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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

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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Uncrewed Vehicles

AUVSI 2019: Lord sensing the movement

2nd May 2019

Lord’s inertial systems are now in the seventh generation, spanning wireless, pressure, load and displacement and are being utilised throughout autonomous, navigational, robotic, unmanned vehicle …
Uncrewed Vehicles

AUVSI 2019: Common frustrations loom large over sector

2nd May 2019

The development of the commercial unmanned market is being held back by a series of common challenges that continue to baffle decision-makers. Among concerns shared …
Uncrewed Vehicles

AUVSI 2019: Electrafly’s flying machine ready to test

2nd May 2019

Whilst OEMs are developing pilotless technology demonstrators for the urban air mobility (UAM) market, one start-up, Electrafly is exploring the art of the possible with a …
Naval Warfare

Opinion: All creatures great and small

2nd May 2019

Fishermen in northern Norway recently made global media headlines for encountering a Beluga whale that appeared to have been fitted with some kind of manmade …
Naval Warfare

US nixes plan to retire aircraft carrier early

2nd May 2019

Facing heavy congressional resistance, the Trump administration has cancelled its proposal to send the US Navy’s USS Harry S Truman (CVN-75) aircraft carrier into early …
Training

Raytheon to support training at US Army JMRC

2nd May 2019

Raytheon will support training at the US Army's Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC) located in Hohenfels, Germany, under a contract announced on 30 April.The contract, …
Uncrewed Vehicles

AUVSI 2019: Autonomous gas leak detection gets ‘smart’ boost

2nd May 2019

An autonomous, Smart Methane Emission Detection System (SLED/M) currently under development by the Southwest Research Institute (SRI) is proving itself as a capable addition to …
Training

Aeralis looks to jet training leasing model

2nd May 2019

Aeralis has announced plans to offer a new leasing model for its fighter jet pilot training aircraft.The company is developing a new generation of fighter …
Uncrewed Vehicles

AUVSI 2019: Xsens module goes smaller for more capability

2nd May 2019

Netherlands company Xsens has launched the next iteration of its inertial sensor module portfolio, the MTi 600 for the unmanned commercial market. The newest introduction to …
Land Warfare

USMC upgrading CLRF-IC

2nd May 2019

The US Marine Corps (USMC) is upgrading the capabilities of its Common Laser Range Finder-Integrated Capability (CLRF-IC) to improve the ability of soldiers to locate …
Digital Battlespace

IDEF 2019: SDT reveals systems for Turkish antitank vehicle

2nd May 2019

The user interface, platform interface unit and OMTAS mission computers which are integrated onto the Turkish military’s new anti-tank vehicle were showcased the first time …
Special Operations

Lockheed Martin adds tether option to Indago

2nd May 2019

Lockheed Martin has added a tether option to its Indago UAS platform to support US Special Forces' ISR operations, the company announced on 29 April. …
Land Warfare

IDEF 2019: Next generation howitzer production on the horizon

2nd May 2019

The 155mm Firtina Next Generation (NG) Howitzer will begin live fire testing in June 2019 ahead of serial production, according to a Turkish MoD official. …
Defence Notes

Missile contracts surge as US exits arms treaty

2nd May 2019

Washington has signed more than $1 billion in new missile contracts in the three months since it announced plans to withdraw from a key Cold …
Military Logistics

Gravitek opens new facility in Turkey

2nd May 2019

Gravitek has opened a new facility in Turkey for the production of blast protection seating solutions for the armoured vehicle market, the company announced on …
Digital Battlespace

Elbit, DA-Group to offer GNSS immune technology

2nd May 2019

Elbit Systems and DA-Group have partnered to offer immune solutions to global navigation satellite systems, Elbit Systems announced on 26 April. Under the agreement, DA-Group …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Collins Aerospace technology supports MQ-9B flight

2nd May 2019

Collins Aerospace’s technology has supported the first end-to-end flight of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ (GA-ASI's) MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft in civil airspace, the company …
Training

ITEC 2019: US Army introduces new combat fitness test

2nd May 2019

A US Army Physical Fitness School Mobile Training Team (MTT) has recently returned from Fort Campbell, Kentucky after training 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) leaders …
Uncrewed Vehicles

ATA partners with Harris to deliver LAANC services

2nd May 2019

ATA has partnered with Harris Corporation to provide safety-critical aerospace management solutions for the UAS market, the company announced on 29 April. The two …

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