Air Warfare

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.

Paris Air Show 2025: Aarok to be offered to India

Turgis Gaillard and Bharat Forge have signed an MoU to offer the Aarok, produced in India, to the Indian Ministry of Defence. The UAV could satisfy the country’s desire for an indigenous MALE UAV, offering an alternative to the TAPAS BH-201 that has had a rocky development.

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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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Digital Battlespace

Managed airborne intel system hits field

11th January 2010

The 950th Electronic Systems Group here recently delivered the 500th unit of an airborne intelligence system that enables aircrews to send and receive the most …
Defence Helicopter

Cazaux plays host to Exercise Red Devil

11th January 2010

Units from the United States Air Forces in Europe are taking part in Exercise Red Devil at Cazaux Airbase in southwest France. Three HH-60 Pave …
Defence Helicopter

US Army to increase medevac support, add new CAB, more UAVs

11th January 2010

The Army's top operations officer said yesterday that not only will the Army add a new combat aviation brigade to the warfight, it will also …
Digital Battlespace

Finland and Systematic collaborating on going international

11th January 2010

On 4 January 2010, the Army Materiel Command Headquarters and Systematic A/S signed a significant new agreement regarding the supply of key software systems for …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Northrop Grumman's MQ-8B Fire Scout demonstrates interoperability with the Army's One System remote video terminal

11th January 2010

A Northrop Grumman Corporation land-based MQ-8B Fire Scout Vertical Unmanned Aircraft System, designated P7, successfully demonstrated interoperability with the Army's One System Remote Video Terminal …
Defence Helicopter

EADS North America delivers UH-72A Lakota helicopters to the Alabama Army National Guard

11th January 2010

The Alabama Army National Guard's ability to perform homeland security operations and carry out support missions within the state will be significantly enhanced with the …
Uncrewed Vehicles

AUSA Aviation 2010: Need for VTOL UAS' is urgent, say US commanders

8th January 2010

Operational experience in Afghanistan and Iraq is frequently highlighing the need for the fielding of a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial system (UAS), …
Defence Helicopter

AUSA Aviation 2010: US Army Special Operations hunt for new aircraft

8th January 2010

The United States Army Special Operations Command is looking at a range of helicopter technologies as it searches for a new aircraft with the speed …
Defence Helicopter

AUSA Aviation 2010: CIRCM programme moving ahead

8th January 2010

The US Army is on the verge of releasing a request for proposals (RfP) for a new directed infrared countermeasures system to defend helicopters against …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Northrop Grumman's MQ-8B Fire Scout demonstrates interoperability with the army's One System Remote Video Terminal

8th January 2010

A Northrop Grumman land-based MQ-8B Fire Scout Vertical Unmanned Aircraft System, designated P7, successfully demonstrated interoperability with the Army's One System Remote Video Terminal (OSRVT) …
Defence Helicopter

Danish Fennecs make the most of the snow

8th January 2010

Fennec helicopter crews in Denmark have been practicing flight operations in the snow. The crews from 724 Squadron are preparing used the snow to practice …
Defence Helicopter

Busy week for RAF and Navy Search and Rescue teams

8th January 2010

Royal Navy and RAF Search and Rescue crews have had a busy start to 2010 with their Sea King helicopter crews responding to various call-outs …
Military Logistics

India submits letter of request for potential Boeing C-17 order

8th January 2010

The Boeing Company announced today that the US government has received a Letter of Request from India's Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the Indian Air …
Military Logistics

A400M flies for third time

8th January 2010

The Airbus Military A400M airlifter has flown for the third time as the flight-test programme for the type picks up pace after the year-end break. …
Defence Helicopter

2,000th Makila engine of Turbomeca flying round the world

8th January 2010

Turbomeca has delivered its 2,000th Makila engine to Eurocopter. The 2A1 variant was installed in an EC225 and has just entered into service. In nearly …
Defence Helicopter

300 rescues for 771 Naval Air Squadron in 2009

8th January 2010

771 Naval Air Squadron at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose has clocked up over 300 emergency call-outs during 2009, ranging from long range rescues at …
Defence Helicopter

Navy enhances warhead for Marine helicopters

8th January 2010

The Department of the Navy is increasing capability of existing rocket systems with the recent introduction of a flechette warhead for use by Marine Corps’ …
Defence Helicopter

VX-31 SAR crew rescues lost boy near Chimney Peak

8th January 2010

The Navy search and rescue (SAR) team assigned to NAWCWD China Lake delivered a late Christmas present to Ruben and Crystal Arroyo on Dec. 28 …
Defence Helicopter

AUSA Aviation 2010: Army to fast track search for Kiowa replacement

8th January 2010

The United States Department of Defense is looking to fast-track its analysis of alternatives (AoA) process as it searches for a new Armed Aerial Scout …