Air Warfare
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.
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.
Tehran has been relying on UAVs and ballistic missiles while Jerusalem uses jets, deep fires and precision-guided munitions.
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.
The missile was first unveiled at SeaFuture 2023 and later at the Farnborough International Airshow in July 2024. Operational delivery is expected in 2028.
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.
The missile was first unveiled at SeaFuture 2023 and later at the Farnborough International Airshow in July 2024. Operational delivery is expected in 2028.
With Every New RPA Innovation, General Atomics Aeronautical Pushes the Boundaries of the Possible to Make the World Safer and More Secure.
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.
24th May 2021
Northrop Grumman has announced that its new MQ-8C Scout has passed a successful fit check at Naval Base San Diego.
24th May 2021
MFEW-AL is designed for use on Group 4 UAS and other aircraft.
24th May 2021
Both the AN/UPX-44A and AN/UPR-4(V) systems exceeded expectations in recent tests, Telephonics claims.
24th May 2021
USSOCOM is mitigating obsolescence and enhancing forward-looking IR on its helicopters.
24th May 2021
Leonardo will provide a hardware upgrade for the NATO E-3A Sentry fleet under a subcontract from Boeing.
24th May 2021
After learning that the UK will take its C-130J fleet out of service 12 years earlier than expected, MRO provider Marshall Aerospace expects to take advantage of international transport aircraft market demand.
24th May 2021
L3Harris Technologies continues to equip rotorcraft with integrated self-protection suite.
24th May 2021
China talks often of its peaceful intentions for and use of space, but military purposes are key to its heavy investment in space.
21st May 2021
The French Directorate General of Armament carried out the first F4-1 Rafale test campaign.
21st May 2021
IAI is exploring the potential of nanosatellites and microsatellites to deliver persistent overhead surveillance of threat areas.
21st May 2021
Transformative initiatives for US Air Force Special Operations Command include installing a 60kW attack laser on an AC-130J gunship and developing an amphibious MC-130J tanker.
21st May 2021
Pocket-sized Aselsan Saka UAV weighs 600g and a more lightweight version is in development.
21st May 2021
Analysis from conflict between Israel and Hamas points to heavy reliance on JDAM GPS guidance kits by the IDF and IAF, an indicator of military operators increasing demand for precision targeting weapons, but the two services also seem to have made C2 and multi-domain improvements.
21st May 2021
The first H160 is being assembled for French Navy search and rescue missions.
21st May 2021
The Philippines and Turkey remain hopeful of getting American engines for the T129 Atak.
20th May 2021
To exploit the vast output of space-borne data at their fingertips, militaries rely on satellite ground systems.
20th May 2021
USN can now provide precision landing for carrier-borne aircraft.
20th May 2021
Top Aces adds to its adversary air capabilities with a new fleet of fourth-generation F-16 aircraft.
20th May 2021
A $165 million FMS deal would improve the interoperability of the Hellenic Air Force with its NATO allies.