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India expands ammunition production with Adani–Thales collaboration

Adani Defence & Aerospace has teamed up with Thales Belgium to manufacture and assemble NATO-standard 70mm calibre ammunition, strengthening India's self-reliance in defence production.
Naval artificial intelligence demonstrated in new applications in Paris

The prevalence of AI-enabled solutions from startups and major defence company at this year’s Eurosatory highlighted both the potential benefits and trust-related challenges associated with its adoption.

Training

Thales completes delivery of upgraded command and staff trainer to Polish Land Forces

Thales unveiled its CAST system at Eurosatory 2024 showcasing its advanced capabilities in enhancing situational awareness and decision-making skills.

Training

Sogitec combines Sword, Genius and HORUS for virtual/constructive demonstrator

The French company has integrated its Genius UAS and HORUS helicopter simulators with MASA’s Sword constructive simulation as it aims to achieve operational orders by the end of 2025.

Land Warfare

Saab releases details on Sirius Compact EW sensor

Sirius Compact can be operated as a stand-alone unit or as part of a network with several sensors typically supporting Ground Based Air Defence with target information.

Digital Battlespace

Thales takes new HF communications system from ship to shore

The HF XL family was unveiled at last month’s Eurosatory 2024 with the company pushing the system’s capability of searching out unjammed channels or channels with the highest data rate available.

Air Warfare

US Air Force to increase use of generative AI

12th June 2024

The service recently announced the NIPRGPT effort to allow for expanding experimentation with generative AI technology.
Land Warfare

What to expect from Eurosatory 2024

11th June 2024

Paris’s biennial defence showcase will return with a heavy focus on AI, helicopters and UAS systems, as more than 60,000 visitors get ready to descend on the French capital.
Land Warfare

KNDS continues tests of potential gun for future Main Ground Combat System

11th June 2024

The Ascalon gun is designed to allow for a quick change between 140mm and 120mm barrels and is being designed as a concept for the development of the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) main weapon.
Land Warfare

AI, CUAS systems and armoured platforms set for spotlight at Eurosatory 2024

10th June 2024

Many of the manufacturers at Eurosatory 2024 will focus on burgeoning demand for vehicles, tanks, and UAS and CUAS systems.
Naval Warfare

European patrol corvette plan approved to move to next phase

10th June 2024

The Modular and Multirole Patrol Corvette (MMPC) has been planned to meet requirements for France, Italy and Spain, as well as potentially for Denmark, Greece, Norway, Ireland, Romania and Portugal.
Land Warfare

New tank, new ammunition – increasing the Challenger 3’s firepower

9th June 2024

The main war shot of the Challenger 3 will be a 120mm Enhanced Kinetic Energy (EKE) round which will be developed under a German/UK government-to-government agreement.
Training

Embraer and Rheinmetall plan C-390 training for Europe

7th June 2024

The C-390 is a high-wing, twin-turbofan transport developed and manufactured by Embraer. It has been ordered by Brazil, Portugal, Hungary and the Netherlands with Austria and the Czech Republic also in the frame to purchase it.
Naval Warfare

Exail completes trial of new large long-endurance USV

6th June 2024

The DriX O-16 uncrewed surface vessel (USV) is dual-use, can conduct operations for up to 30 days with an autonomy of 3,500nm and can deploy multiple payloads and subsea assets.
Land Warfare

MBDA and Rheinmetall sign agreement to integrate anti-drone missile on Skyranger 30

6th June 2024

The Rheinmetall Air Defence Skyranger is a mobile ground-based air defence system which can be deployed against air targets at short and very short range as well as ground targets. The Skyranger's search and tracking sensors provide 360° surveillance and fire control data.
Land Warfare

Future US Army capabilities will be largely unmanned

5th June 2024

The branch plans to invest more than US$1 billion in uncrewed/autonomous solutions over FY2025.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Analysis: Europe emerges as a crucial strategic market for UAV manufacturers

5th June 2024

Europe's fragmented UAV market, driven by geopolitical factors and recent conflicts like the Russo–Ukrainian War, offers significant opportunities for drone manufacturers. Key technological advancements and evolving procurement strategies present a fertile landscape for growth and innovation in the region.
Land Warfare

Rheinmetall to manufacture ammunition in Lithuania

4th June 2024

Rheinmetall has contracts or framework agreements worth billions to make munitions and has been building a new ammunition factory in Lower Saxony in Germany. It has also begun the production of artillery shells in Queensland, Australia and has establishing a vehicle joint venture in Ukraine. The new Lithuanian factory has marked another expansion for the company.
Training

Grenade programme highlights demand for training device

4th June 2024

Nammo’s development of a training grenade for its Scalable Offensive Hand Grenade (SOHG) highlighted the challenges and innovations in creating realistic, reusable training tools to ensure effective soldier preparedness.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Competition opens to supply thousands of UAS to Ukraine

4th June 2024

On 15 February it was announced that the UK and Latvia would jointly lead a capability coalition, which will see thousands of UAS supplied to Ukraine, including first-person view (FPV) UAS.
Land Warfare

PzH 2000 self-propelled howitzer reenters production in Germany

4th June 2024

The Panzerhaubitze 2000 has returned to the production line for the fourth time following orders for the German Army and Ukraine.
Land Warfare

CV90 upgrade programme helps BAE meet growing demand for IFV

3rd June 2024

The CV90 IFV has seen demand rockets leading its manufacturer to increase investments in production facilities. Tarkan Turkcan, CV90 platform director for BAE Systems Hägglunds, outlined the latest CV90 updates for Shephard.
Land Warfare

Analysis: How Russia’s precision strike capability is evolving in Ukraine

31st May 2024

From the frontlines to power stations, Russia ability to target high-level targets in Ukraine has evolved significantly, as it expands missile production and deploys new systems to deliver lethal effects.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Why lawmakers want the US Army to have a Drone Corps

30th May 2024

Despite opposition from the service’s leadership, the proposal to have a separate UAV and C-UAV branch has advanced in the House of Representatives.
Land Warfare

Babcock partners with Hobson Industries to keep British Army Land Rovers on the road

30th May 2024

The British Army’s Land Rovers will be replaced under the Land Mobility Programme (LMP) which will seek to consolidate and replace the mixed fleet of platforms acquired between 1995 and 2015.
Digital Battlespace

How commercial tech is reshaping military requirements

24th May 2024

Non-military drones, robotics, VR, AR, SATCOM and cyber tech will play a crucial part in future warfare.