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Land Warfare

US services test wearable tech to improve soldier’s performance

Developed by the USC Institute for Creative Technologies, the Lightning Platform is an app to assess warfighters’ physiology, metabolism and mental and cognitive status.

Naval Warfare

First UK autonomous XL military submarine is put through in-water testing

The BAE Systems Herne XLAUV has hit the water.

Naval Warfare

US Senate approves additional $175 million for Coast Guard’s FY2025 procurement

Extra funds will enable the branch to manage vessel acquisition programmes better.

Land Warfare

Romania opens the chequebook and reorganises as it watches Russian aggression

Romania is retiring old systems, some Soviet, and replacing them with western equipment from countries such as Sweden and Turkey and boosting existing modern fleets.

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Uncrewed Vehicles

Australia to adopt new predatory OWL species

27th June 2024

The Australian Defence Force will introduce the One-Way Loitering (OWL) platform by Innovaero, the country’s first long-range loitering munition, to enhance strike capabilities and understanding of loitering munitions.
Air Warfare

Boeing “bets big” on future combat aircraft contracts

26th June 2024

The new facility will double Boeing’s footprint at its St Louis site beside Lambert air field but what will roll out the doors is not yet known.
Air Warfare

AW609 titlrotor programme completes ship trial and looks to next phase

26th June 2024

The first Leonardo AW609 tiltrotor production aircraft made its maiden flight on 13 October 2022 which included an initial inflight evaluation of systems and general handling and it has now completed a ship trial.
Training

How the US Air Force plans to use artificial intelligence to train pilots

26th June 2024

AI can accelerate instruction for flying officer and improve their training in several ways.
Air Warfare

Hanwha Aerospace to supply KF-21 fighter jet engines under $401 million deal

26th June 2024

The KF-21 Boramae, a fighter aircraft manufactured by Korean Aerospace Industries, resembles the design of the F-35A and was a result of almost US$8 billion invested by South Korea to develop an indigenous fighter.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Dedrone’s latest uncrewed solutions offers “complete CUAS DTI-M kill chain”

25th June 2024

DedroneOnTheMove, which integrates advanced sensor-fusion and mitigation technologies, was showcased at Eurosatory 2024 and has been designed for deployment to enhance airspace security in high-risk environments.
Air Warfare

Sale of F-16 fighter jets marks Turkey’s next step in mending relations with the US

25th June 2024

As the purchase of F-16 Block 70 fighter jets by Turkey moves ever closer, US–Turkish relations have continued to improve, despite tension between NATO allies.
Land Warfare

Poland’s Borsuk IFV awaits production contract

25th June 2024

Poland showcased its latest Borsuk infantry fighting vehicle at Eurosatory in Paris, highlighting its domestically funded development, advanced weaponry and planned production of 1,400 units to replace Soviet-era models.
Land Warfare

KNDS targets 40 CTA turret for export market

25th June 2024

KNDS France has targeted export sales of its 40 CTA turret, showcased at Eurosatory 2024, by potentially focusing on Middle East markets for the ARTEC Boxer platform.
Land Warfare

John Cockerill Defense provides more firepower to M113A3

25th June 2024

A Cockerill Protected Weapon Station added to a M113A3, as demonstrated at Eurosatory 2024, will enhance the APC’s firepower while optimised turret controls will improve operations in urban environments.
Air Warfare

How the US decision to divert Patriot and NASAMS deliveries to Ukraine will impact NATO countries

24th June 2024

Short-term shipments of US-made missiles will be delayed and a new delivery schedule is yet to be defined.
Land Warfare

Allison’s latest propulsion system designed specifically for AFVs

24th June 2024

A transmission manufactured by Allison Transmission has been selected for the XM30 OMFV which will replace the US Army’s M2 Bradley IFV.
Digital Battlespace

MBDA enhances the Akeron family of missiles with AI-based solution

24th June 2024

Ground Warden AI technology will offer further support and coordination assistance for combat missile systems, while enhancing decision-making on the battlefield.
Land Warfare

CAESAR Mk II experiences high demand at Eurosatory

24th June 2024

KNDS-France debuted the advanced CAESAR Mk II 155mm 6x6 self-propelled artillery system at Eurosatory last week with orders now exceeding 600 units valued at $3.5 billion.
Air Warfare

US Air Force divestment plans could create capability gaps in the Air National Guard

24th June 2024

The retirement of A-10s would reduce the guard fleet and its squadron structure making it more difficult for the service to accomplish its tasks worldwide.
Land Warfare

Arquus displays Drailer multirole wheeled UGV

21st June 2024

Drailer has been launched into a busy marketplace populated by tracked vehicles such as Milrem’s THeMIS and the wheeled General Dynamics’s Multipurpose Unmanned Tactical Transport.
Defence Notes

CUAS platforms, security systems and MBTs steal the spotlight as the curtain falls on Eurosatory 2024

21st June 2024

Eurosatory 2024 is done, the boxes are mostly put away, vehicles sent home to bed, stalls torn down, ripped carpet rolled up and weary business directors and their engineers have, for the last time for this edition, hung their MKU lanyards around their necks. But what, if anything, have we learned from this show in suburban Paris?
Special Operations

Eurosatory day four: Images from across the show

20th June 2024

All the best images from the penultimate day of Eurosatory 2024 which brought the security industry into sharper focus for attendees to the Parc des Expositions de Villepinte.
Land Warfare

The integration issue: how is Avon Protection overcoming challenges in CBRN protective equipment?

20th June 2024

Military forces around the globe are redoubling efforts to replace their chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) protective equipment as the threat of personnel facing chemical threats on the battlefield re-emerges.