Air Warfare

US fires approximately 75 precision-guided weapons against Iran’s nuclear facilities

In the operation Midnight Hammer, the Pentagon deployed 14 GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators and more than two dozen Tomahawk missiles.

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.

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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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Air Warfare

Persistence pays off with ARRW hypersonic test

18th May 2022

The ARRW air-launched hypersonic missile test programme has had its share of delays and mishaps, but Lockheed Martin and the USAF have finally conducted a successful boosted flight test.
Land Warfare

Echoshield 4D radar addresses C-UAS demands

18th May 2022

Several DoD and overseas customers have already pre-purchased the EchoShield 4D C-UAS radar ahead of testing, according to manufacturer Echodyne.
Uncrewed Vehicles

DGA missile test unit puts surveillance on a tether

18th May 2022

The Orion 2 tethered UAV will be used to enhance observation and security at two French missile test sites.
Uncrewed Vehicles

AeroVironment calls on US Army to scrap FTUAS Increment 2

18th May 2022

A leading competitor involved in the US Army's Future Tactical Unmanned Aerial System (FTUAS) programme wants to see a forthcoming phase in the project axed.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Teledyne FLIR launches Stormcaster-DX for standoff drone-based targeting

18th May 2022

The Stormcaster-DX laser target designator for small VTOL UASs is designed for small unit teams operating at the tactical edge who require the ability to designate targets at short notice.
Land Warfare

FNSS pushes ZAHA for Indonesian AAV requirement

18th May 2022

As Indonesia pushes to boost its domestic defence industry, agreements were recently signed for AAVs, small-arms ammunition, C-130 MRO and air surveillance radars.
Air Warfare

Canberra promises to multiply MQ-28A Ghost Bats

18th May 2022

The current Australian government is promising to accelerate development of the Loyal Wingman project for the RAAF.
Air Warfare

US awards initial spares contract for F-35 Lot 16 aircraft

17th May 2022

The latest F-35 contract modification for Lockheed Martin follows a deal covering ‘ancillary mission equipment requirements’ for Lot 15 and Lot 16 aircraft.
Land Warfare

US Army tests Raytheon/Kord 50kW-class high energy laser weapon

17th May 2022

The US Army concluded an operational assessment with the Raytheon/Kord 50kW-class high energy laser integrated on a Stryker combat vehicle at White Sands Missile Range (New Mexico). The system defeated multiple 60mm mortar rounds.
Uncrewed Vehicles

DoD orders quadcopters with ‘Swiss Army knife’ operating system

17th May 2022

Wolverine UAVs ordered by the DoD are designed to be fully GPS-resilient for use in urban warfare scenarios.
Training

USMC cites aggressor training as vital for future success

17th May 2022

Are plans to bolster USMC aggressor training capability sufficient to address a known shortfall?
Air Warfare

Japanese F-3 to be jointly developed with the UK

17th May 2022

Japan looks set to turn to the UK, instead of the US, for partnership help in developing its future F-3 fighter.
Naval Warfare

Sentient debuts maritime ViDAR in Australia

17th May 2022

Sentient is now offering a maritime version of its ViDAR system, and the way has been cleared to install it on Australian S-100 Camcopters.
Air Warfare

Rafael lifts the veil on Aerospike

16th May 2022

New air-to-surface missile for fixed-wing aircraft from Rafael is optimised for close air support, counterterrorism and anti-A2AD applications.
Training

South Korea to train with Bell 505

16th May 2022

The new helicopters will replace decades-old training platforms to train South Korean army and navy pilots.
Land Warfare

Germany mulls supplying IRIS-T to Ukraine

16th May 2022

Will Germany decide to provide ten medium-range SAM systems to Ukraine?
Air Warfare

BrahMos missile gets into ER mode

16th May 2022

India continues to develop its BrahMos missile, with the extended-range type recently tested.
Training

USAF ACMI pods to undergo encryption upgrade

13th May 2022

Cubic is to install NSA-certified encryption for its P5 Combat Training System ACMI pods
Uncrewed Vehicles

Kaman forecasts tenfold return on new KARGO expeditionary UAV

13th May 2022

As development of Kaman's KARGO UAV continues at pace, the company is anticipating high demand based on interest from the USMC and talks with the US Air Force and US Army.