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.

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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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Airbus wins UK Skynet 5 military satellite design support contract

27th October 2023

Airbus will provide post-design services for Skynet 5 as it nears the end of life and the UK heads towards the next generation Skynet 6A satellites.
Air Warfare

Norway joins the MH-60 Seahawk fraternity

27th October 2023

Norway joins five operators of the MH-60 naval helicopter plus Spain, which ordered its first eight MH-60R aircraft earlier this month, and Greece, which is yet to receive its first example.
Air Warfare

Bombardier delivers seventh Global 6000 for Battlefield Airborne Communications Node programme

26th October 2023

BACN aircraft serve as high-altitude communications gateways, relaying or bridging voice and data between air and surface forces, surmounting traditional obstacles such as mountains, rough terrain or distance.
Land Warfare

Slovakia receives two donated MANTIS air defence systems

26th October 2023

The MANTIS air defence system has been designed to protect vital structures and was developed to protect the camps where Bundeswehr troops were stationed in Afghanistan.
Air Warfare

NATO nears end of multi-tanker air-to-air refuelling exercise in Canary Islands

26th October 2023

The 9th European Air Refuelling Training began on October 16 from Gando Air Base in Gran Canaria, Spain, and has involved air tankers from France, Italy and Spain.
Digital Battlespace

Redefining Modern Warfare: Multi-Domain Operations and the Shift to Integrated Communications across the Force (Studio)

25th October 2023

The multi-domain operations (MDO) concept is now a core focus for the US and its allies. The paradigm has significant implications for communications technology as militaries seek to integrate platforms and systems across different networked communications domains.
Air Warfare

France enters talks with Saudi Arabia for potential sale of 54 Rafale fighter jets

25th October 2023

Saudi Arabia had officially requested a detailed quote from Dassault for 54 Rafale fighter jets, with a deadline of November 10 for a response. The estimated cost for the deal could rise to nearly US$8 billion.
Air Warfare

Sentient and Shield AI sign agreement to integrate next generation ViDAR onto V-Bat

25th October 2023

A new agreement between Sentient and Shield AI, who have worked together to combine their respective sensor and system, will aim to strengthen the relationship.
Air Warfare

UK Protector surveillance UAV begins trials

24th October 2023

A new uncrewed Royal Air Force aircraft, capable of global surveillance operations, will begin trials in the UK this week.
Air Warfare

Lockheed withdraws from US Air Force tanker competition, leaving Airbus to bid alone

24th October 2023

Airbus remains resolute in its commitment to compete for the KC-135 replacement independently after Lockheed's exit. The shift could prove advantageous to competitor Boeing, potentially boosting its chances of securing another contract with the US Air Force.
Air Warfare

US Army delivers FARA engines to Bell and Sikorsky

24th October 2023

In a significant development for the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) programme, the first two T901 flight test engines have been delivered for the Bell 360 Invictus and Sikorsky Raider X Competitive Prototypes.
Air Warfare

Boeing extends Australian wing kit partnership until 2028

24th October 2023

Boeing will continue working with Australian partner Ferra for the supply of precision aerial munitions for five more years.
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European Defence Agency report predicts multi-domain operations, new tech and robots to dominate beyond 2040

24th October 2023

Future defence forces will face a range of challenges beyond the metal, silicon chips and microprocessors that currently threaten national security and defence.
Air Warfare

Airbus signs French A330 tanker upgrade deals worth $1.7 billion

23rd October 2023

Airbus will transform the French Air Force's A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) fleet into a robust high-bandwidth communication relay, starting deliveries in 2028, the European aerospace giant has revealed.
Land Warfare

AUSA 2023: Quantum Systems expands UAV family with Twister

23rd October 2023

The Twister UAV, which has a flight endurance of 75 minutes and a wingspan of 1.25m, was on display for the first time at AUSA in Washington earlier this month.
Digital Battlespace

Airbus and Northrop Grumman partner for UK military satellite comms programme

23rd October 2023

A new collaboration between the US and European aviation giants will attempt to unite the space interests of US, UK and European partners via the UK's SKYNET programme.
Air Warfare

South Korean manufacturers invest heavily in new UAV designs

23rd October 2023

South Korean companies displayed a multitude of developmental and conceptual UAVs at Seoul ADEX 2023.
Land Warfare

AUSA 2023: BAE Systems introduces AMPV C-UAS

20th October 2023

BAE Systems' vehicle hosts an external mission equipment package interchangeable top plate, intended to enhance the hull structure and provide flexibility to quickly integrate other mission equipment.
Land Warfare

Hyundai WIA demos prototype weapons based on KLTV chassis

20th October 2023

Hyundai Wia has been exhibiting three new weapon systems at Seoul ADEX 2023.