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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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Taipei eyes new SAR helicopters after typhoon

27th August 2009

Taiwan has flagged plans to buy 15 new search and rescue helicopters in the aftermath of typhoon Morakot which has killed at least 128 people …
Uncrewed Vehicles

American Dynamics plan two versions of new rocket pod

26th August 2009

American Dynamics Flight Systems says it is working on two versions of its new aerodynamic launcher for folding fin rockets, with the system to be …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Ox UAS makes debut flight

26th August 2009

Florida-based CLMax Engineering has unveiled a demonstrator for a high payload capacity tier two tactical unmanned air system with the type making its debut flight …
Defence Helicopter

Vector Aerospace acquires certified OH58 airframe maintenance fixture

25th August 2009

Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services now offers Bell Helicopter-certified airframe repair capability for the OH-58 (Kiowa) A and C models, via its new maintenance fixture located …
Defence Helicopter

Australia gives green light to first step in new helicopter pilot training system

25th August 2009

The Australian government has given the green light to the development of a new basic flight training architecture that will provide initial qualifications for military …
Defence Helicopter

Merlin Helicopters Train For Afghanistan

24th August 2009

The Merlin Helicopter Force has commenced a four month training exercise in the United States as the final stage of preparation for its end of …
Defence Helicopter

Russian Helicopters and Turbomeca Sign Memorandum

24th August 2009

Russian Helicopters, JSC, and Turbomeca have signed a memorandum on engine deliveries for the first Russian light turbine helicopter Sapsan (Mi-34S2) at MAKS airshow. The …
Defence Helicopter

Thales Improves Eye of The Tiger

24th August 2009

Thales has successfully secured an order from prime contractor Australian Aerospace to upgrade the TopOwl Helmet-Mounted Sight Display (HMSD) Display Modules fitted to the Australian …
Defence Helicopter

Netherlands merchant marine appreciates counter piracy operation

24th August 2009

While participating in counter piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden, the crew of Palomino 16, a CH-124 Sea King and crew deployed with HMCS …
Defence Helicopter

Host Systems Transportable ATC Towers give the capability to the British RAF in Camp Bastion to become the UK's 5th busiest Airport.

24th August 2009

The very latest design in Mobile ATC Towers from Host Systems in the UK has enabled the British Royal Air Force to develop ATC capability …
Defence Helicopter

Camp Bastion is among the busiest UK-run Airports

23rd August 2009

It may have been set up just three years ago, by two men, on a gravel dirt track - but new movements figures show that …
Defence Helicopter

MAKS 09: Russian Helicopters targets lighter end of market for growth

21st August 2009

While between 60 and 70% of the aircraft sold by Russian Helicopters JSC, the new consolidated ‘mother’ company for Russia’s industry, are Mil Mi-8 and …
Defence Helicopter

Chinook crew unhurt after incident in Afghanistan

21st August 2009

A British helicopter crew has escaped without injury after their Chinook was forced to make an emergency landing in Helmand province following an engine fire. …
Defence Helicopter

Tigres go into action

21st August 2009

Two weeks after their arrival in Afghanistan, the French Army's Tigre attack helicopters are now ready for action. In the last few days, the aircraft …
Defence Helicopter

Army delivers state-of-art helicopter to patrol border

21st August 2009

With a handshake and the passing of a log book and keys, representatives from the Utility Helicopter Project Office to the U.S. Customs and Border …
Uncrewed Vehicles

ViaSat Enerdyne demonstrates EnerLinks III Ground Modem Transceiver Receiving Legacy FM Analog Video from Multiple Unmanned Aerial Systems

21st August 2009

Last week at the Unmanned System Demonstration at Webster Field near Patuxent River Maryland, the Enerdyne division of ViaSat successfully received and displayed analog-transmitted NTSC …
Uncrewed Vehicles

MAKS 09: KB Lutch seeks export orders for Tipchak multi-UAV system

20th August 2009

With series production and deliveries under way for the Russian Army and legal approval for export granted, the Rybinsk based Lutch Design Bureau is exhibiting …
Defence Helicopter

Vector Aerospace Awarded Brazilian Air Force H-1H Helicopter Support Contract

19th August 2009

Vector Aerospace Corporation today announced that it has, through Vector Helicopter Services - North America, been awarded a contract by the Brazilian Air Force in …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Air Guard should keep UAS missions

18th August 2009

The Air National Guard should remain in the unmanned aircraft systems business now and in the future, the chairman of the service's UAS weapons system …