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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

Patria unveils new 155mm artillery system with Ukraine war in mind

21st March 2025

The war in Ukraine has shown the need for howitzers with a rapid deploy, fire and move capability, the ‘shoot and scoot’ concept, and Patria’s newest self-propelled system, ARVE, acknowledges that.
Air Warfare

US Air Force needs to “rebuild to win”, says deputy chief of staff of operations

21st March 2025

Aging aircraft, fewer platforms and a lack of replacements for retired systems has impacted the US Air Force’s lethality and training capabilities, according to the force’s deputy chief of staff for operations.
Air Warfare

India unveils rebranded armed Hermes 650 UAS for tactical operations

21st March 2025

India advances indigenous UAV integration with Akshi 7 and Drishti 10.
Naval Warfare

Thales to supply sonar systems for the Netherlands’ Orka submarines

20th March 2025

The company will deliver a comprehensive sensor suite when the Orka class comes into service in the early 2030s.
Air Warfare

France to buy more Rafale jets and invest €1.5 billion in upgrading air base

20th March 2025

The Luxeuil Saint-Sauveur air base will be modernised to ensure it can host nuclear weapons as France continues efforts to boost its nuclear deterrence.
Air Warfare

South Korea and Singapore partner with Shield AI to develop autonomous flight technologies

20th March 2025

Both contracts will see Shield AI work with Korea Aerospace Industries and the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) on autonomous flight operations for UAVs, leveraging the company’s Hivemind technology.
Naval Warfare

Rafael and Elbit supply electronic warfare solution for frigate protection to NATO nations

20th March 2025

The EW systems will be deployed on five frigates from unspecified NATO-member nations, to improve their survivability in combat.
Land Warfare

The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle continues its success as the new variant rolls out

20th March 2025

The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) is becoming the dominant platform in its class as it replaces most of the massive US Army and US Marine Corps (USMC) fleets of HMMWV 4x4s, colloquially known as the Humvee. Shephard dives deep into the JLTV programme background and analyses the latest variants and contracts, including the controversial production switch to AM General and the continued contracts continuing to head Oshkosh's way.
Air Warfare

Sweden procures third batch of Meteor missiles for Gripen aircraft

20th March 2025

This third order from the FMV for the long-range anti-aircraft missile system is part of the Swedish Armed Forces’ effort to increase its air defence capabilities.
Naval Warfare

Edge and CMN Naval create multi-billion dollar joint venture to build high value niche naval vessels

20th March 2025

The new company will take possession of the existing non-NATO order pipeline, said to be worth billions of dollars.
Air Warfare

Canada risks “bloodying its nose” should it forgo F-35 buy, says Canadian ex-defence chief

19th March 2025

Canada has stated its intention to reassess its acquisition of the F-35, amid the ongoing US-trade war, with Defence Minister Bill Blair saying it is “examining alternatives” with other aircraft manufacturers.
Naval Warfare

Royal Navy follows US Navy lead, invests in VR training to mitigate watchkeeping skill fade

19th March 2025

VR naval training is growing more accepted as it maintains bridge skills in a safe, virtual environment.
Air Warfare

Collins Aerospace wins $80 million contract for US Army Black Hawk avionics upgrade

19th March 2025

The US$80 million contract will provide the US Army Black Hawk helicopters with faster and more flexible technology on the battlefield, with upgrade work “actively” ongoing.
Air Warfare

HevenDrones and Mach Industries partner to boost drone production

19th March 2025

Production will focus on HevenDrones’ H100, H2D55 and Raider uncrewed aerial vehicles, with the aim to scale up production to hundreds a month depending on demand.
Naval Warfare

New mine countermeasures vessel enters service in Japan

19th March 2025

The new vessel, JS Nomi, is the fourth countermeasures vessels in the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force's Awaji class, and a fifth and sixth have been costed.
Defence Notes

Collins MAPS Gen II to equip US DoD watercraft

19th March 2025

US services have already conducted multiple tests with military maritime systems fitted with the system.
Defence Notes

OCCAR expects substantial boost in programme numbers “in the coming months”

18th March 2025

Europe’s Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) “has to establish itself…as a centre of excellence for cooperative Defence Equipment Programmes” in the face of growing threats and the need for rearmament, according to the organisation’s chairman.
Defence Notes

MBDA CEO emphasises “moment of truth” for Europe as company sees €37 billion backlog

18th March 2025

MBDA CEO Éric Béranger stressed the company’s role supporting European countries with complex weapon systems and focused on boosting production against the backdrop of “shifting” geopolitical alliances.
Land Warfare

“Adversaries have adapted”: how counter-UAS and space control will decide future conflicts

18th March 2025

In conversation... EOS's Andreas Schwer talks to Shephard's Ben Watts about how the Australian company is shifting its strategic focus to two technologies it sees as essential for success on the modern battlefield - C-UAS and space control.