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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Digital Battlespace

Raytheon demonstrates multi-domain comms tech in air force trial

21st November 2022

Raytheon BBN has demonstrated the capabilities of its Robust Information Provisioning Layer (RIPL) in a trial for the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).
Air Warfare

Taiwan’s army gets a boost in battlefield reconnaissance

21st November 2022

Inspired by Ukraine, Taiwan is going all out to introduce new indigenously manufactured UAVs.
Air Warfare

Boeing slashes number of defence business units after heavy losses

18th November 2022

After reporting significant losses and delays on major programmes, Boeing has announced the consolidation of its defence divisions.
Defence Notes

Congressional criticism prompts creation of new office to oversee JADC2

18th November 2022

The US is to establish a new central office with oversight of acquisition, integration and interoperability of the DoD-wide Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) effort.
Naval Warfare

How the USS Gerald R Ford's new tech is proving the critics wrong

18th November 2022

USS Gerald R Ford is the largest, most expensive and most advanced aircraft carrier ever built and has successfully deployed a raft of new technologies on its first operational deployment.
Air Warfare

Raytheon demonstrates secure conferencing technology for top-level US leaders

18th November 2022

Raytheon has rolled out new capability upgrades for the US Air Force's Presidential and National Voice Conferencing (PNVC) system.
Land Warfare

Switzerland gains US approval for Patriot air defence missile buy

18th November 2022

Switzerland will acquire up to 72 Patriot missiles under a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) transaction.
Training

First T-6C trainers arrive in Thailand

17th November 2022

Deliveries have commenced of new trainer aircraft for Thailand's air force.
Defence Notes

Why a true joint approach is vital for electronic warfare

17th November 2022

Speakers at last month's AOC convention highlighted the many barriers that still prevent full interoperability on electromagnetic spectrum operations, both within the US DoD and internationally.
Air Warfare

German Armed Forces receives second Airbus A350-900

17th November 2022

Lufthansa Technik has delivered a second A350 aircraft for long-distance government VIP transport to the German Armed Forces.
Air Warfare

Elbit to supply self-protection systems for Asia-Pacific helicopter fleets

17th November 2022

Elbit will supply passive and active IR countermeasures for installation on attack and utility helicopters operated by an undisclosed customer in Asia-Pacific.
Air Warfare

Norway signs for AMRAAM-D missiles to equip F-35 fleet

17th November 2022

Norway has signed a $500 million dollar agreement for procurement of Raytheon AMRAAM-D missiles to equip its F-35 fighter jet fleet.
Training

UK to increase cyber resilience with Immersive Labs

17th November 2022

The UK armed forces are integrating three trialled Immersive Labs solutions, AppSec, CyberPro and Crisis Sim, to enhance cyber and digital readiness.
Defence Notes

Scorpius - A Quantum Leap in Electronic Warfare Capabilities and Performance (sponsored)

17th November 2022

As technology advances incessantly, so too do the deadly threats appearing on the multi-dimensional electronic battlefield.
Defence Notes

JADC2 may be a solution with no problem, US commanders say

16th November 2022

The Chief of Naval Operations for Information Warfare highlighted the sometimes parochial nature of individual services' JADC2 efforts and underlined the need to go to industry with clear requirements.
Uncrewed Vehicles

MQ-9As to continue AFRICOM support under new task order

16th November 2022

A new task order running until 2029 will see the General Atomics MQ-9A uncrewed aerial system (UAS) continue to fly intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions for US Africa Command (AFRICOM).
Training

Aero Vodochody to deliver new L-39NG jets to Czech Air Force

16th November 2022

The Czech Air Force will use the four new L-39NG trainer jets for basic and advanced combat training.
Air Warfare

Australian Integrator UAVs maximise local content

16th November 2022

Integrator UAVs for the Australian Army are using localised components as much as possible, and this includes their engines made in Perth.
Defence Notes

Defence: what to expect from the next Brazilian president

15th November 2022

Future Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will face challenges in the defence domain and is expected to focus on improvement of national defence industrial capabilities.