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Paris Air Show 2025: Lockheed says TR-3 upgrade “closing in” on completion

The TR-3 configured F-35 aircraft have rolled off production lines since July 2024, but are still not yet combat capable and are still awaiting final sign-off for the software upgrade.

Spanish Army’s VAMTAC drone acquisition progresses ongoing UAV investment

Spain has made clear its intent to acquire a range of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), including those that will form part of its wider VAMTAC programme, announced in June 2025.

Further funding allocated for Eurofighter Typhoon ECRS Mk2 radar programme

The latest tranche of funding from the UK government comes ahead of the radar's integration into Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft from 2028.

M-345 officially enters service as trainer for Italian Air Force

The Leonardo M-345 High-Efficiency Trainer (HET) basic/advanced trainer is similar to the M-346, which is the second part of the Italian Air Force’s training system, but is a substantially smaller and less powerful aircraft.

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Paris Air Show: EOS Technologie showcases French UAVs

21st June 2023

At Paris Air Show 2023, EOS Technologie showcased its range of French-designed and manufactured UAVs, including the STRIX-425, a platform chosen for the French Larinae loitering munition project.
Air Warfare

Paris Air Show: Romania orders first batch of Watchkeeper X drones

21st June 2023

Romania has awarded Elbit Systems a $180 million purchase order for three Watchkeeper X Tactical UAS, the Israeli firm announced at the Paris Air Show.
Air Warfare

Return of the mach: MBDA positions itself to lead European counter-hypersonic development at Paris Air Show

21st June 2023

MBDA is leading a consortium of companies seeking to develop a counter-hypersonic interceptor over the next three years with the support of four European countries.
Air Warfare

Paris Air Show: NATO strengthens German air defence with Leonardo radar order

20th June 2023

NATO has ordered a third Leonardo RAT 31 DL/M deployable air defence radar for operation by the German Air Force.
Air Warfare

PBS unveils new auxiliary power unit at Paris Air Show

20th June 2023

Czech engine manufacturer PBS has launched its SPARK40 auxiliary power unit during the Paris Air Show on 20 June.
Naval Warfare

SeaFuture 2023 puts spotlight on Italian naval programmes

20th June 2023

The recent SeaFuture event highlighted some of Italy's most important submarine, surface ship and naval aviation procurements. Shephard Defence Insight puts these latest programme developments in detailed context.
Training

Paris Air Show: Boeing completes T-7A Red Hawk taxi tests

20th June 2023

The T-7A Red Hawk that underwent this testing is one of five jet trainers that will be used for flight trials this summer.
Training

Paris Air Show: New cockpit voice recorder certified for T-6 trainer aircraft

20th June 2023

The US FAA has approved installation of Curtiss-Wright's Fortress CVR25 cockpit recorder to upgrade T-6 Texan II trainer aircraft worldwide.
Air Warfare

Belgium joins FCAS programme at Paris Air Show 2023

20th June 2023

Belgium announced on 19 June that it will join the Franco-German-Spanish Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme as an observer, despite Dassault Aviation's reservations.
Air Warfare

Paris Air Show: MBDA aims to overcome complex air defence challenges with Orchestrike

20th June 2023

At Paris Air Show, European missile maker MBDA demonstrated Orchestrike, a collaborative combat solution designed to help overcome complex air defence challenges.
Land Warfare

Rafael ready to counter Iran’s hypersonic threats, says company at Paris Air Show

20th June 2023

Planning of flight tests and interception trials for the Sky Sonic counter-hypersonic missile system are under way, while Rafael hopes to start full-scale development in the coming months.
Air Warfare

Paris Air Show: GA-ASI remains committed to offer of Reapers to Ukraine

19th June 2023

US drone maker General Atomics remains committed to its offer of supplying Ukraine with two MQ-9 Reaper drones for the nominal cost of $1.
Air Warfare

Paris Air Show: Turgis & Gaillard debut new UAV – the Aarok

19th June 2023

At Paris Air Show, France’s Turgis & Gaillard showcased a new UAV, the Aarok, which it says will make its first flight before the end of the year.
Air Warfare

Paris Air Show: Patria agrees industrial participation under Finland's F-35 fighter programme

19th June 2023

Patria and Lockheed Martin have signed the first agreement under Finland´s F-35 direct industrial participation programme.
Air Warfare

Paris Air Show: France makes decision on medium-range loitering antitank munition

19th June 2023

A team consisting of Nexter, EOS Technologie and TRAAK has been awarded a contract to develop an armour-piercing loitering munition with a secondary ISR capability for the French Army.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Paris Air Show: BlueBird debuts SpyX loitering munition

19th June 2023

At Paris Air Show on 19 June, BlueBird Aero Systems debuted a new loitering munition, the SpyX, with a 50km operational range.
Air Warfare

Japan develops long-range target observation munition to accompany missiles

19th June 2023

To guide long-range weapons, Japan is developing a new missile with the express purpose of providing observation and targeting data.
Digital Battlespace

Paris Air Show: Hanwha Phasor gears up to launch new multi-orbit SATCOM solution

19th June 2023

Hanwha Phasor, a London-based subsidiary of South Korean defence giant Hanwha, is gearing up to launch a new SATCOM solution that offers militaries multi-orbit access from a single panel.
Air Warfare

Saab debuts deployable digital tower to support dispersed operations

16th June 2023

Saab has debuted a new modular quick-to-deploy digital tower for deployable air traffic control management.