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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Air Warfare

Germany's expansion of P-8 Poseidon fleet casts further doubt on Franco-German MAWS

20th November 2023

The recent approval by the German Budget Committee to acquire three additional P-8s has ignited further concerns about potential setbacks in the joint Franco-German Maritime Airborne Warfare System (MAWS) initiative.
Land Warfare

Australia fires AIM-120 AMRAAM from NASAMS in move to replace RBS 70 MANPAD systems

20th November 2023

In March 2019, the Australian government announced that it would purchase integrate CEA Technologies' radar technology with Raytheon/Kongsberg National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS) for a new air defence system under a AUD2.5 billion (US$1.64 billion) project.
Air Warfare

Royal Air Force Protector UAS takes to UK skies

17th November 2023

The Protector UAS will be fitted with detect-and-avoid capabilities and it is in line to receive certification to fly in non-segregated airspace.
Air Warfare

BAE Systems' anti-jammer for Eurofighter Typhoon moves to next phase

17th November 2023

BAE Systems’ Digital GPS Anti-jam Receiver (DIGAR) will boost the protection of the aircraft from GPS signal jamming, spoofing and radio frequency (RF) interference.
Training

Dubai Airshow 2023: First Bell 505 training helicopters delivered to Royal Jordanian Air Force

17th November 2023

Jordan ordered ten helicopters 12 months ago and joins Montenegro and the army and navy of South Korea as military operators of the 505.
Air Warfare

Dubai Airshow 2023: UAE firm and ELT Group outline plans on Emirati EW logistic support

17th November 2023

Etimad Holding and ELT Group have inked a deal to establish an integrated logistics support (ILS) hub for Electronic Warfare (EW) systems in the UAE.
Training

I/ITSEC 2023: AI and VR training platforms set to steal limelight in Orlando

17th November 2023

Modelling, simulation and training technologies event I/ITSEC will showcase innovations in AI, VR and AR, including Taqtile’s Manifest platform, RTI’s Connext platform and ARA’s CB-TASC project.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Royal Navy uncrewed aircraft trial marks European first

17th November 2023

UK flight test sees largest unmanned aircraft take off from a Royal Navy aircraft carrier.
Naval Warfare

Italy finally funds naval missile projects

17th November 2023

The Italian MoD’s multi-year programme documents (DPP) detailing its current and planned acquisition projects has provided new details of funding for its 2023–25 naval missile programmes.
Air Warfare

Turkey eyes up Eurofighter purchase amid German blockade concerns

16th November 2023

Turkey has once more expressed interest in purchasing Eurofighter Typhoon jets, but a potential German arms embargo looms, as tensions rise over arms export constraints.
Air Warfare

Germany's Pegasus SIGINT jet passes critical milestone

16th November 2023

Two years ago, Hensoldt was awarded the contract to supply an airborne system for electronic signals intelligence (SIGINT) on board Bombardier business jets.
Air Warfare

Dubai Airshow 2023: Paramount completes first test phase for new composite rotor blades

16th November 2023

The composite rotor blades for Mil Mi-type helicopters have been developed by global aerospace and technology company Paramount and partner AAL Group.
Air Warfare

US approves South Korean US$52.1 million Sidewinder missiles deal

16th November 2023

Raytheon Missiles and Defense will provide dozens of AIM-9X Sidewinder Tactical and Training Missiles for the South Korean military.
Land Warfare

Norway set to order NASAMS to replace systems donated to Ukraine

16th November 2023

National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) was originally developed by Norway's Kongsberg and Raytheon to meet the requirements of the Royal Norwegian Air Force.
Air Warfare

Pratt & Whitney to support US Air Force large aircraft engines under US$870 million deal

16th November 2023

The engine support contract will run for six years and will include Boeing's B-52 Stratofortress and E-3 Sentry engines.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Dubai Airshow 2023: Chinese AR-2000 large ship-borne UAV makes debut

16th November 2023

CATIC have displayed its new AR-2000 drone at Dubai Airshow 2023, emphasising ship-based capabilities with PLA already purchasing.
Air Warfare

US Air Force strategic programmes to be affected by budgetary uncertainty

15th November 2023

The operation under continuing resolutions can impact the schedule of several US Air Force efforts including the B-21, AMRAAM and C3BM.
Air Warfare

Just released: UAS Technology Report 2023 now available to read

15th November 2023

How artificial intelligence and novel advanced sensors can take UAS operations to the next level.
Air Warfare

Dubai Airshow 2023: Boeing explores fighter version of T-7

15th November 2023

Boeing has been exploring the F-7 light attack fighter concept derived from T-7 Red Hawk while remaining firm on delivering jet trainers to the US Air Force on time.