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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.
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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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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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Digital Battlespace
Rockwell’s ARC-210 passes DNH testing for MUOS
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Rockwell Collins' airborne V/UHF radio has passed military security requirements for operation with the US Department of Defense’s (DoD) new Mobile User Objective System (MUOS), …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Northrop selected for OFFSET programme
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Northrop Grumman has been selected as a Phase 1 Swarm Systems Integrator for DARPA's Offensive Swarm-Enabled Tactics (OFFSET) programme, the company announced on 13 February. …
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Military Logistics
Belgium joins MMF programme
16th February 2018
Belgium has become the fifth country to join the European Defence Agency’s (EDA) Multinational Multi-Role Tanker Transport Fleet (MMF) programme, the agency announced on 14 …
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Wildcat's weaponised wing takes shape
16th February 2018
A newly-designed Leonardo AW159 Wildcat weapons-carriage wing is currently under development and will enter Royal Navy (RN) service as part of the UK MoD's Future Anti-Surface …
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Two IAF pilots killed in plane crash
15th February 2018
The Indian Air Force (IAF) said two of its pilots were killed on 15 February after their plane crashed in a remote northeastern state. The …
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Special Operations
Lockheed delivers 400th C-130J Super Hercules
15th February 2018
Lockheed Martin’s C-130J Super Hercules programme has reached a major milestone with the delivery of its 400th aircraft, the company announced on 12 February. The …
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Digital Battlespace
BAE demonstrates new DBM software
15th February 2018
BAE Systems is developing a semi-autonomous, on-board software to enhance shared situational awareness between operators and pilots during air-to-air and air-to-ground combat operations.The new approach …
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Digital Battlespace
EO/IR Special Report: Plethora of systems on show at Singapore Airshow (video)
15th February 2018
Controp introduced its Speed-ER automatic detection and surveillance system for the first time at this year's Singapore Airshow. The new payload can be used for …
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Naval Warfare
AAR awarded P-8A maintenance work
15th February 2018
AAR has received a contract from the US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) for depot airframe maintenance and depot field team support of the P-8A …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
MDA to deliver MMUAS to Canadian navy
15th February 2018
MDA has signed a contract with Canada’s Department of National Defence (DND) to provide maritime miniature UAS (MMUAS) to the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), the …
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Lockheed Martin to help modernise Egyptian AH-64D fleet
15th February 2018
Lockheed Martin will continue to support Egypt's AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopter fleet after recently receiving a modified FMS contract for 22 Modernised Target Acquisition …
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Naval Warfare
South Korea delineates need for new MPAs
15th February 2018
Already operating a fleet of 16 Lockheed P-3C and P-3CK Orion platforms, South Korea is hunting for newer-generation maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) from overseas sources …
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New body armour design sees European SOF evaluation
15th February 2018
BCB International has launched a new plate carrier vest, with the body armour now being evaluated by a European special forces unit. The Kastell Pro …
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Training
Inzpire to support RAF’s new training facility
14th February 2018
Inzpire has been contracted by Lockheed Martin UK to provide aircrew instruction and technical support for the new simulator training facility being built at Royal …
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China takes the lead in military innovation, says think tank
14th February 2018
The US and its allies can no longer assume military dominance, or rely on the airpower capabilities that have provided them with vital strategic advantage …
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Thales’ 70mm rockets for Tiger helicopters
14th February 2018
The Spanish Army Aviation (FAMET) and the German armed forces have selected Thales rockets to equip their Tiger helicopter fleets, the company announced on 13 …
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EO/IR Special Report: Lockheed Martin promotes IRST sensors
14th February 2018
Lockheed Martin was promoting its Infrared Search and Track (IRST) sensors for regional fighters in the Asia-Pacific region at Singapore Airshow 2018. Paul Lemmo, vice president …
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The bell tolls for Philippine helicopter deal
14th February 2018
Bringing to an end one of the Philippines’ shortest ever military deals, the government has formally cancelled its contract for 16 Bell 412EPI helicopters for …
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BIRD to support Mexican ASIO fleet
14th February 2018
BIRD Aerosystems has received a three year follow-on contract to provide maintenance and support services to the Mexican government’s Special Mission Aircraft Solutions (ASIO) Special …
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What weapons have Israel and Iran been using against each other?
