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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.

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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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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Defence Notes

Providing the building blocks for innovation (Studio)

22nd February 2023

Paramount is a company that attempts to do things differently, and its approach to innovation is no different.
Training

BAE Systems seals Indian flight simulator partnership

21st February 2023

BAE Systems and India's FSTC have partnered to develop a mission simulator for the Indian Air Force's Hawk 132 jet trainer fleet.
Air Warfare

IDEX 2023: Israeli firm showcases balloon intelligence system for UAE

21st February 2023

Aerostat system manufacturer RT's objective was to raise awareness about its products in the UAE and the wider region.
Defence Notes

IDEX 2023: EDGE details core business strategies after Milrem acquisition

21st February 2023

EDGE believes its 'organic expansion' can include further acquisitions and mergers if the technology is a right fit.
Uncrewed Vehicles

IDEX 2023: Ukrainian industry highlights loitering munitions and UAVs

21st February 2023

Ukraine's defence industry highlighted a number of systems at IDEX, including UAVs and a loitering munition, as well as the Neptune missile system reportedly used in the sinking of the Russian cruiser Moskva.
Defence Notes

How Paramount is charting new territory (Studio)

21st February 2023

At IDEX 2023 in Abu Dhabi, Shephard Studio speaks to Paramount about its brand evolution and transition towards being a technology partner for governments around the world.
Air Warfare

IDEX 2023: Leonardo highlights fifth-generation features of fighter-attack aircraft

21st February 2023

The M-346 fighter-attack aircraft is intended as an optimal solution for smaller, less advanced air forces, or can complement more sophisticated jets with higher costs per flight hour.
Air Warfare

Philippines approves light transport aircraft buy

21st February 2023

Manila is inching closer to signing up for six light twin-turboprop transport aircraft from Indonesia's primary aerospace company.
Air Warfare

IDEX 2023: Paramount kick-starts production of loitering munition

20th February 2023

The N-Raven loitering munition is designed for in-country manufacture with ease of technology transfer baked in.
Training

IDEX 2023: CAE ‘thinks global but acts local’ in Middle East

20th February 2023

CAE's VP Europe and Middle East believes setting up business in the region has enhanced the company's capability to deliver locally and to collect insight for projects across the globe.
Training

MASS supports major UK joint task force exercise

20th February 2023

MASS provided support personnel and a simulation system for the UK Joint Force Air Component Headquarters' Exercise Titanium Falcon 22.
Uncrewed Vehicles

IDEX 2023: General Atomics showcases SkyGuardian UAV with Emirati weapons

20th February 2023

Pictures showing Halcon weapons on the MQ-9B SkyGuardian indicate that a stalled UAE programme to purchase the UAS is back on.
Defence Notes

How Paramount is revolutionising defence manufacturing with portable in-country solutions (Studio)

18th February 2023

Paramount is evolving from a legacy manufacturer to a technology-driven, future-focused OEM by offering portable, in-country defence manufacturing and transfer of technology solutions to governments.
Training

Poland signs support deal for M-346 jet trainer

17th February 2023

Leonardo and WZL1 will increase the Polish M-346 advanced trainer jet fleet's availability to meet combat pilot training requirements.
Uncrewed Vehicles

IDEX 2023: Bayraktar TB2 to dominate Middle East UAV spending

17th February 2023

Nearly two-thirds of spending on unawarded UAS programmes in the Middle East could be accounted for by procurement of TB2s.
Digital Battlespace

Babcock chosen for UK military SATCOM contract

17th February 2023

Babcock has been awarded a six-year contract to run the UK's Skynet satellite constellation and ground stations.
Land Warfare

IDEX 2023: Allen-Vanguard builds UAE counter-UAS and EOD capability

16th February 2023

The company is aiming to develop an indigenous electronic countermeasures capability offering for nations in the MENA region.
Training

US Air Force AI-powered F-16 training jet takes the skies

16th February 2023

The reengineered artificial intelligence-driven, autonomous F-16 jet is fitted with an open system architecture and software that allows it to mimic the performance characteristic of other aircraft.
Defence Notes

Triton UAS connects sea and air assets in interoperability demo

16th February 2023

Northrop Grumman has used a Triton UAV to test network gateway technology designed to connect US Navy combat aircraft and surface vessels.