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.

Air Warfare

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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Land Warfare

SMASH family welcomes its newest member

13th May 2022

Smart Shooter displayed its SMASH 2000L fire-control system at Modern Day Marine 2022.
Defence Helicopter

First NH90 TTH of the year arrives for French Army

13th May 2022

A total of eight NH90 TTH transport helicopters are expected to be delivered to the French Army in 2022.
Air Warfare

Indian Army explores quadcopters for surveillance

13th May 2022

India has set in motion yet another tender process to buy UAVs, this time quadcopters able to fly at altitude.
Training

Production of Red Hawk is on track after first aircraft rollout, says Boeing

12th May 2022

The first production-standard T-7A will undergo ground check and flight tests before being handed over to the USAF.
Land Warfare

US Army plans deeper experiments with cutting-edge systems in FY2023

12th May 2022

The US Army is looking to deepen its experimentation with cutting-edge and innovative solutions by allocating $35 billion for this purpose in its FY2023 budget request and $90.8 million for Project Convergence 22.
Air Warfare

Swiss Air Force receives final Cougar helicopter

12th May 2022

RUAG has announced the completion of the Swiss Cougar modernisation programme, which lasted around three years.
Digital Battlespace

US Air National Guard adopts Scorpion HMD for F-16 pilots

12th May 2022

The Scorpion HMD will ultimately become ‘the common HMD’ solution for Air National Guard and USAF Reserve F-16 pilots, Thales claims.
Training

Leonardo approaches Slovakia with M-345

12th May 2022

While the L-39NG is having success across the globe, Leonardo’s M-345 trainer aircraft is added to the list of proposed solutions to replace the Slovak Air Force’s ageing L-39 jets.
Naval Warfare

Indo-Pacific 2022: Kongsberg shows StrikeMaster concept

11th May 2022

Kongsberg has become heavily involved in Australian missile programmes in recent years.
Defence Helicopter

USN orders support for advanced imaging sensors on Seahawks

11th May 2022

The USN has contracted Raytheon to support multi-spectral targeting systems installed on MH-60R and MH-60S Seahawk helicopters.
Defence Notes

Boeing pushes for F-15EX ‘predictability of demand’ as budgeting unsettles production

11th May 2022

As the USAF tinkers with F-15EX production plans, Boeing could be faced with difficult industrial base decisions.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Orbital UAV and Anduril sign MoU for uncrewed concepts and technical solutions

11th May 2022

Orbital UAV will deliver a test engine to Anduril in the coming weeks for evaluation.
Uncrewed Vehicles

X-Fronter marks the spot for strike and reconnaissance missions

11th May 2022

New mini-UAV from Polish manufacturer WB Group is designed for reconnaissance missions but it can also function as a loitering munition with small thermobaric, shaped charge or high-explosive warheads.
Air Warfare

Indo-Pacific 2022: Schiebel nabs pole position for expedited UAV contract

11th May 2022

To speed up acquisition, Australia has selected the Austrian-designed Camcopter for a naval UAV requirement.
Training

Pitfalls remain with giving Ukraine modern fighter jets

11th May 2022

It seems appealing to fast-track pilot training by conducting most flights on simulators and omitting certain procedures if the West were to give more modern aircraft for Ukraine’s air force, but it might prove challenging in practice.
Air Warfare

Indo-Pacific 2022: Australia seals MH-60R and AH-64E deals

11th May 2022

Replacing European-designed helicopters, Australia has turned back to the US for attack and naval rotorcraft.
Uncrewed Vehicles

General Atomics launches STOL capable MQ-9B

11th May 2022

General Atomics is branching out with a new MQ-9B short take off and landing (STOL) MQ-9B product line.
Air Warfare

Indo-Pacific 2022: Despite grim Reaper decision, GA-ASI retains hope

10th May 2022

Naval Group was not present at the Sydney expo after cancellation of its submarine programme, but GA-ASI put in an appearance despite its own Australian setback.
Air Warfare

US confirms transfer and training of Kazakh Raven UAVs

10th May 2022

The US Embassy to Kazakhstan revealed it had transferred Raven UAVs to Kazakhstan and trained the border guard in their use.