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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.

Land 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.

Land Warfare

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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Defence Helicopter

Tigre flies off the Mistral

14th December 2009

Just two weeks after playing host to the first-ever shipborne landing of a Russian Ka-52 Alligator, two Tigres, two Pumas and two Gazelles have been …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Successful Maiden Flight for Elbit Systems' Hermes 900 UAV

14th December 2009

Elbit Systems announced today that its Hermes 900 UAV completed a successful Maiden Flight and will commence serial production following the completion of additional flight …
Defence Helicopter

First Sea Lord honours Sea King crews for Afghanistan deployment

12th December 2009

The Sea King crews from 854 Naval Air Squadron were recently presented with their Afghanistan Operational Service Medals by Head of the Royal Navy, First …
Defence Helicopter

EADS North America receives $247 million contract for Light Utility Helicopter program

12th December 2009

The US Army awarded the fifth year contract for the Lakota Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) to EADS North America for $247.2 million. This contract increases …
Defence Helicopter

UK Coastguard helicopter base at Portland has carried out its 3,000th mission

12th December 2009

A Coastguard search and rescue helicopter base has been in existence at Portland since 1995 initially co-located with the Royal Navy at HMS Osprey and …
Defence Helicopter

Royal Navy Sea Kings - flying over Afghanistan for two years

10th December 2009

It's a long way from their natural stomping grounds over the world's oceans but after two years of successful service in Afghanistan Royal Navy Sea …
Digital Battlespace

Northrop Grumman's E-2D Advanced Hawkeye demonstrating continued success

10th December 2009

Northrop Grumman Corporation's Jim Culmo, vice president of Airborne Early Warning & Battle Management Command and Control Programs, said today that the company's E-2D Advanced …
Defence Helicopter

Royal Netherlands Air Force Helicopters train for Afghanistan

10th December 2009

Helicopters from the Royal Netherlands Air Force and a company from 11 Air Mobile Brigade have been training for deployment to Afghanistan. Exercise Hawkeye Challenge …
Defence Helicopter

X2 Technology Demonstrator Wins Award from Popular Science

9th December 2009

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.’s X2 Technology demonstrator program has been recognized by Popular Science magazine with a 2009 “Best of What’s New Award.” Popular Science, the …
Defence Helicopter

Possible Chinook buy for Turkey

9th December 2009

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress December 7 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Turkey of 14 CH-47F Chinook helicopters, as well as …
Defence Helicopter

HMS Iron Duke Rescues ill Sailor

9th December 2009

While making her way back to the UK from a six-month deployment to the Caribbean, HMS Iron Duke evacuated a seriously ill sailor from a …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Northrop Grumman and US Air Force's Next-Generation of Global Hawk Unmanned Aircraft Takes Flight

9th December 2009

The first Block 40 configuration of the RQ-4 Global Hawk high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) unmanned aircraft system (UAS) successfully completed its first flight on Nov. 16. …
Defence Helicopter

Sikorsky Aerospace Maintenance hosts rollout ceremony for US Customs & Border Protection Agency UH-60 A-A to L recapitalisation aircraft

9th December 2009

Sikorsky Aerospace Maintenance has rolled out the first US Customs & Border Protection Agency (CBP) UH-60 A-A to L recapitalisation aircraft at its Chase Field …
Defence Helicopter

Marine Corps UH-1Y Helicopters With Northrop Grumman Integrated Cockpit Deploy to Afghanistan

9th December 2009

Northrop Grumman Corporation's Integrated Avionics System and the company's integration support were key elements in preparing the UH-1Y Venom helicopters for deployment to Afghanistan recently …
Naval Warfare

Alenia Aeronautica delivers the first ATR 42MP to the Nigerian Air Force

9th December 2009

Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica company, delivered the first of two ATR 42MP Maritime Patrol aircraft to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) as part of the …
Defence Helicopter

DGA orders two helicopters for maritime safety

9th December 2009

As previously announced by Eurocopter, the French government's procurement agency, the DGA has ordered two Eurocopter EC225s for maritime search and rescue. The aircraft will …
Defence Helicopter

French Defense Ministry orders two Eurocopter EC225 helicopters for search and rescue missions

8th December 2009

Eurocopter has announced the purchase of two EC225s by the French Defense Ministry for the country's navy. The two EC225s ordered by the French Armament …
Uncrewed Vehicles

US CBP Launches New Maritime Unmanned Aircraft System

8th December 2009

The US Customs and Border Protection took delivery today of the first maritime variant of the Predator B unmanned aircraft system. At a ceremony in …
Defence Helicopter

MNF-W sees the last of the CH-47 Chinook

8th December 2009

The CH-47 Chinook, a powerful and hefty helicopter, has passed over the heads of service members aboard Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, for the past …