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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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Defence Helicopter

Helisim Inaugurates its First NH90 Simulator

23rd September 2009

Helisim has inaugurated its first NH90 flight simulator at the training center in Marignane (South of France) where it will be used to train military …
Defence Helicopter

Eurocopter keeps on expanding in the United Kingdom

23rd September 2009

Eurocopter and its British subsidiary, Eurocopter UK Ltd., emphasize their strong position in the UK market at Helitech 2009. The company exhibits the EC135 “L’Hélicoptère …
Defence Helicopter

Helitech draws the crowds

23rd September 2009

The first morning of Helitech 2009 saw more than 1,500 visitors streaming into the show, which is taking place at the Imperial War Museum at …
Defence Helicopter

Sikorsky Aircraft Recognises CHC and MCA with Rescue Award for Spectacular 2008 Rescue with SAR S-92 Helicopter

23rd September 2009

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. today presented its Winged S Rescue Award to a UK helicopter rescue crew and the base it operates from in recognition of …
Defence Helicopter

Sikorsky Aircraft Celebrates Donation of MH-53 Pave Low to Royal Air Force Museum

22nd September 2009

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. and the Royal Air Force today at Helitech celebrated the donation of an MH-53 Pave Low helicopter to the RAF Museum. The …
Defence Helicopter

S-92 Helicopter Operated by UK Search and Rescue Reaches 500-Mission Milestone

22nd September 2009

The Search and Rescue (SAR) S-92 helicopter fleet operating in the United Kingdom has exceeded the operational milestone of 500 missions. As of mid-August 2009, …
Uncrewed Vehicles

AAI Flies Shadow at Opening of US Army Unmanned Aircraft System Rapid Integration and Acceptance Center

22nd September 2009

AAI Corporation announced today that it has flown its Shadow Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System in honor of the official opening of the U.S. Army Unmanned …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Chinese Peoples Liberation Army to display new UAV

21st September 2009

Elements of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) are expected to reveal at least one new UAV during the upcoming 1 October military parade celebrating …
Defence Helicopter

Norwegian Lynx reach 50,000 hours

18th September 2009

Lynx helicopters of the Norwegian Defence Forces have reached an impressive 50,000 flying hours milestone. The milestone was achieved on Wednesday, September 16, when two …
Defence Helicopter

French host CSAR training exercise

18th September 2009

CSAR units from across Europe have gathered at Cazaux airbase in South West France for a Combined Joint Personnel Recovery Standardisation Course. The CSAR race …
Defence Helicopter

First Upgraded British Army Lynx Flies With New Engines

16th September 2009

AgustaWestland has announced the successful first flight of the British Army's first Lynx AH Mk.9A fitted with more powerful CTS800 engines, just 10 months after …
Defence Helicopter

IAF Dhruv's first ever Recorded Rescue Mission at unprecedented heights

15th September 2009

On 13 September 09 the Delhi-based Western Air Command was requested for an air evacuation of 19 members of an Army Mountaineering Expedition to Pin …
Defence Helicopter

Osan air mobility squadron aids in helicopter swap out

15th September 2009

Airmen from the 731st Air Mobility Squadron and Soldiers from the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade worked side by side on the Osan Air Base flightline …
Uncrewed Vehicles

AAI Shadow Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System Named to C4ISR Journal's Big 25 Technologies

15th September 2009

AAI Corporation announced today that its Shadow Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (TUAS) has been named one of the “Big 25” technologies of 2009 by C4ISR …
Defence Helicopter

Eurocopter EC225 is most adapted Contender for SAR-H Programme in the United Kingdom

12th September 2009

Like no other helicopter in its class, the EC225 and its military variant, the EC725, fuses commercial standards with military capabilities. The EC725/225 is in …
Defence Helicopter

TALON Laser-Guided Rocket Team Completes First Guided Test Flights

11th September 2009

Raytheon Company and Emirates Advanced Investments (EAI) completed the first guided test flights of the TALON Laser-Guided Rocket. The TALON LGR rounds hit a 1.5 …
Defence Helicopter

Northrop Grumman and Selex Galileo Team to Compete for US Army's Common Infrared Countermeasures Program

11th September 2009

Northrop Grumman Corporation today announced the formation of a strategic alliance with SELEX Galileo, a Finmeccanica company, to compete for the US Army's Common Infrared …
Defence Helicopter

New guns for French Cougars and Caracals

11th September 2009

French Minister for Defence, Herve Morin has announced an order for new door guns to equip the French Air Force and Army fleets of Cougar …
Defence Helicopter

Lockheed Martin and Terma sign Memorandum of Understanding for the maritime helicopter opportunity in Denmark

11th September 2009

Lockheed Martin and Danish aerospace and defense company Terma A/S today announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore opportunities associated with …