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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US government seeks an additional US$55 billion to support Israel and Ukraine

9th November 2023

The Biden administration plans to supply a US$44.4 billion defence package to Kyiv and a $10.6 billion to Jerusalem to address the critical security needs of both countries.
Air Warfare

MBDA UK to bolster Poland’s air defence system in US$5 billion deal

9th November 2023

The NAREW effort aims to equip the Polish Armed Forces with a ground-based air defence system capable of effectively countering threats posed by cruise missiles and fighter jets.
Land Warfare

MilDef to provide C2 hardware and software to a NATO country on the back of new products

8th November 2023

MilDef released details of new products in September and has already begun to introduce these into service including with an undisclosed European customer.
Training

Indian Army special forces get new vertical wind tunnel for training

8th November 2023

The Indian Army's Special Forces Training School (SFTS) has inaugurated its first Vertical Wind Tunnel.
Air Warfare

US Army launches Textron Beechcraft turboprop acquisition for Peru and Ecuador

8th November 2023

The three Textron Beechcraft turboprops will perform maritime patrol missions for Peru and Ecuador.
Defence Notes

RTX set for missile defence deal with Japan’s Mitsubishi Electric

8th November 2023

Rare deal would see a Japanese manufacturer supply a foreign armed force ahead of a domestic defence force.
Naval Warfare

Super Hornet becomes first US Navy aircraft to carry StormBreaker

8th November 2023

Raytheon has announced that the US Navy carried the StormBreaker smart weapon on the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet following the US Air Force’s lead with the F-15E Strike Eagle.
Air Warfare

First F-16 jets arrive at Romanian training centre

8th November 2023

The European Training Centre in Romania has taken its first steps towards becoming a hub for F-16 pilot training for Ukraine and other countries as the Netherlands delivered its initial batch of out-of-service F-16 Fighting Falcons.
Air Warfare

TAI delivers first Nigerian T-129 Atak helicopters

7th November 2023

The delivery of the first two T129 attack helicopters has marked a milestone in a deal announced during the 2022 Farnborough Air Show between Nigeria and Turkish Aerospace Industries.
Air Warfare

Poland explores loyal wingman options for F-35 fleet

7th November 2023

A senior Polish Armed Forces official has unveiled Poland's active pursuit of a loyal wingman platform to complement its upcoming fleet of Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighters.
Air Warfare

India to strengthen China and Pakistan borders with final S-400 SAM system deliveries

7th November 2023

India's full acquisition of its S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems has been fast approaching its final stages, as officials from India and Russia prepare work on finalising the delivery schedule for the last two squadrons.
Air Warfare

General Atomics Aeronautical – Taking Information Dominance to the Next Level

7th November 2023

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Air Warfare

Poland receives new FA-50 light combat jets

6th November 2023

The jet deliveries to Poland follow a series of procurement contracts with Korea Aerospace Industries in September 2022, securing a total of 48 FA-50 advanced trainer and light fighters.
Air Warfare

Kratos reveals design for Thanatos tactical UAV

6th November 2023

Kratos has experience with tactical UAVs but the tail-less design of Thanatos has marked a substantial change from the company’s XQ-58A Valkyrie UAV.
Air Warfare

Dubai Airshow 2023: EDGE Group acquires majority stake in Swiss VTOL company

6th November 2023

The announcement came ahead of Dubai Airshow 2023 where EDGE will showcase ANAVIA's VTOL solutions brought into its portfolio through the acquisition of a majority shareholding in the Swiss company.
Air Warfare

QinetiQ presents on-the-move capability with Obsidian C-UAS radar

6th November 2023

QinetiQ’s Obsidian C-UAS radar can work as a static or deployable system and its on-the-move capability has marked a major step forward for C-UAS systems of this size.
Air Warfare

Newest generation AMRAAM missiles destined for Sweden

4th November 2023

The deal was approved as a by the US government in July and is the back end of a deal which saw Sweden sell older variants back to the US so they could be donated to Ukraine in its war against invading Russian forces.
Air Warfare

US to accelerate UH-60M Black Hawk delivery to Australia

3rd November 2023

Following recent discussions between representatives from both countries, the US DoD is expediting the delivery of UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to Australia.
Air Warfare

Roke to launch C-UAS system and showcases AI architecture on Boston Dynamics UGV

3rd November 2023

Roke will attempt to integrate systems and its own architecture to create a C-UAS system ready for launch in 2024.