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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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Air Warfare

NZ leads the pack with NH90 availability rates

22nd February 2022

Many countries are dissatisfied with their NH90 helicopters, but New Zealand seems to have found a recipe for success.
Naval Warfare

Chinese navy provocatively lases an Australian P-8

21st February 2022

China stands accused of illuminating an Australian military aircraft with a laser, something it has not denied.
Defence Notes

Irish government dedicates €2.4 million to new brain trust

21st February 2022

Irish Ministers Simon Harris and Simon Coveney have announced ten research teams have been shortlisted for the defence innovation competition.
Training

Australia extends Hawk 127 contract for BAE Systems

21st February 2022

The Hawk 127 will continue as the lead-in fighter training platform for the RAAF until 2031.
Defence Notes

Singapore Airshow 2022: Airbus highlights A400M mercy relief track record

18th February 2022

A400M missions over recent months included COVID-19 and HADR responses, and the evacuation effort from Afghanistan.
Defence Helicopter

DoD seeks rapid integration of presidential helicopter simulators

18th February 2022

Sikorsky is to assist efforts to integrate and field simulators for the VH-92A helicopter.
Training

MQ-9A Reaper provides overwatch for SOF freefall training

18th February 2022

US Army SOF freefall parachute training was supported for the first time by overwatch from an MQ-9A Reaper UAS.
Air Warfare

Singapore Airshow 2022: Elbit unveils hybrid-propulsion Skylark 3

18th February 2022

The hybrid model is the latest in the Skylark small tactical UAS family and manufacturer Elbit Systems has already received a contract for delivery.
Digital Battlespace

Singapore Airshow 2022: Rafael lines up new RecceLite targeting pod demo

18th February 2022

Rafael will host customers for a live demonstration of its popular RecceLite ISR targeting pod later this year.
Defence Notes

Is it time for the year of the Taiwan Tiger? (Opinion)

18th February 2022

Taiwan is under severe threat from Chinese military action. What are some out-of-the-box measures that Taiwan and friends could take?
Defence Notes

Logistics provider to implement savings for UK MoD

17th February 2022

Team Leidos is to produce £272 million in efficiencies under the Logistics Commodities and Services Transformation programme.
Air Warfare

USAF to use satellite simulator for guided weapon tests

17th February 2022

Broadsim Wavefront will be integrated into a test environment for networked, collaborative and autonomous USAF weapon systems.
Air Warfare

DARPA selects Dynetics for ACE programme

17th February 2022

Dynetics has been selected for the ACE programme, which aims to better inform pilots with group-level situational awareness and coordinated targeting responsibility.
Defence Helicopter

AW149 undergoes weapons firing trials

17th February 2022

An AW149 helicopter test-fired unguided and laser-guided rockets in trials in an undisclosed European country.
Air Warfare

Enduring performance: light attack aircraft in close air support (video)

17th February 2022

European air forces are showing an increased interest in Embraer’s A-29 Super Tucano for long-endurance, low-intensity conflicts and training.
Air Warfare

Providing the powerful alternative for close air support (Studio)

17th February 2022

As European militaries look to the future of close air support (CAS) for ground forces, light attack aircraft could prove a low-cost, versatile option, according to industry experts.
Defence Helicopter

Singapore Airshow 2022: European firms join forces on next-gen rotorcraft engine project

17th February 2022

A new working group of European engine manufacturers is assessing which technologies could help NATO to develop a new medium-lift helicopter.
Training

Extra realism added to Project Avenger

17th February 2022

As the USN's Project Avenger gains traction and credibility, TW-4 has added extra realism through the addition of PilotEdge ATC services.
Defence Notes

Singapore Airshow 2022: Airbus banks on ‘beauty’ of longer-range tanker for KC-Y

17th February 2022

Airbus has high hopes of landing a new tanker contract with the USAF, as it and prime Lockheed Martin bet on their joint LMXT concept to deliver an extended-range capability for the KC-Y programme.