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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Defence Notes

Military assistance to Ukraine ramps up as winter approaches

30th November 2022

The past 14 days have seen another wave of announcements of military assistance for Ukraine, including support from the US, UK, Norway and Germany.
Training

I/ITSEC 2022: How the US Marine Corps' future vision will impact the training & simulation industry

30th November 2022

The US Marine Corps has used I/ITSEC to update customers on future training requirements.
Air Warfare

Philippines awaits next T129 and S-70i helicopters

30th November 2022

Additional T129 Atak and S-70i helicopters from Turkey and Poland respectively will be arriving in the Philippines soon.
Training

History repeating at I/ITSEC 2022 Senior Leader Panel

29th November 2022

I/ITSEC's Senior Leader Panel discussion raised some thought-provoking military simulation and training issues this year, but while some were new, others had been aired many times before.
Training

Fireside Chat forum speakers stress need for training acceleration at I/ITSEC 2022

29th November 2022

This year's inaugural I/ITSEC Fireside Chat saw senior officers from the US Space Force (USSF) and US Air Force (USAF) highlight the need for speed in matching the pace of training with incoming new technologies.
Training

I/ITSEC 2022: BAE Systems and Red 6 augment Hawk trainer jet's reality

29th November 2022

Integrated with BAE Systems' Hawk fast jet trainer, Red 6's Advanced Tactical Augmented Reality Systems can provide Red Air and synthetic training against near-peer adversaries.
Training

I/ITSEC 2022: Presagis joins with Airbus for geospatial data modelling

29th November 2022

Presagis will use Airbus satellite images to enhance geospatial digital twin modelling offering.
Air Warfare

Electro-optic payload selected for Eurodrone UAS programme

29th November 2022

A Safran electro-optical payload has been selected for the multinational Eurodrone MALE (medium-altitude long-endurance) UAV programme.
Training

Droneshield, xReality partner up for counter-drone training at I/ITSEC 2022

29th November 2022

DroneShield will leverage xReality's immersive technology to offer C-UAS training solutions for military markets.
Air Warfare

US Air Force F-35s exploit crowd-sourced approach for operational flight data

29th November 2022

The Quick Reaction Instrumentation Package installed on frontline USAF F-35 fighter jets enables levels of data-gathering normally only found on dedicated test aircraft.
Training

Varjo reveals latest headset for advanced training at I/ITSEC 2022

28th November 2022

The new Varjo XR-3 Focal Edition provides improved image clarity and can be integrated in multiple training systems, including JTAC and helicopter mission rehearsal simulators.
Training

Congressional speakers highlight Chinese threat at I/ITSEC 2022

28th November 2022

The US Congressional Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Caucus kicked off I/ITSEC 2022 with a picture of a clear and present threat from China.
Training

I/ITSEC 2022: Simthetiq gets compatible with Unreal Engine’s latest geo system

28th November 2022

Unreal Engine’s virtual geometry system will allow Simthetiq to deploy its 3D models in a visually detailed environment.
Air Warfare

Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets to receive new electric ground power units

28th November 2022

New battery-powered ground power units will replace diesel systems at two RAF Typhoon bases, with the aim of reducing emissions and cutting costs.
Training

Scalable rolls out new calibration system at I/ITSEC 2022

28th November 2022

The latest iteration of Scalable Display Technologies' calibration software includes new features and integrations with other products.
Training

Industry must convince customers of the value of new tech at I/ITSEC 2022

27th November 2022

Shrinking financial resources and increasing military tension best characterise 2022 for most countries. This year’s exhibitors at I/ITSEC will face the task of persuading customers that innovation and novel approaches are safe bets.
Defence Notes

How new Portuguese defence doctrine will impact future procurement

27th November 2022

The Portuguese MoD is working on updated versions of its National Defence Strategic Concept and Military Programming Law. The new documents will define the country’s priorities and shape future acquisition and modernisation programmes.
Training

I/ITSEC 2022: ASTi integrates simulated environment in Lockheed Martin demo centre

26th November 2022

ASTi's Simulated Environment for Realistic ATC can enhance training scenarios simulated in Lockheed Martin demonstration centre.
Air Warfare

BriteCloud decoy for combat aircraft moves closer to US service

25th November 2022

The Air National Guard has 'recommended' use of the BriteCloud 218 decoy system following a series of DoD trials.