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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.

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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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.

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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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US to supply maritime patrol aircraft to Sri Lanka

25th February 2022

Sri Lanka is improving its aerial maritime patrol capability, with a little help from the US.
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Indonesian army receives final Bell 412EPI

25th February 2022

Over a period of 14 months, the Indonesian Army has received all Bell 412EPI helicopters it had on order.
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Bell starts AH-1Z production for Czech Republic

24th February 2022

Bell has begun production of the Czech Republic's AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter.
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GE Aviation chases place in New Medium Helicopter programme

24th February 2022

Engine manufacturer GE Aviation emphasises maintenance and sustainable fuel benefits as it chases a place in the UK’s New Medium Helicopter programme.
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Full steam ahead for US Navy aviation revolution

24th February 2022

The USN has completed another milestone as part of its Naval Aviator Training Next (NATN) project with the graduation of the first Project Hellcat student naval aviators.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Eurodrone proceeds to development and manufacturing phase

24th February 2022

Twenty Eurodrone UASs will be made for four European countries.
Air Warfare

New Zealand looks to sell off its Orions

24th February 2022

The New Zealand Defence Force is seeking buyers for five out of its six P-3K2 Orion maritime patrol aircraft.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Debut deployment and future capabilities spark MQ-8C export interest

24th February 2022

Now that the MQ-8C Fire Scout has entered service and with a variety of new capabilities potentially being integrated on the aircraft, export orders could soon be on their way.
Air Warfare

India trains on MH-60Rs ahead of arrival midyear

24th February 2022

Indian personnel are currently training on three MH-60R helicopters in the US.
Air Warfare

Boeing to build AH-6i helicopters for Thai army

24th February 2022

With cost being a factor, Thailand chose AH-6i helicopters instead of dedicated attack helicopters.
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Military helicopter operators urge common HUMS standards

23rd February 2022

Delegates at a helicopter conference in London heard calls for common standards to be introduced for health and usage monitoring systems (HUMS) on rotary-wing platforms.
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Global defense industry to tap into Middle East market at Saudi Arabia’s World Defense Show (Sponsored)

23rd February 2022

Taking place from 6-9 March 2022 in Riyadh, World Defense Show, the global stage for interoperability, will bring together the global industry for four action-packed days of exhibits, live demonstrations, conferences, and seminars.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Canada shines more light on RPAS plans

23rd February 2022

The Canadian Department of National Defence has confirmed the programme schedule for its optionally armed UAS procurement plan, while also identifying where the aircraft will be based.
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Australia requests anti-missile kit for transport aircraft via FMS

23rd February 2022

Australia requests an FMS for LAIRCM replacement components to be installed on transport aircraft as part of an RAAF upgrade programme.
Air Warfare

India pushes ahead with Ka-31 AEW purchase

23rd February 2022

India's fleet of Ka-31 AEW helicopters is ageing, and new examples are needed to equip forthcoming warships.
Uncrewed Vehicles

EDGE showcases Hunter-2 at UMEX

22nd February 2022

The smallest member of the Hunter UAV family went on display at the UMEX/SimTEX exhibition in the UAE.
Air Warfare

UK funds additional F-35 squadron but doubts persist over future fleet total

22nd February 2022

The UK has committed to spend more money on a second tranche of F-35B fighter jets but it has not divulged how many it plans to buy.
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Disarray engulfs Russian light/medium transport aircraft plans

22nd February 2022

Russian plans to field new light military transport aircraft are already in disarray after the crash of the prototype Il-112V in August 2021, and now even a stopgap measure to use Mi-26 helicopters may be stymied by Moscow’s aggression towards Ukraine.
Uncrewed Vehicles

IDF eyes bulked-up multirotor UAVs

22nd February 2022

Traditionally small multirotor drones are growing in size and payload capacity, and the IDF may even explore the option of arming these platforms.