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With Every New RPA Innovation, General Atomics Aeronautical Pushes the Boundaries of the Possible to Make the World Safer and More Secure.
Land Warfare
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.
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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.
Air Warfare
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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Paris Air Show 2025: Fulgur air defence missile revealed in anticipation of potential market
The missile was first unveiled at SeaFuture 2023 and later at the Farnborough International Airshow in July 2024. Operational delivery is expected in 2028.
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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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Paris Air Show 2025: Fulgur air defence missile revealed in anticipation of potential market
The missile was first unveiled at SeaFuture 2023 and later at the Farnborough International Airshow in July 2024. Operational delivery is expected in 2028.
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World Defense Show 2024: Leonardo and Saudi Arabia to explore defence solutions together
5th February 2024
Saudi Arabia and Leonardo have agreed to explore collaboration opportunities in the defence sector, including airframe maintenance, assembly of helicopters and next-generation technology initiatives.
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Training
BAE Systems pioneers AI learning environment while Hadean wins army simulations contract
2nd February 2024
Obrizum and BAE Systems will pioneer a bespoke digital learning environment, while Hadean has been selected to enhance British Army simulations with AI-driven solution.
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2nd February 2024
Keep up to date with the latest news and developments from World Defense Show 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
India sends newly assembled MALE UAVs to Israel
2nd February 2024
All three main branches of the Indian Armed Forces have been looking to enhance the number UAVs in their inventory.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
BAE Systems buys Malloy heavy lift drone company
2nd February 2024
The acquisition of UAS company Malloy Aeronautics indicated BAE Systems' commitment to advancing its autonomous portfolio.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
US approves sale of MQ-9Bs to India
1st February 2024
The US Government’s approval for the sale of 31 MQ-9B SkyGuardian UAS to India has begun paving the way for the nation to conclude its tri-service acquisition, ending years of delays.
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Air Warfare
Czech Republic seals $6.6 billion F-35 deal amid Gripen lease uncertainty
1st February 2024
The Czech Republic has solidified its defence stance with a historic F-35 procurement deal, yet unresolved talks have hinted at lingering considerations over potential Gripen lease extensions.
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Air Warfare
Boeing to deliver first US Grey Wolf helicopters this year
1st February 2024
Boeing has begun gearing up to deliver the first MH-139A Grey Wolf multirole helicopters to the US Air Force later this year as the branch closes in on a milestone in its UH-1N Huey Replacement effort.
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Land Warfare
Northrop Grumman missile interceptor passes test
1st February 2024
Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman-Raytheon have been competing for the Next Generation Interceptor programme to defend the US from Intercontinental Ballistic Missile threats.
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Land Warfare
Norway orders more NASAMS to replace donations to Ukraine
31st January 2024
NASAMS was originally developed by Kongsberg and Raytheon to meet the requirements of the Royal Norwegian Air Force and was the first application for the surface-launched Raytheon’s AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile.
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Land Warfare
MBDA and Saab strengthen partnership on anti-tank and air defence systems
31st January 2024
MBDA and Saab have solidified their partnership in anti-tank and air defence capabilities as they attempt to enhance military readiness amid escalating threats in high-intensity conflicts.
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Air Warfare
World Defense Show 2024: Kalashnikov to unveil new UAV in Riyadh
31st January 2024
The SKAT 350 M UAV will build upon the Supercam 350 UAV featuring an improved battery life and increased automation.
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Air Warfare
Nearly half of USAF aircraft fleet has passed design service life, says air force official
31st January 2024
The US Air Force has been operating helicopters and combat, ISR, transport and training platforms that have been in service for three decades or more, with 44% of its fleet having already passed its design service life.
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Training
US Air Force seeks night vision goggle training for KC-46A Pegasus crew
30th January 2024
The US Air Force has initiated industry surveys to source providers for night vision goggle training for KC-46A Pegasus aircrew training.
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Land Warfare
UAE awards contract to Edge for C-UAS system
30th January 2024
Skyshield consists of sensors, 3D radars, EO cameras, direction finders and effectors that have been networked into Edge’s unified C2 system to provide real-time situational awareness, with the ability to automatically detect and engage with drone threats and defeat them using spoofing and jamming solutions, among other key countermeasures.
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Air Warfare
Saab begins modification of first Swedish GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft
30th January 2024
Saab has begun the modification of the first Bombardier 6000 aircraft for the Swedish Air Force's GlobalEye programme.
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Land Warfare
Italy to buy more Flyer vehicles and air defence systems
30th January 2024
The Flyer 72 Advanced Light Strike Vehicle was developed by General Dynamics in partnership with Flyer Defense to meet a US Special Operations Command's requirement. Nine of the vehicles have already been in Italian service and Israel has 70 on order.
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Land Warfare
Raytheon high-powered microwave completes testing
29th January 2024
The US Air Force’s transportable, standalone high-powered microwave (HPM) Counter-Electronic High-Power Microwave Extended-Range Air Base Defense (CHIMERA) system will play an important role in layered defence.
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Training
Saab awarded contract for T-7A aft section, while US Air Force tests ejection seat
29th January 2024
Saab has secured a contract from Boeing to manufacture vital components for the T-7A Red Hawk trainer jet amid ongoing ejection seat tests and undisclosed delivery timelines.
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