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.
Air Warfare
Paris Air Show 2025: Poland orders Apache targeting systems and will establish local support facility
In 2024, Poland agreed to purchase 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache combat helicopters in a deal worth as much as US$12 billion. The deal included 97 AN/ASQ-170 modernised target acquisition and designation sight/AN/AAR-11 modernised pilot night vision sensors (M-TADS/PNVS).
Air Warfare
Paris Air Show 2025: Airbus and France sign framework agreement for VSR-700
The framework agreement is for the future acquisition of the system under the French Navy’s SDAM programme. The agreement also paves the way for cooperation with other nations via government-to-government agreements.
Air Warfare
Paris Air Show 2025: Milkor and Hanwha partner to integrate the latter’s SAR payload into the Milkor 380
Hanwha Systems and Milkor announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Paris Air Show to integrate the Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) system into the Milkor 380 drone.
Air Warfare
Paris Air Show 2025: A400M production moved forward as development plans outlined
It is more than a decade since the Airbus A400M tactical lift aircraft entered service. More than 130 aircraft are in service around the world with nine countries, while another order has been made by Indonesia. The company is now looking to lower operational costs and increase the number of potential missions.
Paris Air Show 2025 Hide
-
![Paris Air Show 2025: Poland orders Apache targeting systems and will establish local support facility]()
Paris Air Show 2025: Poland orders Apache targeting systems and will establish local support facility
In 2024, Poland agreed to purchase 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache combat helicopters in a deal worth as much as US$12 billion. The deal included 97 AN/ASQ-170 modernised target acquisition and designation sight/AN/AAR-11 modernised pilot night vision sensors (M-TADS/PNVS).
-
![Paris Air Show 2025: Airbus and France sign framework agreement for VSR-700]()
Paris Air Show 2025: Airbus and France sign framework agreement for VSR-700
The framework agreement is for the future acquisition of the system under the French Navy’s SDAM programme. The agreement also paves the way for cooperation with other nations via government-to-government agreements.
Featured videos
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.
Featured Industry Spotlights
Air Warfare
Tiltrotor: The Long-Range Maneuver Solution
Air Warfare
Introducing a Game-Changer to NATO’s New Security Environment
Air Warfare
Navigating the Waters of Modern Warfare: The Role of Maritime Unmanned Aerial Systems
Air Warfare
Leonardo’s cutting-edge uncrewed technology preparing for flight
More Stories
-
Training
Encrypted Air Combat Manoeuvring Instrumentation contract boosts US Air Force readiness
10th September 2024
The contract, awarded to Cubic Defense, will enable 4th and 5th generation aircraft to train seamlessly together.
-
Land Warfare
UK increases Ukraine support
10th September 2024
The UK is leading the International Fund for Ukraine (IFU) which has already supplied a range of uncrewed systems and other equipment to the Ukraine with the country now committed to the supply of air defence missiles.
-
Uncrewed Vehicles
More Russian UAS go astray while attacking Ukraine
9th September 2024
This time, the UAS flew into NATO airspace, though there is no evidence that they did so deliberately.
-
Air Warfare
Dutch $691 million request for Sidewinder missiles approved
9th September 2024
The approval for the purchase follows other orders approved or placed in the past year by Romania, Poland, Italy and South Korea.
-
Air Warfare
Poland broadens commercial defence channels with South Korea through sales of Warmate drones
9th September 2024
The sale was welcomed by South Korea, which advocated ongoing mutual commercial support.
-
Air Warfare
Iraq orders Airbus H225M helicopters
9th September 2024
The new helicopters will join Airbus H125, H135 and H145 aircraft already in Iraqi service and replace older Mi-17s.
-
Defence Notes
Dutch MoD targets two more frigates as part of future defence plans
6th September 2024
The latest defence memorandum from the Dutch government has suggested that funding would be increased, with the procurement of more frigates, F-35s and Leopard 2A8s expected.
-
Air Warfare
Egypt orders two C-130J Super Hercules
6th September 2024
The two aircraft may well be the first instalment of up to a dozen replacements for Egypt’s legacy Hercules fleet.
-
Uncrewed Vehicles
UAVs in multiple classes proliferate in South Korea
6th September 2024
South Korea is rapidly advancing its UAV programmes and counter-drone capabilities in response to increasing threats from North Korea’s unmanned aerial systems.
-
Air Warfare
Hungarian Air Force takes ownership of its first C-390 Millennium
6th September 2024
The move makes Hungary the second C-390 operator within the NATO alliance.
-
Land Warfare
Poland announces IBCS integration timeline
6th September 2024
Polish defence leaders said the country already has a squadron trained on using the Integrated Battle Command System which it planned to move forward with in 2024.
-
Air Warfare
Royal Navy Merlin Mk4 ditching kills one crew member
5th September 2024
A ditching is a deliberate emergency landing on water, not a crash.
-
Naval Warfare
Indian Navy purchases anti-submarine sonobuoys to counter Chinese incursions
5th September 2024
The US approved the deal despite supply chain delays to other equipment ordered by India.
-
Air Warfare
In focus: UK New Medium Helicopter programme down to one bidder
3rd September 2024
The end of the long procurement process could be in sight as both Airbus and Sikorsky pull out over bid criteria.
-
Air Warfare
Norway awards contract for Bell 412 helicopter modification
3rd September 2024
The modifications are intended to upgrade the fleet and extend their active lifespan.
-
Defence Notes
RTX’s unauthorised exports result in $200 million fine
2nd September 2024
According to the US Department of State, 750 company violations were recorded from 2017 to 2023.
-
Air Warfare
RTX Raytheon wins billion-dollar contract for F-22 sensors
2nd September 2024
The details of the sensor upgrade have yet to be formalised but could involve infrared search and tracking.
-
Training
Vietnam receives first batch of L-39NG jets and awaits US trainers
30th August 2024
The 12 L-39NGs jet trainers ordered by Vietnam will replace the country’s fleet of L-39C Albatros jets.
-
Air Warfare
Serbia signs deal with France for 12 Rafale fighters
30th August 2024
Deal to purchase 12 Rafale fighters from Dassault Aviation will see Serbia replace Soviet-era MiG-21s and MiG-29s.
Subscribe to news feed
RSS
-
![Paris Air Show 2025: Poland orders Apache targeting systems and will establish local support facility]()
Paris Air Show 2025: Poland orders Apache targeting systems and will establish local support facility
-
![Paris Air Show 2025: Boeing confirms “very early infancy” C-17 Globemaster III production restart discussions as European market opportunity looms]()
Paris Air Show 2025: Boeing confirms “very early infancy” C-17 Globemaster III production restart discussions as European market opportunity looms
-
![Paris Air Show 2025: Airbus and France sign framework agreement for VSR-700]()
Paris Air Show 2025: Airbus and France sign framework agreement for VSR-700
-
![Paris Air Show 2025: A400M production moved forward as development plans outlined]()
Paris Air Show 2025: A400M production moved forward as development plans outlined
-
![Paris Air Show 2025: Poland orders Apache targeting systems and will establish local support facility]()
Paris Air Show 2025: Poland orders Apache targeting systems and will establish local support facility
-
![Paris Air Show 2025: Airbus and France sign framework agreement for VSR-700]()
Paris Air Show 2025: Airbus and France sign framework agreement for VSR-700
-
![Paris Air Show 2025: Milkor and Hanwha partner to integrate the latter’s SAR payload into the Milkor 380]()
Paris Air Show 2025: Milkor and Hanwha partner to integrate the latter’s SAR payload into the Milkor 380
-
![BAE explores AI enhancements for Eurofighter Typhoon pilots]()
BAE explores AI enhancements for Eurofighter Typhoon pilots
