training …
Defence Helicopter

UAE to receive helicopter simulators

16th June 2016

CAE has received a multi-million dollar contract from the general headquarters of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) armed forces, for the provision of a set …
Land Warfare

Eurosatory: Safran navigation systems for Griffon

16th June 2016

Safran Electronics and Defense has received a contract to provide navigation systems for the Griffon armoured vehicles being delivered as part of France's Scorpion programme, it …
Land Warfare

Eurosatory: Terrex 3 goes expeditionary

16th June 2016

Singapore Technologies Kinetics (STK) has sent its first two Terrex 3 prototypes for trials in Australia for the Land 400 phase 2 programme and unveiled …
Land Warfare

Eurosatory: Collaboration is key in competitive land market (video)

16th June 2016

With Eurosatory 2016 in full swing, Shephard speaks with ADIT analyst, Mathieu Grospeaud, about trends in the land armament industry. In comparison to previous iterations, …

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