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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.

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What weapons have Israel and Iran been using against each other?

Tehran has been relying on UAVs and ballistic missiles while Jerusalem uses jets, deep fires and precision-guided munitions.

Paris Air Show 2025: Embraer chalks up another win as Lithuania picks C-390

Just this week Portugal signed for a sixth C-390 with the add-on of an option for 10 for other NATO countries. In April, Sweden signed for four and in December last year Slovakia agreed to buy three, while in the same month an undisclosed country agreed to buy two.

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Paris Air Show 2025: Fulgur air defence missile revealed in anticipation of potential market

The missile was first unveiled at SeaFuture 2023 and later at the Farnborough International Airshow in July 2024. Operational delivery is expected in 2028.

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General Atomics Aeronautical – Taking Information Dominance to the Next Level

With Every New RPA Innovation, General Atomics Aeronautical Pushes the Boundaries of the Possible to Make the World Safer and More Secure.

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Disrupting enemy command and control (Sponsored Video)

With a multi-million dollar expansion in support of electronic warfare, BAE Systems is driving unparalleled enhancements to the EC-37B. Integrating our innovative Compass Call mission system into the platform enables warfighters to combat advanced threats and support special missions.

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Russia receives five Ansat-U helicopters

23rd November 2017

Five new Ansat-U training helicopters have been delivered to Russian aerospace forces at the Zhukovsky - Gagarin Air Force Academy in the Saratov region, the …
Digital Battlespace

Commtact unveils M2DLS data link system

23rd November 2017

Commtact has unveiled a newly developed Mini-Micro Data Link System (M2DLS) for aerial and ground applications. M2DLS is an advanced and reliable combined digital data …
Defence Helicopter

HMAS Hobart in MH-60R handling trial

23rd November 2017

The Royal Australian Navy has conducted a deck handling trial of the MH-60R Seahawk helicopter aboard the guided missile destroyer HMAS Hobart, the navy announced …
Military Logistics

Northrop continues E-8C JSTARS support

22nd November 2017

Northrop Grumman has received a 12-month, $349.6 million contract from the US Air Force (USAF) for continued Total System Support Responsibility (TSSR) of the E-8C …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Milipol Paris 2017: Novadem unveils new NX70 drone variants

22nd November 2017

French UAV manufacturer Novadem unveiled three new variants of its NX70 micro drone, the NXWIRE, NXDROP and NXLIGHT, at the Milipol Paris internal security exhibition. The …
Training

I/ITSEC 2017: Barco on MCAT plus new projector

22nd November 2017

Following the award of the Marine Common Aircrew Trainers (MCAT) contract to Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in September last year, it has emerged that …
Defence Helicopter

USSOCOM seeks helicopter sensor turret

22nd November 2017

The US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), Technology Application Contracting Office (TAKO) has released an RfI identifying government interest in a turreted EO sensor system for …
Training

I/ITSEC 2017: NCS announces new board members

22nd November 2017

The National Centre for Simulation (NCS) has announced two new additions to its 2018 board of directors. Rob Matthews, strategic adviser for modelling and simulation …
Defence Helicopter

GE Aviation receives T408 LRIP contract

22nd November 2017

GE Aviation has received a $140 million low-rate initial production (LRIP) contract from the US Naval Air Systems Command to build 22 T408-GE-400 engines to …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Texo DSI selects Centrik software

22nd November 2017

Centrik's mission management software has been selected by Texo Drone Survey and Inspection (Texo DSI) to manage its UAS operations, the company announced on 15 …
Defence Helicopter

Mexican Navy roaring to go with more Panther deliveries

22nd November 2017

The Mexican Navy received its seventh and eighth Airbus Helicopters AS565MBe Panther aircraft on 13 November at Naval Air Base Minatitlán, Veracruz. The aircraft was …
Training

I/ITSEC 2017: AEgis Technologies highlights latest VSD

22nd November 2017

AEgis Technologies has designed and produced Air Defense Artillery training devices for the US military for over 20 years and will be using I/ITSEC 2017 …
Digital Battlespace

NAVSOC receives fifth MUOS satellite

21st November 2017

Lockheed Martin and the US Navy's Communications Satellite Program Office have handed over full operational control of the fifth Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellite …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Iraq eyes possible Prion Mk3 purchase

21st November 2017

The Iraqi Ministry of Defence is in discussions with UK-based UAV manufacturer UAVE for the purchase of at least a dozen Prion Mk3 platforms. If purchased, the …
Defence Helicopter

CSRA to modernise H-60 Seahawks

21st November 2017

CSRA has received a $38.5 million task order from the US Navy to update various models of the H-60 Seahawk helicopter, the company announced on …
Training

I/ITSEC 2017: GBvi displays new blending tech

21st November 2017

GBvi will display two new technologies in its Chronos range at I/ITSEC 2017, the Chronos Greyscale and Chronos Rewind, which will be demonstrated live at …
Defence Notes

Dubai Airshow 2017: Russian Aircraft Corporation prospecting for MiG 35 interest (video)

21st November 2017

With dozens of regional and international customers already operating platforms such as the MiG-29, Russian Aircraft Corporation is hopeful that the newly developed MiG-35 will …
Special Operations

Dubai Airshow 2017: Not SOFt on C-130J

21st November 2017

Lockheed Martin is positioning its C-130J-SOF export variant as the go-to aircraft for special operation forces helicopter and fixed-wing refuelling needs. Pushing hard on the …
Digital Battlespace

Philippines reflects on troposcatter comms for Mindanao

21st November 2017

Earlier this month the Philippines Department of National Defense (DND) invited two American companies to bid to meet a requirement for a tropospheric scatter (troposcatter) …