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General Atomics Aeronautical – Taking Information Dominance to the Next Level
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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.
Land Warfare
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.
Air Warfare
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: 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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Military Logistics
UAE receives first A330 MRTT aircraft
6th February 2013
The first of three A330 multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) aircraft has been delivered to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by Airbus Military. The aircraft will …
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Defence Helicopter
Thales sonar selected for Lynx light helicopter
6th February 2013
Thales compact dipping sonars will equip AgustaWestland Lynx light helicopters for export markets following the signing of a new contract between the two companies, announced …
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Defence Helicopter
Netherlands moves forward with Apache upgrade
6th February 2013
The Dutch AH-64D upgrade programme is gathering pace with the first Apache now undergoing its Block II upgrade with Boeing. Once the upgrade is completed, …
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Defence Helicopter
Armed Rudra receives initial operational clearance
5th February 2013
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has announced that the armed version of the Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) – Mk-IV, known as Rudra, has achieved initial …
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Military Logistics
First F117 engines for India’s C-17 aircraft delivered
5th February 2013
Pratt & Whitney has delivered the first 10 F117 engines to Boeing that will power the Indian Air Force’s (IAF’s) C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
British troops deploy Black Hornet nano UAV
4th February 2013
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced that British troops have deployed the Black Hornet nano unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in Afghanistan. Black Hornet …
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Naval Warfare
Boeing delivers new P-8A Poseidon to US Navy
4th February 2013
The US Navy has taken delivery of the sixth production P-8A Poseidon aircraft built by Boeing, completing the first group of deliveries ordered under a …
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Digital Battlespace
Saab looks to increase its Middle East presence
4th February 2013
Saab is looking to the Middle East to further its strategic manufacturing plans, announcing the creation of a new UAE-based radar company with Tawazun in …
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Defence Helicopter
US Army receives first CIRCM missile defence system
1st February 2013
The US Army has received the first of eight Common Infrared Countermeasures (CIRCM) missile defence systems to be delivered by Northrop Grumman under a $31.4 …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Elbit Systems, Windward team for Indian maritime surveillance
1st February 2013
Elbit Systems has announced that it has teamed with Windward to address the India’s maritime surveillance requirements. The companies will offer a joint potential solution …
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Defence Helicopter
Helicopter commanders prepare for post-Afghanistan realities
31st January 2013
As most international forces prepare to leave Afghanistan by the end of 2014, the need to prepare helicopter units for future conflicts is being brought …
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Defence Helicopter
Northrop Grumman wins US Navy H-1 helicopter contract
31st January 2013
Northrop Grumman will provide Gen II mission computers for the US Navy’s H-1 Upgrade helicopter programme under a new contract announced on 29 January. The …
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Defence Helicopter
Fire Scout payload protection to be enhanced
31st January 2013
Northrop Grumman will protect the payload onboard the next-generation MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter with a protective cage to store and shield critical electronic components …
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Digital Battlespace
TACLANE-1G encryptor certified to Top Secret and below
31st January 2013
General Dynamics C4 Systems has announced that its new TACLANE-1G (KG-175G) encryptor has been certified by the US National Security Agency (NSA) to secure classified …
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Defence Notes
New UK MoD equipment report demonstrates spending progress
31st January 2013
Following the scrutiny of its spending costs by the National Audit Office (NAO) in 2011, the UK MoD has now made ‘significant positive steps’ to …
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Defence Helicopter
Poland launches comprehensive helicopter fleet renewal
30th January 2013
The Polish Armed Forces is reviewing bids for an initial 70 helicopter requirement, with a contract expected to be awarded at the end of this …
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Digital Battlespace
West 2013: JIE framework implementation gathers pace
30th January 2013
The DoD is progressing with the implementation of the Joint Information Environment (JIE) framework that will create a single seamless, secure network accessible by employees …
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Digital Battlespace
West 2013: budget cuts will affect US military readiness, warns vice chairman
30th January 2013
The ability of US military forces to maintain high levels readiness is under threat due to the budgetary challenges faced by the US government. Speaking …
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Military Logistics
Details of Chinese Y-20 emerge
29th January 2013
Following the successful maiden flight of the Y-20, China’s first domestically developed heavy air transport, Chinese media revealed further details of the project on 26 …
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