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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

Powerful, long-range electromagnetic attack capabilities

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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

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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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Uncrewed Vehicles

UIMC details future UAS family

15th February 2016

United Instrument Manufacturing (UIMC), a part of Rostec, plans to create a family of multi-functional unmanned aerial systems (UAS) with reconnaissance, observation and attack capabilities, …
Training

Lockheed to offer T-50A to USAF

15th February 2016

Lockheed Martin will offer the T-50A aircraft for the US Air Force’s (USAF) Advanced Pilot Training (APT) competition, it announced on 11 February. The T-50A was …
Military Logistics

NZ explores support ship options

15th February 2016

The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) is exploring options to fill a support capability gap in its fleet when HMNZS Manawanui retires. The capability gap will …
Defence Notes

India’s blue-water ambitions

13th February 2016

The Indian Navy’s international fleet review, held off the Andhra Pradesh coast and featuring 75 warships plus 24 international warships, sent out a loud message. …
Training

Singapore Airshow: RBAF streamlines pilot training

12th February 2016

With the first operational use of the Pilatus PC-7 Mk. II flight training device (FTD) in November 2014, the Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAF) has …
Naval Warfare

US considers Phalanx upgrade for Saudi

12th February 2016

The US State Department has approved the possible sale of MK 15 Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) Block 1B Baseline 2 Kits, equipment, training, and …
Training

CAE to support USAF’s DTCN

12th February 2016

CAE USA has been contracted to upgrade a range of KC-135 aircrew training devices to allow them to be used on the US Air Force's …
Uncrewed Vehicles

EDA launches ERA project

12th February 2016

The European Defence Agency (EDA) and an Airbus Defence and Space-led consortium have launched the Enhanced RPAS Automation (ERA) project to integrate Remotely Piloted Aircraft …
Land Warfare

Virtual reality windows for DARPA

12th February 2016

Honeywell has been selected to provide a virtual reality (VR) instrument panel to the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for its Ground X-Vehicle …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Singapore Airshow: All aboard the Skylark

12th February 2016

The Skylark 3 mini-UAS from Elbit Systems will make its first public appearance at the Singapore Air Show next week. In addition the company has announced that the system has already …
Land Warfare

3M, Schuberth work on helmets

12th February 2016

3M Deutschland and Schuberth have partnered to develop improved ballistic head protection systems for use by military and law enforcement agencies, it was announced on …
Training

Cubic to support USAREUR

12th February 2016

Cubic Global Defense has been awarded a five-year contract to continue supporting the US Army Europe’s (USAREUR) simulation and readiness centres in Germany, it announced …
Naval Warfare

UK increases NATO maritime commitment

12th February 2016

British Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has said that the UK will increase its maritime commitment to NATO exercises and activities in 2016. The announcement was …
Defence Notes

Interoperability challenge for ISR Brigade

11th February 2016

The new 1 ISR Brigade for the British Army is still finding its feet and is facing challenges as it nears 16 months since being …
Digital Battlespace

US Budget: USAF commits to space competitions

11th February 2016

The 2017 US budget has confirmed the extension and continuation of its space satellite programmes. It is providing a budget of $7.1 billion, which is $100 …
Defence Helicopter

Mi-171E delivered to Uganda

11th February 2016

Russian Helicopters has delivered an Mi-171E helicopter in VIP configuration to Uganda, it announced on 10 February. Russian exporter Rosoboronexport signed the delivery contract in 2015. …
Digital Battlespace

Raytheon systems in DDG 1000 trials

11th February 2016

Systems supplied by Raytheon have performed successfully during Alpha Trials of the US Navy's DDG 1000 Zumwalt-class destroyer vessel, the company announced on 10 February.Raytheon …
Military Logistics

Rheinmetall receives vehicle order

11th February 2016

Rheinmetall has received a €53 million order from an undisclosed Latin American customer for the supply of logistic vehicles for its army and navy, the …
Defence Helicopter

Singapore Airshow: Asia revs up helo engine buys

11th February 2016

The demand for new helicopter engines in Asia is on the rise, despite the global rotorcraft market currently being in the grips of a downturn. …

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