USS Ponce

High Power Defence

After a stuttering start, directed energy/laser weapons are beginning to gain traction as viable ‘soft kill’ options for military forces. In January 2022, the US...

Italian Navy’s NH90 helicopter deliveries complete as state-of-the-art mission simulation centre is established at...

56 NH90 helicopters delivered, including 46 SH-90s for ASW/ASuW, and ten MH-90s for tactical utility transport. Wholly developed by Leonardo, the Full...
Gripen takeoff

GKN Aerospace receives order for RM12 engine upgrade for the JAS 39 Gripen

Contract covers engine software upgrade, in order to improve engine performance and lower lifecycle costs. Project will be delivered in partnership with FMV,...
RF-7800V

Making Waves

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year could have a profound impact on the tactical communications domain. What the world is seeing in Ukraine is a...
APKWS fired from tactical vehicle. (BAE Systems)

Modified Legacy 70 mm Rocket Becomes Drone Killer

A rocket design first employed in the 1940’s as an aerial launched weapon has been adapted to engage unmanned aerial drones achieving an exceptional...
USS Thomas Hudner

USN DDG shoots down uncrewed system in Red Sea

An US Navy (USN) guided-missile destroyer (DDG) shot down an uncrewed system that came close to the ship, the US Department of Defense (DoD)...
Edge Reach-M (Image credit: Edge Group)

Acquisitions bolster Edge Group’s UAV capabilities

As one might expect UAE defence group Edge had a significant presence at the Dubai Airshow this week, launched 11 new aerospace products. It...
black-hornet-4

From the Tiny, to the Mighty

Not so long ago unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) capabilities were limited to remote, winged flight for reconnaissance, or to carry payloads. They also required...
drone-market

Drones are here to stay

Although the military's use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) goes back some 30 years, drones have recently shot up the priorities list. The past...
Cateran Yomp 2023

Babcock Strengthens Its Support for British Army

Babcock International Group (Babcock) has announced a new charity partnership to assist serving soldiers, veterans and their families. The international defence company, which works with...

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