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Air Warfare

Paris Air Show 2025: Milkor and Hanwha partner to integrate the latter’s SAR payload into the Milkor 380

Hanwha Systems and Milkor announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Paris Air Show to integrate the Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) system into the Milkor 380 drone.

Air Warfare

Paris Air Show 2025: A400M production moved forward as development plans outlined

It is more than a decade since the Airbus A400M tactical lift aircraft entered service. More than 130 aircraft are in service around the world with nine countries, while another order has been made by Indonesia. The company is now looking to lower operational costs and increase the number of potential missions.

Air Warfare

Paris Air Show 2025: Boeing confirms “very early infancy” C-17 Globemaster III production restart discussions as European market opportunity looms

The discussion of the C-17 comes off the back of Boeing’s focus on a growing European demand for defence equipment amid a growing threat on the continent.

Land Warfare

Bids in for Canadian Bv206 replacement

If all goes to plan, initial delivery of the selected vehicle could take place in 2029/2030 with final delivery in 2031/2032. The Bv206 were supplied to Canada many years ago and are in urgent need of replacement. More than 11,000 Bv206 were built for worldwide sale.

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Naval Warfare

Japanese navy bets on autonomous technology for the future

28th May 2025

Faced with persistent recruitment shortfalls, the JMSDF has turned to unmanned surface and underwater systems to maintain operational capability.
Naval Warfare

First Type 31 frigate for UK Royal Navy rolls out of construction

27th May 2025

Named the HMS Venturer, this roll out marks a pivotal milestone as it moves from the construction phase to then undergo outfitting and systems integration ahead of sea trials.
Land Warfare

Improved British Army Javelin launcher passes milestone as more missile orders placed

27th May 2025

Almost US$2 billon has been placed in orders for the Javelin anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) in the past 18 months with the British Army just announcing firing of its Lightweight Command Launch Unit (LWCLU) over an extended range.
Air Warfare

Final Dutch F-16 bound for Ukraine, as Sweden and Latvia commit further military aid

27th May 2025

Drones also remain a core focus for military aid funding from various allied countries, as the uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) remain a pivotal part of Ukraine’s defence strategy.
Land Warfare

Canada unveils plans for mobile artillery

27th May 2025

Canada did deploy the US M109 155mm/39 cal tracked self-propelled artillery system as its only mobile weapon for many years but these were finally declared surplus in 2005.
Land Warfare

German MARS III tests Kongsberg NSM

27th May 2025

Germany is looking to expand its artillery capability and like other countries is looking to improved costal defence.
Defence Notes

QinetiQ reports record growth and announces $2 billion contract but shows loss for FY2025

27th May 2025

QinetiQ has operations in Australia, the UK and the US with the latter including supporting Customs and Border Protection, US Navy aircraft carrier support and work on US Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft.
Air Warfare

New UAVs: is the right capability being procured for the British Army?

26th May 2025

Following the retirement of Watchkeeper from the UK Armed Forces, what drone capabilities will be next sought as a replacement?
Naval Warfare

Japan orders first upgraded Mogami-class frigates for the JMSDF

26th May 2025

The JMSDF has commissioned the seventh Mogami-class ship as Mitsubishi Heavy Industries advances upgraded frigates and supply vessels.
Land Warfare

Dutch begin hunting for new vehicle for mechanised brigade

26th May 2025

The Dutch Ministry of Defence (MoD) is looking for an off-the-shelf platform already in the hands of its military for its Combat General Purpose Vehicle (CGPV) programme. This means a likely showdown between BAE Systems Hägglunds CV90 and FFG (Flensburger Fahrzeugbau Gesellschaft) ACSV G5.
Naval Warfare

Japan accelerates naval shipbuilding with new OPVs, destroyers and amphibious craft

23rd May 2025

Japan Marine United has made advances in OPV construction, as it unveils next-gen DDGX concepts and expands fast-landing craft fleet for island defence.
Land Warfare

Germany to increase artillery capability

23rd May 2025

Germany has substantially reduced its artillery capability since the end of the Cold War but is now looking to substantially boost numbers in the face of a changed geopolitical environment across the continent.
Land Warfare

Malaysia advances armoured modernisation with $435 million Tarantula vehicle deal

23rd May 2025

Mildef International Technologies will supply high-mobility armoured vehicles featuring systems from Aselsan under a new strategic agreement.
Air Warfare

FCAS programme to launch Phase 2 by mid-2026, say French officials

22nd May 2025

Developed by France, Spain and Germany, the European 6th-generation combat air programme is progressing apace with new milestones expected by next year after delays to the programme.
Defence Notes

US forces’ heads lay out their needs and requirements before Senate committees

22nd May 2025

The new US administration has introduced or outlined plans for substantial change across the Department of Defence (DoD) and its branches. Several branch heads faced up to Senate Committees to outline needs and challenges.
Defence Notes

A “bolder, more radical” UK Strategic Defence Review will be published within two weeks, says key reviewer

22nd May 2025

The UK Strategic Defence Review, which was anticipated to be published by mid-2025, has been given a more definitive release date by the report’s lead reviewer.
Land Warfare

Australia aims for rapid procurement of loitering munitions

22nd May 2025

The purchase will occur in a short timeframe, specifically for deliveries to begin next month, with local manufacture. All this puts Innovaero’s One-Way Loitering (OWL) systems, with OWL B already in service with the Australian Defence Force (ADF), comfortably perched for a likely win.
Naval Warfare

US military to test new Red Cat unmanned surface vessel in August

22nd May 2025

Puerto Rico-based firm announces it expansion into the ”fast-growing and urgently needed” maritime unmanned market.
Naval Warfare

CUAS and satellite capabilities to be among US Coast Guard’s acquisition priorities in FY2026

21st May 2025

The Secretary of Homeland Security said the branch needed “counter-UAS technology in every cutter”.