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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Training

Crowded spectrum and operational security pose major challenges for US electronic warfare training

15th November 2022

Senior US commanders are restricted in their ability to train as they fight as the training task becomes more complex and the ability to use key equipment on exercises is limited by operational security.
Air Warfare

Royal Netherlands Air Force receives last CH-47F helicopter

15th November 2022

Boeing has completed its commitment to update the Royal Netherlands Air Force's CH-47 Chinook transport helicopter fleet.
Air Warfare

Turkish F-16 endeavours impaired by Democrats' US Senate control

15th November 2022

The Turkish president was confident a Republican-controlled Senate would deliver the country's coveted F-16 deal. With a Democratic Senate confirmed after mid-term elections, Ankara's position to up its fighter jet game seems as doubtful as ever.
Air Warfare

BAE Systems tests APKWS guided rocket kit with new warhead option

15th November 2022

BAE Systems has conducted firing tests using its APKWS guidance kit for rockets fitted with high-explosive anti-tank/anti-personnel anti-materiel (HEAT/APAM) warheads, offering improved armour penetration.
Land Warfare

Latest security packages announced for Ukraine

15th November 2022

Norway and the Netherlands have pledged further support to Ukraine under a British-led effort while additional US missiles and defence system are headed for the invaded country.
Air Warfare

China’s flurry of UAV platforms refuses to slow down

15th November 2022

China continues to develop and introduce innovative and capable UAVs for military use, as November's Zhuhai Air Show proved.
Air Warfare

Turkey's MURAD radar to fly on Akinci drones by 2023

14th November 2022

Aselsan's MURAD radar, which aims to compete with the US AN/APG-83 on the international market, will be integrated on the Akinci drone by early 2023.
Air Warfare

Undisclosed customer buys Hermes 900 UAS with surveillance payloads

14th November 2022

More than 15 customers have selected the Hermes 900 UAS, including Israel, Azerbaijan and Morocco.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Meshing UAS gives smaller systems strategic capabilities, Textron says

14th November 2022

This year marks Textron's second year at the US Army's Project Convergence, bringing two uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) and three uncrewed ground vehicles to demonstrate collaborative teaming.
Air Warfare

BAE Systems harnesses artificial intelligence for air operations planning

11th November 2022

BAE Systems has been award a contract by the United States Air Force to develop an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven tool for air operations mission planning in contested environments.
Digital Battlespace

Northrop Grumman IBCS air and missile defence system complete key test phase

11th November 2022

Northrop Grumman's IBCS missile and air defence system for the US Army has completed its Initial Operational Test and Evaluation at White Sands Missile Range.
Training

Deliveries of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft to Turkish Air Force commence

11th November 2022

The Turkish Air Force has taken delivery of the first three of 52 Super Mushshak trainer aircraft ordered under a 2017 contract with Pakistan following delays imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Air Warfare

Bahrain to receive first batch of F-16Vs in 2024

11th November 2022

After a setback caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the F-16V delivery programme is back on track for the Royal Bahraini Air Force and it will receive the first batch of fighter jets in early 2024.
Land Warfare

Australia’s enhanced NASAMS air defence system comes together

11th November 2022

More pieces have been assembled for Australia's NASAMS air defence system, while Spike LR2 missiles move forward too.
Air Warfare

First T-6C Texan II arrives for Tunisian Air Force

10th November 2022

The T-6C Texan II delivered is the first of the eight training aircraft the Tunisian Air Force is set to receive under a US Foreign Military Sales contract.
Air Warfare

Saab naval air traffic control radar enters next production phase

10th November 2022

Saab has received a contract from the US Navy for an additional two Shipboard Air Traffic Radar sets to equip aircraft carriers and large-deck amphibious ships.
Land Warfare

First NASAMs air defence systems reach Ukraine

10th November 2022

Kyiv's need for air defence systems has only grown with the introduction of Iranian-made Shahed-136 loitering munitions into the conflict by Russia.
Air Warfare

Sweden could face ASW capability gap by slashing NH90

10th November 2022

As Sweden is set to become a NATO member, its regional ASW and ASuW responsibilities will increase. Phasing out the NH90 gradually will win some time for Stockholm, but soon it will have to make a decision on a new helicopter capability.
Training

BISim rolls out major revamp to VBS4 and bags new Mantle ETM customer, says CCO

10th November 2022

The VBS4 updates include a range of new features and general improvements, while the latest version of the terrain enterprise Mantle ETM supports Common Database (CDB) format.