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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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ATK, BAE Systems awarded contract to develop Joint Allied Threat Awareness System for USN, USMC aircraft

4th November 2009

Alliant Techsystems and BAE Systems announced they have been awarded a $32.2 million contract to develop the Joint Allied Threat Awareness System (JATAS). JATAS is …
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Russian Helicopters Exposition at European AIRTEC 2009

3rd November 2009

Russian Helicopters showcased a Russian-made helicopter lineup at the international airspace supply fair AIRTEC 2009 that kicked off today in Frankfurt. Russian specialists from the …
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Goodbye old friend: Huey retires after 30 years of service

3rd November 2009

The year was 1971. That year, President Richard Nixon began reducing the U.S. troop presence in Vietnam from more than 250,000 to 196,700. Walt Disney …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Aerosonde Unmanned Aircraft and Flight Team Participate in Australian Electronic Warfare Demonstrations

3rd November 2009

AAI Corporation, an operating unit of Textron Systems, announced today that its Victoria, Australia-based strategic business, Aerosonde Pty Ltd, has participated in a series of …
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Elbit Systems Receives KAI Elite Supplier Award

2nd November 2009

Elbit Systems was selected by Korea Aerospace Industry (KAI) as one of their top four Elite Suppliers for the Korean Utility Helicopter (KUH) program. The …
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Groundbreaking reflects success of Bell programs

2nd November 2009

Before a crowd of several hundred employees and invited guests, Bell Helicopter President and CEO John Garrison joined Amarillo City Mayor Debra McCartt, other local …
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EADS Defence & Security protects South Korean Soldiers

2nd November 2009

EADS Defence & Security (DS) provides for the newly developed Low Altitude Radar of the Korean Armed Forces the latest technology identification systems. According to …
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KUH on display in Seoul

1st November 2009

The indigenous Korean Utility Helicopter (KUH) was a crowd puller at the biennial Seoul International Aerospace and Defence Exhibition held from 20-25 October 2009. Korea …
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Boeing to Upgrade CV-22 Trainer With Virtual Reality Enhancements

30th October 2009

The Boeing Company, with partner Bell Helicopter, has received a contract from the U.S. Navy to upgrade the CV-22 Cabin Part Task Trainer (CPTT) with …
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Sikorsky Delivers First Aircraft With Polish-Built Cabin to US Army

30th October 2009

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today announced it has delivered the first aircraft with a cabin produced at PZL Mielec, a Sikorsky company in Poland. The 145th …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Four UAV Squadrons stand up at Holloman

30th October 2009

Air Force officials here stood up three remotely piloted vehicle squadrons and a maintenance squadron under the 49th Fighter Wing during an assumption-of-command ceremony Oct. …
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Maritime and Coastguard Agency congratulate winchman after award of MBE

30th October 2009

Senior officers were today congratulating Terry Short, recently retired winchman from the Coastguard helicopter flight based at Lee on Solent, on the award of the …
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Farewell To Kiowa From 1st Aviation Regiment And The Northern Territory

30th October 2009

The Australian Army's 1st Aviation Regiment has bid a final farewell to Kiowa Helicopter in the Northern Territory. A formation of Kiowa’s escorted by the …
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103 Squadron responds to search for missing hunters

30th October 2009

It was a busy weekend for 103 Search and Rescue (SAR) Squadron from 9 Wing Gander. “We had a false emergency locator transmitter indicator on …
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Vector Aerospace awarded US Army helicopter overhaul subcontract

29th October 2009

Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services has been awarded a subcontract from Army Fleet Support at Fort Rucker, Alabama in support of the United States Army TH-67 …
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Morocco may buy Chinooks

29th October 2009

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress today of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Morocco of three CH-47D Chinook Helicopters and associated parts, equipment …
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Seven suspected pirates detained in Indian Ocean

28th October 2009

In the afternoon of October 27th 2009, 350 nautical miles east of Mogadishu, Somalia a French Fishing Vessel was attacked by pirates in two attack …
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Rheinmetall Defence and Israel Aerospace Industries to Provide ISR Services for German Armed Forces in Afghanistan

28th October 2009

Rheinmetall Defence and the German Federal Office of Defense Technology and Procurement (Bundesamt für Wehrtechnik und Beschaffung – BWB) signed a service provider contract today …
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East coast search and rescue mission brings three home

28th October 2009

The Canadian Armed Forces 103 Search and Rescue (SAR) Squadron from 9 Wing Gander was called to duty on October 23 when a satellite system …